Repairing a Rotten Deck Core Without Cutting the Deck Open

Repairing a Rotten Deck Core Without Cutting the Deck Open Affinity, our Bristol 26, had slowly accumulated hardware and accessories over the years.   Two VHFs. Two autopilots. Three antennas. Coaxial pass-through fittings with no cables in them. Powerboat-style dinghy davits. Extra cleats. Old depth finders. Unused plumbing. Unused wiring. Holding tanks and plumbing taking […]

Useful Guides and References for a Wetlands Agent

Useful Guides and References for a Wetlands Agent Purpose These are resources I’ve used or saved while working as a wetlands agent. Some are technical guidance documents, others are general references or examples from other states or agencies. I’ve included short notes on what each resource is, where it has been useful in practice, and […]

A Simple Structure for Running an Inland Wetlands Commission Meeting

A Simple Structure for Running an Inland Wetlands Commission Meeting In smaller towns, it’s not uncommon for someone to end up running a wetlands commission meeting on short notice–either because no one else wants to, or because the chair is unavailable.     I put this together as a simple step-by-step outline based on how we […]

Sample Wetlands Permit Conditions

Sample Wetlands Permit Conditions for Connecticut Wetlands Commissions Purpose and Use In my experience, permit conditions are often written during meetings under some pressure, with interruptions, fatigue, and limited time to think through the details.  It can be useful to have a list of permit condition examples to review before a meeting, or maybe even […]

Repairing a Waterlogged Cockpit Hatch (Balsa Core Replacement)

Repairing a Waterlogged Cockpit Hatch (Balsa Core Replacement) There’s nothing worse than sitting on your sailboat on a dry day and still getting wet because your cockpit hatch, which is supposed to be solid, decided it wants to be more like a sponge and retain as much water as it can.   Fortunately, since the […]