I’m Just Days Away From DIY Rigging My Huge Catamaran!

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  • @JuanDaringMann
    @JuanDaringMann 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +110

    This is one of my insta-watch channels.

    • @WildlingSailing
      @WildlingSailing  10 วันที่ผ่านมา +12

      Nice to hear it, mate!

    • @jayjackson7982
      @jayjackson7982 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

      Same. So good.

    • @ericduncan2283
      @ericduncan2283 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

      Yep. Takes priority on Friday.

    • @chopsooy
      @chopsooy 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      Same! Love it! 😂

    • @NeilBarratt
      @NeilBarratt 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Me too.. Just about my favourite boating channel, although I follow Quenet Yann closely too.

  • @rotinkerbell
    @rotinkerbell 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +37

    You seem to grow in confidence and ability with each week. I often picture your Ma and Pa watching thing back home, reading the comments and nearly exploding with parental pride. Carry on Mark, you seem to be living your best life.

    • @chopsooy
      @chopsooy 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      For sure!

  • @peterschouten-ys8yr
    @peterschouten-ys8yr 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +28

    For what its worth, I sailed around the world with a 46 foot steel ketch. Weighed 16 tones. I started with 10mm chain of 20m length and increased that to 30m later and then polypropylene rode 25mm. This let's you anchor almost anywhere while keeping weight down. The polypropylene advantage is that it floated free of the bottom when slack and thereby eliminated bottom chafe in gravelly or corally situations..
    Cheers Peter.

    • @abovetheroses-3799
      @abovetheroses-3799 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Good info

    • @gooddeedssailing
      @gooddeedssailing 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      That's a very helpful comment for us, thank you.

    • @gooddeedssailing
      @gooddeedssailing 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ​@@abovetheroses-3799agreed 👍

  • @Franko-eg6iu
    @Franko-eg6iu 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +14

    You’ve gone from snow , ice , rain and now heat.
    But then look how far you’ve come

  • @karelvandervelden8819
    @karelvandervelden8819 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +27

    That rusty anchor is called ¨pool-anker¨. It does work but its holding-power to weight ratio is low.
    Secondhand Delta-anchors are a reliable purchase. Better still invest in a modern oversized anchor. (Mantus, Rocna)
    Its worth it.

    • @Itssmial_Ova
      @Itssmial_Ova 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      Good tip, You'll always worry if your anker is too small. But you'll never worry that your anker is too big :D

    • @markgallagher1376
      @markgallagher1376 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      I second the Rocna anchor. I had a Vulcan and it was a great anchor.

    • @andrewbrown2063
      @andrewbrown2063 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Best to go with the right sized Rocna. A second anchor is useful as a stern anchor.

    • @wakeboardbob
      @wakeboardbob 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I was going to say to him, please invest in a modern anchor they are a world apart from that c. QR and whatever that other thing is. We have 2 mantus onboard. Rocna you can not disassemble and our second is a storm size that is broken down and stored below. There is no worse feeling than anchor drag at night on a lee shore in a storm. Mantus plus anchor alarm and you will sleep well.

    • @timevans8223
      @timevans8223 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      We use a Spade anchor and we never use an anchor alarm. Been cruising and living at anchor for 10 years with a Spade anchor. 40,000nm. Get the right anchor and you don't need an alarm

  • @nikolatesla5553
    @nikolatesla5553 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +27

    Im hooked on a few boat building channels. This one, Magic Carpet, the Duracell Project and Tally Ho. The difference is, the other three are building their boats more meticulously. Tally Ho and Magic Carpet are works of art, True craftsmanship. They do it like I wish I could. You do it like how I would. Not sure if I'm doing it right, but knowing it will serve me anyway. Boat is looking good. You should be proud.

    • @paulvanhouts3365
      @paulvanhouts3365 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      Have a look at the boat by the river too, they’re building from scratch, you will enjoy binging on all the progress videos. They really are good.

    • @wayneanderson1641
      @wayneanderson1641 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Don't forget Rann Sailing a true Master Craftsman and world sailor. What a wonderful family 😃

  • @Miamove
    @Miamove 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +38

    Don't forget to spray paint your chain every 10 m. A different color so you know exactly your scope. You got out at all times.

    • @robinbennett5994
      @robinbennett5994 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

      Coloured zip ties work too. Don't cut them, or you'll have sharp bits that could cut you when handling the chain.

