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50 Recipes

Here’s a list of 50 recipes using the ingredients from the pantry of non-perishable goods on-board. These meals are designed to be both practical for long-term storage and diverse in flavor, giving many options. These recipes cover a variety of flavors and meal types, from hearty stews to lighter salads and comforting casseroles.

1. Coconut Lentil Curry

Ingredients: Lentils, coconut milk, diced tomatoes, curry powder, cumin, garlic powder, rice.

2. Chickpea & Couscous Salad

Ingredients: Couscous, canned chickpeas, olives, artichoke hearts, olive oil, lemon (or vinegar), cumin, parsley.

3. Tomato & Black Bean Chili

Ingredients: Black beans, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, corn, chili powder, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder.

4. Sweet Potato & Polenta Stew

Ingredients: Sweet potatoes, polenta, coconut milk, diced tomatoes, cumin, turmeric, garlic powder, basil.

5. Peanut Butter & Banana Oatmeal

Ingredients: Oats, peanut butter, honey or sugar, powdered milk, dried banana chips, cinnamon.

6. Quinoa & Veggie Stir-Fry

Ingredients: Quinoa, canned mixed vegetables, canned mushrooms, soy sauce, garlic powder, chili flakes.

7. Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce & Black Beans

Ingredients: Pasta, tomato paste, diced tomatoes, black beans, garlic powder, basil, oregano, chili flakes.

8. Bean & Rice Burritos

Ingredients: Pinto beans, rice, corn, cumin, chili powder, onion powder, tortillas.

9. Coconut Chickpea Soup

Ingredients: Chickpeas, coconut milk, diced tomatoes, garlic powder, cumin, turmeric, rice.

10. Polenta with Tomato & Bean Sauce

Ingredients: Polenta, black beans, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, garlic powder, basil, chili powder.

11. Instant Ramen Stir-Fry

Ingredients: Ramen noodles, soy sauce, canned vegetables, garlic powder, onion powder, chili flakes.

12. Veggie & Rice Stuffed Tortillas

Ingredients: Rice, canned vegetables, soy sauce, garlic powder, cumin, tortillas.

13. Sweet Potato & Quinoa Salad

Ingredients: Sweet potatoes, quinoa, canned olives, olive oil, vinegar, garlic powder, cumin, dried basil.

14. Black Bean & Corn Soup

Ingredients: Black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder.

15. Canned Tuna Salad

Ingredients: Canned tuna, canned corn, olive oil, vinegar, garlic powder, dried parsley, crackers.

16. Chickpea & Rice Stew

Ingredients: Chickpeas, rice, canned tomatoes, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin.

17. Spicy Tomato & Bean Soup

Ingredients: Diced tomatoes, black beans, kidney beans, chili powder, garlic powder, soy sauce.

18. Lentil & Rice Pilaf

Ingredients: Lentils, rice, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, soy sauce.

19. Quinoa Tabbouleh

Ingredients: Quinoa, dried parsley, garlic powder, lemon juice (or vinegar), olive oil, salt, pepper.

20. Instant Mashed Potatoes with Beans

Ingredients: Instant mashed potatoes, canned beans, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, olive oil.

21. Tomato & Cucumber Couscous

Ingredients: Couscous, canned tomatoes, olive oil, vinegar, garlic powder, salt, pepper.

22. Dried Fruit & Nut Mix

Ingredients: Dried apricots, raisins, almonds, cashews, walnuts, sunflower seeds.

23. Lentil & Tomato Stew

Ingredients: Lentils, diced tomatoes, garlic powder, onion powder, basil, cumin, turmeric.

24. Vegetable Stir-Fry with Rice

Ingredients: Rice, canned mixed vegetables, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, chili flakes.

25. Canned Bean Tacos

Ingredients: Canned beans, tortillas, taco seasoning, canned tomatoes, rice.

26. Chickpea Stew with Quinoa

Ingredients: Chickpeas, quinoa, coconut milk, diced tomatoes, garlic powder, cumin.

27. Bean & Corn Salad

Ingredients: Black beans, corn, canned tomatoes, olive oil, vinegar, chili powder, cumin.

28. Tomato Rice Soup

Ingredients: Rice, diced tomatoes, garlic powder, onion powder, basil, cumin.

29. Curried Polenta with Beans

Ingredients: Polenta, black beans, coconut milk, curry powder, garlic powder, cumin.

30. Vegan Chili with Quinoa

Ingredients: Quinoa, canned beans, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder.

