Returning from our California trip we had a DIY project waiting for us. The Dometic reverse cycle air conditioner unit that was ordered came in early while we ...

Propellors on sailboats are doubly important. You need your prop to give you the maximum efficient thrust, both forward and reverse. But you also need it to ...

Yes it's that time of year again! No one does a boat show quite like Annapolis and this year we had hot sun for most of it so feel very lucky. There were lots ...

Yes, it's boat maintenance time again! Did you know that fixed props are wrong for sailboats? We have serviced our feathering Max-Prop many times, but this was ...

In this video, we install our Maxprop propeller. Prior to this video we removed the propeller, cleaned off the old antifouling paint, degreased it, and added 2 ...

Finally, splash day is only two days away! This time on Sailing Intermission we do final prep with anticipation of Isabella going in the water next week. Karen ...

Jamie shows how to dismantle the prop when he takes the Max-Prop off the shaft. Liz explains how to check and service seacocks. 00:00 What happens if you find ...

Season 2; Sailing the Mediterranean. In this video we complete the prep and say goodbye to Almerimar. We have big swell exiting the marina and find two great ...

Our diesel engine has lost torque! Could the problem be a slipping fan belt, loose morse cable, a bag round the prop, or something worse? We're still in ...