Expedition Evans

January 09, 2018 Sailing YouTubers

Expedition Evans
  • Joined: January 09, 2018
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Brett and Jade Evans going to sail the world, but first they have to fix their newly purchased SV Sea Pass, salvaged 2008 Beneteau 49.

The Crew

Meet the Evans crew - Jade and Brett Evans, together with the sailor dogs, Dingo and Penny they going to sail the world!

Years ago Evans set a goal to buy a sailboat and sail it around the world. They always had a big dream of buying a salvaged project boat and fixing it. Evans assumed they will end up with a hurricane-damaged boat, and tried really hard to find the right one after Dorian without any luck.

It's been 5 years since the Evans family set that goal to find a boat together and here they are! They bought their dream boat - SV Sea Pass - salvaged 2008 Beneteau 49, and in better condition than they initially expected. It was exactly what they were looking for - the sailboat loved by its previous owner, but also a very, very broken project boat, so it going to be a long battle with fiberglass, fortunately, they really like working on projects together and they are super excited to be making this boat home for all their expeditions to come.

The Evans has a lot of repairs ahead and they know it's going to be a long haul (and a long hull, it's big deal). There's a LOT of grinding gel coat, fiberglass, glue...oh and more, a lot more fiberglass. They becoming regulars at the local hardware stores, going through countless packs of sanding disks (they've already lost count), respirators, protective suits, gallons of acetone, pounds of silica, jugs of epoxy, and hundreds and hundreds of feet of fiberglass mat.

The project is still very much in progress, but eventually, they'll get it put back together in March 2021. They want it built stronger than from the factory, so damage like this can never ever happen again. Then they will set off on the big lap around the world. Stopping as many places as they can, meeting as many people as they can, seeing as many things as they can, and living the absolute biggest life they can.

Evans transformed a Salvage Sailboat into Off-Grid Tiny Home on the water! - and now, they are sailing it around the world!

They can't thank you enough for being here. They are thrilled to be living the dream that they've worked so hard for. They love encapsulating our life into these videos and are excited to share it all with all of us!

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Latest from Expedition Evans

Videos

BOAT LIFE: A Power Struggle. | Expedition Evans 61
BOAT LIFE: A Power Struggle. | Expedition Evans 61

Our boat life power struggle has led us to a massive lithium battery upgrade!

They liked our SALVAGE SAILBOAT story, so they sent us 400lbs of LITHIUM 😲 | Expedition Evans 60
They liked our SALVAGE SAILBOAT story, so they sent us 400lbs of LITHIUM 😲 | Expedition Evans 60

We make room for 1350ah of Lithium before shoehorning them into the bilge. Lots of near toe smashing and back breaking hip twisting lifting and they are in.

Shaking Hands With Our New REALITY | Expedition Evans 59
Shaking Hands With Our New REALITY | Expedition Evans 59

This has been a one of the most memorable weeks of our lives. Getting to meet so many friends at the Annapolis Boat Show, literally had us in tears!

When In Doubt, GRINDERS Out...(again!) | Expedition Evans 58
When In Doubt, GRINDERS Out...(again!) | Expedition Evans 58

There's nothing like busting out the grinder to bust through a big project. We decided to make the leap to LiFePO4 batteries and they needed a place to go.

This is almost too heavy to bear - and we're so excited about it. | Expedition Evans 57
This is almost too heavy to bear - and we're so excited about it. | Expedition Evans 57

Getting this new outboard is a huge step in being able to cut the umbilical and set off as proper world cruisers. A lot of boat life involves immense research..

The Forecasts Were WRONG - Sleepless Night of EPIRBs and Maydays | Expedition Evans 56
The Forecasts Were WRONG - Sleepless Night of EPIRBs and Maydays | Expedition Evans 56

This week we're grateful for the US Coast Guard. Not for us, but the the many boats around us that needed help! Also, for our new awesome Dinghy.

Live on a Sailboat they said... | Expedition Evans 55
Live on a Sailboat they said... | Expedition Evans 55

Come along with us as we get the boat and ourselves ready for our first family to come aboard our little floating home :-)

We Survived our First Hurricane (raw edit) | Expedition Evans 54
We Survived our First Hurricane (raw edit) | Expedition Evans 54

This is part two of our first hurricane on our sailboat. And, we survive! All is well in the Evans boat home.

