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Pelagic Perspectives
Evergreen essays on yacht ownership strategy, decision-making, maintenance, capital planning, and advisory thinking.
Cosmetic Doesn't Always Mean Inexpensive
What a $14,500 refinishing process taught me about interpreting survey findings, and why a cosmetic condition on a survey report doesn't always mean an inexpensive fix.
Pelagic Perspectives | Maintenance Records Are Not Evidence of Condition
A pre-departure inspection uncovered a damaged aftercooler that its service record said nothing about. A maintenance invoice tells you what was billed, not what condition the equipment is actually in.
Pelagic Perspectives | Preparation Extends Beyond Maintenance
A new watermaker part failed fifteen minutes after installation. Having a spare on board turned a potential disruption into a short repair, and a reminder that the real decisions get made long before the failure happens.
Pelagic Perspectives | The Difference Between Cruising and Managing Risk
One day at anchor in Desolation Sound turned into three separate lessons in risk, communication, and preparation. All three point to the same conclusion: good ownership means giving yourself options before conditions force your hand.