When we bought Avocet in 2018 we knew right away there were a number of issues that needed to be addressed. Although...
Toe Rail to Bulwark Conversion
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Avocet How-To’s Articles
We’ve Never Worked So Hard To Relax In Our Lives
Our Great Escape Did these leecloths shrink? I could have sworn they were thicker... It had been one year and 4 days...
Quarter Berth Refit
Our boat had a double bunk quarter berth which made it hard for crew to sleep comfortably, especially if they were taller that 6 feet, so we grabbed a saw and got to work refitting our quarter berth
Little Wing
We have always wanted a Fatty Knees dinghy, but our wallet never matched our dreams so when our neighbor gifted us a…
V-Berth Restoration
Our V-Berth was the very first project we did on Avocet. We basically gave the whole V-Berth a face lift and it was no easy job but…
Avocet Eats: Fall Favorites
Ah, Fall. The greatest culinary season. Why? Check it out!
How to Add Grip to Flip Flops
I know I am not the only one that has had this problem: your favorite pair of flip flops (or thongs if you prefer) get worn down to the point where there is no grip, and nearly every surface becomes a slip and slide. Guess what? I can fix that.
How to Service Your Pedestal
To kick this thing off, I thought I would write about my latest feat: servicing our pedestal. The pedestal is the home to your steering wheel, which translates your steering wheel motions to the rudder; this is comparable to the power steering box in a car. Now, what you may or may not know is…
Head Maintenance
Ah, the head. Also known as the toilet. How do we keep it so clean aboard Avocet? Well let me tell you…
