One trick for a twisted halyard - messenger it out, while underway secure one end on an aft mooring cleat and toss it out, tow it for 10 minutes to get the twist out, and retrieve it. Hose it off to work the salt out, and re-reeve it. Then always coil it with a figure 8. We have a 72 meter two-part main halyard on our cat, and we always need to do this once when we put a new halyard on.
"You can squeeze the sails; You can lick the decks! "IT WAS THE SHAKE-DOWN CRUISE!" 😎 Remembering how much you two helped the Wynns a few years back, it was heartwarming to see you accepting their advice at this time! Two boats, ONE CREW!
Your boat is amazing!!!! Congrats. Thanks for all the inspiring sharing....my help with screecher furling is to maintain some sheet tension, plus take up the lazy sheet during furling. Try to prevent the sheets from flogging. Also, head off to a broad reach at a wind angle of 120-140 trim for that, get the boat moving on that angle and NOW SHEET OUT A LITTLE and furl. We do this for our code zero and our jib. Never furl close hauled, furl on a deep broad reach!
It’s so awesome to see RR2 in action! It’s going to be a learning curve getting to know the boat and all of the kinks worked out you guys will get there. It seems like other cruisers swear by wireless headsets for communication when docking, anchoring and changing sails some call them “marriage savors” might be something helpful to add to your gear. Safe travels!!
Love the brutal honesty, not everyone shows that. We are all human and make mistakes but we can learn from our mistakes and life go's on. Take care guys keep learning.
I had been watching all the episodes of the New Ruby Rose being built right up to when the Wynns started taking over the running of your lovely boat, it looks so much like a shared boat, all the years of the months down to the day Ruby Rose was launched, all the Vietnam episodes on the making of a lovely boat. Now it is all show made by the crew,that takes all the pride.
Well that thankfully was a fluster not a cluster with the sail. I imagine if you put Nikki and Jason on a brand new monohull they would also struggle at first, but you two would shine. Bumpy waves to aqua dreams. Proud of you guys.❤❤
A couple of tips. Use them if you will. Tighten the halyard when setting and when furling. Winches create twist in halyards. Try hoisting by hand or use a quality spinner at the head
It must be so frustrating living in paradise and having to fix the boat's teething problems. Come to Birmingham in the rain stuck in traffic, that's frustrating.
Chill you guys! You're already there! one step at a time, slow, steady, peaceful & Mindfull learning of the new you and yours...Super Kudos to you for your candor.
You were very brave to broadcast this particular situation. Please stop - STOP - asking people to not judge. They are ridiculous as is your asking. Nikki and Jason again proved that they were priceless. They, like you, are good people. Wish them the very best, blue skies. Continue onward with your voyages.
The headline is just designed to get more views so you can relaxed. Everything is manufactured with these types of channels. Remember only they decide what is published and there is a reason for all of it. So just enjoy the entertainment.
Kind of a beautiful contrast, from when the four of you took off, and now... Nick, in particular was so stressed, as you headed out, he was biting... Now, even as the sail gives you all that grief, he laughs it off, with glib comments, and OH-Well... you guys are gonna have a great time with that new boat, and all the learning to come... that is what life is, a grand learning experience, or nothing. ...this was an inspiring video.
You all are working great as a team. That's wonderful. I wish I could have had some UA-camrs on our boat when we first got it! You are all very experienced. Congrats on the new, beautiful boat. We look forward to seeing you at the Annapolis Boat Show.
Remember it does not count as an mistake if you are still learning the ropes on a new boat. Also everyone will judge you some but the only one that counts is yourselves. And you are doing a great job.
Just know as you adjust to life on your new incredible Seawind that you have a whole fan club egging you on. Most wishing they could help or be courageous enough to embark on such an adventure. The four of you are awesome and through team work, taking care of the teething issues as they arise. In 6 months time you will wonder what all the fuss was about. Looking forward to more realtime growing pains of new boat owners!!!!
New boat hell of a lot of challenges, y'all will work it all out, y'all are BADASS,,! T and Nick you got this. Hopefully y'all will, sometime in the future look back and laugh at these growing pains! And also, again, y'all and Jason and Nikki will sail together,love y'all fair winds.
While cruising around drinking champagne and cocktails is lovely, Im guessing that the difficulties with the boat are part of what makes it a challenge and an adventure (and thus makes the champagne taste better!). I know of boat owners who are at their happiest down in the engine room tinkering. No judgement here- I wouldn’t know one end of a boat from another!!
Yes, we had the same issue with the screecher on our 1260 and also the main halyard which is 2-1. As someone said, snake the halyard up the mast and manually unfurl it on a dock or just on the deck then be careful not to twist the halyard when coiling. It works it way back up the halyard! We changed our screecher back to a single 1-1 halyard, which has been fine and we are careful with the main to let it coil itself in figure 8s when we raise it. It does it on its own after a while and we dont need to touch it. Good luck.
