Log #36 - Auto Pilot Tour Of Norfolk - November 15, 2003

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Dad and I took the "Norfolk tour" to test out the new autopilot that I just installed.
The autopilot worked great and held course better than I ever have. The autopilot's internal compass was definitely affected when going under steel bridges.

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Took this picture of the hatch because I think rain blows in at the front at the top - particularly the left front corner So, I wanted to have a picture so I could think about possible solutions from home. The picture shows the solar panel and the newly refinished hatch cover.

 

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What's left of the N-Telos Pavilion in Portsmouth after hurricane Isabel.

 

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On the Eastern Branch of the Elizabeth River the Schooner-Of-Virginia project is under way.

 

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The schooner is the tube.

 

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The schooner under construction.

 

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It was pretty chilly (mid forties) and there was a slight breeze. I'm showing that the boat is steering itself using the new autopilot.

 

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Here's Dad looking as salty as ever.

 
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