Westerly Longbow 31 - Live aboard
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ก.ย. 2024
- After 3000 miles of sailing and 1,5 years living aboard, the time has come to introduce our boat: a Westerly Longbow 31, Irreversible. Join us for a boat tour, where you can get useful and also personal infos about our floating home. Enjoy!
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Always nice to see how sailers make a sailboat their home ;)
Matthew M it's a good feeling to share personal experiencies! hopefully you got some good ideas!
+Sail Over The Horizon First I need a sailboat, than I can think about where to put what. It's on 'bucket list' so one day :) Are you still on Canarys? If you will be anytime arround south Tenerife we should go for a drink!
Thank You!Good video!
Awesone... thank you. Had a Centaur given to me last summer here in the States. Lots of work, M2B needs parts, headliner issues, filled with rainwater over the engine. But I loved fixing it up and I love the boat. Thanks for the video!
Thank you for the nice feedback. Yes, we had a lot of problems with the engine as well but what would be the boat life without problem-solving :) We wish you lot of sea miles and good luck with your Centaur! Vera and Peter
You have done a great job on that boat. It's super to see another Westerly being lived on. Great name, too! Ours is 1972. They are becoming much more fashionable despite the narrow beam.
Thank you Fairy Boatscurubbers! We are going to haul out Irreversibel in two weeks and further jobs are coming... but it's worth it, such a sturdy little boat :) What is the name of your Westerly?
Sail Over The Horizon she is called Kasandra. We have a long way to go with her but we’re just enjoying life right now and will get back to the maintenance later😬
Pretty name indeed! Good luck with everything and fair winds!
Getting past each other at the galley made me smile, feels very familiar :)
Haha, the everyday fun of a small boat?:) What boat do you have?
We had a Centaur last year but it needed more work than I had time for. Looking for something else this year.
Oli Banks maybe we also will change for a bigger floating home... hope you will find a suitable boat too :)
I just found this site today and subbed. It clearly demonstrates why the cramped, narrow kitchen in our first home was known as a 'galley kitchen!' Oh - and re the engine housing: wondered if you could cut and remake the top so it is hinged . . . maybe held down with a couple of bolts, or something?
Great clip. I like that you didn't over sell. Both the good and bad things about the boat were expressed. Its not all unicorns and rainbows vs pit from hell. Every choice is a compromise. The other good thing was your ability to laugh. It shows you are comfortable with yourself. I am going to be on the lookout for more.
Dear friend! Thank you for your nice feedback. We are back on board and just started with a big engine restore. We had some difficulties but managed to sort out everything eventually. Sorry for the late reply, We just spotted your kind words now... Shame on us :/ But it felt good :) Thank you. We continue the videos
You guys are great. Thanks for the tour.
And put me on your music list!
Thank you James! :) We were happy to show you the boat andI'm glad to add you to my music list!
Ha... I was born in Hampshire in 1976! Nice video guys!
Good job showing off your boat. I like your new intro. Keep up the good work and "Adventure On!".
-johnny
Thank you very much Johnny! Your advices helped a lot!;)
Thanks for sharing your home with us all! I'm kicking off my own life aboard in about 48 hours on a Seafarer 31'. Your video offers a different and very intimate "peek" at some of the ups and downs - which I personally enjoy and learned from, too! Best wishes!
Hey Jay! Fair winds on your voyage :) Where are you heading with your boat?
We might meet on the way - Enjoy the freedom
Sail Over The Horizon Just picked her up in Stamford, Ct and am heading to SoFlo over the next 6 weeks or so. After that- I'm open and will go the direction the wind takes me. Freedom is right!!
Beautiful boat, thanks for the tour
Thank you Andrew! It was our pleasure
Awesome guys thank you for the explanation
Groovy...
beautiful sailboat!! another great video!!
Thank you Anthony in the name of Irreversible!
Elég csecse kis videó lett!!! :) Jól néztek ki! :)))
Egy olyan jó kis hobbi videóvágótól min te vagy, ez egy igazi bók Kibusz!
Just another wonderful video from you two. Thanks! I had not seen your boat, so I am glad to see a tour. She is a delightful vessel.
Thank you Tom, actually you gave the idea for this episode, so we are grateful and happy that you like it!
I need to talk to you about using some of your music on our videos. Can you please email me at captain@sailbeforesunset.com ?
Wish i have one vessel like this! COOL VIDEO! :)))))
You definitely will Captain Bozsó!
I had a 26ft Westerly Centaur for a while. It is amazing how much more space yours has for that extra 5ft. Have fun.
I was considering to buy a Centaur before I met Irreversible. The Centaur is also so popular and looks the same outside, but I'm sure you were statisfied with your boat!:)
Hi just come across your videos... FANTASTIC... I too am a Westerly owner. Waka Tiki is a 1979 Berwick. Its the same basic 31 footer as Irreversible but with twin bilge keels. I sail around North Wales and need to be able to take the ground... though my mate has a longbow. I sympathize with your frustration at the engine access. Been there done that! My engine is also the larger Volvo Penta, a MD17c. I'm a lot older and fatter than your good self and have, on a couple of occasions, got myself jammed up the side of the engine trying to reach the fuel pump and water impeller at the BACK of the engine (... thanks Volvo). This job is now easier due to the fitting of a speed seal. this years issue has been the engine cutting out 5 time while navigating the Porthmadog channel with wife and 3 young 'uns aboard! this Autumn will see a fuel system rebuild...joy!
