There aren't many people who build their own boat and then actually go cruising, let alone so far in one year, Tony. You are right to feel proud. What a privilege to be invited to "step aboard" Tapatya with you, thanks to RUclips. I wonder if your autopilot misunderstood the wind change that led to the gybe? Hence you ended up in an unwanted hove-to. Have a great week - Chris
Gee Tony there are many people who think “why didn’t you just buy a boat, perhaps tizzy it up a bit then go sailing? I think they are missing so much, the pleasure you are now realising with the satisfaction from going through the process that you have, of deciding to build your own boat, including dreaming about what it will be, how it will be built, equipped and finished, completing the build then sailing and fine tuning her to finally voyaging to wonderful destinations. You have sure proved that point to yourself “Yes I can build my own boat”! Bravo Tony
Do some shopping at the 'Jumbo Mercado', try some 'Vinho Verde' and 'Oporto Fino'. Cascais has some lovely little shops, and the prices are better than Nazarre or Lisboa...
Portugals coast is known for for its treasonous weather changes, but you have got it all under control, top job also on the video, happy sailing Tony⛵️
Good video Tony. Last time I was in Cascais it was a fishing village (late 60s’).😳 Good to hear all your kit is holding up well and the wee donk is doing the business for you. You were silent on the Mk III ? Good to hear you got Hazel’s alternator sorted sharpish. Yes extended sea trials are a must and an essential part of the QA process for both man and machine. Keep having fun.😀👍⛵️
Thanks Norman. On the Mk III front, I just haven’t felt like experimenting further with it in those west coast waters. Its time will come. For the moment, TP is easy and effective!
The best thing about sailing my kitchen table is there are no Orcas and no crab pots to worry about however, I'm not getting any where!!!! Sail on my friend.
Well done so far dodging the orcas i notice the orcas seems to the rudders are the rudders similar to shape to a sharks fin orcas attack sharks maybe they think they attacking a shark see you next week
Beautiful scenery, Tony. I wonder if you could get Hazel to video some shots of Tapatya under sail? Would love to see her lines cutting through the waves. I had razzed you about getting a drone aloft so that we could get some panoramic views of her. You gotta get those drone thumbs working, you ol’ rascal! 😁
I hadn't realised you had the Volvo MD2020. A little engine like that should give you really good fuel economy ... are you happy enough with the power output?
It’s even smaller; the MD 2010 with 10hp of raw power. Yes, fuel economy is good and it pushes us at 4 + knots in flat water. There are the odd occasions when a bit more thrust might be desirable 👍😬
Has there been orca incident with full keeled boats? Like Tapatya where rudder is hinged on the keel and not blade rudder. I have full keeled boat myself, though not coming there in couple on years yet...
I believe, yes there has, Kaptah. I’m pretty certain that one of the most recent incidents was a full keeled steel boat. Also, I think the here have been several incidents with fishing boats. It would be fair to say though, that the boats that have sunk have (mostly?) been fin keeled, spade ruddered, fibreglass production boats, that clearly aren’t designed to stand that kind of impact.
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There aren't many people who build their own boat and then actually go cruising, let alone so far in one year, Tony. You are right to feel proud. What a privilege to be invited to "step aboard" Tapatya with you, thanks to RUclips. I wonder if your autopilot misunderstood the wind change that led to the gybe? Hence you ended up in an unwanted hove-to. Have a great week - Chris
Thank you Chris. Yes, the challenge of building and sailing was really what I wanted to achieve. It is indeed quite satisfying 😃😃
Gee Tony there are many people who think “why didn’t you just buy a boat, perhaps tizzy it up a bit then go sailing? I think they are missing so much, the pleasure you are now realising with the satisfaction from going through the process that you have, of deciding to build your own boat, including dreaming about what it will be, how it will be built, equipped and finished, completing the build then sailing and fine tuning her to finally voyaging to wonderful destinations. You have sure proved that point to yourself “Yes I can build my own boat”! Bravo Tony
Thank you Graham. Yes, as one of my logos says, “Build it. Sail it. The ultimate adventure!”
Yes mate, if does bring some satisfaction 😃😃
Absolutely fabulous Tony ⛵️
Thanks Trish 😃😃
Do some shopping at the 'Jumbo Mercado', try some 'Vinho Verde' and 'Oporto Fino'. Cascais has some lovely little shops, and the prices are better than Nazarre or Lisboa...
Thanks Mike 😃😃
Portugals coast is known for for its treasonous weather changes, but you have got it all under control, top job also on the video, happy sailing Tony⛵️
Thanks Henk 😃😃
Good video Tony. Last time I was in Cascais it was a fishing village (late 60s’).😳 Good to hear all your kit is holding up well and the wee donk is doing the business for you. You were silent on the Mk III ? Good to hear you got Hazel’s alternator sorted sharpish.
Yes extended sea trials are a must and an essential part of the QA process for both man and machine.
Keep having fun.😀👍⛵️
Thanks Norman.
On the Mk III front, I just haven’t felt like experimenting further with it in those west coast waters. Its time will come. For the moment, TP is easy and effective!
I wish i was there! Your living my dream!❤❤
Thanks Melinda 😃😃
The best thing about sailing my kitchen table is there are no Orcas and no crab pots to worry about however, I'm not getting any where!!!!
Sail on my friend.
Thanks Tom 😂
Well done so far dodging the orcas i notice the orcas seems to the rudders are the rudders similar to shape to a sharks fin orcas attack sharks maybe they think they attacking a shark see you next week
That’s an interesting idea, Kevin. Maybe! Thank you 😃😃
Beautiful scenery, Tony. I wonder if you could get Hazel to video some shots of Tapatya under sail? Would love to see her lines cutting through the waves. I had razzed you about getting a drone aloft so that we could get some panoramic views of her. You gotta get those drone thumbs working, you ol’ rascal! 😁
I’ll see what I can do, Brutus. She does film a bit from time to time 👍😃
Stylist suspensors Tony!
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I hadn't realised you had the Volvo MD2020. A little engine like that should give you really good fuel economy ... are you happy enough with the power output?
It’s even smaller; the MD 2010 with 10hp of raw power. Yes, fuel economy is good and it pushes us at 4 + knots in flat water. There are the odd occasions when a bit more thrust might be desirable 👍😬
@@SVTapatya I meant the MD 2010...great little engine
Nice one... but no bacalao..?😉🙂👍
Not yet, R.E. Plenty of it on sale though 👍😃
Has there been orca incident with full keeled boats? Like Tapatya where rudder is hinged on the keel and not blade rudder. I have full keeled boat myself, though not coming there in couple on years yet...
I believe, yes there has, Kaptah. I’m pretty certain that one of the most recent incidents was a full keeled steel boat. Also, I think the here have been several incidents with fishing boats. It would be fair to say though, that the boats that have sunk have (mostly?) been fin keeled, spade ruddered, fibreglass production boats, that clearly aren’t designed to stand that kind of impact.
What about all those dolphins singing all the time??? Greetings from Lüneburg
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Hi tony how come your wife is not with you sailing
Probably because she died a bit over 18 months ago, Kenneth 🙂↕️