Two years ago we started storing and preserving all our dry goods in carbon dioxide. Here's an update, and a test about whether it kills the creepy-crawlies ...
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This week we are going to talk about what makes a marine VHF work extra well, and what causes them to sometimes, well, suck. Introduction Why it ...
We just had the first hurricane of the season come by our island. Thought we would let you in on our thought process for preparing for and dealing with ...
Today, we are installing wheels on our dinghy. Why? Clark explains some reasons they are useful. These are Wheel-A-Weigh Extra Duty wheels from Davis ...
After 3 months, our dinghy is VERY dirty. Here's what it was like to scrape it all off. See all the products we used to improve our aluminum dinghy here: ...
*** I made a mistake in this video. I say it's running at 2000 BTUs and can be turned up from there. It's actually producing 4000BTUs and can be turned up ...
Today, Emily shows you some basics of epoxy by repairing and refinishing our old wooden oars. IN THIS VIDEO: Introduction: Tools Needed: Prep: Mixing ...
Want to know how to recharge your refrigerator yourself? It's really not that difficult. In this video we take you through the process of making sure you ...
Last week, Clark talked about how refrigeration works. This week join us as he tears into our boat's leaky fridge to fix a leak. IN THIS VIDEO: ...
Expert rope work is the hallmark of a competent sailor. Knots will get you through, but there's nothing like being able to splice your own lines to make you ...
Emily breaks down the 5 knots we used aboard our antique sailboat, including a couple that most sailors have never heard of. Learn why we chose these ones, and ...
Today, we take a look at the quality of our new mainsail. Then we head to the boatyard to refurbish our old battens and work on a couple of side projects ...
Our mainsail was cut to ribbons in July after getting blasted with a 50k squall. In this video we bend on our new mainsail. We were very concerned about ...
Our mainsail was cut to ribbons in July after getting blasted with a 50k squall. When we arrived in Luperon, we measured our main and ordered a new one from ...
We live aboard our antique sailboat, Temptress, where we (Emily and Clark) fix almost everything ourselves. Today's Capable Cruising Guide video is a follow-up ...
We live aboard our antique sailboat, Temptress, where we (Emily and Clark) fix almost everything ourselves. Today's Capable Cruising Guide video is all about ...
How many sailors does it take to fix an engine starter? Today, we find out when Clark (a retired computer programmer) visits Steve (a master diver) along with ...
We live aboard our antique sailboat, Temptress, where we (Emily and Clark) fix almost everything ourselves. Today's Capable Cruising Guide video is all about ...
We live aboard our antique sailboat, Temptress, where we (Emily and Clark) fix almost everything ourselves. Today, Clark was going to teach Emily how to clean ...
We live aboard our antique sailboat, Temptress, where we (Emily and Clark) fix almost everything ourselves. Our past 2-stroke and 4-stoke repair videos were a ...
Welcome aboard our antique sailboat, Temptress, where we usually fix everything ourselves. After our 2-stroke motor repair video, many of you asked for a ...
Our mainsail was cut to ribbons in July after getting blasted with a 50k squall. We've been avoiding this day for a while, but it's time to raise it up, ...
Clark gives an overview of our Yanmar 4JH5E diesel inboard engine, including its benefits, parts, and basic maintenance (including a step-by-step oil change). ...
Clark gives a quick, easy, straightforward "How to Change Your Oil" demonstration on our 4-stroke, Suzuki DF20 outboard. This is how we change the oil on our ...