Too true! I always tell people that when you hire someone to do a job for you, you are really paying for all the jobs they have done previously - to get those skills!
The way you crafted this video to demonstrate what could have been a very dry "procedural" process was really quite pleasing. And the way you interspersed your B-role into the main story was quite well done as well, adding to the experience of watching and making the viewer feel as though they were in the shop with you while you were building that section of rigging. I guess by now that shouldn't come as a much of a surprise to anyone, but very well done nonetheless.
I love to hear the songs in Portuguese you guys are using to set the mood on your videos. I am Brazilian and it always a good surprise to see that you enjoy our music.
Wow, last night I pulled my 20 year old Bamar furler apart to fix it. I’ve been emailing Paul about it for many months and he’s been really helpful. So I was surprised and delighted to see him appear in your video - great to put a face to a name and see that he’s such a nice guy in person too!
As a child sailing on Uncle John's schooner we had a roller jib on the end of a 7ft bowsprit. I believe this manufactured brass furler was Merriman. That was back in the '50's and sailing has changed since. The sails were Egyptian cotton made by Ratcey, the wire sewn into the sail. Paul is a breath of fresh air and a true professional. Great to see the rig coming together.
I just loved that episode, so much depends on how well you do this task. Paul seems like a hell of a nice gentleman, full of spirit. I also love how Aladino is so appreciative of being able to be part of the process of putting his own rigging together. Always yearn to learn! Pieces of jewelry to be adorned on a lovely lady! Boy, life really is a journey isn't it !!! Sleep tight, don't let the bed bugs bite ! God Bless!
While I have designed and fabricated my own furler - riggers are uniquely gifted, thank you for highlighting this ... and on a related note, thank you both for you passion, insight, knowledge and communication (art and science). Thanks!
The goodwill, appeal and professionalism of a craftsman, showing how is done, just increases. You just want to use Paul for your next rigging task.! Funny to see Aladino absorb everything he is taught 😊
Good furlers are great, hope you picked up a few spares. The ability make your own rigging is really useful for sailors travelling in remote places. Very different to marina based sailors with a rigger nearby.
Maya, terrific overview and slo-mo close-up shots. Shout out to Paul if he slowed down and allowed you to take precise instructional videos. That will come in handy for you and other sailors making repairs on your own. I love having your vids as a Friday evening habit. I hope in real time you are ready to drop your boat in the water.
Paul is a Master in his profession. If I need my rigging done, I know now where to go. As a Sailor/Sewer here. When I cut my fabric, I always measure 3x and then cut. Happy Sailing ⛵
Stay-Lok fittings were introduced 50 years ago. Did it myself while at anchor. Keel stepped mast made it easier. Usually, swaged fittings only corrode & crack at the chainplate end. The ones at the masthead last a lot longer.
Bonjour, such a nice video. I love the way you have shown Paul’s hand work. It seems Maya (if you) can see artist where I would only a expert. I’m so impressed when Aladino is speaking English, I’m a bit jealous.
Paused the video to congratulate Maya on some superb editing. Paul was moving so fast and erratically that it was hard to follow. Your slow motion sequences to clarify his actions were masterful. Thank you.
Great episode with Paul! I'm a fan of Felco tools and in much of your vid you were standing in front of the biggest Felco nipper I've ever seen, hanging on the wall near the large pipe wrench
Thank you 🙏 and that Felco nipper is not the largest one they make, it will cut up to 3/8” 1x19 cable . For Sta-Lok, or any mechanical fitting, you want a nice square saw cut.
Loving it watching it again its like a good book you don't want to put it down, wish you were on every day not once a week. Same with Duracell Project. New Zealand 🇳🇿.
I subscribe to your channel. My small boat mast came down with this system. After watching I think the previous owner didn't fit the system correctly or it was too old. I refitted using the old swag method. Buying a new system is quite expensive. Great thing about RUclips you learn from experts. I look forward to watching your video when you do the rigging.
Paul was a super nice guy. It's such a great episode, guys. You both always put a smile on, but recently, I've seen it more, and it is an obvious indication that the end is near, and you can see the finish line. 👍
Ciao ottima scelta! Uso anch'io i Bamar da molti anni, e sono molto contento. Vi seguo da molto tempo e devo farvi i complimenti, davvero bravi. Saluti dalle Dolomiti. ITALY. 👍👍👍
Very interesting, how everything works and is built up. Basic mechanical systems are always the best, long lasting and reliable, easy to work with, anytime. loved the process and the beautiful background music! Be safe always from the Philippines.
