A Few New Adventures on Block Island
By June 12 we were ready to meet Limerick on the water and do a little cruising. After settling in at Block Island, we went to the beach mostly because the weather forecast... READ MORE
Shakedowns on the Water
This boating season feels choppy – back and forth to the boat, family fun, with a few medical things tossed in to make planning a challenge. In mid-May we had a shakedown overnight... READ MORE
Introducing …..
To begin this introduction we first have to revisit the history of the Boston Whaler. Remember back to the first blog post about our little Boston Whaler – “Boston Whalers utilize a revolutionary process... READ MORE
Springing Forward…….!
Spring does finally come to New England. As we look for each and every tiny sign of a bud or leaf on the trees, we know we will soon be on the water.... READ MORE
Tarheel Country
The off-season for boaters can be rather long, especially here in New England so we hopped on a plane and flew to North Carolina to visit Don and Cindy (the Limerick crew) on... READ MORE
January and February – Sooooo COLD!
What a cold January and February we have had. Consistently below freezing with windy days and nights. There was no break in the cold, no traditional “January Thaw.” We even had frequent smallish snow... READ MORE
Watsonizing the Whaler: Finishing Touches
Restoring this old Boston Whaler was more than just fiberglass and gelcoat repairs. There were still other details like cushions, a gas tank, steering controls and gauges, and oh, an engine! None of... READ MORE
Watsonizing the Whaler – The Hull, Inside & Out
At the same time the transformation of the top part of the whaler was happening in Al’s basement workshop, the whaler hull was getting watsonized in the garage. Any time I couldn’t find Al I... READ MORE