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More on the engine conundrum…
Ian asked what affordable means and I realized I was less than clear about my wants where propulsion is concerned. So, let’s dig in… Affordable is a scary word these days and pretty much useless without context. In my case, back when I first put together an electric drive for “So It Goes” I spent …
a better than good book…
One of my favorite cruising books I’ve come across is Orca and if you have not read it you really should. I mention this because there’s a sequel “Thicker Than Ice” by John Pennington that’s even better. Truthfully, I was not able to put the book down till I was finished and there are not …
regarding pulpits…
The Islander 36, like most boats, has a pulpit and it’s the bit of the design that really gets up my nose. Of course, I really should add that in 90% of boats I see, the pulpit is problematic at best. So, why don’t I like pulpits? For starters, they are part of the the …
one storm down and twenty or so to go…
Yep, once again, I’ve found myself sitting inside a boat while all hell breaks loose outside. Tropical Storm Ernesto was surprisingly nasty and, while not a cat 5 hurricane, seemed to be just as kickass as Maria was. In hindsight, we really should have gone to our preferred hurricane hole rather than stick it out …
Some method to my madness…
An interesting map, some thoughts on a sharkless world, and a needful/scary riff on adaptation… I’ve received a few emails on the subject of a new paint job for the Islander both pro and con but in a polarized sort of way. The funny thing, for me at least, is that in a world of …
an upcoming project…
Back during the aftermath of Hurricane Maria with nothing better to do, I painted “So It Goes” while at anchor in the mangroves. The paint I chose was Rust-Oleum aluminum paint. My thinking at the time was that it was something Phil Bolger mused would make a good boat paint, it was dirt cheap ($13 …
Something to keep my head dry and the water/wind out…
So, apparently, Sunday was the hottest day on record ever. Not exactly a warm and fuzzy milestone and something you might want to reflect on the fact that, sooner rather than later, there will be a new record set. It’s getting warmer. As it happens, having recently added the old Bimini to the local landfill …
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mostly what you need to know…
Fatty Goodlander, as always, pretty much says it all.
Not exactly DAZZLE but…
but it kind of grows on you.