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Boat DIESEL ENGINE Hacks & Oil Change [Capable Cruising]

Clark gives an overview of our Yanmar 4JH5E diesel inboard engine, including its benefits, parts, and basic maintenance (including a step-by-step oil change). Clark also includes a few more diesel hacks, including an inexpensive fuel filtering system that has saved us a lot of money on fuel filters,...

Apr 22, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:31:14

Ep 3.03 Black Eyes, Boredom, and Lock-Down [March 2020 Adventure Log]

There is a lot of uncertainty in the world right now. We are ALMOST certain we will be staying here in George Town for a while. Here's a quick update about Clark's recent accident, everyday life during lock-down, and how sailors have a social life while staying at home. Thanks to all our...

Apr 13, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:13:33

George Town Cruisers’ Net (in Times of Crisis / Emergency)

Last season, we made a video about how sailors in George Town, Exuma do "social media"--the morning VHF Cruisers' Net each morning. We typically talk about beach parties, what we have to trade, and what's going on in town. But with a complete weekend lockdown in the Bahamas due t...

Apr 06, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:40:26

How to Change Oil in a 4-STROKE OUTBOARD [Capable Cruising Guides]

Clark gives a quick, easy, straightforward "How to Change Your Oil" demonstration on our 4-stroke, Suzuki DF20 outboard. This is how we change the oil on our Suzuki, but it's the same steps for Tohatsu, Yamaha, Mercury, or other 4-stroke outboards. (Just note that not all models have ...

Mar 28, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:13:12

Ep. 3.02 George Town Regatta [Adventure Log Feb 2020]

This month we've stayed in George Town, Exuma — one of our favorite places. The 40th Annual George Town Cruising Regatta brings over 300 boats to Elizabeth Harbor for lots of fun activities for sailors and their families. Highlights of our time include sailing Emily's dinghy, a variety sho...

Mar 14, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:20:59

What about HEALTH INSURANCE? Retiring Young [Enough is Enough]

Part of "Enough is Enough" (EIE) is knowing how much money you need to retire and/or live the life you want. When will you have "enough" money to break from working? In the U.S., a big part of that "enough" number is the cost of health care and insurance. Can it be done...

Mar 06, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:19:52

Ep. 05: Friends and Fire at Lynyard Cay

The adventure continues as Emily and Clark voyage through the Bahamas back to Florida aboard our antique sailboat, SV Temptress. June 7-9, 2019 | Lynyard Cay, Bahamas In this episode, we make an early start to cross northward from Spanish Wells to the Abaco islands. It's hurricane season, so...

Feb 20, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:15:31

Ep. 3.01 Lost Dinghy, Watermaker Broke (January 2020 Adventure Log)

This month has been all about hiding from stormy weather. We also had some close calls and emergencies. Highlights include losing our brand new dinghy, discovering our watermaker didn't work, launching Emily's little sailboat, and getting back into the swing of cruising life. Thanks to a...

Feb 11, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:24:26

Ep. 04: Sailing to Spanish Wells

The adventure continues as Emily and Clark voyage through the Bahamas back to Florida aboard our antique sailboat, SV Temptress. June 6, 2019 | Spanish Wells, Bahamas In this short episode, we pull up anchor at Current Cut, Eleuthera, and make a quick motor-sailing trip to Spanish Wells. On the w...

Feb 02, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:07:19

Emily Builds a Sailboat – ARTSY STUFF – CLC Eastport Nesting Pram (Ep 6)

Girls can build stuff, too! Support this and other projects via our Patreon page: Between September and October 2019, Emily built a lightweight wooden boat, which will be used as a sailing, rowing, and motoring dinghy for S/V Temptress. This model is an Eastport Nesting Pram (plans by Chesapeake L...

Jan 25, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:23:54

Ep. 2.12: Sailing Budget Breakdown + Next Voyage! [Adventure Log Dec 2019]

Well, our next adventure has begun! We come to you this month from the Bahamas after crossing the gulf stream. This is our 2019 Sailing Budget-In-Review episode, and other updates. Highlights include our entire 2019 Budget Breakdown, hauling out at Cracker Boy Boat Works, seeing old friends, the Gul...

Jan 13, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:25:56

Get Your Boat (and Crew) Legally into Bahamas – CHECK IN [Capable Cruising Guides]

Planning to visit the Bahamas by boat? Clark explains the necessary flags, check-in procedure, documents you'll need, how to fill them out, what entry fees you'll need to pay, and more. Checking in can be stressful process, but it's important to do properly. Remember, the more respe...

