Great to see the team overcome the challenges like this ‘reasonably’ raw footage helps boat owners recognise issues and resolve them often with minimal resources. Love boat life, 70% challenges 30% absolute joy and wonder!
I think Nick is at his best when he has a problem to solve. Brain fully engaged with a goal or ending point in mind. Glad you had a great sail and are enjoying the new boat some.
Nick I was in the swimming pool business and used to vacuum balance tanks with underwater vacuum with a portable pump which a pool company could bring, your fresh water tank is basically the same as a balance tank and you vacuum to waste.
Good to see you sailing. I am so sorry for your water issues. It seems to be a QC issue with the builder, and hopefully, they will assist with remediation. Fair winds and following seas!😊
I have to say, 8-9.5 knots and an easy motion sounds fun. Water issues aside, you have got one hell of a sailing boat there! Fair winds and I’m looking forward to the next episode.
What is the likelihood that all of those plastic particles are a left over from when the boat was built? Our 1600 is been built as we speak, and I want to make sure that both the water and the fuel tanks are being inspected for any leftover particles and dust.
It's unbelievable that a company would build a water system without a manual shutoff at every location and junction. Without a doubt at some point in the future there will be a leak and all your water will end up in the bilge and possibly also burn out your pump.
This really proves what I always thought, buy a good used boat and fix it. I think the problem with new boats is worse these days because the uncertainty in the quality of most of your components. Speaking from personal experience!
@@geraldhenrickson7472 1) if you get a good survey and buy a good make that’s not really the case. Seems to be a common mistake made on You Tube… but most of us sail used boats and change of ownership to sailing again is often immediate or a few weeks or months… most people do not buy good boats with a survey that then take years to be ready to use. 2) you seem to have overlooked the point the Wynns and RR crew etc have waited four years to get brand new built for them boats… so they did wait years and spend loads anyway. I still agree 100% with the poster that a good used boat is a much better bet. At least when things go wrong you accept it’s used and you saved a fortune which you have in the bank and on hand to fix it.
As a chemist I suggest you get a local lab to find out what it is. Simple basic tests are does it dissolve in acid try acetic or hydrochloric acid ( pool shop), try dissolve in bleach. This will confirm inorganic. Also try and melt it, means organic. Try acetone or paint solvent will confirm it synthetic plastic and material of construction. This can help your warranty. You can get all these at bunnings but probably not where you are.
Hi guys, maybe an idea to have a longer bolt through the anchor shackle to put a locknut on it, or peen the bolt end so it will never ever come loose. Might even consider dropping the anchor swivel too, as it's just another thing that could break. (just check the chain for wind once a year or something, if that).
Thank you for helping Nick be more specific about the particle size! Years ago when I was studying geology there was a very specific way of telling the difference between different particle sizes - for example sand/silt/mud (IIRC you worked out whether something was mud or silt by tasting it and seeing if it seemed gritty :-)!)
Nick; it seems to me that you should more irritated with a pressurized water system that isn't properly valved so you can shut down individual lines if they present a problem rather than a system not being "pressure sealed". If the ice maker is a problem, you should be able to shut off the water only to that unit by simply throwing a valve. All it takes is a simple in-line (cheap) valve. When I replumbed our entire water system, valves were an important part of the schematic and installation. It required a major investment in Sharkbite fittings, but was well worth the expense. They are easy to retrofit to existing systems. Also, over the years one of the most valuable tools I have put on board our board is a small 12v compressor. It has literally saved me hours when addressing various issues involving lines (water and fuel), such as those you are dealing with. Can't wait to see your adventures back in Europse.
I agree about the value of installing valves on each pumbing or appliance that use water. This was something I learned over the years, and although I did not replace them all at once - I placed a shut-off valve on each of the major items that might require the water to be shut off for an extended period of time. That is a small ($) price to pay for otherwise inconveniencing the rest of the family for hours while you fix things. Now, all these years later, every plumbing fixture AND appliance has a water shut-off valve. Replacing a dishwasher, refridgerator or faucet is only a minor inconvenience to the family, even if I have to run out for parts in the middle of the job.