I'm sure you know of it but there is masses of advice and support from the Westerly Owners site at www.westerly-owners.co.uk.
Fair winds. John
Hi John! Good to see you here :) The MD17c is the next version after MD3b isn't it? I have just changed the impeller sealings....Jesus, It was an afternoon yoga. In the past week we were working a lot on our engine, changed the rings on the pistons and some modification on the cylinders as well. Will be shown in one of the next episodes. If you have time could you send us some photos of the interior part of your boat regarding that she looks the same inside. We are always interested to see other's solutions for comfort. Thanks for your comment and enjoy sailing on your Berwick! Porthmadog must be a nice place to see. Fair winds. Peter
Hi Peter I am embarrassed to send you this link as my attempt to do a video are no where near your standard but..
This my efforts to re do headlining. th-cam.com/video/TQ3P6ndZAxc/w-d-xo.html
This is a clip shot by our friend Ben of us sailing last season. Ben is the poy-tailed chap (my kids call him Ben the Viking). I'm the old fat one in the red cap. th-cam.com/video/NFcq8VuD3Pg/w-d-xo.html
Our good friend Steve also sails a Longbow 31. th-cam.com/video/XYuf2WByW_I/w-d-xo.html
Regards John
I enjoyed the video. Many thanks.
Thank you for the feedback Michael!:)
I love your boat!!!!
And you have a Westerly too, so we like your boat too! :)
solid old boat
indeed!
th-cam.com/video/GBnGsCkJ4R0/w-d-xo.html
nice boat, fair winds
Thank you Hans, it's great that you liked it!fair winds for you too
Love the boat, good video.
We love the "old lady" too :) Thanks for the compliment
Nice boat, nice introduction, nice people. Thanks for this Peter, and Vera. Now you're selling. I'm interested. Regards. I'll keep with the questions.
nice video ! i am restoring a 31 westerly longbow 1976 built !
Thank you! Are you restoring a sloop or a ketch version?
Sail Over The Horizon mast head sloop with galley on the rear stbd saloon area
Where do you do it? In UK? Where do you order the parts from?
in malta and mostly i am rebuilding custom made and new parts to serve the real purpose ,painting deck ,new prop bushes and new prop , wiring etc , send me e mail address and we can keep in touch ! maybe you visit malta one day !
Thanks Jacques! I replied you in private in fb.
You have a beautiful boat :)
Did you say a Volvo MD3B ? If so that is a huge engine for a 31 foot sailboat. I know that engine well. 650 pounds and 36 horse power seems a bit excessive. Those Volvos are very reliable. I'v owned 4 of them. My 25 foot Westerly had a tiny Yanmar and it was perfect. I believe 7.5 hp. Great boats these bilge keelers. Yours is a beauty!!
nice Peter. ..it looks so tidy...nothing like to have a woman in the boat...☺😊
I should have made a video before and after Vera moved in... ;)thank Jorge we are coming to Chile!!
Hali! Élveztem ezt a részt is, jól csináljátok. Én eladtam Florannát és gyűjtögetek egy másik hajóra. Elhatároztam, hogy idén megpróbálok "stoppolni" a tengeren, mérföldet gyűjteni és egyáltalán kipróbálni, mennyire jön ez egyáltalán be nekem...Addig is nézegetem az eladó hajókat, most lehetne jól vásárolni télen, de persze ilyenkor meg nincs rá a keret...
Balázs Kutasi a stoppolás nagyon jó ötlet, rengeteget fogsz tapasztalni és a saját bőrödön tanulod meg a hajózás csínját bínját! sok sikert a hajó választáshoz is!:)
You should boil water for showering. You could shower everyday that way. I would explore self propelled generator systems to so you can use Electric Hot Plates rather than Propane to boil water. I want a big wide boat rather than short and narrow boat.
showering in sunny regions can be so easy. Take a solar-shower. The sun heats up the water very hot only in a few hours. For example this: www.amazon.com/Coleman-2000014865-5-Gallon-Solar-Shower/dp/B0009PUT20
Thanks Detlef - We saw this product in the local sport shop. Probably the cheapest and easiest way and in the tropic it is very convinient. Fair winds on your voyage
Hi guys. Nice video, nice boat. We like small boats, but working on that motor must be a pain.
Thank you Greg! Yes it is always a challange to take care of this engine, but it works really well so we don't complain :) fair winds!
Hi guys,
Great to see a Westerly used properly. (we sail a westerly 33 ketch)
About the noise of the anchor chain, ever considered using a "snubber" ? We anchor a lot and it is making a big different.
Happy sailing and fair winds
John
Thanks John for the nice compliment! We had a good boat party on a Westerly 33 ketch recently - beautiful boat and lot of interior space. We use a snubber but the rope still makes a squeaky noise. We tried to put a piece of hose on the rope where it touches the deck but still - the noise comes from the cleat...
