Daggerboard Surgery | Tweaking for Speed on Our Aluminum Performance Expedition Catamaran (Ep. 137)

Daggerboard Surgery | Tweaking for Speed on Our Aluminum Performance Expedition Catamaran 📺 THIS IS SAILING WITH THE JAMESES ➡️ EPISODE 137 We’re back on the hard again—but this time, it’s not for a major refit! In this episode, we’re diving into performance upgrades on Emma, our aluminum catamaran. From daggerboard dry rot repairs to hydrodynamic stern tweaks, we’re chasing every knot of speed we can get. We cover: ⚙️ Removing & inspecting daggerboards 🧼 Cleaning & antifouling the cases 🛠️ Repairing dry rot 📏 Extending boards for upwind grip 💨 Tweaking sterns to reduce drag Whether you're into DIY sailing upgrades, learning how daggerboards work, or curious about cruising life as a family—this one’s packed with info, tips, and real-life moments. 🎥 Watch our boat evolve — Major Refit Series ⚓ EXTENDING OUR SUGAR SCOOPS https://youtu.be/70acqzq3yIc ⚓ RECESSING OUR ANODES https://youtu.be/9oi9n1sMJNs ⚓ CUTTING OFF OUR SKEGS https://youtu.be/kU2YbtsfaLI ⚓ SYNTHETIC RIGGING ON OUR ALUMINIUM CATAMARAN https://youtu.be/LU8zSyDujfo ⚓ HOW WE IMPROVED THE PERFORMANCE OF OUR PERFORMANCE ALLOY CATAMARAN https://youtu.be/Qub8_UeCwdg 🚤 NEW HERE? Check out our boat tour: https://youtu.be/RhyaasimV9M Or our previous monohull: https://youtu.be/E5OCEgbGqK4 🎉 WANT TO KEEP VIDEOS COMING? SUPPORT US ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/c/Sailingwiththejameses Your support keeps this channel going, helps us upgrade gear, and brings you better content each week. Try a 7-day FREE trial—tiers start at just $2/month! 📬 BUSINESS INQUIRIES: sailingwiththejameses@gmail.com 📸 Follow our adventures: Instagram: @sailingwiththejameses Facebook: facebook.com/sailingwiththejameses Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and leave a comment — Have you done daggerboard mods or tackled dry rot? Let us know below! 🛎️ New videos every week — see you next time for antifouling + relaunch day! #DaggerboardSurgery #AluminumCatamaran #DIYBoatWork #SailingFamily #PerformanceSailing #CatamaranUpgrades #BoatMaintenance #OffGridLiving #LiveaboardLife #SailingWithTheJameses