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The last push before haul-out

Work is happening around the clock. Too many projects to list, but top three in priorities are sails, engine, and ground tackle. I keep a … Read More ›

Posted on May 28, 2012July 4, 2019
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Fuel polishing

When we bought our boat, the boatyard topped off our tank, but I’m pretty sure that the tanks could’ve use a good cleaning. With spring … Read More ›

Posted on May 21, 2012July 4, 2019
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Dinghy painted (sort of…)

The dinghy topsides have been primed and painted (Interlux Brightside). The inside has been primed and only a few small patches have been painted with … Read More ›

Posted on May 17, 2012July 4, 2019
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Checking things off the list

A bit behind on reporting on boat work Above: Vinyl lettering from Speedy Signs.

Posted on May 17, 2012July 4, 2019
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The Countdown …

It’s May 1. And we’ve extended our stay here by one month to wrap up/put on hold a bunch of projects. We had originally planned … Read More ›

Posted on May 4, 2012July 4, 2019
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Busy

The marina is busy with everyone removing their shrinkwrap. People are bustling about on the docks. Boats are getting a good scrubbing from their owners. Everyone … Read More ›

Posted on April 15, 2012July 4, 2019
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One month to go

Happy April Fools. We officially get kicked out of the marina at the end of the month, so I guess the joke is on us. … Read More ›

Posted on April 1, 2012July 4, 2019
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Making new sail covers, Part One

I’ve had been dreading the sail inspections this past winter. And for good reason… our stack packs were falling apart. Sure enough, once we took … Read More ›

Posted on March 29, 2012July 4, 2019
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AC Panel Upgrade

Despite this record mild winter, our electrical needs have proved too demanding for our shoreside system. A month ago, while it was still cold, complacency … Read More ›

Posted on March 24, 2012July 4, 2019
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Cutting the dinghy

Any questions ?

Posted on March 14, 2012July 4, 2019

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We are a family of four, living the good life on the New England coast. You can often find us remuddling our house, tending our garden, taking road trips in our Sprinter van, and plotting other adventures. We completed two cruises on our sailboat, sv Wildest Dream, in 2013 and 2016.

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