Refit glow-up time! 🔥 In the final week of our sailboat refit, we gave our aluminum catamaran a whole new look — complete with a brand-new burgundy boot stripe to match our fresh color theme. After scuffing, cleaning, and prepping the hull, we sprayed on soapy water, grabbed a squeegee, and got to work applying the new stripe. A little teamwork and… WOW! What a transformation! We’re obsessed with how the new maroon and burgundy vibe ties everything together. What do you think of the new look? Let us know below! #SailingWithTheJameses #BoatGlowUp #CatamaranRefit

Yep… we literally cut the back off our aluminum sailing catamaran 😅 As part of our major refit, we extended the sugarscoops — rebuilding the sterns completely from 4mm 5083 aluminum. The flat sheets were then pressed for the perfect shape, and welded back on — inside MIG welded and outside TIG welded. We couldn’t be happier with how they turned out! Follow along for more life on the water. #SailingFamily #BoatRefit #CatamaranLife #AluminumCatamaran

We did a major refit on our sailboat, and one of the key jobs was replacing the cutlass bearings — the parts that support the propeller shafts and keep vibrations low when the props spin. To do this, we hauled the boat out of the water, dropped the rudders, pulled the shafts, and used a heat gun to loosen the glue holding the old bearings in place. Once they slid out, we pressed in brand-new bearings, reinstalled everything, and got ready to launch again! It’s one of those behind-the-scenes jobs that makes a huge difference in how smooth and reliable the boat feels underway. Follow along for more sailboat refit projects, cruising life, and ocean adventures!

Some things on a boat just make sense — like our stern gates! They make boarding, swimming, and keeping our daughter safe so much easier. It’s one of those small design features that we didn’t know we’d love this much until living full-time aboard our aluminium catamaran. Subscribe to follow our sailing adventures as a family living aboard and exploring the world by sea! #SailingFamily #AluminiumCatamaran #BoatLife #Catamaran #SailingWithTheJameses #SailingLife #CruisingFamily #LiveaboardLife #aluminumcatamaran

After months of hard work, we’ve finally reached the final days of our major sailboat refit! 🛠️ In the final days we move the boat to the ramp, replace the prop shafts, install brand new Flexofold propellers, apply a fresh coat of antifoul, and finally — relaunch our home back into the water! It’s been a huge project getting our aluminum catamaran ready for the next adventure, and this moment makes it all worth it. Follow along for full-time family life on the ocean! #BoatRefit #SailingFamily #CatamaranLife #SailingAustralia

Out Floating Home is getting extended - It was absolutely thrilling to cut up the back of the boat! 😎 • • • #sailing #sailboat #liveabroad #sailboatliving #boatlife #Boating #travellife #travel #worldtravelers #sailinglife #sailors #sailinglovers #sailingyacht #belowdeck #lifeatsea #sailinggirls #sailaway #travelcommunity #traveltips #tinyhome #smallhome #sailingadventure #adventureseeker #adventure #ycass #bucketlisters #adventuretime

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Check out our new anodes tomorrow morning on YouTube!

Any guesses as to what these 4 things are? Major things are happening to the boat! • • • #sailing #sailboat #liveabroad #sailboatliving #boatlife #Boating #travellife #travel #worldtravelers #sailinglife #sailors #sailinglovers #sailingyacht #belowdeck #lifeatsea #sailinggirls #sailaway #travelcommunity #traveltips #tinyhome #smallhome #sailingadventure #adventureseeker #adventure #ycass #aluminiumcatamaran #adventuretime

Our next project that we are tackling during the refit has us very excited! We are replacing our Rigging. • • • #sailing #sailboat #liveabroad #sailboatliving #boatlife #Boating #travellife #travel #worldtravelers #sailinglife #sailors #sailinglovers #sailingyacht #belowdeck #lifeatsea #sailinggirls #sailaway #travelcommunity #traveltips #tinyhome #smallhome #sailingadventure #adventureseeker #adventure #ycass #bucketlisters #adventuretime

There comes a time in every cruiser's life where they will eventually face the need to replace their cutlass bearings. We've dropped our rudders, taken the props off (BYE BYE!), and the shafts out. The shafts are really important not to damage, scratch or knick in way away so both shafts have been cradled like precious babies and stored in a safe, secure area on cushioning. Once all of that was done, it was time to get the Cutlass Bearings out. This week's episode on YouTube we are covering: Why cutlass bearings need to be replaced When to replace them HOW to get the cutlass bearing out WITHOUT SWEARING LIKE A SAILOR 😂 The link to this week's episode is in the comments below: • • • #sailing #sailboat #liveabroad #sailboatliving #boatlife #Boating #travellife #travel #worldtravelers #sailinglife #sailors #sailinglovers #sailingyacht #belowdeck #lifeatsea #sailinggirls #sailaway #travelcommunity #traveltips #tinyhome #smallhome #sailingadventure #adventureseeker #adventure #ycass #bucketlisters #adventuretime

