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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.

January 12, 2016July 3, 2026Lorraine Escher

Battery testing and replacing

August 26, 2015July 3, 2026Lorraine Escher

Our kids arrive on SV Aphrodite

August 22, 2015July 3, 2026Lorraine Escher

Cracking open our life raft (with video)

August 17, 2015July 3, 2026Lorraine Escher

Organizing our boat with skipper, Mark Burton

Ladder to our boat with river view.
August 13, 2015July 3, 2026Lorraine Escher

Sleeping on stilts during a refit

August 12, 2015July 3, 2026Lorraine Escher

Successful haul-out in Tampa

Logo big
July 25, 2015July 3, 2026Lorraine Escher

New Sedna logo: Isn’t she lovely?

Damaged flooring locker appears to the left of the photo along with tools
July 8, 2015July 3, 2026Lorraine Escher

Galley refits on our St Francis 50 catamaran

June 16, 2015July 3, 2026Lorraine Escher

Refits update on our St Francis 50 catamaran

June 6, 2015July 3, 2026Lorraine Escher

Top 10 sexiest refits we’ve made – so far

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