We took possession of a brand new Leopard 42 two months ago, and I feel every bit of your pain. It’s overwhelming at times, and like you said, some of it is definitely self inflicted, the learning curve of a new boat is just as stressful as the breakdowns.
I can see it's a huge adjustment going from a mono to a cat. Good to know! Hopefully all the issues get shook out soon and all will be well. Stay positive as you are.
Now that you both are experienced new boat hand over professionals, you could go help the Wynns when they get there baptism of fire on their new boat.. I must say, Neither of you look too frizzed by this all... Really nice catamaran....
Twisted halyard: pull-out the halyard while threading a mouse line. Disconnect the halyard and untwist it. Untwist mouse lines much as possible. Then pull the halyard back through. This should work even though one end of the halyard remains attached at the masthead. Good luck
Well done and documented in a fun way. You're all ok, the boat is a peach, and of course there are teething problems, that's part of the gig. Stick with it guys, fantastic, God bless 🤗🤗
In many ways you are giving me even greater motivation to carry on building my own. I am learning more every episode from the several dozen I watch. Thank you for your honesty about the process !
“A few hours ago we were all tangled aground on the deck” Isaw what happened but if you wanted, you could take that another way. Too too funny. Thank you got not sanitizing what boat life can be at times. I love your humbleness in all the things you have and never take it for granted. New boat; and you and the boat have to salsa when both you don’t know how to dance. It takes a process. It’s all about the journey.
Also, as you may now know, keeping some sheet tension on when furling should prevent the mess that you ended up with. Also always kees some tension on the lazy end of the furling line.
Exactly. We learned our lesson. There were a few contributing factors: inability for Terysa (who was on the sheet) to see the sail from her position; Nick using the high speed on the electric winch which meant it was furling too quickly and didn’t give us time to make adjustments; we forgot about the lazy line because we’d never used this set up before. Plus we’re very out of practice and just … didn’t think.
You're definitely going to need headsets to talk to each other from the helm to bow. There's some nice ones out there, I'm surprised one of them hasn't reached out to let you demo a set. Hint, hint. 😊
The worst thing that can happen is the furling line can wrap around the "drum" with the sail half way out. It happened to me one time, and then you can't let the sail out or furl it in. Then worst of all the tack line broke. Fortunately we were able to blow the halyard and get the sail on deck as we were heading for a lee shore. Always keep tension on the lazy furling line. I saw that yours has the bungee on the turning block which should do the trick. @@sailingrubyrose
Also be sure to not coil the halyards with a quarter turn. Use the open hand technique or the 8 around the winch, or fill the rope basket by the end. This is also good for most in mast or boom rope (reef lines, jib sheet...)
Thanks for taking one for the team and helping us understand problem with 2:1 halyards on furling head sails. Much better to go 1:1 and add the purchase at the tack end. I wouldn't have known that would happen.
The first question is the weight of the Code 0 sail and whether the short handed crew can handle that with a single halyard. If you switch to 2:1 purchase at bottom the next question is whether you can apply enough luff tension to the Code 0 without overloading the halyard clutch and blocks - will they be strong enough to hold the 1:1 tension when sailing? They would need to be heavier. Note that in gusts and/or waves the tension in the halyard can double the static tension. That is usually why larger boats use 2:1 for Code 0 halyards.
I wouldn’t do that without first confirming with Seawind. The doubled halyard is mainly to reduce compression loads on the mast, allowing using a lighter mast with lighter fittings saving both weight and money. Gennakers need more luff tension than spinnakers so that’s why they are often doubled. The real culprit here is the low-friction fitting attached to the swivel, which pushes any twists in the halyard to the end. Go up in the boatswain’s chair, disconnect the halyard at the mast crane and take out the twists. Consider replacing the friction fitting on the swivel with a block to reduce the problem. I’ve been told by someone I trust that his electric winch puts the twist in the halyard so he pulls up the sail by hand and so he only uses the winch for the final tensioning.
Thanks for sharing the experience! Would be interesting to hear if now that you've sailed your 1370, you'd place a higher priority on actually being able to clearly see the sails without having to contort yourself around and also line management?
Instead of a screwdriver for opening those hatches I recommend a sailor's marlin spike pocket knife. Davis or Bunt both make stainless with screw driver blade too. Mine has a keychain floaty, but you do you. Good for a million other sailing needs.
I am always looking for a lesson learned on these type of incidents. Why did this happen? What were the causes and how can I prevent it from happening again. Or, if this a rigging issue, why wasn't this sorted during the sea trials? Maybe Nick can create a separate technical channel or a technical Tuesday spotlight where he can go into more depth and detail on things like this. We are always learning from each other in our quest to become better and safer boaters and sailors. Thanks for sharing your experiences with us. Blessings to you all.
I think Jason explained it in the last video, and it seemed to be new to catamaran mistake, and a learning curve for Nick and Terese. They are doing wonderful, but sailing a catamaran is a bit different from a monohull, so their learning curve will be a little more than if Niki and Jason were going from a cat to a cat, although their learning curve may be with their hybrid system instead.
