1989 Precision 18
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Clean and Shiny Hull
For a while now I have been searching for the best way to clean the nasty scum off the hull of my boat. You know the deal. I have tried regular car wash, dawn dish soap, power washing, and the go to magic eraser. Car wash and dawn dish soap were a no go for…
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How I Raise the Mast on Sail La Vie
Most of us think about sailing as the activity of sailing the boat on the water with a perfect warm breeze and sun on our face. For us trailer sailors the act of getting to that point can be frustrating, difficult, and down right scary at times. How do we get from the trailering position/set…
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Better Motor Mount Bracket and Shifter Extension Project
I wanted to find a better motor mount bracket then the standard spring mount with tooth set positions. I also wanted to figure out a better way to shift the outboard. I show both of this projects in this video.
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Adjustable Backstay Project
I installed an adjustable backstay on Sail La Vie to make raising the mast easier. Using the block and tackle on the adjustable backstay I loosen the tension on the backstay before raising the mast allowing me to raise the mast past the final resting position. This then allows me to attach the roller furler…
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7-14-19 Sunset Cruise on the Susquehanna River
Sunset sailing is the best! Cruising Sail La Vie, a Precision 18, on the Susquehanna River, Long Level area.
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6-12-20 Overnight Sailing Trip on the Susquehanna River
Hi All, The weather was great and it was the weekend so I went sailing. Sometimes life isn’t any more complicated then that.
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How I Raise the Mast on Sail La Vie
Most of us think about sailing as the activity of sailing the boat on the water with a perfect warm breeze and sun on our face. For us trailer sailors the act of getting to that point can be frustrating, difficult, and down right scary at times. How do we get from the trailering position/set…
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2019 Florida 120 – Day 1 of 6 – Precision 18 – Pensacola Bay
Day 1 of 6, Florida 120 sailing trip on my 1989 Precision 18 sail boat, Sail La Vie in Pensacola, FL. Overview of the Florida 120 sailing waters. Sailing from Mahogany Mill Boat Ramp to Pensacola Bay to Big Lagoon to Big Lagoon State Park to Fort McRee.
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2019 Florida 120 – Day 2 of 6 – Precision 18 – Pensacola Bay
Day 2 of 6, Florida 120 sailing trip on my 1989 Precision 18 sail boat Sail La Vie in Pensacola, FL. Catching fish and watching dolphins. Sailing from Fort McRee to Big Lagoon to Perdido Bay to Perdido Pass to Gulf of Mexico to Pensacola Bay Entrance and back to Fort McRee.
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2019 Florida 120 – Day 3 of 6 – Precision 18 – Pensacola Bay
Day 3 of 6, Florida 120 sailing trip on my 1989 Precision 18 sail boat, Sail La Vie in Pensacola, FL. Sailing from Fort McRee to Pensacola Bay to Santa Rosa Sound to Navarre Beach.
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2019 Florida 120 – Day 4 of 6 – Precision 18 – Pensacola Bay
Day 4 of 6, Florida 120 sailing trip on my 1989 Precision 18 sail boat, Sail La Vie in Pensacola, FL. Sailing from Navarre Beach to Santa Rosa Sound to Pensacola Bay to Fort Mcree.
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2019 Florida 120 – Day 5 of 6 – Precision 18 – Pensacola Bay
Day 5 of 6, Florida 120 sailing trip on my 1989 Precision 18 sail boat, Sail La Vie in Pensacola, FL. Sailing from Fort McRee to Pensacola Bay to East Bay to Skull Island.
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2019 Florida 120 – Day 6 of 6 – Precision 18 – Pensacola Bay
Day 6 of 6, Florida 120 sailing trip on my 1989 Precision 18 sail boat, Sail La Vie in Pensacola, FL. Sailing from Skull Island to East Bay to Pensacola Bay to Mahogany Mill Boat Ramp.
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