Great boat, brother! I have a 1971 HR Mistral 33 in the San Francisco Bay area and just wanted to share some things that I've done to her, and it worked well. Installed a solar panel arch aft of the traveler and one right above the companion way, giving 700W combined. The more important one is the aft one giving you a good sun shade in much sunnier areas than Norway. The store was selling panels in pairs only, but I'm glad now, because I use both panels to collect rain water that I often use for drinking and anything else. When my diesel started giving me trouble, I've fixed it for the last time and sold it, replacing it with an electric outboard. I sail my boat everywhere and only use the outboard for precision maneuvering and when there is no wind at all. It can run on a battery for 8 hours. I've replaced fuel tank with the water one and turned former engine space into a storage of tools, water filters, can be a water maker in the future and water toys. I've removed all classic technology cushions and replaced them with thick interlocking rubber gym mats. It greatly reduced the possibility of mold growth, and it can be dried in 30 minutes in any weather. For sleeping, I use a memory foam mattress that can be rolled into a very small bundle and stored behind my flip up back rest. Replacing old cushions with rubber mats also increased the interior space in hight by about 40mm everywhereon the boat. The most useful modification I've made for sailing in any weather conditions - is installing a removable inner stay for a custom-made storm jib that I use above 30 knots. I love my small boat because I've learned to sail it well in any weather, and I'm confident that you can take your boat safely around the world. Fair winds, brother ⛵️
Very best wishes from Ireland. I will look forward to future news on your progress. I met up yesterday with a Carpenter and experienced solo sailor from Canada, who has arrived in Ireland from Prince Edward Island in his 21 foot plywood junk rigged boat. He has built it beautifully, very strong and practical. He has a well presented RUclips channel 'Rover's Adventure'. Fair winds and have a safe great adventure.. Nigel.
Absolutely. This guy is a great one. Unfortunately he is not active on any social media, so I try to promote him through my channel. He sends me some photos during his trip, and I will put this together for new videos coming later.
Good luck. Looks like you are set for an incredible adventure. Make sure you take plenty of iPad charging cables. A few years ago I crossed the Atlantic using iPad/iPhone with Navionics which worked very well, however the cables corrode easily and we almost ran out! If you stop in Brighton for a pit stop and fancy a beer let me know
Would be a good idea to remove the stainless steel swivel on the chain and change to a galvanized one. Galvanized chain with stainless steel swivel don't go together. I have the same "problem" which I will fix soon. Also, add 3-4 links of chain between the anchor and the swivel. I admire your willingness to take off and kind of envy you. I wish I had done the same when I was in your age. Less complicated at that age. Wishing you the best and I hope we have the chance to follow you.
Howdy! Thys guy is not in any social media. He is just not that type of person. He occasionally sends me some photos, and I will put it together in new videos when I have enough content. So the only way to follow him is to subscribe this channel, and lets hope he send me some interesting stuff. I know he has had fire once, and he has also been rescued by the danish navy, so things do happen!
@@blackfish7163 No he does not. He is not on any social media. He is not that type of guy. I get something from him but very limited and very random. I will put it together in a new video when I have enough content, so subcribe to see what happens.
First of all, good luck and fair winds. Isnt your solar power way to smal? might be OK on a sunny day, but a week of fog you will charge 40 watts an hour. Is that enough? And could you number the episodes
@@MariusClausen-bf2kw Thanks for spotting that. Well, the boat is without any fridge or cooling at all. So the only thing consuming electricity is light. So there is not much needed. In a week of fog, then the engine needs to run for an hour or two. Keep it simple!
We are at Camarinas, with Monsun going south, hope to meet you somewhere, other Monsun currently waiting for Biscay crossing, can you give boat name to see you on AIS, good luck
Great boat, brother! I have a 1971 HR Mistral 33 in the San Francisco Bay area and just wanted to share some things that I've done to her, and it worked well. Installed a solar panel arch aft of the traveler and one right above the companion way, giving 700W combined. The more important one is the aft one giving you a good sun shade in much sunnier areas than Norway. The store was selling panels in pairs only, but I'm glad now, because I use both panels to collect rain water that I often use for drinking and anything else. When my diesel started giving me trouble, I've fixed it for the last time and sold it, replacing it with an electric outboard. I sail my boat everywhere and only use the outboard for precision maneuvering and when there is no wind at all. It can run on a battery for 8 hours. I've replaced fuel tank with the water one and turned former engine space into a storage of tools, water filters, can be a water maker in the future and water toys. I've removed all classic technology cushions and replaced them with thick interlocking rubber gym mats. It greatly reduced the possibility of mold growth, and it can be dried in 30 minutes in any weather. For sleeping, I use a memory foam mattress that can be rolled into a very small bundle and stored behind my flip up back rest. Replacing old cushions with rubber mats also increased the interior space in hight by about 40mm everywhereon the boat. The most useful modification I've made for sailing in any weather conditions - is installing a removable inner stay for a custom-made storm jib that I use above 30 knots. I love my small boat because I've learned to sail it well in any weather, and I'm confident that you can take your boat safely around the world. Fair winds, brother ⛵️
Great advice here. Thanks a lot. Do you have a film here that shows this?
