On more than one occasion we have found the switch to our automatic bilge pump in the off position. The switch is in a tight spot and it’s just a little too easy to bump it without realizing it. We discussed moving the switch to a less vulnerable location but Devon had the idea to install a guard over it. Much easier and very effective. He repurposed an old switch he had in his toolbox from his aviation days so it was free too!
We are Devon & Rowan and this site is about our life aboard our sailboat, how we got here, and where we hope to go in the future…
We started our boating life in the Portland Oregon area with an Ericson Independence 31 before moving to the SF Bay area. In 2013 we purchased and moved aboard Casita, our Hans Christian 33. In October 2024 we finally cast off the dock lines and headed south. We are currently cruising Mexico with plans to do a Pacific crossing.
We aren’t retired and we aren’t wealthy so we will cruise until we run low on funds or low on fun and then look at our options. Please join us for this next phase of our adventures together.
sailing casita 
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