Category Archives: General

2011-10-07 Engines and boats

Posted on 7 October, 2011 Fri by Lance

Well, after 2 days of intensive instruction and hands on practical experience I can now strip a diesel engine down to the bare essentials including removing the injectors and injector pump. It was a great course presented by Bob Smith … Continue reading →

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7 October 2011 – Crabs!

Posted on 7 October, 2011 Fri by Mary

Think Maryland – think crabs! Crabs seem to feature on every menu here and last night, after a comprehensive run down on the boat’s systems with her previous owners, Hugh and John, we enjoyed a lovely dinner with them at a local restaurant. … Continue reading →

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5 October 2011 – Womens Only Boat Handling Course

Posted on 5 October, 2011 Wed by Mary

I’ve just spent a wonderful two days doing a “womans only boat handling course” out on the harbour in Baltimore. I was on a very luxurious, very big, 55ft launch! When we first saw our own boat on Monday afternoon she … Continue reading →

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2011-10-05 Introduction to Amanzi

Posted on 5 October, 2011 Wed by Lance

Well, finally my feet are back on the ground and I can settle down and relax a bit. After arriving on Monday in Baltimore we got into the hotel (had to wait till a room was available as we arrived … Continue reading →

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1 October 2011

Posted on 2 October, 2011 Sun by Mary

After the amazing rush of the last few weeks, I can hardly believe that we are now relaxing  in California with my brother, Robert and his wife Christina. As you know we did most of the packing before driving down to … Continue reading →

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