Watch Sailing & Boating Adventures Around the World tagged “Renewable energy”

71. Off the Grid Life at Anchor | Learning the Lines – Alternative Living

In this vlog we take you on a typical day for us at anchor. Pretty much every day we get some projects done, film, do some editing, and run errands. Our boat is 100% powered by the sun so we're not dependent on going to shore for anything but food and drin...

Jan 31, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:12:51

70. Economical DIY “Marine” Flooring | Learning the Lines

Ever look at marine cabin flooring and be turned off because of the price? We have too. What's so great about it that demands such a premium? We've spoken to real cruisers who have used other products and get a similar result for MUCH less. We decided to...

Jan 23, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:11:05

Our New Headsail is Finally Here! | Learning the Lines

We're super stoked to have our new headsail up on the boat and we can't wait to go sailing with it! The sail came out great, it looks awesome, and it fits really well. Initially, we're definitely impressed. We're just one step closer to more tropical wate...

Jan 19, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:11:08

Renewable Energy on a Boat

Ever thought about renewable energy on a boat? We hope you are following along with our "Sailing Basics Guide" https://www.sailing-lavagabonde.com/guide In this video we do a quick "energy budget" and discuss lithium batteries, solar power, hydro generato...

Jan 10, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:07:31

69. SCARIEST MOMENT OF OUR LIVES (MAYDAY Called) | Learning the Lines

In this vlog we broke the first rule of seamanship: beware the land. We made a few HUGE mistakes including but not limited to: 1. Failing to plan 2. Trying to go into an unknown anchorage at night 3. Not turning back when we saw breakers on both sides of ...

Jan 10, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:22:19

68. 100% Electric Sailboat (First Open Water Test) + Navpod Install | Learning the Lines

Not only are we in the water, but WE'RE SAILING!!! In this vlog we finish up a couple projects and start making our way out of the canal and into Charlotte Harbor. We installed a brand new Electric Yacht motor and twelve Lithium Battleborn batteries not ...

Jan 01, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:13:39

67. Our FREE BOAT is Back in the Water! | Learning the Lines – DIY Sailing

Where have we been??? Well, the simple explanation is we had to fire up the afterburners on our necessary boat projects to be able to get in the water before the 15th, meaning no time for editing and minimal filming. Why before the 15th? The yard we were...

Dec 13, 2018
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:20:43

66. DIY Boat Countertop (Phase 2) | Learning the Lines – DIY Sailing

This is the second phase of our solid surface countertop install. We're doing this project slowly phase by phase because we've got so many other projects going on as well. It's finally to the point where it's functional so that we can go in the water, live...

Nov 21, 2018
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:10:32

65. DIY Vinyl Cabin Headliner | Learning the Lines – DIY Sailing

In this vlog we finally get the new headliner in the salon area of our sailboat. We used a tongue and groove style vinyl beadboard found at Home Depot. It's completely waterproof and should never rot. The trim is also vinyl. We also added 1/2" XPS foam ins...

Nov 15, 2018
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:11:04

We’re going LiFePO4 | Lithium Batteries on our Boat

Episode 51 While on our Cape Town trip, we stopped off at Blue Nova to have a check out our new sweet Lithium batteries & got to check out all the off grid options people have. It was awesome to meet James and the rest of the team at Blue Nova & s...

Nov 10, 2018
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:24:05

64. Fiberglassing Upside-Down Over Plywood | Learning the Lines – DIY Sailing

"I'd rather not do that again." Laying up fiberglass upside-down is definitely a tricky, messy process. The stringers we laid up in this episode will serve as a mounting point for the new headliner. We're super excited to cover up all this bare fiberglass ...

Nov 05, 2018
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:11:55

Best Backpacking Solar Panel! Anker Powerport [Review]

Wondering which is the Best Backpacking Solar Panel? Let us show you the lightweight one we use in the mountains. For detailed specs and to get our full review on the Anker Powerport Solar Panel visit our website http://wp.me/p77xFU-r3 ******************...

Jul 31, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:05:20

DIY: SOLAR ON A BUDGET [Adventure #35]

What do you do when you need to install solar panels, but you don’t want to spend thousands of dollars on an arch? Do it yourself, of course! With stainless tubing, rail fittings and lots of hard work, we build a solar arch and install our new 320-watt...

Dec 16, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:17:00

EARLY CHRISTMAS GIFT FOR VARUNA [Adventure #34]

Bimini, wind generator, radar and old solar panels… goodbye! It’s time to upgrade our solar and make some big changes on Varuna! Oh, and we also get to upgrade ours, though not by choice… In this episode, we do a bit of exploring in San Diego vis...

Dec 09, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:15:29

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