Compass Rebuild
This is about as close as I could come to a before and after shot. Notice the dirty teak, dirty … Continue reading Compass Rebuild
Burn Socks, Go Sailing
If you are like me and don’t throw your socks away until they have at least two holes, then the sight … Continue reading Burn Socks, Go Sailing
Composting Head Update
I can’t believe the overwhelmingly positive feedback this project has received. Everywhere I go, people ask me how the composting … Continue reading Composting Head Update
Teakheads
On sailing and boat restoration websites, this is one of the most hotly contested issues and discussions. I like to … Continue reading Teakheads
Air Horns
s/v Social Security has many time capsule like properties. I guess when you have so many nooks and crannies to … Continue reading Air Horns
Race Committee
I had the ‘opportunity’ to do race committee for HHSA this past weekend. At first I was skeptical, thinking this was a … Continue reading Race Committee
Window Repair
One of the most frustrating things for many sailors is dealing with leaky windows. Many, myself included, have fallen victim to … Continue reading Window Repair
Composting Head on a Budget
This post stinks. Seriously, it’s crap. In the beginning, there was a smell. Faint at first, almost undetectable. Then on … Continue reading Composting Head on a Budget
A Couple Things About Couplings
The general rule for fixing boats is 1. stop all leaks below the water line 2. stop all leaks above … Continue reading A Couple Things About Couplings
On the ‘Hard’
The marina is empty. All my friends and their boats are put away and they look ship shape. I am … Continue reading On the ‘Hard’
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