    • @montyforster3370
      @montyforster3370 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Big Ditto

    • @sail4life
      @sail4life 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      @@robinbennett5994 Just melt the sharp ends with a lighter. Just a touch of the flame melts the sharpest edges right off.

    • @robinbennett5994
      @robinbennett5994 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@sail4life Thank you! That's so obvious now you've said it, I can't believe it never occurred to me...

  • @rebuildingnoseas
    @rebuildingnoseas 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +22

    Don't worry man, she'll be 1000% more fabulous with the mast up and all that blingy new stainless, dyneema and sails blowing around in the wind! You're doing good work. Cheers!

  • @user-lf4wy6jj9l
    @user-lf4wy6jj9l 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +18

    I noticed you added wood on the bottom of your mask. You need to consider spreading the weight of the bolt heads over that wood even if it means adding a strip of stainless steel with matching holes otherwise the bolt area will be under too much stress for the wood.

    • @snorungar70
      @snorungar70 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      No not really its totally ok if you calculate it .

  • @willgage1746
    @willgage1746 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    Hi Mark, your anchor is your best insurance from getting beached , so put your money where you are going to use it every day. The CQR anchor was invented in 1933 . My friend has one and drags all the time. I have a Rocna and have never dragged. I think a lot of technology has helped design anchors . I wouldn't want you upwind of me in an Anchorage.

    • @nielslundager1503
      @nielslundager1503 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      I have CQR Anchor for 5 years now an never dragged
      Is a 40” ferro sail boat and for 2 years i’m anchor day and night 😊

  • @davemorrlle9587
    @davemorrlle9587 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Brilliant mark, look how far you’ve come since you left north wales & sailed through the French canals! Well done! 👏🏻

  • @averageandrew82
    @averageandrew82 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    "becoming one with dyneema" while having dyneema hair was a crack up

  • @terrymeikle195
    @terrymeikle195 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    your doing just fine👍
    being out of your comfort zone is a common frequent feeling for sailors…it makes the adventure even more exciting and memorable and builds character
    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

  • @stevemc1790
    @stevemc1790 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I like the samba. I admire that you courageously drill holes without worrying about using a drill guide

  • @DonFarmer-hq5sw
    @DonFarmer-hq5sw 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +13

    This Mahi will be truly your boat Mark ❤. I don’t even mind watching the commercials 😊

  • @billforest6666
    @billforest6666 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Loved the "becoming one with the dyneme" bit, and so agree with many commentators, your music choices are great!

  • @daafip
    @daafip 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +9

    Don't forget some locking wire on those shackles! I've had too many of those fail..

  • @geraldlandry6913
    @geraldlandry6913 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Well Mark i have been silent as long as you've had your show... I have to say that I didn't think you were going to get tihs far in this amount of time but you have and I am amazed. Also you have grown in your knowledge base and humbly go about doing extremely complicated things that you make look simple. Bravo!

  • @chrissailing8856
    @chrissailing8856 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    You’re almost there !! Our must watch channel, it’s great to see your skills and finish improving week by week. Painting the deck would be the icing on the cake !

  • @pnuttheclownh2254
    @pnuttheclownh2254 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +14

    entertaining, factual, humorous and just plain nice.

  • @buddylady0987
    @buddylady0987 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +8

    Wildling is the first channel I watch on a Saturday in Aus and todays Samba is a bonus

  • @ashtontechhelp
    @ashtontechhelp 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    I would suggest acorn nuts for anything that protrudes upwards. Keeps the rain / salt out of the threads. Like those mast bolts, for example, pointing skywards.

  • @kleintra5
    @kleintra5 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +24

    Can't wait to see you sailing!

  • @chriscarson2456
    @chriscarson2456 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +20

    So nice to know there are more people out there that appreciate GOOD music.

  • @drgunsmith4099
    @drgunsmith4099 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    One word….FANTASTIC

  • @jeremy87turbo87
    @jeremy87turbo87 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +11

    Don't forget to spray paint your chain every 10 m. A different color so you know exactly your scope. You got out at all times

  • @Brickazar250
    @Brickazar250 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Bro is like if bob marley was caucasian 🤣🤣 love the part where you put the rope as dreads

    • @normabaker5837
      @normabaker5837 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I was thinking of Jacob Marley, Ebenezer Scrooge's old partner, when he was walking with the chains over his shoulders.

