Before we take Satori on a Shakedown trip, we need to get out DIY swim platform finished on the boat. Before that happens, we take a booze cruise day sail with friends and bring Arthur on board for the first time.
In this video, you will see:
- Friends of Satori jump on board for a sail in Tama Bay
- Nick working on the DIY swim platform for the boat
- Arthur joins the crew
- We test the boat’s DIY swim platform for the first time
Day Sail With Friends
In this episode, we start by taking some friends out for a fun daysail in Tampa Bay near Saint Petersburg, FL. Our friend Chase decides he is now Satori’s head bartender and gets the party started. We felt this scene was so awesome; it needed some epic 80’s rock to set the mood.
DIY Boat Swim Platform
We also continue the DIY work on the boat’s swim platform. This project extends beyond this episode, but we get it to a point where we can test it. Pizza and Coffee are the perfect morning fuel for a project such as this. We have sped up this build process so as not to bore you. We will release a more detailed project video in the near future for those interested in more of the step by step “boring” stuff. Since we are not 100% sure how our design is going to work on the boat, we just wanted to get it to a point in the DIY where we can use swim off the platform during our upcoming trip to the Dry Tortugas.
Then we can make any adjustments or design changes afterward. We were able to get out and give a little test run while sailing, however. The purpose of the platform is more for getting on and off the dinghy as well as swimming while at anchor, but we couldn’t help ourselves. We just had to climb down there during a little sunset sail.
Arthur Joins The Crew
Our little five-pound chihuahua also joins us onboard in this episode. Arthur has been a frequent visitor in the months leading up to this episode, but not yet a permanent crew member of Satori. Arthur begins to settle into his new home in this episode. Unfortunately, that comes with a price. In this case, that price is Kelly’s need to “bug” him at all times. He is just too irresistibly cute for her… but this little dog is such a good sport.
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Song Credits
Video Transcription
Intro (DIY Boat Swim Platform)
It’s hard being Satori’s head bartender, but I make a damn good champagne on the rocks. This is the finest gas station Barefoot Bubbly, compliments of Wawa. Thank you, Kim, for buying it because I don’t have a driver’s license at the moment. People are going to think I lost my license. Like damn, that dude drinks a lot.(DIY Boat Swim Platform)
Sailing with friends (DIY Boat Swim Platform)
It’s the sailing Chronicles, here we go. (DIY Boat Swim Platform)
DIY Boat Swim Platform
I ran out of time yesterday mounting the brackets on, so that’s going be my day today. I’m just going to jump right back on the horse and start plugging away. I have to mount the rest of those brackets and make some wires to support the platform. I need to cut some wood for the platform as Well. That’ll be kind of a temporary testing solution. I want to get it up and running so I can test it and use it for a week or two. (DIY Boat Swim Platform)
The Adventures of King Arthur (DIY Boat Swim Platform)
The Adventures of King Arthur… Look at King Arthur as he tours the Royal grounds. As you can see it’s very important work. He is always on the lookout for anything out of place. What is that King Arthur? Do you smell something suspicious? Oh! An intruder! Well lucky for King Arthur, he speaks 97 different languages. What is that? You lost your car keys? I don’t even read magazines!
No! You cannot wed my daughter! Who do you think you are sir? The Royal knives are more than adequate! Well, there’s nothing I can do to help. Please leave the Royal Property! Just as King Arthur looks to his servant to escort the intruder off the premises, he decides if you want a job done right you have to do it yourself! Off with you! Now King Arthur can do what he likes to do best and what he’s best at. Mmm… (DIY Boat Swim Platform)
DIY Boat Swim Platform
Baby, what are you doing? I’m cutting wood panels for the swim platform. There’s a boarding ladder in the side. I just have to figure out a way to latch that thing on, and we’re good to go. (DIY Boat Swim Platform)
Arthur and Nick (DIY Boat Swim Platform)
Okay, Kelly brought Arthur back to the Boat. I met her at work today and picked the dog up bright and early. There was bad traffic. This little dude hasn’t been here in a few weeks. I think he’s doing good, but I think he’s a little freaked out. Hey buddy, make yourself at home man. He’s getting used to the boat again. He’s getting brave sitting right on the edge like that. I might have to get his little life jacket on him. (DIY Boat Swim Platform)
Arthur and Kelly (DIY Boat Swim Platform)
He’s so cute I don’t want to move him. Oh, but you will! Yeah, look oh he’s just a little guy! Not a bad place to sleep. What’s wrong? My body hurts. (DIY Boat Swim Platform)
Testing the DIY Boat Swim Platform
I don’t know about Tampa Bay and the shark situation. This is scary. Isn’t it fun? Success! (DIY Boat Swim Platform)
Ending (DIY Boat Swim Platform)
Thank you, everyone, for watching this Episode! Next time on Sailing Satori, we work on a few more boat projects. They visit the happiest place on earth. Then we set sail for the Dry Tortugas. If you enjoyed this episode, hit like below and subscribe. A special thanks to all of our patrons. This channel is made possible by viewers like you. Go to sailingsatori.life to see how you can help! (DIY Boat Swim Platform)
