JUNESSA IS WAITING PATIENTLY...

JUNESSA is finally back in the water! She looks sooo good with her new paint job and new stern graphics.

Some new projects have developed since the last blog....

The bow sprit was delaminating so I'll have to drive up to Vancouver, BC to get a new one.

The mast spreader brace broke in half while getting it ready to step. (install) I'll have to mill one when I get back from the Philippines.

The diesel motor is smoking a bit and putting a light sheen on the water. Soooooo, not sure how much work that will be.

Then my NEW self-leveling radar mount showed up leaking grease, the second one had play and metal on metal grinding, so they get one more chance to deliver a PERFECT mount otherwise, I'll just mount the radar on the mast...

I'm heading to the the Philippines for my 6-week rotation this Sunday. I'll post a bunch of photos in the photo gallery in a week or so. I'll have alot more free time over there!

Sounds like Alex and Cass are having a blast out in the South Pacific. Check out their blogs to the right (projectblueshpere and father daughter...)

It feels soo good to be back in the water!!!!

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Vessel Name:	JUNESSA
Vessel Make/Model:	28' Bristol Channel Cutter (BCC)
Hailing Port:	Anchorage, Alaska
Crew:	Rick Peterson
About:	JUNESSA has a few new crew members! My lovely wife, Terri, who is eager to go cruising as a family! Taylor, our teenager, and Jenna our youngest and Pixie the wonder dog.
Extra:	This is my very first boat!!!! Nothing like starting out with the best Blue Water Cruiser money can buy! The BCC was designed by Lyle Hess and made famous by Lin & Larry Pardey as they documented in books, videos and dvd's their sailing adventures on board their homebuilt BCC 'Taleisin'. My [...] current job as a helicopter pilot with Evergreen/Erickson Helicopters takes me to the Great White North of Alaska for a 6-weeks-on/6-weeks-off rotation. More

JUNESSA's Photos - (Main)

Hawaii 2008

Working and Playing on the Big Island of Hawaii ALOHA!

24 Photos

Created 20 January 2009

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Working on Junessa

Working on bottom and interior.

9 Photos

Created 9 January 2009

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Arrival at Gig Harbor, WA

4 Photos

Created 12 April 2007

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TRUCKING JUNESSA NORTH

Here's a few shots of prepping the boat for the long ride NORTH to Gig Harbor, Wa. It took about 5 hours to prep and load her up.

5 Photos

Created 8 April 2007

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THE BOAT

Here's a few shots of my 1985 28 foot Bristol Channel Cutter (BCC) built in Vancouver, BC. She's a full keel fiberglass hull with teak and mahogany wood throughout. She's powered by a Volvo 28hp diesel.

4 Photos

Created 7 April 2007

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First Day Out

I had a great day learning how to sail my BCC. The learning curve was a little steeper than I had anticipated. The day ended pretty crappy... I couldn't get the engine out of gear and I plowed into the back side of a large powerboat in the slip next to me. OUCH!

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Created 7 April 2007

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New Owner

This was the first day on board Junessa. I looked in every corner on board and climbed to the top of the mast! I had Chinese food and Corona Beer then feel asleep to some beautiful candle light and music.

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Created 4 April 2007

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