S1:E73 Jason & Patrick are joined by Alan Crosier to take a look at his solar electric conversion of a 1987 Gemini 3000. Join live with questions—we'll answer in chat, share setups, and demo apps if time allows! Whether full-time cruising, weekend sailing, or dreaming of the hook, these tools make life afloat safer and smarter. Like if you're anchored right now, subscribe for weekly solar adventures, boat hacks & cruiser tips, and hit notifications! Fair winds & see you live! #SolarSailing #LiveaboardLife Comment, subscribe, rate & share! Hosts Jason, Sol Seeker: https://www.youtube.com/@SolSeekerLiFe https://www.tiktok.com/@solseekerlife https://x.com/SolSeekerLiFe https://www.instagram.com/sol_seeker_life/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572204404150 Patrick, Sailing Electra: https://www.youtube.com/@SailingElectra https://www.tiktok.com/@sailingelectra https://www.instagram.com/sailingelectra/ Disclaimer: Under no circumstances will Sol Seeker or Sailing Electra be responsible or liable in any way for any content, including but not limited to, any errors or omissions in the content, or for any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of any content communicated in this video, whether by Sol Seeker, Sailing Electra or a third party. In no event shall Sol Seeker or Sailing Electra be liable for any special, indirect or consequential damages or any damages whatsoever resulting from loss of use, data or profits arising out of or in connection with the availability, use or performance of any information communicated in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of Sol Seeker or Sailing Electra, cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information. Sol Seeker or Sailing Electra assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. Sol Seeker or Sailing Electra recommends safe practices when performing any do it yourself repairs and or with tools seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of Sol Seeker or Sailing Electra, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not Sol Seeker or Sailing Electra.

☀️Season 2, Episode 14 Jason & Lezlie continue along the Trent Severn Waterway smitten by the stunning landscapes while testing the limits of their DIY solar electric catamaran. They encounter the largest true hydraulic lift lock on Earth. They see first hand how much the local people LOVE seeing all the boats going through the locks. A busted stanchion gets fixed. A boat explosion is observed in real time. Also, Sol Seeker takes on Hell’s Gate and survives to tell the tale. In this episode of our Great Loop journey: Chapters: 00:14 😎Where’s the Sun? Solar Cruising During An Eclipse 00:42 🏋Peterborough Life Lock: This remarkable experience should be enjoyed by any boater 08:17 ☀️😺Soul Cat: Jason meets new friend Phil Boyer and tours his self-built solar electric cruiser Soul Cat 18:09 🪞Like a Mirror: The Trent Severn turns mesmerizing as the trip continues through idyllic waters 20:03 👺Hell’s Gate: Channels start to squeeze tighter through the notorious Hell’s Gate where barely submerged rocks loom just below the the surface 23:15 🌨️Wet & Weird: Heavy rain comes on the scene 26:26 🔥Not Good At All: Tremendous turns terrifying on a dime as a boat fire escalates 27:43 🏊🏼‍♂️Fun in the Water: Cruising through a beautiful stretch where fun in the water is the central focus 28:58 🤷🏽‍♀️Bobcaygeon: Touring a mostly closed vacation hotspot 31:47 ☕️Loopy Cup: Waterbridge Chocolate Cafe (Fenelon Falls) https://fenelonfallsbrewingco.com/cafe/ 🎵 Special Thanks To Music by ​@reallezlierae https://music.apple.com/us/artist/lezlie-rae/1645434359 Reach For the Stars Chillicothe Chops Mississippi Mash Chi Town 🇦🇺 Special Thanks To Narration by Lewis Verdouw verdouwrenovations.com This new “book in our series” called life has officially begun. We completed what’s known as the Swedish Death Cleanse by selling nearly everything we own, and moving aboard our salvaged, half-sunk 37-foot Prout Snowgoose Elite catamaran as our new full time home. We’ve permanently shed the mast and rigging to transform her into the first iteration of a 100% solar-electric liveaboard cruiser—ready to take on the 6,000-mile journey of America's Great Loop! Please consider hitting that subscribe button and come along for the ride as we catch the sun and do cool things!

