Countdown to Launch: The Final Weeks of Our Aluminum Catamaran Refit (Ep. 110)

In this week's episode, we are taking you through the final weeks of our refit as we prepare our beloved aluminium sailing catamaran for her return to the water! After months of hard work, it's time for those last crucial tasks—finishing the windows, putting new through hull fittings, fitting a new boot strap, and even a new special decal for Emma. It's been an incredible journey getting her to this point, and we can't wait to see her back on the water! Make sure to subscribe and hit the bell so you don’t miss an episode! ________________ Ahoy! We’re the James Family, a trio sailing around the globe and sharing our family-friendly adventures every week! Sam hails from New Zealand, while Cait is from the United States; we met in Cairns, Australia. During the Covid-19 pandemic, we eloped, and a year later, our family grew with the arrival of Charlie! In 2022, we took the leap to follow our dream, sold everything, and bought an old, unfinished aluminum catamaran. Now, we’re fixing her up as we explore the world. Subscribe and join us on our journey! ________________________________________________________ If you missed last week's episode, watch it here: https://youtu.be/IXcZziaMaas Boat tour of our project boat, an Aluminum Catamaran: https://youtu.be/RhyaasimV9M ________________________________________________________ Chapter Content: 00:00 - Welcome Aboard 01:03 - Tender Scrub 03:14 - New Windows 07:00 - Through Hull Fittings 10:45 - Cleaning the Shafts 11:51 - Boot Strap 12:31 - New Decal 14:37 - Bloopers _______________________________________ You can help us create more sailing videos by: Joining our virtual crew on PATREON! Your support is what makes these videos possible! Become a member here: https://patreon.com/Sailingwiththejamess Make a one-time donation for the price of a cup of coffee! Support us at: https://ko-fi.com/sailingwiththejamess _________________________________________________________ SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.facebook.com/SailingWithTheJamess https://www.instagram.com/SailingWithTheJamess/ Thanks for watching! — Sam, Cait, & Charlie #Catamaran #DIYBoating #AluminiumBoat #SailingLife #BoatBuilding #MarineEngineering #catamaranbuild #Aluminumcatamaranbuild #cockpitTransformation