Our boat is slowly starting to look better. We have the decks all polished up and some of the teak is starting to look all shiny. We've also been slaving away on some power issues. We're installing a secondary battery charger to handle the load of our fridge better. The old charger just couldn't keep up in the heat and humidity of Florida summers. Now we'll be able to isolate the house power needs and let the little 'ol charger keep the batteries topped off. By the time we take our next trip in mid-October we should be able to stay out on the hook for longer and keep drinks cold too.

We're looking at making our next long voyage near the end of the 2010 hurricane season, maybe head west towards Texas. Any suggestions?