This was really interesting. I was a bit surprised at how many operations were done by hand and eyeball. Specifically drilling and tapping the holes in the foil; I would have thought there would be a jig for that to ensure that the holes are dead straight and in the right place. Paul has clearly done this more times than we can count, but I could definitely see myself screwing that up the first dozen times or so :-)
After 38 years doing this, my eyeball 👀 is better than using a jig 😂. I learned my trade down in the islands, everything was laid-out and assembled by eye, in the field, using hand tools.
I love learning from specialists and having Aladino explain certain things for us noobs and ask important questions. But none of it would be worth watching at all if not expertly edited and crafted by Mya!
I’ve been a rigger for more than 40 years. Tef-gel is a great product. I’ve been using it for years. I use it everywhere. If you want to service your components in the future use it. Good choice in furlers, I work mostly in RI and Massachusetts. I prefer Harken or Schaefer furlers. Make sure your sail hoist is right. You may have to put a halyard retainer at the masthead. Staloc is another great product. I carry spare Staloc nut wedges and formers if you plan to reuse the terminals. It’s better to have spares than not. Keep up the good work.
The technology formerly known as Norseman Terminals is the best you can install. The pressed terminals damage the individual wires. Together with salt water, this is exactly where the weak points develop.
Thank you for making a good point about mechanical terminals VS swages. Sta-Lok has been around since 1973. Norseman has been out of business for some time now.
I would like to draw your attention to the fact that Facnor has developed a flat-roller system with a Kevlar band that never provokes line spills. I have been using this for 3 years now and have never had any jammed lines. The Balmar Alternators are the best available on the market.
Thanks for your comments. Facnor manufactures a great line of roller furling systems. BAMAR makes furling systems, manual, electric, and hydraulic for boats from 25 feet to the largest SuperYachts in the world. Not to be confused with the alternator company. 38 years of rigging experience tell me that the line drive systems work jam-free (spill-free) if they are commissioned properly and operated properly. That said, the tape drive Facnor is slick! 😊
Hi, it’s morning here still early Saturday morning. Just watched through the RFK jr speech which I am very interested in right now but cannot ignore the latest MC post. All the best from Australia.
Connectors with bearing sleeves - good catch!! I expect Maya will feature the connections in the next video when the furlers are assembled on the wire stays…😊
As I understand it, 1X19 SS wire will stretch after installation. Therefore, the initial set up of the turnbuckle is fairly important. How did you guys determine that distance? Given that the turnbuckle is more or less contained in the unit, how can you adjust it as the wire stretches out?
We always set the turnbuckle at 1/3 - 2/3, allows plenty of take-up when the wire stretches. We always tune new rigging a little on the tight side so after stretching it is perfect. The furlers can “open up” to allow access to the turnbuckle if need be.
It was not mention by Paul (great rigger) but where you preset the turnbuckle when when determining the exact lengt to cut, it looked in the video about a third of the way?
Maya, would you possibly give us the video number of the musical presentation that you and your girlfriend presented in Sweden, where you played your violin and you both sang, it was magical and beautifully done, we could listen to it over and over again… It was later in the evening and you where moored to a large rock… Thanks, John and Penny, Ontario, Canada
Paul was a natural, great to watch a professional in their element, passionate about what they do.
Really gorgeous shots of his handiwork as well. Not easy to catch that kind of action and keep it in focus!
Thank you 🙏
Me: 15 hour job, cocked up
Pro: 1.5 hours, eyes closed - perfect
Loved the episode - the skill and knowledge just shined thru
Too true! I always tell people that when you hire someone to do a job for you, you are really paying for all the jobs they have done previously - to get those skills!
😂 and 🙏
@@skyd8726true dat !
The way you crafted this video to demonstrate what could have been a very dry "procedural" process was really quite pleasing. And the way you interspersed your B-role into the main story was quite well done as well, adding to the experience of watching and making the viewer feel as though they were in the shop with you while you were building that section of rigging. I guess by now that shouldn't come as a much of a surprise to anyone, but very well done nonetheless.
Boy, Was Paul Good! A natural teacher. A pleasure to watch!
Thank you 🙏
Great Video🙂 You can feel Paul is really in his element here, love it.
