James, I never comment on RUclips stuff, but I just have to say- this is one of the most cogent, thoughtful, and articulate episodes you've ever done. It's clear you have a wealth of knowledge, though not always evident in all your videos. But this is excellent. Very well done
Great video James - no right and wrong, just pros and cons to consider for the type of sailing you want to do. Simply explained and easily understood. I learned a lot, really useful. Cheers.
I've very impressed at your ability to explain your credentials so eloquently. What a fantastic job, strong A type with a humble teacher type of explanation.
I am a big fan of Cape Dory boats for many reasons..thick hulls, all lead ballast inside the hull, plenty of bronze hardware, and one of the best hull shapes..I have sailed all models except for the 40 and 45
I've never heard anyone explain fiberglass and how to repair it quite like this. You've always been a great communicator and the skills really shin here. 🤙⛵
Very good James! You are a sailor with very good experience, and in other videos of yours from the past I have already heard you tell navigation rules and tricks! So it will be great to hear everything you can teach us! Un saludito!
Hey James, the single best video on various designs and the effects of designs on performance and safety. I wish I had come across your vids earlier and I am now deep diving into your channel. See you at the Boat Show cannot wait to see your Oyster. Judd
Excellent video James! You have a huge amount of knowledge and experience so thank you for sharing that. I met you at the Newport Boat Show and told you that you and Plukky inspired me to sail. Each time i go out sailing i want to keep going. These videos will help me make a decision on the boat i will need for longer adventures.
James keep these types of videos up you have the experience and wealth of knowledge with all of your time you have spent on the water in all the different types of boats. Great job loved the video!
stumbled on your channel via the Rescue Yara series and really enjoying this education vid... perfect balance of explanation and examples to help someone new like me understand (and remember)... i know this might be a change of direction (lets call it tacking 😅) in your channel but hope you continue this educational series... looking forward to the next!
Thank you, James. I’ve been watching your channel for some years now and I was a little worried when you moved to Portugal but now my mind is at ease and I am enjoying your new format very informative much information that I would otherwise not even know about I also believe that you will be building, your channel with this new format It is because of your years of experience and many miles that you sailed on different boats makes you a wealth of knowledge for all sailors worldwide and God bless you and your family. Thank you. RJ
Don't forget that some boats are only partially cored. Solid below the waterline and cored above. My own hull is like this. 6mm skins, 25mm core. Super strong and stiff. Core makes a far stiffer boat than solid glass. Fully agree on comfort of a good off shore boat.
I hope everyone watches this video , sailors need to have this information to make the right choices and stay safe. Safety is always the number one priority !!
Good work! I am learning on a ip 27 full keel. You give me more confidence I will have less problems with my "lack for experience." I sail around the Tampa Bay. In good conditions, she holds course without me at the helm. It does suck going backwards. Keep it coming. You should build your own vessel.
Overhanging transoms come from olden days racing. They create a longer waterline while heeling - and so more speed. And a shorter waterline when upright, so a boat could qualify for a class for smaller, slower boats (that didn't have an overhang) as the classes were set by waterline length.
Thanks James, some of the most sensible advice on YT IMHO.. I'm looking for a cruising liveaboard I can sail up and down Australia's east coast and then over to Scotland when I'm skilled up....I'm thinking 80-100k ...so this content of yours is very timely. Subbed.
I have experienced with some benetau models from about 15 to 10 year ago and don’t like it too much. They are noisy and not sailing well leaning over. The wider stern was also a cold place to hang out. Before we sailed Bavaria 44 that was 10 years old . So now 20 years old. But that ship ran well. It’s was joy to handel. Now a days a sail my friends similar model 38. We always say this shape wis the best for production boats. But now under refit I sail an s shaped half long keel Trintella.. from 1972 . These ships do understand water as they are in it and not on it. It has warm central cockpit what produces less motion feedback. The whole ship moves around you what is a very comfortable experience. 1972 they didn’t wonder about more space but how the boat/ ship would handle in less perfect conditions. Just don’t bring so much stuff .. 😊
Hi James, been following you since the old plywood cat!……..nice haircut! Great video! Hallberg Rassy owner. very happy to see you again but not the hole in the Hallberg Rassy 42!