Firstly we aren't judging. Its a new boat and people make mistakes. You are getting to know a new boat. In a month it will be like you've always had a cat. Another fun episode - i tend to prefer the laughs rather than the drama
I hope that you two reciprocate and help Nicky and Jason when they get their new boat. Having them with you over the last few episodes has been wonderful. You four work so well together.
I am so glad you both are back, I’m really in NEED or the original intro…. I did hear it slightly. You two are our original exposure to sailing. Then added MJ. Both of your intros are just part of our lives. 🤓🤓🫣🙃💗
From racing dinghys to large motor yachts. I've never experienced a boat that wasn't a pain in the ass. It's the work that makes the good days not just enjoyable but deeply satisfying and grant you a genuine sense of achievement. I've often tried to imagine the life on a 130m yacht with 20 crew and nothing to do but drink canapes and eat coctails. I simply can not see the point. I'd be bored senseless within the hour and nothing would have any real value.
I'm so happy you are back on a boat. Thanks for showing the reality of new boat ownership. Let this be an experience for others. When you get to a new to you boat, you start with very small trip , like sailing to the next bay. You try all your sails and reef system in light wind. You sit a anchor for a day or two just get familiar with where stuff is. That is what I do when Charter boat and I still make mistakes. From the video, it looks like you rush into it. It is entertaining but it is not the best way to get use to a new boat. Don't be frustrated with your boat, it is new, it is hull #2, boats are hand made in small number, it is guaranty that something will need to be fix and set properly. Take it easy, where is the rush.
I don't think that they were in a rush, they just needed to go far enough and back to shake out all the issues that SeaWind needs to fix. To the next bay wouldn't have shown them what they needed to know.
Paying your sailing dues once again. It’s hard to look good and save your ass at the same time. From afar it looks as tho this is doable for you two and your relationship. Thank you for showing the learning curve behind these new boats. Great crew soon it will be their time on their new boat. Myself I would want a knowledgeable manufacturer’s sailor to accompany the boat for at least a week.
❤ stay strong you two, very normal what is happening, trust me on this, best for it to happen now than in the wild ,get it sorted ,love the boat ,😊🌏👍looking good out there ❤. God bless.
I had this exact thing on my CAT and as we raised the code zero, we twisted the sail the same way by hand as it went up thus negating the halyard twist. (at least sufficiently to get it up) Good luck
No negative judgement from this follower, every boater has had some "OOPS MMOMENTS" !!! Just have to take a deep breath and get it made right another day!! Carry on and enjoy your beautiful new yacht. Cheers!!!
Do you absolutely need the 2 to 1 purchase blocks for the screecher, how about just a straight halyard and with those electric winches I’m sure you can crank that sail right up. Cheers and good luck.
Hey guys love your Chanel , you find it difficult to se through the forward screens when in rain or crappy rough sea with salt on the screens . In Australia there is a product called “Rain X. “ , you will need about a 1 litre bottles of it , don’t put it on clears . and it’s a very simple application . Doesn’t last for ever but takes the stress level down when you can see clearly. It may require reapplication every 2 months . Your boat looks great , wish you all the best.
We just took possession of a 2021 Seawind 1160 and on our maiden Genoa furl we caught the lazy sheet from the screecher! Must be a newbi thing! I haven't had the chance to unfurl the screecher yet but currently sailing down the Aussie east coast so I will pay extra attention to the lazy sheet when I do!
Ive never sailed with doubled halyards on the foresail , for purchases on ships we used to use non-rotating wire ropes , i doubt they make ropes that way but your problem is almost certainly the tendancy of the rope to turn as its hauled in , could you try it on a single part and see if that cutes your problem .
Difficult to watch, it’s a new boat, they are ultra complex bits of kit, less -ve you are living the dream, appreciate it for what it is. If you think I’m I’m judging you well I guess I’m judging you.
Its so nice to get (sailing) content from you again. Couple of questions: why less than ideal to anchor next to a boat on a buoy? Do you feel a difference in your attitude to sailing compared to the other couple? Anything you would like to ‘take with you’?
Possible help. Mouse out the halyard. Tril it behind the boat underway to romove the twists. Mouse back in. Make sure your halyard turning block isnt able to turn more than 180⁰. It may have a lock pin. If you go to fishermans way on Samui drop into The Frog and Gecko. Say Hi to Abi from me. Best dinner and drinks also at Whiskey Tango Foxtrot. Say hy from me there as well. Helen will look after you. Enjoy. I have some local sailor contacts there if you need help.
Awesome boat, the covered helms does not appear to be a problem. I'd put a camera on the bow as well with a screen, can't complain about visibility then.
😂"the brouchure is bullshit" 😂 Sorry guys had to say best analogy ive heard I dont comment, but anticipating your dream becoming a reality, just try think of all those beautiful voyages you built her for.. as a aussie who dreams of living on water i think too expensive if not alot harder here, but grew up on it, loving it, itching for it, can only imagine your timely wait.. fulltime would definately be harsh working the seasons. Safe enjoyable sailing guys⛵️⛱️🍾
❗We are watching the show. So being a brand new Seawind boat ⛵. Are they staying in touch with things like that sail episode? ❓ Curious since I have never been able to afford such a Yacht.🤔🥃🥃🥃
Always bear away and furl downwind, your sails will thank you no electric winches until it's all manoeuvers have been done manually and lines marked on boats with limited rig viz.
