Living Aboard A Sailboat

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Helm Station Remodel

It’s been awhile since I’ve posted on the blog. While I’m doing the refit I’ve decided mostly to post when I’ve completed a section or project. I work full time so have limited hours per day during the week and the weekends to work on projects so they can take awhile to see through to completion. But I am working every day, especially...

V-Berth Remodel

I took the Thanksgiving week off from the day job to work on the v-berth remodel. Except for the 2-day cold snap, it was a lovely week. I got a taste of what I’m looking for when I retire. Worked a few hours (some days 4 or 5, others 7 and 8) then kick back with an adult beverage and the Kindle to enjoy the sun. I was a little hamstrung with this project area...

Head Remodel

One of the things that came out of the Hurricane Matthews experience was a case of the molds. During the height of the storm, there were a few small leaks that started up at various stages. When the conditions where tropical storm level there were a couple of small leaks around the fixed windows on the starboard side. When the wind got howling at the peak, the roof...