Hi everyone;

We apologize for the lack of reporting thru our maintenance period, but we have been working long hours and there was just too much happening.  The 3 Caterpillars C-18s have been installed and we have completed 2 sea trials with 2 more to be done before our first trip.  Perhaps the most noticeable factor is how quiet the boat is, because if you are standing on the stern while under full cruise all you can hear is the prop wash.  This is all due to the new muffler system we installed.  When running the boat the only way you can tell you have raised RPMs is by actually looking at gauges or nothing that the boat is moving.  You do not hear the engines.  I will report more about speed and fuel economy after we run a few trips.  Initially it appears we will be faster than with the Cummins engines.

In the engine room we have done a major re-build of our refrigeration system along with maintenance of all pumps.

The galley, cooking area, a rebuild of part of this area which will give Anthony, Jim, and Kenny a better working area and much more storage.  Installation of 2 new ovens at a cost of $8800.00 was also completed.  We also completely re-carpeted the galley.

Staterooms, all staterooms have been completely re-wallpapered with new photos and also new carpeting in both the rooms and hallways.  Hallways also were re-wallpapered.  Aft section hallways head and both private heads have been redone.

Sonar dome, removed with new packing glands replaced.

Mens head replace with new flush toiled and new vinyl.

There was many other maintenance items done that at this moment I cannot recall.  Our crew this year will consist of,

Frank, Roy, Dharyl, Jonathan, Terence, Evan, Eddie, Kenny, Jim, Anthony, James, Kenny.

We are very excited about the new season and we are all looking forward to showing you a great time with service that will amaze you.  The crew of the Royal Polaris.

P.S.  Photos will be posted tomorrow.