Here is a quick mash-up text of three « small » installations on Jean-du-Sud. The installs were fairly straightforward, except perhaps some specific dimensions that are described below. Tiller Head Install Jean-du-Sud’s former tiller has a shaft of 7/8″, while the new one has a shaft of 1″. This means...
One year later, I feel I am slowly getting on the better side of the learning curve. I can work faster. But this is not the biggest plus of doing DIY projects.
This post covers the sanding and painting techniques used for Jean-du-Sud’s hull. It relies on key articles, videos and provide a summary of the techniques.
In celestial navigation, you can avoid a 500-page document if you know two mathematical formulas… and have a calculator.
This text covers an electric upgrade on the Alberg 30 Jean-du-Sud. Read it to understand solar panels, MPPT charge controllers, inverter and their interaction.
Here is the fastest way for a Quebecer to become a Sail Canada instructor: get certified in another province!
This is the third text on how to build a navigation plan. It uses a boat delivery from the Bahamas to Canada to flesh out a real example. Read it to understand how.
This is the second of three texts on how to build a navigation plan. It uses a real passage plan from the Bahamas to Canada. Read it to understand how to plan a passage.
This first text of three shows a recipe to build a passage plan. Read it to understand and master the process of planning a safe navigation.
Read this if you wish to understand how onboard computers find time minimizing routes.
