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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...

Mar 06, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:14:00

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...

Feb 20, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:24:36

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...

Feb 13, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:11:44

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...

Feb 06, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:17:10

Adding LEAD to your LITHIUM battery bank [Capable Cruising Guides]

We live aboard our antique sailboat, Temptress, where we (Emily and Clark) fix almost everything ourselves. Today's Capable Cruising Guide video is a follow-up from last week, when we talked about adding Lithium to a Lead battery system. This week, we talk...

Jan 16, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:17:13

Adding LITHIUM to your LEAD battery bank [Capable Cruising Guides]

We live aboard our antique sailboat, Temptress, where we (Emily and Clark) fix almost everything ourselves. Today's Capable Cruising Guide video is all about Lead vs. Lithium Batteries—how they work, how to combine them, and how not to screw it up! This ...

Jan 09, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:21:28

How to Fix an ENGINE STARTER (with Friends) [Capable Cruising Guides]

How many sailors does it take to fix an engine starter? Today, we find out when Clark (a retired computer programmer) visits Steve (a master diver) along with Conrad (a former blacksmith). Combining their brains, brawn, and their collection of tools, they ...

Dec 05, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:43:51

LIGHTNING Hits Boats. Here’s How to Deal With It [Capable Cruising Guides]

We live aboard our antique sailboat, Temptress, where we (Emily and Clark) fix almost everything ourselves. Today's Capable Cruising Guide video is all about Lightning—how it works, why it hits boats (even those without masts), and how to protect yoursel...

Nov 28, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:24:58

How to Clean and Rebuild a WINCH [Capable Cruising Guides]

We live aboard our antique sailboat, Temptress, where we (Emily and Clark) fix almost everything ourselves. Today, Clark was going to teach Emily how to clean a winch, but then a neighbor’s refrigerator broke, and he went to help them. So Emily figured i...

Nov 14, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:18:21

Faster OUTBOARD for $35!!! Easy Hack [Capable Cruising Guides]

We live aboard our antique sailboat, Temptress, where we (Emily and Clark) fix almost everything ourselves. Our past 2-stroke and 4-stoke repair videos were a hit, so here’s another outboard tip for you today. This is an easy trick that we’ve shared wi...

Oct 24, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:07:14

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