It really looks better and easier if you have Nikki and Jason beside you, at least they know what to do when there is an issue on your boat, they know how to handle things like you do or you at least can share those experiences you've had for years,.. Well i have a short question if you don't mind, am do dinghy need to be covered when its raining? because what you have has steering.. Are they safe even if they get wet like the usual ones?
Just a suggestion, try Rain X (a retail automotive product) on your windows. It’s a spray on, polish off, silicone based cleaner and it helps water to just bead up and run off. I’ve used it on pilot house windows on a launch for a few years and it works fine in a salt environment. I think you’ll find it really helps with vis from your helm position. The twisted halyard thing sucks, but I guess it’s all part of finding out the potential snags and how to avoid them. Maybe it was caused by furling the sail head to wind, with no pressure to keep things from twisting up, either that or the halyard wasn’t fully tensioned but I’m interested to hear your thoughts because I’m looking at a boat that has a 2:1 setup for next year. No judgment whatsoever from me, been bitten in the ar5e too many times myself. 😂 Cheers, R. 😎👍🍻
I've just applied RainX to my car, have used it for almost 30 years. It has its benefits, but it has one mighty drawback. Works great once I hit 35 mph but until then the windscreen is just bazillions of tiny water beads that prevents you seeing anything.
@@2212db That can happen if your screen’s contaminated and I think you may be polishing it off a bit much. Nevertheless, the differences in both motion and aerodynamics between boat and passenger car are quite large. Your car’s windscreen is sitting in a low pressure virtually stagnant airflow until much higher speeds are reached, this is by design and the purpose is to reduce cabin noise. A boat’s frontal aero is subject to constant turbulence, which in combination with a boat’s large vertical displacement due to wave action successfully encourages the droplets to combine and run off. FWIW, I’m an ex-motorsports engineer, now semi retired. I now farm a smallholding that also involves driving a tractor, usually at no more than 5mph when doing field work, Rain X works fine on that, my Edwardian car with no wipers (avg speeds circa 20mph) and the launch that I run my crab pot lines with a couple of days a week. All I can say is that it works well for me on those things. If it’s not working for you, try cleaning the screen with alcohol, then reapply without polishing off so much, then apply a second coating again not polishing off so much. Cheers, R.
@@robm.4512 I did wonder if they angle of the screen might make a difference. I guess the vertical motion of a boat will also help the screen shed water. Like I said, I've used the product for 30 years and it does work, but it's not perfect for all scenarios
Teresa, Please, Please Please, don't carry a screw driver in your pocket. When you least expect it that screwdriver is going to stab you in the hip and then you are going to have a Really bad day. Love your boat, sorry about the learning pains that you are having. You will work it out, that I am sure of.
One trick for a twisted halyard - messenger it out, while underway secure one end on an aft mooring cleat and toss it out, tow it for 10 minutes to get the twist out, and retrieve it. Hose it off to work the salt out, and re-reeve it. Then always coil it with a figure 8. We have a 72 meter two-part main halyard on our cat, and we always need to do this once when we put a new halyard on.
The heartwarming friendship between the four of you is very endearing. Thanks for sharing.
The energy between you four is amazing! You're all extremely likable people which makes you fun to watch!
"You can squeeze the sails;
You can lick the decks!
"IT WAS THE SHAKE-DOWN CRUISE!" 😎
Remembering how much you two helped the Wynns a few years back, it was heartwarming to see you accepting their advice at this time! Two boats, ONE CREW!
Your boat is amazing!!!! Congrats. Thanks for all the inspiring sharing....my help with screecher furling is to maintain some sheet tension, plus take up the lazy sheet during furling. Try to prevent the sheets from flogging. Also, head off to a broad reach at a wind angle of 120-140 trim for that, get the boat moving on that angle and NOW SHEET OUT A LITTLE and furl. We do this for our code zero and our jib. Never furl close hauled, furl on a deep broad reach!
It’s so awesome to see RR2 in action! It’s going to be a learning curve getting to know the boat and all of the kinks worked out you guys will get there. It seems like other cruisers swear by wireless headsets for communication when docking, anchoring and changing sails some call them “marriage savors” might be something helpful to add to your gear. Safe travels!!
Love the brutal honesty, not everyone shows that. We are all human and make mistakes but we can learn from our mistakes and life go's on. Take care guys keep learning.
I had been watching all the episodes of the New Ruby Rose being built right up to when the Wynns started taking over the running of your lovely boat, it looks so much like a shared boat, all the years of the months down to the day Ruby Rose was launched, all the Vietnam episodes on the making of a lovely boat. Now it is all show made by the crew,that takes all the pride.
