On this week's episode of Onboard Lifestyle, we shift gears a bit and start building the caps for the structural light soffit for our 435 catamaran SV basik. Life is busy for the crew as we tackle a few other projects that are not related to the boat but a...
This is the final episode of our sailing trip through the Pacific Northwest, specifically the San Juan Islands. We lived on board our friends' Caliber 47 sailboat for two weeks and had an amazing time, even though the monohull did that whole tilting thing....
On this week's episode of Onboard Lifestyle we put Linh to work on her birthday, and make progress on our hardtop project for our 435 catamaran SV basik. We direct our attention to the edge detail and light soffit laminations. Come back next week to see ou...
On this week's episode of Onboard Lifestyle, we are finally working with a FULL crew! That's right, the Captain is BACK and we are ecstatic. We hit the ground running and make big strides on our project. With Teal back in action Linh is able to really tr...
On this week's episode of Onboard Lifestyle we slow up the pace on our hardtop project to give Teal a little time to get better. The crew talks about the frustrations with our drones and we introduce our solution. Let's just say that Emma is flying high! ...
On this week's episode of Onboard Lifestyle, we make some progress on the hardtop for our 435 catamaran SV basik. The ladies team up to not only take care of Teal, but step up big time keeping the project going. Hopefully we will be back to a full crew soo...
On this week's episode of Onboard Lifestyle we start laying down fiberglass fabric on the new hardtop substrate for our 435 catamaran SV basik. We work well as a team as we muscle through this project layer by layer. Come back next week to see what we get ...
On this week's episode of Onboard Lifestyle we layout the honeycomb panels for the hardtop on our 435 catamaran SV basik. Linh has a bit of fun with "thickened epoxy" as the hardtop starts to take shape. Come back next week as we start skinning the surface...
On this week's episode of Onboard Lifestyle we finish up the hardtop template/framework and move it down to the workshop so we can start the core layup on our 435 catamaran SV basik. Come back next week to see the progress...see you then!
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Episode #161 : Sailing Dreams : SET THE STEP
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On this weeks episode we show you a few of the steps we took to making the the new mast step, as I have mentioned in other episodes in this series, we did not film this in my typical "how to" s...
On this week's episode of Onboard Lifestyle we experience some crazy winds before starting our hardtop project on our 435 catamaran SV basik. This first step was exciting because it gave us a glimpse of the scale of this job. Come back next week to see wha...
Episode #160 : Sailing Dreams : OFF WITH THE STEP
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We continue our mini-series this week that finds us up in Seattle helping our friend & Patron Tim get his 1981 Panda 40 "SV DECATUR" into sailing condition.
On this weeks episode I s...
On this week's Episode of Onboard Lifestyle we review our paint performance after 14 months on SV basik. We have some hits and a few misses but have learned a lot over the years and feel confident to correct the issues. Come back next week to see us start...
Episode #159 : Sailing Dreams : A Stuck Mast
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We are happy to bring you the 2nd episode in the mini-series. This weeks episode has us with our friend Tim and his boat SV Decatur at Seaview West Boatyard in Seattle Washington.
We had a hel...
On this week's episode of Onboard Lifestyle we have a bit of fun before working our way to Napa to haul our 435 catamaran SV basik. The weather is warming up just in time for us to take on some major projects. Come back next week to see what we plan on doi...
Episode #158 : Sailing Dreams : A Second Chance
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This is the first episode in a mini-series we are doing titled "Sailing Dreams" that will follow us to the Pacific Northwest where we help our friend Tim "SIX" rebuild the mast step on his n...
On this week's episode of Onboard Lifestyle we leave San Pablo Bay and sail into the Sacramento and San Joaquin River system on our 435 catamaran SV basik. We firm up our plans for the next few months as Emma enjoys some kid time in the warm Delta waters. ...
On this week's episode of Onboard Lifestyle we have a pleasant change of pace as we bounce from one anchorage to another in San Francisco and San Pablo Bay on our 435 catamaran SV basik. Our spirits are definitely lifted now that the sun has been out in f...
