Our shakedown cruise on Little Nutshell finally begins as we leave Shotley Marina and head out for our first night aboard. What starts as a simple system check quickly turns into a crooked night on the hard, a muddy hull clean and a whole lot of learning. Join us for boat maintenance, marina mishaps and the real start of our cruising adventure. Magnus installs the battery monitor on the dash and tidies up the electrical cables underneath before we cast off. We finally leave Shotley Marina and begin the first day of our shakedown cruise on Little Nutshell. The plan is to anchor out for the night and check her systems. We head into Tichmarsh Marina to visit the chandlery, as the harbour master has kindly let us pull up alongside. Then it’s out again and onto a mooring for the night, although we still don’t get to test our anchor. We check out the scrubbing poles at the marina, where we plan to head in the early hours of the morning to inspect Little Nutshell’s hull and give her a good clean so we can work out whether she needs antifouling or new anodes. Our calculations aren’t quite right and we end up sitting on the very end of the concrete footings for the scrubbing poles. It’s a crooked night from then on. We check her bottom and she’s in good nick. There aren’t too many barnacles on the hull, but the propeller is smothered in them. Magnus is a real gentleman and does the majority – actually, all – of the cleaning and scrubbing. It’s muddy, slippery and not the most pleasant job. Then it’s back out of the marina and onto a mooring for the night. Hope you enjoy the episode. Until next time, Wendy and Magnus HYPE US! If you’d like to give our channel a boost, tap the HYPE button. It’s a brand‑new YouTube feature that helps small creators like us rise above the noise and get discovered by more viewers. Every tap genuinely makes a difference for our little community. —— VALKRY BBQ, SMOKER, ROTISSERIE If you’d like to get your own VALKRY BBQ, you can use our link below. It won’t cost you anything extra, but it helps support our channel. https://www.valkry.com/?sca_ref=10252671.3CPHxDmU43n4 LibertyKite, Australia For more information: www.navtrak.com.au Wendy Eriksson’s Paintings Art Lovers Australia: https://artloversaustralia.com.au/artist/wendy-eriksson Bluethumb: https://bluethumb.com.au/artworks/popular/wendy-eriksson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StudioWhitsunday/ Where’s Nutshell now:  See where we are in real-time https://www.patreon.com/lifeinanutshell If you’d like to keep us moving and support us, you can become a Patron for as little as $1 per month. https://www.patreon.com/lifeinanutshell Be up to date with what we’re up to and where we are. You can support our channel by simply liking us on Facebook! www.facebook.com/nutshellliving If you’d like to buy us a beer: paypalme/lifeinanutshell.com We’re on Instagram too! https://www.instagram.com/nutshellliving/ Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/Nutshellliving Epidemic Sound Music Credit: Four Steps Stuck in the Moment Anywhere #SailingVlog #BoatMaintenance #ShakedownCruise #HullCleaning #PropellerFouling SUBSCRIBE BUTTON CLICK link to http://www.anfx.co.

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 as we prepare for full-time liveaboard life. From major sailboat upgrades and off-grid power systems to everyday maintenance and skills building, we’re learning what it truly takes to own, sail, and live on a boat while working toward our goal of sailing around the world. 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 building the confidence to chase long-term world cruising under sail. In this episode of our liveaboard sailing journey, we dive into the real side of boat life — improving comfort onboard, tackling unexpected problems, and sharing the experience with friends as we continue preparing our sailboat for sailing around the world. Life on a cruising sailboat is never just about sailing; it’s about constantly adapting, upgrading, and learning as full-time liveaboard sailors. One of the biggest projects in this episode is upgrading our onboard comfort by measuring and fitting a new mattress for our sailboat. When your boat is your full-time home, sleep matters, and creating a comfortable living space is a huge part of sustainable liveaboard life. We walk through the challenges of working with limited space, unusual boat shapes, and the practical realities of improving life aboard a cruising sailboat. But as every boat owner knows, one job often leads to another. While preparing the cabin, we uncover something many sailors eventually face — mould on a sailboat. Dealing with moisture, ventilation, and condensation is a constant challenge in liveaboard sailing, and discovering mould means turning the boat inside out to clean, investigate, and prevent bigger issues down the track. This episode shows the honest reality of sailboat maintenance, problem-solving, and the behind-the-scenes work that keeps a boat safe and comfortable for long-term cruising. Amid the projects and cleaning, we also welcome visitors onboard, sharing a glimpse into the social side of liveaboard cruising life. One of the best parts of living on a sailboat is the community — friends stopping by, sharing stories, and experiencing life afloat together, even while the boat is mid-project. If you’re interested in sailboat living, beginner sailing, boat ownership, or dreaming about traveling the world by sailboat, this episode highlights both the rewarding and challenging sides of the cruising lifestyle. From boat upgrades and maintenance to everyday moments onboard, this is real life at sea — not just the anchorages and sunsets, but the work that makes those moments possible. Follow along as we continue transforming our sailboat into a comfortable, self-sufficient home ready for bluewater cruising and long-term adventure. Every upgrade, every challenge, and every lesson brings us one step closer to our goal of liveaboard sailing around the world. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:33 Storm Update 02:52 Boat Mattress 05:35 Sketching the Angles 07:34 Mold on the Sail Boat 09:00 Repacking Clothes 10:04 Airfryer 11:11 Lazarette Shuffle 14:35 Boat Visitors 17:48 New Bed Update Please leave a comment, like and subscribe to follow our journey. Join us now as we settle into liveaboard life and get our boat ready to take off and sail around the world. As new sailors we want to share all of our learnings and keep it real in our videos. We want to show step by step what it takes to choose a boat, buy the boat and learn how to sail. Our sailing learning curve is steep so come along with us as we learn and grow as liveaboard sailors. 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

How to install new engine bay insulation on a sailboat. Nice diy upgrade that improved lighting and the noise. Please Subscribe and Comment Below! Check me out on: Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/alex_goes_sailing Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/AlexGoesSailing Patreon- https://www.patreon.com/AlexGoesSailing #sailing #alexgoessailing #sailingaroundtheworld

In this episode of Sailing Seabird, Stuart takes on one of the final steps of our engine rebuild… servicing the Yanmar KM35P gearbox. The problem? He has absolutely zero experience doing it. After months restoring the engine on our €1 abandoned sailboat, this gearbox service could either bring everything together… or ruin the whole rebuild. No pressure. Join us as we open up the Yanmar gearbox, change the oil, inspect the internals, and hope we didn’t just destroy the engine we worked so hard to rebuild. *GET YOURSELF SOME MERCH HERE* https://sailingseabird.com 🌊 *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!)* #SailingSeabird #SailboatRestoration #BoatLife #DIYBoatRepair #SailingAdventure #RestorationProject #LivingOnABoat #BoatRestorationTips #LifeAtSea #SailboatDIY #OceanLiving #SailingCouple #AbandonedBoatRestoration #SeafaringLife #SailingJourney

Cracking on with the jobs as day 98 of our 100 day Boat Launch Challenge. Jane is preparing to insulate the aft cabin entrance. Dave is working on the Electric Motor Battery Box and the hot box for composting the solids from our composting toilet. Plus he has found a cheating way to get taps in the galley 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 Updated 23/01/26 JW

Ça y est ! Je finis enfin les travaux du mât ! La dernière étape consistait à installer les barres de flèche, passer les gales haubans au bout des barres de flèche, remettre une drisse de spi et une balancine de GV !  Descriptif vidéos 🌟 Bienvenue sur Joy en mer ! Je partage ici la rénovation de mon Elisabethan 29 de 1968, mes débuts en navigation, mes bricolages, mes réussites… et mes galères ! Pas de vie à bord ni de grandes traversées pour le moment : c’est la vie d’une plaisancière apprentie, qui découvre, teste, apprends. 🎯 Mon objectif : préparer mon bateau, ma chihuahua et moi pour la vie à bord et la navigation hauturière dans 3 ans. 📺 Mes playlists principales : 🧰 Rénovation du voilier https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoqFuh2SKR9VNMaUm-yzDWpmgd4FCKP7W&si=GrOT-J9q5nP0IcRo ⛵️ Navigation https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoqFuh2SKR9XNKiNFDeohcAw99ut8sVs8&si=HffFgoo8oCLGK_hk 📦 Envie de me soutenir ? Tu peux m’offrir un café via « Buy Me a Coffee » Et bien sûr, liker, t’abonner, commenter, partager me soutient beaucoup et c’est gratuit ! ☕️ M’offrir un café : https://buymeacoffee.com/joyenmer 🧡 Merci pour ton soutien ! 🇺🇸🇬🇧 🌟 Welcome to Joy en mer! I’m sharing the renovation of my Elisabethan 29 from 1968, my first sailing experiences, DIY projects, wins, fails, and every learning trip on the water. No full-time life aboard or long crossings yet—this channel is all about the life of an apprentice sailor, discovering, testing, messing up, and trying again. 🎯 My goal: Get my boat, my dog, and myself ready for full-time life aboard and offshore sailing in 3 years. 📺 Main Playlists: 🧰 Boat Renovation https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoqFuh2SKR9VNMaUm-yzDWpmgd4FCKP7W&si=GrOT-J9q5nP0IcRo ⛵️ Learning to Sail https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoqFuh2SKR9XNKiNFDeohcAw99ut8sVs8&si=HffFgoo8oCLGK_hk 📦 Wanna support me? If you want to help or support me, you can buy me a coffee on “Buy Me a Coffee”— And of course, like, subscribe, and comment—it helps the channel grow and means a lot for me! ☕️🍕 Buy me a coffee or pizza: https://buymeacoffee.com/joyenmer 🧡 Thanks for your support! Subscribe so you don’t miss a single DIY fail or sailing adventure—come sail, tinker, and learn with me! #JoyEnMer #Rénovation #Navigation #Voilier #Sailing

