A suggestion: Install the spare starter now and make the one you have the spare. In that way you will know that the one you just bought both fits and works. I had a friend who tried to install his "spare starter" mid-way in a Pacific crossing and it almost fit...but it didn't. It looked the same as the original, but it was just a tad off. Be forewarned.
That’s a great idea to inventory all of your stuff and exactly where it is on the boat. In an emergency ya don’t want to be tearing the boat apart searching for something. Good on ya.
Spot on Ron. Might suggest the same for a number of parts including injectors Valise storage : we had two 6 man valises packed each with a water maker (mechanical)and hand held and a vhf. (80s pre cell phone days)with spare batteries And stored them in cockpit sail locker available to anyone in the cockpit in ten seconds +\- This was on th PB GOOD EPIDSODE GUYS
I like these project videos. I think it does a good job at showing both the prep work for long duration/distance travel but also some of the day-to-day process thoughts that help ease the passage too!
We also added calorie bars in our ditch bag. We had the sealed 2000 calories bars with a two year shelf life, and a manual water filter for seawater to fresh water. A little bulky but in our thinking after reviewing many lifeboat stories an essential piece of equipment. Also meds, first aid, hand held radio, etc. Our ditch bag was a little heavy but would still stay afloat if tossed OB. We had enough equipment for a three week survival at sea minimum.
I like how you explain seamanship. Over the years (quite a few, in my case) I came to respect the background work that makes everything go boring and smooth. The companies I worked for: when you don't have to die to get things done and overcome chaos or handle disaster, no heroes or shining savers of the day - things just go as normal, people do their jobs, customers get what they were promised and money gets made. When you have a state like this, one tends to take it for granted, while most of the cases there are some great people doing some excellent work to make it look as it looks, they just don't show off. And they often don't do a lot: they just choose do the right thing and they do it right. When I see an expert working most of the time it looks so simple and he/she is not sweating it. Sometimes I even wonder what is the big expertise in this. Except if I try to do it.
I hope you are planning on printing your inventory and other critical documents. Don’t rely on availability of the computer. I’d print on heavy paper using a laser printer. Also consider laminating these documents and putting in a binder. I know they couldn’t be updated but at least you will know what you started with.
So excited you are so close to starting the big journey! You two have such a great partnership and such a positive vibe. Years after the start with Atticus I, the big global journey begins! All the best to you both!
The other contingency you have to think through is what you do if you ever have a fire at one end of boat and you have to bale from the other... this tends to happen typically at anchor... sometimes at night... Can you extinguish it it takes more than one fire extinguisher? Can you exit through a forward hatch? What can you grab without risking getting injured... Dont let it stress you but work it through in advance so you both know what you re going to do.
We have a Suzuki 15 mounted on our Edson like yours. We have mounted a cedar 4x4 block to the Edson that the lower end of the outboard rests on. This keeps the moment arm of the outboard from flexing the starboard piece of the Edson mount. You have to adjust the thickness of the 4x4 but it has really made the outboard secure in a seaway. We have also had to lash the outboard in a hard over position at times to keep it from rotating back and forth. An easy way is to tie a loop of line around the prop hub and pull it over to one side. Great choice of size and power for your dinghy and outboard. I think a 15 is adequate, but a 20 won’t hurt and the Highfield can take it!
You are such an excellent example to young couples about cementing your relationship through your shared project for your adventure. You each acknowledge what your part in the workings of your world are, to get to have your adventure. You both smoothly transition through your list of to do’s and Gordon would make you feel so safe with his preparedness. The other thing that I love to see is that in their partnership, Gordon is the man ( protector) and Dezzeri is the woman.( nurturer) I have been with my man 55 years and so happy to see that the seeds you are sowing are also for good shared partnership. Bon Voyage!
Great post Jordan. Smart preparation. Solid forethought. Best wishes and respect sent for you both. I look forward to the crossing and future adventures. 👏⛵️🏝
I hope you never accidentally pull the rip cord on that life raft while it’s in the locker! Cool life raft, and makes me think about whether I want to do something similar, or go with a more traditional deck mount. Thanks or talking through that.
