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Newfound Sailing
Canada
Приєднався 28 лис 2022
We are two brothers from Dildo, Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada. Neither of us had any experience sailing, but always wanted to try. During the summer of 2021 I bought a small, dilapidated sailboat. After completing some extensive repairs, we took her sailing. We were hooked almost instantly. Since that time we've both bought bigger sailboats and we're probably not done yet. This channel is about our experiences buying sailboats, refurbishing sailboats, and of course sailing sailboats.
Installing a Vevor 12V 8KW Diesel Heater In Beneteau Evasion 32 Sailboat During The Winter of 2024
In this video we install an inexpensive Vevor Diesel heater in Gerald's sailboat. This video shows the installation process we took, and some modifications we made to what comes "in the box", along with some add-ons. Also, Gerald gives his take on the heater after a few months of usage.
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EP 20 : Bayfield 29 Sailboat Restoration - Part 4. Trying To Fix The Yanmar YSM12 Original Diesel
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In this video I finally get to taking a look at the diesel engine that came with the boat. It was sunk with the boat in salt water. I have never worked on a diesel engine before, so I'm learning as I'm going. The engine is a Yanmar YSM12.
EP 19 : December Cold Wind Sailing a Beneteau Evasion 32 in the North Atlantic Ocean - Newfoundland
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We took the boat out for a cold weather sail in late December. We also made some repairs to our mooring marker. It was a cold, but nice day. Any day you can sail this time of the year, is a day you have to take advantage of. We don't get many days like that here in the North Atlantic around Newfoundland, this late in the season.
EP 18 : Bayfield 29 Sailboat Restoration - Part 3. Initial Repairs On Previously Sunken Rescued Boat
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After launching and towing my Bayfield 29 home, I did some repairs throughout the summer. This video is about those repairs, and the fall haul out of the boat.
EP 17 : Review Tobin Sports, Canyon Pro Inflatable Boat at Costco, Unboxing, Setup, Sea, River Test
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I bought this inflatable in the spring to see how it would work as a tender for my sailboat, and also for pond trouting and exploring. This video is my opinion on the Tobin Canyon.
Channel Update : "He Ain't No Quitter" - Sailing Through Winter on Gerald's Beneteau 32
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While we well into the process of putting the boats away for the winter, Gerald decided to reinstall the sails on his Beneteau in hope of some winter sailing.
EP 16 : Life & Sailing - Late October Sailing on Gerald's Beneteau 32 Evasion in Newfoundland
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This was our last sail for this year. We sailed around Dildo Arm and took in the fall foliage as we weaved through the fall, northerly winds.
Short Video : Calm as a Clock - Motoring the Beneteau 32 Looking for Tuna and Leatherbacks.
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A day with no wind can still be a beautiful day on the bay in a sailboat. In early October we did just that. With calm seas and tuna all around, there's not much to complain about.
EP 15 : At the Hip - Towing a Bayfield 29 with a Small Inflatable Boat
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We had to relocate my engineless Bayfield 29 from Dildo to New Harbour, which is a couple of miles out the bay. This is how we did it.
EP 14 : Our Longest Sail Yet - Beneteau 32 Evasion
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This is footage of our longest sail yet. We sailed a total of ~50 nautical miles in less than ideal weather. However, the pilot house, on the Beneteau 32 Evasion, proved to be an excellent asset on this rainy, windy day.
EP 13 : The Tow Home: Restoring a Bayfield 29 Sailboat - Part 2
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After completing the necessary repairs, it's time the launch the boat and tow it home for further restoration.
EP 12 : Patching Things Up: Restoring a Bayfield 29 Sailboat - Part 1
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I just purchased this Bayfield 29. It had been sunken, and was in need of a complete overhaul and restoration. This video is part one of that process.
EP 11: Refurbishing a Previously Sunken Bayfield 29
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I recently purchased a Bayfield 29 that had been previously sunken. A good man rescued it and sold it to me. The boat requires a total refurb as you'll see in this video. This video is the first instalment of the refurbishing process.
