Our boat used to have lots of holes under the water, now we are finally fixing them fully (and making a new one). We are now living aboard our Rival 38 Centre Cockpit full-time while finishing a refit so we can launch ASAP. We have a frequently updated blog at https://sustainablesailing.net with membership options and a weekly newsletter at £2 per month for Early Bird Supporters. Our free Sustainable Sailing book is at: https://sustainablesailing.codeberg.page/ Or visit our shop at https://sustainablesailing.teemill.com/ for great hoodies, t-shirts and bags. When we bought Vida in August 2019 she was in a very tired and damp condition with all original equipment and fittings (much of it not working). We have removed all the gas, diesel and paraffin equipment, and are installing all-electric (motor, cooking etc). More details on our blog at https://sustainablesailing.net/ Socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SustainSailing Mastodon: https://mas.to/ @SustainableSailing

In this video I share 10 things nobody tells you about sailing after 60. I talk about the freedom, the physical challenges, the unexpected joys and the lessons that only come with experience. If you’ve ever dreamed of retiring on the water, this is what I wish someone had told me before I set sail. 00:00 Intro 00:42 Your body is the most important piece of gear on board 01:54 Furling systems aren't cheating — they're strategy 03:05 The companionway ladder is more dangerous than any ocean 04:18 Electric and hydraulic sail controls change everything 05:39 Heavy displacement boats are a secret weapon against pain 06:35 Full keel designs let you actually sleep on passage 08:11 Catamarans solve problems monohulls can't — and create new ones 09:24 Maintenance costs will shock you more than any storm 10:38 Your crew dynamics shift dramatically after 60 11:54 The right boat protects your marriage as much as your body 13:07 Ending

In this week's episode, I head out from the marina on a busy Saturday afternoon under light winds. I had no plan, no agenda, and no goals for the day. I just spent the day enjoying wherever the wind took me. Featured music: "Moving On" by Wayne Jones (provided by YouTube Studio Creator Music) Subscribe and follow @ColoradoSailing on YouTube for more original sailing videos, gear, boat maintenance, sailing tips and travel content as I sail my Precision 18 trailer sailer and Precision 16 sailing dinghy in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming and South Dakota. Check out our new storefront on Amazon for all the great gear, apparel and electronics featured in our videos: https://amzn.to/4eMoKbP. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases (at no cost to you). It's a great way to support the channel! #sailing #lakesailing #mountainsailing #saillife #sailingchannel #coloradosailing

This video was produced for solo offshore racers, hence in the context of being at sea. Others will find it helpful during an installation or if there is a need to remove the Drive Unit for storage or maintenance.

Finally. BOOMERANG is back in the water. The sails are on. And we are leaving Green Bay on our way north up the Bay of Green Bay to Little Sturgeon Bay and Wave Pointe Marina. This Memorial Day Weekend journey north has been a family tradition for the last 17 years that was interrupted in 2025 when I made the trip solo due to concerns with the low water and weed infestation. Last year I wasn't confident that I could make it into Wave Pointe so I went alone in case I had to turn around and return to Green Bay. Thanks again for watching. We really appreciate that you've taken the time to view this video. We hope you enjoyed taking part in our Midwest sailing adventures and our journey aboard BOOMERANG. If you enjoyed this video, please remember to give us a LIKE and provide a comment. Also, if you haven't done so already, please SUBSCRIBE. It all helps our channel and it costs you nothing. That's our only ask. That really helps our channel. Thanks again. We appreciate your support. All the best. Pura Vida! Bill and Gail MUSIC: "Distance" by Anno Domini Beats #sailingpassion #sailingfamily #greatlakessailing #sailingdoorcounty #doorcounty #sailingday #sailingadventures #sailboatlife #sailinglife #sailinglifestyle #sailingvideo #sailingvideos #sailingchannel #sailingday #sailinggreenbay #boomerangsailing #boatlife #beneteau #Beneteau First 40.7 #marinas #sailday #sailboatlife #sailingadventures #wavepointemarina #boating #northsails #boatinghd #boating #boatingadventures #boatmaintenance #crazy #crazyfacts #goonies #sailboat #boatinglake #boatingcommunity #sailingvessel #crazykarens #sailingdogs #saillife

Catalina 470 Used Boat Review: https://www.practical-sailor.com/sailboat-reviews/used_sailboats/catalina-470/ Step aboard Reimagine, a Vision 444 ES sailing catamaran built for serious bluewater cruising, short-handed operation and real-world maintenance. In this Practical Sailor review, we examine the South African-built Vision 444 ES, including its resin-infused construction, fixed mini-keels, square-top mainsail, self-tacking jib, raised helm, forward-facing navigation station and performance under sail. We also look at what makes this 44-foot cruising catamaran different from many luxury production cats: it was designed around the couple who must actually operate, inspect and repair it offshore. From the dedicated workshop and centralized systems lockers to the protected engine access beneath the aft berths, the Vision 444 ES treats serviceability as a core design feature rather than an afterthought. We discuss its 24-volt lithium electrical system, solar redundancy, extended stern platforms, shallow draft, offshore safety features, payload limits and the tradeoffs between simplicity, comfort and performance. Is the Vision 444 ES one of the most practical owner-operated bluewater catamarans on the market, or has modern cruising technology simply created a more accessible form of complexity? Practical Sailor is your trusted resource for reviews of sailboats and sailing gear. https://www.practical-sailor.com Chat with us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/PracticalSailor/

Making the connections for our 5 bilge pumps. See our blog post "Planning to avoid sinking" https://www.sustainablesailing.net/planning-to-avoid-sinking/ We are now living aboard our Rival 38 Centre Cockpit full-time while finishing a refit so we can launch ASAP. We have a frequently updated blog at https://sustainablesailing.net with membership options and a weekly newsletter at £2 per month for Early Bird Supporters. Our free Sustainable Sailing book is at: https://sustainablesailing.codeberg.page/ Or visit our shop at https://sustainablesailing.teemill.com/ for great hoodies, t-shirts and bags. When we bought Vida in August 2019 she was in a very tired and damp condition with all original equipment and fittings (much of it not working). We have removed all the gas, diesel and paraffin equipment, and are installing all-electric (motor, cooking etc). More details on our blog at https://sustainablesailing.net/ Socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SustainSailing Mastodon: https://mas.to/ @SustainableSailing

🎥 Subscribe Now! Don’t miss a video—hit that Subscribe button and turn on notifications! Thank you for your support! ⚓ Support the Adventure Please consider joining my Seafarers Society, the membership community for viewers who enjoy the boating lifestyle, cruising destinations, DIY projects, and coastal cooking adventures featured on this channel. Your support helps keep the boat afloat, the cameras rolling, and the recipes coming! Members also receive access to exclusive content and special perks as the program grows. To join, simply click the JOIN button on the channel. Thank you for being part of the journey! #chesapeakebay #sailingchesapeakebay #diysailboat #cookingonboat #cookingsmallspace #livingonboardsailboat #sailingadventures #sailingterms #sailinglife #lessismore #boatinglifestyle #livingonboard #lessismore #minimisation #minimalist #coastalcruising #svepicurean #vagabondepicurean #sailingchesapeakebay

