Taylor I am always amazed at you knowledge and ability to fix and install almost anything. You are a poster girl for all young women, showing if you want something fixed just try. For most of my marriage 52 years, I fixed and repaired a lot of things. My husband worked around the world and things seemed to go wrong when he wasn’t at home. Technology makes it easier, I still laugh at the time I had to call my husband in China to get help opening the smoke alarm at 3:00 AM. I am happy that you now have a sailing partner, and someone that cares for you.
Hi Taylor nice to see getting your hands dirty and doing the job. Always good to clean cable terminal with wire brush to remove oxidation for better conductivity. And even better some corrosion guard on it after connection. Good job
You’re a goof at times, which we all love to see. I’m 70 and and think you are so blessed with where you’ve been and where you will be headed. Please keep us informed.
You are so mechanical , inclined and willing to do anything, you have no fear of anything. Can't wait for you to sail us around the world! Congrats on your new Highfield!
Great to see you get away from the maintenance and upgrades on gypsy to enjoy yourself for a bit girl. But on the other hand to see the upgrades you've just got wow. Full lithium upgrade with big Ah, and all the victron components to keep up even better, then a shiny new Highfields dinghy just awesome. Can't wait to see what outboard you get to power that beast. Keep up the great vids love them.
Having watched you over the last 4 years, you have embraced the sailing life and have learned one of the most important first steps in owning a boat. Complete knowledge of all things on your boat and what to do and how to fixit yourself. Learning on the hard prepares you for what you need to have, what you need to do to fix it at sea, and the demeanor to remain calm in iffy situations at sea because of first learning on the hard and calmer seas. Keep on the path you have chosen, a good path, and one that will continue to your success. This old man wishes you well.
She flies through the air with the greatest of ease (?), The daring young woman on the flying trapeze. Her movements so graceful, the guys she do oes please, And my heart she has stolen away! Nice installation , Taylor!
I love that you're not only tackling the sailing/adventure but also the DIY so well. My partner and I watch Delos and now your channel and look forward to new videos each week! Buena suerte with the new batteries!
@@TaylorsTravels I was thinking that you must have, and I couldn't see it first hand, sorry to arm chair that. I did like your innovative solution. Thanks for taking the time to reply.
@@TaylorsTravels You could add a box on the dock to take care of the height. And I've seen boats like yours with their transoms mere inches from the dock....
This episode is wild for me....We spent the month of July at that marina after moving the boat up from Miami, and ended up condo shopping there. We also took delivery of our new Highfield dinghy from the same place, Nautical Ventures, AND launched it from the same place you did. LOL We went with a 20hp Tohatsu on our 310. Overkill, but it weighs the same as the 15. A friend tells me his planes off with 2ppl with a 9.9. Since this is our SUV and runabout, I wanted the power.
We met Brad at the Dry Tortugas in June, I've never met a nicer guy. Generous with his knowledge of the area and his provisions. Thanks for the flashback.
Got to meet Taylor when she bought the boat in New Rochelle, and I will say getting those panels bolted in from that bosun's chair was pretty insane; the amount of contorting needed and lack of leverage is frustrating and to hold that drill in place your arms turn to jello; super impressive and as a Victron Dealer would be happy to hire her to do installations if this RUclips thing doesn't pan out! Well done T!
Hi Taylor, excellent video 4:51, Safety Tip - I would consider putting a towel or cover over the negative terminal while you are tightening down the positive connections with the wrench. Best wishes to you
Glad to see that you are just about ready to set sail again. That new dingy will help you a lot when you pull into some of the islands and ports. You are my favorite Canadian sailor. I'm sure looking forward to seeing you back on the high seas again. Take care of yourself and God Bless you
try making a battery housing unit that is mountable. then anchor your batteries within the unit and then they will be safe from water, just maintain a good maintenance check up on it weekly and you should be fine. its actually a clever way of storing batteries in the bulge in the center, they will be least affected by inertia and they will add ballast to the boat. But there are better easier ways to insulate and protect a system like that from the elements. wow, i wish i could help you fix that. but wow well done on that system. I'm going into sailing soon and i appreciate you making this content. wow!
