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Replacing our thru-hulls and seacocks using custom tools! Episode 45. #catamaranrefit
When you aren’t confident that the existing thru-hulls are secure and the valves won’t turn, it’s time to look for a new option. We chose to replace every single thru-hull so that we could be confident in their installation. This also allowed us to choose exactly what we wanted. Time for an upgrade....
Real time update! How much longer will this take? Episode 44 #catamaranrefit
We hauled out of the water in June 2024 and it’s now April 2025. So how’s it going? In this episode, we provide a real-time update. We’ll detail some of the steps we’ve finished, explain the projects that are mid-flight, and give you a peak into what’s next. I’ll give you a clue…we’ve reached a huge...
New starters cost $1600. Necessary expense? Yanmar engine maintenance Part 3. Episode 43
The entire purpose behind doing our own major engine maintenance is to save money, and give old parts new life where possible. We hate the idea of throwing away things that can be saved with a bit of know-how and elbow grease. In this episode we attempt to clean up our existing water pumps and keep ...
Prepping the battery compartment to receive 55kwh battery bank Episode 42 #catamaranrefit
Before we can install our new 55 kilowatt hour LiFePo battery bank, the space needs some serious work. From ensuring a dry space, to sanding, fiberglass, and paint, this space has been transformed into a perfect home for our LiFePo batteries. Music by Uppbeat. Music by Audiio ☝More about us, o...
Tearing apart our Yanmar 4JH4-TE engines. Major Maintenance Series, Part 2 #catamaranrefit
Welcome to part two of our Major Engine Maintenance Series. It’s time to tear apart our engines! In this episode Shawn removes every hose, hose clamp, and every component. In the process, he discovers completely clogged hoses, significant corrosion, and rusted parts that must be replaced. Music by ...
DIY major maintenance on two YANMAR 4JH4-TE 75hp’s – Part 1 Episode 40 #yachtrefit
We have two Yanmar 4JH4-TE 75hp engines. With regular maintenance, these engines should comfortably last 10,000hrs and ours have 5,000. Engine maintenance is difficult on a boat. Space is tight, temperatures are often unbearable, and unless you have confidence and experience working on engines, it’s...
Winter preparation – climate controlled storage and shop lights. Episode 39 #refit
We weren't planning to be here this long. The seasons are changing quickly and with it comes cold temperatures and short days. Everything we own is in two storage containers that are little more than metal boxes. These will certainly have plenty of condensation during the cold months and that c...
It took four months to replace two hatches! Episode 38. #refit
Since day one back in July of 2022, we have had several hatches that leaked. While in Guatemala, we re-bedded two of the three hatches in the salon and galley, but that's as far as we got. We mitigated the problem by keeping a bucket or bowl under the leaky spots, with the intention to re-bed t...
WHAT HAPPENED TO EXPEDITION EVANS?! Consumed by our Own Ambitions (it’s sooo pretty tho!) | EE 162
Start fresh any day of the year with my paid partner BetterHelp. Click for a discount on your first month of therapy We've been building this custom bespoke diy carbon fiber hardtop for a WHILE now. Well it's not 100%, but we want to show you what we've been up to! It's been qu...
DIY lithium batteries can save you thousands! Part 1 Episode 37 #catamaran #refit
One of the biggest and costliest project in many yacht refits is new batteries. These days, most battery changes are by people moving from standard AGMs to Lithium, or making the change to a higher native voltage from 12v to 24v or 48v. We are making the change to a native 48v system and increasing ...
Racing the change of season to prep the mast for paint. Episode 36 #refit
We removed every piece of hardware from the mast and boom and discovered a lot of peeled and bubbling paint. That can only mean one thing...corrosion. We wanted a better look at the aluminum, so we decided to completely strip and repaint both mast and boom. Weeks of sanding did a pretty good job rem...
Badly aged caulk is causing leaks! Episode 35 #boatrefit
Months after hauling our 54' catamaran out of the water to begin the refit, we finally did something that will stay on the boat. Many projects are in process, but that's been the name of the game for a long time. We were both itching to move this refit in the opposite direction. It's ...
See what happens WITHOUT Tef-Gel on your rigging hardware. Episode 34 #catamaranrefit
The mast, boom, and davits we removed shortly after we hauled ROAM out of the water. They have been sitting on foam blocks since then waiting to reach the top of the priority list. Our rigging makeover is a multi step process that starts now. The first step is to remove every piece of hardware so th...
The engine rooms get prepared for a makeover Episode 33 #refit
We are finally moving forward on our refit. This is the first time we're doing work that actually moves the project forward, rather than tearing stuff apart. The engine rooms are going to get a face lift, but before we can proceed they need to be cleaned, sanded, and have their holes and other ...
Annapolis Boat Show 2024 – Vendor Edition. You NEED these products! Episode 32 #boatshow
Every year thousands of people converge in Annapolis Maryland for the US Sailboat Show. Most are coming to get a look at the latest boats with an eye towards their next floating home. We already have a boat and are deep into a full refit, so a new boat was not on our agenda. We have decisions to mak...
Removing waste hoses = instant regret! Episode 31 #refit
No one enjoys the truly dirty jobs. In this episode we remove our waste hoses. This was a job we'd considering hiring out to the yard crew, but decided our budget would thank us if we just did it ourselves. Also, we didn't want the yard crew to hate us this early into this refit. We expect...
Huge milestone day…time to remove the mast! Episode 30 #sailboatrefit
A huge part of our refit involves giving the mast some much needed attention. In addition to maintaining and replacing the hardware, we have to tackle the "C" word...CORROSION! We could do the work with the mast in place, but in order to really do the job right, we're bringing the mas...
The Tools we Use to Navigate Through Bommie Mine Fields (Calico Skies Sailing, Ep 240)
Enjoying our channel? Consider joining the Calico Skies Patreon Crew for as little as $2 a month to get lots of extra goodies :) 0:00 Intro 0:10 Navigating A Bommie Mine Field 4:27 Off to the Beach 10:12 Dinner Time Back on Calico 13:29 Off to Check out the Local Reef 17:55 Last Day on Raoria...
The demolition has begun! Episode 29 #sailingcatamaran #refit
We are really into the demolition now. In this episode we work on removing every wire and hose in the boat...ceilings, bilges, engine rooms, everywhere! We also discover part of the build process that makes removing the wire nearly impossible. Music by Epidemic Sound, Artlist, and YouTube Audio Li...
Engines are coming out! Episode 28. #sailingcatamaran #refit
Roam is on the hard and it's time to get to work. In this episode the engines and generator are coming out. Then it's time to take off the boom to prepare to lower the mast. While we're at it, we remove the davits and the solar arch. When we said this was a big refit, we weren't ...
Hauling out our 54′ catamaran for a huge refit. Episode 27. #boatlife
We postponed our near total refit to cruise the Bahamas with our friends, but now it's time to get down to business. First step...hauling out the boat and getting it empty. This episode starts the process. We'll share all the details as our refit progresses. Zimmerman Marine in Matthew, V...
Provisioning Recap – How did we do? Episode 26 #boatlife
Prior to setting sail for an anticipated three months abroad, we did our first large-scale provisioning. Following that episode, we received many comments and questions from viewers wondering how we did. In this episode we share what we got too much of, too little of, and what we'd do different...
The first leg of our journey north. Episode 25 #catamaransailing
Seven glorious weeks in the Bahamas are coming to an end. We have a deadline to get north of Cape Hatteras for hurricane season, so we're heading to Virginia. Here is our first step towards Virginia. In this episode, we share our day of champagne sailing from Nassau to Bimini including a very d...