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Sail Life – Dometic Proheat X30 hydronic heater on a boat, part 3 of 3 – DIY project
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Sail Life – Dometic Proheat X30 hydronic heater on a boat, part 3 of 3 – DIY project
I've finally got heat aboard Athena! 🔥 It's glorious! If you want to learn more about the Proheat X30 here is a link: https://www.dometic.com/en-us/us/products/climate/heating-solutions/coolant-heaters/dometic-proheat-x30-_-242079 00:00 Introduction 01...
  • Dec 20, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:27:07
Sail life – Technautics CoolBlue refrigeration & varnishing – DIY sailboat project
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Sail life – Technautics CoolBlue refrigeration & varnishing – DIY sailboat project
This week I get Athena's fridge up and running using Technautics CoolBlue. That's going to be one spiffy fridge! Technautics website: http://www.technauticsinc.com/ Drake Paragon (Drake and Mo) YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/drakeParagon T...
  • Dec 27, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:18:46
Sail Life – Solar arch model, toe rail, NMEA 2000 network – DIY sailboat project
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Sail Life – Solar arch model, toe rail, NMEA 2000 network – DIY sailboat project
Happy New Year! This week I build a 1:1 model of Athena's new solar arch, I checked the brackets for the new toe rail / mini bulwark, installed a Garmin GMI 20 display + VHF 215i, and got a basic NMEA 2000 network up and running. 00:00 Introduction 00:43 ...
  • Jan 03, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:22:21
Sail Life – The plan for 2021 & electrical panels – DIY sailboat project
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Sail Life – The plan for 2021 & electrical panels – DIY sailboat project
A quick look at the progress made in 2020. The plan for the first 6 months of 2021 and a little bit of DIY fun :) 00:00 Introduction 00:17 A quick look at 2020 05:25 The plan for 2021 (Q1, Q2) 12:18 Electrical panels 18:55 Next week's plan 19:47 Cya! *...
  • Jan 10, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:20:09
Sail Life – Forward cabin & Yacht Devices Engine Gateway (NMEA 2000)
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Sail Life – Forward cabin & Yacht Devices Engine Gateway (NMEA 2000)
This week I get started on the forward cabin. I also get to hook up Yacht Devices NEMA 2000 Engine Gateway. 00:00 Introduction 00:38 Plan for the week 01:54 Demolition 02:23 The sides 05:08 Shelves (kinda) 07:47 Drawer boxes 11:56 Yacht Devices Engine Gat...
  • Jan 17, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:19:56
Sail Life – Garmin marine electronics test, clothing locker & vberth
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Sail Life – Garmin marine electronics test, clothing locker & vberth
In this video, I continue work on the forward cabin and finally get to test all the Garmin marine electronics mounted in the mast: - Garmin Fantom 18 radar - Garmin wind instrument - Garmin GC 200 camera at the top of the mas - Garmin 922xs chart plotter ...
  • Jan 24, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:19:23
Sail Life – Clothing locker done & tons of sanding – DIY sailboat project
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Sail Life – Clothing locker done & tons of sanding – DIY sailboat project
In this video, yet more forward cabin work. I finish the clothing locker, get the washer-dryer area 99% ready for paint, run conduit to the floating locker 00:00 Introduction 00:23 Progress made this week 01:02 The plan for the week 02:07 Washer-dryer ar...
  • Jan 31, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:17:40
Sail Life – Headliner and Garmin AIS 800 (AIS transponder) – DIY sailboat project
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Sail Life – Headliner and Garmin AIS 800 (AIS transponder) – DIY sailboat project
In this video, I continue working in the forward cabin putting up headliner and installing a Garmin AIS 800 AIS transponder 00:00 Introduction 00:16 Progress made this week 00:31 The plan for the week 01:12 Czone teaser 02:06 Headliner supports 05:10 Arma...
  • Feb 07, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:20:09
Sail Life – Digital Switching (czone output interface) & varnish – DIY
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Sail Life – Digital Switching (czone output interface) & varnish – DIY
This week I hook up a bunch of nav lights and electronics to a digital switching box (czone output interface) and get started varnishing in the forward cabin. 00:00 Introduction 00:10 Progress made this week 00:50 The plan for the week 01:09 Digital swit...