31. Pasta with Olive & Tomato Sauce

Ingredients: Pasta, diced tomatoes, olives, garlic powder, basil, olive oil.

32. Coconut Rice with Chickpeas

Ingredients: Rice, coconut milk, chickpeas, garlic powder, cumin, turmeric.

33. Quinoa & Canned Veggie Soup

Ingredients: Quinoa, canned vegetables, canned tomatoes, garlic powder, cumin.

34. Oats with Dried Fruits

Ingredients: Oats, dried cranberries, raisins, dried apricots, honey or sugar.

35. Rice & Sweet Potato Patties

Ingredients: Rice, sweet potatoes, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder.

36. Spaghetti with Chickpea Tomato Sauce

Ingredients: Pasta, chickpeas, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, garlic powder, oregano, basil.

37. Instant Mashed Potatoes with Mushroom Sauce

Ingredients: Instant mashed potatoes, canned mushrooms, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder.

38. Bean & Quinoa Casserole

Ingredients: Quinoa, canned beans, diced tomatoes, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder.

39. Rice Pudding

Ingredients: Rice, powdered milk, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla (optional).

40. Polenta & Bean Bake

Ingredients: Polenta, canned beans, tomato paste, garlic powder, oregano.

41. Veggie Tacos

Ingredients: Canned vegetables, tortillas, taco seasoning, black beans, rice.

42. Coconut Lentil Stew

Ingredients: Lentils, coconut milk, diced tomatoes, garlic powder, turmeric, cumin.

43. Sweet Potato & Bean Chili

Ingredients: Sweet potatoes, black beans, diced tomatoes, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin.

44. Canned Tomato & Rice Casserole

Ingredients: Rice, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, garlic powder, onion powder, basil.

45. Coconut Quinoa Bowl

Ingredients: Quinoa, coconut milk, dried fruit, honey, cinnamon.

46. Bean & Rice Casserole

Ingredients: Rice, black beans, kidney beans, diced tomatoes, cumin, chili powder.

47. Polenta with Mushroom Sauce

Ingredients: Polenta, canned mushrooms, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder.

48. Savory Oats

Ingredients: Oats, soy sauce, garlic powder, chili flakes, olive oil, dried mushrooms (optional).

49. Canned Veggie Stir-Fry with Rice

Ingredients: Rice, canned mixed vegetables, soy sauce, garlic powder, chili flakes.

50. Chickpea & Polenta Bake

Ingredients: Polenta, canned chickpeas, tomato paste, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin.

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List of Non-Perishable Goods

For a long voyage where fresh food storage isn’t an option beyond a week or so, I am focusing on shelf-stable, long-lasting items that will not only preserve well over time but also offer the flexibility to create a wide variety of meals. The goal here is to ensure that all food items are non-perishable and can withstand the elements without refrigeration (because the refrigerator on board has very limited space and must be used for fresh fruits and vegetables and leftovers).

All paper (including the labels on cans, etc.) will be removed to avoid bugs. An effort will be made to reduce plastic (glass or metal containers) to avoid trash. When possible, larger quantities will be re-portioned and vacuum sealed.

While I am essentially vegetarian anyways, protein will be supplements with fish (either caught, bartered, or purchased). Also, like the fresh vegetables and fruits, fresh meat will be carried for the short-term when leaving a port where it is available. Frozen meat (e.g., frozen whole chicken) will be carried, because it can last for several weeks in the cooler (where it can remain frozen in the lower part of the cooler).

This is a living document that can be found under the “Provisions” tab on the website.

1. Grains, Starches & Pasta

  • White rice (15 lbs): A staple that keeps well for extended periods and serves as a base for many dishes.
  • Brown rice (10 lbs): Slightly less shelf-stable but still good for a longer voyage if stored properly.
  • Quinoa (3 lbs): High in protein and fiber, excellent as a side dish or in salads.
  • Couscous (3 lbs): Quick to prepare and versatile, ideal for adding texture to meals.
  • Polenta (2 lbs): Great for making a comforting, creamy dish or as a base for stews.
  • Farro (2 lbs): Nutty in flavor and perfect for salads, soups, or as a grain base.
  • Pasta (6 lbs, multiple shapes): Spaghetti, penne, fusilli—long shelf life and ideal for a variety of sauces.
  • Ramen noodles (10 packs): Easy to prepare and can be dressed up with added flavors or ingredients.
  • Instant mashed potatoes (2 lbs): Convenient and filling, great for comfort food on the go.
  • Cornmeal (1 lb): For making cornbread, polenta, or as a breading for frying.
  • Oats (5 lbs): A hearty breakfast staple that can also be used in baking or cooking.

