Category Archives: Boat projects

Lots to Report!

Posted on June 23, 2019 by Bill Kinney

To start, Harmonie now has an air force. To give us a new perspective on the world, and to expand our ability to tell a fun story, we have added a small camera drone to our gear set. Hopefully we … Continue reading →

Waiting, and Working

Posted on June 4, 2019 by Bill Kinney

We have been making good use of our time while waiting for the fabrication of our jib jurler parts to be completed. One thing that has been our our “wish list” for some time has been improved lighting for the … Continue reading →

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Stuck!

Posted on May 28, 2019 by Bill Kinney

When we disassembled our jib furler, we found it had a few problems. Some easy to fix, others less so. The primary problem was that a small amount of water had gotten inside. Which corroded a bearing, which “spontaneously disassembled,” … Continue reading →

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A Capital Idea

Posted on May 7, 2019 by Bill Kinney

Coming up to Washington DC has proven to be a great side trip. The marina is right in the middle of one of DC’s newest growth neighborhoods, and is just a few minutes walk from the National Mall. Five minutes … Continue reading →

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Hurry Up, Everybody!

Posted on December 11, 2018 by Bill Kinney

I know it is unrealistic to expect everyone (anyone?) to care about our timelines. But sometimes it seems like some vendors are in business just to drive us nuts. Our target date to get out of here and start our … Continue reading →

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Anchors, New, Newer, Newest

Posted on December 5, 2018 by Bill Kinney

I have written before about anchoring techniques, now a bit more about the equipment involved. In the last 30 years anchors for cruising boats have undergone a huge generational shift. The “go-to” anchor in 1990 was the CQR Plow, or … Continue reading →

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Chilling in Annapolis

Posted on July 29, 2018 by Bill Kinney

Well, if you have spent time around the Chesapeake Bay in the summer, you know that “chilling” is, in this case, strictly metaphorical! With the heat and humidity here, we have rarely been more grateful for Harmonie’s efficient air conditioning. We … Continue reading →

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A Crappy Problem with a Solution.

Posted on December 26, 2017 by Bill Kinney

You learn all kinds of things when you have a cruising sailboat. You are away from basic services, so you have to be your own electric company, your own water company, your own sewage company, among many other things. Today … Continue reading →

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10 Things that Belong on Every Boat–Part Two

Posted on October 14, 2017 by Bill Kinney

In my last post, 10 Things–Part One, I covered the books I thought belonged on every cruising sailboat. This time I get to some of the maintenance “goos and gunks” that are needed to keep a boat working well. All of … Continue reading →

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10 Things that Belong on Every Boat–Part One

Posted on October 13, 2017 by Bill Kinney

Karen suggested that I put together a list of the ten things I think every boat owner should have close to hand. It is a bit of a challenge to keep it to only ten, but these are things that … Continue reading →

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