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Restoring Old Wooden OARS with Epoxy [Capable Cruising Guides]

Today, Emily shows you some basics of epoxy by repairing and refinishing our old wooden oars. IN THIS VIDEO: Introduction: [00:19] Tools Needed: [00:46] Prep: [01:26] Mixing Epoxy: [02:26] Thicken Epoxy: [03:57] Dry-Fitting [04:38] Spreading Epoxy: [04:54] Clamping: [07:02] Fill Cracks & Seams...

May 15, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:13:45

Recharge a Boat REFRIGERATOR [Capable Cruising Guides]

Want to know how to recharge your refrigerator yourself? It's really not that difficult. In this video we take you through the process of making sure you have just the right amount of refrigerant in your system. This is the third and final part in our mini series on how refrigeration works. ...

May 08, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:24:28

Fixing Our Boat’s REFRIGERATOR [Capable Cruising Guides]

Last week, Clark talked about how refrigeration works. This week join us as he tears into our boat's leaky fridge to fix a leak. IN THIS VIDEO: -Introduction [00:00] -Fixing a Fridge [01:04] -Evaporator [02:00] -Compressor Sled [03:00] -Looking for Leak [05:10] -Pull the Sled [06:46] -Parts ...

May 01, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:30:41

Recovery, Battery Update, & Budget [Ep 4.03 March 2021]

This month of liveaboard life was fairly uneventful as we both recover from the virus. Clark has an update about his Hybrid Lithium-Lead Charge Controller (HLLC) invention, and we came in well under our $1000/month budget. Apologies in advanced for the sound peaking. (We are still learning about ...

Apr 10, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:09:12

Easy SPLICING: How to do a Brummel Splice around a Shackle [Capable Cruising]

Expert rope work is the hallmark of a competent sailor. Knots will get you through, but there's nothing like being able to splice your own lines to make you feel like a true sailor. Burying the tail of parallel-core, double-braid line can be quite a challenge. But putting a good splice in s...

Apr 03, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:16:26

Tiny “House” Life: Inside our Boat Galley

Boat tour: the galley episode. Emily gives you a detailed look at all the tools, systems, and appliances we use in our tiny floating kitchen here aboard Temptress—a 1967 Creekmore 45 sailboat. Filmed in March 2021. MY FAVORITE KITCHEN HACKS (Includes some affiliate links): • Cafeteria trays (Carli...

Mar 27, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:25:44

Learn the LINES & ROPES for Sailing [Capable Cruising Guides]

Clark breaks down the different types of rope/line we used aboard our antique sailboat, covering materials, construction, and uses of each. IN THIS EPISODE Intro [00:00] Why you need to know about line [00:19] What we're talking about today [00:38] Common boat jobs and how to choose line [00:4...

Mar 20, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:15:35

Sick and Tired [Ep 4.02 February 2021]

This month we haven't done much except eat, sleep, and not get anyone else sick. We haven't been tested, but it looks like we caught something (maybe THE something) while we were in the hospital last month. This isn't a log video, but here's a look at our month's worth of ex...

Mar 13, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:07:28

Learn 5 KNOTS for Sailing [Capable Cruising Guides]

Emily breaks down the 5 knots we used aboard our antique sailboat, including a couple that most sailors have never heard of. Learn why we chose these ones, and when to use them. Grab some rope or line, and practice along with slow-motion clips! IN THIS EPISODE Intro [00:00] Jobs that require knots ...

Mar 06, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:14:00

Finishing the MAINSAIL [Capable Cruising Guides]

Today, we take a look at the quality of our new mainsail. Then we head to the boatyard to refurbish our old battens and work on a couple of side projects before returning to Temptress and wrapping up this project! Note: This is the third and final part of this series. To see the whole series, use ...

Feb 20, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:24:36

Installing our Made-in-China MAINSAIL [Capable Cruising Guides]

Our mainsail was cut to ribbons in July after getting blasted with a 50k squall. In this video we bend on our new mainsail. We were very concerned about whether it would fit or not. After all sending it back to Hong Kong from the Dominican Republic would be difficult in the extreme. To avoid iss...

Feb 13, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:11:44

Buying a MAINSAIL From China? [Capable Cruising Guides]

Our mainsail was cut to ribbons in July after getting blasted with a 50k squall. When we arrived in Luperon, we measured our main and ordered a new one from China. In this video, we unbox it to take a look at the workmanship, take off the old sail, and prep the boom and sail cover. To avoid issues ...