You are very good at doing the repair work but most amazing is your ability to video it. Great job. Thank for taking the extra time to film it, I could not do it. Cheers
I know you just replaced the rod ends, but maybe someday they could fail again without warning.. put a fender washer between the nut and rod fittings just to keep them in place so it wont fall out at a critical time,, they would still work even with some slop in the steering
Great video and love all your projects. It's great you are doing a spread sheet with spare items and location, I know you learned a lot from Atticus 1 and have much more knowledge on things you need to be secure while sailing. I'm sure you already have these items ( spare prop for the outboard, spare spark plugs, gaskets, cotter pins ) The two of you as a team have tackled this job of buying, refitting and getting supplies for you trip and its like you don't stop. ) Your dedication to perfection is amazing in every step you take. We the You Tube community are proud of you both and look forward to you adventure ahead, It's going to be fun and we wish you smooth sailing.
Yea Jordan & Desiree! Your spreadsheets are brilliant… who knew, it would make for an entertaining episode… we loved it! Looking forward to the final projects and of course, your crossing! ♥️✌🏼⛵️
Great video on detail, having one detail I respectfully suggest you add, starting out with one reef in the mainsail for your first Atlantic crossing, easily rolling out your headsails if needed, staying comfortable onboard. We are crossing to the Azores about a month after you, perhaps meeting up with OSO in Horta, Madiera or Canaries before we sail to Punta del Estes.
Jordan; of all the UA-cam sailors I put your abilities in the same top master class as Brian (Delos) and Dan (UMA). Keep up the great work, have fun and stay safe. BTW; I have rod steering and love it. Way better than wire rope and pulleys. If you have the time, put in the new starter and keep the old one as a spare.
Jordan indeed is a brilliant talent, as are many of the UA-cam captains. I just think many of them don't record their work. You can't make these passages without great ability. My lack of wrenching Talent is what keeps me from this kind of sailing.
About 30 years ago I read a story I think in sailing magazine about a guy from NY with little to no experience bought a sailboat like a Catalina not a full keel heavy duty boat like the Pacific Seacraft put his kids in the boat and took off across the Atlantic as I recall without much prep, he did it in about 30 days w/o an issue. Now you guys should be ready for anything that comes your way, you might want to ad a storm anchor to your safety items. Happy daze ahead!
Your videography on your "how to" projects is so well done. Jordan, (you may havealready) but, well greese those ball swivels on the steering tie rods.
Susan & Tony here, So many things to do, we find it comforting that you are as concerned to do the detail work at all points of the boat. It was also good to meet you while we visited Washington. Safe travels.
I swear we are gonna start a drinking game at our house and every time you say crossing, we are gonna take a shot. I bet we will be so drunk by the time the episode ends we won't remember watching it and can start all over again. STOP IT.
I enjoy watching you V-blog. Especially the project stuff. Boy there are a lot of comments here. You may never read this. I don't usually comment but I have two. The Firefighter/EMT in me appreciates that you are planning well in advance of situations for those situations. Be sure to include training/practice with your safety equipment even if it's only viewing videos. Though hands on would be better. Second, and I don't know if this is practical, but you may want to store your dingy upside down or install a substantial cover over it. If it is not self bailing, in storms with really high following seas, the dingy can catch and retain a good deal of water weight this can endanger the storage structure and/or make boat steerage problematic ( much like a half load of water in a fire tanker truck). Hope this helps. Be safe.
Consider starting in a dark cabin. Then turnaround six times and then go find your ditch bag and life raft. Remove from storage and practice getting them out and ready to use.
Another great and informative video. The “safety” locker project… just like car or home insurance… some people don’t get the”life insurance” idea of being prepared for as many of the emergency scenarios as possible. Of course you hope you never have to use it. Just like car insurance, you hope you never have an accident. But you still pay the premium’s! Great planing Jorden. Have a thorough first aid kit with extras with your raft too.
Do you use an anti seize lubricant when you install the new threaded hardware, like the new screws on the steering pedestal? It will keep the hardware from seizing up for many years. It will also keep stainless steel hardware from galling when installing.
Love your channel Have you moved the outboard bracket yet? Where you put it completely messes up the backrest for the seat! Unless of course you don’t intend to sit there while on passage Fair winds, Nick
Another nice episode but seriously, one more episode with no Oso and no Desiree and I'm going to have to rethink this whole Atlantic crossing business. 😎
Making sure all your spares fit and work it a good idea. If you can vacuum pack with a desiccant pack in the bag will help to insure the parts will still work when needed. Even if you can't vacuum pack, a plastic bag and desiccant is a good idea. If the ball ends for your steering are SAE, get some spares before you leave for a metric world.
Hey Atticus! I'm behind on a few of your episodes but it's because I've been working on the boat. We are set to splash this week! I'll catch up on everything I missed as soon as possible. Keep making great videos, my wife and I love following your journey! Hope to see us both out there soon! Fair winds friends ⛵
Really looking forward to some more sweet, sweet Atticus spreadsheet action! Especially if y’all start dropping some index and match formulas in. I suppose that could be called spreadsheetmanship but I probably spend far too much time in excel in my day job.
