We made an OFFER on a BOAT… and now we wait 😬 After flying to Tasmania to find our next liveaboard boat, we’ve officially put in an offer on a 65ft steel aft wheelhouse trawler, an expedition vessel… and now comes the hardest part — waiting to hear back from the broker. To distract ourselves (and our constantly refreshing phones 😅), we head out to the historic George Town and the iconic Low Head Lighthouse with its incredible famous fog horn - the loudest fog horn in the Southern Hemisphere (it is LOUD). And we look for penguins! Will our offer be accepted? Chapters: 00:00 - We Made an Offer on a Boat… Now We Wait 😬 11:15 - Exploring George Town Tasmania + Local History 14:45 - Low Head Lighthouse, INSANE Fog Horn & Penguin Colony 🐧 27:33 - Did We BUY A Boat?! Our Aluminium Crowther Catamaran is Currently FOR SALE! Here is the full listing: https://www.boatsonline.com.au/boats-for-sale/used/sailing-boats/crowther-85-mk-iv-aluminium-performance-catamaran/331110 --------------------------------- 🎉 BEACOME PART OF THE J-CREW COMMUNITY - SUPPORT US ON PATREON Your support keeps this channel going, helps us upgrade gear, and brings you better content each week. Try a 7-day FREE trial—tiers start at just $2/month! Link: https://www.patreon.com/c/Sailingwiththejameses 📬 BUSINESS INQUIRIES: sailingwiththejameses@gmail.com 📸 Follow our adventures: Instagram: @sailingwiththejameses Facebook: facebook.com/sailingwiththejameses Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and leave a comment — ___________________________________________________ 🎥 Watch our boat evolve — Major Refit Series ⚓ EXTENDING OUR SUGAR SCOOPS https://youtu.be/70acqzq3yIc ⚓ RECESSING OUR ANODES https://youtu.be/9oi9n1sMJNs ⚓ SYNTHETIC RIGGING ON OUR ALUMINIUM CATAMARAN https://youtu.be/LU8zSyDujfo ⚓ HOW WE IMPROVED THE PERFORMANCE OF OUR PERFORMANCE ALLOY CATAMARAN https://youtu.be/Qub8_UeCwdg 🚤 NEW HERE? Check out our boat tour: https://youtu.be/RhyaasimV9M Or our previous monohull: https://youtu.be/E5OCEgbGqK4 ------------------------------------------------------- Our Tender: We're cruising around in a True Kit Discovery 400—lightweight, stable, and perfect for exploring remote anchorages and shallow landings. Check it out here: https://truekit.net/en-au ------------------------------------------------------- Follow me on my boat 'Sailing with the Jameses' on noforeignland: https://www.noforeignland.com/boat/5500640950222848 And get the free noforeignland app: https://www.noforeignland.com/app #Expeditionvessel #expedition #trawler #steeltrawler #sailingfamily

What type of refit are we looking at doing? Head on over to watch the full Q&A session on YouTube where we ask some of your most burning 🔥 questions on the boat search. #BoatSearch #fyp #boatshopping #SailingFamily

Stabilizers?? On a Boat? Do we want Stabilizers on our next vessel? Head on over to watch the full Q&A session on YouTube where we ask some of your most burning 🔥 questions on the boat search. #BoatSearch #fyp #boatshopping #SailingFamily

This week's Q&A episode is live on YouTube. Head on over to the full length episode (186) and check out the full episode as we answer some of your most burning questions 🔥

