Deb and I have been working on some projects on the boat since she has been back aboard, and it was time to take a bit of a break. We …
The Lake Ponchatrain Causeway Bridge
From where we are staying to get to New Orleans or the Airport, we drive North and South on the LPCB which is 23.8 miles long from start to end. …
15 differences between a Normal Friend and a Boat Friend
I must confess I saw this on Facebook and thought it was great (Thanks Chelsea) 1. A normal friend will respect your privacy and personal space. A boat friend grows accustomed to being …
Hiss, then a river of water flowing below floor boards
That is never good ! I was working today in my little office in the V-berth and I heard a noise, not to loud, but a sort of Pffsstt sound. …
Strengthening the Anchor Pad-eye and Bedding Technique
Before we bought DreamChaser, the broker had mentioned that the previous owner had done work in the Anchor locker, re-glassing the bin. I can see where they did that and …
The value of keeping spares
Uh-Oh – HPF means maintenance is needed Living on a boat is great. The motion, the tranquility, the peace, being closer to nature. These are just some of the things …
Low Galley Water flow – New Faucet re-prioritized
We had planned on replacing the fixtures throughout the boat over time, but we what worked well in our other boat was that we would keep an eye out for …
Teak Deck renewal – Exploratory visit to see what I am facing
We have a few leaks down below and I have noticed a lot of spots where the sealant between teak boards is dry and cracked and in some places has …
Upgrading the head to a fresh water electric head
On Last Affair, we installed a Raritan Elegance 12 volt macerating, flushing head. For anyone that has had to lean over the head after doing your business and pump the …
First Cleanup and Wax of part of the boat
We just recently took possession of DreamChaser and we have been doing small things to clean her up and prepare here. For example down below, Deb painted inside all of …