Maintenance in Paradise

While we were replacing the cooling system on the trusty diesel, we also researched refrigeration systems. In the end, Engel was what we settled with; three Engels. Their reputation was excellent. Evaporators are the achilles heal. Avoiding puncturing the evaporator the system might last 40 years. Well, that is, some Engels have worked for 40 … Continue reading “Maintenance in Paradise”

Turning Dollars into Pennies…

Cruising; Throwing Money Away…. Yep, sometimes it does seem as if the saying: “A boat is a hole in the water in which you throw money” is true. It all started four years ago. Our friends on Quixotic were changing out their refrigeration system. They had a Sea Frost holding plate system. We had a … Continue reading “Turning Dollars into Pennies…”

A Late Night Surprise

We’re getting ready to retire (to bed) and the refrigeration high pressure switch shuts everything down. Usually that is from a lack of cooling water. However not moving I would be surprised. When we move and flush the aft toilet air gets into the refrigeration cooling water and creates a vapor lock…sometimes. Yes I know … Continue reading “A Late Night Surprise”

Cyclogenesis on da Boat

Cyclogenesis is a weather term describing a small insignificant Low Pressure system that spins up creating high winds and a great deal of trouble. Not a perfect definition of cyclogenesis but generally correct. In November of last year we lost a brand new alternator. Here’s a link for the complete debacle. Luckily; last month I … Continue reading “Cyclogenesis on da Boat”