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The BIGGEST NEWS of OUR LIVES!!!
The biggest news of our lives, yes you read that correctly. Buying a new boat, getting engaged, gets really small if you compare it to what we want to share with you this week. On top of that, while most big jobs are underway, we're also tackling smaller ...
OUT with the MOLD in with the NEW (Fresh Interior!)
Out with the mold, in with the new. Getting this old moldy, broken boat back on her feet involves completely replacing some of the interior that was unsalvageable. Doing jobs for the first time we make mistakes which becomes quite evident. Learning how to ...
STRUCTURAL DAMAGE found, what now?!
Into the thick of it with this refit and we're still yet to see any sign of a dry season, or heaven forbid temperatures under 90 degree Fahrenheit. With all boats the structure is the most important thing to keep in good condition. This week after digging ...
The REALITIES of rebuilding a SAILBOAT (jobs, jobs, jobs and more jobs)
Getting stuck into various jobs in many locations, we're attacking on all fronts of this boat at once. First up we try to understand how to reposition the auto pilot drive so that it doesn't obstruct our future full sized queen bed we aim to put into the m...
Sailing 1400nm to Haul out our SAILBOAT
This episode 1 year after we bought our sail boat we sail nm to haul her out in Mexico. Want to try Mud/Wtr? Use the link www.MudWtr.com/catalpamud you will get $20 off and a free frother 🤙 Cheers everyone for watching!! Subscribe @SailingCatalpa ...
ANTIFOULING OUR SAILBOAT & IT’S SPLASH DAY! EP-86
We're back in Greece, in the boat yard and we have one very important boat job still left to do while our boat is on the dry dock...And that's our antifoul paint job! We've partnered up with AkzoNobel to use their popular brand, International yacht paint -...
Changing out BAD BALSA CORE on our Hurricane Damaged Cat – BOAT WORK (S4 E43 Barefoot Travels)
In this week's episode of Barefoot Travels we find some BAD BALSA CORE on the boat. Luckily this was the first balsa we had to change out on our hurricane cat but it still makes you question why they use balsa core on boats when there are other options ava...
FINAL STEPS//Before We Install The First Hull Part-Episode 61
This week we are making the final preparations to install the starboard part. It is crazy seeing how. close we are to getting the boat dried in! Want to support us? Here's a couple ways you can: Like, Follow, and Share! facebook: https://facebook.com/sv...
LETS MAKE A SPLASH//Parlay Revival Helps Us Get Out!-Episode 27
This week we are making a splash! Join us as we finish last minute projects, get some help from our new friends @ParlayRevival and have the most amazing end to the first chapter in our sailing adventure. Want to support us? Here's a couple ways you can: ...
Sailing couple trapped in a boat yard during lock down
The last time this sailing couple will be trapped in a boat yard during lock down! Or so we thought! Thanks to everyone for your support - like and subscribe if you enjoyed :) and below are some more ways you can support our adventures! BUY US A BEER PA...
PAINTING FAILS NIGHT VISION & PERSONAL BEST//Dodging Weather & New Logo-Episode 25
This week Dauntless gets a shiny new coat of paint on her hulls and a brand new bow logo. Saddle up for some long nights and lots and lots of rain! We used the same AlexSeal primer, top coat and roll additive as we did on the coach roof (video linked below...
AND THE PAINTING BEGINS//Painting and Nonskid on the Coach Roof-Episode 23
This week we are painting and redoing the paint and nonskid on the coach roof. We used AlexSeal primer and top coat in the shade Cloud White to paint the boat. We touch briefly on the application in the video, but we want to reiterate how well the roll add...
POWER SERIES INTERRUPTED//A Boat Fell On Our Boat-Episode 12
Syd’s biggest fear came to fruition over the weekend when a boat FELL ON OUR BOAT! We were business as usual then out of no where this crazy microburst came through and sort of rocked our world… We walk you through our experience and feelings during th...