Watch Sailing & Boating Adventures Around the World tagged “Diy refit”

Installing a Compression Post on an 1965 Alberg 30 Sailboat

Episode #179 - Cutting up my own boat Hello Friends, This is a throwback project video from the summer of 2020 when we started the massive project of redesigning and rebuilding our head. One of only two real weaknesses of Alberg 30s is on the early mod...

Mar 15, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:17:22

Don’t paint your nuts (DIY Interior Paint Job) – Free Range Sailing Ep 146

We're painting the inside of our boat, it's not complicated right? The DIY sailboat interior paint job episode. KEEP US SAILING! Support us and gain early access to videos and other exclusive rewards. Become a patron of Free Range Sailing today! http...

Sep 10, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:15:38

POWER SERIES PART 4: CONSUMPTION//We Had Computer Problems!-Episode 14

The wait is over! We apologize for the lack of content last week. We had some major computer problems with the new MacOS… long story short, Catalina is a nightmare when it comes to using Final Cut. Now without further adieu here is our summaryfor our Pow...

May 22, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:09:56

Pulling the Damaged Propeller and Learning about Electrolytic Corrosion on a Sailboat

SEASON 6 / The Haul Out : Episode #121 : MAD PROPS (and Expensive Props) Hello Friends, On this weeks episode we pull the prop off of our 1965 Alberg 30 Sailboat. It was a complete loss due to electrolytic corrosion. For any of you who are just tuning i...

Apr 06, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:15:22

Custom G10 bases for Groco Triflange Seacocks and Enlarging Cockpit Drains on a Sailboat

SEASON 6 / The Haul Out : Episode #120 : Bottom Paint, Cockpit Drains and Seacock Bases Hello Friends, On this episode I show you an easy way to enlarge holes on the bottom for your boat. We needed to do this to oversize the cockpit drains from 1.25 to ...

Mar 30, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:20:56

Season 6 Premiere: The Passage to Ventura Harbor Boat Yard for the Haul Out of Our Alberg 30

SEASON 6 / The Haul Out : Episode #116 : The Passage Welcome to Season 6 ! This new season of our channel will follow our wild ride of hauling Triteia out for the first time and the (very expensive) surprises we discovered once she was on the hard. I h...

Mar 10, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:14:54

FAILED! Positionable Solar Hatch for an Alberg 30 and what went wrong!

Hello Friends, I made this video to show my viewers a project that didn't work out. I bought a small 50 watt solar panel that I wanted to install someplace out of the way and decided to try and remake my aft hatch into a solar hatch. I knew that 50 watts ...

Feb 28, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:12:51

Finishing a Custom Icebox and Installing a Isotherm Cold Plate System on a sailboat – Part 5

PROJECT VIDEO : GALLEY REDUX : PART 5 Hello Friends, Welcome to Part 5 of the big Galley redesign and rebuild. On this episode I bring the finished box down to the boat and we get it mounted into its new home. We also talk about our decision to go ahead...

Feb 11, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:21:10

Making a Custom Icebox for a Classic Sailboat – Part 4

PROJECT VIDEO : GALLEY REDUX : PART 4 Hello Friends, Welcome to Part 4 of the big Galley redesign and rebuild. On this episode we are in the studio and I start the process of fiberglassing our wooden ice box shape. I am by NO MEANS an expert at fiberg...

Jan 24, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:20:11

Chop It, Grind It, Butyl It [Adventure #194]

The boat refit continues as we try to restore our old sailboat to shipshape condition! We add trim to our new counter tops, and try to stop some leaks on board rebedding our traveler through the deck and replacing gaskets on a leaking hatch. _____________...

Jan 06, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:12:41

Installing a Diesel Heater on a Boat [Adventure #193]

How well do the cheap diesel bus heaters work? How do you install one? Watch how we install a forced air diesel heater onboard our sailboat, Makara. We come up with a good location and mounting bracket and discuss exhaust line runs, then it’s time for...