I was lucky to fly with Key West Seaplanes to the Dry Tortugas, such a beautiful spot to visit. It's always good to take a break from whatever we're doing!
Hi Taylor, huge Delos fan. I know about you because of SV Delos. You were amazing on Delos and I am now following your channel. That was really ingenious of you on mounting the solar panels. Adapt and overcome. Congrats and can't wait for more. Cheers
Taylor, there is a very useful tool from Bosch called the "Go". It's basically a cordless electric screwdriver that is ideal when a drill is overkill or too awkward / heavy. It's also ideal in situations where you're fixing / unfixing screws on your own and need to use the other hand to hold / balance. You can preset the rotation and just press in - its a real handy tool
Look at you! Practically an electrical engineer, and high rope performing artist, all in one! So sweet to see you making great strides with your new items for the boat AND a new Highfield dingy. I once teased my favorite bartender that I would let her ride in my dingy attached to the back of my future yacht. And with continued great service, I would eventually move her up to the yacht😂
Congrats on the new dinghy! Also, thanks for the tip about Restless Native Charters; I've got a family reunion in the keys next year and the day charter they offer looks like a perfect thing to do while out that way!
Taylor congrats on the new toys.. You have worked hard to get to were you are... I am a fellow Canuck WC BC... Keep up the good work, and look forward to your next episode.. Brian
Damn that was a good video and then it all of a sudden finished. I love Victron, solar panels, and inverters. I have 2 inverters for my setup. One is 500 watt for computers fans, etc. And the 1500 watt inverter for blenders, blow dryers, power tools, big stuff. Both are pure sine wave inverters. I learned the bigger inverters draw more current during idle times.
I used to live in Stuart! I played music in a tiki bar nearby in Jensen beach called conchy joes. It’s right on the water, check it out! There’s live music most nights
You might want to get some cargo straps to secure the Dinghy while in Big Wind Weather, don't trust the Dinghy straps it came with. In such weather, that dinghy will be jinking around a lot. What make is the line going through the sheave blocks? Salt and UV Rays will weaken a cheap line, so get the good stuff.
If you have a little spare cash, fit dinghy wheels to the transom. These swing up when afloat, and lock down when dragging dinghy up a beach clear of rising water.
Looking at you swinging in that chair under the arch appears totally in line with my perception of 90% of boatwork being in awkward positions trying to reach unreachable places with tools that once dropped will be lost forever without any meaningful backup. Good job!
Good to see you again girl you’ve done a lot in the last few years keep those videos coming glad to see you’re getting it all together again and as always you’re still looking good . Ocean springs Mississippi
It's been a while! for me! watching you finish the install of the solar panels was fun! I thought any second your angel wings were going to come out and keep you in place.
If I installed all of that equipment I would have to do a voice over too, but it wouldn’t be because of the cameras fault. LOL 😂 Mama Bear is going to love that new dingy. 👍⛵️🙏😎✌️
Well I just came across you are used to see you on Delvos and now I’m looking on your channel subscribe to help you out. I didn’t realize you had your own channel and now you have your own boat and I’m watching the one where you go to a catamaran good job young lady you’re awesome
Great Vid Taylor, tape the handles of your wrenches and ratchets with isolating tape, keep a volt meter closely by. DC power can weld metal rather quickly.
