Just a few shots from a few different locations on my new FPV Avata 2 from DJI. First up was from one of my recent drives from San Francisco to Washington up along the Pacific coast. I came across the Heceta Lighthouse which can be seen for 21 nautical miles (keeping things boat related). Next was a super fun picnic I attended at Gas Works Park in Seattle WA. Very interesting remnants of the old gasification plant protrude from the ground and the site presented a challenge flying the Avata 2. Finally I fly a little around Bellingham Bay, checking out the Bellingham High School sailing team practice as the sun went down. Very Beautiful.

Join me as I take on the challenge of adding an electric motor to the back of my 32 foot sailboat - can I really use it instead of relying on diesel? My diesel motor has been acting up. Instead of forking over probably 2k for engine repair, I foolishly decided to spend about the same amount on adding a 24v 5.0hp electric motor to the back of my boat. First I had to build a stable and secure motor mount that I could attach the Haswing 5.0hp electric motor to. Then I had to remove all the wires so that a machine shop could extend the shaft. Then I had to put it all back together again. It was a great project, but not exactly a success. Got any suggestions? If you'd like to help me achieve my sailboat life dream, consider becoming a Patreon or helping out on Paypal! https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=QRY32Z64LYWF4 https://www.patreon.com/EdwardSeaton You can help for as little as 3$ per month and every little bit helps. Thank you for comments, likes, and new Subscribers!

In this Channel Update video I read a list of all the projects that I've managed to complete while living in Sailboat Life Stuck Mode. My Perkins Diesel has been acting up, and I decided to change the oil pan gasket by myself... It didn't work. I've decided to go Electric in 2025, and I've got a plan. In the meantime, below is a list of parts and gadgets that I bought from amazon to make these upgrades. Hopefully it helps someone out there. The new 200 ah LiPo battery for the House: https://amzn.to/3zG4tTk New Stern Light: https://amzn.to/3XPkbna 1000 Watt Inverter: https://amzn.to/3ZMy6gu Automatic Bildge Pump: https://amzn.to/4dodT3D Folding Shelf Brackets: https://amzn.to/4gMI1IX USB Quick Charge Outlet: https://amzn.to/4eN06VF Spreader Light Dimmer: https://amzn.to/47RJgmi Cheap Solar Charge Controller for odd panels: https://amzn.to/47Po1S7 PARTS FOR DINGY MOTOR 24v Speed Controller: https://amzn.to/3ZKLiCH Ammo box for Batteries: https://amzn.to/4gHzLKd Ryobi Battery Adapters x 2: https://amzn.to/4gMIv1J XT60 Bullet Connectors: https://amzn.to/4gIK4Oj Ryobi 18v 4 ah Battery x 2: https://amzn.to/4gHApaB NewPort 24v 86lb thrust Trolling Motor: https://amzn.to/3N4BNGX The Composting Toilet URINE DIVERTER and the Throne Vent kit can be purchased at www.thronecompostingtoilet.com Here's the 12v electric pump used in my toilet: https://amzn.to/3yUSsZp and Blue and Yellow Buttons: https://amzn.to/3yLdp9k If you'd like to help me achieve my sailboat life dream, consider becoming a Patreon or helping out on Paypal! https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=QRY32Z64LYWF4 https://www.patreon.com/EdwardSeaton You can help for as little as 3$ per month and every little bit helps. Thank you for comments, likes, and new Subscribers! #singlehandedsailing #sailing #solosailing #sailingboat #sailinglife #liveaboard #sail #sailor #EdwardSeaton #CaptainsVlog #monohull #sailboatlife #sail #subscribe #like

I got a new camera that goes on my hat! Check out this Point Of View perspective of Solo Sailing on San Francisco Bay on my Classic Cruising yacht, a 32' Ericson from 1976. Learning how to sail is one thing. Learning how to sail by yourself; that's another thing altogether. In this video I go through all the steps of single hand sailing technique... at least my current techniques, and at least until the camera died. I start out in the safety of the slip and cast off... I shove off. Then I pull in all the fenders and ready the main sail. With R2D2 at the helm I hoist away! A few sloppy tacks come next and then it's time to throw out the fenders again and return to the slip. If you'd like to help me achieve my sailboat life dream, consider becoming a Patreon or helping out on Paypal! https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=QRY32Z64LYWF4 https://www.patreon.com/EdwardSeaton You can help for as little as 3$ per month and every little bit helps. Thank you for comments, likes, and new Subscribers!

