We've known from the start that the teak on ROAM was is bad condition. What we didn't know, was just how bad it really was. We were hoping to give it a light facelift until we had more time and more budget to deal with it properly, but that was not to be. ☝More about us, our adventures, and how we do all this on our website. More about Roam here ⛵️https://sailingroam.com/our-sailboat/ 📲 Keep up with us on social FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/sgsailingroam INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/sailing_roam ----------------------------------------------------------- WE'RE GERI AND SHAWN. A couple travelers out chasing the horizon, meeting the people, and capturing it to share with you. We’ve chosen to Roam the world by boat because, let’s face it, the most interesting path is rarely a straight line. As we learn to let go of our American drive to finish, and embrace the meandering routes across islands, oceans, continents, and people, we hope to gain a better sense of our world and our place in it. The path won’t always be comfortable or easy to find but, it will always #roam Here's an index of the video in case you want to see something specific: 00:00 Scenes of a difficult process 00:13 Back in Guatemala 01:08 Channel intro 01:28 Remove teak...first try 03:08 Clean adhesive off non-skid gelcoat, part 1 05:25 Remove teak...second try 06:50 Clean adhesive, part 2 10:21 Sand gelcoat to remove adhesive residue 10:32 Rotohammer 11:44 Sand gelcoat to remove adhesive...again 13:51 Like and subscribe 14:05 End Card ----------------------------------------------------------- #boatlife #catamaran #travelvlog #digitalnomad #lifestyle #sailboats #nautitech #yachtlife #sailingroam #liveaboardlife #cruisinglife #explore #exploretheworld #refit #catamaranrefit © Sailing Roam 2025

In this episode we’re recruiting a very talented friend to help us install our new bowsprit on the crossbeam. The process included welding strips to secure the trampolines in place and welding the holding rings in place. It was a brutally hot day, but in the end, worth every sweaty minute. ☝More about us, our adventures, and how we do all this on our website. More about Roam here ⛵️https://sailingroam.com/our-sailboat/ 📲 Keep up with us on social FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/sgsailingroam INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/sailing_roam ----------------------------------------------------------- WE'RE GERI AND SHAWN. A couple travelers out chasing the horizon, meeting the people, and capturing it to share with you. We’ve chosen to Roam the world by boat because, let’s face it, the most interesting path is rarely a straight line. As we learn to let go of our American drive to finish, and embrace the meandering routes across islands, oceans, continents, and people, we hope to gain a better sense of our world and our place in it. The path won’t always be comfortable or easy to find but, it will always #roam Here's an index of the video in case you want to see something specific: 00:00 Intro to sanding the crossbeam 01:18 Intro to us 01:36 Sand, sand, sand 03:46 Wet-sandblasting 04:15 Fit the pin 04:56 Welding day 08:40 Get bowsprit in place 11:51 Wrap up/Thanks Austin 12:16 Like/subscribe/See you next time 12:29 End Card ----------------------------------------------------------- #boatlife #catamaran #travelvlog #digitalnomad #lifestyle #sailboats #nautitech #yachtlife #sailingroam #liveaboardlife #cruisinglife #explore #exploretheworld #refit #catamaranrefit © Sailing Roam 2025

Is a boat really a boat if it can't float? Months ago we removed every thru-hull in order to replace them with new seacocks and skin fittings, but we didn't reuse every one. We have decided to relocat

We are ready to consider our galley appliances. We want to use electricity for cooking for multiple reasons including reducing the types of fuel we have to source and carry, and heat in the tropics. Additionally, we’re exploring how we can reclaim some of the countertop space for food prep, and still have all the appliances we want. Under counter induction cooking exists, but the literature claims you MUST use porcelain counters. We are hoping to prove that requirement wrong. FLIR Edge Pro - wireless bluetooth thermal imaging camera https://amzn.to/44YCOtB Case for FLIR Edge Pro https://amzn.to/44H1F41 Stone Coat Countertops https://stonecoatcountertops.com/products/art-coat-gallon-kits ☝More about us, our adventures, and how we do all this on our website. More about Roam here ⛵️https://sailingroam.com/our-sailboat/ 📲 Keep up with us on social FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/sgsailingroam INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/sailing_roam ----------------------------------------------------------- WE'RE GERI AND SHAWN. A couple travelers out chasing the horizon, meeting the people, and capturing it to share with you. We’ve chosen to Roam the world by boat because, let’s face it, the most interesting path is rarely a straight line. As we learn to let go of our American drive to finish, and embrace the meandering routes across islands, oceans, continents, and people, we hope to gain a better sense of our world and our place in it. The path won’t always be comfortable or easy to find but, it will always #roam Here's an index of the video in case you want to see something specific: 00:00 Intro to project 01:39 Intro to Sailing Roam 01:58 Intro to sample creation 02:46 Create sample coutertop 07:49 Attempt 1 failed 08:44 Ready to start testing 11:02 Test 1 12:48 Test 2 13:59 Test 3 15:40 Long test 17:42 Final test 18:04 Destroyed it! 18:30 Wrap up 18:55 Like, Subscribe, Bye! 19:19 End Card ----------------------------------------------------------- #boatlife #catamaran #travelvlog #digitalnomad #lifestyle #sailboats #nautitech #yachtlife #sailingroam #liveaboardlife #cruisinglife #explore #exploretheworld #refit #catamaranrefit © Sailing Roam 2025 @StoneCoatCountertops @Flir

