by yacht fiona | May 21, 2023 | Fiona News Network, Latest News
Fiona maintenance, the engine started first turn of the key, oil pressure 40 psi, fuel pressure 4 psi and the generator charged. Looks like we are on our way to a summer sail. Before that I am flying to Scotland for a week on a Puffer Ship. Fair Winds, Eric... by yacht fiona | May 3, 2023 | Fiona News Network
Walter and I installed the rebuilt anchor windlass on the foredeck. I finished replacing the shattered bits of the port railcap. Most of the electronics have been installed including the refurbished chart plotter /radar. At the moment I am struggling to... by yacht fiona | Apr 3, 2023 | Fiona News Network
Eric presented a video and gave a short talk to the South Bay Cruising Club on the 2nd of April. He was completely surprised to be presented with a magnificent Birthday cake and a card signed by many members put together by Jay Pizer inspired by the cover of his... by yacht fiona | Mar 26, 2023 | Fiona News Network, Latest News
Maintenance is proceeding to get Fiona ready for the ’23 cruising season. The Vetus windlass has been rebuilt – new bearings and seals and some corroded parts replaced. It spent forty years on the foredeck on all the seven seas. The radar chart plotter... by yacht fiona | Nov 21, 2022 | Fiona News Network, Latest News
Fiona was hauled out Friday and is now resting in her usual spot at the west of Weeks yard. I removed the anchor windlass, it had suffered on the foredeck for nearly 40 years. Replacing bearings, and seals and painting it will be a good winter job in the... by yacht fiona | Oct 6, 2022 | Fiona News Network, Latest News
Fiona arrived at Week’s yard today after waiting for high tide in the Patchogue river. 