Tag: commuter cruiser
A Spare Part You May Need
Sometimes boat projects just don't go as planned. This morning a 5 minute project turned into an hour & a half. So typical.
“Either You Run The Day, Or The Day Runs You!” ...
So so true - especially when you're either spring commissioning or spring packing the boat away for hurricane season....
Why Fresh Water Rinse the Chain Locker?
Earlier today, we had all the chain drug out and the anchor on the dock, just in time for friends to walk by and...
How To Put The Dinghy On Deck
No dinghy davits? We struggled putting the dinghy on the foredeck until we came up with a routine. There are a million and one ways depending on your boat, but hopefully this will provide ideas to make it easier.
7 Words About Nutrition
"Eat food, not too much, mostly plants."
Since we've renewed our interest in fitness (or more directly, not living in a nursing home anytime in...
Sail Far! Live Longer.
Our buddy boat from the Western Caribbean connected with mutual cruising friends that are biking (as in bicycle) across Thailand. Tom gave Doug a new book and Doug told us to get it. After spending the last two weeks around hospitals and nursing homes, we're committed to trying anything to stay away from there in our futures.
Java Dilemma
Recognize this? Cowboy coffee? We're outfitting the travel trailer galley - starting from scratch, and naturally the most important item in my galley is making coffee! But the trailer has no electricity ... so my Keurig on the boat isn't an option. Please help!
Best Time To Go Cruising?
How to choose the best time in your life to go cruising. If you're like us, it was a difficult decision with no right or wrong answers.
Step By Step: Fixing White Blotches in Varnish
It's time for the annual spring teak varnish maintenance. Unfortunately this spring, we have a new wrinkle (no not alligators) in the varnish. White...
Defrosting a Boat Fridge
After being away from the boat for 10 days, the frost build-up is overtaking the freezer ... and holding all our frozen food hostage! Obviously the new lid seals we recently installed are NOT working! :(
