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![MANJACK Cay has it all 🌴🤿 🐠⛵ | Cruising the Bahamas [Ep 171]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/idLzbHj4UGI/maxresdefault.webp)
MANJACK Cay has it all 🌴🤿 🐠⛵ | Cruising the Bahamas [Ep 171]
Manjack is a real gem in the Abacos and it has it all. Cruising in the Bahamas is wonderful especially when we get to partake in so many activities. This week we explore Manjack's mangrove by dinghy, walk the famous Art Trail, go spearfishing, discover a b...
Taking apart our Mercury 3.3HP outboard for no good reason
While anchored in the Abacos we decided to clean our Mercury 3.3hp outboard. We learn a bunch in the process with the help of two friends. We thought it was overheating or clogged up so we take it entirely apart. If you like what you see don't forget to g...![A perfect SAIL without engine & dropping anchor under gennaker [Ep 170]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/F8Z7sahSxxU/maxresdefault.webp)
A perfect SAIL without engine & dropping anchor under gennaker [Ep 170]
Sailing without engine is something we still try to do even though we rebuilt the motor last year. We left Allans-Pensacola Cay behind and pulled anchor under sail. With the wind from behind it made it perfect to fly the gennaker and to even drop anchor wi...![Does it get any better? Life on a small sailboat at Allans Pensacola Cay [Ep 169]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/N42AeW0it3U/maxresdefault.webp)
Does it get any better? Life on a small sailboat at Allans Pensacola Cay [Ep 169]
Does it get any better? This week we share with you our life on a small sailboat at Allans Pensacola Cay in the Abacos. This is what cruising looks life when you get the perfect conditions and meet other sailors. From spearfishing alongside sting rays, tur...
Beginner’s Guide to Sailboat WINCH Maintenance
This video is all about how to take apart a sailboat winch as well as winch maintenance. When your winch gets loud and doesn't turn well it's time to dismantle it, give it a clean and lube it up. If you like what you see don't forget to give us the thumbs...![Northern ABACOS | Sailing, Spearfishing and dinghy adventures [Ep 168]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/7edx_ZJpkk4/maxresdefault.webp)
Northern ABACOS | Sailing, Spearfishing and dinghy adventures [Ep 168]
Sailing in the Northern Abacos is simply amazing with postcard perfect islands. Last year we avoided this part of the Bahamas because of the damage caused by hurricane Dorian but this winter season 2021 we were taking full advantage of it. After a successf...![Double Breasted Cays | Cruising Life in the ABACOS [Ep 167]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/u04t5oOl5xg/maxresdefault.webp)
Double Breasted Cays | Cruising Life in the ABACOS [Ep 167]
The real Bahamas cruising started here in the Northern Abacos. Boat life can be a rollercoaster of logistics, weather planning and change of plans but it can be pure bliss like what we experienced this week. We left Great Sale Cay behind and set sail for B...![Sailing Little Bahama Bank | Freeport to Great Sale Cay [Ep 166]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/Kek8zwa6Fow/maxresdefault.webp)
Sailing Little Bahama Bank | Freeport to Great Sale Cay [Ep 166]
Our sail from Freeport started off with surfing down some 6-7 foot steep waves which Cory has a blast doing. On the other hand I was feeding the fish. Fortunately we found shelter at Ginn Sur Mer near West End and along with SV Spirit Bird and SV Turned Ou...![SAILING to Freeport & Port Lucaya [Ep 165]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/bvOyayTbzLY/maxresdefault.webp)
SAILING to Freeport & Port Lucaya [Ep 165]
After an unexpected wake up in the middle of the night we decide to pull anchor and leave West End on Great Bahama Island. Building waves force us to retreat in the commercial Harbor of Freeport but luckily the harbormaster waived the fee due to stormy wea...![BAHAMAS Bound | West Palm Beach to West End by boat [Ep 164]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/9vpGSJT7ajg/maxresdefault.webp)
BAHAMAS Bound | West Palm Beach to West End by boat [Ep 164]
This is it we are doing our testing to sail across the Gulf Stream to the Bahamas. After so many weeks of work and stress we finally have our negative test and our Health visas from the Bahamas. Even though it isn't the perfect weather window we sail into ...
EVE cells LITHIUM BATTERY Capacity Test
We took the DIY route and for less than a US$1000 we got 280Ah EVE cells and a 100A Daly BMS. In this video we do a full capacity test of our lithium battery. If you missed the building of the battery make sure to check out this video. https://youtu.be/48M...![Sailing into the big blue along majestic creatures [Ep 163]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/wI9eI36jT-s/maxresdefault.webp)
Sailing into the big blue along majestic creatures [Ep 163]
We set sail into the big blue and do a non-stop passage all the way from Jacksonville to West Palm beach. Our first step is to navigate the strong current of the St. John's River and pull over at Sister's Creek free dock. Then it's a 2 night crossing along...![Final Preparations before we UNTIE the LINES [Ep 162]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/hSCHIWlKzU8/maxresdefault.webp)
Final Preparations before we UNTIE the LINES [Ep 162]
The final preparations are coming together and we are getting so close to untie the lines from Green Cove Springs Marina. But with boat life there's always a few more boat projects to do even when you think you're ready. We finally receive our new VHF ante...![LAUNCHING our small sailboat | Green Cove Springs Marina [Ep 161]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/10OXuJD0orI/maxresdefault.webp)
LAUNCHING our small sailboat | Green Cove Springs Marina [Ep 161]
After weeks of boat projects in the workzone we were so excited to be launching our small sailboat. Green Cove Springs marina was an affordable spot in Northern Florida to get a lot of work done and to get our boat ready for sailing over to the Bahamas. I ...![Time to BOTTOM PAINT our sailboat [Ep 160]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/mdzxw_rPU7Q/maxresdefault.webp)