Projects
Months after hauling our 54' catamaran out of the water to begin the refit, we finally did something that will stay on the boat. Many projects are in process, but that's been the name of the game for a long time. We were both itching to move
The mast, boom, and davits we removed shortly after we hauled ROAM out of the water. They have been sitting on foam blocks since then waiting to reach the top of the priority list. Our rigging makeover is a multi step process that starts now. The first step is to
Refit
We are finally moving forward on our refit. This is the first time we're doing work that actually moves the project forward, rather than tearing stuff apart. The engine rooms are going to get a face lift, but before we can proceed they need to be cleaned, sanded,
Partners
Every year thousands of people converge in Annapolis Maryland for the US Sailboat Show. Most are coming to get a look at the latest boats with an eye towards their next floating home. We already have a boat and are deep into a full refit, so a new boat was
Refit
No one enjoys the truly dirty jobs. In this episode we remove our waste hoses. This was a job we'd considering hiring out to the yard crew, but decided our budget would thank us if we just did it ourselves. Also, we didn't want the yard
Refit
A huge part of our refit involves giving the mast some much needed attention. In addition to maintaining and replacing the hardware, we have to tackle the "C" word...CORROSION! We could do the work with the mast in place, but in order to really do the job
Refit
We are really into the demolition now. In this episode we work on removing every wire and hose in the boat...ceilings, bilges, engine rooms, everywhere! We also discover part of the build process that makes removing the wire nearly impossible. Music by Epidemic Sound, Artlist, and YouTube Audio Library
Refit
We postponed our near total refit to cruise the Bahamas with our friends, but now it's time to get down to business. First step...hauling out the boat and getting it empty. This episode starts the process. We'll share all the details as our refit progresses.
Refit
We postponed our near total refit to cruise the Bahamas with our friends, but now it's time to get down to business. First step...hauling out the boat and getting it empty. This episode starts the process. We'll share all the details as our refit progresses.
Provisioning
Prior to setting sail for an anticipated three months abroad, we did our first large-scale provisioning. Following that episode, we received many comments and questions from viewers wondering how we did. In this episode we share what we got too much of, too little of, and what we'd
Bahamas
Seven glorious weeks in the Bahamas are coming to an end. We have a deadline to get north of Cape Hatteras for hurricane season, so we're heading to Virginia. Here is our first step towards Virginia. In this episode, we share our day of champagne sailing from Nassau
Bahamas
In this episode we continue our way south through the Exuma Cays. We love the dinghy adventures and snorkeling, but sometimes we can't resist a good hike or other land-based adventure. Oven Rock trail leading to Gem Cave is one of those great adventures where the pay-off is