Super awesome as always!! I hope Sailcraft appreciates all the very cool and positive media. I would bet a lot of cruisers passing up and down the coast will remember this introduction to a knowledgeable and level headed rigger. And if they need some rigging done.....
Mark really knows his craft. I taught him well. Ha Ha. I'm his Dad. Fun to see your child on UA-cam not doing some stupid, insane stunt. Mark doesn't do anything halfway. He either immerses himself and becomes one of the best or he doesn't do it. This is one of his multiple talents. He studied Marine Biology and wrote research papers. Was named "tuner" (mechanic) of the year by the American Motorcycle Association when he worked for Honda race bikes. Was an Asst Manager for West Marine. He single handed his own 24' sailboat up the East Coast and back from Florida. He crewed a Transatlantic crossing. He is a Coast Guard licensed delivery and towing captain. Now a devoted Dad himself. If you need rigging work...he's one of the best!
Wow! Thank you FloridaVic! Your son Mark is one of the best. I so thankful for all that I learned from Mark, and we're absolutely thrilled and honored to be producing this series of videos with him. I hope that someday Mark visits us on Paragon wherever we are sailing, and I hope you enjoy the next episodes!
This whole section of videos dealing with wire fittings is excellent. I hope I never have to actually do one, but I feel very comfortable that (given the included instructions) I at least wouldn't screw it up to the point of failure.
best video about rigging on the youtube for sure, the first time i have seen this episode about 2 years ago, have been navigating myself and learning from your episodes alot.big THX
I replaced my standing rigging using Hi-Mods. I didn't know much of what I was doing but found a few things online that showed how it was done and assembled it all together. Everything seemed to go well. Much easier than I expected. This video is very helpful going through and explaining the how's and why's. This will give many more the confidence to try this work themselves. Thanks a lot Drake. ~Daniel
Hi Daniel, congratulations on the Hi-Mods! That's awesome. You've done so much great work on Rhapsody! Looking forward to seeing your future sailing videos.
Also used the Hi-Mods on the deck level attachments on the shrouds. Doing fore and aft rigging this year. Love the Hi-Mods. I think they are a bit more idiot proof than Norsemens or Stay-locs, since they have the "crown" to keep the outer strands aligned and you don't have to measure how much the core protrudes (you just tap threaded bolt/eye on the cone and it spaces itself correctly). I like the riggers way of separating the outer strands. If you don't have a wrench like that handy, you can use a piece of sacrificial leather. Just put the leather in the palm of your hand, place your hand on the end of the 1x19 and twist against the lay and it opens up like a flower. One thing I didn't do was fill with sealant. I looked around for opinions and it was 50/50 for or against sealing them. The against was that water was likely to make it's way down there anyway, and with the sealant it wouldn't be able to evaporate out creating the potential from lack of oxygen, like chainplates through the caprail. Do you think the water is staying out of your Norsemans pretty well?
Eric S. Interesting! I think so. I think the seal was so good that with several of the Norseman fittings, the polysulfide inside never even cured. It was still goopy as if it had just come out of the tube. I thought was unbelievable because I've bought new tubes of polysulfide where it had already cured right in the tube.. The rig had previously been re-rigged about 10 years earlier. Thanks for the suggestion on using sacrificial leather to open up the strands.
Scott Young Mark no longer works at Sailcraft Service. After 8 years there he now owns mariner 1 rigging & yacht services and can be reached through the website www.mariner-1.com or email markmariner1@gmail.com. Hope to hear from you when your in Oriental! Stacey
Drake, Just came across your videos. Really liked this segment. Mark does a great job explaining and clearly knows his stuff. Thanks for your videos. Hope your travels go well.
Ha, you can NEVER have enough cowbell. Yes, I know when we first started uploading videos we didn't quite pay enough attention to repetitive things that we said, but we've gotten better over the years. However I do hope you enjoyed the video. Take care (✿◠‿◠) ⚓-Monique
Just got a boat with Staylock rigging. Looks ok but is a few years old. I am wondering if I unscrewed the fitting can I inspect the wires inside, then refit, without damage?
Going to Greenland was effortless. Did you pay entry fees and what were they, if I may ask. And, as Iceland is a Schengen participant, did you pay separate entry fees, and what might they be. Did you pay a bond to leave your boat and what was that cost and was it time dependent. Please add a question mark after all my questions. Sorry.
