Writings and Musings on Boat Life
Definition of Boat Ownership: akin to standing naked in the rain ripping up $$$ bills. We always knew it, but at the beginning of the season when there is such an intensity of work to be done we have been to the ATM to withdraw €750 (the maximum daily allowance) every day. Into the wallet it…
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Every night now we fall into bed exhausted. I think it’s as much the emotional ride as the physical work. Monday saw all the work that needed doing whilst she was out of the water finally finished. Propeller serviced, steering stiffness investigated, new anodes, and through hull fittings, old name taken off, topsides polished and…
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So; what happens next? Boat: Tick. Paid for: Tick. Pangs of Angst: Tick. Rick has been waking up at 2am every night with thoughts running around in his head. When I ask him in the morning what kept him awake he just says “the hamster only needs a very small wheel you know” Currently our…
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There are lists in this survey we have just received. Lists that make our heads spin. Lists of what we must do immediately, things we can do at leisure and things to do at some undisclosed point in the future. We are interested in the immediate one as that is where any problems will show…
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Buying a yacht is a pretty intense business. First there is the inspection. Then there is looking at a bunch of other yachts to help you decide that, yes, this is the boat that ticks many of your boxes. Because what is abundantly clear is that no boat is ever likely to have 100% of…
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ocean-pilgrim: Back on Water 