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Rebuilding Our Perkins 4.108: the Engine Drop | Sailing Avocet
In our last video you watched us dissect our Perkins 4.108 diesel after limping back to La Cruz from Isla Isabel, where we discovered our fuel pump had failed... AGAIN. After deciding to move ahead with a rebuild, Chris jumped right in and got his hands di...
The Curse of Our Perkins 4.108: Engine Failure and Rebuild | Sailing Avocet
We thought our Perkins 4.108 engine troubles were behind us when we left California, but while transiting the Sea of Cortez, Mexico, we faced a complete engine failure. After limping back to La Cruz from Isla Isabel, we dug into the issue and discovered—...
NAKED AND AFRAID Crossing the Sea of Cortez | Sailing Avocet
In this captivating episode, watch as Chris and Allie navigate the challenging waters of the Sea of Cortez during their daring sailing expedition. Brace yourself for rough seas, sleepless nights, and incredible teamwork as they overcome every obstacle on t...
Blue Water Cruiser for SAIL | Cheoy Lee 41′ Boat Tour
After years of living aboard and cruising our 1979 Cheoy Lee 41', Avocet, we finally found time to clean up and bring you on a virtual boat tour. Interested in more? Click here 👉 https://www.svavocet.com/2022/08/29/cheoy-lee-41/ Chapters: 0:00 - 7:54 ...
Installing Our Rainman Watermaker | Sailing Avocet
Desalination units - or water makers - allow sailors to be more self sufficient and offered for longer periods of time, which is why choosing the right one for your vessel is crucial! Join us aboard Avocet for a deep dive into the installation of our Rainm...
BOAT TOUR | 56′ Blue Water Cruiser | Sailing Sitka Ep 60
BOAT TOUR, a 56 ft Blue Water Cruiser. In this weeks episode, we have something new for you! We tour a fully-refitted,1980 Columbia 56' both inside and out! This walk-through has it ALL! For more information about this Sailboat click this link - http://...
Fixing Avocet | Building a Sailboat Dodger
The canvas dodger we had inherited aboard Avocet had seen better days; the frame was not stout, the dark blue canvas had been sun bleached and abused over the years, and perhaps the worst trait of all was that the strataglass was as transparent as milk mak...
Life in a Tropical Paradise. SAIL. DIVE. EAT. REPEAT – Unforgettable Sailing
SAIL. DIVE. EAT. REPEAT ⛵️🤿🥙 that’s what life aboard sailboat Unforgettable these last days is looking like. We had a smooth sailing, dove on the reefs and cook and ate our favorite local dish! The recipe is on the video and here: Download our ...
Wylie 45′ Cold-Molded Sloop | Boat Tour
BOAT FOR SAIL! The bond between a boat and owner is incredible, especially when you have a history like our friend Neal and his beloved Wylie 45', Malaya! This beautiful yacht is one of a kind; cold-molded and very comfortable, truly fit for cruising. When...
Sailing The Big Ocean From Gibraltar To Canary Islands Ep 91
#gibraltar #canaryislands #atlanticswell Leaving the Mediterranean Sea is quite daunting especially when you see how big the swell is in the Atlantic Ocean. We carefully check the weather and patiently wait for a good weather window before we set sail on t...
2 Blue Water Sailboats For Sale (Attractive Prices) | ⛵ Sailing Britaly ⛵
Check out these two blue water world cruisers which are for sale right now. Could this be the start of YOUR adventure? Learn how to negotiate a huge discount off the asking price when buying a used boat ➜ https://youtu.be/qtSNLe5jQcI Access to the sales...
Sailing Avocet | Sea Castle Sails SOUTH!
If you follow us on other social media, you may have noticed that Chris and I jumped right back into boat projects; this time headfirst into a full interior refit. While we focus our time and energy on sanding, fiber glassing, and varnishing, Avocet has be...
Bluewater Sailboat Refit to Sail around the World: building Crows Nest on Boat Steel Motorsailer
Bluewater Sailboat Refit to Sail around the World: Restoring STEEL MOTORSAILER KETCH while living on a trawler full time. We continue our metal boat restoration project. Today we cover our whole sweaty day in boatyard and long-waited building Crows Nest on...
Trawler Cruising Florida Keys Boating Florida Lockdown Island Life Blue Water Cruising Salt Life
⛵🌒 In this Florida Keys Boating Trip... Because of new outbreak of Florida coronavirus Dawn Hunters decided to take a small 'vacation' and take our trawler for Florida Keys Boating Trip. This video is Part 1 of 2 of our blue water cruising and did no...