As we transition to a life at sea aboard “Moments in Time”, there will be some things I will truly miss from land life. One of these will be enjoying fresh heirloom tomatoes from my garden. I will pick the tomatoes everyday and line them up on the counter. However, the best, the biggest, the ripest of them seem to disappear, leaving me tomatoes that require me to gerrymander around all the bad spots. I know it is not aliens coming down to take them, at least I do not think so, but Toni and the grandkids seem suspiciously happy, and it always look like they have red stains around their smiling mouths, like tomato stains. One day I will get the best tomatoes, that is the dream anyway. Feel free to comment and let us know your thoughts. Subscribe and share in the adventure! Become part of the conversation by liking https://www.facebook.com/SV.MomentsInTime/

After spending a season onboard “Moments in Time”, we developed a list of things we needed to change before starting this season. We previously addressed the propane tank swap out, the external hose quick connects/disconnects, corrected all the slip and slides in previous episodes. In this episode, we will complete the task I wanted to do since we first got the boat and that was to install some fishing racks to store my fishing rods so I can have a line out when sailing. Well, what took me so long?, simply I was afraid to drill holes into a brand-new boat. “Moments in Time” is a year old now and I wondered why I fretted so. I plan to fish while sailing, while anchor, and have some hand lines to fish while out at sea. Another task I can check off the wish list. Subscribe and share in the adventure! Become part of the conversation by liking https://www.facebook.com/SV.MomentsInTime/ As always, please feel free to comment and let us know your thoughts.

As we transition to a life at sea aboard “Moments in Time”, there will be some things I will truly miss from land life. One of the top things will be my garden. I start craving tomatoes as soon as my previous crop dies off from the frost. You cannot purchase a good tomato anymore. Even greenhouse tomatoes are not the same. Most modern tomatoes are hybrids, with traits that are genetically modified for uniform color, uniform shape, ability to be picked green, and yes, to rot from the inside on the shelf, all commercial attributes for shipping and selling, taste never figures into the commercial attributes. Of course, they will tell you that it tastes good, but in reality, they taste like crap. I try to plant only heirloom tomatoes. These are the only tomatoes that are naturally selected over centuries for taste. They might be white, green, rainbow, black, purple, orange, yellow, and of course red, but they all taste great. WARNING: If you eat an heirloom tomato, you will no longer be able to eat a grocery store tomato. But it is OK to be a tomato snob 😊 Feel free to comment and let us know your thoughts. Subscribe and share the adventure! Become part of the conversation by liking https://www.facebook.com/SV.MomentsInTime/

After spending a season onboard “Moments in Time”, we developed a list of things we needed to change before starting this season. We previously addressed the propane tank swap out and the external hose quick connects/disconnects in previous episodes. In this episode, we will address the dangerous “slip and slides” that we experienced last season. This is a safety issue that we have to correct. We do not want to slip and experience an injury far from shore or civilization. We purchased some non-skid tape and prepped the surfaces for application. I was surprised in reviewing my notes as to how many “slip and slides” that we had to correct. Hopefully the non-skid tape will address our concerns and last a long time. If these fixes prevent an injury then they would have paid for themselves twice over. Do not compromise safety if you plan to adventure offshore, or inshore for that matter. Subscribe and share the adventure! Become part of the conversation by liking https://www.facebook.com/SV.MomentsInTime/ As always, please feel free to comment and let us know your thoughts.

Toni and I are organizing “Moments in Time” storage areas for better long-term storage as we begin to transition to a life at sea. We need space for spare parts, tools, sailing gear, diving gear, fishing gear, and food stores. We will probably move things two or three more times before we get it right. Everything on a boat needs to be properly stored. Subscribe and share in the adventure! Become part of the conversation by liking https://www.facebook.com/SV.MomentsInTime/ Feel free to comment and let us know your thoughts.

After spending a season onboard “Moments in Time”, we developed a list of things we needed to change before starting this season. We previously addressed the propane tank swap out in the last episode. In this episode, we will address the not so quick through hull deck hose connects and disconnects. The intent of these deck through hull fittings were to allow hoses to quickly connect and disconnect. But in reality, there is nothing quick about it, unless you have super human strength. If you are on the foredeck and wish to connect a hose, you must go into the saloon and turn off the water pump, go down into one of the hulls and turn on the water until there is no pressure, go back to the foredeck and use the quick connect to hook up the hose, then go back to the saloon and turn the pump back on, go back to the foredeck and use the hose, and then repeat in reverse to disconnect. There is nothing quick about that, in fact it was such a pain in the ass that we did not bother last season. At this point, just give us a normal hose hookup and a spigot . . . What!, could the solution be so simple? The whale fittings made everything plug and play. No more muddy anchor chain in our locker anymore. Watch video to see how you can make a whale of an improvement. Subscribe and share the adventure! Become part of the conversation by liking https://www.facebook.com/SV.MomentsInTime/ As always, please feel free to comment and let us know your thoughts.

