Salon Table Removal
We removed our salon table, which was a much bigger undertaking than we anticipated. I outlined our process in this post, as well as the pros and cons of switching a fixed table for a free standing table.
Refit Costs
Today we’re breaking down every last dollar we spent on the refit of our catamaran, from the good to the bad to the UGLY! Find out what projects stayed on budget, what projects we completely forgot to budget for, and the one project that turned into a wild disaster!
Solar Panel Installation and Cost
From the nuts and bolts to the solar panels and controller, we leave out no expense in this comprehensive overview of our solar energy system! If you’re thinking about installing your own solar panels, check out this post to see what we did and why we did it.
Final Boatyard Projects
We’re wrapping up life in the boatyard, getting on the last coat of wax, getting the saildrives put back together, and putting bottom paint on the last few spots on the hull.
Bottom Paint, Pt 2
After some setbacks, we apply a couple layers of bottom paint and even get a bright new boot stripe!
Bottom Paint, Pt 1
We make a plan and then…scrap it. Several times. Finally, the weather cooperates and we begin painting! But then we have another setback…
Getting Rid of that Pesky Hole
When we hauled out of the water, we found a hole in the boat below the waterline! This is VERY BAD. Luckily, it’s an easy fix (although there are a lot of steps) and I like working with epoxy!
How did I fix the hole? Read more!
Boat Yard Life
We’ve been living that boat yard life lately, and let me tell you – it is not easy! I’m pretty shocked at how meager the facilities are here. You wouldn’t believe what we have to do to get drinking water or showers.
Out of the Water, Into the Yard
Have you been wondering how we’re getting this giant boat out of the water? Wonder no more! We get our girl into the travel lift and up, up and away she goes!
We Were Planning on Leaving…
We were planning on leaving…but!
Boat life is all about waiting on weather. If you post-pone leaving a couple times, you get more one-last-trip-to-the-grocery-store trips, and more farewell parties!