Wow! I loved this video! you both laid things out so good. the video is clear , well said, and to the point! No fiddle faddeling or unnecessary comedy! Thank you so much! excellent job.
Very, very helpful review. I appreciate not only sharing the thought process that went into your selections but also the overall ranking of the items. Well done! Greetings from Anacortes…
Thanks, super helpful as I'm planning my next cat. What % mesh did you get on your sunshades. I had a garmin chartplotter on my last boat and loved the remote, no delay issues. Rarely stood watch from the helm, could sit on the tramps or at the cockpit table and avoid debris in the water or tack the boat from the remote.
So glad it was helpful! Not sure what size mesh we bought. Jim ordered several 12X12 samples and we used those to decide what was the best size for us: what we thought we could see through but blocked out enough of the sun. Regarding the remote, it wasn't responsive enough to avoid the crab pots in the Chesapeake - those can be quite a challenge even at the helm 😀. Except for avoiding crab pots and making other really sudden movements, we find that using a tablet that mirrors the chart plotter at the helm works well.
@@LabMariner Sorry for not being more clear, screening materials usually are specified by how much light they let through, common numbers for residential window shades are 3%, 5%, 7%, 10%. I thought Jim said he experimented with different meshes to get the right combination of sunblock and visibility.
I have aft cockpit strataglass as you are interested. It has two rollup panels on each side and three across the back (one being effectively a doorway). That allows us to use the aft cockpit when cold or raining (three season room) and open everything up when warm. Basically when rolled up, there are just little "frames" around the roll-up area (which zips into the "frame" on the sides and bottom - one big zipper). Works really well and gives us the best of both worlds. Happy to send you pics if it would be helpful.
Very nice video! I like your pragmatic approach and detailed view of boat ownership. Did you get your table from Marine Village? I can't seem to find one like it, can you please tell us the item name or a URL.
We bought our teak tables from a company in the UK that is now out of business. I found what look like the same tables sold by a company called Nauteak Marine in AU. Check the sidebar in the video at around 13:21 for additional information about the tables.
Thanks for putting this together! We are trying to decide on our tender and are considering the OC350 with the Zerojet electric propulsion system from New Zealand. It eliminates the need for gas, and the maintenance that goes along with outboards. Any words of wisdom? Would be great to move towards autonomy from fossil fuels, but hesitant because of the old adage "the devil you know vs. the devil you don't"
That may be an absolutely correct strategy for you. I'll give you our insight. Our dinghy is used in all types of conditions. Many if not most of those conditions require strength against wind and current and or longer routes (.5nm to 5nm). Additionally we have friends that had a small electric outboard with their OC and in 3 months sold it for a 20 horsepower engine. Consider what your needs will be and make sure you have enough power. Additionally OCs are beautiful and very well constructed dinghies, however they are very light and as a result we have other friends who cannot have their dinghy move faster than 8 to 10 knots while we can go 25 easily. The reason why they go so slow is that the OC lightness makes the tender operate like an airplane wing and is especially difficult to operate in larger waves. I for one struggled to choose between the two, as each option has downsides. And for a while I thought I made the wrong choice. However, in the last 18 months everything I mentioned above makes me feel much better about our setup. We compare our dinghy to a pickup truck: able to plow through harsh waves, harsh winds, and strong currents easily and safely. Good luck with your choices.
@@LabMariner Thanks so much for your thoughts, they echo my own. These decisions are very situation specific indeed. The ZeroJet system we are considering addresses a couple of your concerns you pointed out, as it isn't the same Torqeedo that we've seen people have that are inadequate in our opinion. This new system has a 10kWh lithium battery bank giving you a 16 nautical mile range at 12kts (30 miles at 3kts), plus the added weight of the battery bank smooths out the ride a little as the entire system weight is 370 pounds (about the same as a traditional outboard/Hypalon set up) and the center of gravity is moved forward from the traditional heavy motor hanging off the transom on the very light OC. It has the equivalent power of a 20hp outboard, so will get 4 adults up on plane, and no prop to worry about or lifting of the engine when coming ashore. Our last AB dingy ride resulted in a near sinking off of Sandy Spit because the seam gave way, which has me considering a full Carbon. My gut says, just take the tried and true route with the AB/Highfield with a 20hp, so I appreciated you trying to talk some sense into me! Love the pups, we have a 10 year old English Lab ourselves : )
@@LabMariner Thanks! I totally agree and think it’s something lots of people don’t consider as carefully as they should. Thankfully likes most things on boats it’s a fixable situation if you screw up…just keeps throwing thousands of dollars at the problem until it goes away lol.
Sorry but I don't have the information about the mesh size. Jim ordered several 12X12 inch samples and we used those to decide what was the best size for us: what we thought we could see through but blocked out enough of the sun.
350lb dinghy is riduculous. A dinghy should be light enough that you can lift it with two people. What if it goes aground? Or you have to haul it above the high water mark? And your "problems" of a light dinghy jusy dont seem to have happened for me
Glad to see you back posting. You’ve been missed!!
Thank you so much for the kind words 😀!
I agree with John, you guys produce great videos! You guys are great, but I miss the dogs!!!
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Really enjoyed this video and how you have put it together. Great job.
Awesome stuff!
So glad you enjoyed it!
Well Done!
Wow! I loved this video! you both laid things out so good. the video is clear , well said, and to the point! No fiddle faddeling or unnecessary comedy!
Thank you so much! excellent job.
Thanks for watching! So glad you found it useful 😀!
Very, very helpful review. I appreciate not only sharing the thought process that went into your selections but also the overall ranking of the items. Well done!
Greetings from Anacortes…
So glad you found it helpful!
