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We Couldn’t Find a Washing Machine That Fit Our Boat, So We Built One
The Clever Mini Washing Machine was born because I pulled my hair out trying to find a washing machine that would actually fit on Connie (SV Confianza) and that didn't use a ton of water.
Adam Morris
May 128 min read


Energy Recovery Watermakers — Running a Watermaker on Solar and Batteries
Let's dig into the truth to the 75-80% power reduction claims for Energy Recovery Watermakers, review some comparison data, chat with the inventors, and discuss who I think an ER watermaker (and it's hefty budget) makes sense for.
Adam Morris
Nov 19, 202510 min read


We Test for the Best Synthetic Teak - Plus Flexiteek after One Year
When we decided to replace the worn-out, real teak on our transom sugar scoops, we thought it might be best to look into synthetics.
Adam Morris
May 24, 20246 min read


9 Gadgets that We Actually Use Onboard - Gift Ideas for Sailors, Cruisers, & Liveaboards
We've amassed a bunch of useful gadgets and toys on Connie that actually make our boat life better and more enjoyable. Given that it's the
Adam Morris
Dec 13, 20237 min read
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