Skipper Shirl's Adventure

10 December 2014 | New Haven, Ct
08 December 2014 | New Haven, Ct
03 December 2014 | New Haven, Ct
27 November 2014
14 November 2014 | Eau Gallle, Fl
13 November 2014 | Melbourn, Fl
11 October 2014 | Key West
10 September 2014 | West Haven Ct
06 September 2014 | Ft Lauderdale, FL
05 June 2014 | Turks and Caicos
01 June 2014 | Atlantic
31 May 2014 | Miami Fl
08 February 2014 | Marathon Airport
01 January 2014 | Bethany, Ct
31 December 2013 | Brattlevile , VT
21 December 2013 | Connecticut
15 December 2013 | Marthon, Fl
14 December 2013 | Marathon , Fl
28 November 2013 | Seven Mile Grill, Marathon, Fl
27 November 2013 | Big Pine Key

September Boat Repair

21 October 2012 | Coco Plum
Shirl/warm
Where did September go??? Good question???? Most of the month was spent with the hassle associated with the polishing of my diesel fuel... what A STINKY MESS!!!
I had the engine worked on before the fuel polishing people arrived. After the fuel polishing has complete my boat reaked of diesel. It turns out 10 gallons of fuel ended up in my bilge.

How do I know it was 10 gallons because of my fuel gauge. Tank wnet from full to the top to half....

But the fuel polishing people blamed it on the engine mechanic. Mean while I was living in boat with a fuel soaked bilge. They told me to put out coffee grounds and it would absorb the smell. Ha... how much coffee grounds does it take to soak up the smell 10 gallons of fuel spilled in my boat?

A lot of finger pointing and dodging of the facts resulted in my bilge finally getting cleaned of fuel and no one happy with the mess and expense.

Such is life in the boating world!!

I do not have a photo to go with this story. Probably for the best.!!!
Comments
Vessel Name: Empress
Vessel Make/Model: Pearson 422
Crew: Captain & her crew
About: We have over 70 years combined boating experience. Our training is a combination of the United States Sail & Power Squadron and the school of G.O.& D. (Get out and do).
Extra:
The boat name has the astrological correspondence of Venus. (What else with a female captain!?) As a Taro card the keywords are: creative, intellect, good fortune, love of life. She signifies life, and a connection to earths natural rhythms. Remember if your are gentle, patient & caring you reap [...]

Skipper Shirl's Adventures

Who: Captain & her crew