@@Animalwon Because we live in the Pacific Northwest of the USA and freezing temps, while unusual, are not unknown, I also installed a drain valve on every water line that is exposed to potential freezing during low winter temperatures. (That probably isn't a concern for Nick.) For example, the water lines for the hot/cold shower in the cockpit for an after-swim rinsedown are run in areas of the hull that are not heated. Rather than just rely on the ambient sea water temps (usually about 8 degrees C here in the winter) to keep the unheated areas of the boat at a temperature where water lines won't freeze, we drain them during the winter. I didn't lose a wink of sleep last winter when a polar outbreak sent the air temps to -15C for a couple days. (I was worried about the house water system though, and set all the taps to slow dripping.) When I replumbed the boat I also used Pex piping throughout. Even if water in the those pipes freezes, it doesn't crack or split them. The Sharkbite fittings are strong enough that they don't break in freezing conditions either. At least I have never had one freeze/crack/break.
My family is cursed when it comes to water. Remodeled family home and redid all plumbing and put a shutoff on every line. Saved us so much effort when problems came up.
If you see sediment or "floaties"in your water lines or tank, take the time to install a redundant water filter - preferably AFTER a shut-off valve and before the solenoid.
"Squares on the horizon." I was helping deliver a 44' Chris White traimaran from San Diego to San Fran and had the 3a - 6a watch. It was VERY busy on AIS. A ~ 985' cruise ship, which can be seen for MANY miles as they are ALWAYS lit up like Christmas, was on collision course with us. It was travelling at 23 knots, while we were motoring in a dead calm at about 5. I don't mind telling you, I got pretty nervous. It passed us about 600 yards away, but it felt like a close call! Some of these large ships can flat haul ass.
Hi Nick, while I was impressed with the macgyvering of the solenoid to get it open. Do yourself a favour and get 2 essential tools. 1. a DC Variable Bench Power Supply 30v 10A (around A$60) to externally power a range of items and voltages when fault checking. 2. An 18v compressor with tank to blow/dry/clean parts. Been indispensable on my boat.
There should always be a " shut off valve " on every system on the boat just like in a home . If there is a leak in a bathroom sink ya just shut off the valve . Simple as .
As a mechanic, I love Nicks explanation, almost as good as last week's aboutnhow solenoids work. You can do a simple amp test with a multi-meter to diagnose the viability of solenoid. I am curious if those microparticles are from ocean pollution as much as possible from human error. I hope the problem is resolved soon, and you both can have fresh water and less stressful sailing.
One thing to watch is the raw sea water intake. Most boats are designed to use sea water for cooling of the engines and for systems like the AC and of course the water makers(some manufacturers use titanium to offset rusting of pipes with sea water use). The best system is to have a heat exchanger that cools a brine to will go to the engine/AC to extend the life of the engine and AC units without using exotic metals/plastics. But the heat exchange system takes up weight on the boat. For systems with steel/iron the norm would be a duplex strainer (1 in use while you can clean the other) as a rough strainer. To get better filtration another type ( y strainer or other strainer) can be used for better filtration( or 2 Ys in parallel, to clean one in operation- requires check valves). For water makers (reverse osmosis machines), filtered sea water can be further filtrated by a sand filter medium (very large item that requires back flushing of the sand filter) or equivalent strainer. Also the water maker itself requires back flushing to prevent membranes from clogging up on one side. The better the sea water is filtered, the less maintenance on the equipment (But more for checking the filters). Ideally all the piping systems on you boat should of been flushed out with fresh water before the use of any piping system. Today not everything is plug and play.
Nick, I will repeat the comment I made in the last video just in case you missed it. Tackle this problem at source and clean the crap out of your tanks attempting to do by ‘polishing with filters is a forlorn task. Drain one tank down low and use a wet vac (or better a pool vacuum) to get the crap out of them. Have you checked your deck fills - do they have good seals and closing correctly.
I did a delivery of a Seawind 1170 about 7 years ago from Pattaya to Phuket, only stopped at Tiamon for refuling. It was Phil from Pattaya who got me on the delivery, so it is so familiar to follow you guys here. Btw. it was phill who advertised this channel to me also :) Fair wind and be aware of the floading bamboo islands in the Strait of Malacca 🍺
so i'm wondering if the H&H of the Wynns are having similar problems but not reporting it or whether Seawind have just done a bit of rush job. Thanks for being so honest Ruby Rose. Seawind you need get into this boat and help and show some front foot after sales care which would be epic, because right now your good brand is getting smashed!!!
