Maintaining our Sailing Catamaran + Sanity in Remote Islands

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Maintaining our Sailing Catamaran and Sanity in Remote Islands
We’ve been sailing the remote islands of French Polynesia for about a year now and it has been absolutely incredible. But we all know boat stands for broken or about to and in far flung places spare parts typically aren’t available so we have to get creative to maintain our sailing catamaran. Thankfully the cruising community here is always willing to help out not only with the essentials but also to teach you the ropes of the more entertaining aspects of living on a boat.
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If you're new here, Harbors Unknown is the story of two dreamers, Kristin & Fabio Potenti, & our dog Yoda. We're a small family living aboard our catamaran, SV Wanderlust, sailing to Harbors Unknown. Exploring the world, connecting with people and places through the local cuisine, and showing how great food can be cooked on a boat with limited space and resources. Seeking to balance the desire to explore and travel to beautiful, remote locations while leaving no footprint, minimizing the Hawthorne effect of the observers who change the environment she or he observes.
We hope to inspire people and showcase the possibility of living an alternative lifestyle that provides freedom and fulfillment, all while keeping it real. Sharing the trials and tribulations of living off-grid, acknowledging the discomfort of detoxing from the modern world, finding pleasure in the subtleties of nature and joy in simplicity. Attempting to understand what makes the world tick and tock but also trying to gain a deeper comprehension of ourselves and identify what will satisfy that hunger for further exploration, for purpose. We have set off on our voyage sailing around the world! Subscribe now to join our sailing adventure.
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TIMECODES
00:00-03:21 Replacing a Spinlock Clutch
03:22-09:10 Making Delos Hooch
09:11-12:12 Jury Rigged Windlass
12:13-16:10 Tahuata Beach Anchorage
16:11-21:54 Sailing Tahuata to Nuku Hiva
21:55-24:26 Replacing the Windlass Gypsy

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@juliazentner681 3 ай бұрын

You both are just so lovely.. have nice humor, and speak so nicely about everything..thank you for another beautiful video..

@HarborsUnknown 3 ай бұрын

It’s our pleasure! Thanks so much for the compliments!!

@rickdoner5181 3 ай бұрын

LOL Leave it to Brian to teach moonshine making around the world

@HarborsUnknown 3 ай бұрын

Yup!! Precious skill here in FP! 🤩🤩😂😂

@obieandlaurie 3 ай бұрын

As one of the other viewers said, a fun mix of content, one of the better videos of yours in some while….Just as you’re thankful of the sailing community around you, they’re pretty lucky having you two amongst them. You’re such fine people, Kristin and Fabio. Hugs to you both, 🤗

@HarborsUnknown 3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much guys! It’s great to hear this video resonated with you. We appreciate the compliments and of course you watching our videos! 😊

@Peter_Herrman 3 ай бұрын

Next video should be really exciting when the Revenuers show up and haul Fabio off to the pokey!

@HarborsUnknown 3 ай бұрын

They did not get me when I was running molasses from Cuba with Hyman Roth 😂😂😂

@gbsailing9436 3 ай бұрын

Great stuff again this week guys. Thanks for posting all your videos!!! Fair 💨's and following 🌊's.

@HarborsUnknown 3 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

@shuzoskates 3 ай бұрын

Always wanting to be good viewer in this channel 😊 with the repspect every time Thank you for sharing wonderful experiences 😊 with great compilation 🎉

@HarborsUnknown 3 ай бұрын

Thank you Hiro!! 😊😊

@Building_Bluebird 2 ай бұрын

I really enjoy how your videos often have a little of this and a little of that. Repairs, homemade hooch a la Delos, diving footage, some sailing... it's cruiser potpourri. What was your favorite flavor of moonshine that you made?

@HarborsUnknown 2 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊 we liked the Bourbon best. The Vodka mixed well with grapefruit😊😊 Thank you for watching and for your support 😊😊💪💪❤️

@DYoung-vt8pq 3 ай бұрын

Love you guys! Enjoyed your hoochmaking in exotic places video. Safe travels. ❤

@HarborsUnknown 3 ай бұрын

Thank you! It was a lot of fun! 😊

@jimservilla 3 ай бұрын

This was great! How creative. Gotta hear more how the product turns out!

@HarborsUnknown 3 ай бұрын

😊😊 we can tell you right now!! Delicious 😊😊. Thanks for watching!!

@thermathome 3 ай бұрын

Harbors Breaking Bad. Run out of books? Didn't realise you've been there that long already. Great episode, lovely dive.

@HarborsUnknown 3 ай бұрын

😂😂😂 “Say my name.”…. “ Heisenberg,” Thank you for watching!!

@damoncarlos2796 2 ай бұрын

If you have a umbrella on board you can hang it upside under your project so screws don’t fall in water.