Hi Jonathan.. No problem I'm glad to help if I can. I don't even remember if we paid an entry fees in Greenland or Iceland. If we did it then I'm sure it was very small. No bond. I have heard about a VAT tax on boats that stay in the EU for too long, but have not researched it yet. We are researching as we go, and any info you might have for us would also be appreciated. Happy sailing,
Nice job, the use of this kind of standing rigging is already history: synthetic rigging, such as dyneema and the like, is now the standard. Much better, stronger and easier to do DIY provided you know strength of materials/resistance theory.
hello DrakeParagon...i want a little info from you...what is the name of the tool...is the grip strong...and where can i buy the tool...thank you for the information...
That's a Leatheman tool. I think it's the Surge model. www.leatherman.co.uk/products/leatherman-surge-multi-tool-w-nylon-sheath-stainless-steel?variant=31091095797808
Hi 1962moe - Thank you for the feedback - we are working hard on the editing of future episodes where we are actually sailing Paragon. I think that my Westail 42 is more difficult to single hand and especially much more difficult to dock single handed than my smaller Westsail 32 was. Every boat is a compromise.
Okay Drake its understandable I was still thinking of your Westsail 32 lol . I hope you are having a great voyage and staying safe . If you can give us some spoilers of up coming vids it would be cool ,of course ,without giving away too much ? lol !
1962moe Hi 1962moe, thank you. We're doing our best to publish a new video every Tuesday, and if I can manage I'd like to start releasing a video on Thursday too. See you tomorrow!
video: Replacing the Rigging with Mark, Part 2 In this week's episode, we finished assembling our first shroud. These are the adventures of the 42 foot sailing vessel Paragon. Join us as we voyage over 6000 nautical miles from North Carolina to Iceland and explore many exciting ports along the way.
Hi Jadah, Yes, it was a ton of work to replace all of the standing rigging - We disassembled 24 Norseman fittings all together, replaced both the jib and staysail furlers, added mast steps, replaced all the wiring, instruments, navigation and spreader lights.. the list goes on and on and on, but I feel a confidence with my understanding of how the rig is put together - and now I know what to look for when examining it before going offshore.
drakeParagon You get a better understanding of how things work by being there watching, helping out any way you can and asking questions. When you are done she'll be like a new boat and you'll be more confident out there on the open seas.
Hi Drake, enjoyed every detail. Thanks! Did you actually do some fittings yourself (under supervision of Mark) so you can prepare a stay for replacement in case of an emergency?
Rob de Richemont Hi Rob, Yes, All together, Mark and I replaced 28 Norseman fittings. At first I was just helping, but towards the end I was doing them myself under his supervision. I'm so glad I did!
Drake, I'm interested to know how the experience of checking into customs and immigration in an EU country was? Was Greenland smooth, slow and demanding? Easy and trouble free? Did they restrict cruising around the island by insisting on a sail plan? Did they warn you of time limits (90 and 180 day) in an EU country? I hope to make this passage in 2015 and I'm acutely interested in how difficult it could be with today's security issues ever looming. Thank you in advance.
Hi Johnathan, Greenland was no problem. We arrived in Paamuit, and went to the police station. The officer who cleared us in was Danish, spoke perfect English, and was very friendly. There was a minimum of paperwork for us to fill out, he stamped our passports and that was it. Greenland is not a Schengen country, but Iceland is. My understanding is that officially Americans can't stay in any of the Schengen countries for more than 3 months before having to leave. You can't go to another Schengen country, you have go to a non Schengen country, and you can't return to any of the Schengen countries for at least 3 months. Iceland is strict on this, other Schengen countries may be less so. I think that it may be easier for an American to get a visa to stay longer in some Schengen countries, and others less so. We hope we will be able to get permission to remain in Norway long enough to make our trip to Svalbard possible.
Hi Eric, Yes, Icelandic immigration told us that we would not be allowed to stay beyond the 3 month Schengen Agreement limit. We stayed in Iceland for exactly 3 months and then flew to the States. Unless you're a citizen of a Schengen country, then you can't stay beyond the 3 month limit, and then you have to be outside of the country for at least 3 months before you can return. The boat can stay, you have to leave. We can't wait to return to our boat and home soon. Starting in April or May our plan is to spend the next 6 months sailing Iceland, Faroe, Ireland, England and Norway. Our big goal is Svalbard the following Spring.
Ah. I see. That sucks that you had to fly back but I'm sure it's not the worst thing in the world. I was wondering if you had enough wood from the nearby scrap heap to keep you warm all winter. :)
Very informative. Looks easy but re-rigging should always be taken with a high degree of seriousness. Thanks for sharing especially since the cost was at a per hour rate. :-) Looking forward to the next video.
