⚙ Technology & equipment on a circumnavigation

Welcome to our technology corner! Here we share our experiences and solutions for the SY Joline's onboard technology – from power supply and navigation to water treatment.

Technik & Ausrüstung auf Weltumsegelung – unsere Erfahrungen mit Strom, Wasser & mehr

What do you really need for a long-distance cruise? This topic is initially completely confusing, and to be honest, it took us two years to transform Joline, a well-equipped Lagoon 421, into a cruising catamaran optimized for long-distance cruising.

Here you'll find our tried-and-tested conversions, solutions, and experiences with energy, water, navigation, comfort, and more – directly from the SY Joline. We report on what works and what doesn't.

Energy & electricity

Eexperiences with solar panels, Battery Management and Energy efficiency on long journeys.

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Water & Utilities

Watermaker, tank systems, drinking water on board

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Equipment & Comfort

From washing machine to fan – what really matters on board

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Repairs & DIY

What we've built, replaced, and improved ourselves. Numerous tips from everyday life on board

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Sails & Rigging

Our experiences with spinnaker, mainsail and headsail – explained in a practical way

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Refit & Shipyard

Our stays in the shipyard, preparation for long stages & what worked and what didn't.

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