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Boat Tour & Build Update of an Enksail Orion 49 Aluminum Expedition Sailboat
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Boat Tour & Build Update of an Enksail Orion 49 Aluminum Expedition Sailboat

Join us for a YouTube Live event as we tour through our new Enksail Orion 49 sailboat currently in build in the Netherlands. The insulation has been sprayed in and some of the interior cabinetry installed into the hull from the mock-up. Once again, we will be interviewing some of the craftspeople wh...
ALUMINUM SAILBOAT Pt 20 – Build Update & Annapolis Sailboat Show
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ALUMINUM SAILBOAT Pt 20 – Build Update & Annapolis Sailboat Show

Go to to get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3+K2 and 5 AG1 travel packs with your first purchase. Thanks to AG1 for sponsoring today's video! Join us as we make the trip to the 2023 Annapolis Sailboat Show where we learn more about hybrid electric power for sailboats, check out interest...
ALUMINUM Sailboat Pt 19 – Choosing SAILS | Sail Loft Tour
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ALUMINUM Sailboat Pt 19 – Choosing SAILS | Sail Loft Tour

Start speaking a new language in 3 weeks with Babbel 🎉. Get up to 60% OFF your subscription ➡️Here: As the build of our new custom aluminum Enksail Orion 49 progresses, it’s time to choose the sails! We visit the local sail loft to sit down with the designer and go over our choices and his recomm...
Boat Tour Enksail Orion 49 Aluminum Expedition Sailboat
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Boat Tour Enksail Orion 49 Aluminum Expedition Sailboat

Join us for a YouTube Live event as we tour through our new Enksail Orion 49 aluminium sailboat currently in build in the Netherlands. We will be interviewing some of the crafts-people who have been working on the interior as well as general manager Ronald van Enkhuizen. Check out Enksail Website a...
Aluminum Sailboat Pt 18 – Shore Power SAFETY and ELECTRICITY on Boats
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Aluminum Sailboat Pt 18 – Shore Power SAFETY and ELECTRICITY on Boats

If you could install one single device on your sailboat that would make your boat shockproof for swimmers, prevent galvanic corrosion and also stop any worries about reversed shore-power polarity, would you want one? That device would be an isolation transformer and we're going to talk about th...
ALUMINUM Sailboat Pt 17 : BOW THRUSTER, Cabling, Insulation, Lithium Batteries and More!
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ALUMINUM Sailboat Pt 17 : BOW THRUSTER, Cabling, Insulation, Lithium Batteries and More!

Start speaking a new language in 3 weeks with Babbel 🎉. Get up to 60% OFF your subscription ➡️Here: This week we do a deep dive on the hull interior of our new aluminum Enksail Orion 49 sailboat with an informative tour by the yacht manufacturer discussing the bow thruster installation, wiring and...
Aluminum Sailboat Pt 16 Lithium Battery – How They’re Made
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Aluminum Sailboat Pt 16 Lithium Battery – How They’re Made

This time on Distant Shores we go into depth on Lithium batteries, planning out the boat's energy storage system, and touring the Super-B Battery factory where we learn how marine lithium batteries are manufactured and tested for safety. We are building a new aluminum Enksail Orion 49 expediti...
Sail with us this summer!
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Sail with us this summer!

We've had a last minute cancellation for the Lemsteraak trip in Holland in June. It's for the bunk cabin with 2 berths. Let us know if you can come along. These weeks are a fantastic introduction to European canal cruising as well as exploring the lovely Frisian Islands. Your cabin awaits!...
Boat Tour! ALUMINUM Sailboat Pt 15 – INTERIOR Layout Enksail Orion 49 | LEWMAR Factory Tour
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Boat Tour! ALUMINUM Sailboat Pt 15 – INTERIOR Layout Enksail Orion 49 | LEWMAR Factory Tour

This time on Distant Shores we give you a full tour of the interior of our custom aluminum Enksail Orion 49 sailboat as she is being assembled in the shop using an interesting build method outside the hull. We also make a visit to the Lewmar factory in England as we research equipment for our new bo...
For more tips on docking under sail and handling emergencies at sea check out the full video.
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Prepare for OFFSHORE Sailing and EMERGENCIES at Sea!
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Prepare for OFFSHORE Sailing and EMERGENCIES at Sea!

Start speaking a new language in 3 weeks with Babbel! 🎉 Get up to 60% OFF your subscription ➡️ Here: While work continues on our new aluminum Enksail Orion 49 sailboat in the Netherlands, Paul travels to the UK to sail in the Solent and to document what’s involved in the RYA Yachtmaster Offshore c...
Building an ALUMINUM Sailboat Pt. 14: Interior – Cherry or Mahogany?
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Building an ALUMINUM Sailboat Pt. 14: Interior – Cherry or Mahogany?

