Lake City Marina Sunrise
upgraded pearson 36-2 helmstation

Pearson 36-2 Electrical system and electronics upgrades

One of the things that has always concerned me when cruising is conserving battery power. In an effort to minimize those concerns, I have...
BVI Bareboat Sailing Adventure

BVI Bareboat Sailing Adventure Simply the Best

My wife and I are very enthusiastic sailors and it had long been our dream to go on a BVI bareboat sailing adventure. We are lucky enough to have...
V-berth cabin sole

Pearson 36-2 Upgrades For Comfort

My primary reason for upgrading from a 1978 Pearson 31 to our 1985 Pearson 36-2 is that our family had simply outgrown the 31. With three growing...
cap rail replacement

Pearson 36-2 Cap Rail Replacement

One of the more tedious tasks that I have undertaken towards the refit of my Pearson 36-2 was replacement of the cap rail that sits over the hull to...
Pearson 36-2 deck project

Pearson 36-2 Deck Repairs and Deck Hardware Replacement

Prior to buying my Pearson 36-2, I had it professionally surveyed. The surveyor spent more than four hours going over every inch of the boat. He...
Pearson 36-2 bottom job

Pearson 36-2 Complete Bottom Job

Another project that was completed during the first winter was a complete epoxy bottom job. When I purchased the Pearson 36-2, the bottom was coated...

Bleak Photo – See how we suffer in MN.

Thought I would add a little balance to Tillerman's interesting posts on his site about his recent vacation to the BVI. I am just a little bit jealous, envious, etc. If you look very closely at the photo in the middle left, you will notice there is nothing, not one...

Stormy Weather

If you haven't already guessed, I  do tend to lean towards stormy weather photos. I don't know why, maybe my conflicted unconscious self, sorting out tumultuous past lives, or something like that. Could be they just look cool too. Took this one on the North Shore,...

Capt. Puffy’s Photos

I shot this photo on a driving break along the North Shore of Lake Superior a couple of years ago. We were on our way to Grand Marais to celebrate our anniversery at the Blue Fin Resort. The two surfers in the background were wearing full wetsuits, but I bet they were...

Standard Horizon HX280S VHF Radio

Standard Horizon's most affordable hand held radio is water-proof, exceeding IPX7 standards, which require the unit to remain waterproof for submersion to 3 feet for 30 minutes. It is made from a high impact resistant case. It also comes with a heavy duty belt clip...

Proper Course Announces Winner

Last Wednesday, December 16, Tillerman of Proper Course, announced the winner of his Love and Sailing writing project. I am happy to report that yours truly was named the lucky winner. There were many great submissions, 14 in all I believe. You can see the complete...

Minneapolis Boat Show

See what’s new at the 38th Minneapolis Boat Show. Find your dream boat and everything that goes with it at the Minneapolis Convention Center, January 20-24, 2010. With the upper Midwest’s best selection of new boats and hundreds of booths showcasing the very latest in...