Boating season is upon us! That means time for annual maintenance. This weekend I pulled the outboard motor off Zippey’s transom to give it some lovin. It has been a couple years since this motor has seen any maintenance. Upon first firing the motor a big cloud of blue smoke poured out and the engine

This afternoon my buddy Jason and I spent a few hours scrubbing down Zippey’s topsides. They were incredibly filthy. I wish I had before and after shots for you. The change is really miraculous. Now to get the motor firing properly, the head sail line out of the mast, and the rudder fixed and she

A couple owners ago Penny was a liveaboard by a retired couple. They made some great modifications to the boat however for taller individuals not all were ideal. In the head was placed a light bar similar to the kind you find in a house bathroom. Exactly the same as the house I grew up

In October of 2014 I purchased Penultimate II (Penny), moved out of my apartment, and became a full time live aboard. I have now been living on the boat for five months and have recieved many questions from people who think living on a boat is neat but are afraid to take the plunge themselves.