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Our New Boat Finally Hits The Water – Ep. 275
After weeks of preparation, stress, and problem-solving, our new Fountaine Pajot Venezia 42 finally goes back in the water for the very first time. In this episode, James prepares the boat for launch day, checks the systems once she splashes, and attempts...
The Reality of Getting This Boat Ready – Ep. 274
After 13 months away from sailing, stepping back into boat life has been a lot more intense than expected. In the last episode, we shared our return to YouTube after selling our Beneteau Oceanis 43 and buying an older boat in hopes of building a more sust...
We Disappeared For 13 Months…Then This Happened – Sailing Zephyr – Ep. 273
After 13 months away from Youtube and life at sea, we are finally back.....and heaps has changed. We didn't plan to be gone this long, yet stepping away from sailing has turned into a much bigger pause than expected. Over the past year we sold out Bene...
Small Catamaran or Big Monohull…BUYING a USED Boat and We Have NO Clue What We WANT – Ep. 272
We are looking to buy another boat and we have no clue what to buy! Buying a boat whether it´s new or used can be an overwhelming process. And even after 6 years of sailing around the world on our 2010 Beneteau Oceanis 43...we still have no idea what we w...
We Know We’re Sailing Fast When Our Dog’s Ears Are Flapping Like Crazy – Ep. 271
In today’s episode, we’re taking the boat out for an epic sail from our slip in the Bahamas (lucky us, right?) to Guana Cay! We’re excited to check out what all the fuss is about at Grabbers and Nippers on a Sunday Funday. It’s a day full of sailin...
Let’s Get This Boat on a Lean: Epic Sailing Through the Bahamas! – Ep. 270
We’ve finally arrived in the Bahamas, and it’s as incredible as we remembered! The blue water is calling, and we couldn’t be more excited to explore. We find some secluded anchorages and untouched beaches, enjoying perfect sailing conditions with ple...
Wing-on-Wing Sailing and a Bridge Fail on Our Way to Florida – Ep. 269
Join us as we leave the boatyard behind in North Carolina and make our way down the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) to Charleston, SC. After dealing with a frustrating bridge delay, we finally head out into the Atlantic Ocean, aiming for Fernandina Beach, Flor...
Emergency Haul Out: Fixing Our Boat’s Shaft Seal & Coupling to Stop Us Sinking – Ep. 268
In this week´s video, we are at the Zimmermans Boatyard in NC for an emergency haul-out! Our mission? To replace Zephyr´s coupling and shaft seal as quickly as possible to stop our saltwater leak that held us back on our journey south. We are joined by t...
Engine Flooding Disaster on Zephyr: The Worst Problem We’ve Faced Yet! – Ep. 267
This episode is jam-packed! Not only do we leave beautiful New Bern, where we spent the hurricane season, but we also run into the worst problem we’ve ever had on Zephyr. As you can probably guess from the thumbnail, we take on saltwater in the engine co...
New OUTBOARD MOTOR Setup, TEST & Review | Simple Boat Life – Ep. 264
We BUY a NEW Outboard motor for our dingy. It's been 6 years since we bought a new outboard and we are really nervous about our decision. IT´s been almost a year trying to decide what to buy and the day has finally arrived. Join us as we take you through ...
Teak Restoration on a SAILBOAT Part 2 | Sailing Zephyr – Ep. 263
We get right back into the teak work on our Beneteau sailboat. Last week we did the long hours of sanding all the teak toe rails till they were nice and smooth. Then we went through the process of using wood filler to fill in all the gaps in the teak. Thi...
RESTORING TEAK on a SAILBOAT | Sailing Zephyr – Ep. 262
There are many parts of a sailboat that require ongoing maintenance, but few are generally as laborious as working on teak. Whether it's decks, toe rails, seats or interior wood. Teak requires constant maintenance. The debate around Stain vs Varnish contin...
Simple LIVING on a SAILBOAT | Sailing Zephyr – Ep. 261
Living aboard a sailboat can get complicated very fast. We have spent enough time sailing the world to witness it first hand to us and other sailors. So sometimes it makes sense to just simplify your day to day life on a sailboat so that stress doesn't get...
No BullS#!T……Just THANK YOU! | Sailing Zephyr – Ep. 260
Thank You!...and the boat works continue. We have been very fortunate to have the lifestyle we've had for the last 6 years and the people that make that possible...Thank You! The journey, the exploration and everything in-between is because of you! We a...
Not Doing this will COST You THOUSANDS of $$$$$$ | Sailing Zephyr – Ep. 259
Most things you do on your boat will have only minor impacts to your sailboat performance and your wallet. But sometimes there are certain things, that if ignored, could end up costing you thousands of dollars in repairs and render your sailboat useless. ...
We Visit the ABANDONED BENETEAU Sailboat Factory & REPLACE our WATER TANK | Sailing Zephyr – Ep.258
It's rare if not unheard of for someone to ever have the chance to visit the factory where their sailboat was made. It's even more rare if that factory has been abandoned. Well, we get that chance and it's an emotional experience. We also finally replace ...
How LONG does it Take to ABANDON SHIP? | Sailing Zephyr – Ep. 257
Abandon Ship, we are sinking, the boat is going down! All words that bring complete fear, loss, sadness and the reality that Mother Nature needs to be respected. We sail the world with the full understanding that we are susceptible to the risk of losing t...
Our Biggest Non-Sailing Investment Yet! | Surprise Purchase Revealed! – Ep.255
Sleep on a sailboat can mean the difference between good and bad decisions, decreased safety and just overall quality of life. There are few things we value this important on our sailboat, so we take it pretty seriously when it's time to make improvements....
Intracoastal Waterway (ICW)…Is it worth the HOURS on our Sailboat ENGINE? |Sailing Zephyr – Ep.254
With the most dangerous part of the hurricane season looming over us, we are desperate to get north as fast as possible. We have been traveling up the ICW for the better part of a week now and we still have hundreds of miles to sail before we reach our des...
Braving Hurricane Ernesto’s Aftermath: Tough Decisions Ahead & Our Dog’s First Catch! – Ep. 251
In this episode of Sailing Zephyr, we face a tough decision: should we brave the leftover swells and winds from Hurricane Ernesto to continue our journey, or make a quick dash to Florida and wait for a better weather window? 🌊 As we weigh our options,...
Zephyr’s Makeover & Our Next Destination! Off-Season Plans Revealed | Sailing Zephyr – Ep. 250
As the off-season approaches, we're gearing up for some amazing upgrades on Zephyr! Join us as we reveal our upcoming projects and plans to give her the love she deserves. From essential maintenance to exciting enhancements, we can't wait to share what's i...
Potential Hurricane 🌀 Incoming! Is Our Mast Ready? | Critical Boat Checks | Sailing Zephyr – Ep. 249
In this must-watch episode of Sailing Zephyr, join Natalie and James as they tackle essential boat checks and hurricane preparation techniques. From inspecting the mast to sanitizing water tanks with bleach, this detailed video transcription offers valuabl...
Why Are We Always the Smallest Boat in the Marina? Our New Addition Makes Up for It! – Ep. 248
In this episode, Sailing Zephyr documents the installation of a new water pump in their Yanmar engine. After removing the old pump, they discover excessive wear causing coolant leaks. With the new pump in place, they face some coolant management challenges...