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Planning and Prepping for a DIY Van Build | Promaster Van Build 2
Every good DIY project has one thing in common, a good plan!
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While we are normally sailing up and down the east coast in our sailboat Acadia, we recently have switched to #vanlife to deal with some medical issues! Don't worry our boat isn't going anywhere we are excited to continue to share both our land and sea adventures and DIY with you!
Questions, comments, or want to work with us? Contact us at info@abroadreachtravel.com
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A Van With a Broken Transmission? Why Not! | Promaster Van Build 1
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Are we crazy for buying a van without a working transmission? We explain why we purchased a Promaster High Top van to convert and why we ended up with this van in particular. We talk van build budget and the differences between this van and our first van build. Looking for more details about our transmission rebuild? Check out this blog post: abroadreachtravel.com/we-bought-a-broken-van-the-van...
We Bought a Van! And Other Life Updates!
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It's been a while but we are excited to be back! In addition to chronically our van build here on UA-cam, I've also been writing blog posts that takes a deeper dive into our decision-making and the projects! Chapter One of the Van Life Diaries: abroadreachtravel.com/a-new-plan-the-van-life-diaries-1/ Don't worry, we aren't done with boat life and cruising yet, just taking a pause! We hope you'l...
Just a Little Channel Update
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Just a Little Channel Update
A Budget Friendly DIY Watermaker!
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A Budget Friendly DIY Watermaker!
700 Watts of Solar on our Tartan 37
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700 Watts of Solar on our Tartan 37
Finishing our ICW Journey | Intracoastal Waterway Ep 17
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Finishing our ICW Journey | Intracoastal Waterway Ep 17
A Birthday of Bridges in South Florida | ICW Series Episode 16
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A Birthday of Bridges in South Florida | ICW Series Episode 16
Florida No-Wake Zones from St Augustine to Vero Beach | Intracoastal Waterway Series Ep 15
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Florida No-Wake Zones from St Augustine to Vero Beach | Intracoastal Waterway Series Ep 15
Docking in Fast Current Near Jacksonville Florida | Intracoastal Waterway Series Ep 14
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Docking in Fast Current Near Jacksonville Florida | Intracoastal Waterway Series Ep 14
Rough Seas, a Fancy House and Submarines in Georgia | Intracoastal Waterway Series Ep 13
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Rough Seas, a Fancy House and Submarines in Georgia | Intracoastal Waterway Series Ep 13
Running Aground TWICE on the Georgia ICW | Intracoastal Waterway Series Ep 12
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Running Aground TWICE on the Georgia ICW | Intracoastal Waterway Series Ep 12
A Little Too Much Fun in Savannah GA | Intracoastal Waterway Series Ep 11
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A Little Too Much Fun in Savannah GA | Intracoastal Waterway Series Ep 11
Sailing to Beaufort, SC and Installing Radar on Acadia | ICW Series Episode 10
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Sailing to Beaufort, SC and Installing Radar on Acadia | ICW Series Episode 10
So Foggy the Bridge Won't Open? | Intracoastal Waterway Series Ep 9
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So Foggy the Bridge Won't Open? | Intracoastal Waterway Series Ep 9
Transmission Repair Between Calabash Creek and Georgetown, SC | Intracoastal Waterway Series Ep 8
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Transmission Repair Between Calabash Creek and Georgetown, SC | Intracoastal Waterway Series Ep 8
Notorious Shoaling on the Way from Wrightsville Beach, NC to South Carolina | ICW Series Ep 7
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Notorious Shoaling on the Way from Wrightsville Beach, NC to South Carolina | ICW Series Ep 7
Bridge Chaos on the Way from Beaufort to Wrightsville Beach | Intracoastal Waterway Series Ep 6
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Bridge Chaos on the Way from Beaufort to Wrightsville Beach | Intracoastal Waterway Series Ep 6
Belhaven to Beaufort North Carolina on the Intracoastal Waterway | ICW Series Episode 5
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Belhaven to Beaufort North Carolina on the Intracoastal Waterway | ICW Series Episode 5
Crossing the Albemarle Sound to Belhaven, NC | Intracoastal Waterway Series Ep 4
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Crossing the Albemarle Sound to Belhaven, NC | Intracoastal Waterway Series Ep 4
Dismal Swamp vs Virginia Cut | Intracoastal Waterway Series Ep 3
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Dismal Swamp vs Virginia Cut | Intracoastal Waterway Series Ep 3
Intracoastal Waterway Etiquette and the Slow Pass | Episode 2 ICW Series
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Intracoastal Waterway Etiquette and the Slow Pass | Episode 2 ICW Series
Intracoastal Waterway Navigation and Weather Tools | Episode 1 ICW Series
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Intracoastal Waterway Navigation and Weather Tools | Episode 1 ICW Series
Engine Quits in the Shipping Channel | Sailing Acadia Episode 3
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Engine Quits in the Shipping Channel | Sailing Acadia Episode 3
First Sail on Our New Boat! | Sailing Acadia Episode 2
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First Sail on Our New Boat! | Sailing Acadia Episode 2
Ten Days to Get Our New Boat Read to Cruise | Sailing Acadia Episode 1
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Ten Days to Get Our New Boat Read to Cruise | Sailing Acadia Episode 1
We Bought a Boat!!
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We Bought a Boat!!
We Are Looking for a New Boat!
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We Are Looking for a New Boat!
A Very Pleasant Day on Delaware Bay | Sailing Ecola Episode 70
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A Very Pleasant Day on Delaware Bay | Sailing Ecola Episode 70
Conquering Fear on the New Jersey Coast | Sailing Ecola Episode 69
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Conquering Fear on the New Jersey Coast | Sailing Ecola Episode 69