S1:E72 This is our 5th episode of the month format where we share upcoming plans, destinations and projects for our boats. We would also love to hear about your own around the bend plans in the comments. Join live with questions—we'll answer in chat, share setups, and demo apps if time allows! Whether full-time cruising, weekend sailing, or dreaming of the hook, these tools make life afloat safer and smarter. Like if you're anchored right now, subscribe for weekly solar adventures, boat hacks & cruiser tips, and hit notifications! Fair winds & see you live! #SolarSailing #LiveaboardLife Comment, subscribe, rate & share! Hosts Jason, Sol Seeker: https://www.youtube.com/@SolSeekerLiFe https://www.tiktok.com/@solseekerlife https://x.com/SolSeekerLiFe https://www.instagram.com/sol_seeker_life/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572204404150 Patrick, Sailing Electra: https://www.youtube.com/@SailingElectra https://www.tiktok.com/@sailingelectra https://www.instagram.com/sailingelectra/ Disclaimer: Under no circumstances will Sol Seeker or Sailing Electra be responsible or liable in any way for any content, including but not limited to, any errors or omissions in the content, or for any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of any content communicated in this video, whether by Sol Seeker, Sailing Electra or a third party. In no event shall Sol Seeker or Sailing Electra be liable for any special, indirect or consequential damages or any damages whatsoever resulting from loss of use, data or profits arising out of or in connection with the availability, use or performance of any information communicated in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of Sol Seeker or Sailing Electra, cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information. Sol Seeker or Sailing Electra assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. Sol Seeker or Sailing Electra recommends safe practices when performing any do it yourself repairs and or with tools seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of Sol Seeker or Sailing Electra, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not Sol Seeker or Sailing Electra.

☀️Season 2, Episode 13 Lezlie & Jason hit the Trent Severn Waterway encountering scenic beauty while testing the limits of their DIY solar electric catamaran. They encounter some very interesting locks, experience a sudden electrical storm and even find some time to deploy the boat toys and relax a bit. In this episode of our Great Loop journey: Chapters: 00:25 🙏🏼 Solar Serenity: Panoramic footage from the Trent-Severn 01:44 🚤Captain Lezlie: Lezlie takes the helm 04:19 😬 Depth Perception: Jason shares how tight things can feel along narrow stretches 07:04 🚣🏼 Nurture Your Nature: Jason & Lezlie share their thoughts about the scenic beauty in this stretch of the Trent Severn Waterway. 08:28 🫣2 Chambers: The dual chamber passage through locks 11/12 Ranney Falls near Campbellford, Ontario 15:35 ⛈️Into the Storm: Conditions take a turn as they head toward Campbellford 18:53 🛠️Prop Swap: Jason finally gets around to swapping the props for the low pitch for some increased efficiency…or does he 21:54 ☁️Embrace the Gray: The journey continues through the relentless cloud cover 26:25 ☕️Loopy Cup: Bridgewater Cafe (https://www.bridgewatercoffee.pizza/) 🎵 Special Thanks To Music by ​@reallezlierae https://music.apple.com/us/artist/lezlie-rae/1645434359 Sunbeams on the Water Navy Pier Blues 🇦🇺 Special Thanks To Narration by Lewis Verdouw verdouwrenovations.com This new “book in our series” called life has officially begun. We completed what’s known as the Swedish Death Cleanse by selling nearly everything we own, and moving aboard our salvaged, half-sunk 37-foot Prout Snowgoose Elite catamaran as our new full time home. We’ve permanently shed the mast and rigging to transform her into the first iteration of a 100% solar-electric liveaboard cruiser—ready to take on the 6,000-mile journey of America's Great Loop! Please consider hitting that subscribe button and come along for the ride as we catch the sun and do cool things!