In this video we have a special visitor on board our Nauticat 38, Maja. Norwegian YouTuber Bjørn-Aage Bredal from the popular channel @Garasjetid stops by to see the boat and join us while Maja is being lifted out of the water and placed on the hard. This is a relaxed, feel-good episode where you get to experience the atmosphere around the boatyard, see our Nauticat 38 from a different perspective, and meet Bjørn-Aage in person. If you enjoy Nauticat sailboats, pilothouse sailboats, and motorsailers, this is definitely for you. This video is also the first episode in a new series where we will show how we clean, wash, and take care of Maja. Together with Bjørn-Aage, we’ll be testing and demonstrating products used to maintain and protect the boat so she stays in great condition for many years to come. If you like Nauticat boats, pilothouse sailboats, and practical boat ownership, make sure to subscribe and follow the upcoming episodes in this series. 🔧 Check out Bjørn-Aage and his channel YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Garasjetid Website: https://www.garasjetid.no/ ⛵ Boat featured in this video Nauticat 38 – Pilothouse Sailboat / Motorsailer Boat name: Maja Boat Website: https://sailing-maja.com/ 📺 About this channel Sailing Maja is dedicated to Nauticat sailboats, pilothouse sailboats, and motorsailers. We share real boat ownership, maintenance, sailing experiences, and practical tips for people who love these unique and capable cruising boats. 👍 If you enjoyed the video, please like, subscribe, and leave a comment. Welcome aboard Sailing Maja! #Nauticat #Nauticat38 #PilothouseSailboat #Motorsailer #BoatMaintenance #SailingMaja

We always say that if you only had one place you can visit on a boat it should be the engine room. The engine room can tell you a lot about the design and function of the vessel, and aboard the Korvet it’s obvious just how important this area is. The full-beam, walk-in engine room is accessed through a proper door—not a hatch—providing exceptional ease of use and maintenance. Generous dimensions allow for twin diesel engines, additional filtration systems, and a generator all in a sound-proof compartment. The result is a vessel engineered from the inside out for easy access to all systems, and serious passage making. 0:00 - Introduction 0:40 - Steering System 1:05 - Technical Room 3:45 - Engine Room Learn more about Korvet Trawlers: https://korvettrawlers.com/ Built by Deep Water Yachts: https://www.deepwateryachts.com/ #trawlerlife #aluminumboat #trawler #selene #nordhavn #aluminumyachts #trawlerfest #gonewiththewynns

Today was a light air sail along the west shore of southern Door County, Wisconsin. We didn't go too far because of the light air but had an enjoyable sail on a gorgeous day in a beautiful area.   If you could, please give us a LIKE and SUBSCRIBE if you haven't already. That greatly helps get our channel out to a wider audience and helps us share the joys of sailing around beautiful Door County, Wisconsin. Thanks for watching. We appreciate your time and support. If you have any questions or comments, please let us know. All the best. Pura Vida! Bill and Gail. #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

🇮🇹 Finalmente si esce dal porto. Le vele si aprono, la barca prende vita e torna a fare ciò per cui è nata: navigare. In questo video lascio gli ormeggi per una breve uscita a vela, giusto il tempo di sgranchire le vele, sentire di nuovo il vento e ritrovare quelle sensazioni che solo il mare sa dare. Una navigazione semplice, autentica, senza fretta: mare, vento e barca. A volte basta davvero poco per ricordarsi perché amiamo andare per mare. Se anche tu non vedevi l’ora di tornare a navigare, scrivilo nei commenti. ⛵ Buon vento! Dario #vento #meteo #barcavela #vela #nautica #vitainbarca #faidate #diynautico #mare #passionemare #inbarccondario #forum #diy #passeggiata ___________________________________________________________ 🇺🇸🇬🇧 Finally leaving the harbor. The sails open, the boat comes alive, and she goes back to doing what she was built for: sailing. In this video I cast off the lines and head out for a short sail, just enough to stretch the sails, feel the wind again, and reconnect with that feeling only the sea can give. A simple, authentic sail. No rush—just wind, sea, and boat. If you’ve been waiting to get back out sailing too, write it in the comments. ⛵ Fair winds, Dario #wind #sailboat #sailing #nautical #lifeonboard #diyboat #sea #ocean #inbarccondario #walking ___________________________________________________________ 📬Per richieste commerciali/proposte di lavoro/collaborazioni: 📩 dario.bevilacqua.011@gmail.com Se hai consigli, come sempre nei commenti puoi dirmi che cosa ne pensi! Non sei scritto? ISCRITTO !! Sei iscritto? ATTIVA LE NOTIFICHE !! Hai già fatto tutto? CONSIGLIA AD UN TUO AMICO IL CANALE !! Ecco il link al file drive con i miei progetti: SOLO PER GLI ABBONATI AL CANALE! https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_-ECzuxJ0wQ7efb6l1dfXMVXgWJt9GyPBPO8p9M-Wv0/edit?gid=739411865#gid=739411865 Qualche cosiglio da comprare su Amazon: GIUBBOTTO SALVAGENTE https://amzn.to/3P1Xs6J TELECAMERA INSTA 360 X3 https://amzn.to/4rmmcUR PORTOLANO MAR ADRIATICO E IONIO (il Frangente) https://amzn.to/4scrcwA

Cracking on with the jobs as day 99 of our 100 day Boat Launch Challenge. Jane is insulating the forecabin. Dave is working on the Electric Motor Battery Box and during a storm with gusts upto 60mph thinking about hacking our Calypso Wind Instrument. 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 Updated 23/01/26 JW

Since we bought our new Catana performance catamaran ocean class 50, we have been busy planning. It is being built at the Catana Catamaran factory in Canet en Roussillon France. We visited in February and were able to see our hull #27, as well as 26, 25, 24, 23 - all in different stages of production. TIMELINE: 0:00 Intro 1:00 Barcelona 2:20 Catana Catamaran Factory - Monday 9 AM Hull #23 4:50 Reverse Bow Hull Design - Unique Feature 5:47 Dagger Board Design 6:43 OUR BOAT! Hull #27 9:15 Compolite Foam 12:00 Hull #26 13:00 Hull #25 13:40 Dagger boards 14:00 Hull #24 14:30 Interior Tour LINKS: SUBSCRIBE TO CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjfh_pM48xnJ7dr4jTvt8cw?sub_confirmation=1 SUBSCRIBE TO EMAIL NEWSLETTER: https://bluedotvoyages.com/contact-us/ READ SAILING LOGS ON OUR WEB SITE: https://bluedotvoyages.com FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/bluedotvoyages.sailingpilar INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/bluedotvoyages.sailingpilar COMPLETE PLAYLIST: SAILING & CRUISING VIDEOS https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLz8Z8h1MloaPq2o05r6wnJqaqyeABUKiu CATAMARAN MAINTENANCE VIDEOS: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLz8Z8h1MloaOcpGajnaH0DPm1U0otTJtc Blue Dot Voyages is a Sailing Adventure Company. We are traveling the world our Leopard48 Sailing Catamaran PILAR. We produce travel videos and blogs and offer charter sailing experience trips in exotic places! Watch our videos and live vicariously through us! Then, schedule your adventure with us! Master Captain: Stephen Bell First Officer: Dawn Bell #catamaransailing #leopard48catamaran #sailing

In today’s video, I replace the engine battery on the boat and walk you through the full process step by step. What should be a simple job on land is never quite that simple on a boat. From disconnecting the old battery to securing the new one properly so it won’t move in rough conditions, everything requires extra care. A loose battery at sea is not an option. After installation, we check the charging voltage to make sure everything is working correctly — and we’re getting a healthy 14.27V, so the alternator is doing its job. Along the way, I also talk about another postponed project: replacing the marine waterproof carpets. After checking prices, I decided that for now it’s better to clean and maintain what I have and prioritize more important mechanical investments. There’s plenty of winter work ahead: Full engine maintenance Possible exhaust hose replacement Cleaning the exhaust elbow Replacing the anchor chain due to corrosion Boat life means constant maintenance, but every small job done properly brings peace of mind. Special thanks to Xavi Vilanueva for the support and collaboration. If you enjoy this kind of real-life boat maintenance content, please subscribe, like the video, and consider supporting the channel using the Thanks button — it really helps keep the project moving forward. See you in the next video! Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFuWfLVgIBL6JzolbRqefXw/join #BoatMaintenance #EngineBattery #BoatLife #SailingLife #MarineDIY #BoatProjects #BoatEngine #Liveaboard #WinterMaintenance #DIYBoat

The last few steps before we get back into the water, phew. Between sanding, painting, and tackling those inevitable DIY jobs, I even end up making some pretty big holes in the boat. Candice lets slip a secret: she actually enjoys boat work... And then the time comes to splash for our third season onboard our little electric catamaran!

