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Electric sailboat in 7 knots of current… sailing NORTH in the winter – Sailing Oka Solo
Sailing Oka Solo
Electric sailboat in 7 knots of current… sailing NORTH in the winter – Sailing Oka Solo
cruising around with a small battery Bank on the electric powered boat is like only having a Jerry can fuel for a diesel engine. I really have to plan my travels well I have to forecast the weather know exactly what the wind is going to be doing in every C...
DIY ELECTRIC SAILBOAT CONVERSION  heavy full keel cruising boat – Sailing Oka Solo –
Sailing Oka Solo
DIY ELECTRIC SAILBOAT CONVERSION heavy full keel cruising boat – Sailing Oka Solo –
THE END OF THE DIESEL DIARIES! Now fully electric Oka glides along silently despite the fact that her heavy displacement and full keel traditional design are the worst case scenario for electric propulsion. This is a compilation of months of work on a tigh...
Sailing off the dock into the open pacific ocean- ENGINELESS – Sailing Oka Solo
Sailing Oka Solo
Sailing off the dock into the open pacific ocean- ENGINELESS – Sailing Oka Solo
*** ELECTRIC MOTOR CONVERSION VIDEOS COMING SOON *** We departed Ucluelet British Columbia on october 10 2021 engineless in a rush to make it to the sheltered waters of the Salish sea (strait of Georgia) from light winds to 30knots the 50 miles journey ...
things always don’t go as planned – Engineless – Sailing Oka Solo
Sailing Oka Solo
things always don’t go as planned – Engineless – Sailing Oka Solo
With storm season looming its a race against time to get to sheltered water. no time to wait for parts to arrive to get my new motor going so I must sail engineless want to help out? https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=YLRU7Y7LDVW66
Electric propulsion & Lithium batteries – Sailing Oka Solo
Sailing Oka Solo
Electric propulsion & Lithium batteries – Sailing Oka Solo
Converting an old heavy cruising sailboat to electric, designing my own transmission / gear reduction system. want to help out? https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=YLRU7Y7LDVW66 the motor 12kw liquid cooled : https://www.electricmotorsport.co...
Goodbye old friend ENGINE REMOVAL – Sailing Oka SOLO
Sailing Oka Solo
Goodbye old friend ENGINE REMOVAL – Sailing Oka SOLO
There is no way it will come out in one piece but cant take it apart in the engine bay... 6 hrs crane engine removal mission... first lift the engine out of it's bay then take the whole thing down to the block, slide it across the floor 6ft to the compani...
Winter liveaboard Tofino, BC 🇨🇦 preparing to convert to electric! – Sailing Oka Solo
Sailing Oka Solo
Winter liveaboard Tofino, BC 🇨🇦 preparing to convert to electric! – Sailing Oka Solo
Due to unfortunate circumstances many episodes were lost to technical difficulties but you can enjoy what I was able to salvage from the last 6 months wintering in Tofino BC, Canada. BIG NEWS we kiss good bye to the old perkins diesel engine as we prepare ...
Sailing the Wild side of Vancouver island (part2) – Sailing Oka Solo
Sailing Oka Solo
Sailing the Wild side of Vancouver island (part2) – Sailing Oka Solo
Exploring the remote west coast of Vancouver island British Columbia. Solo sailing Oka an endurance 35 ketch, skipper Patricia and first mate Winter the dog dream about sailing around the world! Welcome aboard! want to help out? https://www.paypal.com/...
Exploring the wild side of Vancouver island (part 1) – Sailing Oka Solo
Sailing Oka Solo
Exploring the wild side of Vancouver island (part 1) – Sailing Oka Solo
Exploring the wild side of vancouver island, departing from Shearwater on the central coast, starting with a 100miles overnight passage to Winter harbour and visiting the small community of Kuyquot. Welcome aboard! want to help out? https://www.paypal.co...
Byebye Vancouver island hello Central Coast CAPE CAUTION & beyond – Sailing Oka Solo –
Sailing Oka Solo
Byebye Vancouver island hello Central Coast CAPE CAUTION & beyond – Sailing Oka Solo –
We leave Vancouver island behind and head for beautiful BRITISH COLUMBIA's remote Central Coast. We have fun pushing Oka at hull speed through scenic fjordlands. Welcome aboard! want to help out? https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=YLRU7Y7LDV...
Is my engine dying? – Sailing Oka Solo –
Sailing Oka Solo
Is my engine dying? – Sailing Oka Solo –
Rebuild or repower? After struggling for months with the old Perkins, is it time for a major engine refit? Or should I save up for an other engine? In the meanwhile we keep sailing north, self isolating in the remote islands of the inside passage of Vancou...
