I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed with all the things I have to do in the next few weeks. I still need to get my radar dome up and I need to add a starting battery to my 12v system. My house bank really needs to be equalized and I really need to figure out how to do it. On Namaste I had a Ballmar regulator. I’m thinking to get an old style “dial” external regulator to equalize, they are cheap and I’m sure it will last a lot longer than the Ballmar. I went through one every few years on Namaste, I was using it on a daily basis though.
My friend Barry gave me some extra solar panels and Splendid will have a ton of solar power. If I can find the real estate for all the panels we will have just over 700 watts. Barry also threw into the mix a few charge controllers and an inverter. He smiled and said “pay it forward”, I surly will. In fact I’m going to contact the “Make a wish” foundation before we leave and see if I cant help with some free charters. Speaking of charters. I’m going to have a raffle for one shortly. I’m thinking $50.00 a ticket with a cap of 40 tickets. We are going to launch the new store within the next few days, thanks David. Guin really likes the idea of the “family” charters as she might get a built in friend or two.
We will leave Jacksonville by the 15th of December and head down to Stuart. We are going to hang out in the states so Guinevere can spend Christmas with her dad. We will also see Darrin and check out his new boat. After that our plan is to explore the northern Bahamas.
I also have a friend here from Australia (Jamie), he is looking for a boat. If anyone knows of a great deal on a full keel cruising boat please let me know.
We are off to check out Sailors exchange in Saint Augustine today. There are a few odds & ends I’m looking for.
Peace from the crew of Splendid.
– Alex