After four years of full-time sailing aboard our sailing catamaran, we’re stepping into a brand new chapter. Over the past few weeks, we’ve been down in Tasmania searching for our next home at sea — inspecting everything from steel aft wheelhouse expedition vessels, to classic long-range trawlers and passagemakers. Today, we're sitting down for a Q&A and answer your latest and biggest questions. WHY are we selling? What are we looking for? How much is 24,000L of diesel going to cost filling up!? And so many more questions! QUESTION FOR YOU!! 👇 What type of boat do YOU think would suit us best? Chapters 00:00 - Welcome Aboard 01:35 - Why We’re Searching for a New Boat 06:32 - What Kind of Boat Are We Actually Looking For? 10:42 - How Far Could 24,000L of Fuel Really Take Us? 13:22 - The Reality of Filling a Huge Fuel Tank 15:48 - How Do We Afford Life at Sea? 16:17 - Is Fuel Efficiency One of Our Biggest Priorities? 18:18 - Our Future Solar & Lithium Plans 19:38 - Would We Install Stabilizers? 21:36 - Could We Add a Kite for Downwind Passages? 23:00 - Turnkey Boat or Massive Refit Project? 25:00 - Where Would We Actually Do a Major Refit? 27:29 - How Do Boat Inspections & Surveys Work? 31:16 - The Craziest Thing That’s Happened to Us at Sea 33:55 - Are Surfing Expeditions in Our Future? 35:02 - Why Was Insurance Such a Big Problem? 38:18 - The Reality of Cruising Boat Insurance 38:55 - What Have We Learned Financially From Full-Time Cruising? 42:55 - What Would We Do Differently Starting Again? --------------------------------- 🎉 BEACOME PART OF THE J-CREW COMMUNITY - SUPPORT US ON PATREON Your support keeps this channel going, helps us upgrade gear, and brings you better content each week. Try a 7-day FREE trial—tiers start at just $2/month! Link: https://www.patreon.com/c/Sailingwiththejameses 📬 BUSINESS INQUIRIES: sailingwiththejameses@gmail.com 📸 Follow our adventures: Instagram: @sailingwiththejameses Facebook: facebook.com/sailingwiththejameses Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and leave a comment — ___________________________________________________ 🎥 Watch our boat evolve — Major Refit Series ⚓ EXTENDING OUR SUGAR SCOOPS https://youtu.be/70acqzq3yIc ⚓ RECESSING OUR ANODES https://youtu.be/9oi9n1sMJNs ⚓ SYNTHETIC RIGGING ON OUR ALUMINIUM CATAMARAN https://youtu.be/LU8zSyDujfo ⚓ HOW WE IMPROVED THE PERFORMANCE OF OUR PERFORMANCE ALLOY CATAMARAN https://youtu.be/Qub8_UeCwdg 🚤 NEW HERE? Check out our boat tour: https://youtu.be/RhyaasimV9M Or our previous monohull: https://youtu.be/E5OCEgbGqK4 ------------------------------------------------------- Our Tender: We're cruising around in a True Kit Discovery 400—lightweight, stable, and perfect for exploring remote anchorages and shallow landings. Check it out here: https://truekit.net/en-au ------------------------------------------------------- Follow me on my boat 'Sailing with the Jameses' on noforeignland: https://www.noforeignland.com/boat/5500640950222848 And get the free noforeignland app: https://www.noforeignland.com/app #Expeditionvessel #expedition #trawler #steeltrawler #sailingfamily #sailing #liveaboard #boatlife #trawlerlife #expeditionyacht #sailingfamily #boatshopping

58 feet of steel. One full inspection. So many surprises - especially the car ride there with our gps almost stranding us on a dirt road on the top of a mountainin the middle of Nowhere Tasmania 😳😂 This week's episode is live on YouTube — watch it and tell us what you thought of this beautiful vessel 🐧🦭💙 #boatsearch #boatshopping #aftwheelhouse #trawler

