This video we continue the preparations for our pacific crossing getting ready has been time consuming and costly but its going to be worth it!!!. ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro [02:40] fixing our boom vang [05:43] building a dinghy cradle [07:44] Fixing a leaking hatch [10.18] New freezer onboard from Bouge RV [11.48] installing a new lithium battery from Renogy [13.52] thoughts on install ❤️ SUPPORT THE CHANNEL Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sailingcatalpa 📲 FOLLOW ALONG Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sailingcatalpa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sailingcatalpa Tiktok: https://www.toktok.com/sailingcatalpa Website: https://www.sailingcatalpa.com

In this episode we install an AIS transponder and VHF radio on Catalpa — one of the most important safety upgrades we've done, especially with our Pacific crossing coming up. AIS lets us see other vessels around us (and lets them see us) day or night, in fog, and out in shipping lanes where it really matters. We walk through the whole install so you can do it yourself. If you're fitting out a boat for coastal or offshore sailing, this is the gear that helps you sleep better on night watch. ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro — why AIS & VHF matter [00:52] The gear we chose & why [06:00] Mounting & wiring [08:50] Unboxing the Ray90 Radio [14:50] AIS in action 🛠️ GEAR WE INSTALLED AIS unit and Radio Combo –https://westmarine.sjv.io/NG4rjP VHF radio - https://westmarine.sjv.io/X4OVVG Link for West Marine https://westmarine.sjv.io/c/5947521/3373502/ ❤️ SUPPORT THE CHANNEL Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sailingcatalpa 📲 FOLLOW ALONG Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sailingcatalpa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sailingcatalpa Website: https://www.sailingcatalpa.com

This video we install a couple of things to upgrade our dinghy for our remote pacific islands adventure. ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro [01:07] Installing a filter for our outboard [03:18] Replacing our fuel line [05:40] Installing rod holders [07.57] Testing and final thoughts 🛠️ GEAR WE USED in they video Rod holders - https://westmarine.sjv.io/Jk45YQ SNAPP Quick-Service Small Outboard Fuel Filter, 10 Micron - https://westmarine.sjv.io/vDxegA Replacement fuel filter - https://westmarine.sjv.io/L04eya You can find all the gear and more here https://westmarine.sjv.io/c/5947521/3373502/ 🌊 JOIN THE CREW We're about to cross from Panama to French Polynesia — roughly 4,000nm across the Pacific. Come along: https://crossing.sailingcatalpa.com ❤️ SUPPORT THE CHANNEL Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sailingcatalpa 📲 FOLLOW ALONG Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sailingcatalpa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sailingcatalpa Tiktok: https://www.toktok.com/sailingcatalpa Website: https://www.sailingcatalpa.com

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In this episode we walk through a full service on our 15HP Mercury 4-stroke outboard — the little workhorse that gets us to shore, hauls dinghy loads, and has to keep running when we're a long way from the nearest mechanic. If you own this engine (or any small 4-stroke outboard), this is the maintenance you can absolutely do yourself. We cover changing the engine oil, the gearbox/lower unit oil, the spark plug, fuel filter, and the bits people forget — plus the tools you'll need and a few mistakes to avoid. Doing your own outboard service saves a small fortune and means you actually know your engine when something goes wrong offshore. ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro [01:17] Tools & oil you'll need [04:18] Changing the gearbox / lower unit oil [09:00] Changing an impeller [15:32] Draining the engine oil [17:20] fuel filter [19:59] Refill the oil [21:48] Spark plugs [23:57] installing a hour meter 🛠️ GEAR & OILS WE USED Engine oil – https://westmarine.sjv.io/n4o7Ma Gear box oil - https://westmarine.sjv.io/GbGvM6 oil filter – https://westmarine.sjv.io/n4o7Ma Impeller - https://westmarine.sjv.io/DWn2vG Grease - https://westmarinecreator.pxf.io/ZVBZaW Spark plugs - https://westmarine.sjv.io/R0mkMy You can find all the gear and more here https://westmarine.sjv.io/c/5947521/3373502/ 🌊 JOIN THE CREW We're about to cross from Panama to French Polynesia — roughly 4,000nm across the Pacific. Come along: https://crossing.sailingcatalpa.com ❤️ SUPPORT THE CHANNEL Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sailingcatalpa 📲 FOLLOW ALONG Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sailingcatalpa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sailingcatalpa Tiktok: https://www.toktok.com/sailingcatalpa Website: https://www.sailingcatalpa.com

Its time for a change of scenery for the crew Join the Pacific Crossing Crew here https://crossing.sailingcatalpa.com Become a Patron https://www.patreon.com/sailingcatalpa To DONATE just because your a bloody LEGEND https://www.paypal.me/sailingcatalpa For more on our family and travels you can check out our website http://www.sailingcatalpa.com Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sailingcatalpa Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sailingcatalpa https://www.instagram.com/belllarice https://www.instagram.com/artoftaj