Our very first multi-day passage had a very unfortunate outcome...we lost out bowsprit. The genneker halyard ruptured and dropped the sail into the water while we were moving ~12 knots. While we were trying to get the sail back on deck, the forces were just too great and the bowsprit broke right off the crossbeam. In the spirit of the $6,000,000 man, we designed and built a new one...bigger and better than it was before. The process was long and involved several people, but the result is fantastic. In this episode we detail the work we did to prepare the aluminum, and the problems that blocked our progress. ☝More about us, our adventures, and how we do all this on our website. More about Roam here ⛵️https://sailingroam.com/our-sailboat/ 📲 Keep up with us on social FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/sgsailingroam INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/sailing_roam ----------------------------------------------------------- WE'RE GERI AND SHAWN. A couple travelers out chasing the horizon, meeting the people, and capturing it to share with you. We’ve chosen to Roam the world by boat because, let’s face it, the most interesting path is rarely a straight line. As we learn to let go of our American drive to finish, and embrace the meandering routes across islands, oceans, continents, and people, we hope to gain a better sense of our world and our place in it. The path won’t always be comfortable or easy to find but, it will always #roam Here's an index of the video in case you want to see something specific: 00:00 Intro to project 01:18 Intro to Sailing Roam 01:36 Winter in the garage to prep the pieces 01:55 Mark for holes 02:54 Route the edges 05:29 Drill the holes 05:43 Route the holes 06:21 Sand the holes 11:22 Something is wrong with the aluminum 13:14 Do it all again 15:12 Done and gorgeous 15:31 Wrap up 15:39 Like, Subscribe, Bye! 15:56 End Card ----------------------------------------------------------- #boatlife #catamaran #travelvlog #digitalnomad #lifestyle #sailboats #nautitech #yachtlife #sailingroam #liveaboardlife #cruisinglife #explore #exploretheworld #refit #catamaranrefit © Sailing Roam 2025

The heat exchangers on our Yanmar engines are a problem. Replacing them is an expensive proposition, but we're not sure if they can be salvaged. In this episode you'll see how challenging it is simply to take them apart, and then we have to consider if it's worth it to even try to rehab them. After all, it's a lot cheaper to buy new heat exchangers now, than destroy our engines completely when the old ones fail. Is it worth even worth trying? ☝More about us, our adventures, and how we do all this on our website. More about Roam here ⛵️https://sailingroam.com/our-sailboat/ 📲 Keep up with us on social FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/sgsailingroam INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/sailing_roam ----------------------------------------------------------- WE'RE GERI AND SHAWN. A couple travelers out chasing the horizon, meeting the people, and capturing it to share with you. We’ve chosen to Roam the world by boat because, let’s face it, the most interesting path is rarely a straight line. As we learn to let go of our American drive to finish, and embrace the meandering routes across islands, oceans, continents, and people, we hope to gain a better sense of our world and our place in it. The path won’t always be comfortable or easy to find but, it will always #roam Here's an index of the video in case you want to see something specific: 00:00 Intro to project 00:27 Intro to Sailing Roam 00:45 Disassembly of SB heat exchanger 06:57 Round two - Port 11:15 Redneck screw press 13:02 Monster hydraulic press 16:14 How bad is it really? 18:34 Wrap up 18:50 Like, subscribe, see you next time 19:13 End Card ----------------------------------------------------------- #boatlife #catamaran #travelvlog #digitalnomad #lifestyle #sailboats #nautitech #yachtlife #sailingroam #liveaboardlife #cruisinglife #explore #exploretheworld #refit #catamaranrefit © Sailing Roam 2025

