After 18 months (and counting) of refit life, this episode is all about the projects that keep us moving forward while we wait on weather windows and delayed ...
This week aboard our sailboat, we were racing the clock to prep our bare mast for restepping — and winter had other ideas. With a hard deadline looming, we ...
This week aboard our sailboat we hit a huge milestone in the refit — installing the sail drives, mounting the props, testing a new eco-friendly rudder paint, ...
This week aboard our sailboat, we made huge progress on the deck refit — but the weather had other plans. Our main goal was to prep and paint the rear deck, ...
This week aboard our sailboat was all about progress — tackling a mix of big and small refit projects to keep our boat seaworthy and ready for adventure! 🔧 ...
Join us as we finish one of the biggest jobs aboard — refinishing all the aluminum on our sailboat, including the mast, boom, crossbeam, spreaders, and davits. ...
There is no AAA in the middle of the ocean, so ensuring that our engines are in the best shape possible is a priority. This extended video is a step-by-step ...
In this video we take you step by step through setting up our new climate-controlled storage workshop to prepare for the big project. We carefully move in the ...
We are replacing all of our appliances, and that requires a new counter! While removing the old one, we discovered just how heavy Corian is. It's are to ...
We've known from the start that the teak on ROAM was is bad condition. What we didn't know, was just how bad it really was. We were hoping to give it a light ...
In this episode we’re recruiting a very talented friend to help us install our new bowsprit on the crossbeam. The process included welding strips to secure the ...
Is a boat really a boat if it can't float? Months ago we removed every thru-hull in order to replace them with new seacocks and skin fittings, but we didn't ...
Yes, we’re still in Sint Maarten… and honestly, we’re not mad about it! We’ve been anchored in Simpson Bay for over a week now, and this island is quickly ...
We are ready to consider our galley appliances. We want to use electricity for cooking for multiple reasons including reducing the types of fuel we have to ...
Our very first multi-day passage had a very unfortunate outcome...we lost out bowsprit. The genneker halyard ruptured and dropped the sail into the water while ...
The heat exchangers on our Yanmar engines are a problem. Replacing them is an expensive proposition, but we're not sure if they can be salvaged. In this ...
There's nothing quite as nice as all new plumbing. In this episode, we replace our toilets as well as the entire waste water system. The only thing remaining ...
When you aren’t confident that the existing thru-hulls are secure and the valves won’t turn, it’s time to look for a new option. We chose to replace every ...
We hauled out of the water in June 2024 and it’s now April 2025. So how’s it going? In this episode, we provide a real-time update. We’ll detail some of the ...
The entire purpose behind doing our own major engine maintenance is to save money, and give old parts new life where possible. We hate the idea of throwing ...
Before we can install our new 55 kilowatt hour LiFePo battery bank, the space needs some serious work. From ensuring a dry space, to sanding, fiberglass, and ...
Welcome to part two of our Major Engine Maintenance Series. It’s time to tear apart our engines! In this episode Shawn removes every hose, hose clamp, and ...
We have two Yanmar 4JH4-TE 75hp engines. With regular maintenance, these engines should comfortably last 10,000hrs and ours have 5,000. Engine maintenance is ...
We weren't planning to be here this long. The seasons are changing quickly and with it comes cold temperatures and short days. Everything we own is in two ...