Part introduction to off-grid electrical and part breakdown of our electrical systems, past and present. In this video, we talk about all the components of an off-grid electrical system for a DIY campervan setup. For links to the products we talked about in this video, and for a breakdown of the costs of this part of the project, check out this blog post: https://abroadreachtravel.com/off-grid-electrical/ 00:00 Introduction 01:11 Intro to Storage 01:25 Figuring Out Your Power Needs 03:06 Battery Types: 12v vs 24v 04:28 Battery Type: Chemistries 07:59 Our Battery Set-Ups (Past and Present) 10:31 Intro to Output 10:57 Output Side: 12v (DC) 12:15 Output Side: 120v (AC) 16:16 Running Wire in Vans 16:54 Intro to Input 17:18 Input Options: Solar 18:12 Input Options: Alternator 19:41 Input Options: Shore Power 20:25 Input Options: Generators 22:25 Our Promaster Electrical System Disclaimer: In the interest of transparency, please be aware that the links above may contain affiliate links and any purchases made through such links may result in a small commission for us at no cost to you. We appreciate you shopping from these links! Check out our Instagram to see our projects happening in real-time 🛠🔩🚐https://www.instagram.com/abroadreachtravel/ For All Our Van DIY Posts Check Out the Blog: https://abroadreachtravel.com/van-diy/ While we normally are sailing up and down the east coast in our sailboat Acadia, we recently have switched to #vanlife to deal with some medical issues! Don't worry our boat isn't going anywhere we are excited to continue to share both our land and sea adventures and DIY with you! Questions, comments, or want to work with us? Contact us at info@abroadreachtravel.com All Music From Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/bxowjw/

Cabinets and furniture can be daunting if you've never done it before. We walk through how we built our cabinets and bed frame including tips for finishing! For a list cost breakdown of this part of our project check out this blog post: https://abroadreachtravel.com/building-camper-van-cabinets/ Resources Woodshop Diaries Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WoodshopDiaries Woodshop Diaries Drawer Series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZXlzM3gc_U2VAcejawDXcsSU6pm4PESL&si=kDyISu9rcTTcpiMQ Products We Mentioned Our Van Drawer and Door Closure Designs: https://abroadreachtravel.myshopify.com/collections/van-cabinet-closures Door Magnets: https://amzn.to/4jjLP5s Tools We Couldn't Have Done it Without Kreg Pocket Hole Kit:https://amzn.to/3YGAMuH Disclaimer: In the interest of transparency, please be aware that the links above may contain affiliate links and any purchases made through such links may result in a small commission for us at no cost to you. We appreciate you shopping from these links! Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:55 Floor to Ceiling Cabinets 04:45 Upper Cabinet Construction 05:41 Kitchen Lower Cabinets 08:05 Underbed Drawers 09:06 Bed Platform 11:16 Door and Drawer Fronts 14:19 Painting Tips 15:37 Cabinet Closures Check out our Instagram to see our projects happening in real-time 🛠🔩🚐https://www.instagram.com/abroadreachtravel/ For All Our Van DIY Posts Check Out the Blog: https://abroadreachtravel.com/van-diy/ While we normally are sailing up and down the east coast in our sailboat Acadia, we recently have switched to #vanlife to deal with some medical issues! Don't worry our boat isn't going anywhere we are excited to continue to share both our land and sea adventures and DIY with you! Questions, comments, or want to work with us? Contact us at info@abroadreachtravel.com All Music From Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/bxowjw/

Take a fast-paced, visual tour through Orust Yacht Service, located on the beautiful island of Orust on Sweden’s west coast. In this video, we explore one of the most renowned yacht yards in Northern Europe — with no talking, just raw impressions of craftsmanship, innovation, and marine engineering at its finest. This facility is more than just a storage yard. Orust Yacht Service offers full-service maintenance, refits, and upgrades for yachts of all sizes, preparing them for everything from summer cruising to demanding bluewater passages. With indoor storage for up to 240 yachts, the scale and cleanliness of the space is striking. We walk through several sections of the yard, where you'll see: Ongoing yacht upgrades and refits, with expert attention to systems, rigging, and interiors New yacht builds, including hulls in progress and finished yachts ready for launch Exceptional woodwork and joinery, showcasing the traditional craftsmanship that Scandinavian boatbuilding is known for Modern composite workstations, where advanced materials meet time-tested design Orust Yacht Service is also home to the production of Najad Yachts and Arcona Yachts — two iconic brands that stand for performance, comfort, and seaworthiness. This video captures glimpses of both, giving you a feel for the design and quality that go into every vessel. 🔗 Learn more about the companies featured in this video: 🛠 Orust Yacht Service – Full-service yacht care, refit, and storage: https://www.orustyachtservice.se/ ⛵ Arcona Yachts – Performance cruisers designed for sailors who love speed and quality: https://arconayachts.se/ ⛵ Najad Yachts – Premium bluewater cruisers built for long-distance comfort and safety: https://najad.se/ 🎥 Like what you see? Give us a thumbs up and subscribe for more behind-the-scenes sailing content, boatyard visits, and yacht walkthroughs from around the world. In cooperation with ​⁠@Bedre-Inneklima who has delivered the shown dehumidifier mounted in the Najad 451.

