Malaya’s Refit and Commissioning Complete
New pedestal, cockpit cushions, and cockpit freshly painted It has been a while since I have posted anything, anywhere. Getting...
A Cheap Way to Ruin Standing Rigging
When it comes to a boats Standing Rigging, the wires that hold the mast vertical, most sailors give it little...
Hose Clamps, another reason to use two
Screw failure, all stainless hose clamp, type 304 SS When it comes to hose clamps we all know two are...
Seacock Access
It is mid-winter here in New England and in the boatyard that means maintenance, checking and inspecting various critical parts...
Essential Skills-Standing Watch
By International law, every vessel at sea is responsible for having someone “On Watch” around the clock and it is...
New Fiberglass Reefer Lid
I first wrote about building a new lid for Malaya’s refer back in February of 2018, in that article I...
The Handy Billy-Old School Power
In the age winches to help us lift loads didn’t exist, Block and Tackles were used everywhere to reduce loads...
Southbound 2018
Thinking of heading south this fall to Florida, The Bahamas or The Caribbean? Have questions and wonder the pros and...
34th Gloucester Schooner Fest
Schooner Colombia of Panama City Florida Sunday, September 2 was the 34th Annual Parade of Sail at the Gloucester Schooner...
Cockpit Progress
Orginal cockpit with teak combings Life getting in the way is a common occurrence in the cruising community, all to often...