In this epic episode of my sailing adventure, I do 2 things! 1st on the list was to rip out the old toilet, a.k.a. the SH**TER! So I started by removing the bed. Making Dagny more comfy and less smelly in this one. Here's a link to my MVP or MVT (most valuable tool) If you're wondering how you survived without the Ryobi Portable Shop Vac, please use this link when purchasing: https://amzn.to/4c1GYSf The Composting Toilet URINE DIVERTER and the Throne Vent kit can be purchased at www.thronecompostingtoilet.com Here's the 12v electric pump: https://amzn.to/3yUSsZp and Blue and Yellow Buttons: https://amzn.to/3yLdp9k If you'd like to help me achieve my sailboat life dream, consider becoming a Patreon or helping out on Paypal! https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=QRY32Z64LYWF4 https://www.patreon.com/EdwardSeaton You can help for as little as 3$ per month and every little bit helps. Thank you for comments, likes, and new Subscribers! #singlehandedsailing #sailing #solosailing #sailingboat #sailinglife #liveaboard #sail #sailor #EdwardSeaton #CaptainsVlog #monohull #sailboatlife #sail #subscribe #like

I made it back to Daggers! At the biggening of this video I show a few choice moments of my Train/Plane journey from Chicago to sunny California where it was raining. This will be the 1st video in a 3 part series that documents my March Madness trip to my 32' Ericson Sailboat. You may notice that there is no music in this episode. It is what we'd a call a Nat-Sound, or Natural Sound piece. I'm experimenting with different editing styles for these videos. What do you think? So Back in Cali on Daggers I was without transportation. Since I didn't know how useful it was going to be I opted for the Jasion EB7 2.0 which I purchased on Amazon for $739. It was one of the cheaper ebikes for sale. If you purchase the ebike via this link, I'll get some money or something: https://amzn.to/459Y7H3 The bike folds up and got me to work on time, so I give it 2 thumbs up and I'd highly recommend it, especially for getting things to and from the hardware store. If you'd like to help me achieve my sailboat life dream, consider becoming a Patreon or helping out on Paypal! https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=QRY32Z64LYWF4 https://www.patreon.com/EdwardSeaton You can help for as little as 3$ per month and every little bit helps. Thank you for comments, likes, and new Subscribers!

In this episode I get settled into Dagny's new slip at Oyster Point Marina in San Francisco Bay. Many sailboat life projects got ticked off the list including climbing the mast and running aground a little. Hey, if you're going to run aground, this is the way it's done. The video wraps up with a quick lesson on how to solo sail... when you have someone to hold the camera. If you'd like to help me achieve my sailboat life dream, consider becoming a Patreon or helping out on Paypal! https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=QRY32Z64LYWF4 https://www.patreon.com/EdwardSeaton You can help for as little as 3$ per month and every little bit helps. Thank you for comments, likes, and new Subscribers!

This is a Sailboat Life cautionary tale. In this video I moved my 32' Ericson south from the Napa Valley Marina where I just completed my first bottom job to Oyster Point Marina which will be Dagny's new home. Things were going great and we even had some favorable wind to get us there, but I overlooked one major thing; I didn't wear a lifejacket! I know, I know. You don't need to remind me in the comments. Also in this video I experiment with Google Earth Studio for some epic fly-over shots If you'd like to help me achieve my sailboat life dream, consider becoming a Patreon or helping out on Paypal! https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=QRY32Z64LYWF4 https://www.patreon.com/EdwardSeaton You can help for as little as 3$ per month and every little bit helps. Thank you for comments, likes, and new Subscribers!

