Moment of Truth - Does Our Old Boat Have A CRACKED KEEL?!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 มี.ค. 2023
- Well, just a few days after sailing our new-to-us Tartan 37 110 n.m. to her new home, we get her hauled out to see what this "crack" in the keel is all about... We spend some time on the hard to get some much needed boat work done and start getting this OLD SAILBOAT back into ship shape. One of the best things about owning an old boat is that you can build it back up the way you want!
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I love your mexican food (tostadas con guacamole) I am an old, very old, Mexican living in Venezuela and I used to manufacture small motor boats between 17' and 24' many years ago. Now I only follow many TH-camrs who sail around the world.
I congratulate you for being part of that group!
to nice people great things will happen...I love doing boat projects on my own boat when I have the time, but really love watching pretty sailboats sail in all conditions..so I will keep watching, good luck with all!
Thank you for the knowledge of the keel and rudder!!
T 37 cb. One of my favorite boats. This S and S design really sails well on all point. Good balance and very nice looking. I had on for a few years. Loved it.
We have a soft spot for S&S designs. They sure knew how to make a boat look good and sail well at the same time!
On the pack gland repair. Double check what is holding the rudder. I said you did not have to remove the rudder to replace the packing in the gland. I think I supported the rudder while working on the packing.
I like the bamboo lattice on the cabinet doors it keeps fresh air in and reduces mold.
Getting Spring Launch fever as I watch another Great Escape episode.
Cheers!
The season is almost here! 😁
Happy to see you back with another high quality video!
Awesome video thanks for the training.
Another interesting video , I’m sure your channel will continue to grow if you carry on with your style of production and content . Compared to 10 even five years ago there are a lot of channels in this space but you two offer a freshness and enthusiasm combined with existing knowledge that will serve you well. I’m well retired now but you two remind me a lot of when I was first married tackling my first house 😀. Cheers from NZ
Go hard guys. Reach out to that unknown.
Not much of a sailor myself but I've also just bought my first yacht 3 weeks ago.
Life is here and it's up to us to hit the boundaries. Mic Barrett
Congrats on the new boat!
Great video. Love your honest and direct approach of the issues at hand.
Thank you! One project at a time!
Awesome video! Love watching the process of fixing up the boat. Can't wait to see you guys sail it out of the country!
One day!
Good luck! From the owner of #6
I'm in the process of buying Tartan 37 hull #183 right now. Best of luck with the repairs and hope to see ya'll out there!
That's awesome! Feel free to stop by and say hi! We know you'll love your new boat!
Fellow T37 owner here 144. I just want to encourage you to please wear protective gear around bottom paint. It really is nasty stuff and your health is your most valuable asset.
After 40 years of experiance in producing paints, fully agree with this comment!😊
If your T37 is centerboard like my T34C, the aft end of the keel is the trunk for the CB. It is only fiberglass and no lead. I ran aground last winter in Guadeloupe and to free the boat out, I had to turn it around 180 degrees. By doing so it broke the aft end of the keel . I hauled out the boat and redid the whole aft end of the keel with new FG. This is just to tell you that this part is somewhat fragile and that you should watch out. Also, you should not put too much weight on the aft end of the keel when hauled out, put some wooden blocks forward where the lead is. Cheers, Richard
We were so relieved when we discovered that it's just fiberglass on the aft end! Next time we haul out we're definitely going to make sure the blocks are more forward on the lead portion, don't want to put anymore stress on that section than we have to! The T34C is a beautiful boat by the way!
On the keel crack problem, it’s not a critical issue. Three years ago I met a guy who was involved in building the plug for the keel mold. He said that, as it was a one piece mold, not a split one, it was not possible to lay up the glass in the thin area ,so ,they shortened the keel plug and added a fairing piece later. On mine I have “no block” painted on the back 18” to prevent damage in the yard.I will be following with interest. Good luck from #6!
Interesting! Very cool info to know! In a way, we were lucky to have this "crack" because it deterred a potential buyer before us! I'm thinking a yard accidentally caused the damage to ours in the first place. Thanks for the insight! Keep it coming!
Great work 👏
Its great to be with you at the outset of this journey with the highs & lows yet to come, I live my nautical life vicariously through you !! Thank you.
Glad you're here with us!
Go kids.
Great video and good working as a team.
Amazing video! You guys are headed for some amazing adventures!
What an amazing, complimentary, resourceful couple. Great video. Can't wait to see where your adventures take you both.
Thank you! We're glad to have you along with us!
Enjoyed the video 👍
Awesome videos!! Love watching them, I also seem to be learning as well.
I have 2 boats
41’ C&C racer cruiser
But I’ll be selling it to fix my other boat which is my actual cruising boat.
It’s a
38’ down Easter cutter with schooner rigging.
Holy bowsprit! The Downeast looks like a very nice cruising boat. Haven't encountered one in person but they look beautiful
Any plans to replace the skeg?
Good eye! We would like to eventually, but since the skeg on this boat is just a sacrificial shell tabbed to the hull, we're not too worried about it right now. I'm sure it affects water flow over the rudder but we haven't noticed anything drastic yet with it missing. It offers a little protection to the rudder but since it's a thin hollow shell, I'm not sure it would protect much like a true skeg would
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