EP 10: Boat Launching & Sailing to Historic Dildo Island
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In this video we prepare our boats for the spring launch, and take our first sail to Dildo Island. While there, we explore the island and see an eagle's nest.
EP 6 : Overnight Sail from Dildo to Chance Cove
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EP 6 : Overnight Sail from Dildo to Chance Cove
EP 5 : Fishing & Sailing on Bayfield 23 In Beautiful Trinity Bay, Newfoundland
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EP 5 : Fishing & Sailing on Bayfield 23 In Beautiful Trinity Bay, Newfoundland
EP 4 : Launching my Bayfield 23 and Towing to Berth at the Marina in Dildo, Newfoundland.
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EP 4 : Launching my Bayfield 23 and Towing to Berth at the Marina in Dildo, Newfoundland.
EP 2 : Sailing Miss Emily - Nordica 16
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EP 2 : Sailing Miss Emily - Nordica 16
i missed air vaulve of the same boat any guess??
Ahoy!
Ahoy to you too...
Welcome back guys. Hope it’s warming up out there.
27 here today great sailing weather!
Mustard on turkey...the best! LOL!
It's good to try new things. 🙂
Looking at putting plywood floor in mine and maybe a few swivel boat seats! Hopefully dont exceed that 600lb weight limit lol
Would make a nice cabin cruiser. 🙂
nice one 🙌🏽🇬🇩🇬🇧
Thank you. Much appreciated.
Well that was a pleasure to watch! Was hoping to get out on the water over the winter as well but it didn't happen unfortunately. Would have been fun for sure.
Thank you for the kind comment. It was a good day on the water for sure. Nice break from the norm for that time of year. Cheers.
You are a lucky man
Sometimes you have to take chances. And you are 100% correct. lol. Thanks for commenting. All the best.
Tobin was a Scottish serial killer so a rather bad name for a boat. I own a 10 foot Tobin inflatable and was harangued by a woman on my last boat trip. I need to find a way to erase that Tobin name.
It's too easy to get one's self in trouble these days me thinks. 🙂 Thanks for the comment.
If the engine has spent days submerged in salt water...every part needs to be disassembled and inspected and a rebuild beyond what is economical. Find a used engine? If you go the outbord route, think about stormy weather being driven onto a lee shore in waves, you need the engine to make sea room to survive, in the pitching waves the outboard just does not work. But then I was thinking out of the box, maybe reinstall the drive shaft and prop, then just through a Harbor freight 15 horse off the shelf ($600.00)to drive that prop forward when you need this emergency drive, use the old yammer transmission as a coupler. Then do your cheaper outboard as your normal sailing. When I watch the "Red Green Show" comes to mind at times, in a good way. I would suggest that you look within UA-cam for a British channel "REFIT and SAIL" this will lead you to a professional restoration of a 32 foot Contessa. It is quite educational and step by step through the various problems ahead and behind. Remember cost are cubic in boats, cube 29 then divide by the cube of 25 and you will find that restoration cost are going to be at least 160% more for the larger boat. ((29 x29 x29 x29)/( 25 x 25 x25))= 1.60 All the best wishes and Spring is just around the Corner , what a long corner though.
Thank you for the comment. Reverse is rarely used anyway so your point about the cheaper engine is a good one for sure. I agree that rebuilding the YSM12 is not worth the cost. Also, It's going to take longer than one year to get this boat in the water, which was my original plan. This year I plan to enjoy my B23/25 and keep eye open for the parts that I need to refurbish the 29 - like an engine Ana few other things - over the next year or so. Much appreciated.
Remember the old transmission and bell housing on the motor will make a modified motor switch possible, do not through it out until you decided how to power. And you would have a reverse. ( I am looking at Bayfield 25 in my area, that's how I found your channel.) @@newfoundsailing
@@brianferguson6278 Yes I'll hang onto it all for sure. B25 is a great boat. The earlier model (23/25 is the one I have. It has a 2 stroke gas engine in it. The later models have the 8hp diesel. You can't go wrong. All the best with it.