There's nothing quite as nice as all new plumbing. In this episode, we replace our toilets as well as the entire waste water system. The only thing remaining is the black water tank, and only because we can't get it out of the boat without cutting it in half. Our old hoses were smelly, and filled with hardened waste. Fortunately, the new ones are guaranteed for 10 years, and with good care, could last even longer. Unlike most boat installations, we've chosen to use stainless steel wire and the Clamptite Tool in place for standard hose clamps. They are rated for higher pressure, give even pressure all the way around the hose, and don't have that brually sharp edge designed to cut you to the bone. If you'd like to try it out, follow the link below and use our discount code for 10% off your purchase. Clamptite Tools affiliate link: https://clamptitetools.com/?sld=syroam 10% discount with code: gerischaffer10 ☝More about us, our adventures, and how we do all this on our website. More about Roam here ⛵️https://sailingroam.com/our-sailboat/ 📲 Keep up with us on social FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/sgsailingroam INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/sailing_roam ----------------------------------------------------------- WE'RE GERI AND SHAWN. A couple travelers out chasing the horizon, meeting the people, and capturing it to share with you. We’ve chosen to Roam the world by boat because, let’s face it, the most interesting path is rarely a straight line. As we learn to let go of our American drive to finish, and embrace the meandering routes across islands, oceans, continents, and people, we hope to gain a better sense of our world and our place in it. The path won’t always be comfortable or easy to find but, it will always #roam Here's an index of the video in case you want to see something specific: 00:00 Intro to project 00:34 Intro to Sailing Roam 00:45 Unboxing the new toilets 05:51 Measure for new hardware 07:23 Secure toilets in place 09:28 Install toilet hoses 15:02 Install waste water hoses through entire hull 15:36 Clamptite Tools 16:14 Continue the installation 18:22 Like, subscribe, see you next time 18:36 End Card ----------------------------------------------------------- #boatlife #catamaran #travelvlog #digitalnomad #lifestyle #sailboats #nautitech #yachtlife #sailingroam #liveaboardlife #cruisinglife #explore #exploretheworld #refit #catamaranrefit © Sailing Roam 2025

When you aren’t confident that the existing thru-hulls are secure and the valves won’t turn, it’s time to look for a new option. We chose to replace every single thru-hull so that we could be confident in their installation. This also allowed us to choose exactly what we wanted. Time for an upgrade. We chose Marelon composite thru-hulls and hopefully, we’ll never have to replace them again. Link to pattern for tape cutting tool: https://sailingroam.com/ep45/ Please subscribe for free to access this content. ☝More about us, our adventures, and how we do all this on our website. More about Roam here ⛵️https://sailingroam.com/our-sailboat/ 📲 Keep up with us on social FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/sgsailingroam INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/sailing_roam ----------------------------------------------------------- WE'RE GERI AND SHAWN. A couple travelers out chasing the horizon, meeting the people, and capturing it to share with you. We’ve chosen to Roam the world by boat because, let’s face it, the most interesting path is rarely a straight line. As we learn to let go of our American drive to finish, and embrace the meandering routes across islands, oceans, continents, and people, we hope to gain a better sense of our world and our place in it. The path won’t always be comfortable or easy to find but, it will always #roam Here's an index of the video in case you want to see something specific: 00:00 Intro to project 01:07 Intro to Us 01:26 Remove existing skin fittings and seacocks 4:16 Measure hole diameter and height 07:01 Cut larger holes 10:20 Install backing plates 19:17 Install new skin fittings and seacocks 25:54 Wrap up - Like, subscribe, bye! 26:30 End Card ----------------------------------------------------------- #boatlife #catamaran #travelvlog #digitalnomad #lifestyle #sailboats #nautitech #yachtlife #sailingroam #liveaboardlife #cruisinglife #explore #exploretheworld #refit #catamaranrefit © Sailing Roam 2025

We hauled out of the water in June 2024 and it’s now April 2025. So how’s it going? In this episode, we provide a real-time update. We’ll detail some of the steps we’ve finished, explain the projects that are mid-flight, and give you a peak into what’s next. I’ll give you a clue…we’ve reached a huge turning point! Link to McMaster-Carr: https://www.mcmaster.com/ ☝More about us, our adventures, and how we do all this on our website. More about Roam here ⛵️https://sailingroam.com/our-sailboat/ 📲 Keep up with us on social FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/sgsailingroam INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/sailing_roam ----------------------------------------------------------- WE'RE GERI AND SHAWN. A couple travelers out chasing the horizon, meeting the people, and capturing it to share with you. We’ve chosen to Roam the world by boat because, let’s face it, the most interesting path is rarely a straight line. As we learn to let go of our American drive to finish, and embrace the meandering routes across islands, oceans, continents, and people, we hope to gain a better sense of our world and our place in it. The path won’t always be comfortable or easy to find but, it will always #roam Here's an index of the video in case you want to see something specific: 00:00 We’re ready to give a real-time update 00:19 Intro to Us 02:17 Forepeak makeover 04:50 Fix the engine room leaks - first try 08:02 Fix the engine room leaks - second try 11:56 Engine room glow-up 14:05 In-flight projects 19:09 Next steps 20:53 Thanks for watching 21:00 Like, subscribe, bye! 21:15 End card ----------------------------------------------------------- #boatlife #catamaran #travelvlog #digitalnomad #lifestyle #sailboats #nautitech #yachtlife #sailingroam #liveaboardlife #cruisinglife #explore #exploretheworld #refit #catamaranrefit © Sailing Roam 2025

