Cold Winter Haul-out in Japan for our Wharram Catamaran
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ก.ย. 2024
- With the bitter winter weather looming, I knew I had to get Tiare hauled out and complete the long list of essential maintenance tasks before it was too late. But just as I was about to make my way to the boat yard, a last-minute emergency boat repair delayed my plans.
As the days turned into weeks, I watched in growing nervousness as winter proper approached, knowing that time was quickly running out. The thought of not being able to complete the necessary repairs weighed heavily on my mind.
Finally, the boat yard released the other vessel and I was able to access the boat ramps with Tiare. But as soon as she was safely up, the weather turned against me. The low temperatures and bitterly cold winds made progress on the repairs a constant struggle.
But finally, the repairs were complete, and Tiare was ready to slip back in. Despite the challenges I had managed to complete the work that needed to be done. And as I looked out at the stormy winter skies, I knew that Tiare was set for another year.
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Join our documentary style adventure, tracing Japan's ancient sea trade routes. Rediscover forgotten ports and anchorages, immersed in captivating stories of the nation's maritime heritage. Set sail on the traditional sailboat Tiare for an unforgettable journey through Japan's rich history. Experience the thrill of adventure while promoting sustainable practices, harnessing wind and solar energy. Explore Japan's captivating landscapes, vibrant cultures, and untold stories. Let's celebrate the nation's heritage and embrace a sustainable future on this extraordinary voyage.
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Tiare: a unique Wharram Islander 55 catamaran, our home for thirteen years. Wharram designs offer an affordable option for adventurous individuals to sail the world's oceans. Embracing simplicity, we find the freedom to stay out longer. Our videos aim to inspire others to explore the joys and challenges of living aboard while sailing the world.
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Tiare looks happier now❤ Thank you Dan. I can see she is looking forward to welcoming visitors and crews😊
So grateful to have the boys here to help and care for Tiare. She is wonderful❤
Very happy watch this catamaran still looking good in many years...i just remember i draw this Catamaran in CAD for building drawing construction in 2000-2002 do comunication with James and Haneke ...and Nicholas as IMCI Inspector..Alex & Ana as 1st Owner
Fantastic! I’m still coming across build details that amaze me of the care taken in building Tiare. Thank you and the team that constructed her.
@@SeaJapan even now i still keeping CAD drawing and photos in build was
Wonderful job. It's a pleasure to follow.
Thank you !
nice video, a great change from all the telenovela sailing channels, cheers
Thank you for your time :) hope you keep watching, have some really interesting videos/project coming up later this year. Cheers
Dan
Most definitely a labor of love. Very special family there!!! Amazing work. Someday....
Thank you Diane. I hope someday for you too :)
Great videos! My family found you a couple of weeks back and we're slowly catching up on Tiare's journey! Looking forward to the next video.
Thanks for watching. Just rewatched the video myself, normally don’t watch them once they’re uploaded. Nice reminder of what I did in the cold. Next video soonish, have made a bunch of them, but they are not quite ready for upload. Love the area where you’re sailing, have just subscribed. Again thanks for the watch and comment. Dan
Well that was a much less stressful splash than last time. Job well done mate!
Hi Owen, oh yes I’m in love with this haul out, like you said stress free. Nice and slow coming up. Fast going down, have to slow it way down on the way in as need to stop and check engines intakes and thu hulls.
Thats my dream boat. Great Job. keep Going mate!
Thanks for tuning in. She is an amazing boat!
Woah….. big job, unique boat, excellent video ! Well done
Thank you Lowell. That cold snap was the same one you got caught in on your trip south.
Very nice Vid Matey!
Sweet as, inspiration for us splashing Tangaroa in a week or so.
Cheers!
Fantastic. It’s a great feeling to see her all floaty and clean looking. :)
Always thinking outside of the box "hand warmers " nice work
I suppose you wouldn't own a wharram if you were not a free thinker
I do find boxes dark and constraining, but I can appreciate the appeal and comfort in having boundaries :) Thank you for the comment. It’s the sterility of plastic boats that depresses me.
lookin good.
Thanks Simon. She does look good :)
The best part is sitting in the water with her waterline stripe looking straight and pretty.
What a beauty she is, Tiare (your woman too)! Now she looks even more beautiful (Tiare)! How heavy are those rudders? Are they solid built (not hollow)?
G’day. Thank you ! Rudders are solid wood, would love to make a pair of foam and epoxy glass rudders, but these guys still work. And tbh it’s not to much hassle to take them off. :)
Aye m8! Are you OK? Looking forward to see you here again 👀
Hi Mate,
Yep ok, few things happened, One I’m just (I hope) recovering from the Covid, which has surprised me at how debilitating it is. Two, prior to catching this @¥#ing virus I was about to release a video with an outline on a big adventure I have been working/planning/researching on for the last 6 plus months.
And I have a few videos almost ready to go, but just need a bit more TLC.
Hope your own adventures afloat are going well. Smiles Dan
Thanks for the great video. We're thinking of hauling out our Catana in Japan next year. How much did it cost for the railway and all?
Thanks for watching. Fantastic to hear you are coming to Japan.
All up for the haul out and anti-foul was 1500usd.
But, and it’s a big but, this is because I am a “local” and I am happy to be at the bottom of the list of jobs, I.e. commercial boats come first and my haulout is done at a quiet time of year, winter.
As to other places to haul out, depends on the size of your Catana, Kazenoko Marine Craft near Kure in Hiroshima do have a platform lift, but unsure of pricing, but is reasonable.
Japan is possibly one of the most interesting and diverse places to cruise, but has the downside of not being geared towards larger recreational sailboats and particularly multihulls. There is always a chance that my local yard is able to pull you up but not something I would bet on.
Hope this helps.
I did put put a video a few months ago that might help.
“How Much Does Sailing in Japan Cost?”
th-cam.com/video/IgP5gmtDNfA/w-d-xo.html
Just subscribed, I would look at Marine Craft Kazenoko based on the size of your boat.
And you might be ok to haul out at my local yard. Btw one third of the price of my haul-out was the anti-foul.
So great to see a young Japanese family out sailing !
Te Ataahua hoki.
Kupu pai me te mihi
Hope I got that right ?
That cold?! I'm in t-shirts and shorts here in Tauranga
Well that’s Tauranga for you ! Really enjoyed my time there. Lots of surfing.
Thanks Dan! I ended up buying a steel monohull recently, have got her on the hard and working on her. Lots of rust work but I'm starting to like steel
@@jordano6162 lovely. I like steel as well. Nice honest material.
How much did the slip cost?
Slip was around 900usd
@@SeaJapan thankyou
Hello Dan. I’d have a few questions. What’s the best way to get in touch?
Hi there, easiest is info@seajapan.com
Isnt hull cleaning a regular job?
Thanks for the question. You are quite right, it is a regular job however it depends on the waters you sail in, and how much you sail as to how often I need to haul out.
Due to me being away for a big part of last year, working, Tiare didn’t get to sail and the marine growth on a stationary object in this area is really high/fast.
Generally I would give her a gentle rub down to remove growths while she is in the water, a couple of times a year.
Then a proper anti-foul every two to three years depending on where we are. Most of the previous anti-foul has been done beached between tides.
This is only the third time we have hauled out for n anti-foul.