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This Feels Like a Backwards Step, But It’s Not! | Sailing Yacht Refit & Upgrades
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This Feels Like a Backwards Step, But It’s Not! | Sailing Yacht Refit & Upgrades

15% OFF code: Melody15 FLEXTAIL MAX PUMP 3: https://bit.ly/3V5kBFB Sometimes, progress doesn’t look the way you expect! In this episode, we remove Ocean Melody’s cockpit enclosure and take the stainless steel frame to Dave for some much-needed refin...
QUITTING? The Honest Truth. Future Plans.
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QUITTING? The Honest Truth. Future Plans.

Are we really quitting? It's a question we've been asked a lot recently, and in this video, we’re addressing the honest truth. After years of living aboard our classic yacht, Ocean Melody, and sharing our adventures, challenges, and triumphs, we've had m...
A distressing 3 days stuck in the chain locker! Toughest Job Yet! Bow Roller Installation
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A distressing 3 days stuck in the chain locker! Toughest Job Yet! Bow Roller Installation

Watch Andy spend three days stuck on a job which involves him getting in and out of the anchor locker about 10000 times. This was a super physical and tough job but one which will give our beautiful 1974 Bowman Sailing yacht much more anchoring capability...
FULL TOUR OF OUR FLOATING TINY HOME  ⛵
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FULL TOUR OF OUR FLOATING TINY HOME ⛵

Join us as we give you a thorough tour of the interior of our Classic 1973 Bowman 46 Sailing Yacht. We've owned Ocean Melody for two years, sailed her over 1000 miles and have done a heap of upgrades and modifications. With the stunning backdrop of Portla...
Liveaboard Family have Christmas on a yacht?  Peaceful Christmas Atmosphere on board. #orca
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Liveaboard Family have Christmas on a yacht? Peaceful Christmas Atmosphere on board. #orca

To get the incredible Orca system go to : https://getorca.com ______________________________________________________________________________________________ . #weareboatfolk #boatfolk #boatfolkmarinas #PortlandMarina #boatfolkadventures #sailwithbo...
Battered by a TERRIBLE STORM. Life aboard isn’t always easy. Raw Unedited. #portlandmarina
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Battered by a TERRIBLE STORM. Life aboard isn’t always easy. Raw Unedited. #portlandmarina

Watch as we live aboard our classic sailing yacht and tough out a Winter Storm un the UK, Storm Daragh. #weareboatfolk #boatfolk #boatfolkmarinas #PortlandMarina #boatfolkadventures #sailwithboatfolk #eatwithboatfolk #Allbyboatfolk @boatcareuk @P...
We bought a derelict boat and sailed 1000 miles : Timelapse
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We bought a derelict boat and sailed 1000 miles : Timelapse

We bought a derelict boat and sailed 1000 miles : Timelapse In this incredible journey, we take you through the transformation of our 1974 classic Bluewater yacht, Ocean Melody. Abandoned for over 12 years and purchased on eBay for just £17,000, she was ...
MASSIVE DEMOLITION! I Didn’t Tell My Wife! #SailingMelody
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MASSIVE DEMOLITION! I Didn’t Tell My Wife! #SailingMelody

What happens when you start a huge project without telling your better half? Chaos, sawdust, and a lot of rewiring! In this episode of Sailing Melody, I take on one of the biggest interior overhauls yet aboard Ocean Melody. Watch as I tackle a massive re-w...
I ripped out the toilet to build a desk!!!
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I ripped out the toilet to build a desk!!!

In this Episode Andy rips our the aft cabin and rebuilds an amazing new desk and storage system for Jack to use for studying and drawing and playing and doing all the crafts he loves. #weareboatfolk #boatfolk #boatfolkmarinas #PortlandMarina #boatfolk...
We removed this important part of our boat! Why?
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We removed this important part of our boat! Why?

In this episode we remove the anchor roller and stem from Ocean Melody so we can make some modifications to make her stronger and more suitable for modern anchors. We also measure up for a new headsail and Andy falls in the marina. #weareboatfolk #boatf...
50 year old project boat re-launched….. again! But the work never stops.
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50 year old project boat re-launched….. again! But the work never stops.

Penguin Refrigeration is Europe’s leading supplier of specialist marine and recreational vehicle refrigeration and cooling solutions. Offering optimum-efficiency and high-quality custom refrigeration solutions, Penguin Refrigeration is the exclusive UK d...
Some Very Special Messages – Jack is 13 TODAY!!!
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Some Very Special Messages – Jack is 13 TODAY!!!