Hi, I too have a ysm12 on my 28' Albin Cumulus. It's still ticking good, for now, but needs new mounts ($500), some rust eating away at the oil lubrication tube ($200) return fuel tube (no longer stocked - fab only). Replaced the cracked exhaust elbow and water pump 4 years ago when I bought the boat ($800 right there). Yes an outboard is a cheaper option, if you don't like it you can always remove the bracket and go back to inboard, but definitely get the extra long shaft (25") and a solid wide plate to spread the load on the stern. 9.9hp definitely enough, my previous C&C 27' had a 9.9hp yamaha, never used more than 50% throttle to reach haul speed... but I hated it, the prop kept coming out of the water (extra long shaft would've helped), noisy, and with a transom hung rudder the outboard messed with the balance of the boat. Anyhow, I've decide for my use case I'm going electric, I do mostly day sailing and for short coastal cruising I can bring my portable generator along. Near zero maintenance, reliable and no winterization, lifepo4 batteries getting cheaper by the day so I can always get more capacity later and the beauty of near silent power sailing and no diesel fumes make up for the electric shortcoming of not being able to motor full throttle for hours but hey it's a sailboat. Still more $'s than the outboard solution but our older boats with dead or dying diesels are the perfect use case for electric.
Thanks for this detailed comment. You make some very good points. The type of sailing you do is pretty much what I do also (although I dream about crossing oceans lol). I'd say it will be next year before I'm ready to power my B29, so maybe electric will be even cheaper by then. Thanks for commenting. Much appreciated.
Great videos, as you said “you just have to just get out and do it.”
Yessir. And of course, as one gets older with less responsibilities and a few close calls with illnesses etc., ya realize that the time to get out and do the things you've always wanted to do is now. Thanks so much.
First Beneteau I have seen like this, she’s perfect. An extra bonus to have a new engine, happy for ya.
I bought a 25’ Catalina in Long Island, NY & brought her to Glovertown NL a few yrs back. Sold her last year so her new home will be in Hare Bay. Customs officer at Canada / USA border sail it looked like something from a Stephen King movie. 😂 She too was sitting in the weeds for a long time.
Sometime in the weeds is where you'll fine a good deal on a diamond in the rough. Looks like you've since moved up a notch though (just watched your video). Nice to hear from you.
Should think about espar diesel heater. Chinese made copies are cheap but good
We actually just installed one today... true story. A video about the install will be up in a few days. Thanks for connecting.
I bought a boat with missing air valves. Can you tell me what king they are? A picture would be nice too. Thanks
Are you wondering what connections you need on the pump side? I'll dig mine out of winter storage in a day or so and post a picture.
Happy to see a sister ship getting her due. We are in NC and care for SV Pumpkin (a B29). She's worth every ounce of love you give her.
Nice to hear from you in NC. She had a rough life up to now, but will soon be back to her former glory. Thanks for the positivity. Cheers.
hey Bill, If you decide on an outboard (long shaft) between 10 and 15 hp, you might want to consider hanging it on an inboard transom so that the prop hangs just abaft the rudder and would still be more or less out of sight. This would be similar to what the smaller Albergs (another famous and popular 'classic' sailboat from the 70's and 80's) design use and very successfully as well - check it out. I have an Alberg 22 (so far without a motor and it's also my 'project' boat) and some day when I get bored (ha ha) with sailing my Bayfield 25, I'll get to it. I also believe the larger Albergs use this power design and if and when my Yanmar YSE 8 gives up, that will be my method of dealing with it. I hope this is helpful. Meanwhile you have an otherwise beautiful vessel in your Bayfield 29 - great interior layout, stern davits, wheel steering, cutter rig ...WOW!!! It's worth every effort!!!😀
Alberg 22 is a great boat. Im not sure if I can build a well to put the outboard in, but I do like that idea. I've seen videos of that concept on bigger Albergs like you mentioned. However, since this last video, I've kinda decided to keep trying to clean up the Yammer. It took a couple of weeks, but I finally got the piston out and am currently trying to get the rings out and the head cleaned (It was just sitting there so no harm in trying). We'll see how it goes by launch time. If the Yammer still isn't working I can always fix a motor to the back to use in the meantime. If I can get it working, that would be a huge bonus. Thanks very much for your comments. They're always appreciated.
