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Insulation & Kitchen Update in our Tiny Home [Adventure #186]
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Insulation & Kitchen Update in our Tiny Home [Adventure #186]
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...
Sailboat Gets New Ceiling [Adventure #187]
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Sailboat Gets New Ceiling [Adventure #187]
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. ________________ We hope you enjoy our videos and adventures. ...
Cabin Bedroom Design [Adventure #188]
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Cabin Bedroom Design [Adventure #188]
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. ________________ We hope you enjoy our videos and adventures. To ...
Autumn Sailing off Seattle [Adventure #189]
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Autumn Sailing off Seattle [Adventure #189]
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. ...
Giving our boat a Facelift [Adventure #190]
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Giving our boat a Facelift [Adventure #190]
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. ________________ We ...
What’s Hidden Behind [Adventure #191]
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What’s Hidden Behind [Adventure #191]
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...
We’re Leaving the Dock!  [Adventure #192]
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We’re Leaving the Dock! [Adventure #192]
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. ________________ We hope you ...
Merry Christmas to our Adrift Crew!
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Merry Christmas to our Adrift Crew!
A very Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year from Hillary and Ty to our AMAZING Adrift Crew!!! ________________ We hope you enjoy our videos and adventures. To help us continue making these videos and sailing with a purpose, you can Join th...
Installing a Diesel Heater on a Boat [Adventure #193]
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Installing a Diesel Heater on a Boat [Adventure #193]
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...
Chop It, Grind It, Butyl It [Adventure #194]
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Chop It, Grind It, Butyl It [Adventure #194]
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. _____________...
South American Sailing Adventure [Adventure #195]
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South American Sailing Adventure [Adventure #195]
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. To see where Sea Rover II is now, check...
Sail the Islands of Chile [Adventure #196]
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Sail the Islands of Chile [Adventure #196]
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...
Lively Sailing in South America  [Adventure #197]
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Lively Sailing in South America [Adventure #197]
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...
Spectacular Hideaways! [Adventure #198]
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Spectacular Hideaways! [Adventure #198]
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...
Challenges and Rewards – Sailing in Patagonia [Adventure #199]
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Challenges and Rewards – Sailing in Patagonia [Adventure #199]
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...
Patagonia vs Santiago [Adventure #200]
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Patagonia vs Santiago [Adventure #200]
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...
Assembly Required DIY Sailboat Projects [Adventure #201]
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Assembly Required DIY Sailboat Projects [Adventure #201]
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. ________...
How to Fix Sticky Slides and Sail Repair [Adventure #202]
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How to Fix Sticky Slides and Sail Repair [Adventure #202]
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...
Can we stop the leaks?  [Adventure #203]
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Can we stop the leaks? [Adventure #203]
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! ________________ We hope yo...
Windlass Removal and Installation [Adventure #204]
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Windlass Removal and Installation [Adventure #204]
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...
Don’t Hit the Trees [Adventure #205]
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Don’t Hit the Trees [Adventure #205]
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...
A Change of Course [Adventure #206]
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A Change of Course [Adventure #206]
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. ________________ We hope you enjoy our videos and adventures. To help us continue making these videos and s...
Full Exterior Tour Celestial 48 Cruising Boat [Adventure #207]
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Full Exterior Tour Celestial 48 Cruising Boat [Adventure #207]
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! ________________ We hope y...
Full Interior Tour Celestial 48 Cruising Boat [Adventure #208]
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Full Interior Tour Celestial 48 Cruising Boat [Adventure #208]
Come for a full interior walk through of Makara. We discuss all of the systems and equipment on board, show the items we have updated and discuss future projects. ________________ We hope you enjoy our videos and adventures. To help us continue making t...
BEST Anchorages: Channel Islands, CA
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BEST Anchorages: Channel Islands, CA
Want to get out and explore? Discover our Top 4 spots to visit by boat in the Channel Islands, off the Southern California coast! These islands are literally in California's backyard, a quick daysail out and you can explore uninhabited islands with amazi...
