BOAT MODIFICATIONS AND DINGHY REPAIRS while in Nassau - Ep 42

We stop over in Nassau , New Providence Bahamas to refuel, and do some modifications to the R25's bow in order to secure the fuel and water containers. Once again we try to solve the mystery of the leaky dinghy. Julia bakes some delicious cornbread without an oven on board.
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[@tmac709]

I like how Michael takes a chance to make his crossing with a not-so-good weather forecast. Glad you're getting repairs done. Hope the dinghy holds air. Those were some big sharks around the docks. I enjoyed the video.

[@expeditionseanest]

Thanks T, the dinghy is still an ongoing thorn in our side...hope to get things figured out soon- and yes, those sharks were curious!

[@megayachtnewsshow]

I'm loving the way you both are using your boat. I have a R23 and I am also a Mega yacht captain. Generally speaking we are very respectful of the smaller boats in the channels but there are some bad apples for sure. safe travels.

[@expeditionseanest]

Yes, I'm sure most are very professional. Enjoy your R23.

[@sco3592]

Really like to see the Ranger in action in all the situations you come across. Thinking hard on one myself.

[@expeditionseanest]

Thanks Sco...we have had so much fun with it. If you choose the Ranger Tug we imagine you won't be disappointed. Any time on the water is time well spent.

[@rangertruth4776]

Your a brave soul with your fingers so close to the business end of the Barracuda !

[@expeditionseanest]

Michael's experience working on charter boats for years really helps, but always best to be extra careful especially on a moving boat.

[@M-R-travel]

I enjoy the mods and would like to hear more about costs and logistics.

[@expeditionseanest]

Thanks for the suggestions and comment M-R . We will try to fit in a video with all the modifications sometime in the future. Or maybe have it available on the website. Not sure I kept track of all of the costs though. It is always helpful to see what others have come up with . So many great ideas out there.

[@valalbert6310]

I loved this video. We had our Cutwater 32 in almost the exact same slip three months ago. The sharks as big as submarines was hilarious. Are you going to Chub Cay next?

[@expeditionseanest]

We understand Chub is very expensive now and very busy so we are hiding in the Berry Islands.

[@UrjunkMygold]

Mike needs a magnet and rope to “fish” for dropped tools in shark infested waters.😄

[@expeditionseanest]

Ha Ha..

[@michaelaronsohn3624]

Looks like a lovely trip, and you had fair weather

[@expeditionseanest]

Yes, the season was fantastic weather wise. Quite different as the planet continues to change.

[@Rashnak66]

re:water use I've found it to be directly proportional to how long before the next fillup. At first I conserve then I splurge.

[@expeditionseanest]

Absolutely true!

[@Winkmeister]

You should have a magnet for retrieval... also, was thinking a white cover over the water tanks to reduce the sun's breakdown of the plastic into the water, but you said it wasn't for drinking... the skin absorbs chemicals too.

[@expeditionseanest]

That's a good idea. We are hoping to get a water maker. Then we don't have to carry the water jugs.

[@markwatson9034]

I bought the slime for large tires and put it in my dinghy. it filled the pinholes from the inside!

[@expeditionseanest]

great idea.

[@robertp.7090]

Should you cover the u-bolt so you don't rip your shins open on them?

[@expeditionseanest]

We actually did. There is a crown not on the end of each thread. Very observant Robert! Thanks for watching.

[@robertp.7090]

@@expeditionseanest Rather than getting a radar, look into getting a FLIR. Very nice video and the mystery of the dingy continues!

[@coryjay16]

Have you thought about getting a OCTENDER ?😊

[@expeditionseanest]

Way out of my price range.

[@raymondnybakk1311]

The leek in the dinghy is substantial enough to find, you just haven’t looked good enough. Have you checked that the locking ring on the vent is as tight as it needs to be?

[@expeditionseanest]

The locking ring was tight it ended up being dozens of tiny perforations in the fabric. This was not caused by us. It was a defect in the PVC material. High field would not cover it and instead poured a little bit of product into the tube to seal it then charged us $250.00 the boat was still under warranty, and they would not cover it. We are very disappointed We are looking at purchasing an AB inflatable. We understand the material that they build it with is a better product.

[@justthink5854]

uh oh.......dry dock! sailor beware!

[@expeditionseanest]

That's what we have heard! So far the Ranger Tug has given us no issues....just the dinghy!

[@justthink5854]

@@expeditionseanest one other thing: "Oh Ruuuby,,,,,don't take yer luv to town!"