S3E2 New Keels Fitted...Time is Running Short
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- Опубликовано: 28 май 2024
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Extra Lead is added to the Keels. The mast comes out. The Hatch securing system is finished. I explain why I chose the lashed rudder system. And then it's time to crack on with the refit. "Forge Your Own Adventure"
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Nice some good modifications. I'm following your instructions to 'forge your own adventure '.... currently anchored in Harris Sound, Scotland. Planning to head out to St Kilda tomorrow for a day or two, 40+nm into the Atlantic
Fantastic!
Sigh. Another sailing subscription 😊😊
@@LNM0000 there are worst things.
The rudder Looks Like a Wharram Konstruktion👍
I built a Wharram Tiki 26 and was inspired by some of his details
@@SailingWaveRover I build a Tiki 21 and I know the Rudder solution. It works well :-)
Glad you put some more ballast on. Sailing around the world at 3.5 knots didn't sound like fun.
For me, it's always the experience not the speed
The rudder does appear to have dropped a slight bit, the lashings are angled on the rudder compared to the lashings on the skeg, also the rudder is lower than the skeg and i doubt that would've been designed like that as the skeg is supposed to protect the rudder and in the event of hitting something the skeg takes the blow. But as your rudder is set up if you hit something it will slide along the bottom of the skeg then come into contact with the rudder and that is far from ideal
"You don't want to be the guy getting the new lead shoes" Dominic 'The Shoemaker' Gotti
lol
I had the same eyeball goo, etc, and the VA told me it was allergies as the Oak Pollen was SUPER HIGH. Everyone is pretty much going through that. Couple days, a few zyrtec, and some hot tea with honey and I was good to go.
You are probably correct, in addition to some cold.
Just a tip on cutting the tails off zip ties, side cutters leave a sharp tab that can cut you. A better way is to use a razor blade or a sharp Olfa knife to cut the tab off flush to the locking end. Have a great trip down the Chesapeake, will you be stopping in St. Michaels?
Yes, I will sort that out with the zip ties. I'm not sure about all the stops just yet
I like the hatch. The only change I'd make is to move the catches down an inch or so lower so it's tighter on the rubber latches. A rush of water from behind will push it up and pour into the cabin. I'm sure most of the time you don't need the latches at all but when seas are up it's nice to really cinch down that hatch. Anyway, it's way better than the classic leaky sliding companionway hatches!
I'm pretty happy with this set up. We also have excellent coamings.
Time: our friend and eternal challenger. You should feel better soon. Your probably allergic to delays,lol. But seriously I hope it passes soon, sickness always sneaks up when things are going well it seems.
You are wise my friend
@@SailingWaveRover I've learned the hard way myself.
Thx for the video and sharing your adventure. The best boat is the one that gets used. It’s hard to see your beautiful new boat get scratches and dings. I like the story of the guy who bought a brand new puckup. He threw some new cinder blocks in his bed and scratched it all up. He then said “well, thats done.”
Poor Yrvind has abandoned his boat and has started working on a new one.
Oh no. I commented on that a year ago and folks though I was wrong. Your second sentence nailed my thoughts on this. As the Pardy's said: "Go small, Go simple, but most importantly, Go now!
@@SailingWaveRover He seems to be starting over with, what appears to my eyes, a very similar design. Maybe he’s just puttering around trying to get by with life. He seems to be a kind soul that got dealt a bad hand at birth (dyslexia). Well, I’ve appreciated him sharing his story and will respect him for it. He’s made me think more about boat size, and you have at well. (I love boats… or more to the point, i love being on boats on the water…). Fair winds.
I hope you feel better soon Alan🙏putting that weight furthest from the other end makes all the difference. With the added distance also! Great job and I'd probably be in bed as sick as you are...HATS OFF 💯💯
Thanks 👍
I'm glad you have added some lead to the keels for extra stability. Having recently watched Kevin How to sail oceans and Holly Wind Hippie battling some rather heavy seas I have worried that WR does have a need for extra help. She will certainly ride the waves in a different way either of these boats. Get well soon. I hope you have had a covid test. There is still a lot of it about. I tested positive a week ago here in the UK and am hoping it has just about gone now. Mine was similar to a heavy cold and flu. Previous time I had it without symptoms.
Just got together with Kevin the other night.
@@SailingWaveRover Kevin needs to bring his videos up to real time or close to it. Holly the same but as she is in OZ now she could do it.
Excellent! I really get a feel for the place. This is definitely the Baltimore I know and love.
This is truly an old school boatyard. An experience for sure.