Jan 06, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:17:26

Choosing a New Anchor

One of the things we've done to prepare Temptress for long-term cruising is upgrade our anchor and chain. Here's a look at our new "85-pound" Mantus, and Clark's reasons for choosing it. SUBSCRIBE and click the BELL to see new videos every week, and more content like this. ...

Dec 30, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:09:10

Emily Builds a Sailboat – RUDDER, SKIDS, & SKEG – CLC Eastport Nesting Pram (Ep 5)

Girls can build stuff, too! Support this and other projects via our Patreon page: Over the next two months, Emily is building a lightweight wooden boat, which will be used as a sailing, rowing, and motoring dinghy for S/V Temptress. This model is an Eastport Nesting Pram (plans by Chesapeake Lig...

Dec 18, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:17:53

Kill Bugs, Preserve Food with Carbon Dioxide [Food On A Boat]

As part of our food preservation series, we thought we would share a novel way to keep your dry goods in good condition for a very long time. This is an experiment we are doing this year but we expect it should work well and it is easy and cheap: We are storing our dry food in a CO2 environment. T...

Dec 01, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:17:18

Ep. 2.11: Prepping for 5 Years of Sailing [Adventure Log Nov 2019]

We're so very close to sailing away from the United States again--this time for multiple years. Here's a recap of how we've been preparing the boat and ourselves for our next adventure. Highlights include welding projects, new turf, stressful obstacles, and MORE POWER aboard Temptress...

Nov 25, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:16:44

Emily Builds a Sailboat – REDESIGN! – CLC Eastport Nesting Pram (Ep 4)

PROBLEMS SOLVED! Chesapeake Light Craft comes to the rescue! We have worked out the issues with starting with the wrong plans. We have worked out a design to make my boat able to do everything I want it to, including nesting, and a lot of ideas of our own. I've made great progress this wee...

Nov 17, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:24:43

Emily Builds a Sailboat – THE BOAT MUST GO ON! – CLC Eastport Nesting Pram (Ep 3)

THE BOAT MUST GO ON! Following last week's big mistake, we decide to move forward with the basic parts of the build until we have the proper plans. In this video, we review what changes need to be made. Then Emily begins the "glue" part of the stitch-and-glue method---applying epoxy ...

Oct 25, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:25:47

Emily Builds a Sailboat – STITCH THE PLANKS – CLC Eastport Nesting Pram (Ep 2)

Girls can build stuff, too! Support this and other projects via our Patreon page: In this video, Emily uses wire to "stitch" together the planks, hull, and transoms of the Eastport Pram to create its shape and prepare it for "glue," aka epoxy. But halfway through, we realize we...

Oct 18, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:16:52

Quick Boat Tour & Update Since Dorian

We've got a lot going on beside posting videos! In the midst of switching video editors, building a dinghy, and provisioning for a multi-year trip, we still have upgrades to make to Temptress. Here's a quick update about what's going on aboard the boat, shot today in Stuart, FL. Let ...

Oct 13, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:08:06

Best $150 DIY Carbonator [Food on a Boat]

In this episode of FOOD ON A BOAT, Clark talks about the DIY, home-built water carbonation system he built for $150. This gives us a virtually unlimited supply of seltzer water while living aboard our boat when used in combination with our watermaker. We make one or two 2-liter bottles of flavored ...

Oct 07, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:11:43

Food On a Boat – Your Questions Answered

How do you provision, preserve, and prepare food for long-term boat life? With limited space, energy, and access to groceries, eating well over 3-5 year trip takes careful planning and ongoing maintenance. We like to think of ourselves as preppers, minimalists, and foodies all at the same time, and ...

Oct 07, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:04:10

Emily Builds a Sailboat – PART 1 – CLC Eastport Nesting Pram

Girls can build stuff, too! Support this and other projects via our Patreon page: Over the next two months, Emily is building a lightweight wooden boat, which will be used as a sailing, rowing, and motoring dinghy for S/V Temptress. This model is an Eastport Nesting Pram (plans by Chesapeake Light...

Sep 28, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:20:43

Folding 10′ Porta-Bote [Show Us Your Dinghy!] – Tom

Today on "Show Us Your Dinghy," we stop by the trimaran S/V LoneStar and talk to Tom about his 10' Porta-Bote, powered by a Torqeedo electric outboard. The folding Porta-Bote has been around for decades. Tom talks about what he likes, maintenance, storage, travel range, and more. &qu...

Sep 20, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:08:58

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