I'm really inspired by your tenacity and it gives me great hope if or when the day comes when my YSE8 decides to pack it in. Never give up and all the very best to you (and Gerald - both of you) made of the same really good stuff!
I bet she responds like she's just in love. small boats have great charm. I got a fouteen five design I'd like to see built before I keel over...
She's a lovely boat. Keep at it and you'll get there eventually.
this is my kind of sailing channel... lots of work involved, and lots of information required, almost every expeience adds color to the stories. This one is a gem. I'l see you soon.
Thanks so much. We don't know what we're doing really, but we're learning as we go. Our only goal is that someone gets something positive from the videos. We appreciate your kind words. Take care.
I thought you may like the attached video - I am sure you have already considered this. An Island Packet 27 Electric Conversion done by an electrical engineer. He has a davit on the stern to mount the solar panel, and a small 2 stroke outboard (easy to manhandle) as 'weak but serviceable' redundancy. I could not tell you how much this costs, but my guess is $10-14k. A lot of money, but there may be more 'creative and economical' solutions for someone who is resourceful like yourself. Cheers! ua-cam.com/video/iGixWxXdYg0/v-deo.html
I don't know about Bayfields, but I read somewhere that sailboats that were designed with inboard engines have a weaker stern not made to sustain the pressure of an outboard motor.
I think if the engine is too heavy that could be the case. I guess a good backing plate or large washers on the inside sound help keep the mount attached. I'm not talking about anything more than 100lbs or there about. Thanks for the thought to consider. Much appreciated.
Good choice on the outboard. All the best working on your project.
We'll see how it goes. I'm still torn about how it will look on a sailboat. If you're out here in the summer look us up. We're usually around. Thanks Robert.
Bill, a four stroke electric start 15 horse outboard in my opinion.
Agreed. Yamaha has a nice one that I checked out a while back. It's better to have too much power than not enough, especially when you need it. After reading some of the comments below I'm now back on the fence again between fixing the diesel and outboard lol. If I do go with an outboard, 15 Yamaha is the way to go. Thanks
i would nt right off your engine just yet ,the head looks good ,engine machine shop would have two new valves ,seats and guides and looking new for not much money ,price up new gasket set and piston rings you may be surprised ,as for freeing off and removing piston easy AF, boil up some engine oil on a gas stove turn engine on it side and pour the boiling oil over ontop of piston let it sit for an hour then use a block of wood on piston hammer it lightly and then crank over engine ,just investigate more on your parts prices and whats available injector could be removed same time at engine shop and easy to recondition new tip inner spring seals
I will check out a machine shop for the head work and also try the to move the piston again like you said. I probably won't get it all done before this sailing season, so might have to go with an outboard for this year. No harm in trying some more I guess. I like everything about an outboard except the look of it on a sailboat. Thanks so much for the good suggestions.
Noooo......not an outboard.
Soak the cylinder in transmission fluid. An outboard would look horrible on a classic boat like a Bayfield.
Trust me I hear ya. I might have to go with an outboard for this season and keep the motor as a longer term project. Thanks.
There are lots of old yanmar owners out there that would want your engine for parts. Put it up for sale
I appreciate that, but I think Id rather hold on to it as a longer term project to fix up maybe. Even though I like the outboard idea in every way, except for the asthetics, deep inside I'm not ready to let the diesel go just yet. Thanks
9.9 hp Yamaha high thrust long shaft or look for a rebuilt diesel . Maybe look into fabricating a fiberglass well for an outboard just like atomvoyager has done many times with older full keel sailboats . Google atomvoyager or youtube atomvoyager to see how he does it . Great guy !
fine mooring block I figure haha. You'd likely end up needing another head, and depending on the condition of the cylinder walls, it could need new cylinder/piston too.
