This area of Inner Harbor is a great spot.
First we'll take a tour by dinghy...
This is the center of Inner Harbor...about a 15 minute dinghy ride from our marina
This is one of the many old warehouses that they are converting to shops and condos
And now...a walking tour of the same area
Log 174
Day 488
Monday, September 21, 2009
7:30 AM EDT
Location: Anchorage Marina, Baltimore, MD.
Weather: 62 degrees, and partly cloudy...slight chance of rain today, and heading to 78 degrees
The weather has been nice the last few days in Baltimore. The skies are mostly clear, and although it gets to the mid 70’s each day, you can feel a little touch of fall in the air. It has also been getting to the low 60’s, or upper 50’s, during the night, so we have had the windows open, and it has been great sleeping.
We are back in our slip at Anchorage Marina. Last Wednesday morning, they delivered the props back to Tidewater Marina about 10 am, and we had the props put on, and were floating by 1:30. I took a couple of measured fuel runs after we left Tidewater, and things are back to “normal”...as far as fuel burn is concerned. So, this means that there was something wrong with the port prop...and, whatever it was, they fixed it. The good news is, they stood behind their prop repair, and did not charge us anything to fix it (last time they charged us $750), the bad news is, we had to pay for all the costs of pulling the boat (twice) and removal and installing the props, which was a fair amount of money. Oh well...everything is working great now.
Speaking of working great...we have been chipping away at my maintenance list, and only have a few things left. But, as always, there are new things to add. Like...the light under the cabinet in the aft cabin, has been acting very erratic, so I ordered a new one yesterday (over the internet). Also...for some time now, our AM/FM radio in the helm area has had a noise in it (which sounds like a hum from the CD player). I knew at some point the noise would get louder...and it did...yesterday. I tore it apart...but, no luck. We need a new one. I also ordered one of those yesterday (also on the internet). Add to that, the speakers inside the boat, stopped working all of a sudden (I know what the issue is, but have not tried to fix it yet). And...I have decided to change the oil (myself) while we have time here in Baltimore. I used to do this myself all the time, but decided (for room sake) not to bring the necessary containers to do this. After watching several mechanics (I use that term loosely) crawl around in my engine room, and mess up more than they fix, I have decided to buy some containers and do it myself (not to mention saving a few hundred $). The way I will have to do it, will take a fair amount of time...but I have the time, so why not? For Deb’s list...she continues to work on keeping the inside of the boat in great shape, uses the stores in the area to keep up on our “stocking” needs.
Along with working on several projects, Deb and I have really enjoyed our time here in Baltimore. I will say, this marina is kind of weird, in that, there is no activity. Lots of boats...but no one goes anywhere. Two friends, who have been here for extended time, had told us the same thing, but we never really noticed it, until we paid attention. Weird. But, that said...this location is a 10. Grocery store; liquor store; West Marine; and more restaurants than you can imagine. All within a short walk, or a short bike ride away. But the thing we like the best, is the “feel” of the area. Canton...just a block or two away...has a great neighborhood feel to it. Each place we go to we like better, and the people are very friendly. Fells Point...a few blocks the other direction...is like walking back into an old historic district. Cobble stone streets, with old taverns lining the waterfront. Downtown Baltimore is about a 30 minute ride (a great ride) away, and has everything you could want. And by dinghy, we have found many other spots, that we did not know were around here. We plan on checking these out this week. All this...and a very cheap slip rate...says this is a great place to hang out for a while.
Well...it’s almost 9, and time to get going. The first thing on my list today, is to do a very complete job of washing the boat. I’m going to climb on the hardtop, and scrub everything, and work my way down. I predict it’s going to be a great day.
I’ll keep you posted.
Bob
Day 488
Monday, September 21, 2009
7:30 AM EDT
Location: Anchorage Marina, Baltimore, MD.
Weather: 62 degrees, and partly cloudy...slight chance of rain today, and heading to 78 degrees
The weather has been nice the last few days in Baltimore. The skies are mostly clear, and although it gets to the mid 70’s each day, you can feel a little touch of fall in the air. It has also been getting to the low 60’s, or upper 50’s, during the night, so we have had the windows open, and it has been great sleeping.
We are back in our slip at Anchorage Marina. Last Wednesday morning, they delivered the props back to Tidewater Marina about 10 am, and we had the props put on, and were floating by 1:30. I took a couple of measured fuel runs after we left Tidewater, and things are back to “normal”...as far as fuel burn is concerned. So, this means that there was something wrong with the port prop...and, whatever it was, they fixed it. The good news is, they stood behind their prop repair, and did not charge us anything to fix it (last time they charged us $750), the bad news is, we had to pay for all the costs of pulling the boat (twice) and removal and installing the props, which was a fair amount of money. Oh well...everything is working great now.
Speaking of working great...we have been chipping away at my maintenance list, and only have a few things left. But, as always, there are new things to add. Like...the light under the cabinet in the aft cabin, has been acting very erratic, so I ordered a new one yesterday (over the internet). Also...for some time now, our AM/FM radio in the helm area has had a noise in it (which sounds like a hum from the CD player). I knew at some point the noise would get louder...and it did...yesterday. I tore it apart...but, no luck. We need a new one. I also ordered one of those yesterday (also on the internet). Add to that, the speakers inside the boat, stopped working all of a sudden (I know what the issue is, but have not tried to fix it yet). And...I have decided to change the oil (myself) while we have time here in Baltimore. I used to do this myself all the time, but decided (for room sake) not to bring the necessary containers to do this. After watching several mechanics (I use that term loosely) crawl around in my engine room, and mess up more than they fix, I have decided to buy some containers and do it myself (not to mention saving a few hundred $). The way I will have to do it, will take a fair amount of time...but I have the time, so why not? For Deb’s list...she continues to work on keeping the inside of the boat in great shape, uses the stores in the area to keep up on our “stocking” needs.
Along with working on several projects, Deb and I have really enjoyed our time here in Baltimore. I will say, this marina is kind of weird, in that, there is no activity. Lots of boats...but no one goes anywhere. Two friends, who have been here for extended time, had told us the same thing, but we never really noticed it, until we paid attention. Weird. But, that said...this location is a 10. Grocery store; liquor store; West Marine; and more restaurants than you can imagine. All within a short walk, or a short bike ride away. But the thing we like the best, is the “feel” of the area. Canton...just a block or two away...has a great neighborhood feel to it. Each place we go to we like better, and the people are very friendly. Fells Point...a few blocks the other direction...is like walking back into an old historic district. Cobble stone streets, with old taverns lining the waterfront. Downtown Baltimore is about a 30 minute ride (a great ride) away, and has everything you could want. And by dinghy, we have found many other spots, that we did not know were around here. We plan on checking these out this week. All this...and a very cheap slip rate...says this is a great place to hang out for a while.
Well...it’s almost 9, and time to get going. The first thing on my list today, is to do a very complete job of washing the boat. I’m going to climb on the hardtop, and scrub everything, and work my way down. I predict it’s going to be a great day.
I’ll keep you posted.
Bob
1 comment:
Still with you. We met last year in Tennessee.....Pebbel Isle Marina. Vickie and I were on Argosy...45ft Californian. Looks like you are having a good time. I made the Baltimore to NY, City run a couple of years ago. Had a great stop in Atlantic city...Trump Marina.
We had a good trip to Nasville then home to Knoxville after seeing you folks last fall. Got back home Nov. 3rd. No major travel plans this year...perhaps next year.
Have fun;
Chuck
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