Awesome for you and Mrs Rover building a house 👍Also , the help your getting with it😁How many 650s are being built I'm curious? You even went back in the time machine😁Happy for you and Mrs Rover 💯stay safe and healthy🙏🙏Thanks Alan , had me worried yesterday when I didn't see you👍
Over to feed that voracious algorithm. Always enjoy my second watch with my second cup of coffee. Take care and have a productive weekend. Many thanks to your students for help on Rover's Rest.
# 5. It shows what minimalist solo sailing in small boats on open oceans is about. I like # 63, too, because it is a summary of all your experiences. So inspiring, thanks a lot. By the way: I adore Rover's Rest. Please hang on! 😊
Definitely go for a dome. They are brilliant. I still think having narrow side decks around the doghouse us going to be very important for easy and safe movement forward.
The NEXT EPISODE is always the best Alan.. I would agree that EPISODE #5 is great. While the Contessa 26 is well know for its sea keeping abilities in capable hands, the Wave Rover 650s modern design will be far superior for singlehanded sailing with its simple rig, greater tracking ability, storage capacity, and below deck watch keeping abilities. Both You and Andy have created the ultimate mini cruiser. Thanks for taking us along.
EP 14 surviving the hurricane. I love it because, while sailing solo is a solo adventure, the sailing community is by no means a lonely place. It was awesome to see how everyone came together and hunkered down 🙏🏼
My most liked episodes were numbers 13 and 14. I was on Faial Island at that time during the hurricane .We we’re staying at a friends home in Veracruz. The videos brought back memories of being there during the hurricane.
Yes, I do eagerly anticipate your videos. Glad your house is progressing too. You have good friends, and students. And you guys certainly don’t require any gym subscriptions! This update was as welcome as Spring! Thank you.
I've missed the contest being behind somewhat lol, but I had to share my favourite episodes nonetheless. I have 3 faves from season 1 (without looking backwards). The (2) where you built the Mk3 and which introduced me to your channel; your first Atlantic crossing when you had to "heave to" (first time I'd seen that); and when you deployed the warp (ropes) during the storm. I learnt as much from watching you sail as I did in my later course lol.
Episode 37.1 features some of the greatest cinematography of our time. The Q&A was also pretty good! I felt like I was having a chat with Slocum Mk. 3. 😅
S1EP34 - this episode shows some really useful lessons for any intending or actual Ocean sailor. The consequences of a knock down, safe recovery, and the ever present, if unlikely, possibility of being run down.
Alan, if you do decide to go with the dome idea, consider doing what Annie Hill has done with her latest boat, 'FanShi'. Her dome is made of two domes, one slightly smaller and mounted inside the larger one, essentially making it a double-glazed window. From an insulation and anti-fogging perspective, this makes a lot of sense.
I like the idea of curving the top, as well as the dome, I recall I saw a Jester challenge guy having a 22 or 24” boat with exactly that beyond a quick 360 view I would hope it gives ergonomically ability to stay at least there up right for say a ordinary 6 ft person.
Enjoyed the video Alan! You have some great footage of building your new house. It was interesting to see the explanation of the series drogue - not being a sailor myself, I am learning lots about it! I am looking forward to seeing future episodes when you set sail next year, though, being a carpenter, I am also intrigued to see how your boat is designed and built. All the best with it!
I don’t need the Mk 3 plans as I already bought them, but episode 5 was definitely one of my favorites. It was very cool to see come heavy weather sailing and heaving to, and having a whale that close to the boat must have been incredible.
S1E5 I would say. I have covid and having some time to spend in isolation, I watched the S1 episodes again. E5 has basically all the elements of my own dream: small boat, good simple systems, good skills on the sea and the beauty of the sea and its creatures.
Season 1, episode "17, Life at Sea, Solo Sailing a Contessa 26, Crossing Oceans on a Small Boat" is among my favorite episodes, very informative. I hope to win MKIII plans! All the best, Papa Rover!
I'm glad that you find a great and professional company to give you a hand about the house construction..uhh tuff question about which video is the best, cos' all are great and instructive, as for me if i had to choose one is that one when you found the lovely wool rabbits have a party time in saloon on Wave Rover, that was on Canary Islands just co's is one of wittiest. :)
Looking forward to the keel science (but don't get too radical/experimental - leave that to the racers)... Now time to go back through the library! PS I had previously been thinking how useful a dome would be, but with an interior waterproof hatch to seal it in an emergency.
The keel has been simplified with this new procedure. I fully agree about keeping it simple. I too would like a emergency seal (plywood) to cover the hole where the dome would be in case of emergency.
