Midges – how to prevent & treat the bites.
Midges (no see ums, gnats – incorrectly referred to as sandflies) what they are, how to protect yourself, and how to treat the bites.
Dacoblue Fuel Bags – A Review
Dacoblue is a high-quality collapsible fuel bag geared towards taking the hardship out of transporting and storing extra fuel. This fuel bag is the perfect container to use as a fuel tank for your dinghy outboard motor, as well as being ideal for people making epic journeys by motorbike, car or even a snowmobile!
Tropical Boat Storage – 4 Weapons Against Mould and Pests
Leaving your boat locked up in the tropics?
I’m not an expert; but having closed up and left our boat in the tropics. Twice, once with grim consequences, and once with excellent results, I feel I can impart a small bit of wisdom to those, who like me have, or are, battling mould, cockroaches, spiders, and ants. We left Thorfinn, our beloved home, in Langkawi up a river at a place called Hole in the Wall, for six weeks. When we arrived back we were confronted with a boat brimming with mould.
Anything you can do I can do better!
when it comes to keeping our floating home running and in tip top shape, ultimately it is Dwayne that gets the work done! He is a Jack of all trades which is a fundamental attribute when you live on a boat. Dwayne is the tradesman and I am the tradesman’s assistant… I can handle that.
A fan breaks down…. he fixes it. Gooseneck on the boom breaks… he fixes it. Clean the sludge out of the diesel tanks…. yep you got it … Dwayne does it! What about this scenario “the dinghy painter is stuck in the prop, crocodile infested waters” who jumps in to free it?
I Should Have Known Better!
Consequences & live aboard life! Mistakes will happen, so how do we learn from them? Will discomfort help us not repeated our mistakes?
Chores – Washing the Clothes
Washing day. Even living on a boat we still have chores to do. Washing is made easier with my Companion Easywash Single Tub.
Thorfinn – a peak inside.
Thorfinn, an Adams 45, has proven herself with extensive cruising time, including a circumnavigation of the globe. Come inside for a look at our tiny home.
