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Lauren, safety issues I can’t stop thinking about! In your boat tour video one thing that caught my attention immediately, as well as another of your viewers was the fact you were storing gasoline for your dingy motor in the bow and most importantly in the bow below deck. Unlike diesel, gasoline fumes when enclosed find a way to spread everywhere even through bulkheads in the smallest openings and cracks. And when gasoline fumes spread a simple spark from a switch manually thrown or automatically activated or a flame from a propane stove can cause an explosion. So as another viewer suggested it would be much safer to store your gasoline aft in a gear locker even if it required two smaller containers instead of one. Not uncommon for runabouts to explode because of gasoline fumes and more recently even houses. Another safety issue I have noted from your videos is that your sleeping quarters are forward which in itself is not an issue unless heaven forbid your boat capsized for unexpected reason. And a a solo sailor you don’t have anyone on watch. I am a cave diver and one of the first rules of safety in cave diving is ALWAYS run a continuous permanent line to the surface in any water filled space without direct access to the surface. So when you are in your forward birth you might consider running a line that you can easily find an follow from there to the cockpit so that in a dark water filled emergency you have a path to follow to the surface. Maybe an inconvenience but I personally know a “lot” of cave divers who have drowned because they violated this one cardinal rule because they thought they knew the cave system well enough to find their way out before running out of air in an emergency. Also has happened with boats, most recent the luxury yacht that capsized in Europe and treasure hunter Mel Fisher’s loss of his son and daughter in law in the Florida keys some years ago. Just some safety concerns I personally have that you might want to consider, I know you don’t want to lose your boat in an explosion and myself and all your viewers and especially your family definitely don’t want to lose you. So above all, just be safe. John
Great job . Some how I had lost your feed and was not able to follow your journey. But I got you back now ,so I will have to just do some binge watching to catch up. Cheers , you are looking great too!
Very nice boat. You made a lot of improvements. I noticed you have gasoline in your storage down below. Gasoline must not be stored below but in a vented locker similar to the propane lockers. Gasoline vapors are heavier than air can easily ignite. Be safe.
Soul is looking absolutely stunning! Watching you mold your home along these years, learning and putting your touch into it has been incredible. Glad you're back at it and happy 2025, can't wait to see all the adventures you, Soul, and Mako will go on!
Great home (boat) tour! You have put the work into her over the years and she is ready to take you everywhere you want to go. Q. How many swimsuits do you own? A. Just the right amount! It's everyday wear for your lifestyle so why not. You really had a light blazing in your eyes for this video leaving no doubt you are proud of all your accomplishments and ready for a great 2025! I can't wait to see what adventures are ahead of you Lauren!!
This was a wonderful tour around your boat/home Lauren. Congratulations on achieving so many of the upgrades along with other jobs you wanted to have done too.
You’ve done an awesome job! I’m very impressed with how good the boat looks for an older boat. The wind turbine is a cool addition. You should be proud of yourself for everything you’ve accomplished.
That is a big boat but perfect to handle a heavier sea if you must. it has been a long journey following you for the last 2 years or so. very excited for your future adventures and as always please be safe. Cheers from BC
Great tour and you have really put a lot of thought into making this boat your own and what I like is that we have watched you go through every system and every inch of her and that truly makes it special and I know that you’re ability to repair and maintain your boat is as good as it gets. Glad to see you back on the water and looking forward to your next adventure ☮️out.
Very nice boat all the way around. Can't wait to see the South Pacific. What an adventure. You are very mature for your age and really know your boat, Happy and Safe New Year!
All of you guys are amazing and inspired this old man to look at some boats this summer. I always wanted to do this but was busy raising my daughter for the last 19 years. She's going to be off to college, so doing something like this is a dream for retirement. I am in Wisconsin, so getting the boat ready here and obtaining my captain's license would be simple, and then running half the loop down to Florida would be a dream come true. I have a lot to learn in a short time if I do this so really appreciate the videos from all of you!
