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!

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J/70 Bundesliga-Taining der beiden NRV-Teams um Tobias Schadewaldt und Carsten Kemmling sowei mit dem Flensburger Segel-Club um Jan Hauke Erichsen

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From goat to boat! Watch as items are transferred, sorted, and readied for organization. Redundant supplies find a new home through donation, simplifying the journey. #Organization #Donation #BoatLife #Minimalism

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From my last trip to Gran Canaria

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I was just cruising around the anchorage in the Dominican Republic

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