Big seamanship points there. I like your definition. Thank you for this whole series as I always try to inform people that even if you buy a great used boat there is another substantial investment to be made in refit, preparation, spares and catching up on deferred maintenance. I bought a Valiant 42 in 2020 that was in great shape and have spent time and $$ since getting it ready for adventure cruising. (I'm still recovering from the disappointment of Atticus II not being a Valiant 42, BTW.) People need to understand the actual cost of boat ownership. Nice job you guys.
Hey Jordan and Dez, I'm really enjoying your content and your passion. One suggestion when on your travels. When on anchorage, do you have a secure way to lock up that B.A. 20 HP outboard? Not all people are good and trustworthy, unfortunately. :-)
Good morning. Looking forward to the crossing. You guys should do a show of you filming /shooting a show some time. Can't image how difficult that must be. Love the channel. Have a blessed day.
Suggestion when installing new O Rings get your self some Red Grease specifically for O rings and Rubber Gaskets. It stop them from perishing and keeps them supple. You don't need a lot very light covering.
Someone listens to On The Wind. Love the channel. You are one of the ones to inspire me to follow my dreams. I’m working on someone elders boats in-shore though.
Have you added spare plugs and a prop for your outboard to the spare parts list? Is that a 4cycle or a 2cycle outboard? I like the idea of a 4cycle outboard. They are more fuel efficient, quieter, and you don't have the two cycle stink. With your outboard hoist setup the extra weight wouldn't be as big an issue. Looks like your doing a great job prepping for this crossing. The biggest mistake I made on my first long trip of 2 months was I took way too much stuff. The next long trip I took I brought half as much stuff and it was much better. Thanks for the video. Good Luck on the crossing I think you will be fine with all your prep work on the boat and all the previous experience you have sailing. When do we get to meet the crew member your bringing along? A relative I believe. Do they have any sailing experience or been miles off shore in open ocean? The first time I took my wife sailing she was kind of nervous. I think she was suffering from agoraphobia (fear of wide open spaces) but it went away after a few times out on open water. Hope your crew is a good fit and doesn't end up suffering from chronic seasickness. 🙂 Thanks for the video. Fair winds and following seas. Sail On!
Awesome episode Jordan, well prepared, totally agree with your points on Seamanship Is the front wall/bulkhead of the emergency locker shared with the engine room? If so, you may want to consider a fireproof/retardant material on the emergency locker side of that shared wall, and an extinguisher in the cockpit if you don't have one already, would suck if you couldn't access the locker when needed due to engine fire.
Wow , I think that boat is better than new when it left the factory, and the repairs were made with love. You know your boat inside and out. I'm wondering when you head offshore will you still be able to post videos so we can follow you, maybe via satellite? I'll be watching!
Hey Jordan, I have a curious questions to ask. When you replaced the rod ends on your tie rod we thought we could hear before and after a humming/vibration noise as the rudder moved back and forth. Our system is slightly different but has the same noise. Why am I bringing this up? Well, we were crossing from Ascension Island in the South Atlantic to the Azores in the North Atlantic and we lost our steering 3 weeks into the passage. The pin that connects the tie rod to the tiller arm sheared through! We think this was due to some play in the system. We managed to fashion together a new pin and sailed on the last 1000 miles to the Azores. When we got to Horta we of course made it our No1 priority to fix our steering. We were able to access a welder and a shipwright and revamped the system so it is more robust and stronger. But we are now paranoid (Ok I (Jen) am now paranoid) and I am listening out to every little sound. And it might have been there before (I don't know) but what I can hear and feel is a humming noise and vibration in the tie rod. So my question is, does yours actually hum/vibrate, or was it some other background noise and if yes do you know if this is normal? I have tried researching on the internet but can't find an answer. I would be interested in your thoughts (if you have time!). Our next passage is 10 days from the Azores to the UK. SO really don't want to be stressing about the steering for another 1000 miles. Cheers and we have enjoyed watching your refit of Atticus 2.
Great video guys, quick question for the community regarding the liferaft. Why not mount the liferaft on deck somewhere with a hydrostatic release which means that if the boat sinks, you don’t need to get the liferaft…. It just gets released? That’s how we do it on commercial vessels.
