spring

Even though we're four months (plus) away from slip season, the marina is already asking what I would like done for spring commissioning. Where I'm at now, the policy for working on your boat is pretty standard (I think), where you can do your own work but you can't bring in outside pros...

It is that time of the year again, thank goodness! After the most brutal winter in living memory, we were able to ditch the shrink wrap last weekend, as well as get the new poop tank aboard 'Boogaboo IV' in preparation for our spring launch. C'mon summer!!! http://youtu.be/a7BOui6LcIA

As any of my northern dwelling boating brethren know, it was one HELL of a brutal winter!! Last weekend was only the second time I've been aboard our boat since last November (first time was the weekend before), but it sure feels great :-) Had to jump back aboard to get my final measurements for...

Just went over to the boatyard, expecting Legal Limit to still be shrink-wrapped. Pleasantly surprised to see it has been bottom-painted and detailed for our April 1 launch date. Looks like we might even be in sooner than that! Very excited, and looking forward to some great boating! Hope...