The entire purpose behind doing our own major engine maintenance is to save money, and give old parts new life where possible. We hate the idea of throwing away things that can be saved with a bit of know-how and elbow grease. In this episode we attempt to clean up our existing water pumps and keep them in service for a bit longer. Can it be done? How bad are they? https://sailingroam.com/ ☝More about us, our adventures, and how we do all this on our website. More about Roam here ⛵️https://sailingroam.com/our-sailboat/ 📲 Keep up with us on social FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/sgsailingroam INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/sailing_roam ----------------------------------------------------------- WE'RE GERI AND SHAWN. A couple travelers out chasing the horizon, meeting the people, and capturing it to share with you. We’ve chosen to Roam the world by boat because, let’s face it, the most interesting path is rarely a straight line. As we learn to let go of our American drive to finish, and embrace the meandering routes across islands, oceans, continents, and people, we hope to gain a better sense of our world and our place in it. The path won’t always be comfortable or easy to find but, it will always #roam Here's an index of the video in case you want to see something specific: 00:00 Glimpse into this episode 00:15 Intro to episode 00:51 Logo intro 01:09 Disassemble water pump 06:34 Clean up water pump parts 11:25 Wire wheel action 14:08 Reassembly time 18:20 Like, subscribe and thanks for watching 18:23 End Card ----------------------------------------------------------- #boatlife #catamaran #travelvlog #digitalnomad #lifestyle #sailboats #nautitech #yachtlife #sailingroam #liveaboardlife #cruisinglife #explore #exploretheworld #refit #catamaranrefit © Sailing Roam 2025

Before we can install our new 55 watt hour LiFePo battery bank, the space needs some serious work. From ensuring a dry space, to sanding, fiberglass, and paint, this space has been transformed into a perfect home for our LiFePo batteries. Music by Uppbeat. https://uppbeat.io/ Music by Audiio https://audiio.com https://sailingroam.com/ ☝More about us, our adventures, and how we do all this on our website. More about Roam here ⛵️https://sailingroam.com/our-sailboat/ 📲 Keep up with us on social FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/sgsailingroam INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/sailing_roam ----------------------------------------------------------- WE'RE GERI AND SHAWN. A couple travelers out chasing the horizon, meeting the people, and capturing it to share with you. We’ve chosen to Roam the world by boat because, let’s face it, the most interesting path is rarely a straight line. As we learn to let go of our American drive to finish, and embrace the meandering routes across islands, oceans, continents, and people, we hope to gain a better sense of our world and our place in it. The path won’t always be comfortable or easy to find but, it will always #roam Here's an index of the video in case you want to see something specific: 00:00 Episode intro 00:32 Channel intro 00:35 This battery bank needs work 01:01 Stop the rain 02:42 Sand, sand, sand 05:55 Fiberglass repairs 16:16 Fairing 16:32 Test fit 16:50 Primer 19:04 Paint 25:38 Like, subscribe, bye! 25:59 End Card ----------------------------------------------------------- #boatlife #catamaran #travelvlog #digitalnomad #lifestyle #sailboats #nautitech #yachtlife #sailingroam #liveaboardlife #cruisinglife #explore #exploretheworld #refit #catamaranrefit © Sailing Roam 2023

Welcome to part two of our Major Engine Maintenance Series. It’s time to tear apart our engines! In this episode Shawn removes every hose, hose clamp, and every component. In the process, he discovers completely clogged hoses, significant corrosion, and rusted parts that must be replaced. Music by Uppbeat. https://uppbeat.io/ https://sailingroam.com/ ☝More about us, our adventures, and how we do all this on our website. More about Roam here ⛵️https://sailingroam.com/our-sailboat/ 📲 Keep up with us on social FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/sgsailingroam INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/sailing_roam ----------------------------------------------------------- WE'RE GERI AND SHAWN. A couple travelers out chasing the horizon, meeting the people, and capturing it to share with you. We’ve chosen to Roam the world by boat because, let’s face it, the most interesting path is rarely a straight line. As we learn to let go of our American drive to finish, and embrace the meandering routes across islands, oceans, continents, and people, we hope to gain a better sense of our world and our place in it. The path won’t always be comfortable or easy to find but, it will always #roam Here's an index of the video in case you want to see something specific: 00:00 Episode intro 01:01 Channel intro 01:19 Motor mounts 02:53 Draining fluids 04:28 Importance of having a garage shop 05:24 Wiring harness 06:14 Hoses 06:51 Fuel filter 08:09 Coolant hoses 12:30 Wrap up 12:56 Next time on Sailing Roam 13:07 Like and Subscribe 13:22 End Card ----------------------------------------------------------- #boatlife #catamaran #travelvlog #digitalnomad #lifestyle #sailboats #nautitech #yachtlife #sailingroam #liveaboardlife #cruisinglife #explore #exploretheworld #refit #catamaranrefit © Sailing Roam 2023

