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Thanks for checking in! Yeah, her conversion is done & I've been cruising quite a bit this summer. Even built up my confidence to cruise solo. I do well docking, too! Just had to practice. Re the engine, she just needs a bigger prop but I'm getting that done this winter during her haul out...

Oh that's funny. Small world! & I think I met him at Higgins. The show was good this year but some of the boats didn't make it cuz of the bad weather. I loved judging. It was hot, though, & we were judging the big cruisers & we were all sweating after visiting so many engine rooms. But we...

Last one of city dock.

In town...

Another one...

Here are a few pics from St. Mikes.

I really really want to go! & I will be there - staying at a cabin through the weekend, plus I volunteered to help. The real issue is getting a tow to/from on calm water. Peeps have to make a special trip to pick me up & take me back...on the days when the sea is calm. I just think that's...

I'm paid for at Galesville til next year but will move to Kent or Piney Narrows next Spring. ?

He probably goes to the Classic Boat show in St. Mikes every year. I may have met last year. This year, I'll keep an eye out, but owning so many boats, I wonder which one he'll be exhibiting! LOL By the way, I've been on Higgins waiting list for a covered slip for 2 years now. I love that...

Another good question! & once again, I left the manuals on the boat, but I'll look it up when I'm there again this week...& thanks for everyone's patience!

My Quick Charge charger system is 120 volts. The electrician said that I'd need a larger generator than the portable Honda... For me, a generator defeats the purpose of going electric. Keep in mind it was only to cross the bay for the boat show. For that one trip, it's not worth the costs. I'm...

I don't like trailering Starside. Haul in & out is expensive, too. There were a few boaters from the show who offered to tow me over but I decided to keep her home this year. I don't want to stress her hull after I just refastened her, you know? Guess I'm being protective...

Exactly! Battery range & power will only get better over time - & I think the technology will come faster than people think, esp w Tesla's battery research.

No, that was for the portable generator recharge. I have onboard the Quick Charge. That charges from shore power at a much faster rate. General rule is that if I cruise for 2 hours, my Quick Charge will take 2 hours to fully charge the batteries. In other words, it's even cruising/charge...

One more thing... Re the portable generator, here are the numbers if operating while cruising to get a further range - 122 divided by 20 = 6 hours to recharge. That's why it wouldn't work. Id need a larger generator or would have to stop for 6 hours to recharge.

Oh, as an aside, there isn't a midway point to St. Michaels from Galesville (who knew?) so Starside won't make it to the classic boat show this year. It will just be me & my dog, Smiley, but next year, I plan to dock on the other side of the Bay so I can cruise her to the boat shows. This year...

Okay, sorry for the delay. I had my first lesson that was cut short cuz of bad weather, but I finally got the numbers. I'm going to type my notes as I wrote them down w the electrician. This will make more sense to those of you who are familiar w this stuff. As a novice, I apologize in...

Oh that last line cracked me up!

Here's the whole article.

On a happy note, imagine my thrill to see my boat featured in the Chesapeake Bay magazine! That's me last year! & why I want to make it this year, too! Im very happy to see her featured!

TD thank you! My concern is crossing the Bay. At 5 knots, that's perfect conditions. Not always possible. That's my concern. I understand the math & range but it's the reality of cruising on the Bay that has me concerned.

my boating lesson is scheduled for Tuesday. I'll have the numbers next week.

Yes, I have this flatscreen that shows amps and speed, etc., and I was instructed that by doing some math, I can figure it all out and get the best range. The real issue is conditions...for example, I can easily go 5.5 knots in perfect conditions to stay at the recommended amps for longer...

Chris, I'm trying to avoid extra costs like trailering or towing - the latter being my electrician's idea for the show. I haven't ruled it out completely but hate to put that strain on her. Will probably forego the show this year. Sad... I had my eye on Piney Narrows cuz they offer covered...

I'll get this to you on Friday. I left my notes on the boat!