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Archive for May, 2009

On the hard in Port Canaveral

Thursday, May 14th, 2009

Well, we’ve had our trip interrupted for a bit, and we’re on the hard (boat hauled out of the water and put on jack stands on dry land, for you landlubbers!). After watching Monday’s Atlantis space shuttle launch, as we were leaving the area our prop shaft coupling bolts sheared off because of an engine misalignment problem. So we had the boat hauled to check for damage to the rudder (there was some minor damage), and while we’re at it we’re going to re-paint the bottom with a new coat of bottom paint, which contains a biocide to keep the algae and barnacles somewhat at bay.

I fixed the rudder damage today, and I’ll have help re-aligning the engine tomorrow (Friday). We’ll have the bottom prepped and re-painted Friday and Saturday so we can re-launch on Monday morning. Our next port of call will be either Charleston or Beaufort, SC!

For all of you boaters out there – join BoatUS!!! The towing benefits are worth it! We have “unlimited” towing, and it’s cheap. And Captain Billy, here in Port Canaveral, is just excellent!