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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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! *...
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 ...
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...
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...
Sail Life – Dometic Proheat X30 hydronic heater on a boat, part 2 of 3 – DIY project
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Sail Life – Dometic Proheat X30 hydronic heater on a boat, part 2 of 3 – DIY project
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...
Sail Life – Dometic Proheat X30 hydronic heater on a boat, part 1 of 3 – DIY project
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Sail Life – Dometic Proheat X30 hydronic heater on a boat, part 1 of 3 – DIY project
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...
Sail Life – LED lights in the saloon – DIY sailboat project
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Sail Life – LED lights in the saloon – DIY sailboat project
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...
Sail Life – Splash day after 4 years up on the hard – DIY sailboat refit
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Sail Life – Splash day after 4 years up on the hard – DIY sailboat refit
It finally happened! After 4 years on land, Athena is back in the water. Also in this video Shore Power Inlet, headliner, LEDs *** Links *** Sail Life Shop: (Items are shipped from the US!) https://saillifeshop.com/ Sail Life on Patreon: http://bit.ly/Sa...
Sail Life – Garmin GC 200 at the top of the mast, topping lift & Coppercoat activation
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Sail Life – Garmin GC 200 at the top of the mast, topping lift & Coppercoat activation
Go to http://www.audible.com/saillife or text saillife to 500 500 and start listening today! 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...
Sail Life – new headstay, zinc anode and ground plate – DIY sailboat project
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Sail Life – new headstay, zinc anode and ground plate – DIY sailboat project
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...
Sail Life – Garmin Fantom 18, GMI Wired Starter Pack 52, VHF antenna & LED nav lights
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Sail Life – Garmin Fantom 18, GMI Wired Starter Pack 52, VHF antenna & LED nav lights
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...
Sail Life – Servicing the mast, new prop & engine coolant – DIY sailboat
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Sail Life – Servicing the mast, new prop & engine coolant – DIY sailboat
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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