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  • Harbor Freight 4×8 Trailer
  • We Bought a New Boat: the Portland Pudgy
  • Forward Bulkhead Replacement
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  • Refrigeration Refit, Part III: Frigoboat Keel Cooled System
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  • Clearing into the US with the ROAM App
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  • Gore Bay to Milford Haven
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  • A Gale in the Benjamins
  • Heywood to Little Current
  • Killarney Hike and Sail to Heywood
  • Chikanishing Hike and Killarney
  • The Bustards to Deadbolt via the Collins Inlet
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  • Covered Portage Cove to Killarney
  • McGregor Bay to Covered Portage Cove
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  • Hike up to Casson Peak from Maryanne Cove

Author: Birdman737

Winter Project: Autoprop RBTS Bearing Replacement

Replacing the bearings in an Autoprop feathering propeller.

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Posted on July 20, 2018July 21, 2018Categories Maintenance / UpgradesTags Propulsion, RepairLeave a comment on Winter Project: Autoprop RBTS Bearing Replacement

Adding a Battery Monitor

A battery monitor helps figure out my house batteries' state of charge. From this I can figure out when and for how long to charge them.

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Posted on July 16, 2018July 20, 2018Categories Maintenance / UpgradesTags Alternator, Batteries, Electrical, UpgradeLeave a comment on Adding a Battery Monitor

SSYC Slip Preparation: Custom Docklines

Making custom docklines for Priorities' slip at SSYC. Part of a series, especially for newer club members.

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Posted on April 15, 2018Categories Maintenance / UpgradesTags Docking, South Shore Yacht ClubLeave a comment on SSYC Slip Preparation: Custom Docklines

SSYC Slip Preparation: Dockline Basics

Weather challenges make it very important to lead docklines effectively when tying up in a slip at South Shore Yacht Club. Designed for newer members. First in a series about docklines at SSYC.

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Posted on April 15, 2018April 15, 2018Categories Maintenance / UpgradesTags Damage, Docking, South Shore Yacht ClubLeave a comment on SSYC Slip Preparation: Dockline Basics

LED Lightbulb Conversions

Converting existing light fixtures to LEDs, improving the cabin lighting while saving large amounts of power.

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Posted on March 14, 2018March 14, 2018Categories Maintenance / UpgradesTags Anchoring, Electrical, UpgradeLeave a comment on LED Lightbulb Conversions

Panama Canal Transit

Maersk Timaru slowly advancing into the top Gatun Lock

Jeff crews aboard "Skabenga" during a transit of the Panama Canal

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Posted on March 3, 2018March 4, 2018Categories Sailing AdventuresTags Cruising, Other People's BoatsLeave a comment on Panama Canal Transit

In the Name of Cold Beer

Making a shelf to improve organization in a top-opening refrigerator.

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Posted on January 22, 2018Categories Maintenance / UpgradesTags Galley, Refrigeration, Upgrade1 Comment on In the Name of Cold Beer

Upgrading to an Electric Toilet

Upgrading Priorities' aft head from a manual flush toilet to an electric flushing Raritan SeaEra QC.

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Posted on January 10, 2018January 10, 2018Categories Maintenance / UpgradesTags Electrical, Plumbing, UpgradeLeave a comment on Upgrading to an Electric Toilet

Adding SkyScreens to our Hatches

Installing Oceanair SkyScreens in our hatches to make them easy to open and close while still keeping the bugs out.

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Posted on December 4, 2017December 4, 2017Categories Maintenance / UpgradesTags Hatch, VentilationLeave a comment on Adding SkyScreens to our Hatches

Portlight Replacement

Replacing Lewmar "Old Standard" Portlights with "New Standard" Portlights

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Posted on November 15, 2017December 1, 2017Categories Maintenance / UpgradesTags Portlight1 Comment on Portlight Replacement

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