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![Lobster Catch and Cook Berry Islands [E320]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/nUneWpSEDKg/maxresdefault.webp)
Lobster Catch and Cook Berry Islands [E320]
Life in paradise can be exceptional especially when you find lobsters hotels. While anchored by Great Harbour Cay we have fun with friends, eat some good food and also watch lightning storms and tackle underwater problems. Filmed March 2024. If you like w...![Quick time to GET READY for the BAHAMAS in North Palm Beach [E317]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/rpsziGwX5sg/maxresdefault.webp)
Quick time to GET READY for the BAHAMAS in North Palm Beach [E317]
At last we are doing the final preparations before we get to cross over to the Bahamas. It's getting exciting and feels real. There are also some weird creatures at night in North Pam Beach. Filmed February 2024. If you like what you see don't forget to gi...![FOULED Prop, Almost Aground and the MAST is not attached [E314]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/09N8vlZ88gI/maxresdefault.webp)
FOULED Prop, Almost Aground and the MAST is not attached [E314]
When we think the stress of putting the mast back on is nearly over it just gets worst. We don't even have our standing rigging connected other than by a few halyard merely holding our mast up. As we make our way back at anchor, before getting stranded wit...![It’s hard to STAY POSITIVE during this Re-rig [E313]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/FZglBjSP1_s/maxresdefault.webp)
It’s hard to STAY POSITIVE during this Re-rig [E313]
We can't catch a break. We're missing parts of our rig to get accurate measurements. And when we think we can finally put the new rigging back on we find this. Filmed January-February 2024. If you like what you see don't forget to give us the thumbs up! ...![SCREWED over and STOLEN Parts [E312]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/yey5cPkcNhQ/maxresdefault.webp)
SCREWED over and STOLEN Parts [E312]
Can it get any worst? We decided to go against using a contractor which we end up paying the hard way. This whole re-rig is taking a toll on us. Filmed January 2024. If you like what you see don't forget to give us the thumbs up! #sailing #sailboatstandin...![Old C&C owners BEWARE of Rod Rigging Failure [E311]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/l45ctlqDRys/maxresdefault.webp)
Old C&C owners BEWARE of Rod Rigging Failure [E311]
We are so happy to be changing our 1983 C&C Landfall 43 standing rigging from rod to wire. The more we start taking it apart the more issues we find. We were so close to a rig failure it's terrifying. Filmed January 2024. If you like what you see don't...![Not SAILING South our Mast has to come down [E310]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/_hmQ2bCKOec/maxresdefault.webp)
Not SAILING South our Mast has to come down [E310]
We're now going back up North after finding this. I guess the Bahamas will have to be postponed until later. It's time to figure out what we are doing about our mast. Filmed December 2023. If you like what you see don't forget to give us the thumbs up! #...
How to safely charge LITHIUM Batteries | Renogy Charge Controller
Lithium batteries need to be charged safely if you want to extend their life and not run into any issues. In this video we install a Renogy charge controller to be able to use our alternator to charge our SOK lithium batteries. If you like what you see don...![Getting ready for the STORM It’s going to be torrential [E309]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/b3bPyRbYyVU/maxresdefault.webp)
Getting ready for the STORM It’s going to be torrential [E309]
We are debating what to do or where to go with a storm looming over Fernandina Beach, Florida. We have had so many crazy windy days and squalls but this one will be even windier and it's calling for a torrential downpour. Will our leaky boat and @MantusMar...![BOAT LIFE in Fernandina Beach & Dickens on Center [E308]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/fuYereP0Glc/maxresdefault.webp)
BOAT LIFE in Fernandina Beach & Dickens on Center [E308]
Fernandina Beach in Florida is the perfect spot to get a few projects done before heading further South. Since we're in December there are also some great celebrations not to miss such as Dickens on Center. If you like what you see don't forget to give us...![MESSY REALITY of full-time liveaboards [E307]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/icb4IOMf0pA/maxresdefault.webp)
MESSY REALITY of full-time liveaboards [E307]
When we thought we could rest after our worst passage. Nope its time to clean up the salty mess, visit with family for thanksgiving, provision for the Bahamas, install new SOK lithium batteries and fix the generator. And enjoy time with our friends from SV...
Troubleshooting a Westerbeke ALTERNATOR
No power output and sparks force us to quickly troubleshot the alternator on our Westerbeke engine. If you like what you see don't forget to give us the thumbs up! #sailing #alternator #westerbeke ***************************************** SUPPORT OUR...![WORST Passage ever We should have turned around [E306]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/BDfGRc-fQrE/maxresdefault.webp)
WORST Passage ever We should have turned around [E306]
It was too late to turn around. Baby Kai was being airborne, our toddler Coral was puking. I was terrified and wanted to return to the protected waters of the ICW, instead we were sailing out of Winyah Bay in South Georgia on our way to Florida. Filmed Nov...![COAST Guard visit on the ICW [E305]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/9qd0-V9AwG8/maxresdefault.webp)
COAST Guard visit on the ICW [E305]
The bigger waves force us to stick to the ICW in the Carolinas. This also leads to the most stressful visit by the Coast Guard. Good thing we all get off the boat in North Myrtle Beach to relax and play. Filmed November 2023. If you like what you see don'...![Trading the ICW for an OFFSHORE Sail from Beaufort [E304]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/iXju5ud66ms/maxresdefault.webp)