Four days out of the water in Motril, and then the bit every boat owner quietly dreads: watching everything you own hang in the air on two straps. Before that could happen there was a list. Seventy metres of anchor chain dragged out onto the hardstanding, measured and colour-banded every ten metres by hand — a full day's work in Spanish sun, and almost none of it done by me. New antifouling with cayenne pepper mixed into it, because the previous owners swore that's what people do in South Africa, and after a year mostly sitting still our hull came out very nearly clean. Both engines fully serviced: sail drive oil, motor oil, every filter, every separator. And then her name went back on the hull, which is the moment she stopped being a project again. We splashed on a windless morning. The difference a clean bottom makes is measurable: 6.1 knots at 1700rpm, against 5.5 knots at 2000rpm with a dirty one. Then we finally left the boatyard, sailed down the coast with dolphins alongside — which mostly means no orcas — and put in at Benalmádena for the night. Next week we leave the Mediterranean after two years. CHAPTERS 0:00 "There is no plan B" 0:37 70 metres of chain, marked by hand 3:24 Cayenne pepper in the antifouling 4:43 The new bottom paint 5:03 She gets her name back 5:30 Splash day 6:03 Both engines serviced 7:03 Into the slings 7:17 The moment sailors are afraid of 7:55 Back in the water 8:54 Leaving the boatyard 9:19 The gear delivery 9:44 Obsessing with a brand 10:09 Leaving Motril 10:52 Clean hull vs dirty hull 11:32 Under sail again 12:24 Vlad 12:39 Dolphins mean no orcas 13:07 Benalmádena Filmed aboard SV Goat, a Lagoon 400 we live on full time. Vlad supervises. #SailingLife #Liveaboard #CatamaranLife #BoatRefit #Lagoon400 #SailboatLife #BoatWork #SailingVlog #Catamaran #DIYBoat #Antifouling #AnchorChain #BoatYard #Motril

It finally happened: we received an urgent emergency notice, and the clock is officially ticking. Winter is fast approaching, and with heavy torrents on the way, we're in a race against the weather to save the school from serious damage. Help us save our 150-year-old school! Get your limited edition reclaimed slate coasters here: https://www.teulutribe.com/allproducts/p/barham-reclaimed-slate-coasters-set-of-4 If you love extreme DIY projects, historic restoration builds, and breathing life back into heritage properties, this series is for you. Hit that subscribe button and follow along as we transform this 150 year old abandoned school into our dream home! 👔 Buy Merch Here https://shopteulutribe.com ⚜️Support us on Patreon http://patreon.com/teulutribe 🛠️ Amazon Wishlist https://amzn.to/3JblXvK 📜 Our Website https://www.teulutribe.com ☕ Buy Us a Brick https://buymeacoffee.com/teulutribe 📷 Find us over on Instagram http://instagram.com/teulutribe 💬 Connect with us on Facebook http://facebook.com/teulutribe 📧 Business Enquires teulutribe@gmail.com ☑️ Subscribe for a new video every week *Chapters* 00:00 Intro 01:00 Back to school 03:45 Becka try’s fencing 08:39 Old Victoria pipes 09:57 We need to get the pecker out 11:37 Updates and the new pipes arrive 18:28 The last half 23:33 Becka’s update on section 78 26:10 The program of works #renovation #diy

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We are in the middle of a full renovation of our 1980s Florida home and we are doing every bit of it ourselves. No contractors. No shortcuts. Just us figuring it out one episode at a time. If you are renovating your own home or just love watching a real transformation happen — you are in the right place. Watch The Full Renovation Playlist → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvAbmDhni2jz0wvQ4GgI1-bws6FDywUun Watch Us Build Our Off Grid Property → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvAbmDhni2jxhy9UDYomHAi7IF_avEg9U Property Listing: Puerto Rico Realtors®️ MLS https://share.google/JGYko68lvqslfeqoS Thanks so much for your interest in our off-grid property in Puerto Rico It’s still available! We’re now working with our realtor Fernando L. Báez from Baez & Assoc. Real Estate — you can contact him directly for all details, location, and next steps: (787) 568-1616📧 fbaez@baezrealestate.com He’ll be able to provide everything you need. Boat Listing: https://www.facebook.com/share/1JpWUxPKnN/ Serious Inquiries only MattandKris100@yahoo.com Want to support us? Patreon → https://www.patreon.com/Goodbadandugly Buy Us a Beer → https://paypal.me/goodbadandugly Amazon Storefront → https://www.amazon.com/shop/sailinggoodbadandugly Find Us Here: Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/kristen.r.davis Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/Neptunes_reaper Facebook → https://m.facebook.com/sailinggoodbadandugly TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@sailinggoodbadandugly Business Inquiries → svdeaddolphin@yahoo.com International Phone Plan — Get $20 Credit Google Fi Code K18F80 → https://g.co/fi/r/K18F80 Music → https://artlist.io/Kristen-2079495 Subscribe — This house is about to look completely different #HomeRenovation #FloridaHome #DIYCouple #HomeRemodel #RenovationLife #DIYHome #HomeTransformation #80sHome #DreamHome #DIYRenovation

At last we have been able to test fit our 4 new sails from Crusader Sails. New Yankee, Staysail, Storm Jib and Fully battened Mainsail. All onto our massively upgraded 50 year olfd mast with all new diy dyneema rigging, constrictors etc. Link to the blog post about the Sail Plan https://www.sustainablesailing.net/our-desired-long-term-sail-plan/ We are now living aboard our Rival 38 Centre Cockpit full-time while finishing a refit so we can launch ASAP. We have a frequently updated blog at https://sustainablesailing.net with membership options and a weekly newsletter at £2 per month for Early Bird Supporters. Our free Sustainable Sailing book is at: https://sustainablesailing.codeberg.page/ Or visit our shop at https://sustainablesailing.teemill.com/ for great hoodies, t-shirts and bags. When we bought Vida in August 2019 she was in a very tired and damp condition with all original equipment and fittings (much of it not working). We have removed all the gas, diesel and paraffin equipment, and are installing all-electric (motor, cooking etc). More details on our blog at https://sustainablesailing.net/ Socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SustainSailing Mastodon: https://mas.to/ @SustainableSailing

