6 years ago

Great Book for Buyers, “Inspecting The Aging Sailboat”:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0071445455/?tag=ytk-20

Here I discuss the latest project at KayakDIY house.
I recently purchased a 22ft Helsen Liveaboard Sailboat with trailer for $250!

THINGS DISCUSSED
Fiberglass work
Solar Power
Kayak Rack
How I get stuff cheap/free
How I hurricane prepped the boat
....& much more

My plan is to use to as a floating camper for when I want to do several days of kayak fishing. I can leave my backyard and take a kayak along. Just another way for me to get to fishing spots and stay longer. Also gives me a home base near the action where I can hopefully keep film/editing equipment.

THINGS I BOUGHT FOR SAILBOAT
Sailboat with Trailer: $250 on Craigslist
Winch for Keel: I Paid About $50 http://amzn.to/2kmB219
Clear Hatches: Paid $24 for both http://amzn.to/2yn6eDF
Fiberglass Kit: Paid about $22
http://amzn.to/2gaqrCd & http://amzn.to/2yWPZuj
Solar Panels 100Watts x2 (paid less due to testing/review for company, they made changes based on my recommendations!): http://amzn.to/2ynviuy
Inverter (converts 12v DC to 110vAC): http://amzn.to/2yompAN

Things I still need
Small Outboard Motor

Total Project Cost Right Now $480

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