S1E36 . Slip Fees, Setbacks & Small Wins | Real Sailboat Refit Life
Boat life isn’t always sunsets and smooth sailing — sometimes it’s slip fees, setbacks, stress, and figuring out how to keep moving forward anyway.
In this video, I’m sharing a real, unfiltered update on where we’re at with the sailboat refit. From volunteering at Spalding Marine and helping out around the marina, to juggling work, finances, and the mental side of this journey — this is the behind-the-scenes reality of rebuilding a sailboat when money is tight and progress comes in inches, not miles.
There isn’t a big dramatic project in this episode — and that’s kind of the point. This is about staying the course, finding momentum where you can, and continuing to show up even when things feel slow.
We also talk about:
The real cost of marina life and slip fees
Why progress temporarily stalled (and what’s coming next)
Volunteering in the boating community
The plan to finally move forward once the transmission arrives
Overcoming the fear of filming in public and sharing day-to-day boat life
If you’re into real boat life, honest sailing prep, and watching a refit slowly turn into a cruising boat — you’re in the right place.
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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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