Thanks for all the great ideas Captain Lang! I too am a fanatic about having a dry bilge and a freshwater head. I like a sweet smelling boat. Keep these informative videos coming.
Hey Cap'n, Thank you for this quick tour! I'll be bringing my HF radio aboard and have been shopping for insulators for the back stay. I didn't know about the Hustler system - it looks like a perfect solution! 73, KG5RKP soon to be /mm on a Cape Dory 27
You make excellent videos, Captain Lang. Thanks for sharing!! If you do a follow-up to this video, maybe you would consider including the solar panels on the stern of your beautiful boat. Like to see the physical attachments and how you have it all hooked up from stern to cabin. I just launched my first boat; early 70's Hughes 25. I am going to have to incorporate solar panels/energy on-board so any help would be much appreciated. Great video, and thanks again!! p.s. your videos on trim for speed/sailing were very, very informative and helpful as well.
I just discovered your channel, and I'm finding your videos very informative. One topic that I'd like to hear more about is your solar installation, including some discussion of the framework you've got that supports your panels. My channel has some videos about my Rhodes 22.
@@CaptainLang Sailboat projects always take a lot longer than anticipated and the C-word certainly doesn't help :) Looking forward to seeing your project though. Kind regards from Belgium!
Hi Capt Lang my name is miss Violet I liked your boat I understand you plan to do the Transpacific race when you turn 100 unfortunately I will be gone by then but I hope you make the dream
With all my new toys I'm going to have to make another make another boat tour video. I hope I have enough time to train for the transpack as I only have 29 years left to get ready. Better take care of yourself because I'm counting on you as cruel.
Hi, you have some good ideas, do you have a video on your ham setup? I am currently completing a B&B designed cat ketch, a Mathew Flinders 246 and I have an Icom 602 VHF and an Icom 802/AT 140 with a KISS/SSB ground plane. Because it’s a cat ketch there is no backstay and I am pondering the antenna system. Any suggestions would be great!
No I don't have a video just on ham radio setup. If you watched my boat tour carefully you noticed I am using a car wip antenna which works extremely well.
I'm in the market to buy a boat, and I wanted to use the V-Bert as a saloon too (and office)! It's the first time I see it done somewhere else! Just a question: Does the lack of a bulk-head in the forward part of the boat have a significant effect? I was thinking of replacing it for a 3cm thick plastic glass. I'm subscribing just based on this, so I can see this v-berth again and again.
My boat was designed the way you see it. It was one of the reasons why I purchased this particular boat! If you do any major modification like removing a forward cabin bulkhead you should consult a navel architect so you don't end up in trouble later.
Wow, I love your boat! And your modifications are unique... Very very nice. Tell me about the ham radio I'm taking my class right now for technician... And I was told you can use it for marine applications?
@@CaptainLang thank you for replying! I figure with Marine being line of sight... if I equip a ham radio with an antenna at the top of the mast and get certified I can have long range capabilities for voice to voice as well as possibly other communication. Am I Dreaming? Or is this a true possibility?
Most ham radios will not transmit on the marine VHF band without removing a security resistor inside the radio. Because the marine VHF band is channelized it is not a good idea to use a ham radio to broadcast because it can be tuned in-between the channels and you can not be absolutely certain you are on the exact frequency. Use a real marine radio...They are cheap...for VHF marine and your ham radio for longer than line of sight communication.
@Captain Lang Sailing Tutorials Okay, so two separate radios... That makes sense. How is the ham functionality while at Sea with the antenna Atop The mast.... I would think it would be the best form of communication? I guess, as long as you had somebody to reach / receive on the other end?
I don't need an antenna tuner as each band 10/20/40 has its own extension which makes the system very efficient. Being on the water it acts a great ground plane. I've made contacts around the world...But still dream of up grading my radio as the new ones have better digital noise filters.
@@CaptainLang Actually I was interested in your antenna set-up (not antenna tuner). What type of antenna do you use, how do you have it mounted, etc? Thanks.
@@SkylaneCaptain It is a Hustler with 3 Resonators, 10M, 20M, and 40M mounted with a standard stainless steel tub mount. I did add some Dyneema guy lines to hold the antenna still in rough weather.
I wired in a Digital Yacht USB to NMEA Adapter Cable to the NMEA out of the radio (cost $56 on Amazon) This works great on my notebook but no matter how hard I try I can't make it work with any of my tables running Android. The next test will be to try putting the cable into a wireless router...Will let you know if that works.
San Diego has a lot of light air and I am often surprised how far I go going up wind in light air only to have to motor back because she isn't going at all downwind in light air.