Your boat tour was very timely and informative. Your videos have inspired me to take up sailing, thank you, and to hopefully once again visit and spend time in the Bahamas and Caribbean. Consequently I have been looking for a boat that has my check list items for about a year now and my experience and lack of success finding just the right boat has been to say the least frustrating and exhausting. I have found there are “boats boats everywhere” but finding the right pre-owned boat is a definite challenge and I have found I need to make a number of compromises, as you so well described about your boat, in my search to just have a hint of success. So thank you again Lauren for your inspiration and willingness to share the good, and even the not so good, about boat life, strangely, both keep me excited about pursuing a new adventure. John
I've always used those Mesh carry bags for organizing my toploading fridge/freezer. Similar mesh as the fruit and veg hammocks everyone has but just as a carrybag.
Lauren you should get those foldable fabric boxes for the fridge/freezer. Store like items together & that way it’ll be easier to pull out things from the bottoms. Only moving one or two boxes vs a bunch of smaller items. They come in all different sizes so you should be able to find ones that fit perfectly.
I have a 50 Year old 30 foot sailboat too! And I watched all the way through to the end your video you're amazing you're your you're your you're your you're their there their there their there there!😊😊
Thanks Lauren. Very nice run down of the different parts of the boat. What doesn't show in this video is how many hours you have put in to upgrade things. From the anchor, to the engine, to the electrical and on and on and on. You have busted your ass working to make your boat better besides the normal stuff that is needed to just maintain it. Kudos fro a long time follower. Stay safe. ❤🙏
I didn't realize how big your boat was. We had a 42 foot sailboat, so I realize how much an extra 8 feet means. That's impressive that you single hand that thing.
We had a 55ft before and two years ago we got a 60ft, even with 5ft extras we can tell the difference in every sense... I mean, we have more comfort but it's also a bit hard to handle being just the two of us on board
Wow fifty foot Benetau. I really like your yacht. Like that the lines were right within reach. Liked the kitchen or galley as you say. Everything is real nice. Really love it. 5 bedrooms wow! Can have lots of friends over. Surprised you do not take groups out for charter. I think you were supposed to put your feet under those shelves. Lol. Have a nice day. Thanks for sharing.
Great tour of your sailboat!! I never knew you had all that storage and accessories. Love all your woodwork. I was not surprised at how many swimsuits you had lol and miss seeing Maco! Stay safe on your upcoming long sail! Are you doing it alone?
Mako is completely unimpressed by your boat tour. So happy that you have 99% of what you want on your boat. You certainly have a huge amount of things on board. I would encourage you to relocate the dinghy gas somewhere aft(downwind) and outside if possible. You seem to have a glow about you. I think it is your big plans coming up that have you in a good positive place. We are rooting for you!!!
That is a huge boat for someone so young. I'm twice your age and every so often I look at the prices on boats that size and then decide to be content with my 45 year old 38 foot boat. Congratulations on however you managed to afford that big beauty. Lots of RUclipsr couples are sailing boats half that size.
Thanks for the tour, you have put a lot of effort into the boat. Very well done 👏 You look very rejuvenated and relaxed and I can't wait for the first sail of 2025 ❤
Nice tour really like what you've done to the boat to make it your own. The galley is very nice. I'm sure you've the storage for your Pacific Crossing. Food and what not ect. Are you planning on having 1 or 2 crew aboard when crossing. Really good video Lauren
Thanks for the boat tour. Your boat looks amazing and your upgrades all look good too. Your a very capable & determined young lady. Good on you for following your dreams. Best of luck for 25👍. Keep up the good work is. SV Kiwi Lady Opua Bay of islands New Zealand 👍🏿
Like yourself, I've been busy with my list. And finally have some time to get caught up on my favorite channels. You're so close to having her blue water ready!. There's only one thing that you have to change up. Never store gasoline in your living quarters. Fumes don't have a hard time finding their way out. And they are heavier than the air. They build up low and should they reach a source of ignition they basically explode. We love your channel as well as yourself and Mako. So please understand its out of concern for both of your saftey. Now get back to work and let's see how she looks in the Pacific!
