Since Chris and I moved aboard Avocet three years ago, we noticed that our fresh produce was going bad more quickly...
Building the “COOLEST” Refrigerator
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S/V Avocet’s Lithium Conversion Battleborn, Victron, Relion… These are only some of the most common drop-in lithium...
Toe Rail to Bulwark Conversion
When we bought Avocet in 2018 we knew right away there were a number of issues that needed to be addressed. Although...
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…