Thank you for all the information because it further motivates me to design and build to my specs. I hope your water system issues get resolved. Best wishes !
It may be hard to see sometimes but I really appreciate these types of videos, and I bet there are lots of us lurkers who think similarly... Ginger tea and troubleshooting! :)
If I was Seawind, I would be embarrassed at the quality of work that they are putting out. For a new boat, yall are having way too many problems. Especially with the water system- which is vital… I would be burning the phone line ups to Seawind.
Those Danfoss SVs are very good, except when they get a bit of muck in the orifice. It is either blocked or passing. I always specified a strainer just i[ stream, with an isolation valve before that. Yes more kit, more cost, more waste but the valve is protected.
Nick, seems you not exclusive fill the tanks by watermaker - I saw other ships with that habit they install a special coal filter at the tab were they fill the glasses and the icemaker. I also know, you wouldn't be able to purchase one on this yourney.
What are the chances Seawind didn’t plug the inlets for the rainwater catchment system during manufacturing? Maybe flush those inlets to make sure they’re purged of crap?
I'd install water filters at the outlets of each water tank before water gets pumped around the boat. Next thing to plug up are your shower heads and faucets.... Those tanks need to be completely drained and cleaned out as well.. JMHO YMMV Fair winds and following seas !!
Your water maker doesn't receive water from your filtered water under sink or where ever the filtered drinking water filters are? I know I would not want ice from tanks that can grow bacteria etc... Going around the world I would have a full reverse osmosis system with UV sterilization. Then the water should go to drinking faucet and ice maker.
you need to work out a way to feed the ice machine with water that has been past your filter. run a new hose from your filtered tap position and switch valve leave it switched to the ice maker unless you use the tap.
Would be good to install a bypass valve and use the water pump to recirculate tank water through a filter and Ultraviolet Clarifier. 0.5 Micron Filter will remove bacteria or a 1 micron filter will remove sediment and the Clarifier will kill the mould in the tank.
16:45 Ruby Rose 2 has RADAR, RADAR has a feature called ARPA - Automatic Radar Plotting Aid - as good as, if not BETTER than AIS tracking. AIS data, *if* being transmitted can be 5 seconds, 30 seconds or 20 minutes out of date, ARPA is real time. Read the manual and learn how to use it. How many times have numerous sailors had unlit vessels, or objects, not on AIS at night? ARPA resolves this issue day and night.
Your problems with the water system is oddly intriguing. Can you explain where the man made debris came from? Is it a leftover from the build? I’m trying to visualize a schematic of your water system and I can’t put my finger on where that flotsam & jetsam would be coming from. Fair winds! Cheers 👍😎
Your leeward rigging was very loose @13:15. It can be soft, but never so loose that it's swinging around like that. As a rough guide, in flat water, the leeward shrouds should just get soft when you're at your next reef wind speed. In waves, the pumping action of the mast will unload the leeward shrouds more, but again, they should never be so loose that they're flapping around. The risk is that the mast moves more than it should, creating higher than designed shock loads, and could even hop out of its step. Definitely tighten those shrouds!
I feel so bad for you guys with your continued water issues. I’m glad you had a nice sail! I love watching the every day routines like getting tea and how that works on a boat, the monohull habits, lol.
Honestly, it looks like something in your water system upstream of the tank is falling apart, like a pump, filter, valve... Otherwise it seems like the amount of crud should slowly be decreasing as you get it out of the tank itself. My first thought would be your water maker, but I'm assuming you've got a test spigot and have tested the output during and after all the issues you had with that equipment. So whatever it is should (lol) be after the test spigot.
New design at a new yard within the first 10 hulls and at a period of parts limited availability! 😊 the quality of water used to fill the tanks being suspect
While the problems and drama bring in the views, it seems you're having more than your fair share of them with your new Seawind. Hopefully Seawind will make good on the issues that aren't your fault (like the algae growth in one of the H2O tanks). The grit in the water lines is inexcusable.
Putting aside the problems you’ve had with the components not made by Seawind, what is your overall opinion/satisfaction with the sailing ability and live aboard comfort of your catamaran?
