Our Anchor Winch Broke, Fix it on the Fly?

Day 7 of our Inside Passage adventure! We take our 1970 Grand Banks 36 trawler from Minstrel Island to Sullivan Bay, with a surprise stop at a beautiful waterfall along the way. Things don’t always go smoothly at sea — our anchor winch acts up, and Kaden has to climb below deck to get it fixed. This series documents our voyage from Anacortes, WA all the way to Juneau, Alaska, cruising through the stunning Inside Passage on our classic wooden trawler powered by twin Ford Lehman 120s. Each day brings new challenges and unforgettable moments — from narrow passes and rapids to remote marinas and hidden anchorages. If you love boating adventures, Grand Banks classics, DIY boat fixes, and exploring remote British Columbia, you’ll enjoy following along! ⚓ Highlights in this episode: Cruising from Minstrel Island to Sullivan Bay Stopping at a remote BC waterfall Fixing the anchor winch underway Life aboard a 1970 Grand Banks 36 📍 Previous Legs of the Journey: Anacortes → Friday Harbor → Prevost Harbor → Nanaimo → Desolation Sound → Yuculta/Gillard/Dent Rapids → Lagoon Cove → Minstrel Island 🎥 Subscribe and join us as we push the boat north toward Juneau, sharing the highs, lows, and everything in between. #GrandBanks #InsidePassage #BoatLife #TrawlerLiving #CruisingAlaska