Activities over the past month (or so) - Replaced the outboard's kill switch. For the past year it has taken wiggling, pushing and pulling to stop the motor. I'd put off the repair as difficult stopping is, IMO, better than being unable to start! Honda doesn't make it easy or cheap to replace the switch. … Continue reading Fiddling and wandering eye
The past couple of mornings have been the first since my and Momma Kitty's return to SWALLOW (back in June) that there has been long-lasting condensation in the cabin. The wetter Fall air and an overnight temperature in the high 40s combination has brought back the damp. SWALLOW is a dry boat. This is because … Continue reading Condensation season
Mother Nature seems to have flipped the switch that turns Summer into Fall. Two weeks ago it was sunny and warm-to-hot; now Fall is definitely present. Two weeks ago there was a west coast wind event as a pressure system came into the area from the NE driving extremely strong winds. There were widespread thunderstorms … Continue reading The switch
S/V Swallow 