Refit Life After 18 Months | Progress Happens Between the Big Jobs Ep. 61
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After 18 months (and counting) of refit life, this episode is all about the projects that keep us moving forward while we wait on weather windows and delayed parts. Big milestones don’t always happen on schedule, but there’s always something that needs doing on a boat.
In this video, we tackle a series of essential “in-between” projects that bring our sailboat closer to being fully functional again:
⚓ Remounting the davits — getting them back in place after earlier refit work.
💧 Installing a new freshwater pressure pump — using a shallow well pump instead of a typical yacht pump for improved performance and reliability.
⚡ Starting the AC wiring in one hull — laying the groundwork for onboard power systems.
🚿 Replacing the shower sump boxes — upgrading to smart drains and dedicated pumps for a simpler, more reliable solution.
🍽️ Reinstalling the galley cabinets — a big psychological win that means the galley is now fully plumbed and wired again.
These are the kinds of jobs that don’t always make headlines, but they’re what turn a stripped-out boat back into a livable, functional home. After a year and a half of refitting, moments like these remind us that progress is still happening — even when the big projects are temporarily stalled.
If you enjoy real-world sailboat refits, practical system upgrades, and the honest pace of DIY boat work, this episode is for you.
⛵ In This Episode:
Davit reinstallation
Freshwater system upgrade
AC electrical system prep
Shower drain and pump upgrade
Galley reinstallation and systems completion
00:00 Original song slideshow
01:08 Intro
01:49 Channel intro
02:06 Install fresh water pressure pumps
05:55 Install shower drains
09:19 Re-hang davits
12:36 Reinstall galley cabinets
15:36 Start AC wiring
19:54 Coming up next week
20:17 Like, subscribe, and leave and emoji
20:37 Original song reprise
20:51 End card
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