You and your father really are true craftsmen! It is so evident just how much care went into every part of PANOPE's construction and refit. Thank you for sharing this video :)
That was one of the most enjoyable yet inspiring yachting videos that I have had the pleasure of watching in a long, long time. Apart from that, you have done an amazing "reno" on the boat and I bet your Dad is proud of you.
What a great story! Cool to see your daughter enjoying it all. Pass her down to her to continue. You dad must be proud of you. Subscribed ! Oh and thanks for the anchoring video too.
You have an outstanding channel. I'm very happy I found you. I have a 1981 Hans Christian 38T that I'm in the process of refitting. You sir, are an inspiration!
Thank you. First found you while trying to find independent anchor testing. Your work on those videos was extremely helpful. Finally took a look at your rebuild project video. It made me happy to watch it. Your Form-Follow-Functional approach and practicality first mindset is great. Your pilothouse rig and far-forward gaff-mast makes her look rather like the sailing cat-boats portrayed in 19th Century new england coastal paintings.
Wonderful tale of the beginning and evolution of Panope. Great planning and ingenuity in the modifications. A huge thanks for the very interesting anchor tests!
Steve, Panope is a beautiful boat and you've done some exemplary work on her. I've been following your posts about Panope on SA but I can't seem to get validated so I can comment on your work, so I'll do it here. Great job!
Wow, awesome! I was so nervous that you'd say that you were selling her at the end. Glad to hear that your daughter will have the chance to take her when the time is right. Great work, dads.
That's great to hear. Loyalty is a two way street, and boats seem to recognize loyal owners. I once was angling to get involved with the superyacht building game, but I was put off by the fact that most owners have already become tired and bored with their new toy before it's built, to the extent that the majority are already on the market by launch day. I 'm guessing a checkbook sailor could never understand the deep and abiding satisfaction of a project like your Dad's, and then yours, Steve. Kudos to all involved! And thanks for inspiring the rest of us. I'm about to tackle significant modifications to an existing sailboat, and will now approach it with renewed enthusiasm and some new ideas - there are times to stick with convention ... and as you so wonderfully demonstrate, times to think afresh.
Well done! she is probably more practical but to me she does not look as good. Your Anchor series is the best I've come a cross, ten out of ten. The decision on my new anchor was taken from your vids, now paid for and it is on its way. Cheers.
Thanks so much for these videos! it convinced me to switch out my Bruce for a Mantus. I also told Mantus that your channel is what sold the anchor, hopefully they give you a bit of credit in return. Thanks again for these very well made and comprehensive anchor videos.
A wonder story of a family treasure. I think you've made some wonderful enhancements which match the realities of cruising here in the northwest. One suggestion, exercise the marelon ball valves regularly. It may not be an issue with it above the waterline, but marelon is somewhat hygroscopic and if not cycled on a regular basis will seize up in time. As a marine service professional I got very good at working with divers to replace frozen ball valves with their handles sheared off while the boat was still in the water.
Thanks Jim, Good suggestion about exercising the marelon valve. I am not sure that being above waterline is helping because water may not drain away from the valve unless the strainer is "burped". That said, the valve is still free to rotate.
Great Video, ALOT of good info as well. The plans I have for my 27 foot have a small Pilothouse, but I would like to make it longer, also the idea of a flush aft deck instead of a traditional cockpit I like as well..... I will be incorporating alot of your ideas I think..... I was thinking of a schooner junk Rig, but will the small size of the boat think I will go with a Single last junk Rig (this kind of rig the mast would be very far forward).. Thumbs up and thank you for sharing about your boat.
Very enjoyable!!! I'm quite impressed, in many ways. Welding was mentioned earlier -- stainless isn't easy to deal with. Some welds are more aesthetically pleasing than others, but none looked like bad welds. I think it adds to the charm; would the "No Smoking" sign appear as charming as it is, if the routing was all perfect? Quite ambitious to change the rigging to such a degree. You gloss over that in the video as if it were no big deal. Absolutely remarkable, from start to finish. Where do I send my crew application for when you want to go seriously offshore? I'd also like to learn more about the crustacean slaughter: How do you catch 'em? Looks like lobster pots.
Thanks Munga, The boat and all metal work shown is ALUMINUM. I am not a professional welder, sometimes I get the pretty "stack of dimes" and sometimes I don't. I frequently do destructive testing on my welds. So far none have failed in use. Re: rigging. I could produce an hour long video describing the rigging work alone. However, I felt that or this video, I should keep the pace moving fast and thus retain interest from a more broad audience. Sorry, no plans for any offshore work. I am aiming to gunkhole the waters of the Inside Passage to Alaska, only. Crab pots, Shrimp Pots. Basically a baited cage with "one-way" doors or ramps.
