Three things I would look into on the install of the AP: 1) I checked the installation manual. The tie rod end side (non-threaded) should have the washer between the rod end and the pin, 2) There is a maximum angle of 5* for the actuator. I think this would require you to do one of two things to add a second nut so that you can trap the quadrant between the two nuts or to add a tiller arm to the rudder post. The second idea is better because you get redundancy should the quadrant fail. (I know that from experience).
From SV Quest. Met you in Hartlepool 2023 and also on my return journey back to UK September 2024. A very small world indeed. Great to follow your journey. Fair winds my friends and the most gorgeous K9
Just had an autopilot installed and surprisingly a special sized pin had to be ordered (raymarine to Ben Oc 40)for the boat so I will ask the fitters about a spare. I never thought they were even likely to break.
I hope you thoroughly recorded all of the pins dimensions and geometry so you can have one made as a spare. Some stainless can be prone to chloride stress corrosion cracking. I have seen instances where chlorides have been leeched out of insulation by rain onto st. steel surface that led to leading to through wall thickness cracking (12mm thk) at a NE location. Lot of chlorides in a marine environment.
I may be mistaken but it looked like you wire clamps on your quadrant cables in the beginning of the video were on backwards, meaning it appeared that the saddles were on the dead end.
great episode carrying the sand reminded me of the scene in pirates of the Caribbean , thats some expensive 316 i would be inclined to carry spare bits like that on board just incase as well as tools to cobble one piece together hindsight is a wonderful thing
Happy new year from Ireland. Insane prices/ charges another example of how Brexit has screwed up. We avoid buying anything from UK because of fees. Orcas are a massive concern for us this coming year. We were only home a week when we heard about attack in Brittany last July in exactly the area we were night sailing with lots of dolphins
@@WavedancerWesterlyfulmar happy new year! Don’t get me started, Brexit continues to be a major pain for us unfortunately. At least you have your Irish passport 😂 There are way more orca interactions than what get reported, and a lot get reported! Have your plan clear, written down, communicated to your crew and ensure it’s ready to rock if needed. If you stay inshore you should be absolutely fine, though this adds many more miles and introduces some pretty rubbish Atlantic swell 🤣
There's nothing special about the bolt other than the hole for the pin and that it's made of 316-steel. As you concluded, it's pretty expensive. It's amazing to see how cruisers get ripped off all the time. Cheers.
Agree with your comments about A Coruna. I was there for a few days in May last year and I couldn’t believe how “alive” the place was with ordinary people enjoying their time in the cafes, restaurants and bars and keeping the local economy alive. By the way whatever is “allowed” or “not allowed” when protecting your vessel from Orca interactions and saving lives at sea, nothing should be off your personal protection plans - you just don’t need to broadcast it - just ask the delivery skippers 👍
I saw somewhere that a boat equipped itself with underwater speakers. Hydrophones?? When Orca's approached they played obnoxious heavy metal 'music'. The Orca's didn't like it and left.
@@mototakahe836 that’s the level you’re dealing with marra 😂 although I like to learn and really enjoy the satisfaction of getting jobs done. This morning I’ve been all over with my multimeter! 😳
I love your channel but you guys are the worlds worst TH-cam title writers! Look at your title to this video. Who is searching for "is this a secret weapon against Orcas"? If you want more views and followers make sure the 100 characters YT gives you are aimed at what people would search for. :-)
Thank you for the love. Views are actually up on this one. I'd title it: two northerners eat steak on a boat but I don't think anyone is searching for that either. 🥩⛵😂
Three things I would look into on the install of the AP: 1) I checked the installation manual. The tie rod end side (non-threaded) should have the washer between the rod end and the pin, 2) There is a maximum angle of 5* for the actuator. I think this would require you to do one of two things to add a second nut so that you can trap the quadrant between the two nuts or to add a tiller arm to the rudder post. The second idea is better because you get redundancy should the quadrant fail. (I know that from experience).
From SV Quest. Met you in Hartlepool 2023 and also on my return journey back to UK September 2024. A very small world indeed. Great to follow your journey. Fair winds my friends and the most gorgeous K9
@@carlosrosa1965 great to hear from you mate! How was the journey back to Blighty in the end?!
