Tag Archives: canal

Sundance – Radar Mast

Posted on August 24, 2018 by GP Le Feuvre

Much has hapened since my post where I debated on the dilema regarding the radar arch and mast. The mast has been completed and at the time of writing has been partly fitted. Our biggest problem has been the head … Continue reading →

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Sundance ~ Fitting New Davits July 28 2018

Posted on July 29, 2018 by GP Le Feuvre

Sundance was originally fitted with davits from the Linssen factory. However, the previous owner removed and sold the davits as he did not need them. I on the other hand would like davits. The good news was that as the factory fitted davits … Continue reading →

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Sundance ~ 20 July 2018 ~ Batteries

Posted on July 22, 2018 by GP Le Feuvre

Sundance has two house batteries, the older battery was gassing when being charged and was not holding a full charge and was removed. The newer battery was only a few years old but was showing problems with holding a full charge. It is … Continue reading →

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Sundance ~ 22 July 2018 ~ Radar Arch/Mast Dilemma

Posted on July 22, 2018 by GP Le Feuvre

Much has happened since my last update. But on this update, my dilemma has been with the radar arch. Sundance was originally fitted with a hinged radar arch which also supports the vhf aerial, the Navtex aerial, the navigation lights, header sensors, … Continue reading →

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Sundance ~ 3 June 2018 ~ Batteries and Liferaft

Posted on June 3, 2018 by GP Le Feuvre

Since my last posting about the batteries, when I discarded one of the house batteries and adjusted the charger. Sundance is doing fine on one house battery although, I need to be carful with electric usage when off the mains power. I have … Continue reading →

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Sundance ~ up date 27 February 2018

Posted on February 27, 2018 by GP Le Feuvre

Great news, the engineers have let me know that the new rope cutter and new prop nut with anode have now been fitted, the weed hatch has been serviced, all the through the hull valves have been serviced and the … Continue reading →

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Real Time Passage ~ Canal Lateral A La Loire, Part 1

Posted on January 7, 2018 by GP Le Feuvre

I thought I would publish a real time uncut video with no time lapse clips. This is one hour and twenty minutes of uninterrupted passage making. Sorry but it does take a while to get through the first lock so bear … Continue reading →

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Hunting for a new boat

Posted on October 16, 2017 by GP Le Feuvre

Captain’s Log October 16 2017 ~ This is the first entry in my log. Having had the pleasure in owning our fantastic Grand Banks 36 Classic for several years it is time to move on as the Grand Banks regretfully … Continue reading →

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Canal Lateral a la Loire ~ Part 9

Posted on June 13, 2017 by GP Le Feuvre

This is the ninth video as we head South from Decize, but first a walk into Decize itself across the bridges over the River Loire. The town has character with numerous restaurants and shops. We take the opportunity to attain … Continue reading →

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Canal Lateral A La Loire – Part 8

Posted on May 13, 2017 by GP Le Feuvre

This is the eighth part of our journey which takes us from Nevers to Decize. We enjoyed out short time in Nevers but it was time to move on. Again we were very lucky with the weather although a little … Continue reading →

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