ONE DOES NOT SIMPLY BECOME A SAILBOAT AND IMMEDIATELY SAIL THE WORLD | Sailing Soulianis - Ep. 34

Even though the mast is back up and we’re officially a sailboat again(!), we’ve got a scary long list of boat projects to complete before we can leave the dock in Mobile, Alabama.
In this video we bend the sails back on, replace the kitchen plumbing, and do a bit of varnishing, finish woodworking and more engine room insulation. We also make a modification to the bulkhead between our chain locker and forward v-berth locker to allow easier stowage of half of our anchor rode further aft. We’re trying to redistribute the weight because our boat is a little bow-heavy.
Hope you enjoy!
Lauren & Kirk
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[@jsmith5634]

K is rocking the black knee socks and Jorts like the boss!! Way to knock off the projects guys!

[@jeffcriswell9700]

thanks for taking the time to film the last few episodes on getting the boat down the river, getting the mast put back on and set up properly. Very good information and fun to watch

[@eragondrachenreiter5197]

Good work. .. Watching your videos reminds me to some words from Antoine de Saint-Exupery: "Love doesn’t consist of looking at each other, it consists of looking together in the same direction." .. Greetings from Europe,

[@wesanderson7918]

You guys are such a likeable duo. Love our videos. Found you guys as I am dreaming of doing what you are now doing.

[@dougefresh133]

You guys are rapidly becoming my favorite sailing couple and channel.

[@brunolachance7245]

I absolutely love your videos. Your connection with each other really shines through. And the quality of your videos is superb. Kirk’s comment about having to do other projects to get a boat project done really hit home with me. Several years ago I followed up on a childhood dream and purchased a semi abandoned farm. Every time I had a project to do I ended up doing a whole handful of other things to get that project done. And upon reflection, most days the original project had never been completed. A big thumbs up to both of you for following your dreams and sticking with it.

[@MikeSheasheaDtree]

Last week we bought $500 in field fencing and T posts to build a paddock for our two pet goats. I'm told our hill (ridge) is the residual of a receding glacier, hence I can"t quite pound in the T post, since I have rocks 3 to 15 inches in diameter I have to dig them out, and pour some concrete for corner posts. My job is to enjoy the work ;-)

[@duhe98]

Kirk has the same fashion sense as my dad, black knee high socks and shorts. LOL

[@kerstinlampert7337]

You were wise to take the skiing break and get away from the boat for awhile!

[@kapekodbob]

You are so well together. The projects may be daunting at times but the project is marriage and making memories. You are doing a fantastic job.

[@HopeOfJoe]

Amen and amen !!

[@RVLifeNOW]

You describe exactly how we feel when we leave our boat...getting the first glimpse of it, that it’s still there, and that it’s still floating:) Even if we have only been gone a day ;) - Rebecca on SV Brick House

[@andybarnes8320]

Love the show. You show the reality of owning a boat and your adventure. Please keep the show going. Love it.

[@krionic]

this is becoming my favorite sailing adventure channel. You guys are totally authentic. I love it!

[@danieloliver20]

I couldnt decide which was more spot on: start one project, three more pop up, none get finished.... or, "you do that yoga pose, I'll drink a beer", that sounds like my life!

[@gmpbuilder]

When I bought my boat the previous owners had removed the Origo two burner with oven alcohol stove, and installed a small refrigerator in its place, then put a countertop over where the range had been and installed a microwave. They were evidently strictly day sailors on Lake St. Clair. My surveyor said, "You want that stove back." So I made it a condition of the sale. Best advice ever. The seller tried to argue and say, you'll really want that refrigerator and microwave. And I said, "Dude, how am I going to use that stuff on the hook? We need to be able to cook, and the built in ice chest is more than big enough for cruising." I took the refrigerator and microwave out and put everything back to the way it was. I was reminded of it when I saw you ditching the microwave. Love your adventures.

[@steved3387]

100% KILLING IT with these awesome vids. You guys rock. Thank you. MORE please.

[@TheMikesylv]

I have been guilty of trying to do to much work in to short of time thinking I have plenty of time and like you get overwhelmed and get none of them completed over the years I learned to account for mistakes extra travel for material and inexperience but what’s helped me the most is don’t start something new until you have completed the last one. 100% done , never say I will finish it later

[@erichaskell]

Short, wide skies make skiing sooooooo much easier.

