Fresh Decks
There have been some stretches of warm dry weather on the West Coast in the last two months. Thanks to this the forward and aft decks have received new paint. We used a polyurethane topside and deck enamel. Areas that … Continued
Shakedown Cruise #2
We took Island Song on a second shakedown cruise to Stuart Island. A beautiful sunny weekend, conditions were great. Jeff did a lot of work to the fuel system and it has paid off. We motored easily this weekend through a … Continued
Shakedown Cruise
Well here’s why they call it a shakedown cruise. Systems need to be tested after long periods of inaction or after upgrades/maintenance. We took Island Song on a shakedown cruise to Sucia Island. Just after turning to enter Echo Bay … Continued
Fixing leaky spots
Fiberglass repair, fixing leaky spots, fixing delamination … it’s been a busy couple of weeks. Well thank goodness for the ongoing nice weather here on the West Coast. It gave me the chance to fix some major leaks. The big … Continued
Boat shows and maintenance
It’s that time of year … starved for sunshine, waiting for summer. At least the days are getting longer now! This is the time to get ready for upcoming cruises, so we come down to the boat when we can, … Continued
Forward Cabin Renovation
Island Song’s forward cabin had a 40-year old hull liner that was moldy, falling off in places, and generally yucky. In the boating community the material is nicked-named “mouse fur” because of its appearance and usefulness. After Jeff tore out … Continued
My Father’s Kneepads
My Dad wore kneepads for various tasks around the house and in the garden. Simple things that you tie around your legs to protect and cushion your knees. Dad gave me a big green square kneepad to take to Alabama … Continued
First Coat
Woo! The first coat of anti-fouling is on. My arm feels like it’s going to fall off. The lapstrake hull is a lot more work than a smooth hull. Today Jeff helped and did the roller while I followed with … Continued
