Watch Sailing & Boating Adventures Around the World tagged “Sailboat renovation”

A Hole Lot of Fun | Refitting our 2001 Sailboat

A Hole Lot of Fun! More boat yoga anyone? Now that we are “experts” in fiberglass it’s time to tackle the anchor locker and weakly mounted windlass. The mounting plate and fiberglass is so cracked we are worried that one day when we are pulling the ...

Feb 17, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:20:13

Out of the frying pan and into the fire | Refitting a 2001 sailboat

The day has finally arrived. We are scheduled to get back in the water. Just a few minor projects to complete... Wax the hull, install the prop, paint the bottom of the keel and stand plates, then wash the boat and were done. Minor stuff. It was very surr...

Feb 10, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:22:21

Cock It & Rock It | Installing Sea Cocks and Through Hulls on 2001 Sailboat

I never thought dealing with a hole in the boat could be so satisfying. This week was a true test of DIY with your spouse. We had to coordinate two separate jobs while trying to talk to each other through the hull of the boat and let me tell you that pro...

Feb 03, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:18:34

Out running a hurricane | Refitting a Hunter Sailboat

Now that the fiberglass rebuild work has been completed on the rudder it’s time to start getting the rest of the hull back in shape. We have 685 sq ft of surface to prep and paint before Hurricane Ian comes knocking on our door step. The blisters are al...

Jan 27, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:21:30

What did we get ourselves into? | Refitting Our 20yr old Sailboat

To say that we have a lot of work ahead of us is an understatement! Now that we are in the thick of things we are getting a real idea of what needs to be done on Honu. It's not just about scraping and painting the bottom. The game is the same just the pl...

Jan 20, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:21:02

The SNOW CONES Will Continue Until Morale Improves | Westsail 42 Cutter Refit | Sailboat Story 213

If morale of the crew suffers then the risk of mutiny is real. This must, of course, be avoided at all costs so whenever I find myself in this situation I quickly employ the most foolproof tactic I know. I give them snow cones until crew morale improves. ...

Sep 30, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:15:30

Westsail 42 Is DRIVING ME CRAZY | Inspection Plates & Aft Cabin Restoration | Sailboat Story 207

Projects continue as Ben installs inspection plates on the diesel tank, repairs rotten wood in the aft cabin, and generally works towards preparing the boat for new voyages. It's been a long, hot Summer of non-stop boat work and if he doesn't get to go sai...

Aug 19, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:13:56

Forward Cabin Restoration, But I’m Not Pleased With The Results | Sailboat Story 197

Ben heads back down to Green Cove Springs, FL for another round of boat work. In this video, Molly's forward cabin gets the boards put back up on the walls, the splintered cap rail is repaired using an epoxy wood putty, and a rotten bulkhead in the galley ...

Jun 10, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:14:31

Working On Boat Projects At Home Because The Refit Never Stops | Sailboat Story 191

To keep the momentum going on our sailboat refit we bring certain things home with us so that we can keep working on the boat even through we're not at the boat. In this video I repair a damaged floor board, remove the old anti-fouling from our propeller, ...

Apr 29, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:16:27

Sheer Fun with Sailing and Fun

https://www.createphotocalendars.com/Store/Sailing+and+Fun+2021+Swimsuit+Calendar-9397976835 Much more to see! Check out the full length, uncensored version on Vimeo. https://vimeo.com/sailingandfun/vod_pages https://www.patreon.com/SailingAndFun Quick r...

May 14, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:08:31

All about through hulls, and getting rid of holes in my boat!

In the last 2 years my boat tried to sink twice! No one wants a sinking boat! In this video we tackle what is the most common cause of a sailboat sinking, through hull fittings! What can we do to repair our through hulls, what can be done to replace or eve...

Apr 03, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:15:01

Windlass Removal and Installation [Adventure #204]

We get the bad news that our old windlass motor can’t be repaired AND we’re being kicked out of the harbor by the police! What do we do? A quick 3-day windlass replacement! Come see how we come up with a solution, replacing our old Nilsson with a ma...

