Finding Simon

Travel Vlogger building the 47ft fossil fuel free solar sailing catamaran Old Dog.

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The haul out has begun and work is well underway. https://t.co/HX7SfgiDe8

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First time stern tying for the night. We carved our first name plaque at Conover Cove and spent the night watching Fifth Element on the projector eating Lingcod Curry and Chocolate Icecream. Feels like a great way to usher in a lifetime of sailing on Per… https://t.co/FkWAJx2STt

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The last couple weeks have been spent welding a new hard top for the cockpit. Aluminum is a joy to bend and cut but a real challenge to weld, so this has been a steep learning curves and I’m proud of my progress. It’s far from perfect but it’s definitely… https://t.co/z05irsskZd

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I broke a few things. Experience and patience and some spare parts and my engine is running better than ever. https://t.co/UYuE9yGFZ4

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The engine is in. https://t.co/sLZHNwv10P

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A day off. https://t.co/RGBd7oSZTg

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Mekanik. Transmission rebuild this week, non consensual educations moments. https://t.co/eydbIz0niS

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My boat’s new engine, the Nissan “Golden Nugget” got her coat of Olds Gold paint. A pretty classic colour, I like the retro look what do you think? https://t.co/pGWps3esJG

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Love having my friends stop by on Gabriola, and this latest episode features @sailingmagiccarpet as we build their beautiful new dodger. Was really nice to revisit this chapter and hopefully see the again soon. https://t.co/0lb9G79baT

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Engine, Generator and Gearbox are off the boat, time to save up for a new engine. A lot of help from my friends to make this happen. https://t.co/5RzoVUhoed

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Yanking the seized Volvo engine out of my boat. A lot of work coming up, but that new engine will be the beating heart of my home for years to come. https://t.co/aCGGMIV094

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We’ve started seeing Puget Sound King Crabs around @silvabayresortandmarina which is really surprising. Today we found one big enough to keep, @erinbaumeister is over the moon for some King Crab Sushi! https://t.co/dUK4nlY2HK

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Going back to the city Thursday for another @vanboatshow looking forward to meeting plenty of you and of course seeing many familiar faces. See ya on the 15th and 16th https://t.co/HhkrFx6Xfv

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First of the bulkheads to be installed. Can’t wait to have this hallway finished finally. New episode is up on the channel https://t.co/hcY5aTM2Au

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This week has been all about rot. With the changing seasons I’m in a rush to finally get this boat to stop leaking. Running to the end of my rope I need to celebrate each small victory. Episode on YouTube. https://t.co/ESNbUU8C32

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New Episode! I Bought a Business https://t.co/rhA4EBQPQM

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New Episode! DESTROYED DECK and LITHIUM POWER https://t.co/f07X9PG2yp

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New Episode! Hauling this HUGE Boat https://t.co/ZyfOk1So5M

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New Episode! SAVING A BIKE FROM THE BUSH - VFR800 vs VTR1000 https://t.co/srixXUVhDn

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New Episode! 1 DOLLAR BOAT https://t.co/5MUxb2tohq