We have two Yanmar 4JH4-TE 75hp engines. With regular maintenance, these engines should comfortably last 10,000hrs and ours have 5,000. Engine maintenance is difficult on a boat. Space is tight, temperatures are often unbearable, and unless you have confidence and experience working on engines, it’s not uncommon to discover a lot of deferred maintenance. When we purchased the boat, we knew it was leaking oil. We were also pretty certain that nothing deeper than semi-regular oil and impeller changes were done. Now we have three choices: 1. Repower. 2. Replace the old components with new ones. 3. Disassemble, clean, and fix the components that can be salvaged and replace those that can’t. We’ve opted for door number three. Shawn has a lifetime wrenching on engines, developing this skill from about age six at his father and brother’s sides. Also, new engines are not in the budget. So, it’s makeover time. All shop equipment was purchased at Harbor Freight. Music by Uppbeat. https://uppbeat.io/ https://sailingroam.com/ ☝More about us, our adventures, and how we do all this on our website. More about Roam here ⛵️https://sailingroam.com/our-sailboat/ 📲 Keep up with us on social FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/sgsailingroam INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/sailing_roam ----------------------------------------------------------- WE'RE GERI AND SHAWN. A couple travelers out chasing the horizon, meeting the people, and capturing it to share with you. We’ve chosen to Roam the world by boat because, let’s face it, the most interesting path is rarely a straight line. As we learn to let go of our American drive to finish, and embrace the meandering routes across islands, oceans, continents, and people, we hope to gain a better sense of our world and our place in it. The path won’t always be comfortable or easy to find but, it will always #roam Here's an index of the video in case you want to see something specific: 00:00 Episode intro 00:51 Channel intro 01:10 Workbench 02:50 Engine stands 04:28 Shop crane 05:39 Parts washer 06:54 Load engine one 08:17 Lift engine with crane 10:24 Round two - load and unload engine 11:39 Wrap up 12:30 Like and Subscribe 12:41 End Card ----------------------------------------------------------- #boatlife #catamaran #travelvlog #digitalnomad #lifestyle #sailboats #nautitech #yachtlife #sailingroam #liveaboardlife #cruisinglife #explore #exploretheworld #refit #catamaranrefit © Sailing Roam 2023

We weren't planning to be here this long. The seasons are changing quickly and with it comes cold temperatures and short days. Everything we own is in two storage containers that are little more than metal boxes. These will certainly have plenty of condensation during the cold months and that can lead to mold. They are also a poor place to keep temperature sensitive supplies like paint and resin. In this episode we're moving our belongings into climate controlled storage. If we hope to get much work done this winter, we will need some lights. In part two of this episode we do a quick and dirty light installation. It's not pretty, but it will get the job done. Music by Uppbeat. https://uppbeat.io/ Music by Audiio https://audiio.com/ https://sailingroam.com/ ☝More about us, our adventures, and how we do all this on our website. More about Roam here ⛵️https://sailingroam.com/our-sailboat/ 📲 Keep up with us on social FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/sgsailingroam INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/sailing_roam ----------------------------------------------------------- WE'RE GERI AND SHAWN. A couple travelers out chasing the horizon, meeting the people, and capturing it to share with you. We’ve chosen to Roam the world by boat because, let’s face it, the most interesting path is rarely a straight line. As we learn to let go of our American drive to finish, and embrace the meandering routes across islands, oceans, continents, and people, we hope to gain a better sense of our world and our place in it. The path won’t always be comfortable or easy to find but, it will always #roam Here's an index of the video in case you want to see something specific: 00:00 The season is changing 01:34 Channel intro 01:50 We need a better storage solution 02:58 A good opportunity to purge 04:46 Load the U-Haul 04:59 Like and Subscribe 05:55 Unload the U-Haul into storage 07:50 Dark season is here 08:21 Quick and dirty light installation 12:47 Thanks for watching 12:55 Next time on Sailing Roam 13:00 End Card ----------------------------------------------------------- #boatlife #catamaran #travelvlog #digitalnomad #lifestyle #sailboats #nautitech #yachtlife #sailingroam #liveaboardlife #cruisinglife #explore #exploretheworld #refit #catamaranrefit © Sailing Roam 2023

