After a relaxing Christmas and New years with family it's time to have another crack at this vessel and finally finally finally get out for some cruising. This week while trying to survive running on next to no sleep and having at times two screaming babies we're getting stuck into the jobs and really trying to complete this boat. Join the crew https://www.patreon.com/SailingMerewether Our patrons are the ones that make this all possible and without them, we would not be where we are today. When you sign up you not only get access to all our videos weeks before the public you also have a direct line to us and we try and get to know all our patrons. Ask us a question, give us advice let us know what you want to see, we love to talk to our crew as much as we can. Merchandise, shirts and more https://sailingmerewether.com Paypal https://paypal.me/sailingmerewether?country.x=AU&locale.x=en_AU 00:00 Introduction 02:49 First Job 05:47 Babies! 07:24 Second Job 13:24 Third Job

Bringing this Amel Super Maramu (one of the greatest blue water cruisers built in the 90's and 00's) back to life after a huge accident with a container ship has been nothing short of a crazy roller coster. This we look into the cost of it all and figure out if we have made a good investment and all the numbers that go along with that . We are on the verge of completing this refit and we feel now is a good time to be as transparent as possible with the costs. I think you'll be slightly surprised with the numbers we lay down and we hope this content gives people thinking about taking on a task like this more clarity. There's no doubt that just working through the various systems has been destroyed and unmaintained over the 30 year life span of this vessel has allowed us to really get to know our boat inside and out. This knowledge more than anything is value in it's self moving forward with this vessel being our full time home. Join the crew https://www.patreon.com/SailingMerewether Our patrons are the ones that make this all possible and without them, we would not be where we are today. When you sign up you not only get access to all our videos weeks before the public you also have a direct line to us and we try and get to know all our patrons. Ask us a question, give us advice let us know what you want to see, we love to talk to our crew as much as we can. Merchandise, shirts and more https://sailingmerewether.com Paypal https://paypal.me/sailingmerewether?country.x=AU&locale.x=en_AU 00:00 Introduction 00:45 Wildlife walk 06:15 Money Talk 26:32 Finishing up

Finally after 18 months in the marina we are departing to get back into cruising life. Yes we've worked ourselves hard, sweated it out and lost a lot of sleep to not only the boat but our twin babies as well. This week we are kissing our problems good buy with the horizon as our destination.... waaaaait, hold everything. What is that noise coming from the engine... Yes life decides to throw us another curve ball, another kick in the gut just as we are super hyped to start our exploring again. Gravity brings us back down to earth in the most brutal of ways. Join the crew https://www.patreon.com/SailingMerewether Our patrons are the ones that make this all possible and without them, we would not be where we are today. When you sign up you not only get access to all our videos weeks before the public you also have a direct line to us and we try and get to know all our patrons. Ask us a question, give us advice let us know what you want to see, we love to talk to our crew as much as we can. Merchandise, shirts and more https://sailingmerewether.com Paypal https://paypal.me/sailingmerewether?country.x=AU&locale.x=en_AU 00:00 Introduction 01:01 Morning Rush 05:14 What is that sound? 10:57 Back in the Marina

Yes, after 18 months, newly born twin babies, and a whole lot of sweating and swearwords we have finally made it out onto the water under our own propulsion and MAN does it feel good. Finally having a running engine last week, this week we are eager to start testing it out to discover if there are any unwanted mistakes that the mechanic might have made while rebuilding the engine. Just this small outing really makes us excited for the future and we really are loving our home more and more. Join the crew https://www.patreon.com/SailingMerewether Our patrons are the ones that make this all possible and without them, we would not be where we are today. When you sign up you not only get access to all our videos weeks before the public you also have a direct line to us and we try and get to know all our patrons. Ask us a question, give us advice let us know what you want to see, we love to talk to our crew as much as we can. Merchandise, shirts and more https://sailingmerewether.com Paypal https://paypal.me/sailingmerewether?country.x=AU&locale.x=en_AU 00:00 Introduction 00:44 Todays Plan 02:32 Lets GO 07:03 Freedom 10:12 Back in port

To be perfectly honest we haven't much enjoyed our time on the hard, sweating it out in the middle of the tropics, fixing up a broken boat with baby twins requiring huge amounts of our attention. I guess thats why this week we are soooo super stoked to finally see our engine working! Yes, it's been a long frustrating road to get here but there's nothing now stopping us from rejoining the cruising life. First but Kieran goes through aligning the engine with the C-drive which is a task that needs to be done very precisely. Join the crew https://www.patreon.com/SailingMerewether Our patrons are the ones that make this all possible and without them, we would not be where we are today. When you sign up you not only get access to all our videos weeks before the public you also have a direct line to us and we try and get to know all our patrons. Ask us a question, give us advice let us know what you want to see, we love to talk to our crew as much as we can. Merchandise, shirts and more https://sailingmerewether.com Paypal https://paypal.me/sailingmerewether?country.x=AU&locale.x=en_AU 00:00 Introduction 00:42 C-drive Connection 02:49 Engine START TIME 10:37 Fixing few little jobs

