by fireflypt | Oct 10, 2011 | New Work, Sailing Vessels
Destiny’s solar array is both stationary and mobile to allow for a total of 12 panels. Six panels are rack mounted on sliding frames to increase surface area during moored or docked situations. The panels are 12 215 watt Sanyo HIT-N215A01 mono crystalline...
by fireflypt | Oct 10, 2011 | New Work, Sailing Vessels
When used conservatively, the electrical system aboard Destiny is being designed to provide an indefinite power supply through green energy. Solar and wind provide enough power to run large appliances such as the refrigerator, air conditioner, laundry machine, lights...
by fireflypt | Aug 19, 2011 | Sailing Vessels, Uncategorized
Destiny returned to the water after three years on land and the celebration was impressive. Ben set off a canon which he made from Destiny’s old prop shaft. Dawn tossed a watermelon against the bow. The 65 foot vessel was lowered, backed up and turned around...
by fireflypt | Aug 12, 2011 | Sailing Vessels
After eight months at the Shipwright’s Co-op, Destiny will launch late this morning. Work will continue dockside for another few months before the schooner sails south. Here Destiny bestows her handsome restored exterior while some last minute adjustments are...
by fireflypt | Jul 25, 2011 | Sailing Vessels