There have been a few questions about tow line length, so I'll add a pinned comment. We start with a shorter line in the harbour due to the high traffic and the calmer waters allowing us to get away with it. Longer lines are required once you get offshore as with both vessels riding on different parts of the swell it is possible for the towing vessel to be going down a wave face while the towed vessel is sliding down the back of a wave. This can cause hugh shock loads on the deck fittings if the line is too short. The catenary and weight of a long line protects against this. This effect can be increased by adding a weight to the centre of the tow rope. Longer lines also have a larger amount of shock-absorbing stretch available to dampen the shock loads. Ideally the tow line is a multiple of the wave length of the swell, but closer to shore this can be quite variable and hard to do.
i was thinking a floatie midway would help others know there is a tow line there. a consciensous boater would then give more berth unlike the wake shooter that passed you.
That moment at 10 to 5 in the Sydney harbour, with the first light peeking above the horizon, and a kettle on the stove for a nice cup of coffee, that must have been awesome. Pure satisfaction.
I can relate to having a cup watching the sun rise in East Matagorda Bay, then slipping into the water to wade up on tailing redfish in the marsh grass.
It was good to see you out there Stu. We saw you approaching from a way off and I said, "I think I know that boat" and we were ready to do the drift again so took the opportunity to come over. Renko is definitely distinctive after watching your channel all this time. Great video as always. Iain
It's good to hear that that big old Detroit pulling it's weight for a change, it sounded really good with a decent load. It usually sounds like it could use a higher gear when motoring along because it sounds a bit overpowered for that little boat. Something that surprised me was hearing yesterdays date on the weather forecast, it really makes a difference to get a time reference for a video and shows you finished and uploaded it the same day you towed the other boat back, I appreciate that kind of info a lot !
I agree, I think the boat could use a bit more prop. Some of the footage hangs around for a while, but most vids are uploaded pretty much straight away.
I realize it's no comparison but I have many memories of towing barges. I used to work in the U.S. Merchant Marine as an Engineer. For about a year-and-a-half of that time I did ocean-going tug/barge combinations, all over the world, some on the tow, some in the "notch" using the Auto-bar system. When on the tow the barge was several hundred feet aft. The line would run under the water for a long ways, it worked like a shock absorber. We never broke a line. The tugs averaged about a 150 ft in length and the barges were usually around 500 feet in length. It was a rough ride on the tow.
A long line that doesn't leave the water certainly is a great shock absorber. I've had a few questions about why it is so long, I think I'll have to add a pinned comment!
Well done Ian. That vision of Renko taking the lead with that tow was outstanding. Renko looked great. [EDIT]. That was a pretty good run Stu, Thanks for taking us along. It’s always like going to a day trip ourselves when you do that so I think it’s pretty cool. Renko seemed to hand herself fairly well, which was good to see. Anyway have a great week and see you in the next one. Cheers for now mate... ;-}
Smile at life and it smiles back.. I am not sure.. But your way of life is looking awesome. Everyone have their problems, but it is so nice to join you on your way through the adventures.
Hi Stu. Even though I’ve got a trailer boat and learnt so much thanks to your early vids and the mighty green machine I love the way the channel is evolving with the diving, searching, towing and work related vids. Keep up the effort. Awesome work.
Look forward to all your videos as they come out, especially since you're taking Renko out to sea more. What a beautiful part of the world that you live in. It is so nice to see what a great community that you live in. Everyone seems friendly and it's great to see how much you help each other out
Thanks for answering so many of the questions Stu! So many TH-camrs don't take/have the time to do that. So many of us (viewers) find your adventures, and boating in general, interesting, but have no real experience. Its great to get calm, respectful answers to even the most basic questions.
Really enjoying the latest videos with Renko earning her keep. Seeing the river in your videos is definitely moving the area up our list of cruising destinations.
Back in my Navy years on board our submarine when we used nylon lines we would attach a short section of line to the main rode with a bow in it to measure the amount of stretch in the main rode by how tight the attached line had become due to the main rode stretching. Tight nylon lines can be a dangerous thing due to stored energy while in use.
it was good to find you again, I never made any comments before but I watched a lot of your older videos with you welding on repairs to your boat...very well made videos...it's good to find you again and this time I actually subscribed...Dave
that was pretty cool. Pete looked super tired as it got dark! reminds me of all the times I have had to move and because I was worried I seemed to tire out long before everyone helping me. His boat looks amazing, cant wait to see more of it.
