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Thank you! At the shipwrights as we speak.

I meant to ask Rob, have you bought a boat yet? You'll have to come out for a sail again when you have time.

Thanks for watching from Sweden! I'm not sure whether I'll be able to film any of the fix but I'll certainly document it in an upcoming video. All the best, Tony.

@@SOLDOZER thanks for sharing your personal experience with this motor. Other viewers are always interested in hearing about the personal experiences of others. Thanks for watching!

Very disappointing! That's a crazy wait time for a part that, by the sounds of it, is a common problem. How old was yours when it stopped?

@@SOLDOZER so you’re not happy with yours?

@@home.port-Sydney I hope it’s all sorted now. It’s frustrating when things don’t go as planned.

@@sailingelleray it arrived without a propeller and the watch was not charging and the battery went flat 4 weeks after full charge removed.

@@bryllupsfotofilm it’s very torquey but I think a bigger motor would be more suitable. Thanks for watching!

@@JohnBraman413 I think that’s true and also true of all motors. Thanks for watching!

Cheers Phil! Given the costs involved, if the Bukh still has life in it, why not keep it.

Thanks a bunch! I'm not sure if there is such thing as a perfect power source but when we finally catch up, you're more than welcome to take the Epropulsion out for a test run.

@@Makraska do you get the halyard mast-slapping at night?

@@sailingelleray Pulled away from the mast by a bungee cord.

Hi Hunty, Thanks for your questions. 1. Stump jump? No. It's either up or it's down and both are locked. I'm in the process of editing a 12 month review on the motor and I mention this very problem. 2. Centre tiller. In my application, I have to sit off-centre in the dinghy to successfully use the motor (clearly not great for balance in a 2.5m tinny). I often find myself sitting forward on the rear seat with my arm tucked behind my back which works okay. Overall, unless you're in an inflatable and sitting on one of the pontoons, I think the centre tiller is a PITA and a weak spot of most electric motors I have seen (including my Epropulsion and my previous Watersnake). 3. Prop protection. Although the prop is HUGE for the horsepower, the skeg projects below the prop and does provide a good amount of protection. After 12 months usage, the prop has very little damage. All the best, Tony.

Rivers have current. If the current is going the opposite way, you will always be going backwards this this is so slow.

@@SOLDOZER top speed is not a strong point but torque is.

A question about a 340 is never off topic! Overall I find the open-plan layout far preferable to having several tiny, claustrophobic cabins. Having the head amidships makes sense as it's in the 'working' area of the boat opposite the galley and quite seperate from the relaxing area. It also puts it in an area with full head height so you're not cramped over when showering. It's also handy when single handing as when nature calls, you don't have to go all the way forward. The layout is clever in that you still get seperate and distinct areas of the boat without the need for partitions or enclosed bulkheads. If you are thinking of getting a 330/340, I recommend the 340 as it has far superior fittings and use of space than the 330. I also recommend that you look for a 340 like mine with the companionway in the centre. The last of the Mk1s or the Mk2s have this and it's a much better design than the stb side companionway design. I'm always happy to talk about the boat so if you have any more questions please feel free to post them here or at elleraysailingadventures@gmail.com All the best and thanks a million for watching. Tony.

@@sailingelleray Thanks for taking the time to reply. I'm quite sure that as the owner of a vessel like that you are more than happy to converse! You have confirmed what I believed to be the case. I'm not in the market for a yacht, as I just can't justify it at present, although I've got several people encouraging me to throw caution to the wind. Surprisingly, this includes my wife. Is she trying to tell me something? There's a particularly well cared for example in Newcastle advertised at present. It is the starboard side companionway version, however. These yachts tick so many boxes for a coastal cruiser/bay racer that it's hard to think of a yacht that competes. Once again, thanks for your reply.

Thanks for watching! Definitely horses for courses. I think the rise in the popularity of dinghy cruising is because of the ease of movement that you mention. Thanks for joining the discussion!

Yes, yes and yes! Selling the idea of a porta potti to a pre-teen girl is also never easy...

Yes the before and after was a huge hassle. I've never regretted going to the keel boat.

Hi Graeme, Thanks Graeme! As another convert, I was keen to hear your thoughts. My boat can take longer to pack up (putting covers on etc.) but I can, and have, walked off it in 15 minutes. I miss my old Boomerang 20 though. Lots and lots of fun.

Thank you!

Thanks a million! Hard to believe that 500 people are even remotely interested in what I'm doing. I just love the creative process of making videos and if they can help anyone out then that's a bonus. I was pretty impressed with the battery life as it's actually quite small (about 25ah from memory). It just lasted and lasted! I can charge off my inverter on the boat and it will actually does a reasonable job of restoring charge but for a normal weekend, the battery doesn't need charging.

Having the ability to split the battery and motor is a bonus I must say. Makes things very manageable. I'm going to do a full 12-month review shortly so please keep a look out for that. Thanks for watching!

Hi and thanks for your question. Both my inflatable and aluminium dinghies have transoms around 40cm. I bought the short shaft as this is what Epropulsion recommends for 40-50cm transoms. Given that you are going for a 4.70 in the future, this might also be the right shaft length for you too. Mine is probably a little long for my current transoms but I have never experienced any adverse effects. All the best, Tony.

That's a sound theory my friend and I've never had a plant growing before so it makes sense. I wholeheartedly agree that life has made me neglect the boat and I need to be there more often!