Another week and we're splashed well and truly hopefully for the last time in a long while. We assess the common leak that has been annoying us for so long and the engine in finally being finished (kind of). Join the crew https://www.patreon.com/SailingMerewether Our patrons are the ones that make this all possible and without them, we would not be where we are today. When you sign up you not only get access to all our videos weeks before the public you also have a direct line to us and we try and get to know all our patrons. Ask us a question, give us advice let us know what you want to see, we love to talk to our crew as much as we can. Merchandise, shirts and more https://sailingmerewether.com Paypal https://paypal.me/sailingmerewether?country.x=AU&locale.x=en_AU 00:00 Introduction 00:33 LEAK 03:44 Stickers on 06:24 Engine head in 08:56 Engine Alignment

Another week in the yard and another ground hog day hahaha. No I'm sure you've heard us say this before but we can't wait to get out of here and getting launched in the water (for a second time) is a huge step towards this. With the manager coming in on a Sunday to drop us in we hadn't seen him operate the cradle before and to be honest we were a bit nervous. As entering things don't really go to plan and the situation becomes quite stressful Join the crew https://www.patreon.com/SailingMerewether Our patrons are the ones that make this all possible and without them, we would not be where we are today. When you sign up you not only get access to all our videos weeks before the public you also have a direct line to us and we try and get to know all our patrons. Ask us a question, give us advice let us know what you want to see, we love to talk to our crew as much as we can. Merchandise, shirts and more https://sailingmerewether.com Paypal https://paypal.me/sailingmerewether?country.x=AU&locale.x=en_AU 00:00 Introduction 00:48 Stickers 03:44 Prop Cleaning 06:52 Launch time 11:43 Do we have a LEAK?

Yep, you heard that right, after 12 months on the hard and one month in the water we are getting hauled out again! Kieran's frustration really comes out when an experienced shipright insstructs him to replace the whole stuffing box, a job that would take a number of months. Join the crew https://www.patreon.com/SailingMerewether Our patrons are the ones that make this all possible and without them, we would not be where we are today. When you sign up you not only get access to all our videos weeks before the public you also have a direct line to us and we try and get to know all our patrons. Ask us a question, give us advice let us know what you want to see, we love to talk to our crew as much as we can. 00:00 Introduction 00:34 Haul out time 02:53 Packing problem 09:51 Keel rust 11:18 Fin

Toilets jobs, leaking sailing boat and hot humid Malaysian heat, does it get any better I ask you!? Yes diving head first into a constant "head" (or toilet) issue we've been facing for a couple weeks its surprisingly not that fun... After launching some three weeks ago we noticed a leak coming from the rudder stock that had us scared until it went away quite quickly. But it's back and has put Kieran in a really negative mood. He reassess the choices we have made up until this point not really expecting that the refit would take this long to complete. Join the crew https://www.patreon.com/SailingMerewether Our patrons are the ones that make this all possible and without them, we would not be where we are today. When you sign up you not only get access to all our videos weeks before the public you also have a direct line to us and we try and get to know all our patrons. Ask us a question, give us advice let us know what you want to see, we love to talk to our crew as much as we can.

Getting stuck into the jos while our babies keep us happy with all the smiles, life is pretty dahm good right now. We run you through some quesstions put to us by our amazing Patrons. We even go into the constant endlesss engine rebuild issues. Kieran gets the windex working on the top of our mast so we can see where and what streagth the wind is coming at. This ones a goodie don't miss it guys Join the crew https://www.patreon.com/SailingMerewether Our patrons are the ones that make this all possible and without them, we would not be where we are today. When you sign up you not only get access to all our videos weeks before the public you also have a direct line to us and we try and get to know all our patrons. Ask us a question, give us advice let us know what you want to see, we love to talk to our crew as much as we can. 00:00 Introduction 00:40 Our jobs for the day 03:46 Stuff 04:51 Gear box explain 06:52 Curtains Action 07:33 Odd JOBS 12:39 Q&A

