Trailer Modifications

Skipper: Scott
Guests: None
Weather: Sunny
Seas: n/a
Destination: Kingston Guest Slip
Engine Hours. 92.2

Put the boat at a guest slip in Kingston so we could modify the trailer. Boat is fairly easy to handle with just one person. Put it into the slip with no problems. Also took it in and out of the water several times after the wheels on the trailer were moved. Readjusted the center guides and the from bow stop on the trailer. Had to get the boat positioned just right before the welder came over to make the guides and bow stop permanent.

Fueled up. Put in 26 gallons. Last fuel was at 82.5 hours. That is 9.8 hours in 26 gallons; 2.6 gallons per hour. Fuel usage is lower than the averse of 3 gph, probably because of slow speeds while fishing.

Maintenance Issues:

Had local metal shop move axles on trailer forward two feet. Boat now sits properly on trailer with just the engines hanging over the back of the trailer. Trailer bucks when empty at about 30 MPH, but handles much better than before with the boat on. Tongue weight now under 500 pounds.

Also had the center guides, bow stop and winch stand welded in place. Lowered stops so they meet the kevlar beach shoes on the bows. Boat fits very tight now. Now side to side sway.

Fresh Sushi Courtesy of the MC30

Salmon Sushi we made from the fresh salmon we caught. We used to joke that we could not afford hamburger in Seattle and head to settle for buying salmon. Since we got the Motorcat30, we have not even had to buy salmon.

Fishing with Friends

Skipper: Scott Karren
Guests: Mike Roddy, Roberta Roddy, Sue Karren
Weather: Sunny and Clear
Seas: Calm
Destination: Apple Tree Point
Engine Hours: 92.2 to 94.6

Boat was much stiffer coming off the trailer. Had to tap the breaks two or three times to get it all the way off. Cruised near the ferry run fishing for salmon again. We did not catch any keepers, but had a great time on the water in the sun. Got new fishing gear of my own so I do not have to borrow Dicks tackle any more.

Sue and Roberta each brought enough food for a three day cruise. After about the third picnic basket, I asked Sue how many people she thought were coming aboard. Then Roberta showed up with just as much. We did not catch any fish, but we at well.

Cross wind at the boat ramp made docking a bit of a challenge. Took me three tries and still was not real slick when Mike jumped ashore. Not much room to maneuver at the ramp and it makes me nervous. With the supports welded in place, we can just drive the boat onto the trailer. No more winching or wet feet.

Maintenance:

None.

Weekend fishing with Robert

Skipper: Scott Karren
Guests: Robert Karren, Dick Anderson
Weather: Calm and cold
Seas: 0-2 feet
Destination: Apple Tree Point
Engine Hours: 86.1 to 92.2

Cruised the tide rips off of Apple Tree Point just outside of Kingston trying to catch a Salmon. Dick managed to hook a small fish about every 3 minutes. All of the action kept Robert entertained and the bait never got old. However, we still did not get to keep a fish. Dick thinks we may have a fishing curse on the boat. I think there are just not as many salmon as there used to be.

Maintenance:

Tied up in the guest Dock so we could work on the trailer. We are moving the wheels forward and welding the center boat guides in place.

Making Memories with the MC30

We Caught a Salmon! Rob and Tom both happy with another day spent using the MC30.

Point No Point Fishing Trip

Skipper: Scott Karren
Guests: Sue Karren, Thomas Karren, Robert Karren, Dick Anderson
Weather: Clear and cold, 15 knot wind
Seas: 2-3 feet in the AM, calm in the afternoon
Engine Hours: 82.5-86.1
Destination: Point no Point

Went Fishing off Point No Point with Dick. Dick and his friends hooked over a dozen chum salmon the day before during the Kingston fishing derby and kept the 6 largest. Gloria Tupper won the derby with a 14 pound 8 ounce fish and Dick cam in 5th or 6th with a 10 pound 10 ounce fish. We were not as lucky the next day though.

We muched in the tide rips most of the morning. Robert hooked one right before lunch, but it broke the line before we could net it. After sitting for a few hours with no action, Thomas asked me to hold his pole for a minute while he went below. As soon as he handed it to me, a fish hit hard. I landed it, an 8 pound chum that looked pretty nice. This time we had the net ready and brought it aboard easily.

Maintenance Issues:

No big issues. Need to work on finding a heating system. Light on mast worked fine this time. Must have a short. Will need to un assemble and rewire.

"Quay Cat" with Cockpit Enclosed

Quay Cat now has a full enclosure for the cockpit. We took her out yesterday to try it out. Great room and visibility. We were amazed at much it changed the feel of the yacht. The enclosure is spacious and tall. Although it was windy and cold out, the heat from the sun made it warm enough to cruise without coats or sweaters, at least until the sun set.