@@donaldhoudek2889 It's 4:19 pm local time, where I am. But it is a Saturday, and I've drunk enough water today. All this talk of beer is too much for me. I give in.
As a seafarer on bulk carriers those masthead lights are near impossible to see at night. They are so low a wattage that unless you spot something on radar or AIS and know roughly where to look they are nearly always missed until it’s almost too late. And it’s not because we are not keeping a vigilant watch. Love the videos Barry. Many years from now when your in your dotage you’ll look back on all these moments regardless of whether they were good/ bad or indifferent and hopefully be grateful that you have been blessed with an amazing experience that many of us will never have. Tight lines and fair winds my friend 😎
I recall calling up (on vhf) a carrier at night, asking if he could see me (visually). Nope, even with my position and less than 2 miles off, he couldn't see me. Worrying! Since then I have added both AiS transmit and a radar reflector and feel much safer.
@@stephenburnage7687 yup absolutely. We do regular mandated drills one being a man overboard. We usually get a cardboard box and spray paint it bright orange to simulate someone wearing a life jacket. Toss it over the side and hit the MOB button on the nav console. Then with everyone having eyes on we perform a Williamson turn (google) and try and maintain visual contact with the box. Very hard even in calm seas with good visibility/light. With 10-15kts wind and a slight swell it’s near impossible even when you know where to look. What I’m trying to say is Hollywood has given a false perception of what the reality is, you fall overboard and there is next to zero chance of being spotted.
Captain, I would not worry about a light. I did a lot of sailing during the middel 70's and early 80's in the Mozambique channel, there was a war on and being South African we were not alloud in anywhere. If they cought us in Madagascar we would have been locked away forever. We use to have special laggoons to go into to sell sigarettes and whisky. In Madagascar we loaded vanilla traded from the local farmers and sailed it back to South Africa. Therefore never,never any lights. We wanted to see not be seen. If you saw any lights you just move away as quick as possible. To this day I rarely sail with lights in remote places. I use radar to pick up others and move out of the way as fast as I can.Good luck and I hope to see you in South Africa!
A temporary fix for the anchor light. Get an outdoor battery operated LED lamp that can hang and attach it to the halyard and hoist it up at night. This should work until you get the actual one fixed
The number of things I have fixed over the years just by taking them apart, cleaning off the accumulation of sh1t and putting them back together. Like the improvised screw catcher.
Sooooo, you'll go via South Africa! I was already wondering: Suez or Cape Good Hope? So it's the latter. The Cape may be 'sportive' sailing, but the road to Suez is infested with dangerous pirates, and you pay a hefty fee for the Suez canal, so, good choice I'd say. It's a huge distance to the Cape. But then again, you crossed the Pacific, so you probably know what's ahead of you. Following you with great interest! All the best, Barry!!! Love all your vids!
The easiest way to get your navigation light to work is this Barry. Go ashore in the evening , grab a beer and ask all the natives to put their hands up in the air, that will fix it. Because many hands make light work.😊
Todd's a good man. I used to religiously listen to his radio show every morning when I lived in Newcastle. He's a man of many talents for sure. Safe travels Barry.
Hi Barry. Great to hear from you again. Sitting here by the fire, watching you sweat your B--s off. Strange world indeed. Indonesia looks to be a wonderful place. Everywhere there are friendly peeps, places to visit, or just crash out and take it in. Stay safe my friend. Oh by the way, when you eventually get back to Blighty, if I am still alive, pop in to my man cave for a beer or three. Always welcome.
Things worth keeping on board : spare navigation lights, battery operated. Also spare bulbs, preferably LED rather than incandescent, this reduces electricity consumption. A canvass cover for the dinghy would avoid deterioration of rubber from the sun (after my Honwave tender became sticky I had a nice one made in Greece for 300€, probably cheaper in Indonesia…). Thanks for the new vid and happy sailing !
Barry. Another good paint tip. If you are using a 2 part epoxy paint and you have excess left over, put it in a non lubricated condom. Tie a knot and place it in the fridge to use the next day. Rubber does not create condensation but plastic does. Condensation will ruin the paint. This we do especially if we are spray painting. A rubber balloon can also be used with a funnel to fill.
I suspect the replacement bulb just blew due to the same short the blew the original. Need to have a poke round with a meter. If the all round white light is working use the wires from that for the nav one.