Retiring soon and thinking bout a sailboat...zero experience but love the lifestyle lol...I would love to get in at least one ocean crossing before I die...You always explain things so well, and alot of good advice... I get alot from your vids...destination French Polynesia as well ...probably with a crew....Good vid, thanks. 🙂
Finally! lol Happy New Mast and Year! Great tour, it's a great boat! Yours is one of the reasons I bought mine. You're looking happy and relaxed after Christmas. Keep smiling! Oh, and please don't store your petrol below deck, fumes from petrol are heavier than air, they'll pool low down and if there's a spark, Kaboom.
Thank you Lauren, for your continued videos. I think you put a lot of thought into your planning and what is a priority for your crossing. At one time you had stated that you would possibly take on a passenger for your crossing, are you still thinking in that direction or have you decided that you and Mako will just do it? Love your videos, stay safe and best wishes.
Great job Lauren! I'm going to have to watch a few of your videos again to find out what make and type your boat is. I know you've said that before but now I really want to know. 😂
Terrific boat. I just looked them up on YachtWorld. Around $100k. Good deal. And 50' ? Good sea keeping. I have a Hydrovane on my Hunter 456 that is exactly the same as yours (the long horizontal poles). If you haven't tried yours yet, here's the basics: First put lanyards on every part. Each pin, retaining ring. (looks like you've done this. I get a kick out of people who say 'all those strings looks stupid.' I'm the guy people call when no one else can figure something out. Every fifth screw, nut, clip, etc... unfastened on any boat goes over the side.) Add lanyards to your vane and your rudder that are long enough so you don't have to untie them to put them on. And when you are back there, be tethered to the boat. You will be on your knees leaning over to put on the rudder. At sea this will be as close to falling overboard as you're likely to get. I tried mine out in 22 knot winds boat speed 7+ knots. Could not get the rudder on. So I heaved to, got down to about 3 knots. Got it on. (I have an idea for a 'handle' (like for a shovel,) that would hold the rudder so you can use leverage to attach it. I guess I better make it and share the idea.) The rudder floats so it can be a bit tricky. The vanes can also be a bit tricky because of course they blow in the wind when you're holding them above your head to install. But it's all easy to figure out. The control line. Hydrovane wants us to rig up a continuous line and a pulley attached to a bungee cord. (If you plan to use your Hvane all the time, then of course set this up. Have back up bungees.) Instead I just grabbed 50 feet of paracord. To turn the Hydrovane you will use several feet of the line. Here's what I did. There are two guide holes right in front of the the grooved wheel. If you do not have the bungee set up this line will always hop right off that wheel. But if right as the cord comes through those holes you give it a twist to make a figure 8. This stays on the wheel. Easy. (I would start with the middle of the paracord on that wheel so you which ever way you have to pull, you won't run out of line. And if you need more line, just pop it off the wheel and pull what you need through the hole, the vane won't move as you do this so you're steering won't change.) To get out of the heave to, I turned my main rudder and fell back into the wind. Then I centered it and locked off the wheel. Anacapa Island was directly behind me so I could see that as I pulled cord and turned that wheel the end of the island went to the left and then to the right and then back. It works. It was easy. Also I found it easy to hand steer from just the little stub sticking out of the Hvane. So in a pinch, get the rudder on and someone steers. You have a long tiller of course. My boat also came with an electric stick autopilot that will work on that tiller. (The first owner was a very smart engineer.) My take away is that this is the minimum anyone needs to do so that in an emergency they can immediately use the Hydrovane. After that if you are using it in an emergency or to wind steer you can play with it, fine tune it... A great bit of kit. A friend lost his rudder on the way to Hawaii. When he started his crossing, he had a knockoff Hydrovane that failed after two days. He also has a tough, full keel protecting his rudder. Whatever he hit still split his rudder. Your boat and mine have exposed blade rudders. With the Hydrovanes, I think our boats while more likely to lose the rudder, are much less likely to lose steerage. On your boat I would test install the wind vane to make sure it clears your davits, etc...My boat came with two vanes. I used the shorter one because the taller one bumps into my radar mast. But all I have to do is pre set the vane angle so the tall one clears and problem solved. Looking forward to your Hydrovane video. Fair winds.