I have heard that you can thin regular epoxy with acetone, have you tried that? I'm planning to use a penetrating epoxy on the mast this year. Total Boat seems to be what's popular down here in the States, a little less expensive than S1 too.
You can thin epoxy with either methyl hydrate (denatured alcohol) or acetone or heat. Heat being best and acetone being least. As it is not being used as an adhesive you would be safe to use acetone or alcohol. I'm not sure about the percentage. We don't seem to be able to get Total boat here sadly. Good luck with the project, I sure that I will be seeing it on your channel.
@@RoversAdventure Thanks for that, Alan. The only problem with heat is that it will cause fast curing, or do you heat up slow cure epoxy? Hmmm. Yes, I'm thinking I'm going to try the Total Boat stuff and see how it goes.
the dome seems like a nice idea, but seems to me its a bit of a hazard to use during heavy sees as you could seriously injure your head if a wave jolts the boat while your head is in it.
In those conditions, the same danger applies anywhere below deck, not just in the dome. To mitigate the risk, all that's really needed is to wear a thick knitted beanie (what the Canadians call a toque). And if the weather is particularly bad, a cyclist's helmet.
Absolutely the only way to go is to seal up those areas under the deck and the sheathing for the deck as well. Thinking ahead smart move mr Rover. I couldn't imagine forgetting to do that it would've been a real pain in the rear end of that boat to neglect that till later on that is for sure. I think the Dome Idea look's kind of odd and a bit strange but it can be a handy thing to have at times when its miserable out. I have my reserves about the dome but its mostly because it doesn't look that flattering, that's my thoughts on the matter.
19 as that was a X-mas special and about the temperature problems with epoxy work. The doome looks cool, I would like you to make that as I myself am interested in building one.
I really want to build the 5.80 and the dome will also give you more headroom to get dressed and install a flood light so you can light it up and look thru dome
Favorite episode season 1 episode 5, the dolphin & whale convoy! I have re-watched that many times and I think it was a Blue Whale calf that came close to the port quarter, but would need to smell it to know for sure. When Blue Whales exhale it stinks, they have terrible breath!!
Have you started another channel for the build of the house build? I would be interested to see how you build a house in Canada, i'm sure it's very different to houses in Australia (Especially QLD where I am).
I put a link to the channel in the video description. I only plan to do 3-4 videos about the house build. Basically the highlights. I loved the traditional Queen-lander houses when I was in Brisbane on my first boat.
Alan is the Mk3 steering system only for tiller steered craft or can it be used with ♿ wheel steering as well? I love the dome idea and I can remember a cruising catamaran back in the 70s utilising a dome off a WW2 aircraft for there round the world voyage and they claimed it be a game breaker, a must have for safe cruising. All the best with the 🏡 house. 🐟
while the curved cabin might look good, you really want to have a flat surface for your first step going to the bow, thats just a safety feature that has to come first than aesthetics in my book. about the dome, its nothing new, but it looks good. check a boat called the Aviateur 5.70 designed by Eric Hanseval, a french designer. Mini transat hull, really cool. i actually bought the plans and started drawing it up in Cad to have the pieces CNC'd, but along the way got another (boat) project
Actually, all proper offshore sailboats have a curve in the deck...its called camber. Unless you plan to sail on an even keel 100% of the time a flat surface is never flat. Also the bow in the deck provides additional strength as it is in tension. Good luck with your boat project!
@@tomwaite4594 the idea wasnt to make a completely flat surface and remove the crown/camber of the cabin. but to simply make a section of it flat to increase safety. 2 degrees off of horizontal is enough to drain water and if those degrees run across, 200 mm of section (from the centreline, atwarthships) the difference is next to nothing, height wise, but enhances friction between your foot and the ground. being as close as possible do the centreline means more stability but also positions you on the higher point of the cabin. its a boat: compromises!!!
Awesome for you and Mrs Rover building a house 👍Also , the help your getting with it😁How many 650s are being built I'm curious? You even went back in the time machine😁Happy for you and Mrs Rover 💯stay safe and healthy🙏🙏Thanks Alan , had me worried yesterday when I didn't see you👍
I got a little bit behind this week. All good now. Thanks as always for the kind words.
I believe that there are 16 sets of plans out there, and at least 5 are under construction.
Over to feed that voracious algorithm. Always enjoy my second watch with my second cup of coffee. Take care and have a productive weekend. Many thanks to your students for help on Rover's Rest.
Awesome, thank you!
