Watch Sailing & Boating Adventures Around the World tagged “Maintenance”

ENGINE SEIZES IN PARADISE

Like some kind of nautical episode of 'Back to the Future', we are in a weird time warp here at Followtheboat. Our regular sailing logs--which out of necessity run a few months behind real time--show Jamie sailing alone in Thailand with Liz back in the UK ...

Mar 24, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:11:54

Cruising Lealea Refit No. 21: Yes Deer

Chuck and Laura continue the work on rebuilding Lealea's interior. The more we do the more we find to do..... To view the complete Cruising Lealea Refit Playlist, click the link! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYi0ZDWfmQxFPtVmGege6hYaiasmeOJG8 ...

Mar 23, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:12:19

Cruising Lealea Refit No. 19: Daylight Savings Time or The Light at the End of the Tunnel

Making progress on the refit of our Albin Vega 27, Lealea. The first pieces of interior woodwork are nearly done. Is that a light at the end of the tunnel or just a locomotive coming toward us? To view the complete Cruising Lealea Refit Playlist, click ...

Mar 20, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:05:43

Cruising Lealea Refit No.18: Arewethereyet??

Finally we are seeing some results. The first wave of of stained and painted pieces are nearly done. Rebuilding the interior of our cruising sailboat, Lealea, continues to be a learning experience. To view the complete Cruising Lealea Refit Playlist, cl...

Mar 16, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:05:06

Cruising Lealea Refit #17: Epoxy Fail

The crew spend their days in continual cycles of mixing epoxy, painting epoxy and waiting for epoxy to dry. They say you learn more from failure than success. If you have an opinion we would love to hear it. To view the complete Cruising Lealea Refit...

Mar 10, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:13:09

KITEBOARDING HUTCHINSON ISLAND

http://tulasendlesssummer.com WORK HARD PLAY HARD. Thoughts on DIY boat maintenance/repairs and celebration of a day of work with an evening of kiteboarding in the ocean off hutchinson island.

Mar 10, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:10:31

Life is Like Sailing – Spring Cleaning

When you live on a boat, there is always cleaning to be done! www.lifeislikesailing.com www.facebook.com/lifeislikesailing Cold Funk - Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licens...

Mar 08, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:13:03

Cruising Lealea Refit No.14: Old Paint

Modifying and refinishing the v-berth deck as part of the refit of our Albin Vega 27 sailboat. We had an old can of Interlux that had a rusted top so we used it for this project that required protection but not perfection. As it turned out the paint was ...

Mar 05, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:10:04

Life is Like Sailing – What the Heck is a Dorade Box?

The Dorade Box gets a new Ventilation Cowl and some new varnish! www.lifeislikesailing.com www.facebook.com/lifeislikesailing * Diagram of the Dorade Box from Wikipedia.com

Feb 29, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:11:25

Cruising Lealea Refit No.12: Canvas and Glass

After a few days out sick, we resume our project, removing a loose glass bulkhead, inspecting and repairing canvas... To view the complete Cruising Lealea Refit Playlist, click the link! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYi0ZDWfmQxFPtVmGege6hYaias...

Feb 26, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:13:52

Cruising Lealea Refit No.11: Dropping the Mast

We took advantage of a rare dry day to take down the mast. Lealea's tabernacle mast step and a little preparation makes this an easy DIY project. To view the complete Cruising Lealea Refit Playlist, click the link! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...

Feb 19, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:16:40

The 12 things To Do When At A Marina

Howdy! I made this video in St Lucia and couldn't find wifi to upload it. Then went to Martinique and wifi was nonexistent...so I couldn't get it up. Finally, I'm in Dominica and I've sat at a restaurant for four hours to get this online. Woo hoo! So...thi...

Feb 18, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:14:03

Cruising Lealea Refit No. 10: Feels Like Spring

It feels like Spring in Petersburg. Unusually warm weather allows a lot to be accomplished on Lealea's refit. To view the complete Cruising Lealea Refit Playlist, click the link! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYi0ZDWfmQxFPtVmGege6hYaiasmeOJG8...

Feb 14, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:09:18

Cruising Lealea Refit No. 9: Wood and Rain

Progress with Lealea's refit. Materials for the interior joinery project arrived at the Alaska Marine Lines terminal in Petersburg by barge from Ketchikan. Rainy weather continues. To view the complete Cruising Lealea Refit Playlist, click the link! htt...

Feb 11, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:08:50

PARADISE CRASH REPAIRS PART 2! Ep 18

In the last episode we hauled Esper out at PSS Shipyard in Satun in order to start fixing the repairs from the accident. We had two weeks in which to get everything done before the next spring tide. Half way through the journey Liz has to visit the UK and ...

Jan 28, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:18:16

PARADISE CRASH REPAIRS PART 1… EP 17

Here it is, our first sailing log of 2016! We've made it an extra big one to help keep those in the northern hemisphere entertained over the long winter nights. If you've been following us, you'll know that 2015 was full of ups and downs aboard SY Esper....

Jan 14, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:31:23

NIGHT SAILING Ep 16

In our last episode of 2015 we go night sailing, take in Thailand's first marine national park island, discuss near-by boat refugees, spend the night on a slope and yes, we make it back to the shipyard to begin those repairs... (con't) ******************...

Dec 21, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:20:31

Cruising Lealea in the Boatyard – #3: Do the Math

Planning the haulout and major refit of Lealea, our 43 year old Albin Vega 27 sailboat. Just part of the living aboard and cruising life. Thorough planning, and a little help from our friends, will make this job go more smoothly. We thank you for your su...

Dec 07, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:05:45

Cruising Lealea in the Boatyard – Step 1: Sharpen the Pencil and Make a Plan

Time to start planning the haulout and major refit of Lealea, our 43 year old Albin Vega 27 sailboat. Just part of the living aboard and cruising life. Thorough planning, and a little help from our friends, will make this job go more smoothly. We thank ...

Nov 11, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:14:12

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...

Nov 01, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:09:36

Life is Like Sailing – Summer is Over

Just a quick look at a few things that I do to get ready for the winter season. www.lifeislikesailing.com www.facebook.com/lifeislikesailing

Nov 01, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:08:21

OUR BOAT GETS SMASHED!! Ep 12

THWACK! CRASH! THUD! WHAT THE F@CK WAS THAT?? WE SOON FOUND OUT, ANOTHER BOAT HAD SMASHED INTO US... --- If you enjoy or have even learned something from our videos, please SUBSCRIBE to our channel, or even chuck a few pennies our way... PLEASE SUPPORT ...

Oct 25, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:23:33

Sail Life – Up on the hard, part 6

Being up on the hard is a gift that just keeps on giving ;)

Oct 16, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:09:16

FOUR FISH IN FOUR MINUTES! EP 6

Having decided roughly in which direction to head in order to get to Phuket, we weigh anchor from Ko Lipe on a hot morning. Since the boat is pointing into the wind whilst tied to the mooring we get the mizzen and the mainsail out. Look out for the editing...

Aug 02, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:24:38

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