The dark art that is electronic marine communication ! I think a sacrifice of some small animal and spilling of holy liquid is in order. A roast chook and pint of lager would suffice.
I will just give you the most important electronics piece of advice known. Keep the magic smoke INSIDE the electronics. For when it escapes, is when everything stops working.
I am talking about many years ago but we swapped our massive white fancy fibreglass aerials for plain stainless steel whip ones on our patrol boats. The fibreglass ones stopped working. When we cut them up we found a pile of very thin and wet wire in the bottom. The thin wire inside was unsupported in the fibreglass and fractured.
To use some of the new vocabulary I've gleaned on this channel, I'm "chuffed" to have been able to chip in a few "quid" for the journey. To add some vernacular from my neck of the woods; Alan has been built into the most skookum lifeboat to ever plow the raging main and I can't wait to see him hit open water.
Good to see you’re finally on the move and have had good weather for it. Is there any chance you could let us know either the MMSI or call sign so that we can follow Alan on her(?) adventures?
A lot of wires there fella. You must keep a spool of the copper stuff handy at all times? Plus little endy things that bolt down, slide in, fasten on…..and generally hook up?
Oh dear! A piece of advice, to prevent you being sunk as you arrive in Shetland, never never ever ever call it "The Shetlands" nothing annoys the locals more than the misuse of their name, its like saying the Londons or the Glasgows. Shetland or Shetland Islands, and you'll be welcomed with open arms. I look forward to meeting you on the Lerwick quayside, happy to give you the guided tour and ensure you're fed and watered. Safe travels.
@@AlexHibbertOriginals On the contrary - my comment was entirely positive. It was intended to prevent anyone else wasting time washing salt water off their inflatable. Inflatables are entirely impervious to water - sea water or any other kind ...
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The dark art that is electronic marine communication ! I think a sacrifice of some small animal and spilling of holy liquid is in order. A roast chook and pint of lager would suffice.
I will just give you the most important electronics piece of advice known. Keep the magic smoke INSIDE the electronics. For when it escapes, is when everything stops working.
This is the wisdom I switch the comments section on for.
@@AlexHibbertOriginals But of course.
I am talking about many years ago but we swapped our massive white fancy fibreglass aerials for plain stainless steel whip ones on our patrol boats. The fibreglass ones stopped working. When we cut them up we found a pile of very thin and wet wire in the bottom. The thin wire inside was unsupported in the fibreglass and fractured.
Interesting. I was worried the whips were lower quality, but at least you can see if it's in one piece!
Nice to see that soon *Alan* is going to have to start earning his keep. Thanks for the enjoyable video. I don't mind "short and sweet".
I'm glad you got your radio sorted out, I told you you needed to have your swr checked, you should listen to your uncle Dodge!
You were in good company!
Incredible that Avon still make that model after 50-60 years.
I don't think Hypalon inflatables are made anymore
@@AlexHibbertOriginals No I meant that model,design,shape is from the 60s
@@AlexHibbertOriginals I'm glad you found one. Good little boats. @swedishkev It is a timeless design.
@@GusWest glad l found one?
alanson looks proud!
Great news on the vhf. Very lucky, indeed.
To use some of the new vocabulary I've gleaned on this channel, I'm "chuffed" to have been able to chip in a few "quid" for the journey. To add some vernacular from my neck of the woods; Alan has been built into the most skookum lifeboat to ever plow the raging main and I can't wait to see him hit open water.
Good job Alex! Project go's very well! I hope journey the north go's as well! Thumps up!!👌👍☺️✌️🌅
Marvellous. I expect you popped into the Lifeboat shed for a chat with John Fox, the current coxswain.
Good to see you’re finally on the move and have had good weather for it. Is there any chance you could let us know either the MMSI or call sign so that we can follow Alan on her(?) adventures?
I need to get the AIS out of silent mode, but will share when I can.
A lot of wires there fella. You must keep a spool of the copper stuff handy at all times? Plus little endy things that bolt down, slide in, fasten on…..and generally hook up?
Yes - without the jackets and conduit, and service loop boxes on, it's quite the spaghetti junction.
Cheers 🥂
😎🤙
👍👍👏👏
Quality
How many gallons of fuel does Allen carry? and what's the cost of diesel where u r?
Depends upon whose gallons you want it measured. I suspect Alan prefers litres though.
Your nautical family is growing.
Oh dear! A piece of advice, to prevent you being sunk as you arrive in Shetland, never never ever ever call it "The Shetlands" nothing annoys the locals more than the misuse of their name, its like saying the Londons or the Glasgows. Shetland or Shetland Islands, and you'll be welcomed with open arms.
I look forward to meeting you on the Lerwick quayside, happy to give you the guided tour and ensure you're fed and watered. Safe travels.
I didn't know they had a shore defence battery in Lerwick!
@@AlexHibbertOriginals several. Big cannons at the Fort.
I guess we'll all have to hold fire in order to avoid an international incident then! I can vouch for myself, but not Alan.
Why don't you tie Alanson on Alan's top or side whilst you're moving?
It would block the forward view, and the stern platform, and be slow to deploy in a fire.
Alansøn could do with a bit more puff in him 🌬️! Bit squishy…….
Yeah, not topped up for a few weeks, and in cooler air he unpuffs a little.
It's the third time I am writing this comment, I am sure You don't mind, but it is an absolute spaceship and I could not be proven otherwise
Alansøn is not pronounced "Alanson", ø is pronounced like the "u" in "burn".
Washing salt water off your inflatable ... ?
I could think of quite a few more important jobs ...
Compared to writing negative comments on strangers' RUclipss?
@@AlexHibbertOriginals On the contrary - my comment was entirely positive. It was intended to prevent anyone else wasting time washing salt water off their inflatable.
Inflatables are entirely impervious to water - sea water or any other kind ...
So are GRP boats. People still rinse them down in marinas after being at sea.
@@AlexHibbertOriginals People do a lot of things. Doesn't mean there's any value in it.
Like posting snarky comments on RUclips.