If you're wondering what the absolute Most Stressful Part of Our Boat Restoration has been, this is it, hands down. Seriously, it's probably going to stay our #1 item on the stressful job list forever! We spent countless hours brainstorming, agonizing over pros and cons, and just generally imagining everything that could possibly go wrong. But guess what? We finally did it! It was an incredibly scary structural change - cutting a humongous hole right through both the hull and the deck is definitely not for the faint of heart. But now that it's done, we're one giant step closer to our dreamed expedition sailboat, all thanks to swapping out our original swing keel system for a sleek new lifting one. ======== Binge watch from the beginning: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYWcIgi8S_6Ps6DD1ZriScAWKgPWaRVb6&si=nLEpUlax5tLV7je9 SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED ? Never miss an episode! JOIN THE INNER WILD RAVEN TRIBE & CREW ??? Become a PATREON: https://patreon.com/SailingWildRaven SUPPORT & DONATION ? PayPal link: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?business=8WDU8974QJVE6&no_recurring=0&item_name=SAILING+WILD+RAVEN+-+Thank+you+much+for+your+donation%21+It+will+help+us+with+the+video+production.+With+gratitude%2C+Jen+%26+Pierre¤cy_code=CAD Thank you so much guys for watching all the way to then end, your comments and all the positivity. We appreciate every single one of you. Cheers, Jen & Pierre =========== Chapters 00:00 - Dilemma 00:32 - The New Keel Box 02:35 - Cutting the Original Keel Box 04:17 - Sealing the Bottom of the Hull 06:08 - Pierre is Sick 06:37 - Making the U-Channels 09:51 - Installing the Structure 12:38 - Good Old-Fashioned Water Test 13:22 - Cutting the Roof 14:18 - Tabernacle's base and supportive structure 15:59 - Pierre's goodbye to his work family 17:12 - The Keel Box Talk 19:40 - What's next on the list

Removing our runners was a great idea, but surprisingly came with unplanned MAJOR modifications. Who knew that runners could impact the keel, the interior design and much more. When you think you are in the right direction... sometimes you realize that you have to take a step back, visit new options and redo part of your work. Here's the update of the last 3 months, all the in and out of the problems and the solutions. ============ Binge watch from the beginning: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYWcIgi8S_6Ps6DD1ZriScAWKgPWaRVb6&si=nLEpUlax5tLV7je9 SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED ? Never miss an episode! JOIN THE INNER WILD RAVEN TRIBE & CREW ??? Become a PATREON: https://patreon.com/SailingWildRaven SUPPORT & DONATION ? PayPal link: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?business=8WDU8974QJVE6&no_recurring=0&item_name=SAILING+WILD+RAVEN+-+Thank+you+much+for+your+donation%21+It+will+help+us+with+the+video+production.+With+gratitude%2C+Jen+%26+Pierre¤cy_code=CAD Thank you so much guys for watching all the way to then end, your comments and all the positivity. We appreciate every single one of you. Cheers, Jen & Pierre =========== Chapters 00:00 - Intro 00:39 - Preamble 01:33 - The Why, the How, and the What's involved 04:47 - The New Keel - Step 1 07:35 - Mistake made 09:21 - Interior design update 10:21 - The footing + epoxy paint 11:42 - How much will she weight? 14:19 - How to shape a steel sheet w/o any tools 15:16 - Welding the second side :-o 19:05 - New Segment & Next time 20:28 - Bloopers #sailing #boatyard #keeldesign