The floor has really had a HUGE difference with the tender. All of the tender upgrades have made a huge difference and it is so comfortable to hang out in the tender and ride in it 🙌 We are coming back from the Muddys Playground & waterpark in Cairns (its free, how awesome is that!) and Charlie is loving the comfy seats. She had a go at driving today 💪 She's an absolute legend, what an awesome little human she is ✨️💗 • • • #sailing #sailboat #liveabroad #sailboatliving #boatlife #Boating #travellife #travel #worldtravelers #sailinglife #sailors #sailinglovers #sailingyacht #belowdeck #lifeatsea #sailinggirls #sailaway #travelcommunity #traveltips #tinyhome #smallhome #sailingadventure #adventureseeker #adventure #ycass #bucketlisters #adventuretime

Check out it out this coming Saturday as we purposefully create two giant holes in the boat & pray that Cairns weather doesn't decide to spuratucally change and downpours us 😂☔️ The boats a mess and there's parts and tools everywhere 😅 • • • #boatlife #refit #aluminiumcatamaran #liveaboard #foryou #tinyhouse #tinyhome #sailing #holes #projects #boatlife #trending #sailboat #liveabroad #sailboatliving #boatlife #Boating #travellife #travel #worldtravelers #sailinglife #sailors #sailinglovers #sailingyacht #belowdeck #lifeatsea #sailinggirls #sailaway #travelcommunity #traveltips #smallhome #sailingadventure #adventureseeker #adventure #ycass #bucketlisters #adventuretime

The tender is giving some really Good Vibes ☀️✨️🌻 Progress on the tender and its time to put the tender collar on! • • • #sailing #sailboat #liveabroad #sailboatliving #boatlife #Boating #travellife #travel #worldtravelers #sailinglife #sailors #sailinglovers #sailingyacht #belowdeck #lifeatsea #sailinggirls #sailaway #travelcommunity #traveltips #tinyhome #smallhome #sailingadventure #adventureseeker #adventure #ycass #bucketlisters #adventuretime

We've been playing boat tetras in the yard, we were blocking in a boat that was ready to splash - a mono came out, a cat needed to go in, and a spot has become available for us in the front yard right next to our sistership 💪✨️ Always a fun day in the yard, especially when you're able to cook dinner in your home while your home is physically being moved 🤪⛵️ • • • #sailing #sailboat #liveabroad #sailboatliving #boatlife #Boating #travellife #travel #worldtravelers #sailinglife #sailors #sailinglovers #sailingyacht #belowdeck #lifeatsea #sailinggirls #sailaway #travelcommunity #traveltips #tinyhome #smallhome #sailingadventure #adventureseeker #adventure #ycass #bucketlisters #adventuretime

Pods on the tender are coming along nicely. Check out this Saturday's episode to see the full results of the tender! • • • #sailing #sailboat #liveabroad #sailboatliving #boatlife #Boating #travellife #travel #worldtravelers #sailinglife #sailors #sailinglovers #sailingyacht #belowdeck #lifeatsea #sailinggirls #sailaway #travelcommunity #traveltips #tinyhome #smallhome #sailingadventure #adventureseeker #adventure #ycass #bucketlisters #adventuretime

Fiberglassing in Progress Join us this Saturday for the latest YouTube episode. The tender is looking a.w.e.s.o.m.e.✨️ It's coming together nicely 😍 We are going to have a hip new ride soon! • • • #sailing #sailboat #liveabroad #sailboatliving #boatlife #Boating #travellife #travel #worldtravelers #sailinglife #sailors #sailinglovers #sailingyacht #belowdeck #lifeatsea #sailinggirls #sailaway #travelcommunity #traveltips #tinyhome #smallhome #sailingadventure #adventureseeker #adventure #ycass #bucketlisters #adventuretime

We have started improvement projects on the tender. Check out the latest episode on YouTube to check them out. We are upcycling, fiberglassing, and bonding fiberglass to alloy to make pods for the tender for swimming • • • #sailing #sailboat #liveabroad #sailboatliving #boatlife #Boating #travellife #travel #worldtravelers #sailinglife #sailors #sailinglovers #sailingyacht #belowdeck #lifeatsea #sailinggirls #sailaway #travelcommunity #traveltips #tinyhome #smallhome #sailingadventure #adventureseeker #adventure #ycass #bucketlisters #adventuretime

Best Friends 🧜‍♀️ 🧡 🐱 Frank and Charlie have bonded a lot during thw past two weeks since we rescued him 💙 Frank has an awesome temperament, he is chilled and mellow as well as a little funky 🤪 he loves perching and hanging on your shoulder and doing Zooms around the decks ⛵️ And he has a harness and leash, getting him used to wearing thw leash to come on walks and to the beaches ⛱️ as we sail and explore #bestfriends #catlover #adoptdontshop #sailing #boat caters #catonboard #boatlife #sailinglife #sailboat #travel #sailingphotography #sailingkid #sailawaywithme #yachtlife #yacht #boatworks #boatyard #refit #WelcomeAboard #welcometothefamily #smallhome #tinyhome #travelcommunity #traveltips