Dec 30, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:15:32

What’s Hidden Behind [Adventure #191]

We tackle the mystery and maze of wiring and plumbing behind the wall and under the floor aboard our sailboat, Makara. We move and rewire the batteries, run new wiring for the windlass, tackle some plumbing mysteries and finally get our new laminate count...

Dec 16, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:12:18

Giving our boat a Facelift [Adventure #190]

This week it’s all about making the boat look good! Join us as we update our cupboard doors with decorative aluminum, get to work on new settee cushions and upholstery, fit a new table and brighten up the interior with fresh paint. ________________ We ...

Dec 09, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:10:46

Cabin Bedroom Design [Adventure #188]

See how we redesign bunks to maximize space and update the look of our v-berth cabin aboard our sailboat! We add insulation, cedar wall paneling, and plan out two separate sleeping bunks. ________________ We hope you enjoy our videos and adventures. To ...

Nov 25, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:11:48

Sailboat Gets New Ceiling [Adventure #187]

After tearing out the headliner and walls, find out what we use to update the wall paneling and headliner in our old boat. Along with the new walls, we rebed the port lights using butyl tape. ________________ We hope you enjoy our videos and adventures. ...

Nov 18, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:10:26

Insulation & Kitchen Update in our Tiny Home [Adventure #186]

How do you insulate a boat? How can we redesign our galley to be more efficient and easier to use? Watch and learn as we add new furring strips to the hull and cabin top and learn what kind of insulation we use. We replace the large single sink with a d...

Nov 11, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:12:02

How to Install a Rope Clutch on the Mast of a Sailboat with Sailor James

Hello Friends, On this episode we show you how to install a "Rope Clutch" on your mast. If you are not familiar with what a rope clutch does it is basically a one way channel / brake that allows you to pull the line through one side but it doesn't allow ...

Oct 11, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:21:01

How to Install a Lagun Table on a Alberg 30 Sailboat

Hello Friends, On this weeks episode I introduce our viewers to the incredible Lagun Table Leg System. This is a modular table leg that can easily swing around out of the way and lock down to stay stable when needed. It can also break down into its indivi...

Sep 30, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:23:14

BILGE PUMP FAIL: Replacing the dead bilge pump and float switch on an Alberg 30

Hello Friends, This episode was filmed the morning after our Fourth of July trip to the island where we had a lot of problems with our bilge pump and switch. I replaced our old cheap dead bilge pump and switch with a new: RULE 1100 GPH - 4164 LPH Blig...

Sep 16, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:25:10

Finishing the Install of the Whale Gusher Foot Pump on a Sailboat (PART 2)

Ahoy Friends, This week we finish up the installation of the Whale Gusher Foot Pump we started on last weeks episode. I replaced all of the hose between the water tank and the pump and then on to the faucet. I used Shields 1/2 reenforced PVC tubing that...

Jul 09, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:09:49

Installing a Whale Gusher Foot Pump on an Alberg 30 Sailboat (PART 1)

Ahoy Friends, This week we start the process of installing a Whale Gusher Foot Pump. The first step in this process was to determine where it made sense to install, on my 1965 Alberg 30 I decided to recess it under the stove enclosure in the starboard sto...

Jul 01, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:18:30

How to wire up a simple NMEA 0183 Network on a Sailboat

Hello Friends, This week I take y'all back to the inner workings of the Navigation Station. This video was shot as a separate segment while I was building out the Nav Station in an effort to try and make a "How To" video about NMEA 0183 and how I dealt w...

Jun 24, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:33:00

BOAT LIFE: The highs AND the lows! | ⛵ Sailing Britaly ⛵

#boatlife This is the reality of 'boat life' during a DIY refit with our baby on board. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE (It's FREE!) ➜ http://bit.ly/SBYouTube⛵ Help us keep these videos coming and get tons of rewards from us! ➜ http://patreon.com/sailingbritaly ⛵S...

Jun 22, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:14:41

NEW NAV STATION DONE! (mostly) Custom navigation station on a classic sailboat

Navigation Station Build Out Part 6: Completion of the Nav Station Hello Friends, It felt the day would never come... On this episode I finish up (mostly) hooking up the last instruments of the new nav station. I take us through the different elements...

May 20, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:25:29

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