Announcing our biggest challenge yet as we review the work we need to do before launching. 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 Updated 23/01/26 JW

Thinking about buying a boat on finance? Financing a boat is the fastest way to start hating boats and turn a dream into a financial nightmare. In this video, we dive into the top reasons why you should never buy a boat with a loan. Here is what you need to know before making a huge mistake: Depreciation vs. Debt: A boat loses value immediately, but your debt doesn't. It is a continuous expense, not an investment, and you could easily end up owing much more than the boat is actually worth. Paying without sailing: You will be forced to pay your monthly loan even during months when bad weather, work, or breakdowns keep you off the water. Plus, the bank doesn't finance all the extra hidden costs of owning a boat, like mooring, insurance, maintenance, and fuel. Loss of control: Life is unpredictable. If you ever lose your job, or your family simply changes hobbies, selling a financed boat is a slow, complicated, and painful process. Instead of finding freedom, you end up trapped in a "floating cell" controlled by the bank, paying extra interest for the privilege. Watch the full video to find out why owning your boat outright is the only true way to enjoy the sea! 00:33 - The Boat Depreciates, the Debt Doesn't. 01:26 - You Pay for the Boat... Even When You Don't Sail 01:54 - Your Needs Can Change. 03:02- Buy the Boat You Can Actually Afford #boating #sailing #yachting

In this video rebuild the stand and support points for my granite surface plate. I replace the board it rests on and relocate the supports from the four corners to three calculated points per federal specifications. Amazon Affiliate Links help support the channel: Desk Pad/Surface Plate Cover: https://amzn.to/4rXjqq2 #machineshop #machinetools #workshop #diy #howto #granite

In this episode, I sail through a 36 mph (31 knot) gust on a high-altitude (8,601 ft) Rocky Mountain lake in central Colorado. My small and lightweight (1,100 lbs) Precision 18 sailboat is not really designed for sailing in this kind of wind, but she sailed through it pretty well. I've made several modifications and upgrades to the boat to include adding a second reef to the mainsail, adding a hanked-on #4 (80%) severe weather jib to my sail inventory, adding additional blocks to the factory outhaul setup to flatten the mainsail, and a 4:1 backstay tensioner to add mast bend and flatten the top third of the mainsail. It's also taken a couple of years for me to build the skills for sailing in this much wind. At my mountain lake, 25 to 30 knot gusts are an almost daily occurrence throughout the summer sailing season. To further reduce heeling in the Precision 18, you can also raise the centerboard all the way up and just sail on the shoal draft keel which is a NACA foil (I did not do this for this sail) or you can add additional crew weight on the rail. For more severe weather sailing tips and tricks, check out my video "Storm Tactics for Inland Sailors" available at this link and also linked at the end of the video: https://youtu.be/Hixd4KHzCzs?si=JD8LmcgkB9x9ABwO 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. #sailing #lakesailing #mountainsailing #saillife #sailingchannel #coloradosailing

We have found the documentation rather lacking, so it feels a big step to have built our own motor controls and got them working in the wheelhouse. This is an HPEVS-AC34 motor, a Curtis 1236SE controller, a Curtis ET-134MCU throttle. 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 Updated 23/01/26 JW

Quick rundown of some of the winter maintenance on Mila Felice, Hanse 548 and progress on this in 2026. Take a peek at the hull, keel and underside of the Hanse 548! Mila Felice Haul out 2026 - Hanse 548 Maintenance Looking to buy a yacht in the med and need some help or advice? Yacht consultant services: https://www.45degreessailing.com/yacht-consultant/

Je te montre comment j’installe mon vaigrage sur mon armaflex . Je gagne 3° d’isolation ! Je te laisse le lien de mon partenaire Tissus et tendance .fr si tu as envie d’aller voir son site Web, et notamment les vaigrages : https://tissus-et-tendance.fr/98-vaigrage-pvc-mousse-cellules-fermees-sur-feutre?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=15158206271&gclid=Cj0KCQjw37nNBhDkARIsAEBGI8OeUcunvKBqLAZRpYGwVzKNlEdc2cPIoGohvz0zU5foDvTBYcfeevUaAl7AEALw_wcB 🌟 Bienvenue sur Joy en mer ! Je partage ici la rénovation de mon Elisabethan 29 de 1968, mes débuts en navigation, mes bricolages, mes réussites… et mes galères ! Pas de vie à bord ni de grandes traversées pour le moment : c’est la vie d’une plaisancière apprentie, qui découvre, teste, apprends. 🎯 Mon objectif : préparer mon bateau, ma chihuahua et moi pour la vie à bord et la navigation hauturière dans 3 ans. 📺 Mes playlists principales : 🧰 Rénovation du voilier https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoqFuh2SKR9VNMaUm-yzDWpmgd4FCKP7W&si=GrOT-J9q5nP0IcRo ⛵️ Navigation https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoqFuh2SKR9XNKiNFDeohcAw99ut8sVs8&si=HffFgoo8oCLGK_hk 📦 Envie de me soutenir ? Tu peux m’offrir un café via « Buy Me a Coffee » Et bien sûr, liker, t’abonner, commenter, partager me soutient beaucoup et c’est gratuit ! ☕️ M’offrir un café : https://buymeacoffee.com/joyenmer 🧡 Merci pour ton soutien ! 🇺🇸🇬🇧 🌟 Welcome to Joy en mer! I’m sharing the renovation of my Elisabethan 29 from 1968, my first sailing experiences, DIY projects, wins, fails, and every learning trip on the water. No full-time life aboard or long crossings yet—this channel is all about the life of an apprentice sailor, discovering, testing, messing up, and trying again. 🎯 My goal: Get my boat, my dog, and myself ready for full-time life aboard and offshore sailing in 3 years. 📺 Main Playlists: 🧰 Boat Renovation https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoqFuh2SKR9VNMaUm-yzDWpmgd4FCKP7W&si=GrOT-J9q5nP0IcRo ⛵️ Learning to Sail https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoqFuh2SKR9XNKiNFDeohcAw99ut8sVs8&si=HffFgoo8oCLGK_hk 📦 Wanna support me? If you want to help or support me, you can buy me a coffee on “Buy Me a Coffee”— And of course, like, subscribe, and comment—it helps the channel grow and means a lot for me! ☕️🍕 Buy me a coffee or pizza: https://buymeacoffee.com/joyenmer 🧡 Thanks for your support! Subscribe so you don’t miss a single DIY fail or sailing adventure—come sail, tinker, and learn with me! #JoyEnMer #Rénovation #vaigrage #Voilier #Sailing #isolation

Keep Birds Away from Your Boat and Dock: https://www.practical-sailor.com/boat-maintenance/keep-birds-away-from-your-boat-and-dock/ Thinking about buying a 40–45 foot cruising sailboat? Before you default to a Beneteau, Jeanneau, Catalina, or Hunter, this in-depth Practical Sailor review takes a hard, honest look at the Hanse 430E — a German-built cruising sailboat with a very different design philosophy. In this video, we break down everything buyers actually want to know about the Hanse 430E, including real-world ownership considerations, construction quality, sailing performance, and long-term durability. We take a close look at what the “E” (epoxy construction) really means, why epoxy matters for osmosis resistance and structural stiffness, and how it affects repairs and maintenance compared to traditional polyester or vinylester hulls. We also cover how the Hanse 430E compares to popular French production sailboats like Beneteau and Jeanneau, as well as American brands like Catalina and Hunter. Why do some sailors choose a Hanse instead? And why might others stick with the more common production boats? This review explains the tradeoffs clearly, without marketing hype. Topics covered in this video include: Hanse 430E specs in US measurements Epoxy hull construction explained for buyers Sailing performance and handling, including the self-tacking jib Deck layout and short-handed sailing advantages Interior layout, livability, and cruising comfort Common owner-reported issues and survey focus points What to look for when buying a used Hanse 430E Why the Hanse 430E sails differently than typical production cruisers If you’re shopping for a 43-foot cruising sailboat, planning to cruise as a couple, or trying to decide between a Hanse and a Beneteau, this video is designed to give you the big picture — the good, the bad, and the practical reality of ownership. 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/

Most people think wooden boatbuilding requires complicated math. It doesn’t. The 7-10-7 rule is a simple geometric trick that lets you turn square stock into a perfectly rounded spar — quickly, accurately, and without repetitive calculations. Square → Octagon → 16 sides → Round. Simple. Elegant. Reliable. 🌐 nomadboatbuilding.com 🛠 Support the channel: patreon.com/nomadboatbuilding #boatbuilding #woodworking #sparbuilding #handtools #traditionalcraft #geometry #DIY