I can't wait for your RUclips content you made better RUclips content I love your videos 📸 and everything you do I'm one of your subscribers I love your videos 📸 you make for your viewers we love them just keep up the good work and I love you so much 😗❤!!
Beneteau is my favorite boat. I was surprised that it was 5b/5b. Lots of storage and equipment. I did want to hear more about your new mast. I remember the clanging from the furler while you anchored and motored. Looking forward to the next adventure, especially French Polynesia. I had planned a 1 yr round the world trip and had the course mapped out, start to finish (I guess that would be the same place😊). French Polynesia was one stop but debated Tahiti verses Bali.
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Lauren, safety issues I can’t stop thinking about! In your boat tour video one thing that caught my attention immediately, as well as another of your viewers was the fact you were storing gasoline for your dingy motor in the bow and most importantly in the bow below deck. Unlike diesel, gasoline fumes when enclosed find a way to spread everywhere even through bulkheads in the smallest openings and cracks. And when gasoline fumes spread a simple spark from a switch manually thrown or automatically activated or a flame from a propane stove can cause an explosion. So as another viewer suggested it would be much safer to store your gasoline aft in a gear locker even if it required two smaller containers instead of one. Not uncommon for runabouts to explode because of gasoline fumes and more recently even houses. Another safety issue I have noted from your videos is that your sleeping quarters are forward which in itself is not an issue unless heaven forbid your boat capsized for unexpected reason. And a a solo sailor you don’t have anyone on watch. I am a cave diver and one of the first rules of safety in cave diving is ALWAYS run a continuous permanent line to the surface in any water filled space without direct access to the surface. So when you are in your forward birth you might consider running a line that you can easily find an follow from there to the cockpit so that in a dark water filled emergency you have a path to follow to the surface. Maybe an inconvenience but I personally know a “lot” of cave divers who have drowned because they violated this one cardinal rule because they thought they knew the cave system well enough to find their way out before running out of air in an emergency. Also has happened with boats, most recent the luxury yacht that capsized in Europe and treasure hunter Mel Fisher’s loss of his son and daughter in law in the Florida keys some years ago. Just some safety concerns I personally have that you might want to consider, I know you don’t want to lose your boat in an explosion and myself and all your viewers and especially your family definitely don’t want to lose you. So above all, just be safe. John
Talk about a book report
This actually happened to a neighbor of mine. He flipped the light switch and boom. He was severely burned on most of his boby.
OUTSTANDING Shipmate! Most excellent recommendations! SAFETY FIRST
Great job . Some how I had lost your feed and was not able to follow your journey. But I got you back now ,so I will have to just do some binge watching to catch up. Cheers , you are looking great too!
Very nice boat. You made a lot of improvements. I noticed you have gasoline in your storage down below. Gasoline must not be stored below but in a vented locker similar to the propane lockers. Gasoline vapors are heavier than air can easily ignite. Be safe.
Hi Lauren, Please please please move your gas / gasoline / petrol storage onto the open transom at the back of the boat!!
Soul is looking absolutely stunning! Watching you mold your home along these years, learning and putting your touch into it has been incredible. Glad you're back at it and happy 2025, can't wait to see all the adventures you, Soul, and Mako will go on!
