A very special article in Duckworksmagazine

Here’s the link.   Please take the time to read it.  http://www.duckworksmagazine.com/14/columns/guest/jackie/index.htm#.U4OUDS8Q5D0 A little background, way back when the Texas 200 was in its early times, a very simple class of boat called a...

SEI, making progress.

SEI is progressing, I will be able to spend a couple of hours a day on her for the next week or so before other things get in the way again. Its clinic visit then and that will slow things for a few days. In spite of a very friendly and competent staff I really don’t...

The not so gourmet cook

Dinnertime. One of the questions that I get asked by women whom I have just told that I live on board a boat, (that’s after asking “does it have a proper toilet?” and “ does it have a shower?” Yes to both actually) is “ I hope you are eating properly? That question...

Making the job much easier

I’ve got a new toy. Another new toy.    Thank you Mr Makita,  Makita SK102 Laser cross level. I’m setting up the frames for SEI. That’s usually a slow job with a level, stringlines and a plumb bob, but I’ve borrowed a carpenters laser level....

Bandsaw tyres, fitting new ones.

Bandsaw problems. On fitting new tyres to the bandsaw wheels. Not mine, well I knew that mine needed some work when I bought it a few months ago, mainly new tyres and the guides refacing but its not really a problem. Just another job to be done. Just a word on when...