  • Feb 14, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:17:08
Sail life – Super spiffy cozy v-berth DIY sailboat project
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Sail life – Super spiffy cozy v-berth DIY sailboat project
This week I put up mahogany slats in the v-berth and make it super cozy. 00:00 Introduction 00:55 The plan for the week 01:07 Satin vs glossy finish 02:01 Surface prep 02:48 Glodspar Satin 04:55 Mahogany slats 07:35 Freezer area 08:08 International clea...
  • Feb 21, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:16:30
Sail Life – Forward cabin 99% done & Garmin Ondeck Hub
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Sail Life – Forward cabin 99% done & Garmin Ondeck Hub
This week I finish varnishing, painting and installing lights in the forward cabin. I also install a Garmin Ondeck Hub to help monitor the boat when I'm not aboard. 00:00 Hi guys! 00:09 Last week's progress 00:55 The plan for the week 01:30 Chanel intro ...
  • Feb 28, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:20:31
Sail Life – New door, washer, dryer & moving in – DIY sailboat project
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Sail Life – New door, washer, dryer & moving in – DIY sailboat project
After almost five years it's finally time to move in aboard Athena. This week I get the washer and dryer installed and also make a new door. Links: LiFePO4 batteries: http://www.skypowerintl.com/ Muffler: https://www.suremarineservice.com/Heat/1-1-2/W002...
  • Mar 07, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:20:55
Sail Life – Silent Noctua fans & getting stared fixing Obelix – DIY sailboat projects
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Sail Life – Silent Noctua fans & getting stared fixing Obelix – DIY sailboat projects
This week didn't quite go as planned but I got started fixing Obelix to get her ready for sale. I also replaced the stock fans in my fan heaters. It's so nice and quiet aboard Athena now! *** Links *** Sail Life Shop: https://saillifeshop.com/ Sail Lif...
  • Mar 14, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:18:20
Sail Life – More digital switching & making Obelix shine – DIY sailboat
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Sail Life – More digital switching & making Obelix shine – DIY sailboat
Good old Obelix needs a bit of cleaning before being ready for sale. In this video, I scrape the bottom, polish the topsides and apply fresh bottom paint. Aboard Athena, I install more czone digital switching boxes and get an annoying surprise. If you wan...
  • Mar 21, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:18:14
Sail Life – Isotherm BI53 freezer & Obelix ready for sale
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Sail Life – Isotherm BI53 freezer & Obelix ready for sale
The freezer finally showed up! This week I install an Isotherm BI53 freezer and get Obelix ready for sale (minus a deck wash). *** Links *** Sail Life Shop: https://saillifeshop.com/ Sail Life on Patreon: http://bit.ly/SailLifeOnPatreon Sail Life on Ins...
  • Mar 28, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:20:40
Sail Life – Getting started on the toe rail / mini bulwark
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Sail Life – Getting started on the toe rail / mini bulwark
One of the items on the "must finish list" before Ava and I can untie the lines is the new toe rail or "mini bulwark". This week I install the brackets for that and also get started on the battery compartment in the aft cabin. 00:00 Hi guys! 00:09 Updat...
  • Apr 04, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:20:18
Sail Life – Figuring out new autopilot & priming settee area – DIY sailboat refit
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Sail Life – Figuring out new autopilot & priming settee area – DIY sailboat refit
In this week's video, I figure out the mounting of the drive unit for my new autopilot and get ready to finish the settee area. *** Links *** Sail Life on Patreon: http://bit.ly/SailLifeOnPatreon Sail Life on Facebook: http://bit.ly/SailLifeOnFacebook ...
  • Apr 11, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:19:57
Sail Life – New Gebo portlight, deck fills & working on the settee – DIY boat project
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Sail Life – New Gebo portlight, deck fills & working on the settee – DIY boat project
This week I installed a new Gebo portlight and new deck fills. I also worked on the settee (95% done). *** Links *** Sail Life on Patreon: http://bit.ly/SailLifeOnPatreon Sail Life on Facebook: http://bit.ly/SailLifeOnFacebook Sail Life on Twitter: http...