It would... And it is used to being in the salt water... lol. I'll hang onto it for a while. Maybe I'll give it another try to fix at some point. Thanks
Your a Hearty Bunch out in the cold weather. Happy New Year. Nice video.
Happy New Year to you folks too. Maybe more foolish than hearty lol. Thanks.
thay was a nice winter day for sailing ,only danger is not so much in a boat your size but small trailer sailers ,if you go in the water youd freeze to death quickly if the shock and heart attack dont get you first maybe immersion suit would be good investment expensive though ,or how about this take a cold shower see how you get on with that if that dont take your breath away or give a heart attack you,ll be good also Great for boosting your immune
Even when sailing in the summer the water is quite cold here lol, im keeping my Thistle ashore until the weather warms up though haha
Indeed an immersion suit would be a good investment if you're sailing in winter. It would be good to have one on board anytime of the year here in the North Atlantic. No time is a good time to end up in the water here. Thanks.
Good call lol. I have a little laser sailboat to try out, but not on the bay this time of the year for sure.
Hey guys. Love watching your videos and love that you keep sailing through the Newfoundland winter. Did you winterize your water and septic systems and just not use them in the winter? I would think the water would freeze in the pipes otherwise.
Generally if the water in the Hr doesn’t freeze the water in the Beige won’t either but yes I do winterized my plumbing as a precaution. I also run a condesent light bulb in engine compartment during cold spells. Nice. Chatting with ya!
As Gman (Gerald) says ya got to keep an eye on the temperature, and have some heat sources on the boat in case needed. Thanks.
Take apart the turnbuckle, buy 6-10 nuts to fit and thread them on and use a vice and pipe sleave over the nuts to straighten the bolt portion.
That's an interesting idea. I'll probable try that first since it doesn't involve changing anything out... nothing ventured noting gain sort of thing. . Another great idea from Hugh was to replace the turnbuckle by removing it carefully from the cable instead of cutting the cable, thereby maintaining the length. However, I think I'll try your idea first since it does seem less invasive as a starting point. Thanks. Much appreciated.
I like your boat they easy on the eye and we'll thought out , nice lines
Thanks so much. The Bayfields are indeed nice looking boats. Hopefully by spring she'll be looking even better.
That is a fine looking fishing boat. It was in hard shape but the feed of Mary Brown's was worth it!
Lol. To be honest Scott, when I saw that boat first I almost turned around and left it there. If we didn't just drive 6 hours to get it I probably would have. However, she's looking good now.
This first overnight adventure is etched in my memory as one of the best days ever sailing! That 23/25 Bayfield sure took care of us despite our inexperience lol
For sure. However, looking up and seeing one of the starboard stays dangling in thin air was a bit of a rush lol. But we got it back on somehow.
You can install a Garboard Drain in your keel to drain water when your storing it for winter.
Good point. Perhaps I will do that. No harm to have one installed for sure. Thanks for commenting.
03:33 A kick in this plastic fitting and it's gone ! It is not made to withstand strong blows, or constant micro twsists from the hull movements. A plastic fitting must be reinforced with fiber when it is made at the factory. Also all through hulls must have a manual valve (or tap). This is a call for fast sinking.
No worries. That was just a cheap fix while boat was sitting at the dock waiting to be put on the hard. They will be replaced before the boat goes back in the water. All the through have new manual valves. Thanks for commenting. Much appreciated.
I'm not gonna make a single suggestion. I was thrilled to see you were from Newfoundland and you're resorrecting what seems to be a pretty solid sailboat. A dear friend of mine was from up around Newville and Twillingate. (Mind you he passed away almost 50 years ago now). He fished from the time he was 13 on schooners and my gosh the stories he had were amazing. He was a Merchant Mariner during the 2nd war and finished his career as an officer on tankers for Getty oil. One day it's my plan to visit your corner of the world. I've made it as far as Meat Cove in Nova Scotia but have yet to take the boat to your island. Next trip North. I will say one thing about standing rigging and cost. I'm about to change over my second boat to Dyneema rope. It's light, cheap, and it does not stretch. 1/4 inch has a tensile strength of 10,000 pounds. I have no idea what they make the stuff out of but it's stout. Look forward to seeing your 29 footer under way... Merry Christmas.