Boat improvement and boat restoration. In this video, we focus on a major job on the Nauticat, specifically addressing a concern about safety. The key update involved raising the handrail to improve security on the boat. This seemingly small boat project is crucial for safe boating. How to prevent falling overboard. How do you make a safe boat even safer? Easy—raise the bar. Literally. So we’ve taken matters into our own hands by upgrading the safety rail around the aft deck of our 1982 Nauticat motorsailer. These boats are already built like tanks, but we believe there’s always room for improvement—especially when it comes to staying on the boat. In this video, we show how we raised the guard rail height on the aft deck to improve safety and peace of mind while underway. It’s a small change, but one that makes a big difference. ⚓ If you’re into boat life, refits, or just practical upgrades that make sailing safer and more enjoyable, this one's for you. 🛠️ Subscribe for more DIY boat projects, safety tips, and life aboard a classic Nauticat. We like to set high standards… so we welded one onto the boat. #SailingLife #BoatSafety #NauticatMotorsailer #LiveaboardLife #DIYBoatProjects #SailboatRefit #AftDeckUpgrade #MarineSafety #SailingWithStyle Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:10 Telling about the new guard rail on the Nauticat 0:52 A boat should look good A look at how we improved the safety on our Nauticat 38. Ensuring a safe boat is paramount, especially when boating. We share some boat tips for better sailing safety and overall boating.

Boat restoration, boat maintenance and boat repair! My Girlfriends First Reaction to Our Refurbished Teak Deck on our Boat! After months of hard work, Maria finally sees our newly renovated boat for the first time! Will she love the changes, or will she have some unexpected feedback? We’ve made some BIG upgrades, including a brand-new teak deck—but how does it feel underfoot? Maria puts it to the ultimate test by walking barefoot! Plus, we take a closer look at: ✅ The new safety railing around the aft deck—does it meet our expectations? ✅ The renovated doors—what’s changed? ✅ Upgraded deck hatches—are they as functional as we hoped? ✅ Future plans—should we invest in wind vane (self steering), a larger bow platform, or new standing rigging? At the end we are discussing problems and thoughts that Nauticat owners have, an giving our opinion on them. There is no true or false answer, but we discuss the different possible solutions and what we have chosen. There’s always more to improve when it comes to boat renovations, but what should we prioritize next? Let us know your thoughts in the comments! 👇 ⚓ Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and hit the 🔔 to follow our sailing journey! ⚓ Back on the boat, they are excited to show the brand new teak flooring that was installed! To really experience the boat deck, one of them goes barefoot to test how it feels. The new yacht deck looks great! Chapters: 0:00 How will a woman test the new teak deck? 1:00 How does the new teak feel? 2:05 Refurbished doors on Nauticat 3:28 New hatches on the Nauticat 4:13 Nauticat logo on the deck 5:13 How does it feel to walk barefoot on the new teak? 5:43 Sum up and discussions on what we have seen today

This innovative vessel, known as SpaceCat, represents the cutting edge of technology and design in the yachting industry. Reduce features an ultra-light aluminum hull and a hybrid propulsion system, ensuring high performance with minimal environmental impact. Its advanced hull design reduces drag, enhancing fuel efficiency and extending cruising range. During our conversation, we explored the rapid integration of artificial intelligence (Al) in the yachting industry. Al is already being used to optimize fuel consumption, navigation, maintenance, and onboard safety. These advancements not only improve operational efficiency but also elevate the overall experience of life at sea. This is particularly exciting for Spinnaker Bureau, as we have recently partnered with Yacht.Al, a project dedicated to integrating Al into the yachting industry. We look forward to bringing our clients innovative solutions that merge luxury with cutting-edge technology. Stay tuned there's much more to come at d the intersection of yachting and advanced technology!

Installing new teak deck on an old boat. Boat restoration, boat maintenance and boat repair. Ecodeck a Dutch company which has a longstanding experience with teak for the super- and leisure yacht industry. Gradually we discovered the wish and the need for alternative materials for teak. To stop human-induced deforestation, EcoDeck® was introduced in 2012 and introduced a nautical deck application that satisfies the highest standards in the yachting industry while reducing the impact on the environment. EcoDeck® is a strong, flexible, solvent free, UV-proof and polyurethane resin based flooring system. This prefabricated, viscous-elastic composite material has a stylish and warm effect, a seamless and durable finish and is suitable for numerous applications. It has a luxurious maritime effect. EcoDeck® is extremely durable, flexible, flame retarding, recyclable, easy to maintain, machinable like wood, ecological responsible, algae free and non-skid. #Nauticat38 #TeakDeck #BoatRestoration #EcoDeck #SwedishCraftsmanship #SailingLife

The video showcases a new heavy steel plate installed on the bow of a Nauticat 38 to prevent damage from the anchoring. This boat project aims to protect the fiberglass and prevent future gelcoat repair. Now the maja is protected from future damage. When you raise the anchor, it is easy for the anchor to cause damage to the boat. Our boat had damage to the gelcoat and we had to find a solution. Our solution was to mount a thick steel plate in the bow of the boat. This will be screwed in place, and in this way protect against damage. The anchor is the Vulcan 25 kg, with 100 meters of 8 mm galvanized chain. Sailing is a lifestyle, but it also requires constant vigilance and care. This video showcases some essential boat maintenance on a Nauticat motorsailer. Experience the boat life while learning about important aspects of sailing yacht ownership and boat repair. Addressing anchor damage on our Nauticat 38! In this video, we showcase some essential boat repair to the hull. Ensuring proper boat maintenance is crucial for boat safety and enjoying the sailing lifestyle.

