Do It Yourself (Hobby) YouTube Videos
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Sail Life – DIY osmosis repair and Trudesign Seacocks (thru hull and ball valves)
In this video, I use a powerful pressure washer and a combination of sand and water as the next step in my DIY osmosis repair. I also remove the last of the old thru hulls and take a look at some fiberglass reinforced nylon thru hulls and ball valves from ...
Sail Life – diy osmosis treatment, removing thru hulls and boom tent
In this video, there is a short update on the progress of my osmosis treatment. I get started on removing the old bronze thru hulls. Last but not least I put up a makeshift boom tent. This video didn't turn out the way I had planned. I had to scrap a lot...
Sail Life – Up on the hard, part 10
I had in no way expected my short (1-2 weeks planned) stay in the yard to turn into 10 videos, but here we are. Hopefully, this will be the last video I'll upload with Obelix being stuck up in the hard :) Link to guide about using west system epoxy to ma...
Sail Life – Up on the hard, part 9
Spurred on by the supportive comments on the previous video (Up on the hard, part 8) I've chosen to paint the area underneath the engine. I'm almost done and I'm glad I did this. Thanks, guys! :)
Sail Life – Up on the hard, part 8
Out comes the engine! Fingers crossed all new gaskets in the gearbox will fix the leak :)
Sail Life – Up on the hard, part 7
I'm feeling a bit under the weather so please excuse this video if it's a bit off :) All I managed to do today was to take care of a few tiny tasks aboard the boat.
Sail Life – Up on the hard, part 6
Being up on the hard is a gift that just keeps on giving ;)
Sail Life – Up on the hard, part 5
I solder on the new PL259 connectors and paint (most of) the bottom. As soon as I get the cutlass bearing replaced I'll be back in the water again. Yay!
Sail Life – Up on the hard, part 4
One step closer to being back in the water! :-)![Copper Bottom Jeans! — Sailing Uma [Step 12]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/NfoKBL37BuA/sddefault.webp)
Copper Bottom Jeans! — Sailing Uma [Step 12]
Thanks again for watching everyone! We feel truly blessed for all your support, comments, thumbs ups, subscriptions and of course all those of you who have become part of our Uma Angels Family! You ROCK! (ps:.. there's a little extra treat at the very very...
Sail Life – Up on the hard, part 3
I had just cleaned my bilge when I discovered something odd...
Sail Life – Up on the hard, part 2
Another day up on the hard - one step closer to being back in the water :) I replace the VHF cable in my mast and prep to mount a NASA wind instrument. NASA Marine: http://www.nasamarine.com/ blackbearboatingandleisure.com: http://www.blackbearboatingandl...
Sail Life – LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) aboard, part 2
The items I need to bring the installation up to code didn't show up. That's okay :) I still have to finish the box. I'm really looking forward to having a working stove! That'll make living aboard much more convenient. Summer is over and it's starting to ...