Not hard to notice the "Green" oxidization inside the junction box Barry...electricians call it green death , it's kind of like rust in that it never sleeps and will travel inside your wiring causing you unseen problems or intermittent failures. Preferably the wire needs to be replaced , the connection cleaned with electrical cleaner solvent...maybe check both ends of all that wiring loom as it's been known to blow fuses and stop current for no apparent reason. Roller reefing...drop the sail open the swivel like you did and pour in straight dishwashing liquid , close the swivel a bit spin it round and round a lot then open it up again and add water while swiveling it around...best method there is to use a hose with a bit of pressure to wash it out really to make sure all the grit and salt is gone , leave open over night to dry out then add silicon lube , close it up and Bob's ya uncle.
I did enjoy that thanks Fido. I hope you get that furler sorted. Bit of a worry otherwise. Good luck with the Indian ocean. I live on the eastern edge of it so I'll have a bit of a word with it on your behalf next time i've got me toes in it. Cheers.
So look forward to your videos. In my top 3 of sailing youtube channels. Just a quick note, the split pin you put through the bolt, you should bend one of the tines up to stop the pin from working it's way out. Fair winds
I am 72 and go up my mast at least once a week (when at anchor) if only for the exercise. As you impy, when I no longer can I will have to reconsider my cruising life.
Anyway, who needs a navlight. No navlights on the bow and stereo rail? You should ditch the Seal 36 and get something bigger. Good luck doing the Indian Ocean...getting late in the season for the Cape....
Hi Barry. Loads of comments on the nav lights. I noticed sth more disturbing......bad chave on your jib halyard. I do hope you noticed as well and took care of it.
"Too early for beer" isnt a sentence I ever expected on this channel.
No such thing
Time zones are involved 😅
@@user-mv5bu2kk8b lol
Like they say, "It's 5 O'Clock somewhere"
@@donaldhoudek2889 It's 4:19 pm local time, where I am. But it is a Saturday, and I've drunk enough water today. All this talk of beer is too much for me. I give in.
As a seafarer on bulk carriers those masthead lights are near impossible to see at night. They are so low a wattage that unless you spot something on radar or AIS and know roughly where to look they are nearly always missed until it’s almost too late. And it’s not because we are not keeping a vigilant watch. Love the videos Barry. Many years from now when your in your dotage you’ll look back on all these moments regardless of whether they were good/ bad or indifferent and hopefully be grateful that you have been blessed with an amazing experience that many of us will never have. Tight lines and fair winds my friend 😎
Yet LED lights give a better visibility. Next, a radar reflector and an AIS transmitter also help 😊 avoid collision with commercial ships at night.
Would aircraft anticollision strobes help?
I recall calling up (on vhf) a carrier at night, asking if he could see me (visually). Nope, even with my position and less than 2 miles off, he couldn't see me. Worrying! Since then I have added both AiS transmit and a radar reflector and feel much safer.
@@larkop6504yes, they would, but technically they are not permitted under COREG's. I know many do, however.
@@stephenburnage7687 yup absolutely. We do regular mandated drills one being a man overboard. We usually get a cardboard box and spray paint it bright orange to simulate someone wearing a life jacket. Toss it over the side and hit the MOB button on the nav console. Then with everyone having eyes on we perform a Williamson turn (google) and try and maintain visual contact with the box. Very hard even in calm seas with good visibility/light. With 10-15kts wind and a slight swell it’s near impossible even when you know where to look. What I’m trying to say is Hollywood has given a false perception of what the reality is, you fall overboard and there is next to zero chance of being spotted.
Captain, I would not worry about a light. I did a lot of sailing during the middel 70's and early 80's in the Mozambique channel, there was a war on and being South African we were not alloud in anywhere. If they cought us in Madagascar we would have been locked away forever. We use to have special laggoons to go into to sell sigarettes and whisky. In Madagascar we loaded vanilla traded from the local farmers and sailed it back to South Africa. Therefore never,never any lights. We wanted to see not be seen. If you saw any lights you just move away as quick as possible. To this day I rarely sail with lights in remote places. I use radar to pick up others and move out of the way as fast as I can.Good luck and I hope to see you in South Africa!
A temporary fix for the anchor light. Get an outdoor battery operated LED lamp that can hang and attach it to the halyard and hoist it up at night. This should work until you get the actual one fixed
Thanks Barry a true adventurer, wishing you a fair wind and following seas 👍
Barry,Barry,Barry,we love you mate,keep safe
The man on the loudspeaker probably keep s developers away😀 Cheers Barry! Good Luck with the repairs.
