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Well I have to admit that I just tried to build quick and had limited money - I was 20 when I started her. If I were building now or if I ever get the time, I would introduce more ramp to the rear and some ramp to the front (not so much). I am actually about to head over and modify the bow a bit to introduce more V and although it will not change the base line, it will reduce a bit of buoyancy (30kg so not much). Basically the bow wave spreads out and interferes with the outrigger right at my cruising speed. I think (not an expert) that rocker is not so important in a multi hull. However suitable v at front and pressure recovery at stern is important (I would like to resolve this on mine). Having rounded sections near the bow on the outriggers gave me bad slamming in some conditions, I fixed that last year. It also contributed to bow drop at speed which messed up the trim.

@@SailingSVPipedream thanks for the reply I'm building a 20 metre long 12 metres wide trimaran using 200litre plastic barrels three high laying horizontal encapsulated in a 10mm mild steel rod space frame which is covered in ply sheets and csm plus polyester resin. I'll have about 2m of vee before the round on the bows of the main hull and the amas but wasn't sure about the Stern's

@@patrioticjaustralia4679 Goodluck, if I were doing stuff again, I would Aluminium or Stainless. Stainless steel is easy to weld MIG or TIG, but is expensive, but then so is paint and add in maintenance and in the long term carefully sourced stainless is cheaper overall than steel. Aluminium is easy to weld TIG and can be easier to maintain than steel. It’s not necessarily much lighter as you need more if it. Having said all this, next time I would just buy a boat needing a bit of work and save myself a ton of hassle. In aircraft circles people say if you want to fly, don’t build. Even an easy to build Vans RV will take 1600 hours. Should add my current V starts about 2.5m back and should have been 4m really, but my beam at WL is 1.6m which is just too higher bow entry angle.

@@SailingSVPipedream I hear you on the stainless Mine will be a pod trimaran so no access to the inside of the hull. Hull width is 580mm

@@patrioticjaustralia4679 That should be a good bow entry angle then. I really need to improve mine, but so many constraints…

Thanks for the advice. Yes, I was doing something similar this year with the gib and she was much better. I will try what you said with the boom. I think I only messed up one tack and that was during very light wind. Now all I need is more time to actually get out and play…

Thanks very much, 125,000 miles. Maserati originally said the gearbox is sealed for life. ZF who make the gearbox now say it should be 60,000 miles.

@@SailingSVPipedream thank you for the reply just to get your opinion I have 54,000 miles on my 2013 Sport and I can’t find anyone to do the service Per Maserati specifications just like you did in the video they all want to flush my transmission since you have 125,000 miles. Do you think I’m OK to just let it go.

@@dresslikethewineking I would say it should be done around 60,000 miles, that is what ZF says. It is not too difficult. If you are paying someone to do it, it should not be too expensive as the service kit is £200 from Autodoc (original ZF kit) and labour for just oil and filter change should not take more than 1-2 hours with a ramp.

@@SailingSVPipedream Thank you

@@SailingSVPipedream thank you very much for your help so I would like to do the transmission service myself of course I only want to change the transmission oil in this case. Would I need to change the filter? If not what would be the procedure to drain the oil and then what would I do? Go through the gear changes? Is it possible that you can share the information with me, by email or on this site, I appreciate it thank you

Thanks very much!

Thanks very much!

I'm super interested on making a furling mainsail. Looks like you may have done one as well? Would be great to see a video focused on your rigging setup and the nuts and bolts of it.

@@SAILBOATJACARANDA Yes, with mine it was easy as I just used a foresail furling system on the main. I use a continuous line Hood furling system. The sail is an old Maxi Roach sail with the roach cut off. That came off a boat with an in mast furling system. So the rig is quite straightforward, I keep all the stays just tight and not preloaded by much as it just does not need it.

Awesome. I'll be on your coattails. 🥳

Do you mean the metal panel work in the arch? Mine is all light grey from factory, lighter than the car colour, so I suspect they used some neutral primer. The same light grey is in the boot too. When I eventually do the sub frame it will be in black Jotun epoxy. They were black originally. I would probably just my wheel arch inners black too. The fabric wheel arch liners cover it all anyway.

@@SailingSVPipedream yes. mine is the same white as the car apart from the matt black chassis and the 3 black panels for the arch liners to attach to. I used Halfords stone chip black for those..an amazing match. I think i will keep the rest white. I have KW coilovers on mine and it kinda shows them up more on a white background as they are yellow and purple. My issue is I struggle taking things away from standard lol

@@ColinClarke-pb8ee I know what you mean, I like to keep it sort of standard. I would like side skirts, but think I will use the later 4.7 ones rather than add aftermarket.

@@SailingSVPipedream I have those on mine. I'm looking at a front splitter though. I have the carbon winglets at the moment. If I do anything it will be to match what has been done before on the GT3 since our shape is what it drives from. itching to get out there and finish one side but it's Peeing down..........

@@ColinClarke-pb8ee yes would like a splitter too. I am going to go to my regular speed bumps and check what the clearance is first. Am fed up with the rain!