The 7-10-7 Rule — An Old Boatbuilder’s Trick for Perfectly Rounding a Spar In this episode of Nomad Boatbuilding, I share a simple geometric method that replaces repetitive math when shaping spars by hand. Some people think wooden boat building requires complicated calculations. That can be true when designing boats — but building them is another story. In practice, geometry is often far more useful than math. The 7-10-7 rule is a straightforward way to divide the face of a square into proportional sections (7 units, 10 units, 7 units — 24 in total). By removing the corners at those marks, we quickly create an accurate octagon. Repeat the process and we move from square to octagon to 16 sides… and eventually to a smooth, round spar. In this video I cover: • How the 7-10-7 rule works • Why imperial rulers make scaling easy • Turning square stock into an octagon • Moving from 8 sides to 16 sides • Using (and making) a spar gauge • Applying the method to tapered spars • Why geometry beats repetitive calculation • Using the same principle for moldings, banjo necks, plugs, and even walking sticks This method works for squares, rectangles, trapezoids, and tapered spars. It’s one of those core pieces of traditional boatbuilding knowledge that makes shaping round forms efficient, accurate, and satisfying. 🌐 Website: https://www.nomadboatbuilding.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomadboatbuilding 🛠 Support these videos on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nomadboatbuilding If you value traditional boatbuilding knowledge and want to help keep these videos coming, consider supporting the channel on Patreon. ⏱ Chapters: 00:00 Introduction — What Is the 7-10-7 Rule? 00:43 Geometry vs Math in Boatbuilding 01:01 Turning Square Stock into an Octagon 01:24 How the 7-10-7 Division Works 03:56 Demonstration on a 6x6 Cross Section 06:24 From Octagon to 16 Sides 08:08 Applying the Rule to Rectangles & Trapezoids 11:17 Using the Rule on a Tapered Spar 12:37 Spar Gauges Explained 14:41 Imperial vs Metric Scaling 16:08 Making an Octagonal Plug for a Hollow Mast 17:38 Planing to the Lines by Hand 18:50 A Simple Tape Trick for Divisions 20:19 Beyond Boatbuilding — Banjos & Walking Sticks 21:14 Why This Method Works So Well #woodenboat #boatbuilding #sparbuilding #woodworking #handtools #traditionalcraft #geometry #DIYwoodworking #NomadBoatBuilding #MarkReuten

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Bikini stretching, batteries, windlass charger, illness, generator starter, pork chops Join us this time for bikini stretches, batteries, a generator fix and pork chops. We’ve been down with an energy zapping virus and are finally on the mend. Even dancing was hard to manage. Karen couldn’t stand being cooped up down below and had to get out on top for some fresh air and stretches wearing a bikini. Maintenance checks on batteries lead to replacing the group 27 engine starter battery, dated 7/20, and the Windlass battery, dated 9/19. The windlass battery was upgraded from a regular group 27 lead acid to a group 31 AGM. Both were still functioning though too old for us. Group 27 batteries are a bit heavy yet Steve was able to muscle them off the boat with little trouble. Then, uh-oh, the charger to the Windlass battery wasn’t working. Yep, another replacement project. New charger, Noco Genius 10amp, is now successfully mounted and working flawlessly. Since we were checking out some of Isabella’s systems, why not start up the generator? Always a good idea to do routine start ups. Well...except this time, the generator didn’t start! It sounded like a starter issue and luckily we had one on board. After blasting and soaking a tight bolt with PB Blaster, Steve took out the old and put in a new starter. We ended the week with some delicious pork chops, brined with sea salt and rubbed with oregano, onion and garlic powders, pepper and paprika. With an added side of coleslaw it was an excellent meal. Thank you so very much to our subscribers and viewers. Your comments and views really help to keep our spirits up especially during these past two weeks. We love having you aboard with us! 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 Musical Attributes The Best Ofs 50s – There She Goes Again Basixx – Looks Like We Made It #SailingIntermission #LiveaboardLife #SailingCouple #BoatLife #Mikado56 #Generator #Bikini #Muscles #Blaster #Stretching #Batteries #WindlassCharger

#RawWaterPump #VolvoPumpRebuild #BoatPumpRepair Volvo D2-55 Pump Rebuild ; Volvo D2-60 Pump Rebuild ; Volvo D2-75 Pump Rebuild ; Volvo Penta Raw Water Pump ; How To Rebuild a Volvo Water Pump ; Volvo Repair DIY Hi Everyone! In this video, I work through the complete procedure to rebuild our Volvo Penta D2-60's Raw Water Pump. It isn't difficult, but there are a few gotchas that you will want to see. I hope you find it helpful! These are some of the tools I used: Nut Driver Set https://amzn.to/4ljdd5i Puller https://amzn.to/4bsEtLg Seal Puller https://amzn.to/4s4P3OI 4-Piece Snap Ring Pliers Set https://amzn.to/4ueiNd8 Tef-Gel https://amzn.to/4aXW5yA Corrosion X https://amzn.to/3N9RwI8 DeWalt Impact Wrench (without battery) https://amzn.to/4aWPyUP Set of Dental Picks https://amzn.to/4uhMWrY Flex-Head Ratcheting Combination Wrench Set, Metric 9-17 mm https://amzn.to/3OU0V7m Silicone Paste https://amzn.to/3Nbk9F0 Rebuild Kit from Ebay https://www.ebay.com/itm/112380661103 Help support our channel and become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/heidiandfrannysailing #svingenuity #sv_ingenuity #sailingingenuity #sailingchannel #sailingtravel channel #howtobeginsailing #sailingmaincoons #sailingwithcats #sailingwithanimals #sailingandworking #sailingDIY #boatwork #boatprojects #boatproject #DIYboatprojects #fountainepajot #fountainepajotsaona47 #fountainepajottanna #fountainepajotyacht #FPSaona47 #FPYacht #FPsailboat #FPcatamaran https://www.amazon.com/shop/heidiandfrannysailing Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heidiandfrannysailing Website: http://www.heidiandfrannysailing.com Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557106430356 Ozzie & Zeke's (our Maine Coons) Social Media YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OzzieandZeke Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ozzieandzeke/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077410124389&sk=reels_tab Disclaimer: Due to factors beyond the control of “Heidi and Franny’s Sailing”, We cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information. “Heidi and Franny’s Sailing” assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred due to any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. “Heidi and Franny’s Sailing” recommends safe practices when working on boats or with tools seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of “Heidi and Franny’s Sailing”, 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 “Heidi and Franny’s Sailing”. Music provided by Artlist.io

After ripping out every hose and fitting in our boat, we committed to completely rebuilding our fresh water pressure system from scratch. Instead of traditional marine hose, we chose a PEX-A plumbing system with expansion sleeves—a residential solution that’s marketed as being easy for DIY installers and far more reliable long term. We’re firm believers that when household systems make sense on a sailboat, they’re often the better choice. To do it right, we invested in the expensive electric PEX expansion tool (the only realistic option for working in tight hull spaces) and ordered hundreds of fittings—sleeves, elbows, tees, manifolds, valves, and couplers in both 3/4" and 1/2". We ran nearly 200 feet of PEX pipe through both hulls, from engine room to engine room, and all the way forward into the bow locker. It was one of the biggest infrastructure projects of our refit. We made the final connection, stood back, and felt confident. We were wrong. To pressure test the system, we rented an air compressor and immediately discovered far more leaks than we thought possible. We chased air hissing through bilges, engine rooms, and heads. Soapy water bubbled at fittings we were sure were perfect. What followed was seven days of troubleshooting, ten hardware store runs, and a crash course in the realities of PEX-A installation. Here’s what we learned: Technique with the expansion tool matters more than you think PEX connections don’t seal well in very cold temperatures Reusing a fitting is nearly impossible once you cut off the sleeve—one tiny score mark can cause a leak Confidence is not the same thing as a sealed system After days of cutting, re-expanding, re-routing, and re-testing, we finally sealed the entire freshwater system...or so we thought. This episode is a real-world look at DIY boat plumbing, PEX installation on a sailboat, and the kind of setbacks that come with a full refit. It’s not glamorous—but reliable onboard systems are what make long-term cruising possible. On to the next project. 00:00 Episode Intro 01:00 Channel Intro 01:19 Day 1 - Optimism 07:38 Day 2 - Hopeful 10:59 Day 3 - Persistant 14:11 Day 4 - Frustrated 17:40 Day 5 - Laugh so you don’t cry 20:18 Day 6 - %&*#@ 23:44 Day 7 - Forlorn 24:52 Wrap up 25:32 Like, Subscribe, Emoji, Bye! 26:00 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 #SailboatRefit #BoatPlumbing #PEX #DIYBoat #LiveaboardLife #CruisingSailboat #MarineSystems