# 5. It shows what minimalist solo sailing in small boats on open oceans is about. I like # 63, too, because it is a summary of all your experiences. So inspiring, thanks a lot. By the way: I adore Rover's Rest. Please hang on! 😊
Definitely go for a dome. They are brilliant. I still think having narrow side decks around the doghouse us going to be very important for easy and safe movement forward.
The NEXT EPISODE is always the best Alan.. I would agree that EPISODE #5 is great. While the Contessa 26 is well know for its sea keeping abilities in capable hands, the Wave Rover 650s modern design will be far superior for singlehanded sailing with its simple rig, greater tracking ability, storage capacity, and below deck watch keeping abilities. Both You and Andy have created the ultimate mini cruiser.
Thanks for taking us along.
If that’s Mrs Wave Rover, she’s a good sport.
to me the best was season 1 episode 5. Watching you working on building is great but watching you sailing is much better.
I like ep 2. Because I like the discussion on why you like the Contessa fits your needs.
EP 14 surviving the hurricane. I love it because, while sailing solo is a solo adventure, the sailing community is by no means a lonely place. It was awesome to see how everyone came together and hunkered down 🙏🏼
My most liked episodes were numbers 13 and 14. I was on Faial Island at that time during the hurricane .We we’re staying at a friends home in Veracruz. The videos brought back memories of being there during the hurricane.
Yes, I do eagerly anticipate your videos. Glad your house is progressing too. You have good friends, and students. And you guys certainly don’t require any gym subscriptions! This update was as welcome as Spring! Thank you.
Episode #5 has all I need. Blessings.
All I could do yesterday to not start assembling the keels!....can't wait!
I've missed the contest being behind somewhat lol, but I had to share my favourite episodes nonetheless.
I have 3 faves from season 1 (without looking backwards). The (2) where you built the Mk3 and which introduced me to your channel; your first Atlantic crossing when you had to "heave to" (first time I'd seen that); and when you deployed the warp (ropes) during the storm.
I learnt as much from watching you sail as I did in my later course lol.
lots on the go in Rover Land.
house building and boat development projects
Keep on Crackin' On
I'm trying not to be too overwhelmed.
Episode 37.1 features some of the greatest cinematography of our time. The Q&A was also pretty good! I felt like I was having a chat with Slocum Mk. 3. 😅
I second the choice of the educational tech videos
S1EP34 - this episode shows some really useful lessons for any intending or actual Ocean sailor. The consequences of a knock down, safe recovery, and the ever present, if unlikely, possibility of being run down.
For me it’s the episode 7 in Lajes harbour, in the Acores. What an accomplishment.
Alan, if you do decide to go with the dome idea, consider doing what Annie Hill has done with her latest boat, 'FanShi'. Her dome is made of two domes, one slightly smaller and mounted inside the larger one, essentially making it a double-glazed window. From an insulation and anti-fogging perspective, this makes a lot of sense.
Thanks JAFO, the fogging and condensation were a concern of mine. A double wall would take care of that.
I like the idea of curving the top, as well as the dome, I recall I saw a Jester challenge guy having a 22 or 24” boat with exactly that beyond a quick 360 view I would hope it gives ergonomically ability to stay at least there up right for say a ordinary 6 ft person.
With a few modifications one could get 6'
Enjoyed the video Alan! You have some great footage of building your new house. It was interesting to see the explanation of the series drogue - not being a sailor myself, I am learning lots about it! I am looking forward to seeing future episodes when you set sail next year, though, being a carpenter, I am also intrigued to see how your boat is designed and built. All the best with it!
Thanks Lindsey, I got some great help with the house foundation.
I don’t need the Mk 3 plans as I already bought them, but episode 5 was definitely one of my favorites. It was very cool to see come heavy weather sailing and heaving to, and having a whale that close to the boat must have been incredible.
Me either. I Aldo buy it
Thanks for the support.
S1E5 I would say. I have covid and having some time to spend in isolation, I watched the S1 episodes again. E5 has basically all the elements of my own dream: small boat, good simple systems, good skills on the sea and the beauty of the sea and its creatures.
Season 1, episode "17, Life at Sea, Solo Sailing a Contessa 26, Crossing Oceans on a Small Boat" is among my favorite episodes, very informative. I hope to win MKIII plans! All the best, Papa Rover!
I'm glad that you find a great and professional company to give you a hand about the house construction..uhh tuff question about which video is the best, cos' all are great and instructive, as for me if i had to choose one is that one when you found the lovely wool rabbits have a party time in saloon on Wave Rover, that was on Canary Islands just co's is one of wittiest. :)
Looking forward to the keel science (but don't get too radical/experimental - leave that to the racers)... Now time to go back through the library! PS I had previously been thinking how useful a dome would be, but with an interior waterproof hatch to seal it in an emergency.