Fleeing a HURRICANE on a Sailboat – But We Went The Wrong Way 😧🤮 | Expedition Evans 53
Fleeing a HURRICANE on a Sailboat – But We Went The Wrong Way 😧🤮 | Expedition Evans 53

We have the sail of a lifetime zigging and zagging between boats all fleeing from Martha’s Vineyard, and drop the hook just inside of the Newport bridge.

I Quit My Dream Job For Youtube. | Expedition Evans 52
I Quit My Dream Job For Youtube. | Expedition Evans 52

Well here we are, we've set off and have started sailing the world. It took getting my dream job as a pilot, and now leaving it behind.

We LITERALLY Built Our Dream Life: Full-Time Sailing YouTubers in ONE YEAR | Expedition Evans 51
We LITERALLY Built Our Dream Life: Full-Time Sailing YouTubers in ONE YEAR | Expedition Evans 51

We are sailing nearly every day now, resting only long enough to edit videos and eat some food. And often not stopping for either of those reasons!

We Live On A BOAT So No Excuses (FIRST OVERNIGHT SAIL!) | Expedition Evans 50
We Live On A BOAT So No Excuses (FIRST OVERNIGHT SAIL!) | Expedition Evans 50

We did a quick trip to Block Island located just 12 miles off the coast of mainland Rhode Island and had an absolute blast. Our first overnight sail.

It's My Birthday and I Just Want to Go SAILING! | Expedition Evans 49
It's My Birthday and I Just Want to Go SAILING! | Expedition Evans 49

It's Jade's Birthday Weekend and all she wants is to go sailing. And Sailing she got! This was the best sailing we've ever done and by far the most fun...

We (FINALLY!) Sail Our Boat and kind of sink our "new" dinghy | Expedition Evans 48
We (FINALLY!) Sail Our Boat and kind of sink our "new" dinghy | Expedition Evans 48

We bought the cheapest dinghy on Facebook Marketplace 😂 And it didn't go so well! But also on a really really exciting note, we went sailing...

Coast Guard Approved! It's FINALLY time to celebrate 🎉🥳 | Expedition Evans 47
Coast Guard Approved! It's FINALLY time to celebrate 🎉🥳 | Expedition Evans 47

Sailboats. Airplanes. Explosions. Parachutes...yep this week has it all. Oh and some seriously sentimental reminiscing and reflecting on our life...

We’re Back to RIPPING Our Boat Apart ⛵ (FINALLY!) | Expedition Evans 46
We’re Back to RIPPING Our Boat Apart ⛵ (FINALLY!) | Expedition Evans 46

Our Sailboat has No Prop, No Rudder and now it's time to Launch! Annnnd we have given ourselves 3 days to launch because we're ready to be ON THE WATER!

SALVAGE SAILBOAT Auction - How much it cost? Was it worth it? (Q&A) | Expedition Evans 45
SALVAGE SAILBOAT Auction - How much it cost? Was it worth it? (Q&A) | Expedition Evans 45

How much did it cost to buy our Salvage Sailboat at Auction?! Well, you’ll see. Also we answer a bunch of other questions you’ve been asking us.

ICE vs SAILBOAT (our last winter episode) | Expedition Evans 44
ICE vs SAILBOAT (our last winter episode) | Expedition Evans 44

Well, we got our behind's kicked by New England winter! Our boat (and ourselves) are not equipped for such conditions. We are lucky enough to have a yard!

We Were Supposed to be in the BAHAMAS! | Expedition Evans 43
We Were Supposed to be in the BAHAMAS! | Expedition Evans 43

There is a huge storm about to hit, and our boat is LITERALLY freezing. We needed to have already winterized the boat, but I guess better late than never!

DREAM BOAT TOUR (plans to sail delayed + what's next for us) | Expedition Evans 42
DREAM BOAT TOUR (plans to sail delayed + what's next for us) | Expedition Evans 42

Let's do a bit of a tour of the boat. We go fore to aft and point out all the things we need to fix on the boat, and all the things we just want to fix or add.

SALVAGED to SAILING: Sailing our 50ft Beneteau for the FIRST TIME | Expedition Evans 41
SALVAGED to SAILING: Sailing our 50ft Beneteau for the FIRST TIME | Expedition Evans 41

We wanted today to be perfect, and it really was. We hummed along at 6kts with just the main out, and it was magic.