On this week's episode of Onboard Lifestyle we lock ourselves in our 435 catamaran SV basik during our stay in Bodega Bay. The West coast wildfires created an unhealthy environment for everyone. The forecast was for a lowered AQI so we take the opportuni...
On this week's episode of Onboard Lifestyle we lose our port engine on the approach to Bodega Bay. We sail into the anchorage and make repairs before heading into the harbor on our 435 catamaran SV basik. The local fishermen greet us with a special gift as...
On this week's episode of Onboard Lifestyle we leave Fort Bragg en route for Bodega Bay on our 435 catamaran SV basik. We look back at a our time in the Noyo River and Linh prepares the most amazing meal. Come back next week as we are forced to do a little...
On this week's episode of Onboard Lifestyle we have a quiet passage from Eureka to Shelter Cove around the infamous Cape Mendocino and then scoot into Fort Bragg the next day. It was a good shake down for our new steering ram on our 435 catamaran SV basik....
Welcome back to SV basik! This week's episode, we are tackling our AIS antenna after noticing our AIS tracking path was intermittent by our trusty viewers and SVB Crew. The Captain flies up the mast and the girls take care of things on deck. We also fini...
Join us, Ingrid and Jim, aboard our 37 foot sailboat, Indigo, as we find out what makes the Pacific Northwest one of the world's most exhilarating sailing and cruising destinations.
On this week's episode of Onboard Lifestyle we make some necessary repairs to fix our steering on our 435 catamaran SV basik. We also address the issue of our back up steering system and make some major improvements. Come back next week to catch up on our ...
On this week's episode of Onboard Lifestyle we have a peaceful sail from Crescent City to Trinidad Head then 10 minutes of chaos as we lose our hydraulic steering at the same time we foul the anchor. We keep our calm and get out of a sticky situation on ou...
On this week's episode of Onboard Lifestyle we promised Emma a fishing license when we enter California and she did not waste any time before catching us dinner. Linh makes us an amazing meal before we learn about this port's tsunami past from Emma. We tal...
On this week's episode of Onboard Lifestyle we explore the Chetco River as Emma gives us a history lesson. We make a foggy passage on our 435 catamaran SV basik to Crescent City and finish the day with another fantastic meal prepared by LInh. Come back nex...
On this week's episode of Onboard Lifestyle, we leave Coos Bay and sail to Brookings with an overnight stop anchored in Port Orford on our 435 catamaran SV basik. While anchored we get an unexpected visitor crash land on our vessel. Come back next week t...
This week's episode of Onboard Lifestyle, we make it into Coos Bay, OR and see what this town has to offer. After Linh's repair on our outboard, we decide to test it out on a little excursion to check out the nearby caves. Linh whips up an amazing lunch ...
This week's episode, Teal is down for the count so Linh and Emma take over the final prep before we set sail to the next port. After fueling up, we find an issue with our outboard so the girls take on this project so the Captain can rest up and be refresh...
On this week's episode of Onboard Lifestyle Emma reaches an important milestone in her life...she is officially a TEENAGER! After Emma's big day we have a special Father's Day for Teal. It was nice to spend this time in a new location but we have to prepar...
This week's episode of Onboard Lifestyle, we finished off a few projects on our catamaran and wait for a weather window to head out and get back to sailing. We were anxious to test our our newly reinstalled main and see how she performs under wind. It wa...
On this week's episode of Onboard Lifestyle the crew of SV basik work hard to get the main sail installed on our 435 catamaran. Linh flies high and tackles some serious projects...It looks like we have found our new rigger onboard. Come back next week to s...
On this episode of Onboard Lifestyle we start our big push to button up as many projects as we can before we start our migration South on our 435 catamaran SV basik. Astoria has been a nice place to hide out, but we are READY to leave! Come back next week ...
On this week's episode of Onboard Lifestyle Emma goes to Splicing school on our 435 catamaran SV basik while Linh makes a 5 star dinner for Teal's birthday. We gear up for big projects over the next week as we prepare to start moving once again. Come back ...
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