My wife keeps sending me pictures of boats she's found on the internet. I told he no ladders to the fly bridge and showed her this video to show why I want steps. She had a great suggestion. Think about those folding attic stairs. Said put 2 or 3 steps, hinged, at the bottom. fold them under when not using to keep cockpit space, but you can pull them out to make them less steep. Guess you have to hinge the top also. Probably doesn't solve the room at the top you think you'd have to cut out. Maybe there's a way to make a larger hatch to cover anything cut out. Might even be able to make the steps a little wider too.
Ripley’s face as she’s lowered from the flybridge is priceless! Adorable. Another great episode - it’s so fun watching you try things out and learn as you go…spending time on the boat is the only way to get to know it well, and the better you know it the more comfortable and confident you will be!
Great video. 2 suggestions - might want to get in the habit of rinsing your anchor chain to get the salt water off. Second, rather than cut holes in your floor for the table legs, see if you can shorten the table legs. A hole in the floor is a CO2 leak path and a path for engine room noise. Just a thought. Measure twice, cut once 😉
Hey Guy I am loving your videos! Please WD-40 is. Cleaner. Water Displacement Formula 40. It can cause corrosion. Spraying your table that goes up and down will make it worst in time! I recommend a lithium grease or a cyclone grease.
One more suggest a feeder pipe for your anchor rode is in order Aldo it is important not to just hose down the anchor but the rode as well eliminates dirt and salt water not only on them but also in the locker that houses them
Aloha…Entertaining vlog. For your bistro chair/table, I like ‘em, I’d recommend placing rubber grommets/feet on the legs…it’ll prevent scuff marks to your decking. 🤙🛥️
Hum, I wonder if that would reduce the stability when the table is in the dining position. There is probably a lot of back and forth pressures on the legs when in use, not to mention if you temporarily stack heavy things on it. It is possible it’s only designed to maintain a good dining height and not for use as a bed.
you sure the table doesn't have shorter legs that you swap out in place of the current ones? I have seen that in other boats where you change out the table leges when you lower it.
I don't want to beat a dead horse but find a way to afford a good water maker and a separate filtration system for drinking water if you don't your life aboard will become miserable. And on a lighter note the old salts saying is if you haven't been around you haven't been around
My wife keeps sending me pictures of boats she's found on the internet. I told he no ladders to the fly bridge and showed her this video to show why I want steps. She had a great suggestion. Think about those folding attic stairs. Said put 2 or 3 steps, hinged, at the bottom. fold them under when not using to keep cockpit space, but you can pull them out to make them less steep. Guess you have to hinge the top also. Probably doesn't solve the room at the top you think you'd have to cut out. Maybe there's a way to make a larger hatch to cover anything cut out. Might even be able to make the steps a little wider too.
Doggo should always have a life jacket on while on the dingy.
Ripley’s face as she’s lowered from the flybridge is priceless! Adorable. Another great episode - it’s so fun watching you try things out and learn as you go…spending time on the boat is the only way to get to know it well, and the better you know it the more comfortable and confident you will be!
Great video. 2 suggestions - might want to get in the habit of rinsing your anchor chain to get the salt water off. Second, rather than cut holes in your floor for the table legs, see if you can shorten the table legs. A hole in the floor is a CO2 leak path and a path for engine room noise. Just a thought. Measure twice, cut once 😉
cool
thanks for the comment!
I hope you've taken some Coast Guard training.
Ya'll are doing well! Dont let the - get to you.
It may not be a high /low table. You could always get a set of shorter legs.
Good job 👏 👍 👌
Use caution when bringing up the RPM’s to get off a grounding. This could cause you to suck up a lot of sand into your engine
Seeing these videos is a highlight of my day! It makes me feel like I’m actually “along for the ride” in a small way! Love ya both!!
great video,nice boat
Thanks Diana!
Buy 2 or 3 pumps, you'll be glad you did
Hey Guy I am loving your videos! Please WD-40 is. Cleaner. Water Displacement Formula 40. It can cause corrosion. Spraying your table that goes up and down will make it worst in time! I recommend a lithium grease or a cyclone grease.
One more suggest a feeder pipe for your anchor rode is in order Aldo it is important not to just hose down the anchor but the rode as well eliminates dirt and salt water not only on them but also in the locker that houses them
Catfish are so good eating. You should get used to them as you will be able to catch them almost everywhere on the loop
Aloha…Entertaining vlog. For your bistro chair/table, I like ‘em, I’d recommend placing rubber grommets/feet on the legs…it’ll prevent scuff marks to your decking. 🤙🛥️
Don't cut holes...cut the legs you have plenty of leg for both levels
Hum, I wonder if that would reduce the stability when the table is in the dining position. There is probably a lot of back and forth pressures on the legs when in use, not to mention if you temporarily stack heavy things on it. It is possible it’s only designed to maintain a good dining height and not for use as a bed.
you sure the table doesn't have shorter legs that you swap out in place of the current ones? I have seen that in other boats where you change out the table leges when you lower it.
It very well could have had them at one point! From what we've found, there aren't any. But it is an almost 40 year old boat haha
I don't want to beat a dead horse but find a way to afford a good water maker and a separate filtration system for drinking water if you don't your life aboard will become miserable. And on a lighter note the old salts saying is if you haven't been around you haven't been around
From what I have seen most loopers get their water at marinas.