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Full Interior Tour Celestial 48 Cruising Boat [Adventure #208]

Come for a full interior walk through of Makara. We discuss all of the systems and equipment on board, show the items we have updated and discuss future projects. ________________ We hope you enjoy our videos and adventures. To help us continue making these videos and sailing with a purpose, you ...

Apr 13, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:13:05

Full Exterior Tour Celestial 48 Cruising Boat [Adventure #207]

Come join us for a full exterior walkthrough of Makara while she is hauled out! We discuss all of the systems and features, including rigging, sails, winches, teak deck, instruments and offgrid power-making and water catchment! ________________ We hope you enjoy our videos and adventures. To help...

Apr 06, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:08:31

A Change of Course [Adventure #206]

We haul Makara out of the water, and it’s the first time we’ve seen her on the hard! Come join us and learn about our changing future plans. ________________ We hope you enjoy our videos and adventures. To help us continue making these videos and sailing with a purpose, you can Join the Journey ...

Mar 30, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:08:52

Don’t Hit the Trees [Adventure #205]

There can be a lot of obstacles on the water, and navigating a forest on a sailboat is no easy task! Join us as we dodge giant logs flooding out into Puget Sound after huge rainfall and flooding. It’s our first real sail in Makara after all the work, and we get to test our new mainsail and newly i...

Mar 23, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:10:44

Windlass Removal and Installation [Adventure #204]

We get the bad news that our old windlass motor can’t be repaired AND we’re being kicked out of the harbor by the police! What do we do? A quick 3-day windlass replacement! Come see how we come up with a solution, replacing our old Nilsson with a manual windlass and a nice install, despite cold, ...

Mar 16, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:13:11

Can we stop the leaks? [Adventure #203]

There’s no better way to find all the leaks than to spend a winter in the Pacific Northwest... Find out how we address a leaking hatch that is brand new from the factory, and learn a cheap trick for a water-tight mast boot! ________________ We hope you enjoy our videos and adventures. To help us...

Mar 09, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:09:25

How to Fix Sticky Slides and Sail Repair [Adventure #202]

Sticky mainsail slides can be a big problem! Especially when retrofitting new slides to an old mainsail track. See what innovative solution we came up with, without spending big bucks on a proprietary system! Also, learn how we reinforced the leech on our headsail. ________________ We hope you e...

Mar 02, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:08:37

Assembly Required DIY Sailboat Projects [Adventure #201]

The sailboat refit continues as we struggle with removing and re-installing a laminate countertop with contact cement. We also put the finishing touches on the main salon, bringing the new settee cushions out and and installing a brand new table. ________________ We hope you enjoy our videos and a...

Feb 24, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:10:26

Chop It, Grind It, Butyl It [Adventure #194]

The boat refit continues as we try to restore our old sailboat to shipshape condition! We add trim to our new counter tops, and try to stop some leaks on board rebedding our traveler through the deck and replacing gaskets on a leaking hatch. ________________ We hope you enjoy our videos and advent...

Jan 06, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:12:41

Installing a Diesel Heater on a Boat [Adventure #193]

How well do the cheap diesel bus heaters work? How do you install one? Watch how we install a forced air diesel heater onboard our sailboat, Makara. We come up with a good location and mounting bracket and discuss exhaust line runs, then it’s time for some warm, dry heat in the cold, rainy Pacifi...

Dec 30, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:15:32

We’re Leaving the Dock! [Adventure #192]

Finally, we break free from marina life to get back out on anchor! And even better, we have a brand new mainsail from Precision Sails to bend on! Come join us as we hoist the sail for the first time and discuss sail slides. ________________ We hope you enjoy our videos and adventures. To help us...

Dec 23, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:10:34

What’s Hidden Behind [Adventure #191]

We tackle the mystery and maze of wiring and plumbing behind the wall and under the floor aboard our sailboat, Makara. We move and rewire the batteries, run new wiring for the windlass, tackle some plumbing mysteries and finally get our new laminate countertop installed in the galley! _____________...

