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Transforming the Trawler

“Watsonizing” – My Turn  😁
12 Aug 2020

“Watsonizing” – My Turn 😁

by watsons | posted in: Boat Projects, Transforming the Trawler | 11

While Al worked on the important systems of the boat all winter and spring, I spent my time thinking about how I wanted the interior of the boat to look to make it feel like “ours.”   Time for a tour…………. … Continued

“Watsonizing” – This and That
13 Jul 2020

“Watsonizing” – This and That

by watsons | posted in: Boat Projects, Transforming the Trawler | 5

The head/holding tank, solar panel and batteries installations and galley were the major projects for the “off-season.” There were also many “minor” watsonizing projects that kept Al busy all winter and early spring. Some were necessary and some were just because it … Continued

“Watsonizing – The Galley Needs Just A Few Things……
1 Jul 2020

“Watsonizing – The Galley Needs Just A Few Things……

by watsons | posted in: Boat Projects, Transforming the Trawler | 0

When Al is watsonizing, the boat develops it’s “winter look” as I call it. That’s a nicer phrase than calling it a total mess. Most of these galley photos were taken during the winter so please excuse any visible mess. The … Continued

“Watsonizing” – McGyver’ed Battery Installation
27 Jun 2020

“Watsonizing” – McGyver’ed Battery Installation

by watsons | posted in: Transforming the Trawler | 1

Solar power is amazing and awesome, but there has to be a place to store the power. It’s a great additional option, but you still need to have consistent and reliable power that is not dependent upon the sun. That’s … Continued

“Watsonizing” – Let the Sun Shine!
21 Jun 2020

“Watsonizing” – Let the Sun Shine!

by watsons | posted in: Boat Projects, Transforming the Trawler | 0

We love solar power. There is something quite appealing about using the free energy of the sun for power. We spend a lot of time on a mooring or at anchor so solar panels have always been a necessity for … Continued

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