Sailboat Work YouTube Videos
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52. We’re Going ELECTRIC – Removing Our Filthy Diesel | Learning the Lines – DIY Sailing
We removed our 2004 Westerbeke diesel in preparation to install an electric motor powered by marine-grade lithium batteries. Removing the diesel was a filthy job. We pretty much got covered in oil and diesel during the process. We're super excited for it ...
46. Removing Everything on Deck Prior to Paint | Learning the Lines – DIY Sailing
In this vlog our sailboat gets moved under the tent and we finish up removing everything prior to painting the deck. We also remove the top skin of fiberglass on deck in six spots to test for moisture in the core. Only one area was questionable. --------...
45. We’re Taking it ALL OFF! – Prepping for Deck Paint | Learning the Lines – DIY Sailing
In this vlog we pull stanchions, pull the bow pulpit, and sand the deck in preparation for being under the cover in the boatyard. Once we're under the cover we'll begin removing everything else and taking core samples from various locations in the deck to ...
LIFE ON THE HARD
Living on a sailboat in a boatyard can be a unique experience. Every now and then while living aboard, you are bound to spent at least a little bit of time on the hard. Vlog #113 Help support Wicked Salty at https://www.patreon.com/WickedSalty?ty=h ---...
42. Our Old Sailboat is Going Electric (With a Tesla Battery) | Learning the Lines – DIY Sailing
In this video we visit Somniun, our old O'day 272 sailboat, and give you guys an update on what Taylor, her new owner, is doing with her. Turns out, he's gutted the boat, dropped in an electric motor, and plans on using a Tesla battery to power it. He's al...
41. Offshore on an Unfit Boat | Learning the Lines – DIY Sailing
We motor our Endeavour 32 from St. Petersburg to Port Charlotte to be hauled out at Charlotte Harbor Boat Storage and trucked over to J & R Marine. This trip was a little risky because we had to go offshore in a boat that doesn't have portlights, grab ...
ANTIFOULING: Who would put hard paint on top of soft paint?! #3
6 weeks to departure! I knew that becoming a sailboat owner meant that at some point, I would end up with a sanding machine in my hands and a valved safety mask on my face, doing something that I was probably not going to enjoy. In this episode, Ryan an...
Stuff Breaks, We Fix It…Hooray Boats! (Sailing Panama)
A trip to Panama City, saying goodbye to crew, monkeys and repairs in an exotic location...yes, this is life on a sailboat! Join our crew on Patreon and become a BIGGER part of the adventure: http://bit.ly/patreon-wynn Get all the Details of our trip h...
Glass House Mountains & ticking items off the list – Sailing Nandji, Ep 33
For more "Exclusive" Sailing Nandji videos, posts and photos, join the 'Sailing Nandji Froth Family'. Click here... http://www.patreon.com/Nandji In this episode of Sailing Nandji, Bonita gets sick of the ongoing boat work and decides she needs a little ...
Dodging Cyclone Debbie – Sailing Nandji, Ep 28
For more "Exclusive" Sailing Nandji videos, posts and photos, join the 'Sailing Nandji Froth Family'. Click here... http://www.patreon.com/Nandji In this episode of Sailing Nandji, our work on preparing NAndji for our big voyage is interupted by a little...
22. First Solo Sail – Sailing Vessel Somnium
We've been really busy with non-sailing related stuff, but Jordan found some time to do something he's always wanted to do - take the boat out for a solo sail. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
21. Moisture Readings, Electrical, and Headliner Testing – Sailing Vessel Somnium
Our good friend comes out to take some moisture reading on our bulkheads, since we determined that the boat had flooded in the past. We also install a conduit, clean up some electrical, and do some testing with some foam-backed vinyl headliner from Sailrit...
20. Sanding a Sailboat Interior – Sailing Vessel Somnium
It's not all sunshine and roses when you own a sailboat. This week we do some sanding, fail at trying to remove some adhesive, and that's about it! -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
19. Sewing a Bimini and Kiteboarding an Island all to Ourselves – Sailing Vessel Somnium
This week we sew a new bimini cover with sunbrella fabric from Sailrite, then go for a sail down to Pine Key (Beer Can Island) to get some kiteboarding in! It's been a long time since Jordan's been able to kiteboard so he's really happy to get back out on ...