Decided to give my engine a little workout this morning by cranking it up to 3200 RPM, which is about 90%. The Volvo guys says it likes run ing at 80-90% and is built to do it all day, but I don't usually like to cruise "fast" — 14.5 knots in current conditions. Fuel economy is the same as 3000 RPM, so why not? I suspect I'll have to slow way down later in rough conditions so I may as put more miles behind me as quickly as I can now, when I can. #boating#BoatLife#GreatLoop#ICW
I saw these concrete blocks apparently being used in Morehead city to protect the waterfront from the inlet to the ocean. It looked as if they were using them to build up a barrier island. I just saw this pair of boats towing a barge of them southbound and, a little while later, saw the yard where they are either manufactured or staged for shipping. Interesting. #boating#ICW
It was light out when I woke up at 6:20 AM. That’s “sleeping in” in my world and I’ll take it!
Foggy outside, outgoing tide is keeping my boat snug against the dock. Thinking about blueberry pancakes for breakfast to get rid of the bisquick and blueberries.
If the sun comes out before I leave, I’ll take my pups for another hike on the island. Only 30 miles to go today; the tide changes around 8:40, but I’ll likely wait until around noon to get on my way.
Lots of holiday food photos. The #JoinIn tag has been getting a lot of use (and a little abuse). Use/follow that tag if you want to connect with folks who might be pending the holidays alone and are looking for folks to chat with. It’s a great way to meet new folks to follow, too.
My plans are to continue south toward Biscayne Bay. I might try to get a mooring ball about 2 miles south of here on the way, but it’s probably best to just keep moving. #boating#ICW
I’d like to put this out there to #narrowboat owners:
I’d love to swap a week or two cruising aboard your narrowboat for a week or two cruising aboard my Ranger Tug on the US #GreatLoop. I’ll be doing the historic #ErieCanal next summer and will be on the Atlantic Intercoastal Waterway #ICW from this October through next May. I don’t mind sleeping on a sofa if you don’t mind sleeping in a small lower private berth.
Let’s each get a taste of a different #boating experience!