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How to safely charge LITHIUM Batteries | Renogy Charge Controller
Lithium batteries need to be charged safely if you want to extend their life and not run into any issues. In this video we install a Renogy charge controller to be able to use our alternator to charge our SOK lithium batteries. If you like what you see don...![Getting ready for the STORM It’s going to be torrential [E309]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/b3bPyRbYyVU/maxresdefault.webp)
Getting ready for the STORM It’s going to be torrential [E309]
We are debating what to do or where to go with a storm looming over Fernandina Beach, Florida. We have had so many crazy windy days and squalls but this one will be even windier and it's calling for a torrential downpour. Will our leaky boat and @MantusMar...![BOAT LIFE in Fernandina Beach & Dickens on Center [E308]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/fuYereP0Glc/maxresdefault.webp)
BOAT LIFE in Fernandina Beach & Dickens on Center [E308]
Fernandina Beach in Florida is the perfect spot to get a few projects done before heading further South. Since we're in December there are also some great celebrations not to miss such as Dickens on Center. If you like what you see don't forget to give us...![MESSY REALITY of full-time liveaboards [E307]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/icb4IOMf0pA/maxresdefault.webp)
MESSY REALITY of full-time liveaboards [E307]
When we thought we could rest after our worst passage. Nope its time to clean up the salty mess, visit with family for thanksgiving, provision for the Bahamas, install new SOK lithium batteries and fix the generator. And enjoy time with our friends from SV...
Troubleshooting a Westerbeke ALTERNATOR
No power output and sparks force us to quickly troubleshot the alternator on our Westerbeke engine. If you like what you see don't forget to give us the thumbs up! #sailing #alternator #westerbeke ***************************************** SUPPORT OUR...![WORST Passage ever We should have turned around [E306]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/BDfGRc-fQrE/maxresdefault.webp)
WORST Passage ever We should have turned around [E306]
It was too late to turn around. Baby Kai was being airborne, our toddler Coral was puking. I was terrified and wanted to return to the protected waters of the ICW, instead we were sailing out of Winyah Bay in South Georgia on our way to Florida. Filmed Nov...![COAST Guard visit on the ICW [E305]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/9qd0-V9AwG8/maxresdefault.webp)
COAST Guard visit on the ICW [E305]
The bigger waves force us to stick to the ICW in the Carolinas. This also leads to the most stressful visit by the Coast Guard. Good thing we all get off the boat in North Myrtle Beach to relax and play. Filmed November 2023. If you like what you see don'...![Trading the ICW for an OFFSHORE Sail from Beaufort [E304]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/iXju5ud66ms/maxresdefault.webp)
Trading the ICW for an OFFSHORE Sail from Beaufort [E304]
After a little too long on the ICW we finally leave the ditch for the open ocean. We set sail in the middle of the night from Beaufort, North Carolina. A sail with kids always brings its adventures on our way South. Filmed November 2023. If you like what y...
Sealing Lewmar BOAT HATCH on a C&C Landfall 43
Don't we all hate when it's raining and you need buckets to catch the water seeping into your sailboat? This time we tackle on a big project of taking out our old Lewmar Hatch in hopes of sealing some serious leaks. If you like what you see don't forget to...![REALITY of a Full-Time Cruiser [E303]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/5jVq1zHWOFw/maxresdefault.webp)
REALITY of a Full-Time Cruiser [E303]
Watch this before becoming a liveaboard and cruising full-time. In this episode we share the real life of cruising south through North Carolina while keeping our sailboat running and the crew taken care of. Between broken anchor light, alternator issues, l...
FUEL FILTER Maintenance Westerbeke 64A
If you want a good diesel engine make sure to do a little maintenance on it. In this video we take apart the fuel filter of our Westerbeke 64A. We remove what is called "diesel bug", a sort of algae that can built up in a diesel tank and clog up your fuel ...![Crossing the ALBEMARLE SOUND with a sparking alternator and a hole on deck [E302]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/bO2nMAGE6sM/maxresdefault.webp)
Crossing the ALBEMARLE SOUND with a sparking alternator and a hole on deck [E302]
The journey South via the ICW has begun. We've got a major hole on deck and our alternator has sparks. But we have the perfect conditions to make it across the Albemarle Sound in North Carolina. Filmed November 2023. If you like what you see don't forget t...![Sailing from the Chesapeake Bay to Portsmouth [E301]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/Wh-GM9wV2UE/maxresdefault.webp)
Sailing from the Chesapeake Bay to Portsmouth [E301]
Embark on an epic adventure as professional sailors navigate from the majestic Chesapeake Bay through treacherous waters to reach the vibrant coastal city of Portsmouth. Witness their expertise in sailing and challenges they face during the journey that sh...![Let’s go Trick or Treating in ANNAPOLIS and sail the Chesapeake Bay [E300]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/PSe55qjQS7o/maxresdefault.webp)
Let’s go Trick or Treating in ANNAPOLIS and sail the Chesapeake Bay [E300]
Embark on a mesmerizing journey that combines the joy of Halloween trick-or-treating in Annapolis with the enchanting beauty of sailing through the Chesapeake Bay. Immerse yourself in our family's incredible experiences, from vibrant town explorations to s...![The NATIONAL AQUARIUM is a must see in Baltimore [E299]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/FydVr0rlhcA/maxresdefault.webp)