Well that thankfully was a fluster not a cluster with the sail. I imagine if you put Nikki and Jason on a brand new monohull they would also struggle at first, but you two would shine.
Bumpy waves to aqua dreams. Proud of you guys.❤❤
I really love how you guys show the bad side with the good, its refreshing.
A couple of tips. Use them if you will. Tighten the halyard when setting and when furling. Winches create twist in halyards. Try hoisting by hand or use a quality spinner at the head
It must be so frustrating living in paradise and having to fix the boat's teething problems. Come to Birmingham in the rain stuck in traffic, that's frustrating.
Indeed my friend.
Chill you guys! You're already there! one step at a time, slow, steady, peaceful & Mindfull learning of the new you and yours...Super Kudos to you for your candor.
You were very brave to broadcast this particular situation. Please stop - STOP - asking people to not judge. They are ridiculous as is your asking. Nikki and Jason again proved that they were priceless. They, like you, are good people. Wish them the very best, blue skies. Continue onward with your voyages.
The headline is just designed to get more views so you can relaxed. Everything is manufactured with these types of channels. Remember only they decide what is published and there is a reason for all of it. So just enjoy the entertainment.
Kind of a beautiful contrast, from when the four of you took off, and now... Nick, in particular was so stressed, as you headed out, he was biting... Now, even as the sail gives you all that grief, he laughs it off, with glib comments, and OH-Well... you guys are gonna have a great time with that new boat, and all the learning to come... that is what life is, a grand learning experience, or nothing. ...this was an inspiring video.
You all are working great as a team. That's wonderful. I wish I could have had some UA-camrs on our boat when we first got it! You are all very experienced. Congrats on the new, beautiful boat. We look forward to seeing you at the Annapolis Boat Show.
Remember it does not count as an mistake if you are still learning the ropes on a new boat. Also everyone will judge you some but the only one that counts is yourselves. And you are doing a great job.
I wish I had your problems. Best wishes, smooth sailing, and following winds.
Thanks for sharing!
Just know as you adjust to life on your new incredible Seawind that you have a whole fan club egging you on.
Most wishing they could help or be courageous enough to embark on such an adventure. The four of you are awesome and through team work, taking care of the teething issues as they arise.
In 6 months time you will wonder what all the fuss was about.
Looking forward to more realtime growing pains of new boat owners!!!!
Mate, I’m sitting here on my lounge while you guys are sailing around the world, no judgement here 😂
New boat hell of a lot of challenges, y'all will work it all out, y'all are BADASS,,! T and Nick you got this. Hopefully y'all will, sometime in the future look back and laugh at these growing pains! And also, again, y'all and Jason and Nikki will sail together,love y'all fair winds.
While cruising around drinking champagne and cocktails is lovely, Im guessing that the difficulties with the boat are part of what makes it a challenge and an adventure (and thus makes the champagne taste better!). I know of boat owners who are at their happiest down in the engine room tinkering. No judgement here- I wouldn’t know one end of a boat from another!!
You have a yacht that I could only dream about.
This use to be a positive channel.
It seams that the last few episodes have become a winged channel.
Yes, we had the same issue with the screecher on our 1260 and also the main halyard which is 2-1. As someone said, snake the halyard up the mast and manually unfurl it on a dock or just on the deck then be careful not to twist the halyard when coiling. It works it way back up the halyard! We changed our screecher back to a single 1-1 halyard, which has been fine and we are careful with the main to let it coil itself in figure 8s when we raise it. It does it on its own after a while and we dont need to touch it. Good luck.
You're going to end up loving your new boat. It won't take long. You will love the catamaran.
It's neat to see the reality of sailing. I know it's stressful for you guys, but it is fun to watch for us. Thanks for keeping it real. 😊
Big fan… Must be a gas having the Wynns aboard with you. Congratulations on the new boat.❤
New things can be a blessing, but sometimes frustrating until you get the knowledge and experience with the new equipment.
It’s been a mixed bag 😆
You have to love the moment when the Wynn's realized what was in store for them.
We took possession of a brand new Leopard 42 two months ago, and I feel every bit of your pain. It’s overwhelming at times, and like you said, some of it is definitely self inflicted, the learning curve of a new boat is just as stressful as the breakdowns.
Mate. We’re very much on the same page. You’ve summed it up perfectly. Hopefully you’re through the worst! And can start enjoying it soon.
I can see it's a huge adjustment going from a mono to a cat. Good to know! Hopefully all the issues get shook out soon and all will be well. Stay positive as you are.
Stay calm, cool down and chill out. You are learning the ropes of your lovely new boat. Everything will be okay.
Now that you both are experienced new boat hand over professionals, you could go help the Wynns when they get there baptism of fire on their new boat.. I must say, Neither of you look too frizzed by this all... Really nice catamaran....
Twisted halyard: pull-out the halyard while threading a mouse line. Disconnect the halyard and untwist it. Untwist mouse lines much as possible. Then pull the halyard back through. This should work even though one end of the halyard remains attached at the masthead. Good luck
Thank you for this awesome warm and friendly real life video. Love your smiles and the way you sort out the problems make lemonade out of lemon
I’ll tell you what’s frustrating!..hoping my numbers come up in lotto..so I can live your life!
