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Sail Drive Seal Leak on our Leopard48 – Fishing Line around Prop Disaster – Feb2021
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Sail Drive Seal Leak on our Leopard48 – Fishing Line around Prop Disaster – Feb2021
Captain Stephen recently noticed some milky colored oil in our sail drive, when changing out a leaky O-ring. So, back to Thunderbolt Marine in Savannah - closest place that can haul out boat out of the water. What did we find? Fishing line wrapped ar...
  • Feb 11, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:05:46
Upgrading to Lithium Batteries from AGM on our Leopard48 Catamaran PILAR | EP51
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Upgrading to Lithium Batteries from AGM on our Leopard48 Catamaran PILAR | EP51
We replaced our AGM batteries with Relion Lithium on our Leopard48 ! Get the details on how to do it right. Well, at least we think it's right. We spent weeks on the design (in between other things in life). These were installed January 2020 and so fa...
  • Jan 29, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:18:33
Cumberland Island|Sailing Georgia Coast|Machine Guns|Dungeness Mansion|Wild Horses|PILAR|EP50
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Cumberland Island|Sailing Georgia Coast|Machine Guns|Dungeness Mansion|Wild Horses|PILAR|EP50
Cumberland Island | Sailing Georgia Coast | Machine Guns | Dungeness Mansion | Wild Horses | PILAR | EP50 Stuck in the US because of Covid, we found plenty of excitement in our recent sailing travel along the Georgia coast. Cumberland Island was recently...
  • Jan 16, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:32:25
Squeaky Rudder Seizing up? – Replacing our Rudder Bushings TWICE on Blue Dot Voyages PILAR.
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Squeaky Rudder Seizing up? – Replacing our Rudder Bushings TWICE on Blue Dot Voyages PILAR.
Here is the short story on why we replaced our rudder bushings twice! When we hauled the boat at Thunderbolt Marine in Savannah in January 2020, we had planned to replace the rudder bearing in the lower rudder shaft bearing carrier since they had become...
  • Dec 20, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:12:25
Downwind Sailing and the MV Golden Ray in St. Simons Sound – November2020 – EP49
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Downwind Sailing and the MV Golden Ray in St. Simons Sound – November2020 – EP49
Thanksgiving began early this year as we needed to catch the wind! We left Bohicket Marina on Monday around 2 PM and caught a nice NW wind right out of the channel. After teaching our guests how to raise the main sail and fly the genoa, we decided to pu...
  • Dec 05, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:15:03
Trout Catch for Thanksgiving Dinner 2020 – #SHORTS
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Trout Catch for Thanksgiving Dinner 2020 – #SHORTS
HAPPY THANKSGIVING ALL! Our dinner today will be Fried Trout - lightly breaded with salsa. LINKS: BLOG SITE: https://bluedotvoyages.com FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/bluedotvoyages INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/bluedotvoyages.sailing...
  • Nov 26, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:01:19
Is our Leopard48 Catamaran Sail Drive Leaking?
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Is our Leopard48 Catamaran Sail Drive Leaking?
Find out what Stephen found on a routine engine check before sailing south for the winter. LINKS: BLOG SITE: https://bluedotvoyages.com FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/bluedotvoyages INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/bluedotvoyages.sailingpil...
  • Nov 22, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:04:10
Alice Cup Regatta, Matt Key Sea Burial, Gater, Fig Island, Anchor-Bridle issues-October2020-EP48
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Alice Cup Regatta, Matt Key Sea Burial, Gater, Fig Island, Anchor-Bridle issues-October2020-EP48
We Gotta Regatta - We were headed out to see a funeral on the water, when to our surprise and delight, we ran headlong into the Alice Cup Regatta by the Charleston Ocean Racing Association. This is the first regatta I have seen live and I think I’ve ca...
  • Nov 11, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:14:55
Sailing PILAR – Edisto South Carolina – Popping Shrimp – Monitoring Water Quality – EP47
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Sailing PILAR – Edisto South Carolina – Popping Shrimp – Monitoring Water Quality – EP47
Fall is one of the best times to go sailing in South Carolina. Cooler temperatures are more comfortable, but the water is still warm enough for swimming. It’s high time for Shrimp, Oysters, Blue Crabs, Stone Crabs and more. Darkness comes earlier mak...
  • Oct 13, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:18:23
Sailing in Savannah Georgia during Covid-19 – Winter2020 – EP44
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Sailing in Savannah Georgia during Covid-19 – Winter2020 – EP44
Sailing during the Coronavirus was not easy. We heard from many of their trouble with entering or leaving countries. Many were just stuck where they were, even if it meant the ocean. Sailors that had been off-shore when the lockdowns went into affect ar...
  • Aug 30, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:26:40
3500 Monkeys on this Island plus Sailing Lessons for Kylee & James – Blue Dot Voyages PILAR – EP46
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3500 Monkeys on this Island plus Sailing Lessons for Kylee & James – Blue Dot Voyages PILAR – EP46
On the 4th of July weekend – 2020, we had 2 guests onboard who wanted to learn what it’s like to sail a catamaran, visit Monkey Island, AND celebrate a birthday! The evening before our sail, Kylee and James joined us – Kylee even 20 weeks pregnant...
  • Jul 26, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:24:15
Captain Stephen has Yacht Envy! Sport Fishing Mother Ship – Compass Rose – #SHORTS
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Captain Stephen has Yacht Envy! Sport Fishing Mother Ship – Compass Rose – #SHORTS
While recently in Savannah at Thunderbolt Marine Services, we were treated to super views of this amazing sport fishing mother ship, Compass Rose. Quite the vessel. World traveling 160 foot sport fishing luxury yacht for fishing from the flats to the...