Great vid. Gramps taught us 3 splices; back, ring/eye and long/short (nomenclature on coast of Maine, anyway). These were invaluable, not just because of the usefulness of the individual splices but because with each new one we could then teach ourselves several others. I only realized much later the second lesson was more important, beyond boating. I’m teaching my kids now (8,11,14).
Yes knowing what's wired, where, how and what with, the same for plumbing makes a HUGE difference in fault finding. I hate faulting other peoples' wiring!! That winch needs a large cap (capacitor) or something to stop the light flash. Or it's own isolated circuit. Get a real antenna for that radio :P it won't scratch so much then lol. Slingshot works well for washmaking asswipes!! OR Incendry arrows! Renko is doing well and showing the work put in ... nice work.
Hi Stu, this is just the sort of work you re-built Renco to do, shows the dedication to detail you have, Renco performed as you would have hoped, classy act
Hired a Halvorsen 36 some 40+ years ago to cruise around the Hawksberry area. Amazed they 're still going strong! Btw great vids thx. Don Melbourne (confined to home).😤
Hey there Stu ,with all of that rope I used a garden hose roll up reel made of metal ,100 yds rolled up snug for storage and same thing for electrical cable.keeps from tangling into a knot.
It sure is hard to beat the old world charm of those Halvorsen boats. The brand has a long and distinguished history. I remember reading somewhere that back in WW2 our navy commandeered some of the larger vessels made by Halvorsen's to help with war time duties.
4am here in the UK. Just moved to University with a broken collarbone and have now contracted COVID 19. I love watching your videos and today being my birthday was great timing 👍 keep up the great work and videos!
really enjoyed todays vid, the footage the guy gave you of you towing was a bonus, you even wet a line as well, you are going to have to get some marlin and tuna lures and transom mounted rod holders soon .
Hey Stu, when you work on a motor, you will have one or two beers ( ok, maybe more) but when you tow, you seemed to refrain from adult beverages. I guess no drinking while driving. Thoroughly enjoyed this video, very entertaining.
Really good to see the boat working, also really good to see you wearing a bridle vest, safety first Capn! You scared me when you were sitting on the table fishing no life vest! Yikes! Good sailing!
@@DangarMarine Don't encourage me Stu. You'd hate to find me parked up on your mooring after a nice days boating lol. At least you'd know where you could get a cold Coopers.
That boat at 22:55 definately break the rules of good seamanship! Adequate speed. Keep swell down. Leave room for towing vessels. Keep goo watch at all times.
Another good’un Stu.... loved seeing Renko at work from the other boat! Gotta get a drone in the mix so we can see more of that...not easy but when has that ever stopped you! Cheers.
Thanks Alan. Unfortunately I'm having issues launching the drone from Renko due to the compass freaking out around all the steel. Not sure what the answer is there.
Dangar Marine Looked into it a bit Stu....called a friend who has a drone business, (part time), and the skinny is a heavy steel boat is not the place to be launching sensitive drones. He said depending on the drone, you may be able to calibrate the compass away from any interference to have it work better, but thinks its never going to be great from a steel boat. You might try launch and recovery from on top of the cabin...or from the dingy....either way you need a partner! Good luck and thanks for the motivation for projects of my own, really enjoying the adventure! Cheers
Me and my dad towed a 30m wood boat with our 18m wood boat and then docked it by tying up side by side. These are heavy boats in Croatia so it was very slow, 2-3kts.
Seems as if the fish know when u and i both have lines in the water stu... 🐟🤦... Its so beautiful down under, hope to visit someday Thanx for sharin ur adventures
LOL - White Crest looks like a typical cruiser - built for comfort - while Renko looks like a floating workshop - built for utility. No disrespect meant to Renko ... in fact, quite the opposite! Very interesting video for a landlocked desk-jockey like me. Many Thanks.