Today we are touring a 58ft steel aft wheelhouse trawler — a serious expedition-style vessel with huge potential for off-grid living. But getting there wasn’t exactly smooth sailing… Let us know what you thought of this vessel. We’d LOVE to hear what you think. Our Aluminium Crowther Catamaran is Currently FOR SALE! Here is the full listing: https://www.boatsonline.com.au/boats-for-sale/used/sailing-boats/crowther-85-mk-iv-aluminium-performance-catamaran/331110 Chapters 00:00 - Welcome Aboard Our Tasmania Boat Hunting Adventure 01:10 - Road Trip Across Tasmania to St Helens Begins 02:42 - Why We’re Searching for the Perfect Liveaboard Boat 09:00 - This Dirt Road is a “Highway”?! T 10:55 - We Almost Got Stranded… 15:50 - Full Tour: 58ft Steel Aft Wheelhouse Trawler (Expedition Vessel) 19:50 - Bicheno Travel Guide: Penguins, Seals & The Lobster Shack 21:15 - Is This 58ft Steel Trawler Right for Us? --------------------------------- 🎉 BEACOME PART OF THE J-CREW COMMUNITY - SUPPORT US ON PATREON Your support keeps this channel going, helps us upgrade gear, and brings you better content each week. Try a 7-day FREE trial—tiers start at just $2/month! Link: https://www.patreon.com/c/Sailingwiththejameses 📬 BUSINESS INQUIRIES: sailingwiththejameses@gmail.com 📸 Follow our adventures: Instagram: @sailingwiththejameses Facebook: facebook.com/sailingwiththejameses Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and leave a comment — ___________________________________________________ 🎥 Watch our boat evolve — Major Refit Series ⚓ EXTENDING OUR SUGAR SCOOPS https://youtu.be/70acqzq3yIc ⚓ RECESSING OUR ANODES https://youtu.be/9oi9n1sMJNs ⚓ SYNTHETIC RIGGING ON OUR ALUMINIUM CATAMARAN https://youtu.be/LU8zSyDujfo ⚓ HOW WE IMPROVED THE PERFORMANCE OF OUR PERFORMANCE ALLOY CATAMARAN https://youtu.be/Qub8_UeCwdg 🚤 NEW HERE? Check out our boat tour: https://youtu.be/RhyaasimV9M Or our previous monohull: https://youtu.be/E5OCEgbGqK4 ------------------------------------------------------- Our Tender: We're cruising around in a True Kit Discovery 400—lightweight, stable, and perfect for exploring remote anchorages and shallow landings. Check it out here: https://truekit.net/en-au ------------------------------------------------------- Follow me on my boat 'Sailing with the Jameses' on noforeignland: https://www.noforeignland.com/boat/5500640950222848 And get the free noforeignland app: https://www.noforeignland.com/app #Expeditionvessel #expedition #trawler #steeltrawler #sailingfamily

The three boats so far: Tura - 77ft Steel aft Wheelhouse Iron Maiden - 65ft Steel Aft Wheelhouse Apes Vous - 49ft DeFever Pilothouse (fiberglass) Which vessel has been your favorite so far and why? #boatshopping #BoatSearch #expeditionvessel #longrangecruiser

A deep water anchoring system on an expedition vessel is designed to safely hold the boat in places where most standard cruising setups simply can’t reach. Think oversized anchors, massive lengths of chain, powerful hydraulic winches, reinforced bow rollers, and the ability to anchor securely in remote bays, fjords and isolated anchorages — often in challenging conditions and significant depths. For expedition vessels, the anchoring system isn’t just convenience… it’s part of the vessel’s safety and capability package. When you’re exploring far from marinas, sheltered harbours and assistance, being able to confidently set and retrieve anchor in deep water becomes absolutely essential! #ExpeditionVessel #DeepWaterAnchoring #LiveaboardLife #TrawlerLife #BoatLife #OffshoreCruising #ExpeditionYacht #Anchoring #AdventureAwaits

We’re touring a DeFever 49 Pilothouse Trawler – “Après Vous” — a purpose-built cruising yacht designed for long-range liveaboard life. From the Portuguese bridge and walkaround decks to the spacious pilothouse, engine room, and full liveaboard layout — this boat has a LOT to offer. It’s a big shift from the commercial fishing vessels we’ve been looking at… and it’s got us thinking. Could this be the kind of boat for our next chapter? We’d LOVE to hear what you think. Our Aluminium Crowther Catamaran is Currently FOR SALE! Here is the full listing: https://www.boatsonline.com.au/boats-for-sale/used/sailing-boats/crowther-85-mk-iv-aluminium-performance-catamaran/331110 Chapters 00:00 – Welcome Aboard 01:47 – First Stop: Checking on a Mate’s Boat + INCAT Tasmania 04:39 – Full Tour: DeFever 49 Pilothouse Trawler “Après Vous” 10:30 – Exploring Hobart: Hidden Food Spot, Marina & Working Fleet 12:14 – Big Question: What Do You Think? 👀 --------------------------------- 🎉 WANT TO KEEP VIDEOS COMING? SUPPORT US ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/c/Sailingwiththejameses Your support keeps this channel going, helps us upgrade gear, and brings you better content each week. Try a 7-day FREE trial—tiers start at just $2/month! ___________________________________________________ 🎥 Watch our boat evolve — Major Refit Series ⚓ EXTENDING OUR SUGAR SCOOPS https://youtu.be/70acqzq3yIc ⚓ RECESSING OUR ANODES https://youtu.be/9oi9n1sMJNs ⚓ SYNTHETIC RIGGING ON OUR ALUMINIUM CATAMARAN https://youtu.be/LU8zSyDujfo ⚓ HOW WE IMPROVED THE PERFORMANCE OF OUR PERFORMANCE ALLOY CATAMARAN https://youtu.be/Qub8_UeCwdg 🚤 NEW HERE? Check out our boat tour: https://youtu.be/RhyaasimV9M Or our previous monohull: https://youtu.be/E5OCEgbGqK4 ------------------------------------------------------- 📬 BUSINESS INQUIRIES: sailingwiththejameses@gmail.com 📸 Follow our adventures: Instagram: @sailingwiththejameses Facebook: facebook.com/sailingwiththejameses Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and leave a comment — ------------------------------------------------------- Our Tender: We're cruising around in a True Kit Discovery 400—lightweight, stable, and perfect for exploring remote anchorages and shallow landings. Check it out here: https://truekit.net/en-au ------------------------------------------------------- Follow me on my boat 'Sailing with the Jameses' on noforeignland: https://www.noforeignland.com/boat/5500640950222848 And get the free noforeignland app: https://www.noforeignland.com/app #LongRangeCruiser #DeFever #DefeverTrawler #trawler #steeltrawler #sailingfamily