Replaced my autopilot pin with a standard bolt (with a shoulder). Works fine but I always carry a spare. Happy sailing 😊
@@stephengamble2804 sage advice !
Just had an autopilot installed and surprisingly a special sized pin had to be ordered (raymarine to Ben Oc 40)for the boat so I will ask the fitters about a spare. I never thought they were even likely to break.
@ it’s the kinda thing that I didn’t think would break either! Defo keeping a spare onboard now though, as I’ve talked to many a sailor since!
I hope you thoroughly recorded all of the pins dimensions and geometry so you can have one made as a spare. Some stainless can be prone to chloride stress corrosion cracking. I have seen instances where chlorides have been leeched out of insulation by rain onto st. steel surface that led to leading to through wall thickness cracking (12mm thk) at a NE location. Lot of chlorides in a marine environment.
I may be mistaken but it looked like you wire clamps on your quadrant cables in the beginning of the video were on backwards, meaning it appeared that the saddles were on the dead end.
great episode carrying the sand reminded me of the scene in pirates of the Caribbean , thats some expensive 316 i would be inclined to carry spare bits like that on board just incase as well as tools to cobble one piece together hindsight is a wonderful thing
@@Spud63 😂 yep, always 20:20!
Happy new year from Ireland. Insane prices/ charges another example of how Brexit has screwed up. We avoid buying anything from UK because of fees.
Orcas are a massive concern for us this coming year. We were only home a week when we heard about attack in Brittany last July in exactly the area we were night sailing with lots of dolphins
@@WavedancerWesterlyfulmar happy new year!
Don’t get me started, Brexit continues to be a major pain for us unfortunately. At least you have your Irish passport 😂
There are way more orca interactions than what get reported, and a lot get reported! Have your plan clear, written down, communicated to your crew and ensure it’s ready to rock if needed. If you stay inshore you should be absolutely fine, though this adds many more miles and introduces some pretty rubbish Atlantic swell 🤣
Happy new year. Safe sailing
@@WavedancerWesterlyfulmar and to you, thank you!
There's nothing special about the bolt other than the hole for the pin and that it's made of 316-steel. As you concluded, it's pretty expensive. It's amazing to see how cruisers get ripped off all the time. Cheers.
@@Cptnbondamen!
Agree with your comments about A Coruna. I was there for a few days in May last year and I couldn’t believe how “alive” the place was with ordinary people enjoying their time in the cafes, restaurants and bars and keeping the local economy alive. By the way whatever is “allowed” or “not allowed” when protecting your vessel from Orca interactions and saving lives at sea, nothing should be off your personal protection plans - you just don’t need to broadcast it - just ask the delivery skippers 👍
@@tonyhalsall3170 all kinds of contraptions being used 😂
I saw somewhere that a boat equipped itself with underwater speakers. Hydrophones?? When Orca's approached they played obnoxious heavy metal 'music'. The Orca's didn't like it and left.
A spanner marrer not a wrench.😀
@@mototakahe836 that’s the level you’re dealing with marra 😂 although I like to learn and really enjoy the satisfaction of getting jobs done. This morning I’ve been all over with my multimeter! 😳
If they would attack me, they would only do it once.
@@jamesfenton7338 🤣
Porra, comprava um parafuso em inox mais umas anilhas três porcas, uma freada e fazia o mesmo muito mais barato
Wrench? I'd use a spanner
Wrench is spanner in Murrkin dialect.
Se está Espanha compre uns petardos, funciona melhor contra as orcas
I've got a cracked screen, so the thumbnail makes you look like a pirate with a missing tooth and scarred face 😂
🍻 To nomads everywhere 🥂
@@mattanderson9029 arrrrrrrrr!
I love your channel but you guys are the worlds worst TH-cam title writers! Look at your title to this video. Who is searching for "is this a secret weapon against Orcas"? If you want more views and followers make sure the 100 characters YT gives you are aimed at what people would search for. :-)
Thank you for the love. Views are actually up on this one. I'd title it: two northerners eat steak on a boat but I don't think anyone is searching for that either. 🥩⛵😂
People like this anger people like me. These clowns are on the do not recommend list for this outrage.
@@dreed7312 sounds like you could do with a nice cup of tea!
Will someone please post a timestamp to the relevant information in this boring clickbait video?
@@dreed7312 had that delicious cup of tea yet?