Category Archives: Boat Projects

New Rub Rail

Posted on May 25, 2022 by Tolly Roger

This project took on a life of it’s own. I can honestly say that without the efforts of a few good friends it would not have happened. (I am behind posting this as it was installed a year ago.) After … Continue reading →

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Bow Thruster

Posted on September 12, 2021 by Tolly Roger

Last Year we started thinking of adding a bow thruster. After extensive research and asking lots of questions regarding sizing, power and placement we found a great off season deal at FISHERIES so we decided to move forward. This Spring … Continue reading →

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2020 Update and Annual Haul Out

Posted on October 25, 2020 by Tolly Roger

Well….. 2020 sure has been a different year to say the least ! With the boat moored in the Point Roberts Marina, as soon as the US / Canada Border closed our access to the boat was cut off. The … Continue reading →

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Going Solar

Posted on August 15, 2018 by Tolly Roger

We wanted to be able to increase the time between charging the house bank while away from the dock. After some research, we decided to add a solar charging system for the boat. A bit of background. We do not … Continue reading →

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Teak Window Valances

Posted on August 19, 2015 by Tolly Roger

In 2011, when we first got the boat, one of the first things we did was to remove the “flowery” curtains. First we replaced the curtains with with  blinds. It dramatically changed the look of the inside and helped make the … Continue reading →

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Replacing a Starboard Port…….. wait…… what?

Posted on March 15, 2015 by Tolly Roger

The portlight on the Starboard side was looking a little “worse for wear” The portlight was ugly, the trim ring was cracked, the bug screen was broken, the lens was cloudy and the outer silicon seal was falling out, so…. It was … Continue reading →

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Battery and 12V DC Upgrade

Posted on January 22, 2015 by Tolly Roger

This project began in the Fall of 2014 and turned into an almost complete upgrade and update of the 12 Volt DC system First a little background As far as I can tell, the boat came from the factory with 3 … Continue reading →

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Early Winter Project…….New Flooring

Posted on December 5, 2013 by Tolly Roger

First Winter Project this year is new flooring. For a couple of reasons we wanted to replace the flooring in the galley, head and stateroom in Tolly Roger. When we got the boat the “head” had been tiled with a … Continue reading →

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When all PLATHS lead to a new Windlass

Posted on July 29, 2013 by Tolly Roger

Recently we were gathered with friends planning our mid Summer Cruise. It became quite clear that this cruise would involve anchoring at a few more places than I had thought. I happened to casually mention that our boat, (while having … Continue reading →

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Radar Mast Project

Posted on December 9, 2012 by Tolly Roger

I have always really liked the look of  Tolly’s with a Radar Mast. The radar on Tolly Roger needed upgrading and I wanted to add a mast at the same time. After sourcing only 2 companies that would still make … Continue reading →

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