My take on the welding question, Munga, is that it's pretty difficult to weld aluminum as well as we see on this project. (Stainless is real easy by comparison: it's almost "self leveling", like paint)
Great video! That's the kind I like showing things done or changed to make it better. So many just show a city or looking at the water while sailing. I'm going to go back over it again and stop and study things! So you did all the welding also?
Thanks, packrat. Yes, All the work depicted was done by myself. The exceptions were the interior cushions (step mother) and the sail cover canvas which was done professionally. Oh ya, I forgot to mention that the sails were made by Carol Hasse of Port Townsend Sails.
I bought one of these boats after watching this video, maybe I'll see you out on the sound. thanks for sharing Also what brand of spool gun and wire do you run?, I haven't welded on aluminium yet but i better get good at it...
Why did you not just leave her bare of paint? You seem to like utilitarian style, so paint on aluminum boat is confusing to me. Regardless, great work!!
Thanks Mack, You are correct, I would have preferred much less paint. The problem was that the boat had alread been painted originally and removing it would have been extremely difficult.
Wow! what a beautiful boat. Nice work you and your Dad have done to build and restore her.
You and your father really are true craftsmen! It is so evident just how much care went into every part of PANOPE's construction and refit. Thank you for sharing this video :)
All those years of work. Sticking at it through to relaunch. Well done.
Awesome Pilot house and phenomenal craftmanship. Glad to see the family out having a blast on it.
That was one of the most enjoyable yet inspiring yachting videos that I have had the pleasure of watching in a long, long time. Apart from that, you have done an amazing "reno" on the boat and I bet your Dad is proud of you.
What a great story! Cool to see your daughter enjoying it all. Pass her down to her to continue. You dad must be proud of you. Subscribed ! Oh and thanks for the anchoring video too.
Steve, that ole Jeep Waggy is bad ass!
Cool story about your boat, You've done a mighty find job putting her together!
Better late than never ;-)... Thanks for this very enjoyable and enlightening story. You and your Father do great work. A real pleasure to watch!
Glad you enjoyed it.
You have an outstanding channel. I'm very happy I found you. I have a 1981 Hans Christian 38T that I'm in the process of refitting. You sir, are an inspiration!
Thank you. First found you while trying to find independent anchor testing. Your work on those videos was extremely helpful. Finally took a look at your rebuild project video. It made me happy to watch it. Your Form-Follow-Functional approach and practicality first mindset is great. Your pilothouse rig and far-forward gaff-mast makes her look rather like the sailing cat-boats portrayed in 19th Century new england coastal paintings.
What a great update. I love your videos, and hope to see PANOPE out on the water soon! - Nate from Bainbridge
Wonderful tale of the beginning and evolution of Panope. Great planning and ingenuity in the modifications. A huge thanks for the very interesting anchor tests!
Really inspiring work. What a jewel of a boat for the Northwest!
Lovely story. I loved all your anchor tests but this story puts the icing on the cake. Well done indeed!
How wonderful. Thank you for the journey aboard Panope
You're welcome, Janice.
Great family story. Great boat.
Wow, ... Cue the Commodores Brick house...She's Mighty Mighty !
Steve, Panope is a beautiful boat and you've done some exemplary work on her. I've been following your posts about Panope on SA but I can't seem to get validated so I can comment on your work, so I'll do it here. Great job!
Thanks for taking the time to share your story of SV Panope, the boat thats behind the anchor testing series....well done.
Wow, awesome! I was so nervous that you'd say that you were selling her at the end. Glad to hear that your daughter will have the chance to take her when the time is right. Great work, dads.
Thanks S Newland. I will never sell this boat.
That's great to hear.
Loyalty is a two way street, and boats seem to recognize loyal owners. I once was angling to get involved with the superyacht building game, but I was put off by the fact that most owners have already become tired and bored with their new toy before it's built, to the extent that the majority are already on the market by launch day.
I 'm guessing a checkbook sailor could never understand the deep and abiding satisfaction of a project like your Dad's, and then yours, Steve.
Kudos to all involved!
And thanks for inspiring the rest of us. I'm about to tackle significant modifications to an existing sailboat, and will now approach it with renewed enthusiasm and some new ideas - there are times to stick with convention ... and as you so wonderfully demonstrate, times to think afresh.
Well done! she is probably more practical but to me she does not look as good. Your Anchor series is the best I've come a cross, ten out of ten. The decision on my new anchor was taken from your vids, now paid for and it is on its way. Cheers.
