Atom Voyager

Welcome aboard our 28-foot Pearson Triton sailboat, Atom. After two circumnavigations, and years in the boatbuilding and refit business I'm now sharing my techniques for fitting out sailboats for offshore voyages. On this channel you'll find DIY instructions on boat modifications and equipment installation as well as tours of interesting small voyaging boats and tips on the art of cruising under…

Brunswick, United States· Sep 2026

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Is This Free Classic Pearson Triton 28 Worth Refitting?A 1965 Pearson Triton 28 hull in Brunswick, Georgia, offers a project base for a pocket cruiser refit.Sep 5, 2026 · Brunswick, United States

PublishedSep 5, 2026

Duration19:42

Views11K

LocationBrunswick, United States

Replacing Cloudy Dodger Windows for Under $20A Pearson Triton 28 dodger gets new 30-gauge clear vinyl windows for under $20.Jul 19, 2026

PublishedJul 19, 2026

Duration7:12

Views5K

2 Circumnavigations Later: 28ft Pocket Cruiser Full Tour & UpgradesA two-circumnavigation 28-ft Pearson Triton with custom outboard well and watertight collision compartments is for sale.Jul 2, 2026

PublishedJul 2, 2026

Duration31:32

Views119K

10,000 Mile Gear Review After Solo Sailing an Atlantic CircuitA Harken furler's plastic drum flanges and missing Loctite nearly ended a solo Atlantic crossing near Cape Verde.Jun 21, 2026

PublishedJun 21, 2026

Duration26:13

Views12K

Solo Bluewater Sailing: Beginner’s Path to an Atlantic CircuitA beginner completes a solo Atlantic circuit on a Cape Dory 36 with an electric motor instead of diesel.Jun 12, 2026 · St. Simons Island, Georgia

PublishedJun 12, 2026

Duration56:57

Views10K

LocationSt. Simons Island, Georgia

Towing a Fixed Keel Sailboat: Trailer Setup and Transport tipsAtom hauls an Alberg 30 350 miles to Lake Lanier using a Class 5 hitch and screw-pad trailer supports.Jun 5, 2026 · Brunswick, United States

PublishedJun 5, 2026

Duration19:00

Views5K

LocationBrunswick, United States

Solo Sailing the Atlantic: Africa to CaribbeanSolo Cape Dory 36 crosses the Atlantic from Cape Verde to Dominica, managing wind vane failures and wing-on-wing trade wind sailing.May 28, 2026 · Departing Cape Verde, near São Vicente

PublishedMay 28, 2026

Duration31:20

Views3K

LocationDeparting Cape Verde, near São Vicente

Designing a Versatile Fixed Keel Sailboat TrailerA 14,000 lb trailer with telescoping risers hauls fixed-keel boats up to 10,500 lb across Georgia.May 22, 2026 · Columbus, United States

PublishedMay 22, 2026

Duration9:55

Views3K

LocationColumbus, United States

Boat Galley Modification: From Built-in Icebox to Portable FridgeA Pearson Triton's icebox becomes a 12-volt battery locker and portable fridge-freezer compartment.May 9, 2026

PublishedMay 9, 2026

Duration10:56

Views3K

Remove & Patch Unused Thru hulls with Epoxy & FiberglassRemoving unused through-hulls involves grinding a structural scarf and layering biaxial fiberglass with thickened epoxy resin.May 2, 2026

PublishedMay 2, 2026

Duration14:28

Views3K

Sealing a Leaky Hull To Deck JointFiberglass liner sections are cut and reattached with screws to provide permanent access to hull-to-deck fasteners.Apr 13, 2026

PublishedApr 13, 2026

Duration9:49

Views3K

Solo Sailor Atlantic Circuit - Morocco Nonstop to Cape VerdeSolo 1,200-mile nonstop run from Agadir to Mindelo reveals Monitor windvane rudder latch crack on arrival.Mar 24, 2026 · off the coast of Fuerteventura, Canary Islands

PublishedMar 24, 2026

Duration23:46

Views2K

Locationoff the coast of Fuerteventura, Canary Islands

DIY Retractable Solar Panels on Speed Rail ArchA Cape Dory 30C gets a retractable four-panel solar arch built from Speed Rail fittings and 6463 aluminum pipe.Mar 4, 2026

PublishedMar 4, 2026

Duration16:31

Views3K

Cape Dory 30 Refit Part 3 Integral Water TanksCustom integral fiberglass water tanks replace leaking plastic tanks to increase capacity and improve hull access.Jan 2, 2026

