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Monthly Archives: June 2011
Clean Water Tanks
Czardas has a pressurized freshwater system that includes three stainless steel water tanks. The main tank is close to 40 gallons and is mounted atop the fuel tank in the stern. The other two tanks are 20 gallons each and … Continue reading
Revamping the Fuel Supply System
I learned about the perils of fouled fuel within several hours of acquiring Czardas. Prior to my purchase, the boat probably had not been used for months and possibly years. Diesel fuel doesn’t do well sitting that long. Moisture condenses in … Continue reading
Stowage and Storage
Looking around the interior of a 30′ foot sailboat you wouldn’t think it could hold much stuff. However, boats this size can easily carry a ton or more of accoutrement. A lot of this is spare parts and tools that … Continue reading
New Website, New Name, and the Start of Boating Season
I stayed busy during the winter and spring with boat related projects, all aimed at getting things shipshape. The race to get the boat running in time for summer is essentially done and we’ll call it a tie. Starting with … Continue reading