EBM making good points, some news of note, and in the “what’s a fair profit?” department… For awhile I’ve been considering replacing our propane stove with an alcohol stove. The advantage being that it would make the boat safer, get rid of the two fugly 20LB propane tanks, and cut our carbon footprint way down. …
Something interesting from Hugh Howey, expected repercussions, and in the “what the hell did you expect” department… Having a side hustle or three while cruising is no bad thing. Better yet, it gives you something to do and provides needful income streams. Back when we were on Loose Moose 2, my better half made courtesy …
Some first contact musings, a boat book you need to read, and today in the “more reasons not to do a cruise ship” department… Yesterday, I saw a very cool bit of gear for my cinema camera. What was especially nice was that instead of costing eighty-bucks, it only cost $25. This appeared to be …
An interesting premise, some missing scientists, and in the “some very interesting history” department… Speaking of Islander 36s for sale, they say a lot about the current used boat market. Every boat for sale has its own story, situational narrative, and concerns that brings it to the marketplace. Their backstory is seldom simple but important. …
Some needful physics, a not-surprising outcome, and in the “illegal extrajudicial killings” department… Recently, since I’ve been thinking about some Bolger designs, my email is overflowing with stuff about new expensive boats. My brain is having some issues with keeping it all straight. Another thought disruption is an article I read explaining why no one …
A big bump, strategic racism, and in the “not feeling safer” department… I’ll get started by mentioning that Fatty Goodlander’s “Rising Costs and Disappearing Expectations” in the April All At Sea is an article everyone should read. Which, sorta/kinda brings us to the cost of stuff. The other day, I realized that I should buy …
An interesting fundraising email, some thought fodder, and a link you might need… So yeah, about that CAL 34… Glancing at CAL 34s for sale on the west coast Craigslist, I see eight currently for sale priced from $7.5K to $22K and, anyway you look at it, that’s a lot of boat for the money. …
An interesting sleep regime, some timely history, and in the “well, of course he does” department… I’m a huge fans of friction rings and their multitude of uses aboard a boat. They’re simple, bombproof, and they used to be affordable. Well, sadly, they became popular and before you could say… “We could really gouge with …
Some facts you might want to check out, an AI boondoggle, and in the “wishing Denmark would do a VI buy back” department… So the other day, our propane tank ran out of gas. For those unaware of the nature of such things, it ran out half way to making my first cup of coffee …
A scary milestone, an apt situational rant, and in the “about those numbers” department… The key to saving money outfitting or cruising really devolves to the simple act of asking the right questions, doing the math, and making an informed decision. Dead simple, right? So, as it happens, I want a tablet for navigation use …