S1:E71 This is a very special episode as requested by a regular viewer and cousin of Jason & Lezlie. She and a friend of Patrick & Candice will bring some real talk questions specifically targeting the female experience when living full time on a boat. Join live with questions—we'll answer in chat, share setups, and demo apps if time allows! Whether full-time cruising, weekend sailing, or dreaming of the hook, these tools make life afloat safer and smarter. Like if you're anchored right now, subscribe for weekly solar adventures, boat hacks & cruiser tips, and hit notifications! Fair winds & see you live! #SolarSailing #LiveaboardLife Comment, subscribe, rate & share! Hosts Lezlie, Sol Seeker: https://www.youtube.com/@SolSeekerLiFe https://www.tiktok.com/@solseekerlife https://x.com/SolSeekerLiFe https://www.instagram.com/sol_seeker_life/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572204404150 Candice, Sailing Electra: https://www.youtube.com/@SailingElectra https://www.tiktok.com/@sailingelectra https://www.instagram.com/sailingelectra/ Julie, Sailing Guditta https://www.youtube.com/@sailingguditta58 https://www.instagram.com/sailing_guditta/ Disclaimer: Under no circumstances will Sol Seeker or Sailing Electra be responsible or liable in any way for any content, including but not limited to, any errors or omissions in the content, or for any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of any content communicated in this video, whether by Sol Seeker, Sailing Electra or a third party. In no event shall Sol Seeker or Sailing Electra be liable for any special, indirect or consequential damages or any damages whatsoever resulting from loss of use, data or profits arising out of or in connection with the availability, use or performance of any information communicated in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of Sol Seeker or Sailing Electra, cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information. Sol Seeker or Sailing Electra assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. Sol Seeker or Sailing Electra recommends safe practices when performing any do it yourself repairs and or with tools seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of Sol Seeker or Sailing Electra, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not Sol Seeker or Sailing Electra.

☀️Season 2, Episode 12 For those who have been patiently waiting for a technical breakdown and full tour of our DIY solar electric catamaran, this is the episode for you. For those who aren’t so much into the technical side, might we suggest the Loopy Cup played on repeat about 15 times? In this episode of our Great Loop journey: 00:53 😎 Solar Array: 4545 extruded aluminum, Longi 375w panels, Dyneema 05:06 🚤Motors: Twin ePropulsion Navy 6.0 Evos 06:38 ⚓️ Anchor & Windlass: Lewmar windlass, Mantus M2 09:16 🚣🏼 Dinghy: TruKit is amazing but you will pay for it. Alibaba still hasn’t honored their promise to issue a refund as we approach an entire year since the purchase. 10:16 & 19:37 🔋Power Bay: Main battery system & auxiliary battery setup 11:35 🎮 Throttles: ePropulsion’s Wireless Top Mount throttles stand alone among no competitors willing to even try. 12:59 🙋🏼‍♂️🙋🏾‍♀️Interior: Walkthrough of the interior of the boat. 18:30 🔌Power Closet: Victron MultiPlusII inverter, 12v systems 23:50 🛥️Let’s Go Already: Time to drop the motors and get going. 30:07 ⚡️Electric Toys Galore: Jason Meens shares his passion for electrified fun. 35:38 💨Speed Test: Testing the speeds with unfavorable conditions. 43:59 🎉Trent-Severn Waterway: The crew reaches the gateway to the next big leg of the journey. 52:14 ☕️Loopy Cup: Lezlie & Jason breakdown their experience and evaluation of Shorebreak in Sylvan Beach, NY. https://shorebreakbakery.com/ 🎵 Special Thanks To Music by ​@reallezlierae https://music.apple.com/us/artist/lezlie-rae/1645434359 Primitive Primes 🇦🇺 Special Thanks To Narration by Lewis Verdouw verdouwrenovations.com This new “book in our series” called life has officially begun. We completed what’s known as the Swedish Death Cleanse by selling nearly everything we own, and moving aboard our salvaged, half-sunk 37-foot Prout Snowgoose Elite catamaran as our new full time home. We’ve permanently shed the mast and rigging to transform her into the first iteration of a 100% solar-electric liveaboard cruiser—ready to take on the 6,000-mile journey of America's Great Loop! Hit that subscribe button and come along for the ride as we catch the sun and do cool things!

