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How We Installed Four 608Ah Fogstar Lithium Iron Phosphate Batteries On Our Sailboat
In this video, we upgrade our sailboat’s house battery bank with four Fogstar 608Ah lithium batteries, wired in parallel to create a massive 2,432Ah house bank! ⚡ 🔧 What You'll See in This Video: ✅ Unboxing and overview of the Fogstar 608Ah lith...
The Bluetti AC200L Expandable Power Station on our Sailboat! | DrakeParagon Sailing
In today's episode, learn about our new high-capacity Bluetti AC200L lithium-ion phosphate power station, and put it to the test by using its stored energy to power two 2400W induction cooktops and a 2000W electric water kettle - all while anchored off the...
Day 2 Sailing from Ireland to Spain | DrakeParagon Sailing
It's our second day at sea and, between sails adjustments, keeping watch, and our first Hydrovane wind vane test, there's a lot going on! Drake and Éanna catch up and talk future plans, past trips, and...medical emergencies!?! Let's just say we learned th...
Sailing from Scotland to Ireland: Part 1 | Drake Paragon Sailing
**VIDEOS ALWAYS COMMERCIAL FREE ON PATREON** The time has come to say goodbye to a good friend and leave Scotland. We're pushing off for a 215 nautical mile sail to Ireland in blustery (!!!) conditions. Time to raise anchor. It's noisy. It's bumpy. But we...
Last Day in The Isle of Skye, Scotland | DrakeParagon Sailing
****VIDEOS ALWAYS COMMERCIAL FREE ON PATREON!**** A stunning anchorage with easy access to land and good amenities...with no other boats! What is this hidden gem? We sailed to Loch Harport in The Isle of Skye and enjoyed a week in this beautiful anchorage...
A secluded and wild anchorage in Scotland – Loch Claidh in the Western Isles | DrakeParagon Sailing
If you’d like to watch this episode commercial free, please consider joining our community on Patreon. No cell, no wifi, no people...just our boat and a good friend. This is Loch Claidh in the Western Isles of Scotland. We tuck into this beautiful anchor...
Sailing from Faroe to Scotland – Part 2 | DrakeParagon Sailing
Everyone has their own own way to sail offshore and deal with watches and food underway. Check out ours as we head for Kinlochbervie in the north of Scotland. Join our Patreon for early access to videos that are always Commercial Free! If you enjoyed this...
The Speedy Stitcher Sewing Awl | Paragon’s Favorite Stuff Ep. 21
An extremely economical sewing awl that can fit on any boat and is robust enough to deal with whatever the cruising life has to throw at it? This is why the Speedy Stitcher is a must have on our boat! If you enjoyed this video, then give it a thumbs up, ...
Sailing the World with the Burley Travoy Folding Bike Trailer | Paragon’s Favorite Stuff Ep. 20
A rugged trailer made specifically for bikes that folds to the size of my backpack AND fits perfectly on our sailboat? Yes please! Check out this video to see all the reasons we are in love with our Burley Travoy Folding Bike Trailer! Want more info? Clic...
Sailing From Stornoway, Scotland to The Faroe Islands – Part 2 | DrakeParagon Sailing
It’s been a rolly sail to the Faroe Islands with both too much wind and not enough. Now we just need to make our way through the fog and 3-4 knots of current before we reach our destination. Here we come Vestmanna! If you enjoyed this video, then give i...
Sailing from Stornoway, Scotland to The Faroe Islands – Part 1 | DrakeParagon Sailing
The first sail of the season and things don't quite go as expected. For a commercial free version check out https://www.patreon.com/DrakeParagon ⬇️⬇️⬇️_________________________________ ⬇️⬇️⬇️ If you enjoyed this video, then give it...
The Hobbit SE Multi-Fuel Stove Review (Salamander Stoves) | Paragon’s Favourite Stuff Ep. 19
It’s been a year since we installed our new multi-fuel stove, The Hobbit, on our sailboat. We’ve used it exclusively to heat our boat over this past (very cold!) winter, and it’s time to tell you what we think! The Hobbit SE by Salamander Stoves h...
Hydrovane Windvane, Part 3: Installing a Fibreglass Mount for the Upper Bracket | PFS Ep. 17
Adding a Hydrovane to Paragon is turning out to be a massive project. First there was the unboxing, next the mount was made, and now it’s time to adhere that mount to Paragon. What could possibly go wrong hanging off the stern of the boat with a heavy ...
Hydrovane Windvane, Part 2: The first step in the Installation | Paragon’s Favorite Stuff Ep. 16
Have you ever thought that it would be super fun to voyage to a beautiful anchorage in a sailing paradise and then... Spend ALL your time working with fibreglass??? Then you're in for a treat! Because it is time to start the installation process for our ...