Category: About our Boat
About our Boat covers our gear, projects, haul-outs, and refits. I share what worked, what didn’t, and how we’ve adapted our St Francis 50 to best suit our needs afloat. It’s about the ongoing work, and equipment that keeps SV Aphrodite safe and seaworthy on bluewater passages.
The Point of the Work
Karen paints our keel. An artist’s challenges are not what I would have expected.
Learning to Paint with Karen Aboard our Sailboat
How Did I Miss the Skill of Measuring with Accuracy?
A Fresh Start for Our Boat’s Upholstery in Malaysia
Teak and Transformation: Refinishing SV Aphrodite’s Woodwork in Malaysia
Part 3: Diving for a Lost Anchor: A Salty Ballad from Phuket
Part 2: Losing our Ground Tackle: A Continuation of our Malaysian Anchor Chain Debacle
