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Living Aboard!
By S/V Lealea | June 22, 2018 at 05:27 PM EDT | No Comments

Yes!! We are back on the boat. Lealea is our home once again. The project still has a long way to go but we have our basic living quarters set up and we have moved back aboard.

There is still a lot to do. We have to install and connect  new engine controls. The fuel tank needs to be installed along with a new Racor fuel filter/water separator assembly. The interior still needs trimming out; the dinette table needs to be mounted and the seats built. Laura is still finalizing details in the galley. As yet, there are no cabinets or closed in lockers. We still have to order the foam for the settee and have the cover made. There are still some details of the wiring that need attention and not everything works...

...pretty much the normal live-aboard situation with a slightly longer To Do list.

One drawback is that we have no internet access from the boat at this time. It is, however, just a short walk to the public library. Now that we have the boat comfortable, we will try to bring everyone up to date with the next video.


Aloha ka'kou

Chuck and Laura 

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If you dream of sailing off into the sunset after you retire we suggest "Sailing into Retirement" is a must read."

Chuck and Laura
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The first book I read after moving aboard Lealea.  A wonderful journey that got me dreaming.
-Laura
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-Chuck and Laura

"This Old Boat" If you can only have one book on sailboat maintenance aboard, this is the one.

-Chuck Rose

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                       -Chuck and Laura
Fran Taylor was born and grew up in Scotland on the banks of the River Clyde.  She has sailed all over the world in a number of “Tall Ships” and has had a number of articles published. She is a regular on the guest  speaking circuit around Perth where she lives when not pursuing her dreams and answering the call of the sea. In 2012 she took part in the Titanic Memorial Cruise, a special event to commemorate the 100th
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The story of Margo Wood and her husband Charles who began the "Charlie's Charts" cruising guide series. When her husband passed away she began to sail as a singlehander.   A wonderful story about a lady I admire a lot. - Laura  
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