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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: Sail Life on Facebook: Sail Life on Twitter:
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 Update on the count downs 00:...
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: Muffler: 00:00 Hi guys! 00:09 The plan for the week 00:43 Chanel intro 01:19 Muffler for the Pro Heat X30 05:02 LiFePO4 ce...
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: Drake Paragon (Drake and Mo) YouTube channel: Their CoolBlue video: 00:00 Introduction 00:30 This week's goal 01:40 Technatics CoolBlue 03:10 Ki...
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 rigging 04:26 Engine controls 08:51 Assembling th...
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! *** Links *** Sail Life Shop: (Items are ship...
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 pump 02:50 Washer/dryer supports 07:00 Saildri...
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 foam. *** Links *** Sail Life Sh...
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 Mediterranean White for the hull. *** L...
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: There was one more video. It was actually better than this one but I can't find it. *** Links *** Sail Life Shop: (Items are shipped from the US!) Sail Life on Patreon: Sail Life on I...
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 far better than we would of on our own. Thi...
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: *** Links *** Sail Life Shop: (Items are shipped from the US!) Sail Life on Patreo...
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' swag here: *** Links *** Sail Li...
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. Project Athena playlist: Butyl tap...
Sail Life – 3 years as a liveaboard on 30 ft & winter projects – DIY sailboat repair
3 years as a liveaboard and upcoming DIY projects coming this winter. Book "Boatowners Mechanical and Electrical Manual": US: UK: *** Links *** Sail Life on Patreon: Sail Life on Instagram: Sail Life on Facebook: Sail Life on Twitter: Sail Life Shop US: (Use this if you want it...
Sail Life – Epoxy fun, diesel tank support and beams – DIY boat repair
This weekend I continue the refit of my 38 ft sailboat with a weekend of epoxy fun fun. I glass in the last of two supports for a new diesel tank and fix two loose beams in the saloon. I'm using 105 epoxy from west system. Pants: Deck fill: Book "Boatowners Mechanical and Electrical Ma...
Sail Life – KiwiGrip non-skid with custom logo & fiberglass dodger – DIY sailboat repair
This weekend I get to apply KiwiGrip non-skid to the cabin top aboard my sailboat and create a custom logo. Also, more work on the fiberglass dodger. Book "Boatowners Mechanical and Electrical Manual": US: UK: *** Links *** Sail Life on Patreon: Sail Life on Instagram: Sail Life o...
Sail Life – Moving Athena back outside & fiberglass dodger – DIY sailboat restoration
The first 200 people to click this link will get 2 months of Skillshare for free: Athena finally gets moved outside and I start working on the fiberglass dodger. Much more DIY fun to come :) Book "Boatowners Mechanical and Electrical Manual": US: UK: *** Links *** Sail Life on Patreo...
Sail Life – Making her shine (fixing the paint job) and installing port lights – DIY sailboat refit
Last week I painted the deck of my 38 ft sailboat. This video is the primer. This weekend I fix the mistakes in the paint job by sanding the surface with 800 grit and then using 3M perfect-it Heavy Cutting Compound. The paint used was Sigmadur 550. 3M guide: Patreon: stickers: SY Fie: Book &...
Sail Life – Painting the deck of my sailboat video 2 of 2 – DIY sailboat restoration
Join me as I paint the deck of my 38 ft sailboat. This video is the primer. Next weekends video is going to be the top coat. The paint used is Sigmadur 550. Patreon: stickers: SY Fie: Book "Boatowners Mechanical and Electrical Manual": US: UK: *** Links *** Sail Life on Patreon: ...
Sail Life – Painting the deck of my sailboat video 1 of 2 – DIY sailboat restoration
Join me as I paint the deck of my 38 ft sailboat. This video is the primer. Next weekends video is going to be the top coat. The primer used is Sigmacover 280. Patreon: stickers: Book "Boatowners Mechanical and Electrical Manual": US: UK: *** Links *** Sail Life on Patreon: Sail L...
Sail Life – Fairing the deck and prep-work for paint – DIY sailboat restoration
Yet another week spent preparing for painting the new deck on my sailboat. Next weekend I should be able to apply primer - fingers crossed! Book "Boatowners Mechanical and Electrical Manual": US: UK: *** Links *** Sail Life on Patreon: Sail Life on Instagram: Sail Life on Facebook:...
Sail Life – Fairing and fixing holes – DIY sailboat restoration
I continue my DIY sailboat restoration. After having spent the last month working on the hull it's awesome to be back on top - working on the deck. Book "Boatowners Mechanical and Electrical Manual": US: UK: *** Links *** Sail Life on Patreon: Sail Life on Instagram: Sail Lif...