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Sail Life – It’s been 4 years. Will the engine start? – DIY sailboat project
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Sail Life – It’s been 4 years. Will the engine start? – DIY sailboat project
After not having been started for four years I finally get the engine fired up again. That's another big step towards getting Athena back in the water. 00:00 Intro 00:20 Electrical isolation of saildrive and engine 05:20 Replacing hose 06:19 Cleaning ex...
  • Oct 04, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:18:42
Sail Life – Cleats installed & engine problems – DIY sailboat project
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Sail Life – Cleats installed & engine problems – DIY sailboat project
This week I installed six new cleats aboard my 38 ft sailboat and found an issue with the engine / saildrive. Thank you so much to @SV Impavidus for the comment a few weeks back to check the isolation between the engine and the saildrive. I include a scree...
  • Sep 27, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:18:49
Sail Life – The third (and final) coat of paint! DIY sailboat project
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Sail Life – The third (and final) coat of paint! DIY sailboat project
I finally got to apply the third and final coat of paint to the hull of my 38 ft sailboat. This was a massive DIY project including glassing over the deck-hull joint and tons of fairing. 00:00 Introduction 02:10 Tent building 04:19 Why I want to splash...
  • Sep 20, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:17:22
Sail Life – Standing rigging & working on the engine – DIY project.
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Sail Life – Standing rigging & working on the engine – DIY project.
This week in my sailboat project I got the first quote for new standing rigging. This week I also sent out the old bow roller to have a new one made and last but not least working on getting the engine running again. 00:00 Bow roller 02:30 Standing riggi...
  • Sep 13, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:19:48
Sail Life – Chainplates & last thru hull – DIY sailboat project
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Sail Life – Chainplates & last thru hull – DIY sailboat project
This week in my DIY sailboat refit project I got the chainplates and the last thru hull installed. This marks an important milestone. Athena can once again float! 00:00 Introduction 00:43 Chainplates 09:11 Thru hull 18:41 Project status 20:44 See you! *...
  • Sep 06, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:21:06
Sail Life – Saildrive seals, manual bilge pump & washer/dryer area – DIY boat project
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Sail Life – Saildrive seals, manual bilge pump & washer/dryer area – DIY boat project
Yet more DIY boat project fun! This week I replaced the two seals in my sailboats S130 saildrive. Installed a manual bilge pump to empty out the bilge and build supports for the washer and the dryer in the forward cabin. 00:00 Intro 00:54 Manual bilge pu...
  • Aug 30, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:20:13
Sail Life – Installing Athena’s new rudder – DIY sailboat project
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Sail Life – Installing Athena’s new rudder – DIY sailboat project
In this week's video, I finally get to install Athena's (38 ft sailboat) new rudder. I build the new rudder last year by making a mold from the old rudder and used vacuum infusion to form the new shells. The rudder was then filled with an expanding epoxy f...
  • Aug 23, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:18:27
Sail Life – Painting the hull of my sailboat with Perfection Pro
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Sail Life – Painting the hull of my sailboat with Perfection Pro
After months of fairing and prep work, it's finally time to paint the hull of my sailboat. I'll be using International Perfection Pro. A paint that can be applied by roller (no tipping needed) and will leave an amazing finish. Ava and I have chosen Mediter...
  • Aug 16, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:18:09
Sail Life – Thru-hulls, mini bulwark & technical compartment
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Sail Life – Thru-hulls, mini bulwark & technical compartment
Go to http://www.audible.com/saillife or text saillife to 500 500 to get one free audiobook, unlimited Audible originals and a 30 day free trial. This week I get almost all the underwater thru-hulls installed and I finish the modifications in the technica...
  • Aug 09, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:23:12
Sail Life – Hull painting, tech compartment & coppercoat activation – sailboat project
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Sail Life – Hull painting, tech compartment & coppercoat activation – sailboat project
This week I got another 3 coats of epoxy primer applied, got started modifying the technical compartment, activated the coppercoat on part of the hull, and drilled holes in the deck for the cleats. Boat US cleat article: https://www.boatus.org/findings/1...
  • Aug 02, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:19:22
Sail Life – First coat of primer & steering pedestal – sailboat project
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Sail Life – First coat of primer & steering pedestal – sailboat project
I'm finally done fairing! This week I apply the first coat of primer to the hull and get the steering pedestal re-mounted in the cockpit. *** Links *** Sail Life Shop: (Items are shipped from both the US and EU) https://saillifeshop.com/ Sail Life on Pat...
  • Jul 26, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:17:22
Sail Life – Finding room for a washer and a dryer on a 38 ft sailboat – DIY sailboat project
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Sail Life – Finding room for a washer and a dryer on a 38 ft sailboat – DIY sailboat project
In this video, I tear out the old forward head to fit a washing machine and a dryer. Sailing Cadoha, youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaDdlHvrBqEi8LVWIRpo6sA *** Links *** Sail Life Shop: (Items are shipped from both the US and EU) https://sai...
