First long run of the summer to Catalina
![[Deleted User]](https://w5.vanillicon.com/5b2d60796d1edeb67376e6769d8a5b52_100.png)
[Deleted User]
Dana Point, California, USAPosts: 0 ✭✭✭
After all the work and money spent this year, it was time for a longer cruise as a "shakedown" on the new Ocean X drive and gas tank. She ("Skiver") ran great, there and back, a total of 65 miles. A decent sea state, but
the outbound trip is "uphill" due to the prevailing current and moderate
swell. The return trip this morning was much easier, 30 mph cruise the whole way.
My son and I spent a night moored in Avalon, great fun and at $31 a relative bargain. The only issue was the fuel gauge, wildly inaccurate to say the least, it made me nervous showing only a quarter tank when I knew there was at least forty gallons left. Need an upgrade! The weather was weird, very muggy. I almost wanted to fire up the generator and run the A/C!
You can see in the photo there were a few bigger boats around.
Andy
My son and I spent a night moored in Avalon, great fun and at $31 a relative bargain. The only issue was the fuel gauge, wildly inaccurate to say the least, it made me nervous showing only a quarter tank when I knew there was at least forty gallons left. Need an upgrade! The weather was weird, very muggy. I almost wanted to fire up the generator and run the A/C!
You can see in the photo there were a few bigger boats around.
Andy
Comments
@raybo3...Yes, good advice. I live by the third/third/third rule
@Handyman...I appreciate that, after all it's supposed to be a pleasure boat!
Andy
Andy
Boat Name: King Kong
"Boat + Water = Fun"
Dream 'Inn III -- 2008 400 Express