After two van builds we are big fans of using Rivet Nuts to provide secure framing for cabinets and bed frames! In this video we do a step by step on how to use rivet nuts! For A Full Tools and Materials List as well as a budget break down check out our blog post: https://abroadreachtravel.com/framing-our-campervan/ Tools Used: Rivet Nut Tool: https://amzn.to/3WcNErc Kreg Rip-Cut Circular Saw Guide: https://amzn.to/4j6gUtB Disclaimer: In the interest of transparency, please be aware that the links above may contain affiliate links and any purchases made through such links may result in a small commission for us at no cost to you. We appreciate you shopping from these links! Check out our Instagram to see our projects happening in real-time 🛠🔩🚐https://www.instagram.com/abroadreachtravel/ For All Our Van DIY Posts Check Out the Blog: https://abroadreachtravel.com/van-diy/ While we normally are sailing up and down the east coast in our sailboat Acadia, we recently have switched to #vanlife to deal with some medical issues! Don't worry our boat isn't going anywhere we are excited to continue to share both our land and sea adventures and DIY with you! Questions, comments, or want to work with us? Contact us at info@abroadreachtravel.com All Music From Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/bxowjw/

We installed the Promaster version of the Scopema swivel seats from the swivel shop: https://theswivelshop.com/collections/promaster/products/promaster-scopema-seat-swivels-1 Check out our Instagram to see our projects happening in real-time 🛠🔩🚐https://www.instagram.com/abroadreachtravel/ For All Our Van DIY Posts Check Out the Blog: https://abroadreachtravel.com/van-diy/ While we normally are sailing up and down the east coast in our sailboat Acadia, we recently have switched to #vanlife to deal with some medical issues! Don't worry our boat isn't going anywhere we are excited to continue to share both our land and sea adventures and DIY with you! Questions, comments, or want to work with us? Contact us at info@abroadreachtravel.com All Music From Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/bxowjw/

Apoyanos con un energético Café ☕ https://buymeacoffee.com/viajerospormarytierra Apoya nuestra aventura a través de PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=EZNEZ3E8AE4Y6 Montamos baterías nuevas AGM, le instalo una escalera de baño trasera en la plataforma de baño, y mi esposa hace varias cosas más. En este vídeo y los dos anteriores hay varios trabajos de bricolaje náutico. Si os gusta nuestro contenido, Subscríbete, apoyanos con un Like 👍🏻 y comparte con amig@s 🙏🏻⛵🏴‍☠️⚓🦜🌎 un abrazo “Summertime by Erik Lund – @eric‑lund‑18 – Music Promoted by Feel Free No Copyright

Apoyanos con un energético Café ☕ https://buymeacoffee.com/viajerospormarytierra Apoya nuestra aventura a través de PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=EZNEZ3E8AE4Y6 En este vídeo, comenzamos varios pequeños proyectos, cosas nuevas que siempre hay que hacer en un Velero antiguo, cortar, medir, atornillar, pegar, inventar...y la lista continua 🤪 Espero que disfrutéis de este episodio, los anteriores, y los futuros por venir 🏴‍☠️🦜⛵⚓🌎 si nos quiereis apoyar, con tan solo un Like 👍🏻 y subscribirse a nuestro Canal, os lo agradecemos 💪🏻 y si nos podéis apoyar en el link de café o PayPal que está arriba 👆🏻, pues super agradecidos ❤️

We deep dive on planning for and installing insulation in our promaster campervan. Installing a combination of expanded polystyrene foam, spray foam, and Thinsulate. For a full list of materials and tools, plus a budget breakdown check out the blog post: https://abroadreachtravel.com/campervan-insulation/ 00:00 Intro 01:40 Planning for Electrical and Plumbing 06:40 What We are Using for Insulation 08:57 Tips for Using Spray Foam Insulation 10:37 Installing Expanded Polystyrene Panels 11:36 More Spray Foam Tips 12:10 Trimming Spray Foam 13:31 Tips for Working with Thinsulate 14:39 Wrap Up Disclaimer: In the interest of transparency, please be aware that the links above may contain affiliate links and any purchases made through such links may result in a small commission for us at no cost to you. We appreciate you shopping from these links! Check out our Instagram to see our projects happening in real-time 🛠🔩🚐https://www.instagram.com/abroadreachtravel/ For All Our Van DIY Posts Check Out the Blog: https://abroadreachtravel.com/van-diy/ While we normally are sailing up and down the east coast in our sailboat Acadia, we recently have switched to #vanlife to deal with some medical issues! Don't worry our boat isn't going anywhere we are excited to continue to share both our land and sea adventures and DIY with you! Questions, comments, or want to work with us? Contact us at info@abroadreachtravel.com All Music From Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/bxowjw/

Apoyanos con un energético Café ☕ https://buymeacoffee.com/viajerospormarytierra Apoya nuestra aventura a través de PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=EZNEZ3E8AE4Y6 DIY es un término inglés abreviado que significa *DO IT YOURSELF* qué se traduce a *HAZLO TU MISMO* ,osea es una forma barata de hacer las cosas, en vez de pagarle a un profesional, aprender y hacerlo uno mismo💪🏻 Los calentadores para barcos normalmente cuestan un mini o de 300 y para arriba hasta superar los Mil euros. Los Pros y los Contras de este calentador Pros; *Precio - 85€ *Tamaño Reducido 15L *Calienta muy rápido *Aún estando desenchufado, mantiene el calor 2 días al menos. Contras; *No se puede conectar al motor para calentarse *En caso de estar fondeado, es necesario conectar a un convertidor de 12v a 220v (tampoco es que sea un problema-Tenemos uno aún sin conectar, de 2000W y ese calentador tan solo usa 1500W, por lo que bien) “Summertime by Erik Lund – @eric‑lund‑18 – Music Promoted by Feel Free No Copyright

We added electric propulsion to our blue water Sailboat now its a hybrid. In this video I explain what we did, and test it while Sailing. Sailing StarryNight sailboat reffit and restoration. Video reup fixed issues. contact: reversing.ntropy@gmail.com