During a single day, I dealt with an engine failure, had to anchor under sail, and discovered the boat was taking on water. Not exactly how I imagined the start of the trip would go.. BUT despite the challenges, there were plenty of great moments too: sailing through the stunning Kyles of Bute, spotting lots of harbour seals, enjoying golden sunsets, wild swimming, and welcoming one of my best friends, who came all the way from Sweden to join the adventure. ⚓ YOUTUBE MEMBERSHIP: Become a YouTube channel member to get access to exclusive posts, members-only videos, badges, and other perks while directly supporting the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaMl3_TPJHdY6NMTzFs7ASQ/join ⛵ PATREON: Join me on Patreon for extra behind-the-scenes content, uncut sailing videos, sneak peeks of upcoming adventures, and a closer look at life aboard a tiny boat: https://www.patreon.com/c/_kayleighbrown 🍿 WATCH NEXT: MY FIRST SOLO SAIL (AUSTRALIA): https://youtu.be/AOeVM_hZEuI?si=pdIG6h6Md862Bmbh 1000KM OF SOLO BIKE-PACKING: https://youtu.be/lJDS4WUS-F0?si=TtEFNyPF9MtrHCD6 WE CYCLED THE LENGTH OF NEW ZEALAND: https://youtu.be/iEWj6Kcl_NM?si=77ggYVzpBmNQw_m8 MY OTHER SOCIALS: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_kayleighbrown/ 📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kayleighjeanbrown/ 🎥 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kayleighjeanbrown/ WITH THANKS: A huge thank you to Pantaenius and Wild Earth for supporting this channel. Pantaenius has given me peace of mind every time I head out on the water, and Wild Earth’s gear has kept me warm, dry, and comfortable through some pretty cold Scottish sailing! WHO AM I? 👋 If we haven’t met before… hi, I’m Kayleigh. After living overseas for nearly 10 years, I recently returned home to Scotland and bought a 26ft sailing boat to explore the islands and coastline. Through my videos, I share stories from the sea with the hope of inspiring others to get outdoors, connect with nature, and set off on their own adventures. Thanks so much for watching 💙 KB 🙂 0:00 – Intro 0:36 – I Flooded My Boat 3:43 – Engine Failure at Sea 6:25 – Can I Anchor Without an Engine? 10:21 – Sailing North (Isle of Bute) 12:26 – Thank You! 15:00 – Exploring the Western Kyle 16:23 – Exploring an Uninhabited Island 17:04 – Anchoring at St Ninian’s Bay 18:48 – The Sail Back Home 19:40 – DIY Boat Repairs.. 24:22 – The Upgrade I've Been Waiting For #SoloSailing #SailingScotland #BoatLife #SinglehandedSailing #SailingVlog

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This is part 2 of my videos in which I work on the stringers. My Sun Magic 44 needs a complete new cabin floor and installing stringers is a very time consuming job. Creating smooth fillets will ease the process when laminating glassfibre to the hull. #diy #sailaroundtheworld #bluewatersailing

With the 200th episode party over, we got back to the grindstone, working on the stern cabin bed platform boxes. We also made some progress on the cupboard behind the Galley sink and the two drawers below. So come join Captain Blood, Admiral Marianne, and our XO, Brian as we build our 50' performance cruising catamaran for a circumnavigation voyage. The S/V Lynx Website: https://www.svlynx.com Philip Blood Novels https://www.philipblood.com Patreon (help us out by becoming part of our Patron Crew!) https://www.patreon.com/SV_Lynx?fan_landing=true 0:00:00-Introduction to this week's video 0:01:48-S/V Lynx Logo 0:02:02-Stern Cabin Box Supports 0:08:13-Port Stern Bed Boxes Get Started 0:11:04-Resin Sealing Bed Supports 0:13:05-Gluing Stern Cabin Cupboards and Side Bed Supports 0:15:30-Test Fitting the Galley Cupboards behind the Sink 0:18:43-Fairing small Issues in the Galley and Nav Station 0:20:57-Working on the Marine Plywood Bed Support Boxes 0:23:23-Resin Sealing More Bed Supports 0:24:51-Adding Coves and Screw Mounts to the Galley Drawers 0:27:15-Answering Viewer Comments and Suggestions 0:43:58-Wrap up with the Admiral and Captain Blood

Massive upgrade from basic cleats to flush mount Constrictors (better than clutches) on our 50 year old mast. We are now living aboard our Rival 38 Centre Cockpit full-time while finishing a refit so we can launch ASAP. We have a frequently updated blog at https://sustainablesailing.net with membership options and a weekly newsletter at £2 per month for Early Bird Supporters. Our free Sustainable Sailing book is at: https://sustainablesailing.codeberg.page/ Or visit our shop at https://sustainablesailing.teemill.com/ for great hoodies, t-shirts and bags. When we bought Vida in August 2019 she was in a very tired and damp condition with all original equipment and fittings (much of it not working). We have removed all the gas, diesel and paraffin equipment, and are installing all-electric (motor, cooking etc). More details on our blog at https://sustainablesailing.net/ Socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SustainSailing Mastodon: https://mas.to/ @SustainableSailing

Buying a used Tayana 55? It's more than a model—it's a specific history of repairs, owner decisions, and yard execution. This isn't just a review; it's an investigation to avoid costly surprises. #UsedBoat #BoatReview #YachtLife #Sailboat #BoatMaintenance

Hi and welcome aboard @SailingAstridTheWombat We are Gav and Shezz and two and a half years ago we bought our Beneteau Oceanis 430 sailboat with absolutely no sailing experience and jumped straight into the deep end of liveaboard sailing. Our very first passage was just over 700 nautical miles, launching us headfirst into the world of bluewater cruising, learning to sail, and real life at sea. Since that moment, we’ve been fully immersed in boat life, documenting the journey of turning a production cruising sailboat into a capable, self-sufficient home for full-time liveaboard life. From major sailboat upgrades and off-grid power systems to everyday maintenance and skills building, we have been learning what it truly takes to own, sail, and live on a boat while preparing to sail around the world. We have now left the dock and our adventure has begun so hit subscribe to come along on the journey of a lifetime. If you’re into sailing adventures, beginner sailing, sailboat ownership, cruising lifestyle, and traveling the world by sailboat, our journey is all about real-time learning, ocean freedom, and realising our dream of world cruising under sail...Let's go! Join us as we continue our liveaboard sailing adventure and set sail from the beautiful Kingfisher Bay on K'gari (Fraser Island), heading north towards Bundaberg, Queensland. This passage is another exciting chapter in our journey as we explore the world by sailboat aboard our 1990 Beneteau Oceanis 430. What began as a dream of sailing around the world is now our reality, and we're taking you along for every mile of the adventure. In this episode, we leave the stunning waters of the Great Sandy Strait behind and venture into the open waters of the Queensland coast. Experience the realities of cruising life, passage planning, weather routing, navigation, sailboat handling, and the day-to-day challenges of living full-time on a sailboat. Whether you're an experienced sailor, a beginner sailor, a sailboat owner, or someone dreaming of sailing around the world, this episode offers a genuine look at life aboard a cruising yacht. Our journey from Kingfisher Bay to Bundaberg takes us through some of Australia's most beautiful coastal sailing grounds. Along the way, we share the highs and lows of offshore sailing, changing weather conditions, navigation decisions, and the practical side of passage making on a liveaboard sailboat. This is real cruising life, showing both the challenges and rewards of long-distance sailing as we continue sailing around the world. If you're interested in sailing, cruising Australia, liveaboard life, sailboat travel, offshore sailing, yacht life, sailing adventures, bluewater cruising, world sailing adventures, or learning more about cruising on a budget, you'll find plenty to enjoy in this episode. We document the real experiences, lessons, and unforgettable moments that come with travelling and sailing around the world on your own yacht. Our channel follows every step of our sailing journey as we explore new destinations by sailboat and continue our global adventure. From boat maintenance and upgrades to passage making, anchoring, navigation, provisioning, and discovering incredible places accessible only by sea, we share the authentic realities of long-term cruising and life afloat. If you've ever dreamed of sailing around the world, living on a sailboat, or embracing the freedom of the cruising lifestyle, you're in the right place. Boat: Beneteau Oceanis 430 Mission: Sailing Around the World Lifestyle: Full-Time Liveaboard Sailing Route: Kingfisher Bay, K'gari (Fraser Island) to Bundaberg, Queensland Don't forget to subscribe and follow along as we navigate Australia's coastline and continue our quest to explore the world by sailboat. You can also become part of our crew over at Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/sailingastridthewombat/posts Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:05 Leaving Kingfisher Bay Fraser Island 01:59 Sailing From Kingfisher Bay to Bundaberg 03:13 Sunrise on the Ocean 03:57 Rainbow 08:00 Bundaberg Port Marina 08:44 Fuel Restock 10:00 Remote Workdays Done 12:22 White Cliffs Fraser Island 13:19 Dolphins Please leave a comment, like and subscribe to follow our journey. Join us now as we head off up the coast of Queensland to explore the world by sailboat. We promise you will have a laugh! Welcome aboard Astrid The Wombat Gav and Shezz You can also find us on Instagram and Facebook: Sailing Astrid the Wombat #sailing #liveaboard #sailingaustralia #sailingadventures #sailboat

