Dealing with my (ir)rational fear of an open ocean MOB
One of my biggest fears relative to our upcoming ocean crossing is the possibility of someone falling off of the
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Technology
Custom Desalinator Project Nearly Complete!
A couple of months ago I bought a used Village Marine LWM-200 water maker from another sailboat owner. It was
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LEDs, An Upgraded House Bank, And a PSA About Proper Charger Cabling
So as the winter has been wrapping up, I’ve been down at the boat working on small projects. The first
Read MoreEnhancing Energy Efficiency
Last summer during our nine-day cruise in the San Juan’s, the first long cruise on Mobert we realized that as
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Water, Water, Everywhere, And Not A Drop To Drink!
One of the first things we realized we’d need for our big boat trip is a whole lot of water
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Home Stretch…
Happy Thanksgiving to all! Coming up on the weekend I visited the boat yard again. Since the last update I’d
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Battery Monitors – Victron, Xantrex, and Mastervolt comparison
Since our trip through the San Juan’s in August I’ve been reviewing all the systems onboard and researching energy efficiency
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