Another decision to backtrack has been made, as a result of yet another dim-witty Dumas eleventh hour brain-fart scheme: install a windvane. And of course six weeks is enough time for another major boat project, right? Didn't we learn from our experience three years ago? Should I have trusted the Hydrovane salesperson? All “NO’s”, but …
Category: upgrades & installs
Saving Dyer Dhow
Hey folks! We hope this note finds you well. After another long winter on the hard, Fayaway is back floating in the salty green water, and changes are happening more quickly. We’ve moved out of our temporary winter cottage for the second time - primed for another fresh start at visiting the world via the …
Refit Update – April in Maine
Kelly sews chain markers. Itching to move parts from our cluttered kitchen and onto the boat, we loaded the car with boxes and tools, and drove the 2 1/2 hours north to Rockland. We’re working outside on a frosty morning in March. It’s one of those days when you’re not quite sure if rain will …
Snapshots of Time & Money
Springtime will be here soon, and skiing is the last thing on our minds. Since returning to land temporarily, we've remained focused on our passion - go back out there and visit the world of people and places, the Long Way, by sailboat. How are we dealing with making the time pass until then? We’re …
Electrification (partial update)
Renewable energy - it’s a buzzword we hear more and more. Electrification is a trend toward having all power-consuming devices run directly from electricity because it is clean to use. But is it really environmentally friendly? Electric heatpumps for heating and electric cars for driving, seem to make sense, but only if the electricity is …
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