Since day one back in July of 2022, we have had several hatches that leaked. While in Guatemala, we re-bedded two of the three hatches in the salon and galley, but that's as far as we got. We mitigated the problem by keeping a bucket or bowl under the leaky spots, with the intention to re-bed the rest of the hatches as time permitted. Taking care of that problem was definitely a job for while we're in the boatyard doing the refit, and only a month into the process, we got busy removing the worst offenders. Unfortunately, they were corroded so completely that we couldn't separate the screws and hinges from the frames without breaking them, so we had to order new ones. We have a European boat. It was built in France and many of the component parts are also made in France. This includes the deck hatches. This is where we made our first mistake. We procrastinated a few weeks, and July turned into August. If you've ever tried to acquire ANYTHING from Europe in August, you will have discovered that everyone goes on holiday for the entire month of August. At least they do in France. Four months later, we finally got our new hatches. That's four months having two huge holes in the boat covered with tape, and leaking profusely into large plastic totes. After a few mistakes, we finally got them installed and are one step close to having a dry boat. Music by Epidemic Sound. https://www.epidemicsound.com Music by Artlist https://www.artlist.com https://sailingroam.com/ ☝More about us, our adventures, and how we do all this on our website. More about Roam here ⛵️https://sailingroam.com/our-sailboat/ 📲 Keep up with us on social FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/sgsailingroam INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/sailing_roam ----------------------------------------------------------- WE'RE GERI AND SHAWN. A couple travelers out chasing the horizon, meeting the people, and capturing it to share with you. We’ve chosen to Roam the world by boat because, let’s face it, the most interesting path is rarely a straight line. As we learn to let go of our American drive to finish, and embrace the meandering routes across islands, oceans, continents, and people, we hope to gain a better sense of our world and our place in it. The path won’t always be comfortable or easy to find but, it will always #roam Here's an index of the video in case you want to see something specific: 00:00 Removing the old leaking deck hatches 00:35 Intro to Us 00:51 New hatches have arrived. Let's install them 01:46 Remove the tape from the holes 03:17 Drill out the holes 04:44 Fill holes with epoxy 05:29 The hatches need help to fit properly 09:51 Apply butyl tape 11:48 Install hatches 13:06 Wrap up the day 13:49 Our repair FAILED! 14:13 Drill holes and try again 15:36 The rain test 16:50 Like, Subscribe, See you next time 17:12 Next time on Sailing Roam 17:16 End Card ----------------------------------------------------------- #boatlife #catamaran #travelvlog #digitalnomad #lifestyle #sailboats #nautitech #yachtlife #sailingroam #liveaboardlife #cruisinglife #explore #exploretheworld #refit #catamaranrefit © Sailing Roam 2023

One of the biggest and costliest project in many yacht refits is new batteries. These days, most battery changes are by people moving from standard AGMs to Lithium, or making the change to a higher native voltage from 12v to 24v or 48v. We are making the change to a native 48v system and increasing the storage capacity to 55kwh in an effort to increase our cruising independence. Commercial marine batteries tend to come in standard sizes and are limited to 100ah or 200ah. Going the traditional route would require us to expand the space that holds by batteries by double or triple the physical space. Instead, we've opted to assemble the batteries ourselves, allowing us to choose the total voltage and capacity with a lot more flexibility. We imported CALB cells directly from China, and are doing the work to DIY our battery bank. In the end, we will get significantly more storage into a smaller space, for about 1/3 of the price. This is part one of the process. When we finish showing the entire process, we'll provide a dedicated page on our website with all the nitty, gritty details including the entire planning and importation process as well as the installation. That can be found at www.sailingroam.com. Music by Epidemic Sound. https://www.epidemicsound.com https://sailingroam.com/ ☝More about us, our adventures, and how we do all this on our website. More about Roam here ⛵️https://sailingroam.com/our-sailboat/ 📲 Keep up with us on social FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/sgsailingroam INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/sailing_roam ----------------------------------------------------------- WE'RE GERI AND SHAWN. A couple travelers out chasing the horizon, meeting the people, and capturing it to share with you. We’ve chosen to Roam the world by boat because, let’s face it, the most interesting path is rarely a straight line. As we learn to let go of our American drive to finish, and embrace the meandering routes across islands, oceans, continents, and people, we hope to gain a better sense of our world and our place in it. The path won’t always be comfortable or easy to find but, it will always #roam Here's an index of the video in case you want to see something specific: 00:00 Heading out it the dark 00:40 Intro to Us 00:56 Car talk. Why are we replacing our 12v battery bank 04:28 At the warehouse to pick up the pallet 06:36 Back at the yard. 08:59 Unboxing and first look 10:38 Load batteries into the apartment for testing 10:59 Testing 15:41 Next time on Sailing Roam 15:42 End Card ----------------------------------------------------------- #boatlife #catamaran #travelvlog #digitalnomad #lifestyle #sailboats #nautitech #yachtlife #sailingroam #liveaboardlife #cruisinglife #explore #exploretheworld #refit #catamaranrefit © Sailing Roam 2023