This Boat Feels Different Every now and then you step aboard a boat… and just feel it. Iron Maiden hit different. Heavy-duty, practical, and full of possibility. We’re not just looking at what she is — but what she could become. This week on YouTube we are inspecting a 65ft aft wheelhouse longliner down in Tasmania. We havent bought a boat yet, but man can we imagine the potential of this vessel and the adventures she would have! #BoatLife #SteelBoat #ExpeditionCruiser #SailingFamily

That number says it all. This isn’t a marina boat — this is an offshore machine built for serious range. And we can’t stop imagining where she could take us next… #OffshoreLife #TrawlerLife #ExpeditionVessel #BoatSearch

We flew to Tasmania in search of our next long-range expedition vessel… and this week, we step aboard Iron Maiden — a 65ft steel fishing trawler with incredible potential. With 24,000L of fuel, 7,000L of water, and a seriously capable offshore design, this boat could be transformed into the ultimate liveaboard cruiser. From huge storage holds to a full set of sails, we walk through the entire boat and share what we LOVE about her — and how we’d turn her into our dream home on the water. Our Aluminium Crowther Catamaran is Currently FOR SALE! Here is the full listing: https://www.boatsonline.com.au/boats-for-sale/used/sailing-boats/crowther-85-mk-iv-aluminium-performance-catamaran/331110 Chapters 00:00 – Welcome Aboard 09:59 – Introducing Iron Maiden | 65ft Steel Aft Wheelhouse Trawler 13:25 – Wheelhouse Tour & Aft Cabin 14:41 – Engine Room Walkthrough 17:26 – Anchoring Setup & Bow 19:50 – Forward Crew Cabin (V-Berth) 21:16 – Freezer Hold & Fish Room (Conversion Potential) 25:30 – Our Honest Thoughts (Car Chat) --------------------------------- 🎉 WANT TO KEEP VIDEOS COMING? SUPPORT US ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/c/Sailingwiththejameses Your support keeps this channel going, helps us upgrade gear, and brings you better content each week. Try a 7-day FREE trial—tiers start at just $2/month! ___________________________________________________ 🎥 Watch our boat evolve — Major Refit Series ⚓ EXTENDING OUR SUGAR SCOOPS https://youtu.be/70acqzq3yIc ⚓ RECESSING OUR ANODES https://youtu.be/9oi9n1sMJNs ⚓ SYNTHETIC RIGGING ON OUR ALUMINIUM CATAMARAN https://youtu.be/LU8zSyDujfo ⚓ HOW WE IMPROVED THE PERFORMANCE OF OUR PERFORMANCE ALLOY CATAMARAN https://youtu.be/Qub8_UeCwdg 🚤 NEW HERE? Check out our boat tour: https://youtu.be/RhyaasimV9M Or our previous monohull: https://youtu.be/E5OCEgbGqK4 ------------------------------------------------------- 📬 BUSINESS INQUIRIES: sailingwiththejameses@gmail.com 📸 Follow our adventures: Instagram: @sailingwiththejameses Facebook: facebook.com/sailingwiththejameses Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and leave a comment — ------------------------------------------------------- Our Tender: We're cruising around in a True Kit Discovery 400—lightweight, stable, and perfect for exploring remote anchorages and shallow landings. Check it out here: https://truekit.net/en-au ------------------------------------------------------- Follow me on my boat 'Sailing with the Jameses' on noforeignland: https://www.noforeignland.com/boat/5500640950222848 And get the free noforeignland app: https://www.noforeignland.com/app #LongRangeCruiser #AftWheelhouse #trawler #steeltrawler #sailingfamily

