CRUISING SHOT OF THE WEEK

 
 
Jim Borgerg took this beautiful photo of early morning while anchored in Onancock, VA

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Just Cruising With George Day

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Another Big Finish for S/Y Wellenreiter

The S/Y Wellenreiter spent the winter season at the Monaco Marine Shipyard in La Ciotat, France for a refit. The 151’ (46m) steel and aluminum sailing yacht was originally built in 2003 by Jongert Shipyard and required some minor updates and a full repaint. Recurring problems with a competitor’s topcoat and repeated re-sprays on this project led the applicator to suggest using ALEXSEAL. “Although other coatings options were also proposed, the recent experiences with ALEXSEAL and the quality of finish seen on recent projects led us to believe that this was the correct product for this particular refit,” Capt. Riddle concludes.

    Wellenreiter was coated with 501 Premium Topcoat on the superstructure and the High-Solid Base Coat/Clear Coat on the hull with outstanding results. This popular sailing yacht was returned to the water in time for the summer cruising season and has enjoyed many compliments on her refresh.
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Dock Talk

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VIDEO OF THE WEEK

 

The Art of Plastic Straws

 

 

 
  

A bar in Washington DC has come up with an innovative use for plastic straws. Recognizing the harm plastic causes oceans, many communitites are banning straws. DC9 has chosen to use the plastic straws in an art installation.

 

 

SURVEY QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Before reading on, please complete this week’s survey.

 

Have you upgraded to a high-output alternator and smart battery charging system?

 

Thanks to all who answered our survey question on electric/macerator heads on our boats. We got large response and lots of useful comments. Thanks.  Of those who answered, 82% have an electric/macerator head on board while 18% do not. Here are some comments you may find interesting:
 
“I’d recommend an electric toilet for coastal cruising, especially with women aboard, and a relatively loose water budget. For long passages, I’d have at least one, old fashioned hand-pumped head.”
 
“If you are careful what you put in it, it will last and run a long time. I am at 4 years with my electric Jabsco with no serious issues. When the holding tank gets close to full, it starts making a grinding noise. Empty the tank and it is fine again. No paper products, please!”
 
“I recently replaced an old Jabsco macerator toilet with the Raritan SeaEra and have been very happy with the change – especially with the quieter operation.”
 
“Some models are very simple and reliable. We have had our Raritan Sea-Era for 14 years combined with an Lectra-San system. For ease of removal of waste vs having a composting head or other alternatives and makes visitors feel just a little bit less awkward about doing their business on board when the toilet is like on land.”
 
“Its easy for guests to figure out, but you have to be careful as it can fill up the holding tank quickly.”
 
“We have upgraded to a composting head and find it a very good alternative to a macerator and holding tank.”
 
“A previous boat had one. Another thing to go wrong.”
 
“When they fail, they fail big time.”
 

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