Thanks for sharing the honest struggle with your sail bag. I’ll be looking forward to seeing version 2.0 (if Jenny is up for it). My wife and I are looking to purchase a Tayana 37 for retirement, so your channel has been helpful!!
Another great video! I've been climbing Cyclops' mast solo for years, since you first published a video showing your climbing rig, and I copied it. Thanks! Like you, I find it sometimes difficult, but not impossible, to see things at the very top. This is such a good idea. How far below the masthead did you place the steps? After using the steps, would you alter the placement? I'm guessing that the ideal step location would place your hips about 8 inches below the masthead? Have you tried looping a strap around the mast (above the climbing rope) and your waist, while standing on the mast steps? It seems like leaning back against that would provide some stability while working.
I placed the steps about 54" from the top of the mast. That puts the top at mid chest level so I can get my arms over the top. I think it's a good height for me. I've always used a strap around my waist when I have to work at the masthead. It definitely adds stability.
Nice work on the sail bag even if it's a Version 1.0 (or 2.0!). For the round part, use staples to hold everything together for sewing. I find alignment marks help too. I love your channel .. great content too! Paul D @thewindwardrail
Excellent videos as usual. However, I may have not thru bolted the exhaust elbow. Might have epoxied wood to the the reverse side of the cockpit to screw or bolt into.
Yes, that was our first choice too, but it was going to require grinding off the old paint which makes a huge mess and it would have taken a bit longer. We chose the lazy way this time.
You guys should have 100k subscribers, maybe the algorithm is off!!. Really like your content, thanks for sharing.
Maybe one day!
Just found them yesterday. I agree because their videos are short, clear, and have a relaxed/professional feel.
never seen you before hello and thanks that was refreshing!
Hello there! And Welcome!
Thanks for sharing the honest struggle with your sail bag. I’ll be looking forward to seeing version 2.0 (if Jenny is up for it). My wife and I are looking to purchase a Tayana 37 for retirement, so your channel has been helpful!!
Glad to hear it! These are great boats. I recommend the Mark II version (it has a separate shower stall).
You got me. 11 mins of sail bag drama. Loved the editing, catchy. Well done!
Thanks!
Another great video! I've been climbing Cyclops' mast solo for years, since you first published a video showing your climbing rig, and I copied it. Thanks! Like you, I find it sometimes difficult, but not impossible, to see things at the very top. This is such a good idea. How far below the masthead did you place the steps? After using the steps, would you alter the placement? I'm guessing that the ideal step location would place your hips about 8 inches below the masthead? Have you tried looping a strap around the mast (above the climbing rope) and your waist, while standing on the mast steps? It seems like leaning back against that would provide some stability while working.
I placed the steps about 54" from the top of the mast. That puts the top at mid chest level so I can get my arms over the top. I think it's a good height for me. I've always used a strap around my waist when I have to work at the masthead. It definitely adds stability.
Nice work on the sail bag even if it's a Version 1.0 (or 2.0!).
For the round part, use staples to hold everything together for sewing. I find alignment marks help too.
I love your channel .. great content too!
Paul D
@thewindwardrail
Thanks Paul!
Excellent videos as usual. However, I may have not thru bolted the exhaust elbow. Might have epoxied wood to the the reverse side of the cockpit to screw or bolt into.
Yes, that was our first choice too, but it was going to require grinding off the old paint which makes a huge mess and it would have taken a bit longer. We chose the lazy way this time.