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We had been home for a couple of weeks after the 2025 Boat Camp. Al had an ablation procedure for a cardiac problem. Eight hours in the hospital and then a couple of weeks of rest. He is feeling good, … Continued
It’s that time again! The three cousins have been soooo excited about another boat camp. The added attraction this year is the unsinkable Molly B! We trailered her to Shennecossett and planned to tow her to Napatree. Our departure had … Continued
We had another week available for boating in late June. Once again this summer, it was hot and humid. The temperature gauge in the car on our way to the boat hit a high of…………104 degrees! Out on the water … Continued
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 did not look beach-worthy for the next … Continued
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 to West Harbor on Fishers Island. Everything … Continued
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 called “unsinkable” construction. The result is a boat … Continued
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. We fill the days with famly and … Continued
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 land. Our times together have only been … Continued
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 falls. I love the winter snow so … Continued
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 this discouraged Al. Not one bit. The … Continued