If you have only 3 or 4 knots of wind your not going down wind no matter the amount of sail. The most your going to get is half the wind speed. If you sail on a broad reach and jib back and forth you can do better but you add so much distance it ends up the same.
@GoranPredovan You are correct. I should have said AIS, but my dyslexia kicked in the gear and it came out in the wrong order. Oops. Thank you for pointing it out.
Would you consider sailing this boat around the world? I want to buy a Lancer 30 and sail the Pacific from Kansas City where I will buy it, restore it, learn to sail it, then take it to the ocean and go for itn
I would take my Lancer anywhere but I have done a lot of repairs and replaced/rebuilt most of the boat. Be sure to get a good survey and inspect every inch yourself.
I think it works better than a backstay antenna. I have no antenna tuner! I have worked stations from the south of France to Japan to Australia. I have three bands 10, 20, and 40 Meters. I did have to put dyneema stays to hold the antenna in place. The ground plane of the water makes it work very well.
I have a 25 gallon tank and 16 hp universal diesel and get 12 to 14 miles per gallon so I get 300 to 350 mile range. Of course if conditions are bad with big waves and wind on the nose I get less.
I have a PSS dripless seal on the propeller shaft. However, a well maintained stuffing box should drip very slowly and wiping up the drips once a week should keep the bilge dry. It took me 5 years to trace the many little leaks (most were deck/portlight fittings) and fix them. When I clean the through the water sensor by pulling it out which, no matter how fast I am, puts a few gallon of water in the bilge. I will spunge every drop out when I'm done. I don't have to do this very often as the diver does a decent job.
I have a Lancer 36 in Pass Christian could you take some pictures of your steering mechanism inside the engine compartment our pully system has failed beyond recognition and we need reference photos for insurance purposes
My boat came with a tiller and was modified by a previous owner to be wheel steering. They used a standard edson pedestal and you can find the pdf of the installation with lots of illustrations at edsonmarine.com/content/EB381SteeringGuide.pdf. If you need additional help let me know.
I was looking at a 84 Lancer 30 and I noticed the boom/traveler bar was not located where yours is... did you move yours or is that difference in design between year models? www.yachtworld.com/boats/1984/Lancer-30-3032682/Riverside/NJ/United-States#.Wyko9O6UvRa
I did not move the traveler it is in the original position. They made a lot of changes to the design starting the next year. Besides the position of the traveler I don't have a bed which runs the beam behind the companionway steps. I have a 1/4 birth behind the nav desk and a large engine compartment under the companionway steps. The head is on the starboard side. I also have a lot more teak in the interior. Hope that answers your question.
Thanks for all the great ideas Captain Lang! I too am a fanatic about having a dry bilge and a freshwater head. I like a sweet smelling boat. Keep these informative videos coming.
You are quickly becoming my favorite utube channel
Nice installs
A gorgeous boat with well thought out ideas. Thanks for sharing.
We live on Cape Cod and this video really helps us with our boat! Thanks!
Hey Cap'n, Thank you for this quick tour! I'll be bringing my HF radio aboard and have been shopping for insulators for the back stay. I didn't know about the Hustler system - it looks like a perfect solution! 73, KG5RKP soon to be /mm on a Cape Dory 27
Just wanted to say thank you for your videos. I like the way you explain things for newbies like me. Also, your boat is very neat and tidy!
A great looking boat you have yourself Captain Lang. Thank you for the video, superb inspiration. 👍🏻
You make excellent videos, Captain Lang. Thanks for sharing!! If you do a follow-up to this video, maybe you would consider including the solar panels on the stern of your beautiful boat. Like to see the physical attachments and how you have it all hooked up from stern to cabin. I just launched my first boat; early 70's Hughes 25. I am going to have to incorporate solar panels/energy on-board so any help would be much appreciated. Great video, and thanks again!! p.s. your videos on trim for speed/sailing were very, very informative and helpful as well.
Kool lancer captn I have a lancer 28 1976. Still working on it.
I have the 1980 lancer 30. I love it!
I have the 1979 Lancer 29-3 and i love it so far although i have only had it for four months.
I like your install 73s from a fellow ham
Like the changes you made
Good video. Lots of neat ideas, especially if you are restoring or upgrading an older boat
Nice video and good Ideas! Thank you for sharing!
Nicely done. I'm ready to go sailing.
Great video!
Nice video Captain Lang.
Terrific video!
Very informative. Thank you so much.
A beaut
Excellent video.
Just wanted to say thank you for your videos. About to take the family to bahamas. I learned so much. Do one on customs:)
While watching you videos, I thought your boat looked familiar - I have a ‘79 Lancer 36.
