Capt. EricJan 32 minMessed up the Water MakerNothing major, but on last inspection our friend reported that the fresh water levels had gone down drastically, way more than a simple a...
Capt. EricJan 31 minEnfin is Waiting for UsFriends and neighbors keep us in regular touch with Enfin, and it's always a pleasure to receive new photos. There she is, recently washe...
Capt. EricDec 21, 20201 minCalendar GirlMY Enfin is Miss October in the 2021 Nordhavn calendar! What a beautiful photo, taken by our friend Celia from her boat "Our Tern" when w...
Capt. EricDec 21, 20203 minNo Dogs Left BehindAs some of you guessed privately, the lack of update since the trip means I wasn't able to get back fast to Enfin, Di and Princess. Inste...
Capt. EricSep 28, 20202 minBack to FranceIt's been 4 months already since my Doctor officially told me I was in remission. Rushing home during Covid times allowed us to spend 3 ...
Capt. EricSep 21, 20202 min78 / 52. The Shower Scene78 pieces of film. 52 cuts. That's what Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho's famous shower scene took. Enfin's shower scene is a lot less dramatic...
Capt. EricSep 13, 20203 minGremlinsOne thing leads to another. A minor fault in a sensor meant I needed to empty the huge void we call "the basement" in Di's cabin to acces...
Capt. EricSep 10, 20202 minSmoke on the WaterNot a movie reference this time! The last 10 days in Portland were incredible, with horrible smoke creating dangerous air quality. We wer...
Capt. EricSep 6, 20201 minRoom with a ViewWith waxing crew on the dock and onboard, I decided to finally tackle a long overdue project: Detailing my engine room. I had planned on ...
Capt. EricAug 31, 20203 minCool RunningsAnother project crossed off the list: I cleaned up and improved the cold and warm air circulation in the salon. Enfin is equipped with a...
Capt. EricAug 31, 20201 minThe Girl who Played with FireOne of the most chilling sounds you can even hear on a boat or ship is the fire alarm, when it's not an exercise or test. I had a few fir...
Capt. EricAug 30, 20201 minWaffle, Waffle, Waffle.Life is like a box of chocolates. A Sunday treat: Chocolate chips waffles with whipped cream, taken in the comfort of our "waterfront por...
Capt. EricAug 27, 20202 minIt's All in the DetailsMaintenance of Enfin is a never ending story. Luckily I love taking care of my boat, and so does Di. We're both so happy to have her that...
Capt. EricAug 22, 20201 minThe Calendar ModelLast year we submitted a photo to Nordhavn for their annual calendar. They receive hundreds of photos from around the world, many taken u...
Capt. EricAug 21, 20204 minClose Encounters of the Best Kind10 months I had dreamed of that day: Meeting Sean and his family at anchorage somewhere. The anchorage turned out to be off Sandy Island ...
Capt. EricAug 16, 20202 minTaking the HeatEnfin's main engine is a solid little Lugger 6 cylinder diesel engine. Basically it's a John Deere tractor engine with marine modificatio...
Capt. EricAug 15, 20201 minThe Big WashIf it moves and it shouldn't use duct tape, if it doesn't move and it should use oil, if neither work use a hammer... On board Enfin at t...
Capt. EricAug 14, 20203 minThe GateWhen surveying "Medeek" over 2 years ago, I found a great little boat with very few problems. One of them was the cockpit gate that had e...
Capt. EricAug 12, 20203 minPublic Relations DayThe Nordhavn community at large is very welcoming and warm one. Put simply, it is divided in 2 main categories: Dreamers and Owners. Di a...
Capt. EricAug 5, 20201 minPrincess the Sled DogDi and I dream of one day seeing Princess in her element pulling a sled in deep snow. Reality is rather different in the Portland summer,...