Superb preparations guys. Weather wise it's no worse 1000 miles out on an ocean than it is sailing in coastal waters. The only two problems you are likely to encounter while crossing the Atlantic are boredom and exhaustion. The only piece of safety equipment you haven't mentioned is a sea anchor. Do you have one? I would highly recommend one. You will be just fine ocean sailing and you will be amazed at your feeling of elation and true accomplishment when you reach your destination. Best wishes to you both.
Try Walgreens wintergreen oil for stuck fasteners, stuck valves, stuck pretty much anything. Works on sore muscles and elbows as well. 24yrs USN I seen it work miracles
Lots of cruisers or going with 15hp and larger outboards for their dinghys. It would probably be a good idea to have a small 2-3hp as well. As a backup and for anchorages that don't require long distances.
you can buy paper gasket sheets at auto stores and make your own if u need a rubber gasket u can get sheets at the plumbing supply you should have both onboard got oring gaskets at harbor freight bunch sizes in a divider box
Good work on the videos and information! I would be quite interested (if you are willing to share) on the end budget from "boat purchase" to "casting off" for your crossing. After the boat purchase, it seems like there was a lot of investment in Batteries, electrical, solar arch/davit system, Mast Step, rigging etc. I think it would be informative and eye opening for someone looking to cross an ocean to see the costs required to update and older vessel. Not trivial.
Love the spreadsheet idea and it works awesome in perfect conditions like now. But what if your boat took on water? Or there was a lightening strike and you couldn't access your computer? Have you considered printing out the inventory so you have hard copies available? Great video as always, love your channel.
In my head, during the outro, all I could hear was the theme song from "Smokey and the Bandit". lol East bound and down, loaded up and sailin'...we gonna do what they say can't be done. We got a long way to go and a short time to get there...I'm east bound just watch Atticus II run!"
Hey Jordan, just went to the Amazon site and there seem not to be any items listed. Not sure if that means all has been purchased or the link sent me to the wrong place.
A suggestion: Install the spare starter now and make the one you have the spare. In that way you will know that the one you just bought both fits and works. I had a friend who tried to install his "spare starter" mid-way in a Pacific crossing and it almost fit...but it didn't. It looked the same as the original, but it was just a tad off. Be forewarned.
Also, before the trip, sail the boat as much as possible. There is something that will fail or not be correct. What? We will find out.
I had an alternator made for my car not fit by the bolt holes were off. 🤷🏻♂️
@@rwhunt99 Yes
Excellent suggestion
Fabulous idea 👍🏻💪🏻
I absolutely know nothing about sailing but i love watching your show
I am a big fan, this project has been a eye opener. You bought an amazing boat in great shape, but it’s crazy how much more you have had to do.
Print a hard copy of that inventory when it's done and put it in a binder. Have a manual backup for everything you automate.
That’s a great idea to inventory all of your stuff and exactly where it is on the boat. In an emergency ya don’t want to be tearing the boat apart searching for something. Good on ya.
Spot on Ron. Might suggest the same for a number of parts including injectors
Valise storage : we had two 6 man valises packed each with a water maker (mechanical)and hand held and a vhf. (80s pre cell phone days)with spare batteries
And stored them in cockpit sail locker available to anyone in the cockpit in ten seconds +\- This was on th PB
GOOD EPIDSODE GUYS
A scanner will help with your inventory. You even create your own bar codes for each locker. Definitely saves me time when doing my inventory.
Can you post a link to such an item? sounds interesting and useful
I like these project videos. I think it does a good job at showing both the prep work for long duration/distance travel but also some of the day-to-day process thoughts that help ease the passage too!
We also added calorie bars in our ditch bag. We had the sealed 2000 calories bars with a two year shelf life, and a manual water filter for seawater to fresh water. A little bulky but in our thinking after reviewing many lifeboat stories an essential piece of equipment. Also meds, first aid, hand held radio, etc. Our ditch bag was a little heavy but would still stay afloat if tossed OB. We had enough equipment for a three week survival at sea minimum.
Glad to finally find a fellow spreadsheet enthusiast!! Cool! The feeling of knowing exactly what you have in inventory and organization! Priceless!!!
Pacific seacraft sounds like a stand up company. You dont see that often these days!
I like how you explain seamanship. Over the years (quite a few, in my case) I came to respect the background work that makes everything go boring and smooth. The companies I worked for: when you don't have to die to get things done and overcome chaos or handle disaster, no heroes or shining savers of the day - things just go as normal, people do their jobs, customers get what they were promised and money gets made. When you have a state like this, one tends to take it for granted, while most of the cases there are some great people doing some excellent work to make it look as it looks, they just don't show off. And they often don't do a lot: they just choose do the right thing and they do it right.
