Installing Everything We Need to Live Off-Grid On Our Boat!
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Suppliers and equipment we used in our upgrade below! We spoken with each supplier to negotiate a unique discount for our subscribers 😊:
*Vision Marine:*
Vision Marine designed our whole electrical system for us! https://www.visionmarine.co.uk | *For EU orders email:* [email protected] USE CODE RUNALIFE for 7% OFF YOUR ORDER.
*Aqua Nautica Watermaker* GET 5% OFF when you order from the factory quoting RUNALIFE: https://aqua-nautica.com/
*Titan LiFePO4 Marine Lithium Batteries:* USE CODE RUNA5 FOR 5% OFF: https://titanlithium.co.uk/discount/RUNA5
@TITANLithium
*Maverick Water Filter:* 20% OFF: https://maverickpurewater.com/therunalife
Hey! We’re Ruth and Andrew 👋🏼
After years of dreaming, we left our family, friends and lives in Edinburgh, Scotland, behind as we set off to chase our shared dream of sailing the world. Last year, we bought our 11m catamaran, Rúna, which we now call home as we live, work, sail and adventure full time across the Mediterranean.
*Find daily content on our socials:*
📸 Instagram: http://instagram.com/lifestylegibbon
📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/therunalife
🎥 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therunalifeThis
This week, we take a huge step towards turning our liveaboard sailing catamaran into a fully off-grid home built for blue water cruising. From installing a high-output watermaker from Aqua Nautica, to upgrading our power system with lithium batteries from Titian, and fitting a new water filtration system from Maverick, we’re transforming Rúna into a yacht capable of producing its own power and water wherever we drop anchor.
Join us as we tackle the installations, problem solve along the way, and ensure Rúna is ready for full time boat life.
Watch last year’s DIY, full custom solar install here: https://youtu.be/vs47yamIIDo
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Season 2 – Episode 4
00:00 – 00:22 Intro
00:22 – 02:20 Lithium LiFePO4 delivery
02:22 – 05:32 Electrician drops out
05:32 – 06:12 Why we’re upgrading to lithium
06:12 – 07:21 Choosing a Watermaker
07:21 – 10:58 Divers help! – we have a problem
10:58 – 25:46 Lithium upgrade and install
25:46 – 27:18 Installing a water filtration system
27:18 – 28:13 Testing our Watermaker for the 1st time
________________________________________________________________
🖥️ Collab enquiries: [email protected]
#Sailing #Liveaboard #Catamaran #OffGrid #BoatLife #BlueWaterCruising #diyboat #sailinglife
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⛵️ Subscribe and follow our journey as we live, work and sail full-time on our 11m catamaran. A&R ❤️
Suppliers and equipment we used in our upgrade below! We spoken with each supplier to negotiate a unique discount for our subscribers 😊:
*Vision Marine:*
Vision Marine designed our whole electrical system for us! https://www.visionmarine.co.uk | *For EU orders email:* [email protected] USE CODE RUNALIFE for 7% OFF YOUR ORDER.
*Aqua Nautica Watermaker* GET 5% OFF when you order from the factory quoting RUNALIFE: https://aqua-nautica.com/
*Titan LiFePO4 Marine Lithium Batteries:* USE CODE RUNA5 FOR 5% OFF: https://titanlithium.co.uk/discount/RUNA5
@TITANLithium
*Maverick Water Filter:* 20% OFF: https://maverickpurewater.com/therunalife
Hey! We’re Ruth and Andrew 👋🏼
After years of dreaming, we left our family, friends and lives in Edinburgh, Scotland, behind as we set off to chase our shared dream of sailing the world. Last year, we bought our 11m catamaran, Rúna, which we now call home as we live, work, sail and adventure full time across the Mediterranean.
*Find daily content on our socials:*
📸 Instagram: http://instagram.com/lifestylegibbon
📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/therunalife
🎥 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therunalifeThis
This week, we take a huge step towards turning our liveaboard sailing catamaran into a fully off-grid home built for blue water cruising. From installing a high-output watermaker from Aqua Nautica, to upgrading our power system with lithium batteries from Titian, and fitting a new water filtration system from Maverick, we’re transforming Rúna into a yacht capable of producing its own power and water wherever we drop anchor.
Join us as we tackle the installations, problem solve along the way, and ensure Rúna is ready for full time boat life.
Watch last year's DIY, full custom solar install here: https://youtu.be/vs47yamIIDo
________________________________________________________________
Season 2 - Episode 4
00:00 - 00:22 Intro
00:22 - 02:20 Lithium LiFePO4 delivery
02:22 - 05:32 Electrician drops out
05:32 - 06:12 Why we're upgrading to lithium
06:12 - 07:21 Choosing a Watermaker
07:21 - 10:58 Divers help! - we have a problem
10:58 - 25:46 Lithium upgrade and install
25:46 - 27:18 Installing a water filtration system
27:18 - 28:13 Testing our Watermaker for the 1st time
________________________________________________________________
🖥️ Collab enquiries: [email protected]
#Sailing #Liveaboard #Catamaran #OffGrid #BoatLife #BlueWaterCruising #diyboat #sailinglife
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