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Go Sailing (And Upgrade the Boat Later!)

So many folk delay their sailing adventure until they get their boat "just right." But we long-term liveaboards know that you can leave now and upgrade as you go. Our friends Meredith and Conrad recently returned to Luperon after cruising back through th...

Oct 21, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:20:35

How much battery does your boat need?

If you are considering a change to your off grid power system the first step is to do an energy audit. There is little reason to change a system until you understand your goals. Have questions or comments? Leave them below! We do our best to read and an...

Oct 14, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:11:56

Fix an Engel Fridge Fan – in 15 mins

Today we fix a fridge! Our friends Larry and Georgie on SV Cabernet have an Engel with a broken fan. After borrowing their Engel as a backup, Clark investigated the fan problem and fixed it. Come hang out with us as we fix the Engel fan it in about 15 mins...

Oct 07, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:13:33

Cheapest Lithium Challenge: Elefast Transparent

Today we look into the Elefast Transparent 100ah LiFePO4 battery. This is a great battery to show off in your car stereo system. IN THIS VIDEO [00:00] Intro [00:20] The Elefast Transparent 100ah [01:45] Battle Plan [02:50] Specifications [03:52] Disassem...

Sep 23, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:27:02

Electrified Dinghy ($100 hack)

In this video we show you how we set up a tiny electrical system in our dinghy. The video shows how to do it along with circuit design. Parts suggestions for this project can be found here (https://amzn.to/48gREeB) or in our Amazon store linked below. ...

Sep 16, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:15:24

Talk Like a Sailor: ANCHORS [Sailing A to Z]

Today is the start of a new series, "Anchors to Zincs!" In this series of 10-minute videos, Emily covers the basics of sailing/liveaboard lingo. Episode "A" is all about...ANCHORS! IN THIS EPISODE [00:17] What you'll learn [00:25] Definition of anchor, pl...

Sep 09, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:09:56

Mixing lithium (LiFePO4) Batteries

So you got a great deal on another LiFePO4 battery for your boat. Or maybe you're thinking of adding one more to your old bank. Or you're just starting out, and you want to know if you can buy some batteries now, and save up to buy more later. Is it safe ...

Sep 02, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:24:10

Emily is Back (Adventure Log July 2023)

Have questions or comments? Leave them below! We do our best to read and answer all comments on our channel. ----------- LINKS TO PRODUCTS WE LOVE (Affiliate links to things we actually own, use, and recommend. We are almost never paid by companies to en...

Aug 26, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:19:32

Cheapest Lithium Challenge:Power Queen 300Ah

Today we look into the Power Queen 300ah LiFePO4 battery. This is a lot of power in one case. Let's see how it stands up to the others on the Leaderboard. IN THIS VIDEO [00:00] Intro [01:00] The Power Queen [03:05] Manuals [04:04] Specifications [05:34] ...

Aug 19, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:27:21

Cheapest Lithium Challenge: PUPVWMHB 100ah Mini

Today we look into the PUPVWMHAB 100ah Mini LiFePO4 battery. This is a great little battery with cold temperature charge protection and a bluetooth enabled BMS IN THIS VIDEO [00:00] Intro [00:27] Whats in a name [01:12] Similarities [03:27] Charge it h...

Aug 12, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:23:46

Helping 300 Dogs & Cats in Luperon, Dominican Republic (DCDR)

Let's take a walk around Luperon and see what there is to do! Today we join some othe cruisers and former cruisers who are working for the Dogs and Cats of the Dominican Republic (DCDR). Once a month, they get together for 3 days to treat the hundreds of ...

Aug 05, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:07:32

Cheapest Lithium Challenge: REDODO 100ah Mini

Today we look into the REDODO 100ah Mini LiFePO4 battery. This is the smallest, most power-dense battery I have seen so far. Let's see how it stands up to the others on the Leaderboard. IN THIS VIDEO [00:00] Intro [01:14] The case for smaller cases [02:4...

Jul 29, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:29:34

25 Hacks for the Boat Head (Bathroom)

Today on Emily and Clark's Adventure, Emily takes you on a tour of our head and 25 Hacks we have come up with over the years to make it a more pleasant ad functional place. IN THIS VIDEO [00:00] Intro [01:25] 1 In-Line Filter [02:22] 2 Watermaker [02:40...

Jul 22, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:17:28

Cheapest Lithium Challenge: Elefast 100ah With Cold Protection – Teardown

What's the cheapest, high-quality LiFePO4 battery on Amazon? In this series, we search for the answer. Today Clark reviews a LiFePo4 battery called the ELEFAST 100Ah Mini (w/Bluetooth). This could be our favorite so far. IN THIS VIDEO [00:00] Intro [00...

Jul 15, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:34:50

Power Your Laptop with No Inverter

This week, we build a power supply that will run our laptop off or ships batteries. We will use a ready-made switching power supply board to raise our boat's nominal 12V power to the 20V our laptop wants. We will discuss boost converters, buck converters...

Jul 08, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:26:54

Must-Have Tools for Live aboard Boat Life

Let's talk about tools. This is my list of Must Have tools. These are the tools you should buy first and solve 90% of problems you will be faced with. correction: that Canadian screw driver is Robertson not Roberts Have questions or comments? Leave th...

Jul 01, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:19:50

Shark Stories

In this video Clark tells shark stories. He has been sailing for many years and has developed some opinions on these powerful fish you might find interesting. Have questions or comments? Leave them below! We do our best to read and answer all comments on...

Jun 24, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:29:38

Cheapest Lithium Challenge: FEENCE 100ah Teardown

What's the cheapest good battery on Amazon? In this series we do just that search. We don't think batteries have to be expensive to be great.Today Clark reviews a LiFePo4 battery called the FEENCE 100Ah. IN THIS VIDEO [00:00] Intro [00:26] Why this Ser...

Jun 17, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:29:30

Emily is Leaving (Adventure Log May 2023)

Here's our Adventure Log for June 2023. We're in Luperon, Dominican Republic, pre-hurricane seasons, getting projects done, collecting water, and trying to stay cool. IN THIS EPISODE [00:54] General Updates [01:26] Why Emily is Leaving [02:12] Location &...

Jun 10, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:19:30

Cheapest Lithium Challenge: Redodo 200ah plus teardown

What's the cheapest good battery on Amazon? This is the beginning of a series where we do just that search. We don't think batteries have to be expensive to be great.Today Clark reviews a LiFePo4 battery he has had for a while—the REDODO 200Ah PLUS. ...

Jun 03, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:35:09

3 Ways to Wire Off-Grid Batteries (Add Lithium to your System)

Today Clark discusses how to wire up a multi-bank / hybrid battery system for off-grid use. This is a question that comes up a lot for people who are installing a BankManager™ Battery Bank Management Device, but it should prove helpful to anyone setting...

May 27, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:19:56

Still getting back into “cruising” life

COVID again. Well we got over the virus faster this time with the help of the paxlovid drug. We are now back on the boat and life is back to normal. If you are interested in my DC battery powered air conditioner here is a link to a video where I descri...

May 20, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:14:08

Come Sail With Us!

Our good friend Andrew recently went in with a friend to buy his first sailboat. While we were were back in the States, we spent a day helping him take the boat on his first sail. It was a perfect day on the water for learning new skills. The day started o...

May 13, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:11:18

Is this Tesmen Meter any good?