Summer Snippets, 2015
It’s been a busy, but fragmented summer, but I don’t mean that in a negative way, just descriptive. We never took any “long” (a week or longer) trips with the boat. We mostly spent 2-5 days on the boat, then were … Continued
Trawler Transformation Part 5: Below Decks
Trawler Transformation, Part 5 is all about the “below deck” areas, otherwise known as the private areas – two cabins and a head (bedrooms and bathroom to you landlubbers.) I have been neglectful about completing the blog posts for these … Continued
Baby Onboard and 21 Years Together
That seems like a curious title for a blog, but that is exactly what this week was. We introduced our youngest grandchild to the boat, and we celebrated 21 years of marriage. Aaron, now 5, and Ella, now 2, have … Continued
A Bale of Turtles visits Mystic Seaport
Is this a nature blog, a history blog, a travel blog, or a boating blog? Mostly the latter three. I think. Remember our June visit to Trawler Fest in Essex when we joined the association called Marine Trawler Owners Association? MTOA’s Northeast … Continued
BI x 3 days + $0 = (F+U+N)
I bet that title caught your attention! Thought I would throw in an equation for a change of pace. Block Island (BI) is another favorite destination in New England. I have done other blog posts about Block (July 2013, August … Continued
Time to Enjoy the Boat, with a Family Visit
It was time to enjoy the boat now that the majority of the transforming is completed (Note that I wrote majority, not all.) Al’s son, Tim, and his wife, Amanda were in Connecticut for a couple of weeks and became … Continued
Trawler Transformation, Part 4 – The Salon
Continuing with the theme of “a boat should feel like your home,” on the water, the salon was also transformed and “watsonized.” Our 2003 Mariner Orient 38 was in very good condition. Although the woodwork and flooring were in fine … Continued
Transforming the Trawler, Part 3 – The Galley Makeover
This is my favorite part of the transformation. All of the mechanical and technical modifications are absolutely a priority – safety first! But…… if you are going to spend extended time living on a boat, as in months or years, … Continued
Transforming the Trawler, Part 2 – The Exterior
Part 2 of the transformation is about the exterior of the boat. These transformations have to do with comfort and convenience and safety. It’s all about making the boat more liveable. Let’s take a look from the bow to the stern. On … Continued
Transforming the Trawler – Part 1, The Systems
I have been procrastinating about these “trawler transformation” blog posts, especially this first one on the mechanical renovations. Disclaimer – Although I enjoy the final outcomes in terms of safety, efficiency, and convenience, I’m not very knowledgeable about these boat … Continued