From my experience compressed air does not work great to clean valves blocked by dirt, because the dirt gets squeezed, thus the tiny leak. It always needs something mechanical, like a brush. Don't you have current limited 12 V in the workshop?
Nick, if she say’s sand… it’s F’ing sand!!!! Haha. I hate yall are dealing with issues, BUT GREAT content. Still remember Nick’s first tat in Charleston… love
From a Pom who has lived 95% of his life in Australia. I think the expression is "Don't spoil the ship for a hapeth of tar". Meaning "done penny pinch on the big jobs". I cant believe how many problems you have been subjected to on your Brand New Boat. The odd teething problem aside, the volume of problems after handover is ... ridiculous.
Have you seen the movie "The Mosquito Coast"? It's the saddest story of ice machines in paradise. Your problems will seem smaller in comparison to this. Wishing you every success.
I have a rather controversial question for you, I hope you don't mind me asking. I followed you through the build and I remember you were very vocal about the quality of the build. I have also been following another couple that were building their cat at basically the same time. They have taken delivery and there is a vast difference between your experience and theirs, The took delivery and I don't think I have seen any issues after their shake down cruse, on the contrary I cannot remember seeing an episode where you did not have a reasonably significant problem. The issue with the water tank is concerning and is not just alge (which in itself is very concerning - stuff growing in your fresh water is not good). Any ways, my question is this, if you were to give advice to others would you give different advice to others wanting a cruising cat than what you ended up doing yourselves. I hope the question is not so much on the nose, you guys are really great at giving the difficult side of sailing a full on exposure but it does seem that it might be more than what one should expect from a new boat.
Why don't you just put in a pre-filter for the ice maker to pre clean the particles out of the water pre going into the ice maker. Looks like you may have just enough room next too or behind machine.. just a thought quick cheep long term fix. Just keep extra filters. Lol
Pedantic is an insulting word used to describe someone who annoys others by correcting small errors, caring too much about minor details, or emphasizing their own expertise especially in some narrow or boring subject matter. This is a classic case of projection.
Great to see the team overcome the challenges like this ‘reasonably’ raw footage helps boat owners recognise issues and resolve them often with minimal resources.
Love boat life, 70% challenges 30% absolute joy and wonder!
I think Nick is at his best when he has a problem to solve. Brain fully engaged with a goal or ending point in mind. Glad you had a great sail and are enjoying the new boat some.
Nick I was in the swimming pool business and used to vacuum balance tanks with underwater vacuum with a portable pump which a pool company could bring, your fresh water tank is basically the same as a balance tank and you vacuum to waste.
Good to see you sailing. I am so sorry for your water issues. It seems to be a QC issue with the builder, and hopefully, they will assist with remediation.
Fair winds and following seas!😊
It would be nice if your boat manufacturer would send you a retro fit kit to add water filters to all exits from your water tanks.
I have to say, 8-9.5 knots and an easy motion sounds fun. Water issues aside, you have got one hell of a sailing boat there! Fair winds and I’m looking forward to the next episode.
What is the likelihood that all of those plastic particles are a left over from when the boat was built? Our 1600 is been built as we speak, and I want to make sure that both the water and the fuel tanks are being inspected for any leftover particles and dust.
It's unbelievable that a company would build a water system without a manual shutoff at every location and junction. Without a doubt at some point in the future there will be a leak and all your water will end up in the bilge and possibly also burn out your pump.
Yep I agree.
Unbelievable? I think not. Reprehensible? I agree. Yet stuff happens, especially on a new S/V. Repair it well and move on. Go Nick!
This really proves what I always thought, buy a good used boat and fix it. I think the problem with new boats is worse these days because the uncertainty in the quality of most of your components. Speaking from personal experience!
Well said.
The catch is..."buying a good used boat". You can invest years in fixing an boat, new or used. Years.
@@geraldhenrickson7472
1) if you get a good survey and buy a good make that’s not really the case. Seems to be a common mistake made on You Tube… but most of us sail used boats and change of ownership to sailing again is often immediate or a few weeks or months… most people do not buy good boats with a survey that then take years to be ready to use.
2) you seem to have overlooked the point the Wynns and RR crew etc have waited four years to get brand new built for them boats… so they did wait years and spend loads anyway.
I still agree 100% with the poster that a good used boat is a much better bet. At least when things go wrong you accept it’s used and you saved a fortune which you have in the bank and on hand to fix it.