Hi Taylor Tell me you like working on your own boat instead of having Mr. Fix-it Brian trouble shoot some improbable electrical problem on Delos! LOL For those of us who haven't already encountered every possible problem, asking the "what if question" is the next best possible approach. What if you decide you "have" to go to the Caribbean on the first of November after a summer of sailing in New England? You will cross the Gulf Stream and it is not unlikely that you will be dropped off a wave onto your beam ends at some point. Will your batteries stay in place? Most battery manufacturers supply undersized little straps with plastic buckles, and it looks like yours is no different. What if you are swept by a big wave? Your mounting of your solar panels is very nicely done, but the mounting base on a standard davit has a very short base providing a lot of leverage for the wave to rip them off. Very nice new dingy, and the aluminum hull will stand up to dragging it over rocky beaches better than fiberglass. But, the basic rule is that dingys come aboard and are lashed down keel up on deck the minute you leave sight of land. Your boat is very much on the small side for a center cockpit design. Is there room to properly stow the kind of dingy you've chosen?
Love all the work you are doing on Sea Gypsy! I've been watching since you got her in New York. You make her a better boat every day. Sometimes it's hard to believe that you can do this at such a young age. Be very proud of yourself Taylor! You've sure accomplished a lot! The new dinghy looks awesome, looks like the perfect size. Wish you well and safe travels, I enjoy your videos.
I would have backed the boat into the dock to get those bolts hanging over the stern. I'm definitely getting a Highfield dingy when mine finally bites the dust. Great job getting the solar system installed, you made it look easy.
More production value if you let Kiki? dump you in the water after the work was done! Very cool to see all of your boat upgrades. I look forward to seeing you actually sail soon. (not motor everywhere) Keep up the great work!
Oh man, that uninsulated wrench while tightening the battery terminals. Those batteries can supply a LOT of current. Next time, I suggest wrapping (even temporarily) the wrench handle with some tape.
I know it sounds strange, but installers do walk on the glass solar panels. You have to be careful to not drop a metal tool on them, or concentrate the weight in one spot. But you are not very big, and especially if you lay cardboard across them you could lay on the top of them if you could reach down and around to work on the underside.
Congratulations on the Victron Energy set up that will suit you well. Also Congratulations on the new dinghy. Hopefully you will find a new outboard for it soon. Nice to see you making the much needed upgrades.
The solar and the inverter looks great. I noticed that the connectors on the end of the wires at the battery looked a bit corroded and this could cause bad connections and over time. I suggest you look at cleaning and using some no-ox electrical contact grease that should keep them in good shape for the long term
My three thoughts about the bosun chair trick were a) that's really ingenious b) it doesn't look like it would work if you have to fix something while at sea or c) if you're alone. Things to keep in mind if you're planning solo passages.
Great video and lovely to see the progress… it was a bit nail biting to watch you dangling under the arch…. Do check the line for damage as I have discovered that dyneema rope going around fixed points rather than a pulley can deform and prematurely break without warning… 6hp seems to be doing the job ok for now in that fab dinghy…. Highfield certainly get some good press through all the YT channels :-)
I'm sure the list of jobs ahead of you on your boat seem fairly daunting at times, but a Chinese proverb states that a journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step. Each small step you take will get you closer to your goal and we are all cheering you on so that we can join you on your sailing adventures again.
Life is like an Easter egg hunt... The best wisdom is in places and ppl most won't look and here I wasn't expecting to read your comment but I did and it was much needed and appreciated and right on time thank you.... I will give you one of my own Proverbs... We are each but a grain of sand on a beach we call the hourglass of time... Every grain will fall and the last two fall will be among the first on the flip... -KAN-
Taylor I am always amazed at you knowledge and ability to fix and install almost anything. You are a poster girl for all young women, showing if you want something fixed just try. For most of my marriage 52 years, I fixed and repaired a lot of things. My husband worked around the world and things seemed to go wrong when he wasn’t at home. Technology makes it easier, I still laugh at the time I had to call my husband in China to get help opening the smoke alarm at 3:00 AM. I am happy that you now have a sailing partner, and someone that cares for you.
...and safety line on the drill and any other tool you don't want to lose. Especially important at the top of the mast.
