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Unexpected Medical Emergency in the Shipyard
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Unexpected Medical Emergency in the Shipyard

Having a medical emergency aboard is something no liveaboard cruiser wants happening on their boat, so when it impacted our catamaran we were lucky to be in the shipyard in Trinidad. What seemed to just be a sore limb was actually a life threatening medical condition that needed to be urgently addre...
Haul Out in Trinidad – One of the Caribbean’s BIGGEST Boatyards!
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Haul Out in Trinidad – One of the Caribbean’s BIGGEST Boatyards!

The hurricane season is a time where many liveaboard cruisers in the Caribbean region choose to lift their boats out, storing them safely on land. Given the work we have left, we decided to do exactly that, choosing to give Peake Yacht Services in Trinidad a try. Their 150 ton travel lift lifted our...
Exploring the Haunted Leper Colony on Trinidad’s Deserted Island
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Exploring the Haunted Leper Colony on Trinidad’s Deserted Island

As we travel around the world we always love finding abandoned places to urban explore. After sailing into Trinidad & Tobago, we cleared into the country then motored our live aboard catamaran to the uninhabited island of Chacachacare. One of Trinidad's western islands, it's a great a...
Visiting Our Favorite Trinidad Island! Chacachacare 🇹🇹 #liveaboard #trinidad #islandhopping
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Visiting Our Favorite Trinidad Island! Chacachacare 🇹🇹 #liveaboard #trinidad #islandhopping

After arriving back in Trinidad & Tobago for the hurricane season we finished up with the Trinidadian customs and immigration procedures then headed DDI to our favourite island, Chacachacare! Only 5 nautical miles from the mainland, it's uninhabited and peaceful, one of our favourite places...
Hurricane Season is Here! Sailing South to Trinidad
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Hurricane Season is Here! Sailing South to Trinidad

The first time we arrived in Trinidad we thought it would be for 3 months... 21 months and more warranty repairs and mistakes than we ever could have imagined, our Leopard 45 relaunched. Now, it's time to go back! Starting in the live aboard cruisers hub of Le Marin and Sainte Anne in Martiniq...
Finally Sailing Again! Night Passage from St Martin to Guadeloupe
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Finally Sailing Again! Night Passage from St Martin to Guadeloupe

As the Caribbean hurricane season approaches it's time to start heading south! The episode begins with a surprise storm slamming the St Martin anchorage; high winds, rough seas, dragging boats - not good for someone who went out the night before! 😳 It's a quick insight into how unexpecte...
I Let Adventure Decide My Day In Saint Martin! (BUDGET FRIENDLY)
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I Let Adventure Decide My Day In Saint Martin! (BUDGET FRIENDLY)

Over the past few months we've been living aboard our yacht on the French side of Saint Martin, so this was a perfect chance to take a break from boat life and experience what the Dutch side of Sint Maarten has to offer. From sun-soaked beaches to iconic sites and historic places, this whirlwi...
Milwaukee M12 Stick Pump in Action⛵ #tools #milwaukee #boatlife
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Milwaukee M12 Stick Pump in Action⛵ #tools #milwaukee #boatlife

Check it our for yourself! - When Trent first suggested getting a Milwaukee Stick Transfer Pump for the boat, I honestly thought it was a waste of money. But I’m happy to admit I was completely wrong. We've had massive rainstorms here in St Martin — over 100 gallons of rainwater ended up in ...
First Dive From the Boat! Setting up Scuba on Our Catamaran
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First Dive From the Boat! Setting up Scuba on Our Catamaran

We finally did it! Our first scuba dive off our Leopard 45 sailing catamaran achieved here in Saint Martin! The Milwaukee stick pump: Trinidad Pro Performance Review Video: After setting up our Bauer Junior II compressor, filling our first tank and putting the dive gear together, we took the pl...
Boat Dog Loves Watching Fish in St Martin 🐟🐕
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Boat Dog Loves Watching Fish in St Martin 🐟🐕

Our Australian Shepherd takes her watch duties seriously, especially when there’s action in the water! Check out Rose keeping a close eye on the tarpon cruising past our sailboat. Subscribe for more of the sailing life! 🎶 Music from Artlist After backpacking Asia, road tripping Europe and doing ...
They’re Helping Us Rescue Our Deck!
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They’re Helping Us Rescue Our Deck!

This episode kicks off with us sharing some great news about our deck! Like many production boats around the world, the non-skid on our deck was created using the Gibco Flex-Mold system. Significant damage was done to our deck by the warranty teams in Trinidad, and in trying to find a solution we en...
First Impression: Mantus M3 Chain Hook in Action! ⚓️#sailing #catamaran
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First Impression: Mantus M3 Chain Hook in Action! ⚓️#sailing #catamaran

⚓️ Just gave our new @MantusMarine M3 Chain Hook its first test and Tynan’s reaction says it all! Compared to our old chain hook, the M3 clips onto the chain hook quickly and easily with no fumbling around. It feels rock-solid, secure, and is super easy to handle. Definitely one of those upgrades th...
Total Rebuild of the Bows of Our “New” Leopard 45 Catamaran
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Total Rebuild of the Bows of Our “New” Leopard 45 Catamaran