Seems to me the problem is the multitude of complicated, sometimes delicate systems that are loaded into modern sailboats.
As a chemist I suggest you get a local lab to find out what it is. Simple basic tests are does it dissolve in acid try acetic or hydrochloric acid ( pool shop), try dissolve in bleach. This will confirm inorganic. Also try and melt it, means organic. Try acetone or paint solvent will confirm it synthetic plastic and material of construction. This can help your warranty. You can get all these at bunnings but probably not where you are.
Hi guys, maybe an idea to have a longer bolt through the anchor shackle to put a locknut on it, or peen the bolt end so it will never ever come loose. Might even consider dropping the anchor swivel too, as it's just another thing that could break. (just check the chain for wind once a year or something, if that).
Thank you for helping Nick be more specific about the particle size! Years ago when I was studying geology there was a very specific way of telling the difference between different particle sizes - for example sand/silt/mud (IIRC you worked out whether something was mud or silt by tasting it and seeing if it seemed gritty :-)!)
Nick; it seems to me that you should more irritated with a pressurized water system that isn't properly valved so you can shut down individual lines if they present a problem rather than a system not being "pressure sealed". If the ice maker is a problem, you should be able to shut off the water only to that unit by simply throwing a valve. All it takes is a simple in-line (cheap) valve. When I replumbed our entire water system, valves were an important part of the schematic and installation. It required a major investment in Sharkbite fittings, but was well worth the expense. They are easy to retrofit to existing systems. Also, over the years one of the most valuable tools I have put on board our board is a small 12v compressor. It has literally saved me hours when addressing various issues involving lines (water and fuel), such as those you are dealing with. Can't wait to see your adventures back in Europse.
I agree about the value of installing valves on each pumbing or appliance that use water.
This was something I learned over the years, and although I did not replace them all at once - I placed a shut-off valve on each of the major items that might require the water to be shut off for an extended period of time. That is a small ($) price to pay for otherwise inconveniencing the rest of the family for hours while you fix things.
Now, all these years later, every plumbing fixture AND appliance has a water shut-off valve. Replacing a dishwasher, refridgerator or faucet is only a minor inconvenience to the family, even if I have to run out for parts in the middle of the job.
@@Animalwon Because we live in the Pacific Northwest of the USA and freezing temps, while unusual, are not unknown, I also installed a drain valve on every water line that is exposed to potential freezing during low winter temperatures. (That probably isn't a concern for Nick.) For example, the water lines for the hot/cold shower in the cockpit for an after-swim rinsedown are run in areas of the hull that are not heated. Rather than just rely on the ambient sea water temps (usually about 8 degrees C here in the winter) to keep the unheated areas of the boat at a temperature where water lines won't freeze, we drain them during the winter. I didn't lose a wink of sleep last winter when a polar outbreak sent the air temps to -15C for a couple days. (I was worried about the house water system though, and set all the taps to slow dripping.) When I replumbed the boat I also used Pex piping throughout. Even if water in the those pipes freezes, it doesn't crack or split them. The Sharkbite fittings are strong enough that they don't break in freezing conditions either. At least I have never had one freeze/crack/break.
This is certainly one way to suggest more shut off valves would be nice...necessary even. Did you place one at every fixture and appliance?
My family is cursed when it comes to water. Remodeled family home and redid all plumbing and put a shutoff on every line. Saved us so much effort when problems came up.
Another channel with a SeaWind has had quality and warranty challenges unfortunately
If you see sediment or "floaties"in your water lines or tank, take the time to install a redundant water filter - preferably AFTER a shut-off valve and before the solenoid.
The good thing is, the parts you really liked about Seawind are performing/doing well. The water tank punch out, dingy haul out, ect.. are easy fixes.
Sorry to hear about the issues with the 'macro plastic' in the water system. What has Seawind done about it? Are you happy with the boat otherwise?
"Squares on the horizon." I was helping deliver a 44' Chris White traimaran from San Diego to San Fran and had the 3a - 6a watch. It was VERY busy on AIS. A ~ 985' cruise ship, which can be seen for MANY miles as they are ALWAYS lit up like Christmas, was on collision course with us. It was travelling at 23 knots, while we were motoring in a dead calm at about 5. I don't mind telling you, I got pretty nervous. It passed us about 600 yards away, but it felt like a close call! Some of these large ships can flat haul ass.
