Author Archives: Dave
Every Little Bit
Every little bit of progress is huge and it means we’re getting closer and closer to the goal! We finally found a place that will re-certify our propane tanks. The tanks are $200 each, the re-cert is $20… One passed, one failed. The one that failed inspection still has propane so we’re going with it… This … Continue reading
More Progress
We’re making progress! The boat is going back together and she’s looking great! As I mentioned previously, the paint was beginning to fade so we sanded the top sides and repainted in Awlgrip Oyster White. Click for full screen view. It was tough putting a sander to all that hard work: …but the new paint … Continue reading
Progress
Just a few pics from our current project… Click for full screen view Installed the main boom/spar. Don’t look too close, the reflection of the sun off of the amazing paint will burn your retinas: Cleaned and sanded the hull: Boat yard lunch with concrete chair and makeshift table: We love painting…love it… Wet paint: … Continue reading
Hello!
Hello Everyone! It has been a few months since our last update; we are getting ready to set sail again. Tanya has been working, I graduate from school next month, we are getting the boat fixed up, and we started provisioning today! Exciting! A few pics… We had been on a waiting list to haul out … Continue reading
What is Going On?
Tanya is Home! Wooo Hooo! Things seem to be looking good…or at least better, on all fronts. Not much going on but making some slow progress preparing the boat for our next adventure… All three sails needed a little work. In addition to normal periodic maintenance, we wanted to change the dark blue headsail cover … Continue reading