Project Mania

The new propeller finally arrived for the 15hp Yamaha motor.  I just put it on and can’t wait to try it.  

The old oil drain plug was stripped so after lots of thinking, this was the solution.  Perfect!  

Now I’m going to rebuild the carburetor.  

We were surfing today and Alan told me there was an anchor in the middle of the ocean.  He pointed it out, Rocky and Mighty Mouse grabbed it, and somehow got it in.  Cleaning the ocean and finding over 40lbs of treasure.  

Thank you Alan for finding my new spare anchor for Mayuki.  It’s perfect!  

These are very good, and very expensive!  

Finally Seth won a heat!  He’s been having bad luck so far this year so this was good news.  

The motor is running perfectly so next is the trailer.  I somehow towed it home today and was glad it didn’t fall apart on the freeway.  

Now it’s going to get stripped down and brought back to life.  After this, then the boat gets worked on.  After that, it’s kole, tako, surfing, and exploring the island.

May 14, 2026 Hawaii Surf Report

The bottom turn is most important.  Timing is everything.

Good bottom turn then easy off the lip.

Push the back foot and release.

Follow through and complete.  Well done!

Good morning 3am.
Ala Moana waist high and good.
Diamond Head chest high and bumpy.
Trade winds at 20mph.
Sunny and warm.
Going to the sea.
Have a wonderful day!

Best Morning Right

Round 1:  Ala Moana Bowls was super fun.  Matsuzaki-san on the perfect wave.

Bottom turn time.

Nice off the lip.  Good control and smooth style.

Completed.  Best right of the day!