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BOAT LIFE: Trying to LEAVE CAPETOWN!..Ep 443
To learn more about Keane Insurance and to seek your bespoke boat policy check them out here - After nine months tied up to the dock in Hout Bay, our new Yanmar engine is in and we are back out on the water for our second sea trial. Everything feels a little different now. The way the boat handles...
SEA TRIALS! Didn’t Go as Planned, BUT We are Still Smiling Anyway!… Ep 441
To learn more about Keane Insurance and to seek your bespoke boat policy check them out here - With the final checks complete and with forward and reverse tested and engaging, Nandji 2 finally glides free from her pen, moving under her own power for the first time in nine long months. It’s a monum...
Our NEW ENGINE IS IN! | How important is Engine Alignment? Ep 440
How important is an engine alignment and how do you do it? I couldn’t be happier with how this engine refit has come together. What was once a tired old engine room has been completely transformed. Fresh white bilge, crisp shiny new insulation, a refurbished generator and at the heart of it all, t...
Does a Sailboat NEED a GENERATOR? More Importantly, DO WE?… Ep 439
To learn more about Keane Insurance and to seek your bespoke boat policy check them out here - When we first begun this project, of re-powering Nandji 2 many big decisions had to be made. The biggest of them all of course is — what engine do we trust for the next 10 years of sailing? For us, it ...
Hearing our NEW ENGINE for the FIRST TIME… Ep 438
To learn more about Keane Insurance and to seek your bespoke boat policy check them out here - After months of planning, stressing, and a whole lot of waiting, the stars finally decided to cooperate. With glassy conditions, barely a breath of wind, and a rare empty dock waiting for us, We carefull...
NEW ENGINE DAY!! Re-powering our Sailboat… Ep 437
To learn more about Keane Insurance and to seek your bespoke boat policy check them out here - Six months ago when we sailed into Hout Bay Harbour and tied Nandji 2 up to the dock, we never imagined that she would sitting dormant for so long. What we thought would be a short stop has turned into ...
The LADIES are HOME!! NOTHING BEAT’S FAMILY! Ep 433
After 6 weeks alone working on our sailboat, the family has come home... www.sailingnandji.com Time away from the family has a way of putting everything into perspective, and it really reminded me of what really matters. Any questions or thoughts about why I have put in the long hours and the hard ...
ENGINE ROOM REFIT: From TERRIBLE to TERRIFIC! The Transformation begins… Ep 432
With all the troubles on our sailboat, I decided to become a pilot... When the ladies are away, the boys will play!! www.sailingnandji.com Whilst We never planned to be here now, feeling the intensity of a force 11 wind blow is honestly a highlight. It’s just one more reminder of what makes Africa ...
PULLING the OLD SEIZED ENGINE.. Boat life hey… Ep 431
Do we re power our sailboat or rebuild the old engine? It is time I made that decision... www.sailingnandji.com After months away from the boat, I returned alone to Nandji II, to prepare her for the Atlantic Ocean crossing. Instead, I was met with our worst nightmare. Whilst we were away, the engin...
What it takes to keep this dream alive | Sailing Sitka Ep 177
Jay and Kenna have arrived at a new destination—Green Island, a stunning atoll tucked within the San Blas Islands. While this lifestyle often feels like a dream and looks like something straight off a postcard, it takes real balance to maintain it. Could you keep up? Subscribe, watch the journey, an...
What seems to be the problem? (Engine failure diagnostics) raw & extended | Sailing Sitka Ep 171
Jay and Kenna sail back to Linton Bay in order to get their engine in top notch after having experienced multiple failures. They spend countless hours over the course of a few days eliminating what could be the culprits while on anchor, but they won't know if they solved it until they put it to...
Real time update! How much longer will this take? Episode 44 #catamaranrefit
We hauled out of the water in June 2024 and it’s now April 2025. So how’s it going? In this episode, we provide a real-time update. We’ll detail some of the steps we’ve finished, explain the projects that are mid-flight, and give you a peak into what’s next. I’ll give you a clue…we’ve reached a huge...