Thank you 🙏
I love to hear the songs in Portuguese you guys are using to set the mood on your videos. I am Brazilian and it always a good surprise to see that you enjoy our music.
Obrigado
It’s so satisfying to see a professional who knows their trade inside and out.
Thank you 🙏
That rigging fella should have his own channel. So well spoken and camera savvy. Great episode.
🙏
Wow, last night I pulled my 20 year old Bamar furler apart to fix it. I’ve been emailing Paul about it for many months and he’s been really helpful. So I was surprised and delighted to see him appear in your video - great to put a face to a name and see that he’s such a nice guy in person too!
As a child sailing on Uncle John's schooner we had a roller jib on the end of a 7ft bowsprit. I believe this manufactured brass furler was Merriman. That was back in the '50's and sailing has changed since. The sails were Egyptian cotton made by Ratcey, the wire sewn into the sail. Paul is a breath of fresh air and a true professional. Great to see the rig coming together.
I just loved that episode, so much depends on how well you do this task. Paul seems like a hell of a nice gentleman, full of spirit. I also love how Aladino is so appreciative of being able to be part of the process of putting his own rigging together. Always yearn to learn! Pieces of jewelry to be adorned on a lovely lady! Boy, life really is a journey isn't it !!! Sleep tight, don't let the bed bugs bite ! God Bless!
🙏
While I have designed and fabricated my own furler - riggers are uniquely gifted, thank you for highlighting this ... and on a related note, thank you both for you passion, insight, knowledge and communication (art and science). Thanks!
🙏
The goodwill, appeal and professionalism of a craftsman, showing how is done, just increases. You just want to use Paul for your next rigging task.!
Funny to see Aladino absorb everything he is taught 😊
Thank you 🙏 and yes, Aladino = best apprentice ever
Good stuff. Great guy. I hope this exposure becomes big additional $$$ inflow for Paul!
Thank you 🙏 and Yes Please💰 😂
Good furlers are great, hope you picked up a few spares. The ability make your own rigging is really useful for sailors travelling in remote places. Very different to marina based sailors with a rigger nearby.
Paul seems like a very likeable fellow and he’s very upbeat and a great professional. Great episode.
Thank you 🙏
Maya, terrific overview and slo-mo close-up shots. Shout out to Paul if he slowed down and allowed you to take precise instructional videos. That will come in handy for you and other sailors making repairs on your own. I love having your vids as a Friday evening habit. I hope in real time you are ready to drop your boat in the water.
Sorry Mike, i was going as slow as I could! 😂 good thing for Maya’s superb editing and production skills !!!! 👏
@@paulhrabowsky509 Paul, I was giving praise for your patience. I loved the episode.
Paul is a Master in his profession. If I need my rigging done, I know now where to go. As a Sailor/Sewer here. When I cut my fabric, I always measure 3x and then cut. Happy Sailing ⛵
Stay-Lok fittings were introduced 50 years ago. Did it myself while at anchor. Keel stepped mast made it easier. Usually, swaged fittings only corrode & crack at the chainplate end. The ones at the masthead last a lot longer.
The joys if a long bench....damn I left the widget at the other end! Great video as always
I made Aladino go get stuff at the other end of the bench 😂
Bonjour, such a nice video. I love the way you have shown Paul’s hand work. It seems Maya (if you) can see artist where I would only a expert. I’m so impressed when Aladino is speaking English, I’m a bit jealous.
Very educational video especially the two different ways to terminate the shrouds and why you chose the system that you did!
Paused the video to congratulate Maya on some superb editing. Paul was moving so fast and erratically that it was hard to follow. Your slow motion sequences to clarify his actions were masterful. Thank you.
Great episode with Paul! I'm a fan of Felco tools and in much of your vid you were standing in front of the biggest Felco nipper I've ever seen, hanging on the wall near the large pipe wrench
Thank you 🙏
and that Felco nipper is not the largest one they make, it will cut up to 3/8” 1x19 cable . For Sta-Lok, or any mechanical fitting, you want a nice square saw cut.
Loving it watching it again its like a good book you don't want to put it down, wish you were on every day not once a week. Same with Duracell Project. New Zealand 🇳🇿.
Wow, I have been following you guys for years, and this episode is the first time i've ever commented. What a fabulous episode, thanks for sharing.
🙏
Excellent video. Paul is a true professional and so easy to listen to.
BTW, I'd love to move to Italy too.
