New Site is Live!

The new site is pretty much done, just need to add a few more older posts and all the pictures within the posts.

I will no longer be posting here. This page should redirect to the new site automatically in 30 seconds. If not just click on the link below.

The new home of The Fin Addict

New Site!

It is not complete yet but for those itching to see the new format below is the link to it. I am still working on finalizing the formating and getting all the content from here and my traditional web site converted over into the new blog. It will contain all the great info of both sites combined into one, concise, easy to navigate site.

The Fin Addict (work in progress)

Happy New Year!

Hope everyone has a healthy, safe and prosperous New Year. I have been thinking about making some big changes to my blog for some time now. I have finally gone ahead and started the design and coding of the new site. It should be done in a few days...can't wait to finish it.

Happy Holidays!

As we grow up we are handed down traditions from our parents and close friends. One that was passed on to me from my best friend's father, Dave Sr., was slow cooked spiral ham on the grill slathered up with honey mustard all over and in between each slice. As times change we are forced to change our traditions. I am still making the ham for Christmas dinner but am forced to make it Christmas Eve instead of Christmas Day. My mother has moved into a condo now and they have no terraces so they cannot have a grill. I don't think it will be a huge let down as everyone loves the ham left over cold, so it will still be enjoyed but not entirely the same.

A new tradition has been the addition of cheesecake to the dessert menu. I posted the recipe a few days back and it should be ready to come out of the oven by the time I post today's entry. It took some refining and everyone was happy to sample each version as I honed my recipe. We have even figured out the optimal transportation method for winter and summer so it will not run after being carted from our house to our destination.

In recent years it seems we have less and less time on our hands to do things. This time of year make time for your friends and family, and make time to keep your traditions alive and create some new ones you can pass down through your family.

Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah!

All Covered Up

With snow at the house and then the boat, I shoveled the snow and ice from the walks and driveway and headed down to the marina. Luckily there was no accumulation there. I removed a few items from the boat and started erecting the frame for the cover and then got her covered up for what seems like it will be the worst winter we have had in a long time.

This year I am trying the tennis ball tip in Saltwater Sportsman to help prevent chaffing on the cover from the rocket launcher. It makes a lot of sense, and I added a little twist to it. I made two small holes opposite each other in the tennis ball. I then passed a length of shock cord through it and adjusted the length so there would be just enough to slip over the bottom of the rod holder and keep the ball in place over the top of it.

Next week I will remove the rest of the gear and get the v-berth and pilothouse cleaned. After that I will start on my many projects.