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @Trackhoe075
    @Trackhoe075 5 днів тому

    You never showed the uninsulated

  • @pierrevanhalteren5733
    @pierrevanhalteren5733 5 днів тому

    Well made and informative video, thanks.

  • @just-dl
    @just-dl 7 днів тому

    How much pressure is the fiberglass presumably designed to withstand? Also, why the needle valve and not a ball, gate or other design? I suspect it is for fine/granular control but curious if other valves are possible? And maybe a passive pressure regulator?

    • @AbroadReachTravel
      @AbroadReachTravel 4 дні тому

      The housing is rated to 1000psi working pressure, burst pressure I would be 3-4 times that I assume. You’re correct, it’s needs something with fine adjustment to get the pressure correct. A pressure regulator is something I have thought about and may experiment with in the future.

    • @just-dl
      @just-dl 4 дні тому

      @@AbroadReachTravel its mind boggling how much pressure that pipe can handle.

  • @francescopoggi3467
    @francescopoggi3467 19 днів тому

    Fiat power!! Doing Italy proud😂

  • @obiwanfisher537
    @obiwanfisher537 21 день тому

    What is that movie scene from? Looks like das boot but the actor looks a little like james bond (but not sure which). Wasn't there a scene like that in no time to die? Don't remember haha But it's ingenius and I will consider this! Watermakers are just so expensive, oh my god.

  • @sunnyormsby8402
    @sunnyormsby8402 Місяць тому

    Very good ! excellent camera work. 😄

  • @barbaracassett5040
    @barbaracassett5040 Місяць тому

    Thank you! This is the first "nuts and bolts" video ive seen!

  • @isaid-c9s
    @isaid-c9s Місяць тому

    uh that’s island is eerie and the locals are friendly, but weird af ! The wharf ..👁️

  • @robertbyrd5219
    @robertbyrd5219 Місяць тому

    Great vid, thanks

  • @postoffice146
    @postoffice146 Місяць тому

    The exhaust should come out thru the transom because it's a sailboat? You have no goose neck in the exhaust so instead you have that drainage pipe, but doesn't that let exhaust inside the boat?

    • @AbroadReachTravel
      @AbroadReachTravel Місяць тому

      Exhaust can be on the transom and a lot of sailboats are setup that way. You want a spot that doesn’t get submerged while heeling and exposed to limited spray. On our Alberg 30 the aft corner made the most sense. Many choose to plug the exhaust when not in use. A wine cork fits perfectly. It might be hard to see but the exhaust does rise several inches above the outlet before dipping down to connect to the heater. The condensate drain has several loops in it which hold water acting like a sink P trap. Preventing exhaust from escaping and letting water drain out.

