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Fare Thee Well

Posted on March 6, 2023March 6, 2023 by Chuck B

This will be my last post, and I’ll be shutting down the site soon. I’ve just signed a listing agreement to sell Sparklemuffin.

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Yanmar 3JH2E Heat Exchanger Core Assembly Photos

Posted on September 6, 2022September 6, 2022 by Chuck B

In Yanmar 3JH2E Heat Exchanger Removal, Step-by-Step with Photos, reader John M brought up the orientation of the core assembly within the heat exchanger. I believe there are three things to consider to properly place the core assembly:

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Baja Coast, Part Dos! ✨28

Posted on August 4, 2022August 4, 2022 by Chuck B

Brett and I continue down the Baja coast.

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Baja Coast ✨27

Posted on July 28, 2022July 28, 2022 by Chuck B

New crewmember Brett hops aboard and we head down the Baja coast.

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Mantus Anchor Bridle: Can You Spot the Problems?

Posted on July 26, 2022July 26, 2022 by Chuck B

My boat came with a Mantus anchor bridle, which I admit to having never used. For snubbing, I’ve simply used nylon rope secured to the anchor chain using two rolling hitches in series. However, for the scenario of leaving the boat unattended at an anchorage, I have been considering all options on the table.

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I, Falafel ✨26

Posted on July 17, 2022July 17, 2022 by Chuck B

Laura visits Ensenada.

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Hola Mexico! ✨25

Posted on June 16, 2022June 16, 2022 by Chuck B

I solo my first international crossing, into Mexico.

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About Those Hallucinations…

Posted on June 14, 2022June 14, 2022 by Chuck B

Sailors who’ve crossed oceans solo have reported—both in books and in personal conversations—the prevalence of auditory hallucinations. In particular, hearing voices.

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Dock Lines CUT! ✨24

Posted on June 9, 2022June 9, 2022 by Chuck B

Finally, after five long years of planning and preparation, the journey begins!

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Top Ten Things Learned On My First Solo Ocean Crossing

Posted on June 8, 2022June 10, 2022 by Chuck B
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