Walk Right In!

A New Adventure Begins

In 1963, The Rooftop Singers got it right with their No 1 single:

Walk right in, sit right down
Daddy, let your mind roll on

Everybody’s talkin’ ’bout a new way of walkin’
Do you want to lose your mind?
Walk right in, sit right down
Daddy, let your mind roll on

This YouTube clip is for David Bernstein, Tonto’s Reward and for Doug and Dana Belknap, M/V Tumbleweed :-)

How is this folksy song relevant? Drum Roll please … Exhale now has a walk-in engine room! Feeling dazed and Confused? Yes, Dave Lubs, we are still married, and yes, contrary to what I told you repeatedly – we sold our magnificent 2021 North Pacific 49 Euro Pilothouse. New subscribers – if you are not familiar THIS is/was our boat, https://northpacificyachts.com/boats/49-e-pilothouse/

Backing up a little bit in time, selling was a difficult decision but, drastic action was prompted by Father Time – you see, Capt. Rick cringed every time he merely contemplated the hot yoga required in the 40-inch high engine room. The captain was tired of crawling around on his knees to perform the daily engine room checks, it was just too much pain for those achy knees and hips.

One night he sighed deeply as he announced – it was time to give up boating.

Buttercup was in shock – what about those sunny days on the water, most important she did not want to lose out on the dog treats and belly rubs from Gail Bernstein! I was dismayed at the prospect of losing our floating home. For the past 8 years we have escaped the muggy summer heat of Florida, spoiled by the splendid respite of cool northern waters.

So, I asked Capt. Rick one simple question – why don’t we buy a boat with a walk-in engine room???

Kadey Krogen 52 walk in engine room. Buttercup approved.

After several months of searching, Capt. Rick found the perfect fit. Similar in size and amenities to the North Pacific 49, BUT with a walk in engine room. Oh Yes!

We are proud to announce our boating adventures will continue (WooHoo!) since we now own a lightly used 2019 Kadey Krogen 52, formerly known as Papa Whiskey.

After a purging and renaming ceremony to appease Poseidon and the four wind gods (thanks, Gail and David), we enjoyed a brief shake down cruise to my all-time favorite waters – Pelican Bay – with Tonto’s Reward and Knot Dreaming (thanks Gary for bringing the delicious old fashioned!).

Knot Dreaming NP 44, Capt. Gary Ralph; Pelican Bay

Anchors Away! Introducing the new Exhale!!

Departing our home dock on Saturday, April 26, we are heading somewhere north for the summer months. For the first time in our boating career, we do not have a float plan – we will meander (that’s for you, Marty and Anders) at a turtle speed. Keep an eye out for our travels.

the new Exhale anchored in Pelican Bay, Florida – March 30, 2025.

Here’s the view from the pilothouse – looking great!

Capt Rick at the helm of the new Exhale.

CELEBRATING FRIEND AND FAMILY MILESTONES

April Birthdays: Ryan Mendoza, April 7 (the Big 50); Grandson Tyler J. Hendry, April 8 (9 years old!); April 10, Dale Morgan; April 13, Piper Jackson sweet 17; April 14, Meghan Reese; April 19, Cousin John Gill; April 22, Katrin Ericson; and April 27, Monica Babich.

Congrats on your new home, Caryl and Sideways! Join us soon.

Rest in Peace, Pope Francis.

Post Script – Don’t worry North Pacific family, the NP49-11 is in great hands. Soon to be known as Above Expectations, the new owners, Ron and Dr. Karen Oldano, are amazing people you should get to know!

New Owners: Ron and Dr. Karen Oldano

Finally, WELCOME to the new subscribers. If you like our whimsical blog, please give us a thumbs up, offer comments, and feel free to share with your friends!

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17 thoughts on “Walk Right In!”

  1. I can attest. The new Exhale is beautiful and spacious and thanks for hosting me for cocktails and Dinner 2 nights at Pelican Bay. It was a windy weekend but we made the best of it. Looking forward to reading of your journeys this summer!

    Gary

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  2. Congratulations on the new Exhale. Glad Rick’s knees will be saved but I know you’ll miss the ‘old’ Exhale.

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  4. So happy for you, and Buttercup must be thrilled! We are enjoying life aboard our new boat Allanté, a GT50 Palm Beach, which was delivered in December. Currently in the Bahamas, enjoying Cape Eleuthera. Here’s to fair winds and following seas as you enjoy the new Exhale.

    Donna and Paul Belisle

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  6. Oh my goodness, congratulations on the new Exhale!! I love the song, the blog, and the sentiment. Bon voyage and I’ll look forward to some great trip tales on your return. Safe travels! xoxo Kim Hostetler

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  8. not sure exactly what the song has to do with me, but…. And the synce between words and lips is pretty horrible. But it is still a great song!

    so I think you start trying to crochet us tomorrow. Charleston is a pretty big head start. See you in the Chesapeake.

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  10. So happy and sad. Happy that the boating continues, sad to see the magnificent NP49 is no longer our anticipated luxury yacht for cruising with you guys. The Kadey Krogan 52 sounds like a a great vessel – but!!!

    The only vessel Bushranger overtook on the loop was a Kadey Krogan. We have the video to prove it. So you might have more headroom in the new Exhale engine room, but could you beat Bushranger in a drag race? (I think I know the answer).

    Finally on engine rooms. I have very fond memories of Capt Rick climbing into Bushranger’s engine room to solder the kill switch wire to the solenoid. A lifesaver for us and not the first time. Mate, You are way to young to succumb to bad knees.

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    1. There is PLENTY of room for you to jump on board, AND there is a proper oven, for Heather’s baking projects. YUM!

      It’s definitely a slow boat, Bushranger would win that race for sure, but are you contemplating dressing in drag Maaaack??

      Too young to complain about the knees, that is true, but it’s a lovely upgrade to “walk right in”.

      We encourage you to join us soon!

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  11. Wow! You’ve done a lot in a little time. Glad to see the new boat and happy to see the stand up engine room. I’m sure the new owners of Above Expectations will enjoy their wise purchase.

    Safe Travels,

    Roger and Connie

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