I used to have a washing machine on my sailboat. Its in storage now. I decided that I could go a long time on clothes stored in half the space the washing machine takes up. Since you are cruising around America, there are marinas or other laundries that you can use a few times a year. You can literally store months worth of clothes where the washer goes.
@@ForSunandStars it’s always a learning experience and our engine stopped in the middle of the Chesapeake Bay…we fortunately had an extra fuel filter on board and Ron was able to change it while I tried to control the boat with hardly any wind and a head sail.
Remember if you crank the engine several times and it does not start with the fresh water seacock opened, there’s a risk of having water back flow from the exhaust. Best to close the seacock after a couple no starts until it starts running.
That's good to know, we hadn't considered that aspect of cranking the engine. If water does flow back, would we run the risk of it damaging the heat exchanger?
Killer upgrade and feels like you're settling in! So awesome to see you both on your journey!
Thank you! We have done laundry a few times now and it has definitely been a huge game changer
I used to have a washing machine on my sailboat. Its in storage now. I decided that I could go a long time on clothes stored in half the space the washing machine takes up. Since you are cruising around America, there are marinas or other laundries that you can use a few times a year. You can literally store months worth of clothes where the washer goes.
Agree 100 percent about the wonderful marina access in the US. When we jumped into the Bahamas, our washing machine has been very useful.
You guys are doing great, overcoming all the obstacle put in your way. See you down the road.
Hoping to leave Annapolis soon and we've definitely got SC penciled in!
Love your new washing machine! We had the same issue with the fuel filter getting gunked up after a heavy sail…so glad everything worked out for you!
It was a terrifying way to find out about an amazingly common problem! It was definitely a learning experience.
@@ForSunandStars it’s always a learning experience and our engine stopped in the middle of the Chesapeake Bay…we fortunately had an extra fuel filter on board and Ron was able to change it while I tried to control the boat with hardly any wind and a head sail.
@@marisaconner628 haha thrilling isn't it? Like a rollercoaster with no seat belt :)
Remember if you crank the engine several times and it does not start with the fresh water seacock opened, there’s a risk of having water back flow from the exhaust. Best to close the seacock after a couple no starts until it starts running.
That's good to know, we hadn't considered that aspect of cranking the engine. If water does flow back, would we run the risk of it damaging the heat exchanger?
The water could make it back to the cylinders. On our Hunter 36 we were told 3 or 4 attempts max before it becomes a risk.