The Realities of Renovating a Sailboat (Hour Long Special)

Hey Y'all! We know this is a LONG video, but we're trying to catch up to real time, so we wanted to give you some real life moments of what is actually like to renovate a 51ft sailboat with your friends. We are working to finish the installation of our B&G electronics, installing our Dakota Lithium Batteries, rebuilding our diesel engine, continuing cosmetic projects, and much more! I hope you enjoy the addition of our wacky crew member Alan and our bendy stowaway Josey. This is raw, real life moments in an hour + special. Enjoy! Drop a comment and let us know what you think! GOOD OR BAD! PLEASE hit that SUBSCRIBE button if you haven't already and consider supporting our project of sailing around the world on Patreon through the link below: SUPPORT HERE: https://www.patreon.com/ChasingGrace Patrons receive a bunch of benefits including weekly updates and free trip raffles to come sailing aboard Grace! BUY MERCH HERE: https://svchasinggrace.myshopify.com 00:00 Intro 00:35 Wiring Switch Panel/ Inverter Arrives 03:02 Installing Inverter & LED Lights 05:06 Bad Weather 05:26 Dakota Lithium Batteries 12:22 Bench Testing Alternator 16:08 Alan Arrives 20:24 Sail Inspection & Countertop Paint 26:01 Painting The Bilge 28:39 Mounting B&G Zues & Bilge Pump 30:01 Life Update 40:21 Wiring Inverter & Shore Power 46:16 New Fuel Injectors 55:32 Winch, Rudder Feedback & Water Heater 1:03:53 Fuel Pump Leak 1:10:37 Hope Fleet 1:14:47 Tank Gauges & Solar Panel Fuses 1:20:00 Outro 1:20:41 Bloopers #sailing #belowdeck #belowdecksailing #renovation #diy