Feb 06, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:17:10

2020: What was the cost? [Ep 3.12 December 2020]

In 2020, we sailed the Bahamas, Turks & Caicos, and the Dominican Republic. We did some major repairs. We lost our mainsail. And now we have some medical bills. Did we meet our $1000/month liveaboard budget? Was leaving the states worth it? In this Adventure Log, we talk about how we got here, ...

Jan 30, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:20:32

Happy New Year, Trivia, and 5 Years Together

Happy New Year to everyone out there! We hope that for all of us, 2021 runs a lot more smoothly than 2020 did. Special thanks to all of our Patrons who have kept us going this past year. Here's a Trivia Night Video from our Patreon archives (from a time when cruising was much more social and f...

Jan 02, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:03:50

Ultimate Trivia at St. Francis Resort

While we're in the Bahamas, we volunteer to host trivia for other cruisers at a local resort. We mix it up with trivia questions, "name that tune" and bonus rounds. Here's a complete game of trivia, hosted by Emily and Clark, so you can play along at home. To keep track of your...

Jan 02, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 01:15:29

How Sailors Say Merry Christmas!

A special holiday "greeting card" from Emily and Clark aboard S.V. Temptress, along with Bums on a Boat, Sailing Fair Isle, Barefoot Sail & Dive, and other sailing friends around the world. Please check out their channels, hit subscribe, and help them all grow and share more sailing ...

Dec 22, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:03:37

Food, Water, Shelter, & BUDGET [Ep 3.10 Sept & 3.11 Oct 2020]

It's end of month #4 in the Dominican Republic, and we're drowning in water! In this Adventure Log, we talk about how the awning is shaping up, our monthly sailing budget/expenses, and give an update on our preserved dry goods, since it's been a year since we sealed them. The mainsail...

Dec 12, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:22:51

How to Fix an ENGINE STARTER (with Friends) [Capable Cruising Guides]

How many sailors does it take to fix an engine starter? Today, we find out when Clark (a retired computer programmer) visits Steve (a master diver) along with Conrad (a former blacksmith). Combining their brains, brawn, and their collection of tools, they try to get Steve's engine going again, ...

Dec 05, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:43:51

LIGHTNING Hits Boats. Here’s How to Deal With It [Capable Cruising Guides]

We live aboard our antique sailboat, Temptress, where we (Emily and Clark) fix almost everything ourselves. Today's Capable Cruising Guide video is all about Lightning—how it works, why it hits boats (even those without masts), and how to protect yourself. WHAT’S IN THIS VIDEO: What is it? [0...

Nov 28, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:24:58

How to Clean and Rebuild a WINCH [Capable Cruising Guides]

We live aboard our antique sailboat, Temptress, where we (Emily and Clark) fix almost everything ourselves. Today, Clark was going to teach Emily how to clean a winch, but then a neighbor’s refrigerator broke, and he went to help them. So Emily figured it out herself. In this video, she takes apart ...

Nov 14, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:18:21

Biking Luperon to La Isabela (Dominican Republic)

After two months aboard the boat in Luperon harbor, we finally did some real land exploration. In Luperon, many people travel by motorbike (and others on donkeys and horses, too). So today, we borrow a friend's scooter and join a group heading to La Isabela for lunch. Come along with us as we t...

Nov 08, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:07:09

How to Can Meat in a Pressure COOKER! (Food on a Boat)

Can you preserve raw meet in a pressure COOKER? The internet says no, but we have been doing it successfully for years, and in this video, I show you how I do it. I also talk about our food provisioning philosophy, why I’m no longer a vegetarian, some great uses for canned beef, and some surprising ...

Oct 31, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:24:03

Faster OUTBOARD for $35!!! Easy Hack [Capable Cruising Guides]

We live aboard our antique sailboat, Temptress, where we (Emily and Clark) fix almost everything ourselves. Our past 2-stroke and 4-stoke repair videos were a hit, so here’s another outboard tip for you today. This is an easy trick that we’ve shared with half a dozen friends already this season. It’...

Oct 24, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:07:14

Fixing Up & Getting Out [Ep 3.09 September 2020)

It's end of month two in the Dominican Republic, and we're fixing things up! In this Adventure Log, we take you on a quick hike. Then review the recent boat projects, our low monthly expenses, and talk about how many reefs a mainsail needs. IN THIS EPISODE Introduction [00:00] Daily Life ...

Oct 17, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:12:44

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