#aluminumsailboats #cabinetry #woodworking #woodveneer This time on Distant Shores, we take you to the Netherlands, to Enksail Yachts, to show you the interesting method being used to construct the interior of our new Orion 49 sailboat. We need to come to a decision on the wood finish for our cabi...
Building an ALUMINUM Sailboat Pt 13 – Corrosion Prevention
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Building an ALUMINUM Sailboat Pt 13 – Corrosion Prevention

Use our link to get an exclusive NordVPN deal. To commemorate NordVPNs 11th birthday, for a limited time only - you will also receive an additional mystery gift on top! We've been getting lots of questions about corrosion on aluminum boats and how quality yachts deal with this issue. Today w...
Building an ALUMINUM Sailboat Pt 12 – Keel Assembly Welded On
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Building an ALUMINUM Sailboat Pt 12 – Keel Assembly Welded On

This time on Distant Shores we visit the build just as the aluminum hull is completed. She moves out of the build shed and down the road to have the keel casing assembly put on. 00:00 Intro 00:47 Summary of the aluminum sailboat build so far 02:43 Moving the aluminum hull to put the keel casing on ...
Building an ALUMINUM Sailboat Pt 11 – Hull Nearly Finished +Toronto & Dusseldorf Boat Shows
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Building an ALUMINUM Sailboat Pt 11 – Hull Nearly Finished +Toronto & Dusseldorf Boat Shows

Check out our link below to get a Free 1 Year Supply of Athletic Green's Vitamin D3+K2 and 10 Travel Packs for improved energy and to support immunity: We begin this episode at the Toronto International Boat Show, then fly to the Netherlands to see the progress on our new Enksail Orion 49 sai...
Building an ALUMINUM Sailboat Pt 9 – Arctic Cruising: Will our New Boat Pass the Test?
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Building an ALUMINUM Sailboat Pt 9 – Arctic Cruising: Will our New Boat Pass the Test?

#aluminumsailboat #boatbuilding #arcticsailing #metstrade Paul makes a trip to the Netherlands to see the progress on the build of Distant Shores IV, our new custom aluminum Enksail Orion 49 cruising sailboat. While he is there, Paul attends METStrade, the annual Marine Equipment Trade Show in Amste...
Building an ALUMINUM Sailboat Pt 8 – HYBRID Power on a Sailboat: Will it Work for Long Distance?
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Building an ALUMINUM Sailboat Pt 8 – HYBRID Power on a Sailboat: Will it Work for Long Distance?

#sailing #hybridpower #powermanagement This time on Distant Shores we're planning out the energy requirements of our new Enksail Orion 49 custom aluminum sailboat. Will a hybrid power system allow us to achieve the passages we're planning from Europe to the Arctic Circle as well as long oc...
Building an ALUMINUM Sailboat Pt 7 – HYBRID Power on a Sailboat: Offshore STARLINK Video Conference!
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Building an ALUMINUM Sailboat Pt 7 – HYBRID Power on a Sailboat: Offshore STARLINK Video Conference!

This time on Distant Shores we discuss the pros and cons of using a hybrid drive on a sailboat with former SpaceX engineer and sailor, Casey Schilling. We record a video conference with him while he’s 50 miles offshore using Starlink! Check out the results and learn how hybrid drives work too. #sail...
French Canals: TIGHT QUARTERS
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French Canals: TIGHT QUARTERS

While work continues on the build of our Enksail Orion 49 aluminum sailboat, we take the opportunity to do some canal boat cruising on the French Canals where we demonstrate boat handling techniques for tight quarters such as locks and narrow channels. We visit picturesque towns and a unique winery ...
Building an Aluminum Sailboat Pt 6 – Your questions answered
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Building an Aluminum Sailboat Pt 6 – Your questions answered

This time on Distant Shores we update you on the build of our 49 foot aluminum expedition sailboat - and answer some of the questions we've had about the project. #boatbuilding #aluminumsailboat 00:00 Intro 00:36 Deck and cockpit added to aluminum hull 02:09 Why build an aluminum sailboat? 03...
Building an Aluminum Sailboat Pt 5 – How to Weld an Aluminum Sailboat
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Building an Aluminum Sailboat Pt 5 – How to Weld an Aluminum Sailboat

This time on Distant Shores we reach a literal turning point in the build of our new Enksail Orion 49 aluminum sailboat - the hull is turned over to upright position so interior welding can begin! We make the first trip down below where we learn how a proper aluminum weld is made and what is require...
Building an Aluminum Sailboat Pt 4 – How the Hull Plates are Shaped
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Building an Aluminum Sailboat Pt 4 – How the Hull Plates are Shaped

We're Sheryl and Paul Shard, presenters of the Distant Shores sailing adventure TV series and Distant Shores YouTube channel. We've been cruising internationally since 1989 documenting the sailing lifestyle to inspire and inform anyone dreaming of sailing to distant shores. We invite you t...
Building an Aluminum Sailboat Pt 3 – Raising the Hull to Weld Frames & Bulkheads
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Building an Aluminum Sailboat Pt 3 – Raising the Hull to Weld Frames & Bulkheads

This is our third video in the series on building our new Enksail Orion 49 aluminum expedition sailboat! We look into how plates are positioned and welded into the perfect shape according to the drawings and plans. #aluminumboat #sailboat #aluminium #boatbuilding #timelapse
Shallow-draft Sailing a Traditional Flatbottom Boat
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Shallow-draft Sailing a Traditional Flatbottom Boat

While work continues on our new aluminum Enksail Orion 49 sailboat, we take the opportunity to try our hand at sailing a traditional Dutch gaff-rigged flat bottom sailboat and explore the Dutch Canals and Frisian Islands. 0:00 Intro 1:10 Sailboat tour and training 4:30 Sailboat on water training ha...
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