Electra & Panbo V2, psyched for the weekend
That’s the mighty 94’ Electra being shown at Lyman Morse’s grand open house last weekend. The boat is still being finished but she’s already shown high performance and is said to have “a fantastic, state-of-the-art electrical and electronics system.” I got a peek at the opening plus met the man responsible, Electra’s owner/engineer, and was just now invited to join a sea trial tomorrow. I don’t believe I could have said “yes” any faster!
But it will be a busy weekend as I’ll also be helping Lee Heidel switch Panbo over to a new server, new blogging software, and a new design. I think—sure hope—you’re going like it, but no doubt mistakes will be made. In fact, I have to go silent for a day or two, and there may be trouble carrying the last comments over. Please bear with us, and be sure to come back next week.
In an age when people are finally becoming more aware of climate change and our addiction to nonrenewable energy sources, I really wish we could see less celebration of the stinkpot scene here on Panbo. One of the reasons people are drawn to the sea is the allure of a self-sufficient, off-grid lifestyle. That simply isn't possible when you've got huge diesels to feed at all times.