Archive for January, 2016

Work in Yard Stops

Rain in West Palm has brought all outdoor work to a halt aboard DW. Luckily, I have plenty of projects to do below decks, but I’m waiting for a lull so I can make a supply run. Forecast is for rain today and tomorrow. We’re planning to splash on Friday late afternoon, so it looks […]


On the Hard in West Palm Beach

Double Wide is “On the Hard” at Cracker Boy Boat Works in West Palm Beach (technically we’re in Riviera Beach, but who’s counting?) I have a number of projects to do before we can sit back and start enjoying the cruising life. Here are a few items on my list: New Bottom Paint: 1st coat went […]


2016 Cruising Season

The 2016 cruising season begins this wee for Double Wide and her crew! Well, almost. What really begins today is a couple of weeks of maintenance. Then the cruising season begins! Well, sort of. I’ve got a conference in Miami during the first week of February. Then the cruising season begins! Ahem. Well, I’ve got […]