Boat Preparation


  • About S.V. Arrested

    Preparing S.V. Arrested for the trip “Arrested” was built in 1980 and is a Vanderstadt 30 cruiser racer built by Jupiter Yachts in Guernsey. She is a fin keel masthead sloop designed loosely on 1/2 ton racing yachts of the era. Purchased in January 2026 in poor shape having been abandoned for two years, much of…

  • Getting the Boat Ready

    Follow the preparations to make S.V. Arrested a true home away from home for two humans and two small dogs, as well as an ultimate water-borne “tour bus”! What are your absolute must-haves for life on the water? Follow my updates and share your thoughts in the comments below!