We are finally starting to BUILD our van! And first up, is to install the subfloor and insulation! We cover how we cut the subfloor to fit around all those pesky corners the wheel wells create, and how we secured the floor in place! 00:00 Intro 04:05 Cutting First and Second Floor Panels 07:25 Using a Tick Stick to Make Complex Cuts 11:31 Lining Up Bolt Holes 12:28 A Small Change in Plans 13:21 Final Install 14:05 Wrap-Up For a full breakdown of tools and materials, as well as a cost breakdown of this step, check out this blog post: https://abroadreachtravel.com/putting-in-van-subflooring-the-van-life-diaries-5/ Tools Used: Jigsaw: https://amzn.to/3ZrYRpX Circular Saw (Newer Version of Ours): https://amzn.to/4ifL7WP Clamps: https://amzn.to/3VeolVa Materials: Marine Adhesive: https://amzn.to/3CMuqSC Disclaimer: In the interest of transparency, please be aware that the links above may contain affiliate links and any purchases made through such links may result in a small commission for us at no cost to you. We appreciate you shopping from these links! Check out our Instagram to see our projects happening in real-time 🛠🔩🚐https://www.instagram.com/abroadreachtravel/ For All Our Van DIY Posts Check Out the Blog: https://abroadreachtravel.com/van-diy/ While we normally sail up and down the East Coast in our sailboat Acadia, we recently switched to #vanlife to deal with some medical issues! Don't worry—our boat isn't going anywhere! We are excited to continue to share our land and sea adventures and DIY with you! Questions, comments, or want to work with us? Contact us at info@abroadreachtravel.com All Music From Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/bxowjw/

Cutting holes in your van can be super intimidating but it wasn't nearly as hard with our second van! We installed our Maxxair roof vent fan and our Van Windows Direct bunk window, in just a few hours, over the course of two days. Before cutting any holes in your van, we HIGHLY recommend checking out the Promaster Body Builders Guide as it will tell you what you can and cannot modify: https://tinyurl.com/bdnadecs 00:00 Introduction 01:04 Prepping for Bunk Window 05:09 Cutting Bunk Window Hole 05:54 Prepping for Roof Fan 07:58 Cutting Roof Fan Hole 08:53 Installing Bunk Widow 11:07 Installing Roof Fan 14:52 Wrap-up Materials: Maxxair Deluxe 7000K Roof Vent Fan (with free shims): https://www.vanlifeoutfitters.com/store/maxxfan-deluxe-white-7000k/ Van Windows Direct Bunk Window: https://goaff.pro/wakmbl Tools Used: Jib Saw: https://amzn.to/4f18txp Drill: https://amzn.to/4edPPku For cost breakdown of this episode check out: https://abroadreachtravel.com/cutting-holes-in-our-van-the-van-life-diaries-4/ Disclaimer: In the interest of transparency, please be aware the links above may contain affiliate links and any purchases made through such links may result in a small commission for us at no cost to you. We appreciate you shopping from these links! Did you find this helpful in your own build? Send us a tip: https://abroadreachtravel.myshopify.com/products/send-a-tip?variant=47855893184794 Check out our Instagram to see our projects happening in real-time 🛠🔩🚐https://www.instagram.com/abroadreachtravel/ For All Our Van DIY Posts Check Out the Blog: https://abroadreachtravel.com/van-diy/ While we normally are sailing up and down the east coast in our sailboat Acadia, we recently have switched to #vanlife to deal with some medical issues! Don't worry our boat isn't going anywhere we are excited to continue to share both our land and sea adventures and DIY with you! Questions, comments, or want to work with us? Contact us at info@abroadreachtravel.com All Music From Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/bxowjw/

Every good DIY project has one thing in common, a good plan! We highly recommend Vanspace 3D for planning your build: https://abroadreachtravel--vanspace3d.thrivecart.com/vanspace3d/ Check out our blog post about planning this build: https://abroadreachtravel.com/planning-and-prepping-the-van-life-diaries-3/ Disclaimer: In the interest of transparency, please be aware that the links above may contain affiliate links and any purchases made through such links may result in a small commission for us at no cost to you. We appreciate you shopping from these links! Check out our Instagram to see our projects happening in real-time 🛠🔩🚐https://www.instagram.com/abroadreachtravel/ For All Our Van DIY Posts Check Out the Blog: https://abroadreachtravel.com/van-diy/ While we are normally sailing up and down the east coast in our sailboat Acadia, we recently have switched to #vanlife to deal with some medical issues! Don't worry our boat isn't going anywhere we are excited to continue to share both our land and sea adventures and DIY with you! Questions, comments, or want to work with us? Contact us at info@abroadreachtravel.com All Music From Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/bxowjw/

Apoyanos con un energético Café ☕ https://buymeacoffee.com/viajerospormarytierra Apoya nuestra aventura a través de PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=EZNEZ3E8AE4Y6 Este fue nuestro último Episodio, fecha enero 2022, tras esto se me complicó más la vida y tuve que dejar el barco atracado en el muelle hasta la fecha en el que estoy editando este video 2 Septiembre 2024. Ahora hemos vuelto al barco a vivir a bordo ⚓ y nuestra intención es de una vez por todas salir a navegar ⛵ y con suerte de aquí Enero 2025, dentro de tan solo 5 meses, cruzar el Atlántico en busca de un trabajo como Capitán y Marinera en el Caribe, Bahamas, Centro América o donde lo encontremos🤞🏻🙏🏻 Agradeceriamos mucho que te subscribas, le des un simple me gusta 👍🏻 y compartas con tus familiares y amigos. Si aún no has visto los otros episodios, si quieres comienza desde el episodio "1 y podrás ver el duro trabajo y las interminables horas que he tardado poco a poco y durante años, en restaurar y preparar este precioso Velero ⛵❤️ 🏴‍☠️ que ahora se a convertido en nuestra casa 🏡 Un abrazo y gracias 🙏🏻 “Summertime by Erik Lund – @eric‑lund‑18 – Music Promoted by Feel Free No Copyright

