I enjoyed your video. Glad to see how you ran the gyro. We also have a RT43CB and you’ve now reminded me to turn on our gyro when we go up to Victoria from Port Townsend. Thanks!
Thanks for the kind comments. As for Victoria, we've often found the area around there for some reason to be particularly rolly so the gyro would definitely improve the comfort level. We're taking a trip to Alaska in late May and based on previous experience, I imagine we'll be using the gyro in a few places, i.e. Johnstone Strait, Cape Caution, and the waters on either side of Admiralty island.
Thanks for that great info on the rollies. We had Stella Maris in some pretty big and unexpected waters while crossing the Strait of Juan de Fuca. The boat did well, of course, though we were salt-caked when we got to Roche. I, like a loser, forgot to spool-up the gyro well before we hit said big water! You just reminded and informed me. Btw, look for Strait Knot, a RT43 going up to Alaska around the same time as you.
thank you so much for posting all this wonderful content! The R43CB is currently at the top of our list--we just need to wait a couple years for the price to come down to our budget...we're in central IN, so probably won't see the PNW area, but are planning to do the loop in a couple years. I look forward to seeing more content from you two! FWFS!
Thanks for the positive feedback. We're working on our next video about what it's like cooking on the R43. I think that this would be a great boat to do the loop in and I look forward to seeing pictures and videos when you do. Best, Bob and Lorraine
They are not. In my R27 outboard I've hit logs and it seems that the hull shape and bow wash pushes them off to the side, The lower unit and prop has always emerged unscathed from those encounters.
