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THE BLOG
As we travel and explore the world we want to share the things we see, experience and learn with others. Our hope is to inspire you to undertake your own adventures or help make your life that little bit easier as you travel.
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Best Online Chandlery's in the USA for Boating & Marine Supplies
Looking for the best online boating supply stores in the US? Discover these top online marine supply stores that deliver to the US & beyond!
Telicia
Apr 65 min read
Why our Leopard Catamaran Windows Leaked (And How to Fix It)
Check out what was wrong with our Leopard Catamaran windows, how we rebonded them and some feedback on marine glass windows.
Telicia
Apr 27 min read
Trinidad Pro Yacht Antifoul Review: A Warm Water Antifoul
One of the best antifoul paints for warm water cruising, let's review how Trinidad Pro performed on our boat in the Caribbean
Telicia
Mar 234 min read
Owners Review of the Compact Milwaukee M12 Polisher Sander
A great compact power tool for boats, the Milwaukee polisher and sander makes gel coat work easier.
Telicia
Mar 94 min read
Choosing the Right Starlink Mount for Your Boat
Choosing the right Starlink mount can be crucial on a boat so let's breakdown what's available with tips on what to look for.
Telicia
Feb 166 min read
Best Marine Engine Repair Tools to Have Aboard a Yacht
Here's the essential tools I think every liveaboard sailor should consider carrying for basic engine maintenance and troubleshooting.
Tynan
Jan 54 min read
Installing STEINBAUER PowerModules on a Yanmar 4JH45
Here's some information including detailed photos on how STEINBAUER PowerModules can be installed on a Yanmar 4JH45 engine.
Travel Sketch
Oct 11, 20242 min read
Basic Maintenance: Yanmar 4JH45 & 4JH57 marine diesel engine
Our Leopard 45 came from the factory equipped with two 4JH45 marine diesel engines. It's a Yanmar common rail 4-cylinder inline diesel,...
Tynan
Sep 15, 20246 min read
Yacht Engine DIY: How to make your own marine fuel polishing system
Here's our thoughts on making DIY fuel polishers for the marine diesel engine about your sailing yacht or power boat.
Tynan
Jul 15, 20246 min read
How to Filter Water on the Dock or Hardstand
Here's how you can quickly and easily set up a reusable filter to improve the quality of mains water going into your yacht water tanks.
Tynan
May 17, 20242 min read
How We Change Our Yanmar SD60 Sail Drive Output Seals
This is the DIY process we use to remove and replace the Yanmar SD60 sail drive output seals and O-rings on our Yanmar marine diesel engine.
Tynan
May 13, 20242 min read
Galvanic Corrosion on Boats: Causes & Prevention
Here's the basics of galvanic corrosion on boats, including some of the causes, effects, and most importantly, how to prevent it.
Telicia
Apr 12, 20243 min read
Where to Find Marine Supplies in Cape Town
Here are 17 places you can source marine equipment and yacht related supplies, tools and contractors from in Cape Town, South Africa.
Travel Sketch
Apr 9, 20245 min read
9 Awesome Upgrades We Made to Our Yacht Galley
Here are 9 of the best upgrades we made to our boat galley and where to find the parts to upgrade your yacht.
Telicia
Mar 23, 20246 min read
Tap Testing a Yacht to Find Fiberglass Discrepancies
Tap testing is a handy diagnostic tool for fiberglass boats that was invaluable during warranty repairs of our Leopard Catamaran.
Telicia
Mar 11, 20242 min read
Midway Step Design for Easy Dock Access From a Catamaran
A midway step is a must-have for docks that sit between transoms and side deck exit, so here's our design we created for our catamaran.
Travel Sketch
Mar 7, 20242 min read
Yanmar SD60 Saildrive: How to Install the Rubber Boot
A method for bonding saildrive rubber boots to yacht hulls, which in our case is the Yanmar SD60 saildrive.
Travel Sketch
Feb 24, 20245 min read
How We Check and Adjust our Yanmar Valve Clearances
Learn how to check the valve clearances and find top dead center on a Yanmar 4JH45, 4JH57, 4JH80 and 4JH110 marine engine.
Tynan
Feb 4, 20241 min read
Changing our Code 0 to a Facnor Discontinuous Furler
Step by step, here's how we changed our flying sail furler from a continuous to a discontinuous furling system that runs back to the helm.
Telicia
Jan 26, 20246 min read
Safely Boosting HP with STEINBAUER Marine PowerModules
We installed STEINBAUER PowerModules on our Leopard 45 Catamaran's Yanmar 4JH45 engines, and what a positive difference it has made!
Travel Sketch
Jan 17, 20244 min read
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