FALLing into WINTER
No posts since our “Last Hurrah of Summer” in September????? What happened?? Oh yeah—the boat is on the hard for the New England winter and we are staying home. Now that so many months have gone by, I am finding … 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
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
Winter is a Good Time for ………
Winter has finally arrived in Connecticut. So far, it has not been as harsh as the winter of 2013-2014, at least not from what we heard about last winter. We missed that one while we enjoyed the warmth of the Bahamas. … Continued
September – Beginnings and Endings
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I love September. Maybe because it is my birthday month; maybe because it still brings me a sense of beginnings, as in the beginning of a fresh new school year. (Although 15 months have passed since I retired, my inner … Continued
Messing About in Boats
We have owned our Mariner Orient 38 for six weeks now, and within the first three weeks, Al immersed himself in the boat, “messing about” wholeheartedly. To quote Kenneth Grahame, The Wind in the Willows, “Believe me, my young friend, there … Continued
Homeport…. A Weekend at the Dock
Most of our summer sailing consists of a 3-week vacation, out to Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. This is a summer where we need to stay closer to home in order to prepare for our big adventure down the ICW and … Continued