In Episode 2 of Cat Chat Live: Life Between the Hulls, I'm joined once again by Catamaran Central's Mid-Atlantic broker, Bill Regan. We start the episode by talking a little about our own experiences as boat owners and how actually owning, maintaining, and cruising boats gives us a different perspective when helping clients navigate yacht ownership. For this episode's "Between Two Hulls" segment, we're talking hurricane season. We break down some of the most popular options for catamaran owners during the summer months, from heading south to Grenada and St. Lucia to spending the season in the Chesapeake or cruising New England. We discuss the pros and cons of each, along with considerations like insurance, boatyard infrastructure, cruising opportunities, cost, and accessibility. Next, we take a deep dive into the Fountaine Pajot Saba 50. We discuss why we think the Saba has stood the test of time, some of our favorite features and layouts, where we think the boat really shines, a few things we don't love, and what today's brokerage market looks like for these popular 50-foot catamarans. For our brokerage picks of the week, Bill highlights Singing Winds, a 2019 five-cabin Saba 50 located in Fort Lauderdale, while I take the shameless self-promotion route and choose Libra, a 2020 six-cabin Saba 50 currently operating in crewed yacht charter in the British Virgin Islands. We wrap things up with one of the questions we hear from buyers all the time: How many engine or generator hours is too many? We discuss why hours matter, why they don't always tell the whole story, and why maintenance history and how a diesel engine has been used can sometimes be more important than the number on the hour meter. As always, Cat Chat Live is unscripted, unedited, and centered around the conversations we have every day as catamaran brokers, owners, and enthusiasts. Have a catamaran make or model you'd like us to cover? A topic you want to hear us discuss? Or one of those questions you've always wanted to ask but were afraid was "stupid"? Send it our way—we may cover it in an upcoming episode.

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We cut another major section out of our sailboat and begin one of the biggest rebuilds of our DIY boat restoration. Head to https://betterhelp.com/sailingseabird to get 10% off your first month with our paid partner, BetterHelp. Therapy can be a meaningful space to reflect, grow, and create positive change in your life. 🌊 *Join our journey* as we restore Seabird from an abandoned sailboat to a home on the sea! Don’t forget to *like, comment, and subscribe* to support our adventure and see where the wind takes us next. 💙 *Support Our Journey* Want to help us keep creating awesome content? We’ve got a few ways you can support our work, and we’re breaking it down so you can pick what works best for you. (Because transparency is cool, and so are you.) *Join this channel to get access to perks*: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqFnUvfWDzrFxgNHopEgydg/join Here’s where your donations go after fees: 🌟 *PayPal* – https://www.paypal.me/sailingwayzgoose We get between 94% and 100% (depending on location/currency) of your donation. Perfect for quick, one-time contributions! 🌟 *Ko-fi* – https://ko-fi.com/sailingseabird We also keep around 94%, and you can even set up recurring support with zero extra fees. Fancy, right? 🌟 *Patreon* – https://patreon.com/SailingSeabird We keep about 92% of your pledge. Best for those who want to join the crew long-term with perks and behind-the-scenes goodies. 🌟 *YouTube Super Thanks* – YouTube gives us 70%, but it’s super easy to use and lets you show love right here on the platform. 🌟 *Amazon Wishlist* – https://www.amazon.fr/hz/wishlist/ls/14DOHERKUB66T?ref_=wl_share Want to help us get the exact goodies we need for the project? 100% of your contribution goes straight to tools, gear, and essentials. No fees, just awesome stuff for creating even better content! 📲 *Follow Our Adventures* *Instagram:* https://www.instagram.com/___sailingseabird___/ *Facebook:* https://www.facebook.com/SailingSeabird 📧 *Business Inquiries:* sailingseabird@mail.com Thank you for being part of our restoration adventure—we couldn’t do it without your support! See you next time, *Stuart & Marina (& Seabird!)* Running Waters by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/ #SailingSeabird #SailboatRestoration #BoatLife #DIYBoatRepair #SailingAdventure #RestorationProject #LivingOnABoat #BoatRestorationTips #LifeAtSea #SailboatDIY #OceanLiving #SailingCouple #AbandonedBoatRestoration #SeafaringLife #SailingJourney

Hoch die Segel - fertig - los! Weiter geht´s nach Madeira, auf unserem Weg immer weiter nach Westen. Am Ankerplatz tauscht Dirk die Propelleranoden - unter Wasser! Das klappt richtig gut! Madeira ist ein Wanderparadies. Vom Ankerplatz in Machico starten wir auch gleich auf unsere erste Levada-Wanderung. Kommt mit, es gibt viel zu entdecken. Hoist the sails – ready – go! Onwards to Madeira, continuing ever further west. At the anchorage, Dirk replaces the propeller anodes – underwater! It’s going really well! Madeira is a hiker’s paradise. From the anchorage in Machico, we set off straight away on our first levada walk. Come along – there’s plenty to discover.

Replacing a 3" diesel exhaust hole and a 2" bilge pump hole with 2 38mm skin fittings. Part of the project to fit 5 bilge pumps. See our blog post "Planning to avoid sinking" https://www.sustainablesailing.net/planning-to-avoid-sinking/ We are now living aboard our Rival 38 Centre Cockpit full-time while finishing a refit so we can launch ASAP. We have a frequently updated blog at https://sustainablesailing.net with membership options and a weekly newsletter at £2 per month for Early Bird Supporters. Our free Sustainable Sailing book is at: https://sustainablesailing.codeberg.page/ Or visit our shop at https://sustainablesailing.teemill.com/ for great hoodies, t-shirts and bags. When we bought Vida in August 2019 she was in a very tired and damp condition with all original equipment and fittings (much of it not working). We have removed all the gas, diesel and paraffin equipment, and are installing all-electric (motor, cooking etc). More details on our blog at https://sustainablesailing.net/ Socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SustainSailing Mastodon: https://mas.to/ @SustainableSailing

The reality of the sailing lifestyle is a mix of profound freedom and relentless, hands-on work. While social media highlights sunsets and clear water, full-time cruising actually consists of constant weather monitoring, rigorous boat maintenance, and managing daily chores that take 20% to 30% more effort than they do on land.