Nick- absolutely brilliant, keep going .
Tyvm, enjoying your new adventures so much
You guys are honest - some will only show the positives of what they do! But you don't care about that - you're refreshingly real.
Hi Nick, while I was impressed with the macgyvering of the solenoid to get it open. Do yourself a favour and get 2 essential tools. 1. a DC Variable Bench Power Supply 30v 10A (around A$60) to externally power a range of items and voltages when fault checking. 2. An 18v compressor with tank to blow/dry/clean parts. Been indispensable on my boat.
There should always be a " shut off valve " on every system on the boat just like in a home . If there is a leak in a bathroom sink ya just shut off the valve . Simple as .
As a mechanic, I love Nicks explanation, almost as good as last week's aboutnhow solenoids work. You can do a simple amp test with a multi-meter to diagnose the viability of solenoid. I am curious if those microparticles are from ocean pollution as much as possible from human error. I hope the problem is resolved soon, and you both can have fresh water and less stressful sailing.
Ocean particles wouldn't make it through the water maker.
It’s great to see you both putting the new boat to good use.
One thing to watch is the raw sea water intake. Most boats are designed to use sea water for cooling of the engines and for systems like the AC and of course the water makers(some manufacturers use titanium to offset rusting of pipes with sea water use). The best system is to have a heat exchanger that cools a brine to will go to the engine/AC to extend the life of the engine and AC units without using exotic metals/plastics. But the heat exchange system takes up weight on the boat.
For systems with steel/iron the norm would be a duplex strainer (1 in use while you can clean the other) as a rough strainer. To get better filtration another type ( y strainer or other strainer) can be used for better filtration( or 2 Ys in parallel, to clean one in operation- requires check valves).
For water makers (reverse osmosis machines), filtered sea water can be further filtrated by a sand filter medium (very large item that requires back flushing of the sand filter) or equivalent strainer. Also the water maker itself requires back flushing to prevent membranes from clogging up on one side.
The better the sea water is filtered, the less maintenance on the equipment (But more for checking the filters).
Ideally all the piping systems on you boat should of been flushed out with fresh water before the use of any piping system. Today not everything is plug and play.
Nice to see you are back on the boat and in the Med - maybe the sailing gods will shine on you now. !!!
2:24 Nick, sand melts too! At the right temp…….😝
Nick, I will repeat the comment I made in the last video just in case you missed it. Tackle this problem at source and clean the crap out of your tanks attempting to do by ‘polishing with filters is a forlorn task. Drain one tank down low and use a wet vac (or better a pool vacuum) to get the crap out of them. Have you checked your deck fills - do they have good seals and closing correctly.
I did a delivery of a Seawind 1170 about 7 years ago from Pattaya to Phuket, only stopped at Tiamon for refuling. It was Phil from Pattaya who got me on the delivery, so it is so familiar to follow you guys here. Btw. it was phill who advertised this channel to me also :) Fair wind and be aware of the floading bamboo islands in the Strait of Malacca 🍺
why the hell are seawind not shipping you a replacement unit at their expense, plus a fresh water system overhaul!
Yes I agree maybe a new boat 😆
Love it the rant the sail great. But the boat looked great in those conditions and sailing nicely.
loving the background trumpton music 🙂
Even with the water problems you both seem to be having a wonderful time.
so i'm wondering if the H&H of the Wynns are having similar problems but not reporting it or whether Seawind have just done a bit of rush job. Thanks for being so honest Ruby Rose. Seawind you need get into this boat and help and show some front foot after sales care which would be epic, because right now your good brand is getting smashed!!!
Calm and relaxed, nice.
bout absoluteley everything. Cmon mate lighten up !
Thank you for all the information because it further motivates me to design and build to my specs. I hope your water system issues get resolved. Best wishes !
You guys are awesome ❤
It may be hard to see sometimes but I really appreciate these types of videos, and I bet there are lots of us lurkers who think similarly... Ginger tea and troubleshooting! :)
If I was Seawind, I would be embarrassed at the quality of work that they are putting out. For a new boat, yall are having way too many problems. Especially with the water system- which is vital… I would be burning the phone line ups to Seawind.