Never ending to do list – CAPE HORN Windvane installation  – Sailing Oka Solo –
Sailing Oka Solo
Never ending to do list – CAPE HORN Windvane installation – Sailing Oka Solo –
The never ending list of boat project just keeps getting longer but Oka has come a long way in 2.5 years since I bought this mold haven, moss covered, neglected Endurance 35... but she had stong bones and was a steal of a deal! CAPE HORN WINDVANE INSTALLAT...
Oka the sailing tug boat – Sailing Oka Solo –
Sailing Oka Solo
Oka the sailing tug boat – Sailing Oka Solo –
Got a call from a friend in distress! SV Oka to the rescue! this Benford 36 gaff rigged ketch has some serious stuffing box issue and had 50miles to go untill home port. Next thing you know the hydrolic steering system goes on his boat... good thing we we...
Run Away To The North!  – Sailing Oka Solo –
Sailing Oka Solo
Run Away To The North! – Sailing Oka Solo –
Slowly working our way back up the inside passage of vancouver island meeting up with other sailors for a journey to the remote parts of the coast. Welcome aboard! want to help out? https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=YLRU7Y7LDVW66
Shipyard are closed? No prob DIY HAULOUT -Sailing Oka Solo –
Sailing Oka Solo
Shipyard are closed? No prob DIY HAULOUT -Sailing Oka Solo –
Fouled propeller and bottom is never good. I needed to clean Oka but covid-19 shutdowns touch shipyards as well. Back in the days would simply careen a ship on a beach at high tide and wait for the sea retract itself. want to help out? https://www.paypal....
Sail to NoWhere – Sailing Oka Solo –
Sailing Oka Solo
Sail to NoWhere – Sailing Oka Solo –
Dodds Narrows under sail during pandemic lockdown want to help out? https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=YLRU7Y7LDVW66
DIY anchor winch & double Spinnaker! – Sailing Oka Solo –
Sailing Oka Solo
DIY anchor winch & double Spinnaker! – Sailing Oka Solo –
want to help out? https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=YLRU7Y7LDVW66
Light wind sail in Salish sea’s Gulf island – Sailing Oka Solo –
Sailing Oka Solo
Light wind sail in Salish sea’s Gulf island – Sailing Oka Solo –
The worst of winter weather should be behind us now, winds are starting to veer into westerlies bringing favorable weather to British Columbia's south coast. want to help out? https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=YLRU7Y7LDVW66
Winter Sail in British Columbia’s Salish sea  – Sailing Oka Solo –
Sailing Oka Solo
Winter Sail in British Columbia’s Salish sea – Sailing Oka Solo –
SNOW!! Leaving the Sunshine coast and its snow behind we set sail for the sheltered warmer waters of the Gulf islands! want to help out? https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=YLRU7Y7LDVW66
Injectors refit & BROKEN WINDLASS – Sailing Oka Solo –
Sailing Oka Solo
Injectors refit & BROKEN WINDLASS – Sailing Oka Solo –
Cruising on a tight budget means fixing old gear over and over again... want to help out? https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=YLRU7Y7LDVW66
Flying at15.5kt Seymour Narrows GIANT WHIRLPOOLS – Sailing Oka Solo
Sailing Oka Solo
Flying at15.5kt Seymour Narrows GIANT WHIRLPOOLS – Sailing Oka Solo
Seymour Narrows known for strong tidal currents,was described by Captain George Vancouver as "one of the vilest stretches of water in the world." Even after Ripple Rock was removed, it remains a challenging route. In March 1981, the freighter Star Ph...
Finally Engine is fixed! On the road again – Sailing Oka Solo –
Sailing Oka Solo
Finally Engine is fixed! On the road again – Sailing Oka Solo –
Injection pump failed at the worst moment but at least now it is repaired and ready to roll!
Big departure & Engine failure   – Sailing Oka Solo –
Sailing Oka Solo
Big departure & Engine failure – Sailing Oka Solo –
After working so hard to sail south in the fall nothing goes as planned and engine seals the deal by breaking down. want to help out? https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=YLRU7Y7LDVW66
I am trapped! (Sailing Oka)
Sailing Oka Solo
I am trapped! (Sailing Oka)
Working all the time either at my job or on the boat, sometimes you just need to get away for a few hours! want to help out? https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=YLRU7Y7LDVW66

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