When I see an expert working most of the time it looks so simple and he/she is not sweating it. Sometimes I even wonder what is the big expertise in this. Except if I try to do it.
I hope you are planning on printing your inventory and other critical documents. Don’t rely on availability of the computer. I’d print on heavy paper using a laser printer. Also consider laminating these documents and putting in a binder. I know they couldn’t be updated but at least you will know what you started with.
I thoroughly enjoyed this. You are a master at showcasing your projects and describing in detail what you are doing. Thanks.
Missed Des on this episode, but it was a good one none the less. Atticus is really coming along and is looking like a real blue water cruiser now.
Yeah I'm missing Mrs Bud too!
So excited you are so close to starting the big journey! You two have such a great partnership and such a positive vibe. Years after the start with Atticus I, the big global journey begins! All the best to you both!
The other contingency you have to think through is what you do if you ever have a fire at one end of boat and you have to bale from the other... this tends to happen typically at anchor... sometimes at night... Can you extinguish it it takes more than one fire extinguisher? Can you exit through a forward hatch? What can you grab without risking getting injured...
Dont let it stress you but work it through in advance so you both know what you re going to do.
Something that worries me a bit is how to get out the forward hatch when the dinghy is lashed on deck. Any solutions?
We have a Suzuki 15 mounted on our Edson like yours. We have mounted a cedar 4x4 block to the Edson that the lower end of the outboard rests on. This keeps the moment arm of the outboard from flexing the starboard piece of the Edson mount. You have to adjust the thickness of the 4x4 but it has really made the outboard secure in a seaway. We have also had to lash the outboard in a hard over position at times to keep it from rotating back and forth. An easy way is to tie a loop of line around the prop hub and pull it over to one side. Great choice of size and power for your dinghy and outboard. I think a 15 is adequate, but a 20 won’t hurt and the Highfield can take it!
Good suggestions... I was thinking I would also want some kind of cover over the power head at least to keep the salt spray and sun off of it...
You are such an excellent example to young couples about cementing your relationship through your shared project for your adventure. You each acknowledge what your part in the workings of your world are, to get to have your adventure. You both smoothly transition through your list of to do’s and Gordon would make you feel so safe with his preparedness. The other thing that I love to see is that in their partnership, Gordon is the man ( protector) and Dezzeri is the woman.( nurturer) I have been with my man 55 years and so happy to see that the seeds you are sowing are also for good shared partnership. Bon Voyage!
Great post Jordan. Smart preparation. Solid forethought. Best wishes and respect sent for you both. I look forward to the crossing and future adventures. 👏⛵️🏝
I hope you never accidentally pull the rip cord on that life raft while it’s in the locker! Cool life raft, and makes me think about whether I want to do something similar, or go with a more traditional deck mount. Thanks or talking through that.
You are very good at doing the repair work but most amazing is your ability to video it. Great job. Thank for taking the extra time to film it, I could not do it. Cheers
I know you just replaced the rod ends, but maybe someday they could fail again without warning.. put a fender washer between the nut and rod fittings just to keep them in place so it wont fall out at a critical time,, they would still work even with some slop in the steering
Do this ^^^
Great video and love all your projects. It's great you are doing a spread sheet with spare items and location, I know you learned a lot from Atticus 1 and have much more knowledge on things you need to be secure while sailing. I'm sure you already have these items ( spare prop for the outboard, spare spark plugs, gaskets, cotter pins ) The two of you as a team have tackled this job of buying, refitting and getting supplies for you trip and its like you don't stop. ) Your dedication to perfection is amazing in every step you take. We the You Tube community are proud of you both and look forward to you adventure ahead, It's going to be fun and we wish you smooth sailing.
Wow, McCotters! That’s where I bought my sailboat after watching you guys and Bobby and everybody else for about a year.
The saying, prevention's better than cure, rings true. Some brilliant work done
Yea Jordan & Desiree! Your spreadsheets are brilliant… who knew, it would make for an entertaining episode… we loved it! Looking forward to the final projects and of course, your crossing! ♥️✌🏼⛵️
Add pivot tables to the spread sheet to cross reference and for tabulation
Great video on detail, having one detail I respectfully suggest you add, starting out with one reef in the mainsail for your first Atlantic crossing, easily rolling out your headsails if needed, staying comfortable onboard. We are crossing to the Azores about a month after you, perhaps meeting up with OSO in Horta, Madiera or Canaries before we sail to Punta del Estes.