Yes I agree. They need to do better
LOL Precision of language Nick. (grit size and properties) Sounds like some conversations I've had at home, but I played Teresa's part. Good sailing.
Those Danfoss SVs are very good, except when they get a bit of muck in the orifice. It is either blocked or passing. I always specified a strainer just i[ stream, with an isolation valve before that. Yes more kit, more cost, more waste but the valve is protected.
On a boat, Cleaning the boat towel = House on land, the dog's towel❤👍
Nick, seems you not exclusive fill the tanks by watermaker - I saw other ships with that habit they install a special coal filter at the tab were they fill the glasses and the icemaker.
I also know, you wouldn't be able to purchase one on this yourney.
What are the chances Seawind didn’t plug the inlets for the rainwater catchment system during manufacturing? Maybe flush those inlets to make sure they’re purged of crap?
Nice sail. Ice cubes work!
I'd install water filters at the outlets of each water tank before water gets pumped around the boat. Next thing to plug up are your shower heads and faucets.... Those tanks need to be completely drained and cleaned out as well.. JMHO YMMV Fair winds and following seas !!
Just subbed. Been watching for awhile. Love Nick's demeanor. Love you too Teresa.
Your water maker doesn't receive water from your filtered water under sink or where ever the filtered drinking water filters are? I know I would not want ice from tanks that can grow bacteria etc... Going around the world I would have a full reverse osmosis system with UV sterilization. Then the water should go to drinking faucet and ice maker.
It's amazing to me how so many basic things made for boats break all the time.
Rockin it out there guys. ❤👍😊🌏🐬
Love watching your channel always interesting!
Interesting show - wonder where upstream those particles start appearing ?
I would add a big filter after tank to grab any micro whatever at the minimum
you need to work out a way to feed the ice machine with water that has been past your filter. run a new hose from your filtered tap position and switch valve leave it switched to the ice maker unless you use the tap.
Would be good to install a bypass valve and use the water pump to recirculate tank water through a filter and Ultraviolet Clarifier. 0.5 Micron Filter will remove bacteria or a 1 micron filter will remove sediment and the Clarifier will kill the mould in the tank.
16:45 Ruby Rose 2 has RADAR, RADAR has a feature called ARPA - Automatic Radar Plotting Aid - as good as, if not BETTER than AIS tracking.
AIS data, *if* being transmitted can be 5 seconds, 30 seconds or 20 minutes out of date, ARPA is real time. Read the manual and learn how to use it. How many times have numerous sailors had unlit vessels, or objects, not on AIS at night? ARPA resolves this issue day and night.
I see they still make poms like they used to, sailing around the world, beautiful aussie girl by your side having the time of your life ,whingeing
Your problems with the water system is oddly intriguing. Can you explain where the man made debris came from? Is it a leftover from the build? I’m trying to visualize a schematic of your water system and I can’t put my finger on where that flotsam & jetsam would be coming from. Fair winds! Cheers 👍😎
Your leeward rigging was very loose @13:15. It can be soft, but never so loose that it's swinging around like that. As a rough guide, in flat water, the leeward shrouds should just get soft when you're at your next reef wind speed. In waves, the pumping action of the mast will unload the leeward shrouds more, but again, they should never be so loose that they're flapping around. The risk is that the mast moves more than it should, creating higher than designed shock loads, and could even hop out of its step. Definitely tighten those shrouds!
I feel so bad for you guys with your continued water issues. I’m glad you had a nice sail! I love watching the every day routines like getting tea and how that works on a boat, the monohull habits, lol.
You should connect your ice machine to the water purifier perhaps
Just came here to say that Nick looks excellent in his sarong. He wears it with such panache! Cheers!
Enjoy your videos
YAY! Thanks for posting!
lol I wish every comment was like this!! 🥳🥳
Wow buying a new boat requires as much repair work as a used one. Good to know
Looking very good guys, dieting?. Love your smile Teresa. Love from OsoYolo, Antigua Guatemala.
you can use a portable drill battery also, even if it is 18v...
should have got a Rainmaker as they seem to hold there own on these channels , everyone seems happy with them
Good to see how easy you both handle RR2 now. Just remember how much you’ve been swearing on the beginning. 👍👍
Are your leeward shrouds supposed to go slack?
