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EP4 - Roam (almost) gets STARLINK!

Shawn Hammer

Aug 12, 2023 — 1 min read

This week we send out some complicated laundry, give the cockpit a rinse plus, and we get our Starlink installation started.

There's a common theme to boat ownership: Repair, Organize, Provision so you can Cruise (which includes repairing, organizing, and provisioning) until you have to take time out for something so you can Repair, Organize, Provision...You get the idea.

Since we just bought Roam, we're going through the precursor to this process: Disassemble, Clean, Reassemble, Organize, Repair (which includes Disassemble, Repair, Organize, and reassemble) so we can go cruising on a boat we're familiar with and understand. Right now though, we disassemble, clean, repair/install, reassemble and constantly organize!

Last week I predicted that I'd be working on our database in this episode... Plans sometimes have to change and I think it's the wise (or at least still living) captain who reads the weather and alters course when necessary. Last week had some unplanned course changes that delayed work on the database. It has to happen soon but, other things became a higher priority.

EP35 - Badly aged caulk is causing leaks!

Months after hauling our 54' catamaran out of the water to begin the refit, we finally did something that will stay on the boat. Many projects are in process, but that's been the name of the game for a long time. We were both itching to move

Ep34 - See what happens WITHOUT Tef-Gel on your rigging hardware

The mast, boom, and davits we removed shortly after we hauled ROAM out of the water. They have been sitting on foam blocks since then waiting to reach the top of the priority list. Our rigging makeover is a multi step process that starts now. The first step is to

Ep33 The engine rooms get prepared for a makeover

We are finally moving forward on our refit. This is the first time we're doing work that actually moves the project forward, rather than tearing stuff apart. The engine rooms are going to get a face lift, but before we can proceed they need to be cleaned, sanded,

Ep32 - Annapolis Boat Show 2024 - Vendor Edition

Every year thousands of people converge in Annapolis Maryland for the US Sailboat Show. Most are coming to get a look at the latest boats with an eye towards their next floating home. We already have a boat and are deep into a full refit, so a new boat was

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EP35 - Badly aged caulk is causing leaks!

Ep34 - See what happens WITHOUT Tef-Gel on your rigging hardware

Ep33 The engine rooms get prepared for a makeover

Ep32 - Annapolis Boat Show 2024 - Vendor Edition