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Check out all my other social here: https://linktr.ee/jake_majors03 In this week's Episode we dive into some much needed boat work refilling all the water tanks and cleaning the bottom of the boat after she has been sitting in the bay for over a month!! It was a dirty job but someone had to do it! The bottom needed to be cleaned prior to leaving the bay and heading over to the east side of the Island for the upcoming haul out! Then after all of the work is done a day to just play is exactly what the doctor ordered! My friend calls me up and tells me I need to quit working so hard on my boat and to come out sailing with him! So I get to go receive my trimaran merit badge and really put this boat to this test. I was very impressed with just how fast this boat takes off out of the tac's and how stable she sails. We got to a max speed of a little over 10 knots with a reefed main and jib in apx 12-15 knots of wind! Also we were sailing upwind!! So this felt like quite the ride to me! The boat handled very similar to my experience catamaran sailing where when tacking I needed to slow my initial turn and get the boat to start coming around otherwise if I turn to sharp it will kill all of the boats speed and the jib could be backwinded to bring the bow through the corner. Overall, this custom built wooden trimaran based off of the corsair trimarans was an absolute blast to sail! I can see why the corsair's have grown in popularity. This trimaran only being 30' had a very surprising amount of storage but the living space would be more comparable with a 25' monohull just due to design and width. Hopefully you all enjoyed this footage, I had a really fun time launching and catching the drone from the moving boat! Talk about a stressful flight! Feel free to leave any comments below if you have any questions about the boat or this lifestyle in general! Thanks again Sam for taking me out for an amazing day on the water!

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?? Dive into the world of DIY sailing projects with us as we embark on the exciting task of refinishing the Teak cockpit on my beloved sailboat, 'Life Aquatic.' Join me on this hands-on journey as a first-time woodworker tackling the challenges of rejuvenating a Teak space, learning and growing with every step. ? If you've ever dreamt of enhancing the beauty of your sailboat while embracing the joys and challenges of woodworking, this video is for you! I believe that every mistake is a lesson, and as a first-timer, you'll witness all of my mistakes but hopefully you'll learn a thing or two. Wood can be an imperfect product anyways so whose judging. ?? In this video, we'll cover: Introduction to 'Life Aquatic': Explore the beauty of our sailboat, 'Life Aquatic,' and understand why the Teak cockpit is the perfect canvas for our DIY adventure. Teak Refinishing Basics: Learn the basics of Teak refinishing from a beginner, from surface preparation to choosing the right sealant. Step-by-Step DIY Process: Follow along as we take you through each step of the refinishing process. Using a Harris Marine Sealant for the Bench Seats and Teak Flooring. As well as a Harris Clear Marine Spar Varnish for the outdoor table. ? Join us on this unforgettable DIY journey where mistakes are welcomed, lessons are learned, and 'Life Aquatic' gets the makeover in the cockpit it truly deserves. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share your own DIY sailing projects or lessons learned in the comments below. Happy sailing and crafting! ??? Products Used Listed Here: Star brite Teak Cleaner & Brightener two in one. Harris Marine Teak Sealant Harris Marine Spar Varnish Clear Bristle Brush & Small Stainless Steel Brush

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In this week video, We tear out Life Aquatics old heavy AGM batteries and install a set of new 300 Amp/hr batteries. Along with some new Victron gear including a Lynx distribution system, and a Smart Orion DC to DC charger. We move the already installed Victron MPPT controllers and Smart Shunt to open up more space to include a separate starter battery which previous owners has removed. Adding in this separate battery will provide more redundancy and therefore safety while out cruising. Overall, this video goes through my wiring diagram for the main power system of the boat, as well as the install of the new charge controller's panel. Overall upgrading to 600 Amp/Hr's of lithium batteries is a massive change from the 560 Amp/Hr's I previously had in my 6 year old AGM batteries! This was a week long project to get everything installed and looking neat but it was well worth the time in order to have lots of power moving forward! Please reach out if you have any questions or comments on the install, what Victron gear should I get next in order to continue to improve upon this system?

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Todays short, we are tearing off the old windlass on my sailboat to get it all cleaned up and resealed to mount in a new stainless backing plate! The original washers just were not going to cut for my liking so out with the old and in with the new!

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