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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.

🎧Groundhog Day, the Paint Prep Version

Published on April 5, 2022; last updated on November 30, 2024 by Nica Waters

Sand, wipe, varnish, repeat. Much of the satisfactory result in a paint job will come with the endless prep.

Published on March 22, 2022; last updated on May 23, 2023 by Nica Waters

Building a new table for Calypso means getting familiar with old words in a new way.

Published on January 25, 2022; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

Building our own stack pack involved a lot of creativity and decisions

Published on January 18, 2022; last updated on May 19, 2023 by Nica Waters

Heck with going stern to stem. This time, we’re focusing on specifics.

Published on December 24, 2021; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

To plan your boat refrigerator installation or upgrade you have to understand a few things. Here’s what you need to know to make the best choice.

Published on December 7, 2021; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Nica Waters

Trying to remind myself that hauling out isn’t the end of our cruise – it’s just part of it

Published on November 16, 2021; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Nica Waters

Testing the systems was a great excuse to go sailing.

Published on October 19, 2021; last updated on May 17, 2023 by Nica Waters

Details of building our custom propane box, to fit perfectly on Calypso’s deck

Published on August 31, 2021; last updated on September 29, 2024 by Nica Waters

No matter how well prepared you think you are, it always comes down to the wire when you’re getting ready to splash!

Published on August 17, 2021; last updated on May 17, 2023 by Nica Waters

It’s amazing how fast it goes with an extra pair of skilled hands!