Our $60,000 Mistake: The Cummins Are Coming Out
We spent $60,000 and four months installing Cummins engines into Tangaroa. Now we’re pulling them back out. This post explains why the engines worked, why the decision still makes sense, and what’s coming next for Tangaroa.
Living Off-Grid: Our Boat’s 30kWh Lithium Battery Setup
We built a 30kWh lithium battery bank with 56 LiFePO4 cells and solar panels to power our 78ft yacht. Four years later, here’s how it’s holding up.
We Bought an Abandoned 1969 Superyacht
We bought a neglected 78' 1969 aluminum superyacht, abandoned in Alaska and covered in mold. Was it a mistake—or the start of our biggest adventure yet?
How to Upgrade Your Boat’s Nav System on a Budget
We turned a budget-friendly mini PC and TimeZero software into a full-featured navigation suite with radar, sonar, and autopilot—proving you don’t need to spend a fortune for big-boat tech.