Hi Taylor nice to see getting your hands dirty and doing the job. Always good to clean cable terminal with wire brush to remove oxidation for better conductivity. And even better some corrosion guard on it after connection. Good job
Wow! How I love the sound of a turning ratchet! Been a bit since I been here. Can’t believe your progress.
You’re a goof at times, which we all love to see. I’m 70 and and think you are so blessed with where you’ve been and where you will be headed. Please keep us informed.
Just found out our setting wasn't on All notifications it sure is now we like thank you And have a wonderful journey
You are so mechanical , inclined and willing to do anything, you have no fear of anything. Can't wait for you to sail us around the world! Congrats on your new Highfield!
You looked so happy there at the end. Very happy for you.
Great to see you get away from the maintenance and upgrades on gypsy to enjoy yourself for a bit girl. But on the other hand to see the upgrades you've just got wow. Full lithium upgrade with big Ah, and all the victron components to keep up even better, then a shiny new Highfields dinghy just awesome. Can't wait to see what outboard you get to power that beast. Keep up the great vids love them.
Having watched you over the last 4 years, you have embraced the sailing life and have learned one of the most important first steps in owning a boat. Complete knowledge of all things on your boat and what to do and how to fixit yourself. Learning on the hard prepares you for what you need to have, what you need to do to fix it at sea, and the demeanor to remain calm in iffy situations at sea because of first learning on the hard and calmer seas. Keep on the path you have chosen, a good path, and one that will continue to your success. This old man wishes you well.
This is Taylor in her most badass, getting things done, form. This is best Taylor.
New adventures are just beginning. Thanks for taking us along.😀⛵
I love the fact that you are a “worker bee”. Dig in, get to work, get it done. Good job Taylor.
She flies through the air with the greatest of ease (?),
The daring young woman on the flying trapeze.
Her movements so graceful, the guys she do oes please,
And my heart she has stolen away!
Nice installation , Taylor!
You are fearless, and knows everything, much love from England
I love that you're not only tackling the sailing/adventure but also the DIY so well. My partner and I watch Delos and now your channel and look forward to new videos each week! Buena suerte with the new batteries!
tie a line or something on the drill when working over water like that so much easyer on the arms xxx
I am sending virtual hugs in your general direction!
this is a great video i laughed so much when you were using the drill . you are doing a great job bravo the 290 looks so nice wow
6:37 wouldn't it be easier to turn the boat around in the slip and reach from the dock?
Haha we did think about that! But it still would’ve been too high and too far out from the dock to be able to work.
@@TaylorsTravels I was thinking that you must have, and I couldn't see it first hand, sorry to arm chair that. I did like your innovative solution. Thanks for taking the time to reply.
@@TaylorsTravels You could add a box on the dock to take care of the height. And I've seen boats like yours with their transoms mere inches from the dock....
@@crankyoldguy2 Or just a walkway/gangway/plank from the stern to the dock.
That's considered a "bolsons" chair. A lot of high rise window washers prefer them vs/ a 2-man swing stage.
This episode is wild for me....We spent the month of July at that marina after moving the boat up from Miami, and ended up condo shopping there. We also took delivery of our new Highfield dinghy from the same place, Nautical Ventures, AND launched it from the same place you did. LOL We went with a 20hp Tohatsu on our 310. Overkill, but it weighs the same as the 15. A friend tells me his planes off with 2ppl with a 9.9. Since this is our SUV and runabout, I wanted the power.
We met Brad at the Dry Tortugas in June, I've never met a nicer guy. Generous with his knowledge of the area and his provisions. Thanks for the flashback.
Got to meet Taylor when she bought the boat in New Rochelle, and I will say getting those panels bolted in from that bosun's chair was pretty insane; the amount of contorting needed and lack of leverage is frustrating and to hold that drill in place your arms turn to jello; super impressive and as a Victron Dealer would be happy to hire her to do installations if this RUclips thing doesn't pan out! Well done T!
Hi Taylor, excellent video
4:51, Safety Tip - I would consider putting a towel or cover over the negative terminal while you are tightening down the positive connections with the wrench.
