I think in similar ways to Tam. Maybe it's because we're a similar age. Keep things simple. If it isn't there it can't go wrong. I like the idea of a solar charging phone. I'm sure it was cold in that cabin but it looked so cosy with the heater and the low level lights. It reminded me of my own liveaboard boats and winter evenings spent with good company at boatyards and marinas.
Yep for sure, the less that can go wrong the better. Aw yeah, it was definitely cosy and can see many a story and a rum being shared in there when Tam's off on his adventures :) Hope you're well!
Alvin vega great boats ,my ex father in law ,Steve Sleight author of “The Complete Sailing Manual “ had one for many years ,”ROUGH DIAMOND “we did a fair bit of sailing on it and even lived in it for one winter,won our class two years in a row at the around the is,e of wight race ,great boats
good luck with the trip:) A couple of notes: Don't remove a working inboard engine. It's in all ways superior to an outboard. It's diesel(less fuel used, less flameable), it charges your batteries. But the most important thing is, the prop will never leave the water. An outboard on a sailboat will come out of the water in rough seas. Just when you need it the most. So, my suggestion is; try to keep it alive as long as possible. If it breaks down, then an outboard might be the most cost effective solution, but still with all the drawbacks.
❤️ the Albin boats, right up my street in my youth Origo Alchohol Stoves? I has a new Staunless steel one, and frankly it was a bloody nightmare. Fuel is bloody expensive light them and you can't see the flame, lost count of the times I got burned, plus Sheesh Slow heating things up ? Avoid avoid avoid, despite how much sense they seem to make, hands in, they Suck ! Better idea, a gimballed Camping gaz or Coleman or whichever makes sense for gas cannisters wherever you are, Just stock up with Cannisters to get you where you are going, and buy a cheap Camping stove to pop in the gimballed mount that will use whatever gas cannisters are available, and that will get you to your next destination. To help reduce gas Consumption, get an induction electric Camping hob, and enough solar panels to charge Batteries via solar power charge controller, to run a pure sine wave inverter at least double the size needed to run the induction hob. The difference it makes to gas consumption, is dramatic . Plus make sure your inboard engine has an Alternator capable of a decent amount of charge to add to the batteries, plus maybe add an OK Wind Generator that is very, very Quiet (a noisy one will drive you, and the entire anchorage Off Your Trolleys), It doesn't have to be huge, just quiet, reliable, and did I mention Quiet ? Sadly boats like the Albins have removed themselves from my options list for a future boat, still, I'll always have fond memories. Best Wishes and Fair Winds. Bob. 🤔👍⛵️✨️✨️✨️
Hey! Oooh that would have been a great boat to come take a look at, unfortunately we didn't have too long in Sweden and are back in the UK now. Good luck with the refit 😁
Love the fact a south African lives so far ( in icelands) from his former homeland...but he's tuned in to chasing currents...
Yup 😂 these guys are awesome and they’re a real pleasure to have around
Yeah it blew our mind! Sometimes UA-cam is bloody brilliant for bringing interesting people into our lives 😁
I think in similar ways to Tam. Maybe it's because we're a similar age. Keep things simple. If it isn't there it can't go wrong.
I like the idea of a solar charging phone.
I'm sure it was cold in that cabin but it looked so cosy with the heater and the low level lights. It reminded me of my own liveaboard boats and winter evenings spent with good company at boatyards and marinas.
Yep for sure, the less that can go wrong the better. Aw yeah, it was definitely cosy and can see many a story and a rum being shared in there when Tam's off on his adventures :) Hope you're well!
Alvin vega great boats ,my ex father in law ,Steve Sleight author of “The Complete Sailing Manual “ had one for many years ,”ROUGH DIAMOND “we did a fair bit of sailing on it and even lived in it for one winter,won our class two years in a row at the around the is,e of wight race ,great boats
good luck with the trip:) A couple of notes: Don't remove a working inboard engine. It's in all ways superior to an outboard. It's diesel(less fuel used, less flameable), it charges your batteries. But the most important thing is, the prop will never leave the water. An outboard on a sailboat will come out of the water in rough seas. Just when you need it the most. So, my suggestion is; try to keep it alive as long as possible. If it breaks down, then an outboard might be the most cost effective solution, but still with all the drawbacks.
Great advice! Thanks for the comment :)
Yup… Brynn did a good job of informing me of the advantages of the existing motor. An old Volvo Penta jobby. Thanks for the best wishes.
Thanks for the boat tour. You guys make great videos!
Aw thank you for watching 😁😁
❤️ the Albin boats, right up my street in my youth Origo Alchohol Stoves? I has a new Staunless steel one, and frankly it was a bloody nightmare. Fuel is bloody expensive light them and you can't see the flame, lost count of the times I got burned, plus Sheesh Slow heating things up ? Avoid avoid avoid, despite how much sense they seem to make, hands in, they Suck ! Better idea, a gimballed Camping gaz or Coleman or whichever makes sense for gas cannisters wherever you are, Just stock up with Cannisters to get you where you are going, and buy a cheap Camping stove to pop in the gimballed mount that will use whatever gas cannisters are available, and that will get you to your next destination. To help reduce gas Consumption, get an induction electric Camping hob, and enough solar panels to charge Batteries via solar power charge controller, to run a pure sine wave inverter at least double the size needed to run the induction hob. The difference it makes to gas consumption, is dramatic . Plus make sure your inboard engine has an Alternator capable of a decent amount of charge to add to the batteries, plus maybe add an OK Wind Generator that is very, very Quiet (a noisy one will drive you, and the entire anchorage Off Your Trolleys), It doesn't have to be huge, just quiet, reliable, and did I mention Quiet ? Sadly boats like the Albins have removed themselves from my options list for a future boat, still, I'll always have fond memories. Best Wishes and Fair Winds. Bob. 🤔👍⛵️✨️✨️✨️
Youcan still get a telephone style handset on a vhf radio. Sailor is one brand I can think of.
Hello you Brummie Buggers! Interesting thoughts on small scale circumnavigation - enjoyed it. Are you guys at Boatlife live this year?
Glad you enjoyed 😁Yeah I think we're gonna pop there on the Friday to see people! Are you going? :)
@@ChasingCurrents I'm gonna try and make it, work depending, so I hope to meet you guys!
Hi guys, got a 1966 Harry Halberg Kungskryssare on the hard near Uppsala under going a refit if your interested for a look see while you're in Sweden?
Hey! Oooh that would have been a great boat to come take a look at, unfortunately we didn't have too long in Sweden and are back in the UK now. Good luck with the refit 😁
@@ChasingCurrents Thanks, shout out if you get the chance to come visit.