Another day aboard Georgian Spirit. How nice us that? Just wish MY Jane was here too. Even in a storm like we had yesterday, it’s nice to be here. Hearing the rain beating against the boat is music to my ears. Here’s a link to a brief video of yesterday’s weather action.
Yesterday, with the help of my friend Paul, I put together a pump arrangement that will allow me to fill my fresh water tank with Georgian Bay water. We only use the tank for dishes and showers and not for drinking, so this water will be fine. And now I won’t have to return to the marina to replenish water. We can stay out for longer intervals which is what we want to do.
My friend, Larry, gave me the idea. He has been using a similar system for years. It consists of a small submersible bilge pump (rated for 600 gallons per hour), a 6 foot length of hose attached, and enough wire to reach from the Water Fill opening on the boat to the cigarette lighter.
Now, when I need water, I just drop the pump into the lake, insert the hose into the Water Fill, and plug it in. Voila! Total cost….less than $50. Thanks for the idea, Larry and thanks Paul, for the help.
I also got curtain rod brackets riveted in place ready for the curtains that Jane took home for washing.
They had been previously fastened with hot glue making for a rather flimsy and messy appearance. Today, I will be removing all the glue.
I took a little walk along the marina yesterday and spotted this piece of equipment tied up at one of the slips. Can you guess what it is?
It’s a weed cutter to get rid of weeds that grow in the marina. With water levels up this year, they may not be as bad. Some sections of the marina, though, do have heavy weed growth where the water is shallower.
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