The keel has been simplified with this new procedure. I fully agree about keeping it simple. I too would like a emergency seal (plywood) to cover the hole where the dome would be in case of emergency.
I have heard that you can thin regular epoxy with acetone, have you tried that? I'm planning to use a penetrating epoxy on the mast this year. Total Boat seems to be what's popular down here in the States, a little less expensive than S1 too.
You can thin epoxy with either methyl hydrate (denatured alcohol) or acetone or heat. Heat being best and acetone being least. As it is not being used as an adhesive you would be safe to use acetone or alcohol. I'm not sure about the percentage. We don't seem to be able to get Total boat here sadly. Good luck with the project, I sure that I will be seeing it on your channel.
@@RoversAdventure Thanks for that, Alan. The only problem with heat is that it will cause fast curing, or do you heat up slow cure epoxy? Hmmm. Yes, I'm thinking I'm going to try the Total Boat stuff and see how it goes.
the dome seems like a nice idea, but seems to me its a bit of a hazard to use during heavy sees as you could seriously injure your head if a wave jolts the boat while your head is in it.
Interesting thought. Definitely you will have to brace yourself pretty much always when at sea.
In those conditions, the same danger applies anywhere below deck, not just in the dome.
To mitigate the risk, all that's really needed is to wear a thick knitted beanie (what the Canadians call a toque). And if the weather is particularly bad, a cyclist's helmet.
The contest sounds fun, but when I want to build the Mark III, I intend to pay you for the plans.
Thank you in advance Bruce.
Absolutely the only way to go is to seal up those areas under the deck and the sheathing for the deck as well. Thinking ahead smart move mr Rover. I couldn't imagine forgetting to do that it would've been a real pain in the rear end of that boat to neglect that till later on that is for sure. I think the Dome Idea look's kind of odd and a bit strange but it can be a handy thing to have at times when its miserable out. I have my reserves about the dome but its mostly because it doesn't look that flattering, that's my thoughts on the matter.
Thanks Fon. I will see what the visibility is like through the port lights before getting the dome.
Episode 30-was nice to see how you jibed with the windvane (even a little confusing with leading and trailing edge??)
I plan to do a better job of explaining that when sailing the 650
19 as that was a X-mas special and about the temperature problems with epoxy work. The doome looks cool, I would like you to make that as I myself am interested in building one.
Thanks. The domes are easy to find on line both in Canada and the US
I really want to build the 5.80 and the dome will also give you more headroom to get dressed and install a flood light so you can light it up and look thru dome
Favorite episode season 1 episode 5, the dolphin & whale convoy! I have re-watched that many times and I think it was a Blue Whale calf that came close to the port quarter, but would need to smell it to know for sure. When Blue Whales exhale it stinks, they have terrible breath!!
Have you started another channel for the build of the house build? I would be interested to see how you build a house in Canada, i'm sure it's very different to houses in Australia (Especially QLD where I am).
I put a link to the channel in the video description. I only plan to do 3-4 videos about the house build. Basically the highlights. I loved the traditional Queen-lander houses when I was in Brisbane on my first boat.
The funniest episode was chrismas episode 😀
Alan is the Mk3 steering system only for tiller steered craft or can it be used with ♿ wheel steering as well? I love the dome idea and I can remember a cruising catamaran back in the 70s utilising a dome off a WW2 aircraft for there round the world voyage and they claimed it be a game breaker, a must have for safe cruising. All the best with the 🏡 house. 🐟
MK3 wind vane
while the curved cabin might look good, you really want to have a flat surface for your first step going to the bow, thats just a safety feature that has to come first than aesthetics in my book. about the dome, its nothing new, but it looks good. check a boat called the Aviateur 5.70 designed by Eric Hanseval, a french designer. Mini transat hull, really cool. i actually bought the plans and started drawing it up in Cad to have the pieces CNC'd, but along the way got another (boat) project
Actually, all proper offshore sailboats have a curve in the deck...its called camber. Unless you plan to sail on an even keel 100% of the time a flat surface is never flat. Also the bow in the deck provides additional strength as it is in tension. Good luck with your boat project!
@@tomwaite4594 the idea wasnt to make a completely flat surface and remove the crown/camber of the cabin. but to simply make a section of it flat to increase safety. 2 degrees off of horizontal is enough to drain water and if those degrees run across, 200 mm of section (from the centreline, atwarthships) the difference is next to nothing, height wise, but enhances friction between your foot and the ground. being as close as possible do the centreline means more stability but also positions you on the higher point of the cabin. its a boat: compromises!!!
life getting in the way of life lol