Near catastrophe: Sailing the Tamar river in Sarah Ann Prt 13
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 18 ก.ย. 2024
- The hardest part of sailing a trailer sailer is setting things up and getting her in the water. In this video I show you how not to do it and risk a catastrophic failure. Then I recover and get it right.
Sailing with family builds stronger bonds, especially after a few years of wandering apart.
This mast is a bit heavier and more complicated than my previous trailer sailers, but I'm not going to let it defeat me. My dad always said, "Where there is a will there is a way" and I've got my eyes firmly fixed on nailing this one.
I also ponder the notion of a soul that wanders far from home.
I am Cruising Tasmania's beautiful sheltered waters in a small classic wooden sailboat named Sarah Ann.
Along the way, I'll share tips on restoring and looking after small trailerable sailboats in preparation for some adventurous cruising.
Prepare to be captivated by the serenity of nature as we enjoy the picturesque views of rugged coastlines, lush greenery, and crystal-clear waters. You'll also get a glimpse of the dedication behind Sarah Ann's restoration, a true labour of love.
So, whether you're an enthusiastic sailor, a wooden boat lover, or simply someone seeking tranquillity in nature, this video promises a delightful escape into Tasmania's marine paradise.
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"Whether consciously or not, a wooden-boat builder taps into the essence of nature, relying on its inherent order to shape a truly exquisite creation. In reality, it is the fundamental harmony and reflection of the natural world that makes the boat so fascinating." - Lawrence W. Cheek
There's something enchanting about wooden boats. Every moment spent on them, from the pleasant scent of freshly planed wood to the gentle sway of the water, evokes pure bliss. However, the allure comes with a great deal of effort. Wooden boats require constant upkeep and meticulous maintenance to avoid falling into disrepair.
In this video series, we will delve into the art of restoring wooden boats. We'll cover topics such as selecting the perfect vessel, evaluating it for restoration, executing hull repairs and enhancements, revitalizing clinker and carvel boats, and applying the final touches with varnish and sealant. Along the way, we'll offer practical advice for working with wood. Whether you're an experienced sailor or just starting your boating journey, come and join me in exploring the world of wooden boat restoration through the Sarah Ann restoration project.
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I haven’t sailed for many years. It’s a discipline to try although I’ve quickly realised at 69 my reflexes and strength aren’t what they were. Your progress and videos though are a source of great encouragement. You affirm that no matter how experienced or what age we are, sailing will always present challenges at times and that it’s wisdom and experience that get us through…(and a little luck😉)
I would like to say too that your eye for photography, choice of music and awareness of nature really shine through in these videos. Looking forward to following your journey👍
I'm 66, and planning to keep sailing on as long as the body permits. We sure do have to work at it more and more as time goes on.
I appreciate you noticed the photography. I'm working hard at improving that.
@@SmallSailboatCruising And when you get to that place where the boat is tuned and sailing well those years seem to disappear! Thanks for your reply👍
Brilliant videos Chris, keep them coming. Mast raising is probably the most stressful part of my sailing day. Finding a system that works for you and your boat is important. On the Careel 22 there are similarly two shrouds that need to be loose when mast raising. They use a hifield lever which are hard to come by but make the job easier. Careel Association is trying to get a batch made. Let me know if you’re interested. All the best
Absolutely. I’m not sure what that is but I’m interested. We need something that will keep us old farts on the water for longer. Thanks for the encouragement. I’m struggling with TH-cam getting traction for the videos. They seem to punish you for being authentic. Sharing helps. I’m posting them in Patreon where you can watch them as free for free. Cheers Chris.
I made washers from a dollar store cutting board (HDPE) to put on my clevis pins so there is less rattling about. Just a matter of preference. It does mean my load is consistently distributed.
That is a good idea
Hi Chris, Great video as always just a few comments have you ever considered making and using a Gyn Pole? It would take a load off and make your day a whole lot easier when raising your mast alone. Also with shrouds I always measure the original shroud lengths first before replacing then the forestay can be adjusted accordingly for reducing weather helm or to improve down wind performance. Adjust back to ease the load of weather helm and or point higher ease the mast forward to improve down wind performance. Be careful not to introduce Lee helm though. All adjustments are best made after some on water testing and helps if you have a friend in another yacht to compare notes against.
Regards Shaun.
Thanks for your feedback Shaun. I did try a gyn pole in a previous boat but had trouble getting lateral stability while the shrouds were slack which resulted in a crash. So I’m a bit cautious. This one works ok but I lost my concentration for some reason. Not wise! She is a bit heavy on the weather helm so I’ll adjust the forestay. She has an adjustable back stay that helps. Cheers Chris.
@@SmallSailboatCruising sounds good Chris keep up the good work. You can also adjust your sail trim also to ease some of your weather helm. You can add more twist to the main or your jib. With the jib if you have cars you can move them back a few inches as for the main ease the main sheet. If you have a vang you can ease that also.
Yeah, that could've been a n horrendous mishap, glad you were able to get it back.......good work.
Soldier on.
Very close to the wire indeed. Chris.
I used to eye ball mast after front & rear stay connected tighten as necessary. Then do same for one pair side stays. Then make off others. torque turn buckles using hand fish weigh scale on spanners.
Thanks for sharing your technique! It's always interesting to hear how different people tackle the same task.
We used those little split pins on our side stays until one of the pins was pulled out by the jib sheet so,replaced them with circular rings. Luckily we have two stays each side or it would have been a disaster out sailing
Interesting. I’ve never had a split pin torn up by the sheets. It
I have had the circular ones fail. Hi drama eh? Cheers Chris.
Admittedly they were on the outside of the rigging and had caught on the jib sheet as it passed by. It did cause a bit of drama but that is sailing
Nothing like a shroud swinging free on the leeward side in a decent blow. Your next move is critical.
@@SmallSailboatCruising yes we dropped anchor and rigged up a replacement. Put it on the list of repairs for later. Always something needing doing
You want do that again with the Mast!!!
Well, if you insist, I'll have to find a bigger mast and give it another go!
On your clevis pins replace the cotter keys with circle rings mush easier to use and Aldo you won't be replacing them nearly as often.
I know your pain with raising the mast might be time to see if a fully system and or an electric bench might be possible
Thanks for the tip! Im not sure what type of circle rings you are thinking of, but I have had several times when the sheets ripped the rings out.. The ones that come with the clevis pins have a bent piece that catches from time to time.
The easy way to tune a rig is to tap the wire with a screwdriver and when it sounds like a low E on a guitar, then you're close. The real way is to get a rigging gauge and tune it to the proper percent of the breaking strength of the wire.
As a guitarist I like the sound of low E. I could use my guitar tuner. Firm but not too firm had worked for me on little boats like this.
I also find this problematic, raising a stayed mast. Sometimes I tape around everything that can get caught.
Yes that's a good idea, I use self amalgamating tape from time to time where things don't need to come undone. Attachments to the chain plates have caused more problems for me that just about any other part of the standing rigging.
Hi Chris,how do you stop Sarah Anne from drying out if she's permanently on a trailer?
She’s strip planked and epoxied. So not
Dependent on taking up as much as caulked seams. In practice that has worked very well. After 55 years on the trailer she had a couple of small 3 mm max joints opened up which I repaired with epoxy. She’s very stable now.