The Nordhavn N63 is almost ready. Updated from Nordhavn have the little ship in Stuart, FL for commissioning. According to Nordhavn: What’s next for the N63? Installation of all the exterior gear including the communication equipment: The pilothouse top and radar platform will be filled with open array radars, satellite communication domes, VHF / GPS […]
PB 64 Swim Step Extension Details
Within the next few days FPB 64 #3 will be ready to start sea trials. As she is being fitted with a swim step extension we are all awaiting the real world results from this small, but potentially potent addition.
The initial design has been done so the same approach can be used with the other […]
Google Trends Fun: Nordhavn vs. Kadey-Krogen
For some fun, check out the attached screenshot PDF of the Google Trends search results comparing the keywords Nordhavn, Kadey-Krogen, and Trawler. It’s even more fun when you add in something like “sailboat”, but I’ll leave that up to you. Click the image for the full graph.
Dodging crab pots – Day 115 – Naples to Key West, FL
The cruise from Naples to Key West is the second open ocean crossing on this final leg of our Gulf Coat adventure (the first being Apalachicola to Tarpon Springs). It is also the second longest crossing.We awoke to 55 degrees and partly…
Happy New Year from the Sun Coast!
Location: Sarasota, Florida
Coordinates: 27° 20.036′ N 82° 32.814′ W
As I write this blog at 6:30 pm on Sunday, it’s a chilly 38 degrees outside, with a crisp breeze bringing the wind chill to 31. “Not bad for Boulder, Colo…
20 Questions About Living Aboard — Part 1
Location: Sarasota, Florida
Coordinates: 27° 20.036′ N 82° 32.814′ W
Recently I have been exchanging emails with a family in the Pacific Northwest who are contemplating embarking on a similar adventure to what we have been up to on Three…
20 Questions Part 2: Routines and Cruising Schedules
Location: Sarasota, Florida
Coordinates: 27° 20.036′ N 82° 32.814′ W
Hi all! Please excuse the long delay between my first Q&A blog and this one. I took advantage of being “close” to Texas (at least as close as we’v…
20 Questions Part 3: Dangers at Sea
Location: Sarasota, Florida
Coordinates: 27° 20.036′ N 82° 32.814′ W
Grab your favorite snack and a beverage, this is a long one. Sections and questions are in bold, hopefully making it easier for you to go right to your area of intere…
Think OCEAN! Vote Ayla!
Location: New Bern, North Carolina
Oceana, the largest international organization focused solely on ocean conservation has announced the finalist for their 2010 Ocean Hero Award. Ayla is humbled and greatly honored to be selected as one of their five J…
Nightmare Watch
Location: Greenwich Bay, Rhode Island
Coordinates: 41° 41.111′ N 71° 26.792′ W
When reading Dave’s recent Night Watch blog, you can almost hear The Eagles in the background singing, “I’ve gotta peaceful, easy feelin…
