On Saturday the forecast was for severe thunderstorms so we didn’t go sailing. I did however go to the boat to do a couple projects.
The previous couple weeks the starter for the engine was acting up so I ordered a new one (on eBay) and installed it. Unlike most projects this one went very smoothly. The old starter come off without any drama (2 bolts and 2 wires) and the new one went on just as easy as the old one came off.
New starter / Old Starter
Easy install
I also got around to wiring the new “ProMariner ProIsoCharge Advanced Digital Charge Distribution and Battery Isolation System” I bought and mounted prior to launching the boat this year. Again this project went very smoothly as well. Easy install and no drama.
ProMariner all wired up and operational
On Sunday my wife, brother and I went out for a great sail on a beautiful day. We spent most of the day sailing at a speed greater than 5 knots and got to a high speed of 6.8 knots. Shortly after getting the sails up we were on a broad reach doing a nice 6.2 knots. My wife doesn’t mind the speed, but sailing with the “rail in the water” is not her idea of fun, so 6.2 knots on a broad reach was perfect for her.
6.2 knots on a broad reach
My wife and me
Sailing like my wife likes it
Though we did sail close hauled for a while
Coming in at the end of the day
Winds were 10-15 knots, waves were 1-2 feet with mostly sunny skies for a good part of the day.