Live in the sunshine, swim the sea, drink the wild air......
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Let’s begin with a quick recap – Ten months ago, we brought our 2003 Mariner Orient 38 home from the Chesapeake Bay after we closed on July 25, 2014. We enjoyed her on the water for about 9 weeks and … Continued
It’s been 17 weeks since I last posted a blog entry, and what a difference those 4 months make. After that January blog, the winter just became worse and worse. Colder and snowier. We hunkered down and made it through … Continued