Thanks for the update … sorry you’re under the weather … get well soon eh! Looks like all these upgrades will have WR2 as ready as she’ll ever be for the Atlantic crossing. Hold Fast! ⛵️🇨🇦⚓️🌞 PS: I think I saw your YT short showing the boat back in the water … we’ll done!
Indeed you did see that! These main videos are a few days behind but full of a lot more detail.
I hope that you're feeling better by now! Everything you're doing makes for a tremendous improvement in WR2, so take care and keep inspiring me!
Thanks for the comment. You are a good man my friend.
Oh I hate that you're not feeling well---I hope you have something to take for your eyes and your other symptoms---really hope you're feeling better soon!! So excited for you and love learning what goes in to preparing a boat for such a voyage. Now get some rest and give that cold the boot!!
All better now. Most likely an allergy to the pollen here.
@@SailingWaveRover You've been on land to long, not enough salt in the air!
@@MrKrzys01 I'm on top of that. lol
I pray your illness will soon be cured and leave you in the best of health . Many more prayers for your enjoyable and safe adventure. Thank you for all your updates.
Thank you very much my friend
You boat looks so well put together and you built the boat so fast, I keep forgetting the last 1500nm was the shakedown for a prototype! And FWIW, I’d let you tie a rudder onto my boat any day. It ain’t stupid if it works.
Thank you and well said Nick
I love the lashings for their simplicity and ease of repair, but they only work with outboard rudders, as they need the swing room the radius of the lashing requires.
I like the latches too, simple and effective.
Good observation
Hope you're feeling alright. Allen and not getting too sick.
Feeling much better now thanks
Good work, the new “shoes” look nice
Thank you. I think so too!
Always a great video Alan. Love the explanations for all parts and pieces being tuned up.
Glad you enjoyed it
good luck mate hope you get better soon
Forget sailing ! Head for Arizona for the dry air !
Lol
I'd be a bit concerned that the hatch could be blown shut on you when entering or exiting the cabin. Why not have a spray over like Mingming 2 has to keep out waves and provide a little more protection?
It works very well but a spray hood could be fitted. But no time for that if I want to skip the hurricane season
Cutting those zip-tie's, leaves a razor share edge of plastic that loves to cut skin. After cutting the zip ties run sand paper around the shape edges. They cut deep and would not like to see an infection develop midway to Bermuda.
Good tip
My Grandfather use to tell me health is our most important asset. Hope you seen a doctor , and taking care of yourself. Hope you are back to bright eyed and bushy tailed soon ❤
I agree. Health is top of the list. All better now thankfully
I've just started bouncing around your videos as I research the start of my boating adventure. I want to sail into the South Pacific (currently in Ireland) and looking to buy something a little bigger than Wave Rover, though I still speak from pure ignorance so could end up with a smaller boat altogether, either way until I landed here I was convinced I couldn't do it comfortably, safely or on any budget that let me keep all my organs but you've inspired me with your design ideas and modifications to broaden and refine my perspectives dramatically. I look forward to following your journey to our beautiful (wet) little island!
One question about the little rope trick for the rudder, if you happen to read this and have the time, is that some specific material or marine rope? Do you think it would work on a rudder for a 38 to 42 foot boat? These are exactly the kind of cheap repairs and tricks I'll need when I'm out on my own.
Enjoy the adventure, even selecting the boat and kitting it out is part of the greater adventure. The rudder lashing has been used on bigger boats. Most of the big Wharran cats use this system
Tip from technical diving for trimming zip ties. If you use nail clippers you can round them off instead of leaving sharp edges. They can be left really sharp and be annoying if you you get caught leaning past them. Anyway maybe one for next time
Great idea. I can still do that
That Costco Igloo 83 quart 12 volt cooler draws approximately 40 amps per day on freezer setting - maybe too much for your solar panels. Wishing you good health. Thanks.
As it turns out I got an Igloo ice chest at Costco. More on that in another video
Lashings from your Tiki days I assume!
I am considering that method for my 13’ Leydon Paradox build, “SV Insanity” I hope to sea trial her by the end of summer on Lake Erie my plan is So Cal to Hawaii June 2026!
I’ll film the journey, whether anyone will ever get to see it is up for debate! lol
Just so you know: I started filming these voyages for myself. I continue to do it for myself. If others like it, or find it inspiring, all the better.
Thanks for the info If im building a boat ill definitely consider lashing.
Sounds like your eye has some kind of infection. Probably from dust? I had a bad eye infection from plywood dust few months back. Get your medicines and it'll be fine in a few days. Prayers with you Get well soon!
