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Radar Mounting Bracket Fabrication

Posted on May 23, 2015 by Captain

The radar antenna needs a mast mount to secure it into position so a carbon fibre bracket is custom made. The steps are simple. 1. Mask the area on waxed glass. 2. Paint white gelcoat onto masked area. 3. Cut … Continue reading →

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Winter in Florida

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Sandy Bottom

My friends, No matter where you are, I hope you are enjoying good health and good company. I am in Heaven here, working on all sorts of projects, honing my skills. Best of all, I escaped the harsh Winter of … Continue reading →

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Drive along back roads to Annapolis

Posted on September 21, 2013 by Sandy Bottom

Wanting to get away from boat projects today,   I took a little drive up to Annapolis along the back roads, stopping to take a few pictures along the way. The e are several little marinas on Rock Hold Creek … Continue reading →

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Moon Set over Herrington

Posted on September 20, 2013 by Sandy Bottom

Watching the moon set over the boat yard reminds me of being on anchor. Oh how I miss the water.

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Full Moon Over Herrington Harbour

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Sandy Bottom

A few nights ago, there was a full moon rising over the boat yard. Chances are it rose where you live too but in case you did not witness it, I took this picture as proof. It appears much larger … Continue reading →

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Hot and Humid

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Sandy Bottom

It was impossible to sleep in this morning. No it was not the noisy birds screeching and break dancing to the new day. The birds are there but not bothering me. It was not the cats and dogs falling on … Continue reading →

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No Silence in the Rain

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Sandy Bottom

Rain comes in many forms, cold, warm, soft, hard, horizontal, driving and “Cats and Dogs”. Let me tell you about the latter, “Cats and Dogs” rain. It was a normal day at the boat yard yesterday with people busy getting … Continue reading →

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More drilling, cutting and grinding.

Posted on June 16, 2013 by Captain

It was another nice day in the boat yard. Perfect in the morning to work on the chain plates. To the right you can see cracks clean through. It is a wonder it did not break before removing it. Had … Continue reading →

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To Each Their Own, a Boat for Everyone

Posted on June 8, 2013 by Sandy Bottom

I took some pictures of some of the boats here to give you an idea of the various lesser known models. Of course, all the more common boats in every size made are here, Catalina, Hunter, O’Day, etc.

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Eco-Lifestyle Marina Resort

Posted on June 8, 2013 by Sandy Bottom

Last week it was too hot! This week I welcome the cooler temperatures even though rain makes outside projects miserable. At least I have time to catch up here. Herrington Harbour North has space for about 1,500 boats in dry … Continue reading →

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