We will put butter everywhere! :D
Fair winds to you John and give a hug to your ketch
we use a flexible tow line for cars (3500 kg cheap and functionel)
Hi John,
We really like our Irreversible, such a massive and reliable boat! (and also pretty:)) Usually we use a snubber, but currently we are mooring on a concrete block and the ropes make this unbearable sound even with the snubber... but we are getting used to it! What is the name of your Westerly?
She is called "Discovery"
We hope that we can do some serious ocean cruising in a few years.
Good choice! Well, we wish you to discover the seven seas!
Hello Peter. I first learned about you from RAN. Love your music, love your boat and Vera is lovely, too! Where is she from? Your great videos keep getting better and better. Best wishes to you both for safe sailing.
Hello Bill! We appreciate that you noticed our development. We are working on a website where you will be able to find out more about us but Vera is from Hungary. She's a lovely little gem. If you are interested in my new coming album then you can give me your email address and I'm going to notice you as soon as it's out :)
You could convert that monohaul into a catamaran with those pontoons
Hahaha That's a good one....
Very nice video. I was hoping you were going to show us your solar panels, and how they are attached.
Timmygobang thank you Timmy! They are attached behind the sprayhood with ropes, not the best place, but it's safe. We are planning to build an arch sometimes :)
wow quick reply! amazing! ahh I see! I thought you had some special frame to angle them at the sun. How many watts do you have? I wish I could have an arch, but my self steering gear will be in the way. Always a good challenge with a small boat :D Thanks so much for replying. Love looking at other peoples boats and what they do with them. Subscribed :)
Thanks Timmy for being a subsriber :) We were thinking to build this arch:
th-cam.com/video/MfjZd_zxeFo/w-d-xo.html
Otherwise solars on the stanchion are probably an easier solution. Our panels are : 100W+55W
Fair winds on your journey
Nice video! where do you sail? what are your homewaters? Enjoy, fair winds and following seas!
Hey Niels,
We are at home in Hungary at the moment. Our homewater is Lake Balaton - the place where we learned to sail
th-cam.com/video/5EHvxY_IMDA/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for the good wishes :) Same for you
You videos are gone ... one of my favorite vlogs and nowhere to be seen... what's up man?
great video, thanks for showing us all your wonderful boat!
As a fellow musician (although much less of one, really) I was kind of hoping you could show us what choices you've had to make with your instruments & equipment as it relates to working for you on a sailboat. This is something I've been worrying about quite a bit myself, as I'll be moving aboard my own sailboat sometime later this year & have been trying to figure which guitars, effects, amps, etc. I'll bring, or sadly have to sell or give away...
Any how thanks for the videos!
Thank you Zephyr, I think it is time to make a video in this topic. Or send us a message on Fb or gmail and we can discuss it longer. I'm happy to give advice!
...the water-tank is underneath the bed...thank you! 😅
Sailboats, the OT (Original Tinyhouse) Thanks! Nice boat. Are your guitars hiding there in the dock house (other than the acoustic) i didn't see any.. I'm still trying to figure out how to fit my 150W Hartke in my 11 foot truck camper.. ;) So far, it goes right in the middle of everything and only get's played outside "on the porch"
Well that was the trick! I keep all the gear in the doghouse and we are going to make an informative video about the gear and placement because we get a lot of questions in this topic. in your 11 foot camper it must be also a tetris game to find space for your guitar(s).
Nice boat, whats under the seat again?
everything is give and take, do you wear a harness and jack line when under sail?
In this case we would keep it:) Yes on high seas and at night we always wear harness!
seriously, you can't give up your 'recording studio' How is band camp coming
It's on the track Titus! :) Thanks for the question. and I have a list of emails from those who are interested of my music! May I add you?
Just found your site and subscribed. That the first Volvo Iv'e seen with a cover over the flywheel, Mine is a two cyl. would love to have a cover like that, Have you ever seen one for a two cyl? Your boat is a lot like mine a 32' nicholson.
Hmm,, I tried to google a MD2B with a cover but I haven't seen one. But in the longbow the engine room is small for the engine....or the engine is too big. I think they had to put a cover there to prevent an accident. I know nicholson 32 - our friend has the same boat. I think your boat is a bit faster :) By the way thanks for watching this video, hope you will enjoy these videos...lot of music though
You have way more room than I have! My boat is full keel and just have a two cyl. you could always try and find someone looking for more power and trade. Is yours fresh water cooled? If not you should change it just need a heat exchanger easy to do.
Yes It is fresh water cooled :) We plan to change the engine in the future - still working but lot of things need to replaced (and it costs a fortune). Maybe in the hurricane belt we will try to find/buy from a wreck... untill it works we are happy! Fair winds on your way
I'd stick with the Volvo if taken care of will last you 20 years or more. My last sailboat I got in the 80's and it still runs great. If you ever have trouble with a thermostat let me know and I'll show you how to pay $5.00 instead of $90.00
That's very nice from you :)