After 12 months rebuilding our Perkins M80-t engine we're happy to say that most of it is being dropped in the vessel this week. When I say most of it the mechanic has found an issue with the head which requires further repair. On top of the fantastic engine job we also have a water leak and toilet issue that we're oh so happy to get in too :/ Join the crew https://www.patreon.com/SailingMerewether Our patrons are the ones that make this all possible and without them, we would not be where we are today. When you sign up you not only get access to all our videos weeks before the public you also have a direct line to us and we try and get to know all our patrons. Ask us a question, give us advice let us know what you want to see, we love to talk to our crew as much as we can. Merchandise, shirts and more https://sailingmerewether.com 00:00 Introduction 00:37 Hello 01:55 Water Leak 04:13 Toilet job 07:38 Boat moving 09:59 Engine time 13:56 Mast light job

Yes! After 12 months on the hard refitting this broken boat its time to finally move onto the boat. We are so very nervous about how our babies will take to living on the water and this week we find out exactly how its going to look. Living in an apartment for three months with new born babies we've had some things accumulate which all needs to be transported on Merewether. We also go about re-glueing the wall paper back to the ceiling so the boat is looking whole again. Join the crew https://www.patreon.com/SailingMerewether Our patrons are the ones that make this all possible and without them, we would not be where we are today. When you sign up you not only get access to all our videos weeks before the public you also have a direct line to us and we try and get to know all our patrons. Ask us a question, give us advice let us know what you want to see, we love to talk to our crew as much as we can. Merchandise, shirts and more https://sailingmerewether.com 00:00 Introduction 00:45 Apartment Action 05:04 Moving Action 08:24 Another day moving action 14:22 Cheers to the first night 15:36 Wall paper action

Another week in the marina and its time to get the boat ready to move onto. Getting systems like the grey water sump pump and the air conditioning working is imperative before moving onboard Merewether. While replacing the old fuel also needs doing before our newly rebuild engine gets installed. Join the crew https://www.patreon.com/SailingMerewether Our patrons are the ones that make this all possible and without them, we would not be where we are today. When you sign up you not only get access to all our videos weeks before the public you also have a direct line to us and we try and get to know all our patrons. Ask us a question, give us advice let us know what you want to see, we love to talk to our crew as much as we can. Merchandise, shirts and more https://sailingmerewether.com Paypal https://paypal.me/sailingmerewether?country.x=AU&locale.x=en_AU 00:00 Introduction 00:46 Sump pump fix 05:58 AC working 11:42 Diesel refill

With only matter of a week or two before we get our newly re-built engine in the jobs continue with new davits being finished, anchor roller being properly fasten down and our babies trying different foods for the first time. Words can't begin to explain how ready we are to start cruising! Get us out of this marina please! Join the crew https://www.patreon.com/SailingMerewether Our patrons are the ones that make this all possible and without them, we would not be where we are today. When you sign up you not only get access to all our videos weeks before the public you also have a direct line to us and we try and get to know all our patrons. Ask us a question, give us advice let us know what you want to see, we love to talk to our crew as much as we can. Merchandise, shirts and more https://sailingmerewether.com Paypal https://paypal.me/sailingmerewether?country.x=AU&locale.x=en_AU 00:00 Introduction 00:43 Hello Starlink 02:55 Davits Finished 06:39 Drilling Hole Anchor Roller 11:46 Babies try food 14:11 Installing the soft sides to the dinghy 17:43 Chat

Ahh yes the endless jobs continue and this week we are finally getting around to sticking on the name of Merewether. Working through the jobs list does get harder and harder with the babies really slowing us down. But finding determination and. perseverance we keep going. Our rebuilt engine is only a few weeks away now and we couldn't be more happy about it. Finally our cruising lifestyle is about to begin again. Join the crew https://www.patreon.com/SailingMerewether Our patrons are the ones that make this all possible and without them, we would not be where we are today. When you sign up you not only get access to all our videos weeks before the public you also have a direct line to us and we try and get to know all our patrons. Ask us a question, give us advice let us know what you want to see, we love to talk to our crew as much as we can. Merchandise, shirts and more https://sailingmerewether.com Paypal https://paypal.me/sailingmerewether?country.x=AU&locale.x=en_AU

Happy to say that our 53 foot sailing vessel did not sink on her first night in the water after 12 months on land haha. The leak that first started as we hit the water seems to have stopped for now and with any luck it will not come back. The boats jobs are far from finished. This week Kieran goes about installing the winches and winch pads onto the mast so that the halyards can be tensioned. After so long on the hard the water tank has built up some green dirt inside it and Kieran also goes about trying to remove as much as he can before the family moves onto the boat. A very exciting day to finally pick up our brand new dingy which will hopefully take us on many exciting missions to come. Join the crew https://www.patreon.com/SailingMerewether Our patrons are the ones that make this all possible and without them, we would not be where we are today. When you sign up you not only get access to all our videos weeks before the public you also have a direct line to us and we try and get to know all our patrons. Ask us a question, give us advice let us know what you want to see, we love to talk to our crew as much as we can. Merchandise, shirts and more https://sailingmerewether.com Paypal https://paypal.me/sailingmerewether?country.x=AU&locale.x=en_AU