Mar 16, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:13:11

Can we stop the leaks? [Adventure #203]

There’s no better way to find all the leaks than to spend a winter in the Pacific Northwest... Find out how we address a leaking hatch that is brand new from the factory, and learn a cheap trick for a water-tight mast boot! ________________ We hope yo...

Mar 09, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:09:25

Making Custom Head Cabinetry for my 1966 Spencer 42′ Sloop

This week on part 3 of the head rebuild: I made templates and cut out bulkheads and started assembling the sink cabinet after pulling the old through hulls on my 1966 Spencer 42' Sloop. I then used the Rockler Circle cutting jig with the Makita Router ag...

Feb 28, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:21:12

Assembly Required DIY Sailboat Projects [Adventure #201]

The sailboat refit continues as we struggle with removing and re-installing a laminate countertop with contact cement. We also put the finishing touches on the main salon, bringing the new settee cushions out and and installing a brand new table. ________...

Feb 24, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:10:26

Bending Plywood for my DIY sailboat restoration ⛵

To make the radiused cabinet face for the head in my 1966 Spencer 42' Sloop, I kerf cut 18mm Marine Grade Okume plywood, 19 cuts, almost through to the last ply. This allows the wood to bend then be filled with thickened epoxy, I used West Systems 105/20...

Feb 21, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:16:41

Chop It, Grind It, Butyl It [Adventure #194]

The boat refit continues as we try to restore our old sailboat to shipshape condition! We add trim to our new counter tops, and try to stop some leaks on board rebedding our traveler through the deck and replacing gaskets on a leaking hatch. _____________...

Jan 06, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:12:41

Installing a Diesel Heater on a Boat [Adventure #193]

How well do the cheap diesel bus heaters work? How do you install one? Watch how we install a forced air diesel heater onboard our sailboat, Makara. We come up with a good location and mounting bracket and discuss exhaust line runs, then it’s time for...

Dec 30, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:15:32

What’s Hidden Behind [Adventure #191]

We tackle the mystery and maze of wiring and plumbing behind the wall and under the floor aboard our sailboat, Makara. We move and rewire the batteries, run new wiring for the windlass, tackle some plumbing mysteries and finally get our new laminate count...

Dec 16, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:12:18

Giving our boat a Facelift [Adventure #190]

This week it’s all about making the boat look good! Join us as we update our cupboard doors with decorative aluminum, get to work on new settee cushions and upholstery, fit a new table and brighten up the interior with fresh paint. ________________ We ...

Dec 09, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:10:46

Cabin Bedroom Design [Adventure #188]

See how we redesign bunks to maximize space and update the look of our v-berth cabin aboard our sailboat! We add insulation, cedar wall paneling, and plan out two separate sleeping bunks. ________________ We hope you enjoy our videos and adventures. To ...

Nov 25, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:11:48

Sailboat Gets New Ceiling [Adventure #187]

After tearing out the headliner and walls, find out what we use to update the wall paneling and headliner in our old boat. Along with the new walls, we rebed the port lights using butyl tape. ________________ We hope you enjoy our videos and adventures. ...

Nov 18, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:10:26

Our SPECIAL Sources [Adventure #185]

What do you need to refit a boat? Lots of materials! We source everything from solar panels and industrial metal to foam and upholstery, to skilled a skilled craftsman for specialty woodworking and family for extra labor! ________________ We hope you e...

Nov 05, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:09:09

Sexy Galley or Modern Kitchen? — Sailing Uma [Step 175]

[ DIY SAILBOAT GALLEY REFIT - Past videos] . Step 73 Ice Box https://youtu.be/twW36wFmm9U . Step 134 Hefty Su https://youtu.be/moruXWVh674 . Step 136 Corian Counter https://youtu.be/az1P4fXE90E MICROWAVE: https://amzn.to/2WvGphc DOMETIC (Freezer, Fridge...

Jun 13, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:12:10

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