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Boat #6: 1985 Nonsuch (Like It!) 30

Posted on May 27, 2016 by

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 →

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Chapter Eleven: Some Much-Needed Shore Leave!

Posted on December 21, 2015 by

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 →

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Chapter Ten: Everywhere We Look … Lightning

Posted on December 14, 2015 by

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 →

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Chapter Five – Great Light in the Gulf

Posted on October 26, 2015 by

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 →

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Chapter Four – Tanglefoot

Posted on October 20, 2015 by

“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 →

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Chapter Three – Amateur Kretschmers

Posted on October 12, 2015 by

“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 →

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Chapter One – The Bug

Posted on September 28, 2015 by

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 →

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October 22, 2013 – A Dirty Job

Posted on December 6, 2013 by

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 →

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April 17-23, 2013 – The Crossing: Chapter Two – Sailor’s Delight

Posted on June 4, 2013 by

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 →

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April 3, 2013 – The Survey/Sea Trial

Posted on May 12, 2013 by

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 →

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