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're in St. Martin/Sint Maarten in the Caribbean while cruising on our custom aluminum sailboat and working on the teak restoration and varnishing. After ...

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 ...

After a surprise RV breakdown, watch us fix a broken spring with DIY tips on the road! See It All : RV Travel Adventures Across America - Watch Here: ...

Since day one back in July of 2022, we have had several hatches that leaked. While in Guatemala, we re-bedded two of the three hatches in the salon and galley, ...

One of the biggest and costliest project in many yacht refits is new batteries. These days, most battery changes are by people moving from standard AGMs to ...

On this episode of sailing Sitka, we tackle day 2 and 3 in the boat yard here in Chiapas, Mexico. During this time we start diving into our biggest worry yet. ...

Now THIS IS what sailor's dream of when they want to sail around the world. Places like these and moments like this. The idyllic islands of these remote South ...

How we're insulating our freezer for tropical climates. Getting it OUT OF THE GALLEY for starters! First, coming back from the Max Cruise yard with us is a ...

Welcome back to WE|Sail, on this episode we sail into Rarioa, we enjoy a great first few days in paradise, and unfortunately have to say goodbye to Tom who is ...

Welcome back to WE|Sail, on this episode we slowly adjust back into boat life. WE have spent a lot of time working hard on the boat and the boat projects are ...

This week we finally start sailing again, even if its only over to a beautiful little neighboring island. We meet back up with friends and even get to do a ...

The time has come for us to paint the final layers of Copper Coat paint on our catamaran before splashing and setting sail, but there is still so much work to ...

Set Sail with us this week on a maritime makeover for VA. While we are yet to actually sailing away, we continue to grind away at the boat jobs. We finally ...

This episode is all about our generator we traded for beers do we get it working? Cheers everyone for watching!! Subscribe @SailingCatalpa Become a ...

Our Final jobs are getting done here in San Diego mudwtr.com/CATALPAMUD For discount on mudwtr use the code CATALPAMUD Cheers everyone for watching!! ...

£100 for Raymarine to swap the batteries...no thanks! Watch the main video to find out a DIY hack to do it yourself. #raymarine #savemoney #BoatDIY #DIY ...

This episode we get ready for the instalation on a new power system. Cheers everyone for watching!! To see more of our videos and subscribe ...

Ventura California filled our hearts up to a capacity I didn’t know existed which is why it made sailing away SO hard. We spent 4 years doing DIY boat projects ...

Refitting our Bomar hatches Cheers everyone for watching!! To see more of our videos and subscribe ...