What time is it when your aft deck barbecue becomes a gagging affair?   It may be time to replace your holding tank vent filter.  While the laughing pirates air freshener/deodorizer works well for controlling smells in the boat’s head, it doesn’t help when flushing action naturally forces air from the holding tank out the vents. It then wafts with the breeze down the length of the boat as it sits anchored or moored into the wind.

That’s why we added a holding tank vent filter to the boat’s holding tank about two year’s ago.   Unfortunately I forgot that it does need regular replacement, so I rushed an order to Defender and got a brand new ECO version that looks a bit different but fits fine in the old space.  It was slightly longer with the adapter fittings, but flexible vent hose is forgiving.  Not as forgiving as guests when they are exposed to the unvented tank release.

The manufacturer (Sealand/Dometic) recommends replacement every year, but we got almost two years out of our unit.  In addition to good bathroom hygiene and frequent head cleaning, it’s part of total system maintenance program to make life on the water as enjoyable as possible.  So do the complete job!

We recommend you replace your laughing pirate air freshener/deodorizer every three to six months, so don’t forget to place your order today!

The Pilgrims could have used a few of these fellows below decks on their ships.

 

After a long two-week hiatus the crew of Second Wind returns to the Cape to continue its northward journey to Boston and beyond.

The hiatus was extended due to the captain participating in a jury in a criminal case in the county court system.  Proud to serve, despite the inconvenience and delay to our travel plans.  Many thanks to Roland and the crew at Brewer’s Onset Marina who did a great job keeping an eye on the boat and helping us get off this afternoon in time to catch the eastbound canal current flows.  The DocWah app has worked great for searching, securing and extending our dock and mooring reservations when needed.

And so today, after a visit to the Wydah Pirate Ship Museum we say goodbye to the Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay and the Kennedy clan in Hyannis.   We were inspired to create a new cocktail based on our visit.   The Rosemary Kennedy.

• Take one fresh sprig of Rosemary and rub rim
• Add 1-1/2 oz vodka over ice
• Add 3 oz. club soda
• Top with cranberry juice and rosemary sprig

Enjoy Responsibly!

UPDATE: The bottom photo has been added to show the ingredients staged at a recent retirement party for friends held in Braintree, Mass.  No Kennedy’s attended, but there were several other drink suggestions for Kennedy-inspired cocktails.   Send an email if you would like to see the working list, but please don’t if you’re easily offended or if you believe America’s most-famous extended first family should be treated as royals.