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April 26, 2025
Sailing Artha – Page 2
S2 E1 Installing lithium and AGM batteries (Dominican Republic)
There are a few things that need adjusting because I didn’t have all the bus bars I needed. But for now, phase one of the electrical is done and I am SO thrilled with how it turned out.
S2 E2: Prepping the hull for repairs.. I feel like everything is falling apart (Dominican Republic)
I get the blisters beveled and finish prepping the hull as best I can. I run into problems with removing the hardware, and I break down.
S2 E3: Fixing the companionway hatch leaks (Dominican Republic)
This is just one of the leaks that I need to fix. The others are from the stanchion bolts. That, however, will be a two-person job and will take all day because they are thru-bolted. Luckily, it’s pretty dry here and there is no wood damage around any of...
S2 E4: Day in the life (Dominican Republic)
Here’s a little introduction to what any given day on the hard could look like, plus two of my favorite spots in Luperon.
S2 E5 Cigar rolling, litter pick-up, and my new puppy!! (Dominican Republic)
I was filming the trash pickup and farm parts of this video, and editing it, the day my E30 video was released on YT (Nov 11). I got a lot of positive support. The next day I went for a walk and for the first time since the surgery in May, 2013, I felt tru...
S2 E6: Getting lost in the woods then exploring the jungle (Dominican Republic)
I decided to take a little drive on my moto and go to my friends’ farm, Vista del Mar. The family bought Arta and had invited me to come out and visit. I followed the recommended Google Maps route, and it brought me to a dirt road that is only passable v...
S2 E7: Visiting an organic permaculture coffee and cacao farm (Dominican Republic)
My friend and his brother give me a tour of the family’s farm, and an introduction to the coffee hulling and roasting process.
S2 E8: Removing the thru-hulls (Dominican Republic)
Y’all already know how intimidating of a project it was for me to remove the thru-hulls. I had just assumed the thru-hulls were permanently in the boat with 5200 and that it would be near impossible to pry them out. Well, if I can do it, it’s NOT near ...
S2 E9: Installing my new Air Head composting toilet (Dominican Republic)
Not sponsored! I give a brief overview of how I installed my composting toilet, plus what I like about, and the little annoying parts of the install! Thanks for watching and I hope you enjoy.
S2 E10 Putting in my heat exchanger (Dominican Republic)
The diesel is in good working condition, but I have a lot of diesel maintenance projects ahead to get it up to snuff. In this video I measure the dimensions for the stuffing box packing and put the heat exchanger back in. That background noise is my dog ea...
S2E13: My mast comes out! (Dominican Republic)
I’d been looking forward to this for a little while and the timing was perfect! Here are some snippets from the past four months as I prepare for the mast to come out and navigate rainy days and other delays until finally! The mast comes out!
S2 E14: Prepping the hull for fairing, aka blister repair round two (Dominican Republic)
I’m beginning to realize that the last few bits of effort are so hard, but then, that’s it.
S2E15 big update on the status of boat projects (Dominican Republic)
Here’s a breakdown of my budget and boat projects: Boat Expenses: Hull: $1461 Rudder: $200 Rigging: $5000 Diesel: $1577 Plumbing: $1574 Electrical: $5768 Instruments: $583 Other: $1156 Shipping: $1440 TOTAL: $18,800 Funding: $3000 from an anonymous do...
S2E16 Dominican Republic road trip with my friend
My friend and I spent a week getting a lay of the Dominican land. We saw part of the north coast in Cabarete, tried to see the whales in Samana, explored a bit of the central part of the country all the way to Punta Cana, checked out a regular Dominican to...
S2E17 what a rainy day in the Dominican Republic looks like
There was a time in November or December (I honestly cannot remember when) where it rained for about two weeks. I was unable to get many boat projects done and the roads were impassable. So, I just hung out on my boat and did pretty much nothing for two we...
S2E18: foraging for mushrooms (Dominican Republic)
Some of my old sailing friends caught up to me in the DR and one day, we foraged for mushrooms (not the magic ones haha) Affiliate Links: TotalBoat: https://www.totalboat.com/?sca_ref=5783059.MGbwTBHZDa Coppercoat: use the name “Sailing Artha” for a 1...