PublishedJan 2, 2026

Duration13:11

Views4K

Cape Dory 30 Sailboat Refit Part 2 - Interior ModificationsRemoving fiberglass hull liners in a Cape Dory 30 increases storage and improves access to hull-to-deck joints.Oct 31, 2025

PublishedOct 31, 2025

Duration15:16

Views3K

Solo Sailor Atlantic Circuit Part 3 - Azores to MoroccoSolo sailing from the Azores to Porto Santo involves navigating heavy swells and sustained 20-knot winds.Oct 25, 2025 · Atlantic Ocean, between the Azores and Madeira

PublishedOct 25, 2025

Duration28:19

Views2K

LocationAtlantic Ocean, between the Azores and Madeira

Solo Sailor Atlantic Circuit Part 2 - Bermuda to AzoresAtom navigates a 2,000-nautical-mile solo passage from Bermuda to the Azores while dodging Atlantic high-pressure systems.Oct 16, 2025 · North Atlantic Ocean

PublishedOct 16, 2025

Duration38:05

Views5K

LocationNorth Atlantic Ocean

Solo Sailors Atlantic Circuit Part 1 Georgia to BermudaSep 16, 2025

PublishedSep 16, 2025

Duration52:30

Views4K

Cape Dory 30 Refit and Modifications Part 1Flying Spur's Cape Dory 30C refit targets a failed Volvo diesel, leaking water tanks, and a possible Thunderstruck electric motor swap.Aug 23, 2025

PublishedAug 23, 2025

Duration8:47

Views4K

Sandpiper 32 Sharpie Schooner RefitA Sandpiper 32 schooner refit replaces corroded steel ballast with lead and installs a 48-volt electric motor.Nov 24, 2024

PublishedNov 24, 2024

Duration20:24

Views6K

Cape Dory 36 Refit Tour - Part 6The Cape Dory 36 Swan utilizes an ePropulsion E-175 electric outboard and a Monitor windvane for offshore passages.Aug 6, 2024 · Brunswick, United States

PublishedAug 6, 2024

Duration17:49

Views5K

LocationBrunswick, United States

Sailboat Electric propulsion with Gas GeneratorHonda EU2200i vs. PowerSmart 2500 tested as range-extenders on Cape DORY 27 and 36 electric-propulsion sailboats.Jul 1, 2024

PublishedJul 1, 2024

Duration10:08

Views12K

Cape Dory 27 Voyager Edition Refit TourDec 23, 2023

PublishedDec 23, 2023

Duration22:40

Views12K

Solar Charging Dual Bank 12v and 48v Lithium Batteries - Cape Dory 36 Refit Part 5Nov 22, 2023

PublishedNov 22, 2023

Duration10:08

Views4K

Electric VS Gas Outboard Sea Trials Cape Dory 36 Refit Part 4A Cape Dory 36 refit compares gas and electric outboard performance, including regeneration and solar charging systems.Jul 11, 2023

PublishedJul 11, 2023

Duration21:38

Views15K

Cape Dory Refit Part 7 Paint and Hardware InstallationMay 30, 2023

PublishedMay 30, 2023

Duration16:22

Views8K

Installing Cape Horn Varuna Windvane Self-steering - Cape Dory Refit Part 6Atom installs a Cape Horn Varuna windvane on a Cape Dory 27 to clear an outboard motor well.May 17, 2023

PublishedMay 17, 2023

Duration11:22

Views6K

Installing a Solar Arch Cape Dory 36 Refit Part 3Apr 5, 2023

PublishedApr 5, 2023

Duration9:29

Views6K

Diesel to Electric Outboard Motor Conversion - Cape Dory 36 Refit Part 2A Cape Dory 36 replaces its inboard diesel with an electric outboard and tiller steering system.Feb 23, 2023

PublishedFeb 23, 2023

Duration26:57

Views13K

DIY Boat Dry Toilet - Cape Dory Refit Part 5Feb 17, 2023

PublishedFeb 17, 2023

Duration9:56

Views6K

Cape Dory 36 Sailboat Refit Part 1A 1980 Cape Dory 36 undergoes a refit to replace its inboard diesel with an outboard motor.Dec 20, 2022

PublishedDec 20, 2022

Duration9:01

Views15K

Sailboat Electric Outboard Motor Conversion - Cape Dory 27 Refit Part 4Nov 13, 2022

PublishedNov 13, 2022

Duration22:49

Views19K

Takacat 260S Dinghy and Epropulsion Spirit Electric Outboard DemonstrationThe Takacat 260S dinghy and Epropulsion Spirit 1.0 Plus electric outboard provide a lightweight, portable propulsion system.Oct 22, 2022

