Finally Some Wins! Liveaboard Life Update on our Marlow Motor Yacht Lōkahi II

*Episode 14* of our *liveaboard boat life journey* is the first time our dream of living aboard our *Marlow motor yacht* really starts to feel possible. After weeks of troubleshooting, repairs, and unexpected setbacks, we finally have some major wins that bring us one step closer to leaving the dock behind. In this episode, we tackle some of the biggest challenges on our *Marlow Explorer 70E**. **Buttercup Marine* gets our *Victron electrical system* running better than ever, we launch our dinghy to explore future *anchorage spots**, and **Corsair Marine* gets our air conditioning working again just in time. Boat ownership and full-time cruising aren't always easy, but every repair, upgrade, and project completed brings us closer to the cruising lifestyle we've been working toward. Join us as we solve problems, celebrate victories, and continue transforming our yacht into our perfect floating home. If you enjoy **liveaboard boat life, motor yachts, cruising adventures, boat projects, marine electronics, DIY boat repairs, and the reality of transitioning to life on the water**, follow along as we prepare for full-time cruising aboard our Marlow. ⚓ In this episode: • Major Victron electrical system upgrade and troubleshooting • Buttercup Marine gets our power system running smoothly • Launching the dinghy to explore future anchorages • Air conditioning repair and boat maintenance updates • Overcoming the challenges of preparing for cruising • Life aboard our Marlow motor yacht Subscribe and follow our journey as we leave the dock behind, explore new anchorages, and share what it's really like living aboard a motor yacht. 📚 VIDEO CHAPTERS 0:00 Introduction 2:13 Buttercup Marine tackles the Victron System 9:11 Jeff leaves Steph on the boat 14:49 Happy Independence Day 15:36 A/C woes 20:55 Water tank ran dry 26:00 Corsair Marine tackles the chiller 29:19 Dinner at Doc Ford's 30:48 Another attempt at the blackwater sensor ________________________________________________________ 📺 DON'T MISS THESE EPISODES 👋 Meet Jeff & Steph Gish    • Welcome to Offshore Gishing with Jeff and ...   🛥️We sold it all to live on a boat; haul out and Oregon Coast!    • We sold it all for a boat! Oregon coast tr...   👉Boat Tour 2002 Marlow 70E    • Boat Tour 2002 Marlow Explorer 70E | We so...   ________________________________________________________ 👋 FIND US ON THE WEB 🌐 Our website: https://offshoregishing.com/ 👕👚 Merch Store: https://offshore-gishing-shop.fourthw... _________________________________________________________ #MarlowYacht #BoatRepairs #FullTimeLiving #OffGrid #Yachting #BoatLife