In a previous video I promised to show the repairs of the crossbeam so here they are. For those of you who have watched before, it not only shows how the crossbeam saga continued, but also gives you an insight into why we have such respect for Nino's skills. Repairing the crossbeam box and bow...
Ex Robertson & Caine Employee Speaks His Truth on Leopard Catamaran Construction
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Ex Robertson & Caine Employee Speaks His Truth on Leopard Catamaran Construction

A former Robertson & Caine employee shares his experiences of working in the factories. This video and his opinions speak for themselves. Robertson & Caine are the boat builder who partner with Leopard Catamarans. They are independent companies who are now ultimately owned by different inve...
Crossbeam Cracking, Broken Dry Glass – What Forced Us to the Shipyard | NEW LEOPARD CATAMARAN REVIEW
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Crossbeam Cracking, Broken Dry Glass – What Forced Us to the Shipyard | NEW LEOPARD CATAMARAN REVIEW

It's not clickbait, the crossbeam of our Leopard 45 catamaran was cracking out of the hull... WATCH THE REBUILD PROCESS HERE: We set out on this journey with a dream to explore the world from our very own sailing home, choosing to do it young because time and youth are two of the most valuab...
Our Aussie Shepherd Helps Around the Boat 🐾 #yachtlife #australianshepherd
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Our Aussie Shepherd Helps Around the Boat 🐾 #yachtlife #australianshepherd

Rose is learning to help out around the yacht, one job at a time! She started hovering at the top of the ladder whenever I was trying to get out so I’ve started passing her gear from the water so she can carefully grab it and set it down on the transom. She’s still figuring it out (some bites are be...
Structural Hull Crack… What is a New Yacht Warranty Worth?
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Structural Hull Crack… What is a New Yacht Warranty Worth?

This week I share a warranty issue found down in the port bilge - a crack in the hull above the keel. What's unique about this one? Well it was addressed at the very end of last year by the second repairs team which was entirely made up of Moorings and Robertson & Caine staff. As such, i...
Chain Plate Fail, Roof Breaks Up, Warranty Crumbling & More… | NEW LEOPARD CATAMARAN EXPERIENCE
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Chain Plate Fail, Roof Breaks Up, Warranty Crumbling & More… | NEW LEOPARD CATAMARAN EXPERIENCE

This week I round up 5 more warranty issues discovered on our Leopard Catamaran that were worked on during our time in the shipyard in Trinidad. It is all part of the final stage of my Leopard Catamaran review series which details our experience after buying a new boat. For behind the scenes or rea...
DIY Windows Backfill on our Leopard Catamaran ⛵ #yachtlife #diy #sailingcatamaran
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DIY Windows Backfill on our Leopard Catamaran ⛵ #yachtlife #diy #sailingcatamaran

As part of our 600+ day warranty haul out, all of of the windows on our 45ft Leopard Catamaran were pulled out, the frames repaired and the windows rebed. Many of them didn't have the back fill finished before it launched so we got ourselves the tool and are doing it ourself. Prefer to support...
Cracks, Voids, Dry Fiberglass & Damaged Hull Sections – Yes That Bad! | NEW Leopard Catamaran Review
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Cracks, Voids, Dry Fiberglass & Damaged Hull Sections – Yes That Bad! | NEW Leopard Catamaran Review

In the next part of our review of buying a new boat from Leopard Catamarans, I address the vertical hull cracks that were present on our bows and transoms. I show you what was discovered when they were ground back in the shipyard in South Africa and how the subsequent repairs were messed up and had ...
New Leopard Catamaran Windows CRACKED, BROKEN & LEAKING | Our Disaster
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New Leopard Catamaran Windows CRACKED, BROKEN & LEAKING | Our Disaster

As you watch share any thoughts, observations or questions down in the comments - YouTube's algorithm loves it and I promise, I read them all! FLEX TAPE: This is an affiliate link meaning if you purchase it the channel gets a commission while costing you nothing. We are genuinely impressed w...
Review Sneak Peak, Corrosion Update, Cruising Plans & What’s Up!
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Review Sneak Peak, Corrosion Update, Cruising Plans & What’s Up!

Rather than leaving you hanging for a week here's a behind the scenes look at what's going on around SV Liger! → Sneak Peak at the next Leopard Catamaran review video → Major events going on in St Martin → Around the boat & Travel Sketch → See the joyful SXM Paws animal shelter →...
🌴Experiencing Carnival in Saint Martin 🎉 #carnival #yachtlife #caribbeanculture
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🌴Experiencing Carnival in Saint Martin 🎉 #carnival #yachtlife #caribbeanculture

Last year Trinidad, this year Saint Martin! A new experience for us, we're celebrating Carnival 2025 on the French side of St Martin, an island in the northern windward islands of the Caribbean. The small but vibrant parade showed a passion for the spirit of Carnival with each troupe performin...
Doing Grocery Shopping Living on a Sailboat ⛵ #yachtlife #lifestyle #liveaboard
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Doing Grocery Shopping Living on a Sailboat ⛵ #yachtlife #lifestyle #liveaboard

Grocery shopping when you live on a boat can be a bit of a mission, so one of the most useful things we have aboard is our Tipke folding cart (link below). It's fantastic for grocery shopping and getting fuel when there's no fuel dock around. We've had ours since Gibraltar in March 20...
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