Very nice to hear from you sir. My grandfather also fished on schooners and I think story telling must have been part of the job lol. I've heard of dyneema. I will give it another look. If you ever do get up this way, I'd love to have a chat on the wharf perhaps. Take care.
You mentioned using brass for elbows. Brass contains zinc and should never be used in salt water. Plus brass fittings have a different thread pitch then your “ bronze” thruhulls, never mix the two, always use bronze with bronze
Oops. Ok thanks for that. Bronze it is. The marine store where I purchase all my boat parts would have picked up on that I'm sure, but I do appreciate the correction. So many things to learn about boat repairs. Take care.
Loosen the wheel brake.
I did that, but the system hasn't been used for years so it required some extra attention. Thanks for connecting.
i got an idea for the turn buckles , buy new ones 😂😂 they dont seem to be as expensive as you may think , in the UK they are cheap enough
Indeed lol. The turnbuckles are not expensive, but the cable and getting it all made up is. However, I'm the type that if someone else can do it I can figure it out too... maybe. Thanks for the sensible suggestion. I'm thinking I'll cut the cable where it makes onto the turnbuckle, replace with a new turnbuckle and put in another turnbuckle or some sort of extension to make up the lost part. Thanks
@@newfoundsailing ah i never noticed the cable was fixed or crimped onto turnbuckle,thats old ,could order up a longer bigger opening turnbuckle that can take a shackle to connect the cable thats now looped with thimble and wire clamps
It's crimped on, Good point about getting a longer turnbuckle.
Great video.. that Rust check is not great for lube, try Sea Foam Deep Creep.. i have used it on seized snow blowers and it works well.. Looing for to seeing that 14 footer finished.. I used to have one.
Thanks so much. The 14' er should be ready for spring. It was in rough shape when purchased. To be honest, if I didn't drive so far to get it I would have probably left it where it was lol. But Gerald stripped down to the glass and is making a great little fishing boat from it. I will check out the Sea Foam Deep Creep. Thanks.
Sea Foam makes some great products,,,I drove from Halifax NS to Northern NB last year for a boat that i have been wanting for a long time, 1998 Sea Nymph, it is in near new comndition ;) Been using it with the Grandsons .
Those rust protection lanolin based products are not really penetrating lubricants. For stuck stuff I use penetrating products first, then some lubricant (oil or grease) then the lanolin product on top. Great videos
Good point. Come spring I'll apply some penetrating stuff first. That should free it up even more. Thanks.
I got one almost the same. You guys must be our east coast brothers 😂😂😂😂David and I did the same thing testing it out. So funny.
We're lucky to have brothers that are happy to take part in any shenanigans that we can come up with. And visa versa. lol
Love your video! Can’t help it but you do remind me a bit of Statler and Waldorf (though much much more friendly). I’m in and subscribed!
Haha. I can see your point though lol. Glad you enjoy the videos... that's the only reason we put them out. Thanks for subscribing.
oh yes ...a very HAPPY (belated) BIRTHDAY Gerald. I won't ask your age but I'm sure that like me, you're still very young. cheers😁
Thanks for the kind wishes
I’m only 73 yet lots of good Sailing ahead !
Even though I watch all your older videos again and again I always look forward to your new 'releases' . Lots of very useful advise and tips plus the nostalgia they evoke for me. Thanks again Bill and Gerald and keep enjoying yourselves. cheers!
Life is a short, beautiful gift to be appreciated and enjoyed every day. Thanks so much for watching.
Have fun with it.
Always. Thanks Robert.
Ahoy!
Ahoy flyover. I hope you're having an awesome day, wherever you are. Thanks commenting.