by Paul | May 13, 2021 | Contests & Giveaways, Farm & Homestead, On My Mind, Promotions
I worked on building my second gantry lift this past week but only made a little progress due to several days of rainy weather. I did not take any video of this as it is the same procedure as used to build the first gantry lift. There may not be any videos posted over...
by Paul | May 5, 2021 | Boat Building, Building Projects, Farm & Homestead, Tools & Equipment
In order to lift my new sailboat off the strongback and turn the hull right side up, I must build a couple of Gantry lifts using repurposed used 4 x 4 posts that were given to me. I specifically called them “Gantry Lifts” rather than “Gantry Cranes” because these...
by Paul | Apr 30, 2021 | Boat Building, Building Projects, Fabrication, Tools & Equipment
In order to lift my new sailboat off the strongback and turn the hull right side up, I must build a couple of Gantry lifts using repurposed used 4 x 4 posts that were given to me. I specifically called them “Gantry Lifts” rather than “Gantry Cranes” because these...
by Paul | Apr 21, 2021 | Boat Building, Sailing & Cruising
Finally! I have finished harvesting all the parts and hardware from the “Donor Boat” (1975 Olympic Dolphin 23’ sloop). This past week, I was able to move the boat to an out of the way location on our farm and get it off the trailer (that came with the boat) working by...
by Paul | Apr 15, 2021 | Promotions, Sailing & Cruising, Travel
I have heard many boaters say there is nothing for yachtsmen in Milbridge – they think nothing is there. I have also read this in a couple of cruising guides. It is just not true. You will see how some people get this impression when they sail into port, and then I...
