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Killin’ Weevils and Preserving Food with CO2!
Two years ago we started storing and preserving all our dry goods in carbon dioxide. Here's an update, and a test about whether it kills the creepy-crawlies inside of rice and other foods. Watch our other videos: Preserving Food with C02: https://youtu.b...![How to Build the Best VHF RADIO [Capable Cruising Guides]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/ALuKTUG6bHo/maxresdefault.webp)
How to Build the Best VHF RADIO [Capable Cruising Guides]
This week we are going to talk about what makes a marine VHF work extra well, and what causes them to sometimes, well, suck. Introduction [00:00] Why it Matters [01:16] Supply Power [05:18] Choose a Radio [09:01] Coax Cable [11:...![A HURRICANE is Coming. What do we do? [Capable Cruising Guides]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/aa7F1OwcsaM/maxresdefault.webp)
A HURRICANE is Coming. What do we do? [Capable Cruising Guides]
We just had the first hurricane of the season come by our island. Thought we would let you in on our thought process for preparing for and dealing with hurricanes. Have questions or comments? Leave them below! We do our best to read and answer all commen...![Adding DINGHY WHEELS to your boat [Capable Cruising Guides]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/yxvv0nzY-8k/maxresdefault.webp)
Adding DINGHY WHEELS to your boat [Capable Cruising Guides]
Today, we are installing wheels on our dinghy. Why? Clark explains some reasons they are useful. These are Wheel-A-Weigh Extra Duty wheels from Davis Instruments. Clark bought some similar wheels from Davis Instruments 20 years ago, and they are still in...![DINGHY Bottom Cleaning [Capable Cruising Guides]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/oboTydbSWSE/maxresdefault.webp)
DINGHY Bottom Cleaning [Capable Cruising Guides]
After 3 months, our dinghy is VERY dirty. Here's what it was like to scrape it all off. See all the products we used to improve our aluminum dinghy here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/emilyclarksadventure?listId=1LGG2ZIS3X9P3 Have questions or comments? L...![Battery-Powered AIR CONDITIONING on a Sailboat [Capable Cruising Guides]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/xF113aUlZgo/maxresdefault.webp)
Battery-Powered AIR CONDITIONING on a Sailboat [Capable Cruising Guides]
*** I made a mistake in this video. I say it's running at 2000 BTUs and can be turned up from there. It's actually producing 4000BTUs and can be turned up over 5000 Power numbers are correct of course so it's twice as efficient.*** Today's long-awaite...![Restoring Old Wooden OARS with Epoxy [Capable Cruising Guides]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/UyjIp1nHrrE/maxresdefault.webp)
Restoring Old Wooden OARS with Epoxy [Capable Cruising Guides]
Today, Emily shows you some basics of epoxy by repairing and refinishing our old wooden oars. IN THIS VIDEO: Introduction: [00:19] Tools Needed: [00:46] Prep: [01:26] Mixing Epoxy: [02:26] Thicken Epoxy: [03:57] Dry-Fitting [04:38] Spreading Epoxy: [04:5...![Recharge a Boat REFRIGERATOR [Capable Cruising Guides]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/tc3N6lzZIjY/maxresdefault.webp)
Recharge a Boat REFRIGERATOR [Capable Cruising Guides]
Want to know how to recharge your refrigerator yourself? It's really not that difficult. In this video we take you through the process of making sure you have just the right amount of refrigerant in your system. This is the third and final part in our m...![Fixing Our Boat’s REFRIGERATOR [Capable Cruising Guides]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/HJpQn2gL0Aw/maxresdefault.webp)
Fixing Our Boat’s REFRIGERATOR [Capable Cruising Guides]
Last week, Clark talked about how refrigeration works. This week join us as he tears into our boat's leaky fridge to fix a leak. IN THIS VIDEO: -Introduction [00:00] -Fixing a Fridge [01:04] -Evaporator [02:00] -Compressor Sled [03:00] -Looking for Leak...![Easy SPLICING: How to do a Brummel Splice around a Shackle [Capable Cruising]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/DEppp8MpGN8/maxresdefault.webp)
Easy SPLICING: How to do a Brummel Splice around a Shackle [Capable Cruising]
Expert rope work is the hallmark of a competent sailor. Knots will get you through, but there's nothing like being able to splice your own lines to make you feel like a true sailor. Burying the tail of parallel-core, double-braid line can be quite a ch...![Learn 5 KNOTS for Sailing [Capable Cruising Guides]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/fvh_LWBaomg/maxresdefault.webp)
Learn 5 KNOTS for Sailing [Capable Cruising Guides]
Emily breaks down the 5 knots we used aboard our antique sailboat, including a couple that most sailors have never heard of. Learn why we chose these ones, and when to use them. Grab some rope or line, and practice along with slow-motion clips! IN THIS EP...![Finishing the MAINSAIL [Capable Cruising Guides]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/hpoiHqxU9cY/maxresdefault.webp)
Finishing the MAINSAIL [Capable Cruising Guides]
Today, we take a look at the quality of our new mainsail. Then we head to the boatyard to refurbish our old battens and work on a couple of side projects before returning to Temptress and wrapping up this project! Note: This is the third and final part o...![Installing our Made-in-China MAINSAIL [Capable Cruising Guides]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/xbKr8sKLgRI/maxresdefault.webp)
Installing our Made-in-China MAINSAIL [Capable Cruising Guides]
Our mainsail was cut to ribbons in July after getting blasted with a 50k squall. In this video we bend on our new mainsail. We were very concerned about whether it would fit or not. After all sending it back to Hong Kong from the Dominican Republic woul...![Buying a MAINSAIL From China? [Capable Cruising Guides]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/lTljmKixPvw/maxresdefault.webp)
Buying a MAINSAIL From China? [Capable Cruising Guides]
Our mainsail was cut to ribbons in July after getting blasted with a 50k squall. When we arrived in Luperon, we measured our main and ordered a new one from China. In this video, we unbox it to take a look at the workmanship, take off the old sail, and pre...![Adding LEAD to your LITHIUM battery bank [Capable Cruising Guides]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/sqT27KbxRec/maxresdefault.webp)