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Changing the outlets – part 2

May 19, 2014Matt Leave a comment

OH GOD. Anyway, first order of business was to add connectors onto the wires. In houses, this is done by just wrapping the wire strand around the screw. In boats, this doesn’t fly for a number of reasons. I chose… Continue reading →

Maintenance GFCI, gudgeon, hunter 36, outlets, wiring

Changing the outlets: Part 1 of probably loads

May 17, 2014Matt Leave a comment

Today, I started seriously changing the outlets to GCFIs. Theoretically, you only need one GFCI at the start of each circuit and all the outlets downstream are covered, but I decided to change out them all – the old sockets… Continue reading →

Maintenance AC, GFCI, gudgeon, hunter 36, outlets, wiring

Goodies

May 13, 2014Matt 3 Comments

My new smartplug socket (to replace existing, slightly dodgy existing shorepower socket), shorepower cord and Blue Seas AC/DC panel arrived today! Just waiting for the galvanic isolator and the ELCI switch and we are in business – I can’t wait… Continue reading →

Maintenance bilge, gudgeon, hunter 36, plumbing, wiring

More updates

May 7, 2014Matt Leave a comment

Not much to say – still cleaning, now finished the whole front (inc the bedroom compartment, bathroom and closet) and middle. I’ve pulled all the wires and hoses out, and removed the batteries (see pic for empty compartment) Hopefully have… Continue reading →

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THERE CAN ONLY BE ONE

May 1, 2014Matt 2 Comments

Look what I found floating in the dock next to mine 😐   More impetus to change the name

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Artists Impression of me looking at the old wiring

May 1, 2014Matt 1 Comment

  (Image from http://threewordphrase.com/)

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Still cleanin’ on

April 27, 2014Matt Leave a comment

Except now I’ve done the whole V Berth, Bathroom and Closet. Next is the main cabin – I’ve taken the time to start pulling out wire that isn’t hooked up to anything – so far I’ve got this out And… Continue reading →

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Upholstery and Wiring

April 23, 2014Matt Leave a comment

I tried to get my covers off the cushions, and horribly failed. So I won’t be able to wash them really, so I am going to have them redone – and will get the V-Berth foam replaced. It’s probably going… Continue reading →

Maintenance cushions, electronics, gudgeon, hunter 36, wiring

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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

#sailing #sailboat
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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