Thanks again. The boat wash has no wax in it and it's really low sudsing. I'm pretty happy with the result but if you're after something for tougher stains you may need to look elsewhere. I've been pretty lucky with birds so far and they seem to like other peoples' boats more than mine...

How else do you keep the caviar cold?😉

There really is something very satisfying about being on the boat and watching other people go to work...

Thank you! Have you got the antifouling done?

@sailingelleray The boat went up on the slip this week. I got a few bits and pieces done. It goes back in the morning i hope.

It's a great spot. Will the race go ahead in the forecasted conditions?

The problem was that a corrosion had created a hole in the bottom of the tank so I decided to replace it. The outcome turned out to be favourable although it took LOTS of grubby work and cost around $700 from memory. If you're interested, there's follow-up videos on buying a new tank and then installing it. It taught me a lot and was beneficial to the boat overall. Thanks again for watching, Tony.

Thank you! This was one of my favourite trips and one I've done a few times now under sail the whole way. Being one of my earlier videos, I was trying to get the production right so worked really hard on it but no one watched it... Until now! All the best, Tony.

Was it worth it? From a business perspective definitely not, but what it did was turn an ageing, unreliable and tricky-to-sail (single-handed) boat into the complete opposite. Strengths and weakness? Solidly built, strong (but not fast) upwind, manageable size for single-handing, predictable handling, stable, seaworthy, decent headroom for a smaller boat. Downsides were: a bit of a tank so not that fast, STEEP ladder, inner-forestay was a nuisance when tacking, original engine was useless (Bukh 1 cylinder 10HP). Overall, once they're sorted, they're a good reliable boat. The design hasn't dated well but they have a cult following and are highly regarded. Thanks for watching!

I hear more and more of young couples buying big cats and living aboard because they can't get a mortgage. I don't know where they park though as they couldn't stay too long legally in any place in NSW...

Hi Phil, Yes you're right about the one design thing and I think that if you're racing, one design is the fairest way to compete. There is an annual Northshore Regatta in Lake Macquarie that I might have a look at one year. I think it could be fun. I think I actually have an asymmetrical spinnaker in my garage so I might dig it out and learn to use it one day. I'll get you on the boat to teach me how to use it if you have some time. How does it feel in caparison to the Cav 28? It definitely feels quicker in a straight line and more 'deliberate'. Its extra heft and LOA makes it feel smoother through swell and chop so it feels like a much larger boat. There's way more inertia and I had a few close calls with mooring when I first got it (overrunning buoys etc). What I miss about the Cav is the way that it felt like a big dinghy with its quick response and 'chuckability'. The way that you could flick it this way and that and it would instantly respond. I think I mentioned to you that you need to get a few knots going before you had steerage. It's making me razor sharp with tacking and gybing so that I maintain boat speed. The Cav was more forgiving in that regard. I'm picking up the new auto pilot next weekend that I managed to get at a great end of financial year price. Installation is going to be pricey though...

@@sailingelleray Your also welcome to come in one of the Winter Series races at Northbridge on my boat... there is one this Sunday Pickup at 11am

Thanks so much. Yes the saloon is a great space to spend time.

It really is a beautiful spot and worth a look.

I bought a new Mercury 3.5 and it was a complete dud so I'm glad yours is working well. I think I just got a bad one but it put me off them. This thing isn't as fast as the 3.5 I had but it's just as torquey. Only time will tell how it will hold up but so far I'm pretty impressed. Thanks for watching!

You got the one good one. Most Mercurys are garbage.

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

That sounds like a reasonable solution!

Hi Rob! Great to hear from you. It’s such an enjoyable trip when the wind is with you. Hope to catch up again soon. All the best, Tony.

Hi Tony, just been to busy lately to get near the water but anytime you need a crew just let me know and I be there :) Rob

Thanks Graeme. Totally agree that there is never a perfect boat and compromise is the order of the day. I watched with interest your change from TS to keel boat as I did the same thing a few years back. The pros and cons...

Thank you. Don is a gentleman and I would recommend him to anyone.

Hi Phil, Yes I still have a big smile! I'm going to do a 12 month look back in June but there's not a lot to say as I haven't done much with this boat apart from enjoy it! There are so many layers to the Cav 28 and in fact it was mentioned in a CYCA magazine a little while back (just briefly and saying, from memory, how capable it is). Ultimately for me it was a bit too small for my cruising interests. Now that you're racing it, how often are you having the hull cleaned?

Thanks a bunch. I know some people get more views than this in an hour but for a channel without bikinis, I think it's doing okay!

@sailingelleray I know exactly what you mean. It is hard to attract people to your channel when starting out. But you are doing great, and your videos are really well put together. Your editing is fantastic! The best part is you know the people who are subscribing are obviously enjoying your content, so keep up the good work. I will be tuning in to each one of your videos.

@@BALO.Marine Thanks very much. I appreciate the support. Regards, Tony.

Hi Phil, How much fuel? Good question. To avoid glazing, my engine needs to be run at over 2500rpm. For pottering around I run it between 2500 and 2800 which gives me around 4kts and uses about about 1.5 L/hr. the engine really takes off after this and I find that 3000rpm gives me an easy 5kts but it almost DOUBLES the fuel usage! The max recommended cruising speed is 3250rpm but it's an older engine so I keep it to 3000rpm max. There's not a lot of speed difference after 3000 in any case but it does improve the torque. It's a nice cruise to Shelly Beach. How does the family go out of the heads?

Thank you. Yes the trip was a hoot and I can't wait to do it again.

I've never seen that done before. Sounds like a good solution. Thanks for watching!