Well done and documented in a fun way. You're all ok, the boat is a peach, and of course there are teething problems, that's part of the gig. Stick with it guys, fantastic, God bless 🤗🤗
I congratulate Tyresa on the intro timing of, "The Wynn's, they're really helpful", and the screen shot of a bottle of gin. Ha!
Use a 2:1 on the tack line. Single spin halyard.
In many ways you are giving me even greater motivation to carry on building my own. I am learning more every episode from the several dozen I watch. Thank you for your honesty about the process !
“A few hours ago we were all tangled aground on the deck” Isaw what happened but if you wanted, you could take that another way. Too too funny. Thank you got not sanitizing what boat life can be at times. I love your humbleness in all the things you have and never take it for granted. New boat; and you and the boat have to salsa when both you don’t know how to dance. It takes a process. It’s all about the journey.
Also, as you may now know, keeping some sheet tension on when furling should prevent the mess that you ended up with. Also always kees some tension on the lazy end of the furling line.
Exactly. We learned our lesson. There were a few contributing factors: inability for Terysa (who was on the sheet) to see the sail from her position; Nick using the high speed on the electric winch which meant it was furling too quickly and didn’t give us time to make adjustments; we forgot about the lazy line because we’d never used this set up before. Plus we’re very out of practice and just … didn’t think.
You're definitely going to need headsets to talk to each other from the helm to bow. There's some nice ones out there, I'm surprised one of them hasn't reached out to let you demo a set.
Hint, hint. 😊
The worst thing that can happen is the furling line can wrap around the "drum" with the sail half way out. It happened to me one time, and then you can't let the sail out or furl it in. Then worst of all the tack line broke. Fortunately we were able to blow the halyard and get the sail on deck as we were heading for a lee shore. Always keep tension on the lazy furling line. I saw that yours has the bungee on the turning block which should do the trick. @@sailingrubyrose
Also be sure to not coil the halyards with a quarter turn.
Use the open hand technique or the 8 around the winch, or fill the rope basket by the end.
This is also good for most in mast or boom rope (reef lines, jib sheet...)
Thanks for taking one for the team and helping us understand problem with 2:1 halyards on furling head sails. Much better to go 1:1 and add the purchase at the tack end. I wouldn't have known that would happen.
The first question is the weight of the Code 0 sail and whether the short handed crew can handle that with a single halyard. If you switch to 2:1 purchase at bottom the next question is whether you can apply enough luff tension to the Code 0 without overloading the halyard clutch and blocks - will they be strong enough to hold the 1:1 tension when sailing? They would need to be heavier. Note that in gusts and/or waves the tension in the halyard can double the static tension. That is usually why larger boats use 2:1 for Code 0 halyards.
I know some of those words. @@1sailfast 😕
Me too, I think? 😂
I wouldn’t do that without first confirming with Seawind. The doubled halyard is mainly to reduce compression loads on the mast, allowing using a lighter mast with lighter fittings saving both weight and money. Gennakers need more luff tension than spinnakers so that’s why they are often doubled. The real culprit here is the low-friction fitting attached to the swivel, which pushes any twists in the halyard to the end. Go up in the boatswain’s chair, disconnect the halyard at the mast crane and take out the twists. Consider replacing the friction fitting on the swivel with a block to reduce the problem. I’ve been told by someone I trust that his electric winch puts the twist in the halyard so he pulls up the sail by hand and so he only uses the winch for the final tensioning.
Thanks for sharing the experience! Would be interesting to hear if now that you've sailed your 1370, you'd place a higher priority on actually being able to clearly see the sails without having to contort yourself around and also line management?
Halyard locks are essential for performance boats it should be standard in seawinds.
The four off you are like family, amazing,and we love it!
Instead of a screwdriver for opening those hatches I recommend a sailor's marlin spike pocket knife. Davis or Bunt both make stainless with screw driver blade too. Mine has a keychain floaty, but you do you. Good for a million other sailing needs.
I am always looking for a lesson learned on these type of incidents. Why did this happen? What were the causes and how can I prevent it from happening again. Or, if this a rigging issue, why wasn't this sorted during the sea trials? Maybe Nick can create a separate technical channel or a technical Tuesday spotlight where he can go into more depth and detail on things like this. We are always learning from each other in our quest to become better and safer boaters and sailors. Thanks for sharing your experiences with us. Blessings to you all.
I think Jason explained it in the last video, and it seemed to be new to catamaran mistake, and a learning curve for Nick and Terese. They are doing wonderful, but sailing a catamaran is a bit different from a monohull, so their learning curve will be a little more than if Niki and Jason were going from a cat to a cat, although their learning curve may be with their hybrid system instead.
Firstly we aren't judging. Its a new boat and people make mistakes. You are getting to know a new boat. In a month it will be like you've always had a cat. Another fun episode - i tend to prefer the laughs rather than the drama
I hope that you two reciprocate and help Nicky and Jason when they get their new boat. Having them with you over the last few episodes has been wonderful. You four work so well together.
