The Reality of Getting This Boat Ready - Ep. 274

After 13 months away from sailing, stepping back into boat life has been a lot more intense than expected. In the last episode, we shared our return to YouTube after selling our Beneteau Oceanis 43 and buying an older boat in hopes of building a more sustainable future on the water. But the reality of getting everything ready has been stressful from the very beginning. With only a short timeline to get the boat ready for the water, James has been dealing with problem after problem almost entirely on his own — trying to work through a long list of jobs, unexpected issues, and the pressure of getting everything ready in time. Most of the work hasn’t even been filmed… simply because there hasn’t been time. In this episode, we share the reality of those first few days onboard and what it’s really like stepping into life on an older boat again. There also may be one other surprise in store! Next week, the boat finally goes in the water and the first proper shakedown begins. Thanks for being here with us as this new chapter starts! Hope you enjoy the video! Please help support us here: Patreon: https://patreon.com/sailingzephyr https://www.sailingzephyr.com Precision Sails https://precisionsails.com DAKOTA LITHIUM Batteries https://www.dakotalithium.com SHIPSDEK Custom Made Marine Flooring https://www.shipsdek.com SUN POWERED YACHTS - Solar Panel http://affiliates.sunpoweredyachts.com/337935/17099 Dive Blu3 https://www.diveblu3.com/ Total Boat https://www.totalboat.com BRNKL https://www.brnkl.io/ Set Power Fridge/Freezer https://www.setpowerusa.com NOFOREIGNLAND https://www.noforeignland.com/app GEAR WE USE Main Camera: https://amzn.to/36HGhvg Camera Mic: https://amzn.to/2RHi0Bw GoPro: https://amzn.to/2vrgeeT Drone: https://amzn.to/3aX6MQD Tripod: https://amzn.to/2ObiGwx Editing Mic: https://amzn.to/2t9gZsg Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCth1kgfgzd3Us9T6ngAR78w/join SUPPORT US Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2IX929CTL0SB2?ref_=wl_share Salt water and electronics rarely mix and the ocean is not friendly with our gear. Things are constantly breaking or rusting apart. These are a few of the things we hope to get to keep bringing Sailing Zephyr to you. Patreon: https://patreon.com/sailingzephyr If you like what we are doing and what to join the Zephyr family as we sail around the world, you can support our journey by becoming a Patron. You will get early access to our videos, exclusive content and goodies! Zephyr Shop: https://www.sailingzephyr.com/shop Head over to our store where you can pick up Sailing Zephyr merch. Designs created by our very own Natalie on shirts, hoodies and bags. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL Click the bell to be notified when a new video is up. For the latest on what we are up to: Like us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/sailingzephyr Follow us on Instagram! https://instagram.com/sailing.zephyr @sailing.zephyr Contact us via email contact.sailingzephyr@gmail.com Spotify Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2tye7EgV2OcyfbLsWpqwYU?si=c3c58e879d744475 Music - Epidemic Sound Thank you for watching The Reality of Getting This Boat Ready - Ep. 274 Love, James & Nats #sailing #sailinglife #sailingchannel #Beneteau #sailingcouple #sailboatrefit #sailboatrestoration