Winter weather has left us so we can finally haul out Mirrool and address some long-standing issues on deck.
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The mast was in need of some serious attention and our rigging was at least 10 years old. This week we engage the help of Peter Greig to fit out all new Dyneema rigging for Mirrool.
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Troy fits some new mechanical gauges to replace our old instrument panel and we install and trial some foam insulation to stop the dreaded condensation in our lockers.
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As part of our ongoing quest to make more space in our tiny floating home we decide to convert our saloon table into something a bit different.
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In Tasmania, spring is the gale season which brings lots of wind and rain. So in order to rebuild our dodger we needed to fast track our companionway hatch renovation. A lot of the timber work on Mirrool wasn't very well preserved and there was a lot of dr...
This week we focus on trying to avoid throwing things onto the scrap heap if we can possibly avoid it which we think makes our little sailboat beautiful in ways that go beyond skin deep.
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After 4 years of saying it needed to be done, we finally replace and rewire our hideous electrical switchboard in our sailboat!
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In our sailboat refit series this week we reveal the almost finished port side of our main cabin. We take you through the innovative storage solutions and decorative touches that we came up with in order to transform this previously ugly space into somethi...
This week we reveal our brand new galley and the work that we have been carrying out to complete it over the last 3 months.
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We're painting the inside of our boat, it's not complicated right?
The DIY sailboat interior paint job episode.
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This week we take you through the rebuild of our rotten quarter berths on board our 30 foot 50 year old fiberglass sailboat.
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This week the next phase of our DIY sailboat refit begins and it's all got to go!
We remove everything from the inside of our tiny home while we heat gun, sand, fill, epoxy and fiberglass the holes made in the process.
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Join us for the first week of our DIY sailboat refit. We move everything out of our tiny home into a cottage up the road from the marina so Troy can begin renewing our electrical wiring. In between jobs we enjoy foraging in Tasmania for some autumn harvest...
We've found ourselves with a bit of time up our sleeves and, after 3 years cruising, our old sailboat is in need of some tender love and care. Join us this week as we take you on a tour through our 50 year old, 30 foot fiberglass sailboat. We showcase the ...
This week we head north en route to Hobart where we plan to carry out Mirrool's long overdue interior refit. On the way we stop off at Quarantine Bay to fill our larder with some delicious seafood.
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In this short video I demonstrate a simple way to grow sprouts in your home kitchen or galley, as well as, some common traps and troubleshooting to be aware of when you start.
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Join us this week as we brave the oncoming winter in our tiny sailboat and discuss our plans in light of the current restrictions in Tasmania.
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After returning from the remote West Coast of Tasmania where we had no cell phone reception, and, discovering the widespread disruption due to the Corona virus pandemic, we decide to stay on the East Coast to remain in regular contact with our families. Fu...
This week the wet and cold weather drives us out of Port Davey to sail back towards the South Eastern corner of Tasmania where we explore some of the western coastline of South Bruny Island bringing in an abundant wild harvest.
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This week we discover what lurks below the surface of the waters of Port Davey...
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Join us this week as we continue our exploration of Port Davey by sailboat. We park the boat under a waterfall, hike up a mountain, kayak up 2 rivers and get a taste for the fast changing weather systems!
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Join us for our first days exploring magnificent Port Davey. We discuss how we prepare and receive weather reports while we are out remote as well as going for a tour on our new infl...
We say goodbye to Hobart and sail out to Port Davey on the West Coast of Tasmania. Coming out of the Derwent River we encounter some pretty strong winds making us alter course. We also visit the town of Dover where we try the World's first spirit infused w...
A sail into Hobart finds us exploring the city before the imminent (but yet unknown) lock down. You'll get a taste of the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) one of the most bizarre places we've ever been to. We also chat about our provisions and their cost ...
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