In this episode, we show how we made templates out of inexpensive material. We wanted to validate our shape and size before we spent the money on Marine Grade Plywood. …
How to prepare for new Deck Core
In our last post, we showed how we made templates for the new core that we are to install. In this post, we will spend a bit of time discussing …
How to make templates before cutting expensive wood
We have decided to use Marine Grade plywood in our new core. With that decision came the realization of the price for marine grade plywood. There is a difference between …
Should it stay or should it go now? The Bulkhead.
I have been doing what seems like a lot of smaller jobs on the boat. While there is still significant refit working going on, I am in the middle of …
New Episode Posted – How to remove the Companionway Hatch
In this episode, we show how our companionway is constructed, how to remove it and what to look for to ensure that your boat is constructed in a solid fashion. …
Removing the Companionway Rail without Breaking it
I suspect that several of us have had an opportunity to remove our Companionway hatch. By opportunity, I mean we likely went kicking and screaming into the task. What surprised …
How to remove the Companionway from the Boat
In the last blog post, we realized that we needed to replace the core a little further underneath the companionway slide rails. The issue we were having is that we …
New Episode – It is Termite Damage, Lets Remove it all
In this episode, we finally confirm to the best of our ability that our damage is not rotted but rather damage from termites. We went back and forth on this …
Should we remove the Companionway Slide
As we continued to cut holes in the roof, we noticed something that caused us some concern. As I cut the holes to the side of the companionway, I saw …
Cruising around Charlotte Harbor, Cabbage Key and Punta Gorda
While we visited Florida, we checked out a couple of marinas, went fishing and spent a great day cruising around Charlotte Harbor. We really like the area and all the …