Aw thank you
Great home (boat) tour! You have put the work into her over the years and she is ready to take you everywhere you want to go. Q. How many swimsuits do you own? A. Just the right amount! It's everyday wear for your lifestyle so why not. You really had a light blazing in your eyes for this video leaving no doubt you are proud of all your accomplishments and ready for a great 2025! I can't wait to see what adventures are ahead of you Lauren!!
Thank you for your kind words!
How to customise a boat! Leave that up to Lauren, the fixing lady. What an awesome job you did. 🌹
This was a wonderful tour around your boat/home Lauren. Congratulations on achieving so many of the upgrades along with other jobs you wanted to have done too.
Aw glad you enjoyed!
Fun to see all the spaces and places in your boat!
You’ve done an awesome job! I’m very impressed with how good the boat looks for an older boat. The wind turbine is a cool addition. You should be proud of yourself for everything you’ve accomplished.
Aw thank you!!
the new audio is crisp, loud and clear. boat is looking shipshape. you're looking great. mako chilling as norm. i'd say you're all sorted for passage.
That is a big boat but perfect to handle a heavier sea if you must. it has been a long journey following you for the last 2 years or so. very excited for your future adventures and as always please be safe. Cheers from BC
Great tour and you have really put a lot of thought into making this boat your own and what I like is that we have watched you go through every system and every inch of her and that truly makes it special and I know that you’re ability to repair and maintain your boat is as good as it gets.
Glad to see you back on the water and looking forward to your next adventure ☮️out.
I appreciate all of your support so much!
Very nice boat all the way around. Can't wait to see the South Pacific. What an adventure. You are very mature for your age and really know your boat, Happy and Safe New Year!
All of you guys are amazing and inspired this old man to look at some boats this summer. I always wanted to do this but was busy raising my daughter for the last 19 years. She's going to be off to college, so doing something like this is a dream for retirement. I am in Wisconsin, so getting the boat ready here and obtaining my captain's license would be simple, and then running half the loop down to Florida would be a dream come true. I have a lot to learn in a short time if I do this so really appreciate the videos from all of you!
Well done! I absolutely love your changes!
Congratulations Lauren. Keep in mind the hierarchy : safe and efficient sailing boat first ; comfortable and fine looking then. Enjoy.
Your boat tour was very timely and informative. Your videos have inspired me to take up sailing, thank you, and to hopefully once again visit and spend time in the Bahamas and Caribbean. Consequently I have been looking for a boat that has my check list items for about a year now and my experience and lack of success finding just the right boat has been to say the least frustrating and exhausting. I have found there are “boats boats everywhere” but finding the right pre-owned boat is a definite challenge and I have found I need to make a number of compromises, as you so well described about your boat, in my search to just have a hint of success. So thank you again Lauren for your inspiration and willingness to share the good, and even the not so good, about boat life, strangely, both keep me excited about pursuing a new adventure. John
I've always used those Mesh carry bags for organizing my toploading fridge/freezer. Similar mesh as the fruit and veg hammocks everyone has but just as a carrybag.
Lauren you should get those foldable fabric boxes for the fridge/freezer. Store like items together & that way it’ll be easier to pull out things from the bottoms. Only moving one or two boxes vs a bunch of smaller items. They come in all different sizes so you should be able to find ones that fit perfectly.
I have quite a few plastic boxes in both fridge and freezer 😊
@@laurenlanders sorry, I must have totally missed that part lol😅. The boat looks amazing! You did a really good job with all the upgrades.
Its been great ro see the upgrade and update on the boat, you have done so many changes to her, looking forward to the next adventure 😌
Welcome Back young Lady, I hope you had a great Christmas. Thanks for the tour.
Beneteau's always good design & easy to sail😊good upgrades with solar & wind generator,electric winch makes like easy peasy 😊❤
Happy New Year and to Cpt. Mako too! Cheers from N. FL!