In this episode, Safar sets sail from West Wales bound for the beautiful Isles of Scilly. Having just completed her annual maintenance period, including the installation of a new Darglow FeatherStream propeller, Safar is ready to stretch her legs once again as I head solo across the Celtic Sea. With favourable conditions and miles of open water ahead, dolphins race alongside the bow. After a peaceful day at sea, I arrive in one of the UK's most spectacular cruising destinations, where crystal-clear waters, white sandy beaches and good anchorages make it easy to see why so many sailors fall in love with the islands. If you've ever wondered what it's like to sail single-handed across the Celtic Sea, or you're planning your own visit to the Isles of Scilly, I hope you enjoy coming along for the journey. ⛵ If you'd like to support the channel and help keep Safar sailing, you can do so here: Safar's PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=APS445AXPAAXW Sharing the episode with friends or in your sailing groups really helps the channel grow. 📸 Follow Sailing Safar on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sailingsafar Thanks for watching, and fair winds. Morgan

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It's time to face up to a job we have been dreading, trying to remove the bronze skeg shoe and rudder, also asses the connections on top to the steering. We are now living aboard our Rival 38 Centre Cockpit full-time while finishing a refit so we can launch ASAP. We have a frequently updated blog at https://sustainablesailing.net with membership options and a weekly newsletter at £2 per month for Early Bird Supporters. Our free Sustainable Sailing book is at: https://sustainablesailing.codeberg.page/ Or visit our shop at https://sustainablesailing.teemill.com/ for great hoodies, t-shirts and bags. When we bought Vida in August 2019 she was in a very tired and damp condition with all original equipment and fittings (much of it not working). We have removed all the gas, diesel and paraffin equipment, and are installing all-electric (motor, cooking etc). More details on our blog at https://sustainablesailing.net/ Socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SustainSailing Mastodon: https://mas.to/ @SustainableSailing

The wait is over—Galopin is finally out of the water. Join us in Dakar for a traditional African haul-out where power tools are banned, and everything is done by hand. After months of waiting and navigating visa renewals, the team carefully lifts Galopin onto the cart. Watch the meticulous process as they scrape and sand the hull down to the primer, ensuring a perfect surface for antifouling. It’s not all work, though; the boatyard transforms during the World Cup, complete with feverish match viewing and a French-style barbecue celebrating the France vs. England game. Once the football ends, the real work begins with the primer application. This is 100% handmade boat care at its finest. 00:00 Intro 00:47 Renovation station 01:26 My African motifs 02:02 Flag test 03:02 Haul out wait list 03:32 World Cup fever 04:28 Going up 05:53 We're up 06:21 Shell scrape 06:47 Cared for by hand 07:17 Spanish vendetta 07:52 Just paint it 08:44 Next week Some say it’s The Best Sailing Channel on YouTube! Agree or disagree, make your voice heard. Subscribe, like, dislike, or comment. DISCLAIMER: This series is simply intended to offer and give an alternative to conventional TV... for FREE! And if anyone has the good will to reward this series purely on merit because it's somehow funny, mildly interesting, slightly stupid, or bizarrely entertaining, you can do so by giving it a tip on Patreon or Ko-fi: https://www.patreon.com/SailorAlex? ko-fi.com/sailoralex Stay up to date with the following Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/windedvoyage/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/windedvoyage/ Winded Voyage Website: http://www.windedvoyage.com/ Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/cuckooracha/ X: https://mobile.twitter.com/SwissSailorAlex/ #windedvoyage #sailinglifestyle #africatravel #solosailor #Sailing #BoatMaintenance #WestAfrica #HaulOut #SailingLife #Galopin #WorldCup

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We hauled our Lagoon 400 catamaran out of the water for the first time, and within an hour I was elbow-deep in the one boat job nobody puts in a sailing video: dismantling sixteen years of the previous owner's plumbing. The speedometer hasn't worked since we bought her. Turns out the paddlewheel sensor was so full of filth it had its own ecosystem living inside it. That was the good news of the day. Also in this one: our first time in a travel lift, an anode inspection, a shower that won't drain, a waste pipe that took half an hour to remove exactly one of, and a Seatalk-to-NMEA-2000 cable so corroded it quietly explains about four other problems on this boat. This is the part that nobody talks about in sailing. I saw champagne in the brochure too. The big move is getting closer — follow along so you don't miss it. CHAPTERS 0:00 "A complete disaster" 0:16 7:30am on haul-out day 1:13 Taking the paddlewheel off 2:22 Into the travel lift 3:07 On the hard — checking the anodes 3:41 Why the speedometer never worked 4:50 Dismantling the pipes 5:27 "Oh my god, the smell" 6:08 The shower that doesn't drain 7:03 16 years of human sh*t 8:31 The corroded Seatalk cable 10:01 Chasing the cable through the boat 11:29 The part nobody talks about Filmed aboard SV Goat, a 2010 Lagoon 400 we live on full time. #SailingLife #Liveaboard #CatamaranLife #BoatRefit #Lagoon400 #SailboatLife #BoatWork #SailingVlog #Catamaran #DIYBoat #HaulOut #BoatPlumbing #NMEA2000

In this episode, I provide info on open and closed boat ramps and marinas at the most popular sailing lakes in Colorado. The winter of 2025-2026 saw record low snowpack in the Rocky Mountains and the lack of precipitation is having a grave impact on boating and recreation at many lakes in the area. However, there is some good news as several popular Colorado sailing lakes are full or nearly full for the 2026 sailing season. If you're looking to visit Colorado for some trailer sailing or a local Colorado sailor trying to figure out where to go...this is your guide! Subscribe and follow @ColoradoSailing on YouTube for more original sailing videos, gear, boat maintenance, sailing tips and travel content as I sail my Precision 18 trailer sailer and Precision 16 sailing dinghy in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming and South Dakota. Check out our new storefront on Amazon for all the great gear, apparel and electronics featured in our videos: https://amzn.to/4eMoKbP. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases (at no cost to you). It's a great way to support the channel! Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 1:33 - New Amazon Store 2:02 - Closures 2:27 - Blue Mesa Reservoir 2:29 - Green Mountain Reservoir 2:40 - Torquise Lake 3:04 - Partial Closures 3:07 - Dillon Reservoir 3:29 - Lake Granby 4:02 - Open Lakes 4:06 - Grand Lake 4:13 - Lake Nighthorse 4:23 - Eleven Mile Canyon Reservoir 4:30 - Cherry Creek Reservoir 5:04 - Aurora Reservoir 5:31 - Horsetooth Reservoir 5:42 - Carter Lake 5:52 - Boulder Reservoir 6:07 - Ruedi Reservoir 6:32 - Chatfield Reservoir 6:46 - Lake Pueblo 7:04 - Navajo Lake 7:31 - Twin Lakes Reservoir 7:52 - Union Reservoir 8:05 - Vallecito Reservoir 8:39 - Outro #sailing #lakesailing #mountainsailing #saillife #sailingchannel #coloradosailing Chapters:

Looking at our new lashings for tensioning our rig, comparing the strength of the various components to the original rig. Being honest about the pros and cons of a diy dyneema rig. We are now living aboard our Rival 38 Centre Cockpit full-time while finishing a refit so we can launch ASAP. We have a frequently updated blog at https://sustainablesailing.net with membership options and a weekly newsletter at £2 per month for Early Bird Supporters. Our free Sustainable Sailing book is at: https://sustainablesailing.codeberg.page/ Or visit our shop at https://sustainablesailing.teemill.com/ for great hoodies, t-shirts and bags. When we bought Vida in August 2019 she was in a very tired and damp condition with all original equipment and fittings (much of it not working). We have removed all the gas, diesel and paraffin equipment, and are installing all-electric (motor, cooking etc). More details on our blog at https://sustainablesailing.net/ Socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SustainSailing Mastodon: https://mas.to/ @SustainableSailing