It's Jack's Birthday Today Join us as we share our experience of this potentially hazardous passage and our relief in making it through safely. Now that we're here, we're excited to explore and enjoy our stay at Portland Marina. Thanks for watching and c...
Collapsed Engine Mounts and Worn Pipes.
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Collapsed Engine Mounts and Worn Pipes.

The lift out work continues at Portland Marina to have a whole LOAD of things done. New Engine mounts, check and fix the anti-foul, inspect the fibreglass work I did in the summer, fit a new keel cooled fridge and lots lots more. Penguin Refrigeration is...
What Now?! Another Lift Out….  Here’s Why!
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What Now?! Another Lift Out…. Here’s Why!

We're lifting out again!. In this episode we get lifted out at Portland Marina to have a whole LOAD of things done. New Engine mounts, check and fix the anti-foul, inspect the fibreglass work I did in the summer, fit a new keel cooled fridge and lots lots...
We have to get this right! Sailing Britain’s most dangerous waters! 😱
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We have to get this right! Sailing Britain’s most dangerous waters! 😱

Terrifying or Tame? PORTLAND BILL! the UK's most notorious tidal race! In this episode, we take on the challenge of sailing from Torquay to Portland Marina, rounding the infamous Portland Bill. Known for its dangerous tidal races, this headland is not to ...
Our boat STILL leaks!!  Endless problems but we love it!
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Our boat STILL leaks!! Endless problems but we love it!

Finding more problems with our 50 year old project boat! This week we're in Torquay fixing more of the problems on this old boat. As you know we're working on this 50 year old vessel as we go so it's no surprise that we're constantly finding more problems ...
Raising all the sails on Our £17k eBay find 😱
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Raising all the sails on Our £17k eBay find 😱

We're under full sail at last. We still can't quite believe this boat only cost us £17k. But here we are and we're spinnaker sailing along the south coast of England. For one time donations. https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/sailingmelody Buy us a co...
FULL BOAT TOUR ⛵ Beneteau Oceanis 343 Clipper : Perfect family cruising yacht  – £66,500
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FULL BOAT TOUR ⛵ Beneteau Oceanis 343 Clipper : Perfect family cruising yacht – £66,500

Beneteau Oceanis 343 Clipper : Perfect family cruising yacht - FULL SHOW ROUND - £66,500. For one time donations. https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/sailingmelody Buy us a coffee or chip in towards restoring and upgrading Ocean Melody https://ko-fi.com/sa...
I could sail like this forever….
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I could sail like this forever….

For one time donations. https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/sailingmelody Buy us a coffee or chip in towards restoring and upgrading Ocean Melody https://ko-fi.com/sailingmelody Or to become part of the Sailing Melody supporters family head over to Patreon...
CURRENT PROBLEMS! 🔋We STILL can’t charge properly.
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CURRENT PROBLEMS! 🔋We STILL can’t charge properly.

In this episode, we kick things off at the beautiful Falmouth Yacht Haven, getting our boat prepped and ready for the next adventure. From routine maintenance to a few necessary repairs, we're busy ticking off boat jobs before setting sail again. 🚤🔧 ...
Meet us today for a chat at the Southampton Boatshow
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Meet and Greet : 1pm until 2:30 : Boatfolk Stand at Southampton Boat Show on Saturday  #boatfolk
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Meet and Greet : 1pm until 2:30 : Boatfolk Stand at Southampton Boat Show on Saturday #boatfolk

Meet us at the Southampton Boat Show : Saturday 21st : 1pm until 2:30pm on the Boatfolk Stand E044
Fixing what broke after our roughest sail yet
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Fixing what broke after our roughest sail yet

In this episode we settle into a lovely few days in the gorgeous Helford River and start to tackle some of the things which needed attention after the rough ride of the last few days. The Helford River is a scenic, tranquil estuary located in Cornwall, ...
Meet us at the Southampton Boat Show : Saturday 21st : 1pm until 2:30pm on the Boatfolk Stand
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Meet us at the Southampton Boat Show : Saturday 21st : 1pm until 2:30pm on the Boatfolk Stand

Meet us at the Southampton Boat Show : Saturday 21st : 1pm until 2:30pm on the Boatfolk Stand E044
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