Season Two log #11 highlights that distance from home to boatyard consumed hours and energy. A modest floating or nearby base can dramatically improve output and morale.
Benefits of Staying Close
- Extended working periods without exhausting commutes.
- Warmer evenings improve focus and precision on delicate steelwork.
- Proximity allows early testing of systems as they are installed.
Implementation Considerations
Options include:
- Affordable mooring for a small boat nearby.
- Temporary rented accommodation within walking distance.
- On-site facilities for rest and meals to reduce lost time.
Outcomes
Logs show that proximity to the project improves not just productivity but decision quality. Fatigue-driven shortcuts are reduced, patience is maintained, and the work rhythm aligns with the boat’s needs rather than calendar constraints.
About the Author
Jack Allen is a former Royal Navy seamanship rating, boat skipper, boat builder, and project manager. He is the creator and administrator of HamstersAHOY.com and currently coordinates the HamstersAHOY! Project, converting a derelict 48ft steel trawler into a modern 60ft liveaboard cruiser at Stourport-on-Severn.
Jack holds SMSTS and RYA Day Skipper certifications and is formally trained in the Natural Sciences through the Open University, Manchester University, and Sussex University.
👉 Follow Jack’s latest adventures and his articles at the HamstersAHOY! Project.
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