Sailboat Life on the Hard is F___ing HARD! This is the short version of my recent experience at the Napa Valley Marina where I got my 32' Ericson hauled out for the 1st time... well it was my 1st time. If you'd like to help me achieve my sailboat life dream, consider becoming a Patreon or helping out on Paypal! https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=QRY32Z64LYWF4 https://www.patreon.com/EdwardSeaton You can help for as little as 3$ per month and every little bit helps. Thank you for comments, likes, and new Subscribers! #singlehandedsailing #sailing #solosailing #sailingboat #sailinglife #liveaboard #sail #sailor #EdwardSeaton #CaptainsVlog #monohull #sailboatlife #sail #subscribe #like

Will I make it under the Golden Gate Bridge into San Francisco Bay? Click on the link in the video to watch the whole story. If you'd like to help me achieve my sailboat life dream, consider becoming a Patreon or helping out on Paypal! https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=QRY32Z64LYWF4 https://www.patreon.com/EdwardSeaton You can help for as little as 3$ per month and every little bit helps. Thank you for comments, likes, and new Subscribers! #singlehandedsailing #sailing #solosailing #sailingboat #sailinglife #liveaboard #sail #sailor #EdwardSeaton #CaptainsVlog #monohull #sailboatlife #sail #subscribe #like

Things to do while sitting at anchor. Why not shoot some s___! Welcome to the sacred art of slingshots. Be sure to watch the longer version of this video for some very important details. Also, don't shoot anybody. If you'd like to help me achieve my sailboat life dream, consider becoming a Patreon or helping out on Paypal! https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=QRY32Z64LYWF4 https://www.patreon.com/EdwardSeaton You can help for as little as 3$ per month and every little bit helps. Thank you for comments, likes, and new Subscribers! #singlehandedsailing #sailing #solosailing #sailingboat #sailinglife #liveaboard #sail #sailor #EdwardSeaton #CaptainsVlog #monohull #sailboatlife #sail #subscribe #like

Surviving my first real storm. Thankfully I was safely tucked away in the marina, but my headsail didn't fair so well. Be sure to check out the long version of this video and thank you for watching! If you'd like to help me achieve my sailboat life dream, consider becoming a Patreon or helping out on Paypal! https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=QRY32Z64LYWF4 https://www.patreon.com/EdwardSeaton You can help for as little as 3$ per month and every little bit helps. Thank you for comments, likes, and new Subscribers! #singlehandedsailing #sailing #solosailing #sailingboat #sailinglife #liveaboard #sail #sailor #EdwardSeaton #CaptainsVlog #monohull #sailboatlife #sail #subscribe #like

How to use a Snubber when you really don't need to use a Snubber. Very informative! Be sure to check out the longer video linked in this short, and Like/Subscribe for more Solo Sailing content. Thanks for watching! If you'd like to help me achieve my sailboat life dream, consider becoming a Patreon or helping out on Paypal! https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=QRY32Z64LYWF4 https://www.patreon.com/EdwardSeaton You can help for as little as 3$ per month and every little bit helps. Thank you for comments, likes, and new Subscribers! #singlehandedsailing #sailing #solosailing #sailingboat #sailinglife #liveaboard #sail #sailor #EdwardSeaton #CaptainsVlog #monohull #sailboatlife #sail #subscribe #like

Here are my Top 5 (actually 6) Ryobi Hand Tools that I use all the time for Sailboat Life. Be sure to check out the longer video linked in this short, and Like/Subscribe for more Solo Sailing content. Thanks for watching! If you'd like to help me achieve my sailboat life dream, consider becoming a Patreon or helping out on Paypal! https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=QRY32Z64LYWF4 https://www.patreon.com/EdwardSeaton You can help for as little as 3$ per month and every little bit helps. Thank you for comments, likes, and new Subscribers! #singlehandedsailing #sailing #solosailing #sailingboat #sailinglife #liveaboard #sail #sailor #EdwardSeaton #CaptainsVlog #monohull #sailboatlife #sail #subscribe #like

This short video is of me Solo Sailing down a very narrow channel. If you want to solo sail around the world, you've gotta start somewhere! Be sure to check out the longer video linked in this short, and Like/Subscribe for more Solo Sailing content. Thanks for watching! If you'd like to help me achieve my sailboat life dream, consider becoming a Patreon or helping out on Paypal! https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=QRY32Z64LYWF4 https://www.patreon.com/EdwardSeaton You can help for as little as 3$ per month and every little bit helps. Thank you for comments, likes, and new Subscribers! #singlehandedsailing #sailing #solosailing #sailingboat #sailinglife #liveaboard #sail #sailor #EdwardSeaton #CaptainsVlog #monohull #sailboatlife #sail #subscribe #like

