In this episode we install our GoPower! Solar panels and start wiring the electrical system. We have a fully electric lifeboat conversion (including our engine) so we need a lot of solar and this 1180w gets us off to a good start! Thanks for joining us on our process of converting a former ferry lifeboat into a fully electric liveaboard boat. For the most up-to-date information visit us on instagram (instagram.com/livingonalifeboat). Thanks so much to GoPower! for gifting us this solar set up. They in no way asked us to say anything specific, so all opinions are 100% our own.

In this episode we test out a Bluetti Portable Power Station with 268 Wh (not 285 as stated in the video) and a 600W inverter. This is a great option for car camping, power outages, weekend cruising and more-helpful on Luja, it would have been a complete game changer on our sailboat, Easy Rider, which didn't have shore power. Plus, watch to the end and get a special sneak peak at Luja's current status! Our next episode is all about solar and then it's full steam ahead with the rest of the build and a sneaky trip to Europe's canals, coming soon. This Power Station was gifted to us but all opinions are our own. Purchase: https://bit.ly/44eh3Di and use code DaniEB3A for 3% off. Also, shop during Prime Day (July 11-12) and get the best price offered ($279CAD).

We're Dani and Toryn and we're working on a lifeboat conversion named Luja. Our lifeboat conversion has an electric motor and will have many creature comforts for its eventual life on the canals of Europe. In the meantime, we plan to cruise our lifeboat conversion around the Gulf Islands of Canada, but before we do that it's time to keep going with DIY and get her ship shape and ready to go! In this quick episode we're using Petit paint to turn our little floating home maroon. After many years in a VERY bright orange, we painted her blue last year because it was the only colour we could find, but we're much happier having her maroon, the colour we always wanted. Thanks so much for watching and following along on our journey! Don't forget to like and subscribe :)

We're Dani and Toryn and we're working on a lifeboat conversion named Luja. Our lifeboat conversion has an electric motor and will have many creature comforts for its eventual life on the canals of Europe. In the meantime, we plan to cruise our lifeboat conversion around the Gulf Islands of Canada, but before we do that it's time to keep going with DIY and get her ship shape and ready to go! In this episode we install, cut out, and reinstall the glass windows on our lifeboat conversion. We're using tempered, laminated glass, which will give us an amazing view of the water around us, but which have been fraught with challenges. Try, try again, and try again after that, right? Thanks so much for watching and following along on our journey! Don't forget to like and subscribe :)

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Join us as we convert our lifeboat into a liveaboard! We are an electric-powered canal boat to be, currently based on the west coast of Canada. Watch as we build our dream tiny home and eventually cruise the coast of BC before heading east, all the way to Europe. In this episode we receive and test out our Portland Pudgy, give a tour of the dinghy, and install some hatches in Luja. PLUS, help us name our dinghy! Thanks for watching!

Hi! I'm Dani, this is Toryn, and we're turning this lifeboat into a liveaboard! Thanks for joining us on this journey to build an electric boat/floating tiny house. Our former BC-Ferries lifeboat used to hold 60 people in case of emergency and now it's becoming a beautiful home for two. In this episode we work on our window install and build some frames, do some epoxy work, and begin surface mounting our steering station windows. Thanks for watching! Don't forget to like and subscribe so you don't miss an episode.

In this episode we haul out for another season working on the boat, explain our goals for the summer, take off the plastic coverings, do some shopping, and more. -- Join us as we continue our journey rebuilding a BC Ferries Lifeboat (similar to a TELB) into a tiny house on the water. With electric propulsion, loads of solar, and many innovations to come, Luja will be a cozy, comfortable tiny home on the water.

We're back! Yikes, sorry for the hibernation there, and welcome to lots of new faces, thank you SO much for joining us! In this episode we cover a lot of ground as the winter of 20-21 saw us back in the water, tackling several small but important projects. For example, we lay some tile, test our wood stove, do some framing, and more. Catch up on those projects here and then stay tuned as we bring you a brand new haul out and second year of projects, coming soon! (Promise!). As always, instagram (@livingonalifeboat) has the most up-to-date information, including the LONG awaited arrival of our battery order earlier this month. We can't wait to get those installed and hook up our @GoPowerSolar system and of course will bring you along for that in future episodes! -- Toryn and Dani met in 2010 while on the same equestrian vaulting team. Best described as gymnastics and dance on a moving horse, vaulting was only the first of many quirky adventures we've embarked on together. We think this one is our best one yet! A machinist and graphic designer, we're uniquely prepared to undertake a retrofit of this scale while documenting the entire process. We're also passionate about sharing the ups and downs of a larger scale DIY refit and encouraging others to reach towards their off grid, on-the-water dreams. Join us as we rebuild Luja and then cruise Canada's Gulf Islands and beyond. One of the first all-electric lifeboat conversions in the world, we're on a unique mission and we're so excited to have you aboard! -- IG: livingonalifeboat

In this episode we cover our bright orange paint, work on the rudder assembly, and prepare to re-enter the water. We also FORGET to fill a hole in the hull until the very last second! Toryn and Dani met in 2010 while on the same equestrian vaulting team. Best described as gymnastics and dance on a moving horse, vaulting was only the first of many quirky adventures we've embarked on together. We think this one is our best one yet! A machinist and graphic designer, we're uniquely prepared to undertake a retrofit of this scale while documenting the entire process. We're also passionate about sharing the ups and downs of a larger scale DIY refit and encouraging others to reach towards their off grid, on-the-water dreams. Join us as we rebuild Luja and then cruise Canada's Gulf Islands and beyond. One of the first all-electric lifeboat conversions in the world, we're on a unique mission and we're so excited to have you aboard! -- IG: livingonalifeboat Patreon: Living on A Lifeboat

