S2E43 Win a set of MK3 Self Steering Plans || Wave Rover Time Machine
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ก.ค. 2024
- In this Time Machine Episode (2 months ahead of the regular timeline), I reveal the latest, and last, revision of the Wave Rover 650 superstructure. I also announce my first contest (rules explained in the video) with a chance to win 1 of 3 sets of building plans for MK3 Steering gear.
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Awesome for you and Mrs Rover building a house 👍Also , the help your getting with it😁How many 650s are being built I'm curious? You even went back in the time machine😁Happy for you and Mrs Rover 💯stay safe and healthy🙏🙏Thanks Alan , had me worried yesterday when I didn't see you👍
I got a little bit behind this week. All good now. Thanks as always for the kind words.
I believe that there are 16 sets of plans out there, and at least 5 are under construction.
Over to feed that voracious algorithm. Always enjoy my second watch with my second cup of coffee. Take care and have a productive weekend. Many thanks to your students for help on Rover's Rest.
Awesome, thank you!
Episode 37.1 features some of the greatest cinematography of our time. The Q&A was also pretty good! I felt like I was having a chat with Slocum Mk. 3. 😅
I second the choice of the educational tech videos
The NEXT EPISODE is always the best Alan.. I would agree that EPISODE #5 is great. While the Contessa 26 is well know for its sea keeping abilities in capable hands, the Wave Rover 650s modern design will be far superior for singlehanded sailing with its simple rig, greater tracking ability, storage capacity, and below deck watch keeping abilities. Both You and Andy have created the ultimate mini cruiser.
Thanks for taking us along.
Definitely go for a dome. They are brilliant. I still think having narrow side decks around the doghouse us going to be very important for easy and safe movement forward.
# 5. It shows what minimalist solo sailing in small boats on open oceans is about. I like # 63, too, because it is a summary of all your experiences. So inspiring, thanks a lot. By the way: I adore Rover's Rest. Please hang on! 😊
S1EP34 - this episode shows some really useful lessons for any intending or actual Ocean sailor. The consequences of a knock down, safe recovery, and the ever present, if unlikely, possibility of being run down.
My most liked episodes were numbers 13 and 14. I was on Faial Island at that time during the hurricane .We we’re staying at a friends home in Veracruz. The videos brought back memories of being there during the hurricane.
If that’s Mrs Wave Rover, she’s a good sport.
to me the best was season 1 episode 5. Watching you working on building is great but watching you sailing is much better.
Yes, I do eagerly anticipate your videos. Glad your house is progressing too. You have good friends, and students. And you guys certainly don’t require any gym subscriptions! This update was as welcome as Spring! Thank you.
EP 14 surviving the hurricane. I love it because, while sailing solo is a solo adventure, the sailing community is by no means a lonely place. It was awesome to see how everyone came together and hunkered down 🙏🏼
I like ep 2. Because I like the discussion on why you like the Contessa fits your needs.
I like the idea of curving the top, as well as the dome, I recall I saw a Jester challenge guy having a 22 or 24” boat with exactly that beyond a quick 360 view I would hope it gives ergonomically ability to stay at least there up right for say a ordinary 6 ft person.
With a few modifications one could get 6'
the dome seems like a nice idea, but seems to me its a bit of a hazard to use during heavy sees as you could seriously injure your head if a wave jolts the boat while your head is in it.
Interesting thought. Definitely you will have to brace yourself pretty much always when at sea.
In those conditions, the same danger applies anywhere below deck, not just in the dome.
To mitigate the risk, all that's really needed is to wear a thick knitted beanie (what the Canadians call a toque). And if the weather is particularly bad, a cyclist's helmet.
Episode #5 has all I need. Blessings.
I've missed the contest being behind somewhat lol, but I had to share my favourite episodes nonetheless.
I have 3 faves from season 1 (without looking backwards). The (2) where you built the Mk3 and which introduced me to your channel; your first Atlantic crossing when you had to "heave to" (first time I'd seen that); and when you deployed the warp (ropes) during the storm.
I learnt as much from watching you sail as I did in my later course lol.