Join us for a tour of one of the coolest boats we have ever stepped foot on, MV Tura. She is HUGE but has oh so much character! ⚠️ We’ve re-uploaded this episode with improved audio after your feedback — thank you for letting us know and sticking with us! ⚠️ Tura is a 78ft Custom Steel Trawler built in 1985 as a fishing vessel. She has worked as a fishing vessel, a cray boat, done charter work, and has been a vessel for the COTS Program (Crown of Thorns Starfish Removal Program). Our Aluminium Crowther Catamaran is Currently FOR SALE! Here is the full listing: https://www.boatsonline.com.au/boats-for-sale/used/sailing-boats/crowther-85-mk-iv-aluminium-performance-catamaran/331110 Chapters 00:00 - Welcome Aboard 01:21 - Road Trip to Tura (First Impressions) 11:05 - Overview: 77ft Steel Aft Wheelhouse Trawler 13:10 - Stepping Aboard Tura 13:50 - Bow Setup & Anchoring System 15:39 - Crane Hoist & Cray Hold Potential 15:59 - Huge Aft Deck Walkthrough 16:39 - Tender Storage & Setup 16:50 - Inside the Wheelhouse (Helm Tour) 18:40 - Our Honest Thoughts – Could This Be The One? --------------------------------- 🎉 WANT TO KEEP VIDEOS COMING? SUPPORT US ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/c/Sailingwiththejameses Your support keeps this channel going, helps us upgrade gear, and brings you better content each week. Try a 7-day FREE trial—tiers start at just $2/month! ___________________________________________________ 🎥 Watch our boat evolve — Major Refit Series ⚓ EXTENDING OUR SUGAR SCOOPS https://youtu.be/70acqzq3yIc ⚓ RECESSING OUR ANODES https://youtu.be/9oi9n1sMJNs ⚓ SYNTHETIC RIGGING ON OUR ALUMINIUM CATAMARAN https://youtu.be/LU8zSyDujfo ⚓ HOW WE IMPROVED THE PERFORMANCE OF OUR PERFORMANCE ALLOY CATAMARAN https://youtu.be/Qub8_UeCwdg 🚤 NEW HERE? Check out our boat tour: https://youtu.be/RhyaasimV9M Or our previous monohull: https://youtu.be/E5OCEgbGqK4 ------------------------------------------------------- 📬 BUSINESS INQUIRIES: sailingwiththejameses@gmail.com 📸 Follow our adventures: Instagram: @sailingwiththejameses Facebook: facebook.com/sailingwiththejameses Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and leave a comment — ------------------------------------------------------- Our Tender: We're cruising around in a True Kit Discovery 400—lightweight, stable, and perfect for exploring remote anchorages and shallow landings. Check it out here: https://truekit.net/en-au ------------------------------------------------------- Follow me on my boat 'Sailing with the Jameses' on noforeignland: https://www.noforeignland.com/boat/5500640950222848 And get the free noforeignland app: https://www.noforeignland.com/app #Trawler #longrangeCruiser #aftwheelhouse #trawlersearch #steelboat #sailingfamily