  • @clivestainlesssteelwomble7665
    @clivestainlesssteelwomble7665 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +15

    You can always shorten a stay... adding length is more of an issue but you can have longer adjustable tensioning sections to join them to your deck fittings.

  • @priceless222
    @priceless222 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I will have to say I've been watching you since you first started and really didn't know how to use a screwdriver 😂😂 now seeing you work is a lot better!! You come a long way!!!

  • @Christ0o
    @Christ0o 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    I feel that some Cuban jazz would go well in your fantastic videos. Great work Mark keep going!

    • @WildlingSailing
      @WildlingSailing  10 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      Nice, I’ll try and find some

  • @philwheeler7924
    @philwheeler7924 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Hey Mark...I've been watching your channel since the get-go. I would watch it for the humour of the fumbles and mess ups, since I was doing the same at the time, and made me realize I was not alone. In the last few weeks (months) you have gone another level. I think the charts and measurements brought it home. A rough quote "It should be 3 degrees, but if the halyard stretches 4 centimeters that would bring it to 2.78 degrees which is within tolerance". Gawd love you pal!

  • @scottmacpherson5174
    @scottmacpherson5174 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    I love this channel mark I never miss one episode hope you take us all on TH-cam on a great adventure all the best mark from Scott in Scotland uk 🇬🇧.

  • @doncockayne
    @doncockayne 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    When you were working with the anchor and then suddenly you were sitting there with a rope being held by your teeth, I had a moment where I was thinking “Holy hell, he’s holding that anchor chain with his teeth!” 😅 The mast base looks great and very stout!

  • @omarrashash394
    @omarrashash394 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Here's what I learned making the replacement chain plates, for my Narai MK I, out of 316 stainless bar stock. When you drill the stainless you must use the correct drilling speed and plenty of cutting fluid. If you don't, the bit will dull, the stainless steel will heat up and harden, and you'll destroy the bit. My rigger mentioned to me, that any place the stainless is heated, whether by drilling or welding, needed to be finished and polished to a high shine. He didn't know why, but a little research on my part, revealed that the heat drives the chromium from the surface of the stainless steel. The chromium is what makes the steel "stainless", and by polishing it, you bring it back to the surface. This is why you'll see a lot of stainless fittings rusting at the welds.
    Additionally, if you drill your holes to the exact dimension you want, your bolts or shackles may not fit or be too tight. Once drilled, you should apply a reamer, of the correct size, to make the hole just a little bit bigger.

  • @stephanswart3981
    @stephanswart3981 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    You go laddie, can't wait to see her under sail. Keep up the good work.😅

  • @ChrisLee66
    @ChrisLee66 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +10

    Skip next week and do your thing. Amazing work and so happy for you!

  • @maryjnorwood3962
    @maryjnorwood3962 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    “One with the dyneema.” 😆😆😆

  • @cyrielgaemers
    @cyrielgaemers 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Mark! Serial here, if you need my work benches in the shop, you're welcome in Bussum!!

  • @chaswarren7239
    @chaswarren7239 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Love the future view of Mark in the Southern Ocean in 10 years time with long grey hair .... focussed & happy!

  • @thomasgraham5842
    @thomasgraham5842 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    You know Mark. You have improved 1000% in this last few months. It's amazing and a must watch each week. Thank you Sir. Oh And when it finished, the offers from young ladies will blow you're mind. Good luck Sir.

  • @clivecook7193
    @clivecook7193 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    We will be out of the football don't have beer put a video up your content is really good and will miss it if a video doesn't come out all the best have a good week

  • @iainwilson4744
    @iainwilson4744 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +9

    So close, so close. Keep up the great work. Can't wait to see her sail. Doing superb Mark.

  • @pmnfernando
    @pmnfernando 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    dyneema doesnt stretch. it creeps over time. what you did was to remove what we call "building stretch", which is basically cinching the whole of the stay to eliminate the bulging created by passing the fid thru the 12 strands ie, you force the strands to move one over the other till they reach their final position, which in your case was an additional 100 mm

  • @5fingers1
    @5fingers1 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    looking forward to the mast going up 🤞🤞🤞🤞 on the stay lengths, good good good 😊

  • @richardmclaren8549
    @richardmclaren8549 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Mark I think you're dyneema rigging will come out fine. That 30 centimeters lashing you have on the end of every stay should be more than enough to come and go on. Am really liking your work and looking forward to the mast going up. 🐟 😁

  • @mikebourke1185
    @mikebourke1185 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Well done Mark 👏
    Progress is Fantastic
    Looking forward to seeing it.Sailimg 😅

  • @MikeFloutier
    @MikeFloutier 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    Thanks Mark, loving the Samba, great sound quality 🍾❤️ ps totally relaxed about no video next week!

