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Sail Life – DIY osmosis repair and Trudesign Seacocks (thru hull and ball valves)
In this video, I use a powerful pressure washer and a combination of sand and water as the next step in my DIY osmosis repair. I also remove the last of the old thru hulls and take a look at some fiberglass reinforced nylon thru hulls and ball valves from ...
PARADISE TROPICAL ISLANDS ON A SAILBOAT. Ep 27
After a calm night at anchor just off Koh Naka Noi--and another attempt at drone flying--we woke up to a breeze, perfect weather for a sail towards Ao Chalong to check out of Thailand... cont/... ****************************** Continue the conversation ...
Cruising Lealea Refit No.32: Minor Setback
Paint won't dry at 40f. We knew that... To view the complete Cruising Lealea Refit Playlist, click the link! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYi0ZDWfmQxFPtVmGege6hYaiasmeOJG8 We thank you for your support. You can help keep the videos coming by ...
Work Work Work – Ep.18 RAN Sailing
In episode 18 we continue the work on RAN in Las Palmas. We construct a new anchor roller for our new 25 kg anchor and build a new box for the plotter and the instruments. We celebrate the summer solstice (Fiesta de San Juan) together with thousands of Gra...
Sail Life – diy osmosis treatment, removing thru hulls and boom tent
In this video, there is a short update on the progress of my osmosis treatment. I get started on removing the old bronze thru hulls. Last but not least I put up a makeshift boom tent. This video didn't turn out the way I had planned. I had to scrap a lot...
Cruising Lealea Refit No.31: Hump Day
At last we begin work on putting it all back together. The refit of our Albin Vega 27 sailboat, Lealea, continues. The bulkheads are back from being glassed and are ready to be finished. Now we are seeing the fruits of our painting and varnishing labor ...
Cruising Lealea Refit No.30: Creaks and Groans
The tide is ready to turn on our refit and a few creaks and groans come out of Chuck while tightening deck screws before the painting of the interior hull begins.To view the complete Cruising Lealea Refit Playlist, click the link! https://www.youtube.co...
ALONE ON JAMES BOND ISLAND! Ep 26
Phang Nga bay was proving to be even more spectacular than we had heard. We couldn't get enough of the jagged limestone cliffs that grew out of the placid water. So instead of heading east to the white sandy beaches of Phuket's better known islands, we ven...
Life is Like Sailing – I Finally Have Refrigeration!
I finally return to the 1st world and put refrigeration in my boat! www.lifeislikesailing.com www.facebook.com/lifeislikesailing
SECRET TROPICAL BEACHES… Ep 25
A secret fisherman's cove, accessible only by dinghy, makes for a great little BBQ on the beach. The fun of hanging out with friends is countered by that damn water maker. Will we ever get it fixed? ****************************** Be one of the good guys...
Cruising Lealea Refit No.27: The Albin Vega Mast Beam
The Albin Vega 27 is said to have problems with the deck stepped mast support beam. During our refit we are taking steps to strengthen the whole mast support system. To view the complete Cruising Lealea Refit Playlist, click the link! https://www.youtub...
Cruising Lealea Refit No.26: As Many Times as it Takes
The centerpiece of the interior rebuild of our Albin Vega 27, Lealea is the new main bulkhead. We spend a lot of time and effort on getting the fit just right. To view the complete Cruising Lealea Refit Playlist, click the link! https://www.youtube.com/...
Sail Life – diesel engine maintenance & AIS transponder installation, BHA #1
In this video, I change the air filter, and the oil on the Volvo Penta D2-40F aboard my new sailboat Athena. I also hook up my AIS transponder from Digital Yacht (Digital Yacht AIT2000) to the chart plotter (Standard Horizon CP300i). As a small bonus, ther...
“A New Boat”– Part 3 (“Fuel Tank Inspection Ports”)
"Alone together--Sailing Solo to Hawaii and Beyond"--the Book: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MY3GFaHwRAA More renovation reports here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXJx_F6E8T8wyRWcRh4nja4H8w82d-cDT
Cruising Lealea Refit No.25: A Bigger Hammer
Removing the main bulkhead. Another step in the refit of our Albin Vega 27 sailboat, Lealea. Many thanks to our dear friend Pat for assisting with the dirty job. To view the complete Cruising Lealea Refit Playlist, click the link! https://www.youtube....
SHOULD WE BUY A DIESEL HYBRID ENGINE?
Welcome to a follow-up FTB Extra in which we discuss in more detail Esper's engine issues. Don't forget to subscribe to our channel by clicking this link: https://www.youtube.com/user/spannerheadz?sub_confirmation=1 Since our last update we received an ove...
Life is Like Sailing – Chain Locker gets a Facelift and More!
In this episode I fix a flaw in my chain locker and cabin table. I find a water leak and fill everyone in on how much money I make from the videos. Please share this link with your friends if you appreciate the effort I make for the videos. https://ww...
Cruising Lealea Refit No.24: Departures and Arrivals
Williwa shipmate Tom Straughn flew to Petersburg, Alaska to help with the refit of our Albin Vega 27 sailboat, Lealea . Tom arrived and immediately picked up a brush and Laura departed to spend a a week working at Waterway's Veterinary Clinic in Cordova,...
A broken boom – Ep.10 RAN Sailing
We broke the boom! First major setback but probably not the last. In this episode we spend a couple of days in Camariñas in Galicia, Spain and then we sail towards Lisbon, Portugal but don't get very far. We broach with the boat outside Cape Finisterre an...
Life is Like Sailing – Dickinson Vent and Guard Installed
Just getting more things done before cruising season! www.lifeislikesailing.com www.facebook.com/lifeislikesailing music: 'Work to Do' by the Isley Brothers
Cruising Lealea Refit No.23: Remove, Refinish, Replace
The refit of our Albin Vega 27 sailboat, Lealea is proceeding nicely. Removed bulkheads to replace and refinish. With help from Tom Straughn of Williwa https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYi0ZDWfmQxHFUVo16vwHLd-uSiQposEP we made a lot of progress this ...
Cruising Lealea Refit No. 22: A Little Help From Our Friends
The refit of our Albin Vega 27, Lealea, continues. Shipmate Tom arrived and immediately pitched in. We got a lot of work done today To view the complete Cruising Lealea Refit Playlist, click the link! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYi0ZDWfmQxF...
Life is Like Sailing – When Will the Maintenance End?
More things to fix and get ready for cruising season! www.lifeislikesailing.com www.facebook.com/lifeislikesailing
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