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DaveC25
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Initially Posted - 07/18/2006 : 15:50:22

Hey guys...

Been a while since I posted. I had some "trailer issues" which prevented me from going sailing for about two months. But a whole new suspension system later, I got Pretty Penny back out on the water this past weekend.

I put her in Thursday night at Eau Gallie, Florida and my girlfriend and I watched the sunset sipping wine. On Friday morning we set out for the 20 mile sail to Sebastian Inlet. It took around ten hours because we were beating into the wind, but it was a great sail with 10-12 knot winds most of the day. We docked at Captain Hiram's restuarant and ate a nice dinner, then went and anchored off in the harbour to spend the night. It was beautiful night with a light breeze and plenty of stars. In the morning we woke up early to a beautiful moon as the sun rose over Sebastian inlet. We watched the sunrise eating watermelon and grapes, and then set out for the 20 mile trek back. The wind was out of the ESE so we had a nice broad reach most of the way back. The wind was light most of the way, but we moved along okay under the 150 genny.

Here are some photos for you to enjoy....

Yours truly setting up her standing rigging before launching her.

Launching her at Eau Gallie boat ramp.

Captain Dave. :)

Sunset over Eau Gallie.

Another of the sunset Over Eau Gallie.

Sunrise over Indialantic.

Another of the Sunrise over Indialantic

Sunrise over Sebastian Inlet.

Another of the sunrise over Sebastian Inlet.

Ships at Sebastian Inlet in morning.

1979 Catalina 25 "Pretty Penny" #1166
Palm Bay, Florida

Edited by - DaveC25 on 07/19/2006 14:47:24

Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 07/18/2006 : 16:07:10

As much fun as they are on their trailers, isn't it amazing to sense the change that happens as they float off and enter their element; damn we are lucky.
Welcome back Dave.

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DaveC25
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Response Posted - 07/18/2006 : 16:23:23

Honestly, they aren't much fun on their trailers. :) But I agree they sure are nice in their element!

I concur, we are a lucky lot. :)

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stampeder
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Response Posted - 07/19/2006 : 15:42:00

Nice pics Dave.
Launching makes dealing with trailer issues worthwhile.

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Justin
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Response Posted - 07/19/2006 : 15:56:30

Those are some very nice photos Dave! Sounds and looks like a very nice overnight trip. Ahhh I can't wait to do that as well, but I need to get all my lighting fixed first.

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frog0911
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Response Posted - 07/19/2006 : 16:28:16

Wondered were you had gotten off too. I was waiting to hear when your St. Augustine trip was to occur. Sure nice to see the OLD GIRL back in HER element. She looks great.

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DaveC25
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Response Posted - 07/20/2006 : 14:58:37

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by frog0911
 Wondered were you had gotten off too. I was waiting to hear when your St. Augustine trip was to occur. Sure nice to see the OLD GIRL back in HER element. She looks great.
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I still want to go to St. Augustine, but it will have to be later in the year because I will be too busy to take a week off over the summer. Hopefully in November if the storm season has calmed by then I'll get a chance to go. I'll be sure to let you know before I go.

-DaveC25

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DaveC25
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Response Posted - 07/20/2006 : 15:12:04

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Justin4192
 Those are some very nice photos Dave! Sounds and looks like a very nice overnight trip. Ahhh I can't wait to do that as well, but I need to get all my lighting fixed first.
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Hi Justin.

Thanks about the pics. The views were better in person! :)

What lighting do you need to fix? If it happens to be the running lights, I had to replace my bow running lights. Boaters World had the one you can see on her in the pictures in stock at their store, and I believe the cost was less than $40.

For interior lights I normally use a couple lanterns to save power (and they also add a nice atmosphere), and since my mast Anchor lights still needs replaced I mount a 12V light on one of the shrouds and just connect it to the battery. It works good, plus it's not too high up for the speed boaters to see when they come zipping by. I also normally leave another light in the cockpit, just for safety.

One of these days I'll replace the mast light and I probably still use the shroud light for safety.

Also I need to paint her sometime soon. I like your dark hull.... it looks really nice. I think that she'd get a little hot for me here in Florida, however... so I think I'll paint her white with dark blue bootstripe.

Cheers!

-DaveC25

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Justin
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Response Posted - 07/21/2006 : 07:35:43

Hi Dave,

About my lighting, it's mainly my front bow lights and my anchor light. For the bow lights, the original wires broke free from the sockets, but they do work when connected. I polished the sockets free from corrosion with my dremel. I need new lenses though since one is missing and the other is faded. I bought the light that mounts on the pulpit, I just need to install it sometime. My mast top anchor light does not work and I will check it out when I take the mast down this fall. Power is going to the deck connector, but not to the light. I guess I could buy a 12v light to hang from the shrouds like you did. I'm planning on rewiring the mast this fall along with many other projects. For my interior, some lights work, but I don't use them since I don't have a means to charge my batteries except for my alternator. I have a rechargeable flourecent latern that I use when overnighting that works well.

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DaveC25
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Response Posted - 07/22/2006 : 13:42:46

Hey Justin.

I also have no means to recharge my batteries. I keep two on board, one for the anchor lights and then one for everything else. I have to recharge them a couple days before I go with a battery charger at my house.

-DaveC25

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jesse camp
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Response Posted - 08/01/2006 : 14:50:13

Nice shots of Sebastian Inlet anchorage. I was down there last Sat/Sunday. Those red and grey boats are still there. I am out of
Merritt Island. I would like to do a St Augustine trip in the fall
maybe late October or even Thanksgiving weekend myself. I figure it is a two day trip from Merritt Island to St Augustine(two long days).

Thanks for the photos.

Jesse Camp
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Orlando, Fl

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DaveC25
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Response Posted - 08/02/2006 : 08:06:31

Hey Jesse,

That's what I figured as well...two long days from Canaveral. I was going to put her in at Cape Canaveral, and sail up to Saint Augustine in the ocean and come in the inlet by the Fort. I thought that'd be cool to see what it looked like to the old ships that came in long ago with the fort there. I have to pick a weekend with no tropical storms... not quite ready for that kind of heavy weather. :)

Were you planning on going via the ocean or intracoastal?

-Dave

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