  • Apr 18, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:21:35
Sail Life – Aft cabin BEFORE and AFTER – DIY sailboat project
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Sail Life – Aft cabin BEFORE and AFTER – DIY sailboat project
This week I got started in the aft cabin. Insulated the hull, build a little locker, and put up mahogany slats. She's looking pretty dang spiffy! :D *** Links *** Sail Life on Patreon: http://bit.ly/SailLifeOnPatreon Sail Life on Facebook: http://bit....
  • Apr 25, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:18:50
Sail Life – Sails bend on, staysail track, deck fills & Ava’s shoe locker – DIY boat project
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Sail Life – Sails bend on, staysail track, deck fills & Ava’s shoe locker – DIY boat project
This week I build a little locker in the aft cabin, got the sails bend on, installed deck fills and installed the track for the staysail. *** Links *** Sail Life on Patreon: http://bit.ly/SailLifeOnPatreon Sail Life on Facebook: http://bit.ly/SailLife...
  • May 02, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:18:40
Sail Life – Battery compartment, solar arch and toe rail – DIY sailboat projects
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Sail Life – Battery compartment, solar arch and toe rail – DIY sailboat projects
This week I got started on the head, finished the battery compartment, and did a test fit of Athena's solar arch. *** Links *** Sail Life on Patreon: http://bit.ly/SailLifeOnPatreon Sail Life on Facebook: http://bit.ly/SailLifeOnFacebook Sail Life on Tw...
  • May 09, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:18:41
Sail Life – Shower pan, watertight hatch & more polishing – DIY boat
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Sail Life – Shower pan, watertight hatch & more polishing – DIY boat
A new shower pan for the head, the beginnings of a watertight hatch, and of course yet more polishing. *** Links *** Sail Life on Patreon: http://bit.ly/SailLifeOnPatreon Sail Life on Facebook: http://bit.ly/SailLifeOnFacebook Sail Life on Twitter: htt...
  • May 16, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:20:50
Sail Life – New pulpit, windlass & high output alternator – DIY boat projects
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Sail Life – New pulpit, windlass & high output alternator – DIY boat projects
I made good progress this week but I'm struggling a lot with stuff being back-ordered, stuck in shipping, or the wrong stuff showing up. Join me aboard Athena as I install Athena's new windlass, attempt to install the new high output alternator, and make a...
  • May 23, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:20:12
Sail Life – Fillets, mahogany trim and DIY diesel genset
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Sail Life – Fillets, mahogany trim and DIY diesel genset
This week I finally got to assemble version 2.0 of my little Perkins 102 genset. Also this week I made fillets in the head and put up a bit of trim in the saloon. Having everything I need be back ordered or stuck in shipping is starting to be an issue. *...
  • May 30, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:17:01
Sail Life – in-floor heated shower pan, sealing foam bulkheads & running rigging
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Sail Life – in-floor heated shower pan, sealing foam bulkheads & running rigging
I started out the week helping the cement boat crew but also made some progress aboard Athena: 00:00 Introduction 00:25 State of the head 00:55 Portlight openings in the head 01:36 In-floor heating shower pan 03:48 Fairing and sanding in the head 05:09 W...
  • Jun 06, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:20:04
Sail Life – Finally laying up glass and painting the head! – DIY boat project
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Sail Life – Finally laying up glass and painting the head! – DIY boat project
It has taken just about forever but this week I finally got to lay up glass and start painting the head. Yay! progress :D *** Links *** Sail Life on Patreon: http://bit.ly/SailLifeOnPatreon Sail Life on Facebook: http://bit.ly/SailLifeOnFacebook Sail Li...
  • Jun 13, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:20:20
Sail Life – The DIY genset is ALIVE & more progress in the head
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Sail Life – The DIY genset is ALIVE & more progress in the head
This week I finish flushing the freshwater side of the cooling system and do a simple load test on the DIY Perkins 102 genset. I also finish painting the head, get the portlights reinstalled, and a bunch of other stuff. 00:00 Introduction 00:08 Painting ...