Great video. Just like other parts of life, boat designs are all compromises. I'll add a point of clarification on the influence of racing and the design of plumb bows (applies to sterns too). The older racing rules (e.g. IOR) rated a boat's legnth at the waterline within their box rule. So, a designer could (and they all did) game the rule by making a short waterline with huge overhangs at both ends. The boats would then be sailed at large heel angles to effectively lengthen the waterline and allow more boat speed. The newer racing rules changed to anticipate this gamesmanship and designs changed accordingly.
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Hey James, Nice video. Hopefully you guys can find a great spot to grow your family while also being close to a harbor. Re your hulls shape discussion, looking forward to a list of your fav blue water boats. All the best
Great video & detailed information, however it's strictly on monohulls. The overall trend these days is moving towards catamarans because of the space & comfort level. Are you going to address cats & trimarans?
You left out a very important thing: studies have shown that the overhanging stern gives large following seas leverage which will increase the chances of a broach.
thank you i love these videos,now i will be lsemi retiring in about 3 years i am looking at cats ,i like the 37 snowgoose but have also been looking at the 35 gemini cat,all on a buget as i can afford to buy a well looked after one,i would love ur thoughts,tia
A bit unrelated, could you please explain your tattoos and the meanings behind them, I think sailor tattoos are cool and I can't wait to earn myself a few.
Well he should know what not to buy having gone from a coastal crap cat that finally snapped in half to a beautiful old boat that is real hungry warhorse that has huge loads . Hard for a couple to sail that .
To me, the keel is the most important part of the boat with rudder second and mast/rigging 3rd. When you are offshore and over 1,000 miles from any land and the wind picks up and the waves start getting big, speed is the last thing from your mind. What is on your mind is will the boat hold up. Encapsulated keels are best by far, but it is hard to find a fin or long fin encapsulated. Keel boxes (he called them stubs) are a decent compromise. None of the European boat makers use a keel box, but American ones did (Hunter and Catalina). None of them have protected rudders though. I would never take a European production boat across an ocean even though many do every year. They are just taking a risk I prefer to avoid because I know there are better options. I learned the hard way that hull shape, especially in front of the keel, is very important. My 1996 Hunter 376 that I sailed all over the place, had a flat spot in front of the keel. That little flat spot did two things: 1) gave it the ability to plain a little and go faster than hullspeed 2) Made the pounding up wind in big seas dreadful. I have learned that being comfortable when you are out there and having full confidence in your boat is much better than speed.
Sure you have far more experience than me…but not sure of all your views. Solid glass boats..surely they don’t take days to mould? I thought it was a single process, hence the large labour force. And isn’t the material, and disposals cost of vacuum bagging more, even if it takes less resin? A full metal keel can be just as strong as an encapsulated, or stub keel, it is just a matter of design specification. Traditional shaped hulls often hobby horse upwind, more modern designs less so. Traditional hull forms heal a lot more. If caught in a serious offshore gale you may opt to run with it, a modern design is much more stable and safe, speed is your friend. Ideally you stay just in front of the wave face (ocean wave do around 15knts) Traditional hulls will get caught by the wave, thrown forwards and broach, even roll. Do any boats have a fore cabin you can use upwind? Things not mentioned. If you have a collision, a good number of watertight bulkheads are essential. (And they need to be shut…ask the owner of the Bayesian) Stern hung rudders are best, can be repaired, even at sea. And a collision should not breach the hull. Rigs, are you going to discuss another time? Mast head rigs are so much better for cruising boats, swept back stays are a pain, and a danger as you can’t spill wind the same. (Ps I have sailed in monohulls but am a multi hull guy)
Mostly, I like the video, but you need to learn the terms! Glass fibre reinforsed resin is composite material. What you call "composite" is a cored or sandwich material. When you're talking about vakuum bagging, you actually mean vakuum infusion. Two different things. Some might say I'm anal or cherrypicking, but differences are big and relevant, besides it can have an impact on credibility.
