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Além Mar · Electrical
When shore power lost its cool
A burned 50 A connection, a $267.18 SmartPlug conversion kit, and a supposedly quick cord-end replacement that turned into many hours of fitting and troubleshooting.
Notes & discoveries
The journal.
What I’m working on, what I’m figuring out, and why it matters.
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Além Mar · Cabin improvements
The TV got bigger. So did the project.
A 32-inch TV order became a 43-inch delivery, and a ceiling mount became a project involving backing plates, deck protection, and $325.92 in recorded purchases.
4 min read
Além Mar · New ownership
I bought a boat. The to-do list came included.
Turning survey observations, unfamiliar systems, and an expanding project list into a practical plan for getting to know Além Mar.
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Além Mar · Troubleshooting
When the stern thruster stopped talking
A silent controller, a corroded board, and the repair-versus-replacement options: $650 for a possible board repair or $1,319.30 for a reconditioned controller before tax and shipping.
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Além Mar · Electrical
Getting to know the house batteries
A $92.64 SmartShunt purchase, the installation expenses, and the readings that still need a trustworthy battery baseline.
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Além Mar · Electronics
The radar that went off the radar
A $1,050 repair quote versus a Quantum 2 upgrade: the factory bill, the unsuccessful antenna test, and $2,163.47 in documented spending before installation.
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Great Loop · Family
Great Loop dreams, meet the to-do list
The repairs and checklists have a bigger purpose: making room for a remarkable adventure together as a family.
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AI & Technology · Documentation
Teaching my project notes to behave
An approach to using AI to organize real project records, preserve the evidence, and help explain what happened.
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Software & Boating · NautiFile
Getting a little nauti with boat records
Why I’m building NautiFile: a home for boat projects, service history, equipment, documents, and expenses—and the records behind this journal.
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