[@imabeliever244]

I'm glad you showed the main difference between land-home and water-home projects...at least there is room to move on land when the list gets long. My boat was a disaster most of last year but it's all sorted for this season. The house is a mess...haha. Keep doing what you guys do so well !

[@j.pauljones7601]

MUST KEPT THE FAITH, you have come a long way and accomplish a lot........... I have sailed for many years my next boat will be my 17th, at 70 I realize boating and maintenance go together....always no matter the boat. Some of the maintenance is safety some for comfort.... soon most of your maintenance will be small items especially I see that what you've done so far is outstanding work, more detailed and correct than most. I watch about 5 others going through and doing what you two are, soon the projects will be fewer and the sailing will be more... I like the idea of identifying projects and doing them in a day, which you'll be able to do soon.... so then you might want to set aside a day out of the week to take care of the ongoing projects i.e. declare a Maintenance Tuesday for example... Please don't get discouraged now you've done the hard stuff. Besides you are my favorite sailing couple, you've already done more miles that most sailors will every do on the water.........You are awesome! Love your videos... I am increasing my patron pledge to help you in that regard....BTW Keep the beard, Lauren keep the smiles coming........ :-)

[@victweezy]

great Episode, I like how you show the reality of the work involved, not just a highlight real to upbeat music.

[@bnbegal]

Kirk... you’ve captured an excellent rendition of the famous “sailboat owners despair” look one gets when the maintenance jobs continue to mount up. Oh the woes of boatlife... but you know and we all do... IT NOT ONLY GETS BETTER ITS SO WORTH IT! Fair winds you two. Love following!

[@SailingSoulianis]

Cheers, thanks Jennifer!

[@kanamasai5194]

It sounds a little unusual ... however I really look forward to every fix and maintenance that you folks work on. In my very limited sailing opportunities; I have found that taking care of the boat and understanding how different parts work will pay handsome dividends. The penalty for being uncaring ( to the boat) is ... PAIN Keep up your excellent videos, I really appreciate it. I am working up to owning my little boat .... as is now I help out on other's boats.

[@hansschweikert9153]

I like your channel because you guys are easy breezy, and learning as you go. I've enjoyed following your adventure down river, and now as a sailboat again. Fair winds. Keep up the good work.

[@billroberts3864]

You both are a blessing and an inspiration because of the way you interact and relate to each other.

[@duckncover39]

Never sailed a day in my life but find myself weirdly attached to your boat and it's crew, keep up the good work!!!

[@KATAL12]

Hey you two....this is only going to get better. DIY videos will drive views and subs. Give the people what they want and they will follow...P.S. I'm only here for Laurens smile...Enjoy.

[@RiggingDoctor]

It took us 5 years to get our boat ready for cruising. We just finished a winter long refit and have this to look forward to when we get back in the water. I hope it goes a lot quicker than the last time! Good to see you guys in the water!

[@RiggingDoctor]

TheCopaMundial haha! Yeah, I’m actually going to the states to pull teeth and get us some more money, then off we go to mainland Europe!

[@brucemacsr.6776]

That exit line was too funny. She's doing Yoga and you say, "You do that. I'm gonna drink a beer." You gotta laff.

[@alexgiovannini5837]

Woah! Kirks eyes!!! They match that beanie and contrast with that shirt really well

[@henrymorgan3982]

For the love of the Sailboat! Cheers!

[@johnf8877]

What a lucky man you are..when surrounded by numerous projects, she says with a smile, "At least the kitchen is clean and I have coffee to drink."

[@SailingSoulianis]

She is awesome! -Kirk

[@H2Dwoat]

Hi, get yourself a magnetic bowel, never lose a screw again 🤓👍👍. To prevent blowout with a hole-saw start off from one side and once the guide bit pops through and you break the surface with the hole-saw back out and come back from the other side.

[@mickyszilagyi7864]

Being South African I could hear Johnny Clegg playing in the background... BTW love your videos.

[@robertmichels8127]

I love you guys,, can you make more movies, like 2 a week would be great, you both rock the sailing thing.. :)

[@Strange-Viking]

Those mats are smart man! Great job

[@danconser6709]

COFFEE and our YOUTH is all you need to do all this work, LOL!!!

[@michaeldobson8859]

I noted your sink drain in the video has double clamps which is great. Don’t forget the screw pipe joint is a plastic drain fitting. Best to silicone the screwed pipe plastic drain pieces because rock and rolling can loosen those pipe threaded fittings. FYI

[@johnclamshellsp1969]

Always great videos you two. Your one step closer to hitting true blue waters and sailing.