What an incredibly awesome boat. You're quite the craftsman. Thanks for sharing!
Amazing dedication and craftsmanship . Thanks for sharing your story Steve.
Thanks so much for these videos! it convinced me to switch out my Bruce for a Mantus. I also told Mantus that your channel is what sold the anchor, hopefully they give you a bit of credit in return. Thanks again for these very well made and comprehensive anchor videos.
Thanks so much for these videos! I've watched the anchoring vids, but just saw this one... I am in thrall to your skills and boaty intuition!
That is fantastic. I admire your design and fine execution skills!
Love your boat...and the story behind it! Great video. Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful sailboat!
Awesome. Love all the custom work.
What a great history! Congratulations on a beautiful boat and a beautiful family!
Thanks, Gerben.
You seem very skilled in boat work. This video is awesome and almost made me start to invest in my own workshop. Almost.
Nice all around! Like the aluminum work as well.
A wonder story of a family treasure. I think you've made some wonderful enhancements which match the realities of cruising here in the northwest.
One suggestion, exercise the marelon ball valves regularly. It may not be an issue with it above the waterline, but marelon is somewhat hygroscopic and if not cycled on a regular basis will seize up in time. As a marine service professional I got very good at working with divers to replace frozen ball valves with their handles sheared off while the boat was still in the water.
Thanks Jim, Good suggestion about exercising the marelon valve. I am not sure that being above waterline is helping because water may not drain away from the valve unless the strainer is "burped". That said, the valve is still free to rotate.
Amazing work!!!
man that is just lovely af, thanks for sharing
Very nice. Thanks for sharing.
Love your work
I am speechless…...WAW.....
Amazing metal work
Great Video, ALOT of good info as well. The plans I have for my 27 foot have a small Pilothouse, but I would like to make it longer, also the idea of a flush aft deck instead of a traditional cockpit I like as well..... I will be incorporating alot of your ideas I think..... I was thinking of a schooner junk Rig, but will the small size of the boat think I will go with a Single last junk Rig (this kind of rig the mast would be very far forward).. Thumbs up and thank you for sharing about your boat.
you've made some nice alterations
LOVE this! Bravo
Great to hear "sheaves" pronounced in the traditional way ("shivs"). Don't hear it so often these days.
Very enjoyable!!! I'm quite impressed, in many ways.
Welding was mentioned earlier -- stainless isn't easy to deal with. Some welds are more aesthetically pleasing than others, but none looked like bad welds. I think it adds to the charm; would the "No Smoking" sign appear as charming as it is, if the routing was all perfect?
Quite ambitious to change the rigging to such a degree. You gloss over that in the video as if it were no big deal. Absolutely remarkable, from start to finish.
Where do I send my crew application for when you want to go seriously offshore?
I'd also like to learn more about the crustacean slaughter: How do you catch 'em? Looks like lobster pots.
Thanks Munga, The boat and all metal work shown is ALUMINUM. I am not a professional welder, sometimes I get the pretty "stack of dimes" and sometimes I don't. I frequently do destructive testing on my welds. So far none have failed in use.
Re: rigging. I could produce an hour long video describing the rigging work alone. However, I felt that or this video, I should keep the pace moving fast and thus retain interest from a more broad audience.
Sorry, no plans for any offshore work. I am aiming to gunkhole the waters of the Inside Passage to Alaska, only.
Crab pots, Shrimp Pots. Basically a baited cage with "one-way" doors or ramps.
My take on the welding question, Munga, is that it's pretty difficult to weld aluminum as well as we see on this project. (Stainless is real easy by comparison: it's almost "self leveling", like paint)
Great video! That's the kind I like showing things done or changed to make it better. So many just show a city or looking at the water while sailing. I'm going to go back over it again and stop and study things! So you did all the welding also?
Thanks, packrat. Yes, All the work depicted was done by myself. The exceptions were the interior cushions (step mother) and the sail cover canvas which was done professionally. Oh ya, I forgot to mention that the sails were made by Carol Hasse of Port Townsend Sails.
I bought one of these boats after watching this video, maybe I'll see you out on the sound. thanks for sharing
Also what brand of spool gun and wire do you run?, I haven't welded on aluminium yet but i better get good at it...
Nice video :)
Actually I was wondering about your dad and when you said in the end of the video he was still around it made me happy. Good ending.
Wow.
Why did you not just leave her bare of paint? You seem to like utilitarian style, so paint on aluminum boat is confusing to me. Regardless, great
work!!
Thanks Mack, You are correct, I would have preferred much less paint. The problem was that the boat had alread been painted originally and removing it would have been extremely difficult.