Thank you 🙏
Very pleasant meeting with Paul and his knowledge. 👏👏👏
Thank you 🙏
I am loving this. The rigging is going to be exciting to watch come together.
Great informative video. Paul appears very nice & knowledgable…
Thank you 🙏
Thanks for that. I’m going in the same direction with the rigging on Sarah Ann so this has been extremely helpful. Cheers Chris.
I subscribe to your channel. My small boat mast came down with this system. After watching I think the previous owner didn't fit the system correctly or it was too old. I refitted using the old swag method. Buying a new system is quite expensive. Great thing about RUclips you learn from experts. I look forward to watching your video when you do the rigging.
What a really useful learning experience from a master of his trade!
Thank you 🙏
Paul is a true craftsman! Great vid!
Thank you 🙏
Great video. Very informative. It's a pleasure to watch a master craftsman at work.
Thank you 🙏
Paul was a super nice guy. It's such a great episode, guys. You both always put a smile on, but recently, I've seen it more, and it is an obvious indication that the end is near, and you can see the finish line. 👍
Thank you 🙏
Super interesting episode, I love rigging, and love to see a master at work. Making progress!
🙏
A Real Pro doing a great job abd actually enjoys his work!!! Cheers!!!!
Thank you 🙏
Ciao ottima scelta! Uso anch'io i Bamar da molti anni, e sono molto contento. Vi seguo da molto tempo e devo farvi i complimenti, davvero bravi. Saluti dalle Dolomiti. ITALY. 👍👍👍
Bamar is the best ! 😊
Great to see a master craftsman on the tools. Very good video work showing some great detail. Great vid. Thanks.
Thank you 🙏
This is an incredibly interesting episode. I love seeing episodes like this on sailing channels.
Very interesting, how everything works and is built up. Basic mechanical systems are always the best, long lasting and reliable, easy to work with, anytime. loved the process and the beautiful background music! Be safe always from the Philippines.
This was really interesting. I was a bit surprised at how many operations were done by hand and eyeball. Specifically drilling and tapping the holes in the foil; I would have thought there would be a jig for that to ensure that the holes are dead straight and in the right place. Paul has clearly done this more times than we can count, but I could definitely see myself screwing that up the first dozen times or so :-)
After 38 years doing this, my eyeball 👀 is better than using a jig 😂. I learned my trade down in the islands, everything was laid-out and assembled by eye, in the field, using hand tools.
Four hands and two excellent craftsman and a lovely lady filmographer.
🙏
I love learning from specialists and having Aladino explain certain things for us noobs and ask important questions. But none of it would be worth watching at all if not expertly edited and crafted by Mya!
Paul knows what he is talking about 👍
Greetings from France
Thank you 🙏
Paul, is iemand naar mijn hart. Lekker Old school. Geen nieuwe dinima, gewoon staalkabels.
Greetings from Bunschoten-Spakenburg the Netherlands.
Thank you 🙏 and yes I’m old-school for sure 😊
Beautifully explained and perfectly filmed.😀
Great episode and wonderful to see a great craftsman in action and sharing and passing on his knowledge. Thanks!
Thank you 🙏
Interesting video and the music is first rate.
By far the best video I've seen on this whole process, most educational and most artistic.
Great segment! Thanks folks. Best.
That was excellent! Learned so much so quickly. We have those fittings and now we know what to do!
Sta-Lok fittings are great!
A great video... I really enjoyed it.
Paul was very informative.
🙏
I’ve been a rigger for more than 40 years. Tef-gel is a great product. I’ve been using it for years. I use it everywhere. If you want to service your components in the future use it.
Good choice in furlers, I work mostly in RI and Massachusetts. I prefer Harken or Schaefer furlers. Make sure your sail hoist is right.
You may have to put a halyard retainer at the masthead.
Staloc is another great product. I carry spare Staloc nut wedges and formers if you plan to reuse the terminals. It’s better to have spares than not.
Keep up the good work.
Thank you
Wow, Paul is an expert and superb communicator.
Thank you 🙏
Now please tell my wife that 😂
Good instructional vid on how to install Stalock ... good filming made it very clear
Excellent presentation… Thank you… John, Ontario, Canada….😊
Noticed theme of “circular” objects … learning is good 🇨🇦 ❤
Very nice and informative. Good job!
This was fascinating to watch! Thanks so much for making this episode!
A good apprenticeship 😃🍻
Aladino 🔥
One of your best updates! So good to see a guy who is good at his trade getting on with the job on hand.
