Thanks Chris you and i both know they hsve souls and speak to us if we just love and listen and they i believe resoond in kind. God bless and thanks again for posting. Cheers from across tge big pond.
She’s been giving me plenty of meaningful activity and satisfaction lately. Helping me through a difficult passage of life. Think about joining the conversation on my Patreon link. I make everything I post there available to free members. I’m putting regular updates there. Cheers Chris
Sounds like a good idea swapping to a new engine. Being half the weight of the Volvo, the Kobuta will allow more wine, beer, and spirits to be carried. If you head over to Travels with Georgie channel, go back two years or so, and you will see Peter struggling with several engine changes on two motor cruisers. You may gain some inspiration for the task. Always love your videos, regards Sarah.
Always good videos Chris paint job looking good love the natural timber look can't wait to see next video should be interesting at least you know what your getting being your bothers thats a good thing cheers steve
Hi Steve. Good to hear from you. I’ve just come in from putting the first coat of enamel on the cockpit. I’ve really layered it up and it has a supreme gloss now awaiting nonslip. Cheers Chris
Today I’m putting the final coats of enamel on the cockpit. Then I’ve got the nonslip to do in there. Once completed I’m onto removing the engine. I’ve already removed all the controls and sealed up the holes. Join me for free on Patreon. No catches just regular free updates b
Too late now I guess, but I’ve had a good run out of Feast Watson spar marine varnish. It flows on easily to a very nice finish, seems to stay a little flexible and is relatively UV stable. Not taking anything away from what you’re doing,she’s coming up well 😊 Charley
Hi Charley I’m a big fan of Feast Watson. I’ve used it on the mast where it takes the knocks without cracking. You are right about the way it lays off too. Chris.
Concerning two-cylinder engines - I had a nasty surprise with one - previous owner had changed from old Volvo to Yanmar two-cylinder that was slightly too large for the engine compartment and probably from that followed that only one of the two sacrificial zincs had been replaced as the other one was in a place that was not accessible with any wrench or so without moving the engine into cabin with all the hassle that follows with engine bolts etc. Needed both batteries to start it with and although my eyes stayed in place the glasses in my spectacles nearly dropped off when starting the engine - I think it tried to jump the boat…. Changed that to electric inboard engine. Wery Silent and started always, no vibration… of course battery capacity was enough for about an hour’s drive with full throttle. But sailing boats are for sailing and as we have no tides in Baltic and few rivers worth going in it was quite adequate solution for us. Solar cells kept the batteries full for whole summers.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading your comments. The Baltic looks fascinating. Electric motors have some very attractive properties. In my case I plan some pretty challenging coastal passages around Tasmania so reliable-diesel is a must. I like the idea of no tides to contend with. I’m posting regularly on Patreon- free content available to all. Feel free to join the conversation in there. Cheers Chris.
Looks good!! How the heck did you get all the butyl mastic off the wood? Looks like real sticky stuff. The new engine being a 2 cylinder and half the weight, it seems like a no-brainer.
Thanks Chris you and i both know they hsve souls and speak to us if we just love and listen and they i believe resoond in kind.
God bless and thanks again for posting.
Cheers from across tge big pond.
She’s been giving me plenty of meaningful activity and satisfaction lately. Helping me through a difficult passage of life. Think about joining the conversation on my Patreon link. I make everything I post there available to free members. I’m putting regular updates there. Cheers Chris
Sounds like a good idea swapping to a new engine. Being half the weight of the Volvo, the Kobuta will allow more wine, beer, and spirits to be carried. If you head over to Travels with Georgie channel, go back two years or so, and you will see Peter struggling with several engine changes on two motor cruisers. You may gain some inspiration for the task. Always love your videos, regards Sarah.
I’m a big fan of Peter Knowles. I find a lot of no nonsense inspiring stuff there. I’ll check it out thanks.
Always good videos Chris paint job looking good love the natural timber look can't wait to see next video should be interesting at least you know what your getting being your bothers thats a good thing cheers steve
Hi Steve. Good to hear from you. I’ve just come in from putting the first coat of enamel on the cockpit. I’ve really layered it up and it has a supreme gloss now awaiting nonslip. Cheers Chris
Good luck with the project, it's looking very nice so far. Having a deadline to finish keeps the job moving along. The Kubota should be a little gem.
That's the plan!
Today I’m putting the final coats of enamel on the cockpit. Then I’ve got the nonslip to do in there. Once completed I’m onto removing the engine. I’ve already removed all the controls and sealed up the holes. Join me for free on Patreon. No catches just regular free updates b
Too late now I guess, but I’ve had a good run out of Feast Watson spar marine varnish. It flows on easily to a very nice finish, seems to stay a little flexible and is relatively UV stable. Not taking anything away from what you’re doing,she’s coming up well 😊 Charley
Hi Charley I’m a big fan of Feast Watson. I’ve used it on the mast where it takes the knocks without cracking. You are right about the way it lays off too. Chris.
Concerning two-cylinder engines - I had a nasty surprise with one - previous owner had changed from old Volvo to Yanmar two-cylinder that was slightly too large for the engine compartment and probably from that followed that only one of the two sacrificial zincs had been replaced as the other one was in a place that was not accessible with any wrench or so without moving the engine into cabin with all the hassle that follows with engine bolts etc. Needed both batteries to start it with and although my eyes stayed in place the glasses in my spectacles nearly dropped off when starting the engine - I think it tried to jump the boat…. Changed that to electric inboard engine. Wery Silent and started always, no vibration… of course battery capacity was enough for about an hour’s drive with full throttle. But sailing boats are for sailing and as we have no tides in Baltic and few rivers worth going in it was quite adequate solution for us. Solar cells kept the batteries full for whole summers.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading your comments. The Baltic looks fascinating. Electric motors have some very attractive properties. In my case I plan some pretty challenging coastal passages around Tasmania so reliable-diesel is a must. I like the idea of no tides to contend with. I’m posting regularly on Patreon- free content available to all. Feel free to join the conversation in there. Cheers Chris.
Looks good!! How the heck did you get all the butyl mastic off the wood? Looks like real sticky stuff. The new engine being a 2 cylinder and half the weight, it seems like a no-brainer.
Think blue tack! It’s very clean and easy to work with.