Name for our new boat

After much pondering and consideration, we have decided to name our new boat (when we actually take possession post engine repair) -

Oriane

Rockland, Maine

Our friend David Deal has offered to create the graphics and eagerly await what he comes up with for the typeface/logo.

Progress on the PS 37

We had encouraging news that the new crankshaft arrived at the distributor.  Still awaiting the gasket set.  Mechanic found broken alternator bracket while disassembling engine. Fingers crossed for rapid resolution so that we can transfer ownership and start sailing on our boat.

Delivery run from Buzzards Bay to Portland

This past weekend, we helped John Hannah deliver his new to him Catalina 320 from Wareham, MA to his berth at the Maine Yacht Center in Portland. On Friday after bending the sails on and getting extra fuel, food and gear aboard, we started for Portland for a 3 day delivery.  The first goal was the timing of the Cape Cod Canal and a destination of Scituate Harbor for the night.

Just as we were entering the Cape Cod Canal proper, the just serviced diesel auxiliary quit.  We were motor-sailing with just the jib out so we came about to port out of the channel doused the jib and tested the new anchor.  After a moderate exploration and consideration, the decision was made to get a tow into Onset Harbor to figure things out.  By late morning on Saturday with parts and advice acquired, we worked towards resolution.  With finger's crossed and hopes up high after hours of ineffective attempts we cranked the engine and it came to life.  High fives and final prep and we started off again.  We were a day behind and an hour later than Friday so our goal became Gloucester.

Railroad Drawbridge on the canal

We arrived in Gloucester in the evening near dark. Sunday morning we transited the Annisquam river and headed north to Portland.  We made a brief stop in Cape Porpoise to pick up the owner's wife who enjoyed the last leg of the trip with us.

Sunday morning Annisquam River

Cape Porpoise Light - nearly home to Portland.