@HarborsUnknown 2 ай бұрын

Great idea!! Unfortunately we don’t! I wish we had to, one to catch screws and one to protect my bold noggin from the scorching sun!!😂😂

@johnmiddleton6252 3 ай бұрын

Great video, i just found you guys and will definitely keep an eye for future vids. Any friends of Brian and Kazza have to be great themselves. Good sailing !

@HarborsUnknown 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for checking us out! We're so glad you enjoyed the video!! Brian and Kazza are amazing people! 😊

@ahminmabed5166 3 ай бұрын

Great show guys. A real mixed bag of topics. B.O.A.T used to mean "bring out another thousand" but with inflation I guess it's 10,000 now. Cheers

@HarborsUnknown 3 ай бұрын

Thank you!! Sounds about right! 🤣

@akLeanne 3 ай бұрын

I put dehydrated berries in mine. It adds a natural sweet flavor. On the whiskey one, try putting some cherries. Put them mason jars and let them ferment your alcohol.I'm not sure if you can even find them where you're at

@HarborsUnknown 3 ай бұрын

😮 wow!! That sounds next level!! Definitely on the list of experiments 😊😊😊. Berries are not common but we can try pineapple and make stolidoli

@TammyBillings-qt1ve 3 ай бұрын

So nice to have so many great friends. I really enjoy seeing the fun side and the friends getting together, so thanks for adding that into your videos.

@HarborsUnknown 3 ай бұрын

Thank you Tammy!! 😊😊

@bradynixon8900 3 ай бұрын

A tip for silicon: lay down masking tape around your working area will allow you to be messy but then pull up the tape and make a clean crisp edge along the bottom of your hardware. All the messy crap is removed. When doing this I suggest it allows you to use way more silicon which is stronger and better coverage. Spread it thick like a pasta sauce.

@HarborsUnknown 3 ай бұрын

You got me at pasta sauce!! 😊😊 thank you the great tips, I have such a bad relationship with silicone! 😊😊

@rickkwitkoski1976 2 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@HarborsUnknown 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and for commenting 😊😊

@bittersweet340 3 ай бұрын

Another enjoyable vlog... I have been watching Lifestyle Everyday Sailors on KZfaq for a few years now, and I must say apart from the glorious destinations to travel around the globe one thing you all have in common.. is self-reliance, resilience and definitely mechanical and sailing experience is a prerequisite. Just out of curiosity have you been to "New Caledonia? great diving! I have been watching how you walk everywhere on the mainland and have never thought about investing in seated electric scooters? Anyway wish you the best in you're travel endeavours.

@HarborsUnknown 3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for your continued interest and support! We haven’t been to New Caledonia, and it looks like our current plans are taking us westward instead, so we won’t be visiting there just yet. We’ve indeed thought a lot about adding some portable transport like folding bikes, but we have to be very selective due to the limited storage space on our catamaran. Thanks again for your thoughtful suggestions and good wishes. We’re excited to share more of our sailing adventures with you as we explore new destinations! 😊😊😊😊

@fiorellapotenti6782 3 ай бұрын

Bravissimo!

@HarborsUnknown 3 ай бұрын

Grazie!!

@crowdfundcrew 3 ай бұрын

So many spare parts needed! But at least quick fix once you had the parts. Donate for a Dream

@HarborsUnknown 3 ай бұрын

😊😊 Thank you 😊

@AntoineGrondin 3 ай бұрын

Try a polarizing filter in front of the camera lens to avoid the background sky looking all whitewashed ;)

@HarborsUnknown 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip! We do use a polarizing filter and not long ago got an ND filter for one of the lenses. Sometimes it’s a bit tricky to get the exposure right but we do our best! Thanks for watching!

@WillN2Go1 3 ай бұрын

I wonder if a metal gypsy could have welds to build up the missing tabs. There seems to always be at least one amazing welder just about every place in the world.

@HarborsUnknown 3 ай бұрын

I spoke with Lewmar and they claim that this composite gypsy is just as strong. Time will tell😂😂 we bought 2, they are only $90 😊

@akLeanne 3 ай бұрын

I'm surprised that Fabio being Italian and all hasn't made Lemonchello

@HarborsUnknown 3 ай бұрын

That’s a great idea!! As soon as we find lemons!! 😂😂 only limes here. Thanks for watching 🤩

@HopeOfJoe 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for a great episode guys ‼️ 🎉 Is it me, or do you guys seem to have more 'issues' with your boat than others? Could be others don't show all the reality of the onboard lifestyle. Anyway, love how you handle everything with a smile. 😊 Loved the moonshine part. Cute little still. See you next time. ✨ 🌊 💨 ⛵️ 🏝️ 👙 🌞 ✨

@juliazentner681 3 ай бұрын

All the channels seem to be doing boat work too or, are on the hard, a major refit, or a new build..

@HarborsUnknown 3 ай бұрын

@juliazentner681 😊😊😊

@HarborsUnknown 3 ай бұрын

We’re so glad you enjoyed the episode! We feel like most cruisers have an ongoing project list. It’s just part of the lifestyle. Thanks so much for watching and commenting!! 😊😊😊