Watch out. Hansen Marine Engineering and XRT Power Systems in Marblehead Massachusetts is a service provider to avoid.First an overview:Lazy: It took them three tries over three months to produce an acceptable estimate for a Caterpillar 1,000 hour sche…
When did that Tree Change Color?
A sign of things to come has appeared in our front yard. One of the trees has changed color already! That can’t be! It’s too soon! My God, That means we have to start thinking about winterizing Tourist. Something we haven’t done since the winter o…
When did that Tree Change Color?
A sign of things to come has appeared in our front yard. One of the trees has changed color already! That can’t be! It’s too soon! My God, That means we have to start thinking about winterizing Tourist. Something we haven’t done since the winter o…
FPB In The News: All The Reasons We Cruise
Stan & Valerie Creighton have a lovely article in the latest edition of Berthon Magazine… Read about their unique Vanuatu …Read More
Sept. 11 – South Portland, ME
South Port Marine
“The world is but canvas to our imaginations.” —Henry David Thoreau
High winds and seas were predicted for today, so we stayed put securely tied to our dock. After the front blew in and the sun came out we rode our bikes out to Fort Williams Park, 90 acres of rugged beauty on Casco Bay. The park is home to the iconic Portland Head Light and Museum and offers awe-inspiring ocean views. The park is on the grounds of the former Fort Williams, which was an active military base from 1898 until 1963.
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Now We’re Talkin’
What’s the point of having a new dinghy if you don’t use it to go swimming? This past weekend the crew helped throw off the lines on Red Head so we could spend a few days on the hook. Mom and Dad were looking forward to some much needed downtime. …
Sept. 10 – South Portland, ME
South Port Marine
“I like nonsense, it wakes up the brain cells. Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living, It’s a way of looking at life through the wrong end of a telescope. Which is what I do, and that enables you to laugh at life’s realities.” — Dr. Seuss
Portland is one of the few working waterfronts left in the United States, acting as New England’s largest tonnage seaport and second largest fishing port. Mixed in with working waterfront is the Ole Port district that is a revitalized warehouse district with cobblestone streets, old brick buildings and quaint fishing piers, known for its chic boutique shopping, renowned dining and bustling nightlife…Portland is a foodie and craft brew lovers hotspot.
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Sticktoitness
Sticktoitness (Capeman 2016)Capeman coined that phrase awhile back on the Bateau.com forums describing my persistence in working on this big project. Had to correct him though, the wife already describes that trait in me as ‘Stubbornness’. Who am…
Sept. 9 – South Freeport, ME
Brewer Marina Mooring
“The person who says it cannot be done should not interrupt the person who is doing it.” —Chinese Proverb
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The 16.5-foot tall all-weather Bean boot is the mascot for the flagship store is a size 410.
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Some days we explore nature and some days we enjoy what towns have to offer. Today we took time to visit Freeport, home to the iconic LL Bean Flagship Store. L.L. Bean was founded in 1912 by avid outdoorsman Leon Leonwood Bean as a quality retailer of recreational outdoor boots and outdoor gear, and has grown significantly over the years. Today it operates a thriving catalog, online, and retail presence, still adhering to the brand’s dedication to quality, customer service, and a love of the outdoors. This, coupled with a 100% satisfaction guarantee and recent free shipping policy, has earned “Bean’s” a loyal legion of fans not just in Maine and New England, but throughout the world.
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Massive WTF Moment
Stymied. That’s how I felt this morning. Stymied. I sort of had it planned to glue & tape the two partial frames but then go to thinking ahead about the tanks that have to go between the frames. Downloaded, where I could find them, the drawings for…