Best wishes to you
Glad to see that you are just about ready to set sail again. That new dingy will help you a lot when you pull into some of the islands and ports. You are my favorite Canadian sailor. I'm sure looking forward to seeing you back on the high seas again. Take care of yourself and God Bless you
Quite entertaining with the lift. Good job.
An amazing woman. Lookin good Taylor. ❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥🔥
try making a battery housing unit that is mountable. then anchor your batteries within the unit and then they will be safe from water, just maintain a good maintenance check up on it weekly and you should be fine. its actually a clever way of storing batteries in the bulge in the center, they will be least affected by inertia and they will add ballast to the boat. But there are better easier ways to insulate and protect a system like that from the elements. wow, i wish i could help you fix that. but wow well done on that system. I'm going into sailing soon and i appreciate you making this content. wow!
Taylor, Your work ethic, technical skill and attitude are exemplary. Looking forward to being on board with you for many great adventures ahead...Jean
I was lucky to fly with Key West Seaplanes to the Dry Tortugas, such a beautiful spot to visit. It's always good to take a break from whatever we're doing!
Nice to see you Taylor and also a fresh video, July 28. So now you have a new solar recharging system, new batteries and new dinghy. Congratulations.
Hi Taylor, huge Delos fan. I know about you because of SV Delos. You were amazing on Delos and I am now following your channel. That was really ingenious of you on mounting the solar panels. Adapt and overcome. Congrats and can't wait for more. Cheers
She was the star of Sailing Doodles for a couple years before Delos.
@@ChatGPT1111 a sailing groupie you might say😜
Awesome Taylor, things are coming together!
so beautiful and fun, entertaining and polite total package. happy for you.
Ingenuity gets the job done, no matter how sketchy it might seem at the time, it gets the results 👏👏👏
Taylor your a very genuine Gal that is a lot of fun to watch your adventures 😁👍☕. Great Video guys
Great to see you back in your boat! Keep at it, fix it and sail away!
Very impressed with your mechanical skills Taylor.
Thanks for the new video Taylor. Glad to see the power and dinghy issues fixed. Now get out on the water and use them!⛵😎
Won't be long now and you can be on the water off shore full time,,,can't wait to see you knifing through the waves.
Another good one T, loved the arch acrobatics, kind of funny😏Also great to see Star. (Saw her baby bump the other day) wish everyone well.
You sound like Taylor but you look very different. Great to see you again and back on your boat can't wait to see you out on the ocean
Taylor, there is a very useful tool from Bosch called the "Go". It's basically a cordless electric screwdriver that is ideal when a drill is overkill or too awkward / heavy. It's also ideal in situations where you're fixing / unfixing screws on your own and need to use the other hand to hold / balance. You can preset the rotation and just press in - its a real handy tool
Look at you! Practically an electrical engineer, and high rope performing artist, all in one! So sweet to see you making great strides with your new items for the boat AND a new Highfield dingy. I once teased my favorite bartender that I would let her ride in my dingy attached to the back of my future yacht. And with continued great service, I would eventually move her up to the yacht😂
Congrats on the new dinghy! Also, thanks for the tip about Restless Native Charters; I've got a family reunion in the keys next year and the day charter they offer looks like a perfect thing to do while out that way!
Sailing the seven-seas cool🤘🏼Taylor!
Taylor congrats on the new toys.. You have worked hard to get to were you are... I am a fellow Canuck WC BC... Keep up the good work, and look forward to your next episode.. Brian
I Love the Lighthouse tattoo.
Boy, did you learn a lot while on Delos, your keep moving ahead attitude is just so much like Brian Trautman 👍😎👏👏 Loni & Al ❤📷👀❗
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So excited for you with you new dingy. Soon you will be back out doing your thing.
Congratulations on the new dingy. Getting away help to recharge I bet.
So excited!!! It is all coming together!!! You have worked so hard it’s been a pleasure following you!!