You are awesome
Nice work.
That boat looks exactly like the one that got washed up at the wedge in Newport Beach California.
Thank goodness it was not my boat. I need to do another tour as I have done a lot more work on my boat.
I just discovered your channel, and I'm finding your videos very informative. One topic that I'd like to hear more about is your solar installation, including some discussion of the framework you've got that supports your panels. My channel has some videos about my Rhodes 22.
Could you maybe give us one day a detailed look at your electrics? The connections, fusing etc..
Kind regards and thank you for making these videos.
I am in the process of upgrading my electronics which should make an interesting video.. Hard to get anything done at the moment so it's going slow.
@@CaptainLang
Sailboat projects always take a lot longer than anticipated and the C-word certainly doesn't help :)
Looking forward to seeing your project though.
Kind regards from Belgium!
Hi Capt Lang my name is miss Violet I liked your boat I understand you plan to do the Transpacific race when you turn 100 unfortunately I will be gone by then but I hope you make the dream
With all my new toys I'm going to have to make another make another boat tour video. I hope I have enough time to train for the transpack as I only have 29 years left to get ready. Better take care of yourself because I'm counting on you as cruel.
Good stuff mate
I have a 1984 Lancer 36
Hi, you have some good ideas, do you have a video on your ham setup? I am currently completing a B&B designed cat ketch, a Mathew Flinders 246 and I have an Icom 602 VHF and an Icom 802/AT 140 with a KISS/SSB ground plane. Because it’s a cat ketch there is no backstay and I am pondering the antenna system. Any suggestions would be great!
No I don't have a video just on ham radio setup. If you watched my boat tour carefully you noticed I am using a car wip antenna which works extremely well.
I'm in the market to buy a boat, and I wanted to use the V-Bert as a saloon too (and office)! It's the first time I see it done somewhere else!
Just a question: Does the lack of a bulk-head in the forward part of the boat have a significant effect? I was thinking of replacing it for a 3cm thick plastic glass.
I'm subscribing just based on this, so I can see this v-berth again and again.
My boat was designed the way you see it. It was one of the reasons why I purchased this particular boat! If you do any major modification like removing a forward cabin bulkhead you should consult a navel architect so you don't end up in trouble later.
Very nice setup; what is the make/model of the arm holding the tablet?
Acetaken 7 Inch Wall Mount Articulating Magic Arm+Cell Phone Bracket Holder for iPhone X,iPhone 8,iPhone 8 plus
Wow, I love your boat! And your modifications are unique... Very very nice. Tell me about the ham radio I'm taking my class right now for technician... And I was told you can use it for marine applications?
Sorry correction; I was told you cannot use it for marine application!
It won't be long before you will be going for your "General" and then you can use the 20 meter band which hosts then marine net on 14.300 MH.
@@CaptainLang thank you for replying! I figure with Marine being line of sight... if I equip a ham radio with an antenna at the top of the mast and get certified I can have long range capabilities for voice to voice as well as possibly other communication. Am I Dreaming? Or is this a true possibility?
Most ham radios will not transmit on the marine VHF band without removing a security resistor inside the radio. Because the marine VHF band is channelized it is not a good idea to use a ham radio to broadcast because it can be tuned in-between the channels and you can not be absolutely certain you are on the exact frequency. Use a real marine radio...They are cheap...for VHF marine and your ham radio for longer than line of sight communication.
@Captain Lang Sailing Tutorials
Okay, so two separate radios... That makes sense. How is the ham functionality while at Sea with the antenna Atop The mast.... I would think it would be the best form of communication? I guess, as long as you had somebody to reach / receive on the other end?
A look at your ham radio set up/antenna system would be great. I am thinking about getting into sailing and am also an amateur radio operator.
I don't need an antenna tuner as each band 10/20/40 has its own extension which makes the system very efficient. Being on the water it acts a great ground plane. I've made contacts around the world...But still dream of up grading my radio as the new ones have better digital noise filters.
@@CaptainLang Actually I was interested in your antenna set-up (not antenna tuner). What type of antenna do you use, how do you have it mounted, etc? Thanks.
@@SkylaneCaptain It is a Hustler with 3 Resonators, 10M, 20M, and 40M mounted with a standard stainless steel tub mount. I did add some Dyneema guy lines to hold the antenna still in rough weather.
Great videos, thanks for posting them. How did you connect your Standard Horizon VHF to the laptop to use the AIS with openCPN? Thanks.
