FUBAR Odyssey: Presented by San Diego Yacht Club and Mexico Tourism Board

CAROLYN ROB

BOAT NAME: Carolyn Rob BOAT TYPE: Hatteras SKIPPER: Art & Judy Gorzegno EXPERIENCE: 40 Years CLUB: HGYC BUILT: 1985 PURCHASED: 2001
FAVORITE DESTINATION: After purchasing our boat in 2001, we took our 2 grandchildren and ventured north to Alaska. We spent many days at Desolation Sound and the Gulf Islands. The most breath taking view was at Tracy Arm when we saw our first glacier up close, in our dinghy. We also stopped to view an observation area for brown bears in a natural habitat at Anan Creek. There were so many more "firsts" on this wonderful trip. We all have wonderful memories.
FAVORITE BOATING EXPERIENCE: Our boating experiences began on the east coast in our 13' trailerable fresh water boat. Every few years we would trade to a larger boat and head for the larger boating areas including Lake George in New York and ending at the Great Lakes. Now on the west coast, we enjoyed Catalina and traveling to the many harbors on the coast.
ABOUT THE CREW: Undetermined.
WHAT'S IN A NAME: "CAROLYN ROB" name was selected due to personal circumstances.
REASON FOR PURCHASING THIS BOAT: We had always heard good things about a Hatteras. We wanted an ocean-going vessel that would be roomy enough to live on and to travel comfortably whereever we desired.
PREVIOUS BOATS OWNED: We have owned many smaller boats and graduated to a 26', 10' wide Cruisers Inc. that we used at Lake Mead and then the ocean. We then purchased a 42' Uniflite. and finally we now have a 61' Hatteras MY.
INTEREST IN THE FUBAR ODYSSEY: We like the idea of traveling with other boaters, and hopefully make new friendships along our journey. It is nice to know that the planning and the organization is arranged in advance.
BOATING STORY: While returning to our berth in L.A. Harbor from a weekend at Marina Del Ray, we found out how important it is to know how much fuel you burn per hour at marked RPM and type of sea condition. While running on a 125 gallon reserve tank, I calculated a 30 minute run including fuel return to my port and starboard tank plus fuel burn on my Detroit diesels. At 30 minutes, I decided to run 5 additional minutes. At 33 minutes, the engines started to sputter. I immediately cut the throttles to idle, "BIG MISTAKE!" As the boat slowed, the engines died as the fuel surged forward. I did not make it to the fuel valves in time. No problem, I thought I knew how to prime the engines. Little did I know, there was a loop in the fuel system just before the fuel pumps, which prevented drawing fuel from the filters which I had filled. After being towed into our berth, I was informed by a friend that I needed to put 4 oz. of fuel in the fuel line for each engine. The engines immediately started. Our present boat has fuel primers.