Neat job as always Julian, always enjoy seeing creative MacGyver solutions ... a stretchy cord on your electrical lead will probably keep that self stowing for you.
@@frankstocker5475 unfortunately not. We still need access to the top of the fuel tank (and then there’s the breather hose just beside that spot anyway) plus it would then take up too much space in the companionway and there would be nowhere to stand while you’re getting the food out. You might be able to reach down from the cockpit but you probably wouldn’t get to the bottom of the freezer that way. It’d definitely be handy if we could have worked it so the lid opened all the way but in the end we just had to find a compromise that would at least work. Luckily those fridge lids do come off so that was the solution. The pitfalls of tiny spaces hey!!
@@brilliantsailing great video series. I like what you are doing with the hobbit hole and am following along intently. One thing I did with another boat I had ( a Pearson 37) is I moved the fuel filler to a remote filler to the deck thus eliminating the fumes of diesel when filling and added an in tank mechanical fuel gauge so I could see at the tank when it was near full, this worked well. Your method of sizing panels with scraps of paneling is another great idea not only to size the panels but to tell whether you can fit the finished panels in one piece or multiple pieces have to be made. I have been searching for a video from your series detailing the construction and fitment of the dinghy davit structure and can't seem to locate one. I see in your video intro, Brilliant II doesn't show the dinghy davit. I like the design and functionality of the one you had made and am curious as to whether you have a video and would share any plans and measurements. I am in Canada and our KP44 #123 is in Puerto Vallarta and I would would like to have our maintenance man have one built for us so when we return to Mexico in October it just has to be installed. Thanks again for taking us along on your journey.
@@normlarsen4803 thanks for watching and taking the time to share this great comment. Unfortunately we weren’t making videos when we designed, built and fitted the davits but we could certainly give you some measurements and a photo or two for your fabricator to work from. Send us an email to shazatsea@gmail.com and we’ll go from there 😉
We just found your channel by chance. How cool. Time for some binge watching to catch up. Awesome.
Thanks guys, Enjoy!
Very beautiful boat, very beautiful people 🙌
Thank you!
@@brilliantsailing now, i think to buy this boat, but in bad condition …
Can i ask your email, plz
Neat job as always Julian, always enjoy seeing creative MacGyver solutions ... a stretchy cord on your electrical lead will probably keep that self stowing for you.
@@marcusdell7420 great idea! Thank you 🙏🏻
Would it fit longways and then the lid would open when it slides out?
@@frankstocker5475 unfortunately not. We still need access to the top of the fuel tank (and then there’s the breather hose just beside that spot anyway) plus it would then take up too much space in the companionway and there would be nowhere to stand while you’re getting the food out. You might be able to reach down from the cockpit but you probably wouldn’t get to the bottom of the freezer that way. It’d definitely be handy if we could have worked it so the lid opened all the way but in the end we just had to find a compromise that would at least work. Luckily those fridge lids do come off so that was the solution. The pitfalls of tiny spaces hey!!
@@brilliantsailing great video series. I like what you are doing with the hobbit hole and am following along intently. One thing I did with another boat I had ( a Pearson 37) is I moved the fuel filler to a remote filler to the deck thus eliminating the fumes of diesel when filling and added an in tank mechanical fuel gauge so I could see at the tank when it was near full, this worked well. Your method of sizing panels with scraps of paneling is another great idea not only to size the panels but to tell whether you can fit the finished panels in one piece or multiple pieces have to be made.
I have been searching for a video from your series detailing the construction and fitment of the dinghy davit structure and can't seem to locate one. I see in your video intro, Brilliant II doesn't show the dinghy davit. I like the design and functionality of the one you had made and am curious as to whether you have a video and would share any plans and measurements. I am in Canada and our KP44 #123 is in Puerto Vallarta and I would would like to have our maintenance man have one built for us so when we return to Mexico in October it just has to be installed. Thanks again for taking us along on your journey.
@@normlarsen4803 thanks for watching and taking the time to share this great comment. Unfortunately we weren’t making videos when we designed, built and fitted the davits but we could certainly give you some measurements and a photo or two for your fabricator to work from. Send us an email to shazatsea@gmail.com and we’ll go from there 😉
You almost lost me in first several minutes of video cos of that stupid nasty and pretty loud music ... video is good but that sound drives me mad ...
@@PaHoHaska a lot of people really like the music but it’s always a personal taste. Thanks for persevering even though it wasn’t to yours 🙏🏻