  • @robertmacaulay7980
    @robertmacaulay7980 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Keep on keeping on young fella.

  • @mikeskelly2356
    @mikeskelly2356 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    Reverse the shackle on the Bridal, you'll get a more 'balanced' load if the Back-stay pulls on the 'Loop' and the legs on the pin, if you worry about chafe, the back-stay can go on the pin if it's centered with some SS washers...Sand that D'Hone style anchor, coat it with phosphoric acid and spray it with galvanizing spray in a can. You should be able to sell it for 20 to 30€ to a larger vessel... 😁

  • @KandMe1
    @KandMe1 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    It’s good progress, steady and these are significant mile-stones, the rigging is a huge job, putting the mast up is the big one, congrats on your progress.

  • @Cheers_Warren
    @Cheers_Warren 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    Good choice not to go too large with the dia of the dyneema . If you go too large it will never stretch out and you will find it will not hold tension, keeps stretching ( less of a problem with this flexible boat , low rig tension design) .
    Cheers Warren

  • @umbongoapg
    @umbongoapg 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    when you are at sea and things get a bit hairy you will be glad you took your time and did things correct

  • @EagleWarrior432
    @EagleWarrior432 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Do what you got to do , love the videos ,. when you complete a job this size you'll have a great sense of accomplishment and joy. And we are waiting on this as much as you , and then let the good times roll .

  • @gnydam
    @gnydam 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    I'm probably not telling you something you don't already know, but since comments help the algorithm here goes. How about using the shorter chain length for ordinary situations then have the option to double it for deep anchorages or strong winds.

    • @WildlingSailing
      @WildlingSailing  10 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      👍

    • @oregon1232
      @oregon1232 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Great idea, but it sounds like he'd be happier getting rid of the added weight.

    • @gnydam
      @gnydam 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      To the best reasonable extent, weight should be carried low and centrally. Meaning neither bow nor stern. Total weight is still important on a multi hull, but I am of the opinion that the safety of extra chain and even an extra anchor stored in the right place is worth the weight. I think Mark's own experience dragging anchor in his previous cat backs that up.

    • @andrewbrown2063
      @andrewbrown2063 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      It’s a quite a bit of work to splice the rode off and on the chain each time. You wouldn’t want to do that at sea probably.

  • @dennisash7221
    @dennisash7221 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Awesome progress. You can always shorten a stay but you cannot lengthen it. I hope that everything goes well with raising the mast. Looking forward to seeing that boat with its sails up for the very first time, that will be an awesome historical monument.

  • @paulvanhouts3365
    @paulvanhouts3365 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Hi Mark, this is getting more exciting, you are nearly there. After the rigging yourself it means that you now have a skill that could get you out of trouble at sea. Simply brilliant, thanks for sharing.

  • @sailingsjofagel
    @sailingsjofagel 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    I reckon the lashings will help take up any length issues. Looking good, Mark..!! Good job on the splicing, too..!!
    Cheers
    Grant.

  • @dcallan812
    @dcallan812 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +10

    So close to casting off and setting sail. You have done such a great job. 2x👍

  • @brianmcguire5189
    @brianmcguire5189 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    Great job Marc, props to you on taking the challenge of the rigging!

  • @dannmohr5721
    @dannmohr5721 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Getting close for anchors⚓️⚓️⚓️⚓️away……smooth sailing and fair weather matey……⛵️⛵️⛵️⛵️⛵️⛵️⛵️

  • @cherylsibson2529
    @cherylsibson2529 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    If the mast falls due to the bolts, it's not your fault, it's the nuts and bolts, all your doing is the best you can, and that's all anyone asked of you.

  • @johnknox1266
    @johnknox1266 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Mark you are doing a great job

  • @tglackin2411
    @tglackin2411 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    "Becoming one with the Dynema!"😅😅😅😅😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @fonhollohan2908
    @fonhollohan2908 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I have confidence in ya Mark, from what i've seen you do thus far over the years you've come a long ways. I think you've got it, no worries man. no worries you got your father's blood in ya, and He knows what he's doing...so fear not. you got this!

