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We are upgrading our solar panels on our Leopard catamaran so that we are fully set up to live off grid in some of the most remote islands in the South Pacific. We live full time on our...
We finally turn south and commit to the big decision — crossing the Pacific 🌊 With a huge passage ahead of us, it’s time to stop procrastinating and start ticking off the long job list.
In this video, we head into Hammock Beach Marina for a few nights to give Escapade some much-needed TLC. From dee...
In this episode we slow down time to show the details of our work on our custom solar arch. As usual, it takes longer than the time we budget for it, but we are proud of the struggle, and the results with our shiny new stainless steel solar arch and railing. With this new solar arch, we will insta...
Retirement is within 6 months and we have SO much to do. One of the projects is to build our solar arch so that we will be self sufficient with power once we sail away. Join us as we share how scheme and strategize our next steps, and still find time for a little fun along the way.
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After being stuck in the marina finishing our Tower in a Box solar arch install, we finally leave Shelter Island in San Diego and sail over to the Coronado Island anchorage for some well-earned rest.
We explore the area, paddle to Coronado Brewing Co., do a round of laundry and provisioning (classic...
⛵️ Episode 14: Tower in a Box Install Part 2
In this episode, we tackle the last part of the Tower in a Box installation which has us climbing into some sketchy parts of the boats and accidentally creating another project for ourselves. Stay tuned to the end to see the final result,
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⛵️ Episode 13: Tower in a Box Install Part 1
In this episode, we explore a bit of Shelter Island and embark on our most difficult DIY project ever: the Tower in a Box. The simple, easy to assemble solar arch we thought we’d complete in 2 days turned into something else. Our sugar scoop, center cockp...
After much planning and anticipation our solar arch arrives for installation. Conor enthusiastically jumps in to help the crew get it installed properly. The kids and I fight Guatemalan super bugs and try to live to adventure another day in the beautiful land of the Río Dulce, Guatemala.
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We needed a semi custom solution for the walk around deck we have on Cavu and Atkins & Hoyle stepped up. We ordered a semi custom kit from them at the Annapolis Boat Show last year and tried to get in installed durning the hot Texas summer.
SAILBOAT UPGRADES IN TUNISIA, NEW EXTERIOR CANVAS WORK WITH SUNBRELLA PLUS MATERIAL INCLUDING CUSHIONS, SPRAYHOOD, BIMNEY, LAZY BAG AND ACCESSORIES, NEW STAINLESS STEEL SOLAR ARCH AND DINGHY DAVITS, PROCESS OF BUYING YOUR OWN CANVAS MATERIALS & HARDWARE, DESIGN & BUILD PROCESS, FEATURES WE C...
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This episode begins with the sanding down of the now-cured fiberglass blisters on Calicos' hull. Next, Bill and friends Big D and Jared work together using Total Boat fairing compound to smooth out th...
DON'T MAKE MY $5000 MISTAKE! Watch this video to see the PROPER way to build a solar arch on your boat. This is THE BEST solar arch money can buy, and it only cost me $3500 (after spending $5100 on a sub-par build). Please learn from my mistake! Much love!
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We just got back from the Annapolis sailboat show and we have some big projects ahead of us. Upgraded alternator, lithium battery bank, custom solar arch and davits and a water maker.
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00:00 Introduction Solar Arch Project part 3
00:32 Clear the way for the Arch
03:12 Here comes the arch!
18:40 Let's take a view from the air
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00:00 Introduction and summary of previous episode
00:49 Check out the arch for the 4th time
05:29 Timelapse spring cleaning of the cockpit
09:08 Anders is fix...
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We are a Swedish couple who have sailed the world since 2016 while sharing the adventures here on YouTube. In 2019 our daughter was born and we bought a bigger boat to...
Our existing solar panels weren't enough. This is how we figured out how to add solar panels to a small [30 foot] electric sailboat. Our 30 foot electric sailboat.
We had already designed a solar arch months ago for the eventual installation of additional solar, but after things went south for...
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Our departure date to begin our sailing journey around the world is fast approaching. The last big sailboat power projects are to install the solar arch, install our solar panels, and finish fixing our generator. But with only two weeks until we have to leave, our generator project ends in DISASTER!...
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We dash along the North Wales coast from Liverpool to Conwy so that we can complete the installation of solar panels on Salty Lass. The weather window was a bit marginal and we just made it before bad weather hit, but we were soon up and at it and drilling holes in the boat.
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