For almost a full year, we looked for a hybrid electric propulsion system. That experience left us extremely frustrated and burned us. We were shocked by the lack of information, communication (we even got ghosted) and those Out of This World Prices. We were just about to Give Up trying to find a greener solution for our expedition sailboat, when we heard about Jack Patton. That moment was life changing for our boat project. We had finally found the perfect propulsion system, priced right, with some amazing features and real-life stats to back it. And so, we decided to go All-Electric. Yes! All-Electric Arctic Sailing Is Possible. Jack was in the same boat as we were, but he decided to take matters into his own hands. While sailing the Pacific Ocean, he created his own company and tested his products. He got the diesel engine out and converted his 30,000 pound Passport 42 Sailboat with a Complete Electric Propulsion Motor System. We thought that doing an interview with Jack Patton of Powerflow Marine would be the best way to present our Complete Electric Propulsion System. We will be going through the entire 48v system (electric motor, display, cooling unit, batteries, solar panels, etc.) and more. Jack has some incredible stories and amazing stats to share too. That interview will make you save time, money and unwanted stress for your future conversion. And finally, we will announce what will be the first destination of our Epic Sailing Journey in the Great North, the Arctic, Greenland and more. Let us know what you think of this electric propulsion system and our first sailing destination. ? =========== SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED ? Never miss an episode! JOIN THE INNER WILD RAVEN TRIBE & CREW ??? Become a PATREON: https://patreon.com/SailingWildRaven SUPPORT & DONATION ? PayPal link: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?business=8WDU8974QJVE6&no_recurring=0&item_name=SAILING+WILD+RAVEN+-+Thank+you+much+for+your+donation%21+It+will+help+us+with+the+video+production.+With+gratitude%2C+Jen+%26+Pierre¤cy_code=CAD Thank you so much guys for watching all the way to then end, your comments and all the positivity. We appreciate every single one of you. Cheers, Jen & Pierre Binge watch from the beginning: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYWcIgi8S_6Ps6DD1ZriScAWKgPWaRVb6&si=nLEpUlax5tLV7je9 ===== 00:00 - Intro 01:11 - Sailing Wild Raven Intro 01:36 - Interview with Jack Patton 24:06 - Our First Destination Revealed #sailing #electricpropulsion

In this episode, we installed the frames for the foredeck access hatch and the two cabin ocean hatches. We create a new opening on the roof. We receive our lithium batteries and we have a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT to make. Make sure to watch until the end, as there are freebies for 10 people. "Early birds get the worms" ============= SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED ? Never miss an episode! Want to JOIN THE CREW ??? Becoming a PATREON: https://patreon.com/SailingWildRaven First 10 people that join the Wild Raven Tribe, will have a Welcome Zoom call with us! ? Looking forward to meeting you!!! WANT TO HELP US (FREE) ? Watch to the end Share Like Comment (we love to read your comments and suggestions) ? SUPPORT & DONATION ? PayPal link: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?business=8WDU8974QJVE6&no_recurring=0&item_name=SAILING+WILD+RAVEN+-+Thank+you+much+for+your+donation%21+It+will+help+us+with+the+video+production.+With+gratitude%2C+Jen+%26+Pierre¤cy_code=CAD Thank you guys so much for watching and all the positivity. We appreciate every single one of you. Cheers, Jen & Pierre Binge watch from the beginning: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYWcIgi8S_6Ps6DD1ZriScAWKgPWaRVb6&si=nLEpUlax5tLV7je9 Complete review of the Laser Machine: https://youtu.be/fFlPdiR-ktw?si=iT8MMqvSUFMjJCjA EPISODE CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Coming up 01:00 - Sailing Wild Raven Intro 01:25 - Morning walk 01:47 - Access hatch stack welding 03:47 - Cabin's hatches 05:31 - Galley's hatch 10:30 - Lithium Batteries 11:18 - Announcement #sailing #diysailboat #boatproject #expeditionyacht #customyacht