We removed every piece of hardware from the mast and boom and discovered a lot of peeled and bubbling paint. That can only mean one thing...corrosion. We wanted a better look at the aluminum, so we decided to completely strip and repaint both mast and boom. Weeks of sanding did a pretty good job removing most of the paint, but the edges and corners needed a bit more attention. We thought about having the yard media blast, but the cost was out of our budget. With a bit of research we discovered that you can sand blast through a pressure washer and it's a safe process. Dry media blasting is a dangerous proposition requiring an enclosed space and a lot of protective gear to protect your skin and lungs. We purchased a cheap kit from Amazon, rented a heavy duty pressure washer from the local Home Depot, and 1000lbs of sand. After a bit of trial and error, we completely cleaned the mast of every scrap of paint. Unfortunately, by the time we finished the hand sanding of the boom, the season turned and we ran out of appropriate weather to sand blast, so we'll have to wait for spring with some warmer temperatures and longer days to finish this project. Unfortunately that also means we won't be able to paint until spring. One more project left partly done. Wet Sandblasting Kit from Amazon: https://a.co/d/hLHXbg0 Music by Epidemic Sound and Artlist. https://www.epidemicsound.com https://www.artlist.io https://sailingroam.com/ ☝More about us, our adventures, and how we do all this on our website. More about Roam here ⛵️https://sailingroam.com/our-sailboat/ 📲 Keep up with us on social FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/sgsailingroam INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/sailing_roam ----------------------------------------------------------- WE'RE GERI AND SHAWN. A couple travelers out chasing the horizon, meeting the people, and capturing it to share with you. We’ve chosen to Roam the world by boat because, let’s face it, the most interesting path is rarely a straight line. As we learn to let go of our American drive to finish, and embrace the meandering routes across islands, oceans, continents, and people, we hope to gain a better sense of our world and our place in it. The path won’t always be comfortable or easy to find but, it will always #roam Here's an index of the video in case you want to see something specific: 00:00 Plan for the mast and boom 00:30 Intro to Us 00:47 Why are we repainting the mast and boom 01:12 Sand the mast 01:55 Put together wet sandblasting kit 02:51 1000lbs of sand 03:39 Sandblasting 03:53 The sand is too wet to go through the blaster head 05:04 Home Depot 05:52 Build a screen to remove rocks from sand 06:22 Screen the sand 06:52 Sandblasting take two 07:13 Day 2 08:05 Sand the boom 09:13 We ran out of weather 10:12 Wrap of project. Thanks for watching 10:24 Like and Subscribe 10:33 Next time on Sailing Roam 10:38 End Card ----------------------------------------------------------- #boatlife #catamaran #travelvlog #digitalnomad #lifestyle #sailboats #nautitech #yachtlife #sailingroam #liveaboardlife #cruisinglife #explore #exploretheworld #refit #catamaranrefit © Sailing Roam 2023

Months after hauling our 54' catamaran out of the water to begin the refit, we finally did something that will stay on the boat. Many projects are in process, but that's been the name of the game for a long time. We were both itching to move this refit in the opposite direction. It's a small thing, but it feels great to refresh the all the exterior caulk. Unfortunately, like most boat projects, this one has led to more projects. Music by Epidemic Sound and Artlist. https://www.epidemicsound.com https://www.artlist.io https://sailingroam.com/ ☝More about us, our adventures, and how we do all this on our website. More about Roam here ⛵️https://sailingroam.com/our-sailboat/ 📲 Keep up with us on social FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/sgsailingroam INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/sailing_roam ----------------------------------------------------------- WE'RE GERI AND SHAWN. A couple travelers out chasing the horizon, meeting the people, and capturing it to share with you. We’ve chosen to Roam the world by boat because, let’s face it, the most interesting path is rarely a straight line. As we learn to let go of our American drive to finish, and embrace the meandering routes across islands, oceans, continents, and people, we hope to gain a better sense of our world and our place in it. The path won’t always be comfortable or easy to find but, it will always #roam Here's an index of the video in case you want to see something specific: 00:00 Recap 00:28 Intro to Us 00:44 The caulk is falling apart 01:08 Start removing caulk 02:31 Tour of the problem areas 02:46 Seams around the mast step 04:25 Take a look at the port side seam 04:55 Day 2 removing caulk begins 06:02 We have a problem 07:52 Returning to the project after several months 08:27 Final prep 09:03 Laying the new caulk 10:10 Wrap up project 10:13 Like and Subscribe 10:25 Next time on Sailing Roam 10:40 End Card ----------------------------------------------------------- #boatlife #catamaran #travelvlog #digitalnomad #lifestyle #sailboats #nautitech #yachtlife #sailingroam #liveaboardlife #cruisinglife #explore #exploretheworld #refit #catamaranrefit © Sailing Roam 2023

