In line with our standard practice, we took on a major home renovation project and move last summer. It really got going in the fall, and once the boat was hauled out, we were so busy with the reno, that we didn’t have time to assemble the frame and cover the boat properly. When next […]
Not only do we often tackle bigger projects than we probably should, we also have a habit of adding to a project as it progresses. While we had the panels off for the electrical re-wiring, Lindsay decided that “we might as well” take the opportunity to paint the walls and refinish the trim. The State of […]
So. Boat wiring. Why would brand-spankin’ new boat owners without an ounce of experience decide to tackle boat wiring? Well, we’ll tell you: because we’re both first-born, A-type, compulsive, control freaks. And the one thing that drives us both nuts is chaos, especially when its hidden behind salon cushions and under cock-pit lockers. State of […]
When we purchased Blue Nun, she came with a handy in-depth survey. It listed all the maintenance projects we should undertake and prioritized their urgency. One of the more intimidating items was an apparent and rusty crack in the back of the keel. Despite Les’ handyman abilities and Lindsay’s irritatingly sanguine, “how hard can it […]
While the CS27 technically sleeps 5, our kids don’t share beds well, and the double berth in the saloon is small to begin with. The first few nights aboard were spend with 1 of the kids on a camping mattress between the settees. Michal didn’t like sleeping on the floor, since someone was always walking […]
Cockpit tables are a wonderful addition to a boat. We love having a spot to eat, out in the fresh air. And when we have more people on the boat, the kids can eat in the saloon, while the adults munch above. Unfortunately Blue Nun didn’t have a cockpit table when we purchased her, but […]
One of the things we like about a boat is having it organized and making good use of the space that is available (more than you would expect). However, some of the locations require some creative problem solving. The cockpit lockers are one such space, as they are awkwardly shaped, and can easily become a […]