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Busy couple of weeks

Well busy as things go for a guy and a cat living on a small boat! After spending a couple of days at Blind Bay departed heading west through Wasp Passage. This is a tight channel and I kept near the shore as a Washington State Ferry overtook SWALLOW. WA State ferry transits Wasp Passage. … Continue reading Busy couple of weeks →

scoobscobie Uncategorized Leave a comment June 15, 2019 3 Minutes

The poop fairy

On a boat, like on land for our dogs, there is no poop fairy. What goes in must be handled responsibility when it comes out. On SWALLOW I have a Thetford 550 portable potti. This has a five gallon holding tank which stores a week to nine days of 'used' coffee and food. I'm not … Continue reading The poop fairy →

scoobscobie Uncategorized 4 Comments September 20, 2018August 20, 2019 1 Minute

VHF weather radio

I like collecting the weather forecast by listening to VHF radio.  I do this each morning and evening. Thing is the marine safety radio broadcasting is not well supported - lack of listeners and most people likely collect the information with their cell phone.  Problem with government thinking that this is a workable solution is … Continue reading VHF weather radio →

scoobscobie Uncategorized 2 Comments September 11, 2018 1 Minute

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ADVENTURES IN A TRUCK SLIDE-IN POP-UP CAMPER

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

My general ramblings

General talk and writings not about sailing, boating or truck camping: Scoob’s ramblings

M17 #375 – SWEET PEA

Before Dave owned SWALLOW he lived on a Montgomery 17. Here is the link to SWEET PEA’s www-site.

Montgomery 15 Named SCRED

Before Dave owned SWALLOW and SWEET PEA he owned an Montgomery 15. Here is the link to SCRED’s www-site.

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