Okay, we haven’t written a blog post in a moment. So, that being said, a lot of stuff to mention…..

We have acquired another sponsor. They do batteries 🔋🔋🔋🔋🔋🔋and solar 🌞 equipment. We will tell you more about once we finalize the details. We are adding 2200 watts⚡️⚡️⚡️ worth of solar panels to the top of the boat, and we will be doing some videos to show off Captain Adam’s 🏴‍☠️ talents at putting it all together.

It is going to be two systems, one 48 volts ⚡️⚡️⚡️ with inverters, charge controllers, and lots of fancy equipment. The other will be 12 volt to run the ship’s electronics 🖥 and autopilot. We’ll have a great how-to so everyone can copy this on their own boats or learn the principles for doing an off-grid system.

Our sister boat Emanuel IV is in the Bahamas 🇧🇸 right now as are a lot of the other Manta Catamarans. We really like their new solar panel mounting system and will be building something similar. Yes, we will be adding a Starlink dish, and the radar will be moved to avoid shading the panels.

Starlink has not delivered a cruiser friendly marine system yet. We will be limited to the RV design until further design changes are made by them for a maritime system. Hopefully, Elon and the crew can get their train back on the rails.

Do you need a diver?

Ty is one of the most diligent workers in the Florida Keys. He is a professional diver 🤿 and is going to college to become a master at his craft.

He recently changed our zincs on Bikini Bottom ⛵️ and routinely cleans our hull. Barnacles, clams, and hull worms don’t have a chance! Notice our Prop Speed has held up well after a year and a half! The saildrives look fantastic.

Please contact Ty if you are in the Lower Keys and need a professional diver.

KEY WEST HULL CLEANING 305-619-3545

Look for exciting videos on our new solar 🌞 panel and battery 🔋 updates!

See you soon! 🐟🐠🐡🦈🐢🐚🐬🐳