We Bought a 57FT PROJECT SAILBOAT! 😳 | Full Boat Tour
WELCOME ABOARD SAILING UV! ⛵💜🐙
You’ve seen the boat projects, the engine repairs, and the never-ending work… but today, we’re FINALLY giving you the FULL TOUR of our 57-foot project sailboat! 😳
Meet UV, our custom-built, Bruce Roberts-designed Henry Morgan 57 ketch-rigged sailboat — a massive fiberglass tank on the water, a floating home, and hopefully our ticket to sailing around the world! 🌎⛵
She’s far from finished, but that’s part of the adventure!
In this episode, Jonathan takes you around UV, from the bowsprit and heavy-duty windlass to the cockpit, pilothouse, galley, cabins, engine room, and everything in between.
We’ll show you what we love about this boat, what desperately needs attention, and some of the BIG projects we have planned as we work toward our dream of circumnavigating the globe.
🔧 IN THIS BOAT TOUR:
⚓ Our custom-built 57-foot Henry Morgan sailboat
⛵ The ketch rig, massive sails, winches, and deck layout
🛥️ Our Polycraft Tuffy 300 tender
🏠 The interior helm, pilothouse, saloon, and living spaces
🍳 Our galley and future upgrades
🛏️ The forward berths, aft cabin, and storage areas
🚿 Our upcoming complete bathroom and shower rebuild
🔩 The engine compartment and our smoky Perkins 354-6 diesel
🎨 Our deck restoration and TotalBoat TotalTread nonskid project
🐾 And, of course, our favorite crew member, Violet!
One of the coolest parts of this journey? I actually got to speak with Bruce Roberts, the designer behind UV, and he sent me some special pictures of the design. We’ll share those with you toward the end of the video!
THE DREAM: Get UV seaworthy, leave the dock, explore the world, and make unforgettable memories with Violet while we’re both still young enough to enjoy every minute of it.
We’re not building a showpiece. We’re building a boat that can take us on the adventure of a lifetime.
💜 THIS VIDEO CLOSES OUT SEASON ONE!
Season Two is right around the corner, and we’re diving straight into even more boat restoration, repairs, upgrades, and getting this big girl ready to sail!
If you love sailing, DIY boat restoration, living aboard, marine repairs, or just following a guy and his dog chasing a dream, you’ve found your crew!
👍 LIKE the video if you enjoyed the tour!
💬 COMMENT and tell us what you think of UV!
🔔 SUBSCRIBE and turn on notifications so you don’t miss Season Two!
💜 SUPPORT SAILING UV & JOIN THE CREW
Your support helps us keep these videos coming and brings us one step closer to setting sail!
🐙 PATREON — Exclusive content and crew perks:
https://www.patreon.com/sailinguv
☕ KO-FI — Buy Violet a treat or help fuel the adventure:
ko-fi.com/sailinguv
🛍️ FOURTHWALL SHOP — Sailing UV shirts, hoodies, hats, mugs, and exclusive designs:
https://sailinguv-shop.fourthwall.com
🎁 AMAZON WISH LISTS — Help us with the boat restoration:
UV – https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/2GH0XK53U5WA1?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_ggr-subnav-share_G0W3GAJY7KHJQM8K6A9N
Violet-https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/1MP3RSITHWF8I?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_ggr-subnav-share_VR1PT6QCS7DKHYCNAF4R
💚 CASH APP — Support the journey:
$SailingUV
⏱️ VIDEO CHAPTERS
00:00 Welcome aboard UV!
00:41 Meet our 57-foot project sailboat
01:36 Exploring the decks and heavy-duty windlass
02:20 Sails, rigging, and deck restoration
03:00 Cockpit, aft deck, and tender
04:06 Inside the pilothouse — and sleepy Violet!
05:21 Our galley and future cruising plans
06:12 Forward cabins and storage
06:34 The upcoming bathroom and shower rebuild
07:00 Anchor locker, sails, and boat storage
08:00 The Perkins diesel engine and repower possibilities
09:05 Our plans for UV and special photos from Bruce Roberts
09:45 Season Two is coming!
Thank you for being part of this journey. Whether you’ve been here since our first video or you’re just discovering Sailing UV, we appreciate every single one of you.
We’ve got a whole lot of work ahead of us, but we’re one step closer to getting UV out there where she belongs.
Until next time, fair winds and following seas!
💜 Jonathan & Violet
⛵ Sailing UV — The Greatest Sailing Show on Earth!
