Catalina 350 International Association

we left from no-name key biscayne and arrived in Bimini. did the 2nd set of quick antigen tests if someone is doing this process, please print out entire health visa including the last page with a qr code. waited for weather for 3 days, then off to Makie Shoals and anchored... don't do this as even ...

Well if you remember I had the alternator wire died by mech at Titusville. This morning I was checking the belt tendon and that dust. The main alt mount bolt was sitting down by the port motor mount. Took all apart. Did not have Loctite but now I can double check until I get some. Started and right ...

At 1500 rpm the output is 20 amps
At 2000 rpm the output is 40 amps

At 80 % charge the voltages go up 14.25.
Which might be a different charge mode?

I have 400 aH house batteries. And checked today a little belt dust after 100 hrs.
Belt is still tight and good. No squeal.

I agree with you on the forecast. Chris Parker quote ad possible window on the 4th but not optimistic. If you have seen the strain on that 1/2 wholly cow. Water beads up under that tension. Thx Brett. I have a Balmar ASR-5 and have checked the settings and appear to be correct for my AGMs but alt ou...

2nights now in Gale warning. Still in Key Biscayne. Maybe Window Feb 4. Anchor chain hopped the gypsy 2 times. Probably a bad idea but I put a shackle on it so it could not jump off. My1/2 snubber feels inadequate and I put a rolling hitch on the chain with 5/8 3 strand and cleated that off so if sn...

Hi all 3 days at Dinner Key. $ 177/ night But found a guy Joe that worked on both outboards. Great guy great resource of local knowledge. Like don’t try to cross until it warms up. Freeze warning in Miami. We tried to cross from Government cut and got 8 mile out and wife protested to turn around and...

We are at Southern tip if Key Biscayne. We will schedule quick antigen. Then complete the Health Visas. Also get Luna to the vet for health check.

Wish we could go this morning. So calm.

Brett. Thx for the links
1/16. Gale warnings and waterspouts Jupiter to Palm
Wow been cold. Hoodies jeans etc.

No Name to Bimini. No North wind component Leave as early morning as required All that after Quick antigen test and vet From there maybe Berries Great Harbor. Or Chub south to Exumas. I would be appreciative of advice as I don’t have a great deal of experience. I also have apps that can read GRIB. C...

Filled out Click2Clear Health visa Dept AGR dog permit You can get most of the info input but the most critical is the dates like you said. You cannot complete the above forms unless you know where and really WHEN you will arrive. All info was uploaded including vaccination (2) plus booster. we are ...

A Quick antigen test is required.
We plan on going to CSV in Key Biscanye.
Near No-Name park.
A printed test result is required.
1000$ fine per person if no test.

A Quick antigen test is required.
We plan on going to CSV in Key Biscanye.
Near No-Name park.
A printed test result is required.

Wire end broke do to fatigue from vibration. No melting or darkened wire end or lug.

New sheets installed
Storm on Monday. Maybe leave Tuesday for Vero.
Dog got a new life jacket.
Bahamas is requiring dogs get COVID vac. Can’t find a vet that provides. Can’t get them in Bahamas either. We will find a way.

Found out the wire is called a spike arrestor. Not spark arrestor. It prevents a surge going thru the alt the could damage the components. It is a diode mid length and changes from black to red half way at the diode.

On the red wire. All are still connected. The red broke off at the ring lug on the main positive post.

After I got it started, the alt seemed to charge wonderfully I monitored the amps volts and percent of bank capacity.

I’ll get some pics come out

No name the Bahamas. Fingers crossed.

There is a medium red wire on the back side of the alt that was hanging loose sparking. Trouble getting the engine to turn over. Good batteries. Good alt. Got it started by placing key in preheat and pushing start at same time. Alternator removal exposed terrible raw water hose from pump to heat exc...

we are pretty well set with the documents and customs paperwork. health visas can't be completed until you are within 5 days. of arrival. with omicron new restrictions may be implemented, but the worse that can happen is a Bahamas PCR and 5 day quarantine. if anyone would like info on the Bahamas pr...

What was the source of the attachment Blocks?
Thx... beautiful pics... it is exactly what i was looking for and Sandollar...