[@davidtaylor2777]

So glad to save you guys back at it again! Love your boat life project analysis. Sounds just like my project planning except my boat is on a trailer in my yard and I’m not living on it. Kudos to you for all your hard work and still making a point to seek out the sunset. Living is good! Looking forward to the next installment.

[@tommycheshire5508]

You have a beautiful boat and a lot of adventure ahead. I envy you. God bless.

[@espowari]

I just binged watch from the beginning, only to catch up to this video which is the first I ever watched from you!

[@kevinmcneill468]

Had the same problem with our V-berth, final solution was a dehumidifier and Keenes dri-wall under the mattress, dry as a bone in the real PNW north of the 49th

[@mr.e7022]

Take a day to sail. The projects can wait.

[@MikeSheasheaDtree]

@12:14 "its pretty over whelming sometimes" ( My life on a "Hobby" farm...) You said it all, how I feel today.

[@fxpthl]

Love how well you kids react to one another! You obviously are in serious Like! Your cruiser looks wonderful considering how long she lived without your loving care.

[@sergyk9588]

Nice to watch your videos. We are waiting for the sequel.👍👍👍

[@dustanbalkcom]

I’m learning so much!! Thank you for the time and effort on the videos. That cold weather in Florida is garbage!!

[@carletonscully9843]

Thanks guys, 83 yrs former sailor .

[@stevesheliflying]

I like the sound deadening idea you have in the chain locker. Hopefully your PVC idea works well. Thanks for sharing.

[@algamble]

LOVE the black tube socks, cutoff jean shorts and moccasin look,,,,,keep on rockin it Kirk!

[@alm4625]

Please consider stopping in Pensacola Fl just East of Mobile. Nice beaches, lots of history, and good food.

[@JerryDLTN]

1:10 Welcome to Nashville. I live about 5 miles out that window ;-)

[@wscogin7974]

You both are great,your videos are too so much personality you both have congratulations to ya both especially you Kirk your one lucky man with a great partner in life, congratulations!

[@frankrice5364]

Getting it done together great team work

[@davidmaisel8062]

I got to give you both allot of credit! From where you started and the skills you have today! Great job!

[@stevecrombie5357]

High ho high ho it's off to work you go. My my! You accomplished so much before you left Michigan I am surprised you have quite this much left. Just remember beautiful beaches, blue water that's nice and warm, and time to enjoy it all. Hope that helped:-))

[@FullLifeCrew]

Great video.

[@ausbinpippin5411]

Love your videos. Take one day at at time and just love your life and journey.

[@StevenSheeran]

Nice work, it's coming together.

[@MartyRabbit]

Thanks for the update!

[@ellenorbovay5226]

You guys should come back to Oceanside, Oceanside needs more people like her, it would make my property value go up. The boat stuff is fun, but you guys need a house, in Oceanside.

[@williambunting803]

Next fry pan purchase check out the yachts mans fry pan. Ideal for smaller stoves with fewer burners.

[@DialedN_07]

Really interested to hear you talk about the sail and whatever comments you were making about pulling forward vs. heeling over. Keep up the good work guys!

[@dragnsmoke7381]

Binge watched all of your videos. Your adventure is just beginning. Just have fun. Each day is just a destination to another!!!

[@sherryc6228]

“Knee socks and shorts” Love it

[@SuperJester40]

You are in my old slip at Turner Marine. I was there from Oct '10 to Oct '11. Moved on to Cape Coral, FL. Don't get discouraged. The work on the boat never ends! Mobile is in the south, but wintering on a boat there is cold!

[@decalboy4746]

"You do that I'm going to drink a beer" Love it !

[@Sirena_Edonismo]

Hi Lauren & Kirk, Great to see you working so hard. You have a great attitude and all you hard work will definitely pay off. I enjoy seeing your progress. Love you guys!

[@SailingSoulianis]

Thanks, Paul!

[@ontiltsailingdalehudson7170]

I finally took care of all my boat job list!!! I stopped making one!!! List done!!

[@markwalden7491]

Absolutely love your videos. Always excited when I get a new video notification and always find myself wanting more at the end. 14 mins is just not enough :). Cannot wait to see the next phase setting sail and heading further south. Good luck and thanks so much for sharing.

[@SailingSoulianis]

Thanks Mark ☺️

[@Sailomatics]

The metal things on the main that you slide in the mast are called slugs!

