Come join us for a full exterior walkthrough of Makara while she is hauled out! We discuss all of the systems and features, including rigging, sails, winches, teak deck, instruments and offgrid power-making and water catchment!
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We haul Makara out of the water, and it’s the first time we’ve seen her on the hard! Come join us and learn about our changing future plans.
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There can be a lot of obstacles on the water, and navigating a forest on a sailboat is no easy task! Join us as we dodge giant logs flooding out into Puget Sound after huge rainfall and flooding. It’s our first real sail in Makara after all the work, a...
We get the bad news that our old windlass motor can’t be repaired AND we’re being kicked out of the harbor by the police! What do we do? A quick 3-day windlass replacement! Come see how we come up with a solution, replacing our old Nilsson with a ma...
There’s no better way to find all the leaks than to spend a winter in the Pacific Northwest... Find out how we address a leaking hatch that is brand new from the factory, and learn a cheap trick for a water-tight mast boot!
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Sticky mainsail slides can be a big problem! Especially when retrofitting new slides to an old mainsail track. See what innovative solution we came up with, without spending big bucks on a proprietary system! Also, learn how we reinforced the leech on o...
The sailboat refit continues as we struggle with removing and re-installing a laminate countertop with contact cement. We also put the finishing touches on the main salon, bringing the new settee cushions out and and installing a brand new table.
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Chile may not be a huge country, but it IS hugely diverse! Travel from the remote wilderness of mountains, valleys, fjords, waterfalls and lakes to the busy city of Santiago, full of history, culture and currently much political unrest. See remote landsc...
Join as we explore Patagonia by sailboat, cruising down fjords, discovering waterfalls and finding remote islands. Despite the beauty, sailing in such a remote place also has its challenges, like quickly changing weather, and what do you do when an import...
Come discover the remote corners of South America. In Chilean Patagonia we explore isolated islands, get up close and personal with the wildlife, take in some breathtaking scenery and huge waterfalls. Rain, shine or wind, these are our favorite anchorage...
Join us as we embark on some boisterous sailing through Patagonia, bashing our way South through the Chiloe archipelago and across the Gulf of Corcovado. We do a man overboard drill to retrieve lost shore lines, refill our fuel tanks with jerry cans and s...
Come sail away with us to the Chilean islands that are lost in time. Discover wooden boats built on beaches, scenic farmland and a local waterway transit system by way of lancha. After visiting two of the small islands, we take a local boat to the big is...
We venture all the way down to the Southern Hemisphere to Patagonia! Join us on a sailing adventure aboard Sea Rover II, and Oyster 435, sailing south from Puerto Montt, Chile into the endless islands and channels.
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The boat refit continues as we try to restore our old sailboat to shipshape condition! We add trim to our new counter tops, and try to stop some leaks on board rebedding our traveler through the deck and replacing gaskets on a leaking hatch.
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How well do the cheap diesel bus heaters work? How do you install one? Watch how we install a forced air diesel heater onboard our sailboat, Makara. We come up with a good location and mounting bracket and discuss exhaust line runs, then it’s time for...
A very Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year from Hillary and Ty to our AMAZING Adrift Crew!!!
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Finally, we break free from marina life to get back out on anchor! And even better, we have a brand new mainsail from Precision Sails to bend on! Come join us as we hoist the sail for the first time and discuss sail slides.
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We tackle the mystery and maze of wiring and plumbing behind the wall and under the floor aboard our sailboat, Makara. We move and rewire the batteries, run new wiring for the windlass, tackle some plumbing mysteries and finally get our new laminate count...
This week it’s all about making the boat look good! Join us as we update our cupboard doors with decorative aluminum, get to work on new settee cushions and upholstery, fit a new table and brighten up the interior with fresh paint.
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We’re back on the water and it’s the perfect time for sail with nice autumn breezes! Join us for a sail through Puget Sound from Tacoma, WA up to Port Townsend as we move Varuna to be hauled out of the water and be listed for sale with a new broker.
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See how we redesign bunks to maximize space and update the look of our v-berth cabin aboard our sailboat! We add insulation, cedar wall paneling, and plan out two separate sleeping bunks.
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After tearing out the headliner and walls, find out what we use to update the wall paneling and headliner in our old boat. Along with the new walls, we rebed the port lights using butyl tape.
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How do you insulate a boat? How can we redesign our galley to be more efficient and easier to use? Watch and learn as we add new furring strips to the hull and cabin top and learn what kind of insulation we use. We replace the large single sink with a d...
What do you need to refit a boat? Lots of materials! We source everything from solar panels and industrial metal to foam and upholstery, to skilled a skilled craftsman for specialty woodworking and family for extra labor!
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