Join us for a tour of one of the coolest boats we have ever stepped foot on, MV Tura. She is HUGE but has oh so much character! Tura is a 78ft Custom Steel Trawler built in 1985 as a fishing vessel. She has worked as a fishing vessel, a cray boat, done charter work, and has been a vessel for the COTS Program (Crown of Thorns Starfish Removal Program). Our Aluminium Crowther Catamaran is Currently FOR SALE! Here is the full listing: https://www.boatsonline.com.au/boats-for-sale/used/sailing-boats/crowther-85-mk-iv-aluminium-performance-catamaran/331110 Chapters 00:00 - Welcome Aboard 01:21 - Road Trip to Tura (First Impressions) 11:05 - Overview: 77ft Steel Aft Wheelhouse Trawler 13:10 - Stepping Aboard Tura 13:50 - Bow Setup & Anchoring System 15:39 - Crane Hoist & Cray Hold Potential 15:59 - Huge Aft Deck Walkthrough 16:39 - Tender Storage & Setup 16:50 - Inside the Wheelhouse (Helm Tour) 18:40 - Our Honest Thoughts – Could This Be The One? --------------------------------- 🎉 WANT TO KEEP VIDEOS COMING? SUPPORT US ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/c/Sailingwiththejameses Your support keeps this channel going, helps us upgrade gear, and brings you better content each week. Try a 7-day FREE trial—tiers start at just $2/month! ___________________________________________________ 🎥 Watch our boat evolve — Major Refit Series ⚓ EXTENDING OUR SUGAR SCOOPS https://youtu.be/70acqzq3yIc ⚓ RECESSING OUR ANODES https://youtu.be/9oi9n1sMJNs ⚓ SYNTHETIC RIGGING ON OUR ALUMINIUM CATAMARAN https://youtu.be/LU8zSyDujfo ⚓ HOW WE IMPROVED THE PERFORMANCE OF OUR PERFORMANCE ALLOY CATAMARAN https://youtu.be/Qub8_UeCwdg 🚤 NEW HERE? Check out our boat tour: https://youtu.be/RhyaasimV9M Or our previous monohull: https://youtu.be/E5OCEgbGqK4 ------------------------------------------------------- 📬 BUSINESS INQUIRIES: sailingwiththejameses@gmail.com 📸 Follow our adventures: Instagram: @sailingwiththejameses Facebook: facebook.com/sailingwiththejameses Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and leave a comment — ------------------------------------------------------- Our Tender: We're cruising around in a True Kit Discovery 400—lightweight, stable, and perfect for exploring remote anchorages and shallow landings. Check it out here: https://truekit.net/en-au ------------------------------------------------------- Follow me on my boat 'Sailing with the Jameses' on noforeignland: https://www.noforeignland.com/boat/5500640950222848 And get the free noforeignland app: https://www.noforeignland.com/app #Trawler #longrangeCruiser #aftwheelhouse #trawlersearch #steelboat #sailingfamily

We're packing up and leaving Gladstone… and flying 1300 miles to Tasmania. We are pretty excited to be flying down to Tassie. We have been on the hunt for a long range expedition style trawler, and it looks like our Boat Search is bringing us to Tasmania and things might be in motion for a new boat. Let's Fly. --------------------------------- 🎉 WANT TO KEEP VIDEOS COMING? SUPPORT US ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/c/Sailingwiththejameses Your support keeps this channel going, helps us upgrade gear, and brings you better content each week. Try a 7-day FREE trial—tiers start at just $2/month! ___________________________________________________ 🎥 Watch our boat evolve — Major Refit Series ⚓ EXTENDING OUR SUGAR SCOOPS https://youtu.be/70acqzq3yIc ⚓ RECESSING OUR ANODES https://youtu.be/9oi9n1sMJNs ⚓ SYNTHETIC RIGGING ON OUR ALUMINIUM CATAMARAN https://youtu.be/LU8zSyDujfo ⚓ HOW WE IMPROVED THE PERFORMANCE OF OUR PERFORMANCE ALLOY CATAMARAN https://youtu.be/Qub8_UeCwdg 🚤 NEW HERE? Check out our boat tour: https://youtu.be/RhyaasimV9M Or our previous monohull: https://youtu.be/E5OCEgbGqK4 ------------------------------------------------------- 📬 BUSINESS INQUIRIES: sailingwiththejameses@gmail.com 📸 Follow our adventures: Instagram: @sailingwiththejameses Facebook: facebook.com/sailingwiththejameses Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and leave a comment — ------------------------------------------------------- Our Tender: We're cruising around in a True Kit Discovery 400—lightweight, stable, and perfect for exploring remote anchorages and shallow landings. Check it out here: https://truekit.net/en-au ------------------------------------------------------- Follow me on my boat 'Sailing with the Jameses' on noforeignland: https://www.noforeignland.com/boat/5500640950222848 And get the free noforeignland app: https://www.noforeignland.com/app #BoatBuying #Trawler #Marinesurvey #Seatrial #ExpeditionVessel #Longrangecruiser

