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June 7, 2024
Working With Honeycomb Structural Panels. Onboard Lifestyle ep.48
In this week's episode of Onboard Lifestyle we work with honeycomb structural panels on our custom 435 catamaran SV basik. This project is one of many inside our sugar scoops in preparation for our steering installation. Come back next week for more exciti...
Big News, Family Day, & Flooring. Onboard Lifestyle ep.49
On this week's episode of Onboard Lifestyle we share some pretty big news for the the crew of SV basik and take a well deserved day off before going back in time to recap the installation of the floors throughout our custom 435 catamaran. Come back next we...
Epoxy Tips & Tricks. Onboard Lifestyle ep.50
On this week's episode of Onboard Lifestyle we dive back into the sugar scoops to lay down some fiberglass cloth using West System epoxy on our custom 435 catamaran SV Basik. Come back next week to see if we can make sanding more interesting...see you then...
Yes, We Do Get Off The boat! Onboard Lifestyle ep.51
On this week's episode of Onboard Lifestyle we help commemorate Seattle's new landmark right before we experience a full blown polar vortex. It was perfect timing for us to head south to celebrate the Lunar New Year with Linh's parents. We returned just i...
The Weather, The Flu…What Next? Onboard Lifestyle ep.52
On this week's episode of Onboard Lifestyle the flu takes over 2/3 of the SV basik crew and we struggle to stay focused on our projects on our custom 435 catamaran. Linh does an amazing job nursing us back to health and even whips up an amazing anniversary...
Teal’s 1,000 lb Challenge! Onboard Lifestyle ep.53
On this week's episode of Onboard Lifestyle Teal becomes a sleuth and searches for information on SV basiks secret past while Linh gets challenged to rid our boat of 1,000 lbs of dead weight. Come back next week to see what other projects we get done on o...
Rudder Repairs On Our Catamaran (Part 1) Onboard Lifestyle ep. 54
On this week's episode of Onboard Lifestyle we take advantage of a few days of nice weather and jump on rudder repairs on our custom 435 catamaran SV basik. We feel good about this week's progress as Linh does her best to work towards my challenge. Come ba...
Rudder Repairs On Our Catamaran (Part 2) Onboard Lifestyle ep.55
On this week's episode of Onboard Lifestyle we crack open our rudder cassettes on our custom 435 catamaran SV basik. This was a project that was keeping Teal awake at night so it was nice to have closure on the mystery bulges. Come back next week to see wh...
Rudder Repairs On Our Catamaran (Part 3) Onboard Lifestyle ep. 56
In this week's episode of Onboard Lifestyle we take advantage of the summer-like weather to really crank out a few projects on our custom 435 catamaran SV basik. Come back next week to see if the weather holds up...see you then! If you are interested in ...
Tired Of Our Rudders? Us Too! Onboard Lifestyle ep.57
On this week's episode of Onboard Lifestyle we keep pushing ahead on our steering system and fix an issue that developed on our custom 435 catamaran SV basik. Come back next week when we finally get to install the steering linkage...see you then! If you ...
Re-engineering our Catamaran Rudder Linkage. Onboard Lifestyle ep.58
In this week's episode of Onboard Lifestyle we re-engineer and assemble the rudder linkage on our custom 435 catamaran SV basik. Come back next week when we install the rudders and hydraulic systems...see you then! Join our Crew: If you are interested i...
Install Rudders & hanging with RAN Sailing. Onboard Lifestyle ep.59
On this week's episode of Onboard Lifestyle we finally install the rudders on our custom 435 catamaran SV basik. We make good progress on our steering system before taking a little time off to hang out with Johan and Malin from RAN Sailing. Come back next...
Mission Accomplished! Hydraulic Steering Done! Onboard Lifestyle ep.60
On this week's episode of Onboard Lifestyle we button up the hydraulic steering on our custom 435 catamaran SV basik and set our sights on the Yanmar engines for next week...see you then! Join our Crew: If you are interested in helping us produce these vi...
Removing 9yo Diesel From Our Catamaran. Onboard Lifestyle ep.61
On this week's episode of Onboard Lifestyle we plumb in diesel transfer pumps to drain our near decade old fuel from the tanks of our custom 435 catamaran SV basik. This is one of many steps it will take to prepare our engines for operation. Come back next...
Mapping Out Our Engine Charging Systems. Onboard Lifestyle ep.62
On this week's episode of Onboard Lifestyle we make the final electrical connections to our twin Yanmar 3YM30's on our custom 435 catamaran SV basik. This was a big project that had to be done before we can fire up the engines. Come back next week to see...
Will They Start After Nearly A Decade? Onboard Lifestyle ep. 63
On this week's episode of Onboard Lifestyle we do everything we can to prepare the engines that we have not started up in almost a decade on our custom 435 catamaran SV basik. Will they fire up or disappoint us? Come back next week for another exciting vi...
Goodbye Seattle, Hello Adventure! Onboard Lifestyle ep.64
On this week's episode of Onboard Lifestyle we say goodbye to our home port of Seattle, Wa and head north to haul out our custom 435 catamaran SV basik. We have been so busy preparing only to increase our workload now that we are on the hard. Come back nex...