For me it’s the episode 7 in Lajes harbour, in the Acores. What an accomplishment.
Season 1 episode 26, the preparation 👍👍👍👍👍
Nice one.
All I could do yesterday to not start assembling the keels!....can't wait!
The reason I never chose the scenery, sailing or dolphin videos but the preparation video is that I live right at where in season 1 episode 15 you say "more stunning scenery", that is Praia do Norte, right where I live🤣 and the sailing, scenery and dolphins and whales are my backyard
Alan, if you do decide to go with the dome idea, consider doing what Annie Hill has done with her latest boat, 'FanShi'. Her dome is made of two domes, one slightly smaller and mounted inside the larger one, essentially making it a double-glazed window. From an insulation and anti-fogging perspective, this makes a lot of sense.
Thanks JAFO, the fogging and condensation were a concern of mine. A double wall would take care of that.
lots on the go in Rover Land.
house building and boat development projects
Keep on Crackin' On
I'm trying not to be too overwhelmed.
Absolutely the only way to go is to seal up those areas under the deck and the sheathing for the deck as well. Thinking ahead smart move mr Rover. I couldn't imagine forgetting to do that it would've been a real pain in the rear end of that boat to neglect that till later on that is for sure. I think the Dome Idea look's kind of odd and a bit strange but it can be a handy thing to have at times when its miserable out. I have my reserves about the dome but its mostly because it doesn't look that flattering, that's my thoughts on the matter.
Thanks Fon. I will see what the visibility is like through the port lights before getting the dome.
Season 1 episode 5..
Look forward to interior building
Rig setup..and deck fittings
Launching and sailing in rough weather episode.. if it sails well and seakindly..comfy below..handles the rough weather..i want one and will build one..
Ps..don't do a house building channel..most viewers are yachties and tho interested in your house build and success and would like info on its construction..it's not your main focus for what you started this channel for..
Keep total focus on this re You Tube ..
There are thousands of house build channels..but only one Wave Rover 650 channel..
Obviously wish you well in all endeavors you do....
I only plan to make 2-3 videos about the house build. More as a record for Mrs. Rover and me to view years done the line.
Enjoyed the video Alan! You have some great footage of building your new house. It was interesting to see the explanation of the series drogue - not being a sailor myself, I am learning lots about it! I am looking forward to seeing future episodes when you set sail next year, though, being a carpenter, I am also intrigued to see how your boat is designed and built. All the best with it!
Thanks Lindsey, I got some great help with the house foundation.
The contest sounds fun, but when I want to build the Mark III, I intend to pay you for the plans.
Thank you in advance Bruce.
I'm glad that you find a great and professional company to give you a hand about the house construction..uhh tuff question about which video is the best, cos' all are great and instructive, as for me if i had to choose one is that one when you found the lovely wool rabbits have a party time in saloon on Wave Rover, that was on Canary Islands just co's is one of wittiest. :)
Looking forward to the keel science (but don't get too radical/experimental - leave that to the racers)... Now time to go back through the library! PS I had previously been thinking how useful a dome would be, but with an interior waterproof hatch to seal it in an emergency.
The keel has been simplified with this new procedure. I fully agree about keeping it simple. I too would like a emergency seal (plywood) to cover the hole where the dome would be in case of emergency.
S2E23 How to Roll Over the Hull was very nice. Good teamwork. But all time machine episodes are also so inspiring.
Glad you like them!
S1E5 I would say. I have covid and having some time to spend in isolation, I watched the S1 episodes again. E5 has basically all the elements of my own dream: small boat, good simple systems, good skills on the sea and the beauty of the sea and its creatures.
Season 1, episode "17, Life at Sea, Solo Sailing a Contessa 26, Crossing Oceans on a Small Boat" is among my favorite episodes, very informative. I hope to win MKIII plans! All the best, Papa Rover!
I don’t need the Mk 3 plans as I already bought them, but episode 5 was definitely one of my favorites. It was very cool to see come heavy weather sailing and heaving to, and having a whale that close to the boat must have been incredible.
Me either. I Aldo buy it
Thanks for the support.