If your fiberglass still looks cloudy or hazy after epoxy, the problem isn't your wood, it's physics. In this video, I explain the science behind the Light Gap Problem, one of the most important concepts in composite boatbuilding. We'll explore how light interacts with fiberglass, epoxy, and air, and why understanding refractive index can help you diagnose wet-out problems, avoid trapped air, and produce clearer, stronger laminates. You'll learn why dry fiberglass appears white or cloudy, how epoxy makes fiberglass seem to "disappear," and the role refractive index plays in composite laminates. I'll cover why E-glass and epoxy are nearly optically matched, how trapped air creates white spots and hazy areas, and why dark-stained wood often reveals the weave more than natural wood does. We'll also look at how to recognize proper wet-out versus microvoids and incomplete saturation. Whether you're building a kayak, canoe, dinghy, strip-built boat, or working with fiberglass composites in general, understanding these principles will improve both the appearance and performance of your laminations. I'll also share practical tips, tools, and tricks for avoiding microvoids in the weave and getting the best results when working with dark-stained wood—so you know how to prep and glass it correctly instead of finding out too late. If you've ever wondered why a laminate turns clear, why haze appears over dark wood, or what those mysterious white spots really mean, this video will give you the answer. “If you’re going to make it, make it beautiful.” Bob Emser Quick release bubble roller for resin Laminating Roller project kit for composite https://a.co/d/08Hd8Xbb As an advocate for backyard boat builders I offer a free 30 minute chat about your project. If you'd like to schedule a chat here is a link. https://calendly.com/artofboatbuilding/boat-building More from The Art of Boatbuilding https://theartofboatbuilding.com/ Subscribe for more Boat Building from The Art of Boat Building: https://www.youtube.com/user/bobemser/featured?sub_confirmation=1 Share this video with a friend: https://youtu.be/vbcWsrReAUw How to support The Art of Boat Building. Purchase Official Merchandise here: https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-art-of-boat-building/ Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/theartofboatbuilding Watch next Recommended Playlists Building Kayaks https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNEOO85GTL9c43ExyzNDgq3z8qCcFvwWI Haven 12 1/2 Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNEOO85GTL9esMHaAcxR-C_rUz_HsWw-A Building Victoria. Arabella's Tender https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNEOO85GTL9dGkK_eS1n3RrNtlvG8UXjG Carvel Planking Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNEOO85GTL9c7j90pis6HEBCzfdjPMjty Tool Making: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNEOO85GTL9dybkv4vs5lvflq1b47XPpz Let’s connect: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BobEmserAmericanSculptor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artofboatbuilding/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobemser/ Bob Emser American Sculptor: https://www.bobemser.com #theartofboatbuilding #artofboatbuilding #makeitbeautiful#woodenboatbuilding #buildingasmallboat #buildingasailboat #shipwright #toolbuilding #Haven12 #herreshoff #shipwright#BoatBuilding #WoodDuck12 #KayakBuilding #Woodworking #DIYBoats #WoodenKayak #MarineCraft #BoatMaker #Craftsmanship #WoodworkingProjects #BoatBuildingTutorial

Can you patch a torn mainsail with just PU glue and a tarp? 🛠️⛵ Out on the water, you use what you have. Watch how this emergency DIY sail repair held up—and see if it was enough to keep us sailing! 🔴 Watch the full episode on the channel to see the repair in action! 📌 Subscribe for more solo sailing, boat maintenance hacks, and ocean adventures! 💙 *Support the adventure:* 🌊 *Join the crew on Patreon* → Exclusive content here: https://www.patreon.com/sailingyaba ☕ *Send a drink* → via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=JEA5R5RUDJDLY 🧢 *Shop gear* → Coolest T-shirts and hats here: https://shopsailingyaba.com/ ✨ *Want to sail with us?* We’d love to share an adventure with you! Sign up to stay in the loop: https://tinyurl.com/2vh4rz4j 🌍 Follow the journey: 📸 *Instagram* → https://www.instagram.com/sailingyaba 📘 *Facebook* → https://www.facebook.com/SailingYaba/ 🛠 *Our Partners & Discounts* 🔱 *Sea People app* → https://seapeopleapp.com/yaba (try out SeaPeople Plus for FREE for 30-days) 🦺 *Mustang Survival* (inflatable life jackets) → https://alnk.to/esZN9lE 📡 *Starlink* → https://www.starlink.com/residential?referral=RC-1922039-91176-65 (sign up and receive one month for free) ⚡ *Battle Born Batteries* → Code: *YABA* https://battlebornbatteries.com/?afmc=iz&utm_campaign=iz&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=leaddyno ⚓ *Mantus Marine* (anchors and accessories) → https://www.mantusmarine.com/?affiliates=179 💡 *Lumitec* (our cool underwater lights) → https://www.lumiteclighting.com 📶 *HolaFly eSIM* → Code: *SAILINGYABA* https://holafly.sjv.io/GKb5kk #Sailing #BoatLife #SailRepair #DIYBoat #SoloSailing #BoatMaintenance #Sailboat #Shorts

These boat maintenance mistakes can cost you thousands of dollars, damage expensive equipment, and make your boat much harder to sell. From forgetting when the engine oil was changed to losing maintenance receipts, missing warranty deadlines, and letting safety equipment expire, many boat owners rely on memory until something goes wrong. In this video, we look at the most common boat maintenance mistakes and explain how better maintenance records can save money, prevent missed service, and protect the value of your boat. You’ll learn how to organize your boat maintenance history, track oil changes and repairs, store surveys, manuals and receipts, schedule future maintenance, and receive reminders before flares or other safety equipment expire. I’ll also show you VesselBook, the free digital boat logbook we built to keep your boat’s maintenance records, documents, upgrades and service history together in one place. Visit VesselBook.com and start building a permanent history for your boat today. #BoatMaintenance #SailboatMaintenance #BoatOwnership #VesselBook Lady K Swag!!! Right here: www.lady-k-sailing-shop.fourthwall.com Need a consult? Click here to drop a message: https://ladyksailing.com/consults/ Want to help support Lady K Sailing? Click here to become a Patron: http://www.patreon.com/ladyksailing Or here to make a one time donation: http://www.ladyksailing.com/team-k Follow Lady K on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ladyksailing Or Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ladyksailing/

I restored the outdoor teak on my 1982 Nauticat 38 using Owatrol D1 and D2… and ended up 98% happy. In this detailed video I show the full process: Preparing and sanding the old teak Applying Owatrol D1 and letting it dry for two days Putting on 6 layers of Owatrol D2 (one coat per day) The final result I also explain honestly why I’m not 100% satisfied and what caused the small issues. In the end I share my clear conclusion about the Owatrol D1 + D2 system for outdoor teak on a sailboat. This is a practical, no-nonsense guide for anyone restoring weathered teak on a classic motorsailer or any boat with outdoor wood. S/Y Maja is a 1982 Nauticat 38 pilothouse motorsailer. We document the real work of maintaining and upgrading an older boat while living aboard. If you’re working on teak, considering Owatrol, or just enjoy honest boat maintenance videos, this one is for you. Subscribe for more practical boat work and real-life cruising on a classic Finnish motorsailer.

