Of course I’m a tool junkie, I’m a guy, I have purchased more tools for my home wood shop than I’d like to admit. There is a personal thrill in…
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Year: 2020
BBQing
We love our Camano but could use some extra "counter space" in the cockpit. Brian made a shelf that slides onto the steps. Very handy. Oh, and shout out to…
Read MoreChair upgrades
I do like my stuff, and I like it within reach. These chairs from West Marine are so light and comfortable, the only thing to make them better is this…
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Storage is always an issue on a boat. We knew from the 27' sailboat that a hanging locker wasn't as useful for us as a pantry. So Brian made shelves…
Read MoreUSCG License
As I read blogs and comments on social media I often see folks list their captains license as a marker for their experience. I usually give only passing thought to…
Read MoreAbout the Boat
In looking for a boat that would take us on a 6,500 mile journey around the East Coast and Canada, we had the premise of "getting the smallest boat you…
Read MoreCaribbean back in the day
Here’s Brian and Cecilia, first mate and cook on Snowgoose, a 50 ft Gulfstar Ketch, we sailed as a team for two years. Anegada afternoon Spinnaker flying with friends, off…
Read MoreCanvas work
Although not technically canvas, I'm very pleased with these pillows. Everyone loves the personalized boat stuff but the pillows with charts were very expensive. I did some digging and found…
Read MoreOld Boats
Floridas Hobie Cat 1986 yes we were quite the clown car back then For the rebuilding of our beloved Delphie please see the Delphie tab of this blog
Read MoreSpring 2021 – Social distanced boating
We have had Perfect Choice just about one year and we have been loving the experience of learning about this boat while we get used to being retired. We have…
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