I'd Love an Oyster 48!! But.....I'm busted! Broke! I have a Friend/Brother with one for sale.....I'd love to help him, Anna and Luna out!!! SO, WOULD SOMEONE PLEASE BUY JAMES' BOAT!! THANK YOU / MERCI / OBRIGADA ✝️🙏❤🇺🇸😎🤗🍼🥰
James's Oyster is hardly a dinosaur - the design is a well respected and proven blue water cruiser. If they weren't then the resale prices would be much lower.
As a yachtmaster you should have learned that twin rudder boats easy to maneuver you just need to give them little more speed to steer, but old school boats you could spin in a pinch using prop walk and little kicks of thrust without ANY speed at all.
Speed in a marina. Just what everyone needs. Not! Single rudder boats are able to be more prudently maneuvered in confined waters at lower speeds because the propellor directing thrust past the rudder allows for instant helm response under power.
@@PaulBKal Al you need is 2 kTs it's not hitting full thrust. Twin rubber boats steer well in the marina as well as in the sea. And, you actually can go astern Don't make a drama please.
well i know one thing if you want to have a real true blue water boat you need to start with a steel or aluminum hull first for a real true blue water boat anything else is a complete fail. for only steel or aluminum hull go to arctic or the antarctica for no fiberglass hulls are not able go to at all. if you do not belive me well i do not care look it up for yoru selfs pluse what would you want any ways when you run into somthing a fiberglass hull or one made out of steel or aluminum hull if its me i would pick steel or aluminum hull not a fiberglass hull. oh ya they are now starting to make catamarans out of aluminum now you may want to ask your self why now to start making catamarans out of aluminum for so long they been only making them out of fiberglass hulls.
Hey everyone! If you learned something give this video a 'LIKE'. Much love!
James, I never comment on RUclips stuff, but I just have to say- this is one of the most cogent, thoughtful, and articulate episodes you've ever done. It's clear you have a wealth of knowledge, though not always evident in all your videos. But this is excellent. Very well done
Great video James - no right and wrong, just pros and cons to consider for the type of sailing you want to do. Simply explained and easily understood. I learned a lot, really useful. Cheers.
I've very impressed at your ability to explain your credentials so eloquently. What a fantastic job, strong A type with a humble teacher type of explanation.
I am a big fan of Cape Dory boats for many reasons..thick hulls, all lead ballast inside the hull, plenty of bronze hardware, and one of the best hull shapes..I have sailed all models except for the 40 and 45
I would love to hear your candid thoughts on the newest LaVagabond. Beautiful boat, but a ludicrous choice for full time bluewater cruising.
After watching a few of their videos I pity the person trying to sleep with that constant hull slap.
I've never heard anyone explain fiberglass and how to repair it quite like this. You've always been a great communicator and the skills really shin here. 🤙⛵
James with that business like haircut going on. I'm afraid we've lost him to domestication, people. Plucky wouldn't even recognize you now.
Very good James!
You are a sailor with very good experience, and in other videos of yours from the past I have already heard you tell navigation rules and tricks!
So it will be great to hear everything you can teach us!
Un saludito!
Hey James, the single best video on various designs and the effects of designs on performance and safety. I wish I had come across your vids earlier and I am now deep diving into your channel. See you at the Boat Show cannot wait to see your Oyster. Judd
Kelly Peterson 46... awesome Bluewater and incredible sailing performance and comfort.... 200 + nm in a 24 hr period quite possible
Excellent video James! You have a huge amount of knowledge and experience so thank you for sharing that. I met you at the Newport Boat Show and told you that you and Plukky inspired me to sail. Each time i go out sailing i want to keep going. These videos will help me make a decision on the boat i will need for longer adventures.