Insurance Survey of Our SALVAGE Sailboat | Expedition Evans 40
Insurance Survey of Our SALVAGE Sailboat | Expedition Evans 40

The final survey is complete, and we passed! He had very little to comment on, only a handful of things to correct and none of them major. Lots of hose clamps

Our SURVEYOR is Coming (and we are FREAKING Out) | Expedition Evans 39
Our SURVEYOR is Coming (and we are FREAKING Out) | Expedition Evans 39

The repairs are finished and we think we are ready. Our surveyor is coming in the morning and we are in a rushed panic to get everything ready.

We OFFICIALLY Have a SAILBOAT! | Expedition Evans 38
We OFFICIALLY Have a SAILBOAT! | Expedition Evans 38

Well here it is, WITH SAILS installed! We finally hoist the sails and take a look at what we've accomplished.

We (finally) Step Our MAST! | Expedition Evans 37
We (finally) Step Our MAST! | Expedition Evans 37

Well, after 4 months of delays, it's finally time to get the mast stepped! The weather is cold, and it even starts SNOWING while they climb the mast...

We Can't Step Our Mast... | Expedition Evans 36
We Can't Step Our Mast... | Expedition Evans 36

Our freshly fixed boat manages to runs aground sitting in its slip, we get our mast hauled to a different yard, and we get the interior of the boat picked up..

Biohazard to Home Sweet HOME (48 hour boat detox) | Expedition Evans 35
Biohazard to Home Sweet HOME (48 hour boat detox) | Expedition Evans 35

It's time we get all the gel coat and fiberglass dust out of the boat so we can move in! The dust got EVERYWHERE but with an air compressor, a lot of rags..

Sailboats Don't Need an Engine....Right? (+ we finish reassembly) | Expedition Evans 34
Sailboats Don't Need an Engine....Right? (+ we finish reassembly) | Expedition Evans 34

We're pushing towards becoming a sailboat again and turning this now floating boat into our home. Every panel, screw, bolt feels like a win and we're loving it.

turning SALVAGE BOAT into our TINY HOME | Expedition Evans 33
We LAUNCH (our salvage sailboat)....And Take Off! | Expedition Evans 32
We LAUNCH (our salvage sailboat)....And Take Off! | Expedition Evans 32

It's Launch Day! We've spent the past many months sanding, grinding, glassing, painting, sweating, crying, and lots of laughing...all to get to today.

Our SALVAGED Sailboat's FINAL HOURS | Expedition Evans 31
Our SALVAGED Sailboat's FINAL HOURS | Expedition Evans 31

It's the final days before we launch. Dana and Lou come to help. Brett gets home from a work trip and we wind up in the air.

Structural TRANSFORMATION (better than it never happened) | Expedition Evans 30
Structural TRANSFORMATION (better than it never happened) | Expedition Evans 30

Our bilge has been completely rebuilt. And now it's time to use whatever it takes to make it smooth. Fairing, sanding, painting, flow coat? peel ply? Who knows.

WE FINISH THE REPAIRS! (on our salvaged sailboat) | Expedition Evans 29
WE FINISH THE REPAIRS! (on our salvaged sailboat) | Expedition Evans 29

WE DID IT!! With that last bit of fiberglass we have completely finished the repairs of our salvage yacht! Cleaning, fairing, painting, and reassembling to do.

Painting Our 50' Boat Myself (with no experience) | Expedition Evans 28
Painting Our 50' Boat Myself (with no experience) | Expedition Evans 28

Jade has to finish sanding off the old bottom paint before painting all 50 feet of boat by herself. There's a first time for everything!

Sanding to find hidden DAMAGE | Expedition Evans 27
Sanding to find hidden DAMAGE | Expedition Evans 27

Pressure washing helped, but it's time to get to work with some sanders, scrapers, paint stripper, oh and we even try an air compressor and soda blaster (lol).

PRESSURE Washing our SALVAGE Sailboat (finally) | Expedition Evans 26
PRESSURE Washing our SALVAGE Sailboat (finally) | Expedition Evans 26

We rented the best professional pressure washer we could find to blast the antifouling bottom paint off our boat. It worked AMAZING for most of it...

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