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After 35,000 miles at sea, - having remodeled an aluminum boat and sailed to the Arctic, we're going back into the work yard. https://www.youtube.com/mjsailing

This time we're going to build a 45 ft catamaran, from the ground up!!

10/31/2026

Going to go into a rant here for a second about a dental experience I had in Istanbul, on our way back from Athens.
The clinic, DentSpa overcharged me by $1,600!! And even after putting a claim in through our Visa card, it's still getting rejected. 😭

Back in February while we were in Playa Del Carmen, I went in for 2 crowns, but they had to extract those teeth instead. When that happens you have to wait 6 months for the bone to heal before you can get implants, and another 3-4 months of healing after that before new crowns can be placed on.

Since we had a layover in Istanbul and they're becoming renowned for dental work, I thought I would get my middle stage of implants done there, and then the crowns in PDC later this winter.

I had spent weeks messaging with the clinic and pricing it out, getting quotes around $700-800 for the 2 implants. All of those 'diagnostic reports' came to me in English and were easy to follow.

Fast forward to a month ago when I'm in the clinic for the surgery and they place 2 sheets of paper in front of me with 2 different qualities of metal for the implants. The sheets also contained the price of the crowns, which I had made very clear I would be getting done in Mexico.

Kicker was, these new quotes were 100% in Turkish. I had a consultant going over the information with me, and told her I would like to choose the lower of the 2 qualities because it was still a very good quality, but significantly cheaper than the newest metal released.

I then verbally confirmed the price on the paper of $660, as what I would be paying for the procedure that day and was told yes. I signed the paper and we went to billing for them to take my payment, which was in Turkish Lira.

The next evening, when the charge hit our bank account, we saw it was for $2,260! They charged me for both the implants and the crowns, even though I only had one service done!

It was a huge fight to get them to refund me for the crowns I never had implanted, but now they're telling me what I thought was the cost of the implants was actually the crowns, my total for the service was $1,600, and I should have easily been able to tell that from the document I signed.

The one that is in Turkish. And that I verbally confirmed the price before I agreed. 😡

I don't even know what to do anymore. I don't think I'll even have the money to go to PDC this winter and finish the procedure now.

10/28/2026

Hey everyone, we're back!! 😀

After a stressful week where our account was hacked, and then showing TERMINATED!!, we now have everything back under our control and up and running.

We really appreciate all the messages, comments, and support from everyone while we were trying to get this channel back. It was a stressful situation, and it means a lot to see so many of you checking in and helping spread the word. It's a good reminder of how many great people we've connected with through this channel over the years, and we're grateful to have you along for the ride.

Now that we're back up and running, we'll be releasing a new video this weekend! If you haven't already, make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss any of our upcoming boat build projects and adventures.

We'll see you in the next video!

10/22/2026

Bummer news over here, our YouTube channel appears to have been hacked yesterday.
We still don't have all the information, but it looks like my PC was hacked originally, then they got into my Gmail, changed the password there, and locked me out.
From that point they got into our YouTube, wiped the history, and started streaming Bitcoin videos.
We're working with all possible parties to get this sorted out. This morning I was able to get my Gmail account back, but YouTube is still being investigated, and we just have to sit and wait for that one.
We'll let you know more once we know more!

08/31/2026

Two of my favorite things in the world - my hubby, and a sunset over the water. 🌅👩‍❤️‍👨

08/11/2026

Once again I find myself covered each day in a fine layer of sanding dust.

After the rolling of our topcoat paint went so well on the interior accent walls, we've decided to try it on the exterior as well, instead of spraying (there are too many other boats around us that we don't want to get over spray on).

And while the results are promising, it does mean that only one layer can go on at a time to keep the smoothest finish possible. So I wake up just as the sun is cresting over the trees, roll on a coat to part of the cabin top, let it dry for six hours, and then give it a somewhat dense scuff sand to prepare it for another cost the next morning.

We think it will need 5 coats in total though.

But the next coat may be put off for a day as severe thunderstorms approaching have cut into my sanding time for the afternoon.

Guess that means I get to sleep in a little tomorrow!!

07/14/2026

After months of working inside the hulls, it was nice to shift our attention back outside.

The longeron and forebeam are now test fit between the hulls. Every connection has to be checked before anything becomes permanent, so there's been plenty of measuring, aligning, and tweaking along the way.

It's another milestone that's more about precision than speed, but seeing these major structural pieces in place definitely makes the overall shape of the boat easier to imagine.

06/27/2026

One of the things we're looking forward to most this year is sailing the Greek islands with the Odyssey Sailing Festival—and we'd love to share the experience with you. We'll be captaining one of the flotilla boats, and there are still a few bunks available if you'd like to come along for the adventure.
Hope to see you in Greece! 🇬🇷⛵

https://www.theoceancruisers.com/odyssey

06/16/2026

I never expected that building a catamaran would eventually send me back to school...but here we are. 😄

This week we're making progress on preparing our cabin top for paint, which means a LOT of sanding, fairing, guide coat, and primer. Meanwhile, I'm revisiting some interior paint tests to see if I can finally achieve the finish I've been hoping for.

I'm also sharing why I've decided to pursue my captain's license now instead of waiting until after launch. With our Greece charter coming up this fall and some of my qualifying sea time nearing expiration, the clock is ticking.

Join us for another week of boatbuilding progress and a few life updates along the way!

⛵ Watch here: https://youtu.be/5mf9qPI3ryQ

04/13/2026

This cabinet may not look like much yet, but it will eventually power almost every system on our catamaran.
In our latest video, Matt starts installing the breakers that will control everything from lighting and navigation electronics to pumps and onboard systems. It’s one more step toward bringing the electrical system to life. ⚡

04/13/2026

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21401-21405, 21409, 21411-21412

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http://www.mjsailing.com/

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