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April 29, 2025
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Sail Life – Engine problems, part 1
NB! A big thanks to all of you who have contributed with different theories on my previous videos as to what could be the cause of my engine problems. I appreciate the help very much! Now it's time to take a closer look :) My lovely 42-year old Volvo Pent...
Sail Life – Building a chain locker, part 1
I'm figuring out how to build a chain locker. I would love to hear what you guys would do! Nico's website: http://www.tamtam-sailing.de/ The "screw on hatch" I mention: http://www.svb24.com/en/economy-deck-plates.html
Sail Life – Putting up shelves in my tiny closet, part 1
Putting up shelves in my tiny closet will allow me to utilize the space in a much more efficient way.
Sail Life – Putting up shelves in my tiny closet, part 2
I start work on the nylon webbing I'll be using instead of a door. Not having a door will save a huge amount of space. Sadly I run into problems and didn't manage to finish the webbing-door in this video. Stay tuned for part 3 :)
Sail Life – Putting up shelves in my tiny closet, part 3
I get a new sewing machine and complete the "door" for the tiny closet/locker aboard my boat.
Sail Life – Sailboat update #15 – The garden, t-shirts and Isotherm kit
At the beginning of this video, there is a bit of footage to compare the SJ4000 to the Go Pro 3+ Black (I'm holding the Go Pro and the rest of the video is shot with the Go Pro). The appraisal of my house is just around the corner (a couple of weeks). Afte...
Sail Life – Putting up shelves in my tiny closet, part 4
Final test fitting of the shelves and the webbing door.
Sail Life – Putting up shelves in my tiny closet, part 5
I'm putting this project on the backburner in order to focus on the chain locker project. The good news is that I'm almost one and I do have a usable closet/locker. I just need to figure out the last few details. NB! YouTube has removed a feature called Br...
Sail Life – Building a chain locker, part 2
In this video, I make the templates I need to build the chain locker.
Sail Life – Building a chain locker, part 3
In this episode, I get the pieces of plywood I'll use to make the chain locker ready to be glassed in.
Sail Life – Building a chain locker, part 4
In this video, I glass in the first two pieces of the chain locker.
Sail Life – Sailboat update #16 – Trip to the US and house appraisal
A quick update about my upcoming trip to the US, the appraisal of my house and last but not least an awesome barbershop. Sail Life on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/saildotlife Dates for my upcoming trip to the US: May 29, 2015: Arriving in Austin Jun...
Sail Life – Building a chain locker, part 5
Glassing in the mini bulkhead and the main bulkhead. I'm hoping to put the finishing touches on the chain locker next weekend! Then, it's time to go sailing!
Sail Life – Building a chain locker, part 6
The chain locker is about as done as it'll get before I leave for the US. Also, lighting strikes and splicing mooring lines. Link to the awesome website: http://www.pbase.com/mainecruising/boat_projects
Sail Life – Heading to Copenhagen
I travel Copenhagen in preparation for something awesome! Nyhavn: http://www.visitcopenhagen.com/copenhagen/nyhavn-gdk474735 Copenhagen street food: http://copenhagenstreetfood.dk/en/ Sail Life on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/saildotlife
Sail Life – Cruising Canada, day 1
The big surprise! :) Alfy's channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/bcsailor2003/videos
Sail Life – Cruising Canada, day 3
For the next video in this series head over to Life Is Like Sailing: https://www.youtube.com/user/bcsailor2003
Sail Life – Cruising Canada, day 5
In this episode, Alfy and I leave Princess Cove and head towards Ganges. For the next video in this series head over to Life Is Like Sailing: https://www.youtube.com/user/bcsailor2003
Sail Life – Cruising Canada, day 7
In this episode, Alfy and I leave Ganges and head towards Steveston fishing village. For the next video in this series head over to Life Is Like Sailing: https://www.youtube.com/user/bcsailor2003
Sail Life – Vancouver to Austin, Texas
The trip from Vancouver to Austin.
Sail Life – New York City (+ a few shots of the trip up to now)
Short recap of the trip up to now and the best view of the Manhatten skyline I've ever had! Fair warning this video contains almost no boat related stuff. Skip it if you only want to see the boat related stuff and stay tuned for the next video where I get ...
