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Fiddling and wandering eye

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 →

scoobscobie Uncategorized Leave a comment October 31, 2020October 31, 2020 3 Minutes

Back in the Pacific Northwest

After extending my and Momma Kitty's stay in Arizona by two months we have returned to greater Seattle. The drive from Phoenix was uneventful, though the observance of social distancing and mask wearing guidelines was lacking. Crowded and unmasked truck stop in Utah. The overdue visit to check SWALLOW has happened and all seems good … Continue reading Back in the Pacific Northwest →

scoobscobie Uncategorized 2 Comments May 22, 2020May 23, 2020 1 Minute

Weaning

From mid-November till a few weeks ago I've mostly been living an easy boater's life being tied to a dock, or on land in a boat yard, and therefore connected to AC power and having little worry about conserving electric power. As I finally back to a nomadic lifestyle I must regulate how much electricity … Continue reading Weaning →

scoobscobie Uncategorized 1 Comment May 14, 2019May 14, 2019 2 Minutes

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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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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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