    • @postoffice146
      @postoffice146 Місяць тому

      @@AbroadReachTravel We are assembling a similar type of heater, and the manual says the exhaust has to be in the transom at least 60 cm above waterline and the goose neck has to be 30 cm high, but this is impossible because the hull is not tall enough. Have to choose between assembling it close to the waterline or assembing a low goose neck. Which way you think it should be done?

    • @AbroadReachTravel
      @AbroadReachTravel Місяць тому

      I with the options presented I would go with short gooseneck and a high mounted outlet. Think about a drain in the low spot and maybe plug the outlet if conditions require.

    • @postoffice146
      @postoffice146 Місяць тому

      @@AbroadReachTravel Yes, I agree mounting it high, but it would still be less than 60 cm from waterline. Those drain pipe curves could dry out without noticing it, and I'm concerned of not remembering to remove that plug from the exhaust outlet.

  • @christophershannon4448
    @christophershannon4448 Місяць тому

    How loud is the system while running? Im worried that having to run it all day may be annoying?

  • @maryanderson7291
    @maryanderson7291 Місяць тому

    Appreciate your explanations and how to’s!

  • @MistiMoan
    @MistiMoan Місяць тому

    But now you need the reverse osmosis part as there are some minerals you need and get from your drinking water. Also look into a prefilter to keep sediment out 9:53

    • @AbroadReachTravel
      @AbroadReachTravel Місяць тому

      There is a prefilter. Andy talks about it at 3:55. And the total dissolved solids are within healthy drinking water standards. You don’t need to add back in unless you are distilling.

  • @Trevwhitesailing
    @Trevwhitesailing Місяць тому

    As a cruiser who has built several watermaker I now build a bigger capacity watermaker at least 100l per HR, 200 per HR is better, run it for an hour and forget about it for a few days

    • @AbroadReachTravel
      @AbroadReachTravel Місяць тому

      When we originally designed this water maker it was to fit in our 1965 Alberg 30 so space was a HUGE factor. Also higher output is going to cost more money 😊 I think now that we have much more space on our T37 we will likely make a higher output version at some point!

  • @SchoandJo
    @SchoandJo 2 місяці тому

    Wow, $9k for a ProMaster is incredible! We're totally amazed and confident that you guys will stay under your $30k budget. We can't wait to watch and learn so much from yall! 💕

  • @SchoandJo
    @SchoandJo 2 місяці тому

    Whoop whoop! They're back 🙌 We're so excited you guys are on land for some fun land adventures 🚐🐶🚐🐶

  • @antinazi1959
    @antinazi1959 2 місяці тому

    Gilmerton bridge is Military Hwy.

  • @M4K9G22
    @M4K9G22 2 місяці тому

    Wow that turned out to be a really good deal considering that you now have a rebuilt transmission that you shouldn’t have to worry about for a long time. My biggest concerns with the promaster are the transmission and cam/rocker arm issues. Did you do the transmission swap yourself, or was the install included in the ~$6K?

    • @AbroadReachTravel
      @AbroadReachTravel Місяць тому

      We swapped it ourself. The rebuilt transmission cost $3873 plus a few specialized tools and fluid it came to right about $4000. We could have done it for cheaper if we rebuilt it ourselves but the cost per hour of Andy’s labor didn’t make sense. We also had the “tick” 😂 but that was a relatively easy and inexpensive fix. I think as long as you know what to be on the lookout for and catch it early it’s way less of a big deal than most people make it 😊

  • @Monkeywrenchmotorcycles
    @Monkeywrenchmotorcycles 2 місяці тому

    I just found your channel from the live aboard sailing podcast and I have to say, I like how you do everything quickly without too much fluff in the editing. Started kind of far back in the videos to get caught up on the progress

    • @AbroadReachTravel
      @AbroadReachTravel Місяць тому

      Welcome! We try to stick to the point especially with DIY videos 😊 Hope you enjoy!

