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Running water at last

August 5, 2014Matt Leave a comment

After 3 different attempts, none of which fitted, I finally managed on the fourth attempt to get some fittings that attached     All that was left to do was plug in the other ends to the pump    … Continue reading →

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Finally got the taps off

August 1, 2014Matt Leave a comment

I had to go back and try to find a 1 1/16 socket – and even then I couldn’t budge the nuts by hand. I had to put in on the impact driver, and finally they came loose! I installed… Continue reading →

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Plumbing part 2 – PLUMBING SUCKS

July 30, 2014Matt Leave a comment

So after I got the water pump installed, I decided that it would be a good idea to replace the faucet as well, since it was EXTREMELY gross on the inside. Also I am a classy fellow, and a nice… Continue reading →

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Table install

July 26, 2014Matt Leave a comment

So I located all the parts for the table. The only thing that needed to be down was screw in the base, so I did! And now the double berth transforms into a table, as if my magic. More working… Continue reading →

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CYA basic cruising course

July 26, 2014Matt Leave a comment

So my sailing course is over – I passed the theory exam with 94% (somehow) and also passed the practical. The sailing experience was extremely useful – I actually know what most of the lines are for now on my… Continue reading →

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Learning to sail

July 20, 2014Matt Leave a comment

Work on Windchime is on hold for the week – I’m taking a week long sailing course out of Vancouver starting tomorrow! Sleeping on a boat is something I’m used to by now, but a 31 footer with 3/4 complete… Continue reading →

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Plumbing Part One – Water Pump

July 20, 2014Matt Leave a comment

Now the battery stuff was all hooked up, it was time to install the water pump. First I ran some tubing from both the tanks, and put on a Y connector, then I ran it to a stepdown adapter (from… Continue reading →

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New custom V Berth sheets

July 15, 2014Matt Leave a comment

  I decided apparently to take this in the ~blackest night~ so not the best picture, but my new custom sheets came in today!! Making the bed is really annoyingly hard still

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Panama Canal Part 2 Panama Canal Part 2
A couple of weeks ago I made it through the Panama A couple of weeks ago I made it through the Panama Canal, which was a pretty crazy 17 hour day. There are 6 locks in total, divided into 3 groups - 3 locks are at the start, then you end up driving through a manmade channel for miles, before emerging into a manmade lake.

The whole day was so full of huge ships and challenging situations but the feeling of emerging into a NEW OCEAN on the other side is pretty unbelievable

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One of my favourite animals ever, and everywhere h One of my favourite animals ever, and everywhere her in Panama City
Made to Panama City, my last stop in the Pacific f Made to Panama City, my last stop in the Pacific for quite some time. Last 100 miles were upwind against heavy current but it was ok, even the fearsome Punta Mala was tame. By far the scariest bit was threading my way through the shipping anchorage outside the canal,  the traffic was very active and a couple of times I had to get out the way sharpish

Next, the canal!
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