The more I think about the problems we’re having with the 40-year-old Raritan Cricket manual marine head, the more I think it is likely due to a plugged vent. Or at least one aspect is related to the vent; other issues may be caused by the extremely high amount...
Old Marine Head: Could it be the Vent?
A Day of Prep on the Boat
Yesterday, we went to Port Townsend to get Swoose ready to sail south to Olympia. I wanted to become more familiar with the boat’s systems before I ventured out alone on the Salish Sea. Weather can change quickly this time of year so knowing how to start and stop...
No More For Sale Sign on Swoose!
Working on the marine head We visited Swoose today in Port Townsend, even though the sale had not yet closed. With the permission of the owner, we spent the day working on the marine head and getting to know all the storage areas on the boat. Tuckered out, we...