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Adjusting the Stuffing Box on my Sailboat (In the Water) // Living on a Sailboat in Canada Ep. 33

In this video, I noticed that the stuffing box on my 1978 Catalina 30 sailboat was dripping A LOT which was likely contributing to the water in the bilge.

May 28, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:16:37

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, ...

Apr 24, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:24:35

Fix the Leak! (League 13)

We dismantle most of our settee to access and fix our leak. We also repair other failing fittings to prevent future leaks. full of frustration, exhaustion, and triumph!

Aug 13, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:09:19

We have a leak!!! But where??? (Part 1)(League 12)

In this video Palle discovers that we have water filling up in our bilge. We pull open all the nooks and floors to find where the leak is coming from. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for real time updates @sailingoctopodes Support our adventure on P...

Jul 30, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:07:27

Ep.224 Our DINGHY DIED

Margarida shows us she is the champ at catching crabs. I come second. Hey I don't care, I get to eat a log of crabs. The next day I am up early for a long ride out to some reefs that are a long way away. It doesn't all go to plan when the dinghy blows 1 se...

Aug 30, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:17:00

Ep.218 Provisioning & Boat Repairs

We get to Linton Bay and anchor and head to Sabanitas where all the supermarkets are, about 90 minutes away. But we are in for a tragedy. The supermarket does not have Oreos and Margarida's smile evaporates. It is a sad time until she brightens up and real...

Jul 19, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:21:40

Acorn to Arabella – Journey of a Wooden Boat – Episode 70: What Are Stop Waters?

There are many steps in the boat building process that some people may not know of or think about when picturing the work being done. Most see the centerline timbers going up. Then the frames, the planks, deck, spars, etc. And Boom you have a boat! Ho...

Jul 12, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:24:45

Ep 141 | Installing Ratlines on the Shrouds, Sailing Sea of Cortez, Pacific Mexico

Nutshell has a leak and Magnus tries hard to find it before the boat fills with water! He makes a start on the new ratlines which we will need for looking out to check for hazards where we are going. Thanks for watching and following along with our adven...

Apr 26, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:17:30

Sailing a LEAKY BOAT to a SAFE HARBOUR – UNTIE THE LINES IV #15

The hole below the water line needs some welding to prevent my sailboat Karl from sinking and so does the leaky fuel tank which is why I have to move Karl to Balboa Yacht Club to haul out. Manny came to visit again, just in time for yard and Maria is comi...

Jan 11, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:12:10

Sail Life – The Faroe Islands, a short break from sailboat restoration – DIY sailboat refit

I take a short break from my DIY sailboat restoration. For the last four years, I've been subscribed to a YouTube channel called DrakeParagon. This weekend I finally got the chance to meet Drake and Mo in person. Drake and Mo's channel: https://www.youtub...

Jul 02, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:15:05

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