Tag: commuter cruiser
Making the Most of Waiting …
What to do ... waiting for our rebuilt windlass and pactor modem to arrive. Cruisers spend a lot of time waiting .. on weather, on parts, on whatever. So make the most of it -- maybe organize a dinghy drift sunset happy hour!
Fish On! Secret to Enjoy Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel, seems cruisers either love it or hate it. Luckily when we caught our first mackerel, a buddy boat taught us the "secret" -- I hate "fishy" fish and I love Spanish Mackerel.
Waxing Crescent Moon Weather Lore
Ever wondered if the moon was trying to tell you something with it's vertical or horizontal (smiley) waxing crescent phase? Moon weather forecast seems as accurate as most.
Spillover Kit? One of THOSE Days.
If it works, a simple "spillover" kit may double our usable refrigerator space ... and still reduce our amp consumtion, making Mr. Amp Ogre (my David) very happy ... and me even happier!
Dark Hull Boats: Fact & Fiction
Lots of discussion on various cruising bulletin boards about the disadvantages of dark hulled boats. Since we've been lucky enough to have a dark hulled boat since 2001 and cruised in it to Cartagena, Colombia and back to the US, here's our experience.
50+ Gift Ideas for Cruisers
Whew, Black Friday & Cyber Monday are finally history! Now we can think about the upcoming holiday season. While we were actually out cruising,...
Refrigeration Surprise: Half the Amps?!
On most boats, refrigeration contributes more to daiily amp consumption than any other single item. So imagine our surprise to learn we could cut our amp consumption in HALF for our Adler Barbour ColdPlate! And it seems to be working!
Sick Aboard
It’s inevitable. Even normally healthy people sometimes get sick - and never when it's convenient. Make sure you have the right stuff aboard.
Which Binoculars are Best for Cruising?
With the amazing array of binoculars available, how do you possibly choose which pair (or pairs) would be best for going cruising. Here's the information you need to make the best decision for your boat.
Happenings in 3s? What About the Fridge?
If things happen in 3's, we should be done! The windlass off for preventative maintenance, our pactor modem dying and the starter battery trying to catch fire makes three. So what's up with the refrigerator?