Dec 16, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:12:18

Giving our boat a Facelift [Adventure #190]

This week it’s all about making the boat look good! Join us as we update our cupboard doors with decorative aluminum, get to work on new settee cushions and upholstery, fit a new table and brighten up the interior with fresh paint. ________________ We hope you enjoy our videos and adventures. To ...

Dec 09, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:10:46

Cabin Bedroom Design [Adventure #188]

See how we redesign bunks to maximize space and update the look of our v-berth cabin aboard our sailboat! We add insulation, cedar wall paneling, and plan out two separate sleeping bunks. ________________ We hope you enjoy our videos and adventures. To help us continue making these videos and sai...

Nov 25, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:11:48

Sailboat Gets New Ceiling [Adventure #187]

After tearing out the headliner and walls, find out what we use to update the wall paneling and headliner in our old boat. Along with the new walls, we rebed the port lights using butyl tape. ________________ We hope you enjoy our videos and adventures. To help us continue making these videos and...

Nov 18, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:10:26

Insulation & Kitchen Update in our Tiny Home [Adventure #186]

How do you insulate a boat? How can we redesign our galley to be more efficient and easier to use? Watch and learn as we add new furring strips to the hull and cabin top and learn what kind of insulation we use. We replace the large single sink with a deep double sink and repurpose an old fridge ...

Nov 11, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:12:02

Our SPECIAL Sources [Adventure #185]

What do you need to refit a boat? Lots of materials! We source everything from solar panels and industrial metal to foam and upholstery, to skilled a skilled craftsman for specialty woodworking and family for extra labor! ________________ We hope you enjoy our videos and adventures. To help us ...

Nov 05, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:09:09

Refit BEGINS! Boat Demolition & Sail Design [Adventure #184]

How do you decide where to start with a big refit? We tear everything out of the interior of the boat, from headliner to wall panels and portlights! Ty finally has his back surgery, and we have a video conference with Precision Sales to finalize all the details on our new mainsail. If you’d like ...

Oct 28, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:12:08

SIZE MATTERS! How do you measure up? [Adventure #183]

All sails are NOT created equal, and there is no standard sail! Learn how easy it is to measure your boat for sails! We’ve decided to begin a big refit on Makara, and at the top of the list is new sails - the sails onboard were old, stretched out and UV damaged, and as a result they suffered sever...

Oct 21, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:12:05

Changing with the Tide and Times [Adventure #178]

Take a trip through Washington’s Puget Sound with us, as we navigate through strong tidal currents and ferries, discuss sailing with hank on sails and give some insight to our future plans for Makara. Along the way, enjoy some gorgeous views of Puget Sound from the Straits of Juan de Fuca, all the ...

Sep 16, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:14:30

We Did It! 29 Days at Sea [Adventure #177]

Sailing from Hawaii to Washington, land is finally in sight! Conditions are extremely variable, with spinnaker weather one day, and a gale the next, making us fight to the end, finally sailing into the Strait of Juan de Fuca and making landfall in Port Angeles, WA 29 days after we left Honolulu, HI....

Sep 09, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:13:01

WE’RE TAKING ON WATER! Replacing Thru Hull at Sea [Adventure #176]

In the middle of the night, one of the scariest things that can happen at sea happens to us - a hole in the boat with water pouring in! Find out how we stop the water pouring in and replace a thru hole in the middle of the ocean. ________________ We hope you enjoy our videos and adventures. To ...

Sep 02, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:12:25

Dodging Traffic in the Open Ocean [Adventure #175]

Sailing in the North Pacific we cross the main shipping lanes, encountering lots of cargo ship traffic in low visibility. See what it’s like to sail in the fog, and be at sea in cold, damp conditions. As we cross the 2000 nm sailed mark, we finally break out of the fog at about latitude 48°N. ____...

Aug 26, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:12:36

Sailing to the North Pacific [Adventure #174]

Sailing from Hawaii to the Pacific Northwest, we experience a big change in the weather at sea. Crossing into colder waters we experience heavy fog and very low visibility, we discuss our sail plan setup and give a detailed look at how we get weather data at sea and how we use that to do our own we...

Aug 19, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:15:57

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