Keep it simple to spend time sailing.

This article provides insights into the author's long-term ownership and maintenance of a boat called Ammos. The author emphasizes the importance of simplicity in order to minimize maintenance time and costs, allowing for more time spent sailing. They also highlight the need for reliability, particularly in remote or windy areas. The article includes examples of repairs, improvements, routine maintenance, and cost-effective solutions for equipment replacements. The author also shares their experience with replacing the mast and reevaluating the sail plan. They discuss various aspects of the boat, such as the sails, engine, maintenance tasks, heating, power supply, and future work. The author stresses the significance of timely maintenance and offers their perspective on adding more sophisticated systems to the boat. Overall, the author has had a positive experience with Ammos and has gained valuable knowledge throughout their 22 years of ownership. [Extracted from the article]