  • @marlinpruett8343
    @marlinpruett8343 2 місяці тому

    My son on his boat he's using a dehumidifier and it runs around the clock any produces a good bit of water apparently he said about 5 10 gallons a day going count the humidity so high around the ocean what are y'all think That's what he's doing hey I think he cost him 200 bucks The one he's got does have a holes on it plus it also has a pump in it to pump the water he bought it I think it's $186 you paid for it I didn't know it would work but he says it does so what do y'all think

  • @makesumwake
    @makesumwake 2 місяці тому

    Salt water needs pre filtered. And system needs backflushed daily

  • @laughingmute608
    @laughingmute608 2 місяці тому

    My foamboards keep popping back out to straight ripping every method i have used, to adhere to the courve of the van, apart. Im about to be out cash and spending more then needed just to get the thinsulate material.

  • @vonheise
    @vonheise 2 місяці тому

    While SD cards don't die on a regular basis, I have used my Mavic3 with the RC Pro to record in two locations, plus you have the gimbal to keep the video rock solid. Some build a unit to mount it to hold it solidly and safely.

  • @seandeyoung01
    @seandeyoung01 2 місяці тому

    Why not listed the products used so people know what to buy and where?!

    • @AbroadReachTravel
      @AbroadReachTravel 2 місяці тому

      In the description you’d find a link to a blog post that has the full list of materials and tools used, but I’ll leave it here too: abroadreachtravel.com/van-plumbing

  • @stephb7702
    @stephb7702 2 місяці тому

    But how did you manage to fit the fan trim? Did you need to cut it? You barely had 3 inches of thickness on the roof with insulation. The fan trip is like 8 inches high

    • @AbroadReachTravel
      @AbroadReachTravel 2 місяці тому

      Yes. We trimmed height down with a jigsaw. We had to do the same thing in our new van (video to come!) they give you a TON of height that most people won’t need!

  • @johnwells1724
    @johnwells1724 2 місяці тому

    have you replaced the needle valve as of yet? If so can you provide a source if you are happy with the new one?

  • @sisterrivals5218
    @sisterrivals5218 3 місяці тому

    School grounds coffee is amazing, as well as everything else

  • @gordonroseborough8547
    @gordonroseborough8547 3 місяці тому

    Stumbled onto your great videos with the Tartan 37. We just bought one on Lake Champlain and are heading south through the canal system to NYC and on to FLorida in September. We were wondering where you demasted and remasted on your journey? Congrats on the purchase of your VAN but we will miss your Tartan sailing videos.🙏⛵️ Gordon & Lyette 🇨🇦

    • @AbroadReachTravel
      @AbroadReachTravel 3 місяці тому

      First, congratulations on your Tartan! We love ours so much and we can’t wait to be back on the water! We unstepped at Chipman Point Marina just south of Ticonderoga. When we did the Champlain canal, we had an Alberg 30 with a deck stepped mast that we had stepped and unstepped ourselves with a tabernacle system dozens of times so we decided to use the DIY crane at Castleton Boat Club. I would NOT recommend this, and especially not with a keel stepped mast 😊 There are a couple of options in Catskill to have it done with a crane in much more protected waters 😊

    • @gordonroseborough8547
      @gordonroseborough8547 3 місяці тому

      @@AbroadReachTravel Thank you so much for your quick response and hope to see you out there on the water! 🙏⛵️

  • @bryansanchez5077
    @bryansanchez5077 3 місяці тому

    In other words she came back to. her senses and gave good head so no arguments where recorded.

  • @Mme.Swisstella
    @Mme.Swisstella 3 місяці тому

    Very nice !

  • @svmystichearts
    @svmystichearts 3 місяці тому

    Can't wait to see the products you'll have!!

  • @billmead5052
    @billmead5052 3 місяці тому

    Great to see you again! When I saw you on Scho n Jo last week it reminded me how much I enjoy your story-telling style 😊 happy travels!!

  • @Chuckjohn12
    @Chuckjohn12 3 місяці тому

    What a great video. Thanks for sharing the good bad and ugly!

