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Boat #6: 1985 Nonsuch (Like It!) 30
In honor of my book release THIS WEEK, this is it — the s/v Tanglefoot from None Such Like It. The book is out now on Amazon and on discount this week only. Go get it for an even more intimate, first-hand … Continue reading
Chapter Eleven: Some Much-Needed Shore Leave!
CRACK! There went another. I’m telling you, I like to watch lightning. I think it’s beautiful. I’m not sure I ever need to see it again from the cockpit of a boat, though. Big thunderheads seemed to loom over … Continue reading
Chapter Ten: Everywhere We Look … Lightning
So … accidental jibes? Apparently not much fun on a Nonsuch (and probably not much fun on any such). After assessing the minor loss of the outboard tiller extender and choke, we were able to get that big ass sail … Continue reading
Chapter Five – Great Light in the Gulf
AC on a boat … I’m still not sure that sits right with me. It just de-acclimates you. It took me a good ten minutes to thaw out topside after our first night on Tanglefoot. My toes prickled as I … Continue reading
Chapter Four – Tanglefoot
“Tanglefoot,” she said over the loud speaker. Phillip and I kind of eyed each other curiously. “Tangle-FOOT!” she said again, this time with more emphasis on the “foot.” That’s when we really found out how serendipitous this whole boat-shopping venture … Continue reading
Chapter Three – Amateur Kretschmers
“Now what is this ‘none’ stuff?” “Naan.” “Okay, fine. Naan. What is that? A snack?” He was big on the snacks. So, no surprise here I’m sure: Mitch got the boat. At 6’4″, if you’re in the market for a … Continue reading
Chapter One – The Bug
We’ve all had it happen to a friend at one point or another. They see you’ve got a boat. They come and hang out a time or two on said boat. They start asking you questions about maintenance, where you … Continue reading
Posted in Boat Shopping, Gulf Crossing, Mitch Nonsuch Saga
Tagged cat rig, hinterhoeller, niagara 35, nonsuch, sea pearl 21
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October 22, 2013 – A Dirty Job
Actually, I don’t think “dirty” covers it. I need another word. Stick with me and you’ll see what I mean. Delve into our head for a moment, will you? Yes, that one. The throne. The John. The almighty porcelain God … Continue reading
Posted in Boat Projects
Tagged dirty jobs, flapper, foot pump, hinterhoeller, holding tank, mike rowe, porcelain throne, pump-out, rubber gloves, shop vac, suction tube, the head
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April 17-23, 2013 – The Crossing: Chapter Two – Sailor’s Delight
On the 18th, the crew woke to a lavender sunrise and a light breeze. It was a beautiful day. We were rested and ready to go. We tore through the Hampton Inn schmorgas board breakfast and hit the road. Our … Continue reading
April 3, 2013 – The Survey/Sea Trial
You’re probably thinking: Finally … screw the food and wine and Miami broads , I want to get back to this whole boat-buying business. Trust me. I get it. We felt the same way. It seemed like ages passed before … Continue reading
Posted in Boat Purchase
Tagged bottom job, charlotte harbor, core leak, fat camp, fin keel, haul-out, hinterhoeller, inspection, richard simmons, sea trial, survey, survey sea trial, surveyor
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