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SkiprJohn · 21-12-2013, 19:13

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Originally Posted by Mrbubblemaker

Well we arrived in Baltimore Md yesterday for the first look at our new girl. She's amazing. And speaking of amazing, how about this weather here? It's close to 70 degrees today. LOVING IT. We're getting a list put together for what's needed when we come back here next weekend. Since there's no motor in the boat, I think a good engine bay cleaning and painting is the best place to start.

Yes, get that engine room all cleaned up and ready so your new engine or motor will have a great place to live. It'll be much happier.

kind regards,

COLINFLTENG · 21-12-2013, 21:19

start clean stay clean

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COLINFLTENG · 11-02-2014, 20:54

how is new engine

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Mrbubblemaker · 12-02-2014, 11:23

I haven't installed the new motor yet because of winter. Once it warms up a bit and the snow melts I can install it. We are very excited for spring to come.

COLINFLTENG · 12-02-2014, 18:40

Are you going electric

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Mrbubblemaker · 17-02-2014, 15:17

Colinflteng yes I'm going all electric. I will have it all done sometime late this summer.

SVAndante9 · 17-02-2014, 15:29

Welcome!!! You might be interested in a safe boating course through either the U.S. Power Squadron (They do sail too) or the US Coast Guard Auxiliary. You'll learn the rules of the road and other basics and get a boating certificate which is required in Canada now if you end up on that side of the lake.

The snow will melt and it will get warmer soon!

COLINFLTENG · 17-02-2014, 16:31

Keep us to date with project may like to do the same when my engine runs out of hours

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Mrbubblemaker · 20-02-2014, 13:23

I will post all updates as they get completed.. I'd like to add that I ordered and received a very nice guide. It's called dozier's waterway guide for the Chesapeake bay 2014. I've only browsed through it so far but what I see I really like. It's a little pricey but it may be worth it. Ill look through it more in depth and report more on it later.

Waterway Guide · 21-02-2014, 04:42

Hope you get the girl ready soon...see you out there! BTW, if you have any questions about the Waterway Guide or the Chesapeake Bay, feel free to send me a private message. I am the News Editor for Waterway Cruising Guide | Home, plus I live on the Chesapeake Bay and have cruised it for several years. Happy cruising!

CharlzO · 21-02-2014, 08:06

Welcome to the forums (a day late, I know lol). Are you keeping a photo log of your progress on a blog or site? Always love watching the before, during, and afters!

Mrbubblemaker · 23-02-2014, 10:18

UPDATE: finally got to take a good look at the waterway guide. This guide is just what I need. Rest assured that it will be on my boat when it sails and I do recommend this to other sailors. At first You may think it's a little pricey but it's not, it is chock full of useful info. Now We just need to get out there and use it.

Waterway Guide · 24-02-2014, 03:30

Now, how to get that warm weather back...

Patman · 24-02-2014, 03:37

Welcome aboard and don't worry. I bought a boat before I knew how to sail also. Three years on and I've learned a ton and my wife and I love it more and more every season.