*Episode 306 | The final countdown to the haul out is here.* In this episode, we tackle some of the most massive woodwork of the entire restoration. We are building the gaff spars, the main boom, and the jaws entirely from scratch. This isn’t just carpentry, it’s a race against the clock. The moon is shifting, the tide is rising, and Yabá needs to be out of the water tomorrow. *We wish we could stop the clock to get more jobs done, but time doesn't work that way.* Join us in the workshop for a deep dive into traditional ship carpentry, the reality of shipyard stress, and the satisfying moment when the last big build is finally ready for the sea. ⚓ *Subscribe* to follow our journey: If you want to see the full haul-out and the technical challenges of maintaining a handmade wooden boat, make sure to hit that subscribe button! → https://bit.ly/3dI3hBn 💙 *Support the adventure:* 🌊 *Join our crew on Patreon* → Exclusive content here: https://www.patreon.com/sailingyaba ☕ *Send us a drink* → via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=JEA5R5RUDJDLY 🧢 *Shop our gear* → Coolest T-shirts and hats here: https://shopsailingyaba.com/ 💌 *Receive letters from the sea* → Sign up (for free) for MP's newsletter: http://sailingyaba.substack.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/ 🌎 *About Us:* We’re Ben & MP, a couple sailing the world (or trying to) on Yabá, our 80+ ft wooden schooner with our two dogs. But this wasn’t always our life. In 2020, we found Yabá abandoned, sinking, and on the verge of being lost forever. We had no experience in boatbuilding, only a wild dream and the determination to make it happen. We worked relentlessly, learning from the best local shipwrights and pouring everything we had into this rebuild. It took four years of sweat, setbacks, and unwavering commitment, but today, Yabá is more than just a boat, she’s our home, our biggest adventure, and the proof that crazy dreams can come true. Now, we’re sailing into the unknown, exploring remote islands, embracing the unpredictable and sharing the highs, the lows, and everything in between. Join us as we chase the horizon! → *How we restored this boat (Full Playlist)* https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPJbJ9Ho_4-FzAJ6CRJN5pDgd3iVhF3N9 📩 *Business inquiries* → SailingYaba@lighthouseagents.com 🛠 *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 🇧🇷 Legendas em Português em todos os episódios! 🇪🇸 Subtítulos en español en todos los episodios! #WoodenBoat #ShipRestoration #Woodworking #GaffRig #BoatBuilding #SailingYaba #TraditionalCraft #ShipyardLife #DIYBoat #MarineCarpentry

In this special episode of The Art of Boatbuilding, we follow the incredible story of a man reconnecting with the boat he built as a teenager. After six decades in storage, the DN ice boat emerges from the dust of the barn and heads back to where it belongs gliding across the frozen surface once again. With perfect ice conditions on Lake Geneva, the moment finally arrives. What started as a teenage project becomes a lifelong story of craftsmanship, patience, and unfinished dreams finally realized. This is more than a boat launch. It’s a reunion between a builder and the work of his hands, 70 years in the making. “If you’re going to make it, make it beautiful.” Bob Emser 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://theArtofboatbuildingcom/ 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/WMs2TFSnLqY 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

Life on a sailboat means learning how to fix things yourself… sometimes the hard way. In this episode of Stella Overboard, we haul our 39-foot sailboat Stella out of the water in Langkawi, Malaysia and take on one of the most important upgrades a boat owner can do — replacing every thru hull fitting and seacock on the boat. Old thru hulls can be a major safety risk offshore, so while Stella is on the hard stand we decided it was time to upgrade the entire system. With the help of Marine Supplies Asia and TruDesign, Jesse and I tackle the job ourselves — removing old fittings, installing brand new TruDesign composite thru hulls and seacocks, and learning a lot along the way. No boatyard crew. No professionals. Just two sailors figuring it out as we go. This refit is all part of preparing Stella for our next big adventure sailing through Indonesia in search of remote islands and surf breaks. If you're curious about sailboat maintenance, thru hull installations, or what life in a boatyard is really like — this episode is for you. ⚓ Boat: Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39i 📍 Filmed in Langkawi, Malaysia Big thanks to: Marine Supplies Asia TruDesign 💙 A huge thank you to everyone supporting us on Patreon — you truly help make this sailboat life possible. Patreon- https://www.patreon.com/cw/Jesse_and_camille Who we are - https://youtu.be/fWhhJpkirKc?si=1xAabVPlHIZiPpYF Podcast of Jesse’s Bike Journey- https://open.spotify.com/episode/2ODqtowFPNMSDXnSjevgLs?si=d49KK69ZRcqyoRVTo7KxBg&utm_medium=share&utm_source=linktree&nd=1&dlsi=8c0c7685b43f4691 Last video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7L1ouhVmW4c&t=12s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stella.overboard/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@stella.overboard?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Contact- Stella.Overboard@gmail.com Other Links- https://linktr.ee/jesse_camille?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnYWXYeaRbtG8cuME808htx0I_89npta6Uwm2QSM5oJ_jfDz2UR0u1VZTF2ds_aem_ti5GChu7Y2Kort48E57V9A

Changing a forestay on a catamaran without dropping the mast — is it even possible? We did it, and here's exactly how. Our forestay on SV GOAT (Lagoon 400) was overdue for replacement. The "right" way means unstepping the mast — a boatyard job, serious cost, serious hassle. We did it the hard way instead: at anchor, with the mast standing. In this episode we walk you through every step: rigging temporary support, managing tension, swapping the stay, and staying (pun intended) safe throughout. No yard. No crane. Just two people, the right tools, and a plan. What we cover: Why we chose to do it with the mast up Tools and hardware you'll need Step-by-step process from start to finish Mistakes to avoid (we made a few) Cost breakdown vs. having a yard do it Whether you're on a Lagoon, a monohull, or any cruising sailboat — if your forestay is due for replacement, watch this before you call the boatyard. SV GOAT is a Lagoon 400 catamaran currently cruising the Mediterranean. We document the real side of live-aboard sailing — maintenance, passages, and everything in between. Subscribe for weekly sailing content Like if this saved you a boatyard bill Drop your questions below — we read everything #SailingLife #CatamaranLife #Lagoon400 #SailMaintenance #Forestay #DIYSailing #Liveaboard #SailingSVGOAT #BlueWaterSailing #SailingYouTube

In this video I show how EV chargers (often called wallboxes) communicate with the car using the Control Pilot signal. We look at the PWM signal, duty cycle, resistor states (A/B/C) and the diode safety check that tells the charger it’s really connected to a vehicle. To demonstrate this, I built a simple DIY EV charger tester that simulates a car so you can safely observe the charging handshake on an oscilloscope. This project is great if you want to understand: • how EV charging actually works • how the control pilot signal communicates current limits • why a diode is required for safety • how the PWM duty cycle controls the allowed charging current ________________________________________ Parts used in the DIY EV Tester WAGO Lever Nuts (wire connectors) WAGO 221 Lever Nuts 90pc Assortment https://amzn.to/40ioxF5 WAGO 221 Lever Nuts 28pc Assortment https://amzn.to/4rfHrYc Electronics Components Resistor Kit https://amzn.to/4rlecDo 1N4007 Rectifier Diode https://amzn.to/4rlevhw ON/OFF Round Rocker Switch https://amzn.to/4litZ4r Heavy Duty Rocker Toggle Switch https://amzn.to/46MHBPD Indicator LED Light 110V / 120V https://amzn.to/4stPQbo ________________________________________ Tools used in the video OWON Oscilloscope / Multimeter () (I am using the HDS2102 with 100MHz) but the 2CH 25 MHz is more then sufficient for this job https://amzn.to/46NlsR5 ________________________________________ EV Charging Test Equipment Triplett TEV300 Electric Vehicle Charger Test Kit https://amzn.to/4udFcau DEWALT Level 2 EV Charger https://amzn.to/40jTKYB ________________________________________ Affiliate Disclaimer Some of the links above are affiliate links. If you buy something through them, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps support the channel and allows me to keep making videos like this. ________________________________________ EV charger communication control pilot signal EV charging protocol DIY EV charger tester wallbox communication EV charging PWM signal electric vehicle charging explained

