Butyl Tape for Hatches and Ports

We knew that there was at least one hatch which leaked on Yacht A Fun when we purchased the boat.  One of my first major efforts was to eliminate that leak.  Scott of the Windtravler Blog had recommended butyl tape vs. caulk.  I found him to be spot on! Why “adhesive silicon based caulk sealant” is such a bad choice for …

MJ’s Raw Bar & Grille – New Bern, NC

MJ’s Raw Bar & Grille – they bill themselves as a “raw bar and seafood restaurant with a hint of ‘Maryland’ seasoning – great burgers, steaks and more” 216 Middle St, New Bern, NC 28560 (252) 635-6890   Diann and I dropped in after a long session of boat work We were both too tired to cook that evening. MJ’s is …

Written Feb 2nd 2003

February 2nd, 2003 Pork tenderloin chunks thaw in a pot on the stove as my wife Diann studies in our spare bedroom. She is working on a four year degree to complement her 20 plus years as data processing manager for one of the areas “venerable” companies. The four year MIS Degree is one of her preparations for our future …