The Nomad diving system is a portable diving system that will allow us to dive to depths of 30 feet for 45-60 minutes per battery charge. We purchased it in case we have to go below and conduct work on the hulls on “Moments in Time”, such as repairs, anodes replacements, bottom cleaning, anchor checks, and of course that large lobster that might be taunting me below. SCUBA tanks are heavy, they need to be securely stowed onboard, and require refilling, whether from a compressor onboard or onshore. For us, the Nomad system met our needs, easily portable with simple logistics, and will open a whole new underwater world for us with endless possibilities. Feel free to comment and let us know your thoughts. Subscribe and share the adventure! Become part of the conversation by liking https://www.facebook.com/SV.MomentsInTime/ For more information concerning the Blu3 Nomad Diving System can be found at https://www.diveblu3.com/product/nomad

It took me one time to swap out my small propane tank onboard “Moments in Time”. I had to grab a wrench to take the propane pigtail hose off, the propane locker was located in the sail locker with limited room with restricted wrench rotation. And then to my chagrin, the short 24-inch pigtail hose would not even reach my backup tank. Like, WTF!, I had to unstrap and remove the tank bracing system and then remove my backup tank and relocate it where my primary tank previously resided. What should have been a 30-second switch over took 10 minutes. NOT AGAIN! See our simple modifications that made my propane tank swapping a 30-second task. The well-known Doctor Propane joined me to assist and explained everything I need to know about propane tanks and storage. This is a “must see” as it changed my thinking around propane usage and storage on a boat. Subscribe and share the adventure! Become part of the conversation by liking https://www.facebook.com/SV.MomentsInTime/ As always, please feel free to comment and let us know your thoughts.

The remaining warranty work is now complete. The third black water tank was the charm and the power point in the owner’s stateroom was relocated per original specifications. We were hoping for a 2-day sail home but the weather did not cooperate. The slight zypher was behind us, robbing us of precious apparent wind, the temperature reached 100 degrees Fahrenheit and the seas were glass. We could not have picked a worse day to bring “Moments in Time” back home. We decided to motor the distance and power through the heat. We departed at 10:30 am and arrived in our home berth at 06:00 PM without incident. Did we say it was hot!? It was hot!!!, really really hot! It is good to be back. Subscribe and share the adventure! Become part of the conversation by liking https://www.facebook.com/SV.MomentsInTime/ As always, please feel free to comment and let us know your thoughts.

After over a year and three black water tanks later, we now have a non leaking black water tank in the starboard forward head. This could double the time between pump outs. Now guests can have their own head area. Thanks to Seawind and Sailaway Catamarans for coordinating this warranty work. We are getting close to starting our sailing season, albeit, a tad late. We hope to see everyone out there soon. Feel free to comment and let us know your thoughts. Subscribe and share the adventure! Become part of the conversation by liking https://www.facebook.com/SV.MomentsInTime/

The dinghy or tender is a separate boat from the mothership. The purpose is to reprovision, explore and adventure ashore. You need gear dedicated to the dinghy. We should be able to drop the dinghy in the water and go exploring rather than transferring gear back and forth from the mother ship. One of the selling points of the UP340 is having the storage to securely store all the dedicated gear. Otherwise the gear will lie strewed upon the floor posing tripping and ankle twisting hazards. Everything needs a place to stow. Subscribe and share the adventure! Become part of the conversation by liking https://www.facebook.com/SV.MomentsInTime/ As always, please feel free to comment and let us know your thoughts.

Plan is a four-letter word, despite creating the best laid out plan, it can sometimes get “F”ed up. This is why having an agenda is bad. The best we can do is roll with the waves and adjust. Hopefully everything will come together and the adventure can begin. Feel free to comment and let us know your thoughts. Subscribe and share the adventure! Become part of the conversation by liking https://www.facebook.com/SV.MomentsInTime/

There was so much happening at the 2025 Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show that did not make it into the previous episode. While I was talking to various interested sailors, Monica took the camera and filmed tours of the Vision 444, the Fountaine Pajot Tanna 47, and the Excess 14. For everyone that loves a particular boat or layout, there is someone else out there that might hate it. Know what you can handle, know what you like, know what you can afford, do your research, and take the opinions of others with a grain of salt. I will try to keep my mouth shut, as I already have the perfect boat, at least for Toni and I. Oops, did I type that out loud? 😊 Subscribe and share the adventure! Become part of the conversation by liking https://www.facebook.com/SV.MomentsInTime/ As always, please feel free to comment and let us know your thoughts.

