In this week’s episode, we are taking you through the final weeks of our refit as we prepare our beloved aluminium sailing catamaran for her return to the water! After months of hard work, it’s time for those last crucial tasks—finishing the windows, putting new through hull fittings, fitting a new boot strap, and even a new special decal for Emma.
It’s been an incredible journey getting her to this point, and we can’t wait to see her back on the water! Make sure to subscribe and hit the bell so you don’t miss an episode!
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Ahoy! We’re the James Family, a trio sailing around the globe and sharing our family-friendly adventures every week! Sam hails from New Zealand, while Cait is from the United States; we met in Cairns, Australia. During the Covid-19 pandemic, we eloped, and a year later, our family grew with the arrival of Charlie! In 2022, we took the leap to follow our dream, sold everything, and bought an old, unfinished aluminum catamaran. Now, we’re fixing her up as we explore the world. Subscribe and join us on our journey!
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If you missed last week’s episode, watch it here: https://youtu.be/IXcZziaMaas
Boat tour of our project boat, an Aluminum Catamaran: https://youtu.be/RhyaasimV9M
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Chapter Content:
00:00 – Welcome Aboard
01:03 – Tender Scrub
03:14 – New Windows
07:00 – Through Hull Fittings
10:45 – Cleaning the Shafts
11:51 – Boot Strap
12:31 – New Decal
14:37 – Bloopers
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— Sam, Cait, & Charlie
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