Is Laser Cleaning as good as Sandblasting? We dive into those two solutions as we prep the hull to get its first coats of protective paint. The clock is ticking (and time is running out). ========= ? SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED ? Never miss an episode! ? WANT TO HELP US (FREE) ? Watch to the end Share Like Comment (we love to read your comments and suggestions) ? DONATION ?? https://www.paypal.com/donate/?business=8WDU8974QJVE6&no_recurring=0&item_name=SAILING+WILD+RAVEN+-+Thank+you+much+for+your+donation%21+It+will+help+us+with+the+video+production.+With+gratitude%2C+Jen+%26+Pierre¤cy_code=CAD Thank you guys for so much for watching us and all the positivity. We appreciate every single one of you. Cheers, Jen & Pierre Binge watch from the beginning: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYWcIgi8S_6Ps6DD1ZriScAWKgPWaRVb6&si=nLEpUlax5tLV7je9 CTV News Full interview: https://youtu.be/ivdbMcnyhzM?si=pt2TiomhoU3J8_uP Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:49 - Sailing Wild Raven 01:15 - Laser Cleaning 07:42 - William 09:26 - Sandblasting 11:39 - Painting the hull 14:02 - Windlass & Hatches 15:30 - Up Next #sailing #boatproject #expeditionyacht #customyacht

This episode is PACKED! ? - Making room for the Electric Motor's battery bank - Using the Cutting function of the Laser Machine - Removing the Propane Tank Containers - More Grinding (the new roof) - And Fabricating the Chain Plate We love hearing from you, and we read all your comments. Thank you guys for so much for watching us and all the positivity. We appreciate every single one of you. ? SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED ? - Never miss an episode! ? WANT TO HELP US (FREE) ? - Watch to the end - Share - Like - Comment (we love to read your comments and suggestions) ? *All of those things help us with the algorithms DONATION ?? https://www.paypal.com/donate/?business=8WDU8974QJVE6&no_recurring=0&item_name=SAILING+WILD+RAVEN+-+Thank+you+much+for+your+donation%21+It+will+help+us+with+the+video+production.+With+gratitude%2C+Jen+%26+Pierre¤cy_code=CAD Thanks for watching! Cheers, Jen & Pierre ----------- TOOLS WE USE (affiliate links): ?? PLASMA CUTTER (Currently $100 off discount): https://amzn.to/3P5nToL Welding Helmet: https://amzn.to/41JTfsF Welding magnet: https://amzn.to/41H95nN Digital Angle Finder: https://amzn.to/3BEscV0 Digital Angle Gauge: https://amzn.to/3BE2xMd Welding Pliers: https://amzn.to/49MDFyo ?? PLASMA CUTTER (Currently $60 off discount): https://amzn.to/4gLnIei Welding Helmet: https://amzn.to/41Stoi6 Welding magnet: https://amzn.to/3DppoM1 Digital Angle Finder: https://amzn.to/3DoVJCP Welding Pliers: https: https://amzn.to/3VSuXcl #boatproject #diysailboat #welding #ballast

Early release ... We have received so many questions that we decided to publish the Laser Machine Review video sooner. WAS BUYING A LASER MACHINE FOR OUR SAILBOAT PROJECT WORTH IT? IN THIS EPIDOSE: - We go over all the functions and how to operate the machine. - We compare MIG welding to Laser Welding. - We do welds strength test. - We have first timers using the welding functions (people without any prior welding experience and laser machine knowledge). - We talk about cost too. Please let us know in the comments below what you think about this kind of video (gear review) and if there is anything specific you would like to see in the future. We hope our review will be helpful for your current or future project. We will be back to our normal program with the next episode. ? SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED ? - Never miss an episode! ? WANT TO HELP US (FREE) ? - Watch to the end - Share - Like - Comment (we love to read your comments and suggestions) ? *All of those things help us with the algorithms DONATION ?? https://www.paypal.com/donate/?business=8WDU8974QJVE6&no_recurring=0&item_name=SAILING+WILD+RAVEN+-+Thank+you+much+for+your+donation%21+It+will+help+us+with+the+video+production.+With+gratitude%2C+Jen+%26+Pierre¤cy_code=CAD Thanks for watching! Cheers, Jen & Pierre ----------- TOOLS WE USE (affiliate links): ?? PLASMA CUTTER (Currently $100 off discount): https://amzn.to/3P5nToL Welding Helmet: https://amzn.to/41JTfsF Welding magnet: https://amzn.to/41H95nN Digital Angle Finder: https://amzn.to/3BEscV0 Digital Angle Gauge: https://amzn.to/3BE2xMd Welding Pliers: https://amzn.to/49MDFyo ?? PLASMA CUTTER (Currently $60 off discount): https://amzn.to/4gLnIei Welding Helmet: https://amzn.to/41Stoi6 Welding magnet: https://amzn.to/3DppoM1 Digital Angle Finder: https://amzn.to/3DoVJCP Welding Pliers: https: https://amzn.to/3VSuXcl #boatproject #diysailboat #welding #migwelding #laserwelding #fiberlaser

