Or how to turn a small job into a big one… I recently found from MyHanse.com out that my Hanse 371 has a large void under the vee-berth, below the water tank….
Category: Down Below
Projects to enhance the interior of your boat.
Fixing a Plugged Holding Tank Vent.
The least favorite part of my boat for maintenance is anything to do with the toilet and holding tank system. My Hanse 371 is now 20 years old, so of course many…
Is a dry bilge possible?
If ever there was a boat that “could” have a dry bilge it is my 2001 Hanse 371 sailboat Tangleberry. The engine is a Volvo saildrive which does not drip like a…
Leaking Windows
Almost every boat will eventually develop leaking windows. My boat Tangleberry is no exception. The first leak started about 5 years ago. It was one of the large aluminum framed windows on…
The Right Size Boat for a Couple
I have been sailing now for just short of 50 years. I’m not sure how that is possible, but it happened anyway. In that time I have owned 11 sailing yachts ranging…
New Teak and Holly Sole
Bobo is a 1986 S2 9.1 sailboat. It is very well made and still going strong after more than 30 years. But the original teak and holly plywood sole was in rough…
Teak Shower Grating
Removed the old plastic shower grate on Tangleberry, and made a new one from teak slats obtained from Island Teak on Vancouver Island. They were reasonable in price and it was a…
More Counter Space
Our boat galley has two sinks but rather limited counter space. I made a cover for one sink from King Starboard material.
IKEA to the rescue
The fiddles on top of our cabinets were not high enough. I found a bathroom shelf called BAREN which is made of tempered glass and has nicely rounded corners. It is meant…
Better Lighting with LEDs
Any production boat lacks individuality, and Tangleberry was no exception. We like the clean uncluttered Hanse style, but have done a few things to make the interior more practical and cosier. Lighting:…