At the end of last year a friend gave me a 3D printer “just to see what you will make”. I had never done any CAD modeling and had never used a 3D printer. I have a laser engraver and like making tumblers, signs and use it to make inlays for my woodworking. I started using Fusion 360 and it was much more intuitive than Adobe Illustrator. Now I have my printer on the boat and it is endless what I come up with to make.

Yesterday I noticed my forward facing camera had to be adjusted after big winds or long trips. I thought a support would be a good idea. It took a couple of test fits to get the angle right but the entire process was under an hour. I realize my designs will be simple because I do not have a background in that but they are functional.

Here are a few other projects I have made for the boat.

New chain markings developed in conjunction with my friend Peter Hayden, repairing our Hunter Douglas blinds, some cup holders for our new Further cat and some shade clips for a hatch that the old one broke. There is always a need to hold spare batteries.

Of course, there have been many toys for the grandkids and repairs around the house.