Most families head out for a Saturday or Sunday drive… but for us, we take the True Kit tender. Wherever we are, this is our way of exploring and going for 'Sunday Drives'. Today, cruising through the rivers and creeks of Gladstone. Taking it slow, checking out the boats, and seeing what we can find. Exploring Gladstone's Hidden Creeks. Thanks for being part of our journey! Sam, Cait & First Mate Charlie Our Aluminium Crowther Catamaran is Currently FOR SALE! Here is the full listing: https://www.boatsonline.com.au/boats-for-sale/used/sailing-boats/crowther-85-mk-iv-aluminium-performance-catamaran/331110 Chapters: 00:00 - Welcome Aboard | Fueling Up & Getting Ready 03:54 - Let’s Go! Hitting the Water 14:01 - New OC Tender + 20HP Outboard Test Run 18:06 - Surrounded by Prawn Trawlers 26:36 - The Lifting Bridge Mystery (Finally Solved!) --------------------------------- 🎉 WANT TO KEEP VIDEOS COMING? SUPPORT US ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/c/Sailingwiththejameses Your support keeps this channel going, helps us upgrade gear, and brings you better content each week. Try a 7-day FREE trial—tiers start at just $2/month! 📬 BUSINESS INQUIRIES: sailingwiththejameses@gmail.com 📸 Follow our adventures: Instagram: @sailingwiththejameses Facebook: facebook.com/sailingwiththejameses Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and leave a comment — ___________________________________________________ 🎥 Watch our boat evolve — Major Refit Series ⚓ EXTENDING OUR SUGAR SCOOPS https://youtu.be/70acqzq3yIc ⚓ RECESSING OUR ANODES https://youtu.be/9oi9n1sMJNs ⚓ SYNTHETIC RIGGING ON OUR ALUMINIUM CATAMARAN https://youtu.be/LU8zSyDujfo ⚓ HOW WE IMPROVED THE PERFORMANCE OF OUR PERFORMANCE ALLOY CATAMARAN https://youtu.be/Qub8_UeCwdg 🚤 NEW HERE? Check out our boat tour: https://youtu.be/RhyaasimV9M Or our previous monohull: https://youtu.be/E5OCEgbGqK4 ------------------------------------------------------- Our Tender: We're cruising around in a True Kit Discovery 400—lightweight, stable, and perfect for exploring remote anchorages and shallow landings. Check it out here: https://truekit.net/en-au ------------------------------------------------------- Follow me on my boat 'Sailing with the Jameses' on noforeignland: https://www.noforeignland.com/boat/5500640950222848 And get the free noforeignland app: https://www.noforeignland.com/app #Boatlife #sailingfamily #sailingwithkids

Giving the Teak on our sailboat some TLC and WOW does it come out nicely.

Sam is finally HOME… and it feels so good to have our crew back together again 🤍 After weeks away working offshore, we’re making the most of our time together back in Gladstone. This week, we join our good mate James for a sea trial on his uncle’s newly purchased boat — putting her through her paces and seeing how she performs out on the water. Then the next day turns into something pretty special… We head off on a spontaneous tiki tour around Gladstone with friends from MV Nelson Star. Living on a boat means we can move our home and travel, and one of the most incredible parts of this lifestyle is the friendships we build and the adventures we share. Thanks for being part of our journey! Sam, Cait & First Mate Charlie Chapters 00:00 - He’s Finally Home 🤍 07:10 - Stepping Aboard the Racing Yacht 11:11 - Sea Trial Begins (Why It Matters) 12:27 - Fuel Dock Stop + Charlie Takes the Helm 15:26 - Tiki Tour & Cattle Farm Adventure --------------------------------- 🎉 WANT TO KEEP VIDEOS COMING? SUPPORT US ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/c/Sailingwiththejameses Your support keeps this channel going, helps us upgrade gear, and brings you better content each week. Try a 7-day FREE trial—tiers start at just $2/month! ___________________________________________________ 🎥 Watch our boat evolve — Major Refit Series ⚓ EXTENDING OUR SUGAR SCOOPS https://youtu.be/70acqzq3yIc ⚓ RECESSING OUR ANODES https://youtu.be/9oi9n1sMJNs ⚓ SYNTHETIC RIGGING ON OUR ALUMINIUM CATAMARAN https://youtu.be/LU8zSyDujfo ⚓ HOW WE IMPROVED THE PERFORMANCE OF OUR PERFORMANCE ALLOY CATAMARAN https://youtu.be/Qub8_UeCwdg 🚤 NEW HERE? Check out our boat tour: https://youtu.be/RhyaasimV9M Or our previous monohull: https://youtu.be/E5OCEgbGqK4 ------------------------------------------------------- 📬 BUSINESS INQUIRIES: sailingwiththejameses@gmail.com 📸 Follow our adventures: Instagram: @sailingwiththejameses Facebook: facebook.com/sailingwiththejameses Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and leave a comment — ------------------------------------------------------- Our Tender: We're cruising around in a True Kit Discovery 400—lightweight, stable, and perfect for exploring remote anchorages and shallow landings. Check it out here: https://truekit.net/en-au ------------------------------------------------------- Follow me on my boat 'Sailing with the Jameses' on noforeignland: https://www.noforeignland.com/boat/5500640950222848 And get the free noforeignland app: https://www.noforeignland.com/app #TeakRestoration #woodworking #SailboatMaintenance #sailingfamily

