Living aboard a boat YouTube Videos
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Sail Life – Picking up a Refleks 2000KV diesel stove to heat my sailboat
Join my on a quick trip to Refelks to pick up my brand new 2000KV diesel stove. I chose a 2000KV based on the size of my sailboat (38 ft) and also because it's possible to use radiators to help distribute the heat evenly throughout the boat (hydronic heati...
Sail Life – Want to meet up in NYC? + New Camera (Panasonic GH4)
I had a lot of fun meeting a few of guys while I was in the US this summer. So, in the immortal words of the Teletubbies - again again! If you'd like to meet up while I'm in NYC (March 28 - April 2, 2016) go ahead and drop me an email at saildotlife@gmail....
Sail Life – Sailboat update #19
Come aboard as I put up Christmas lights, play with the Froli sleep-system and fail at replacing two turnbuckles. Also, there is a quick glimpse at a Vaavud Sleipnir that will be featured in a future video. LINKS: Trailer for Drakes movie about his time ...
Sail Life – Stepping the mast and Digital Yacht SPL2000
With the help of a few of the other liveaboards, I finally get to step the mast! I still don't have the engine back in the boat but stepping the mast is a step in the right direction :) I had hoped to get a lot more done and, therefore, have a more content...
Firewood with Mojo: A Wood Stove on a Sailboat | #51 | DrakeParagon Season 2
Geoff helps prepare Paragon for her Artic adventure with an infusion of wood for the fire and Mo is surprised with some fermented apples...of the best kind. (✿◠‿◠) If you enjoyed this video, then give it a thumbs up, make a comment, share it, or ...
Sail Life – Froli Travel Sleep System, part 1
NB! are you considering purchasing this product? Check out the comment from "Breehorn Sailor " down below ("Berger Sentina Mobil" is apparently a more affordable version of the same product). I've wanted to try this product for a long time. Join me as I ta...
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...
Made with Love at Lee’s | #47 | DrakeParagon Season 2
Paragon happily anchored in Gloucester, Massachusetts. If you enjoyed this video, then give it a thumbs up, make a comment, share it, or support this documentary on Patreon or via Paypal with the links below. Patreon: Check out our Patreon page for our l...
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 3
I finally finish bringing the LPG installation aboard my boat up to code. YouTube channels mentioned in this video: The Corsair: https://www.youtube.com/user/dubaidd1
Sail Life – A quick sail and then back to work
Yup! I went sailing today but only for a few hours. In fact, the purpose was many to do some harbour manoeuvres but it turns out there is so much stuff growing under the boat that it's only barely able to motor. When I got back to the boat I got started on...
Sailing to Gloucester, MA | #45 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 2
A great sail from the Cape Cod Canal to Gloucester, Massachusetts... the Stellwagen Bank marine sanctuary, making power from the solar panels (while also running the autopilot, fridge, chartplotters, vhf), Furuno chartplotter failure, self steering options...
Sail Life – The Plan (how I want to become a full-time cruiser)
My plan for achieving my goal of becoming a full-time cruiser. Youtube channels mentioned in this video: DrakeParagon's Real Cruising Life: https://www.youtube.com/user/drakeParagon/videos