We had a nice motor sail across from Nassau to the Berry Islands. We knew that bad weather was approaching, so we needed a place to hole up for a couple of days- one with both a south and westerly protection. Only hitch in the crossing was a fast motor yacht who came within 100…
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Spanish Wells
Our first stop in Eleuthra is Spanish Wells, a beautiful settlement filled with descendants of Eleutheran Adventurers and English loyalists during the American Revolutionary War. This is a clean, friendly and picturesque island, filled with colorful, freshly painted houses and beautiful gardens. Crime is non-existent. Golf carts fill the street as the primary form of…
Bahamas, Berry Islands, Boat Improvements, Cruising, Cruising Lifestyle, interior, Living Onboard, Sailboat, Sailing
Interior Tour of Mahi
Thought I would share all the interior shots of S/V Mahi, our Taswell 43, that I have taken over the last few months to give you a tour. This is a really comfortable center cockpit sailboat floor plan. The basic floor plan looks like this: You enter below deck by climbing down the companionway ladder…
From Bimini Islands to Great Harbour Cay
A nice weather window allowed us to leave North Bimini for Great Harbour Cay in the Berry Islands. It is a two day trip, so you first head for Mackie Shoal, drop anchor, then the next morning sail to Great Harbour Cay. The day started with goodbyes to new friends made in Bimini. Once we…
Waiting for Weather Window
Ready to head across the Gulf Stream to the Bahamas, but first must wait for a favorable weather window. With Ethan on board, we want to be as safe as possible, plus provide a comfortable sail for all crew. How do we know when to leave Florida? We use our new Iridium Go! through PredictWind. …
Adding Equipment, Boat Improvements, Cruising, Galley, interior, Preparing for Cruising, Sailboat, Steps to Cruising
Getting Closer Now…
We have been living back on our Taswell 43 sailboat for over 2 weeks now. Love it, it is cozy, comfortable, and we are working away at all the needed jobs to do before we take off. I am happy to report that Mahi once again has refrigeration!! It is so much easier to live…
Clean Water on a Sailboat
Good tasting drinking water is something you take for granted on land. On a cruising sailboat, the water on your boat may have sat in the tanks for some time, often in hot, humid climates. It most likely will grow out mold, bacteria, and algae. Something that I certainly do not want to drink or…
Improving the Smell on Your Boat
When Joe and I were hunting for our cruising sailboat, one memory stands out. We were viewing a 44-foot sailboat for sale, and when we went below, there was a scented candle burning. “What smells are they trying to mask?” I whispered to Joe out of earshot. Once we opened the floorboards, the moldy odor…
Refit Almost Done!
All of the refit work is winding down or being completed on board Mahi. The electrical work is wrapping up, lots of wiring upgrades, new breaker panel organization, plus new cabin fans added throughout the boat for added comfort in the tropics. I chose Caframo Bora fans in black. This fans has 3 settings, and…
Boat Logo & Card
Boat cards have been around for a long time. It is a way to stay connected with those you meet along the journey. Many boats have boat stamps, too. Because I love to design, I decided to draw up a new Mahi fish boat design for our boat cards, that could also work…
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