S1E24 . Refitting a 56ft Bluewater Sailboat | Sailing UV Circumnavigation Prep .
Welcome back aboard Sailing UV! In this episode, Jonathan and his dog Violet dive deeper into the refit of their 1996 Bruce Roberts Henry Morgan 56 ketch — a heavy-duty world cruiser built for circumnavigation.
From tackling the aft cabin sole to battling unexpected challenges (and leaks), you’ll see the raw, unfiltered process of turning this boat into a true liveaboard ocean voyager. Along the way, Jonathan shares stories from his past as a builder, arborist, and crane operator — and how those skills come into play on a sailboat refit.
You’ll also get a behind-the-scenes look at life aboard with Violet, including marina days, windy nights, and the realities of balancing boat projects with everyday living.
If you’re curious about:
⚓ What it takes to refit a bluewater sailboat
⚓ Life aboard with a dog
⚓ The hidden challenges of old boat construction
⚓ Creative fixes and lessons learned the hard way
…then this video is for you.
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Jonathan sold everything in Ohio to purchase a neglected 1996 Henry Morgan 57 in the Northern California. Operating under the channel Sailing UV, he and his 100lb Doberman, Violet, are currently executing a massive technical refit near Sausalito. As of 2026, the project focuses on heavy electrical diagnostics and advanced gyro stabilization before attempting a global circumnavigation.
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