There's a terrible noise whenever I walk through my boat! It sounds like a Hammer House of Horror special effect of either hoards of Pied Piper mice, or the slow opening of Dracula's rusty coffin lid. And it's recently been getting much worse! It could be that the cabin sole is just getting old, or … Continue reading Micky or Dracula?
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When Men Grow Old……
... Like a One String Fiddle, They can tell a tale or two.. So gather Round, Me Hearties ... for I've a Tale to Tell About Mexican Pete and Dead-Eye Dick And a Harlot named Eskimo Nell...... .............................. I've only tried the medium so far!!! I still have to try Dead Eye Dick and Mexican … Continue reading When Men Grow Old……
Big Boy
Summer - theoretically - is Here at Last.. !! I was supposed to set sail Westward today but due to persistent rain I've decided to wait another day. This happens so often at the beginning of my holidays... The appeal of a Motorsailer increases each year. There have been various preparations over the last few … Continue reading Big Boy
Optimism
In a bubble of optimism I’ve started to make a wind scoop. I’m planning on substantially improving on all the ones I’ve seen so far! Watch this space .. turns out it’s a more complicated project than it first appeared 🤯 All this work is being undertaken in the future hope that the sun will … Continue reading Optimism
Winter Jobs
The Boarding Ladder steps were looking rather past it. It was a bit of a nightmare getting them out of the stainless frame - a couple of rivets had to be drilled out - so I'm hoping it goes back together ok After some serious sanding... And then Varnishing.... That'll do.. I didn't want to … Continue reading Winter Jobs
The Bolt!
Back to the boat after lockdown at last.. only to discover a water leak from the engine cooling water pump! It's 5 years since I replaced the water pump shaft seals and it's a relatively straightforward job - so armed with a new set of seals I started work this morning. The first job is … Continue reading The Bolt!
This Sailing Life 