5 years in 20 minutes - How We Transformed Our Racing Sailboat into a Family Home
It's been nearly five years since we first set eyes on this boat - a former Vendée Globe racing yacht built for speed and survival, not comfort. Since then, we've been slowly transforming her into a home for our growing family. In this episode, we take you inside the refit that turned a stripped-out offshore racer into a warm, liveable home. From cutting open ballast tanks and moving the head to building double beds, smart storage, and even a family-sized bathtub - we're sharing what it really took to make this boat work for full-time cruising with two young kids and a rescue dog. Whether you've followed our journey from the beginning or are just discovering us now, this video is a look back at the decisions - big and small - that shaped our floating life. After five years living aboard our ex-racing sailboat, we wanted to share how we turned it into a floating home for our sailing family. ?? Topics in this video: Turning a race boat into a family home Liveaboard boat layout for families Ballast tank modification Custom marine storage solutions Tiny boat living with kids Offshore cruiser interior refit Sailing family lifestyle ? Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed this video, please consider liking, subscribing, and sharing with a fellow sailing dreamer. Want to support our journey and get behind-the-scenes content? Join us on https://www.patreon.com/SailingNV A huge thank you to @SailingMerewether weather for some of the beautiful shots from the early days, especially the drone footage ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ If you'd like to support us on Patreon, our website https://www.patreon.com/SailingNV or with a one-off donation via https://ko-fi.com/sailingnv or paypal https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/sailingnv or if you'd like to help us buy something we need, you can check out our amazon wish list https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1G2NJ0EGJLKR0?ref_=wl_share #BoatRefit #SailingWithKids #RaceBoatToHome