So good to see you, Both back in your Happy Space! Oh I will see you Wynn's on the other side. Thanks for what you all do. From a "Land locked Sailor"
Hang in there!! It will all be fine!!!
I am so glad you both are back, I’m really in NEED or the original intro…. I did hear it slightly. You two are our original exposure to sailing. Then added MJ. Both of your intros are just part of our lives. 🤓🤓🫣🙃💗
From racing dinghys to large motor yachts. I've never experienced a boat that wasn't a pain in the ass.
It's the work that makes the good days not just enjoyable but deeply satisfying and grant you a genuine sense of achievement.
I've often tried to imagine the life on a 130m yacht with 20 crew and nothing to do but drink canapes and eat coctails.
I simply can not see the point. I'd be bored senseless within the hour and nothing would have any real value.
I'm so happy you are back on a boat. Thanks for showing the reality of new boat ownership. Let this be an experience for others. When you get to a new to you boat, you start with very small trip , like sailing to the next bay. You try all your sails and reef system in light wind. You sit a anchor for a day or two just get familiar with where stuff is. That is what I do when Charter boat and I still make mistakes. From the video, it looks like you rush into it. It is entertaining but it is not the best way to get use to a new boat. Don't be frustrated with your boat, it is new, it is hull #2, boats are hand made in small number, it is guaranty that something will need to be fix and set properly. Take it easy, where is the rush.
I don't think that they were in a rush, they just needed to go far enough and back to shake out all the issues that SeaWind needs to fix. To the next bay wouldn't have shown them what they needed to know.
Paying your sailing dues once again. It’s hard to look good and save your ass at the same time. From afar it looks as tho this is doable for you two and your relationship. Thank you for showing the learning curve behind these new boats. Great crew soon it will be their time on their new boat. Myself I would want a knowledgeable manufacturer’s sailor to accompany the boat for at least a week.
❤ stay strong you two, very normal what is happening, trust me on this, best for it to happen now than in the wild ,get it sorted ,love the boat ,😊🌏👍looking good out there ❤. God bless.
I had this exact thing on my CAT and as we raised the code zero, we twisted the sail the same way by hand as it went up thus negating the halyard twist. (at least sufficiently to get it up)
Good luck
No negative judgement from this follower, every boater has had some "OOPS MMOMENTS" !!! Just have to take a deep breath and get it made right another day!! Carry on and enjoy your beautiful new yacht. Cheers!!!
Do you absolutely need the 2 to 1 purchase blocks for the screecher, how about just a straight halyard and with those electric winches I’m sure you can crank that sail right up. Cheers and good luck.
Hey guys love your Chanel , you find it difficult to se through the forward screens when in rain or crappy rough sea with salt on the screens .
In Australia there is a product called “Rain X. “ , you will need about a 1 litre bottles of it , don’t put it on clears . and it’s a very simple application . Doesn’t last for ever but takes the stress level down when you can see clearly. It may require reapplication every 2 months .
Your boat looks great , wish you all the best.
We just took possession of a 2021 Seawind 1160 and on our maiden Genoa furl we caught the lazy sheet from the screecher! Must be a newbi thing! I haven't had the chance to unfurl the screecher yet but currently sailing down the Aussie east coast so I will pay extra attention to the lazy sheet when I do!
Ive never sailed with doubled halyards on the foresail , for purchases on ships we used to use non-rotating wire ropes , i doubt they make ropes that way but your problem is almost certainly the tendancy of the rope to turn as its hauled in , could you try it on a single part and see if that cutes your problem .
First time out on our boat I unfurled main sail without halyard line in the jammer. It was coiled at the mast for the winter ;)
Difficult to watch, it’s a new boat, they are ultra complex bits of kit, less -ve you are living the dream, appreciate it for what it is. If you think I’m I’m judging you well I guess I’m judging you.
Thanks guys! 😊
" too new and tight" that's a great thing
Its so nice to get (sailing) content from you again. Couple of questions: why less than ideal to anchor next to a boat on a buoy? Do you feel a difference in your attitude to sailing compared to the other couple? Anything you would like to ‘take with you’?
Possible help. Mouse out the halyard. Tril it behind the boat underway to romove the twists. Mouse back in. Make sure your halyard turning block isnt able to turn more than 180⁰. It may have a lock pin.
If you go to fishermans way on Samui drop into The Frog and Gecko. Say Hi to Abi from me.
Best dinner and drinks also at Whiskey Tango Foxtrot. Say hy from me there as well. Helen will look after you.
Enjoy.
I have some local sailor contacts there if you need help.
Awesome boat, the covered helms does not appear to be a problem. I'd put a camera on the bow as well with a screen, can't complain about visibility then.
We love you, you teach us things and entertain us, certainly don’t judge you except for the new strings needed? 😂
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Real world situations, great episode 👍
"Cracked the Shits" Funny how you can hear a slang term from another continent for the first time, and still know exactly what it means!
