Travels with Kerri On and crew

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Kerri On is on the road again! Later than we planned but underway. My partner Carolyn had her house for sale all summer with no action and suddenly a buyer showed up and a deal was made for 2 week close. We are a bit jumbled aboard with too much stuff still but it will sort out. We plan a leisurely tow down toward the Ca Delta for first launch. Goals being rest up after a whirlwind summer and wildlife viewing and seeing fall colors. Will keep you posted. This afternoon we take the Blackball ferry Coho to Port Angeles and then on down hwy 101 to Astoria for the maritime museum and fish and chips at the bowpicker boat. ( it's the best). George and Carolyn
 
Thanks for starting this thread :thup I have a feeing it's going to be a great, long read. Best travel wishes to Kerri On and crew!
 
G&C.

We'll be monitoring your progress this Fall/Winter as you meander South. Have Fun/Be Safe!

Sorry we didn't connect this summer, but maybe somewhere next year. We're still planning Southeast AK Trip #5 (departure point: Prince Rupert) for Jun/Jul/Aug.

We arrived back in The Villages a few days ago following what we're calling our "Glorious Summer" (San Juans, southern BC, Lake Powell).

Best,
Casey&Mary
 
We got in to Sequim Wa and overnited with Roger and Janet (Dreamer). Great catch up visit and wonderful people. Leaving Sequim, we opted for a run down hwy 101 towards Astoria. We stopped for coffee and a few groceries near Hoodsport on the Hood canal. Getting back on the road we only covered a few miles till the highway was blocked at Potlatch state park by a bad accident. As we were right across from Potlatch rv, we pulled in for the night as we heard several hours would be needed to clear the road. Unfortunately the accident claimed two lives. we figure we were being guided to make a stop The highway is windy and it was really pouring rain. I pulled over several times to let folks pass as I was towing at posted limits of 40-45 which was plenty for conditions. We had a pleasant overnite at the park still pouring rain. Good facilities and nice people run the park. Will be underway for the Astoria area for tonight Several people held up on the road figured we were pretty dialed in towing our home this way givin the pouring rain, if it floods we're good. With the Bimini up and side curtains on we're staying good. Heat is on and wifi. We are actively purging unneeded gear! Man we brought it all this season. Life is good. Looking for the sun. George and Carolyn
 
I look forward to your reports also :D

I left the NW on Oct. 20th, right after my home closed, and am at Kona Kai Marina on San Diego Bay, at the western end of Shelter Island. I can identify with purging, needing to leave and still dealing with too much "stuff" as the rain continued on...

If you come this way after leaving the Delta, I can almost guarantee sunshine, lots to see on the Bay, with every imaginable size and shape vessel, a long walkway along the shore, seals, pelicans, scooters, blue heron, and guys sometimes catching halibut nearby :wink:

When you are ready to move on, Sedona and Lake Powell await, then S. Texas if you wish.

I have family nearby, so plan to winter here, with hopefully a trip to Catalina sometime before returning to the NW in April.

San Diego is a lovely winter spot and if any C-Brats from the NW come down, I am happy to give you a ride on Cascadia.
 
We've been out of wifi for a few days. Been out to the coast at cannon beach Oregon in torrential rain for most of the run from Washington close to having to pull over at times. Boat is sorting out as we move non useful items to the truck for purging later where dry. On the road this am out of Tuatlin Oregon for Roseburg. Will go via the Umpquah and Rogue byways if not too moist. Later. Kerri On crew
 
Seeing some water issues in other threads I thought I'd post one. I have now experienced the moisture buildup inside from 100 percent humidity both inside and outside the boat. We have towed thru the most amazing bunch of rain since leaving BC. Last night I found a 1/4 cup of water under the water tank area. It looks like it sucked in via the hole in the cabin bulkhead probably "station wagon" effect. The side of the water tank was wet. Starboard side of the boat is dry. Not bad given the amount of water flying around.
 
HI George,
Good luck with getting rid of the redundancies. We moved stuff back and forth from the boat to the truck as we converted from boat to trailer camper & back again. Our issues were heat, so yours are condensation.

When it rained on the trailer quite a pool built up before it filled the pump under the cabin doorway. That caused a problem on one occasion when we went down a hill and the water rushed forward and overwhelmed the pump and then came into the cabin. Plus, driving down the road and looking in the right side rear mirror at the pump throwing water out at pedestrians on the sidewalk was a bit un-nerving.

Also, in front of the pump housing wall is a plug that when removed water in the cabin can reach the pump. That plug keeps the water from going into the cabin, but mine leaks despite two attempts to seal it.