Why do passenger boats in Bali use four, six, or even eight outboard engines? What looks like ridiculous overkill is actually one of the smartest solutions in Indonesian island tourism. In this video, we explore the surprising engineering and business logic behind Bali’s multi-engine fast boats—and why these strange-looking vessels are essential for routes to Nusa Penida, the Gili Islands, Lombok, and other popular destinations across Indonesia. At first glance, hanging a huge row of outboard motors from the stern of a passenger boat seems excessive. But Bali’s marine infrastructure creates a unique set of challenges. Many fast boats do not operate from deep, protected harbors. Instead, they often pick up and drop off passengers directly on beaches or in very shallow water. That makes conventional inboard propulsion much more vulnerable. Shafts and propellers can be damaged by sand, rocks, or contact with the seabed. Outboard engines offer a simple advantage: they can be tilted upward using their power-trim systems, allowing the boat to approach shallow beaches without destroying its propulsion system. Multiple outboards also provide something extremely important at sea: redundancy. If a boat relies on one engine and that engine fails, the vessel may be left drifting with dozens of passengers onboard. But when a boat has four, six, or more engines, it can often continue navigating even after one or two units stop working. The journey may take longer, but the passengers can still reach their destination safely. There is also a practical maintenance advantage. Brands such as Yamaha and Suzuki are widely used throughout Indonesia, making spare parts, replacement engines, and trained mechanics easier to find. Instead of taking a vessel out of service for weeks, operators may be able to replace or repair an outboard engine relatively quickly. Of course, the system is not perfect. Multiple outboard engines consume enormous amounts of fuel, require constant maintenance, and create significant operating costs. Some operators have experimented with waterjet propulsion, but waterjets can also suffer in shallow, sandy environments when sediment enters the system and damages the impellers. Ultimately, these boats are a perfect example of practical marine engineering. They may not look elegant, but they solve the real problems faced by Bali’s fast-boat operators: shallow water, limited docking infrastructure, tight schedules, heavy passenger demand, and the need to avoid breakdowns at sea. These engines do more than move boats. They help move millions of tourists and support a major part of Indonesia’s island economy. What do you think? Is this a brilliant engineering solution or complete madness? And would you travel on a passenger boat powered by this many outboards? Let me know in the comments. If you enjoyed this video, give it a like and subscribe for more unusual boat engineering, maritime stories, ships, marine technology, and strange solutions from the nautical world. #Boats #OutboardEngines #BoatEngineering

After a heavy week of heritage hurdles and losing our 17-meter tree, we’re milling the historic timber to craft our future staircase while slicing through 30 meters of tarmac to fix a broken pipe before the winter torrent hits. Help us save our 150-year-old school! Get your limited edition reclaimed slate coasters here: https://www.teulutribe.com/allproducts/p/barham-reclaimed-slate-coasters-set-of-4 Check out Richards Mill business: http://www.arcwoodlands.co.uk/ If you love extreme DIY projects, historic restoration builds, and breathing life back into heritage properties, this series is for you. Hit that subscribe button and follow along as we transform this 150 year old abandoned school into our dream home! 👔 Buy Merch Here https://shopteulutribe.com ⚜️Support us on Patreon http://patreon.com/teulutribe 🛠️ Amazon Wishlist https://amzn.to/3JblXvK 📜 Our Website https://www.teulutribe.com ☕ Buy Us a Brick https://buymeacoffee.com/teulutribe 📷 Find us over on Instagram http://instagram.com/teulutribe 💬 Connect with us on Facebook http://facebook.com/teulutribe 📧 Business Enquires teulutribe@gmail.com ☑️ Subscribe for a new video every Wednesday and Friday *Chapters* 00:00 Intro 01:24 Getting the tree picked up 03:01 Richard arrives with the grabber 08:31 The next day 09:41 Milling around 13:59 Cutting spacers and storing 17:58 The new toy arrives 22:23 Toilet to the rescue 26:06 Outro #renovation #diy

We are on S/V Isabella a Super Mikado 56 ketch sailboat manufactured in France by C.N.S.O. (Constructions Nautiques du Sud-Ouest). Isabella is a sailing ketch and is considered a 1990/2010 model. It has four private cabins, an engine room, salon, galley, and three heads with two separate shower stalls. The hull is fiberglass and is considered a bluewater cruiser. Isabella has an excellent capsize ratio of 1.68 and a very good comfort ratio of 42.19. She is equipped with Garmin / Raymarine electronics and has hydraulic steering. The naval architect was Michel Bigoin who also designed the largest sailboat in the world which was manufactured in 1976 and called Phocea. It was a 246 foot four masted steel schooner and was considered the largest private sailing yacht in the world until 2004. It’s super hot! We like to cook but we don’t want to heat up the boat. Solution...a one burner 20,000 BTU propane stove. Going a little overboard made a noodle, sausage dish covered in Alfredo sauce and baked some delicious salmon. We were tracing the antenna cable from the mast to one of our network areas that contains the Garmin network. Found the cable and hooked it all up. Subscribed to SiriusXM offshore weather. It didn’t work and now we suspect it’s the antenna. A new one is ordered and will arrive soon. Our Garmin GMR 41 radar is probably about 13 years old and still works well...for now. It has a range of 36 nautical miles, uses a 4kw magnetron, spins at 24 rpm and has a horizontal beamwidth of around 3.6 degrees giving us the ability to see small objects better. Should our radar cease to function we would only be able to safely sail/cruise during the day. Much of our upcoming travels will involve being out at night and we are considering buying a second radar unit. The newer unit would use solid state technology and have a 48 nautical mile range with 50 watts, spins at 60rpm and has a horizontal beamwidth of 3.7 degrees. We’re not sure where to install it and have looked at a couple of placement options. The other electronics onboard Isabella ****. These include a Garmin inReach Satellite phone, an Iridium+, ICOM VHF Radio, Em-Trak AIS, ICOM SSB shortwave, and three ACR PLBs. We may have made a mistake. It sounded like a fun idea, a 500 piece jigsaw of Isabella at anchor. Yeah, well, it is mostly sky. All blue sky. Please keep your fingers crossed that we complete the puzzle and keep our cool while doing that. Thanks for joining us here. Our bling is: DIY on a sailboat, dancing (if you can call it that), not taking ourselves too seriously, adult innuendo, being on the water and music. After all; Older sailors don't have a clew when to quit, they just keep lubing their winches. We love hearing your comments. As always, hugs and kisses of gratitude to our subscribers. We love for viewers to join our Sailing Intermission community by becoming subscribers. Hope to see you back with us next week. Additional Links: Hey y’all, our Sony video camera broke and you can help us replace it. Find out more at: https://gofund.me/231be506c You can also follow us at: https://linktr.ee/sailingintermission We are now on Patreon! Musical Attributes: Sight of Wonders – African Treasure #sailingintermission #liveaboardlife #sailingcouple #boatlife #mikado56 #garmin #SiriusXM #propane #radar #windgenerator #texas #galveston #georgia #chartplotter #magnetron #dopplerradar