A THOUSAND THANKS to all our Viewers and Subscribers. We have reach 1000 SUBSCRIBERS on January 8, 2025! ? ? It means the WORLD to us! And Thank YOU for all your beautiful, supporting and kind comments. We read them all. ? IN THIS EPISODE Summer is here, and we can definitively feel it. We continue the new roof work/design and reach a milestone. What a difference it makes! We finally received our 3-in-1 Fiber Laser Machine and test the welding function. And more about the foxes. They have been coming every single day for over a month now. The mama fox looks very different from her pups? Do you know about Silver Fox? Transat Québec Saint-Malo (French only) ? https://transatqsm.com ----------- TOOLS WE USE (affiliate links): ?? PLASMA CUTTER (Currently $100 off discount): https://amzn.to/3P5nToL Welding Helmet: https://amzn.to/41JTfsF Welding magnet: https://amzn.to/41H95nN Digital Angle Finder: https://amzn.to/3BEscV0 Digital Angle Gauge: https://amzn.to/3BE2xMd Welding Pliers: https://amzn.to/49MDFyo ?? PLASMA CUTTER (Currently $60 off discount): https://amzn.to/4gLnIei Welding Helmet: https://amzn.to/41Stoi6 Welding magnet: https://amzn.to/3DppoM1 Digital Angle Finder: https://amzn.to/3DoVJCP Welding Pliers: https: https://amzn.to/3VSuXcl ? SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED ? - Never miss an episode! ? WANT TO HELP US (FREE) ? - Watch to the end - Share - Like - Comment (we love to read your comments and suggestions) ? *All of those things help us with the algorithms DONATION ?? https://www.paypal.com/donate/?business=8WDU8974QJVE6&no_recurring=0&item_name=SAILING+WILD+RAVEN+-+Thank+you+much+for+your+donation%21+It+will+help+us+with+the+video+production.+With+gratitude%2C+Jen+%26+Pierre¤cy_code=CAD Thanks for watching! Cheers, Jen & Pierre #boatproject #diysailboat #welding #lasermachine

We're Jen and Pierre, a Canadian couple (originally from Quebec). We are currently building our custom, all-electric, Arctic ready 37ft Expedition Sailboat. Launching in 2026. Welcome to Sailing Wild Raven. SUBSCRIBE and join our journey, from building to sailing.

Join us this week as we tackled one of the biggest modification for our arctic ready, expedition sailboat project. This work wasn't planned. It was kind of a last-minute decision, but we are pleased to have finally decided to do it. We also witness some very cool northern lights, and we have unexpected visitors ... they love putting Jasmine's patience to the test (our Karelian Bear Dog). TOOLS WE USE (affiliate links): ?? PLASMA CUTTER (Currently $100 off discount): https://amzn.to/3P5nToL Welding Helmet: https://amzn.to/41JTfsF Welding magnet: https://amzn.to/41H95nN Digital Angle Finder: https://amzn.to/3BEscV0 Digital Angle Gauge: https://amzn.to/3BE2xMd Welding Pliers: https://amzn.to/49MDFyo ?? PLASMA CUTTER (Currently $60 off discount): https://amzn.to/4gLnIei Welding Helmet: https://amzn.to/41Stoi6 Welding magnet: https://amzn.to/3DppoM1 Digital Angle Finder: https://amzn.to/3DoVJCP Welding Pliers: https: https://amzn.to/3VSuXcl ? SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED ? - Never miss an episode! ? WANT TO HELP US (FREE) ? - Watch to the end - Share - Like - Comment (we love to read your comments and suggestions) ? *All of those things help us with the algorithms DONATION ?? https://www.paypal.com/donate/?business=8WDU8974QJVE6&no_recurring=0&item_name=SAILING+WILD+RAVEN+-+Thank+you+much+for+your+donation%21+It+will+help+us+with+the+video+production.+With+gratitude%2C+Jen+%26+Pierre¤cy_code=CAD Cheers, Jen & Pierre #boatproject #diysailboat #plasma #expeditionyacht