There have been a few questions about tow line length, so I'll add a pinned comment. We start with a shorter line in the harbour due to the high traffic and the calmer waters allowing us to get away with it. Longer lines are required once you get offshore as with both vessels riding on different parts of the swell it is possible for the towing vessel to be going down a wave face while the towed vessel is sliding down the back of a wave. This can cause hugh shock loads on the deck fittings if the line is too short. The catenary and weight of a long line protects against this. This effect can be increased by adding a weight to the centre of the tow rope. Longer lines also have a larger amount of shock-absorbing stretch available to dampen the shock loads. Ideally the tow line is a multiple of the wave length of the swell, but closer to shore this can be quite variable and hard to do.
Thanks for the info. I was definitely curious about that.
Thanks Stu. I was wondering about length but figured swell size would have been a factor.
Very interesting info!
Would of quite easily got away with less than 120m i would have thought, but better safe than sorry I spose.
i was thinking a floatie midway would help others know there is a tow line there. a consciensous boater would then give more berth unlike the wake shooter that passed you.
That moment at 10 to 5 in the Sydney harbour, with the first light peeking above the horizon, and a kettle on the stove for a nice cup of coffee, that must have been awesome. Pure satisfaction.
I can relate to having a cup watching the sun rise in East Matagorda Bay, then slipping into the water to wade up on tailing redfish in the marsh grass.
It is always nice to wake up on a calm sunny day about to go boating. :)
It was good to see you out there Stu. We saw you approaching from a way off and I said, "I think I know that boat" and we were ready to do the drift again so took the opportunity to come over. Renko is definitely distinctive after watching your channel all this time. Great video as always. Iain
If you were the gentleman who videoed Renko,...thanks....I really thought that added to the video.
Time for Stu to launch a drone.
@@Jrhnhemp It was me - we just happened to be fishing nearby!
great job on the video. Never realized how good Renko looked on the water till then.
@@lemullet6273 No mate just a cheapy action cam from AldI!
It's good to hear that that big old Detroit pulling it's weight for a change, it sounded really good with a decent load. It usually sounds like it could use a higher gear when motoring along because it sounds a bit overpowered for that little boat.
Something that surprised me was hearing yesterdays date on the weather forecast, it really makes a difference to get a time reference for a video and shows you finished and uploaded it the same day you towed the other boat back, I appreciate that kind of info a lot !
I agree, I think the boat could use a bit more prop. Some of the footage hangs around for a while, but most vids are uploaded pretty much straight away.
Hey Stu, that was a heart stopping moment there, so glad you saved the day by finding your beer 🍺
You and me both!
Ian is a star, it is so lovely to see Renko driving by!
I realize it's no comparison but I have many memories of towing barges. I used to work in the U.S. Merchant Marine as an Engineer. For about a year-and-a-half of that time I did ocean-going tug/barge combinations, all over the world, some on the tow, some in the "notch" using the Auto-bar system. When on the tow the barge was several hundred feet aft. The line would run under the water for a long ways, it worked like a shock absorber. We never broke a line. The tugs averaged about a 150 ft in length and the barges were usually around 500 feet in length. It was a rough ride on the tow.
A long line that doesn't leave the water certainly is a great shock absorber. I've had a few questions about why it is so long, I think I'll have to add a pinned comment!
So great to see the girl making wake and getting out and about, well done Stu!
Renko is starting to earn her keep now.
It sure is!
@@DangarMarine And great to see. Fantastic journey. Not just this trip.
Good to see Renko get a proper work out 💪
More on the halvorsen!! Yes please, Great old boats cheers Greg
In this week’s video too!
I am glad you kept the original engine.
Me too, it would be a very different boat with a small modern engine in it.
Yes, at the time i thought you were being a little silly. But seeing it perform in this video was breat. Congratulations on your wisdom.
Well done Ian. That vision of Renko taking the lead with that tow was outstanding. Renko looked great. [EDIT]. That was a pretty good run Stu, Thanks for taking us along. It’s always like going to a day trip ourselves when you do that so I think it’s pretty cool. Renko seemed to hand herself fairly well, which was good to see. Anyway have a great week and see you in the next one. Cheers for now mate... ;-}
Thanks Shane, glad you enjoyed it. :)
"Gets up on plane well, Renko" I love it.
We're on opposite sides of the world but share a common enemy: the plowing cruiser. Cheers, mate, from Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri.
I think it’s universal.
