Keeping the marital knot tied  (published August 2015) From time to time Jill and I (okay, mostly Jill) are asked by other sailing couples (okay, mostly […]

Switching out our old holding plate system for a modern and efficient evaporator plate unit  (published April 2015) During a few weeks of sailing in the […]

How we assissted, purchased and upgraded our electronics with the past, present and future in mind  (published January 2015) After three and a half years in […]

How upgrading our sails and sail handling systems means we get to spend more time actually sailing  (published June 2014) As we finish the complete restoration […]

Learn how to choose materials and sew canvas throughout your boat  (published December 2013) Over the last winter before we took our Pearson 424, Regina Oceani, […]

Fitting a new cabin sole takes time and careful planning  (published May 2013) When we began the restoration and refit of our Pearson 424, S/V Regina […]

Modern plastic technology meets classic plastic boat-less maintenance on deck, less corrosion below  (published February 2013) Mr. McGuire: “I want to say one word to you. […]

Employing Coppercoat in the quest for the perfect bottom job  (published December 2012) The restoration and refit of our Pearson 424, Regina Oceani, has a focus […]

Refinishing Regina Oceani’s middle-aged hull  (published October 2012) It takes a great deal of bravery, faith and endurance to refinish the hull of a 31-year-old, 42-foot […]

The joy of replacing outdated ports  (published August 2012) With the decks painted, more and more things on Regina Oceani, our Pearson 424 ketch, look tired […]