If you use the most liked episode to win a prize you really wont get a true reflection of which episode is best, but hey ho if someone wants to be in the draw just read the comments and choose the same episode as everyone else ie. The one with the wildlife for eg, strange competition rules
You make an excellent point Nathan. I didn't quite anticipate that one.
@@SailingWaveRover and as i predicted it was episode 5 the wildlife video , I still prefer the preparation and technical videos and sailing videos, it is after all a sailing channel, for wildlife I would watch Blue Planet instead, anyhow hey ho I hope the winners enjoy their plans
@@setkacagarro-blogspot-com Thanks for the honesty. Send me an email and I will send you the plans. Honesty is hard to come by.
I really want to build the 5.80 and the dome will also give you more headroom to get dressed and install a flood light so you can light it up and look thru dome
Favorite episode season 1 episode 5, the dolphin & whale convoy! I have re-watched that many times and I think it was a Blue Whale calf that came close to the port quarter, but would need to smell it to know for sure. When Blue Whales exhale it stinks, they have terrible breath!!
Episode 30-was nice to see how you jibed with the windvane (even a little confusing with leading and trailing edge??)
I plan to do a better job of explaining that when sailing the 650
MK3 wind vane
19 as that was a X-mas special and about the temperature problems with epoxy work. The doome looks cool, I would like you to make that as I myself am interested in building one.
Thanks. The domes are easy to find on line both in Canada and the US
The funniest episode was chrismas episode 😀
life getting in the way of life lol
while the curved cabin might look good, you really want to have a flat surface for your first step going to the bow, thats just a safety feature that has to come first than aesthetics in my book. about the dome, its nothing new, but it looks good. check a boat called the Aviateur 5.70 designed by Eric Hanseval, a french designer. Mini transat hull, really cool. i actually bought the plans and started drawing it up in Cad to have the pieces CNC'd, but along the way got another (boat) project
Actually, all proper offshore sailboats have a curve in the deck...its called camber. Unless you plan to sail on an even keel 100% of the time a flat surface is never flat. Also the bow in the deck provides additional strength as it is in tension. Good luck with your boat project!
@@tomwaite4594 the idea wasnt to make a completely flat surface and remove the crown/camber of the cabin. but to simply make a section of it flat to increase safety. 2 degrees off of horizontal is enough to drain water and if those degrees run across, 200 mm of section (from the centreline, atwarthships) the difference is next to nothing, height wise, but enhances friction between your foot and the ground. being as close as possible do the centreline means more stability but also positions you on the higher point of the cabin. its a boat: compromises!!!
I have heard that you can thin regular epoxy with acetone, have you tried that? I'm planning to use a penetrating epoxy on the mast this year. Total Boat seems to be what's popular down here in the States, a little less expensive than S1 too.
You can thin epoxy with either methyl hydrate (denatured alcohol) or acetone or heat. Heat being best and acetone being least. As it is not being used as an adhesive you would be safe to use acetone or alcohol. I'm not sure about the percentage. We don't seem to be able to get Total boat here sadly. Good luck with the project, I sure that I will be seeing it on your channel.
@@SailingWaveRover Thanks for that, Alan. The only problem with heat is that it will cause fast curing, or do you heat up slow cure epoxy? Hmmm. Yes, I'm thinking I'm going to try the Total Boat stuff and see how it goes.
Have you started another channel for the build of the house build? I would be interested to see how you build a house in Canada, i'm sure it's very different to houses in Australia (Especially QLD where I am).
I put a link to the channel in the video description. I only plan to do 3-4 videos about the house build. Basically the highlights. I loved the traditional Queen-lander houses when I was in Brisbane on my first boat.
What design was the red dinghy?
I simply measured the deck space on the contessa and designed a dingy to suit.
Alan is the Mk3 steering system only for tiller steered craft or can it be used with ♿ wheel steering as well? I love the dome idea and I can remember a cruising catamaran back in the 70s utilising a dome off a WW2 aircraft for there round the world voyage and they claimed it be a game breaker, a must have for safe cruising. All the best with the 🏡 house. 🐟