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14 Inexpensive Improvements for Life Aboard Our Catamaran

Our Catamaran Clarity has been our home for the last five years. We've made plenty of improvements to her rigging, electrical system, electronics, upholstery, etc, etc, etc. Most of these projects cost in the thousands of dollars, if not tens of thousands of dollars. But as in life ashore, it&#...

Sep 16, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:18:28

Dirt Cheap 45′ Project Trimaran With an UNBELIEVABLE Story [Full Tour] Learning the Lines

Wilson's Legacy is such a cool boat! She would be an awesome cruising trimaran for someone looking to finish the build and go sailing. Please understand that the scope of this project is massive. If you're looking to take it on be realistic in that it will take years to finish if you DIY...

Sep 15, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:19:23

1965 Alberg 30 SV Triteia Post 4+ year Refit Above Decks Boat Tour

Hello Friends, This is the above decks tour of Triteia where I talk about everything I have done to her since buying her as a "Barn Find" in 2017. If you enjoy the channel please "Like" the videos and Subscribe so you don't miss any future episodes. If you find the vid...

Sep 14, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:23:59

Building the DECK of our SCHOONER! — Sailing Yabá #45

Bringing Yabá from wreck to dreamy! Episode 45 In this episode we finally start building our deck! So no more balancing on beams or falling through! It feels AWESOME! 👉 SUBSCRIBE to not miss out on the new episodes: SUPPORT OUR PROJECT: 👉 By becoming a patron - join to unlock exclusive content:...

Sep 12, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:24:42

This 53′ EXPEDITION Motor Sailor is Incredible [Full Tour] Learning the Lines

Get 50% OFF your first 6-bottle box for $53 plus taxes. Bright Cellars is the monthly wine club that matches you with wine that you’ll love. Get started by taking the taste palate quiz to see your personalized matches. We've been aboard a couple Cheoy Lee motor sailors now, but this one is cl...

Sep 11, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:22:41

Ep. 303 Alone and spearfishing in Paradise – The Caribbean fishing adventure continues

Dodgy epic movie start with dodgy cooking and finally dodgy medical advice - dodgy dodgy dodgy Just watch the video....can't give it all away. Give it a thumbs up if you liked this episode! Get your Sailing Into Freedom Crew T-shirt: Want more? Became our patron and get access to exclusive...

Sep 10, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:19:56

SOLAR Upgrade On Our Catamaran! – Onboard Lifestyle ep.170

On this week's episode of Onboard Lifestyle we get back to "basik's" and knock out a project from our list of things we want to do before we enter Mexico. Solar will be our main source of energy from now on so it feels real good to more than double our production to 1.1 kilowatts...

Sep 10, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:20:21

Vacation Adventures and Visiting Norna – Episode 179 – Acorn to Arabella: Journey of a Wooden Boat

We covered a general plan for the interior in a breezy way a few weeks ago in a bonus video ( but now that a few things are in place and the vision came into focus, Carolyn drew a scaled layout plan that is approaching some semblance of "complete." As she and Steve do a virtual walkthrough...

Sep 10, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:34:59

New Sail FAIL – Taking Responsibility – Now We’re FREE

Sails, weight, props, and technique...these make the biggest difference in handling and performance on a catamaran. Learned a huge lesson working with a sailmaker to design a sail for our cat, and things don’t go well. Ever wondered what an additional 1000 lbs does to the waterline of a catamaran? P...

Sep 09, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:19:50

How to Remove & Install a PROPELLER from a sailboat [Ep 158]

We swapped our composite propeller for a bronze 3 blade prop given to us by a fellow cruiser. And we show you how to remove and install a propeller on a sailboat. Thanks Lee for the prop and Scott for the tool rem over. The upgrades keep going as our AGM batteries died. So we decided to upgrade to L...

Sep 09, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:23:34

See How We Fix Our Boat Refridgerator – Cold Beers, Pretty Sunsets & Good Friends [Ep. 39]

We are hot and sweaty and can't wait to cool off with a cold one. We take Nora for her first sail on a monohull, assist a vessel with an engine down in a crowded anchorage, fix our fridge, and enjoy cold beverages at sunset. Join us in the island paradise of Carriacou for some real life sailin...