Very best wishes from Ireland. I will look forward to future news on your progress.
I met up yesterday with a Carpenter and experienced solo sailor from Canada, who has arrived in Ireland from Prince Edward Island in his 21 foot plywood junk rigged boat. He has built it beautifully, very strong and practical. He has a well presented RUclips channel 'Rover's Adventure'.
Fair winds and have a safe great adventure.. Nigel.
@@eagerv Thanks a lot. I will check out that channel. 👍
He would go far on RUclips, thats for sure, fair winds Brage!
Absolutely. This guy is a great one. Unfortunately he is not active on any social media, so I try to promote him through my channel. He sends me some photos during his trip, and I will put this together for new videos coming later.
Very best wishes from the Scottish Highlands! May you have fair winds for the adventures ahead
Thanks a lot. I will forward it to him.
Thanks. I’ll pass it on to him 👍⛵️
That is a wonderfull boat, capable of crossing oceans with ease. Fair winds.
@@HR_sailor66 👍👍⛵️
Good luck and fair winds!
Thanks a lot
Fair winds and following seas Brage. Subscribing to follow along
👍👍 Thanks a lot!
Good luck. Looks like you are set for an incredible adventure. Make sure you take plenty of iPad charging cables. A few years ago I crossed the Atlantic using iPad/iPhone with Navionics which worked very well, however the cables corrode easily and we almost ran out! If you stop in Brighton for a pit stop and fancy a beer let me know
@@JackOWills I’ll pass it on to him. Thanks.
See you in a decade mate!
@@Mr1982shawn 👍⛵️🤩
Best of luck, stay safe.
@@Colms2005 Thanks a lot.
liked & subbed. looking forward to the journey, Fair winds.
@@kikikirk Thank you very much! Fair winds to you as well!
Good Luck !
@@shamelfahmy6709 Thank you. Very appriciated. More will follow for sure.
Excelent!! Does he have inatagram/youtube?
No, he does not use anything
Would be a good idea to remove the stainless steel swivel on the chain and change to a galvanized one. Galvanized chain with stainless steel swivel don't go together. I have the same "problem" which I will fix soon. Also, add 3-4 links of chain between the anchor and the swivel. I admire your willingness to take off and kind of envy you. I wish I had done the same when I was in your age. Less complicated at that age. Wishing you the best and I hope we have the chance to follow you.
Thanks a lot for your advice. I will pass it on to him.
@@Sailing-Maja or he can leave it but keep an eye on it. It takes some time for things to corrode but suddenly it can go quick
I wish I had done the same when I was in your age, so true
The big nets are cool. Wonder where he found them?
@@obiwanfisher537 I think they sell them in chandlers
@@Sailing-Maja I saw some in chandlers but not this size. Would be lovely. Maybe I need to look for thick fishing nets instead.
Good luck and fair winds!
En hånd for båten og en hånd for... 🙂
@@MartinErlandson 👍👍⛵️
good luck🌍🌎🌏⛵⛵⛵⚓⚓⚓
Thank you!
Does Brage have social media links so we can follow and see what he gets up to?
@@SVBingo So far, unfortunately no. This channel on RUclips is the only one. I’ll publish whatever I get from him, so stay tuned.
Where can we follow his trip?
Howdy! Thys guy is not in any social media. He is just not that type of person. He occasionally sends me some photos, and I will put it together in new videos when I have enough content. So the only way to follow him is to subscribe this channel, and lets hope he send me some interesting stuff. I know he has had fire once, and he has also been rescued by the danish navy, so things do happen!
@@Sailing-Maja ok thanks
god tur! Håper du vil laste opp både lengre videoer og shorts underveis
@@LeviSchmitz-w3r Takk for det. Flere videoer kommer. Det er helt sikkert 👍
Great video, does he have an instagram we can follow?
@@blackfish7163 No he does not. He is not on any social media. He is not that type of guy. I get something from him but very limited and very random. I will put it together in a new video when I have enough content, so subcribe to see what happens.
First of all, good luck and fair winds. Isnt your solar power way to smal? might be OK on a sunny day, but a week of fog you will charge 40 watts an hour. Is that enough? And could you number the episodes
@@MariusClausen-bf2kw Thanks for spotting that. Well, the boat is without any fridge or cooling at all. So the only thing consuming electricity is light. So there is not much needed. In a week of fog, then the engine needs to run for an hour or two.
Keep it simple!
We are at Camarinas, with Monsun going south, hope to meet you somewhere, other Monsun currently waiting for Biscay crossing, can you give boat name to see you on AIS, good luck
@@mikaoyry9144The boat name is Nyd, you should find it with that, at least I did. :)
@@mikaoyry9144 The boat name is Nyd. His AIS is not connected yet, but it will be later on.
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All that stuff is gone make a lot of noise during sailing.........
I do agree. He will find out quite soon I gess.
He is now on the waterways of Europe on his way to the Med.