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Refit Life After 18 Months | Progress Happens Between the Big Jobs Ep. 61
After 18 months (and counting) of refit life, this episode is all about the projects that keep us moving forward while we wait on weather windows and delayed parts. Big milestones don’t always happen on schedule, but there’s always something that needs doing on a boat. In this video, we tackle a se...
Racing the Clock to Restepping Our Mast | Winter Refit Setbacks Ep. 60
This week aboard our sailboat, we were racing the clock to prep our bare mast for restepping — and winter had other ideas. With a hard deadline looming, we took on an ambitious list of mast projects, working in cold temperatures, late nights, and even falling snow. Our goal was to get the mast full...
DIY Bridge Crane Success! Lifting Engines & Installing Sail Drives + F2 Eco Paint Episode 59
This week aboard our sailboat we hit a huge milestone in the refit — installing the sail drives, mounting the props, testing a new eco-friendly rudder paint, and moving the engines into place using a DIY bridge crane we built ourselves. It was a big week of progress and one of our most satisfying ye...
Refit Reality Check | Cold Weather Ends Our Deck Painting Progress
This week aboard our sailboat, we made huge progress on the deck refit — but the weather had other plans. Our main goal was to prep and paint the rear deck, including the sugar scoops, helm stations, and transom alley. The process started strong: days of sanding, fiberglass repairs, fairing, and pr...
Boat Projects Galore! | Rigging, Fiberglass & Plumbing Refit Progress Episode 57 #yachtrefit
This week aboard our sailboat was all about progress — tackling a mix of big and small refit projects to keep our boat seaworthy and ready for adventure! 🔧 Project 1: We measured for new sheaves in the boom and mast, and for new turnbuckles and jaws for our standing rigging — important steps toward...
Restoring Our Sailboat’s Aluminum | Nyalic Finish & a Scary Accident in the Boatyard Ep. 56 #refit
Join us as we finish one of the biggest jobs aboard — refinishing all the aluminum on our sailboat, including the mast, boom, crossbeam, spreaders, and davits. We’re using a professional metal conditioning power tool and a unique product called Nyalic — a clear coating not often seen in the yachting...
Sailors Maintaining Our Own Yanmar 4JH4-TE Diesel | Reassembly Episode 55 #yanmarmaintenance
There is no AAA in the middle of the ocean, so ensuring that our engines are in the best shape possible is a priority. This extended video is a step-by-step reassembly of one of our Yanmar 4JH4-TE marine diesel engines. In this video we clean and service critical components like seals, valves, oil c...
Epoxy Resin Countertops | Stunning White Counter Transformation Episode 54 #stonecoatcountertops
In this video we take you step by step through setting up our new climate-controlled storage workshop to prepare for the big project. We carefully move in the counter and all the supplies, making sure everything is perfectly organized. The counter get leveled with precision so it’s ready for the hig...
We built a new lightweight countertop — from scratch! Episode 53 #refit
We are replacing all of our appliances, and that requires a new counter! While removing the old one, we discovered just how heavy Corian is. It's are to believe anyone puts it in a catamaran. In this episode we are building a new counter from Coosa Board laminated with 1/8 inch fiberglass sheet...
What if your teak is failing? Episode 52 #refit
We've known from the start that the teak on ROAM was is bad condition. What we didn't know, was just how bad it really was. We were hoping to give it a light facelift until we had more time and more budget to deal with it properly, but that was not to be. ☝More about us, our adventures, ...
Installing our new DIY bowsprit Episode 51 #refit #sailingcatamaran
In this episode we’re recruiting a very talented friend to help us install our new bowsprit on the crossbeam. The process included welding strips to secure the trampolines in place and welding the holding rings in place. It was a brutally hot day, but in the end, worth every sweaty minute. ☝More ab...
Making Roam water-tight once again. Ep.50 #refit
Is a boat really a boat if it can't float? Months ago we removed every thru-hull in order to replace them with new seacocks and skin fittings, but we didn't reuse every one. We have decided to relocate things like the water maker, and we're also removing the generator. Then there were...
Boat Life in Sint Maarten: Dinghies, Beaches & Island Vibes
Yes, we’re still in Sint Maarten… and honestly, we’re not mad about it! We’ve been anchored in Simpson Bay for over a week now, and this island is quickly winning us over. Sint Maarten is truly a cruiser’s paradise—getting around by dinghy is easy and efficient, with everything you need just a short...
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...
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...
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...
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....
Real time update! How much longer will this take? Episode 44 #catamaranrefit
We hauled out of the water in June 2024 and it’s now April 2025. So how’s it going? In this episode, we provide a real-time update. We’ll detail some of the steps we’ve finished, explain the projects that are mid-flight, and give you a peak into what’s next. I’ll give you a clue…we’ve reached a huge...
New starters cost $1600. Necessary expense? Yanmar engine maintenance Part 3. Episode 43
The entire purpose behind doing our own major engine maintenance is to save money, and give old parts new life where possible. We hate the idea of throwing away things that can be saved with a bit of know-how and elbow grease. In this episode we attempt to clean up our existing water pumps and keep ...
Prepping the battery compartment to receive 55kwh battery bank Episode 42 #catamaranrefit
Before we can install our new 55 kilowatt hour LiFePo battery bank, the space needs some serious work. From ensuring a dry space, to sanding, fiberglass, and paint, this space has been transformed into a perfect home for our LiFePo batteries. Music by Uppbeat. Music by Audiio ☝More about us, o...
Tearing apart our Yanmar 4JH4-TE engines. Major Maintenance Series, Part 2 #catamaranrefit
Welcome to part two of our Major Engine Maintenance Series. It’s time to tear apart our engines! In this episode Shawn removes every hose, hose clamp, and every component. In the process, he discovers completely clogged hoses, significant corrosion, and rusted parts that must be replaced. Music by ...
DIY major maintenance on two YANMAR 4JH4-TE 75hp’s – Part 1 Episode 40 #yachtrefit
We have two Yanmar 4JH4-TE 75hp engines. With regular maintenance, these engines should comfortably last 10,000hrs and ours have 5,000. Engine maintenance is difficult on a boat. Space is tight, temperatures are often unbearable, and unless you have confidence and experience working on engines, it’s...