2017 - South from the Chesapeake

[PT26]

Swami says "I see EI in your future." Glad you are back up and running. You probable know this but there have been some major changes in some spots on the AICW. A friend has been reporting back as he moves south, they are in Vero now, and has mentioned changes at the St Johns crossing, New Smyrna Beach area and St Augustine. Active Captain has posts about these areas. As always if in doubt follow what is on the water.
Dan S/V Marian Claire

Yes there have been some real changes!
Thanks for the heads up Dan!
We saw 9 ft of water at high tide in Jekyll island with the high tide being 7.9 ft
So glad we were warned by a local up north of here to slide in with the tide!

[PT26]

Can you estimate the combined time the ignition was energized during this no-start episode with the new coil installed?

Hi Neil, I'm not sure how long it was energized, but when I found the points problem I took the one off and went to a new one.
I wasn't sure if it would have been damaged during the whole episode.
We were at anchor in bugville Georgia and didn't want to break down because I should have changed it.
I think I have an I.E. Somewhere on the boat when we land I'm thinking I should dive into this.

[ndutton]

That was my concern Paul, whether the coil was replaced before or after the closed points were discovered. If before, the new coil would have been stressed and therefore untrustworthy. Now that we are sure it was replaced after, all good.

Be sure you are up to speed on what the forum knows about the amperage considerations with EI and how to measure, calculate and manage it.

[edwardc]

Just another voice on the EI + side.

We have the ignitor/Pertronix-distributor combination, and it has been absolutely trouble free for eight seasons.

Jekyll Island was one of the stops we really enjoyed. Took a slip at the marina and explored the island using the free loaner bikes. The have the best network of bike paths throughout the island that I have seen anywhere!

[PT26]

Thanks guys, I appreciate the help!
I'm not sure which I.E. I have on the boat I need to search through various parts in the boat to find it.

Jekyll is one of our favorite spots too! We'll have to check out the marina. All the islands on this stretch are great stops!

If anyone is headed this way when you leave Jekyll island and head south take a starboard turn after red 30 and aim at the lighthouse. It's a nice cut instead of going all the way out to the last red and then back in. It's deep all the way across.

We are in Florida and its 75 today, finally warm weather, the A4 ran like a dream all day even pushing 5 knots against the heavy current this morning!

[PT26]

In the Keys

Just thought I would post an update.
The A4 has been working like a dream, she’s a work horse of a motor!
We had a great sail across the gulf about a week ago or so to the Keys.
I was surprised to see the clean up was moving so quickly down here.
It was a chilly morning today 68 degrees!
I am bummed out no race week in Key West but we all know why.
We’ll be here until February and then off to explorer the anchorages in Keys.

[sastanley]

Paul & Trina, thanks for the update! This is the first year I won't be in Key West for Race Week in almost 20 years!

[Marian Claire]

[IMG][/IMG]Have enjoyed following your trip. When you leave Boot Key I recommend anchoring near Crawl Key in Big Spanish Channel if it fits in your plan and the WX is right. It is a short trip and a beautiful spot. Linda and I anchored there waiting for a NE wind to lay down so we could head over to Cape Sable. We anchored south of the mark on Active Captain. Clear water and patches of sand for the hook and areas of hard bottom with lots of critters in the area we used. Just turn on a light at night or drop some chum during the day, I used cat food, and the fish showed up.
Would like to have your thoughts after anchoring in Factory Bay. When I passed thru, many years ago, it was off limits due to a ongoing lawsuit.
Be safe out there.
Dan S/V Marian Claire