2 YEAR Catamaran REFIT - $$ EVERY. SINGLE. COST. $$ | SailAway 275
It’s been almost two years since we traded in our monohull for this Lagoon 450 catamaran, and today we’re going to show you every project, fix, and upgrade we’ve done on this boat. We’ll also show you exactly what they all cost.
Boatyard Work
We started with work at the boatyard right before we brought it up to St. Thomas, where they sanded down and repainted the entire bottom of our Lagoon 450. We also fixed a fender rub on the port side and repaired and refilled the beat-up Stern that was leaking water into the engine room.
Rigging Improvements
Once we had a good handle on the exterior, we tackled some rigging improvements. This included new bow seats and lifelines that were in rough shape when we started. The lazy jack and bag needed repair or replacement as well, which took time but was definitely worth it.
Cockpit Enhancements
In our quest to upgrade the cockpit and exterior living space, we added a new canopy and made other modifications. The most noticeable change is in the improved comfort of sitting outside during rain or inclement weather.
Engines: Port Side Saga
The port-side engine had been an ongoing saga, with the crux of it being that it eventually froze up and wouldn’t turn over again. We tried multiple methods to fix or start it without further damage, but ultimately replaced numerous parts.
Starboard Engine Work
We also had trouble with the starboard engine and experienced coolant loss due to a leak in the manifold SL heat exchanger unit. After replacing the part, it’s been running smoothly since then.
Electrical Upgrades
In addition to engine work, we’ve done substantial electrical upgrades. This includes wiring improvements and the installation of a new Stern shower that we use frequently.
Interior Improvements
In future episodes, we’ll delve into interior upgrades. These include fixing the cockpit doors, installing new flooring like Eva decking (a cheaper alternative to find out through trial and error), and improving the helm station.
Grand Total of Costs
Stay tuned for our next video where we’ll reveal the grand total of all costs associated with this two-year refit project.
Join us in this incredible journey through SailAway World Sailing, and keep an eye out for future episodes for more details on our Lagoon 450 catamaran’s transformation!
Here's EVERY SINGLE DOLLAR we've spent RESTORING our 30 YEAR OLD CATAMARAN for TWO YEARS in the CARIBBEAN, while living aboard and sailing over 3000 MILES! It's been a long and crazy road since we moved aboard, loaded with adventure and even more problems. But we've slowly tackled them all, and the ones we haven't we have MASSIVE plans for in the near future. Enjoy!! And be sure to SUBSCRIBE for WEEKLY CONTENT EVERY SUNDAY! Cheers!!
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