I have a 50 Year old 30 foot sailboat too! And I watched all the way through to the end your video you're amazing you're your you're your you're your you're their there their there their there there!😊😊
Thanks Lauren. Very nice run down of the different parts of the boat. What doesn't show in this video is how many hours you have put in to upgrade things. From the anchor, to the engine, to the electrical and on and on and on. You have busted your ass working to make your boat better besides the normal stuff that is needed to just maintain it. Kudos fro a long time follower. Stay safe. ❤🙏
Thanks for the boat tour. Been waiting a long time to see the wind vane in action.
haha me too
Thanks for the tour the boat looks great.
Great job !!! Your microphone sounds so much better now !!! Thank you !!! ❤❤❤❤
Great job, she's a beauty! Well done. Love mako very cool.
Absolutely flawless so so comfortable... Lauren is a perfectionist 😊
I absolutely adore everything about this young lady!🥰Oh to be young again🤣Great tour!
I didn't realize how big your boat was. We had a 42 foot sailboat, so I realize how much an extra 8 feet means. That's impressive that you single hand that thing.
We had a 55ft before and two years ago we got a 60ft, even with 5ft extras we can tell the difference in every sense... I mean, we have more comfort but it's also a bit hard to handle being just the two of us on board
Wow fifty foot Benetau. I really like your yacht. Like that the lines were right within reach. Liked the kitchen or galley as you say. Everything is real nice. Really love it. 5 bedrooms wow! Can have lots of friends over. Surprised you do not take groups out for charter. I think you were supposed to put your feet under those shelves. Lol. Have a nice day. Thanks for sharing.
5 heads on a 50ft boat is insane! Nice mods over time, much more usable now!
Wait! I've definitely have to watch that again!
You have a wonderful, warm presence. Great job on the upgrades. Go chase those dreams.
Beautiful boat...Thanks for the tour
Wow i’m impressed, great job ! I’m excited for your next video! I hope you had a great break! 💪🤠❤️
Great boat tour Lauren 🙂
❤That was awesome Lauren! Thank you for sharing 🎉❤
Slowly but steady! Get Ready Pacific Ocean,we're coming for you! Let`s go Lauren!!
So many awesome boat upgrades! Thanks for the tour!
Beautiful tour n great ideas. Subscribed cheers from Squamish BC Canada 🇨🇦
Thanks!
Always enjoy your content , thanks 👌
Enjoyed the tour. Lots of stuff but I would imagine that’s the norm for a sailing boat. Stay safe sister….
Yip! Lauren the swimsuit queen for sure - that is quite a closet full!
Shipshape! Boat looks awesome, looking forward to following your new adventures
Great tour of your sailboat!! I never knew you had all that storage and accessories. Love all your woodwork. I was not surprised at how many swimsuits you had lol and miss seeing Maco! Stay safe on your upcoming long sail! Are you doing it alone?
Mako is completely unimpressed by your boat tour. So happy that you have 99% of what you want on your boat. You certainly have a huge amount of things on board. I would encourage you to relocate the dinghy gas somewhere aft(downwind) and outside if possible. You seem to have a glow about you. I think it is your big plans coming up that have you in a good positive place. We are rooting for you!!!
😂 Mako isn't impressed by much haha. Glad you enjoyed and appreciate your comments/support!
Hello fantastic job and excellent boat tour .....Happy New Year ....from UK ...Thomas
Beautiful. Yours is my favorite boat.
Lauren great to see your new set up, good luck in all your ventures!
Thank you!
That is a huge boat for someone so young. I'm twice your age and every so often I look at the prices on boats that size and then decide to be content with my 45 year old 38 foot boat. Congratulations on however you managed to afford that big beauty. Lots of RUclipsr couples are sailing boats half that size.
You Captain this unit by yourself. You go Girl. Windsor Ontario Canada 🇨🇦 WATCHING
You have done an amazing job, single handing a 50' is impressive to say the least. That said...I hope you come across a crew for a lot of reasons.
