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We desperately needed to replace our tiny little Bimini on the fly bridge on our Lagoon 450 catamaran, so when we started designing our new hard top, we decided that we would try get as many solar panels as we could up there. But instead of building the ha...

Freebie is starting to look much, much better. It's amazing what a fresh paint job can do to a 40 year boat! We also start the project of making our Sailrite dodger by hand in this video. ------------------------------------------------------------------...

▶ The dodger is finished! Now it's just a 2500 mile test sail! LIKE this video and SUBSCRIBE for more HERE: https://ftbyoutube.page.link/subscribe All the hard work is finished, now we're just waiting for the canvas to be fitted, then we're off. There a...

Millie goes missing. The seacock installation defeats Jamie. And we need your help on the solar panel installation. Subscribe for more sailing videos: https://ftbyoutube.page.link/subscribe Staying in a room in the marina while the boat work goes on means...

No-one was really sure they knew what they were doing. Including the canvas guys. Can Ton come to the rescue? Subscribe for more sailing videos: https://ftbyoutube.page.link/subscribe We finally show you how we sorted out that diesel leak! The work goes ...

$10,000 to re-rig our boat?! The rigging's ten years old, so our insurers insist we change it. But what do the professional riggers think? Subscribe for more sailing videos: https://ftbyoutube.page.link/subscribe If you enjoy our videos, please help us to...

As the haul-out travel lift came lumbering towards us, it was a lesson in hope, guts and teamwork. Subscribe for more sailing videos: https://ftbyoutube.page.link/subscribe The rain and wind howled round the yard, swinging our shiny dodger from the haul-o...

The painters work their magic on the topsides where they repainted the damaged bow. It's all good, and you can't see the join! If you enjoy our videos, please help us to get noticed by SUBSCRIBING, COMMENTING, LIKING and SHARING this video. At last we ca...

We found a bargain Fortress anchor and couldn't resist it. What spare anchor do you have or would you choose? Please help us to get noticed by SUBSCRIBING, COMMENTING, LIKING and SHARING this video. Our sailboat gets a lick of paint, and she comes up ver...

Would you buy an old boat and do it up? We would, and we think we've found a good one for sale right here in the marina...what do you think? ❤️ Fancy spreading some love? Join our crew and become a FOLLOWTHEBOAT MATE! It'll cost you less than the pric...

Yes, we have taken YOUR advice and we are retro-fitting a raincatcher onto the dodger roof. The mini refit continues at Krabi Boat Lagoon Marina, with Ton back working on the rain catcher design. There is a lot to do before we will be ready to make the Pa...

Finally, the time has come for us to haul out. But man oh man, was it a hot day! The hard-standing at Krabi Boat Lagoon is immaculate, comfortable and spacious. And ever mindful of his partner's needs, Jamie was clever enough to find us a place not too f...