In this episode we are replacing two of our old crusty & corroded portlights! And leaky too. What SHOULD have been an easy swap out / swap in is NOT going ...
FINALLY SOMETHING PRETTY ON THE BOAT! We're doing some interior upgrades in this episode, bringing new life to our light fixtures. Why buy when you can DIY? ...
We've had our fair share of shoddy 'professionals' do 'repairs' on our 35 Hallberg Rassy 352 sailboat, so we usually end up doing everything ourselves! A side ...
The Joco's are AT IT AGAIN with another huge upgrade - LITHIUM BATTERIES! We show you step by step the tear down of the old & installation of the NEW - DIY ...
HURRICANE SEASON CAME EARLY! And with a BANG at that. These are the highest winds we've ever experienced, and were KINDA prepared - We couldn't find baguettes ...
Um, WE KINDA NEED THAT! We discovered the absolute worst case scenario - The support beam beneath the mast is ROTTEN. We can't sail like this! Time for yet ...
Are we about to open up YET ANOTHER CAN OF WORMS?! Sunday Funday work in this episode where we open up the mast step for investigation AND CUT OUR RIG. Do our ...
Well well well... whad'ya know - Our Outboard has ISSUES again! Wish we had a money tree because repairs aren't cheap! We scrounge around in the bilge to find ...
Just another boat part that is BROKEN - Are you even surprised anymore? Our mainsheet traveller needs some major attention and we go across the island in ...
We find ourselves on the beautiful caribbean island of St Martin, BARELY LEGAL! Working away on boat projects, unknowingly that our validity in the country and ...
We have been working our BUTTS off on this project but there always seems to be more tasks to do & things breaking and we're getting TIRED. Working in the ...
The final push to CLOSE UP THE BOAT is on. And we've brought in reinforcements for the job. But Christin can only put up with Boatyard Life for so long and is ...
Why buy solid core WHEN YOU CAN MAKE IT YOURSELF!!! It's fiberglassing time, and while we are complete newbies, we think we're doing an ok job! Slow and steady ...
WE'RE BOAT BUILDERS NOW!!! Just add it to the list of hats you carry once you own a boat! We talk you thru the options for core replacement materials that we ...
We opened up the deck - and found ROT! This is a huge blow for us, tho it wasn't 100% unforeseen unfortunately. That doesn't make it any easier tho! We're ...
BOAT OUTA WATER!! Now THAT was scary! We almost didn't make it but Captain Jeff pulled thru at the last minute! Now time to settle in and do some projects ...
Our days of work are starting out great, despite the rain. But then we discovered some bad news... Follow us on Instagram for (closer to) real-time updates! ...
Living on our 1984 Hallberg Rassy 352 Sailboat during a MAJOR REFIT is no fun!!!
We’re takin our top off!! Of the boat obviously. The teak … The TEAK! Anyway, let’s get right into the next couple days of boatwork on anchor , and we make ...
AND SO IT BEGINS! WE'RE SCREWED! Literally Join us at Ground ZERO, Day 1 of our Teak Deck Removal on our OLD Hallberg Rassy 352 Sailboat Follow us on ...
Ummmm .. what are we about to do? Are we crazy? Do we even know what we’re doing? WHYYYYYY?? Q&A time for all your burning questions! Follow us on ...
We’re goin out with a BANG in this one. Jeff even goes overboard! Join us on our last sail (for a while) as we make passage from Antigua to St Martin ...
Join Kristen & Jeff aboard their vintage Hallberg Rassy 352 sailboat as they encounter a swarm of ants all over their solar panels while cruising in ...
When the engine of their sailboat stops working, Jeff and Chrissy are forced to rely on their sailing skills to navigate through choppy waters and reach ...