Multiple Projects While Waiting On Our Engine Install
Just like the other times we had to stay for extended periods of time in marinas, we’re using this time to improve, modernize and update our beloved sailboat, Tulum-5. Here’s some of our concurrent projects, happening right now.
Great Dane On A Boat / Site Update
Quincy Dane missed her deadline today, but I’ve found the time for updates to our page about our boats.
Tulum’s 5-Year Upgrade and Improvement
A quick look at Tulum’s 5-year maintenance cycle
Unique SailBoats- The Endeavor 37 (Plan-A)
Checking out a unique boat….the Endeavor 37 (Plan-A)
Finding Thanksgiving
Tulum-5 is a veteran sailboat built in the late 70’s and designed to be a performance cruiser doing long bluewater passages. As such, she’s got a fair amount of tankage for water and diesel but she’s just-on-another-level when it comes to dry storage.
Small Steps To Fix An Eyesore
The author fixes a functional eyesore with some hard work and elbow grease.
Improvements As We Go
Continual improvement and upkeep/updates are needed when you’re cruising on an older boat. Here’s what we did in June to update and improve Tulum 5.
Careful Preparation or Time Waiting?
Cruising isn’t just fixing places in exotic places….especially if you don’t have the right parts or tools.
Stage-1.5, Tulum’s Refit- Side Projects
In addition to haul-out, chainplates and new standing rigging….we did LOTS of side projects. Here’s four of the side projects that fit into the “work smarter, not harder” category.
Stage-3, Tulum’s Refit- All New Standing Rigging in La Paz, Mx
Getting all new standing rigging on a cruising sailboat in La Paz, MX…..not as challenging as it seems.