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Hi! I think it is in Andringitra National Park. I recall it was the highest point in the southern half of Madagascar. The grotto is somewhere between there and Toliara, I think. I know it's not much to go on. Hope it helps!

@@presence-ing Thank you

And... I'd bet that all the boats with a Sillette drive has rot like that... hundreds of 'em.

Thank you for the wishes Alex! She's likely to close very soon...

Oh! Thanks for the heads up on that. She's a 2001. "The Gemini, Perfected!" I updated the doc at tinyurl.com/wompler with the VIN number, and a link for how to decode it. Thanks PorkChop! 😉

She's a 2001. 105 direct from me. 117 through brokers. I'll only be at the boat for another day or two before heading back to Colorado....

Hey Paul, the links are probably out of date.... but, she IS officially for sale. lmk if you're interested!

@@presence-ingyour mods are gold for the 105mc please upload the links to your page. It will be impossible to duplicate without your instructions.

Hey @@paulw2583 ! The full channel is at www.youtube.com/@presence-ing There's a ton of detail on what, and how, I did the various upgrades. Especially see the playlist at ruclips.net/p/PLkk-PlvNWwCCOMLzKEXh-8BkLLJxYZIpv&si=PCi9e9XTYyr10FbP Questions? emailforbrianj@gmail.com Thanks Paul! Brian

Hmmm, no I didn't think of that. It didn't move that way, but that's certainly a good idea! Especially if I wasn't hovering around. Or, if it was very mucky and I couldn't walk around her. Something to pull the boat back out is definitely a good idea. Thanks!

Having been a cat sailor for 20 plus years you know you can just let the engine run slowly in reverse when you have grounded her deliberately between tides. Much easier on the muscles than putting out a stern anchor

@@davidcopp4314 Yes, it's something I haven't tried as yet though. Plus you have to be actively there when the boat refloats and ready with the engines . Thanks for the tip!

This video is from about 6 years ago. I'm guessing he has a new number (that I don't have) now. Sorry.

Yep, we still have our beloved Coddiwomple. Made the tough decision to finish a long list of major projects on our home (on Colorado's Western Slope) this year. Next spring I'm planning on doing some vessel upgrades, taking several months to wander up to Ketchikan, and finally wintering her on the hard there. We'll be back!

Tied loops of hydronic piping to hog wire mesh, then covered with about a foot of dirt. It all came in through the door, so lots of wheelbarrows full!

The 25 HP High Thrust version has about the same speed as the Westerbeke.

Hi Talip! Contact Growing Spaces in Pagosa Springs, Colorado for design details.

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We loved Salt Spring! I really felt that the women there were empowered and making things like the Centre for Yoga happen. You're on a societal frontier, and it feels great. Keep it up, yeah!

Tinctures!

Those plants will be soaked in alcohol for a few months to create tinctures.

Hi Hillrod! She's been hugely upgraded and moved across the country to the San Juan Islands. We'll be in northern British Columbia next year. It'd be a long way to our beloved Exhumas.

I used 1/4 inch for everything, both poly and acrylic. Normally all the windows are covered with the Pfifertex covers you can see in other videos. They're still in great condition, no crazing and clear.

@@presence-ing thanks. There are a few videos out that say a heat gun will remove scratches etc on polycarbonate. Im wondering if you ever tried that, if you have an old window, you or I could try that on?

Heating is an idea worth trying! Probably not for the main windshield, as it would likely end up wavy. But for the others, let us know what happens! And if it works on both polyc and acrylic.

@@presence-ing Do you have any old windows still?

Sorry, i do not. The video was from the East coast. I'm on the other side of the country now.

I did it simply as an exercise. I wanted to learn how it rests on the hulls (twisted a bit), any problems that might come up if I decided to ground it in other shallow water, or if I needed to for some eventual bottom work. A learning experience! :-)

@@presence-ing Thanks. Great training exercise.

Hi RC! We did live aboard for about four years. I went to Terre de Haute and Guadeloupe for reconnaissance, to evaluate sailing there. The Gemini is capable of the Caribbean and more. The adventure happens on multiple fronts simultaneously: your skills, your relationships, the vessel, the weather, the water, the countries. You'll learn about, and expand, yourself. You won't be escaping anything. It is a commitment to discover yourself.

@@presence-ing Thanks for the reply, I'm looking forward to a new chapter at 55.

Congratulations! Say hello to RC for me. 😉

Hi! The dome is from Growing Spaces in Pagosa Springs in Colorado. See their website for details and contact info.

Hey Scott, hi! Yes, if you time the seasons, shifting worlds and realities with the seasons is truly wonderful. The best times, yeah! We're looking forward to exploring up into the Desolations (at least) in BC this summer. Right now it's snow season where we live in CO, so that's perfect, too! There's so much of this world to love and be grateful for. 🙏 😊

Hi Eric! I was always working on things incrementally over four years. The 'big refit' took about 5 months, at St. Marys, in GA. It's a real DIY yard. I rented a nearby kitchenette hotel room for the duration.

I'm very glad you enjoyed it Bornfree. Best wishes to you too.

Thanks Walt!

Thank you Kevin!

I agree 100%! Not polluting our water is the #1 reason to use a waterless head. After that comes no smell, no plumbing, simplicity, etc.

Yes exactly: it is a C-Head. I used 3rd party tie downs.

You're welcome!

Hi Boo! She isn't currently for sale, but I can notify you when she is if you like. Email me at EmailforBrianJ@gmail.com. Thanks Boo! Brian

@@presence-ing Thank you 🙏 I will send a email. Kindest wishes

An Engle freezer fits in there perfectly! :-)

Not in performance, but a huge increase in reliability. For me, reliability equals performance.