Below the Waterline Projects
We wrap up our boatyard work with thru-hull, keel cooler, and transducer installations. Does splash day go off without a hitch?
Boat Projects on the Hard
Boat Projects on the Hard Hauling Out at Napa Valley Marina When it comes to hauling out, finding the right marina can make all the difference. In this video we travel to the Napa Valley Marina, a picturesque destination for completing boat projects on the hard. Upon reaching the Napa Valley Marina, we were greeted […]
We’re here
We’ve scrambled around the for the past four days moving a house-load of junk into a boat that’s smaller than our master bedroom. We’re exhausted to say the least.
Clock is ticking…
Oh Lord, 13 days and counting until I have to have this boat in a somewhat “habitable” condition. I haven’t been posting much, because I’ve pretty much been spending every waking moment working on the boat. I see my wife maybe 1 day out of 6 lately.
Car Ride – Round Two
Suki and I faced off for Car Ride – Round Two on Saturday. We were in a different car, but the result was the same. Hopefully we’ll only have to do this a couple more times before we move permanently aboard. Once she’s onboard she’s totally content to cruise around below and on deck.
Chugging Along
With the refrigerator almost finished, we decided to tackle the holding tank. We’ve really been dreading removing all the old plumbing (yuck!) In the picture above you can see the two black hoses that we cut off and holding tank just under them.
Boat Cat
There was a big BBQ for the tenants at our marina this weekend so I decided to take Suki to the boat for the first time. The car ride was the difficult part.
Back behind the wheel…..
Spent last week finishing up the foam insulation in the fridge and freezer box and I’m ready to start glassing up the inside liner. What a pain that was, and as with every boat project, it took a bit longer than I anticipated.
Oooooh, nice boat
This weekend was the Strictly Sail Pacific boat show in Oakland. Jeni and I have been coming here every year for about the last 6 years, but this year was different. We finally have a boat!
Delivery Day
Oh, what a cold and rainy day it was! With provisions and camping gear loaded onto the boat earlier in the week Jeni and I drove down to Richmond Saturday, arriving at KKMI’s dock at 0630 ready to start delivery day. The repairs completed (albeit, at a cost much more than expected) we were ready […]