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After two years in the boatyard, we’re finally tackling one of the nastier pieces of old equipment aboard ROAM: our rusty, galvanized anchor chain.
We’re replacing it with Cromox stainless steel anchor chain, and in this episode we take you through the entire process—from removing the old chain and...
Annapolis, Maryland is one of the Chesapeake’s best-known cruising destinations—but what’s it actually like to visit by boat?
In this episode, we’re putting together a cruiser’s guide to Annapolis, covering the practical details you’ll need when you arrive by sailboat or catamaran. After spending t...
A little look back at our July. ❤️ From surprising family in Idaho to making memories we’ll never forget.
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Four miles out, Bermuda radio called us back. Bracing for a paperwork problem, we instead found a kid trying to cross the Atlantic with no ride. So we made dinner and took him along. You really can't make this stuff up...
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Ted Irwin could fit more living space into a hull than almost anyone, and that is why his boats shine in the Caribbean and fall short heading around the world. The space came with structural compromises. Match the boat to where you actually plan to sail.
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The Tuamotus earned the name "dangerous archipelago" honestly. Nearly 3,000 miles of ocean fetch slams into a chain of low worn down atolls, funneling through passes and throwing up standing waves on the way out. Respect the passes and currents, and time your entries carefully.
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Every insurer has an age where they stop writing full coverage, often 25 to 40 years, and after that most owners self insure the hull. Liability is usually still available, though - know the difference before you buy and plan to carry the hull risk yourself.
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A limited budget does not lock you out of a real offshore boat. Bristol, Gulfstar, Tayana, Pacific Seacraft, and Valiant all built boats that still hold up. Shop the proven names and you can find a capable cruiser.
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This Pacific island closed itself off in the 1930s and decided outsiders only come by invitation. We got there by bringing a local man home to his family, and arrived to a feast and a hero's welcome. Hear the full story:
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A boat can have lines you fall in love with and still drain you dry. Cheoy Lees are the example - beautiful overhangs wrapped around leaky teak decks that never stop asking for money.
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Black iron tanks were standard on a lot of early Asian built boats, and pulling them means cutting metal out in pieces. Swapping to PEX and plastic tanks is cheaper and more approachable than buyers expect. Budget for a replumb and treat it as a job you plan for.
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No cruising boat sails like its published polar. The PredictWind data hub records your instruments over time so the algorithm learns how your boat actually moves, which is invaluable offshore.
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An engine that starts clean, runs steady, and doesn't smoke is in good shape. Check the belts, hoses, and pumps, but most importantly...actually run it. One left sitting wears out faster than one that's used.
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Two years ago, we hauled ROAM out of the water expecting a six-month refit.
This week, we finally put her back where she belongs.
Getting to splash day wasn't nearly as straightforward as we'd hoped. In fact, we were supposed to relaunch two weeks earlier—until we discovered a critical mi...
When the engine's acting up, knowing how to sail onto anchor keeps a small problem from becoming a big one. Come in conservatively at the back of the anchorage, drop sail in seconds, then let the chain set before you troubleshoot.
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Weather is about structure, not numbers, so what matters is where pressure sits and where wind gets accelerated or blocked. PredictWind ranks models by recent accuracy, but remember: wind is uncomfortable, while waves break boats.
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A loose motor mount looks like an easy tighten, but snug the wrong nut and you'll pull the engine out of line with the shaft. Figure out which nut actually worked loose before you touch it, because half an inch of misalignment is what snaps prop shafts.
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A mast over the side isn't dead weight, it's a battering ram that can hole your hull in minutes. Save the boom if you can, but cut the turnbuckles and get the rig off the boat.
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Offshore, your whole job from the dock to the destination is managing risk. The best sailors don't rush. They see what's coming first, then commit. Ryan's got tons of pearls of wisdom.
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The second a boat touches the water, I check the bilge before I trust anything below the waterline. Then the engines go on and I walk straight to the stern to confirm cooling water is pumping out. Two checks, every single time, before the bow ever points offshore.
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It looks insane, but a good launch is slow and deliberate, and when your boat is in someone else's hands, your only job is to stay out of the way and let them work.
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The French islands are the easy ones, with Martinique, Guadeloupe, and the French side of Saint Martin offering relaxed check-in where nobody's counting your days. If your paperwork blows overboard, call ahead and be upfront, because being honest gets you further than hoping they don't ask...
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The Blue Water 56 is back for round two, and the factory left us a surprise. ...
Carry a VHF radio operator's license, because you won't always know what a country requires, and remember your boat's flag state sets your licensing rules, not the country you're visiting. Keep your ducks in a row so a boarding never turns into a problem.
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