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I’m a Yacht Designer, Software Developer and Author. I’m also a boat owner having owned more that 10 boats ranging from 26 to 42 feet, power and sail. I have just sold (2026) Tangleberry, a 2001 Hanse 371 which I had from new.

Our new boat is a 2000 Camano 31. Older thatn our Hanse but less than 1700 hours.

My purpose in developing this site is to share experiences and knowledge obtained in more than 40 years designing, building and using boats of all sorts.

I live in North Vancouver BC, but have lived in Grenada and Port Charlotte Florida in times gone by.

Finally, I have a small favor to ask. As some of you may know, I am an author of adventure mystery novels. If you find this blog useful, you can help keep me motivated by getting a copy of one of my three books here.

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