In this Episode Jon and Shannon answer questions from listeners Donald, Robert and Rodney. We talk about plumbing in the 33's and also what projects we like to address on our boats before we go sailing. Listen Here Call or text us your questions! We love the chance to share our thoughts and experiences with you. … Continue reading Ep. 5 Voicemail Q&A: HC33 plumbing & What to look for before going sailing.
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DIY Core Replacement on a Hans Christian 33t Sailboat
DISCLAIMER This is a detailed blog about how we did this job.By no means is this the only or best way to do it How to tell if the core is rotten? Signs and symptoms that this HC33 was experiencing:"soft" or "spongy" feeling decksthe decks would "give" while walking on thema "dull/ hollow/ thud" sound when … Continue reading DIY Core Replacement on a Hans Christian 33t Sailboat
Boatyard Life During Covid-19
Offshore Passage: St. Marys, GA to Beaufort, NC March 10, 2020We weighed anchor from Fernandina Beach at 10 am and headed for the St. Marys inlet. This time around, the weather conditions were perfect, as in there was no weather. The forecast showed we would have three days of light winds from the south to … Continue reading Boatyard Life During Covid-19
11 Indispensable tools from our refit
Having the right tool for the job is vital It is only after you have used the right tool for the job you realize how much time you wasted before hand. While Jon and I are in no way "new" to DIY boat refits we are still learning every step of the way. Through our whoops-ies … Continue reading 11 Indispensable tools from our refit
260 Days of our Hans Christian 33t Refit
Back to the Refit: After 3 weeks of being away visiting family in California and a very crazy flight schedule we made it back to Prism. We left Fresno in the morning knowing this airport was the first of 5 we would be in for the day. Fresno to LAX, LAX to Nashville, Nashville to … Continue reading 260 Days of our Hans Christian 33t Refit
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