Sailboat maintenance YouTube Videos
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Seacocks: Bronze v plastic? Groco v Marelon? – Ep 124
We went shopping with American McGee and discovered a few things about seacocks. Subscribe for more sailing videos: https://ftbyoutube.page.link/subscribe Bronze v plastic? Groco v Marelon? Is DZR ever OK? Why don't our seacocks fit our skin fittings? What...
HOW TO INSTALL SAILBOAT SOLAR PANELS – Ep 123
Millie goes missing. The seacock installation defeats Jamie. And we need your help on the solar panel installation. Subscribe for more sailing videos: https://ftbyoutube.page.link/subscribe Staying in a room in the marina while the boat work goes on means...
HOW TO INSPECT SAILBOAT RIGGING – Interview with a rigger
Ever wondered how to inspect your rigging? We share tips from our rigger. Subscribe for more sailing videos: https://ftbyoutube.page.link/subscribe Trained by Des Kearns (one of Australia's greats), Jai looks at SY Esper's rigging inspection report, and ...
SAILBOAT DODGER FAIL! Ep 122
No-one was really sure they knew what they were doing. Including the canvas guys. Can Ton come to the rescue? Subscribe for more sailing videos: https://ftbyoutube.page.link/subscribe We finally show you how we sorted out that diesel leak! The work goes ...
REPLACING FIVE SEACOCKS & HAULING OUT AGAIN… Ep121
Seacocks working? No. Diesel leak sorted? No. Dodger finished? No. Now we're back on the hard. OH NO! Subscribe for more sailing videos: https://ftbyoutube.page.link/subscribe So Jamie checked the seacocks, right? Yeah, but one decided to fail while w...
MISS UNIVERSE CONTESTANTS IN THE MARINA! – SAILING FOLLOWTHEBOAT Ep 119
Sometimes life smiles on you even as it's throws a curveball. And for the first time on this sailing channel Jamie was lost for words... Please help YouTube notice us by COMMENTING, LIKING, SUBSCRIBING (IT'S FREE!) and SHARING this video. ❤️ Yes, you...
MOVING A SAILBOAT IN A GALE – SAILING FOLLOWTHEBOAT Ep 118
Moving a sailboat in a gale, is it dangerous? Jamie and Millie didn't feel safe as Esper swung around in her cradle. Sometimes life on the hard is hard! If you enjoy our videos, please help us to get noticed by COMMENTING, LIKING, SUBSCRIBING (IT'S FREE!)...
RIGGING INSPECTION & BOAT REPAIRS – SAILING FOLLOWTHEBOAT Ep 117
What do you do when you find a cobra in your workshop? Our rigger isn't phased about it... watch till the end! Subscribe for more sailing videos: https://ftbyoutube.page.link/subscribe We filmed most of this week's episode when Liz was away in the UK, so ...
SHOULD WE RE-RIG THE BOAT? – SAILING FOLLOWTHEBOAT Ep 116
$10,000 to re-rig our boat?! The rigging's ten years old, so our insurers insist we change it. But what do the professional riggers think? Subscribe for more sailing videos: https://ftbyoutube.page.link/subscribe If you enjoy our videos, please help us to...
MOVING THE DODGER BY TRAVEL LIFT! – SAILING FOLLOWTHEBOAT Ep115
As the haul-out travel lift came lumbering towards us, it was a lesson in hope, guts and teamwork. Subscribe for more sailing videos: https://ftbyoutube.page.link/subscribe The rain and wind howled round the yard, swinging our shiny dodger from the haul-o...
PAINTING WITH AWLCRAFT – DODGER UPDATE – SAILING FOLLOWTHEBOAT Ep114
The painters work their magic on the topsides where they repainted the damaged bow. It's all good, and you can't see the join! If you enjoy our videos, please help us to get noticed by SUBSCRIBING, COMMENTING, LIKING and SHARING this video. At last we ca...
WE BOUGHT AN ANCHOR! – DODGER & RAINCATCHER UPDATE – SAILING FOLLOWTHEBOAT Ep 113
We found a bargain Fortress anchor and couldn't resist it. What spare anchor do you have or would you choose? Please help us to get noticed by SUBSCRIBING, COMMENTING, LIKING and SHARING this video. Our sailboat gets a lick of paint, and she comes up ver...
HOW TO USE BUTYL TAPE TO SEAL DECK FITTINGS ON A SAILBOAT – SAILING FOLLOWTHEBOAT EXTRA
Do you use Sikaflex or 3M 5200 adhesives for sealing fittings all around your sailboat deck? Find out why butyl is best... ❤️ Fancy spreading some love? Join our crew and become a FOLLOWTHEBOAT MATE! It'll cost you less than the price of a coffee... ...
SAILBOAT FOR SALE – DODGER UPDATE – SAILING FOLLOWTHEBOAT Ep 112
Would you buy an old boat and do it up? We would, and we think we've found a good one for sale right here in the marina...what do you think? ❤️ Fancy spreading some love? Join our crew and become a FOLLOWTHEBOAT MATE! It'll cost you less than the pric...