The mast, boom, and davits we removed shortly after we hauled ROAM out of the water. They have been sitting on foam blocks since then waiting to reach the top of the priority list. Our rigging makeover is a multi step process that starts now. The first step is to remove every piece of hardware so that we can determine what news to be replaced and what can simply be cleaned and serviced and put back in use. Our rigging inspector suspected that Tef-Gel was not used when the stainless steel screws were put into the aluminum mast, and sure enough, many of the screws wouldn’t budge. With the help of a manual impact driver and hours of pounding, we managed to remove every piece of hardware from the rigging. While Shawn was busy persuading the hardware to come off, Geri was inside discovering salt crystals and stagnant water under the cabin sole. A huge clean out was definitely in order before we could figure out where it all came from. Music by Epidemic Sound and Artlist. https://www.epidemicsound.com https://www.artlist.io https://sailingroam.com/ ☝More about us, our adventures, and how we do all this on our website. More about Roam here ⛵️https://sailingroam.com/our-sailboat/ 📲 Keep up with us on social FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/sgsailingroam INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/sailing_roam ----------------------------------------------------------- WE'RE GERI AND SHAWN. A couple travelers out chasing the horizon, meeting the people, and capturing it to share with you. We’ve chosen to Roam the world by boat because, let’s face it, the most interesting path is rarely a straight line. As we learn to let go of our American drive to finish, and embrace the meandering routes across islands, oceans, continents, and people, we hope to gain a better sense of our world and our place in it. The path won’t always be comfortable or easy to find but, it will always #roam Here's an index of the video in case you want to see something specific: 00:00 Recap and what's next 00:28 Intro to Us 00:44 Shawn's tool problem 01:48 Start removing mast hardware 04:16 Geri finds a problem under the cabin sole 07:36 Removing davit hardware 09:55 Start work on the battery compartment 12:16 Remove boom hardware 13:46 Wrap up and Thanks for watching 14:04 Like and Subscribe 14:11 Next time on Sailing Roam 14:21 See you next time 14:22 End Card ----------------------------------------------------------- #boatlife #catamaran #travelvlog #digitalnomad #lifestyle #sailboats #nautitech #yachtlife #sailingroam #liveaboardlife #cruisinglife #explore #exploretheworld #refit #catamaranrefit © Sailing Roam 2023

We are finally moving forward on our refit. This is the first time we're doing work that actually moves the project forward, rather than tearing stuff apart. The engine rooms are going to get a face lift, but before we can proceed they need to be cleaned, sanded, and have their holes and other issues repaired. It's hot and dirty work, but we can't move forward until it's done. Music by Epidemic Sound and Artlist. https://www.epidemicsound.com https://www.artlist.io https://sailingroam.com/ ☝More about us, our adventures, and how we do all this on our website. More about Roam here ⛵️https://sailingroam.com/our-sailboat/ 📲 Keep up with us on social FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/sgsailingroam INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/sailing_roam ----------------------------------------------------------- WE'RE GERI AND SHAWN. A couple travelers out chasing the horizon, meeting the people, and capturing it to share with you. We’ve chosen to Roam the world by boat because, let’s face it, the most interesting path is rarely a straight line. As we learn to let go of our American drive to finish, and embrace the meandering routes across islands, oceans, continents, and people, we hope to gain a better sense of our world and our place in it. The path won’t always be comfortable or easy to find but, it will always #roam Here's an index of the video in case you want to see something specific: 00:00 Last week and recap 00:31 Project introduction 00:42 Introduce to Sailing Roam 00:59 Scrubbing the engine rooms 02:50 Pressure wash 04:35 Fill the holes 06:00 Remove water from sail drive flange 08:41 Start to sand 13:21 Home Depot 14:27 Still sanding 16:44 Thanks for watching. Like, subscribe, get notified 16:53 Next time on Sailing Roam 11:26 Thanks for watching and see you next time 17:01 End Card ----------------------------------------------------------- #boatlife #catamaran #travelvlog #digitalnomad #lifestyle #sailboats #nautitech #yachtlife #sailingroam #liveaboardlife #cruisinglife #explore #exploretheworld #refit © Sailing Roam 2023