The flight from the States to St. Lucia was wonderful and all my bags made it without issue. Cheers to Delta Airlines!! As one would expect, paradise is a really nice place!! Obviously, it is warmer than Missouri was when I left – in a snow storm. The sailboat is wonderful! I am definitely in… [Read More]
Home Power Planning
As most of you know – I LOVE SOLAR POWER!! However; my new home – Aria – does not currently have any solar panels onboard. I know…. GASP!!! Clearly I need to rectify that very quickly! 🙂 To that end, I’ve done some research to find out what is available on St. Lucia. One would… [Read More]
Details of the plan… not really
I received a couple of questions regarding the details behind my last post. So, for those that love details… The first half of the boat survey (“inspection”) is happening right now – as I write this. I’m anxiously awaiting some news!!! If all is well (meaning the boat seems to be in good condition), the… [Read More]
The Plan – Finally!
I have been alluding to a major change in direction for some time. I am finally able announce that change. I have sold my home on wheels – JBAM, my 2005 Newmar Dutch Star DP motorhome. I am moving to the Caribbean. I am in the midst of purchasing a 36′ sailboat for my new… [Read More]
Sea Change
Here is another good read. Sea Change: Alone Across the Atlantic in a Wooden Boat – Peter Nichols I can imagine that this book is not for everyone but I found myself fully engrossed having similar experiences and feelings. While making a fantastic journey across the Atlantic in a small sailboat, the author does a… [Read More]
LED Results
I attempted to take some photos of the LED lights in my boat. Not sure if you’ve ever tried to do this but it is kinda hard to take photos of lighting – at least for me. I am most certainly NOT a cinematographer… Nonetheless, I present what I took below – please ignore the… [Read More]
Toe Rail Continued
I mentioned my toe rail here a couple days ago and then posted a question on the SailNet forums. The question was: Should the area between the toe rail and hull be sealed or treated in any way? I asked as the previous owner of my boat had sealed this will clear silicone. Silicone is… [Read More]
15 Minutes
Sam, my dock mate, says “Fifteen minutes per day of maintenance, that’s all you need to do”. I feel like my boat could use several hours per day for several months! 🙁 The toe rail on the port side came off today. Yes, I definitely like the new look better. I saw the garbage trunk… [Read More]
Cleaning
I spent some time doing more much needed cleaning of my Hunter this weekend. The fiberglass hull was oxidized and chalky. I tried a quick scrubbing with Starbrite boat wash & wax. It wasn’t enough. I tried a bit more aggressive approach using vinegar and scrubbing compound followed by another was with the Starbrite. This… [Read More]
Home, again
The repositioning went well yesterday. It took a little over three hours to motor from my old slip in Fort Myers Beach, up the Caloosahatchee river, to downtown Fort Myers. The boat ran perfectly – Thank You!! As usual, I forgot my camera – phone to the rescue. They are not great nor of anything… [Read More]
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