  • Jun 20, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:19:13
Sail Life – Bluetooth enabled toilet😆, autopilot tiller arm & watertight hatch
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Sail Life – Bluetooth enabled toilet😆, autopilot tiller arm & watertight hatch
This week I get Athena's new head (toilet) up and running, finish the watertight hatch, do a dry fit of the new autopilot tiller arm, and a ton of other stuff. 00:00 Introduction 00:58 Plumming options 02:55 Athena's new head 04:01 Running hoses and ins...
  • Jun 27, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:21:28
Sail Life – Reunited after 1.5 years apart ❤ & new water tank – DIY sailboat projects
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Sail Life – Reunited after 1.5 years apart ❤ & new water tank – DIY sailboat projects
00:00 Introduction 01:00 Solar arch 02:40 Athena's new water tank 05:37 Patching a hole in the sole 06:57 Ava leaving Michigan 09:24 She's baaack! 09:44 Ava's box opening skills and new Magma Grill 11:30 Critical-to-sail tasks! 18:55 Cya! *** Links ***...
  • Jul 04, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:19:14
Sail Life – 1200W solar on a 38 ft sailboat ⛵ – DIY project
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Sail Life – 1200W solar on a 38 ft sailboat ⛵ – DIY project
This week it's finally time to install Athena's new sliding solar panel arch and after a cleaning marathon, we move aboard. In about a month it's time to utie the lines and start cruising full time! *** Links *** Sail Life on Patreon: http://bit.ly/SailL...
  • Jul 11, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:17:21
Sail Life – 5kW gorgeous alternator 🔥, doorframe & Athena gets her name back
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Sail Life – 5kW gorgeous alternator 🔥, doorframe & Athena gets her name back
This week after a little bit of fiddling about I finally get to install Athena's new 5kW alternator. Although we won't be able to get the full 5kW we should be able to get around 4kW - not too shabby! We'll get back to the external regulator for the altern...
  • Jul 18, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:21:18
Sail Life – Spiffy DIY toe rail & KiwiGrip Non-Skid ⛵
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Sail Life – Spiffy DIY toe rail & KiwiGrip Non-Skid ⛵
This week we install a super spiffy DIY toe rail and apply non-skid to the deck. That's two major big tasks we can finally cross off the to-do list! We're about 3 weeks from being able to untie the lines. *** Links *** Sail Life store https://saillifesho...
  • Jul 25, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:20:14
Sail Life – Cabinet doors, countertops & bye bye workshop
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Sail Life – Cabinet doors, countertops & bye bye workshop
This week we finished the last of the cabinet doors and drawer fronts along with the countertops. It's also the last week at the workshop. *** Links *** Sail Life store: https://saillifeshop.com/ Sail Life on Patreon: http://bit.ly/SailLifeOnPatreon Sa...
  • Aug 01, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:18:25
Sail Life – Synthetic lifelines, AIS MOB devices & painting – DIY projects
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Sail Life – Synthetic lifelines, AIS MOB devices & painting – DIY projects
This week we install Athena's new synthetic lifelines, finish the KiwiGrip in the cockpit, install AIS MOB devices in our PFDs, and a few other things. *** Links *** Sail Life store: https://saillifeshop.com/ Sail Life on Patreon: http://bit.ly/SailLif...
  • Aug 08, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:18:35
Sail Life – LiFeP04, REC BMS with Victron Cerbo GX, 5kW Quattro & pressurized water system
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Sail Life – LiFeP04, REC BMS with Victron Cerbo GX, 5kW Quattro & pressurized water system
A quick overview of Athena's 24V system. We have 8 x 300Ah Winston cells and REC Q BMS integrated with a Cerbo GX box and a 5kW Quattro Inverter/charger. More detail in a dedicated video later this fall :) Also this week we install a pressurized water sys...
  • Aug 15, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:19:12
Sail Life – Whale Gulper IC pumps, mirrors & hot water – DIY sailboat refit
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Sail Life – Whale Gulper IC pumps, mirrors & hot water – DIY sailboat refit
This week I installed a Whale gulper IC pump with a two-way manifold for pumping greywater overboard. Ava and I installed new mirrors and finally have hot water aboard the boat. *** Links *** Sail Life store: https://saillifeshop.com/ Sail Life on Patreo...
  • Aug 22, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:18:23

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