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We return to our boat after being away for 6 weeks. While we were away there was a major windstorm, record amounts of rain, and some snow. Once we assessed any possible damage it was time to get started on some boat projects before we have to leave the mar...

Welcome to Sailing Sweet Ruca Tech Talks, where we give you real-world, on boat information as we sail. Today, we dive in-depth into a full service to our Watermaker and show you how to do it as well. Follow along as we do it yourself (DIY). First we chang...

The prep is over with and it is finally time to install the bronze floors! We have invested so much time, energy and money in these and it is such a gratifying feeling to finally see them put in place. In the end, the installation went very smoothly and ...

The bronze floor timbers have been a lot of work but it is all paying off. We spend some time prepping everything so that we can finally get to installing these beauties in their places for good! Each faying surface will need treatment before we can place...

For our sailboat solar power installation, we had three 325 Panasonic Solar Panels, a 316 Stainless Steel frame made to weld over our davits and a Midnight Solar Classic Charge Controller installed in Trinidad for $6,500 USD. Click over to SailingBritican ...

A short 3 minute installation video of the Raymarine EV100 autopilot (autohelm) wheelpilot. The installation took around 3 to 4 hours to complete and was quite a straightforward process. Yo will notice in the video that we chose to install a breaker switch...

Installing solar panels made easy. Every cruiser, R/V'er or person that wants to live off-grid needs to consider solar panels. They are a cheap and reliable source of renewable energy. The installation is straightforward and uncomplicated. The tools and e...

We meet some very cool people who are about to set out on their Cabo Rico 38 to cruise the world. We hear their story and Herby helps them instal their Monitor Windvane. We also go to Folly Beach with Jessica and Ryan, check out the Gibbes Museum of art, s...

Here's a complete install video of our new Cape Horn Wind Vane http://capehorn.com/ We probably should have gone over this in the video. We've spent the last two years, researching and looking into pretty much every brand of vane out there. I think our de...

In this episode I install a new Dickinson Caribbean Stove. Don't forget to THUMBS UP, SHARE and SUBSCRIBE if you enjoyed this episode. Now you can bring LIFE IS LIKE SAILING artwork and photos into your home! Check out the links below! http://www.l...

We install new weather proof LED lights in the cockpit! See how we did it! link to the equipment needed below. Become a Patron! We need your help to keep making videos http://www.sailingdoodles.com Would you like to join us on the boat? Visit our GoF...

How to install solar panels on your sailboat! This is an in-depth video on how I installed my 300W solar system. I'm not advocating any particular vendor, just using what worked best for me. This keeps up with everything I need electricity-wise on my 38'...