2. Legumes & Beans (Dried and Canned)

  • Dried lentils (4 lbs): Quick to cook and perfect for soups, stews, or salads.
  • Dried chickpeas (2 lbs): Can be used in a variety of dishes such as hummus, stews, or roasted.
  • Dried black beans (4 lbs): A great source of protein and perfect for soups or as a side dish.
  • Dried kidney beans (4 lbs): Can be used in chili, soups, or stews.
  • Canned beans (20 cans): A variety of beans like pinto, black, white beans, and chickpeas for quick, ready-to-eat meals.
  • Canned refried beans (10 cans): Great for tacos, wraps, or dips.
  • Canned chili (10 cans): A hearty, one-pot meal that requires little preparation.

3. Nuts, Seeds & Nut Butters

  • Almonds (4 lbs): A great snack on their own or as an ingredient in other dishes.
  • Walnuts (2 lbs): Perfect for baking, snacking, or adding to salads.
  • Cashews (4 lbs): A versatile nut for snacking or using in curries.
  • Peanuts (4 lbs): Excellent for snacking, and can be used in stir-fries, curries, or ground into peanut butter.
  • Pistachios (4 lbs): For snacking, trail mixes, or adding to salads.
  • Flaxseeds (1 lb): Can be used in smoothies, cereals, or baking.
  • Chia seeds (1 lbs): Ideal for making chia pudding, adding to smoothies, or sprinkling over meals.
  • Sunflower seeds (2 lb): Can be used in salads, as snacks, or in baking.
  • Peanut butter (5 medium-sized jars): Shelf-stable and versatile for sandwiches, baking, or simply as a snack.
  • Almond butter (1 jar): For variety and a more decadent snack or spread.

4. Canned & Jarred Goods (Expanded)

  • Canned tomatoes (15 cans): Essential for sauces, soups, stews, and curries.
  • Canned tomato paste (10 cans): For concentrated tomato flavor in sauces, stews, and soups.
  • Canned coconut milk (10 cans): Perfect for curries, soups, or desserts.
  • Canned vegetables (30 cans): A variety of options such as peas, carrots, green beans, and corn.
  • Canned fruit (30 cans): Pineapple, peaches, and pears in syrup or juice for snacking or dessert.
  • Canned corn (10 cans): Great for adding to soups, salads, or as a side dish.
  • Pickles (5 jars): For a tangy addition to any meal or as a snack.
  • Canned sweet potatoes (10 cans): Nutrient-dense, long-lasting, and ideal for hearty dishes.
  • Canned mushrooms (10 cans): Can be added to soups, stews, or pasta dishes.
  • Canned olives (10 cans): A great addition to salads, pasta dishes, or as a snack.
  • Canned artichoke hearts (5 cans): Perfect for salads, pasta, or Mediterranean-style dishes.
  • Canned mixed vegetables (20 cans): A quick and easy addition to soups or stews.

5. Dairy & Dairy Alternatives (Shelf-stable)

  • Powdered milk (3 lbs): A staple for cooking, baking, or making drinks.
  • Evaporated milk (10 cans): Can be used in recipes, baking, or as a cream substitute.
  • Canned powdered cheese (1 can): A long-lasting cheese option for pastas, soups, or casseroles.
  • Shelf-stable cheese (such as processed cheese, 20 packages): Cheese that stays fresh without refrigeration.

6. Baked Goods, Baking Ingredients & Snacks

  • Crackers (10 boxes): Versatile for snacking, topping with nut butter, or serving with soups.
  • Tortillas (5 packs): Can be used for wraps, tacos, or quesadillas.
  • Granola (4 lbs): Great for breakfast or snacking.
  • Cereal (5 boxes): A quick breakfast option.
  • Trail mix (5 lbs): Mix of nuts, seeds, dried fruit, and chocolate for high-energy snacking.
  • Popcorn kernels (4 lbs): A light and filling snack.
  • Protein bars (50 bars): Great for quick energy on the go.
  • Energy bars (50 bars): Packed with calories and nutrients, perfect for longer days at sea.
  • Dried fruit (5 lbs): A variety including apricots, raisins, cranberries, and figs for snacks or adding to dishes.