Thanks truebluetopkat, Yes, I think it took twice as long for Mark to do the work because I filmed every last second of us building disassembling, cleaning and rebuilding 26 Norseman fittings. But I think I have the process down pretty good now. It was a really happy day when the mast went on.. :) I hope this is useful to people. Tomorrow we disassemble, clean and great the turnbuckles.
Super awesome as always!! I hope Sailcraft appreciates all the very cool and positive media. I would bet a lot of cruisers passing up and down the coast will remember this introduction to a knowledgeable and level headed rigger. And if they need some rigging done.....
Thanks svbluehighway! We're really looking forward to seeing you in the same anchorage again someday!
Best video in riggin ...thank you !
Mark really knows his craft. I taught him well. Ha Ha. I'm his Dad.
Fun to see your child on UA-cam not doing some stupid, insane stunt. Mark doesn't do anything halfway. He either immerses himself and becomes one of the best or he doesn't do it. This is one of his multiple talents. He studied Marine Biology and wrote research papers. Was named "tuner" (mechanic) of the year by the American Motorcycle Association when he worked for Honda race bikes. Was an Asst Manager for West Marine. He single handed his own 24' sailboat up the East Coast and back from Florida. He crewed a Transatlantic crossing. He is a Coast Guard licensed delivery and towing captain. Now a devoted Dad himself. If you need rigging work...he's one of the best!
Wow! Thank you FloridaVic! Your son Mark is one of the best. I so thankful for all that I learned from Mark, and we're absolutely thrilled and honored to be producing this series of videos with him. I hope that someday Mark visits us on Paragon wherever we are sailing, and I hope you enjoy the next episodes!
This whole section of videos dealing with wire fittings is excellent. I hope I never have to actually do one, but I feel very comfortable that (given the included instructions) I at least wouldn't screw it up to the point of failure.
best video about rigging on the youtube for sure, the first time i have seen this episode about 2 years ago, have been navigating myself and learning from your episodes alot.big THX
Ah brilliant, thank you! (✿◠‿◠) ⚓-Monique
Thank you Drake and rigger this is an excellent info video.
Excellent,the very best.
I replaced my standing rigging using Hi-Mods. I didn't know much of what I was doing but found a few things online that showed how it was done and assembled it all together. Everything seemed to go well. Much easier than I expected. This video is very helpful going through and explaining the how's and why's. This will give many more the confidence to try this work themselves.
Thanks a lot Drake.
~Daniel
Hi Daniel, congratulations on the Hi-Mods! That's awesome. You've done so much great work on Rhapsody! Looking forward to seeing your future sailing videos.
Also used the Hi-Mods on the deck level attachments on the shrouds. Doing fore and aft rigging this year. Love the Hi-Mods. I think they are a bit more idiot proof than Norsemens or Stay-locs, since they have the "crown" to keep the outer strands aligned and you don't have to measure how much the core protrudes (you just tap threaded bolt/eye on the cone and it spaces itself correctly). I like the riggers way of separating the outer strands. If you don't have a wrench like that handy, you can use a piece of sacrificial leather. Just put the leather in the palm of your hand, place your hand on the end of the 1x19 and twist against the lay and it opens up like a flower. One thing I didn't do was fill with sealant. I looked around for opinions and it was 50/50 for or against sealing them. The against was that water was likely to make it's way down there anyway, and with the sealant it wouldn't be able to evaporate out creating the potential from lack of oxygen, like chainplates through the caprail. Do you think the water is staying out of your Norsemans pretty well?
Eric S. Interesting! I think so. I think the seal was so good that with several of the Norseman fittings, the polysulfide inside never even cured. It was still goopy as if it had just come out of the tube. I thought was unbelievable because I've bought new tubes of polysulfide where it had already cured right in the tube.. The rig had previously been re-rigged about 10 years earlier. Thanks for the suggestion on using sacrificial leather to open up the strands.
I'm getting ready to replace my standing rigging with sta-loks, thank you for this video!
Thanks for making & sharing these videos! Fantastic to see under the hood and Mark's smooth technique.
The mechanic was awesome. Sure hope he's still there when I come through!
Scott Young Mark no longer works at Sailcraft Service. After 8 years there he now owns mariner 1 rigging & yacht services and can be reached through the website www.mariner-1.com or email markmariner1@gmail.com. Hope to hear from you when your in Oriental!
