Stars, Sails - the Parallax View

A family of astronomers at sea... coming soon to a galaxy near you...

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Galley matters

07 October 2011 | Pensacola, FL
Heather/ sunny, 76F and gusty winds NE 20 mph
So it has come down to the last couple of weeks. Sifting through materials from storage, taking a little time out to feed the ducks,
feeding the ducks

Redid the splashback over the stove. It used to be a stainless steel sheet that buckled a bit where the through-bolts from the rub rail come through. Went with a theme for tiles that reflect the natural world. Note that this is before the grout has been applied:
the splashback

We especially liked the shells (going with a grout that is not too much of a contrast... NOT white):
closeup

There is still more to do, like the grout, the sealer, a little more finish work on wood, and flooring installation, but we can see the departure shaping up now...
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Vessel Name: Parallax
Vessel Make/Model: 37' Prout Snowgoose (1982)
Hailing Port: Pensacola
Crew: Derek, Heather and Grant
About:
Two astronomers, looking for variable stars and adventure. After cruising the Caribbean aboard S/V Paradox for 18 months in the early 90s, the crew swallowed the anchor and had a child, always planning their next Great Adventure: cruising under sail with Grant, showing him the world. [...]
Extra:
We knew that if we ever got a catamaran, we'd want a name to celebrate her twin-hulledness. Parallax is seeing the same thing from two slightly different points of view, which with our two eyes is what gives humans our depth perception. It's also a good metaphor for one of the benefits of marriage. [...]

S/V Parallax

Who: Derek, Heather and Grant
Port: Pensacola