Are we crazy for buying a van without a working transmission? We explain why we purchased a Promaster High Top van to convert and why we ended up with this van in particular. We talk van build budget and the differences between this van and our first van build. Looking for more details about our transmission rebuild? Check out this blog post: https://abroadreachtravel.com/we-bought-a-broken-van-the-van-life-diaries-2/ Check out our Instagram to see our projects happening in real-time 🛠🔩🚐https://www.instagram.com/abroadreachtravel/ For All Our Van DIY Posts Check Out the Blog: https://abroadreachtravel.com/van-diy/ While we normally sail up and down the east coast in our sailboat Acadia, we recently have switched to #vanlife to deal with some medical issues! Don't worry, our boat isn't going anywhere we are excited to continue to share both our land and sea adventures and DIY with you! Questions, comments, or want to work with us? Contact us at info@abroadreachtravel.com All Music From Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/bxowjw/

What are diesel bugs and how do you tackle them? This video showcases the issues with a 40-year-old boat, focusing on the importance of proper diesel maintenance. Learn about fuel contamination and the steps taken for fuel tank cleaning to restore engine performance and prevent future problems. A must-watch for boat owners! Dealing with diesel bugs is a common part of the boat life, here seen on a a Nauticat 38. Proper boat maintenance includes regular fuel tank cleaning and using a diesel bug treatment to prevent problems. Keep your diesel fuel clean to avoid engine issues. What have I done to avoid the fuel bugs or diesel bugs to get back? Let's see what happened to this motor sailor, a Nauticat 38.The boat is rather old, its 40 year old, but in good condition and with a new engine 4 years old, and almost a 1.000 hours. The condition of the fuel tanks are unknown at this time. The first trip of the year was early, perhaps a bit too early. It was 5 hours motoring. At the end I felt that the engine was not performing well. It did not stop, but it was not quite as it used to be. So, safe at my destination I checked the fuel filter. Then I was terrified. It was almost completely blocked by old fuel bugs. Have a look at this water separator. The fuel should be clear and green. Now it is just a brown mess.Luckily I was moored to a pier, but I was still 5 hours away from home, and the weather had changed. I did not dare to go back. I had to call the ghost busters. Or at least the fuel bug busters. Fuel bugs or Diesel bugs are a microorganisms that grow on fuels. They feed on the hydrocarbons in the fuel and create biomass, biofilms and damaging by-products. These microorganisms live in even the smallest amounts of water, often from condensation, and at the interface of fuel and water, where they can create thick biomass. So, I had to call the bug buster. He arrived with some impressive equipment. All the fuel was removed from the tanks. We have 2 tanks with 300 liters of fuel in each tank. The fuel was cleaned, and later put back on the tanks.He made three holes in each tank, to clean the inside of the tanks properly. Then the same procedure on the other tank. Here you can see how the tanks looked inside, before he cleaned it. This is after he cleaned it. It took half the day, and it cost a fortune, but I had no choice.Now I was ready to sail home again, and really start the season. So, what have I done since that time, so I don’t get this back? First, I use fuel additives to eliminate the bugs.I check my water separator often, and I change my fuel filters often. Second, I remove the water. Since water is heavier than diesel, it will stay in the bottom of the tank. Several times during the sailing season, I drain some diesel from the tank, to get rid of any water. Here you can see how I do it. The black hose is just for safety, in case someone opens the valve by mistake. I remove this black hose.Temporarily I connect the short blue hose, that lead to a small bottle. Then I open the valve just a few seconds, to drain water and fuel.Now you can see green clear fuel.In the beginning I got remains of the bugs in one of the tanks. Here you can see the fuel from port and starboard tank. Look at the difference. Now after some time, I get only green clear fuel when I do this. Now I do this some times a year just to be sure there is no water in the fuel. Then I sleep so much better! Yacht: 1982 Nauticat 38 - S/Y Maja Bug buster: https://fuel-service.no/ Photo equipment: iPhone 15 Pro Max + Insta 360 Editing: iMovie on a MacBook Pro Narrator and editor: Jarle Karlsrud

Apoyanos con un energético Café ☕ https://buymeacoffee.com/viajerospormarytierra Apoya nuestra aventura a través de PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=EZNEZ3E8AE4Y6 Por favor subscribanse y delen un Like" al vídeo. Aún que estos son video antiguos, dentro de 10 dias viajaremos a Colombia 🇨🇴🌎 y comenzaremos a grabar una nueva temporada 🙏🏻⚓⛵❤️ “Summertime by Erik Lund – @eric‑lund‑18 – Music Promoted by Feel Free No Copyright

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Apoyanos con un energético Café ☕ https://buymeacoffee.com/viajerospormarytierra Apoya nuestra aventura a través de PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=EZNEZ3E8AE4Y6 Subscríbete para ver el desarrollo de este trabajo en los siguientes episodios. Entra al canal y descubre la lista de reproducción con todos los episodios anteriores. Si te gusto 🙏🏻 Agradezco le des un Like" y compartas los vídeos. Saludos ⚓⛵❤️ “Summertime by Erik Lund – @eric‑lund‑18 – Music Promoted by Feel Free No Copyright

Hey guys, This is part 2 of my mini makeover series! Of course I’ll show all the details in a long format YouTube video soon! I just wanted to give you a little update with these shorts, so that you know what I’ve been up to. How do you like my new anchor ? I think the Mantus just fits perfectly on my boat! 👍⚓️⛓️ Cheers guys, Kristina P.S. I had to shorten this video to fit it into the 1-minute video length allowance for Shorts on YouTube - there’s a longer version on my Patreon (link in my bio, you can subscribe FOR FREE). But like I said, I’ll also edit a long format video of my time on the hard in Grenada! 😊

