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Fixing my sailboat’s saloon table
My 1988 Catalina 30 has a comfy saloon area with an L shaped couch and a nice large table that's great for dinning, passage planning, and playing cards however I have never been able to fully feel at ease as it often bumps out of its hinges either someones...![Recharge a Boat REFRIGERATOR [Capable Cruising Guides]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/tc3N6lzZIjY/maxresdefault.webp)
Recharge a Boat REFRIGERATOR [Capable Cruising Guides]
Want to know how to recharge your refrigerator yourself? It's really not that difficult. In this video we take you through the process of making sure you have just the right amount of refrigerant in your system. This is the third and final part in our m...![How Does Boat REFRIGERATION (& A/C) Work? [Capable Cruising Guides]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/jTKT3w-6Bl0/maxresdefault.webp)
How Does Boat REFRIGERATION (& A/C) Work? [Capable Cruising Guides]
In this episode, Clark gives an overview of how refrigeration works on a boat. (This is the beginning of a few videos about our fridge and our high-efficiency air conditioning aboard Temptress.) IN THIS VIDEO: Beginning of Video [00:16] What is a fridge, ...
Hooked Scarf Joints and Bilge Stringers – Episode 159 – Acorn to Arabella: Journey of a Wooden Boat
Bilge stringers (which we also call bilge bands) add longitudinal stiffness to Arabella in an area of the boat where it's needed. Carolyn, who's been working on fitting the stringers into the boat, gives us a good look at how she sneaks up on a very smart ...
There’s a New Shipwright in Town! – Episode 158 – Acorn to Arabella: Journey of a Wooden Boat
We are looking ahead to getting back to planking Arabella this summer. In order to do that, we are going to want all hands on deck, so we got a little help coming in. The first of the crew has arrived and she will be helping us for the next month or more...
Fixin’ Things Up in our Tiny Floating Home \ Living on a Sailboat in Canada Ep. 22
Living on a 40-year-old sailboat means there are always lots of things to fix up! This week we took on some afternoon projects to reseal the sink...![Finishing the MAINSAIL [Capable Cruising Guides]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/hpoiHqxU9cY/maxresdefault.webp)
Finishing the MAINSAIL [Capable Cruising Guides]
Today, we take a look at the quality of our new mainsail. Then we head to the boatyard to refurbish our old battens and work on a couple of side projects before returning to Temptress and wrapping up this project! Note: This is the third and final part o...![Installing our Made-in-China MAINSAIL [Capable Cruising Guides]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/xbKr8sKLgRI/maxresdefault.webp)
Installing our Made-in-China MAINSAIL [Capable Cruising Guides]
Our mainsail was cut to ribbons in July after getting blasted with a 50k squall. In this video we bend on our new mainsail. We were very concerned about whether it would fit or not. After all sending it back to Hong Kong from the Dominican Republic woul...![Buying a MAINSAIL From China? [Capable Cruising Guides]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/lTljmKixPvw/maxresdefault.webp)
Buying a MAINSAIL From China? [Capable Cruising Guides]
Our mainsail was cut to ribbons in July after getting blasted with a 50k squall. When we arrived in Luperon, we measured our main and ordered a new one from China. In this video, we unbox it to take a look at the workmanship, take off the old sail, and pre...
Irwin 43 Rudder Fun!
In this little video, I show you the fun and exciting world of engine rooms and lazzerette's . I do manage to get a few things done. Take a look and let me know what you think. It was a rushed video, but I hope you folks enjoy it. Happy holidays and ...![LIGHTNING Hits Boats. Here’s How to Deal With It [Capable Cruising Guides]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/PurMG7KHdW4/maxresdefault.webp)
LIGHTNING Hits Boats. Here’s How to Deal With It [Capable Cruising Guides]
We live aboard our antique sailboat, Temptress, where we (Emily and Clark) fix almost everything ourselves. Today's Capable Cruising Guide video is all about Lightning—how it works, why it hits boats (even those without masts), and how to protect yoursel...![Faster OUTBOARD for $35!!! Easy Hack [Capable Cruising Guides]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/4Pgu9WyYy5Y/maxresdefault.webp)
Faster OUTBOARD for $35!!! Easy Hack [Capable Cruising Guides]
We live aboard our antique sailboat, Temptress, where we (Emily and Clark) fix almost everything ourselves. Our past 2-stroke and 4-stoke repair videos were a hit, so here’s another outboard tip for you today. This is an easy trick that we’ve shared wi...
HOW TO FIX GROCO HF SERIES MARINE HEAD PUMP ON MY CATALINA 30 SAILBOAT + SECRET TIP!
There is never a good time for your marine head (toilet) to break on your boat, but don’t worry! After a quick mental breakdown, I’ll show you how to fix your Groco HF Series manual head pump on your boat or RV in this video. I have had to take apart a...
Ep 201 | We Have a New Reefurl Furler, Sailing Nutshell, Whitsundays, Australia
Magnus makes a start on converting our existing staysail into a furling one. He begins by removing the old bolt rope, which is too small, and then sewing in a new one, making various repairs to he sail along the way. We head out to Happy Bay but are thwar...