We are busy at work getting the galley and salon finished. Here's a quick look at what Temptress looks like this week.
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Clark's battery-powered air conditioner is one step away from being available to the public! We've received a prototype to install as a test. So today, we sit down with David and Kendra on SV Blue Moon, their 35 foot S2, to decide if it will work for their...
After consulting with David and Kendra about their lifestyle, space, and power aboard SV Blue Moon, they decided to install a Temptress battery-powered air conditioning unit. In this video, you can follow along with their installation, to see if this is so...
In the last video, Clark helped David and Kendra install a Temptress battery-powered air conditioning unit aboard their boat. In this video, you can follow along as we charge the system, to see if this is something you can do yourself.
These air conditio...
Boat heads are known to be pone to clogging. It's not really the plumbing's fault. Problems develop over time without maintenance. In todays video we are going to go into the chemistry of what makes a marine toilet fail and how to fix it easily once it ...
This is our Adventure Log for April 2022. Our life should get back to normal soon as we start reassembling our boat in preparation of moving back in.
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Today, our good friends Meredith and Conrad show us the inside and outside of their junk-rigged aluminum schooner. Conrad is a blacksmith and a welder. From carved wooden blocks to a homemade anchor and a DIY watermaker, Tla Hla is full of innovative solut...
Emily shows you how to put an eye-splice into 3-strand rope. This is a useful technique for anchor lines and any splice on a boat. Grab some rope or line, and practice along!
IN THIS EPISODE
[00:00] Intro
[00:22] What we're doing today
[00:56] Knot vs. S...
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Today we take a break from teaching you boat stuff, and Emily shows off her modified Chesapeake Light Craft Eastport Pram. She built the boat in 2019 and has been sailing it around the Caribbean as a second tender to S.V. Temptress. This video was filmed i...
This month we have moved back aboard Temptress and are finishing the finer points of the first phase of her refit. But the major thing that happened this month relates to death and dying. So we take some time in this months adventure log to talk about pr...
Welcome to our June 2022 livestream! We’ll begin at 2pm EST and stream until around 3pm EST.
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You don't have to throw out your old knives, or pay someone else to sharpen them. In this video, Clark shows you how easy it is to use a Lansky Sharpener to sharpen your own knives in less than 10 minutes.
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If you live on the water in the Caribbean—sailing, cruising, swimming, or otherwise—you should know the animals that live in it. Sharks are no exception. How dangerous are they? Are you likely to encounter one? Which ones are dangerous? What attracts t...
Living aboard in the topics is HOT, BRIGHT, and RAINY! Having a good sailboat awning is a game-changer. Everywhere we sail, we see shoddy awnings that are falling apart. So in this video, we talk about what NOT to do when designing an awning, we give you a...
All sailors and boat owners should have a basic understanding of 12-Volt DC systems, basic electrical concepts, and the tools you need to maintain and fix your boat's electrical system. When you're traveling and something goes wrong, you can't just call an...
Another month living the boat life. Emily gets a pet, we prepare for a land trip and work on our "hobbies".
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[00:08] Intro
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Today in our boat electrical series, we talk about how to choose the best wire for your boat, as well as current-limiting devices such as fuses and circuit breakers.
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We are getting ready to fly out of the Dominican Republic and head out on an RV adventure through America for the next 3(ish?) months. We have a lot to do to get the boat ready to weather hurricane season alone on her mooring. To talk about meeting up dur...
Today in our boat electrical series, we give an overview of a basic (and common) 12V boat electrical circuit—a bilge pump.
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All sailors and boat owners should have a basic understanding of 12-Volt DC systems, basic electrical concepts, and the tools you need to maintain and fix your boat's electrical system. When you're traveling and something goes wrong, you can't just call an...
For the next few months, we're downsizing even more! This summer/fall we are visiting friends and family, attending events, and exploring the United States in an ultra-lightweight aluminum truck camper.
This camper has been in storage for a few years, an...
In this episode of the electoral series we talk about the differences in types of batteries you are likely to want on your boat and how to cheaply automate their charging and use.
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IN THIS EPISODE:
[00:16] Introduction
[00:27] Why Separati...
After outfitting the truck camper with solar, we set out on the first leg of our truck camper trip. We stop by J.R. Dill Winery, hike around waterfalls at Watkins Glen, and check out what a free New York campsite offers.
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What's our first month ashore been like? Let's review.
IN THIS EPISODE:
[00:00] Intro
[00:25] Who we are
[01:09] Location & Travels So Far
[05:42] First Impressions of Boat Life vs. Camper Life
[06:55] Budget Review
[08:43] Worst Part of the Month
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This week on Emily and Clark's Adventure we take our camper into Canada to visit friends on our way out west to see what adventures land life can bring.
TRIP DATES/LOCATIONS
Watkins Glen, NY → St. Catharines, ON (Aug 24-26)
St. Catharines, ON → Guelph...
In this video we show how you can fix a failed inflatable dinghy but adding air bladders. This simple repair method can bring even a discarded boat back to life.
it's like putting an inner tube in a tire.
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This week on Emily and Clark's Adventure, we travel within Wisconsin to visit with Emily's family, then spend some time in one of the most bizarre places ever: The House on the Rock in Spring Green, Wisconsin.
TRIP DATES/LOCATIONS
Green Bay, WI → LaCro...
It's been an eventful month traveling west and seeing amazing natural wonders. We started out later then we should have, so with winter approaching it's getting cold, especially at the higher altitudes. We are enjoying the sights, but it's time to head s...
In this video we show how you can easily install solar panels that will charge your DC batteries. We also show how easy it is to add lithium batteries to your current power system.
IN THIS EPISODE
[00:22] Basics
[01:15] Starting Point
[02:05] Solar vs G...
This week we present our review of a lithium power station and solar panels from Big Blue.
Must say I like them. The power station has similar performance and price to others I have seen. But, what I think really shines is their portable solar panels. ...
This episode takes us from Wisconsin to South Dakota. We spend a bit more time enjoying the delights of the Midwest before entering the true west.
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link to the Electoral series:
ELECTRICITY ON BOATS - Clark's Full Masterclass: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsT7_jPsZM5ogT6or244F49-Gy7pYFV7V
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In this part of our electrical series we do a bit of a lab on how to use a multimeter. This should help you decide what meter type is right for you as well as give you a bit of an understanding about how to use the t3 most useful functions your meter can ...
We finished our camping trip and are spending some time at our house in Florida before heading back to the boat. Lots to do here as we haven't been here in years. The trees have grown into a bit of a jungle and we are very busy with our ongoing projects...
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