Thanks, all better now
Cutting zip ties with side cutters leaves a small protrusion that will slice you open, do yourself a favour and take a sharp knife and bring those tails flush so you don’t get a nasty gash out on the ocean. Hope you get well Allen
You can also take a file and file the sharp edges left from the cut.
My boat is full of those nasty tails. I’ve got a bit of a temper and let the former owner know what i think about him when i get scraped by one. Unfortunately he’s not there with me.
Happy voyages Capt😊
Good God, Alan. I can tell you are obviously of ill health however, being a man of your calibre, nothing can slow you down. Have a brandy before you retire tonight my friend.
You ought to be a doctor my friend. It was great to get together before I left PEI
Hi mate, could you extend the skeg forward so it forms a keel (ish) ?
I'm leaving in 2 days, we are going as is.
I'm curious ... what was the draft of the boat before adding the lead to the bottom of the keels? What is it now with the new additions to the keels. I was surprised that you did not add anything to the skeg -- after all the point of the bilge keels was to be able to dry her out anywhere. By the looks of the video there is now a significant difference in height between the bottom of the skeg and the bottom of the keels -- if you were to dry her out it looks like she would be "popping a wheely"!!!
Alan, meet Pollen. It's not a great relationship, but it is annual...
lol and true
Keel stability= force times distance = moment.........CRACK ON!!!
you might of caught somthing from that boat next to yours Please becarful of the ends of those zip ties they might be a cut hazard you used diagnal plyers. thank you
Thanks for the heads up
Might be pink eye which is very contagious I think.
All better now. Most likely an allergy to the pollen here.
@@SailingWaveRover We just blow our noses endlessly here. It only last a couple of days if it's a pollen.
Get well soon. I have the same latches for my deck hatches on my skiff. I really like them. What is the gasket you used on your hatch? I have tried the stick on neoprene gasket on my deck hatches, but they just fall off eventually.
This is the stick on neoprene. It's attached to a great surface. I used it on the original Wave Rover and 4 years later It's still holding up
@@SailingWaveRover maybe I just need to prep the surface better then.
I was wondering if Andy has made design changes on the prints in regards to the keels ?
He mentioned that he would
Auguri di buona guarigione, from Italy.
Grazie amico mio
Did you have plans on adding a sculling oar ?
I always think about it. It's a matter of deck layout and room
Good work Alan. Are the leading edges of the shoes fair enough so as not to snag crab pots?
Fáilté waiting for you in 🇮🇪.
You will see in the next video. Andy did a great job. Looking forward to making landfall in Ireland my friend
Great ,so you add some weight on the keels for stability, but what is the total displacement of the boat?
Still within her capacity even fully loaded
When do hope to hit Baltimore Alan
Late July weather depending
Nice I’ll follow your progress Baltimore is a beautiful place
How do you secure the hatch when you’re outside?
I use a stout bungy cord. But like I said, I generally am not on deck in that kind of weather
@@SailingWaveRover Do you feel as secure in rough weather as you would in a more traditional recessed cockpit?
@@SailingWaveRover Sorry for the double post. Hope you’re feeling better.
Did you mechanically fasten the extra lead to the keels or just bond it with 5200? Interested as I’m considering doing the same….
2x 3/4" SS bolts per keel. I had to talk Andy out of using 3 per side lol
I think you got H5N1 maybe. Conjunctivitis is a clue. I'm not a scientist so take it as just some random guys guess. We may be on the verge of another outbreak here in the USA. H5N1 originated in farmed birds in China in the 90s.
Good news, after 4 days, I'm fully recovered
Why dont you look at alan hoyts offset rig.
The sail is held 300/400 of the mast this prevent the sail rubbing on thr mast
I'm literally days away from departure. There wont be a rig change.
@@SailingWaveRover keep it in mind for the future
I must have missed it but how and why did you determine it needed more lead?
You answered it. Should have listened more
lol
Could it hay fever? I get those symptoms this time every year
Sounds like conjunctivitis with the eyes gumming up at night
Luckily I don't deal with that but my wife and especially my brother in law do so that was my thoughts also.
Perhaps you should carry some histamine on board in the sick bay/infirmary⚕️
I had the same issues. Went to the VA and they gave me zyrtec. A few days and some glasses of hot tea with honey and I was all good again. Oak Pollen set me off, and it's been so bad that pretty much everyone has been going through it.
I suspect you are right
Aqueous nasel spray works wonders for me
Bring your own rope to the carribean...they don't have it
I carry so many extras onboard
Pink eye allen, get it checked
It's better now
@@SailingWaveRover great! Whew!
Another great video Alan. Well done for pressing on while dealing with those allergies!
@@stephentomlin1204 thank you my friend
Maybe you’re allergic to seawater
lol