Chuck
 
We are much dryer now! Amazing what moving south will do! We ran the I5 to Roseburg and overnited at the visitors center right beside the Upmquah. Great campsite!! Very quiet and Canada geese resting spot. We ran up the Umpquah/Rogue river scenic byway and it is stunning for fall colors. We had hoped to stop at the Steamboat Inn as we did last year in Sept for lunch but it was closed for the season as were all the camp sites along the way. We didn't tow up to Crater Lake as we did last year. It is a high one! The north gate is closed so an approach from the south would be needed. We napped alongside the highway for a bit then near dark made it to Shady Cove rv with a beautiful spot fronting the Rogue river. As we were setting up for the night 2 drift boats came by fishing the rapids. Very dory like boats I have always thought them cool The fishing we hear is good. The weather has been great. Highs into the upper 60's and we are dry. So nice from the last week of pouring rain. The boat is getting dialed in as we move uneeded frew frew out. We're keeping all of our pets and good luck stuff. Gord our stuffed frog on the radio shelf (radar and guidance advice). Our clay gecko on the galley shelf and hummingbird glass ornament, bear our stuffed mascot 2 inches high, angel on the windshield (of course) and origami crane and a Japanese lantern (small) given by my niece. All small light good luck stuff.
When confused or not sure what to do we ask Bear or Gord. They always just stare back so we turn right. Life is good. We are getting south! George and Carolyn
 
We are launched in Delta marine in Rio Vista. Spent the last week meandering. After leaving the Umpquah area we wentdown the road a bit to near Jacksonville Oregon and overnighted at David Hangartners place. He kindly invited us to stop in if on the way by, so we did. Said a brief hello to his wife Mary as she was working a lot. After we left there we headed on to the California coast to see redwoods and run hwy 101. Very cool on the coast. We stayed in the Jed Smith redwood state park. I could barely jam my payment into the slot. Apparently many parks are slated to close and no staff are around to collect $. But....at 0700 the next morning we awoke to the sounds of suburbia! A leaf blower was being wielded to clear pine needles from the road. Oh my? In a state park full of redwoods. We kept on down hwy 101 stopping as we liked, one needs time to go 101 as it is slow! We stopped in Laytonville at the Red Fox Indian casino for rv friendly overnight and $6 turkey dinner. Poured all night and cool. Stayed in the Sonoma area overnight as it was getting dark for the tricky approach to Rio Vista. A bit easier in daylight. It is sunny and mild at Delta Marine and the Yamaha fired first click so we are good to look around the Delta. Any c brats around come on out and play. Planning a slow meander about. George and Carolyn.
 
A leaf blower art 0700. I don't think they would get away with that in my neighborhood. Too many older retired folk, like my neighbors Mr Smith and Mr Wesson. Have a great time and enjoy the California sun.

Harvey
SleepyC:moon
 
What a delight! Delta Marine is mild and sunny with no wind. We are tidying the boat after 2 weeks of boater homing and will stay the night. Tomorrow we'll likely go by Korth's pirates lair and on up north. We are looking for wildlife so will prowl the tules. There were 2 Nordic tugs in overnight and happy to have us "baby" tug nearby. Great folks here and dinner at the Point was fabulous last night. Local seafood we went for lunch too. Very nice place over the water. We will need a couple days on the hook to rest up.
 
Having some trouble posting photos, my laptop. Will get some up. We are in at Korth's Pirate Lair. Had a slow cruise up from Rio Vista. Lots of egrets, herons and ducks. At sunset last night, about 100 white egrets showed up to roost in a tree in the marina. Not a peep out of them all night! It is sunny, warm and no wind still. Lots of floating vegetation still flowing, the invasive hyacinth mostly. Passed by a large tow boat on the way here yesterday pushing a huge gravel barge. Dredging perhaps. Enjoying the Delta. George and Carolyn.
 
We spent 2 nights at Korth's. Very nice spot very quiet now it's winter?! Cafe closed Tues and Wed. Great showers nice walks. We left for a meander around Venice Island. Up Potato slough, ran a lot of floating hyacinth reminded me of the arctic ice floes. Easier to negotiate though. Stopped at Herman and Helen's marina. A bit rough on the outside but one of the best burgers ever! Passed a tug and barge dredging along the way. Thanks Bill and El for posting that the deep water is near shore as the dredge arm can only reach so far. Counter intuitive to a deep water BC boy. Run the outside edge just like Powell. We came out the bottom of Venice Island at the Yacht club and met wall to wall weed we worked thru it and got up to the recomended anchorage at mandevill tip park. My Garmin says it was an explosive dump site! Yikes. Instead worked into the gap between the park and marsh and dropped the hook in 12 feet. Fantastic setting. Hundreds of marsh birds about. During the night we had floating weed visit but no problems getting underway in the am. I wanted to visit Frank's tract which is such a funny name for a water area. Steve ( sea spray) and I went thru last year around the edge. I wanted to go strait thru. As it was high tide we did at 5 knots. Saw a lot of 4 ft on the sounder over weed. Went up fishermans cut to Brannen state park where I did a dumb thing. I backed into a slip only realizing when the Yamaha started to shake I was chopping weed! Dumb. Popped out of there to bow in. Great night. Perfect walk and steak on the BBQ. Stars galore! Getting underway in the am, no pee water out of the outboard. Oh yeah backed in chopped it up sucked it in. We turned the boat around so I can reach the outboard better. Off comes the strainer grid. I need pressure. My 1 gallon converted garden sprayer/shower is the ticket. I blow about a gallon of pressurized water in the intake, flush port and exhaust. Flash up and voila! Pee water! Who do I send the invoice too? Let it run to be sure it doesn't choke up then off we go for the run to Delta Marine. We got in just prior to a big rain storm with wind. The only wind all week. Fun time. We'll haul tomorrow and store for a couple days while go see 'frisco. Great weather, friendly Delta folks, great food, easy running, Nice cruise. George and Carolyn.
 
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