Join us (Dani and Toryn) as we convert a decommissioned lifeboat into a live-aboard-boat-slash-tiny-house. We're converting from diesel to electric power, and looking forward to exploring both the Gulf Islands of Canada and--eventually--the rivers and canals of Europe. Join us as we work on painting the bottom of the boat, re-installing part of the rudder assembly, and building part of the bed. Don't forget to subscribe for free and keep up with all our episodes! Thanks so much for watching! ig: instagram.com/livingonalifeboat patreon: Living on a Lifeboat

In this episode we fast-forward to real time and unbox our main solar system, the Go Power! Solar All Electric Kit, which features 1140W of solar and all the bits and bobs you need to connect it all together. Learn about how the sun's energy turns into power in the wall as we go through each piece of this kit, talking about where it's going on Luja and how it will fit together in our larger system. -- Join us as we (Dani and Toryn) convert a decommissioned lifeboat into an electrically-powered liveaboard! We're based in British Columbia, and eventually plan to cruise the Gulf Islands and beyond, before sending Luja to Europe and meeting her there for adventures in the rivers and canals. In the meantime, we're taking a bare hull and turning it into our dream tiny home on the water. Thanks for watching! -- ig: livingonalifeboat info [at] livingonalifeboat [dot] com patreon: livingonalifeboat https://gpelectric.com/products/1140-watt-solar-ae-kit/

In this episode we build a fibreglass walkway around Luja, do a little bit of interior work, and test Toryn's welding skills. -- We're Toryn and Dani, and we're turning a lifeboat into a liveaboard. Join us as we rebuild Luja, a former ferry lifeboat, and then take off to explore. We're based in the Gulf Islands of Canada and planning to ship her to Europe in a few years for the rivers and canals. We're also going fully electric, so stay tuned for range tests, battery details and more. Don't forget to like and subscribe! -- Instagram for latest updates: livingonalifeboat Patreon for behind the scenes blogs and more: Living on a Lifeboat info (at) livingonalifeboat (dot) com

Join us on our journey converting a lifeboat into a liveaboard! In this episode we work on our front deck, start building our steering station, and test out our future wool insulation. Thanks so much for watching! Remember to like and subscribe (it's 100% free!) so that you never miss an update. Most recent updates: ig @ livingonalifeboat

You might remember the disaster of our first effort (if not, check out our Episode, 'Did We Make A Huge Mistake?'). In this episode, we take apart the failed effort, re group, and re build. Plus, machining a new stern tube and sanding the hull continues. Thanks for watching! -- Join us (Dani and Toryn) as we convert a BC Ferries lifeboat into a liveaboard trawler and follow along with our electric conversion as well. Currently based in Victoria BC, our long term plans include Alaska and the canals of Europe. Thanks for watching! -- patreon.com/livingonalifeboat

This episode covers the first two weeks of construction in June 2020. We continue sanding, remove the rubber bumper, find a world of rust, and install a back door. -- Join us as we turn our lifeboat into a liveaboard! Luja is a 8.5m 60 person lifeboat we purchased from BC Ferries in May 2020 and have been converting ever since. Videos are behind, but we will be catching up! Thanks for watching! -- Patreon: patreon.com/livingonalifeboat Website: www.livingonalifeboat.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/livingonalifeboat

This episode covers the second two weeks of construction in May 2020. We work on grinding out the holes in the hull to be filled and start building our front deck seating area. -- Join us as we turn our lifeboat into a liveaboard! Luja is a 8.5m 60 person lifeboat we purchased from BC Ferries in May 2020 and have been converting ever since. Videos are behind, but we will be catching up! Thanks for watching! -- Patreon: patreon.com/livingonalifeboat Main camera: DJI Osmo Pocket https://click.dji.com/AGeczGA97to24PQ...? Music: Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/referra...?

This episode covers our first two weeks of (de) construction in May 2020. We also make our first major mistake. (Also, when I said it was chop strand mat, it wasn't. It's actually 1208 Biaxial Stitchmat--a backing of chop strand mat with two layers of biaxial fabric.) -- Join us as we turn our lifeboat into a liveaboard! Luja is a 8.5m 60 person lifeboat we purchased from BC Ferries in May 2020 and have been converting ever since. Videos are behind, but we will be catching up! Thanks for watching! Main camera: DJI Osmo Pocket https://click.dji.com/AGeczGA97to24PQs4Pha5A?pm=link Music: Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/kly4qb/ Patreon: patreon.com/livingonalifeboat

In this episode we sell out diesel engine and talk about why we're going with an electric motor setup. -- Join us as we turn our lifeboat into a liveaboard! Luja is a 8.5m 60 person lifeboat we purchased from BC Ferries in May 2020 and have been converting ever since. Videos are behind, but we will be catching up! Thanks for watching! Main camera: DJI Osmo Pocket https://click.dji.com/AGeczGA97to24PQs4Pha5A?pm=link Music: Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/kly4qb/

What's on our hull?! In this episode we haul out, see the the hull for the first time, and get taken across city streets--via remote control--to our spot in the yard!