Watch Sailing & Boating Adventures Around the World tagged “Sailrite”

Should you buy a Sailrite Sewing Machine? Ep.42

This week we do a comparative review of the our new Sailrite sewing machine and the old workhorse Janome. For those of you considering whether or not you need one, we hope we answer some important questions about the suitability for boats. Thanks so much...

Dec 29, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:18:49

Sailrite assembly fail! Cockpit tent success! Ep.41

After last week's efforts to make the cockpit cushions, we finally gave into the inevitable and bought a Sailrite sewing machine! Nick drops a few f-bombs trying to assemble it (standard!) and once he finally gets it all in working order, he is able to mak...

Dec 22, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:10:21

Our cockpit is getting a big makeover! (Sailing Ruby Rose) Ep. 40

This week we start the big project of making over our cockpit! We get a huge order from Sailrite and Nick starts the process by making some truly impressive box cushions for the cockpit. As always, thanks so much for watching! Please subscribe, leave a c...

Dec 15, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:13:16

Just About Sailing December 1 2017 – fitting a ‘new’ sprayhood not made for my boat, Pt 2

So here we go. Part 2 of this mini-series. The next step is to get the stainless steel bows made up, and try and get the frame and acrylic canvas to fit each other. A couple of links. The value for money tool for punching holes in the canvas was from: ht...

Dec 11, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:16:08

Fun With Sacrificial Sail Covers (MJ Sailing – EP 38)

We should know by now that some jobs are easier and cheaper in the long run, just to hire out. I wish I knew that about our sacrificial sail cover. The area of Sunbrella which runs along the foot and leach of our head sails are getting switched out from P...

Nov 28, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:21:40

Life is Like Sailing – Headsail Maintenance

A quick look at annual maintenance for my sails. Don't forget to THUMBS UP, SHARE and SUBSCRIBE if you enjoyed this episode. Now you can bring LIFE IS LIKE SAILING artwork and photos into your home! Check out the links below! http://www.lifeislikes...

Nov 06, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:07:52

Building Our Own Custom Stack Pack (MJ Sailing – EP 26)

There's nothing for me to sand or paint right now, so it must be time to sew! Two big items we need done before leaving the marina are making a new mainsail cover and an awning for the cockpit. Tackling the hardest one first, I went with the sail cover. ...

Jul 27, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:15:06

Why We Sail–“Sewing Machines Comparison”

Sewing canvas is an ancient nautical craft. Who hasn't considered learning it? Three machines compared: Sailrite LSZ-1, Singer 237 and 15-91.

Jun 06, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:06:14

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...

Jan 27, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:13:38

Life is Like Sailing – Building a Sailrite Asymmetrical Spinnaker Kit

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Jan 17, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:26:34

13. We Sew a Sail – Sailing Vessel Somnium

We sew a brand new genoa for our boat from a Sailrite kit. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Not-A-Broker Consulting: https://www.patreon.com/n...

Nov 25, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:14:24

11. Who Wants Carpet in a Boat? – Sailing Vessel Somnium

I rip out some of the old carpet headliner in our O'day 272 while waiting for our rudder to arrive in the mail. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...

Nov 08, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:10:21

Atticus Update 98: We made a sunshade!

Hi guys! It has been a while since our last post so I wanted to just give you all a quick update and show off my new sunshade! I made it using Julie Gifford's design in her book "Canvas for Cruisers"

Oct 14, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:02:38

Atticus Update 86: Sail Loft and Canvas Shop Tour

Just a quick sneak peak into the sail loft at which Desiree has been apprenticing.

Jan 25, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:01:42

Atticus Update 85: PTFE lifetime thread skipped stitches blues

These rainy days have given us a little extra time for Atticus recently, which has been great as we've switched gears to working full time in order to meet our financial goals to finish up this refit! Desiree talks about using PTFE lifetime thread for the ...

Jan 24, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:03:34

Atticus update 81: how to pick foam for your sailboat cushions

Desiree has been learning a lot about foam in order to know what materials to use for various projects. Here she explains how high density foam is correlated with high quality, durable foam for heavy use projects. She also explains IFD, or the ILD, and ind...

Oct 21, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:05:37

Atticus Update 80: How to sew an inside corner, buying sails!

After 2 weeks of sewing and fiberglass work all day, everyday, we have saved up enough $ to buy sails! Desiree explains a sewing trick she learned the hard way.... By making a lot of mistakes :)

Oct 01, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:05:25

Atticus Update 78: Cutting Fabric for our Vberth at the Marina Lounge

Desiree working in her favorite space, the communal marina lounge. Here she cuts her fabric amongst plush leather furniture and air conditioning. When living on a small boat its the little things that count!

Sep 14, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:01:08

Atticus Upate 76: Cutting Foam with an Electric Kitchen Knife

After much trial and error, Desiree has some tips on cutting foam using inexpensive tools. Can't wait for the new VBerth cushions! We're using two layers of 3 inch medium firm dry fast open cell foam from Sailrite.

Sep 13, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:03:52

Atticus Update 71: First V Berth Foam Cushion Dry Fit

It's Desiree's big day! We finally dry fitted our first v-berth Foam cushion and it fits like a glove! We're using two layers of 3-inch medium firm Dry Fast Foam which we bought online from Sailrite.

Sep 11, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:02:12

Atticus Update 69: V Berth Tour and Foam Talk!

We can't wait to get rid of our moldy foam and make proper v-berth cushions! Quick tour of my favorite little space in the world!

Sep 10, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:04:53

Atticus Update 59: Curtains – First sewing project complete

After getting back from our California adventure Desiree got back to work on making new curtains. This is the first of many sewing projects that Desiree will be tackling including new settee cushions and new V-berth cushions. It was a great learning experi...

Sep 05, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:01:51

Atticus Update 53: Interior Boat Curtains Are Coming Along

Curtains are coming along! Check out my working template and meet my mom who came down for a visit when she heard I'd be working on my first sewing project!

Aug 09, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:02:13

Atticus Update 52: Installing Sailrite Mounting Clips for Curtain Track!

Installing mounting clips and musings about jumping in and learning a new skill. You gotta start somewhere, right?

Aug 08, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:02:00

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