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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: Sail Life on Facebook: Sail Life on Twitter:
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: Sail Life on Facebook: Sail Life on Twitter:
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: Sail Life on Facebook: Sail Life on Twitter:
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: Sail Life on Facebook: Sail Life on Twitter:
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 Update on the count downs 00:...
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: Sail Life on Patreon: Sail Life on Instagram: Sail Life on Facebook: Sail Life on Twitter: Donations for the sandpaper fund:
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 want to check out the boat cleaning/polishing p...
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: Sail Life on Patreon: Sail Life on Instagram: Sail Life on Face...
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: Muffler: 00:00 Hi guys! 00:09 The plan for the week 00:43 Chanel intro 01:19 Muffler for the Pro Heat X30 05:02 LiFePO4 ce...
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 01:58 Varnishing (clear wood seale...
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 clear wood sealer 10:57 Surface prep and applic...
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 switching intro 04:30 Czone output interface ins...
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 Armaflex insulation 06:28 Putting up lights 07:4...
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 area 07:16 Insulating the clothing locker 08:0...
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 Here are the videos where I installed every...
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 Gateway 14:16 Quick bit o' wiring 16:14 I...
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! *** Links *** Sail Life Shop: (Items are...
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 This week's goal 01:24 Shower sepa...
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: Drake Paragon (Drake and Mo) YouTube channel: Their CoolBlue video: 00:00 Introduction 00:30 This week's goal 01:40 Technatics CoolBlue 03:10 Ki...
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: 00:00 Introduction 01:08 Proheat marine installation kit 02:38 Fitting the exhaust thru-hull 02:54 Fill&drain contraption 04:40 Modifying the manifolds 05:42 Carb...
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 technical compartment 06:25 Buffer tank ...
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 ( If you want to order Christmas gifts from and be sure they arrive in time these are the dates to be aware of :) US - December 10 Europe - December 6 00:00 Introduction 00:09 Dometic Proheat...
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 and be sure they arrive in time these are the dates to be aware of :) US - December 10 Europe - December 6 Canada - December 4 Ev...
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!) Sail Life on Patreon: Sail Life on Instagram: Sail Life on Facebook: Sail Life on Twitter: Donation...
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