Like most boats, you’ve probably got a switch for your bilge pump(s) something like this. It’s got three positions, but you would typically leave it in the ‘AUTO’ position, which is activated by a float switch in the bilge. Usually the ‘MAN’ position is spring-loaded, so it needs to...
Projects
The Great Taiko Electrical Rewiring Project
After months of rumination, research and planning, it was finally time to start on the Great Taiko Electrical Rewiring Project of 2021. In a nutshell, this involved installing a new Lithium Ion battery bank, a new Victron inverter/charger/monitoring system, all new 120v wiring and switching, and significant upgrading of...
Making Porthole Covers
For my first sewing project on with our new Sailrite sewing machine, I created porthole covers. Portholes are the windows of our boat and when you’re at the dock, you need privacy. There are many options available for porthole covers, including commercial shades. We wanted something simple, easy to...