We are in the middle of a full renovation of our 1980s Florida home and we are doing every bit of it ourselves. No contractors. No shortcuts. Just us figuring it out one episode at a time. If you are renovating your own home or just love watching a real transformation happen — you are in the right place. Watch The Full Renovation Playlist → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvAbmDhni2jz0wvQ4GgI1-bws6FDywUun Watch Us Build Our Off Grid Property → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvAbmDhni2jxhy9UDYomHAi7IF_avEg9U Property Listing: Puerto Rico Realtors®️ MLS https://share.google/JGYko68lvqslfeqoS Thanks so much for your interest in our off-grid property in Puerto Rico It’s still available! We’re now working with our realtor Fernando L. Báez from Baez & Assoc. Real Estate — you can contact him directly for all details, location, and next steps: (787) 568-1616📧 fbaez@baezrealestate.com He’ll be able to provide everything you need. Boat Listing: https://www.facebook.com/share/1JpWUxPKnN/ Serious Inquiries only MattandKris100@yahoo.com Want to support us? Patreon → https://www.patreon.com/Goodbadandugly Buy Us a Beer → https://paypal.me/goodbadandugly Amazon Storefront → https://www.amazon.com/shop/sailinggoodbadandugly Find Us Here: Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/kristen.r.davis Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/Neptunes_reaper Facebook → https://m.facebook.com/sailinggoodbadandugly TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@sailinggoodbadandugly Business Inquiries → svdeaddolphin@yahoo.com International Phone Plan — Get $20 Credit Google Fi Code K18F80 → https://g.co/fi/r/K18F80 Music → https://artlist.io/Kristen-2079495 Subscribe — This house is about to look completely different #HomeRenovation #FloridaHome #DIYCouple #HomeRemodel #RenovationLife #DIYHome #HomeTransformation #80sHome #DreamHome #DIYRenovation

Life at anchor isn't always about sailing. Sometimes it's about solving the everyday challenges that come with living aboard full-time. In this episode, we've settled into one of our favorite anchorages in Spa Creek, Annapolis, and we're tackling three very different problems—each involving one thing we can't live without: water... and keeping the bugs out. The first challenge starts every time we weigh anchor. Anyone who's anchored in the Chesapeake knows the mud is legendary. It clings to the chain, anchor, and bridle, and without a raw water washdown pump, cleaning it off with our freshwater tanks simply isn't practical. Until we install a permanent washdown system, we came up with a temporary solution using a submersible pump, an extension cord, and a little ingenuity. It's not elegant, but it works surprisingly well. The next challenge is filling our freshwater tanks. Although ROAM is equipped with a watermaker, the Chesapeake's muddy water would quickly clog our pre-filters, making it an expensive and frustrating option. We could take the boat to a dock for free water, but doing so would mean giving up one of the very few anchorages in Spa Creek that's large enough for our 54-foot catamaran—and there's no guarantee we'd get it back. Instead, we found another solution. A 100-gallon portable water bladder rides in the dinghy to the free water dock in Annapolis, where we fill it (with permission from the Harbor Master), tow it back to ROAM, and pump the water directly into our tanks. It takes two trips and about an hour each time, but it's far easier than moving the entire boat every time we need fresh water. Finally, we tackle one of the less glamorous realities of summer cruising in the Chesapeake... Mosquitoes. Lots of mosquitoes. With the calmer conditions in Spa Creek comes an evening invasion of bugs, so Geri heads to the sewing machine to make custom mosquito screens for our salon hatches. Like many boat projects, it wasn't as simple as following an online tutorial. Most hatch screens are designed for square hatch openings, while ours have curved corners, so the design had to be completely rethought. Using spring steel wire, bug netting, and plenty of patience, the first prototypes slowly came together. They're not perfect... ...but if they let us sleep without donating a pint of blood every night, we'll call that a success. Cruising full-time isn't just about exotic destinations and perfect sunsets. It's also about solving dozens of small problems that make life aboard more comfortable, one project at a time. If you enjoy sailboat DIY projects, liveaboard cruising, catamaran life, and finding practical solutions to everyday boat problems, we think you'll enjoy this episode. ⛵ Thanks for coming along as we continue shaking down ROAM and turning her into the cruising home we've dreamed about for years. 00:00 Intro 00:17 Channel intro 00:29 Old school raw water wash down 04:11 Spa Creek 07:59 Potable water bladder 18:30 Mosquito nets 24:59 Wrap up/Like and subscribe 25:26 End Card ☝More about us, our adventures, and how we do all this on our website.More about Roam here ⛵️https://sailingroam.com/our-sailboat/ 📲 Keep up with us on social FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/sgsailingroam INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/sailing_roam ----------------------------------------------------------- WE'RE GERI AND SHAWN. A couple travelers out chasing the horizon, meeting the people, and capturing it to share with you. We’ve chosen to Roam the world by boat because, let’s face it, the most interesting path is rarely a straight line. As we learn to let go of our American drive to finish, and embrace the meandering routes across islands, oceans, continents, and people, we hope to gain a better sense of our world and our place in it. The path won’t always be comfortable or easy to find but, it will always #roam #Sailing #Liveaboard #Annapolis #SpaCreek #Catamaran #CruisingLife #BoatProjects #DIYBoat #Watermaker #Anchoring #BoatLife #SailboatLife #ChesapeakeBay

Some of the most important work on a home is the part you'll never see. In this episode, we tackle one of our biggest infrastructure projects yet: building a French drain to protect the tiny house foundation from excess water. What started as a simple idea turned into over 90 feet of trenching by hand, laying landscape fabric, hauling rock, installing perforated pipe, drilling drainage holes, and carefully backfilling everything. Building life on land and sea isn't just about the finished result—it's about solving problems, learning new skills, and enjoying the process along the way. Thanks for following the journey. If you're enjoying the build, subscribe and come along for the next chapter. #BumsOnABoat #TinyHouse #FrenchDrain #DIY #OffGrid #Homestead #Foundation #Drainage #Building #Construction #DIYBuild #CountryLife #LandDevelopment #TinyHouseBuild #LifeOnLandAndSea

It began subtly—an occasional slip, a momentary hesitation. Then the winches grew stubborn, sticking and losing their reliability. A sailboat without trustworthy winches is little more than a motorboat, so the situation demanded attention. These winches are only two years old, always protected, yet Lewmar reminded us that even well kept gear needs annual care. I’d dreaded the task, but the EVO design makes servicing surprisingly simple. Armed with winch grease, pawl oil, and a spare parts kit, I took them apart piece by piece. Ninety minutes per winch, most of it spent cleaning away the hidden grime. When it was done, the winches spun smooth and strong again—and I gained both confidence and experience. Another project complete… and many more waiting in the wings. Subscribe and share in our adventure! Become part of the conversation on Facebook by liking https://www.facebook.com/SV.MomentsInTime/ As always, please feel free to comment and let us know your thoughts.

Thinking a big yacht deal is too good to pass up? Beware the central trap: the purchase price is just the cover charge. Maintenance, slips, sails, insurance – it all scales to the yacht's true size, not your bargain price. #YachtLife #Boating #Sailing #BoatMaintenance #LuxuryBoats