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Sail Life – New Gebo portlight, deck fills & working on the settee – DIY boat project
This week I installed a new Gebo portlight and new deck fills. I also worked on the settee (95% done). *** Links *** Sail Life on Patreon: http://bit.ly/SailLifeOnPatreon Sail Life on Facebook: http://bit.ly/SailLifeOnFacebook Sail Life on Twitter: http...
Sail Life – Getting started on the toe rail / mini bulwark
One of the items on the "must finish list" before Ava and I can untie the lines is the new toe rail or "mini bulwark". This week I install the brackets for that and also get started on the battery compartment in the aft cabin. 00:00 Hi guys! 00:09 Updat...
Sail Life – New door, washer, dryer & moving in – DIY sailboat project
After almost five years it's finally time to move in aboard Athena. This week I get the washer and dryer installed and also make a new door. Links: LiFePO4 batteries: http://www.skypowerintl.com/ Muffler: https://www.suremarineservice.com/Heat/1-1-2/W002...
Sail life – Technautics CoolBlue refrigeration & varnishing – DIY sailboat project
This week I get Athena's fridge up and running using Technautics CoolBlue. That's going to be one spiffy fridge! Technautics website: http://www.technauticsinc.com/ Drake Paragon (Drake and Mo) YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/drakeParagon T...
Sail Life – Standing rigging & working on the engine – DIY project.
This week in my sailboat project I got the first quote for new standing rigging. This week I also sent out the old bow roller to have a new one made and last but not least working on getting the engine running again. 00:00 Bow roller 02:30 Standing riggi...
Sail Life – Chainplates & last thru hull – DIY sailboat project
This week in my DIY sailboat refit project I got the chainplates and the last thru hull installed. This marks an important milestone. Athena can once again float! 00:00 Introduction 00:43 Chainplates 09:11 Thru hull 18:41 Project status 20:44 See you! *...
Sail Life – Saildrive seals, manual bilge pump & washer/dryer area – DIY boat project
Yet more DIY boat project fun! This week I replaced the two seals in my sailboats S130 saildrive. Installed a manual bilge pump to empty out the bilge and build supports for the washer and the dryer in the forward cabin. 00:00 Intro 00:54 Manual bilge pu...
Sail Life – Installing Athena’s new rudder – DIY sailboat project
In this week's video, I finally get to install Athena's (38 ft sailboat) new rudder. I build the new rudder last year by making a mold from the old rudder and used vacuum infusion to form the new shells. The rudder was then filled with an expanding epoxy f...
Sail Life – Painting the hull of my sailboat with Perfection Pro
After months of fairing and prep work, it's finally time to paint the hull of my sailboat. I'll be using International Perfection Pro. A paint that can be applied by roller (no tipping needed) and will leave an amazing finish. Ava and I have chosen Mediter...
Sail Life – Foaming Epoxy, Athena’s new rudder – DIY sailboat repair
I finally get to add the foam core in the new DIY rudder for my sailboat. Electric motor fault finding: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmjFzukDhqI There was one more video. It was actually better than this one but I can't find it. *** Links *** Sail Li...
Our Maiden Voyage – Sailing Into the North Sea : Ep 7
We finally depart and set sail into the North Sea, with an overnight passage from Peterhead to Inverness. We welcome aboard our two fantastic crew members who are helping us on this first leg of our adventure, not only sail the yacht, but get to know her f...
Sail Life – Expanding epoxy foam for the rudder, and more sanding – DIY sailboat repair
I test a brand of expanding epoxy foam for my do it yourself (DIY) rudder project. Turns out to be very promising and something I might be able to use elsewhere during my sailboat restoration. Just About Sailing: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL6b0onHE...
Sail Life – Sound insulation & Volvo D2-40 heat exchanger cleaning
This week I finally got to put up sound insulation in the engine compartment! I also take apart the heat exchanger on my Volvo D2-40 to clean it. The expensive surprise of the week is that I need a new exhaust elbow. Dang it! There's still time! Get yo' ...
Sail Life – Diesel tank in the engine compartment & ALMOST sounds insulation
Sail Life webshop: www.saillifeshop.com 10% off use coupon code: spiffy. This weekend I got the diesel tank moved into the engine compartment. Sadly the sound insulation had a hunch of adhesive on the outside. I don't what that attracting dog hair and dirt...