TRUCKING THE BOAT // In this episode, we discover a serious issue and truck the boat to a new boatyard who can make the repair so we can use the boat this summer. So come along with us! 00:00 Introduction 00:22 The problem 01:02 Preparing the boat 07:24 Loading the boat on the trailer 08:53 The journey 11:42 Unloading the boat off the trailer The following blog provided great advice, even though my trip was much shorter. I only did a fraction of the things mentioned in the blog, but my trip was only 50 miles instead of thousands of miles. https://ericsonyachts.org/ie/ubs/from-new-keys-to-boat-on-a-truck-in-three-days-part-1-of-5-looooooong.348/ https://ericsonyachts.org/ie/ubs/from-new-keys-to-boat-on-a-truck-in-three-days-part-2-of-5.350/ https://ericsonyachts.org/ie/ubs/from-new-keys-to-boat-on-a-truck-in-three-days-part-3-of-5.351/ https://ericsonyachts.org/ie/ubs/from-new-keys-to-boat-on-a-truck-in-three-days-part-4-of-5.352/https://ericsonyachts.org/ie/ubs/from-new-keys-to-boat-on-a-truck-in-three-days-part-5-the-end-really.353/ Many thanks to bgary at https://ericsonyachts.org for the great blog posts on how to truck a boat!

THE JOY OF SAILING // Sailing highlights from the last two summers. After a long winter, spring marks the long awaited return of summer and we revisit warm sailing journeys. Enjoy!

LAST VOYAGE OF THE 2022 SEASON // In this short episode, we take the boat to the boatyard to be hauled in fog and surf. 00:00 Heading out 00:45 Fog! 01:23 Crashing surf! 01:57 Setup for winter

TOOLS, GLORIOUS TOOLS // In this episode, we talk about tools, glorious tools that we have on the boat. We'd love to hear about what tools you might have and what you think about ours, so please leave a comment! Thanks for coming along! 00:00 Introduction 00:23 Common tools 03:34 Planers and scrapers 05:20 Power tools, drill bits 07:24 Electrical tools 09:54 Batteries and chargers 10:21 Tape and velcro 10:55 Worm gear hose clamps, fasteners 11:45 Sandpaper, cleaning solvents, endoscope 13:21 Hammers, wrenches, socket sets 14:18 Wet vacs, work lights, hoses, mixing cups 16:27 Belts, conduit, random parts

SAILING TO MOUNT DESERT ISLAND / ACADIA - PART 3 // In this episode, our stretch of good weather ends with a nor’easter in Bar Harbor, we visit Northeast Harbor and Isle au Haut on our way back home to Boothbay Harbor. We’re so glad to have you along! 00:00 Introduction 00:22 Voyage 00:36 Day 5: Bar Harbor and Nor'easter 03:06 Day 6: Bar Harbor to Northeast Harbor 06:44 Day 7: Northeast Harbor to Duck Harbor 10:28 Day 8: Duck Harbor to Boothbay Harbor

SAILING TO MOUNT DESERT ISLAND / ACADIA - PART 2 // In this episode, we continue our journey to Mount Desert Island, Southwest Harbor, and Bar Harbor from Pulpit Harbor, while stopping in Stonington along the way. So come along for the ride! 00:00 Intro 00:23 The Journey 00:41 Day 3 - Pulpit Harbor to Southwest Harbor 01:22 Fox Island Thorofare 03:39 Stonington 05:37 Mount Desert Island 06:23 Southwest Harbor 07:16 Day 4 - Southwest Harbor to Bar Harbor 10:13 Acadia National Park 11:20 Bar Harbor

SAILING TO MOUNT DESERT ISLAND / ACADIA - PART 1 // In this episode, we begin our trip to Acadia, Mount Desert Island, and Bar Harbor, first with a stop at Tenants Harbor and then Pulpit Harbor in Penobscot Bay. So come along with us! 00:00 Intro 00:22 Journey 00:41 Day 1 - Boothbay Harbor to Tenants Harbor 02:20 Day 2 - Tenants Harbor to Pulpit Harbor

