Nice to see another production. It's the first time I've heard using sand to disperse the orcas, interesting. Hope you don't need it though. Looking forward to the crossing video.
Thanks for watching Graham, hope you enjoyed it. We are never going to use violence against the Orca if we bump into them, actions that could cause them harm and potentially exacerbate the situation further (such as bangers or even firearms). After some research we decided on this method, and banging a metal pole underwater to distract them from our rudder. Biscay video will be coming soon! Cheers
That is about the only thing I like better about the newer boats is they usually have better access to stuff like thru hulls and packing glands. On my 40 year old boat the shaft is under the shower floor, which is made of marble and is heavy and caulked in. Have to take the shower door off too. Glad they put a dripless on it but I do worry that I will have to get in there while at sea some day. On my old, but newer Hunter 376, the gland was just 2 inches under an access floor board. Talk about easy...but because it was a gland and so easy to access, I was constantly adjusting it.
Is your keel encapsulated or bolt on? Maybe bolted to a keel stub? From what I can tell, your boat's interior has been damaged by leaks but as long as the bulkheads are still solid, your thru-hulls are good and rigging fairly new, then I'd say your boat is much more suited for the ocean then the Beneteau 49'.
Maalie has an encapsulated keel, so mega strong. Standing Rigging is a year old, thru-hulls all in good nick. Out of interest where did you see the leak damage? She isn't the fastest boat, but has a very kind sea motion and always gets us there ⛵️
@@sailingmaalie Yeah, you have a great boat. I have an encapsulated fin keel with skeg hung rudder too on my Whitby. You will not have any of the problems that many of those European boats do like rudder breaking off or the keel falling off. Now keep in mind I am just seeing it through a video, but I thought I saw some discoloration on the wood just under the port light on the port side. That is a sign the port lights had a leak at some point. Very common for old boats as sometimes the owners would go a long time before doing maintenance on the boat. Here is a tip on keeping the boat water tight. I use BoatLife LifeSeal (not lifecaulk). It doesn't get hard and crack like most others. It also has great holding power. I don't use screws on hatches or port lights or any of that stuff as it isn't needed and screws expand at a different rate then fiberglass does when it gets hot. Just fill in the holes with the LifeSeal.
@@sailingmaalie Only reason I mention the water damage is due to this lady who bought an old bluewater boat but didn't get a survey. She later found out, after dumping a lot of money into it, that the wood support beams were rotten and the boat was worthless and not seaworthy. There was wood discoloration on the floor and other wood which a good surveyor would have seen and inspected further.
Indeed, we are so happy to have an encapsulated keel and not have to worry about keel bolts! You have a sharp eye! When we bought Maalie, every single portlight leaked profusely (all 10 of them!). We have since removed, stripped and refitted the windows back into their aluminium frames. We used butyl tape as a sealant/gasket, for the same reasons you described above- the capacity to expand and contract with changing temperatures. We did however through bolt the portlight frames to the hull. (Refit job yet to be completed is a wood trim around the interior portlight to finish against headlining) First I've heard of this sealant, will definitely a look. Many thanks for the tip!
A good carenage is always satisfying!! Must have gained few knots at hull speed 🎉
Don't you know it ⛵️⛵️
Ah, boats and salty water!
Boat yoga on the "wrong" side o fibreglass!? Rather you than me. 😁 👍
You got that right, itchy fibreglass and no water to jump into..
Love these episodes. Keep em coming!
Glad you're enjoying them! Thanks for stopping by again ⛵️
Maalie is beautiful. Big fans of you both.
I have to say we agree with you, she is a fine vessel :) Thanks for stopping by and for the nice comments ⛵️🌊
I meant your partner not the boat but the boat is a good one.
Great success on the water pump. King in the castle!
So satisfying just to slot it in place 😋
Nice to see another production. It's the first time I've heard using sand to disperse the orcas, interesting. Hope you don't need it though. Looking forward to the crossing video.
Thanks for watching Graham, hope you enjoyed it. We are never going to use violence against the Orca if we bump into them, actions that could cause them harm and potentially exacerbate the situation further (such as bangers or even firearms). After some research we decided on this method, and banging a metal pole underwater to distract them from our rudder. Biscay video will be coming soon! Cheers
useful interview with an actual cetacean export re Orca behaviour & the interactions off Portugal & Spain m.ua-cam.com/video/DYXsi2SqpK0/v-deo.html
Ooh, I've been looking forward hearing from your adventures
Thanks for stopping by! Back to it good and proper now, Maalie heads for bluewater 🌊⛵️
Welcome back guys. Working on new episodes I guess. Lots of them :-)
Oh yes! Back at it now, lots of exciting bluewater adventures coming up. Thanks for stopping by Mike 🌊⛵️
Max Satisfy. Rate nice
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That is about the only thing I like better about the newer boats is they usually have better access to stuff like thru hulls and packing glands. On my 40 year old boat the shaft is under the shower floor, which is made of marble and is heavy and caulked in. Have to take the shower door off too. Glad they put a dripless on it but I do worry that I will have to get in there while at sea some day.
On my old, but newer Hunter 376, the gland was just 2 inches under an access floor board. Talk about easy...but because it was a gland and so easy to access, I was constantly adjusting it.
I was quite proficient in boat yoga after this project 🤣 Envious of your under floor access!
@@sailingmaalie I sold that boat in Fiji. I now have a Whitby 55 that is 40 years old but in great shape.
Is your keel encapsulated or bolt on? Maybe bolted to a keel stub?
From what I can tell, your boat's interior has been damaged by leaks but as long as the bulkheads are still solid, your thru-hulls are good and rigging fairly new, then I'd say your boat is much more suited for the ocean then the Beneteau 49'.
Maalie has an encapsulated keel, so mega strong. Standing Rigging is a year old, thru-hulls all in good nick. Out of interest where did you see the leak damage?
She isn't the fastest boat, but has a very kind sea motion and always gets us there ⛵️
@@sailingmaalie Yeah, you have a great boat. I have an encapsulated fin keel with skeg hung rudder too on my Whitby. You will not have any of the problems that many of those European boats do like rudder breaking off or the keel falling off.
Now keep in mind I am just seeing it through a video, but I thought I saw some discoloration on the wood just under the port light on the port side. That is a sign the port lights had a leak at some point. Very common for old boats as sometimes the owners would go a long time before doing maintenance on the boat.
Here is a tip on keeping the boat water tight. I use BoatLife LifeSeal (not lifecaulk). It doesn't get hard and crack like most others. It also has great holding power. I don't use screws on hatches or port lights or any of that stuff as it isn't needed and screws expand at a different rate then fiberglass does when it gets hot. Just fill in the holes with the LifeSeal.
@@sailingmaalie Only reason I mention the water damage is due to this lady who bought an old bluewater boat but didn't get a survey. She later found out, after dumping a lot of money into it, that the wood support beams were rotten and the boat was worthless and not seaworthy. There was wood discoloration on the floor and other wood which a good surveyor would have seen and inspected further.
Indeed, we are so happy to have an encapsulated keel and not have to worry about keel bolts!
You have a sharp eye! When we bought Maalie, every single portlight leaked profusely (all 10 of them!). We have since removed, stripped and refitted the windows back into their aluminium frames. We used butyl tape as a sealant/gasket, for the same reasons you described above- the capacity to expand and contract with changing temperatures. We did however through bolt the portlight frames to the hull.
(Refit job yet to be completed is a wood trim around the interior portlight to finish against headlining)
First I've heard of this sealant, will definitely a look. Many thanks for the tip!
@FranklinGray ah nightmare! Always helps to have an invasive poke around before letting go of any money!
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