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It’s a tight fit!!! – Getting a Yanmar 4JH110 diesel engine into our 50-foot sailboat | AHOD 22
Hey all! Last time we started our biggest project yet, repowering our 40-year-old, Gulfstar 50 sailboat. The old Perkins that powered Magic Dragon had seen better days and it was time to move on. Well, this week, our new-to-us engine (a Yanmar 4JH110) ...
OUR BIGGEST PROJECT YET! – Removing our diesel engine | AHOD 21
Hi all! When we bought Magic Dragon, we knew that the engine ran but was in rough shape. After consulting with several mechanics and a surveyor, we decided to pull the trigger and do a complete repower of the boat. Originally, we placed an order for a ...
She tore out our cabinets! (Galley Renovation) | AHOD 20
Hey all! The boat restoration/refit/renovation projects continue to roll on. Today, Kirstin grabbed more power tools and got to work removing our kitchen cabinets. After starting the project, our big plans were derailed due to a refrigerator delay. That...
LIVING OFF GRID – SOLAR ARRAY Installation | AHOD 19 #solar #sailboat #diy
Hi all! Being self-sufficient and living off the grid is the dream, right?!? To get there, you need reliable, renewable, and preferably clean energy. You need electricity to run lights, navigation equipment, auto-pilot, refrigeration, and so much more ...
Fixing our HULL part two – fairing, barrier coat, primer & thing we wish we knew | AHOD 18
Hi all! After discovering the extent of damage to our boat, Magic Dragon, from Hurricane Ian, we've begun making repairs. Maybe we're crazy to take on this massive repair and refit job, but we're charging ahead anyway. Last time, Kirstin ground out all o...
191. Lifting Our 46′ Boat on Land in Grenada | Sailing Sunday
It's much more difficult to do normal tasks when living on a boat, so this week we hire a driver for the day to run some errands.
Hurricane Ian HIT our boat. How bad is it? | AHOD 15 #boatlife #boatrestoration #hurricane
Hey all! At the end of the last video, we were getting close to launch. All of the seaworthy issues were almost resolved, and we were ready to start working on "sea pretty" projects. But, mother nature had a different idea. Hurricane Ian made landfal...
What do her parents think about sailing around the world? | AHOD 14 #boatlife #boatrestoration
Hi all, Kirstin's parents have been a massive help on the boat! We love spending time with them, and we think they like spending time with us (hopefully)! But, what do they actually think about our crazy plan to live on a sailboat and sail around the wo...
BOAT LIFE: THE TO-DO LIST NEVER ENDS | AHOD 13 #boatlife #boatrestoration #boatyard
Hi All, The boat restoration continues. When we bought Magic Dragon, we knew that quite a few of the systems did not work. The refrigeration, the air conditioning, and the generator were all broken and likely unsalvageable. Those systems need to be remov...
BOAT LIFE – The refit continues by REMOVING the generator | AHOD 12
Hey all! We are back from our trip to Paris and are jumping right back into our boat refit and restoration. We have a lengthy list of projects to tackle, starting with removing our marine generator. It's scary to remove the generator because our Gulfst...
Removing our wooden sailing boat’s transom and Alex gets hurt…
EPISODE 2 - THE HARDEST PART IS STARTING It's the second instalment of the Aldens Adventurer journey! We are rebuilding our 1925, wooden sailing boat, built by John Alden. Join us as we encounter both the problems involved in restoring an old schooner and...
Fix Your Bulkheads So the Hull Doesn’t Fall Off
We're spending so much time fixing our Bulkheads because we don't want one of the hulls to fall off like on our friends boat. James from @thelastpirate recounts the night when his Catamaran broke in half! If you're a sucker for boatlife and boatyard wo...
The Mast Disaster (GIANT Boat Refit)
The Mast Disaster (GIANT Boat Refit)
PREPARE TO LAUNCH//Crazy First Day Back On Anchor-Episode 84
This week we are checking off the last few tasks on our list so we can go back in the water! Oh and we have a wild first day back on anchor... Vinyl Removal Tool: https://amzn.to/3MJQlJn Want to support us? Here's a couple ways you can: Like, Follow, a...