The Hook of Sandy

The repair of the radar turned into the install of a radome a wind transducer and a second MFD (Multi-Function Display ie. Chartplotter). This required several electric kick-scooter trips to West Marine for miscellaneous switches, cables, etc. We had to pull the inside roof of the pilothouse down in order to snake cables between the two helms (Pilothouse & Flyberidge). This took several days.

We met our neighbors Capt. John and Charlie who were bringing a 55′ Sunseeker Manhattan to Florida. If you are interested it’s for sale on YW (YachtWorld.com). $2.25M

2021 Sunseeker Manhattan 55 For Sale

Capt John was very knowledgable about boating technology and we discussed everything from LiPO4 batteries & BMS (Battery Management Systems) to Chinese diesel fired heaters. Capt. John had many projects going on with his own one-off sailing yacht called Myth.

SV Myth

We got a late start but it felt good to be moving again. We slipped past a lonely lighthouse before entering the East River. Soon we were passing the massive prison ship in the Bronx. Vernon C. Bain Correctional Center (VCBC)

Prison Ship

The clouds looked like cotton balls as we cruised West down the East River.

East River

The Manhattan skyline looms like a giant.

Manhattan Skyline

The Brooklyn Bridge is a reminder of the past

Brooklyn Bridge

One World Trade Center stands proud.

One World Trade Center

Lady Liberty always reminds me freedom is what everyone wants in this world.

Our Lady Liberty
Freedom

As we scooted beneath the Verrazzano Bridge we passed a large container ship entering NYC harbor.

Cargo Ship

As the day came to an end we decided to drop the hook behind Sandy Hook, NJ for the night. As the sun disappeared beneath the horizon we tucked in for the night.

Anchored in Sandy Hook, NJ

The days journey looked something like this…

W05L004 Route

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