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Read more about the article Chapter 75:  The Little Things

Chapter 75: The Little Things

  • Post author:rpstephens11
  • Post published:February 4, 2024
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That's what we're left with-the little things. Kim and I are feeling a growing sense of confidence that, finally, we may be leaving. Soon. Like, in a week or so.…

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Read more about the article Chapter 74:  Sea Trial!

Chapter 74: Sea Trial!

  • Post author:rpstephens11
  • Post published:January 28, 2024
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We have a runner! Yep, the engine is in place, installed, and in service. We got it fired up at the end of the day on Thursday with, actually, NO…

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Read more about the article Chapter 73:  Dreaming of the Caribbean…

Chapter 73: Dreaming of the Caribbean…

  • Post author:Kim Stephens
  • Post published:January 25, 2024
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This week has seen continued work on our engine installation.  After living for a VERY cold weekend with the engine in the middle of the salon, having to climb on…

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Read more about the article Chapter 72:  We’re Gonna Need a Bigger Crane

Chapter 72: We’re Gonna Need a Bigger Crane

  • Post author:rpstephens11
  • Post published:January 21, 2024
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Engine Day! Yep, Friday was the day our new engine got delivered to the boat. Forecast was for sun and 60 degrees. We got rain and 45. Forecast was for…

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Read more about the article Chapter 71:  What’s That Smell??!!
Yep, it's moldy. And wet. And smelly.

Chapter 71: What’s That Smell??!!

  • Post author:rpstephens11
  • Post published:January 18, 2024
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Rotting meat. That's what that smell is. Last week, Kim mentioned our re-insulation of our freezer box. TBH, I knew we were going to have to do it. I tried…

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Read more about the article Chapter 70:  In Progress

Chapter 70: In Progress

  • Post author:rpstephens11
  • Post published:January 14, 2024
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This is just a quick update, since nothing terribly new has happened. As you can see from the picture, I'm getting dirty. Dusty actually-that's gel coat and fiberglass dust. Kim…

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Read more about the article Chapter 69:  The One Where Kim is Grumpy.

Chapter 69: The One Where Kim is Grumpy.

  • Post author:Kim Stephens
  • Post published:January 12, 2024
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Not me, I just like the cat. After the holidays, we returned to project work on Meraviglia.  This has been a bit of adjustment for both of us but especially…

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