The nights bring a chill to my bones. I bundle lil’ man in wool before sleep. Outside, late at night, Tig works feverishly to get … Read More ›
Tag: boat work
The same day that we dropped off our fire extinguishers, we visited Mass Marine Parts, a division of Continental Marine Services in Quincy, MA. This place … Read More ›
To V, the fire extinguisher is the “red thing I put my foot on to step up” to her berth. To us, it’s an important … Read More ›
Tig shared with me his plans for enlarging the hole in our head. “Mmmmhmmm,” I say. “No, don’t just nod your head,” he said, “I … Read More ›
“What are you doing?” I asked Serena. “Straining the dishwater,” she answered. “I wouldn’t bother,” I said dismissively. A month later, our galley sink clogged. … Read More ›
Just so you don’t think that life aboard is all water views and sunsets, some days… …both kids want to be on my square inch … Read More ›
Our pressure water pump has not worked since we moved aboard; it didn’t turn off, even when there was plenty of pressure in the system. … Read More ›
Our boat came with two packages of lifeline netting, just enough to net the sides by the cockpit. Some people net the entire perimeter of … Read More ›
All boats need work, and ours is no exception. Ever since we moved on about a month ago, we’ve hardly found any time to work … Read More ›
One week from now, we plan to be moved aboard our tiny boat. How time flies. I’m still rushing to finish installing all the new … Read More ›