#boatlife #segeln Du willst auf Langfahrt? Dann bekommst du jetzt die 5 Tipps, die wir gerne vorher gewußt hätten 📍 Mittelmeer ⛵ Boot: Amel Santorin 👫 Marion & Christoph Komm in unsere Patreon Crew! Dank deiner Unterstützung können wir weiter gute Videos machen 🎥 Zu unserer Patreon Seite geht es hier entlang: https://www.patreon.com/hafenkino_blog Du willst dich bei uns bedanken? Hier der PayPal.me Link: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/hafenkino Du kannst auch bei deiner Amazon Bestellung über einen unserer Links ⬇️ auf die Amazon Webseite gehen und dann alles Deiner Wahl bestellen. ➡️ Unser Headset, auch Marriage Saver genannt! *https://amzn.to/3XORh7Q Natürlich hilft auch ein Like, Abo oder das Teilen des Videos MEGA - Egal was du machst, wir sind dir auf jeden Fall dankbar dafür 🙏 📌 Kapitelübersicht 00:00 Intro 00:40 1. Setz dir ein Datum 02:51 2. Löse offene Themen 06:10 3. kenne dein Boot & Dich 07:11 4. Über Geld spricht man nicht 09:52 5. Fahr deine eigene Reise 17:18 Fazit Und hier einige unserer beliebtesten Videos: 70 - Ist das unser TRAUMBOOT? - Amel Santorin 1992 Ketsch | Hafenkino.blog (die Besichtigung zum jetzigen Boot) https://youtu.be/Gt0vGkHQv24 72 - UNGLAUBLICH - Wir haben eine AMEL Santorin 46 gekauft | HAFENKINO.blog (aktuelles Boot) https://youtu.be/0AgzFZHDw5o Rollgroß schwergänging - die 5 ultimativen Hacks, Tipps und Tricks! | HAFENKINO.blog (mit unserem 2. Boot vor 3 Jahren) https://youtu.be/hS1WrI5To9U Hafenmanöver & Leinenwerfen - so klappt es immer bei uns (+Anleitung) | HAFENKINO.blog https://youtu.be/3srprn0UFcg?si=UJDDRrC6Sem4I5Ah (mit unserem 2. Boot vor 3 Jahren) Die Dänische Südsee - Ærø, Drejø, Birkholm | HAFENKINO.blog (mit unserem 1. Boot vor 6 Jahren) https://youtu.be/YzruH0OdrjM How to: HECKSEITS ANLEGEN mit Mooring | HAFENKINO.blog (mit unserem 2. Boot vor 2 Jahren) https://youtu.be/6TME0U9h8D8 Teil 1 - 20 Tage Segeln in Dänemark | HAFENKINO.blog (mit unserem 1. Boot vor 6 Jahren) https://youtu.be/m1384JHeJkg Oder gleich zur gesamten Playlist und alle Folgen seit dem Start gucken? Hier lang: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8ATlKC3G6Vn-XYNYLPid23lImWc4rSu8 Dir gefällt unsere Musik? Die gibt es hier: https://share.epidemicsound.com/3uq5ja lizenzfrei für Videos und Social Media zu verwenden. Und wenn du ein Abo abschließt, bekommen wir einen Monat gratis. WinWin! Du kannst uns auch hier besuchen: https://www.instagram.com/hafenkino.blog https://www.facebook.com/hafenkino.blog https://hafenkino.blog​ ➡️ Aufgenommen mit: iPhone 11, XR und 14 *Lumix DC-G110 ➡️ https://amzn.to/3vVu5ri *Shure MV88 Set: ➡️ https://amzn.to/47Z6m9c *Sennheiser MKE 200: ➡️ https://amzn.to/35ZHH9T *Gimbal: DJI OSMO: ➡️ https://amzn.to/4a8OESz *Micro 1: Røde ME-L (mit Windschutz!) ➡️ https://amzn.to/43CXEMr *Micro 2: Saramonic Blink 500 ➡️ https://amzn.to/3tHPLEt *Drohne: DJI Mini SE Fly More Combo ➡️ https://amzn.to/3LOjpze Filmschnitt: iMovie, Premiere Pro und Adobe Rush Wenn Du uns unterstützen möchtest, dann gehe doch vor Deiner nächsten Amazonbestellung über einen der Amazon - Kurzlinks von Hafenkino.blog auf Amazon. Bei einer Bestellung innerhalb der nächsten 24 Stunden erhalten wir eine kleine Provision. Nicht viel und wir sehen auch nicht, wer was kauft. Werbehinweis für Artikel und Links mit Sternchen (*) Es handelt sich um einen Affiliate-Link, das heißt, wenn Du auf der verlinkten Website etwas kaufst, erhalten wir eine kleine Provision. Damit unterstützt Du uns dabei, sehr guten Content zu produzieren! Vlogs, die wir mögen: Sailing Uma Anna und Malin Untie the lines Sailing Fair Isle Sailing SV Delos NBJS SEO: #sailing #segeln #liveaboard #sailingvlog #sailingcouple #bluewatersailing #sailinglife #boatlife #segeltörn #langfahrtsegeln #sailboat #sailingadventure #diysegeln #segelalltag #mittelmeer

Préparer son voilier pour 3 ans de grande croisière. Vous voulez préparer votre voilier pour une grande croisière de plusieurs années ? Alors cette vidéo est essentielle. Beaucoup de bateaux paraissent parfaitement préparés avant le départ… et pourtant certains se retrouvent immobilisés dès les premières étapes du voyage. Pourquoi ? Parce que la plupart des préparations se concentrent sur l’ajout d’équipements, alors que le vrai enjeu est ailleurs : ➡ l’architecture globale du système bateau ➡ la résilience technique ➡ l’anticipation des points de rupture critiques Dans cette vidéo, je vous explique : ✔ pourquoi certaines préparations techniquement parfaites échouent ✔ pourquoi ajouter toujours plus d’équipements peut fragiliser votre bateau ✔ pourquoi certains skippers réussissent alors que d’autres abandonnent ✔ la méthode concrète que nous utilisons sur Ikigaï pour préparer un voilier pour plusieurs années de navigation Dans la dernière partie de la vidéo, je vous partage la méthode complète étape par étape que nous utilisons à bord d’Ikigaï pour préparer notre voilier à des navigations longues et engagées. 🎁 Pour vous aider à passer à l’action, téléchargez le PDF de synthèse au format check-list disponible en description. https://www.ikigai-voyages.com/recevez-votre-check-list-de-preparation-dun-voilier-pour-3-ans/ Si le document ne s'ouvre pas directement, PENSEZ A VERIFIER DANS VOS SPAMS ⛵ Accompagnement personnalisé pour votre projet de grande croisière : https://www.ikigai-voyages.com/ Ikigaï Voyages — où la voile rencontre le sens. ▬▬▬ LES OUTILS DU NAVIGATEUR (nos livres) : 📘 LIVRE de BORD Ikigaï Voyages : https://www.amazon.fr/dp/2959706404 📘 CARNET de NAVIGATION : https://www.amazon.fr/dp/2959706412 📘 MES MOUILLAGES de RÊVE : https://www.amazon.fr/dp/2959706439 ▬▬▬ SOUTENIR LA CHAINE : ☕ NOUS OFFRIR UN CAFE : https://buymeacoffee.com/ikigai.voyages ▬▬▬ TOP 10 VIDEOS https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFhVdmok2BKUy4l0YAzQfb9IlPTDqoId9 ▬▬▬ INTERNET 🌐 https://www.ikigai-voyages.com/ ▬▬▬ RÉSEAUX SOCIAUX Vous pouvez également nous suivre sur Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/ikigai_voya... Et sur notre page Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/ikigaivoyages ▬▬▬ A PROPOS DE CETTE VIDÉO #Voile #Croisière #Voilier #navigation #voilier #grandecroisiere #tourdumondevoilier #sailinglife #preparationvoilier #bluewatercruising #sailingadventure #skipper #AutonomieBateau #MaintenanceNavale #Resilience #TourDuMondeVoile #Yachtmaster ▬▬▬ CHAPITRES 00:00 - Introduction 02:44 - De quoi va-t-on parler 04:18 - Partie 1 06:05 - Partie 2 10:28 - Partie 3 35:38 - Plus loin ▬▬▬ + de VIDEOS Pour tout savoir sur la vie en grande croisière, regardez cette playlist : 👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFhVdmok2BKVNy0jcL7QXTXBF9Ik2WGqa AVERTISSEMENT : Ikigaï Voyages peut partager des liens vers des produits et services que nous utilisons et qui nous semblent utiles. Nous utilisons des liens affiliés quand c’est possible. Si vous cliquez sur l'un des liens pour effectuer un achat nous pouvons recevoir une petite commission sans surcoût pour l'acheteur.