Bahahaha it’s a regular on our boat 😆
Appreciate your channel. Live life thru your adventures😊
When you dust off the sailing cobwebs, your experience will kick in and blissful days on the water will be plenty!
Loving the new adventures.
Thank you! Glad you’re enjoying them
Must be terrible to have your problems he says through the horizontal rain in Wolverhampton
😂"the brouchure is bullshit" 😂
Sorry guys had to say best analogy ive heard
I dont comment, but anticipating your dream becoming a reality, just try think of all those beautiful voyages you built her for..
as a aussie who dreams of living on water i think too expensive if not alot harder here, but grew up on it, loving it, itching for it, can only imagine your timely wait.. fulltime would definately be harsh working the seasons. Safe enjoyable sailing guys⛵️⛱️🍾
Thersia, quit carrying that screwdriver in your pocket. It can lead to a terrible wound.
❗We are watching the show. So being a brand new Seawind boat ⛵. Are they staying in touch with things like that sail episode? ❓ Curious since I have never been able to afford such a Yacht.🤔🥃🥃🥃
Your friends are very special.
New sub, over from The Wynns... You should get some headsets for communication in less than perfect conditions.
Always bear away and furl downwind, your sails will thank you no electric winches until it's all manoeuvers have been done manually and lines marked on boats with limited rig viz.
Always learning curve, boat or motor home. 👍👍👍😎🦅🇺🇸
How are you getting on with visibility forewords through two windows, especially sailing into the sun or in inclement weather
It really looks better and easier if you have Nikki and Jason beside you, at least they know what to do when there is an issue on your boat, they know how to handle things like you do or you at least can share those experiences you've had for years,.. Well i have a short question if you don't mind, am do dinghy need to be covered when its raining? because what you have has steering.. Are they safe even if they get wet like the usual ones?
I really like the new intro.
Just a suggestion, try Rain X (a retail automotive product) on your windows. It’s a spray on, polish off, silicone based cleaner and it helps water to just bead up and run off.
I’ve used it on pilot house windows on a launch for a few years and it works fine in a salt environment.
I think you’ll find it really helps with vis from your helm position.
The twisted halyard thing sucks, but I guess it’s all part of finding out the potential snags and how to avoid them. Maybe it was caused by furling the sail head to wind, with no pressure to keep things from twisting up, either that or the halyard wasn’t fully tensioned but I’m interested to hear your thoughts because I’m looking at a boat that has a 2:1 setup for next year.
No judgment whatsoever from me, been bitten in the ar5e too many times myself. 😂
Cheers, R. 😎👍🍻
I've just applied RainX to my car, have used it for almost 30 years.
It has its benefits, but it has one mighty drawback.
Works great once I hit 35 mph but until then the windscreen is just bazillions of tiny water beads that prevents you seeing anything.
@@2212db That can happen if your screen’s contaminated and I think you may be polishing it off a bit much.
Nevertheless, the differences in both motion and aerodynamics between boat and passenger car are quite large.
Your car’s windscreen is sitting in a low pressure virtually stagnant airflow until much higher speeds are reached, this is by design and the purpose is to reduce cabin noise.
A boat’s frontal aero is subject to constant turbulence, which in combination with a boat’s large vertical displacement due to wave action successfully encourages the droplets to combine and run off.
FWIW, I’m an ex-motorsports engineer, now semi retired.
I now farm a smallholding that also involves driving a tractor, usually at no more than 5mph when doing field work, Rain X works fine on that, my Edwardian car with no wipers (avg speeds circa 20mph) and the launch that I run my crab pot lines with a couple of days a week.
All I can say is that it works well for me on those things.
If it’s not working for you, try cleaning the screen with alcohol, then reapply without polishing off so much, then apply a second coating again not polishing off so much.
Cheers, R.
@@robm.4512 I did wonder if they angle of the screen might make a difference. I guess the vertical motion of a boat will also help the screen shed water.
Like I said, I've used the product for 30 years and it does work, but it's not perfect for all scenarios
Did you try to tie a line to the halyard and run it up and down a few times to get the twist out?
Teresa, Please, Please Please, don't carry a screw driver in your pocket. When you least expect it that screwdriver is going to stab you in the hip and then you are going to have a
Really bad day. Love your boat, sorry about the learning pains that you are having. You will work it out, that I am sure of.
Well, i'll be furled or unfurled she screeched in this instance. 😢😢😢
My wife always takes my time estimates to repair things and multiplies them by pi. I’ll be darned if she isn’t a lot more accurate than me.
that sail is huge
Rock on Ruby Rose...!
Get a new boat they said. Everything is new, what could go wrong they said. Nothing but smooth sailing ahead they said.😂
Thankyou 😊
Things get better great video
Re communicetions while aboard the boat. Some folks are using headset walkie talkies.
Is a screacher furled like a regular genoa? I'm not familiar with how that kind of sail works. Do you have any other jibs on board?
I hope a headset intercom is on your list!