In this short video I Solo Tack my 32 foot sailboat all by myself! If you wanna solo sail around the world, you've got to start somewhere, right? Be sure to check out the longer video linked in this short, and Like/Subscribe for more Solo Sailing content. Thanks for watching! If you'd like to help me achieve my sailboat life dream, consider becoming a Patreon or helping out on Paypal! https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=QRY32Z64LYWF4 https://www.patreon.com/EdwardSeaton You can help for as little as 3$ per month and every little bit helps. Thank you for comments, likes, and new Subscribers! #singlehandedsailing #sailing #solosailing #sailingboat #sailinglife #liveaboard #sail #sailor #EdwardSeaton #CaptainsVlog #monohull #sailboatlife #sail #subscribe #like

Build a Solar Sailboat Arch for less. In his short video I put one together for less than $200! After a year of being on the back of my 32' Ericson, it's still going strong! Be sure to check out the longer video linked in this short, and Like/Subscribe for more Solo Sailing content. Thanks for watching! If you'd like to help me achieve my sailboat life dream, consider becoming a Patreon or helping out on Paypal! https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=QRY32Z64LYWF4 https://www.patreon.com/EdwardSeaton You can help for as little as 3$ per month and every little bit helps. Thank you for comments, likes, and new Subscribers! #singlehandedsailing #sailing #solosailing #sailingboat #sailinglife #liveaboard #sail #sailor #EdwardSeaton #CaptainsVlog #monohull #sailboatlife #sail #subscribe #like

Nobody likes it when they sink. I wonder what they were sinking about. Sailboat Life Sucks when you Sink!!! If you'd like to watch my long-form videos, that'd be swell! @EdwardSeaton If you'd like to help me achieve my sailboat life dream, consider becoming a Patreon or helping out on Paypal! https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=QRY32Z64LYWF4 https://www.patreon.com/EdwardSeaton You can help for as little as 3$ per month and every little bit helps. Thank you for comments, likes, and new Subscribers! Notice This video may contain copyrighted material, the use of which has not been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. We are making such material available for the purposes of criticism, comment, review, and news reporting, which constitute the fair use of any such copyrighted material as provided for in Section 107 of the US Copyright Law. Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 106 and 106A, the fair use of a copyrighted work for purposes such as criticism, comment, review, and news reporting is not an infringement of copyright. Be sure to check out the longer video linked in this short, and Like/Subscribe for more Solo Sailing content. Thanks for watching! #singlehandedsailing #sailing #solosailing #sailingboat #sailinglife #liveaboard #sail #sailor #EdwardSeaton #CaptainsVlog #monohull #sailboatlife #sail #subscribe #like

Sailboat Life on the Hard was some of the hardest Sailboat jobs that I've done so far. I chose the Napa Valley Marina over all the other Marinas in the San Francisco Bay area because they were the only one that would allow me to stay on my sailboat while I was doing the work. If you live on your sailboat like I do, this is kinda important! Super cool boat sled that they use to haul your boa out of the water, and then it's sanding, Sanding, SANDING! I hate sanding. Got 3 coats of expensive bottom coat on the bottom of Dagny. Managed some basic engine maintenance, and managed to get it all done in 9 days. Total cost was about $1700! Big THANK YOU to the Napa Valley Marina. Their staff was super respectful and answered all my dumb questions. If you'd like to help me achieve my sailboat life dream, consider becoming a Patreon or helping out on Paypal! https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=QRY32Z64LYWF4 https://www.patreon.com/EdwardSeaton You can help for as little as 3$ per month and every little bit helps. Thank you for comments, likes, and new Subscribers!

In this Short Sailboat Life video I practice Solo Sailing to Anchor. I sail my 32 foot Ericson Sailboat to my favorite anchor spot all by myself. SOLO SAILING! Once I'm there I drop anchor and the push the main sail forward to back down on the anchor. Gotta make sure it's set! If you'd like to watch the long-form video, you can find that here: https://youtu.be/ntjzjfKq29Q Please Like/Subscribe! It really helps! Thank you. If you'd like to help me achieve my sailboat life dream, consider becoming a Patreon or helping out on Paypal! https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=QRY32Z64LYWF4 https://www.patreon.com/EdwardSeaton You can help for as little as 3$ per month and every little bit helps. Thank you for comments, likes, and new Subscribers!