  • @karlr4865
    @karlr4865 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    If the stays do come up long you can always cut them down, splice in a new eye and just use a real long lanyard. They will stretch and keep stretching but it’s all good.

  • @BruceBrennan-yf8lz
    @BruceBrennan-yf8lz 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +8

    Thinking things through, thinking ahead, checking, double checking...you've come a long way and are so much more confident, and it's all coming together. Well done.👍👍.

  • @patrickackerman1744
    @patrickackerman1744 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Even if there are issues you are doing great work man and the journey is entertaining. Don’t be so hard on yourself! ❤

  • @jamieduff1981
    @jamieduff1981 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    The splicing looks great to me. Actually looking at those wedges you made, for as simple as they appear it's easy to cut things like that on the piss but this project has really changed the type of thing you can do well without a second thought now compared to when you first got this boat. Keep up the good work - you're living my dream.

  • @auozjan
    @auozjan 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Love your work ethic- so looking forward to the hoisting of your mast 😉🫠😉🫠

  • @Dawgmeatt
    @Dawgmeatt 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    lmao the casual dyneema dreads outta nowhere

  • @oregon1232
    @oregon1232 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Nothing wrong with a diversion project which provides your brain a rest from calculations. Good idea 👍 Start again fresh.

  • @Useless_Knowledge07
    @Useless_Knowledge07 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    No worries 👍.
    You could always just post a short when time is of concern.

  • @richardschaefer3889
    @richardschaefer3889 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    Mark took the cat on a cruise!
    Only a matter of time now.
    Best channel on the Tube

  • @drew2757
    @drew2757 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    It is just amazing what skills and knowledge this project has given you. Amazing and great to watch.

  • @johnallen8094
    @johnallen8094 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    My wildings fix good morning from Christchurch New Zealand-4 c just making breakfast!

    • @gordonmcfadyen4679
      @gordonmcfadyen4679 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Love my Wildling fix here in Wellington NZ too ! Can't wait for Saturday's . Had a bit of a panic when Mark mentioned that there might not be a video next week.

  • @daveamies5031
    @daveamies5031 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Mast up, sails up, yes your prioritising the things that will get you out of the yard, then you'll have more cash for parts and supplies when you don't have to pay yard fees 👍 It's easier in the yard yes but it's also costly and you have solar panels and those big batteries so you'll be fine working at anchor.

  • @MrDonavon26
    @MrDonavon26 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Always look forward to seeing the progress, the boat has come a long way!

  • @FionsMcCormick-ox8tb
    @FionsMcCormick-ox8tb 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    You are amazing with the splicing well done.I can't wait to see the Mast up

  • @kevinmartin3859
    @kevinmartin3859 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    Well done Mark your doing well think how you felt when you was looking for a boat the confidence you have now is great don't keep putting yourself down good luck in the weeks ahead 😊😊

  • @krisledrew3668
    @krisledrew3668 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    loving the summer samba!!

  • @wildlife3933
    @wildlife3933 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Nice one!

  • @erikbrush
    @erikbrush 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    You've got this, Mark!
    You've just flying along. Looks like you'll be journeying soon!
    Way to go, mate!
    Cheers!
    - Erik 😁

  • @jeroenimo99
    @jeroenimo99 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    I've lost too many anchors to not have a spare! That "pool anchor" is a great anchor... don't chuck it, keep it als a spare (store it more in the middle). Anchor chain is soo important for holing power, have as much as you can, I've been in the meltemi and mistral, being awfully happy with "too much" chain.. Remember when the sh*t hit the fan it's your last resort, your anchor gear is the "critical equipment"...

    • @markthomasson5077
      @markthomasson5077 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Well a very well traveled multihull sailor advised the opposite.
      Minimum of chain, the nylon rode, as thin as you dare.
      That gives maximum springiness against gusts.

    • @jeroenimo99
      @jeroenimo99 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@markthomasson5077 I'm not a multihull sailor, so I might be wrong about chain and springiness. Nylon scares me a lot when it stretches, crazy amounts of kinetic energy waiting to slash at you ;-), but I guess it could work for gusts with a multihull! In my work we rely on the chain that get's lifted of the seabed, and the anchor actually keeps the chain stretched.

