Tracking numbers (dollars and hours of time) as we get ready for our extended cruise. There is a lot that goes into preparation.
Boat Repairs & Upgrades
No, it hasn't all been "fixing our boat in exotic places," but the team has learned a lot about boat repairs and upgrades while cruising.
🎧Delays Associated With Decision Creep
Make one decision about a boat project and a few others reveal their heads. Follow along with the realities of cruising prep!
🎧Don’t Leave Out Any Projects
Car rides, conversations, and creating a daunting overview of what we’re doing to the boat.
🎧A Love Letter to Jamestown Distributors
Friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable – with inventory that’s filled with items I need. It’s not just at my local hardware store!
🎧Non-Marine Boat Ingredients
When budgetary concerns guide flexible thinking around what products to use on the boat, there are some surprising results.
🎧Delays Associated With Decision Creep
When shaping a bulkhead involved a trip to storage, ladder shenanigans, and talk of engine covers.
🎧Three Butyl Tape Tips
Lessons on using butyl tape learned from installing our bulkhead compass
🎧 Dear Dan Spurr
A boat work book’s story of a super fast renovation brings more questions than answers.
🎧Wiring
When a windlass replacement requires electricity, there’s a lot to consider. Learn about why it’s important to think ahead!
🎧DIY Satisfaction
Hard work is the name of the game when you’re talking about boat projects. Learn why we think it’s worth doing it ourselves anyway.