  • @jbrat1967
    @jbrat1967 3 місяці тому

    Cool.congrats. We sold our 30 ft sloop bought a Promaster 3500. Good luck. Been enjoying non-marine prices as I say “ cheap is fun’ ( of course nothing is cheap) :)

    • @AbroadReachTravel
      @AbroadReachTravel 3 місяці тому

      There is a marine mark-up for sure!! And we haven’t been missing it with this build but now we have both so twice the fun 😉

  • @charles.neuman18
    @charles.neuman18 3 місяці тому

    Welcome back! Looking forward to your new content, even if it's on land (ha). And certainly the boat refit. Best wishes for good health and more adventures!

  • @petermerrick5644
    @petermerrick5644 3 місяці тому

    What is your draft? We have a 5ft + draft with a spade rudder would like to try the DS route?? Thanks!

    • @AbroadReachTravel
      @AbroadReachTravel 3 місяці тому

      We have a 4.5’ draft. With more than 5’ you’ll probably bump some logs along the way but it’s doable!

  • @petermerrick5644
    @petermerrick5644 3 місяці тому

    What clamp on mount are you using for an I pad. Thanks for all the info/ help😊🇺🇸

  • @ronstacy6054
    @ronstacy6054 3 місяці тому

    New subscriber came aboard with Scho and Jo. My wife and I live on the hard in a 36 foot 5th wheel trailer. I was very much interested in your solar setup. That's about the size I'd like to install on our trailer. Rvers tend to go a little more extreme than what I think we're going to need. I appreciate your parts list and cost breakdown. So thankyou and happy and safe sailing. 1:53

  • @felixpeterman9303
    @felixpeterman9303 3 місяці тому

    Question: why don't you manufacture them and make millions off of it?

    • @AbroadReachTravel
      @AbroadReachTravel 3 місяці тому

      Because there are already a lot of companies out there doing just that. The point of this is that if you have a small budget or not a lot of space there are options outside of the traditional commercial versions that might work.

  • @JamesBrady-i3k
    @JamesBrady-i3k 3 місяці тому

    You could have gone halfway down into the Barnegat Inlet and anchored out there overnight

    • @AbroadReachTravel
      @AbroadReachTravel 3 місяці тому

      Barnegat is considered a local knowledge inlet as there are some shifting bars and it can get pretty gnarly in the right conditions. We know plenty of people that have done it but we’d rather not 😊 In NJ we will pretty much only use Cape May and Atlantic City. But on this trip in particular it was important to us that we get over a pervious bad experience and do an overnight all the way to Cape May😊

  • @user-ny5uj9lh3n
    @user-ny5uj9lh3n 3 місяці тому

    Best intercoastal vid I've seen yet will keep it for future reference thanks

  • @PatrickDwyer-iu5yx
    @PatrickDwyer-iu5yx 4 місяці тому

    How much do you draft?

  • @ivanbuldo7676
    @ivanbuldo7676 4 місяці тому

    Outstanding 🤗

  • @jdhinckley1954
    @jdhinckley1954 4 місяці тому

    Virginia Cut southbound, Dismal swamp northbound(no duckweed).

  • @TheSeatug
    @TheSeatug 4 місяці тому

    Thanks for showing all the updates. If really help!

  • @reloadncharge9907
    @reloadncharge9907 4 місяці тому

    Ow has the glue vs floating worked? Am doing an 80 sq ft catamaran salon….thanks, Andrew

  • @dreupen
    @dreupen 4 місяці тому

    A big Thanks! What is the pump model number? The website link is broken an d there is no additional information other than a broken link.

  • @karlberardi4351
    @karlberardi4351 4 місяці тому

    There is something about fog.

  • @MasonGreiner0711
    @MasonGreiner0711 4 місяці тому

    Best coffee ever

  • @erikcanales4940
    @erikcanales4940 4 місяці тому

    Those crimpers are over $200....

    • @AbroadReachTravel
      @AbroadReachTravel 4 місяці тому

      The ones Andy uses in the video are expensive but he worked as an engineer for the company who made them so we didn’t pay full price 😉 if you check the description there is a much more reasonable option if you only need the tool occasionally or for a single project. 😊