[@SailingSoulianis]

Cheers!

[@timkirby8875]

Moccasin ans sock combo! Strong look that not everyone can carry off!

[@denniscollins2032]

PODS would give you temporary storage and possible a work shop too if you can put it in a lot somewhere. Like having a little garage that locks up. Might help on projects to have a temp place to store and for purchased items, tools etc etc. Just thinking out loud.

[@ernestdougherty3162]

Another great video you are wearing way too much on the way back to the boat everything was fine you are good together working on the boat projects getting things done so you can set off to Sail down south and start your journey be safe until the next video

[@TheTir1962]

Finally catch a vid fresh...thx for sharing you two!!

[@romeowhiskey1146]

Know it's FUN...but careful walking on those overpasses...with your ONLY OUT...(in the event of an accident) is JUMPING OFF THE BRIDGE. Yes...this did happen to me when a epileptic driver had a MEDICAL EVENT and crashed into the side wall where I was walking along. I jumped off...thank goodness only 15' down. I was cringing when I saw your video. Brought back scary memories. OTHERWISE...MORE, MORE fantastic videos!!!!!!

[@evanjohnson5401]

If you wanted to get technical the surfer on your hair looked like it was going right so its actually backdoor hair and not pipe, ha! But backdoor hair could mean other things to non-surfers so I think your original name is much better! I love the channel. I hope that in real time you guys are already out and about enjoying yourselves. Can't wait to see it happen in your episodes.

[@SailingSoulianis]

😂

[@curacao11]

Awesome video guys

[@kevinfisher1345]

Innovative anchor locker ... hope it works out for you.

[@bThomps]

Love you guys! Keep it up. You're doing so well!

[@andrewb4556]

Hi you guys Amazing! Love you're work and vlogs Australia

[@dilbyjones]

Looks like it gets cool in Alabama

[@nealsnapp7730]

Hi guys!! I really liked the realness of this video (all of yours feel "real", but this one showed the work and gave us an idea of what it's like day to day being with Soulianis!). I like the shots with you two talking to the camera, too. Very engaging. Great job! I'm curious (considering these videos are behind of reality a bit), how is the chain system working out for you guys? And also, will you be sailing near the tip of Michigan after your ocean adventures?

[@lisab5105]

I snuck a quick peek at the video but had to turn it off because my husband and I watch together. I just got off shift at the station so when I get home we can watch it😁 I'm excited can't wait 😁😁

[@kevinfisher1345]

Cheating on hubby ... tsk tsk :P

[@jackpatteeuw9244]

With a crew of 2 people, the one shorter than 5'6" should do all of the pluming under cabinets and engine work ! If the temperature is going below freezing at night, you are going to need 2 of those heaters !

[@waynedoeblin6801]

I love the thought process that goes into all the jobs,you're doing so well👍 I'm sorry that sunset didn't put on more of a show for you,but it was a fun adventure hunting for it. Condensation is a killer,was your newly acquired heater successful in combatting it? See you next time☺️

[@DavidSmith-bt5ee]

Good luck, 😀

[@sarahellensmith484]

just a heads up -Watco lacquer may not have been the best choice as it is not recommended for exterior applications or where the sun gets to it. no biggie. But for the future. Love your videos. Keep having fun for us.

[@edl617]

For heat you could install a wood/coal burning stove. I have seen them on sailboats as small as 26 feet

[@waltguzman]

can't wait for flip flop weather in the bahamas

[@jacksmith8002]

You could run a fan and dehumidifier while at the dock

[@stevenm6576]

Luv u guys.. keep'em coming.

[@frankmiller95]

"Cars, " or more commonly, slides. When using multiple different jibs there are hanks.

[@condebenoist440]

Love you guys! A bit more after hearing some Johnny Clegg playing.. :-)

[@gregdavisem972]

Love the music

[@RonaldoMoura]

A braszilian pan for breakfast. Looks nice. :D

[@annewinning5151]

Great episode - you got this - checking them off (the projects) slowly, but surely.

[@retiredfederalie178]

If you plan to do much northern cruising a diesel furnace would be a nice addition.

[@deep6thisdeep6this92]

i've got two of those lasko heaters. so far, they work well. the thermostat is half-assed but, believe me, it's better than nothing.

[@SailingSoulianis]

Agreed on all counts.

[@markleyg]

Sorry we missed you while you were in Nashville. Would of taken you sailing.