The haul at Spice Island Marine Services was a success, and we got an impressive amount of work done. Kestrel is fresh and beautiful, from the interior… Read more “A lazy Grenadian spring”
Category: Boat Work
Making a Home for Our New Beta 38
Installing our new engine is a series of steps, each one of which is critical no matter how small. Once our old engine was out, the first… Read more “Making a Home for Our New Beta 38”
The King is Dead, Long Live the King
Transmission problems brought us back to Deaton’s, but we’ve known for some time that putting a new engine in the boat was a foreseeable possibility. Although our… Read more “The King is Dead, Long Live the King”
Another Major Project Completed: Mainsail Reefing
Sailors are an opinionated bunch, especially about safety. But one thing that everyone agrees on is that an integral component of any safety plan is being able… Read more “Another Major Project Completed: Mainsail Reefing”
The Tanks Are In!
I am thrilled to report that the fuel tank and water tanks have been installed, tested, and are working properly. I never thought I’d be so happy… Read more “The Tanks Are In!”
The Bilge Gets a Makeover
The bilge of a boat is kind of like the outdoor storage closet we had in our house; it was a necessary space that housed important things… Read more “The Bilge Gets a Makeover”
Almost Back to Normal
Wow, what a crazy month it’s been since Hurricane Florence. Kestrel incurred absolutely no damage, but the same couldn’t be said for the boat yard where we… Read more “Almost Back to Normal”
Mother Nature Hits the Pause Button -or- Flo Says No
When we arrived in Oriental in July, we went straight to work on our (hopefully) last major project: replacing the aluminum fuel and water tanks. We hadn’t… Read more “Mother Nature Hits the Pause Button -or- Flo Says No”
May 1, 2018: Let the Boat Work Begin
On May 1 we left Fort Pierce and arrived at Apex Marina in Stuart, FL. Kestrel will be there for the month while we have our chain… Read more “May 1, 2018: Let the Boat Work Begin”
July 22, 2017: Breaking News: The Stove Is IN!
Mark this day on your calendar: our brand new, sexy-as-hell Dickinson Mediterranean 3-burner stove is installed! It only took us two days, which was a welcome surprise.… Read more “July 22, 2017: Breaking News: The Stove Is IN!”