Sep 05, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:18:53

We finally close our hull COMPLETELY! Whisky plank celebration! — Sailing Yabá #44

Bringing Yabá from wreck to dreamy! Episode 44 In this episode we finally shut our hull and we celebrate our whisky plank being installed! 👉 SUBSCRIBE to not miss out on the new episodes: SUPPORT OUR PROJECT: 👉 By becoming a patron - join to unlock exclusive content: 👉 Through Paypal donation...

Sep 05, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:20:52

How to Build the Best VHF RADIO [Capable Cruising Guides]

This week we are going to talk about what makes a marine VHF work extra well, and what causes them to sometimes, well, suck. Introduction [00:00] Why it Matters [01:16] Supply Power [05:18] Choose a Radio [09:01] Coax Cable [11:32] Antenna [17:53] Final Numb...

Sep 04, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:37:21

We Survived our First Hurricane (raw edit) | Expedition Evans 54

This is part two of our first hurricane on our sailboat. And, we survive! All is well in the Evans boat home.

Sep 04, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:21:59

Ep. 302 Alone looking for crocodiles & Caveman Cooking – Simple living in a Caribbean paradise

Just watch the video....can't give it all away. Give it a thumbs up if you liked this episode! Get your Sailing Into Freedom Crew T-shirt: Want more? Became our patron and get access to exclusive content. If you would like to support with a single donations click here - Check out some g...

Sep 03, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:16:51

Four Stops, Four Days! – Onboard Lifestyle ep.169

On this weeks episode of Onboard Lifestyle, we spend a little time in San Luis Obispo Bay waiting for the right time to jump to Cojo Bay, Goleta Bay and Santa Barbara. The crew enjoyed each of the stops, but it is time to tackle a few major projects before we enter Mexico and Santa Barbara will be t...

Sep 03, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:20:13

What to Expect When Visiting Acorn to Arabella

We're glad you're stopping by! Please follow all the signs, and very importantly, please approach quietly, silence your phone (including camera noises) and don't disturb work if Steve or other crew are focused and unable to visit with you. To see all the guidelines, please visit this ...

Sep 03, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:03:10

Fitting the Saloon / Salon Berth – Episode 178 – Acorn to Arabella: Journey of a Wooden Boat

For visitor information and to watch the video Ben mentions in the intro, visit this page: We say saloon, some say salon... we say lapstrake, some say clinker... we're not calling the whole thing off. Boat terminology can vary from region to region, sometimes by such a slight difference that ...

Sep 03, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:30:45

A Boater’s Guide: Visiting King Harbor at Redondo Beach California by boat; Things to know!

Episode #204 : Public Moorings at Redondo Beach Hello Friends, My next installment of "A Boater's Guide" series where I explain what to expect when visiting Harbors and Ports as a guest boater. Redondo Beach has the most extensive information of any of the harbors I have visited t...

Aug 30, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:09:45

Yacht Devices Engine Gateway

I install a Yacht Devices Engine Gateway on the Yanmar 57 hp engine on our Jeanneau 440. The gateway translates the J1939 protocol from the Yanmar and converts it to NMEA2000 so it can talk to my Raymarine system.

Aug 30, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:06:47

The HEAVIEST job so far! There’s NOTHING these guys CAN’T do — Sailing Yabá #43

Bringing Yabá from wreck to dreamy! Episode 43 In this episode we finally shut the port side and our covering board keeps on growing, but for that, we have to lift it onto the boat first. 👉 SUBSCRIBE to not miss out on the new episodes: SUPPORT OUR PROJECT: 👉 By becoming a patron - join to unlo...

Aug 29, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:26:38

Fleeing a HURRICANE on a Sailboat – But We Went The Wrong Way 😧🤮 | Expedition Evans 53

We have the sail of a lifetime zigging and zagging between boats all fleeing from Martha’s Vineyard, and drop the hook just inside of the Newport bridge.

Aug 28, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:22:27

Ep.301 Caribbean separation – Margarida is in surfing paradise while I am in San Blas – worlds apart