Yes!! It's finally here. After 12 long months on the hard we are getting launched today!! The feelings and emotions are really running high as we take a huge step to rejoining our cruising life! Things don't go to plan unfortunately with the weather for the first time in months deciding to poor down with rain most of the day. We also find a possible massive problem once in the water which might have us back on land before we know it... YIKES Join the crew https://www.patreon.com/SailingMerewether Our patrons are the ones that make this all possible and without them, we would not be where we are today. When you sign up you not only get access to all our videos weeks before the public you also have a direct line to us and we try and get to know all our patrons. Ask us a question, give us advice let us know what you want to see, we love to talk to our crew as much as we can. Merchandise, shirts and more https://sailingmerewether.com Paypal https://paypal.me/sailingmerewether?country.x=AU&locale.x=en_AU 00:00 Introduction 00:49 Bonding Strap Install 03:10 Splash Day BABY! 12:02 Talking about issue

This week we finalise everything that needs to be done before she goes in the water. The bow thruster is acting up so Kieran has to manually put in a pully system to get it in the up position. The dirty sump in the engine room gets a good scrub and the anchor chain gets lifted on to the boat again. Kieran’s mom is here to spend some time with our babies and she also sees Merewether II for the first time. She tells us what she thinks on “Gilly cam" haha. With only a few days left now we can't tell you how excited we are to put her back into the water. Join the crew https://www.patreon.com/SailingMerewether Our patrons are the ones that make this all possible and without them, we would not be where we are today. When you sign up you not only get access to all our videos weeks before the public you also have a direct line to us and we try and get to know all our patrons. Ask us a question, give us advice let us know what you want to see, we love to talk to our crew as much as we can. Merchandise, shirts and more https://sailingmerewether.com Paypal https://paypal.me/sailingmerewether?country.x=AU&locale.x=en_AU Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sailingmerewether https://www.instagram.com/neeisabelle https://www.instagram.com/kieranwyse 00:00 Introduction 00:44 Whats on the cards 02:10 Outside walk around 03:17 Bow thruster job 09:22 Anchor chain up 12:33 Sump cleaning 16:05 Moms Intro to the boat

Yes, finally after delay after delay the long awaited selden mast has been put up and boy does she look good! With stress levels high, the rigger, Kieran and several workers go about getting the mast in her final position to start carrying sails to go around the world. It's been a long road to this point with the process of ordering the right mast for our boat, getting it constructed, getting it delievered around the world from Sweden to Malaysia and finally put together to be ready for hoisting. To say we have been excited about this day is a gross understatement. Also the boat jobs continue with so many different aspects of this boat needing attention. Join the crew https://www.patreon.com/SailingMerewether Our patrons are the ones that make this all possible and without them, we would not be where we are today. When you sign up you not only get access to all our videos weeks before the public you also have a direct line to us and we try and get to know all our patrons. Ask us a question, give us advice let us know what you want to see, we love to talk to our crew as much as we can. Merchandise, shirts and more https://sailingmerewether.com Paypal https://paypal.me/sailingmerewether?country.x=AU&locale.x=en_AU Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sailingmerewether https://www.instagram.com/neeisabelle https://www.instagram.com/kieranwyse Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sailingmerewether 00:00 Introduction 00:51 Start of the day 03:59 First job of the day 09:15 ACTION TIME 15:54 Zinc check 18:28 All finished

This week we put our mast on, well kind of. We are hoisting the mast onto the boat to measure the stays for a short time before laying it back down again. This process is key to making sure all the stays are swagged at the perfect length. We also have a little adventure day, at Pangkor island, soaking up the sun and taking our twins on their very first swim. Join the crew https://www.patreon.com/SailingMerewether Our patrons are the ones that make this all possible and without them, we would not be where we are today. When you sign up you not only get access to all our videos weeks before the public you also have a direct line to us and we try and get to know all our patrons. Ask us a question, give us advice let us know what you want to see, we love to talk to our crew as much as we can. Merchandise, shirts and more https://sailingmerewether.com Paypal https://paypal.me/sailingmerewether?country.x=AU&locale.x=en_AU Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sailingmerewether https://www.instagram.com/neeisabelle https://www.instagram.com/kieranwyse Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sailingmerewether