For so many years, we looked for an Expedition Sailboat that would check all the boxes on our requirement list. We finally found one. It's a sailboat project. In this episode, you will share our Expedition Sailboat requirement list; where and how we found the boat; what happened during the transportation; and we will give you a boat tour. Welcome to our first ever episode on our sailboat project! We are very thrilled to be able to share it with you. Please drop a line and let us know what you think. Don't forget to subscribe to be notified when the next episode will be available. Cheers, Pierre and Jen DONATION ?? https://www.paypal.com/donate/?business=8WDU8974QJVE6&no_recurring=0&item_name=SAILING+WILD+RAVEN+-+Thank+you+much+for+your+donation%21+It+will+help+us+with+the+video+production.+With+gratitude%2C+Jen+%26+Pierre¤cy_code=CAD #diysailboat #boatproject #expeditionsailboat

It's been 7 years, day for day, that we have completed our canoe journey. Ever wondered what we did after the end of our paddling adventure and what we have been up to since? Well, today, we are going to tell you all. And we will reveal our next BIG PROJECT! It is big!!! Not just figuratively ... it is literally huge! PLEASE Subscribe to our Channel. It would means the world to us and you will be informed when the next video will be released. Cheers! Jen & Pierre

Let's dance to warm up ? Pierre shows his moves on the banks of the Qu'Appelle River in Saskatchewan. The Qu'Appelle River crisscrosses southern Saskatchewan. It takes it source at the Qu'Appelle Dam on Lake Diefenbaker and flows into the Assiniboine River in Manitoba. It is very curvy. To give you an idea of conversion, 50 km of river was often only the equivalent of 30 km as the crow flies. Although this river is bordered mainly cattle farms, there is a great diversity of wildlife and birds. In addition, the Qu'Appelle River is part of the Great Trail, the Trans Canada Trail for a total distance of 166.73 km from Lumsden to Katepwa Beach. --- Une petite danse pour se réchauffer ? Pierre s'exécute sur les abords de la rivière Qu'Appelle en Saskatchewan. La rivière Qu'Apelle sillonne le sud de la Saskatchewan. Elle prend sa source au barrage Qu'Appelle du lac Diefenbaker et se jette dans la rivière Assiniboine au Manitoba. Elle est très sinueuse. Pour vous donner une idée de conversion, 50 km de rivière ne représentait souvent que 30 km à vol d'oiseau. Bien que ce cours d'eau soit bordé principalement de champs destinés à l'élevage bovin, il y a une grande diversité d'animaux sauvages et d'oiseaux. De plus, la rivière Qu'Appelle fait partie du Grand Sentier, le Sentier Transcanadien sur une distance totale de 166.73 km depuis Lumsden jusqu'à Katepwa Beach. #ClipperCanoes? #Hilleberg #ORTLIEB #HappyYak? #Wildravenadventure #JasminetheBearDog? #canoelife #canoe #adventure #NoramOdyssey #4yearscanoeadventure #Canada #exploresaskatchewan #explorecanada #canada #happiness

Beautiful and unique Georgian Bay Magnificent rocks and clear water Unforgettable scenery 30,000 islands to choose from Go explore Georgian Bay

Amazing place to paddle! On the border of Ontario & Minnesota

A small video of our passage on the Strugeon Weir River in 2016

A small video of our passage on the Churchill River in 2016

A small video about our passage on the Clearwater River in 2016

A small video of our passage on the Athabasca River and Lake in 2016

A small video of our passage on the Peace River in 2016