Ana and JohnMar 1Batteries failure - what went wrong!Before moving onto The Dream back in 2017 we had spent a lot of time doing research and arriving at our decision with regards to the new battery system after...
Ana and JohnJan 26The costs of ownership - maintenance (version 2019)Since we decided to change our lifestyle and moved aboard The Dream we have been coming across with "guidance numbers and percentages" when researching in th...
Ana and JohnDec 16, 20192019 Winter projects listSome projects from last years jobs list weren't completed and there's also the new projects that another year living aboard demand a
AnaAug 4, 2019Increasing the Diesel capacityAfter a bit of work fitting the diesel heater in the deep stern locker and then installing the new diesel tank The Dream fuel capacity is no
Ana and JohnJul 28, 2019Rigid solar panels - here we go...when we went to order them the supplier had already run out of stock, damn we missed out the opportunity and the option was to settle wit
Ana and JohnJul 17, 2019Warming up for a winter at anchorWe also plan to sail both high and low latitudes in the coming few years. So a diesel heater was a must.
AnaJun 30, 2019EPIRB, PLB, MOB devices - what are they, how do they work and what do we haveEvery time we get into the discussion of what are our safety procedures and pieces of equipment with other sailors the discussion is always
Ana and JohnMay 29, 20192018 Winter projects list - what was really doneOk well goodbye 2018 and hello 2019, we hit a lot of repairs, projects and upgrades last year and the list is comprehensive, I thought we sh
AnaMay 15, 2019Making the cockpit feel like home - cushionsThe original Dufour cushions were just pathetic and embarrassing when one thinks of how "luxurious" they sell the brand. With the
Ana and JohnMar 14, 2019How to repair your Solar PanelsA lot has been said about flexible solar panels, one of the things is that they stop producing power quite easily. One of the reasons is the
Ana and JohnNov 23, 2018The ongoing bow thruster dramasThe AGM batteries are now right on five years old and we believe at the end of their life, again we don’t know the story of how were they ca
Ana and JohnOct 22, 20182018 Winter projects listWith the end of the sailing season of 2018 it is time for some intensive care of The Dream, after all our yacht has just turned 5 years old,
Ana and JohnSep 9, 2018Solar panels - what's next?So, after some serious re-thinking of our current solar installation and the efficiency of the flexible panels, or in this case how they see
AnaAug 20, 2018Flexible solar panels - second season of use updateOur power production was affected in a way we were not expecting, considering that the previous season most of the times whilst docked in a
Ana and JohnDec 14, 2017How we steer just with windAfter having to completely rebuild our rudder bearing we decided we needed the R-word REDUNDANCY and thus we started our search for a backup
Ana and JohnOct 10, 2017How we power our batteries - solar energyPower, electrical power, is the all-time battle and headache of any long-term sailor, of course, we can plug to shore in the marina or run t
Ana and JohnAug 20, 2017How we replaced our seized rudder bearing assembly (part 1)2 months have flown by and at the same time it feels days dragged by. (...) It was day after day of 10-11 hours working in all sorts of diff
Ana and JohnAug 18, 2017Replacing the batteries and running 220/240v full timeAll it took was one touch on the electric winch after we had issues with the fuel tanks that stopped us from using the engine and the whole