S2E19 stripping the mast (Dominican Republic)
I start on mast repairs with the help of my friend, Martin. Affiliate Links: TotalBoat: https://www.totalboat.com/?sca_ref=5783059.MGbwTBHZDa Coppercoat: use the name “Sailing Artha” for a 10% discount.
S2 E20: taking apart the standing rigging (Dominican Republic)
I felt this video was worth sharing because Martin and I were so goofy and fun the entire time. And he managed to get the Norseman’s unscrewed! Affiliate Links: TotalBoat: https://www.totalboat.com/?sca_ref=5783059.MGbwTBHZDa Coppercoat: use the name ...
S2E21 My honeybees, kayaking with Kaijin and new boat projects (Dominican Republic)
Sailing Artha shares an exciting new episode from Dominican Republic. In this installment, watch as they kayak with Kaijin, embark on new boat projects, and get a detailed look at the process of safely removing honeybees from their boat.
S2E22 Dogs and Cats of the DR, sorting hardware, and bee update (Dominican Republic)
Hade shares an update on sorting hardware on his sailboat mast, preparing to remove bees, and his recent volunteering efforts at Coconut Hound Haven and Luperon Parasites Pet Clinic. He discusses his Mast overhaul process in detail and thanks the audience ...
S2E23 Relocating my honeybees (Dominican Republic)
Sailing Artha shares their journey of relocating honey bees from their sailboat while living in the Dominican Republic.
S2E24 repairing my stern tube, building the standing rigging, fairing the hull (Dominican Republic)
In this episode of Sailing Artha, Brock assists with repairing the stern tube, installing a cutless bearing, and building the standing rigging. Fairing work is done to smooth out areas of the hull.
S2E25: priming the mast and visiting the mountains (Dominican Republic)
Join Sailing Artha in this week's episode where you'll witness an incredible journey through the Dominican Republic's mountainous terrain. Prepare your mast with essential steps before heading out for breathtaking hikes, exploring a picturesque waterfall, ...
S2E26 painting and rigging the mast, a new crew member, and other updates (Dominican Republic)
In this episode of Sailing Artha, follow along with Craig as he works on the rudder's painting. Meanwhile, Brock assists with sanding the barrier coat off the mast to prepare it for copper coating. And that's not all – a new crew member is welcomed aboar...
S2E27 making bread and installing the mast step Part One (Dominican Republic)
Ever wondered how to make sourdough bread while sailing? Watch this video where the creator shares their recipe, tips and tricks, and shows you step-by-step how to make delectable sourdough bread right on a sailboat.
S2E28 applying barrier coat on the hull (Dominican Republic)
In this video, Sailing Artha walks you through the process of applying a barrier coat on their boat's hull. From prepping the surface to the painting technique used, this episode is packed with helpful tips for protecting your own watercraft. Discover how ...
S2E29 finishing up the barrier coat and cutting my cast off (Dominican Republic)
In this video, Sailing Artha shares their experience of cutting off a cast while sailing in the Dominican Republic. Watch as they face challenges and find solutions to continue their adventure.
S2E30 a week in the life (Dominican Republic)
Experience a remarkable week in the Dominican Republic with Sailing Artha as they explore gorgeous vistas, embark on motorcycle adventures, savor authentic local food, maintain their vessel, and unwind with friends and dogs on another exciting episode!
S2E31 painting the topsides and a day of fishing (Dominican Republic)
Sailing Artha documents their sailing adventures from painting the topsides of their sailboat to catching a Mahi Mahi on a fishing trip in the Dominican Republic.
S2E32 test-hanging and painting the rudder
Join Sailing Artha for an in-depth look at how they repaired a damaged rudder on their boat. From test hanging to copper coating, learn about each crucial step that went into bringing their vessel back to prime condition.
S2E33 coppercoating the hull (Dominican Republic)
Copper coating your boat's hull is a game-changer for protecting your investment and improving performance on the water. Join Sailing Artha as they share their expert insights into this labor-intensive but rewarding process, from achieving the perfect wate...
S2E34 shaft, thru-hulls and a little bit of fun (Dominican Republic)
In this episode, we take an in-depth look at the process of installing thru-hulls on a sailboat. Join us as we explore the complexities involved and share our journey from start to finish.