Thanks very much. Yes, I reckon in the future, all those actors are really going to let themselves go. Would be nice to have a six pack, although I am growing accustomed to my 5 litre barrel, it gives me somewhere to perch the cup of tea when watching TV.

@@SailingSVPipedream who needs a six-pack when you have a keg? Much more utilitarian and children love it! It's like a built-in bouncy house.

@@MooMan1374 Funny you should say that, my boy has a fascination with my stomach, he just has to pat it all the time. I told him it’s a form of abuse, but that just makes him worse. I think it has become like an OCD, pat for luck type of thing.

@@SailingSVPipedream Oh no. Do you know what that means? Your going to have to grant wishes soon! This is such a slipery slope.

Thanks very much, I must admit that when I get into open water, I try not to think about seals, valves and things that could leak. I hate leaving her unattended as I get nervous of did I turn off the engine water inlet or did I secure the chain… I do seem to spend a lot of time worrying… At least a car can’t sink when you forget to shut the door.

Yes, I am fine looking down, but when I am up the mast and look up or straight out, that is when it hits. Of course all the work requires me to look up or at the same level. My fear does go after a few hours, but it comes racing back after a couple of days of not being at height. I get social anxiety too, don’t you love it when your mind conspires against you!

I have to wait till after MOT time for wheel alignment, so couple of months time is the earliest I can do it. Next weekend I am fitting a door, it will be a nightmare as have to cut concrete blocks out the way. Probably free weekend after.

Happy to help and be useful. I am out near Stonehenge if you get down this way.

Yes it does come with bolts. It’s genuine ZF too. As I said, I bought an extra litre of oil, I think I only needed half a litre extra in the end, but inevitably you spill a bit.

I stuck it all in this video: ruclips.net/video/XcegNAiaL0I/видео.html Gearbox designation is ZF 6HP 26X gearbox I used lifeguard fluid 6 form ZF ZF 1068 298 090 is the mechatronic seal kit £32 from Autodoc ZF 1068 298 061 is the service kit with gasket, oil and filter as well new magnets and screws - £199 from Autodoc. They say it is the wrong kit and try to sell you the plastic sump version. This part number is for the metal sump. I bought another litre of the ZF oil ZF S671 090 255 just in case as changing the mechatronics does require a bit more oil. There was also a post on here about it: www.maseratilife.com/threads/zf-transmission-service-using-an-all-in-one-pan-filter.133729/

Thanks very much. As long as a few people like them I am happy! Just don’t want to be like Father McKenzie…

@@SailingSVPipedream I’m a similar age and disposition as a tinkerer and have fancied a Maser for quite some time so it has been helpful. I wasn’t even aware of the accumulator you tried as a possible fix. Be good to see more about the other projects too, you present well and don’t cover your intro in daft rap music so that is a plus already! Haha

@@MrCaterhamr500 Thanks, I was wondering what to do about putting up other non-Maserati videos now. Going to stick up one about my boat in next few days. The accumulator is still working well by the way. Also gives great peace of mind when she is cold and as they rev on start up, knowing it has oil pressure already makes me much happier.

Yes, I would have if I was in the USA. I ended up going H&R as importing from the USA can be expensive - UK gov charges 20% tax on top! Would love to get the FD throttle module.

@@SailingSVPipedream I believe that Larini is the authorised dealer for formula dynamics in uk …… that way you don’t have to deal with Keir Starmer’s goons ;)

⁠@@richardwilson57 Great I will keep that in mind. Would really like the throttle module, but will need to earn more pennies for that!

Thanks very much, maybe I should use JB weld more often to keep him quiet. I know that sometimes he shrieks just to annoy me as he does it and looks at me and then imitates me shooshing him.

Thanks very much, yes I always feel like thanking those people who buy new cars, particularly the careful ones.

Thanks, not much choice on the DIY front!

Yes, you can get brake shoes much cheaper - ABS 9334 about £22 for all 4 I think. Autodoc sells them as do many other places. Not sure about the cable, you may be stuck to buying from Scuderia or Eurospares for that. Eurospares do sell secondhand bits too. I also had a seized actuator that just needed greasing. I did a video on mine, I think it was my second video on this about 8 months ago. ruclips.net/video/x8vJmt8BmeM/видео.html

@@SailingSVPipedream I like the price. Problem is I'm across the pond in the USA. Any of them ship over here?

@@philkatzberg9125 ​​⁠ try maseratilife.com and ask there. That forum is USA based, unfortunately I tried to search Google for the shoes from a US supplier and just got UK suppliers.

Thanks very much. Do check the rear tie rods on the rear wheels (large bottle screw type things keeping hub straight). Mine were letting the rear of the car steer itself! The tie rod is in this video: ruclips.net/video/x8vJmt8BmeM/видео.html

Will do. I did do gearbox, filter and Mechatronics seal on my seventh video. Bought parts from Autodoc which was much cheaper and original ZF. Not too bad a job, but best to have an OBD scanner like Autel AP200 to measure gearbox temp when refilling. This was the video: ruclips.net/video/XcegNAiaL0I/видео.html

Thanks very much. Well wheel alignment is one of my next jobs. I have been told Queens Park Garage in Bournemouth is good. I plan to make sure all my bolts are free before I go. £150-200 seems to be expected costs if all need adjusting. Also the forums have an updated suggested set up for better MPG and tyre wear.

