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  • Building the “COOLEST” Refrigerator

    Since Chris and I moved aboard Avocet three years ago, we noticed that our fresh produce was going bad more quickly than it should and that the fridge compressor was running nearly 24/7, putting unnecessary strain on our batteries. Having finished a majority of our larger refits, including building our new lithium battery bank, we […] More

  • Powered by Home Built Batteries

    S/V Avocet’s Lithium Conversion Battleborn, Victron, Relion… These are only some of the most common drop-in lithium battery brands available today. While many boats are converting to lithium batteries, they are not always financially feasible for the cost conscious sailors such as Chris and myself. When we were first looking to replace our soon-to-be-expiring AGM […] More

  • Protected: Toerail to Bulwark Conversion

    There is no excerpt because this is a protected post. The post Toerail to Bulwark Conversion first appeared on Sailing Avocet. Click here for full post: https://www.svavocet.com/2020/11/17/toerail-to-bulwark-conversion/ Instagram: @svavocet More

  • Quarter Berth Refit

    One of the many things we love about our boat is her ability to host up to 6 people and absorb all their things. However, it became apparent to us when the Neely family visited for our Santa Cruz Island sail that our quarter berth(s) was not the comfiest sleeping arrangement. You see, our quarter […] More

  • Little Wing

    Chris has always loved Lyle Hess designs- I mean how could you not? They are classic and sail like a dream, so it was no surprise that he chose to wait for a Lyle Hess dinghy. We had our hearts set on a Fatty Knees but unfortunately our wallets did not agree with our dreams, […] More

  • V-Berth Restoration

    When we bought Avocet back in March, we knew that the first big project would have to be restoring the V-berth. The V berth had been used as a sail, anchor, fender, dive gear, and miscellaneous storage area so there were lots of wet things sitting in a small space creating a very mildew-e atmosphere. […] More

  • Avocet Eats: Fall Favorites

    Fall is my favorite time to cook; warm soups, apple pies, and the smell of cinnamon and nutmeg wafting from nearly every home you pass… it doesn’t get much better. In honor of this fantastic culinary season (as my parents call it) I will be writing my favorite fall recipes below for your own cooking […] More