In Case There Was Any Confusion
Jun 21st, 2008 by Elise
North to Alaska Seattle 2008 Series
21 June 2008
Lat N48.00.000
Lon W128.29.649
Apparently my attempt at humor served only to cause some of you alarm.  My apologies…we are getting a little giddy out here at this point and find humor in lots of places.  Just for clarification, the sad news reported was the death of our dear Christine…the generator – the thing that provides power and water making capability.  I didn’t want to tell the whole story because I was afraid of jinxing the engine…but that no longer matters as it is also incapable of providing any battery power.  The good news is that our batteries held up very well last night and with a bit of a solar boost today should take us nicely into the Strait.
We continue to be in power conservation mode, so we’re not making a lot of phone calls or emails any longer.  The winds are now with us and if they hold up (that’s a big if too…) we should arrive in the strait sometime tomorrow.  As soon as we get to Port Angeles, we’ll get an update to you.
Roger, Elise, Bob, Chuck, Pat and Paul…
s/v Cutthroat
Rrrrrrrrrrrrr no water……..must drink Rum! (Sorry Paul, looks like you’ll be thirsty) wishing you fair winds for the remainder.
Even though you are not getting these notes from us in this post we are thinking about you and watching your progress. Based on your last post to YOTREPS you should be less than 100 miles from Seattle and should get their soon.
We’ll be watching!!
Chuck
Sorry to hear about Christine, but glad the rest of you are okay!
What an adventure! Glad you are getting closer to port!!!
Anita
Well I’m glad to here that everyone is doing well, with the exception of Christine! I hope the winds carry you well through the remainder of your trip.
Hello Everyone:
I am sure you have had input from everyone else about your engine problems, but I cannot help adding my two cents. Have you checked that the fuel lines from the tank do not have some plugging or restriction that is starving the engine for fuel? I am sure you have checked the filters, etc., but maybe fuel is not getting to the engine. Also be sure the tank is venting. If the vent is plugged you could be pulling a vacuum on the tank, restricting fuel flow. Crack the fill cap and see if it sucks air into the tank. Had this problem on my water tank once.
Enough of my interference. Hope you make it safe and sound.
Dave and Cynthia
sorry to hear about christine and paul July 10th were headed to Key West and theres a spot for you if you make it
What a blast it has been to read your blog. . . I am in awe of your collective physical prowess and patience as I head off on my annual 3-week vacation which will consist of two cruise ships, a kayak or two and lots of beaches and pools. . .(I take emotional risks, not physical ones) Nary a sail will be in sight but I will think of your journey everytime I set eyes on one. Be well. And have fun in Vancouver, Bob!
what do you really need fresh water for anyway???!!
havent you all gotten close enough to forgo bathing for the once weekly baby wipe?? thats why they make them scented-didnt you know??
good luck and God’s speed.
besides-seattle really does have great coffee…all hot and warm and strong…..oh yeah-things you have forgotten.
ok-back to my glass of chardonnay..all chilled and lovely…oopppss.
you have forgotten about that too!!
just trying to keep the humor up!!
LOL
angel!!!