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The Curse of Our Perkins 4.108: Engine Failure and Rebuild | Sailing Avocet
We thought our Perkins 4.108 engine troubles were behind us when we left California, but while transiting the Sea of Cortez, Mexico, we faced a complete engine failure. After limping back to La Cruz from Isla Isabel, we dug into the issue and discovered—...
The PERFECT SAILING PASSAGE DOESN’T EXI– | Sailing Mauritius to Reunion Island… Ep 375
With the family back onboard, it is nice to have the perfect sailing passage... WHAT A WELCOME! https://www.sailingnandji.com Arriving into Mauritius, we had difficulty with clearing Marley into the country. Because of this, we did everything as quickly...
NOT WELCOME!! This ISN’T WHAT WE WERE EXPECTING!!! Sailing Indonesia to Africa… Ep 374
After sailing across the Indian Ocean, this WAS NOT WHAT WE WERE EXPECTING! https://www.sailingnandji.com After sailing over 3000 nautical miles, Nandji 2 arrived into the island nation of Mauritius with the best greeting a dad could have ever asked for...
First SAIL and Boat TOUR! Enksail Orion 49 ALUMINUM Sailboat | EP 253
We move aboard our new Enksail Orion 49 aluminum sailboat and take the boat out for her first sail! Join us for a boat tour as we see the transformation from a build site to a beautiful sailing vessel flying across sparkling seas. 00:00 Intro 00:32 Moving...
SEA TRIALS Begin! Aluminum SAILBOAT Enksail Orion 49 | EP 252
This time on Distant Shores we take our new Enksail Orion 49 aluminum sailboat on her first sea trial to test out the engine and systems, the 3 rudder configuration and swing keel. 00:00 Opening 01:04 Electronic Engine Start 01:46 Leaving the Dock 02:3...
Commissioning & Decommissioning – What’s Up with our New ALUMINUM Sailboat? | EP 251
Just as we're about to start sea trials, a few more items need troubleshooting on our new Enksail Orion 49 sailboat, all part of the commissioning process of a newly-built custom aluminum cruising boat. We also participate in a nationwide ceremony honourin...
Blue Water Cruiser for SAIL | Cheoy Lee 41′ Boat Tour
After years of living aboard and cruising our 1979 Cheoy Lee 41', Avocet, we finally found time to clean up and bring you on a virtual boat tour. Interested in more? Click here 👉 https://www.svavocet.com/2022/08/29/cheoy-lee-41/ Chapters: 0:00 - 7:54 ...
Need Vs. Want: Things to Consider When Outfitting A Sailboat For Ocean Cruising
The Cruising Dream Mini Series - Episode 2 This is a special mini series where I try and break down common questions I get for people who are just getting into sailing or who are interested in long term cruising but are having trouble finding out informat...
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) ...
Building an Aluminum Sailboat Pt 5 – How to Weld an Aluminum Sailboat
This time on Distant Shores we reach a literal turning point in the build of our new Enksail Orion 49 aluminum sailboat - the hull is turned over to upright position so interior welding can begin! We make the first trip down below where we learn how a prop...
Wind Self steering and home built wheel adapter on Radford 14m sailing (Ep9)
Ive reposed this video to fix a mistake. Monitor wind self steering unit overhaul, building a wheel adapter and foam sandwich air vane. The hydraulic ram to lift and lower the keel has been removed for repair and has been not working since the start of 20...
Tour the 2021 Fountaine Pajot MY 44 Power Catamaran | Boating Journey
In episode 138, we head down to Bell Harbor Marina during the Seattle Boat Show 2022 and we tour the 2021 Fontaine Pajot MY 44 Power Catamaran. This is a great liveaboard boat and a must see! Next week we'll be on our bareboat charter in the British Virgin...
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#sailingvideo #sailingblog After a few repairs I head out to sea and new adventures. My New Music channel ’Seadog music’ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkjayyjK3MjCXbevrQRMDCw Thank you for watching this episode, please give us a thumbs up and subs...
We Found The Best Place To Keep Our Boat In Iceland | #83 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 5 finale
What makes good crew for a boat? There are a lot of answers out there. For us it has always been important that the person is excited to be aboard and gets along with everyone. After that there is a certain amount of luck. Will our personalities mesh or wi...