More Xcelsior Mod’s:
We are now working on building and installing an upper deck propane locker for forward of the mast. This will provide a nice place to sit when at anchor and enjoying a nice full bodied glass of Cabernet and Crimson and Gold sunsets. This box is partly finished on the spare room table very near completion, the cat seems to like to hide and sleep in it and then observe what is happening outside the window from this vantage point.
Over the years we have observed a number of long distance cruisers who have stored spare fuel and water in jerry cans lashed to the safety lines on the upper deck. I never liked this practice as so many boats have been surprised to find every thing they stowed on the upper deck, missing due to sea state conditions at sea or pirates when in anchorages. I hope to make two large covers that bolt to the deck and properly secure our valuables and make it as difficult as possible to lose from either of these problems.
Our next project, we hope, is going to be refrigeration.
I have made the decision,
Refrigeration and that is my final answer. There is no way we will be down south with out ice cubes for our rum.” No way, never, naah, naaahhhaaa”
There is still the possibility we would keep our fresh food, fresh fish, milk, margarine, and the like, in the icebox. There are life support items we will not go with out. Sunsets must be toasted whether you see them or not, they still occur close to the western horizon every evening.
We will throw in a few pictures here to show what is happening.
We also want to pass on to you all, our very best wishes this Holiday Season and the Absolute Greatest NEW YEAR
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