So pretty, and beautiful boat too. Love your content. Makes me want to get back into sailing.
Thanks for tour,be safe consider all things safe a priority..good luck happy sailing
I've always wondered if a cat gets sea sick? Lol he seems chill and has the best litter view ever lol.
Thanks for the tour, you have put a lot of effort into the boat. Very well done 👏 You look very rejuvenated and relaxed and I can't wait for the first sail of 2025 ❤
Despite you wanting to redo the countertops, they look cool! 😊
Great tour Lauren! Happy New Year!
You might want to add a spare alternator/regulator before hitting the Pacific.
You're looking rested and happy after the break.😊
Nice tour really like what you've done to the boat to make it your own. The galley is very nice. I'm sure you've the storage for your Pacific Crossing. Food and what not ect. Are you planning on having 1 or 2 crew aboard when crossing.
Really good video Lauren
Kick ass sea bass! Awesome boat!.
Thanks for the boat tour. Your boat looks amazing and your upgrades all look good too. Your a very capable & determined young lady. Good on you for following your dreams. Best of luck for 25👍. Keep up the good work is. SV Kiwi Lady Opua Bay of islands New Zealand 👍🏿
Awesome! Thanks for sharing Your home! Stay Save😎🌹
Like yourself, I've been busy with my list. And finally have some time to get caught up on my favorite channels. You're so close to having her blue water ready!. There's only one thing that you have to change up. Never store gasoline in your living quarters. Fumes don't have a hard time finding their way out. And they are heavier than the air. They build up low and should they reach a source of ignition they basically explode. We love your channel as well as yourself and Mako. So please understand its out of concern for both of your saftey. Now get back to work and let's see how she looks in the Pacific!
Nice to Watch anorher of your vloggs,.. I think your ”new” boat is looking so good and it seems so practical🌎👍🇸🇪🙏✅
Thanks for sharing. Love the tour. Lot of work and love went into it.
Great tour!! What a beautiful boat!
Happy New Year, and thanks for the tour. BTW, you should turn on stabilization on your camera.
You are such a cool sailor chick. All the best😉
You’ve become tremendously handy. Good on you.
The new mast looks great. As does the rest of the upgrades. Fair winds throughout 2025 Captain Lauren.
Thank you!
Retiring soon and thinking bout a sailboat...zero experience but love the lifestyle lol...I would love to get in at least one ocean crossing before I die...You always explain things so well, and alot of good advice... I get alot from your vids...destination French Polynesia as well ...probably with a crew....Good vid, thanks. 🙂
Welcome back and safe travels .. Great boat
Finally! lol
Happy New Mast and Year! Great tour, it's a great boat! Yours is one of the reasons I bought mine. You're looking happy and relaxed after Christmas.
Keep smiling!
Oh, and please don't store your petrol below deck, fumes from petrol are heavier than air, they'll pool low down and if there's a spark, Kaboom.
Missed your videos. Happy New Year from NW Arkansas.
Thank you for the tour. It gave me some good ideas to try on my boat.
I appreciate the delightful tour; the boat truly shines.
Thank you Lauren, for your continued videos. I think you put a lot of thought into your planning and what is a priority for your crossing. At one time you had stated that you would possibly take on a passenger for your crossing, are you still thinking in that direction or have you decided that you and Mako will just do it? Love your videos, stay safe and best wishes.
You have created a wonderful yacht!
Thank you!
Really cool! Great channel to follow. Wish I knew how to sail/had a boating life.
Hello, I see that the new year is going well for someone!! grt !!
Dont worry the universe has you exactly where you need to be to receive all your blessings… have faith
Great looking boat!
nice update Lauren!! enjoy
Wow, love your boat. It's awesome!
Thank you for the tour of the boat
Great tour😊
Great job Lauren! I'm going to have to watch a few of your videos again to find out what make and type your boat is. I know you've said that before but now I really want to know. 😂
I mentioned it at the beginning of the vid (:
Terrific boat. I just looked them up on YachtWorld. Around $100k. Good deal. And 50' ? Good sea keeping.
