Month: February 2016
Updated on February 28, 2016
Engine Part 2: Winterizing Mistakes.
by Michu
After fixing the stuffing box/coupler and fuel supply system, Milou’s diesel motor had a pretty uneventful first season. This was back in the summer of 2014 when we had managed, by Deb’s wiliness, to secure a very good …
Posted on February 24, 2016
Let’s talk about privilege. It’ll be fun!
by Deb
We’re still thinking about how to discuss money on this blog. When we were in the early planning stages, we searched everywhere for budgeting advice more specific than, “It’ll cost whatever you have.” We found some helpful info …
Updated on February 20, 2016
Good food and plenty of it.
by Deb
That was the motto of the staff at Chanterelle, and it applies around here as well. We get asked about food a lot when it comes to the boat. I think some people don’t realize that we do, in fact, …
Updated on February 15, 2016
Buying early versus last-minute
by Deb
We’d been advised by more than one smart person to wait until the last possible moment to purchase our boat. Jim Trefethan, in his book The Cruising Life, particularly warns against buying a cruising boat too early; the …