The transformation is unreal… and honestly, the teak on our sailboat turned out SO GOOD. And the best part? We saved HUNDREDS of dollars doing it ourselves. In this episode, we are cleaning the teak on our sailboat which also happens to be our full time home, a sailboat named 'Emma James'. We are tackling everything from the aft bench seat, dolphin seats, and rear deck seat, to the shower floor and trims. Over time, teak can go grey, patchy, and tired… but instead of paying a tradie hundreds of dollars, we decided to try the JustTeak system and do it ourselves. And the results? You’ll have to see the before and after to believe it. Interested in the product we used? It is called 'Just Teak' and we have linked it here: https://www.just-teak.com/product/justteak-sealer-oil-restoration-kit-choice-of-2-shades-and-sizes/ Chapters 00:00 - Welcome Aboard 04:00 - Assessing the Teak | Before Condition 09:00 - Starting the Teak Clean | Step 1 Begins 10:00 - Shower Teak Restoration | Floor & Trim 13:20 - Step 2: Applying Teak Brightener 17:20 - Dolphin Seats Transformation | Cleaner + Brightener 19:10 - Day 3: Applying Teak Sealer 27:20 - Final Reveal | Before & After Results --------------------------------- 🎉 WANT TO KEEP VIDEOS COMING? SUPPORT US ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/c/Sailingwiththejameses Your support keeps this channel going, helps us upgrade gear, and brings you better content each week. Try a 7-day FREE trial—tiers start at just $2/month! ___________________________________________________ 🎥 Watch our boat evolve — Major Refit Series ⚓ EXTENDING OUR SUGAR SCOOPS https://youtu.be/70acqzq3yIc ⚓ RECESSING OUR ANODES https://youtu.be/9oi9n1sMJNs ⚓ SYNTHETIC RIGGING ON OUR ALUMINIUM CATAMARAN https://youtu.be/LU8zSyDujfo ⚓ HOW WE IMPROVED THE PERFORMANCE OF OUR PERFORMANCE ALLOY CATAMARAN https://youtu.be/Qub8_UeCwdg 🚤 NEW HERE? Check out our boat tour: https://youtu.be/RhyaasimV9M Or our previous monohull: https://youtu.be/E5OCEgbGqK4 ------------------------------------------------------- 📬 BUSINESS INQUIRIES: sailingwiththejameses@gmail.com 📸 Follow our adventures: Instagram: @sailingwiththejameses Facebook: facebook.com/sailingwiththejameses Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and leave a comment — ------------------------------------------------------- Our Tender: We're cruising around in a True Kit Discovery 400—lightweight, stable, and perfect for exploring remote anchorages and shallow landings. Check it out here: https://truekit.net/en-au ------------------------------------------------------- Follow me on my boat 'Sailing with the Jameses' on noforeignland: https://www.noforeignland.com/boat/5500640950222848 And get the free noforeignland app: https://www.noforeignland.com/app #TeakRestoration #woodworking #SailboatMaintenance #sailingfamily