Join Jason live from the helm of their solar electric catamaran as they cruise down the Illinois river powered by nothing but sunshine 

S1:E70 Patrick & Jason breakdown the importance of protecting against the worst case scenarios. Join live with questions—we'll answer in chat, share setups, and demo apps if time allows! Whether full-time cruising, weekend sailing, or dreaming of the hook, these tools make life afloat safer and smarter. Like if you're anchored right now, subscribe for weekly solar adventures, boat hacks & cruiser tips, and hit notifications! Fair winds & see you live! #SolarSailing #LiveaboardLife Comment, subscribe, rate & share! Hosts Jason, Sol Seeker: https://www.youtube.com/@SolSeekerLiFe https://www.tiktok.com/@solseekerlife https://x.com/SolSeekerLiFe https://www.instagram.com/sol_seeker_life/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572204404150 Patrick, Sailing Electra: https://www.youtube.com/@SailingElectra https://www.tiktok.com/@sailingelectra https://www.instagram.com/sailingelectra/ Disclaimer: Under no circumstances will Sol Seeker or Sailing Electra be responsible or liable in any way for any content, including but not limited to, any errors or omissions in the content, or for any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of any content communicated in this video, whether by Sol Seeker, Sailing Electra or a third party. In no event shall Sol Seeker or Sailing Electra be liable for any special, indirect or consequential damages or any damages whatsoever resulting from loss of use, data or profits arising out of or in connection with the availability, use or performance of any information communicated in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of Sol Seeker or Sailing Electra, cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information. Sol Seeker or Sailing Electra assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. Sol Seeker or Sailing Electra recommends safe practices when performing any do it yourself repairs and or with tools seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of Sol Seeker or Sailing Electra, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not Sol Seeker or Sailing Electra.

Captains log recap for how are solar electric catamaran, made it all the way to Peoria, Illinois without any sunshine.

☀️Season 2, Episode 11 Can a 100% solar-electric boat cross 45 nautical miles of open water? Join Jason & Lezlie as Sol Seeker navigates from Oswego, New York, straight across Lake Ontario to Canada on pure sunshine! In this episode of our Great Loop journey: 00:18 🌊 The Crossing: 45 nautical miles (52 miles) north across Lake Ontario into Canadian waters. 04:26 🎣 Prinyer Cove: Serenity + Fishing 09:58 🐢 Belleville, ON: Exploring a charming waterfront town dedicated to local wildlife and turtle conservation. 13:07 🛥️ Crate Marina: Deep walkthrough of the amenities and charm of Crate Marina. https://cratesbelleville.com/marina/ 18:04 ☕️ Loopy Cup: Exit & Crepes (Amsterdam, NY) https://www.facebook.com/p/Exit-Coffee-Crepes-61586347950713/ 25:40 🎶 An Unforgettable Evening: Local subscribers and new friend Jason Meens host us for live music at the Rednersville Country Store featuring Blues Music Award winner Sugaray Rayford! 🎵 Special thanks to Sugaray Rayford for graciously granting permission to share live performance footage in this video! https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sugaray-rayford/614715552 🎵 Special Thanks To Music by ​@reallezlierae https://music.apple.com/us/artist/lezlie-rae/1645434359 Chicago Blues St. Joseph Sounds ChiTown 🇦🇺 Special Thanks To Narration by Lewis Verdouw verdouwrenovations.com This new “book in our series” called life has officially begun. We completed what’s known as the Swedish Death Cleanse by selling nearly everything we own, and moving aboard our salvaged, half-sunk 37-foot Prout Snowgoose Elite catamaran as our new full time home. We’ve permanently shed the mast and rigging to transform her into the first iteration of a 100% solar-electric liveaboard cruiser—ready to take on the 6,000-mile journey of America's Great Loop!