2016
Captain's Caribbean Calendar - OCTOBER
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Guests always wonder what it takes to get ready for the boating season.
Every October, we head back to Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbor where McGregor has been hauled out for the summer. We spend several weeks doing maintenance and various jobs that our charter guests rarely see.
This year, after some research with our good friends at Sam's Marine and combing the Hatteras Tech Talk forum, we tackled a big project. Taking apart our 8" diameter exhaust risers, reinforcing a few of their fittings, and replacing all the hoses was a bigger job than we expected!
We also drilled a 3 3/4" hole in the bottom of the boat (YIKES) so we could install a transducer for our new Garmin GPSMAP 741xs. Not only is it a chart plotter, GPS, and fish finder, but we can now tell our guests some very important information - The Temperature of the Water…which, has been a balmy 82 degrees.
Next up on the project list was to take out the old fiberglass battery boxes, replace the floor with a new sheet of 3/4" marine plywood and fiberglass it in. The finishing touch was installing new heavy duty Todd Marine battery boxes.
Some yearly maintenance includes sanding McGregor's bottom and laying a fresh new coat of bottom paint. As if that's not enough, Captain Tim gets his workout in by waxing the hull and cabin top.
It is always an exciting, yet anxious day when the 100 ton Travel Lift comes to pick us up and carry us to the yacht basin….Back in the water, where McGregor II belongs!
Captain's Caribbean Calandar - SEPTEMBER
30/Sep/2016 20:31 Filed in: Crew
Snow is coming and Captain ready.
Why do I keep thinking of the saying,
Why do I keep thinking of the saying,
The Beach is Calling and I must GO
Captain's Caribbean Calendar - AUGUST
15/Aug/2016 20:27 Filed in: Cuisine
Goat Cheese Poppers with Blueberry Beet Salad.
Add a little Lemon Ginger Vinaigrette...
Could be a keeper!
Add a little Lemon Ginger Vinaigrette...
Could be a keeper!
Yacht Charter Recipe Ideas
Captain's Caribbean Calendar - JULY
06/Jul/2016 20:24 Filed in: Crew
After several weeks of bilges and batteries,
it's now time for flowers & veggie gardens!!!
it's now time for flowers & veggie gardens!!!
Captain's Caribbean Calendar - JUNE
Happy/Sad time of year! Safely hauled out for the summer!
Charter Crew Vacation
Captain's Caribbean Calendar - MAY
15/May/2016 20:16 Filed in: Yacht
Sometimes it is good to have a few weeks off from charters. Over-hauling DD 1's entire cooling system. New water pump, new Turbo, hoses & clamps. Our Detroit Diesel's Rock!!!
Motor Yacht Maintenance
Captain's Caribbean Calendar - APRIL
10/Apr/2016 20:04 Filed in: SCUBA
Steve's boat, Jackson, has been getting a major "refit". He showed up the other day and we joined him for his first dive since going back in the water. Thanks Steven Simonsen, looking forward to many more!!!!
Captain's Caribbean Calendar - MARCH
28/Mar/2016 19:58 Filed in: Charter
Picking up a charter soon...looking like a stellar powerboat day!
Captain's Caribbean Calendar - FEBRUARY
06/Feb/2016 18:47 Filed in: Cuisine
It's Happy Hour & we have been experimenting with some new cocktails! This one could be a keeper...Coconut Mint Mojitos with fresh mint from our herb garden. Oh Yeah!
Caribbean Octopus Encounter
22/Jan/2016 16:20 Filed in: Snorkeling
After a month of fun holiday charters, we have been hanging out at Secret Anchorage 415789er catching up on varnish and projects and, of course, we met some new friends!!