Yep it happens alot here in Sweden too.
Thank you for another great episode.👍
Cheers mate's🍺
Troubleshooting Renko when needed must be a lot easier since you built the whole thing! Love seeing Renko doing what she was built for.
For sure, although I do still need to document it all as memories can fade fast.
I’m always impressed with safety precautions so seeing you wearing a safety vest while on deck even in calm seas sets an example for boat captains.
Yes, I don't wear one too often but handling ropes on a boat deck with no one else onboard seemed like a good time.
The hardest working man on YT. You have all my respect. 🙏✌
I appreciate that
Nice to have the weather cooperate the way it did.
For sure. Most of the rush for us was seeing the forecast and aiming for that day despite not having any of the ropes etc ready.
G'day Stu I can't believe Coopers hasn't come on board as a major sponsor as you do an awesome job at promoting thier product :D
I had a dream about that once.
I had a Coopers the other day, just to see what the fuss was about. Not my normal drink, but a very nice drop indeed
It's good to see Renko working so well, all that hard work is paying off.
It sure is!
Renko looks very proper out there. Good little ship you've got.
Thanks 👍
Smile at life and it smiles back.. I am not sure.. But your way of life is looking awesome. Everyone have their problems, but it is so nice to join you on your way through the adventures.
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed the vid.
Renko makes much more sense to me now. Great Video.
Hi Stu. Even though I’ve got a trailer boat and learnt so much thanks to your early vids and the mighty green machine I love the way the channel is evolving with the diving, searching, towing and work related vids. Keep up the effort. Awesome work.
Thanks 👍
One of the best sounding 6-71's I've heard.
It does sound pretty good, but it's a 4-71.
Look forward to all your videos as they come out, especially since you're taking Renko out to sea more. What a beautiful part of the world that you live in. It is so nice to see what a great community that you live in. Everyone seems friendly and it's great to see how much you help each other out
Thank you very much!
Thanks for answering so many of the questions Stu! So many TH-camrs don't take/have the time to do that. So many of us (viewers) find your adventures, and boating in general, interesting, but have no real experience. Its great to get calm, respectful answers to even the most basic questions.
Thanks mate, appreciate you watching! :)
Very interesting video Stu. Renko is turning into a proper working boat now.
Thanks Paul.
Very tense moment there with the Coopers. A good save. Well done.
Thanks mate. ;)
Really enjoying the latest videos with Renko earning her keep. Seeing the river in your videos is definitely moving the area up our list of cruising destinations.
Thanks Jo. The hawkesbury definitely is a nice area to explore by boat.
Nice one Stu. Towing is hard and lots of variables to deal with. Great vid mate. That little GM sounds terrific!
Thanks Nick. :)
Nice one Stu, the Detroit sounds strong mate tow no problem for it.
Thanks John. Yep, the Detroit went well despite it's ring problems.
Back in my Navy years on board our submarine when we used nylon lines we would attach a short section of line to the main rode with a bow in it to measure the amount of stretch in the main rode by how tight the attached line had become due to the main rode stretching. Tight nylon lines can be a dangerous thing due to stored energy while in use.
That's a clever idea, I like it. :)
@@DangarMarine My Navy years weren't a total waste...
@@joecucch8261 Synthetic line snapback, I've seen the videos too! Scary stuff!
@@timjohnun4297 Yes indeed, deadly !
it was good to find you again, I never made any comments before but I watched a lot of your older videos with you welding on repairs to your boat...very well made videos...it's good to find you again and this time I actually subscribed...Dave
Welcome back! :)
that was pretty cool. Pete looked super tired as it got dark! reminds me of all the times I have had to move and because I was worried I seemed to tire out long before everyone helping me. His boat looks amazing, cant wait to see more of it.
Yes, I think we were both running out of steam as it got later.
Great vid. Gramps taught us 3 splices; back, ring/eye and long/short (nomenclature on coast of Maine, anyway). These were invaluable, not just because of the usefulness of the individual splices but because with each new one we could then teach ourselves several others. I only realized much later the second lesson was more important, beyond boating. I’m teaching my kids now (8,11,14).
Great vid and the tow line length explanation makes perfect sense. Renko doing just what you wanted her to, nice.
Thanks Dale, glad you enjoyed it.