On this week's episode of Onboard Lifestyle, the crew goes to "epoxy Countertop School" and is educated on everything from substrate preparation, product knowledge, to creative artistic techniques. We learned a lot on this first pour that we can carry on to the rest of the countertops on basik. Come back next week as we are now in a good place to start putting the bridge deck head back together...see you then! JOIN OUR CREW! If you are interested in helping us produce these videos then please feel free to check out our Patreon page. https://www.patreon.com/onboardlifestyle TIP JAR: Enjoy our videos? Want to give us a virtual high-five? Treat us to glass of rosé or whiskey on the rocks or another book for Emma? Or pitch in on a tank of fuel? Click over to see how you can support our productions (most of the ways won’t cost you a dime): https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=YDXEXUHWSF634&source=url SHIP'S STORE: Want to purchase our sv basik gear? Check our our Merch Store and show us some love by grabbing a shirt or two! Designed by our Swabby Emma: https://theletteringmachine.com/OnboardLifestyle/shop/home PRODUCTS & CAMERA GEAR: https://www.amazon.com/shop/onboardlifestyle?isVisitor=true We have collected some of the products we use during our refit and to make videos in our Amazon shop. If you buy any of the items from our shop or anything else on Amazon (using the link), we get a few pennies added to our cruising kitty. Thank you so much and thank you to Amazon Influencer program. Don't forget to like us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/Onboardlifestyle-SV-basik-435111790177690/ Check out our website! Still updating. 😜 https://www.onboardlifestyle.com/

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 as we prepare for full-time liveaboard life. From major sailboat upgrades and off-grid power systems to everyday maintenance and skills building, we’re learning what it truly takes to own, sail, and live on a boat while working toward our goal of sailing around the world. 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 building the confidence to chase long-term world cruising under sail. After spending three unforgettable days at an incredible anchorage, it’s time to pull up anchor and sail back across the bay — and this passage turns out to be anything but ordinary. In this episode of our liveaboard sailing adventure, we say goodbye to crystal-clear waters, peaceful anchor life, and off-grid living before setting sail once again aboard our home on the water. Life as liveaboard sailors preparing to sail around the world is never predictable, and this sail proves exactly why. On our way back, we encounter an unexpected visitor — a large sea snake swimming alongside the boat — a reminder of just how wild and alive the ocean can be when you choose the sailing lifestyle and slow travel by sailboat. As full-time sailors, every trip teaches us something new about comfort, safety, and making life onboard more practical. During this passage, we also tackle a real-world sailing challenge: improving visibility at the helm. Sitting comfortably while maintaining proper visibility and control is essential for long passages, so we work on a clever helm solution that makes steering easier and safer — a small upgrade that makes a big difference for everyday sailboat living. This episode captures the true rhythm of liveaboard boat life — peaceful anchorages, unexpected wildlife encounters, problem-solving at sea, and the constant learning that comes with preparing for long-distance cruising. Whether you’re a beginner sailor dreaming of ocean travel, a sailboat owner looking for practical ideas, or someone inspired by the idea of travelling the world by sailboat, this is real sailing life behind the scenes. Join us as we continue documenting our journey toward full-time world cruising, sharing honest moments of off-grid sailing, boat upgrades, sailing adventures, and life afloat. Subscribe and follow along as we prepare our sailboat for global adventures, learn new sailing skills, and embrace the freedom of slow sailing and liveaboard life. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:47 Dinner Onboard 02:48 Incoming Storm 04:00 Sail Plan 05:38 Anchor Up 08:40 No Wind 09:11 Boat Jobs Underway 10:22 Weird Clouds 12:34 Helm Solution 13:42 Sea Snake 15:43 Back to the Marina Please leave a comment, like and subscribe to follow our journey. Join us now as we settle into liveaboard life and get our boat ready to take off and sail around the world. As new sailors we want to share all of our learnings and keep it real in our videos. We want to show step by step what it takes to choose a boat, buy the boat and learn how to sail. Our sailing learning curve is steep so come along with us as we learn and grow as liveaboard sailors. 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

We built a 12V freezer on our 1€ sailboat! Full DIY install, upgrading our icebox during our sailboat refit to finally live aboard full-time. Use code SEABIRD to get 15% off your Simify eSIM here: https://simify.com/SEABIRD?c=1 🌊 *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!)* #SailingSeabird #SailboatRestoration #BoatLife #DIYBoatRepair #SailingAdventure #RestorationProject #LivingOnABoat #BoatRestorationTips #LifeAtSea #SailboatDIY #OceanLiving #SailingCouple #AbandonedBoatRestoration #SeafaringLife #SailingJourney

UNTIE THE LINES Season 8 Episode 37 (S8E37) ⇩ Join the wonderful support crew that makes these videos possible and get instant access to behind the scene footage, regular real time updates and even join some of the most magic moments of this journey during a live feed ⇩ ► YOUTUBE CHANNEL MEMBERSHIP https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkYfFeySHGN4DPrOc9So7PA/join ► PATREON http://www.patreon.com/WhiteSpotPirates ⇩ Wanna buy me a drink or a treat for Boga? ⇩ ► PAY PAL https://www.paypal.me/whitespotpirates **** Join me on an inspiring journey that began with buying and refitting my Reinke Super 10 sailboat called KARL. Facing the challenges of solo sailing as a female sailor, I navigated the highs and lows of single-handed sailing while tackling DIY boat repair projects, from engine fixes to full boat refits on a budget. My life aboard was a mix of adventure and reflection, shaping an independent woman’s story of resilience, personal growth, and embracing the sailing lifestyle. Along the way, I became an ocean conservation activist with In Mocean, stumbled across my dog Boga, and discovered the joys and challenges of sailing with a dog. Now, I’m exploring a new chapter, having jumped aboard my partner’s Hallberg Rassy Rasmus with Boga and his Australian Kelpie, Jango. Together, we face the unique dynamics and challenges of sailing as a couple, balancing off-grid life, sustainable sailing, and the demands of long-term cruising. If you’re interested in remote sailing adventures, authentic sailing stories, and the realities of living on a sailboat, this channel offers a glimpse into the world of DIY projects, the sailing lifestyle, and life’s transformative moments on the water. Follow along for inspiring stories that reflect on the beauty of sailing, personal growth, and chasing dreams—one wave at a time. And always remember: if I can do it, you can do it, too! 👉 Binge watch my solo sailing adventure from the beginning https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXRq1t-_HOXvL6L6lGac5YAloge4jiLRA ⇩ More about my journey with my sailboat SV Karl @WhiteSpotPirates ⇩ ► INSTAGRAM http://www.instagram.com/WhiteSpotPirates ► FACEBOOK http://www.facebook.com/WhiteSpotPirates ► MY BOAT KARL http://whitespotpirates.com/untie-the-lines/my-boat-karl ⇩ Watch the full movie "Untie The Lines" ⇩ Download or stream the full movie with background info about my journey, interviews with my friends and family and unseen footage at http://www.UntieTheLines.com ***** Thanks to everybody who has supported the creation of these video and has shared this epic adventure with me so far. It would not have been the same without you! Lots of ocean love and salty smiles, Nike 🧜‍♀

Let's take an in depth look at how the marine diesel raw water system works on board your boat! A basic, very very critical system that requires attention from time to time! If you understand this system, maintenance and diagnostics become easier!

This week in Newfoundland, Steve and Carter finish their Baker’s Brook Pond recon with one more attempt to cross the ice and reach the big climbing terrain they came to scout. After backing off the previous day due to warming temperatures, they return with colder conditions, a better plan, and a clear strategy for managing the risks of crossing a frozen pond in the backcountry. They test ice thickness, spread out their weight on skis, rig ropes and backup systems, and work through the real decision-making that goes into moving safely across uncertain terrain. After exploring the far side of the fjord and confirming what’s worth coming back for, they return to Arabella to find a few new winter problems waiting at the dock. Back aboard the boat, Steve tracks down an electrical short that knocked out the bubbler, then tackles another liveaboard winter issue: Akiva’s dog hair clogging the electric heaters. From frozen ponds and backcountry route finding to troubleshooting life aboard in a Newfoundland winter, this episode is all about solving problems as they come. -------------------------- Episode #380 Sign up for our email newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hn3Qyv Acorn to Arabella started as a wooden boat building project in Granby, Massachusetts. Steve began the journey as an amateur wooden boat builder crafting a 38' wooden sailboat in his backyard: designer William Atkin's Ingrid with a Stormy Petrel's gaff rig. These videos follow the journey from tree felling, to lumber milling, to lofting, to the lead keel pour and now sailing the boat—sharing details of the woodworking, carpentry, metal smithing, tool building, and tool maintenance that traditional wooden boats command. This ultimate DIY project continues beyond the boat shop, as Steve and crew travel and learn to cruise aboard the handmade wooden boat that they've built. Just kidding about all that, this channel is about a Siberian Laika named Akiva. -------------------------- If you are interested in supporting/helping here are a few ways: https://www.acorntoarabella.com/how-to-help Acorn to Arabella's wishlist: https://www.acorntoarabella.com/wishlistpriority TotalBoat supports A2A! Please consider using our Total Boat referral code. Click here, then shop: https://www.totalboat.com/acorntoarabella They'll kick 10% our way! To offer recurring support via Patreon, CLICK BELOW. Just $5 a month gets you an invite to our monthly patron-only livestream Q&A sessions! https://www.patreon.com/acorntoarabella Original Soundtrack available at benfundis.bandcamp.com FOLLOW US: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/acorntoarabella Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acorntoarabella/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/acorntoarabella Website: http://www.acorntoarabella.com

A strange dragging sound under the van. Initial checks reveal nothing, but the problem is just beginning. Time to find a flat spot and investigate this unsettling noise. #VanTroubles #MysteryNoise #VehicleMaintenance #RoadTripProblems