7. Spices, Condiments & Sauces

  • Spices (variety pack): Salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cumin, curry powder, turmeric, dried basil, dried oregano, chili powder, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  • Hot sauce (2 bottles): For flavoring dishes when you need a bit of heat.
  • Soy sauce (2 bottle): Essential for stir-fries or adding umami to dishes.
  • Olive oil (2 large bottles): For cooking and dressing salads.
  • Vinegar (apple cider, white, and balsamic, 2 bottles each): For dressings, pickling, and flavoring.
  • Mustard (2 jars each of yellow and spicy): A versatile condiment for sandwiches, dressings, or dips.
  • Mayonnaise (2 medium jars): Use for sandwiches, salads, or dips.
  • Tomato ketchup (1 bottle): For burgers, fries, or even as a base for some sauces.
  • Curry paste (2 jars): Red or green curry paste for easy curry dishes.
  • Taco seasoning (1 jar): For easy tacos or spicing up any meal.

8. Beverages & Hydration

  • Tea bags (variety of 100 bags): Green tea, black tea, herbal teas such as chamomile, peppermint, and ginger.
  • Cocoa mix (2 lb): For hot chocolate, or as a dessert addition.
  • Sports drink powder (50 packets): Electrolyte drinks to help with hydration.
  • Electrolyte (4 bottles): For maintaining hydration and electrolyte balance.

9. Additional Essentials

  • Cooking oil (vegetable, coconut, or canola – 1 large bottle): Long shelf life for cooking, frying, and dressing.
  • Bouillon cubes (chicken, vegetable, beef – 2 packs each): Easy way to make flavorful broths.
  • Honey (4 jars): For sweetening beverages or adding to baking recipes.
  • Sugar (2 lbs): For sweetening drinks or desserts.

10. Survival & Emergency Food

  • Freeze-dried meals (25 packs): Quick, nutritious, and easy to prepare in emergencies or for days when cooking feels like a chore.
  • MREs (Meals Ready to Eat – 20 packs): Full meals that are shelf-stable for a long time, useful as an emergency backup.
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Poetry

My whole life I have had creative outlets that have included cooking, writing, photography, sculpture, painting, and jewelry making. I have also written poetry. Some years ago, I used to have an exercise whereby I would wake in the morning, make myself a cup of chai tea, and write a poem or short story in an hour. The subject was always something random that I had experienced the previous day. I have been reflecting on what my creative outlet might be while sailing. One of those outlets might be poetry. Here is my first example, written using the method of Euphony.

Sovereignty

Beneath a vault of ashen gray,
I traverse seas where sorrows sway,
The waves, like murmured elegies,
Sing mournful hymns to hollow seas.

The ocean vast, though infinite,
Enfolds me in its cold remit,
Its cadence speaks in spectral tones,
An anthem wrought for hearts alone.

The mast intones its solemn plea,
A dirge to match the weeping sea,
While zephyrs wail through shrouded spars,
A choir bereft beneath the stars.

No kin to share the helm’s repose,
No mirth to temper twilight’s throes,
The constellations, distant, mute,
Seem auguries of dissolute.

I trace the arc of boundless brine,
A threshold veiled, a fading line,
Its whispers tease with faint allure,
Yet offer naught that feels secure.

Here, adrift in solitude’s keep,
Where shadows gather, silence weeps,
I find, though bound by sorrow’s plea,
A desolate kind of sovereignty.

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New Circumnavigation Route

I recently updated the route I would like to take beginning March next year. Details are now available on this website: PROPOSED CIRCUMNAVIGATION ROUTE. Particularly time consuming was researching the clearance formalities of each country and details concerning each port/anchorage, which are now available as hot links on the webpage. One advantage of archiving the information on my website it the information will be available offline when I do not have access to the Internet.

The timeframe is ambitious, basically if everything worked out perfectly and I hit all of the weather windows. More likely, I will need to season out at least once. There are a few details missing yet and I will continue to modify/update the webpage. Eventually, the information will be updated with the actual dates and routes taken.

March to July 2025 (8,240 NM, 55 NM/Day)

August 2025 (2,160 NM, 72 NM/Day)

September-November 2025 (5,156 NM, 57 NM/Day)

December 2025 – January 2026  (3,639 NM, 60 NM/Day)

February 2026 (1304 NM, 46 NM/Day)

March 2026 (? NM, ?NM/Day)

Fjords and channels of Chile: Puerto Williams – Canal Beagle – Brazo noroeste del Canal Beagle – Paso Timbales – Canal O’Brien – Canal Ballenero – Paso Norte – Paso Occidental – Canal Unión – Canal Ocasión – Canal Cockburn – Canal Magdalena – Western half of Estrecho de Magallanes (Strait of Magellan)