“50 years of history GONE in a second…” | Sailing Sitka Ep 162
Jay and Kenna are in Shelter Bay Marina, fixing some minor and major problems they've encountered while transiting the Panama Canal, on top of that they do some routine and periodic maintenance to make sure their 50 year old sailboat is ready to sail her way toward the desolate and world-renown...
New starters cost $1600. Necessary expense? Yanmar engine maintenance Part 3. Episode 43
The entire purpose behind doing our own major engine maintenance is to save money, and give old parts new life where possible. We hate the idea of throwing away things that can be saved with a bit of know-how and elbow grease. In this episode we attempt to clean up our existing water pumps and keep ...
Engine Nightmare, Breakages & Bad Luck Continues… Panama Canal Day 2 | Sailing Sitka Ep 160
Panama Canal Day 2: Engine nightmare & bad luck continues, Atlantic awaits... In this episode jay and Kenna (along with @SailingSVBully ) continue their unexpected adventure through the Panama Canal with their unreliable engine. Their troubles aren't done with just yet. The bad luck sticks ...
Tearing apart our Yanmar 4JH4-TE engines. Major Maintenance Series, Part 2 #catamaranrefit
Welcome to part two of our Major Engine Maintenance Series. It’s time to tear apart our engines! In this episode Shawn removes every hose, hose clamp, and every component. In the process, he discovers completely clogged hoses, significant corrosion, and rusted parts that must be replaced. Music by ...
DIY major maintenance on two YANMAR 4JH4-TE 75hp’s – Part 1 Episode 40 #yachtrefit
We have two Yanmar 4JH4-TE 75hp engines. With regular maintenance, these engines should comfortably last 10,000hrs and ours have 5,000. Engine maintenance is difficult on a boat. Space is tight, temperatures are often unbearable, and unless you have confidence and experience working on engines, it’s...
Things don’t go to plan – Sailing Helios S02E24 #sailing, #repairs, #athens
In this episode, we visit Athens—a city renowned for its breathtaking archaeological sites and rich history. But for us, the focus isn't sightseeing. Helios needs our attention, with engine repairs and a broken fridge topping the to-do list. Of course, in true boat life fashion, things don'...
The countdown is on! | Sailing Sitka Ep 141
The countdown is on! Last week in Mexico before we untie the lines and sail south to Nicaragua!! But first, a couple more smaller projects to check off the list. Thank you for watching and if you enjoy, please consider subscribing!
The BEST Yanmar 4JH45 & Volvo Penta D3 Upgrade for Boats – More Power, Less Fuel
Ever wish your boat engines had more ponies? One of the BEST value upgrades on our boat was installing a set of STEINBAUER Power Modules on the Yanmar 4JH45 marine diesel engines. By optimising the tune, these modules give us around 60 horse power per side, while also improving our fuel consumption...
This is the FURTHEST SOUTH we’ve sailed so far! | Sailing Sitka Ep 121
In this episode, Jay and Kenna from Sailing Sitka share their experience sailing further south than ever before, encountering challenges and joys along the way. Tune in to learn about their latest adventure!![NEW ENGINE, NEW PROBLEM! [Ep134 RED SEAS]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/c7goTtuitus/mqdefault.webp)
NEW ENGINE, NEW PROBLEM! [Ep134 RED SEAS]
We installed brand new Nanni engines on our sailing catamaran and all was going smoothly until this week when we discovered a problem. We picked up some dirty fuel somewhere along the way and now our diesel tank is clogging the pick up lines so our engine won't run. We are way off grid and supe...
Prepping our SAILBOAT for our longest passage of the Season! | Sailing Sitka Ep 116
Welcome back to Season 2 of Sailing Sitka! In this latest video, Jay and Kenna are anchored in La Paz, Mexico. They're prepping their sailboat, Sitka, for an extensive passage across the Sea of Cortez. The couple shares insights on boat maintenance and ownership as cruisers.![REINSTALLING our old engine! | BEST generator HACK ever! [Ep129 RED SEAS]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/8xIyXt_sIg0/mqdefault.webp)