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Engine Problems Persist!!

Does it seem like engine problems is all we’ve blogged about lately?  It sure feels that way.  Sooner or later we’re gonna solve this ongoing performance issue. Jennifer says that we “jinxed” ourselves when we posted about being “Boat Ready“. She may be right.

Engine Problems and Poor Performance:

Along with the list of things to make our boat ready for the season, we have also recently replaced much of our ignition system and removed and rebuilt the carburator. While these things were certainly needed, the improvement to the boat’s performance was very short-lived. Continue reading “Engine Problems Persist!!”

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Silver Glen Spring Here We Come! Not!!

 Silver Glen Here We Come!

It’s finally Friday, and today we leave for our first trip of the year to the Silver Glen Spring . All the work is done. Our boat is loaded with food and drinks, plenty of fuel in the boat, and a full tank in the truck. Heck, I even made time on Thursday to change the oil in the truck.

Good To Go?

So there we were. On the road and only a mile or so away from our shop. The truck shuts off and will not restart. The good news is that we were still very close to our shop. The bad news is that the Silver Glen is in the other direction. Continue reading “Silver Glen Spring Here We Come! Not!!”

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Lake Conway Sandbar Raft-up Saturday

Lake Conway EveningOur Thursday evening cruise was a success as all repairs to the boat are completed (for now).

The evening ride was great, but we miss the weekend  gathering at the Lake Conway Sandbar

Because we commute from our home in Cocoa during the week, we try to avoid driving back into Orlando on the weekends.

But this weekend’s forecast is for awesome weather and we’re looking forward to hanging out with our lake friends.

A Saturday trip to the sandbar is just what we need.

Lake Conway Sandbar Saturday:

Jennifer and I made it to the ramp around 9 a.m. and slipped into our favorite spot at the sandbar early before the masses arrived. Continue reading “Lake Conway Sandbar Raft-up Saturday”