Honestly, it looks like something in your water system upstream of the tank is falling apart, like a pump, filter, valve... Otherwise it seems like the amount of crud should slowly be decreasing as you get it out of the tank itself. My first thought would be your water maker, but I'm assuming you've got a test spigot and have tested the output during and after all the issues you had with that equipment. So whatever it is should (lol) be after the test spigot.
Definitely not buying a Seawind! I’m so surprised with how much stuff has gone wrong!
New design at a new yard within the first 10 hulls and at a period of parts limited availability! 😊 the quality of water used to fill the tanks being suspect
@@jackdbur Everything made during covid was shite,cars RVs etc
Hi Nick why can’t you put water filter on the inlet to the ice machine.
Aren’t all the water and ice maker issues covered by some sort of warranty on your brand new boat?.
While the problems and drama bring in the views, it seems you're having more than your fair share of them with your new Seawind. Hopefully Seawind will make good on the issues that aren't your fault (like the algae growth in one of the H2O tanks). The grit in the water lines is inexcusable.
What did we do before AIS and radar? We used and relied on our Mk 1 detector eyeball. 😁😁
Putting aside the problems you’ve had with the components not made by Seawind, what is your overall opinion/satisfaction with the sailing ability and live aboard comfort of your catamaran?
From my experience compressed air does not work great to clean valves blocked by dirt, because the dirt gets squeezed, thus the tiny leak. It always needs something mechanical, like a brush. Don't you have current limited 12 V in the workshop?
Nick, if she say’s sand… it’s F’ing sand!!!! Haha. I hate yall are dealing with issues, BUT GREAT content. Still remember Nick’s first tat in Charleston… love
From a Pom who has lived 95% of his life in Australia. I think the expression is "Don't spoil the ship for a hapeth of tar". Meaning "done penny pinch on the big jobs".
I cant believe how many problems you have been subjected to on your Brand New Boat. The odd teething problem aside, the volume of problems after handover is ... ridiculous.
Great edit! Thanks for sharing.
-EZ
How about adding a micron filter just before the ice machine?
Ok, ok... Like a very, very, very fine sand! :D
I don't know if it's only me, but i'm missing the like button...........
I think you should call your channel "Ir's a Drama"!!
BRILLIANT..!
Yay another one for toe count! And good job getting the water situation solved. Next fix it. Lol
Have you seen the movie "The Mosquito Coast"? It's the saddest story of ice machines in paradise. Your problems will seem smaller in comparison to this. Wishing you every success.
What's the tattoo on your bicep nick? Tried to make it out but couldn't figure it out
Nick you remind me of a friend of mine .
Why haven’t you already installed a whopping big duel stage filter on the outlet of your water pump.
I have a rather controversial question for you, I hope you don't mind me asking. I followed you through the build and I remember you were very vocal about the quality of the build. I have also been following another couple that were building their cat at basically the same time. They have taken delivery and there is a vast difference between your experience and theirs, The took delivery and I don't think I have seen any issues after their shake down cruse, on the contrary I cannot remember seeing an episode where you did not have a reasonably significant problem. The issue with the water tank is concerning and is not just alge (which in itself is very concerning - stuff growing in your fresh water is not good).
Any ways, my question is this, if you were to give advice to others would you give different advice to others wanting a cruising cat than what you ended up doing yourselves.
I hope the question is not so much on the nose, you guys are really great at giving the difficult side of sailing a full on exposure but it does seem that it might be more than what one should expect from a new boat.
Why don't you just put in a pre-filter for the ice maker to pre clean the particles out of the water pre going into the ice maker. Looks like you may have just enough room next too or behind machine.. just a thought quick cheep long term fix. Just keep extra filters. Lol
Dedicated manual valve in water supply pre-ice maker?
nice kilt cowboy
With all these problems with your water system, I am glad this is not a new Seawind boat.
Ummm....
Pedantic is an insulting word used to describe someone who annoys others by correcting small errors, caring too much about minor details, or emphasizing their own expertise especially in some narrow or boring subject matter. This is a classic case of projection.
seams odd that you have not drained and cleaned the tank prior to this episode
Hey look, Nicks cranky again! Make you want to buy a million $ boat too.
Unbelievable that you have small particles in your water tanks. Was it poor quality work or sabotage at Seawind?