From Production Catamaran to Dream Boat: Refit Projects That Will Change Everything
We’ve been hauled out in New Zealand for a while now, working hard on upgrades that will give us more freedom, comfort, and confidence once we’re back out cruising. In this video, we share the latest progress on several major refit projects:
⚓️ Rigging Issue & Fix: What we discovered and how we’re planning to address it before heading offshore again.
⛵ Power System Upgrade: A complete overhaul of our electrical setup to help us live off-grid more comfortably and reliably.
🔧 Cabin-to-Workshop Conversion: We’re transforming our port-forward cabin into a full-time workshop so we can handle repairs and projects anywhere in the world.
Each one of these refit projects brings us closer to our goal: turning a standard production catamaran into our fully customized liveaboard dream boat.
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We’ve been hauled out in New Zealand for a while now, working hard on upgrades that will give us more freedom, comfort, and confidence once we’re back out cruising. In this video, we share the latest progress on several major refit projects:
⚓️ Rigging Issue & Fix: What we discovered and how we’re planning to address it before heading offshore again.
⛵ Power System Upgrade: A complete overhaul of our electrical setup to help us live off-grid more comfortably and reliably.
🔧 Cabin-to-Workshop Conversion: We’re transforming our port-forward cabin into a full-time workshop so we can handle repairs and projects anywhere in the world.
Each one of these refit projects brings us closer to our goal: turning a standard production catamaran into our fully customized liveaboard dream boat.
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⛵️Join the Crew or become a VIP (our version of Patreon!):
https://www.svsabado.com/subscribe/
⚓️Check out our Blog:
https://www.svsabado.com
📸Follow us on Instagram:
@sv_sabado
🎁Our favorite products:
https://www.amazon.com/shop/hollyandray
**As Amazon associates, we earn commission from qualifying purchases**
Holly and Ray have been #sailing together since 2020 on their #catamaran, Sabado. They have sailed the East Coast of the United States, the Bahamas, the Caribbean, and now the Pacific! They’re documenting #boatlife and their experiences as #liveaboard sailors. Subscribe to tag along on the adventure!
Music provided by Epidemic Sound:
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Holly and Ray
Just a couple of sailors trying to stay afloat and filming along the way! With no jobs and no plan, we live every day like it’s Saturday. ⛵️ Originally from Portland, Oregon, and San Diego, California, we sold all our belongings in exchange for a life on the water. Now, we are slowly circumnavigating! With backgrounds in science and engineering, we have a knack for technology and self-repairs. Our vlogs are casual, real-time videos that feature us enjoying and constantly trying to improve upon our 2017 Lagoon 42. Email: [email protected]
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