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
Watsonizing the Whaler: Repairing the Tree Damage
I had mistakenly assumed that this Boston Whaler would become a winter project for Al. Silly me! July’s extreme humidity and high temperatures in the 90s meant that it was too hot to... READ MORE
“A Whale of a Tale” or is it “A Tale of a Whale(r)”……….
“A whale of a tale” is an informal expression that means a very good story or a great amount of something. For example, you might say “That’s a whale of a story”. This series of blog... READ MORE
T’is the Season…….
T’is the season to brighten the world with lights. The day after Thanksgiving has become another family tradition. We meet in at Ryan and Kerri’s in Milford for dinner, an assortment of soups,... READ MORE
Fall Fun in Four States
The last day of autumn is December 20th so perhaps I can get this in under the wire? We live in New England, the best place to experience the joy of autumn. This... READ MORE
It’s Not Over Until the Haul Out
By mid-September you can feel the boating season slowly ending so most of us try to grasp whatever is left. WE have to balance that desire with the knowledge that if one waits... READ MORE
Another Birthday ….. On Block!
With a September birthday, we are almost always on the boat for it. For the day, and often for a whole week, at my request. September is a lovely month for boating. Fewer... READ MORE