I wired in a Digital Yacht USB to NMEA Adapter Cable to the NMEA out of the radio (cost $56 on Amazon) This works great on my notebook but no matter how hard I try I can't make it work with any of my tables running Android. The next test will be to try putting the cable into a wireless router...Will let you know if that works.
thank you.
Do you have a detailed review of ham radio/its usage? Can be rarely seen these days.
That's a great suggestion! I'll add that to the to do list.
Nice upgrades. How’s the the boat sail in light airs ?
San Diego has a lot of light air and I am often surprised how far I go going up wind in light air only to have to motor back because she isn't going at all downwind in light air.
Captain Lang Sailing Tutorials thank you for the super quick response :) You can’t go down wind in light air even with a downwind sail ?
If you have only 3 or 4 knots of wind your not going down wind no matter the amount of sail. The most your going to get is half the wind speed. If you sail on a broad reach and jib back and forth you can do better but you add so much distance it ends up the same.
Hello! Is it ASI (you repeated few times) or AIS? What's ASI, please?
@GoranPredovan You are correct. I should have said AIS, but my dyslexia kicked in the gear and it came out in the wrong order. Oops. Thank you for
pointing it out.
Great, some nice ideas.And small correction: It is AIS not ASI. :-)
Yes, it is AIS and I know better and I have no good excuse for why I said it wrong and missed it when I revewed my final edit.
Would you consider sailing this boat around the world? I want to buy a Lancer 30 and sail the Pacific from Kansas City where I will buy it, restore it, learn to sail it, then take it to the ocean and go for itn
I would take my Lancer anywhere but I have done a lot of repairs and replaced/rebuilt most of the boat. Be sure to get a good survey and inspect every inch yourself.
@@CaptainLang I bought a complete basket case for $400 trailer and all. It has a yanmar
Like restoring a classic car...it can be very rewarding.
@@CaptainLang I hope it can be restored. It's been neglected to the MaX..
I know it's been done in various makes/models but many informed owners consider these to be coastal cruisers rather than blue water passage makers.
How does the hustler mobile antenna work on the boat?
I think it works better than a backstay antenna. I have no antenna tuner! I have worked stations from the south of France to Japan to Australia. I have three bands 10, 20, and 40 Meters. I did have to put dyneema stays to hold the antenna in place. The ground plane of the water makes it work very well.
Do you have an atomic 4?
An atomic 4 is gas engine... I have a 1984 "Universal Diesel" It was rebuilt in 2007 and is still running like new.
Hello, What kind of range are you using? (Fuel, etc) Thanks. (We've a Watkins 27)
I have a 25 gallon tank and 16 hp universal diesel and get 12 to 14 miles per gallon so I get 300 to 350 mile range. Of course if conditions are bad with big waves and wind on the nose I get less.
Thanks. My question was not clear. I meant what type of cooking range are you using? Propane? (If so, where is the fuel stored and routed?) Alcohol?
It is a very cheap propane/butane single burner stove top which I have modified with a home made gimbal
How do you maintain a totally dry bilge?
I have a PSS dripless seal on the propeller shaft. However, a well maintained stuffing box should drip very slowly and wiping up the drips once a week should keep the bilge dry. It took me 5 years to trace the many little leaks (most were deck/portlight fittings) and fix them. When I clean the through the water sensor by pulling it out which, no matter how fast I am, puts a few gallon of water in the bilge. I will spunge every drop out when I'm done. I don't have to do this very often as the diver does a decent job.
I have a Lancer 36 in Pass Christian could you take some pictures of your steering mechanism inside the engine compartment our pully system has failed beyond recognition and we need reference photos for insurance purposes
My boat came with a tiller and was modified by a previous owner to be wheel steering. They used a standard edson pedestal and you can find the pdf of the installation with lots of illustrations at edsonmarine.com/content/EB381SteeringGuide.pdf. If you need additional help let me know.
@@CaptainLang ok thank you
I was looking at a 84 Lancer 30 and I noticed the boom/traveler bar was not located where yours is... did you move yours or is that difference in design between year models? www.yachtworld.com/boats/1984/Lancer-30-3032682/Riverside/NJ/United-States#.Wyko9O6UvRa
I did not move the traveler it is in the original position. They made a lot of changes to the design starting the next year. Besides the position of the traveler I don't have a bed which runs the beam behind the companionway steps. I have a 1/4 birth behind the nav desk and a large engine compartment under the companionway steps. The head is on the starboard side. I also have a lot more teak in the interior. Hope that answers your question.
Thank you for the quick response -
00:28 OMG you are wearing uniform??? hahaah!! Sir, YEs SIR!! WHo is the CAPITANE??? hahahahh