Your mates are fortunate to have you as a mate! Top bloke 👍
That's what I keep telling him too. ;)
Dangar Marine hmmm 140 litres of diesel currency covered into beer is quite a lot...
Definitely helps diagnosing issues when you made the whole system!
I really like your mates boat. I hope you film the repairs and give us a better tour of his boat. Thanks for sharing 👊
That's the plan!
Yes knowing what's wired, where, how and what with, the same for plumbing makes a HUGE difference in fault finding. I hate faulting other peoples' wiring!!
That winch needs a large cap (capacitor) or something to stop the light flash. Or it's own isolated circuit.
Get a real antenna for that radio :P it won't scratch so much then lol.
Slingshot works well for washmaking asswipes!! OR Incendry arrows!
Renko is doing well and showing the work put in ... nice work.
Hi Stu, this is just the sort of work you re-built Renco to do, shows the dedication to detail you have, Renco performed as you would have hoped, classy act
Thanks Mark!
Awesome adventure Stu. Didn't realize Manly was so close. Certainly a much better way to get there than by car. Have a great day
Thanks, you too!
Thanks for sharing the video. Nice to see how towing is being done.
Our pleasure!
Looks like you had a fantastic little adventure Stu.
Thanks mate, it was a nice couple of days out.
Lemon crisps are the best biscuits for any task worth doing ! 🛥
Totally agree!
Thanks Stu. That was another interesting video with a bit of adventure thrown in. Learning a lot by watching your channel of course. Thanks and cheers
Glad you enjoyed it
really nice to see Renko in action. Keep it up!
Thanks, will do!
Great to see all the work finally coming together. Good on you Stu, keep up the good work.
Thanks 👍
Another very interesting video Stu You had perfect weather for the tow Renko is looking nice
Thanks mate, it certainly was a great day for the tow.
Hired a Halvorsen 36 some 40+ years ago to cruise around the Hawksberry area. Amazed they 're still going strong! Btw great vids thx. Don Melbourne (confined to home).😤
I think Pete said his was build in 1959. They sure hang in there.
In Melbourne to , so know what you mean.
Thanks Stu, for the cruise about. Happy days.
Glad you enjoyed it
Hey there Stu ,with all of that rope I used a garden hose roll up reel made of metal ,100 yds rolled up snug for storage and same thing for electrical cable.keeps from tangling into a knot.
Yes, some sort of roll would definitely be a great way to store it and pay it out.
How beautiful is that boat......
It sure is hard to beat the old world charm of those Halvorsen boats. The brand has a long and distinguished history. I remember reading somewhere that back in WW2 our navy commandeered some of the larger vessels made by Halvorsen's to help with war time duties.
They certainly are nice boats.
Thanks buddy!
Love the sound of that Detroit
Me too. The music of my people!
So cool to see Renko full on working.
Indeed!
Perfect weather - you're a good mate to help him out - Really enjoyed your commentary.
Glad you enjoyed it.
I love the glass tumbler rack to your right at the end! Priorities!
It's important to focus on the right things. ;)
4am here in the UK. Just moved to University with a broken collarbone and have now contracted COVID 19. I love watching your videos and today being my birthday was great timing 👍 keep up the great work and videos!
Happy birthday! Sorry to hear about your bad luck.
Dangar Marine thanks Stu it means a lot! Best wishes!
@@poacher9118 One day when you are 80 years old, this will be the birthday you remember.
I didn't know Pete had a Halvorsen... she's gorgeous!
It is a nice boat, going to be great to have it hear on the river.
A following sea and a Lemon Crisp. Perfect
Doesn't get any better. :)
Doesn't get any better. :)
really enjoyed todays vid, the footage the guy gave you of you towing was a bonus, you even wet a line as well, you are going to have to get some marlin and tuna lures and transom mounted rod holders soon .
Thanks mate. Both lures and holders are in the process of happening!
Thank you, Stu. These vids are great.
Glad you like them!
Great video stu, nice to be able to help out friends. That was very nice to help out when you can. Keep up that great work.
Thanks 👍
Hey Stu, when you work on a motor, you will have one or two beers ( ok, maybe more) but when you tow, you seemed to refrain from adult beverages. I guess no drinking while driving. Thoroughly enjoyed this video, very entertaining.