This episode we install our Gori Propeller from AB Marine and we get catalpa back where she belongs. Cheers everyone for watching!! Subscribe @SailingCatalpa Become a Patron https://www.patreon.com/sailingcatalpa To DONATE just because your a bloody LEGEND https://www.paypal.me/sailingcatalpa For more on our family and travels you can check out our website http://www.sailingcatalpa.com Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sailingcatalpa Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sailingcatalpa https://www.instagram.com/belllarice https://www.instagram.com/artoftaj

This episode we haul out Catalpa in Panama Cheers everyone for watching!! Subscribe @SailingCatalpa Become a Patron https://www.patreon.com/sailingcatalpa For a discount on Mudwtr www.mudwtr.com/catalpamud or use Discount code CATALPAMUD To DONATE just because your a bloody LEGEND https://www.paypal.me/sailingcatalpa For more on our family and travels you can check out our website http://www.sailingcatalpa.com Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sailingcatalpa Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sailingcatalpa https://www.instagram.com/belllarice https://www.instagram.com/artoftaj

This episode we upgrade our solar and install 2400watts of solar panels on our Pearson 530. Check out Renogy ShadowFlux solar panel: https://dataaccess.renogy.cn/t/qb Use code SAILINGCAT for 9% off ShadowFlux solar panel To get your name on our mast contribute here https://www.paypal.me/sailingcatalpa or purchase from the wishlist https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/8AP2G1EM1NJI?ref_=wl_share Become a Patron https://www.patreon.com/sailingcatalpa To DONATE just because your a bloody LEGEND https://www.paypal.me/sailingcatalpa For more on our family and travels you can check out our website http://www.sailingcatalpa.com Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sailingcatalpa Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sailingcatalpa https://www.instagram.com/belllarice https://www.instagram.com/artoftaj

To purchase anything for our pacific crossing on Amazon this is our Wishlist https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/8AP2G1EM1NJI?ref_=wl_share Become a Patron https://www.patreon.com/sailingcatalpa To get your name on our mast contribute here https://www.paypal.me/sailingcatalpa or purchase from the wishlist https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/8AP2G1EM1NJI?ref_=wl_share For more on our family and travels you can check out our website http://www.sailingcatalpa.com Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sailingcatalpa Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sailingcatalpa https://www.instagram.com/belllarice https://www.instagram.com/artoftaj

This episode we run into some unaccounted for issues on board catalpa can the captain sort it out? To purchase anything for our pacific crossing on Amazon this is our Wishlist https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/8AP2G1EM1NJI?ref_=wl_share Become a Patron https://www.patreon.com/sailingcatalpa To get your name on our mast contribute here https://www.paypal.me/sailingcatalpa or purchase from the wishlist https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/8AP2G1EM1NJI?ref_=wl_share For more on our family and travels you can check out our website http://www.sailingcatalpa.com Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sailingcatalpa Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sailingcatalpa https://www.instagram.com/belllarice https://www.instagram.com/artoftaj

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Join us for a day on our life at an island in Panama 🇵🇦 Cheers everyone for watching!! To purchase anything for our pacific crossing on Amazon this is our Wishlist https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/8AP2G1EM1NJI?ref_=wl_share For discount on Lineage Provisions https://lineageprovisions.com/CATALPA2 use code CATALPA2 Become a Patron https://www.patreon.com/sailingcatalpa To get your name on our mast contribute here https://www.paypal.me/sailingcatalpa For more on our family and travels you can check out our website http://www.sailingcatalpa.com Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sailingcatalpa Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sailingcatalpa https://www.instagram.com/belllarice https://www.instagram.com/artoftaj

This episode we enjoy a tropical paradise together, share how our son earns a living and say goodbye as he is off on a big adventure ✈️ Cheers everyone for watching!! Tajs website www.tajrice.com Become a Patron https://www.patreon.com/sailingcatalpa Our Amazon Wishlist https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/8AP2G1EM1NJI?ref_=wl_share To DONATE and get your name on our mast https://www.paypal.me/sailingcatalpa For more on our family and travels you can check out our website http://www.sailingcatalpa.com Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sailingcatalpa Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sailingcatalpa https://www.instagram.com/belllarice https://www.instagram.com/artoftaj

This episode we arrive in Panama 🇵🇦 and sail to a beautiful group of islands in the pacific side of Panama. Cheers everyone for watching!! Become a Patron here 👇 https://www.patreon.com/sailingcatalpa To get your name on our boat and be apart of our biggest adventure yet👇 https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/3P3ZK74RGV86N For more on our family and travels you can check out our website http://www.sailingcatalpa.com Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sailingcatalpa Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sailingcatalpa https://www.instagram.com/belllarice https://www.instagram.com/artoftaj For a discount on Mudwtr www.mudwtr.com/catalpamud or use Discount code CATALPAMUD

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