S1E34. Boat Work, Broken Hardware & Big Dreams | The Reality of Refitting Our Sailboat .
Some days on a sailboat are big wins. Other days are about unbending and stowing a poorly stowed mainsail, fighting corroded hardware, killing time while waiting on parts, and figuring out how to keep moving forward without burning money you don’t have.
In this episode, we tackle a calm-day mainsail drop, deal with old sun-rotted and corroded mast hardware, work on small DIY projects inside the boat, cook in the galley, and talk honestly about the stress, delays, and realities of refitting a liveaboard sailboat while juggling work, filming, and editing.
This is not a highlight reel — it’s the in-between moments that actually make the dream possible. Progress may be slow right now, but everything we do is moving this boat closer to sailing again.
If you’re into:
Liveaboard sailboat life
Sailboat refits & DIY boat projects
Realistic cruising prep (not just the pretty parts)
Bluewater sailing dreams
Boat ownership struggles & wins
…you’re in the right place.
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Thanks for being here, sticking with us through the slow progress, and believing in where this journey is headed. The sailing is coming. 🌊⛵
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Jonathan sold everything in Ohio to purchase a neglected 1996 Henry Morgan 57 in the Northern California. Operating under the channel Sailing UV, he and his 100lb Doberman, Violet, are currently executing a massive technical refit near Sausalito. As of 2026, the project focuses on heavy electrical diagnostics and advanced gyro stabilization before attempting a global circumnavigation.
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