Update on IMS ministry posts... 3/17/2021

Due to continued posting issues on this blog, we will now be posting exclusively on a new blog and our FB ministry group page.  This blog contains a thorough history of IMS and will be left up but all further updates will be on the new blog and FB. Please join us there!

• New Blog for IMS 
  

• IMS ministry FB group page
  

Update: March 6th

 Note: Sorry for the lack of photos on this post. We are experiencing problems with uploads and internet connections. 

• Eric built a radar reflector out of aluminum we had on hand.
• We installed a new loud haler/horn signal unit.
• We obtained and installed an Iridium Go satellite hub for weather and high seas communications. 
• All our charts for the entire trip from our current location in Louisiana to the South Pacific destination are in.

Next up is to obtain cruising guides for areas we will be stopping in during our journey.

Update: January 21st

Note: Sorry for the lack of photos on this post. We are experiencing problems with uploads and internet connections.

• Almost finished tying up loose ends! The goal is to have the boat ready to leave as soon as the Lord opens the door. A couple small projects are left that need the table saw and then the last items connecting us to land can be sold or find a home. We will keep the truck till we actually leave. 
• Eric took up the turtle hatch cover and re-caulked everything after a good cleaning and removed the old life-boat mount. 
  
• We now have our burn barrel installed and ready to use. A special thanks to 'Bill' for welding the mounts that attach to the rail!  

 

Update: December 2nd

•  The storage unit is finally empty!!! That was A lot of work! The 10x30ft unit was jammed packed 4-6 feet high! This was a giant hurdle toward being able to leave. It has taken a year to get things sorted and placed on board, disposed of or sold.
•  So grateful to the Lord for His continual strength and encouragement to push through. 
• We are now down to a bit more organizing, continued provisioning, and a possible small repair project or two. Eric also has a side job to complete for some help with our personal support. 

Update: November 14th

• Eric has finished the solar navigation light set-up for the inflatable! We are getting closer to leaving... steadily tying up loose ends. 
• We were able to keep most of the adzes, axes, broad axes, sledgehammers, etc... They were each cleaned, oiled and wrapped separately.

Update: November 13th

 

• Note: Sorry for the lack of photos on this post. We are experiencing problems with uploads and internet connections.
  

•  It was time to make a "real" boat hook. something you can lean on when needed.
  
• Also making a solar powered set of removable running lights for the dingy.
• All this while prepping and going through the last tropical storm! We did well in the storm. Had three anchors out and lots of extra lines to keep us off the dock. 

Haul Out Completed!!

We have also completed our haul out and bottom painting job. 5 gallons of ablative anti-fouling paint and some special coating on the propeller. Also new zinc anodes on the shaft. Six long hard days for a fast turn around. Very glad that's over!

Update: October 11

Note: Sorry for the lack of photos on this post. We are experiencing problems with uploads and internet connections.

• The outboard is now purring like a kitten! Thank you Lord!!
• Hurricane Delta gave us a bit of wind through the night but not too bad and only minor flooding. The head sail will remain in the cockpit for a couple more weeks. Hopefully the season will be over by then.
• Almost all tools are now organized and in their permanent spots. Final onboard storage/placement inventory is underway.