February 2012 – Sailing Pearl: Travels on a Beneteau Oceanis 373

Increasing Efficiency: Swapping out Halogen Bulbs for LEDs

February 22, 2012 — Portland, OR There are two things that give me pause for thought on Pearl: water use and power use. While I haven’t spent a lot of time evaluating either of these from living aboard before going cruising, I am trying Continue reading ...!

Day 3 of the refit in Texas

Ok. Pearls hull is back in the water where it should be. Her mast is back on, but the rigging needs tuning. Her sails and boom are still off, but that’s ok. She had a manual raw water pump and faucet installed for the galley sink, as well as a Continue reading ...!

Day 2 of the refit in Texas

February 07, 2012 — Kemah, Tx Today was a pretty good day. The bushing I ordered from Beneteau arrived and the rudder which was really pretty loose got repaired. It turned out that the old bronze bushing had corroded and fused with the bit it w Continue reading ...!

Day 1 of the refit in Texas

February 06, 2012 –Houston, TX While I should have been tired after flying into Houston from Portland last evening, I wasn’t. I think I was too excited about being reunited with Pearl. No sleep until about 5:00am. Continue reading ̶ Continue reading ...!

Pearl’s Texas Truck Ride

February 04, 2012 — Portland, OR Here’s the route Pearl took to get from Portland to Texas. Pretty much a straight shot. I will be reconnecting with her on Monday to get her mast restepped andhull back where it belongs — in the WATE Continue reading ...!

Safety Equipment for Cruising: Take 1

February 02, 2012 — Portland, OR Okay. Faced with the imminent prospect of setting sail, I realize that a Horse Shoe buoy, a Life Sling, and a bunch of expired flares don’t quite cut it as safety gear. There’s a bunch of stuff that Continue reading ...!