PublishedOct 22, 2022

Duration13:45

Views16K

Cape Dory 27 Refit Part 3 Water Tank and StoveAtom installs a custom integral water tank and a sliding stove mount in a Cape Dory 27.Oct 16, 2022

PublishedOct 16, 2022

Duration11:19

Views6K

CD27 Refit Part 2 - Hull/deck joint, windlass, bow rollerSep 13, 2022

PublishedSep 13, 2022

Duration14:38

Views9K

Cape Dory 27 Refit Part 1 - Project BeginsAug 20, 2022

PublishedAug 20, 2022

Duration11:43

Views10K

Coastal Sailing - Working with Wind and TideJul 24, 2022

PublishedJul 24, 2022

Duration9:36

Views5K

Lithium Batteries and Electrical Installation Albin Ballad 30 Refit Part 6Apr 30, 2022

PublishedApr 30, 2022

Duration14:08

Views8K

Interior Modifications - Quarterberth/Nav Table conversion - Albin Ballad Refit Part 5Apr 17, 2022

PublishedApr 17, 2022

Duration9:29

Views6K

Installing an Origo Alcohol Stove - Albin Ballad Refit Part 4Apr 10, 2022

PublishedApr 10, 2022

Duration5:56

Views8K

Installing a Lavac Toilet with Nauta Waste Tank - Albin Ballad Refit Part 3Apr 1, 2022

PublishedApr 1, 2022

Duration14:22

Views9K

Building a Divinycell Integral Boat Water Tank - Albin Ballad Refit Part 2Mar 14, 2022

PublishedMar 14, 2022

Duration17:44

Views12K

Albin Ballad 30 Cruising Upgrades - Part 1 OverviewMar 9, 2022

PublishedMar 9, 2022

Duration11:32

Views15K

Cape Dory 27 Cruising ModificationsFeb 7, 2022

PublishedFeb 7, 2022

Duration16:01

Views31K

Alberg 30 Tour - Getting Underway to BahamasJan 16, 2022

PublishedJan 16, 2022

Duration28:00

Views39K

F24 MKI Corsair Trimaran Cruising Version TourDec 18, 2021

PublishedDec 18, 2021

Duration12:42

Views59K

Installing a boat toilet bucket with vent fanOct 31, 2021

PublishedOct 31, 2021

Duration12:09

Views6K

Assembling a Dyneema Jordan Series DrogueOct 6, 2021

PublishedOct 6, 2021

Duration27:44

Views10K

Solar Tracker - Manually adjustable marine solar panel mountAtom builds a manually adjustable solar tracker mount for 50-watt Renogy panels using 316 stainless steel.Sep 14, 2021

PublishedSep 14, 2021

Duration9:02

Views10K

Nicholson 31 Refit TourAug 30, 2021

PublishedAug 30, 2021

Duration10:04

Views15K

Sailboat Lightning Protection System InstallationAug 6, 2021

PublishedAug 6, 2021

Duration9:46

Views17K

Installing Newfound Metals Portlights on a Cheoy Lee Clipper 33Jun 14, 2021

PublishedJun 14, 2021

Duration18:36

Views6K

DIY Sailboat Mast Raising SystemApr 3, 2021

PublishedApr 3, 2021

Duration10:47

Views41K

Making Dyneema Sailboat LifelinesMar 28, 2021

PublishedMar 28, 2021

Duration27:48

Views29K

Cape Dory 26 Refit TourMar 7, 2021

PublishedMar 7, 2021

Duration17:24

Views28K

Installing a Mack Pack Mainsail Cover and Lazy JacksFeb 10, 2021

PublishedFeb 10, 2021

Duration11:37

Views22K

Preparing a Catalina 22 for Bahamas CruiseDec 31, 2020

PublishedDec 31, 2020

Duration24:55

Views119K

DIY Sailboat Whisker Pole Mast Mount ChockNov 3, 2020

PublishedNov 3, 2020

Duration6:52

Views13K

Pearson Triton Osprey Refit Part 24 Exterior TourSep 15, 2020

PublishedSep 15, 2020

Duration9:27

Views9K

Shadetree Sailboat AwningThe Shade Tree awning uses rotating fiberglass battens to flex under wind pressure on a Pearson Triton.Aug 4, 2020 · Savannah, United States

PublishedAug 4, 2020

Duration5:29

Views8K

LocationSavannah, United States

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