🙏
What a fascinating episode! Thank you for sharing. 🎉
Good video and love the music
Beautiful filming.
What fun! These mechanical fittings look so satisfying to use! I'd like to try it out on my little sailboat.
Satisfying- that’s a great description of what it is like to assemble these Sta-Lok fittings 👏
Great job Paul, and greetings from retirement in the UK!
Thank you 🙏
Nick from Stone’s ? 🤔
The same!
Well worth watching again. Nice work and Thank You. Nice music also.
Excellent.
The technology formerly known as Norseman Terminals is the best you can install. The pressed terminals damage the individual wires. Together with salt water, this is exactly where the weak points develop.
Thank you for making a good point about mechanical terminals VS swages. Sta-Lok has been around since 1973. Norseman has been out of business for some time now.
Masterclass.👍⛵️
🙏
Whatever you do, don't cross the streams... er, strands!
Nooooo don’t do that 😂
Diggin' the bossa nova!
Really liked the Stayloc info.
Very interesting and most informative!
Getin' real now!
Great information AND Great music selection once again. Could you folks put together a playlist of the recent music?
Nice video learned a lot keep up the good work.
Top engineer .paul
Thank you, 007
really cool how the rigging was done. Will Paul be doing all your rigging ?
looking forward to next video
I’m ready to help Maya and Aladino with their rigging anytime ! 😉
behind the scenes, why we cant't do this alone, l thank you for this
🙏 there’s a lot to know 😊
I would like to draw your attention to the fact that Facnor has developed a flat-roller system with a Kevlar band that never provokes line spills. I have been using this for 3 years now and have never had any jammed lines. The Balmar Alternators are the best available on the market.
Thanks for your comments. Facnor manufactures a great line of roller furling systems. BAMAR makes furling systems, manual, electric, and hydraulic for boats from 25 feet to the largest SuperYachts in the world. Not to be confused with the alternator company.
38 years of rigging experience tell me that the line drive systems work jam-free (spill-free) if they are commissioned properly and operated properly. That said, the tape drive Facnor is slick! 😊
He’s done this before!:)
just a few times 😉
Very cool!
The best thing I did was convert my for sails to roller fullers.
Excellent!
fantastic!!!
I love " how-to" videos and this one is just great. I do have a question, how are the sections of the luff foil held together? Thank you.
Its nice music you have playing what would be really calming would be some violin music in the background 🤷♂️
Totally!!!
Hi, it’s morning here still early Saturday morning. Just watched through the RFK jr speech which I am very interested in right now but cannot ignore the latest MC post. All the best from Australia.
664th LIKE posted for this 308th tag-along looky-loo view to happen...
looking for the link to Paul's company, we're nearby in nead of a staysail furler. Please post
www.oceanrigging.com/
How to you join the foil sections together? Great to see a master at work as ever on this channel.
Most have interlocking ends with grubscrews to keep them together
Connectors with bearing sleeves - good catch!! I expect Maya will feature the connections in the next video when the furlers are assembled on the wire stays…😊
Great video as always!!😊
Why didn't you guys go with dyneema?🤔
As I understand it, 1X19 SS wire will stretch after installation. Therefore, the initial set up of the turnbuckle is fairly important. How did you guys determine that distance? Given that the turnbuckle is more or less contained in the unit, how can you adjust it as the wire stretches out?
We always set the turnbuckle at 1/3 - 2/3, allows plenty of take-up when the wire stretches. We always tune new rigging a little on the tight side so after stretching it is perfect. The furlers can “open up” to allow access to the turnbuckle if need be.
@@paulhrabowsky509 Great! Thank you!
I personally prefer hydraulic trunking if its the correct translation. It literally bonds the cable to the fitting while squeezing the connector on
It was not mention by Paul (great rigger) but where you preset the turnbuckle when when determining the exact lengt to cut, it looked in the video about a third of the way?
Yes - rigger standard is 1/3 in and 2/3 to go. Unless there is some other kind of consideration to set the turnbuckle further in or out
I’m guessing Ladino got offered a job again :-)
💯
Maya, would you possibly give us the video number of the musical presentation that you and your girlfriend presented in Sweden, where you played your violin and you both sang, it was magical and beautifully done, we could listen to it over and over again…
It was later in the evening and you where moored to a large rock… Thanks, John and Penny, Ontario, Canada