Listing of all the posts and videos on the LYRV website in chronological order.
Stormy Views from Lund Marina Breakwater Dock
Some footage from our brief stay on the Lund breakwater docks waiting out an early fall rain storm. Winds were predicted to gust as high as 50 knots (57 MPH…
Anchoring in Walsh Cove & Exploring Toba Inlet, BC
After we visited Grace Harbour and Prideaux Haven, our next place to anchor for a few days in Desolation Sound was Walsh Cove. Situated at the north end of the…
Visit to the Famous Prideaux Haven Anchorage – Gorgeous Views + Orca Encounter
Footage and photos from our September 2023 visit to the famous Prideaux Haven in BC’s Desolation Sound Provincial Marine Park. The place is on many boater’s bucketlist and we are…
Grace Harbour in Desolation Sound Marine Park, British Columbia
Some video clips and still photos of our September 2023 visit to the Grace Harbour anchorage in spectacular Desolation Sound Marine Park, British Columbia. The anchorage is known for calm,…
Details of Cabin Leaks & Wood Rot Discovery in our Boat
In this video, I review multiple leaks we have discovered in our CHB trawler boat since we bought it in June 2023. These cropped up during sustained heavy rains. Most…
*Bluetooth* Clamp-On Amp Meter for Remote Circuit Monitoring
I picked up a demo of an inexpensive clamp-on amp meter with Bluetooth capabilities for monitoring our new boat’s electrical systems. It’s a model BT7200APP BTMeter that I bought off…
Our Boat’s Off Grid Power System as of Sept 2023 – Complete Look
When we bought our CHB trawler “Vestri” in June 2023, its off-grid power system was relatively limited. It consisted of two 100W solar panels, a 15 amp solar charger, and…
Magnetic Bug Screen Door Installation and Demo
Our 1976 vintage CHB trawler has a teak sliding entrance door to the main cabin, but unlike our RV, there isn’t a screen door. Since there isn’t any obvious way…
Raymarine Autopilot Hack for Broken S100 Wireless Remote
The other day, I heard a thunk on the cabin roof as we were cruising along in our CHB trawler. Anne had dropped her wireless autopilot remote control for our…
Cameleon Harbour to Gowlland Harbour via Discovery Passage
More footage from our summer 20223 Discovery Islands boating adventures. This time, we travel between Cameleon Harbour near Thurston Bay Provincial Marine Park and Gowlland Harbour on the south end…
Foggy Start, Cloudy Day, Grizzly Sighting! – Charles Bay to Cameleon Harbour BC
We left Charles Bay in Blind Channel early on a foggy morning after a rainy night spent at anchor. The plan is to head back to Lund for a few…
Installing Haloview Wireless Cameras for Engine/Rear View Monitoring
In this video, I repurpose a Haloview RD7R Wireless Rear View Camera System for my RV for use on our old CHB trawler boat. I hooked up three cameras to…
Hanging out at Charles Bay Anchorage in Blind Channel British Columbia
Some footage from our 6-day stay in this pretty little anchorage across the channel from the Blind Channel Resort and Marina. We thoroughly enjoyed this beautiful location and often had…
Overnight Visit to Blind Channel Resort Marina, Discovery Islands BC
After anchoring in Waiatt Bay at the Octopus Islands Marine Park, we wanted to head a little bit northward but needed some groceries and water. So, we decided to stay…
Visit to Octopus Islands Marine Park near Quadra Island, BC
Continuing this summer’s series of boating adventures, we anchored in beautiful Waiatt Bay in the Octopus Islands Marine Park near Quadra Island, BC. The video shows views from the dinghy…
EZ Snap Boat & RV Window Shade Screens Installation
In the video, I go through the process of installing EZ Snap window shade screens onto our 1976 CHB trawler windows. The boat came with custom stitched shades covering the…
Trip from Cortes Island to Octopus Islands via “Hole in the Wall”
This video shows the sights and sounds along our route from Von Donop Marine Park to Octopus Islands Marine Park in the Discovery Islands, BC. One highlight is a transit…
Visit to Hathayim (aka Von Donop) Provincial Marine Park, Cortes Island
We left Lund Marina in early August for a few months of roaming the Discovery Islands chain between Vancouver Island and the BC mainland. The first stop sees us back…
Yuma CIGS 200W Flexible Solar Panel Install & Test
A look at a new CIGS (Copper Indium Gallium Selenide) 360-degree flexible thin-filmed solar panel from BougeRV. The panel features new technology that allows it to be rolled up! Being…
Rewiring Our Boat’s Starter Battery Bank System – CHB 34″ Trawler
I’ve begun the DC battery rewiring upgrades I have planned for Vestri so we can spend more time at anchor and improve the electrical system safety. I installed a new…
Off Grid Fresh Water Gadgets for Boating + Pod of Dolphins!
Early August 2023, we spent a few cloudy, rainy days in the Lund Harbour Marina, preparing to set sail on Vestri for a few months of wandering. In this video,…
Sea Lions, Humpbacks and Gorge Harbour, Cortes Island BC
Back out on the boat for a trip to Gorge Harbour on Cortes Island near Campbell River, BC, and what a wildlife viewing treat on the way! First, we spotted…
Inverter/Charger Installation – Xantrex FREEDOM XC PRO 2000W
I install a new 2000W Xantrex inverter/charger in this video into our 1976 CHB trawler boat. The new inverter replaces a 13-year-old 1800W Xantrex that has seen better days. It…
ActiveStart Soft Starter – New Hard Wired Model Installation
I continue my electrical upgrades to our 1976 CHB trawler by installing an all-in-one AC surge protector, power monitor, and soft starter device from Active Controls. The ActiveStart device gets installed…
AC Smart Plug Installation – 30 Amp Power Plug & Outlet
In this video, I upgrade my boat’s old 30 amp twist lock shore power plug and outlet to a safer type called a Smart Plug. I am happy with the…
Jabsco Electric Macerator Toilet Installation – 37010 Series
In this video, I upgrade the toilet in the forward head of our 1976 CHB trawler. The new Jabsco is an electric macerator design replacing the old pump style. To…
Ray’s Tour of Our New Boat “Vestri” Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, etc.
In this video, I provide a detailed look at the behind-the-scenes systems of our new to us 1976 CHB trawler. I show and comment on the various systems such as…
Anne Gives a Video Tour of Our 1976 CHB 34′ Trawler
In this video, my lovely wife Anne shows you around our newly acquired 1976 vintage CHB trawler. She leads us through “Vestri” from the outside decks into each of the…
Scenery, Whales, and Drew Harbour Anchorage – Quadra Island
In this video, I have some footage for you from our boat trip out of Discovery Harbour, Campbell River, around Quadra Island, to Rebecca Spit. Along the way, we were…
Aolithium Power Kit – First Look and Some Quick Tests
In this video, I look at an upcoming product from Aolithium. The Aolithum Power Kit is an inverter/charger box that can hook up to 8 Aolithium 12V batteries. It can…