Brilllllliant Taylor - well done. The Z crew are awesome - gave us some much needed ice in the Tortugas.
Damn that was a good video and then it all of a sudden finished. I love Victron, solar panels, and inverters. I have 2 inverters for my setup. One is 500 watt for computers fans, etc. And the 1500 watt inverter for blenders, blow dryers, power tools, big stuff. Both are pure sine wave inverters. I learned the bigger inverters draw more current during idle times.
I used to live in Stuart! I played music in a tiki bar nearby in Jensen beach called conchy joes. It’s right on the water, check it out! There’s live music most nights
Congrats on the electrical updates and dingi ! Thank you for the nice episode, well done Cliffhanger !
You might want to get some cargo straps to secure the Dinghy while in Big Wind Weather, don't trust the Dinghy straps it came with. In such weather, that dinghy will be jinking around a lot. What make is the line going through the sheave blocks? Salt and UV Rays will weaken a cheap line, so get the good stuff.
I love the Dry Tortugas. I’ve been there several times via USAF Helicopters!!!
Looking Good Taylor.... You will soon be back Sailing.... Take care and keep Smiling... :-)) xxxx
Always a pleasure sweet Taylor! You were so cute on that swing! 😂 The progress is coming along nicely! Love ya sweet lady! 😊❤
What a beautiful project, congratulations😇
If you have a little spare cash, fit dinghy wheels to the transom. These swing up when afloat, and lock down when dragging dinghy up a beach clear of rising water.
Looking at you swinging in that chair under the arch appears totally in line with my perception of 90% of boatwork being in awkward positions trying to reach unreachable places with tools that once dropped will be lost forever without any meaningful backup.
Good job!
Good to see you again girl you’ve done a lot in the last few years keep those videos coming glad to see you’re getting it all together again and as always you’re still looking good . Ocean springs Mississippi
I’m exhausted just watching you, but you did it, yippee !!!!!
Always love when you put a new video out Taylor! Love the upgrades your doing
Taylor you are certainly a problem solver. The bosun's chair idea was brilliant but adventurous.
I am impressed. You are so talented. Thanks again for sharing your journey.😎
It's been a while! for me! watching you finish the install of the solar panels was fun!
I thought any second your angel wings were going to come out and keep you in place.
looking good . cant wait for to too get out on the waters !!! again 😎😎
If I installed all of that equipment I would have to do a voice over too, but it wouldn’t be because of the cameras fault. LOL 😂 Mama Bear is going to love that new dingy. 👍⛵️🙏😎✌️
Congratulations on your new toys! Wish I had my boat. But soon enough I will have mine. Hope to see you on the water.
Love watching you work, your boat is starting to look amazing with all your hard work
Well I just came across you are used to see you on Delvos and now I’m looking on your channel subscribe to help you out. I didn’t realize you had your own channel and now you have your own boat and I’m watching the one where you go to a catamaran good job young lady you’re awesome
Great Vid Taylor, tape the handles of your wrenches and ratchets with isolating tape, keep a volt meter closely by. DC power can weld metal rather quickly.
Boat is coming together so well, great work.
T!!! So proud of you. Captain bryyyawwwwn would be too
Getting those last bolts in place was an adventure in itself.
Your aerial acrobatics routine looked good, the Colorado Judge gives you a 9
You may have already figured it out, but never tighten a bolt up until you have all of them in.
Hi Taylor
Tell me you like working on your own boat instead of having Mr. Fix-it Brian trouble shoot some improbable electrical problem on Delos! LOL
For those of us who haven't already encountered every possible problem, asking the "what if question" is the next best possible approach.
What if you decide you "have" to go to the Caribbean on the first of November after a summer of sailing in New England? You will cross the Gulf Stream and it is not unlikely that you will be dropped off a wave onto your beam ends at some point. Will your batteries stay in place? Most battery manufacturers supply undersized little straps with plastic buckles, and it looks like yours is no different.
