The day has finally arrived! After months of modifications and upgrades, we’re launching our aluminum sailing catamaran back into the water. In this video, we’re sharing the last 48 hours of our major refit, the excitement of finishing the final touches, and the moment we finally see her splash down. Watch as we wrap up this incredible project and get ready to sail!

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Flexofold Propellers (Ours are 3 bladed 18”) : https://www.flexofold.com/
PropOne foul release coating for propellers: https://prop-one.com/
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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:
0:00 – Welcome Aboard
01:15 – The List
02:41 – Cleaning Under Boat
03:39 – Recycling Scrap Aluminum
05:10 – Moving to the Ramp
05:54 – Saturday Morning
08:13 – Cutlass, Shafts and Rudders
08:49 – AntiFouling
09:20 – Goodbye BBQ
10:37 – Sunday Morning
11:21 – FLEXOFOLD PROPS!
12:18 – PropOne Application
14:22 – Antifoul Done
15:11 – Anodes
16:11 – Clean Up Time!
16:35 – LAUNCH TIME

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— Sam, Cait, & Charlie

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