⛵ Lin Pardey shares her candid thoughts on the original 1968 Golden Globe Race, Robin Knox-Johnston, Donald Crowhurst, and Bernard Moitessier. Her perspective on solo sailing may surprise you. 🎥 Watch the full interview: https://saltyabandon.com/saltypodcast98

Three dates changed her life forever. Legendary sailor Lin Pardey shares stories of sailing through the Panama Canal without an engine, being among the first cruising boats through the Suez Canal after the war, pirates near Socotra, and one hilarious "You got any rum?" moment. This is just a short highlight from one of my favorite conversations. 🎥 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/gt45UBAXOls #SaltyAbandon #SaltyPodcast #LinPardey #Sailing #Cruising #BluewaterSailing #Liveaboard #GoSmallGoSimpleGoNow

I accidentally recorded over the first part of my Lin Pardey interview—but she generously offered to re-record it from Australia! We’re shooting for Tuesday. ⛵ #SaltyAbandon #Sailing #SaltyPodcast #LinPardey

The first part of my interview with sailing icon Lin Pardey was accidentally erased. I'll summarize the lost segment and share the incredible wisdom from the remaining 49 minutes. Stay tuned! #SaltyAbandon #Sailing #SaltyPodcast #LinPardey #GoSmallGoSimpleGoNow

The final component, a Balmar tach stabilizer, is installed with the new Balmar alternator. This marks the end of the Yanmar 3YM30AE engine repower journey for the Island Packet 320. Done right. #Yanmar #EngineRepower #IslandPacket320 #Sailing #BoatMaintenance

What can $500,000 buy in the cruising sailboat world? In this clip from Salty Podcast #97, James Evenson talks through boats like the Amel 54, Hallberg-Rassy 46, Hans Christian 48, Hylas 54, and Ovni 435. He also explains why the boat model is only part of the equation — the previous owner matters too. 🎧 Full podcast episode: https://saltyabandon.com/saltypodcast97 👕 Salty Podcast SPF Sailor Shirts: https://saltypodcast.myshopify.com 💨 Musty boat smells? Get rid of them with Airlock! 10% off with checkout code SALTY: https://airlockusa.com?sca_ref=10693038.qKP0HHcr3urB&utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=affiliatelink&utm_campaign=prom #SaltyPodcast #SaltyAbandon #sailing #sailboats #boatshopping #bluewaterboats #cruisinglife Salty Abandon, Salty Podcast, sailing, James Evenson, Be The Captain, sailboat buying advice, cruising sailboats, bluewater sailboats, Amel 54, Hallberg-Rassy 46, Hans Christian 48, Hylas 54, Ovni 435, boat budget, sailboat shopping, liveaboard sailing, cruising life, used sailboats, yacht buying, sailboat models

The RPMs are on point but the cockpit display isn't. We swapped the stock alternator for my original Balmar alternator and regulator to work with my lithium batteries. The pulley ratio is correct. I'm told I may need a Balmar 15-TSS Tach Signal Stabilizer. Multitech is working on it but another holiday weekend means more waiting to order the part and have it installed. Diesel bros... is there a fix that avoids adding another device? 👕 Salty Podcast SPF Sailor Shirts: https://saltypodcast.myshopify.com 💨 Musty boat smells? Get rid of them with Airlock! 10% off with checkout code SALTY: https://airlockusa.com?sca_ref=10693038.qKP0HHcr3urB&utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=affiliatelink&utm_campaign=prom

I asked James Evenson which used cruising sailboat he’d look for around $250,000 — and he had some strong opinions. ⛵ In this clip from Salty Podcast #97, James names his first choice, a few other serious bluewater contenders, and the boat he says is beautiful but may be just outside that price range. And yes… I had to ask why he hadn’t mentioned Island Packets. 😅 Watch the full episode here: https://saltyabandon.com/saltypodcast97 Get James’s book Be The Captain: http://bethecaptain.com 👕 Salty Podcast SPF Sailor Shirts: https://saltypodcast.myshopify.com 💨 Musty boat smells? Get rid of them with Airlock! 10% off with checkout code SALTY: https://airlockusa.com?sca_ref=10693038.qKP0HHcr3urB&utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=affiliatelink&utm_campaign=prom #SaltyAbandon #SaltyPodcast #Sailing #SailingZingaro #JamesEvenson #BeTheCaptain #UsedSailboat #CruisingSailboat #BluewaterSailing #BoatBuying