We mounted the outboard motor and made the necessary modifications required to splash our UP340 dinghy. It is unlucky to launch any boat without its name. I rocked the motor back and forth to verify that cosmetic crack in the transom. Why can’t things just be easy. Feel free to comment and let us know your thoughts. Subscribe and share the adventure! Become part of the conversation by liking https://www.facebook.com/SV.MomentsInTime/

“Moments in Time” returned to the Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show and Ego Alley where she represented the Seawind 1260 for Sail Away Catamarans. The boat show was very well attended despite some thunder storms that rolled through. Pussers is now closed so Iron Rooster has become the new boat show breakfast tradition with a fine selection of Eggs Benedict. We filmed tours of the Seawind 1600, Seawind 1260, and the Dragonfly 28. We checked vendor wares and purchased the Nomad air breathing system for work under the hulls, and maybe for lobster hunting. We enjoyed visiting with the many friends, dreamers, and those on the edge of taking their final step towards adventure. Subscribe and share the adventure! Become part of the conversation by liking https://www.facebook.com/SV.MomentsInTime/ As always, please feel free to comment and let us know your thoughts.

“Moments in Time” was back at the Annapolis Spring Sailboat show and was rafted in Ego Alley with a new Seawind 1600. The Seawinds were the first boats the spectators saw as they entered the docks. Many dreamers, friends, and potential buyers visited “Moments in Time”. Seawind catamarans are made for sailing and adventure. Feel free to comment and let us know your thoughts. Subscribe and share the adventure! Become part of the conversation by liking https://www.facebook.com/SV.MomentsInTime/

We had an opportunity to complete the final warranty work for “Moments in Time” and display Moments in Time in the 2025 Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show. Sail Away Catamarans wanted to prepare her before the boat show but I was still working. However, Admiral Toni has retired so she accompanied Captain Dave and Captain Jack aboard “Moments in Time” north to Liberty Marina. It was very hard for Skipper Pete to watch “Moments in Time” depart from the dock while remaining on shore. Admiral Toni filmed B-Roll video along the way. Kickback and enjoy this mostly B-Roll video of the voyage. Fun Fact: Captain Dave was there when “Moments in Time” was unloaded from Marco Polo and assisted the unpacking and making her sea worthy. Subscribe and share the adventure! Become part of the conversation by liking https://www.facebook.com/SV.MomentsInTime/ As always, please feel free to comment and let us know your thoughts.

It has been almost a year since we took possession of “Moments in Time”, our Seawind 1260. Admiral Toni is retired but Skipper Pete is not. Toni accompanied a couple of seasoned captains sent from Sail Away Catamarans to take “Moments in Time” to Liberty Marina to complete the last (we hope) of the warranty work and to prep her for the Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show. It was hard watching her sail away with me on shore, a feeling I hope not to repeat. Join us at the Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show on April 25-27, 2025 and make sure to say hi. Feel free to comment and let us know your thoughts. Subscribe and share the adventure! Become part of the conversation by liking https://www.facebook.com/SV.MomentsInTime/

Long before “Moments in Time” was completed and shipped, Toni and I researched our dinghy/tender options. We wanted a lightweight, load carrying, and stable dinghy that would serve all of our needs, a pickup type of dinghy if you will. After some production delays and a redesign, our UP340 was finally completed and shipped. Join us as we unwrap and explore the UP340 for the first time and share our initial thoughts. There is still much to do. Subscribe and share the adventure! Become part of the conversation by liking https://www.facebook.com/SV.MomentsInTime/ As always, please feel free to comment and let us know your thoughts. Watch the following video series on why we chose the UP340: https://youtu.be/7utmBdMSNyY?si=h4wz1Xpix2ckei_X https://youtu.be/jpJzru0bIEc?si=dlvB9_dBaY4gBSr7 https://youtu.be/ymZ1qQSup14?si=yllOjpTe78jfQZ7p

It has been well over a year since ordering our UP 340. We did a lot of research around dinghies and chose the UP 340 from Ultra-Light Performance Boats. We hope we chose wisely. It took some logistics to get the UP 340 in our driveway. The journey is not over yet. Stay tuned. See our previous videos on why we chose the UP 340. https://youtu.be/7utmBdMSNyY?si=h4wz1Xpix2ckei_X https://youtu.be/jpJzru0bIEc?si=dlvB9_dBaY4gBSr7 https://youtu.be/ymZ1qQSup14?si=yllOjpTe78jfQZ7p Feel free to comment and let us know your thoughts. Subscribe and share the adventure! Become part of the conversation by liking https://www.facebook.com/SV.MomentsInTime/