Upgrades Archives | Blue Nun, Re-done

The setup for the main halyard has always bothered us. Under the front of the dodger, there is a double-sided jam/clam cleat that the halyard would often get stuck in. From there, it runs to the cabin-top winch, and then it can be tied off on a horn cleat. Having a clutch in front of […]

If you’ve been on a boat in the summer, you know how hot it can get. And if you’ve opened up a boat after a long absence, you know it can be a bit stale. We decided to address both of these problems. Adding a Solar Vent Fan We’ve talked for a while about adding […]

One of the design flaws of the CS27 is that the anchor locker drains down under the v-berth, and that area isn’t connected to the bilge. The result is that any rainwater that gets in the locker, and all the water that drips off the anchor rode just sits under the v-berth, and has nowhere […]

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 […]

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 […]