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What seems to be the problem? (Engine failure diagnostics) raw & extended | Sailing Sitka Ep 171
Jay and Kenna sail back to Linton Bay in order to get their engine in top notch after having experienced multiple failures. They spend countless hours over the course of a few days eliminating what could be the culprits while on anchor, but they won't know...
WE SCREWED UP Last Time. Here’s How We Fixed Our Custom Catamaran Build (MJ Sailing – Ep 360)
Go to https://nordvpn.com/mjsailing to get 4 extra months on a 2-year plan!! Just use code MJSAILING A huge thanks to this video's sponsor NordVPN. ALL PROCEEDS go directly to materials for custom build catamaran. This week we once again try bonding a b...
Panama Haul Out Part 1 – Onboard Lifestyle ep.344
On this week's episode of Onboard Lifestyle, the crew prepares basik by painstakingly removing the hardened growth from her bottom. The process was monotonous but successful. The Kiwi props and zincs were removed as well and thoroughly clean. With her all...
How a LiFePO4 BMS balances cells
In this video I dive a bit deeper into how an LiFePO4 BMS works. I describe the function of different kinds of balancing methods. Have questions or comments? Leave them below! We do our best to read and answer all comments on our channel. ----------- LI...
Building a Boat with LAMINATED or SOLID Wood Beams, Which is BEST?
In this episode we build the first of the beams for the aft deck with Sailing Magic Carpet's Aladino. We also jam with Tally Ho's captain Leo, fiddle virtuosos Marit and Maya, 1900's coal stoker Barry and multitalented flute player Erin. This build is mad...
⛵️Hallberg Rassy 352 Sailboat Portlight Installation (part 2) NOT SO EASY
Part 2 of our Portlight Installation. There was so much work going on in Part 1 that we needed to do another video! Can you even believe the steps we had to take to get these installed? Have you ever replaced your port lights? How did it go? Thank you f...
Dodging Shoals and Working on the Dodger: Sailing to Ocracoke Island & Cape Hatteras
This week, Arabella makes her way to Ocracoke Island, at the south end of North Carolina’s Outer Banks. Robin and I have been looking forward to visiting the Outer Banks, and maybe exploring long-abandoned Portsmouth Island. With winds expected to pipe ...
Very Nearly About Something – Channel Trailer 2025
I have finally got round to doing a new channel trailer to match the new channel name. Very Nearly About Something is simply a light hearted video diary about a (newly) retired bloke trying to have Fun and Adventure; the two vital ingredients of life. Cont...
EXTENDING Our Custom Build Catamaran by THREE FEET! (MJ Sailing – Ep 359)
Get 15% off your data plan for Saily by using code MJSAILING. Follow this link: https://saily.com/mjsailing We’ve waited years to attach the bows—and one wrong move could ruin it. Watch as we finally take the leap to bond them on. We're so happy the ...
Hauling Out In Panama! What Just BROKE?! – Onboard Lifestyle ep.343
On this week's episode of Onboard Lifestyle, the crew was so involved with finishing up the synthetic rigging, the haul out date snuck up on us. With a nicely timed break in the wind, we shift gears and haul basik out of the water for the first time in 26 ...
What is a BMS really??
In this video I talk about what the BMS in your LiFePO4 battery (or any lithium battery really) is in simple terms. Why it's absolutely needed and what it can and cannot do. Have questions or comments? Leave them below! We do our best to read and answer ...
Time’s Up and There’s Still a MASSIVE HOLE in my Boat
Sponsored by HiBoy X300 https://www.hiboy.ca/FindingSimon Sailing Magic Carpet https://youtube.com/@SailingMagicCarpet?si=RrsflfhJuRmn_zG2 This build is made possible by you and your support. Thank you so much for watching, commenting and liking. If y...
Fixing a Leaky Boat Deck & More Boat Maintenance Fun
After our offshore run, I promised Robin that I would wait for her in Beaufort so she could see the wild horses on Carrot Island, explore the shops in downtown Beaufort, and visit the Outer Banks before our run back North. While waiting, I tackle some boat...
Synthetic Rigging Made EASY! – Onboard Lifestyle ep.342
On this week's episode of Onboard Lifestyle, we make big progress with our new hybrid rigging refit. Basik's mast is positioned and secured with wire cap shrouds and headstay and the remaining eight supports (2 runners, 2 intermediates, 4 lowers) all being...