  • Chile [Puerto Williams]  (54.93355° S, 67.60963° W) to Chile [Caleta Olla] (54.94368° S, 69.14599° W), 53 NM
  • Chile [Caleta Olla] (54.94368° S, 69.14599° W) to Chile [Seno Pia] (?° S, ?° W), ? NM
  • Chile [Seno Pia] (?° S, ?° W) to Chile [Caleta Aklush] (?° S, ?° W), ? NM
  • Chile [Caleta Aklush] (?° S, ?° W) to Chile [Caleta Silvia] (52.96555° S, 73.50694° W), ? NM
  • Chile [Caleta Silvia] (52.96555° S, 73.50694° W) to Chile [Caleta Brecknock] (54.54583° S, 71.90805° W), 110 NM
  • Chile [Caleta Brecknock] (54.54583° S, 71.90805° W) to Chile [Caleta Tarmac II (North)] (?° S, ?° W), ? NM
  • Chile [Caleta Tarmac II (North)] (?° S, ?° W) to Chile [Puerto Nutland] (53.91281° S, 72.33775° W), ? NM
  • Chile [Puerto Nutland] (53.91281° S, 72.33775° W) to Chile [Bahia Mussel 1] (?° S, ?° W), ? NM
  • Chile [Bahia Mussel 1] (?° S, ?° W) to Chile [Bahia Fortuna] (52.26081° S, 73.68216° W), ? NM
  • Chile [Bahia Fortuna] (52.26081° S, 73.68216° W] to Chile [Caleta Columbine] (51.88943° S, 73.70359° W), 22 NM
  • Chile [Caleta Columbine] (51.88943° S, 73.70359° W) to Chile [Puerto Mayne] (51.31584° S, 74.08283° W), 37 NM
  • Chile [Puerto Mayne] (51.31584° S, 74.08283° W) to Chile [Puerto Bueno] (50.99286° S, 74.21579° W), 20 NM
  • Chile [Puerto Bueno] (50.99286° S, 74.21579° W) to Chile [Bahia Hugh] (50.40491° S, 74.75222° W), 41 NM
  • Chile [Bahia Hugh] (50.40491° S, 74.75222° W) to Chile [Caleta Neruda] (?° S, ?° W), ? NM
  • Chile [Caleta Neruda] (?° S, ?° W) to Chile [Caleta Refugio] (49.87940° S, 74.41471° W), ? NM
  • Chile [Caleta Refugio] (49.87940° S, 74.41471° W) to Chile [Caleta Graw] (?° S, ?° W), ? NM
  • Chile [Caleta Graw] (?° S, ?° W) to Chile [Puerto Eden] (49.19284° S, 74.57697° W), ? NM
  • Chile [Puerto Eden] (49.19284° S, 74.57697° W) to Chile [Caleta Sabauda] (?° S, ?° W), ? NM
  • Chile [Caleta Sabauda] (?° S, ?° W) to Chile [Caleta Yvonne] (?° S, ?° W), ? NM
  • Chile [Caleta Yvonne] (?° S, ?° W) to Chile [Caleta Mariuccia] (?° S, ?° W), ? NM
  • Chile [Caleta Mariuccia] (?° S, ?° W) to Chile [Caleta Vidal] (45.26471° S, 73.43252° W), ? NM
  • Chile [Caleta Vidal] (45.26471° S, 73.43252° W) to Chile [Puerto Aguirre] (45.16388° S, 73.52459° W), 7 NM
  • Chile [Puerto Aguirre] (45.16388° S, 73.52459° W) to Chile [Caleta Olea] (45.23025° S, 73.50776° W), 4 NM
  • Chile [Caleta Olea] (45.23025° S, 73.50776° W) to Chile [Caleta Brooks] (?° S, ?° W), ? NM
  • Chile [Caleta Brooks] (?° S, ?° W) to Chile [Isla Jechica] (44.42220° S, 73.83123° W), ? NM
  • Chile [Isla Jechica] (44.42220° S, 73.83123° W) to Chile [Caleta Momia] (43.94655° S, 73.80326° W), 29 NM
  • Chile [Caleta Momia] (43.94655° S, 73.80326° W) to Chile [Puerto San Pedro] (43.32582° S, 73.68439° W), 38 NM
  • Chile [Puerto San Pedro] (43.32582° S, 73.68439° W) to Chile [Estero Pellu] (42.61113° S, 73.21773° W), 48 NM
  • Chile [Estero Pellu] (42.61113° S, 73.21773° W) to Chile [Puerto Calbuco] (?° S, ?° W), ? NM
  • Chile [Puerto Calbuco] (?° S, ?° W) to Chile [Puerto Montt (Club Nautico Reloncavi)] (41.47178° S, 72.93715° W), ? NM

April to June 2026 (5,224 NM, 58 NM/Day)

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Beta Marine 38 Is Installed

Aegir-Ran has been without a working engine since its Westerbeke 35C seized up earlier this year. After a two month effort, she has been repowered with a Beta Marine 38. After removing the transmission of the Beta, it was lifted into the cockpit.