Let’s get to work! New Location, New Projects! Onboard Lifestyle ep.65
On this week's episode of Onboard Lifestyle we review some of our upcoming projects on our custom 435 catamaran SV basik while we are in the boatyard. We don't waste any time and jump right into it. Come back next week to see our progress...see you then! ...
On The Hard And Getting It Done! Onboard Lifestyle ep.66
Sorry for taking the week off but we had a family tragedy and really needed some time for our family to heal. This week's episode was filmed before and edited after but we did our best to put out a video during this tough time. Join our Crew: If you are i...
Ouch! Dental Pain & Project Gain! Onboard Lifestyle ep.67
On this week's episode of Onboard Lifestyle Teal struggles with a dental issue and has to leave the ladies to fend for themselves. Linh and Emma step up big time and knock out a ton of work on our custom 435 catamaran SV basik. Join our Crew: If you are ...
Pushing Forward after Suffering a Huge Loss. Onboard Lifestyle ep.68
On this week's episode, the crew of sv basik is struck with a family tragedy and we try to get a grip of pulling our lives back together and continue on. This has been a difficult time for us and we are doing our best to heal and push forward to follow our...
Crisis Averted! Removing Old Brittle Thru-Hull Fittings – Onboard Lifestyle ep.69
In this week's episode of Onboard Lifestyle we remove fourteen decades old thru-hull fittings on our custom 435 catamaran SV basik. This project that was long overdue and a good reminder to everyone to inspect and replace old fittings. Come back next week ...
All hands on DECK! Responding to an emergency In the yard – Onboard Lifestyle ep.70
In this week's episode of Onboard Lifestyle we tackle a few more projects on our custom 435 catamaran SV basik before we rush to the aid of our neighbors in the yard. We are starting to make real progress and can't wait to start painting. Don't forget to s...
Power up! Solar Upgrade On Our Catamaran. Onboard Lifestyle ep.71
On this week's episode of Onboard Lifestyle we upgrade our solar array on our custom 435 catamaran SV basik. Unfortunately the weather is preventing us from painting but it gives us the chance to take on other much needed projects. Come back next week to...
Starting To Paint Our Catamaran. Will the weather hold? Onboard Lifestyle ep.72
On this week's episode of Onboard Lifestyle we watch the weather closely, looking for a good window to start painting our custom 435 catamaran SV basik. This huge step gets us a bit closer to getting back in the water and the big smiles on the girls prove ...
Painting Our Catamaran. Onboard Lifestyle ep.73
On this week's episode of Onboard Lifestyle we finally get our weather window to lay down paint on our custom 435 catamaran SV basik. Life on the hard has been difficult but getting paint down sure lifts our spirits. Come back next week to see how close w...
It’s All In The Details. Onboard Lifestyle ep.74
In this week's episode of Onboard Lifestyle Teal works hard to get as much done on our custom 435 catamaran SV basik while the girls are away for a long weekend. We make big strides this week and are counting the days before we splash. Come back next week...
Antifouling Paint May Dissolve Your Saildrives. Onboard Lifestyle ep.75
On this week's episode of Onboard Lifestyle we take on a few projects before stripping the corrosive paint from our Yanmar SD20 saildrives on our custom 435 catamaran SV basik. This issue was certain to give us problems in the future so it was reassuring ...
It’s Starting To Get FUN! Onboard Lifestyle ep.76
On this week's episode of Onboard Lifestyle we finally tackle and finish Teal's kryptonite on our custom 435 catamaran SV basik...the bridgedeck. It looks AMAZING! Now it's a mad rush to button up the rest of the loose ends before we splash. Life is defi...
The Rush To Launch! Onboard Lifestyle ep.77
On this week's episode of Onboard Lifestyle we scramble to finish a few projects on our custom 435 catamaran SV basik to keep our scheduled launch time. We are on a hectic schedule and try our best to make it work....did we make it? Thanks for watching an...
And…Splash! Back in the water! Onboard Lifestyle ep78
On this week's episode of Onboard Lifestyle. it's finally happened! We are officially back in the water and the crew of sv bāsik couldn't be happier. After the past few months on the hard, our work is rewarded with a no drama relaunch...that means no le...
Projects and Hijinx on the water Onboard Lifestyle ep.79
On this week's episode of Onboard Lifestyle we install our ground tackle on our custom 435 catamaran SV basik and leave the dock for a nearby anchorage. At anchor we finish up our solar installation and have a bit of payback fun. Come back next week to se...
Settling Into Our New Life. It feels GOOD! – Onboard Lifestyle ep.80
On this week's episode of Onboard Lifestyle, we leave Port Townsend and head to a new anchorage. We button up a few more projects and settle into life on the hook. Come back next week to see where we are...see you then! Join our Crew: If you are interest...
Island to Island Rain or Shine Onboard Lifestyle ep.81
On this week's episode of Onboard Lifestyle we make progress on our custom 435 catamaran SV basik as we travel from Lopez Island to San Juan Island. Mother nature changes our departure plans but we take full advantage of this beautiful area. Come back next...
Last Stop Before Canada Onboard Lifestyle ep.82
On this week's episode of Onboard Lifestyle we make a quick stop in Roche Harbor on our custom 435 catamaran SV basik before heading into Canada. Come back next week to see us get back to work in preparation for our journey South...see you then! Join our ...