OVERHEATING ENGINE FIX // In this episode, we diagnose the engine overheating issue we had while touring Penobscot Bay, check out a number of potential culprits and work towards a solution. 00:00 - Intro 00:20 - Recap of overheating issue 00:38 - Diagnosing the issue 01:58 - Cleaning the engine 03:38 - Replacing the heat exchanger 05:11 - Summary Tools I used to clean the engine: • Gloves • Shop towels • Microfiber towels • Small container for soapy water • Paint brush • Lighting (overhead, head lamp) • Adjustable inspection mirror • Bilge pads • Dawn Ultra dish detergent (I used a 10% concentrate/90% water mixture) I did not use these items when cleaning my engine this time, but others have used brake cleaner and wire brushes for removing tougher grime, rust, and peeling paint.

UNLOCKING PENOBSCOT BAY // In this episode, we explore Penobscot Bay in Maine, visit Tenants Harbor, Belfast, Castine, and run into some engine problems as we become becalmed and have to change course. So come join us for the adventure! 00:00 Introduction 00:23 Planned journey 00:45 Day 1: Boothbay Harbor to Tenants Harbor 01:54 Day 2: Tenants Harbor to Belfast 03:18 Day 3: Belfast to Castine 05:57 Day 4: Castine to Pulpit Harbor 06:19 Engine trouble 07:00 Changing course and sailing through the night 09:31 Day 5: Rockland to Seal Harbor 10:48 Day 6: Seal Harbor to Ram Island 13:00 Day 7: Ram Island to Boothbay Harbor

SAILING OUR NEW ERICSON 35-3 FROM VERMONT TO MAINE // How do you get a sailboat from Vermont to Maine? Here are some highlights sailing our new Ericson 35-3 from Vermont to Maine, through Lake Champlain, the locks on the Champlain Canal, the Hudson River, New York Harbor, East River, Long Island Sound, Buzzards Bay, Cape Cod Canal, across Massachusetts Bay, and into Maine. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction to sailing a new boat from Vermont to Maine 0:55 Overview of the journey sailing from Vermont to Maine 1:33 Sailing from Shelburne, VT in Lake Champlain to Whitehall, NY (Day 1) 5:01 Sailing from Whitehall, NY to Champlain Canal Lock 4 (Day 2) 6:15 Sailing from Champlain Canal Lock 4 to Catskill, NY (Day 3) 8:32 Stepping the mast and sailing from Catskill, NY, down the Hudson River, to Newburgh, NY (Day 4) 10:46 Sailing from Newburgh, NY, down the Hudson River, to Jersey City, NJ (Day 5) 15:05 Sailing from Jersey City, NJ, through the East River and "Hell Gate", to Oyster Bay, NY (Day 6) 18:34 Sailing from Oyster Bay, NY, through Long Island Sound, to Old Saybrook, CT (Day 7) 19:58 Sailing from Old Saybrook, CT, through "The Race", to Newport, RI (Day 8) 20:38 Sailing from Newport, RI, into Buzzards Bay, to Falmouth, MA (Day 9) 22:22 Sailing from Falmouth, MA, across Massachusetts Bay, to Gloucester, MA (Day 10) 24:39 Sailing around Cape Ann from Gloucester, MA to Newburyport, MA (Day 11) 25:05 Sailing from Newburyport, MA, past the Isles of Shoals, to Portland, ME (Day 12) 26:44 Sailing from Portland, ME, across Casco Bay, to Boothbay Harbor, ME (Day 13) 28:37 Wrap-up of sail from Vermont to Maine Helpful resource for timing the East River passage https://www.offshoreblue.com/cruise/east-river.php Helpful book for timing the tides through "The Race" and Cape Cod Canal https://www.amazon.com/Eldridge-Tide-Pilot-Book-2022/dp/1883465281