How to FEED Yourself! Top 5 FISHING TIPS
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How to FEED Yourself! Top 5 FISHING TIPS
Our BEST Tips for Fishing Aboard a Cruising Boat, Including: - Our Setup for Trolling and Spear Fishing - Gear We Use - 5 Useful Tips ________________ We hope you enjoy our videos and adventures. To help us continue making these videos and sailing with ...
SUMMER in Mexico – WHERE & HOW?
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SUMMER in Mexico – WHERE & HOW?
Discover our 3 favorite places to hide out from the summer HEAT and HURRICANES in Mexico. Plus 3 Tips for enjoying yourself while you soak up all the summer awesomeness in the Sea of Cortez! ________________ We hope you enjoy our videos and adventures. ...
Top 10 Items on a CRUISING BOAT!
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Top 10 Items on a CRUISING BOAT!
Find out what things we think make life aboard a sailboat even better! We list our Top 5 PRACTICAL and Top 5 FUN items to bring along! ________________ Links to Items we love: Hammock: https://amzn.to/2y8kHoA Rubber Bucket: https://amzn.to/3cZCnkS Dry Ba...
We’re BACK!!! (On the water) Adventure Adrift Update
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We’re BACK!!! (On the water) Adventure Adrift Update
We're so excited to be back on the water and ready to post again VERY soon!
We’re Building a Traveling Home! [Van Adventure #1]
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We’re Building a Traveling Home! [Van Adventure #1]
Life is about adapting to the world around us - We make the best of the pandemic shutdown to create and design a traveling home on wheels! Come join us as we lay the groundwork for our Dodge Ram Promaster campervan build! ________________ We hope you enj...
Insulating our Tiny Home on Wheels [Van Adventure #2]
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Insulating our Tiny Home on Wheels [Van Adventure #2]
A good foundation is key to a comfortable and efficient living space. See how we maximize insulation and then install a solid subfloor with durable vinyl flooring in our cargovan build out. ________________ We hope you enjoy our videos and adventures. T...
Making Electricity in our Off-Grid Home [Van Adventure #3]
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Making Electricity in our Off-Grid Home [Van Adventure #3]
We have an exciting solar setup planned for the van, but we face some challenges in the installation. See how we make them articulate towards the sun after we install a vent fan and start wiring. ________________ We hope you enjoy our videos and adventur...
Fitting Out our Van Conversion [Van Adventure #4]
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Fitting Out our Van Conversion [Van Adventure #4]
The van finally begins to take shape from a shell into something more, watch us build out framing, our water system, install a heater, insulate the ceiling and begin installing the wall paneling. ________________ We hope you enjoy our videos and adventure...
Cabinet Building & Finish Work [Van Adventure #5]
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Cabinet Building & Finish Work [Van Adventure #5]
As the build wraps up, the last major project to tackle is cabinet building. Join us as we ride the learning curve of precise cuts and pocket-holing to assemble our odd-shaped cabinets. ________________ We hope you enjoy our videos and adventures. To h...
FULL VAN TOUR – Dodge Ram Promaster Build! [Van Adventure #6]
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FULL VAN TOUR – Dodge Ram Promaster Build! [Van Adventure #6]
A full walk-through of our self-built campervan, Gwendelyn, a 2020 Dodge Ram Promaster. We explain all design elements, walk though all the systems and describe how this tiny home is 100% offgrid! This van build was our little pandemic side-project durin...
Our FIRST Trip – TESTING our Van Build [Van Adventure #7]
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Our FIRST Trip – TESTING our Van Build [Van Adventure #7]
After months of work the van is finished and it’s time to give it a good road test! Join us as we test the bathroom/shower setup, the induction stovetop and trial living in a tiny home as we travel through Oregon, California’s Eastern Sierras, and all...

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