I have a Hydrovane on my Hunter 456 that is exactly the same as yours (the long horizontal poles). If you haven't tried yours yet, here's the basics:
First put lanyards on every part. Each pin, retaining ring. (looks like you've done this. I get a kick out of people who say 'all those strings looks stupid.' I'm the guy people call when no one else can figure something out. Every fifth screw, nut, clip, etc... unfastened on any boat goes over the side.) Add lanyards to your vane and your rudder that are long enough so you don't have to untie them to put them on. And when you are back there, be tethered to the boat. You will be on your knees leaning over to put on the rudder. At sea this will be as close to falling overboard as you're likely to get.
I tried mine out in 22 knot winds boat speed 7+ knots. Could not get the rudder on. So I heaved to, got down to about 3 knots. Got it on. (I have an idea for a 'handle' (like for a shovel,) that would hold the rudder so you can use leverage to attach it. I guess I better make it and share the idea.) The rudder floats so it can be a bit tricky.
The vanes can also be a bit tricky because of course they blow in the wind when you're holding them above your head to install. But it's all easy to figure out.
The control line. Hydrovane wants us to rig up a continuous line and a pulley attached to a bungee cord. (If you plan to use your Hvane all the time, then of course set this up. Have back up bungees.) Instead I just grabbed 50 feet of paracord. To turn the Hydrovane you will use several feet of the line. Here's what I did. There are two guide holes right in front of the the grooved wheel. If you do not have the bungee set up this line will always hop right off that wheel. But if right as the cord comes through those holes you give it a twist to make a figure 8. This stays on the wheel. Easy.
(I would start with the middle of the paracord on that wheel so you which ever way you have to pull, you won't run out of line. And if you need more line, just pop it off the wheel and pull what you need through the hole, the vane won't move as you do this so you're steering won't change.)
To get out of the heave to, I turned my main rudder and fell back into the wind. Then I centered it and locked off the wheel. Anacapa Island was directly behind me so I could see that as I pulled cord and turned that wheel the end of the island went to the left and then to the right and then back. It works. It was easy. Also I found it easy to hand steer from just the little stub sticking out of the Hvane. So in a pinch, get the rudder on and someone steers. You have a long tiller of course. My boat also came with an electric stick autopilot that will work on that tiller. (The first owner was a very smart engineer.)
My take away is that this is the minimum anyone needs to do so that in an emergency they can immediately use the Hydrovane. After that if you are using it in an emergency or to wind steer you can play with it, fine tune it... A great bit of kit.
A friend lost his rudder on the way to Hawaii. When he started his crossing, he had a knockoff Hydrovane that failed after two days. He also has a tough, full keel protecting his rudder. Whatever he hit still split his rudder. Your boat and mine have exposed blade rudders. With the Hydrovanes, I think our boats while more likely to lose the rudder, are much less likely to lose steerage.
On your boat I would test install the wind vane to make sure it clears your davits, etc...My boat came with two vanes. I used the shorter one because the taller one bumps into my radar mast. But all I have to do is pre set the vane angle so the tall one clears and problem solved. Looking forward to your Hydrovane video. Fair winds.
Mahalo for the tour! Great Job!
nice work ! SAFE SAILING !
Happy New year.
Yeah dear Lauren !
Safe travels!
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Beneteau is my favorite boat. I was surprised that it was 5b/5b. Lots of storage and equipment. I did want to hear more about your new mast. I remember the clanging from the furler while you anchored and motored. Looking forward to the next adventure, especially French Polynesia. I had planned a 1 yr round the world trip and had the course mapped out, start to finish (I guess that would be the same place😊). French Polynesia was one stop but debated Tahiti verses Bali.
Amazing video. It was really cool to see the boat like that.