Barry, You are the Man🎉 great content 🎉
I always love finding people to give stuff away. It makes their day and my item doesn't end up in the landfill.
The number of things I have fixed over the years just by taking them apart, cleaning off the accumulation of sh1t and putting them back together.
Like the improvised screw catcher.
Thank you Mr Barry for all the great moments you brought to my life 😊
Thank you, Barry!
Thank you Barry...
Sooooo, you'll go via South Africa! I was already wondering: Suez or Cape Good Hope? So it's the latter. The Cape may be 'sportive' sailing, but the road to Suez is infested with dangerous pirates, and you pay a hefty fee for the Suez canal, so, good choice I'd say. It's a huge distance to the Cape. But then again, you crossed the Pacific, so you probably know what's ahead of you. Following you with great interest! All the best, Barry!!! Love all your vids!
Lost in Space! 😊
You did a spot-face with the side of your drill bit! I work in aerospace manufacturing engineering... and that was brilliant!
Oh I miss working on the boat - had to sell it - so I am happy to see you do the odd job on your boat 🙂
The easiest way to get your navigation light to work is this Barry. Go ashore in the evening , grab a beer and ask all the natives to put their hands up in the air, that will fix it. Because many hands make light work.😊
Lost in space was my absolute favourite on a Sunday afternoon years ago; cheers Barry ,I wish you all the good luck in the future thanks 😊
Thus fear of danger is ten thousand times more terrifying than danger itself!
Thanks for another great video Sir.
Great video!! Lost in space…..
Todd's a good man. I used to religiously listen to his radio show every morning when I lived in Newcastle. He's a man of many talents for sure.
Safe travels Barry.
Once again thank love the video Amigo !😂
Hi Barry. Great to hear from you again. Sitting here by the fire, watching you sweat your B--s off. Strange world indeed. Indonesia looks to be a wonderful place. Everywhere there are friendly peeps, places to visit, or just crash out and take it in. Stay safe my friend. Oh by the way, when you eventually get back to Blighty, if I am still alive, pop in to my man cave for a beer or three. Always welcome.
Be safe brother
Safe onward journey Barry. 🙂
Things worth keeping on board : spare navigation lights, battery operated. Also spare bulbs, preferably LED rather than incandescent, this reduces electricity consumption. A canvass cover for the dinghy would avoid deterioration of rubber from the sun (after my Honwave tender became sticky I had a nice one made in Greece for 300€, probably cheaper in Indonesia…). Thanks for the new vid and happy sailing !
I always enjoy your video's Barry, great job you always do, Wendy
Barry. Another good paint tip. If you are using a 2 part epoxy paint and you have excess left over, put it in a non lubricated condom. Tie a knot and place it in the fridge to use the next day. Rubber does not create condensation but plastic does. Condensation will ruin the paint. This we do especially if we are spray painting. A rubber balloon can also be used with a funnel to fill.
Ha ha thats brilliant. What if a friend goes in your fridge and sees that?
RE NAV LIGHT try testing the fuse holder Barry. They often have a Limited lifespan and they're hard to spot when they break.
Fair winds matey
I suspect the replacement bulb just blew due to the same short the blew the original. Need to have a poke round with a meter. If the all round white light is working use the wires from that for the nav one.
At 19:38 peace tranquility.. Glad you got some of that, it didn't look very promising with that guy singing all day earlier!.
Great episode Barry 😀😀😀😀👍👍
😃Don't worry Barry, the Ol' Shaddy can make it! I know She can!👍 Next stop, S. Africa....God speed mate!
You're a good man Barry. Just wanna tell you.
I enjoy so much your adventures it always make me feel good to watch them , thank you ❤
VB... Definitely a last resort 😂 Thanks Barry.
Not hard to notice the "Green" oxidization inside the junction box Barry...electricians call it green death , it's kind of like rust in that it never sleeps and will travel inside your wiring causing you unseen problems or intermittent failures. Preferably the wire needs to be replaced , the connection cleaned with electrical cleaner solvent...maybe check both ends of all that wiring loom as it's been known to blow fuses and stop current for no apparent reason. Roller reefing...drop the sail open the swivel like you did and pour in straight dishwashing liquid , close the swivel a bit spin it round and round a lot then open it up again and add water while swiveling it around...best method there is to use a hose with a bit of pressure to wash it out really to make sure all the grit and salt is gone , leave open over night to dry out then add silicon lube , close it up and Bob's ya uncle.
