That Boat Babe MaryAllison: Captain/Sailor/Psychic
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Sailboat Project Master. Lover of all things BOATS. Stories from a 15 year female Captain. Come DIY and travel with me, your favorite Boat Babe!
Follow along with me in Instagram @thatboatbabe
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Ep. 11 To Varnish or Not to Varnish? What does teak upkeep actually look like?
Are you up for the time and energy it takes to keep your teak looking fabulous or does avoiding teak maintenance all together seem like a better option for you? The best part about life on your boat is that you have options. There are amazing varnishes out there for your environment and boats with little to no teak to maintain. Let’s chat about it! Follow @thatboatbabe on instagram for personal videos of what teak maintenance looks like.
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Ep. 10 Is Life Afloat for You? Minimalism off the Grid
Is boat living the life you dream of? Let’s chat about the luxuries you’ll leave behind that will be replaced with memorable relationships and experiences you never knew existed. Let’s be friends on Instagram @thatboatbabe where you can see what life afloat really looks like!
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Ep. 9 My First Attempt! Launching, Driving and Docking a 56’ Houseboat
Never have I imagined that I would add “Captain of a 56’ Lakeview Houseboat” to my CV….but here we are! Today we launched Osprey, our families 56’ Lakeview Houseboat and she sure was a challenge but one that I enjoyed 100%.
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Ep. 8 Prepping for a Haul Out. What I wish I would’ve known when the projects began.
After splashing Rhiannon, I am looking back on where I could have saved money and time by gathering more information, asking more questions and buying my own professional equipment. Follow along @thatboatbabe on instagram!
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Ep. 7 What is your boats hull made of? Understanding the structure of a boat before buying.
Fiberglass, Balsa, Steel, Aluminum…. There are many different structural materials to choose from when deciding which boat to buy. Here I chat which to avoid and which might be the perfect option for you when buying a boat!
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Ep. 6 Did we destroy the paint job? And using your intuition can save you from buyers remorse.
Why is the weather so unpredictable? The boot stripe might be ruined after a pop up storm appeared out of the blue. Also, have you ever thought about how using your intuition can improve your boating experience? Let’s chat about it!
Customer Reviews
Girl power aboard!
I love this podcast—Mary Allison has a very unique worldview and a unique type of experience. My favorite thing is the way the brings femininity to the “boys club” of the marine industry. She is genuine and talented, and I look forward to listening to more episodes!