Join us as we navigate the final leg of our Bahamas shakedown cruise aboard Calypso. Facing necessary upgrades and repairs, we'll prepare to re-enter US waters, discuss the challenges of cruising with a baby and address Jeremiah's health concerns. We'll also share insights into boat maintenance, safety, and our evolving cruising lifestyle. Check out our webpage at www.thelazygeckos.com Other Links: Patreon: Become a Patreon at www.patreon.com/lazygeckos Instagram: Want more LGS? Follow our public Instagram @lazygeckosailing Follow Brittany's personal Instagram @lgsbrittany Vimeo Channel Links: To see extra fun footage in our brand new Season 13 videos please visit our Season 13 Vimeo channel at: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/lazygeckoseason13 View our other Vimeo seasons by using the links below! Season 12 https://vimeo.com/ondemand/lazygeckoseason12 Season 11 https://vimeo.com/ondemand/lazygeckoseason11 Season 10 https://vimeo.com/ondemand/lazygeckoseason10 Season 9 https://vimeo.com/ondemand/lazygeckoseason9 Season 8 https://vimeo.com/ondemand/lazygeckoseason8 Season 7 https://vimeo.com/ondemand/lazygeckoseason7 Season 6 https://vimeo.com/ondemand/lazygeckoseason6 Season 5 https://vimeo.com/ondemand/lazygeckoseason5 Season 4 https://vimeo.com/ondemand/lazygeckoseason4 Season 3 https://vimeo.com/ondemand/lazygeckoseason3 Season 2 https://vimeo.com/ondemand/lazygeckoseason2 Season 1 https://vimeo.com/ondemand/lazygeckosailing

This week on Escapade, we continue rebuilding the port side of our saloon — and it’s finally time to tackle the flooring. The old teak and holly had seen better days. After ripping everything out, we start fresh using three new sheets of teak and holly from World Panel Products. From templating and cutting to sanding and multiple coats of varnish, this job was a full process — and definitely not a quick one. And when we finally step back for the reveal? The new cabinetry paired with the fresh teak and holly completely transforms the space. Escapade honestly looks like a different boat. If you’re into boat refits, DIY sailing projects, teak and holly flooring installs, or behind-the-scenes sailboat life — you’re in the right place. Products we used in this project: Teak & Holly Panels: World Panel Products American Style Teak & Holly Plywood Veneer Website: https://www.worldpanel.com Location: Riviera Beach, Florida (but they ship all over the place) Phone: +1 (561) 840-0509 Varnish used on the flooring and cabinetry: TotalBoat Gleam Marine Spar Varnish – Amber Finish We used both Gloss and Satin to build up the coats and finish the look. Website: https://www.totalboat.com #SailboatRefit #TeakAndHolly #BoatRenovation LOVE OUR CONTENT?? Here are the many ways you can support us! ❤️️ Support our creations & get exclusive perks by becoming a Patron: ☞ https://www.patreon.com/Leadingtheescapade 🍻 Shout us a drink 🍹 or make a one off Donation 🫶🏽 to our PayPal to support our creations: ☞ https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=R48D67JJBMDB4 💗 Give us a SuperThanks here on Youtube: ☞ You can find this by clicking the three dots (...) next to the like, share and download buttons (although YouTube takes a large chunk so PayPal is our Fave) 📱Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/leading.the.escapade/ Thank-you, you are greatly appreciated!

In this episode, I tackle the job of replacing some of the original stumps supporting our beautiful old timber house. She has been slowly slumping for a while now, needing a bit of TLC. Restumping an old house is never just about swapping out timber. It is about working carefully, thinking ahead, and respecting a structure that has been standing for nearly ninety years. There were challenges, adjustments, and a few moments that required a different way of thinking to keep things moving in the right direction. If you are interested in restoring old homes, timber house foundations, or the realities of maintaining a 1930s weatherboard house, this one is for you. Subscribe for more episodes from our life restoring and building on our property. #restumping #oldhouse #timberhome #homestead #diybuilding Support us and gain early access to videos and other exclusive rewards. Become a patron of Free Range Living today! http://www.patreon.com/freerangesailing Some of our fans prefer to make a direct contribution by Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=AEMRVLHCCTP84 OUR SOCIALS Follow us on: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/freerangehomestead Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/freerangesailing FREE PROVISIONING GUIDE Pascale has put together a FREE 40 page Provisioning Guide. The Guide explains and provides examples of how we can travel eating a variety of healthy and delicious meals for up to 6 months at a time on our tiny boat with no resupply. There has never been a better time to start learning how to increase the food storage potential of your home. I hope this guide will inspire you to make more informed long term provisioning choices for the future! For more information visit the Provisioning Page on our website ( www.freerangesailing.com/boat-provisioning ) or to grab a copy directly by clicking on the link below. LINK HERE: Download your FREE Provisioning Guide: https://bit.ly/3adbloF Also if you want to find out more about what I am cooking up every week for us at the homestead (and previously aboard SV Mirrool) you should follow my foodie Instagram page! www.instagram.com/gourmetsailor Music Credits Our theme tune (outro and/or intro song) Aquarium by TEVO. You can listen to his music here: https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/4MAfa All music sourced from Epidemic Sound (www.epidemicsound.com) On the request of one of our patrons we put together a playlist of some of our music on Spotify. Follow along and listen here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4Qegq91f000leXa5LwdNtr

DIY Retractable Solar Panels on Speed Rail Arch - Cape Dory 30 Refit Part 4. To maximize solar power in the restricted space on this 30-foot Cape Dory cutter (with electric propulsion), we designed this no-weld/no-bend method for a DIY retractable solar array arch built from Speed Rail fittings, aluminum pipe, and heavy-duty stainless-steel drawer slides. The two extendable panels stow flush under the two fixed upper panels while maneuvering in a marina or for low windage when sailing offshore in heavy weather. They slide out on tracks to deploy when needed at anchor or in moderate conditions offshore. The arch is done but the wiring will be covered in a future video. Subscribe to follow the refit. For more sailboat projects, visit AtomVoyages.com Parts List: Eight pieces 6463-T66 schedule 40 polished anodized 1.25" pipe sold in two pieces 23' stock length. (we used about 36' total) $270 total. It's easiest to cut the pipe and angle on a chop saw but you can also cut it with an angle grinder or hack saw. We purchased two pieces 1.25" polished 6463 grade aluminum schedule 40 pipe in standard 23' lengths from our local wholesale supplier. At $135 each it was cheaper than ordering 8 pieces of cut lengths online. Bright polished anodized aluminum pipe is twice as expensive as 6061 non-anodized and if you don't have a local wholesaler then anodized pipe cost could be prohibitive, which is why most DIY builds choose non-anodized. In that case be prepared to let it weather into that dull oxidized appearance. Note that pipe (like this Schedule 40) is measured by its Nominal Inside Diameter (ID), while stainless steel tubing is measured by its Outside Diameter (OD). This 1.25-inch pipe has an OD of 1.66 inches. If you’re building a larger arch, you'll want to use 1.5-inch pipe (1.9" OD). We used Schedule 40 because it’s plenty strong, lighter, and less pricey than heavy-walled Schedule 80. Two pieces 6061-T6 3/16" x 2" x 62" angle bar (NOT anodized) sold in one piece 25' stock length $87. Anodized angle bar is hard to source and in this build it is not in a highly visible area so doesn't matter if it becomes oxidized on the surface. A stock 25' piece of angle bar is double what we needed but at $87 it was cheaper than buying two shorter pieces online. And we can use some of the leftover on other projects. Speed-rail fittings: 1. Four pieces 1.25" Tee-E $16.48 each https://www.buyrailings.com/shop/variant/07060-5e-tee-e-aluminum-magnesium-1-1-4-ips-12794 2. Four pieces 1.25" elbows $21.16 each https://www.buyrailings.com/shop/variant/07020-3-elbow-aluminum-magnesium-1-1-4-ips-12035 3. Four pieces 1.25" Rectangular Base Flange $22.34 each https://www.buyrailings.com/shop/variant/27170-47-rectangular-base-flange-aluminum-magnesium-1-1-4-ips-12476 4. Two sets stainless steel drawer slides, 27 9/16" closed length. McMaster-Carr Model: 13875A21 $80 each. Solar panels: Two 200 watt and two 100 watt N-type BougeRV 200w bi-facial panels. Because these are N-type bi-facial, shade tolerant, and wired in parallel, they will cope with partial shading better than standard single-sided P-type panels. Clamps and fasteners: We used two Garhauer Dinghy Davit Stern Rail Clamps 1″ to 1.25″ DD-SRC 1-1.25 $75 each. These tube clamps are not a perfect fit to 1.25" pipe but are still useable. You can special order these clamps for 1.5" tube for a better fit (model DD-SRC 1-1.5) or look elsewhere for different style cheaper clamps. Fasteners: 16 sets 3/8" stainless hex bolts sized for deck thickness and backing plates, nuts and washers for bases 12 pieces 1/4" x 3/4" flat head stainless machine screws for angles to pipes 20 pieces #10 x 1/2" flat head stainless machine screws for Tracks to angle bars 20 pieces #8 x 3/4" flat head stainless machine screws, nuts and washers, for tracks to solar panels 24 pieces 3/8-16 x 1/2" Allen head stainless cone point set screws to replace Speed Rail zinc-plated steel set screws AtomVoyages.com #DIYBoatProject #SailboatSolar #Speedrail #AtomVoyages