James keep these types of videos up you have the experience and wealth of knowledge with all of your time you have spent on the water in all the different types of boats. Great job loved the video!
stumbled on your channel via the Rescue Yara series and really enjoying this education vid... perfect balance of explanation and examples to help someone new like me understand (and remember)... i know this might be a change of direction (lets call it tacking 😅) in your channel but hope you continue this educational series... looking forward to the next!
Nicely done, really. Got the whats and why’s covered in record time and didn’t leave anything out. And not preachy 🙏 Looking forward to part 2 😎
It is great to see you sharing your experiences, it´s of tremendous value!!! Congrats and greetings from Chile!
Thank you, James. I’ve been watching your channel for some years now and I was a little worried when you moved to Portugal but now my mind is at ease and I am enjoying your new format very informative much information that I would otherwise not even know about I also believe that you will be building, your channel with this new format It is because of your years of experience and many miles that you sailed on different boats makes you a wealth of knowledge for all sailors worldwide and God bless you and your family. Thank you.
RJ
Don't forget that some boats are only partially cored. Solid below the waterline and cored above. My own hull is like this. 6mm skins, 25mm core. Super strong and stiff. Core makes a far stiffer boat than solid glass. Fully agree on comfort of a good off shore boat.
James, this may your finest work. i will have to view 2-3 times to absorb it all!
I live on a trawler and own a 40ft sailboat just love boats. Great content really enjoyed and even learned a bit . Thanks
Thanks so much. Things I've wonder about for years.
Yes, please. Enjoy wacky James but sharing his distilled experience and opinions will always deserve attention.
I hope everyone watches this video , sailors need to have this information to make the right choices and stay safe. Safety is always the number one priority !!
Looking forward to this series.
Good work! I am learning on a ip 27 full keel. You give me more confidence I will have less problems with my "lack for experience." I sail around the Tampa Bay. In good conditions, she holds course without me at the helm. It does suck going backwards. Keep it coming. You should build your own vessel.
Good stuff James. Once a sailor always a sailor James. You don't no me James
Overhanging transoms come from olden days racing. They create a longer waterline while heeling - and so more speed. And a shorter waterline when upright, so a boat could qualify for a class for smaller, slower boats (that didn't have an overhang) as the classes were set by waterline length.
Even people who don’t sail would love this video, just like I have fabulous ❤
Thanks James, some of the most sensible advice on YT IMHO.. I'm looking for a cruising liveaboard I can sail up and down Australia's east coast and then over to Scotland when I'm skilled up....I'm thinking 80-100k ...so this content of yours is very timely.
Subbed.
I have experienced with some benetau models from about 15 to 10 year ago and don’t like it too much.
They are noisy and not sailing well leaning over. The wider stern was also a cold place to hang out.
Before we sailed Bavaria 44 that was 10 years old . So now 20 years old. But that ship ran well.
It’s was joy to handel. Now a days a sail my friends similar model 38. We always say this shape wis the best for production boats. But now under refit I sail an s shaped half long keel Trintella.. from 1972 .
These ships do understand water as they are in it and not on it. It has warm central cockpit what produces less motion feedback. The whole ship moves around you what is a very comfortable experience.
1972 they didn’t wonder about more space but how the boat/ ship would handle in less perfect conditions.
Just don’t bring so much stuff .. 😊
That scene behind you… I think I know where that spot is… Isla Muheres (Cancun).
Thanks for continuing the sailing content. I appreciate this type of information. Good video!
Hi James, been following you since the old plywood cat!……..nice haircut! Great video! Hallberg Rassy owner. very happy to see you again but not the hole in the Hallberg Rassy 42!
Very informative, James thank you
James this is more like you. Nice to see
very informative video, but we only have jeanneau's and beneteau's here only, at least at the used boats market... so we have no other option!
Awesome info James, thanks!
Great video. Just like other parts of life, boat designs are all compromises.
