by Paul | Apr 1, 2020 | Boat Building, Building Projects, Fabrication, Farm & Homestead, Sailing & Cruising
In the last couple of weeks, I posted Part 1 and Part 2 of a mini-series about how I’m making my own version of the Mantus-Rocna wedge style of anchor. In that first part I explained what I’m doing and why. I also obtained the steel I needed for the project and...
by Paul | Mar 24, 2020 | Boat Building, Fabrication, Farm & Homestead, Sailing & Cruising, Tools & Equipment
Last week, I began Part 1 of a mini-series about how I’m making my own version of the Mantus-Rocna wedge style of anchor. In that first part I explained what I’m doing and why. I also obtained the steel I needed for the project and removed the mill scale. This week,...
by Paul | Mar 19, 2020 | Boat Building, Fabrication, Farm & Homestead, Sailing & Cruising, Tools & Equipment
The new wedge type anchors by Mantis and Rocna have proven themselves to be perhaps the best All-around anchor you can have on your boat, with superior holding power in most conditions and sea bottoms. These are patented designs and are very expensive. I would...
by Paul | Mar 6, 2020 | Boat Building, Fabrication, Sailing & Cruising
Nets have a variety of uses on board a sailboat. They can also be expensive. Save big bucks making them yourself and I’ll show you how. Last week, I began with making your own net needle (shuttle) which was Part 1 of this series and here’s the link to that video if...
by Paul | Feb 20, 2020 | Boat Building, Sailing & Cruising
Cabin fever abounds here in Milbridge, Maine as I impatiently wait for he warm weather to return. I so desperately want to complete the construction of my new sailboat!
by Paul | Feb 14, 2020 | Boat Building, Sailing & Cruising
What? You need a license or permit for recreational boating? The answer is YES….and no. If you live in a state that does not (yet) require a permit or license to operate a recreational vessel, you don’t need to have such a document UNLESS you intend to operate your...
