Bulloch trip 6/6/17 to 6/11/17 and anchor straps info

The boat ran great with no mechanical problems.  The raw water pump seemed to be unable to build up sustained pressure.  I cleaned out the intake filter and the water intake under the boat, but it did not make a difference.  The pump might need to be replaced.  Otherwise all ran very well.  The water is rising about 6 inches a day so anchor as far as you can and use come-alongs or straps if you can to avoid having to re-dig the anchors.  Remember to anchor the bow.  That is especially important when the water is rising.  

George has been looking into options to raise the slide so it will be safer and out of the way of boats and wave runners.  We think that we can connect it to the upper railing and construct a small ladder to get up to it.  We will continue to explore that possibility.

I have purchased (personally) two sets of two (four total) heavy duty 10,000 ratchet strap assemblies. The connections, ratchets, and all other necessary components are in two black tool boxed in the bilge space by the bar.  They are labeled Strap Boxes.  These are to be used in place of the come-alongs and extend much further and work much better and smoother.  The ratchet assembly attaches to the anchor or rock strap and the strap then extends and attaches to a figure 8 knot in the anchor rope using 3/4 inch shackles.  Like a tie down strap, the strap is pulled through until fairly tight and then snugged down with the ratchet.  Anyone is welcome to use these, but please clean and put them back.  As I said, these were personal purchases.

Please take advantage of the blog that George has set up.  It can be a great help if we will use it.
Scott