  • Jul 19, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:17:30
Sail Life – The new galley – DIY sailboat project
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Sail Life – The new galley – DIY sailboat project
Athena's new galley is pretty dang spiffy :D *** Links *** Sail Life Shop: (Items are shipped from both the US and EU) https://saillifeshop.com/ Sail Life on Patreon: http://bit.ly/SailLifeOnPatreon Sail Life on Instagram: http://instagram.com/madsdahlk...
  • Jul 12, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:19:56
Sail Life – Fridge build part 2 – DIY sailboat project
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Sail Life – Fridge build part 2 – DIY sailboat project
This week I finish the fridge box build (except the last two coats of pigmented epoxy). The fridge is now ready for installation and for hooking up the compressor and holding plate. The wood for the galley only needs the last coat of varnish (waiting for d...
  • Jul 05, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:21:59
Sail Life – Fridge build & varnishing with epoxy part 1 – DIY sailboat project
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Sail Life – Fridge build & varnishing with epoxy part 1 – DIY sailboat project
Go to http://www.audible.com/saillife or text ‘saillife’ to 500 500 and start listening today. In this video, I get started building the new fridge and varnishing everything in the galley. *** Links *** Sail Life Shop: (Items are shipped from both th...
  • Jun 28, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:23:11
Sail Life – Rounding over the deck-hull joint & applying Coppercoat – DIY sailboat project
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Sail Life – Rounding over the deck-hull joint & applying Coppercoat – DIY sailboat project
I'm 98% done fairing the hull. I expect to be painting in the not too distant future :) This week I also got coppercoat applied to few remaining areas on the hull. Oh yeah, and all the galley trim is now ready for varnish. *** Links *** Sail Life Shop: (...
  • Jun 21, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:23:35
Sail Life – Galley 90% done & yet more fairing – DIY sailboat project
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Sail Life – Galley 90% done & yet more fairing – DIY sailboat project
I'm very close to being done fairing the deck hull joint. There were a few rainy days this week. I took advantage of that and made some progress in the galley. Boatowners Mechanical and Electrical Manual 4/E (US amazon store) https://amzn.to/3htqdno ***...
  • Jun 14, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:20:42
Sail Life – A week of sailboat repair projects
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Sail Life – A week of sailboat repair projects
This week I got a lot of smaller projects checked off my to-do list. 00:00 Intro 00:20 Two layers of fairing compound applied to the deck-hull joint 00:32 Granny bars installed 00:44 Cockpit hatch repaired and ready for paint 02:32 Mast foot straightened...
  • Jun 07, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:19:56
Sail Life – Gimbaled induction & electric oven, diesel tank plumbing – DIY sailboat project
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Sail Life – Gimbaled induction & electric oven, diesel tank plumbing – DIY sailboat project
This week I got my custom gimbaled stove installed and made a glorious frozen pizza. I also got the galley diesel tank hooked up and put the kitchen island back in place. *** Links *** Sail Life Shop: (Items are shipped from both the US and EU) https://sa...
  • May 31, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:20:25
Sail Life – Fiberglass dodger, fuel manifolds and stove area – DIY sailboat project
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Sail Life – Fiberglass dodger, fuel manifolds and stove area – DIY sailboat project
This week I check finally get the fiberglass dodger installed aboard Athena. I also weld the fuel manifolds and get the stove area primed. A good week! *** Links *** Sail Life Shop: (Items are shipped from both the US and EU) https://saillifeshop.com/ S...
  • May 24, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:21:14
Sail Life – Fridge prototype, fairing deck-hull joint, dodger windows – DIY sailboat project
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Sail Life – Fridge prototype, fairing deck-hull joint, dodger windows – DIY sailboat project
In this video, I build a prototype for the new fridge, do a bunch more fairing and assemble the first two windows for the fiberglass dodger. Link to insulation information: https://www.buildingscience.com/documents/information-sheets/info-502-temperatur...
  • May 17, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:19:35
Sail Life – Deck-hull joint sealed, fairing started – DIY sailboat project
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Sail Life – Deck-hull joint sealed, fairing started – DIY sailboat project
This week I glassed the deck-hull joint on my 38 ft sailboat. *** Links *** Sail Life Shop: (Items are shipped from both the US and EU) https://saillifeshop.com/ Sail Life on Patreon: http://bit.ly/SailLifeOnPatreon Sail Life on Instagram: http://insta...
  • May 10, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:17:26
Sail Life – Kitchen island & deck-hull joint sanding – DIY sailboat project
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Sail Life – Kitchen island & deck-hull joint sanding – DIY sailboat project
This week I build the kitchen island that's going to house our fridge and take care of all the sanding on the hull. *** Links *** Sail Life Shop: (Items are shipped from both the US and EU) https://saillifeshop.com/ Sail Life on Patreon: http://bit.ly/...
  • May 03, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:18:17
Sail Life – New diesel tank – DIY sailboat project
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Sail Life – New diesel tank – DIY sailboat project
Join me aboard Athena as I install a new 215L plastic diesel tank from Vetus. Also, I finish the cabin sole and give a quick update on the upcoming deck-hull joint project. Link to the blog mentioned in the video: http://www.farreachvoyages.com/projects/...
  • Apr 26, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:20:22

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