by Paul | Sep 25, 2022 | Sailing & Cruising, Travel
There has been quite a lot of work going on around here at Downeast Thunder Farm and Shoestring Shipyard has been suffering as a result. That being said, there was a strong need to take a break and get away for the afternoon. My wife suggested we take a ride down the...
by Paul | Sep 10, 2022 | Farm & Homestead, Sailing & Cruising
There is quite a bit of work going on around Downeast Thunder Farm, including the repair and resurfacing of our dooryard and 600’ gravel driveway. This has caused quite a disruption and delay with work at Shoestring Shipyard. The Mirage 5.5 was in the way of where...
by Paul | Aug 27, 2022 | Boat Building, Sailing & Cruising, Tools & Equipment
The Mirage 5.5 sailboat given to me has been getting flooded with water while sitting on the trailer – even while covered! I discovered why and used a few methods to get the water out! Here’s the video:
by Paul | Apr 24, 2022 | Boat Building, Sailing & Cruising
It’s been a long “Wintah” here in Downeast Maine and after about half a year under wraps, it is time to un-tarp S/V Ooh-Rah and get back to boat building! This is the official start to the 2022 outdoor boat building season, and it promises to be a big one this year,...
by Paul | Mar 25, 2022 | Boat Building, Promotions, Sailing & Cruising
Re-designing the rudder for my 18′ pocket cruising sailboat after a couple of stupid mistakes and deleting numerous files. Here’s the video:
