Jul 29, 2014 | Flotsam
When we were having problems several days ago with our Dometic cooler
we were thinking maybe overheating was part of the problem
so I ordered a little 12 volt cabin fan
to help in keeping the cabin cool…
same vendor that sold us our Caframo cabin heater.
It can be mounted anywhere using the suction cup
(still haven’t decided it’s final resting place).
There is also a permanent mouting bracket
and an option of direct wiring.
…for now it ventilates the galley…
… very powerful yet silent, draws next to nothing in power
and for the accident prone galley Kat it has soft blades.
Next on our list of improvements
(and the thing that has been a priority of Francois since last year)
is power washing our deck.
Everytime it rains the black gets tracked into the boat.
…before…
…after…
…no more black on R.E.D.
…and one last improvement,
the installation of electrical line clips makes our dock safer…
Oct 29, 2013 | Flotsam
We are now down to the final days preparing R.E.D.
for the cold winter months ahead…
…propellor repaired, painted and re-installed
which pretty much takes care of her outside…
…François arranged the tarp so we can come visit anytime…
(there may be a winter boat picnic to attend)
…everything has been removed
with bilge covers raised for better circulation…
…just ball caps and foul weather jackets just in case…
…our trusty little
Caframo heater may be left onboard
(in case of a winter onboard picnic we can plug it directly to the club power)
…two containers of
No Damp (fore & aft) to absorb moisture…
…our end-of-season boat picnic…
…both batteries removed and brought home…
…plugged into an ‘intelligent’ charger…
…protector on terminals…
…the space savers…
…the final bits and pieces, air all sucked out…
…two duvets & covers, two sets of bed linens, cushions etc…
…all that before wouldn’t fit into 3 bins, now nicely packed into one…
…our little 8′ x 8′ storage unit’s belly is FULL!…
…our R.E.D.-facing-westward view at home…
…this, plus courses, dreaming and planning
will have to keep us going for the next 6 months…
…and our anchor…
…the virtual winter link to our Lady…
what can I say?…
…have to agree with my Captain…
It is quite a piece of art!
Mar 11, 2013 | Flotsam
The heater for our boat just arrived. Small but mighty! It will serve to keep us toasty warm on our first night aboard.
Big bonus for me..it’s Canadian made!
Marine Space Heater
