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· Sept 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.5 Sept 2026 · Brunswick, United States

Published5 Sept 2026

Duration19:42

Views12K

LocationBrunswick, United States

Replacing Cloudy Dodger Windows for Under $20A Pearson Triton 28 dodger gets new 30-gauge clear vinyl windows for under $20.19 Jul 2026

Published19 Jul 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.2 Jul 2026

Published2 Jul 2026

Duration31:32

Views126K

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.21 Jun 2026

Published21 Jun 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.12 Jun 2026 · St. Simons Island, Georgia

Published12 Jun 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.5 Jun 2026 · Brunswick, United States

Published5 Jun 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.28 May 2026 · Departing Cape Verde, near São Vicente

Published28 May 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.22 May 2026 · Columbus, United States

Published22 May 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.9 May 2026

Published9 May 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.2 May 2026

Published2 May 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.13 Apr 2026

Published13 Apr 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.24 Mar 2026 · off the coast of Fuerteventura, Canary Islands

Published24 Mar 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.4 Mar 2026

Published4 Mar 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.2 Jan 2026

Published2 Jan 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.31 Oct 2025

Published31 Oct 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.25 Oct 2025 · Atlantic Ocean, between the Azores and Madeira

Published25 Oct 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.16 Oct 2025 · North Atlantic Ocean

Published16 Oct 2025

Duration38:05

Views5K

LocationNorth Atlantic Ocean

Solo Sailors Atlantic Circuit Part 1 Georgia to Bermuda16 Sept 2025

Published16 Sept 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.23 Aug 2025

Published23 Aug 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.24 Nov 2024

Published24 Nov 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.6 Aug 2024 · Brunswick, United States

Published6 Aug 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.1 Jul 2024

Published1 Jul 2024

Duration10:08

Views13K

Cape Dory 27 Voyager Edition Refit TourA Cape Dory 27 refit features an ePropulsion 3kW electric outboard, Dyneema lifelines, and a Cape Horn windvane.23 Dec 2023

Published23 Dec 2023

Duration22:40

Views12K

Solar Charging Dual Bank 12v and 48v Lithium Batteries - Cape Dory 36 Refit Part 5A Cape Dory 36 refit uses transfer switches and a 30-amp Victron MPPT to solar-charge separate 12-volt and 48-volt lithium banks.22 Nov 2023

Published22 Nov 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.11 Jul 2023

Published11 Jul 2023

Duration21:38

Views15K

Cape Dory Refit Part 7 Paint and Hardware Installation30 May 2023

Published30 May 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.17 May 2023

Published17 May 2023

Duration11:22

Views6K

Installing a Solar Arch Cape Dory 36 Refit Part 35 Apr 2023

Published5 Apr 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.23 Feb 2023

Published23 Feb 2023

Duration26:57

Views13K

DIY Boat Dry Toilet - Cape Dory Refit Part 517 Feb 2023

Published17 Feb 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.20 Dec 2022

Published20 Dec 2022

Duration9:01

Views15K

Sailboat Electric Outboard Motor Conversion - Cape Dory 27 Refit Part 413 Nov 2022

Published13 Nov 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.22 Oct 2022

Published22 Oct 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 27.16 Oct 2022

Published16 Oct 2022

Duration11:19

Views6K

CD27 Refit Part 2 - Hull/deck joint, windlass, bow roller13 Sept 2022

Published13 Sept 2022

Duration14:38

Views9K

Cape Dory 27 Refit Part 1 - Project Begins20 Aug 2022

Published20 Aug 2022

Duration11:43

Views10K

Coastal Sailing - Working with Wind and Tide24 Jul 2022

Published24 Jul 2022

Duration9:36

Views5K

Lithium Batteries and Electrical Installation Albin Ballad 30 Refit Part 630 Apr 2022

Published30 Apr 2022

Duration14:08

Views8K

Interior Modifications - Quarterberth/Nav Table conversion - Albin Ballad Refit Part 517 Apr 2022

Published17 Apr 2022

Duration9:29

Views7K

Installing an Origo Alcohol Stove - Albin Ballad Refit Part 410 Apr 2022

Published10 Apr 2022

Duration5:56

Views8K

Installing a Lavac Toilet with Nauta Waste Tank - Albin Ballad Refit Part 31 Apr 2022

Published1 Apr 2022

Duration14:22

Views9K

Building a Divinycell Integral Boat Water Tank - Albin Ballad Refit Part 214 Mar 2022

Published14 Mar 2022

Duration17:44

Views12K

Albin Ballad 30 Cruising Upgrades - Part 1 Overview9 Mar 2022

Published9 Mar 2022

Duration11:32

Views15K

Cape Dory 27 Cruising Modifications7 Feb 2022

Published7 Feb 2022

Duration16:01

Views31K

Alberg 30 Tour - Getting Underway to Bahamas16 Jan 2022

Published16 Jan 2022

Duration28:00

Views39K

F24 MKI Corsair Trimaran Cruising Version Tour18 Dec 2021

Published18 Dec 2021

Duration12:42

Views60K

Installing a boat toilet bucket with vent fan31 Oct 2021

Published31 Oct 2021

Duration12:09

Views7K

Assembling a Dyneema Jordan Series Drogue6 Oct 2021

Published6 Oct 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.14 Sept 2021

Published14 Sept 2021

Duration9:02

Views10K

Nicholson 31 Refit Tour30 Aug 2021

Published30 Aug 2021

Duration10:04

Views16K

Sailboat Lightning Protection System Installation6 Aug 2021

Published6 Aug 2021

Duration9:46

Views17K

Installing Newfound Metals Portlights on a Cheoy Lee Clipper 3314 Jun 2021

Published14 Jun 2021

Duration18:36

Views6K

DIY Sailboat Mast Raising System3 Apr 2021

Published3 Apr 2021

Duration10:47

Views42K

Making Dyneema Sailboat Lifelines28 Mar 2021

Published28 Mar 2021

Duration27:48

Views29K

Cape Dory 26 Refit Tour7 Mar 2021

Published7 Mar 2021

Duration17:24

Views29K

Installing a Mack Pack Mainsail Cover and Lazy Jacks10 Feb 2021

Published10 Feb 2021

Duration11:37

Views22K

Preparing a Catalina 22 for Bahamas Cruise31 Dec 2020

Published31 Dec 2020

Duration24:55

Views120K

DIY Sailboat Whisker Pole Mast Mount Chock3 Nov 2020

Published3 Nov 2020

Duration6:52

Views13K

Pearson Triton Osprey Refit Part 24 Exterior Tour15 Sept 2020

Published15 Sept 2020

Duration9:27

Views9K

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

Published4 Aug 2020

Duration5:29

Views8K

LocationSavannah, United States

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