Sail Life – Tour of a Westsail 42, Part 1 of 2
I drive up to Marion, MA. Meet two awesome people and get to check out a Westsail 42. This is my first time ever aboard a westsail 42. I'm in love! This is part 1 of 2. Marion, Massachusetts :https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marion,_Massachusetts Nyack, New Y...
Sail Life – Tour of a Westsail 42, Part 2 of 2
I drive up to Marion, MA. Meet two awesome people and get to check out a Westsail 42. This is my first time ever aboard a westsail 42. I'm in love! This is part 1 of 2. Marion, Massachusetts :https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marion,_Massachusetts Nyack, New Y...
Sail Life – Looking at boats with Sailing Nervous + checking out Annapolis
I meet up with Vin from Sailing Nervous. Plus, I get to check out Annapolis, MD. YouTube channels mentioned: Sailing Nervous: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4x5ZeAGz8Z_k0TzQO6fYIQ/videos The Corsair: https://www.youtube.com/user/dubaidd1/videos
Sail Life – Out sailing with S/V Corsair (a Carbo Rico 38)
An awesome day aboard a Carbo Rico 38 (S/V Corsair) out on the Chesapeake Bay. For a more in-depth tour of this boat check out this boat tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H15UA9XmBmI YouTube channels mentioned in this video: Corsair: https://www.yout...
Sail Life – An electrically powered Chesapeake 32 (sailboat)
My friend from S/V Corsair (link down below) and I check out an awesome Chesapeake 32. The boat's owner (Bob) gave us some background on the Chesapeake 32, how he came to own his boat and how he had the engine replaced with an electric motor. Very nice boa...
Sail Life – Kamau is building a 54 ft sailboat in his yard, part 1 of 2
Kamau is building a 54 ft boat in his yard. In part 1 (of 2) Kamau tells us about how he got started on this huge project. Kamau's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/kamauiandiataiyero/videos
Sail Life – Kamau is building a 54 ft sailboat in his yard, part 2 of 2
Kamau is building a 54 ft boat in his yard. In part 2 (of 2) Kamau shows us his progress. We get to check out his strongback, the plywood and fiberglass dingy he build last summer and the timber that will soon become the keelson in his sailboat. Kamau's Yo...
Sail Life – Last day in the US and sailing a Southern Cross 28
My last day in NYC. I ride the Staten Island Ferry to go see my friend Jorge. We go sailing on his southern cross 28 before I need to head for the airport. Awesome day! Thank you so much, Jorge! Jorge's sailing YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/ch...
Sail Life – Back home in Denmark
I go to pick up Jökull (my Icelandic Sheepdog) and talk briefly about what's coming up next on my little channel. I need to be able to move aboard the boat as soon as the house sells, so I need to focus on the projects aboard the boat. I would rather go s...
Sail Life – Five upcoming projects/tasks
I head up to check on Obelix for the first time after getting back from the US. In this video, I talk about the five projects/tasks I want to get out of the way before moving aboard the boat. The house still hasn't been sold but I'm so excited to become a ...
Sail Life – Insulating my sailboat, part 1 of 2
This is the method I used for insulating the hull aboard my sailboat (a 30 ft Albin Ballad from 1973). I'll use a different method in the v-berth, but this method seemed to work well last winter when I was living aboard. I spent a month aboard the boat dur...
Sail Life – Insulating my sailboat, part 2 of 2
This is the method I used for insulating the hull aboard my sailboat (a 30 ft Albin Ballad from 1973). I'll use a different method in the v-berth, but this method seemed to work well last winter when I was living aboard. I spent a month aboard the boat dur...
Sail Life – Installing an Isotherm cooling system (Classic 2006), Part 1 of 3
Earlier today I started installing an Isotherm cooling system (Isotherm Classic 2006). The goal was to turn my icebox into a fridge. Turned out to be quite a long day. For now you'll only upload part 1 of 3. I really wanted to get something up tonight but ...
Sail Life – Installing an Isotherm cooling system (Classic 2006), Part 2 of 3
I get to finally turn on my brand new Isotherm cooling system. Having a "fridge" aboard instead of just an icebox is going to make living aboard the boat so much more comfortable. With a bit of luck part 3 should be up tomorrow :)