Thanks, super helpful as I'm planning my next cat. What % mesh did you get on your sunshades. I had a garmin chartplotter on my last boat and loved the remote, no delay issues. Rarely stood watch from the helm, could sit on the tramps or at the cockpit table and avoid debris in the water or tack the boat from the remote.
So glad it was helpful! Not sure what size mesh we bought. Jim ordered several 12X12 samples and we used those to decide what was the best size for us: what we thought we could see through but blocked out enough of the sun. Regarding the remote, it wasn't responsive enough to avoid the crab pots in the Chesapeake - those can be quite a challenge even at the helm 😀. Except for avoiding crab pots and making other really sudden movements, we find that using a tablet that mirrors the chart plotter at the helm works well.
@@LabMariner Sorry for not being more clear, screening materials usually are specified by how much light they let through, common numbers for residential window shades are 3%, 5%, 7%, 10%. I thought Jim said he experimented with different meshes to get the right combination of sunblock and visibility.
I have aft cockpit strataglass as you are interested. It has two rollup panels on each side and three across the back (one being effectively a doorway). That allows us to use the aft cockpit when cold or raining (three season room) and open everything up when warm. Basically when rolled up, there are just little "frames" around the roll-up area (which zips into the "frame" on the sides and bottom - one big zipper). Works really well and gives us the best of both worlds. Happy to send you pics if it would be helpful.
I'd love to see some pictures. You can send to our channel email address: svlabmariner@gmail.com Thanks so much! And thanks for watching!
Brilliant and informative video 👍
Thanks for watching!
Fascinating !
So glad you enjoyed it!
We have a Leopard 42 on order and this really helps. Keep them coming
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I do enjoy listening to the upgrades you’ve done on your boat! Are you folks living full-time on the boat now? Happy Easter
So glad you enjoyed it! We live on the boat about 8 months out of the year. 4 months on land makes the boat time a little more enjoyable.
Very helpful video- thanks! Can you please let me know who did your aftermarket cushions? Thanks.
Could you add printed costs to help weigh the cost vs benefit, that would be invaluable including the year for inflation reference?
Very nice video! I like your pragmatic approach and detailed view of boat ownership. Did you get your table from Marine Village? I can't seem to find one like it, can you please tell us the item name or a URL.
We bought our teak tables from a company in the UK that is now out of business. I found what look like the same tables sold by a company called Nauteak Marine in AU. Check the sidebar in the video at around 13:21 for additional information about the tables.
Most helpful here would also be the cost of each upgrade. Can you detail each?
Beautiful boat however, it’s beyond my budget. You must have spent over $1.5m! May fair winds always be in your sails!
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Thanks for putting this together! We are trying to decide on our tender and are considering the OC350 with the Zerojet electric propulsion system from New Zealand. It eliminates the need for gas, and the maintenance that goes along with outboards. Any words of wisdom? Would be great to move towards autonomy from fossil fuels, but hesitant because of the old adage "the devil you know vs. the devil you don't"
That may be an absolutely correct strategy for you. I'll give you our insight. Our dinghy is used in all types of conditions. Many if not most of those conditions require strength against wind and current and or longer routes (.5nm to 5nm). Additionally we have friends that had a small electric outboard with their OC and in 3 months sold it for a 20 horsepower engine. Consider what your needs will be and make sure you have enough power. Additionally OCs are beautiful and very well constructed dinghies, however they are very light and as a result we have other friends who cannot have their dinghy move faster than 8 to 10 knots while we can go 25 easily. The reason why they go so slow is that the OC lightness makes the tender operate like an airplane wing and is especially difficult to operate in larger waves. I for one struggled to choose between the two, as each option has downsides. And for a while I thought I made the wrong choice. However, in the last 18 months everything I mentioned above makes me feel much better about our setup. We compare our dinghy to a pickup truck: able to plow through harsh waves, harsh winds, and strong currents easily and safely. Good luck with your choices.
@@LabMariner Thanks so much for your thoughts, they echo my own. These decisions are very situation specific indeed. The ZeroJet system we are considering addresses a couple of your concerns you pointed out, as it isn't the same Torqeedo that we've seen people have that are inadequate in our opinion. This new system has a 10kWh lithium battery bank giving you a 16 nautical mile range at 12kts (30 miles at 3kts), plus the added weight of the battery bank smooths out the ride a little as the entire system weight is 370 pounds (about the same as a traditional outboard/Hypalon set up) and the center of gravity is moved forward from the traditional heavy motor hanging off the transom on the very light OC. It has the equivalent power of a 20hp outboard, so will get 4 adults up on plane, and no prop to worry about or lifting of the engine when coming ashore. Our last AB dingy ride resulted in a near sinking off of Sandy Spit because the seam gave way, which has me considering a full Carbon.
My gut says, just take the tried and true route with the AB/Highfield with a 20hp, so I appreciated you trying to talk some sense into me! Love the pups, we have a 10 year old English Lab ourselves : )
Good luck making your final decision. It's definitely one of your more important aftermarket items because you'll use it all the time 😀.
@@LabMariner Thanks! I totally agree and think it’s something lots of people don’t consider as carefully as they should. Thankfully likes most things on boats it’s a fixable situation if you screw up…just keeps throwing thousands of dollars at the problem until it goes away lol.
And I have the same question as Mark, what % sunshade did you get?
Sorry but I don't have the information about the mesh size. Jim ordered several 12X12 inch samples and we used those to decide what was the best size for us: what we thought we could see through but blocked out enough of the sun.
350lb dinghy is riduculous. A dinghy should be light enough that you can lift it with two people. What if it goes aground? Or you have to haul it above the high water mark? And your "problems" of a light dinghy jusy dont seem to have happened for me