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@@rutgerdenhertog5846 thanks. Snorkelling the pass was easy. On the north side of the pass there is always a weak incoming current, only when the pass meets the lagoon the current starts accelerating. Like all other sailors we took the dinghy with us and held it on a long line

@@TheCominghome not sure where you are trying to go with your comment…we have plenty of interest and looking for the right buyer that will appreciate this wonderful and unique Trimaran.

@@TheCominghome we bought the boat to discover the South Pacific islands, since our budget was limited we didn’t manage to take more than two years off work. That we would sell her after that period was clear from the beginning on. The motor was painted new in 2021 when a overhaul was done, I don’t understand how that should be something bad, Perkins engine are built to last much longer then modern engines when taken care of. I don’t know what should be a better proof of seaworthiness than crossing the Pacific, it’s not my first ocean crossing and I wouldn’t put the life of my crew and myself in risk sailing a boat that is not ready to face the worst conditions.

@@Quinotico hi, Dynema contracts when getting hot and expands when getting cold, while your mast reacts the other way round. In praxis this was never an issue for us, but I heard it can become an issue if you are sailing in regions with extrem temperature changes.

@NiklausWildisen Thanks for the insight. I hope for the best for alternative rigging replacement cheaper and reliable for when I get a boat🤣

@@jeffdege4786 nice, thanks for sharing.

Hey, thanks for comment. Mindelo is for sale, we just arrived in Bundaberg and welcome visitors. Fair winds!

@@DennisMacdonald-r7d the planned sale didn’t go trough because of unexpected health problems of the intended buyer, so yes, Mindelo is still for sale. We will arrive in Bundaberg within the next two weeks. You can write me on niklaus.wildisen@gmail.com

@@DaniloGarcia-tq5zc i sailed one in Brasil and I liked it a lot, we were four people and that wouldn’t have been as comfortable as on a T26. But go as small as you can to fit your needs

@@petercranfield4726 hi Peter. I made you an email. Sorry for the late answer, we have been sailing offshore

@@simonanigan5141 26ft.

@@Andyfunsail I agree. But I am sure the breaking strength would be even higher. The breaking strength without the thimbles is already more than high enough.

@@NiklausWildisen definitely and it showed how a small bending radius is so bad for the strength of the dyneema. One of the RUclips channels just connected their dyneema to a ring 😅 Maybe you can take one of your deadeyes back to the university for a test when you head back home at some point. It'll be interesting to see if the strength has degraded from UV. I'm rigging my 1979 Wauquiez ketch in dyneema at the moment :) thanks for sharing your experiences.

@@Andyfunsail I would be curious too about how much UV weakens the Dyneema over time. So far there is only a bit of change in colour in the parts I didn’t cover in an abrasion sleeve. Good luck with your rigging! The moment you can take the old stainless cables away really is a good feeling.

​@@NiklausWildisenthank you

Здравствуйте. Очень приятно смотреть на ваше испытания , я инженер из России. С блоками обязательно необходим опыт . так как сами блоки могут быть по прочности ниже чем ваша нить . очень интересно . только подключился на ваш канал . просмотрю все что есть . очень интересно ваше судно Ваш тримаран . собираюсь построить тримаран вот изучаю опыт других людей . надеюсь что на вашем канале найду видео об опыте эксплуатации вашего судна . очень интересно . большая благодарность вам за ваши исследования . Семь футов под килем .❤

@@michaelpenfold9718 hi, thanks for your comment. Sadly I don’t have a plan, but I know several people built a similar pod, maybe you find something online..

@@robertgranafei2781 thanks for your comment. We are selling her for 82’500 USD. All details on: www.boatsonline.com.au/boats-for-sale/ed-view.php?de=314566

@@tonyaustin4629 I agree, and it’s also very protected from the elements

@@NiklausWildisen@NiklausWildisen When all is considered, Quality, Function, and form, in that order, are the values of design. It may look to stand on the deck with mist blowing in your face, but reducing the chances of falling overboard denied superb FUnction.

It happens more often than you think

There is no longer the possibility to check-in in Fatu Hiva so we had to move to Hiva Oa to do the check in.

@@NiklausWildisen authorities on Fatu Hiva didn't mind you there, prior to checking in?

@@willyum1208 No. As much as we could tell there are no authorities on Fatu Hiva, but there are checks from time to time, I guess executed by boats coming from Hiva Oa.

Thank you 😊

Fair winds and hope to see you soon

An electric engine would be a dream indeed. Our Perkins is very reliable and quiet economic but motoring without emissions would be something else

@@NiklausWildisen A DIY auxiliary electric pod motors or outboard conversion is not that hard to build ... The extra solar and a battery system to store it is more tricky but it will get cheaper and easier very quickly.. Look at the Windelo's for inspiration .. but also other U Tube diy conversions. 🤞🏻👍🏼🧙🏼‍♂️