I'll add a point of clarification on the influence of racing and the design of plumb bows (applies to sterns too). The older racing rules (e.g. IOR) rated a boat's legnth at the waterline within their box rule. So, a designer could (and they all did) game the rule by making a short waterline with huge overhangs at both ends. The boats would then be sailed at large heel angles to effectively lengthen the waterline and allow more boat speed. The newer racing rules changed to anticipate this gamesmanship and designs changed accordingly.
Nicely done, James. Very nicely done.
Zingaro "Adventure" School. Learn everything from picking a boat to sailing it to Easter Island to fixing it and also tips to keep your relationship in tact.
I'd join :D
Great show very informative and yes those new boats are floating homes not sailboats . Plucky's new boat look fast as he factored in hull shape
Hey James, Nice video. Hopefully you guys can find a great spot to grow your family while also being close to a harbor. Re your hulls shape discussion, looking forward to a list of your fav blue water boats. All the best
Mar you at the boat show!
Great video & detailed information, however it's strictly on monohulls. The overall trend these days is moving towards catamarans because of the space & comfort level. Are you going to address cats & trimarans?
Thanks great lesson filled with good information
Thank you! Great video.
This was a great idea. Cheers.
great info james... thanks
Great video. Thank you for the VERY informative video
I would love more of this!!!!!!!
You left out a very important thing: studies have shown that the overhanging stern gives large following seas leverage which will increase the chances of a broach.
Amazing stuff James!
When I see this, I am convinced that the steel hull is the best hull type for me. 🛡 ^^
Grumpy was No1 tonight and over here in England the word aluminium is pronounced ala min ium
No it's not. It's pronounced EXACTLY as it is spelt. Not "ala...." anything. What are you. Muslim?
Good job James ..... keep it going
thank you i love these videos,now i will be lsemi retiring in about 3 years i am looking at cats ,i like the 37 snowgoose but have also been looking at the 35 gemini cat,all on a buget as i can afford to buy a well looked after one,i would love ur thoughts,tia
Great vlog, man!!
Well done
How did you make that Vendee around the world clip? Very neat!
Great content James. But I am sorry the background music is awful. It distracts me.
I didn’t even notice there was background music because I was so entranced in the information that you were conveying
Really informative.. These are great!
Great stuff!
A bit unrelated, could you please explain your tattoos and the meanings behind them, I think sailor tattoos are cool and I can't wait to earn myself a few.
Good times 🎉 very interesting 🎉
I loves this stuff james!!
Well he should know what not to buy having gone from a coastal crap cat that finally snapped in half to a beautiful old boat that is real hungry warhorse that has huge loads . Hard for a couple to sail that .
To me, the keel is the most important part of the boat with rudder second and mast/rigging 3rd. When you are offshore and over 1,000 miles from any land and the wind picks up and the waves start getting big, speed is the last thing from your mind. What is on your mind is will the boat hold up.
Encapsulated keels are best by far, but it is hard to find a fin or long fin encapsulated. Keel boxes (he called them stubs) are a decent compromise. None of the European boat makers use a keel box, but American ones did (Hunter and Catalina). None of them have protected rudders though. I would never take a European production boat across an ocean even though many do every year. They are just taking a risk I prefer to avoid because I know there are better options.
I learned the hard way that hull shape, especially in front of the keel, is very important. My 1996 Hunter 376 that I sailed all over the place, had a flat spot in front of the keel. That little flat spot did two things: 1) gave it the ability to plain a little and go faster than hullspeed 2) Made the pounding up wind in big seas dreadful. I have learned that being comfortable when you are out there and having full confidence in your boat is much better than speed.
Nice video !!
On'ya James !!
very good video
Thanks
well done
Hi, what's your opinion about the sailboats with a leeboard instead of any other type of keel?
Sure you have far more experience than me…but not sure of all your views.
Solid glass boats..surely they don’t take days to mould? I thought it was a single process, hence the large labour force. And isn’t the material, and disposals cost of vacuum bagging more, even if it takes less resin?
A full metal keel can be just as strong as an encapsulated, or stub keel, it is just a matter of design specification.
