Revised since originally posted. One of our followers recently inquired about our boat purchasing methodology, and how we made the decision to purchase a particular boat with regards to how much work it needs: On Sat, Jul 17, 2021, 7:33 AM “Chris D” <xxx@gmail.com> wrote:If you would be willing to tell me as it would …
Category: upgrades & installs
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Thoughts For Sustainability In Propulsion and Steering. We live on a sailboat, and want to ride the wind, but what about when we want to move, and the wind or water doesn’t necessarily comply with our intended direction? We just received back (after three weeks) our transmission from the shop. Yay! Now we feel comfortable …
Two Steps Forward
The most revolutionary act that a person can perform in this country is to be happy.Patch Adams View from Fayaway’s dinner table We are fairly well appointed and prepared now, sitting in this quaint little harbor off the western side of Buzzards Bay. By ratio of sail to power boats, I’m anointing this harbor as …
Full Court Press
Milestones: So much of our energy in the last few months, weeks and days has been building with a push of anxiety to get the boat into the water. I'm now sipping coffee as I start this post, considering we have only five days to our scheduled launch. Yikes - it's finally happening! But I'm …
Mast Renewal
Kelly and I have spent most weekends since early March traveling to Fayaway, reviving her from lengthy hibernation. We’ve been staying at a local hotel more recently, and otherwise when overnight, with good friends willing to allow our company at their nearby waterfront home. They’re delightful hosts, letting us join as part of their family …
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