Stacey
Thank you for these very clear videos.
Thanks for watching and we're glad you're enjoying them. Cheers and fair winds to you! (✿◠‿◠) ⚓-Monique
Drake,
Just came across your videos. Really liked this segment. Mark does a great job explaining and clearly knows his stuff. Thanks for your videos. Hope your travels go well.
Mark really was great and it was so cool that he let us film the entire process as well. Take care and fair winds to you! (✿◠‿◠) ⚓-Monique
Wow WOW wOW wOW wOW wOW wOW...needs more WOW Bell
Ha, you can NEVER have enough cowbell. Yes, I know when we first started uploading videos we didn't quite pay enough attention to repetitive things that we said, but we've gotten better over the years. However I do hope you enjoyed the video. Take care (✿◠‿◠) ⚓-Monique
Drake, this is awesome! Thank you.
Excellent, I’m about to replace some rigging so where do I come but check out Drake. Super helpful as always. Andy UK
Very informative! Thanks a lot. This video will help us refit our own sailboat.
Hi thatsmethistime, thanks! Tomorrow's Tuesday episode is about disassembling, cleaning and greasing turnbuckles.
Taco, I just added you to my UA-cam channel's list of "Featured Channels" on the right. Thank you for your videos! :)
DrakeParagon I (we) love this episodes. We will wait for the turnbuckles...tomorrow.
So cool Drake ! if I ever get my health back and can afford to buy I sail boat I will remember all your videos !
Thanks 1962moe!
Love it, such great info! Thank you.
We're working really hard on many more upcoming episodes. Thank you for watching!
Wow, extremely interesting stuff! That was a fast 14 minutes.
Thank you RaginCajunsail! That's awesome to hear!
Just got a boat with Staylock rigging. Looks ok but is a few years old.
I am wondering if I unscrewed the fitting can I inspect the wires inside, then refit, without damage?
Drake My boat has no stays or wire rigging but, I still found the video interesting and informative.Good job.
great video well intresting
thanks for sharing this with us Drake
Thank you Lee!
Going to Greenland was effortless. Did you pay entry fees and what were they, if I may ask. And, as Iceland is a Schengen participant, did you pay separate entry fees, and what might they be. Did you pay a bond to leave your boat and what was that cost and was it time dependent. Please add a question mark after all my questions. Sorry.
Hi Jonathan.. No problem I'm glad to help if I can. I don't even remember if we paid an entry fees in Greenland or Iceland. If we did it then I'm sure it was very small. No bond. I have heard about a VAT tax on boats that stay in the EU for too long, but have not researched it yet. We are researching as we go, and any info you might have for us would also be appreciated. Happy sailing,
Very interesting Drake. Tusen Takk!
Tusen Takk Frank!
Vær så god!
Hi Drake, do you use an insulated backstay for your VHF?
No, we have a VHF antenna on top of the mast. We do have an insulated backstay antenna for an SSB, but we got rid of the SSB a while back.
Nice job, the use of this kind of standing rigging is already history: synthetic rigging, such as dyneema and the like, is now the standard. Much better, stronger and easier to do DIY provided you know strength of materials/resistance theory.
Thanks. The question never gets answered about oxygen exclusion using silicone. Doesn't his happen?
hello DrakeParagon...i want a little info from you...what is the name of the tool...is the grip strong...and where can i buy the tool...thank you for the information...
That's a Leatheman tool. I think it's the Surge model. www.leatherman.co.uk/products/leatherman-surge-multi-tool-w-nylon-sheath-stainless-steel?variant=31091095797808
@@drakeParagon thanks👍👍
yess:)
would love to see more of your boat specially how she single handles ?
Hi 1962moe - Thank you for the feedback - we are working hard on the editing of future episodes where we are actually sailing Paragon. I think that my Westail 42 is more difficult to single hand and especially much more difficult to dock single handed than my smaller Westsail 32 was. Every boat is a compromise.
I hope that you keep getting more viewers think your channel is so cool !!
Okay Drake its understandable I was still thinking of your Westsail 32 lol . I hope you are having a great voyage and staying safe . If you can give us some spoilers of up coming vids it would be cool ,of course ,without giving away too much ? lol !
1962moe Hi 1962moe, thank you. We're doing our best to publish a new video every Tuesday, and if I can manage I'd like to start releasing a video on Thursday too. See you tomorrow!
very interesting.!!
