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Destructive testing our new countertop Episode 49 #catamaranrefit
We are ready to consider our galley appliances. We want to use electricity for cooking for multiple reasons including reducing the types of fuel we have to source and carry, and heat in the tropics. Additionally, we’re exploring how we can reclaim some of the countertop space for food prep, and stil...
After Warranty Repairs… It’s Back? How Many Times Has This Been Repaired?!
Now that our Leopard 45 Catamaran is out of the water and things are more settled, work is well and truly underway. We have lots of boat jobs planned for this hurricane season, some big, some small. This episode outlines some of the boat work we need to do, after the extensive warranty repairs that...
3 Years Offshore Cruising: Here’s What We Really Think (raw update) | Sailing Sitka Ep 175
Jay and Kenna are currently anchored in the beautiful San Blas Islands, soaking in the cruising lifestyle — though, as always, the highs come with their fair share of lows. After weeks of battling persistent engine troubles, this week they think they've finally tracked down the culprit. It’s be...
Sailing Liberty- E75 Wet & Wild Sailboat Couple
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We created a new bowsprit. What could go wrong? Episode 48 #catamaranrefit
Our very first multi-day passage had a very unfortunate outcome...we lost out bowsprit. The genneker halyard ruptured and dropped the sail into the water while we were moving ~12 knots. While we were trying to get the sail back on deck, the forces were just too great and the bowsprit broke right off...
Rule #1, dont lose your cool! Collision repairs part 3 (ep 295)
After hitting a log while sailing at high speed I had plenty of repairs to get done. This is part 3 of 3 of my repair series in Sorong. In this video I finish up the gantry and anchor walkway, re-lash the trampolines. I take the gearbox in and out twice trying to figure out how to make my worn clutc...
Replacing Our Seacocks Before Heading Offshore – Why We Chose Gate Valves Over Ball Valves
Before heading offshore on our 400 nautical mile passage from Morocco to the Canary Islands, we tackled a big piece of sailboat maintenance: replacing our seacocks. In this video, we show you how we did an in-water seacock replacement without hauling out, and explain why we chose gate valves over ba...
Fixing my bent Rudder, DIY repairs in remote locations. (ep 294)
After hitting a log while sailing at high speed I had plenty of repairs to get done. This is part 2 of 3 of my repair series in Sorong. In this video I mainly work on getting the bent rudder straight. After the local guys attempted but failed to get the shaft straight I found a bodgy way to get the...
We Finally Made It! 1,051 Nautical Miles to Saint Thomas 🌊⛵
Connor and the crew aboard Sailing Big Lost complete a 1,051 nautical mile passage from Eleuthera to Saint Thomas, tackling engine repairs and squalls over 7 days at sea.
Trying to save the heat exchangers from our aging Yanmar engines. Part 1. Episode 47 #refit
The heat exchangers on our Yanmar engines are a problem. Replacing them is an expensive proposition, but we're not sure if they can be salvaged. In this episode you'll see how challenging it is simply to take them apart, and then we have to consider if it's worth it to even try to reh...
Repairing my collision damaged Catamaran. Part 1. (ep 293)
Repairing boats is not at the top of my list of fun things to do but what do can you do? I had just recently spent a week fixing my boat after hitting a log in Sulawesi and now this, another log, this time in Raja Ampat. I dont have enough money to just pay someone else to do all the work and in the...
Sailing Liberty- Life in Boot Key Harbor our Caribbean Dream
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Goodbye Land Life, Hello Boat Life! | Sailing Sunday Vlog 283
We’re back aboard our sailboat Sailing Sunday! After RV life across America, it’s splash day, boat upgrades and baby Oakley’s first time at sea. This week, it’s all about getting her ready for the water again and we’re not just talking about a quick clean! From polishing and antifouling to reuphols...
Sailing Liberty- Going Blind at Boot Key Harbor
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DIY installation of new toilets and waste water system. Episode 46 #catamaranrefit
There's nothing quite as nice as all new plumbing. In this episode, we replace our toilets as well as the entire waste water system. The only thing remaining is the black water tank, and only because we can't get it out of the boat without cutting it in half. Our old hoses were smelly, and...
Replacing our thru-hulls and seacocks using custom tools! Episode 45. #catamaranrefit
When you aren’t confident that the existing thru-hulls are secure and the valves won’t turn, it’s time to look for a new option. We chose to replace every single thru-hull so that we could be confident in their installation. This also allowed us to choose exactly what we wanted. Time for an upgrade....
Total Rebuild of the Bows of Our “New” Leopard 45 Catamaran
In a previous video I promised to show the repairs of the crossbeam so here they are. For those of you who have watched before, it not only shows how the crossbeam saga continued, but also gives you an insight into why we have such respect for Nino's skills. Repairing the crossbeam box and bow...
Ex Robertson & Caine Employee Speaks His Truth on Leopard Catamaran Construction
A former Robertson & Caine employee shares his experiences of working in the factories. This video and his opinions speak for themselves. Robertson & Caine are the boat builder who partner with Leopard Catamarans. They are independent companies who are now ultimately owned by different inve...
Crossbeam Cracking, Broken Dry Glass – What Forced Us to the Shipyard | NEW LEOPARD CATAMARAN REVIEW
It's not clickbait, the crossbeam of our Leopard 45 catamaran was cracking out of the hull... WATCH THE REBUILD PROCESS HERE: We set out on this journey with a dream to explore the world from our very own sailing home, choosing to do it young because time and youth are two of the most valuab...
Structural Hull Crack… What is a New Yacht Warranty Worth?
This week I share a warranty issue found down in the port bilge - a crack in the hull above the keel. What's unique about this one? Well it was addressed at the very end of last year by the second repairs team which was entirely made up of Moorings and Robertson & Caine staff. As such, i...
Chain Plate Fail, Roof Breaks Up, Warranty Crumbling & More… | NEW LEOPARD CATAMARAN EXPERIENCE
This week I round up 5 more warranty issues discovered on our Leopard Catamaran that were worked on during our time in the shipyard in Trinidad. It is all part of the final stage of my Leopard Catamaran review series which details our experience after buying a new boat. For behind the scenes or rea...
Cracks, Voids, Dry Fiberglass & Damaged Hull Sections – Yes That Bad! | NEW Leopard Catamaran Review
In the next part of our review of buying a new boat from Leopard Catamarans, I address the vertical hull cracks that were present on our bows and transoms. I show you what was discovered when they were ground back in the shipyard in South Africa and how the subsequent repairs were messed up and had ...
Sailing Liberty- Becoming a Self-Sufficient Bluewater Sailboat
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