The Old Dinghy and Electric Motor

We finally got around to inflating the old Saturn air floor dinghy today and testing the Torqeedo motor…with mixed results. Saturn dinghy This Saturn dinghy is an older PVC inflatable boat. I’m guessing it is about 8′ 6″ long. It has three main air chambers plus the air keel...

Topping Lift Replacement

Next on the list of bigger projects list is replacing the topping lift cable, blocks, and line. I’ve been experiencing a lot of friction in the system, probably due to the age and condition of the old blocks , guides, and line. Because of the age, I’m replacing some...