What if you are swept by a big wave? Your mounting of your solar panels is very nicely done, but the mounting base on a standard davit has a very short base providing a lot of leverage for the wave to rip them off.
Very nice new dingy, and the aluminum hull will stand up to dragging it over rocky beaches better than fiberglass. But, the basic rule is that dingys come aboard and are lashed down keel up on deck the minute you leave sight of land. Your boat is very much on the small side for a center cockpit design. Is there room to properly stow the kind of dingy you've chosen?
Very cool project. Hope it all works perfectly for you.
Been following you since Delos keep up the great 👍 content TAYLOR
So happy for you that your boat is coming along so good, can’t wait for sailing videos!
Love all the work you are doing on Sea Gypsy! I've been watching since you got her in New York. You make her a better boat every day. Sometimes it's hard to believe that you can do this at such a young age. Be very proud of yourself Taylor! You've sure accomplished a lot!
The new dinghy looks awesome, looks like the perfect size. Wish you well and safe travels, I enjoy your videos.
Taylor passed my mechanics test! She uses real wrenches. Most other phone in RUclipsrs are equipped with a vice grip and a crescent wrench.
I would have backed the boat into the dock to get those bolts hanging over the stern. I'm definitely getting a Highfield dingy when mine finally bites the dust. Great job getting the solar system installed, you made it look easy.
We did consider that! But even with it stern in it would’ve been to high and too far out from the dock to be able to work.
More production value if you let Kiki? dump you in the water after the work was done! Very cool to see all of your boat upgrades. I look forward to seeing you actually sail soon. (not motor everywhere) Keep up the great work!
Awesome another video, keep em up EH! Cheers from Vancouver island
Love how you, "dive into" a project that needs to be done! You're awsome!!🤗✌🇨🇦
Oh man, that uninsulated wrench while tightening the battery terminals. Those batteries can supply a LOT of current. Next time, I suggest wrapping (even temporarily) the wrench handle with some tape.
I know it sounds strange, but installers do walk on the glass solar panels. You have to be careful to not drop a metal tool on them, or concentrate the weight in one spot. But you are not very big, and especially if you lay cardboard across them you could lay on the top of them if you could reach down and around to work on the underside.
Great Job Taylor!
This girl's flying!
Congratulations on the Victron Energy set up that will suit you well. Also Congratulations on the new dinghy. Hopefully you will find a new outboard for it soon. Nice to see you making the much needed upgrades.
You are doing great! Love it!
The solar and the inverter looks great. I noticed that the connectors on the end of the wires at the battery looked a bit corroded and this could cause bad connections and over time. I suggest you look at cleaning and using some no-ox electrical contact grease that should keep them in good shape for the long term
My three thoughts about the bosun chair trick were a) that's really ingenious b) it doesn't look like it would work if you have to fix something while at sea or c) if you're alone. Things to keep in mind if you're planning solo passages.
Haha thanks! Just did it to mount the solar in a pinch, wouldn’t use that in any other application. Especially not while at sea.
Great video and lovely to see the progress… it was a bit nail biting to watch you dangling under the arch…. Do check the line for damage as I have discovered that dyneema rope going around fixed points rather than a pulley can deform and prematurely break without warning…
6hp seems to be doing the job ok for now in that fab dinghy…. Highfield certainly get some good press through all the YT channels :-)
I'm sure the list of jobs ahead of you on your boat seem fairly daunting at times, but a Chinese proverb states that a journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step. Each small step you take will get you closer to your goal and we are all cheering you on so that we can join you on your sailing adventures again.
Life is like an Easter egg hunt... The best wisdom is in places and ppl most won't look and here I wasn't expecting to read your comment but I did and it was much needed and appreciated and right on time thank you.... I will give you one of my own Proverbs... We are each but a grain of sand on a beach we call the hourglass of time... Every grain will fall and the last two fall will be among the first on the flip... -KAN-