Fixing a Critical Structural Issue on the Nauticat 38 – Strengthening the Hull for Safety How to improve chainplate lower sidestay Nauticat 38 The Nauticat 38 is a well-built and sturdy motorsailer, but owners know about a critical weakness in the hull and deck structure—if left unaddressed, this issue can lead to serious damage or even the loss of the mast over time. When we acquired our 1982 Nauticat 38, we noticed clear signs of stress: ✅ The deck was slightly bent upwards ✅ The teak decking was cracked ✅ Visible movement had occurred under high loads To prevent further damage and ensure long-term safety, we undertook a structural reinforcement project. Here’s how we strengthened the hull: 1️⃣ Opened the interior to access the chainplate below the deck 2️⃣ Removed the chainplate for modification 3️⃣ Welded a 5 mm steel plate to the chainplate for added support 4️⃣ Glued and bolted the reinforced chainplate back into place 5️⃣ Covered it with new teak planks for a seamless finish Now, the hull is significantly stronger, and we expect this fix to last at least another 40 years! If you own a Nauticat 38 (or a similar motorsailer), this repair is crucial for maintaining the integrity of your rigging and ensuring safe sailing conditions. 📌 Have you encountered this issue? Let us know in the comments! 👍 Like & Subscribe if you found this helpful—we share more Nauticat 38 maintenance and sailing adventures! Best regards, Maria & Jarle @ S/Y Maja #Nauticat38 #SailboatRepair #ChainplateReinforcement #SailingSafety #LiveaboardLife

Hi Everyone! We just wanted to give y'all an update on why we haven't been posting as often! Here on Youtube, moving forward, we will focusing on DIY, How-To, and Tips and Tricks videos. If you are looking for videos or posts that are more about our day to day life and also pretty much in real time please check us out on Instagram or TikTok! We hope you'll stick around for our future videos as we are commited to providing you with useful and informative content moving forward! Thank you for watching! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abroadreachtravel TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@abroadreachtravel

How to diy the world's cheapest surface air supply (hookah)

We set out to make a smaller 12-volt watermaker for less than $1000, did we manage it? For a Full Parts List check out this Blog Post: Https://abroadreachtravel.com/diy-watermaker Have you found this video helpful? Consider sending us a tip! https://abroadreachtravel.myshopify.com/products/send-a-tip Check out our Instagram to see our projects happening in real-time 🛠🔩⛵️ https://www.instagram.com/abroadreachtravel/ For All Our Boat DIY Posts Check Out the Blog: https://abroadreachtravel.com/boat-diy/ We have been full-time liveaboards since May 2020. We spent the first year and a half aboard a 1965 Alberg 30 that we have owned since 2010. We recently upgraded to a 1980 Tartan 37 named Acadia and we are so excited to continue our cruising journey! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to see our journey! Questions, comments, or want to work with us? Contact us at info@abroadreachtravel.com All Music From Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/bxowjw/

When we first bought Acadia, she only had 200 watts of solar installed, it was basically enough to run our fridge and navigation equipment. We knew we would need something more before we left for the Bahamas so we created a custom bimini mount for our solar panels and now we have the option of up to 700 watts of solar! 00:00--Intro 03:15--Mounting the Panels 05:18--Wiring Explanation 06:12--Project Cost Breakdown 07:36--A 6 Month Review Installing Solar on a Boat Blog Post: https://abroadreachtravel.com/installing-solar-on-a-boat/ Amazon list of products used in this video: https://a.co/5n6jEKi Gemini Marine Products' full line of mounting hardware: https://www.geminiproducts.net/ They are an awesome small business out of Maine, that makes great quality products! Have you found this video helpful? Consider sending us a tip! https://abroadreachtravel.myshopify.com/products/send-a-tip Disclaimer: In the interest of transparency, please be aware that the links above may contain affiliate links and any purchases made through such links may result in a small commission for us at no cost to you. We appreciate you shopping from these links! Check out our Instagram to see our projects happening in real-time 🛠🔩⛵️ https://www.instagram.com/abroadreachtravel/ For All Our Boat DIY Posts Check Out the Blog: https://abroadreachtravel.com/boat-diy/ We have been full-time liveaboards since May 2020. We spent the first year and a half aboard a 1965 Alberg 30 that we have owned since 2010. We recently upgraded to a 1980 Tartan 37 named Acadia and we are so excited to continue our cruising journey! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to see our journey! vv Questions, comments, or want to work with us? Contact us at info@abroadreachtravel.com All Music From Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/bxowjw/

We spend a week doing boat maintenance in preparation for several passages over the coming weeks. Our videos are always a few weeks behind our real life, check out our Instagram to see what we are up to in real-time! ⛵️🛠🚐 https://www.instagram.com/abroadreachtravel/ For More of Our Sailing Check Out the Blog: https://abroadreachtravel.com/sailing/ We have been living aboard our 1965 Alberg 30 Ecola since May 2020! We are so excited to be traveling on our home full time! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to see our journey! Questions, comments, or want to work with us? Contact us at info@abroadreachtravel.com All music from Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/bxowjw/

DJI FPV Crazy "propeller adapter" DIY using just these 3 tools. i don't think this is recommended but as an experiment, why not.