@@SailingSVPipedream I hope your wheel alignment goes well make sure you get the before and after print outs be interesting to see how far in or out you were. I may just buy that rear toe arm your talking about what kind of a job is it to change over? Fantastic videos and im learning a hell of a lot from you!

@@BarrettBazz Yes looking forward to doing wheel alignment, but going to do the exhausts first as I must remove the internal valves, they rattle too much now. With the rear tie rods, you can tell easily if they are a problem, jack up rear wheel and rock wheel side to side. Mine was very obvious and it was the end of the tie rod where it fixes to the chassis. The bush had worn out. They are expensive at about £250 each delivered, but I did see some new ones on eBay recently much cheaper.

@@SailingSVPipedream The exhaust sounds the same on mine too stock version however i think the flaps are sticky may just need a good run to get them opening again. Great video on the exhaust ! I did jack up the rear and yes its the bush on the tie rod ! Thank you for that wonderful tip ! Ive ordered a tie rod on E bay got it for £100 new ! Im very much looking forward to your wheel alignment, im sure the rear wheels should have a little toe in they can not be completely straight same on Mercs. Could i get that part number for the wheel spacer set please? Keep up the fantastic work hope the weather is better there!

@@BarrettBazz Pleased I could help. I checked my exhaust again and the both flaps open at 4000rpm only and they rattle, so they are coming out. I reckon I will do my alignment after MOT just in case a ball joint is worn so I am about 2 months away. I measured my old tie rod and just made the new one the same length as a temporary set up - several months later not as temporary as I first thought! Wheel spacers were H&R from Autodoc. If you get the app it gets cheaper, but Toole also have some different spacers quite a bit cheaper. I don’t know anything about them. H&R numbers are: B4465670 for front and B5065670 leave out the B on those and you get silver. I think Autodoc is now about £400 on the app for both sets. These are 22mm front and 25mm rear. Toole have Simeti spacers for £250, I have no idea what they are like, but may be good.

Thanks very much, she/he (never sure what gender is with the T, the boy calls it Jim) is taking a fair amount of time.

Absolutely, I think simple mechanics should be taught to all kids at school as a life skill. It is not always possible to get help and a basic understanding can help get people out of trouble.

Yes I could have done with that tool! Done a few miles on new bushes now and they seem to be fine.

I cannot speak for FOA, but my accumulator has a litre capacity and when I press the dump button, the oil pressure light on the dashboard goes out for a couple of seconds, so it must be enough pressure to satisfy the oil pressure switch.

@@SailingSVPipedream I see, thank you very much. If I leave the car alone for a while, will the oil port become empty? (Even if you open the lid, no oil comes out?)

@@sworkscar When I was installing mine, I removed the plug in the oil gallery and it was dry in there. The oil gallery is quite large and drains quickly. With the accumulator installed. I went on holiday and did not start the car for five weeks. When I got back I checked the accumulator and it still had 60psi, so was still full of oil under pressure. I don’t know how long it would keep oil pressure, but I reckon up to 6 months at least.

Thanks very much. Good luck with your stuff, my first approach to every job and most things in life now is a quick google search first It’s a bit like SatNav, even on routes you know well, it provides reassurance and sometimes you get a better route you had no idea existed.

Thanks very much. I am enjoying using as my everyday at the moment. Having to park at the empty end of the car park to avoid stupid people and dents is also helping with my weight!

Thanks, I will check them out.

I did look at those, but thought they might make the ride a bit harsh. Given the weaknesses of the front shaped bushes, I may yet fit the Toole ones in a few months!

Thanks and yes, my poor knees… I do have those pads, but always forget to use them.

Thanks very much. I am meaning to upload an update, as mast is all good and she is running well. Took her to sea last week and hopefully going again this week if weather gives me a chance.

Thanks, she has been running quite well the last few years. I am hoping to take her on a longer trip one day, just need to have time and money at the sametime!

Thanks very much. Yes standard bimetallic 40mm hole saw from Toolstation or Screwfix does it really easily, just use slow speed and hold it or clamp it better than I did. Enjoy the good weather in the QP!

Thanks very much, I went to Superformance, but that was just the top bushes only. It’s not confidence - more necessity!

Remember, you can’t be too safe. As for eating, no point my liver being good for 120 years if I am not getting passed 100. I think the trick is to get to the end with everything on verge of time expiry.

@@SailingSVPipedream 😆

Thanks very much. The RUclips algorithm is a mean spirited tool! I have a few more bits to do to get her where I need her to be.

Thanks very much. Yes, I have no idea why the driver side was worse than the passenger side. Perhaps it spent time in Europe. ACF50 is great, but will need retreating each year, still it definitely gets in there and is easy to apply so I feel it is my best option.