The Launching Of Westsail 42 "SEA RAT" | Sailboat Story 227

It's been a challenging year of boat projects to get our Westsail 42 ready for cruising, but the time has finally arrived to launch the boat. As the travel-lift slowly creeps towards the good ship "Sea Rat", a complex cocktail of emotions including feelings of excitement, doubt, anticipation, fear, happiness and relief begin to flow. The boat still needs plenty of work, but for now it's time to set the projects aside, put her in the water, rig her for sail, and make the final preparations necessary to depart the marina and sail over the horizon. ~ Ben, Tambi, & Molly | "SAILBOATSTORY" Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and join us every FRIDAY for a new episode! [ BECOME A PATRON ] ► https://patreon.com/sailboatstory | Watch our videos early & ad-free! [ SEND A PAYPAL DONATION ] ► https://paypal.me/sailboatstory | Send a one time Paypal donation! [ HELP US REFIT THE BOAT ] ► https://amzn.to/3sQEf9t | Help us tackle boat projects with Amazon! [ SAVE MONEY ON GAS ] ► https://upside.app.link/8HFWE | Get the app and start saving BIG on gasoline * Our UPSIDE code, 8HFWE, is automatically applied using the link above * You'll save an extra .15 per gallon, and we earn .01 for every gallon you purchase :) [ CRUISING GEAR WE LOVE ] ► http://mattressinsider.com/sailboatstory | Custom mattresses for less $$$ ► https://bit.ly/3ymiD7l | Battery chargers, inverters, & solar charge controllers ► http://bitly.ws/u7h9 | Lithium Batteries (1/2 price of Battle Born) ► https://bit.ly/3yms3ji | Super comfy custom boat mattresses ► http://www.cptautopilot.com | CPT Autopilots [ BE ON THE LOOKOUT ] ► https://bit.ly/3pC1inr | We're on the lookout for these things! [ SHIRTS, MUGS & MERCH ] ► https://bit.ly/3Mo7VDB | Buy a shirt, mug or other Sailboat Story swag! [ CONNECT WITH US ] ► https://facebook.com/sailboatstory ► https://twitter.com/sailboatstory ► https://instagram.com/sailboatstory