We have been taking cold showers for the last year, and we are so excited to finally have hot water for showers and dishes! Project Materials: Hot Water Heater--https://amzn.to/3fLrne1 Shower Head--https://amzn.to/2SpxVXP Thermostatic Mixing Valve--https://amzn.to/3ujzUdD Disclaimer: In the interest of transparency, please be aware that the links above may contain affiliate links and any purchases made through such links may result in a small commission for us at no cost to you. We appreciate you shopping from these links! Check out our Instagram to see our projects happening in real-time 🛠🔩⛵️ https://www.instagram.com/abroadreachtravel/ For All Our Boat DIY Posts Check Out the Blog: https://abroadreachtravel.com/boat-diy/ Our Alberg 30, Ecola, is a 1965 (early model) that has been in Andy's family for almost 40 years. Keeping her in tip-top shape is almost a full-time job, but it's a labor of love. ❤️ Questions, comments, or want to work with us? Contact us at info@abroadreachtravel.com

Our new Beta Marine 20 has arrived and we spend a week in the boatyard removing the old Westerbeke and getting the new engine installed. A HUGE thank you to Beta Marine USA for how quickly they got the new engine to us (3 days from order to arrival!!), and the assistance they provided during this repowering! https://betamarineusa.com/ Our videos are always a few weeks behind our real life. Check out our Instagram to see our projects happening in real-time 🛠🔩⛵️ https://www.instagram.com/abroadreachtravel/ For All Our Boat DIY Posts Check Out the Blog: https://abroadreachtravel.com/boat-diy/ Our Alberg 30, Ecola, is a 1965 (early model) that has been in Andy's family for almost 40 years. Keeping her in tip top shape is almost a full time job, but it's a labor of love. ❤️ Questions, comments, or want to work with us? Contact us at info@abroadreachtravel.com All Music From Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/bxowjw/

After months and months of playing whack-a-mole with issues with our Westerbeke 18 we sit down to talk about what we are planning to do. Check out our Instagram to see our projects happening in real-time 🛠🔩⛵️ https://www.instagram.com/abroadreachtravel/ For All Our Boat DIY Posts Check Out the Blog: https://abroadreachtravel.com/boat-diy/ Our Alberg 30, Ecola, is a 1965 (early model) that has been in Andy's family for almost 40 years. Keeping her in tip top shape is almost a full time job, but it's a labor of love. ❤️ Questions, comments, or want to work with us? Contact us at info@abroadreachtravel.com All Music From Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/bxowjw/

Since we've been cooling our heels in Florida all winter we decided to spend some time in the boatyard getting Ecola in tip-top shape. A lot of the work we did was cosmetic, but they were projects that had been put off for far too long. This is not sponsored by Total Boat or Jamestown Distributors, we just love their products and have been singing their praises when we can. The bottom paint we used is the Total Boat Spartan https://www.jamestowndistributors.com/product/product-detail/97802 The varnish is Total Boat Halcyon in Amber. It is a water-based varnish which makes storing and clean-up a breeze, and it also allows for recoating after only an hour!! I can't tell you how many hours it has saved us. https://www.jamestowndistributors.com/product/product-detail/336256 Check out our Instagram to see our projects happening in real-time 🛠🔩⛵️ https://www.instagram.com/abroadreachtravel/ For All Our Boat DIY Posts Check Out the Blog: https://abroadreachtravel.com/boat-diy/ Our Alberg 30, Ecola, is a 1965 (early model) that has been in Andy's family for almost 40 years. Keeping her in tip top shape is almost a full time job, but it's a labor of love. ❤️ Questions, comments, or want to work with us? Contact us at info@abroadreachtravel.com All Music From Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/bxowjw/

After freezing on our way down the ICW this fall, we realized how important heat on a boat is for staying warm, and sometimes more importantly dry. We had previously installed a Chinese diesel heater in our camper van so we felt confident that this was a good choice for our boat! 0:00 Intro 4:04 Testing the Heater 4:48 Fabricating the Mounting Bracket 5:27 Mounting the Heater 6:22 Air Inlet 6:38 Hot Air Outlet 7:31 Exhaust 8:15 Fuel Pump 10:03 Wiring 10:41Controller Install Materials: Diesel Heater: https://amzn.to/3u6QmOH We made quite a few upgrades to the heater to make it a little more marine friendly: Afterburner Controller: http://www.mrjones.id.au/afterburner/ Exhaust Thru-Hull: https://amzn.to/3swXinM Condensation Drain: https://fave.co/3m43LUH Upgraded Exhaust Pipe: https://fave.co/3cvb3O2 Upgrade Exhaust Pipe Clamps: https://fave.co/3rtusTN Disclaimer: In the interest of transparency, please be aware that the links above may contain affiliate links and any purchases made through such links may result in a small commission for us at no cost to you. We appreciate you shopping from these links! Check out our Instagram to see our projects happening in real-time 🛠🔩⛵️ https://www.instagram.com/abroadreachtravel/ For All Our Boat DIY Posts Check Out the Blog: https://abroadreachtravel.com/boat-diy/ Our Alberg 30, Ecola, is a 1965 (early model) that has been in Andy's family for almost 40 years. Keeping her in tip top shape is almost a full time job, but it's a labor of love. ❤️ Questions, comments, or want to work with us? Contact us at info@abroadreachtravel.com All Music From Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/bxowjw/

After having issues with our original stainless steel sail track we decided to upgrade to a Tides Marine Sail Track. Materials: Tides Marine Sail Track https://fave.co/3q50ogU Disclaimer: In the interest of transparency, please be aware that the links above may contain affiliate links and any purchases made through such links may result in a small commission for us at no cost to you. We appreciate you shopping from these links! Check out our Instagram to see our projects happening in real-time 🛠🔩⛵️ https://www.instagram.com/abroadreachtravel/ For All Our Boat DIY Posts Check Out the Blog: https://abroadreachtravel.com/boat-diy/ Our Alberg 30, Ecola, is a 1965 (early model) that has been in Andy's family for almost 40 years. Keeping her in tip top shape is almost a full time job, but it's a labor of love. ❤️ Questions, comments, or want to work with us? Contact us at info@abroadreachtravel.com All Music From Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/bxowjw/