You always need two beers when working on a twin engine boat. ;)
Looking like a nice day out on the water
It was! :)
Always good to see a work boat working! Good job!
Thanks 👍
Looks like she's running awesome 👍
Thanks 👍
I love your hens and birds...
Really good to see the boat working, also really good to see you wearing a bridle vest, safety first Capn! You scared me when you were sitting on the table fishing no life vest! Yikes! Good sailing!
Been a minute since I've seen a good tow...thanks Stu!
Any intro that mentions the use of Sikaflex to solve a problem bodes well
The Detroit is sounding sweet.
I was waiting for the oh shit the rope is wound up in the wheel lol, it was a good trip, put some load on the old Detroit.
Hi Stu, see if setting the GoPro to NTSC instead of PAL gets rid of that strobing on your sounder, I know it works for fluoro lights...
Pretty sure NTSC doesnt work in Australia. Im sure stu doesnt see the flicker.. just on camera.
@@ystream563 You own a GoPro?
Lemon Crisps on the dash. Quality choice there, Stu.
They are a personal favourite. :)
Nice vid mate, what a stunning halvo :)
It really is!
Nice tow Stu, turned out to be great weather and Renko earning Her keep, Jeff in LA USA
Thanks Jeff.
Glad The Pull Went So Well Almost Time To Find Some Rocks
Nice trip
It was!
nice work again. look forward to the report on the repairs.
Thanks, will do!
I could happily live aboard that Halvo. Soon, If I find one in good nick at the right price, I might just do that. cheers.
For sure, they would be a great boat to live on. Plenty or room and light.
@@DangarMarine Don't encourage me Stu. You'd hate to find me parked up on your mooring after a nice days boating lol. At least you'd know where you could get a cold Coopers.
Well done Renko.
Great vid Stu 😊
Thanks Lea
Hey brother!! . Been watching your channel for a bit now, love your boat! And your channel!
Awesome! Thank you!
...good one, putting the old girl to work..stay safe..
That boat at 22:55 definately break the rules of good seamanship! Adequate speed. Keep swell down. Leave room for towing vessels. Keep goo watch at all times.
Your dive tanks look nice and neat
Thanks 👍
Great little trip bud, you didn’t seem stressed but I’m sure you were at times...🍻
Thanks mate, was a pretty straightforward tow in the end. :)
Another good’un Stu.... loved seeing Renko at work from the other boat! Gotta get a drone in the mix so we can see more of that...not easy but when has that ever stopped you! Cheers.
Thanks Alan. Unfortunately I'm having issues launching the drone from Renko due to the compass freaking out around all the steel. Not sure what the answer is there.
Dangar Marine Looked into it a bit Stu....called a friend who has a drone business, (part time), and the skinny is a heavy steel boat is not the place to be launching sensitive drones. He said depending on the drone, you may be able to calibrate the compass away from any interference to have it work better, but thinks its never going to be great from a steel boat. You might try launch and recovery from on top of the cabin...or from the dingy....either way you need a partner! Good luck and thanks for the motivation for projects of my own, really enjoying the adventure! Cheers
@@alant956 sounds like a job for a wooden halvo! ;)
@peter godbolt... oh oh here we go!
@3:03 I love your FISH FIGHTING chair lol
Yes! Imagine that whale catching Stu's lure!
Me and my dad towed a 30m wood boat with our 18m wood boat and then docked it by tying up side by side. These are heavy boats in Croatia so it was very slow, 2-3kts.
Yes, we used to do things very similarly. Tow astern until the destination marina then tow alongside to dock.
Seems as if the fish know when u and i both have lines in the water stu... 🐟🤦... Its so beautiful down under, hope to visit someday Thanx for sharin ur adventures
You should!
Nice towing job and explained
Glad you enjoyed it
@@DangarMarine You could do more on Splicing ropes
LOL - White Crest looks like a typical cruiser - built for comfort - while Renko looks like a floating workshop - built for utility. No disrespect meant to Renko ... in fact, quite the opposite! Very interesting video for a landlocked desk-jockey like me. Many Thanks.
For sure, two very different styles of boat!
Nice to get some Aussie sunshine here in the UK.
Great video
Thanks!