by Dana | Feb 18, 2019 | cruiser kitty, dinghy, outboard motor repair
Typical crowded dinghy dock. This one’s at Crown Bay Marina, West Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas. Getting in and out meant climbing over a neighboring dinghy and hoisting myself up to a dock that was about level with the... by GWTAdmin | Feb 4, 2014 | berry islands, boat maintenance, cruising, cruising destinations, cruising life, dinghy, nassau
At the Berry Islands Club, we enjoyed an excellent gin and tonic.Howard, the bartender/dockmaster, came by our boat the next dayto bring us the $10 he realized he overcharged us. We appreciatehis honesty and effort; we were his only customers that night.Or... by GWTAdmin | Jan 20, 2014 | bad gasoline, boat maintenance and repair, boot key marina marathon florida, dinghy, outboard motor repair
Nasty stuff drained from our carburetor.Aka – Sad Tale of a Water-Clogged Carburetor.My husband once ended a relationship in part because his girlfriend didn’t recycle. There was a limit to too laissez faire. Yet I drove him a bit batty when I went perhaps... by GWTAdmin | Nov 23, 2013 | boat maintenance, Boatswain's Locker, dinghy, Jacksonville FL, Lamb's Yacht Center, Ortega Landing Marina, Sunbrella Fabric Guard, West Marine
Our new dinghy. Ahem… davit points are a bit further out;some adjustment is in order.Alas, I was deluded on Dec. 4th when I wrongly proclaimed “Dinghy Dramas… Done!” (click here for that). Okay, this time it wasn’t really a drama,... by GWTAdmin | Nov 11, 2013 | cast iron skillet, cruising, cruising planning, dinghy, Jacksonville FL, Ortega Landing Marina, West Marine
Journey feels naked in the cold morning with her sailcovers,bimini and dodger off in Ortega Landing Marina.Hooray and oh-my-gosh! Only 18 days until we set sail, weather windows permitting. Our target date continues to be Dec 1st, 2013.Meanwhile, our lazarettes...