#SailingUV #BoatTour #SailboatRestoration #ProjectBoat #LiveaboardSailing #SailingLife #BoatRefit #Circumnavigation
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WELCOME ABOARD SAILING UV! ⛵💜🐙
You’ve seen the boat projects, the engine repairs, and the never-ending work… but today, we're FINALLY giving you the FULL TOUR of our 57-foot project sailboat! 😳
Meet UV, our custom-built, Bruce Roberts-designed Henry Morgan 57 ketch-rigged sailboat — a massive fiberglass tank on the water, a floating home, and hopefully our ticket to sailing around the world! 🌎⛵
She's far from finished, but that's part of the adventure!
In this episode, Jonathan takes you around UV, from the bowsprit and heavy-duty windlass to the cockpit, pilothouse, galley, cabins, engine room, and everything in between.
We'll show you what we love about this boat, what desperately needs attention, and some of the BIG projects we have planned as we work toward our dream of circumnavigating the globe.
🔧 IN THIS BOAT TOUR:
⚓ Our custom-built 57-foot Henry Morgan sailboat
⛵ The ketch rig, massive sails, winches, and deck layout
🛥️ Our Polycraft Tuffy 300 tender
🏠 The interior helm, pilothouse, saloon, and living spaces
🍳 Our galley and future upgrades
🛏️ The forward berths, aft cabin, and storage areas
🚿 Our upcoming complete bathroom and shower rebuild
🔩 The engine compartment and our smoky Perkins 354-6 diesel
🎨 Our deck restoration and TotalBoat TotalTread nonskid project
🐾 And, of course, our favorite crew member, Violet!
One of the coolest parts of this journey? I actually got to speak with Bruce Roberts, the designer behind UV, and he sent me some special pictures of the design. We'll share those with you toward the end of the video!
THE DREAM: Get UV seaworthy, leave the dock, explore the world, and make unforgettable memories with Violet while we're both still young enough to enjoy every minute of it.
We're not building a showpiece. We're building a boat that can take us on the adventure of a lifetime.
💜 THIS VIDEO CLOSES OUT SEASON ONE!
Season Two is right around the corner, and we're diving straight into even more boat restoration, repairs, upgrades, and getting this big girl ready to sail!
If you love sailing, DIY boat restoration, living aboard, marine repairs, or just following a guy and his dog chasing a dream, you've found your crew!
👍 LIKE the video if you enjoyed the tour!
💬 COMMENT and tell us what you think of UV!
🔔 SUBSCRIBE and turn on notifications so you don't miss Season Two!
💜 SUPPORT SAILING UV & JOIN THE CREW
Your support helps us keep these videos coming and brings us one step closer to setting sail!
🐙 PATREON — Exclusive content and crew perks:
https://www.patreon.com/sailinguv
☕ KO-FI — Buy Violet a treat or help fuel the adventure:
ko-fi.com/sailinguv
🛍️ FOURTHWALL SHOP — Sailing UV shirts, hoodies, hats, mugs, and exclusive designs:
https://sailinguv-shop.fourthwall.com
🎁 AMAZON WISH LISTS — Help us with the boat restoration:
UV - https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/2GH0XK53U5WA1?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_ggr-subnav-share_G0W3GAJY7KHJQM8K6A9N
Violet-https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/1MP3RSITHWF8I?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_ggr-subnav-share_VR1PT6QCS7DKHYCNAF4R
💚 CASH APP — Support the journey:
$SailingUV
⏱️ VIDEO CHAPTERS
00:00 Welcome aboard UV!
00:41 Meet our 57-foot project sailboat
01:36 Exploring the decks and heavy-duty windlass
02:20 Sails, rigging, and deck restoration
03:00 Cockpit, aft deck, and tender
04:06 Inside the pilothouse — and sleepy Violet!
05:21 Our galley and future cruising plans
06:12 Forward cabins and storage
06:34 The upcoming bathroom and shower rebuild
07:00 Anchor locker, sails, and boat storage
08:00 The Perkins diesel engine and repower possibilities
09:05 Our plans for UV and special photos from Bruce Roberts
09:45 Season Two is coming!
Thank you for being part of this journey. Whether you've been here since our first video or you're just discovering Sailing UV, we appreciate every single one of you.
We've got a whole lot of work ahead of us, but we're one step closer to getting UV out there where she belongs.
Until next time, fair winds and following seas!
💜 Jonathan & Violet
⛵ Sailing UV — The Greatest Sailing Show on Earth!
#SailingUV #BoatTour #SailboatRestoration #ProjectBoat #LiveaboardSailing #SailingLife #BoatRefit #Circumnavigation
Sailing UV ( UltraViolet )
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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