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Passagemaker back in the water We finally launched Passagemaker but are still working on her as we make our way up d islands of the Caribbean. It's been a really long haul - once we got started we just couldn't give up. I will post more pictures once we get better Internet connection

My sentiments exactly! We are so tired by the end of the working day that neither of us has time to edit video. When you get your head stuck in a job it's hard to remember to stop and take those videos but we have been snapping a few pictures ?

Hose clamps Unfortunately I could only get some of the hose clamps - Trinidad is running out of stock of a lot of things and good hose clamps are one of them. I refuse to use the cheap serrated ones that rust and cut into the hoses, waste of time. So now I must wait until the new year to...

Only me working on the engine This wasn't my brother rebuilding the engine - only me working. My wife and I are trying to figure out how to keep expenses down so we are doing all our own work. Makes for slow progress but everyday something gets done.

Thanks for the suggestion! We have been looking for some type of paint that would be flexible enough for a wooden boat. Some of the product we used already has cracked while the boat's been sitting on the hard allowing the wood to dry out and shrink. We plan to put our solar panels up on the...

Ceiling panels installed in the Pilot house After almost 3 months of painting panels we finally got the new ceiling up in the pilot house. These are made from plywood panels cut to fit and then painted with 3 coats of marine enamel

Ford Lehman overhaul The Ford Lehman is getting closer to going back onboard Passagemaker. Check out the new paint job.

Keep it simple I totally agree to the Go Simple lifestyle. The first boat we lived on was an old Fortuna 37 and we crossed the Atlantic from Africa to the Trinidad with only a handheld GPS, no chart plotter etc, only one battery and a manual windlass. You're right - pulling up that anchor by...

I think that remaining 10% is the part that I keep having to do over again ?

Thanks! This is very helpful. Much appreciated

Comments well noted. We're not asking everyone for money, only those that are so inclined to help out with the Passagemaker Refit and feel it is a worthy cause. At the same time we're meeting lots of people that know about the boat and learning more about Passagemaker's history everyday.

This is not a sleazy project I didn't start this thread because I needed sexist advice. My husband and I took on this project because we thought Passagemaker had integrity. The fine workmanship that went into her original build is timeless. That's the kind of beauty some people prefer.

You may not know that we will stick with this project till the end but I do! There is no way we would walk away from this now. If you knew us personally you would understand this. This boat is going to be our home,if we don't complete the project we will be homeless and that's simply not going...

You may not know that we will stick with this project till the end but I do! There is no way we would walk away from this now. If you knew us personally you would understand this. This boat is going to be our home,if we don't complete the project we will be homeless and that's simply not going...

Passagemaker Refit Yes Passagemaker did go up the Amazon with the previous owners but unfortunately Peter passed away suddenly while Louise was in South Africa. The boat was left on a mooring buoy and her generator was stolen. So with no way to keep batteries charged her bilge pumps stopped...

I get your reluctance with Facebook. With a project this overwhelming sometimes the best kind of help are simply words of encouragement - that's what keeps us going to work on the boat everyday in the exhausting heat and humidity of Trinidad.

Thanks for the backup! We've been working so hard on the boat that it's difficult to get the time to post it all. I'd love to see your favorite design

Thanks for the suggestion. I just went back and added some photos. We are seriously working hard on this boat and definitely not scammers. We just need a little help to complete the job....

That's a great idea. Not sure why I didn't do that!

Thanx for the feedback. I'm new at the social Media thing and someone suggested I reach out to a wider audience. But you are right, my apologies. It's been a tough go

Ahoy! We are Laura and Chris Remacle and we are in Trinidad working on a refit of our next floating home- We found Robert Beebe's original Passagemaker, a historical wooden boat - slowly sinking and all alone in Trinidad and we decided to save her! Passagemaker was once the pride and joy of the...