July 31, 2008
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STARTING INSTALLATION July 31, 2008
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I started with the antenna tuner. Because of the layout of the interior and exterior of the boat, the places to install the items was limited. I decided to place it in the utility room. This is a closet of good size that is off the passageway that leads to the aft stateroom. It is where we keep all my tools and various cleaning supplies and anything else we can not find a place for. We are going to purchase several Rubbermaid containers to properly store all this stuff. We will also by strapping to tie it all down.
July 28, 2008
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July 28, 2008
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July 28, 2008
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INSTALLATION OF SSB July 28, 2008
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I bought the ICOM IC-M802 with the 140 antenna tuner. The radio comes in 3 units, the transceiver and a remote that has all the controls for it’s operations. Unlike the standard VHF, this unit has a separate speaker. There is also the automatic antenna tuner. Therefore, we have 2 large boxes and 2 small boxes (as my wife calls them) to be installed. We also have a grounding strap that goes to the grounding plates, a DSC antenna and the SSB antenna to be installed. Did I mention the wiring of the DSC to the chart plotter to get location data. And of course there is the power connection. The installation of the grounding plates necessitate a haul out. Since I am scheduled for a haul out in late October for a bottom job, that part of this project will be done then.
July 24, 2008
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July 24, 2008
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July 24, 2008
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REDFISH POINT July 24, 2008
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What a difference a week makes. Pensacola generally goes through a rainy period from mid June till Mid July. Then it gets serious about getting hot. Our rainy period may be over. This weekend was almost cloudless both Saturday and Sunday. Saturday there were some thunderheads south in the Gulf, but they traveled East. For us it was cloudless with a 10 to 15 knot sea breeze. It does not get any better then that. Temps were low 90’s with it cooling off to low to mid 70’s at night.
Sunday morning I launched the dingy and went for a dip in the Gulf. This has to be considered the “Year of the Jellyfish” Since Memorial Day, there have been many jellyfish. The numbers seem to be getting less, but you only need to be stung once to quell you desire to go swimming. Walking along the Gulf, I only saw a couple and therefore took a quick dip. In Grand Lagoon, there were many more but they seem to be drifting in packs. That allowed one to walk along the deck and check for jellyfish and if none were around have a good chance to get in a quick swim. The water temp is where even someone like me who does not like cold water can wade right in with out slowing down to get use to the temp.
The sail home was wonderful with 10 to 12 knot winds. Another beautiful day in paradise. We have noticed that there are noticeably fewer powerboats around. In fact, this weekend there were fewer of all types of boats. Could it be the economy, the jellyfish or 95 degree weather?
