Sawdust, Stainless, and Steady Progress
Refit Diaries: 10/19/2025 – 10/26/2025 Despite being the exact same model number, it has slightly different dimensions. We drove to the boat to evaluate the[…]
AD-FREE VIDEO: Addressing a Serious Safety Issue During Our Catamaran Refit
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Step by Step, Project by Project
Refit Diaries: 10/12/2025 – 10/19/2025 We mapped out a spot for three 24V 340Ah LiFePO4 batteries by NZ Lithium using the empty shells they shipped us.[…]
AD-FREE VIDEO: Building Our Dream Electrical System (Catamaran Refit in New Zealand)
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Let The Boat Work Begin!
Refit Diaries: 10/05/2025 – 10/12/2025 After waiting on the carpenter for several weeks, we decided to complete the owner’s cabin demolition ourselves. Ray removed all the[…]
(Ad-free Video) BIG CHANGES AHEAD: Refitting our Catamaran in New Zealand
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August + September 2025: Behind the Scenes
After approximately 28,000 nautical miles, our mainsail has stretched to the point where we can no longer achieve proper trim. It’s served us well, but[…]
Sailing to New Zealand: Pre-Departure & Arrival Guide for Foreign Yachts
This checklist is designed to help streamline the foreign yacht clearance process in New Zealand, based on our firsthand experience in September 2025.
(AD-FREE VIDEO) Minerva to New Zealand: Lessons from a Tough Passage
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Cruising Tonga: A Sailor’s Guide to Port Logistics, Provisioning, and Yacht Resources
This guide is designed to help sailors navigate the logistics of cruising in Tonga: from checking in and out, to provisioning, refueling, and more. It’s[…]