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This week, we begin fitting the Vetus hatch frames that will eventually become the windows and emergency exits for our 44-foot performance cruising catamaran. Although the hatches themselves won't be permanently installed until we're much closer to launch, now is the time to make sure ever...
It's time to drill a large hole in the bottom of our boat, and finally install our stern tube and prop shaft.
This week we have a project the two of us have been eager to work on for a very long time, and that is beginning to install our prop shaft.
Last spring we cut a test hole in the bott...
Finally at the stage where the manufactured goods get to be place in position to finalise the look and function of the boat. A simple hatch and portlight can provide the impetus to press on to the final stage of the build. Exciting times ahead for this project as we bring it together.
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This week we bring you a video about our attendance to METS Trade (Marine Equipment Trade Show) - the largest in the world!!
Originally invited by Mantus Anchors, but made possible by BRNKL (they pu...
How much space do you really need on a toilet to do your business? Well at least enough room to reach behind you and wipe!!
Last week you'll have seen that we received our compact toilet from Vetus, and this week we figure out placement for it in the master head. Which truthfully, is much ea...
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Our ongoing Volvo Penta engine saga continues. We decide to replace the waterlock in the exhaust hose before ours finally gives up and fills the boat with water. All seemed to go well until we read the installation instructions and realised that this was not going to be as simple as we thought.
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We had a epic week away with my family & had my cousins from the US visit us here in South Africa for my brothers wedding! We got back to the boat and it was time to install our engine gauges & connect up our engine controls. Next step was to get starting on our exhaust system but ...
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We took the 60ft Tag yacht from St Francis to Port Elizabeth, finish up our anchor and also finish up installing our anchor windlass. We also receive a gift from Vetus in the mail!! Can you guess what it is!??
What's left on our list you may ask??
1.Window shades
2. Water-maker Instal...
In this week's episode of Onboard Lifestyle Teal gets back to work on our custom catamaran sv basik after his little mishap. He gets a few projects done and is excited to get back in the game. Come back next week when we start a new video series that will sure to be interesting...see you then! ...
On this episode of Onboard Lifestyle we tackle the last two hatches of eleven...a very complicated install with custom coaming. Come back next week when we install our new portlights on sv basik. See you then!
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This week on Onboard Lifestyle we remove sv basik's 25 year old hatches and make a serious upgrade to our Catamaran. Come back next week when we start a huge project...the salon windows!
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In this video, I get two new tools (Bosch GWS 7-115 E and GRO 12V-35) and prepare to remove the engine and saildrive (Volvo d2-40 with an s130 saildrive).
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The best-laid plans of mice and men ... I was gonna be painting this weekend but I discovered some potential issues. The good news is that pretty soon there won't be any unpleasant surprises waiting for me anymore. I'm bound to have found almost all of them by now ;)
Stainless stuff: wes...
In this video I finally finish installing the new hatches, take a look at a condensation issue and end up tearing the boat apart. I'm now in the market for a new water tank. Preferably one made of plastic ;)
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In this video, I install the first of the three new hatches from Vetus. Butyl tape is used for bedding the hatch.
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It's time to install three new Vetus Magnus hatches aboard Athena. Come join me for another fun weekend in my DIY boat refit marathon.
Oh and Merry Christmas guys :)
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I get disappointed by a trim kit for my Vetus Hatches. Also, Sail Life t-shirts and an early warning about an upcoming meetup in Los Angeles in late March 2018.
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Yet another DIY sailboat restoration weekend :)
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It's time for another DIY sailboat refit update :) I'm still busy removing old foam core and putting down the new foam. In this video also a short update on my DIY hotvac type setup for drying out the hull as a part of an osmosis treatment.
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Come join me as I build a supporting frame for my new Vetus 6363 hatch as a part of a DIY sailboat restoration.
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