I suggest you take the valise life raft out of the locker and lash it inside the stern pulpit - just when you are offshore…
Jordan; of all the UA-cam sailors I put your abilities in the same top master class as Brian (Delos) and Dan (UMA). Keep up the great work, have fun and stay safe.
BTW; I have rod steering and love it. Way better than wire rope and pulleys. If you have the time, put in the new starter and keep the old one as a spare.
Yup you can exchange it or have it rebuilt.. they are simple beasts but do a hard job and dont like being left unused.
And the guy from Parlay Revival
Jordan indeed is a brilliant talent, as are many of the UA-cam captains. I just think many of them don't record their work. You can't make these passages without great ability. My lack of wrenching Talent is what keeps me from this kind of sailing.
Excellent planning and material sourcing.
About 30 years ago I read a story I think in sailing magazine about a guy from NY with little to no experience bought a sailboat like a Catalina not a full keel heavy duty boat like the Pacific Seacraft
put his kids in the boat and took off across the Atlantic as I recall without much prep, he did it in about 30 days w/o an issue.
Now you guys should be ready for anything that comes your way, you might want to ad a storm anchor to your safety items. Happy daze ahead!
Your videography on your "how to" projects is so well done.
Jordan, (you may havealready) but, well greese those ball swivels on the steering tie rods.
Another excellent video guys! I’d drop some copper grease on those track rod ends to help reduce wear and keep them in good order. 😎
Susan & Tony here, So many things to do, we find it comforting that you are as concerned to do the detail work at all points of the boat. It was also good to meet you while we visited Washington. Safe travels.
Wow! So many things to do. You are doing a fantastic job getting Atticus ready. Wishing you well and see you next week.
Isn't leaving the life raft outside in a special rack better/safer than shoving it deep in the lazaret?
I think part of seamanship is not getting flustered when things go wrong and just dealing with it.
I swear we are gonna start a drinking game at our house and every time you say crossing, we are gonna take a shot. I bet we will be so drunk by the time the episode ends we won't remember watching it and can start all over again. STOP IT.
While your making preparations for across Atlantic we are in the Marshall Islands getting ready to sail to Fiji to do maintenance haul out.
I enjoy watching you V-blog. Especially the project stuff. Boy there are a lot of comments here. You may never read this. I don't usually comment but I have two. The Firefighter/EMT in me appreciates that you are planning well in advance of situations for those situations. Be sure to include training/practice with your safety equipment even if it's only viewing videos. Though hands on would be better. Second, and I don't know if this is practical, but you may want to store your dingy upside down or install a substantial cover over it. If it is not self bailing, in storms with really high following seas, the dingy can catch and retain a good deal of water weight this can endanger the storage structure and/or make boat steerage problematic ( much like a half load of water in a fire tanker truck). Hope this helps. Be safe.
Remember to fit a safety chain between your boat and the outboard. If you drop that motor it is gone... forever.
Consider starting in a dark cabin. Then turnaround six times and then go find your ditch bag and life raft. Remove from storage and practice getting them out and ready to use.
well done...great video...excited about your impending trip
Nice outboard mount, makes it easier to chain the outboard up to keep it from walking away. Nice success on the pedestal, no drilling required.
Another great and informative video. The “safety” locker project… just like car or home insurance… some people don’t get the”life insurance” idea of being prepared for as many of the emergency scenarios as possible. Of course you hope you never have to use it. Just like car insurance, you hope you never have an accident. But you still pay the premium’s! Great planing Jorden. Have a thorough first aid kit with extras with your raft too.
Do you use an anti seize lubricant when you install the new threaded hardware, like the new screws on the steering pedestal? It will keep the hardware from seizing up for many years. It will also keep stainless steel hardware from galling when installing.
Love your channel
Have you moved the outboard bracket yet? Where you put it completely messes up the backrest for the seat! Unless of course you don’t intend to sit there while on passage
Fair winds, Nick
Another nice episode but seriously, one more episode with no Oso and no Desiree and I'm going to have to rethink this whole Atlantic crossing business. 😎
Making sure all your spares fit and work it a good idea. If you can vacuum pack with a desiccant pack in the bag will help to insure the parts will still work when needed. Even if you can't vacuum pack, a plastic bag and desiccant is a good idea. If the ball ends for your steering are SAE, get some spares before you leave for a metric world.
Hey Atticus! I'm behind on a few of your episodes but it's because I've been working on the boat. We are set to splash this week! I'll catch up on everything I missed as soon as possible. Keep making great videos, my wife and I love following your journey! Hope to see us both out there soon! Fair winds friends ⛵
You guys are way above my pay grade, good luck to you all, we are again at Roatan
Really looking forward to some more sweet, sweet Atticus spreadsheet action! Especially if y’all start dropping some index and match formulas in. I suppose that could be called spreadsheetmanship but I probably spend far too much time in excel in my day job.
