So I finally got around to tidying up. Not that that SOUNDS super impressive, but I finally managed to clear up all the random junk that was lying around AND more importantly found (semi) permanent homes for everything. So in… Continue reading
Yesterday, the wind had calmed down enough that I could go out to retrieve my other crab trab. Once again I recruited my friend Nancy (who was noticeably more reluctant than the first time) and away we went. This time… Continue reading
The original vent install for the Natures Head was simply a screen laid over the hole from the old pump out hole. This was great until it rained heavily, and a ton of water went down the vent and into… Continue reading
One of the things the boat came with was a dodger frame (that had pulled loose), and rear frame, and a big bag of what can only be described as ‘mystery canvas’. With Winter coming, a project that rapidly increasing… Continue reading
Next up was to install the GPS. I decided to mount it on the pedestal so went and bought a bunch of fittings. After a short while of mucking about, I managed to get it installed. I then had to… Continue reading
The shifter on my gear pedistal is held on by a screw – this had already given way once (and was the first repair I did) and it gave way again when I was on a docking lesson – luckily… Continue reading
So, I diverted a bit from normal practice here and had long ago decided to use a composting head instead of a ‘normal’ marine head – you may remember me pulling out all the head plumbing and holding tank. A… Continue reading
It was time to finish off the plumbing. First, I installed the new taps in the bathroom The old ones were pretty grotty as you can see. Again, I had a huge problem getting these things off and had… Continue reading