Traditional shaped hulls often hobby horse upwind, more modern designs less so.
Traditional hull forms heal a lot more.
If caught in a serious offshore gale you may opt to run with it, a modern design is much more stable and safe, speed is your friend. Ideally you stay just in front of the wave face (ocean wave do around 15knts) Traditional hulls will get caught by the wave, thrown forwards and broach, even roll.
Do any boats have a fore cabin you can use upwind?
Things not mentioned.
If you have a collision, a good number of watertight bulkheads are essential. (And they need to be shut…ask the owner of the Bayesian)
Stern hung rudders are best, can be repaired, even at sea. And a collision should not breach the hull.
Rigs, are you going to discuss another time? Mast head rigs are so much better for cruising boats, swept back stays are a pain, and a danger as you can’t spill wind the same.
(Ps I have sailed in monohulls but am a multi hull guy)
Hey, James. Still in my country (Portugal) ?
The best keel is a long fin encapsulated keel that is NOT split in 2 and filled with lead, not iron. Whitby 55 has it. Don't know of anybody else.
Mostly, I like the video, but you need to learn the terms!
Glass fibre reinforsed resin is composite material. What you call "composite" is a cored or sandwich material.
When you're talking about vakuum bagging, you actually mean vakuum infusion. Two different things.
Some might say I'm anal or cherrypicking, but differences are big and relevant, besides it can have an impact on credibility.
I Love Your Hair Cut!!! Does Luna recognize you?😅😅😅 ✝️🙏❤🇺🇸⛵👣☘🍍🍍🍍😎👣👣
Lol.... Dudes you've gone from a pirate to a corporate shrill! That look man, did you find god or something? 🙂 Miss your videos my friend.
Bro you should become a broker.sll the best for you and your family
I'd Love an Oyster 48!! But.....I'm busted! Broke! I have a Friend/Brother with one for sale.....I'd love to help him, Anna and Luna out!!! SO, WOULD SOMEONE PLEASE BUY JAMES' BOAT!! THANK YOU / MERCI / OBRIGADA ✝️🙏❤🇺🇸😎🤗🍼🥰
Please mention your angle Your trying to sell a Dinosaur of a sailboat.
James's Oyster is hardly a dinosaur - the design is a well respected and proven blue water cruiser. If they weren't then the resale prices would be much lower.
As a yachtmaster you should have learned that twin rudder boats easy to maneuver you just need to give them little more speed to steer, but old school boats you could spin in a pinch using prop walk and little kicks of thrust without ANY speed at all.
Speed in a marina. Just what everyone needs. Not!
Single rudder boats are able to be more prudently maneuvered in confined waters at lower speeds because the propellor directing thrust past the rudder allows for instant helm response under power.
@@PaulBKal
Al you need is 2 kTs it's not hitting full thrust.
Twin rubber boats steer well in the marina as well as in the sea.
And, you actually can go astern
Don't make a drama please.
Thanks James, you are a gem!
So all boats suck up wind? Old & new?
but I have followed you back as far as the early days of Kim. I worry about you going to land man.
well i know one thing if you want to have a real true blue water boat you need to start with a steel or aluminum hull first for a real true blue water boat anything else is a complete fail. for only steel or aluminum hull go to arctic or the antarctica for no fiberglass hulls are not able go to at all. if you do not belive me well i do not care look it up for yoru selfs pluse what would you want any ways when you run into somthing a fiberglass hull or one made out of steel or aluminum hull if its me i would pick steel or aluminum hull not a fiberglass hull. oh ya they are now starting to make catamarans out of aluminum now you may want to ask your self why now to start making catamarans out of aluminum for so long they been only making them out of fiberglass hulls.
No question if I had the €€ I’d be getting a kraken. But I’m 6 hulls behind your mate plucky.
I thought you were ashore ....
🙌👏👏👏👏
These old boats are trash cans goods for quitters
So the conclusion is don't buy a new boat? 😁
Great tutorial 👌
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