Our cabin sole is original to our 1965 Alberg 30. A few weeks ago it finally gave out and we decided it was time to finally take care of replacing the flooring. We used vinyl plank flooring to cover the existing flooring for the time being. The project was definitely harder than we initially thought but the finished product looks great! Tools Used: Japanese Saw: https://amzn.to/2OtrDUZ Utility Knife: https://amzn.to/2ldAYBI Materials: Vinyl Plank Flooring (note the manufacturer does not recommend this flooring for marine applications so don't expect them to honor the warranty): https://fave.co/3jK1c97 Disclaimer: In the interest of transparency, please be aware that the links above may contain affiliate links and any purchases made through such links may result in a small commission for us at no cost to you. We appreciate you shopping from these links! Check out our Instagram to see our projects happening in real-time 🛠🔩⛵️ https://www.instagram.com/abroadreachtravel/ For All Our Boat DIY Posts Check Out the Blog: https://abroadreachtravel.com/boat-diy/ Our Alberg 30, Ecola, is a 1965 (early model) that has been in Andy's family for almost 40 years. Keeping her in tip top shape is almost a full time job, but it's a labor of love. ❤️ Questions, comments, or want to work with us? Contact us at info@abroadreachtravel.com All Music From Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/bxowjw/

Its time for the final assembly :) Nick name: Electric Orange 3000w electric hub motor 48v 40ah battery pack 100v 100Amp Controller. Had this footage since 2017 but just now decided to take the time to edit. I have a lot more footage stay tuned for videos on the complete build.

While our original plan was to use swaged ends for both the tops and bottoms of our standing rigging, we ended up using mechanical fittings at the bottoms and it was so easy! Materials: Wires with Swaged Uppers: https://www.westmarine.com/RiggingServices/Rigging-Shop-Home Mechanical Fittings and Turn Buckles: http://www.riggingonly.com/ Pins and Bolts: https://www.mcmaster.com/ Tools: Cable Cutter (or you could use an angle grinder) Caulk Gun: https://amzn.to/3kIwoVt Caulk: https://amzn.to/3iSAQRj Needle Nose Pliers: https://amzn.to/3kCa7sy Wrenches Stay up to date with our projects in real-time on our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abroadreachtravel

Its almost time for the final assembly :) in this one i add carbon fiber to the fairings so they lock less blend. Nick name: Electric Orange 3000w electric hub motor 48v 40ah battery pack 100v 100Amp Controller. Had this footage since 2017 but just now decided to take the time to edit. I have a lot more footage stay tuned for videos on the complete build. Music By: Members Only - TrackTribe

In this video i paint the fairings aka "the plastic thingies" that cover the motorcycle 😎 Nick name: Electric Orange 3000w electric hub motor 48v 40ah battery pack 100v 100Amp Controller. Had this footage since 2017 but just now decided to take the time to edit. I have a lot more footage stay tuned for videos on the complete build. Music By: Members Only - TrackTribe

In this video i Make the battery enclosure for the electric bike conversion. Nick name: Electric Orange 3000w electric hub motor 48v 40ah battery pack 100v 100Amp Controller. Had this footage since 2017 but just now decided to take the time to edit. I have a lot more footage stay tuned for videos on the complete build. Music By: Members Only - TrackTribe

In this video i paint the electric motorcycle frame twice cuz i messed it up bad the fist time. 3000w electric hub motor 48v 40ah battery pack 100v 100Amp Controller. Had this footage since 2017 but just now decided to take the time to edit. I have a lot more footage stay tuned for videos on the complete build. Music By: Members Only - TrackTribe

welding the frame for the electric motorcycle aka Electric Orange. 3000w electric hub motor 48v 40ah battery pack 100v 100Amp Controller. Had this footage since 2017 but just now decided to take the time to edit. I have a lot more footage stay tuned for videos on the complete build. Music By: Members Only - TrackTribe

Building the battery pack for the electric motorcycle aka Electric Orange. 3000w electric hub motor 48v 40ah battery pack 100v 100Amp Controller. Had this footage since 2017 but just now decided to take the time to edit. I have a lot more footage stay tuned for videos on the complete build. Music By: Members Only - TrackTribe

Four years ago, Andy rebuilt our wood spreaders and they are already looking rough. We made the decision to switch our wood spreaders to aluminum spreaders. After a quote of over $800 to have new ones made, Andy came up with a plan to DIY our new aluminum set up! Project Materials: Off the Shelf Aluminum Spreader Dwyer Mast 1 1/2" Round-- https://www.downwindmarine.com/Dwyer-Aluminum-Spreaders-Round-p-90890671.html Mounting Plate and Bracket-- https://www.onlinemetals.com Project Tools: Drill--https://amzn.to/3bCtUTF Drill Bit Set--https://amzn.to/3dTRRYc Angle Grinder--https://amzn.to/2X8FWyW We are undertaking a huge refit project on our Alberg 30! We plan to post weekly videos of our progress as well as project-based videos once each project is complete. If you haven't already, subscribe to keep up with the full project as we post new videos every Sunday! Keep up with our progress in realtime on our Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/abroadreachtravel

This week Andy measured and ordered our new standing rigging, we talk about how to avoid the mistakes we made during this process, and we unbox all our new shiny parts! Check out our Instagram to see our projects happening in real-time 🛠🔩⛵️ https://www.instagram.com/abroadreachtravel/ For All Our Boat DIY Posts Check Out the Blog: https://abroadreachtravel.com/boat-diy/ Our Alberg 30, Ecola, is a 1965 (early model) that has been in Andy's family for almost 40 years. Keeping her in tip-top shape is almost a full-time job, but it's a labor of love. ❤️ Questions, comments, or want to work with us? Contact us at info@abroadreachtravel.com All Music From Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/bxowjw/