Refit Diaries: 10/19/2025 - 10/26/2025 Despite being the exact same model number, it has slightly different dimensions. We drove to the boat to evaluate the gaping hole it will eventually reside in. Unfortunately... (read more)…
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Refit Diaries: 10/12/2025 – 10/19/2025 We mapped out a spot for three 24V 340Ah LiFePO4 batteries by NZ Lithium using the empty shells they shipped us. This allowed Ray to precisely cut a space for them to sit under our bed. We promptly shipped the shells back to them to be filled with the actual b…
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Refit Diaries: 10/05/2025 - 10/12/2025 After waiting on the carpenter for several weeks, we decided to complete the owner's cabin demolition ourselves. Ray removed all the screws he could access, but because the bed was put together before it was put into the boat, many of... (read more)…
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After approximately 28,000 nautical miles, our mainsail has stretched to the point where we can no longer achieve proper trim. It’s served us well, but it’s time for a new one. Our current mainsail is from Mack Sails; we will order a new one from... (read more)…
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This checklist is designed to help streamline the foreign yacht clearance process in New Zealand, based on our firsthand experience in September 2025.…
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This guide is designed to help sailors navigate the logistics of cruising in Tonga: from checking in and out, to provisioning, refueling, and more. It’s based on our firsthand experience visiting in 2025.…
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