She Talks to Me Naked Ep183
What you’ll see in this episode:
• How to restore and cold-zinc coat a CQR anchor
• A look at our homemade lightning grounding setup
• Boat life gardening: replanting herbs aboard a sailboat
• Behind-the-scenes of liveaboard life with Karen & Steve
• Some dancing, of course!
Refinishing Our Anchor + DIY Lightning Protection | Sailing Intermission
In this episode of Sailing Intermission, we take on a few important boat projects while living aboard our sailboat Isabella. First up: restoring our 66 lb CQR anchor! Under Karen’s capable guidance, we drop it into the dinghy, sand off the rust, and apply a cold zinc coating. Getting it back aboard wasn’t easy, but we made it happen—with a bit of teamwork and muscle.
We also revisit our DIY lightning protection system—yes, the one made from car jumper cables connecting the rigging to the ocean. Is it effective? We’re not totally sure, but we’re doing what we can to protect our mast and electronics in case of a strike.
Out on deck, it was time to replace our tired herb garden. We replant fresh basil and throw in some dill too. Gotta keep the boat meals flavorful!
As always, there’s plenty of fun, dancing, and a bit of cheeky humor. Karen narrates this episode. Was shee naked? Steve is a fan of her new green skirt 🌿💃
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Musical Attributes
OTE – Balloon
Lama House – A Pilgrim’s Tale
Dia Shuai – Momentum II. Sparkle
Staffan Carlen – On Top of Nothing Hill
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What you'll see in this episode:
• How to restore and cold-zinc coat a CQR anchor
• A look at our homemade lightning grounding setup
• Boat life gardening: replanting herbs aboard a sailboat
• Behind-the-scenes of liveaboard life with Karen & Steve
• Some dancing, of course!
Refinishing Our Anchor + DIY Lightning Protection | Sailing Intermission
In this episode of Sailing Intermission, we take on a few important boat projects while living aboard our sailboat Isabella. First up: restoring our 66 lb CQR anchor! Under Karen’s capable guidance, we drop it into the dinghy, sand off the rust, and apply a cold zinc coating. Getting it back aboard wasn’t easy, but we made it happen—with a bit of teamwork and muscle.
We also revisit our DIY lightning protection system—yes, the one made from car jumper cables connecting the rigging to the ocean. Is it effective? We’re not totally sure, but we’re doing what we can to protect our mast and electronics in case of a strike.
Out on deck, it was time to replace our tired herb garden. We replant fresh basil and throw in some dill too. Gotta keep the boat meals flavorful!
As always, there’s plenty of fun, dancing, and a bit of cheeky humor. Karen narrates this episode. Was shee naked? Steve is a fan of her new green skirt 🌿💃
🔔 Subscribe for more sailing, DIY boat projects, and off-grid cruising adventures!
👍 Like, comment, and share if you enjoy the episode.
#SailingLife #CruisingSailboat #LiveaboardLife #BoatProjects #SailingIntermission #SailboatDIY #AnchorRestoration #OffGridLiving #SailingCouple #cruisinglifestyle
Musical Attributes
OTE - Balloon
Lama House - A Pilgrim's Tale
Dia Shuai - Momentum II. Sparkle
Staffan Carlen - On Top of Nothing Hill
You can also follow us at: https://linktr.ee/sailingintermission
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Steve and Karen: The professor and the vixen navigating their 56ft French ketch, Isabella, through the forensic refit and turquoise waters of the Florida Keys in 2026.
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