Back in May, John Teple and I completely rebuilt all eleven bronze portlights on my boat. Quite a few of the portlights would leak during a heavy rain. I finally found out that the water was seeping up over the outer rim, through the sealant around the glass and finally into my cabin. Unacceptable! This turned out to be quite …
Back Flip into the Deep End
My car sold on Sunday, just two days after we listed it. Another big step towards leaving in November. We priced it to sell quickly and it did. The cash is definitely needed to keep the projects moving on board. My previous dinghy is about the only thing left to sell and the rest of the money will have to …
Wooden Dinghy Project
I had a tough decision to make about what dinghy I wanted to take on the adventure. The traditional option would be an inflatable dinghy with a small outboard. I have never been a big fan of inflatables. They certainly have their advantages, no doubt. They pack up small, are a good value for what you get and are very …
Time Travel
OK. Quite a bit of time has elapsed since my last post and a whole lot has happened in the last 17 months. I spent four and a half of them in New Zealand from November to March. Really incredible experience. Lots of stories from that adventure to come. Arcturus has been out of the water since October. I have …
I’m back!
I am back in New Bern! Arcturus is back in Ocracoke! We made it, we’re alive! Had an amazing time exploring the Bahamas and meeting so many wonderful people. However according to my previous post I am still in Nassau on February 6. Not the best story telling for sure! I was unable to keep up with the blog as …
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