Hi Jorge! We're looking forward to you guys visiting us in Iceland, Faroe or Norway!
Hey all, Somebody know how to dismantle the previous wire inside the sta-lok, to reuse it? I understood that the cones is not reusable right?
BTW grate videos! ;-)
I saw the part one! Thanks! .. for those that not paid attention like me.. ua-cam.com/video/CFelTot8K_s/v-deo.html
9:20 when you just got super high on lunch break and have to go back to work.
And that is why we pay for professional services! We'll done video. Agree with the previous comment, making us smarter.
Thanks! I highly recommend Mark at Sailcraft Service in Oriental, North Carolina! :)
Thanks
Lorenzo Marri ii
video: Replacing the Rigging with Mark, Part 2
In this week's episode, we finished assembling our first shroud.
These are the adventures of the 42 foot sailing vessel Paragon. Join us as we voyage over 6000 nautical miles from North Carolina to Iceland and explore many exciting ports along the way.
You have a good amount of work to do it seems...
Hi Jadah, Yes, it was a ton of work to replace all of the standing rigging - We disassembled 24 Norseman fittings all together, replaced both the jib and staysail furlers, added mast steps, replaced all the wiring, instruments, navigation and spreader lights.. the list goes on and on and on, but I feel a confidence with my understanding of how the rig is put together - and now I know what to look for when examining it before going offshore.
drakeParagon You get a better understanding of how things work by being there watching, helping out any way you can and asking questions. When you are done she'll be like a new boat and you'll be more confident out there on the open seas.
Hi Drake, enjoyed every detail. Thanks! Did you actually do some fittings yourself (under supervision of Mark) so you can prepare a stay for replacement in case of an emergency?
Rob de Richemont Hi Rob, Yes, All together, Mark and I replaced 28 Norseman fittings. At first I was just helping, but towards the end I was doing them myself under his supervision. I'm so glad I did!
Drake,
I'm interested to know how the experience of checking into customs and immigration in an EU country was? Was Greenland smooth, slow and demanding? Easy and trouble free? Did they restrict cruising around the island by insisting on a sail plan? Did they warn you of time limits (90 and 180 day) in an EU country? I hope to make this passage in 2015 and I'm acutely interested in how difficult it could be with today's security issues ever looming.
Thank you in advance.
Hi Johnathan, Greenland was no problem. We arrived in Paamuit, and went to the police station. The officer who cleared us in was Danish, spoke perfect English, and was very friendly. There was a minimum of paperwork for us to fill out, he stamped our passports and that was it. Greenland is not a Schengen country, but Iceland is. My understanding is that officially Americans can't stay in any of the Schengen countries for more than 3 months before having to leave. You can't go to another Schengen country, you have go to a non Schengen country, and you can't return to any of the Schengen countries for at least 3 months. Iceland is strict on this, other Schengen countries may be less so. I think that it may be easier for an American to get a visa to stay longer in some Schengen countries, and others less so. We hope we will be able to get permission to remain in Norway long enough to make our trip to Svalbard possible.
Haven't you been in Iceland for around three months? Surely you aren't thinking about pushing off from there in the middle of winter.
Hi Eric, Yes, Icelandic immigration told us that we would not be allowed to stay beyond the 3 month Schengen Agreement limit. We stayed in Iceland for exactly 3 months and then flew to the States. Unless you're a citizen of a Schengen country, then you can't stay beyond the 3 month limit, and then you have to be outside of the country for at least 3 months before you can return. The boat can stay, you have to leave. We can't wait to return to our boat and home soon. Starting in April or May our plan is to spend the next 6 months sailing Iceland, Faroe, Ireland, England and Norway. Our big goal is Svalbard the following Spring.
Ah. I see. That sucks that you had to fly back but I'm sure it's not the worst thing in the world. I was wondering if you had enough wood from the nearby scrap heap to keep you warm all winter. :)
Very informative. Looks easy but re-rigging should always be taken with a high degree of seriousness. Thanks for sharing especially since the cost was at a per hour rate. :-) Looking forward to the next video.
Thanks truebluetopkat, Yes, I think it took twice as long for Mark to do the work because I filmed every last second of us building disassembling, cleaning and rebuilding 26 Norseman fittings. But I think I have the process down pretty good now. It was a really happy day when the mast went on.. :) I hope this is useful to people. Tomorrow we disassemble, clean and great the turnbuckles.
4:28 Norseman, Sta-Lok and … (i could not understand the third name, did someone here? )
very informative video ,thanks!