Deb and I were in Galveston a couple of weeks ago for our friends wedding and after words, we went up to Kemah to get a few things out of …
Ice Cubes on a boat in August = Heaven
The previous owner of DreamChaser had removed the gimbaled stove and oven and put in a built combo 12 volt / 120 AC refrigerator. It was kind of convenient and …
Butyl Tape – The best bedding material around?
On Dream Chaser, there is a sunken anchor well at the bow of the boat. So essentially when walking toward the bow sprit, you step down about 1 foot into …
Good Friends, Great Times, and a little ole’ Beach Wedding….
This week our good Friends O’Day and T got married. Deb and I have been good friends with Oday now for 6 or so years (heck maybe longer) and we …
Preparing the Dinghy for the Season
Before each season it is important to have a list of maintenance items that need to be done to prepare for it. We certainly have a list for Dream Chaser, …
Little Surprise in the Dink today…
We have been keeping our dinghy tied up in the water at the stern of our boat lately since we have been using it as a platform for buffing the …
An Inspiration – Bob Bitchin and the Lost Soul
As someone who loves the look of a classic clipper bow sailboat, specifically a Bill Garden designed boat, this little video is just something that always inspires me. One of …
Taking time from the live-aboard lifestyle to fly the drone over a local bayou
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 …
Preparing for Tropical Cyclone Bill
We have been watching the tropical disturbance forming in the Gulf of Mexico now for a few days and yesterday it started to organize late in the day. The barometer …
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 …