Sailboat motor & battery on our Catalina 22
Ep. 5 ~ In this episode, we take on a major sailboat upgrade—setting up the motor and battery system on our Catalina 22! From building a secure outboard motor rack to shopping for the perfect marine battery, we’re making sure our sailboat is powered and ready for adventure.
Donovan dives into a full sailboat electrical overhaul, tackling the wiring mess from bow to stern while we browse Catalina Direct for must-have parts and upgrades. If you're looking for Catalina 22 maintenance tips, sailboat battery setup, or outboard motor storage solutions, this video is packed with useful insights!
We also begin the search for the perfect marina to dock our Catalina 22, "Ourper Diem", as we continue preparing for life on the water. Whether you’re planning to upgrade your sailboat's electrical system, improve battery storage, or find the best way to secure your outboard motor, this episode has you covered.
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00:00 ~ Intro
00:30 ~ Looking for a marina
06:19 ~ What should we do about the dented stern pulpit
08:25 ~ Wiring to connect motor to battery to charge battery while running motor
11:25 ~ New seal around the lazarette covers for the stern
13:13 ~ Companionway crib boards and trim, pulpit, window seal kit, halyard delivery
14:14 ~ Scupper replacement and repair
16:15 ~ Motor mount built by Donovan from scratch
17:38 ~ How to start the motor discussion
19:02 ~ Starting the motor for real
21:53 ~ Electrical mess we first encountered
22:58 ~ Boat battery and electrical wiring for mast, stern and bow lights
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Our top 5 LINKS picks :
Stingy Sailor https://stingysailor.com/2017/09/30/permanent-main-hatch-repair-2-2/
Catalina Direct https://www.catalinadirect.com/index.cfm?redirect=yes
Defender https://www.defender.com
Dockwa. https://dockwa.com/account
Tohatsu https://www.tohatsu.com/marine/na/outboards/index.html
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