Lance, good stuff 👍
Very impressed with your attention to details!
Always a good video. Jordan is tackling projects like a champ.
Big seamanship points there. I like your definition. Thank you for this whole series as I always try to inform people that even if you buy a great used boat there is another substantial investment to be made in refit, preparation, spares and catching up on deferred maintenance. I bought a Valiant 42 in 2020 that was in great shape and have spent time and $$ since getting it ready for adventure cruising. (I'm still recovering from the disappointment of Atticus II not being a Valiant 42, BTW.) People need to understand the actual cost of boat ownership. Nice job you guys.
Jordan Thanks for suggesting McMaster-Carr!! A plethora of supplies and components for the do it your self-er.
Wow guys you are almost done. GODSPEED!
Great video guys!!! I’ve been up for the past 3 hours waiting for you to upload!! So excited for you 3! Best wishes always!
Hey Jordan and Dez, I'm really enjoying your content and your passion. One suggestion when on your travels. When on anchorage, do you have a secure way to lock up that B.A. 20 HP outboard? Not all people are good and trustworthy, unfortunately. :-)
Good morning. Looking forward to the crossing. You guys should do a show of you filming /shooting a show some time. Can't image how difficult that must be. Love the channel. Have a blessed day.
😂😂“Wow…there’s nothing more exciting than spreadsheets.”😂😂
Suggestion when installing new O Rings get your self some Red Grease specifically for O rings and Rubber Gaskets. It stop them from perishing and keeps them supple. You don't need a lot very light covering.
Someone listens to On The Wind. Love the channel. You are one of the ones to inspire me to follow my dreams. I’m working on someone elders boats in-shore though.
Have you added spare plugs and a prop for your outboard to the spare parts list? Is that a 4cycle or a 2cycle outboard? I like the idea of a 4cycle outboard. They are more fuel efficient, quieter, and you don't have the two cycle stink. With your outboard hoist setup the extra weight wouldn't be as big an issue. Looks like your doing a great job prepping for this crossing. The biggest mistake I made on my first long trip of 2 months was I took way too much stuff. The next long trip I took I brought half as much stuff and it was much better. Thanks for the video. Good Luck on the crossing I think you will be fine with all your prep work on the boat and all the previous experience you have sailing. When do we get to meet the crew member your bringing along? A relative I believe. Do they have any sailing experience or been miles off shore in open ocean? The first time I took my wife sailing she was kind of nervous. I think she was suffering from agoraphobia (fear of wide open spaces) but it went away after a few times out on open water. Hope your crew is a good fit and doesn't end up suffering from chronic seasickness. 🙂 Thanks for the video. Fair winds and following seas. Sail On!
It's interesting to see the transition from amateur beginners to seasoned sailors. Jordan is a technical whiz and Desiree knows what it takes.
Awesome episode Jordan, well prepared, totally agree with your points on Seamanship
Is the front wall/bulkhead of the emergency locker shared with the engine room? If so, you may want to consider a fireproof/retardant material on the emergency locker side of that shared wall, and an extinguisher in the cockpit if you don't have one already, would suck if you couldn't access the locker when needed due to engine fire.
“McMaster-Carr…they sell everything ever made by anybody.” 😂😂😂
thoroughly enjoying your videos and the work up to your crossing!! very exciting
Simply the best sailing channel
Wow , I think that boat is better than new when it left the factory, and the repairs were made with love. You know your boat inside and out. I'm wondering when you head offshore will you still be able to post videos so we can follow you, maybe via satellite? I'll be watching!
Hey Jordan, I have a curious questions to ask. When you replaced the rod ends on your tie rod we thought we could hear before and after a humming/vibration noise as the rudder moved back and forth. Our system is slightly different but has the same noise. Why am I bringing this up?
Well, we were crossing from Ascension Island in the South Atlantic to the Azores in the North Atlantic and we lost our steering 3 weeks into the passage. The pin that connects the tie rod to the tiller arm sheared through! We think this was due to some play in the system. We managed to fashion together a new pin and sailed on the last 1000 miles to the Azores.
When we got to Horta we of course made it our No1 priority to fix our steering. We were able to access a welder and a shipwright and revamped the system so it is more robust and stronger. But we are now paranoid (Ok I (Jen) am now paranoid) and I am listening out to every little sound. And it might have been there before (I don't know) but what I can hear and feel is a humming noise and vibration in the tie rod.