  • Jul 12, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:03:56
15 Mahi Dolphin Fish Caught – 6 hours Sailing in Georgia Gulf Stream – EP45
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15 Mahi Dolphin Fish Caught – 6 hours Sailing in Georgia Gulf Stream – EP45
3 Guys, 15 Mahi, 6 Hours. Non-stop from 8 AM to 2 PM. Gulf Stream Georgia. All Mahi vacuum packed and frozen for consumption by us and friends. No mahi wasted. LINKS: BLOG SITE: https://bluedotvoyages.com FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/bluedo...
  • May 25, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:17:55
Winter 2020 – 38 repairs for the Boat Yard – Sailing on Blue Dot Voyages “Pilar” – EP43
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Winter 2020 – 38 repairs for the Boat Yard – Sailing on Blue Dot Voyages “Pilar” – EP43
We did some time in the winter of 2020...in the Boat Yard. We accomplished a TON of boat projects - some mandatory and some that we just wanted to make our eventual full time life on board as comfortable as possible for us and our guests. TIMELINE: Intr...
  • May 18, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:27:10
How We Pimped our Master Stateroom and Salon – on Leopard48 “Pilar” – EP42
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How We Pimped our Master Stateroom and Salon – on Leopard48 “Pilar” – EP42
Our Leopard48 has comfortable staterooms, however since we will eventually be sleeping here every night, we decided to expand our master stateroom bed to a REAL King size instead of the Queen size it was. We eliminated the V berth at the foot of the bed a...
  • May 10, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:07:01
Summers at Bohicket – Kiawah, Seabrook, Johns Island Sailing & more – Blue Dot Voyages PILAR – EP41
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Summers at Bohicket – Kiawah, Seabrook, Johns Island Sailing & more – Blue Dot Voyages PILAR – EP41
This is the story of summer in South Carolina - serene beaches, ocean surf, sea creatures, sailing, sightseeing, long enjoyable days, and restful nights. Our home port is part of the Charleston Sea Islands - Bohicket Marina at the intersection of Kiawah, ...
  • Mar 11, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:23:39
Sharing a Boat yard with Firestone Family’s Perini Navi Tamsen 52 M Super Yacht
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Sharing a Boat yard with Firestone Family’s Perini Navi Tamsen 52 M Super Yacht
Tamsen is a 170 ft Perini Navi super sailing yacht built for the Firestone Family, who crew the boat themselves. We were fortunate enough to get a closeup view of this yacht during PILAR's stay at Thunderbolt Marine Services in Savannah, GA. Most of time...
  • Mar 01, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:01:18
Beam Reach Sail – 10 Knots SOG – Charter Guests – Charleston to Savannah – EP39
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Beam Reach Sail – 10 Knots SOG – Charter Guests – Charleston to Savannah – EP39
Perfect Winds, Sunshine & Great Company made for a great 10 hour day sailing an average of 10 knots SOG from Bohicket Marina in Johns Island-Charleston to Bull River Marina in Savannah on Thanksgiving Holiday 2019. WATCH a bit of coastal cruising for...
  • Jan 04, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:11:29
PILAR gets a Haul Out for Repair and Upgrades! EP40
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PILAR gets a Haul Out for Repair and Upgrades! EP40
WATCH how we get our 40,000 pound boat out of the water for repairs and upgrades ! What's on the list? Fix rudder shake. Fix sail drive "boots" - replace and secure. Underwater lights not working - replace and ensure water tight seal Antifouling - press...
  • Jan 02, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:07:35
Drone aerial of Bohicket Marina in SC – #SHORTS
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Drone aerial of Bohicket Marina in SC – #SHORTS
Interesting footprint of our Leopard48 in comparison to others!
  • Nov 13, 2019
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:01:42
Drone aerial of marsh waters in Bohicket Creek in SC – #SHORTS
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Drone aerial of marsh waters in Bohicket Creek in SC – #SHORTS
This Drone aerial of marsh waters in Bohicket Creek in SC was taken while we were in the dinghy. Try making that drone catch in a boat that's only 10 ft by 4 ft! We almost missed it, but Stephen saved the day, like he always does.
  • Nov 13, 2019
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:02:15
Paddleboarding on a 4 knot current! EP36
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Paddleboarding on a 4 knot current! EP36
We recently received our new paddleboards that we purchased while at the Annapolis Sailboat Show. Voltsurf had a show special that could not be beat! Watch our unboxing and our first boarding adventure down Bohicket Creek. LINKS: BLOG SITE: https...
  • Nov 05, 2019
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:05:51
Smoke on the Water Morning – Blue Dot Voyages PILAR – EP35
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Smoke on the Water Morning – Blue Dot Voyages PILAR – EP35
We anchored out on Halloween night and after pulling our anchor 3 times, :-( , during a storm, we finally got to sleep around midnight. We woke in the morning to very cold air on warm water, creating the "smoke on the water" effect. Beautiful. LINKS...
  • Nov 03, 2019
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:01:52
Seabrook Island, SC Horseback Riding along Beach – EP34
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Seabrook Island, SC Horseback Riding along Beach – EP34
Ever ride horses along the beach? Took a break from sailing to enjoy a beautiful ride along Seabrook beach to Capn Sam's Inlet. Rode right along with the dolphins. LINKS: BLOG SITE: https://bluedotvoyages.com FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/blue...
  • Oct 31, 2019
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:02:16

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