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Back to sanding

With the topsides done I've begun prepping SWALLOW'S bottom for antifouling paint. So far I've sanded topside paint off the hull from the current waterline up to the new 3" higher line. Along most of he bottom of her keel SWALLOW has a steel shoe. The lowest gudgeon and pintle are also steel (rest of … Continue reading Back to sanding →

scoobscobie Uncategorized 2 Comments April 6, 2019April 6, 2019 1 Minute

Sanding and more sanding

The weather is feeling very spring-like so I have gone to work on SWALLOW'S brightwork. I scraped off all the loose varnish from the toe and cap rails. I also scraped the rubrail - though I'm going to let that wood slowly de-varnish itself and in the future treat with teakoil. Once the brightwork was … Continue reading Sanding and more sanding →

scoobscobie Uncategorized Leave a comment March 17, 2019 1 Minute

House on sticks

Living on a boat in a boatyard has its moments. The past five days a series of strong gales has blown through meaning I am very aware my home is propped up on six boat stands. The wind wasn't as strong as forecast, but still significant in the 'small craft advisory' speeds in the low … Continue reading House on sticks →

scoobscobie Uncategorized 2 Comments January 6, 2019January 9, 2019 1 Minute

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Besides owning a sailboat Dave has a truck camper. See how Dave travels overland: Dave’s Camper Site.

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