Author Archives: Bill Kinney

Insurance Examples

Posted on January 15, 2020 by Bill Kinney

A few days ago we started seriously searching for a new insurance policy because our old underwriters have quit the business. We are shopping with nine different insurance companies and been learning a lot. Reading through policy language is tedious, … Continue reading →

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Keeping the engine ticking

Posted on January 14, 2020 by Bill Kinney

We arrived here in Fort Lauderdale knowing we needed either a new or rebuilt transmission. That was as expected. Getting a new one was the cost effective thing to do. Of course, it’s a boat, so there is ALWAYS something … Continue reading →

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2019 Harmonie Service Awards

Posted on January 9, 2020 by Bill Kinney

You will (almost!) never read here bad things about a business we have had dealings with. We prefer to say nothing if we have nothing good to say. On the other hand, there really are some great businesses out there … Continue reading →

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Everybody Hates Insurance Companies…

Posted on January 4, 2020 by Bill Kinney

We have had the same insurance brand for as long as we have owned Harmonie. Up until a few days ago, all was well. We sent them money and they… well… they took it promptly and efficiently. If you have … Continue reading →

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Back in the Water Again!

Posted on December 28, 2019 by Bill Kinney

On a rainy morning the day before Christmas Eve, we got the Christmas present we were really wanting, and Harmonie was picked up and dropped back in the water.  We are not yet finished with the projects, by any means, … Continue reading →

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Another Really Busy Maintenance Season.

Posted on December 9, 2019 by Bill Kinney

Harmonie (like the rest of us) is getting older.  As she ages, she takes more maintenance and care to keep in good shape (like the rest of us!)  We have ended up with three major repair projects this season.  We … Continue reading →

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We See Some of the Most Amazing Places…

Posted on November 20, 2019 by Bill Kinney

Just to refresh… we have been looking for a part for Harmonie’s generator. This is a 25 year old Onan generator, and the manufacturer’s support for the model has effectively ended. In all of the USA there is ONE piece … Continue reading →

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Out of the Water, Clean and Happy

Posted on November 18, 2019 by Bill Kinney

We had a relatively uneventful run up the New River this morning, and arrived just in time for our scheduled lift. Harmonie came out of the water totally clean. It was really impressive. There was not a single bit of … Continue reading →

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The Sunshine State!

Posted on November 18, 2019 by Bill Kinney

We dropped anchor in South Lake, Hollywood, Florida shortly after midnight last night. We had a good day sailing with strong winds on a deep broad reach, consistantly hitting speeds of over 9.5 knots with winds gusting to more than … Continue reading →

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Finally warm!

Posted on November 15, 2019 by Bill Kinney

After 36 cold and windy hours in Charleston, we headed back out on our southward migration. Our sail so far has been mostly fast with favorable winds. With the northerly winds continuing, we are staying in closer to the coastline … Continue reading →

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