When buying a live aboard boat, there are a certain number of compromises that are made.  Not every boat in our price range had all

May 2023 Refrigeration can be a challenge when cruising.  While our Carver 444 did have a refrigerator when we purchased her, it was not very

May 2023 Anyone that has a boat knows that keeping up with maintenance can save thousands of dollars in repair costs.  Some maintenance items are

One of the main questions we get on our travels is, “Are you retired?”.  The answer is no.  So naturally the next question is “How

Sunbury Crab Co and Marina April 5, 2023 Definitely off the beaten path, this stop on the loop is a hidden gem.  Both the marina

Palm Cove Marina April 1 – 4, 2023 Palm Cove Marina was a short 4 hour cruise from our St Augustine marina and provided an excellent

And so it begins February 2023 This year is going to be a wild ride if our plans work out.  Of course, this is boating

Downsizing for the Big Move I’m often asked how I did it.  How did I go from 2600 sq ft to 600 sq ft?  Where

Conch House Marina March 2022 – March 2023 The Conch House Marina in St. Augustine, Florida, was opened in 1949 by Jimmy Ponce and has