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...
The freezer finally showed up! This week I install an Isotherm BI53 freezer and get Obelix ready for sale (minus a deck wash).
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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...
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!
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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.
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LiFePO4 batteries: http://www.skypowerintl.com/
Muffler: https://www.suremarineservice.com/Heat/1-1-2/W002...
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
...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
...
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...
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!
*...
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 ...
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...
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...
In this video, I continue to work on Athena's heating system. All the plumbing gets finished, the heater gets installed and connected to diesel.
00:00 Introduction
00:55 Dometic Proheat X30 Features
02:21 Fan heater airflow
03:29 Soundproofing for the t...
It's getting colder by the day! I need some heat! This week I get started installing a Proheat x30 (https://www.dometic.com/en-us/us/products/climate/heating-solutions/coolant-heaters/dometic-proheat-x30-_-242079).
If you want to order Christmas gifts fr...
This week I put up LED lights aboard my 38 ft sailboat. I also order the wrong size plug for the shorepower inlet - d'oh!
If you want to order Christmas gifts from https://saillifeshop.com/ and be sure they arrive in time these are the dates to be aware o...
It finally happened! After 4 years on land, Athena is back in the water. Also in this video Shore Power Inlet, headliner, LEDs
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Athena is now ready to go back in the water! This week I installed a Garmin GC 200 camera at the top of the mast, spliced a new topping lift, and activated most o...
In this week's video, I replace the headstay, service an older Furlex unite, and install a zinc anode and a ground plate.
Sometimes I really dislike YouTube! For whatever reason, this video went live as soon as it was done uploading (usually the video s...
In this week's video, I finish rewiring the mast and install a Garmin Fantom 18 Radar, Garmin Wired Starter Pack 52, VHF antenna, and LED nav lights.
00:00 Introduction
00:46 Products overview
01:56 Rewiring the mast
05:10 New coax cable
06:39 PL259 con...
In this week's video, I take a closer look at Athena's mast (with in-mast furling) and find and issue. I also fit the new fixed blade aluminum prop and I finish hooking up Athea's Volvo Penta D2-40F.
00:00 Introduction
01:00 Chanel introduction
01:35 En...
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