Because of the hard dodger, it was necessary to manhandle the engine into the companionway, where I had constructed a gantry crane to lower it into the galley.

The engine was lowered onto a platform I had built in the galley, which was the right height to slide the engine onto the rails.

Despite a model of the engine had been built, it was necessary to modify the brackets for the engine mounts to properly align the transmission with the prop shaft. After completing the electrical and plumbing the engine, we found it fired up instantly.

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Instant Oatmeal Recipe

During the past couple of shake-down cruises, I have kept track of the foods I eat most often, especially while underway. Instant oatmeal was very popular. I have previously used commercial recipes, but decided to develop my own. The ingredients include hot links (just click to purchase).

Measure out 1 ½ cups rolled oats and add the rest of the dried ingredients. Mix in a food processor with a blade. Add the rest of the oats, dried fruit, and nuts. Divide into 2/3 cup portions. Add 1 cup boiling water to each serving and let steep 1-2 minutes.

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Starlink Converted to 12 Volts

There are only a few things on Aegir-Ran that require 120 volts : Starlink, laptop charging, the ice maker, and the milk foamer. Running the inverter for these items is problematic: 1) it wastes some energy, perhaps 10-20% (which is lost as heat), 2) It makes an audible noise, and 3) it creates electrical noise that interferes with some of the electronic equipment, like the VHF radio. Of these applications, Starlink is used most often, so I decided to convert it to 12 volts. My first effort was home-built, but I found the results to be unreliable. I subsequently read that Starlink is particularly sensitive to electronic noise (because the cable between the antenna and the modem is used for both power and for data). I turned to a commercial product, the XTAR-LINK.

The $200 plug-and-play XTAR-LINK comprises of: 1) a (cheap) 12 volt router, 2) a box that includes power injector (POI), a transformer that bumps 12 volts to the 48 volts that Starlink uses, and cross-over wiring that converts the proprietary wiring scheme of Starlink to the T568. Ethernet standard, and 3) a box accepts the proprietary Gen 2 Starlink router plug. Once assembled and the router was programmed, the system fired up immediately and has run for a month without incident. I have not measured the energy savings, but XTAR-LINK claims “up to 30%”, which is the result of not having to run the inverter and because the router is more energy-efficient. I have found the router that was provided operates at a longer distance than the Starlink one does, and it has the advantage of having Ethernet and USB ports (which for example can be used for a data drive).

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How Global Climate Change is Making Hurricanes Worse.

I have been working on Aegir-Ran on the hard for the past two months. Everyone in the work yard have been complaining about how much hotter and more humid that normal, and how the summer weather is lasting longer than normal. NPR recently published a story that discussed the relationship between the weather and storms. In the story there was a chart that confirmed my suspicions that the water is warmer than normal.

Warm water fuels hurricanes and the unusually warm temperatures of 2024 have no doubt contributed to conditions that allowed Hurricane Beryl formed in June (the most powerful storm ever recorded so early in the season) and why Helene and Milton (both Category 4 storms) formed in the Gulf of Mexico within two weeks of one another in September.

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(Re)Estimating Range Under Power

Since I have changed the fuel storage and I am replacing the Westerbeke 35C with a Beta 38, I need to re-estimate the range under power. I previously estimate the range to be 625 NM.

Consulting the performance curves for the Beta 38:

And, considering the tankage of 60 gal for the main tank + 15 gal in the day tank + 30 gal on the deck = 105 gal total, assuming 2200 RPM (fuel consumption is about 2.0 l/h = 0.53 gal/h), and assuming Aegir-Ran would achieve 5 NM/h at 2200 RPM, I calculate a range of:

1 h/0.53 gal x 105 gal = 198 h; 198 h x 5 NM/h = 990 NM

Once the boat splashes, I will begin keeping an accurate fuel log.

Now that I have fuel level sensors and a fuel monitoring system on the NEMA 2000 network, I will start keeping closer track of actual fuel usage.