Shifting Gears: Pulling the Emergency Brake
The trusty C-Dory was a rescue boat on…
Shifting Gears: Getting Out of Neutral
I always have some excuse for not doing projects, maintenance, or repairs on the boat. It might be too cold or wet. There might be more pressing issues with home or family. Or, it may be someone called with a more…
Shifting Gears: Clutch Before Shifting
Sitting in a canoe with cold fingers and feet, watching a beautiful dark blue hulled ketch slowly motor by—its occupants comfortable and dry under their dodger—filled me with envy. This was especially true knowing that we…
Shifting gears embodies the idea…
The author: Dennis Bottemiller
A Perfect…Shifting Gears: Local Knowledge
Ever since we’ve had boats that stay in the water, we have kept them moored in Tacoma. Often, we look for a quick weekend getaway or overnight trip close to home, and our favorite spot over the years has been the county park…
Shifting Gears: Winterizing A Powerboat Brings Fond Sailing Memories
Winter crossing of Commencement Bay in…
Shifting Gears: Mechanical Machinations
Powerboat cruising is fast and fun... when the engine works! Several days into our thus-far blissful and easy summer cruise on our new-to-us C-Dory 22, Sea Lab, we landed in Edmonds to refuel. My partner in life and…
Shifting Gears: Bliss Before Some Hiccups
Part One of The First Cruise on Sea Lab
Look Ma, no tiller! The author adjusting…