Episodes

  • Ep. 14 Thoughts on Tesla coming from a Sailor, Update on the AC, what’s up with Hurricane Season

    Ep. 14 Thoughts on Tesla coming from a Sailor, Update on the AC, what’s up with Hurricane Season
    Jun 21 2024
    Todays episode comes at your from my Tesla with 7% charge where I discuss the continued AC projects on the sailboat, the tropical storm off the coast and all that I have to do, boat-wise to prep for hurricane season.
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    23 mins
  • Ep. 13 How to Sink your Boat… Replacing the AC Manifold

    Ep. 13 How to Sink your Boat… Replacing the AC Manifold
    Jun 6 2024
    Recently, I came to the conclusion that the air conditioning on our sailboat had a problem that drastically needed to be fixed. We love our new MarinAire AC units but the AC manifold came to the end of its life. I recently rebuilt the manifold then realized how huge of a mistake it was to build it the way I did. Listen to get the full story! Let’s be friends on instagram @thatboatbabe and follow along in the stories!
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    16 mins
  • Ep. 12 Boat Etiquette as a Guest Boater + 2 Questions I received the most while in the boat yard

    Ep. 12 Boat Etiquette as a Guest Boater + 2 Questions I received the most while in the boat yard
    May 6 2024
    Today is an impromptu podcast episode from a Florida panel handle boat launch while I wait for to-go food for breakfast. I answered 2 questions I received from followers @thatboatbabe on Instagram regarding proper etiquette as a guest on a boat and what questions did I get as a chic in the boat yard. Let’s be friends on instagram @thatboatbabe where I post sailboat project videos daily in my stories and project how-to reels. Xo!
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    16 mins
  • Ep. 11 To Varnish or Not to Varnish? What does teak upkeep actually look like?

    Ep. 11 To Varnish or Not to Varnish? What does teak upkeep actually look like?
    Mar 20 2024
    Are you up for the time and energy it takes to keep your teak looking fabulous or does avoiding teak maintenance all together seem like a better option for you? The best part about life on your boat is that you have options. There are amazing varnishes out there for your environment and boats with little to no teak to maintain. Let’s chat about it! Follow @thatboatbabe on instagram for personal videos of what teak maintenance looks like.
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    23 mins
  • Ep. 10 Is Life Afloat for You? Minimalism off the Grid

    Ep. 10 Is Life Afloat for You? Minimalism off the Grid
    Mar 12 2024
    Is boat living the life you dream of? Let’s chat about the luxuries you’ll leave behind that will be replaced with memorable relationships and experiences you never knew existed. Let’s be friends on Instagram @thatboatbabe where you can see what life afloat really looks like!
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    40 mins
  • Ep. 9 My First Attempt! Launching, Driving and Docking a 56’ Houseboat

    Ep. 9 My First Attempt! Launching, Driving and Docking a 56’ Houseboat
    Mar 7 2024
    Never have I imagined that I would add “Captain of a 56’ Lakeview Houseboat” to my CV….but here we are! Today we launched Osprey, our families 56’ Lakeview Houseboat and she sure was a challenge but one that I enjoyed 100%.
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    26 mins
  • Ep. 8 Prepping for a Haul Out. What I wish I would’ve known when the projects began.

    Ep. 8 Prepping for a Haul Out. What I wish I would’ve known when the projects began.
    Feb 27 2024
    After splashing Rhiannon, I am looking back on where I could have saved money and time by gathering more information, asking more questions and buying my own professional equipment. Follow along @thatboatbabe on instagram!
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    28 mins
  • Ep. 7 What is your boats hull made of? Understanding the structure of a boat before buying.

    Ep. 7 What is your boats hull made of? Understanding the structure of a boat before buying.
    Feb 16 2024
    Fiberglass, Balsa, Steel, Aluminum…. There are many different structural materials to choose from when deciding which boat to buy. Here I chat which to avoid and which might be the perfect option for you when buying a boat!
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    32 mins