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About our Boat covers our gear, projects, haul-outs, and refits. I share what worked, what didn’t, and how we’ve adapted our St Francis 50 to best suit our needs afloat. It’s about the ongoing work, and equipment that keeps SV Aphrodite safe and seaworthy on bluewater passages.

Kids on a St Francis 50 catamaran with a Splendide washing machine in the saloon.
November 22, 2018July 30, 2026Lorraine Escher

Catamaran Washing Machine: A Surprising Space Solution

Sailrite Ultrafeed LSZ-1 setup by 7-year-old Henry
November 11, 2018July 31, 2026Lorraine Escher

Sailrite Ultrafeed LSZ-1: Our 7-Year-Old Gets Us Started

December 23, 2017July 31, 2026Lorraine Escher

Boat Spares, Storage Bins & a Label Maker: Taking Stock

Paul in Power Boat Boatyard, Chaguaramas, Trinidad with our Mantus Anchor 2017 below SV Aphrodite, our St Francis 50 catamaran.
November 5, 2017July 17, 2026Lorraine Escher

Living with Four Kids in a Trinidad Boatyard

June 16, 2017July 3, 2026Lorraine Escher

Sailing with kids? Check out our easy, DIY swim enclosure for catamarans

December 12, 2016July 3, 2026Lorraine Escher

Caframo’s Sirocco II marine fans

Paul with a toilet motor he installed in 2016 at the age of 8.
September 18, 2016July 3, 2026Lorraine Escher

Cruising life: what do boat kids learn while fixing marine toilets?

A Nalgene bottle being filled directly from our watermaker
February 16, 2016July 3, 2026Lorraine Escher

Water rationing for 12 days in the Bahamas

January 28, 2016July 10, 2026Lorraine Escher

Queen mattress delivery and disposal —by dinghy

The hoist, being careful not to drop a battery into the water.
January 15, 2016July 3, 2026Lorraine Escher

Boat batteries have arrived!

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