  • @james861074
    @james861074 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Great work and perseverance. Looking forward to a test sail video. Max speed run. Auto steer and full relaxation.

  • @Herblay63
    @Herblay63 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    That shop looked amazing, I really envy you there. Reminded me a little of the engineering stores in the boatyard I worked at back in '81. I would spend ages wandering through the different bins filled with brassware and hardware used to build SCODs.

  • @corahughes7768
    @corahughes7768 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Wonderful, more progress! :3 So excited! No long now laddie!

  • @graniteonion6799
    @graniteonion6799 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +7

    who doesn't want a trumpet solo intro....creamcheese at its best, Nice boat dude nice splicing

  • @chriswalsh9614
    @chriswalsh9614 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    You're amazing. Keep up the great work.

  • @gregoryfietz3831
    @gregoryfietz3831 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Mark , maybe there ought to be a S.Steel Plate under the mast bolt heads on the wood Washer Wedge . Massive forces and vibrations ocean sailing will compress and split the THIN wood wedges ?

  • @thezaffa7351
    @thezaffa7351 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    love the progress. im so excited to see that mast up and it actually being a sailboat again.

  • @Turleyswheels
    @Turleyswheels 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    first of all that great big anchor , i’ve checked my mother in laws broom and i really can’t see any breaks i think that would be just the right size to slow her down or even stop . lol what a great job you’re doing mate really excited to see the mast go up and i know you’re really worried but don’t be believing in you’re self started a long time ago and you have proved you’re very capable don’t worry ❤ great stuff love it🤩

  • @fernandab.m.9269
    @fernandab.m.9269 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    You are going to do it all and you are doing great, ... music feeds our souls, ... Almost there with most priority things and soon you can go! 👍👍 🌻🌻

  • @johnleigh349
    @johnleigh349 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    Progressing well mark impressed with dyneema lines 👏👍⛵⛵😊

  • @isakekhuze2105
    @isakekhuze2105 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Great job sailer, my Fridays are getting better and better. Keep it up the interesting work, watching from South Africa

  • @user-wh6ff3nt9z
    @user-wh6ff3nt9z 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Getting closer every day. Nice job.

  • @MikeBanks2003
    @MikeBanks2003 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    My anchor formula for chain, is the depth of water X3 plus a kellet 4/5 of the length of chain, and the rest I used 20mm diameter nylon--lotsa stretch but keep it out of the sun, and where it comes aboard, I slid a HD polythene split pipe over it to stop any possibility of chafe. No problems in riding out two cyclones, of a which was a Cat 4. The kellet is for stormy situations, most times you will not need it. I used a Dynema soft shackle to attach it to the chain, the last little bit of chain past the kellet is lifted by the vessel to stop the nylon dragging on the sea bed. The kellet was a gym kettle weight I bought at a flea-market for ten bucks--about twenty pounds in weight. It has the effect of doubling your scope--saving a LOT of chain, and one stores it in the bosun's locker along with its own six inch chain lanyard until needed. Your GENIUNE CQR is a FINE anchor, the knock-offs are garbage EXCEPT for the New Zealand made Manson version which is as good or better than the CQR.
    I use TWO, one is a thirty five pound, the other a sixty pound, and I have never dragged either of them with kellets although others have dragged their usually far too light fancy ones around me, one even going ashore and sinking when water came in through the heads and galley as the vessel canted while aground.

  • @nick2300
    @nick2300 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    Keeping the dream alive!

  • @acsberean4092
    @acsberean4092 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Kudos! You're doing an amazing job!

  • @jameswolfe7485
    @jameswolfe7485 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    I'm not at all sure that I could have put that shackle back on the shelf. There are times when a limited budget is a good thing! The big chunky anchor is (close to) the style we call a Danforth anchor. Supposedly it's better than the CQR plow anchor with some bottoms, and the CQR is better in other conditions. I'd read up on it and keep both. It might also be nice to have a much lighter mushroom anchor to use as a "lunch hook" - useful in calm weather and low current conditions when you just want to eat an unhurried lunch or you need to wait for that bridge to open. You may wish to use the extra length of chain if you have to anchor in serious storm conditions - it will help prevent dragging the anchor. Make certain you also carry the shackles or other fasteners you will need to join two lengths of chain together again and an end that will accept your rode. A permanent ring welded at each end that will allow a shackle?

  • @DougVarble
    @DougVarble 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Great stuff🎉