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⛵️HOW TO FIX your Sailboat Mainsheet Traveller | Hallberg Rassy 352 | Sailing Joco
Just another boat part that is BROKEN - Are you even surprised anymore? Our mainsheet traveller needs some major attention and we go across the island in search of replacement shackles. And then need to modify it to actually be of use! Luckily Jeff knows j...
Repairing our damaged masts… (+ splash day) | Sailing Sitka Ep 140
In this episode of sailing sitka, we take the time to repair our damaged sitka spruce masts from some very destructive holes created by woodpeckers here in Chiapas, Mexico. We are so happy to be splashed and back in the marina, floating for the first time ...
⛵️Just When We Thought Things Were Going Well… | Sailing Joco
Join us as we face a familiar problem with our boat's engine and work together to fix it, ultimately getting back out on the beautiful waters of Martinique.
Boatyard Tour Damage Assessment: (What 2,230nm & 396 Days Sailing/Cruising Does To A Sailboat)
Sailing & cruising full time from country to country is the absolute DREAM for many! But it also takes a huge toll on the vessel. Which if not properly looked at, can cause major $$$ problems, or worse, fail you while you're out on the high seas. In t...
The things we do living ABOARD our SAILBOAT in Mexico | Sailing Sitka Ep 73
In this weeks episode of Sailing Sitka, we prepare our sailboat for a passage to Mazatlan, not before changing something that broken and getting a massive surprise... watch to find out!
EPIC FAIL!!!! Fuel system failure & Rebound – Sailing Vessel Swizzle Ep14
Back in the engine room and with BIG troubles this time. Tag along as we frantically try to engineer our way back to Phi Phi Islands from Phuket, enjoy all the cussing, sweating and a graceful sail once we got back up and running :) Be Sun Smart, wear ou...
Failures, Fixes and UPGRADES! – Sailing Vessel Swizzle
Here it is. All the chaos sin the last two weeks. Honestly, it's not that bad, just more footage for your entertainment :) Enjoy this episode of Rain catchers, windlasses, Racors that suck (literally) and belts that go POP! Be Sun Smart, wear our SWAG! ...
Failures and Fixes – Full exhaust replacement – Sailing Vessel Swizzle
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Catalina 22 Swing Keel Removal
I had to remove the keel to find where the leak was. Water was coming in from the keel housing (cavity). It ended up having a crack next to the keel lock bolt. I fiberglassed it shut. The keel lock is not necessary in my opinion. If one runs aground the ke...
Ep 51: Navigation: Basic Plotting Part 2: The Running Fix
Welcome to Episode 51 of Carpe Diem Sailing. In this video, part 2 of Basic Plotting I take you through plotting a running fix and then confirm the fix with GPS. I demonstrate o a paper chart as well as with an animation. I'm always impressed by how accu...
HOW TO: Repair Rudder Bearings on a Sailboat, SAVING YOU MONEY! | Sailing Sunday | Ep.165
Hey Guys! This week our friends were about to purchase new rudder bearings for HUNDREDS of dollars and lift out for a week to do a rudder bearing replacement as their steering became stiff! As I have done this before, I helped advise them to hang in the sl...
Ep 240 | Our Windlass is Broken! Hinchinbrook Channel, Sailing Nutshell
We decide to change our anchorage and putt around the corner to another creek in the Hinchinbrook Channel. We take Peanut out to have a look around and explore this majestic place. In a previous episode, Magnus noted that the windlass was leaking oil, s...![How to Build the Best VHF RADIO [Capable Cruising Guides]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/ALuKTUG6bHo/maxresdefault.webp)
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:...
Portlight Removal and Gasket Replacement Catalina 22 25 27 30
These portlights are all the same on the Catalina 22s, 25s, 27s and 30s late models. The gasket kit and caulk can be purchased at Catalinadirect.com.![Restoring Old Wooden OARS with Epoxy [Capable Cruising Guides]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/UyjIp1nHrrE/maxresdefault.webp)