by Paul | May 23, 2019 | Boat Building, Building Projects, Sailing & Cruising
If you watched my video about going sailing last week, you know I’ve been thinking about designing and building a new sailboat for myself. As a retired naval architect and marine engineer, have the knowledge and experience to put a design together that shall meet my...
by Paul | May 16, 2019 | Boat Building, On My Mind, Sailing & Cruising
I’m an old sailor, retired marine engineer & naval architect, and I’ve been “landlocked” for the past 15 years. I have a serious need (as does my soul) to get back to sea! Let’s Go Sailing! I looked at an old Pearson 26 Sailstar sloop that was being given away,...
by Paul | May 10, 2019 | Fabrication, Farm & Homestead, Tools & Equipment
FREE Plans with Both Imperial & Metric Dimensions!!! Information Below. It’s always good to have a small tool tote on hand for projects outside the workshop. You can toss in a few hand tools, hardware, and fasteners, then easily transport those smaller items to...
by Paul | May 9, 2019 | Building Projects, Farm & Homestead, Promotions
Captain Thomas J. Smith decided to head out to California to take part in the “Great Gold Rush.” The problem was that his wife loved her house so much, she refused to go. Solution: Capt. Smith disassembled the house (post & beam construction), loaded it aboard his...
by Paul | May 6, 2019 | Boat Building, Farm & Homestead, Promotions
Here’s a short video of the harbor and marina in Milbridge, Maine. The harbor is at the head of the bay which is also the beginning of the Narraguagus (pronounced – “Narrah-qway-gus”) River. The town marina is within walking distance of downtown, Milbridge, where you...