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⛵️ The Reality of Building a New Exploration Aluminum Sailboat Ep.337
In this special episode of Odd Life Crafting, we join Roberta and Duca at the boatyard where their new exploration aluminum sailboat is finally being built! Follow along as they face challenges and share what it's like to be starting a new build project.
100 Hours on the Engine In Our 1st Year – Episode 315 – Acorn to Arabella: Journey of a Wooden Boat
Steve and Robin moved on from Gloucester and made their way to Portland, Maine. While Robin was away for a few days to lead her company’s retreat, Steve and Noah moved Arabella north for a 2-day trip to Cape Porpoise and southern Maine. On the 2nd day of sailing, the wind was not in their favor, a...
DIY Shower Tray: Should We Have Bought It Instead? Ep.336
This week, Roberta and Duca take on the challenge of building a custom shower tray for their van. In this informative episode, they share the pros and cons of taking on such a project and highlight the benefits of gaining valuable DIY skills. Learn how a homemade shower tray can not only save money ...
Sailing to Gloucester – Episode 314- Acorn to Arabella: Journey of a Wooden Boat
Arabella continued her sail north from Mattapoisett. It was great being back where it all started, surrounded by such a supportive and welcoming community. Sailing through the Cape Cod Canal, Steve and Robin were faced with quite a storm. Upon making it to the harbor, Steve requested a special meal...
🚐 You NEED to watch this video before starting a Van Conversion!! Ep.336
In this video, Odd Life Crafting demonstrates how to create a sturdy, modular wall framing system in their van conversion that allows easy access to the walls for maintenance or repairs.
Restarting The Diesel Engine – Episode 313 – Acorn to Arabella: Journey of a Wooden Boat
In this episode of Acorn to Arabella, Steve, Robin, and AKA face the challenge of restarting their diesel engine after experiencing an issue while at Cudy Hunk Island. Follow their journey as they troubleshoot and find solutions, ultimately aiming to begin their voyage back to the coast of Maine.
🚐 Building an off-grid camper van!! The puzzle of the week!! Ep.334
Building an off-grid camper van allows you to live on the road while constructing your boat. This process involves converting a cargo van into a mobile home with solar panels for efficient energy use and a well-ventilated roofing system. Discover how installing a roof rack not only provides stabilit...
Back on the Move, First Sail of 2024 – Episode 312 – Acorn to Arabella: Journey of a Wooden Boat
Get ready for an unforgettable sailing adventure with Acorn to Arabella! Follow along as they embark on their first sail of 2024 from Harwich Port to EDS. Witness the crew's determination as they tackle obstacles, including a stubborn anchor and a malfunctioning engine. Learn more about this ca...
🚐 the SCARIEST project in our van conversion Ep.333
Watch this incredible transformation as we turn our van into a comfortable living space with expertly installed windows. Our DIY guide shows you how to create custom frames, choose high-quality materials, and seal everything perfectly to prevent any leaks. Don't miss out on these innovative tip...
A Walk Across England, Coast to Coast – Episode 311 – Acorn to Arabella: Journey of a Wooden Boat
Embark on a breathtaking adventure with Steven Robbin as he embarks on a 200-mile journey walking the Coast to Coast trail in Northern England. From St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay, experience stunning landscapes and fascinating history that awaits you at every step.
⛵️20+ AMAZING aluminum EXPLORATION SAILBOATS in 31 minutes!! Day Ep.331
Odd Life Crafting invites you on a thrilling journey to the Netherlands, where we explore over 20 amazing aluminum exploration sailboats during Km Yacht Builders' open shop day. Get inspired by these incredible vessels in just 31 minutes!
⛵️Building our EXPLORATION ALUMINUM SAILBOAT! 👨🏭 Ep.330
Odd Life Crafting continues their incredible journey, this time by starting to build their own custom aluminum sailboat! See how it all begins with the very first welds. An experience not to miss!
Engine Maintenance & New Alternator Install – Ep. 310 – Acorn to Arabella: Journey of a Wooden Boat
Everyone is curious about summer plans, and as of now, Steve and Robin are waiting to see what happens in the next few months. Depending on how Steve’s mom is doing, they will either be heading north or staying local. While they would love to be cruising with Arabella, they want to be around for Ste...
🚐 Over engineered or creative solution? Ep.329
In this video episode from Odd Life Crafting, join Meta and Duca as they work on constructing a crucial bulkhead in their van conversion project. The goal is to make space for an upcoming shower cabin installation. See the step-by-step process, tools used, and issues encountered while creating this ...
Weekend Warriors Work On Deck & Down Below – Ep. 309 – Acorn to Arabella: Journey of a Wooden Boat
This week's episode features an amazing gathering of familiar faces who worked hard over the weekend on Acorn to Arabella. They accomplished a variety of tasks, including working on deck and below. Tune in to see their progress.
⛵️How to build an Aluminum Sailboat Stronger, Faster and Cheaper? Ep.328
Support our project: ► (Get instant access to extra content) ► donating through PayPal using: [email protected] ► Amazon wish list: 👶 Baby wish list: This week we explain the difference between the method of construction of our new boat, Strongall, and a tradicional aluminum framed boat...
Who Is Stronger? A Week In The Life – Episode 308 – Acorn to Arabella: Journey of a Wooden Boat
Welcome to a week in the life on Arabella. Friday: The day starts off with a huuuge cup of coffee. The rainy day is the perfect opportunity for Steve to practice making eye splices with a double braided line. Robin and Steve spend time training to get ready for their summer plans. While Robin has...
⛵️ Designing our dream SAILPLAN with Selden Mast (FULL EXPLANATION) Ep.327
Our boat is about to start to be built and we need to decide about our sailplan, for that we visited Selden Masts France to talk in details about our mast, boom, sails plan, deck hardware, rigging and much more. Want to know more about Selden Masts? Check here Support our project: ► (Get instan...
Windy Work Installing Navigation Electronics – Ep. 307 – Acorn to Arabella: Journey of a Wooden Boat
Upgrade your mornings with better coffee. Head to and save 20% off your order! Thanks to AeroPress for sponsoring today's video! Have we mentioned it’s been windy lately? Steve works on setting up the navigation electronics on the mizzen mast, wiring it into the boat, and getting everything ...
🚐 ⛵️👶❤️ After 14 YEAR trying!! YES, we are PREGNANT!! Ep.326
More Sika products for your van project: The Sika we used on this project: 👶 Baby wish list: Our friends that helped us to design the van: ____________________________________________________ Support our project: ► through PayPal using: [email protected] ► (Get instant access to extr...
Electronics We’ll Need For Summer Cruising – Ep. 306 – Acorn to Arabella: Journey of a Wooden Boat
Steve and Robin sift through a good amount of mail that’s been piling up. Be sure to pick up issue 297 of WoodenBoat magazine and check out the Launchings section to see Arabella's feature! With a climbing guide book for Nova Scotia and Newfoundland in hand, they can start planning their summer...
⛵️ Seeing our New Aluminium Exploration Boat for the first time!! 🤩 Ep.325
More about Piher Products: More about the track horse, jigs and screws: Our friends' shop: We are Duca and Roberta, a Brazilian couple that during a sabbatical trip in 2016 decided to follow our dream. So, we created "Odd Life Crafting", a project composed of many smalle...
Maximizing Arabella’s Ability to Sail Upwind – Ep. 305 – Acorn to Arabella: Journey of a Wooden Boat
There’s always work to be done on a wooden boat, but the cooler temperatures have prevented some of this work from getting done outside. During a window where the weather is finally decent, Steve spends some time tackling projects that need to get done on deck—including rigging the reefing system an...