Author Archives: Eric

Revamping the Fuel Supply System

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Eric

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 →

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Stowage and Storage

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Eric

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 →

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New Website, New Name, and the Start of Boating Season

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Eric

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 →

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Installing the SmartPlug Shore Power Inlet

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Eric

The new shore power inlet is installed. Deciding the placement was difficult. It needed to be close enough to the service panel to avoid the requirement for additional circuit breakers. Placing it on the cockpit exterior would have interfered with … Continue reading →

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Project Boat

Posted on November 13, 2010 by Eric

Deferred maintenance has accumulated to the point where several vital systems have become unreliable. Electrical, fresh water, and engine issues all require attention. I decided to tackle electrical first because it is central to all the others. Electrical issues include: Faulty … Continue reading →

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