I did enjoy that thanks Fido. I hope you get that furler sorted. Bit of a worry otherwise. Good luck with the Indian ocean. I live on the eastern edge of it so I'll have a bit of a word with it on your behalf next time i've got me toes in it. Cheers.
Glad you are doing good Barry getting caught up on your videos. Stay safe Cheers! 🍻⛵
Loved 😍 it!
Love the "Lost in Space" reference. That show ended about 5 years before I was born but I remember watching the re-runs as a kid. 😃
Thanks Barry!!
Genius Indeed 😎
Well done, thanks😊
A werely wuverly wideo Warry, thank you.
Awesome. Thanks for the video.
Never too early for a beer! And no, not many ppl have a dinghy with an air con!!! 😂
So look forward to your videos. In my top 3 of sailing youtube channels. Just a quick note, the split pin you put through the bolt, you should bend one of the tines up to stop the pin from working it's way out. Fair winds
Given the rust problems you've had over the years, would you choose a steel hull again? 🇸🇪😄😀💕
Really enjoyed this one!
I love food containers, like ice cream, for mixing resin or paint to the boat. I save them and the wife always ask why.
Really good video!
Barry, always Barry, only Barry.
I can’t believe the bolt rope came away at the head! Sail still looks ok though. I’m waiting for my new headsail in NZ… it’s taking its time
Muezzin at 5.00 am is a pain in the a.. 😂. Suffered from this in Turkey among other places. I would usually rather sleep at such early morning time 😤
If you think it’s to early for a beer it’s to late
I love this. Give us a financial guide how we can do this?
another great video Barry , you really should do the double circumnavigation
Rough life, but only when maintenance required. 😊
Now that’s funny I just made a up of tea and you told us to. 😂
Be safe out there.
Barry, you need to be able to climb your mast.
That aside, great video.
I am 72 and go up my mast at least once a week (when at anchor) if only for the exercise. As you impy, when I no longer can I will have to reconsider my cruising life.
Barry , i am told South Korea is good for Boat work , at the right price !
It's Only 3,200 sea miles or so :)
A common problem for light bulbs burning out prematurely is a bad ground. Not a fix but a direction to look.
Everyone needs a hobby. Mine is... Touching wet epoxy and paint with my finger in the boat yard. "Is it dry...???" I say innocently.
Did you find someone for the kayak? I always leave a note on stuff I leave by the dumpster.
An Indo electrician would have probably fix that light problem in exchange for the AC.
And a boy would have gone up the mast in exchange for the kayak.
Anyway, who needs a navlight.
No navlights on the bow and stereo rail?
You should ditch the Seal 36 and get something bigger.
Good luck doing the Indian Ocean...getting late in the season for the Cape....
The background noise is great....
We all need a man cave. Just add beerm chili or seafood
Hi Barry. Loads of comments on the nav lights. I noticed sth more disturbing......bad chave on your jib halyard. I do hope you noticed as well and took care of it.
your great
Thanks for your videos👍
What is the brand and model of RA drill you use on the winch to get someone up the mast?
Forgive me I'm lost in space 😂😅
All that was missing was a tsunami wave
Hello what is the make of squeaky and your outboard do you flush it regularly?
No led bulb on the mast?
Danger Will Robinson. Ha ha ha ha
I've had to put a paper shim around a bulb to get a proper fit.
I sure hope you bent the ends on that split pin.
Obviously Sea Dog has'nt heard of Rust Converting Epoxy. Perfect for fixing rust in steal boat. Carboline 576 ?
15:16 float test it, what do you want that for?
You're cool dude very brave like what you're doing Keep it up and be safe as you can be your desert rat friend
What happened to the kayak?
A continuity meter (ohm meter ) will let you test the bulb from the Junction box
those bearings are totally worn-out BP its going to come back to you 🤔
But…….. I just had a beer!
Its sth east asia Barry, the best place in the world
To Early for Beer? Is this the right channel? What have they done to him?
You could have used the a/c for a bonfire on deck if the nav lights didn't worked.
When's your ETA for England?
Don't think he has one. Not just a trip it's life. But I Don't know for sure. I hope he doesn't rush it.
Boat Maintenance is Never Ending .
😊👌👍
Been away a lot....how do you feel if you put socks&shoes on.....nice but wierd eh??
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Barry, so sorry for all your work! Does a few minutes of calm sailing make it worth it?
👍
Bummer.
I know a guy that needs a AC and a kayak in Bali
Perhaps the replacement bulb was the wrong voltage?
Or a second hand one with not much life left on it?
Shady could have used a year's refit in phuket