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In this video we received our new portlights and started process of changing them. It is long process but we would like to show you how we did and it is not easy process. Okay, if it is newer boat with the same size and shape ports , but what if it is olde...

After building the molds for our new modern sailboat windows aka frameless portlights, it was time to begin making parts from our frameless portlight molds. We had successfully completed all of the molds of the sailboat windows, and were ready to make our...

As soon as we finished varnishing our aft stateroom, we jumped right into our next project which was restoring our portlights and cabin sides. A lot has changed in 30 years since Avocet was built, check out how we gave her new life! ⛵✨ __ Follow us on ...

After flying our gennaker we decide to go anchoring in Lake Erie once again. We find the perfect anchorage next to Welland Canal in Gravely Bay. We dinghy to the breakwall and walk around. Unfortunately, the rainy fall weather brings some not so nice surp...

Ports, portholes, portlights, windows, whatever you want to call them... our boat has TEN of them. For a 32 foot boat, that's a lot of ports! Subsequently, it's a big job to replace them all and this is our vlog of the process. We're super happy with the...

In this vlog we remove our head and holding tank, replace our main bulkhead, and start dry fitting the big ABI bronze portlights in the main salon of Freebie. Livestream will be Sunday, August 5th, at 2pm EST. See you there! -----------------------------...

I only really took the old windows (portlights) out because I needed to paint the outside - and fill in the old holes. However, as we all know, there is no such thing as doing one job on a boat. Every job is always accompanied by at least 5 more. Plus I ...

Yep, a second one in May. Having received a lovely big box from Seaglaze just after I finished the rudder, and with good weather forecast for the long Bank Holiday weekend, I couldn't resist getting started. Only one problem - the windows are rounded and ...

A bit wordy this one; sorry about that. But I wanted to get in a 'review and plans' video before I start the windows (Portlights) - I am really excited about that particular project. Hopefully there will be a windows video towards the end of May. Have a...

Yet another weekend has come and gone. I'm a few steps closer to being done with the refit in the galley. Mind you there is still a long way to go ;)

NB! The video only just got done uploading. It migth not be available in HD/4K where you're located yet. If not simply check back in a few hours :) In this video I paint the galley, build part of a vast oil tank (made from wood and epoxy) and brag about ...

I remove the masking tape on the first paint job aboard Athena. I didn't get to install all the new portlights this weekend, but I did get one done. Also, I'll show you a cool doohicky to add a connection to you diesel tank. Links: Sam & Robin's chan...