I asked James Evenson what used cruising sailboat he’d look for around $100,000 — and he had a few strong picks. ⛵ In this clip from Salty Podcast #97, James talks classic bluewater boats, realistic used-boat budgets, and what might be possible if you negotiate. of owning a luxury yacht without breaking the bank? Explore options like the Hylas 44, Baba 40, or an older Hallberg-Rassy 39 for under $100k Watch the full episode here: https://saltyabandon.com/saltypodcast97 Get James’s book Be The Captain: http://bethecaptain.com 👕 Salty Podcast SPF Sailor Shirts: https://saltypodcast.myshopify.com 💨 Musty boat smells? Get rid of them with Airlock! 10% off with checkout code SALTY: https://airlockusa.com?sca_ref=10693038.qKP0HHcr3urB&utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=affiliatelink&utm_campaign=prom #SaltyAbandon #SaltyPodcast #Sailing #SailingZingaro #JamesEvenson #BeTheCaptain #UsedSailboat #CruisingSailboat #BluewaterSailing #BoatBuyingDreaming . #YachtLife #Sailing #LuxuryBoats #BudgetYacht

Juan Carlos from Multitech is back aboard my 1998 Island Packet 320 finishing the hookup on my new Yanmar 3YM30AE. We’re getting closer, but we’ve run into a classic boat-project problem: the throttle cable base isn’t working with the existing cables and the new engine setup, so this is one of several things that need to be modified. Juan Carlos is heading back to the shop to try to make everything work together. #SaltyAbandon #Sailing #SaltyPodcast #Yanmar #IslandPacket #IslandPacket320 #BoatProjects #SailboatRefit #BoatLife #DieselEngine

Making progress in Lauderdale. When I took this video, the sky was yellow from the Everglades and West Miami fires. The sky looked ominous! I didn't realize the sky made my boat look so yellow until I took this video. my boat is not yellow.

Taking out my Yanmar 3GM30F diesel engine. View from inside the engine room.

Repower begins! Swapping outa 1998 Yanmar 3GM30F to a 2026 Yanmar 3YM30AE in Ft Lauderdale by Multitech Marine at Lauderdale Marine Center. #fyp #yanmar #islandpacket

The crane at the marina isn't working so @multitechmarine may have to do the engine install tomorrow. Ugh...another day of delay. On the other hand, it gives this man another day to straighten out my teak! #fyp #sailing #yanmar

Brand new engine for Salty Abandon has arrived! Yanmar 3YM30AE #fyp #yanmar #multitechmarine #saltyabandon

Ain't it the truth. Thank you Billy Garrison for sharing this one! @alilguy2

A catamaran. Huge seas. A night before Hawaii that James Evenson says almost killed him. 😳⛵ In this clip from Salty Podcast #97, James tells the story of the night his catamaran split in two — and the decision that came next is the kind of offshore sailing moment you never forget. Watch the full episode here: https://saltyabandon.com/saltypodcast97 Get James’s book Be The Captain: http://bethecaptain.com 👕 Salty Podcast SPF Sailor Shirts: https://saltypodcast.myshopify.com 💨 Musty boat smells? Get rid of them with Airlock! 10% off with checkout code SALTY: https://airlockusa.com?sca_ref=10693038.qKP0HHcr3urB&utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=affiliatelink&utm_campaign=prom #SaltyAbandon #SaltyPodcast #Sailing #SailingZingaro #JamesEvenson #BeTheCaptain #CatamaranSailing #BluewaterSailing #OffshoreSailing #SailboatLife

😅⛵ James Evenson from Sailing Zingaro came on the podcast to talk boat buying, offshore cruising, production boats, catamarans, marine diesels, and the mindset behind his book Be The Captain. If you’re shopping for a cruising boat, dreaming about offshore sailing, or just love honest sailing conversations, watch the full episode here: https://saltyabandon.com/saltypodcast97 Get James’s book Be The Captain here: http://bethecaptain.com 👕 Salty Podcast SPF Sailor Shirts: https://saltypodcast.myshopify.com 💨 Get rid of those boat smells with Airlock! 10% off with code SALTY here: https://airlockusa.com?sca_ref=10693038.qKP0HHcr3urB&utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=affiliatelink&utm_campaign=prom #SaltyAbandon #SaltyPodcast #Sailing #SailingZingaro #JamesEvenson #BeTheCaptain #SailboatOpinions #BluewaterSailing #OffshoreSailing #BoatBuying

Had my fuel polished today and got a quick look at the fuel sender unit inside the diesel tank — how the float reads fuel level, and why you don’t want it getting stuck in tank gunk.Ever wonder how your fuel gauge works? This simple float mechanism shows full when up, empty when down. No gunk, thankfully. #FuelGauge #CarTips #Mechanics #HowItWorks