Moving back on board Ep. 69 #sailboatrefit

After months of rebuilding and living off the boat, we finally hit a turning point in our sailboat refit… we’re moving back aboard—even though the boat is far from finished. In this episode, we begin the process of putting the boat back together—reinstalling drawers, doors, and interior panels that have been out for what feels like forever. It’s a huge mental shift from teardown to rebuild, and seeing the spaces come back to life is incredibly motivating. At the same time, we made a big (and slightly crazy) decision: 👉 leave our apartment and move back onto the boat full-time. Right now, the boat is still very much a work in progress: No running water No permanent power (just extension cords to shore power) Minimal cooking setup And a 3-minute walk across the yard for the bathroom, showers, dishes… everything We focused on making just two spaces barely livable—our stateroom and the galley. And by “finished,” we mean the essentials: drawers back in, a mattress on the bed, and a place to put our clothes. It’s not comfortable. It’s not convenient. But it feels right. Eliminating the daily commute to the boatyard gives us back time and energy, and being onboard again is already pushing us to work longer, stay focused, and make faster progress toward launch. This is the reality of a liveaboard sailboat refit—messy, inconvenient, and sometimes uncomfortable—but also incredibly rewarding as we get closer to getting back in the water. If you’re into sailboat refits, DIY boat restoration, liveaboard life, and the behind-the-scenes reality of rebuilding a cruising catamaran, this episode shows what it really takes to push through the final stretch. We’re not done yet—but we’re closer than ever, and being back onboard is a huge step forward. ⛵ One step closer to sailing. 00:00 We’re putting it back together! 00:27 Channel intro 00:44 Drawers 02:45 We made a decision 04:31 Make one room habitable 06:56 MVP - minimum viable product 08:38 Need the galley 10:44 Tour of yard facilities 12:16 We’ve been here for 3 weeks 14:20 Like, Subscribe, Thanks for watching! 14:50 End card In Every Description: ☝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 #LiveaboardLife #BoatRenovation #DIYBoat #SailingLife #CatamaranRefit #BoatProjects #OffGridLiving