So my question is, does yours actually hum/vibrate, or was it some other background noise and if yes do you know if this is normal? I have tried researching on the internet but can't find an answer.
I would be interested in your thoughts (if you have time!). Our next passage is 10 days from the Azores to the UK. SO really don't want to be stressing about the steering for another 1000 miles.
Cheers and we have enjoyed watching your refit of Atticus 2.
Great video guys, quick question for the community regarding the liferaft. Why not mount the liferaft on deck somewhere with a hydrostatic release which means that if the boat sinks, you don’t need to get the liferaft…. It just gets released?
That’s how we do it on commercial vessels.
Superb preparations guys. Weather wise it's no worse 1000 miles out on an ocean than it is sailing in coastal waters. The only two problems you are likely to encounter while crossing the Atlantic are boredom and exhaustion. The only piece of safety equipment you haven't mentioned is a sea anchor. Do you have one? I would highly recommend one. You will be just fine ocean sailing and you will be amazed at your feeling of elation and true accomplishment when you reach your destination. Best wishes to you both.
I am thinking of getting a whaly 400 with cockpit steering with a Yamaha 40 hp for my Cheoy Lee 48.
Just came across your page, I live in Washington!
Try Walgreens wintergreen oil for stuck fasteners, stuck valves, stuck pretty much anything. Works on sore muscles and elbows as well. 24yrs USN I seen it work miracles
Love the show and watching your boat yoga. It appears your Amazon wish list is empty. Did you get everything or is something broken?
Can't wait till you shove off, love you guys!
Guys love the updates, quick question. what do you think you have spent on preparation?
Mr Spread Sheet!!!! GOOD Stuff MAY God Bless you Guide and Protect you on your journey 🙏🙏 STAY Safe
Hi guys, hope you’re well, can you please make a video about how you’re able to fund your project please, truthfully?
What about cleaning the heat exchanger for the oil and transmission. Is there one .
Hey Jordan, what size were your O rings for the fuel and water? 1 1/2”??? I need some. Thanks for all your videos. You two are Awesome!!
Almost done 🎉 Tons of work. 👍🏻
Lots of cruisers or going with 15hp and larger outboards for their dinghys. It would probably be a good idea to have a small 2-3hp as well. As a backup and for anchorages that don't require long distances.
I think a small backup is a very good idea if they can find the space.
If you keep track of the parts in Google Sheets, how do you access it in the middle of the ocean with no internet?
I'd print and laminate the spreadsheet
Where did you get your autopilot drive repaired in Rhode Island? I am looking to get mine rebuilt on my 1995 Sabre 38 MKII. Regards, Rich Casey
you can buy paper gasket sheets at auto stores and make your own if u need a rubber gasket u can get sheets at the plumbing supply you should have both onboard got oring gaskets at harbor freight bunch sizes in a divider box
Good work on the videos and information! I would be quite interested (if you are willing to share) on the end budget from "boat purchase" to "casting off" for your crossing. After the boat purchase, it seems like there was a lot of investment in Batteries, electrical, solar arch/davit system, Mast Step, rigging etc. I think it would be informative and eye opening for someone looking to cross an ocean to see the costs required to update and older vessel. Not trivial.
lOVE YOU GUYS. rEMEMBER THERE ARE NO STORES AT SEA. mAKE SURE YOU HAVE EVERYTHING YOU WILL NEED.
Love the spreadsheet idea and it works awesome in perfect conditions like now.
But what if your boat took on water? Or there was a lightening strike and you couldn't access your computer?
Have you considered printing out the inventory so you have hard copies available?
Great video as always, love your channel.
So pumped about the count down until the Atlantic crossing, so much so you would think I was going hahahah, ahh lol.
Great progress!! Keep rolling along!! 👍👍👏👏👌👌
He Guys, The boat looks amazing! Where’s your wind vane on the list? I can’t imagine a passage without both an autopilot and a wind vane.
Greatly informative video!
Great show guys. Thanks 4 sharing :-)
Seamanship: the act of such prudence that seamanship is no longer required!
i like that too.
In my head, during the outro, all I could hear was the theme song from "Smokey and the Bandit". lol East bound and down, loaded up and sailin'...we gonna do what they say can't be done. We got a long way to go and a short time to get there...I'm east bound just watch Atticus II run!"
Hey Jordan, just went to the Amazon site and there seem not to be any items listed. Not sure if that means all has been purchased or the link sent me to the wrong place.