Lucky you are in the UK.. lot's of knowledgeable ppl there. BTW, I like big words :) "knowledgeable" Thanks for the inspiration.. and knowledge.. 'cats whiskers' ;)
Isn't that nice that life isn't boring? This is actually lucky you caught it and the mast didn't fail at sea. Bravo for right choices on doing it right. All you can say is "NEXT"? and then conquer that challenge. I do wish you better luck though. Rejoice, you are both living your dream on a boat, now I got to go cut grass. Cheers.
Be sure to put some Teflon Gel (Tikal Tefgel) between the loose parts and the mast. This keeps corrosion away. Also where alloy and stainless have contact. This is the reason for corrosion. Different metals create a little electric current and the alloy becomes this white dusty surface. Wherever you see this, inspect the rigg closely and maybe change the way the stainless fitting is connected to the mast.
Love your channel. A previous comment I made was about a boat being a hole in the ocean, into which one pours money. And also doing preventative maintenance. This is NOT "rubbing salt into any wounds " it's just that these things can and do happen. Don't beat yourself up. Look at the positives. 1. You noticed it while in Port. 2. You had access to all facilities to do the lift out. And my guesstimate is that you haven't lost much time in your estimated time of departure. Wish I could travel up from here in Nz to give you a hand, but unfortunately I can't. I'm with you in spirit. Thank you for sharing. Thank you for taking the time to upload. Until next time, atb.
Haha yup. It really is. Exactly, perspective is so important in situations like this. Thats so kind about your offer of help- maybe one day we will make it across your side of the pond!
You're on the correct track. It'll be a better mast with the masthead work, close inspection of the seat and ensuring the rigging is setup and working properly. That stress crack likely came from previous owners ignoring changes in the rigging in the past...
So glad the problem was not too big. your attitude to problem solving is great. I always look forwards to watching what you two beautiful people are up to next. good luck to you
Love the boat, I would have probably cleaned the aluminium ones up and kept on using them, At least clean them up mate. keep them in a draw for one day when the plastic ones perishes to the mother nature and the sea...Also lack of a bearing in the plastic means it will eventually wear the inside surface.. Anyways great job cant wait to see you set sail guys, x
Good job guys better to find out now than later away from port ,its actually a good thing you found it now as you can go sailing knowing it wont give you any grief and you have spare pulleys ready to use if needed . Fair winds and following seas!!
Great to catch up with progress on this project. Good job you found this now and before going offshore, glad you took the option of a hoist. Stay safe.
Guys your doing a great job just keep at it and enjoy the process. All good things take time. Soon you will be on the high sea's enjoying your hard work!
Zack and Becka, Great thinking, to check the rigging before you set out. To many people let the "Get thereitis" get in the way of safe rational judgement. Kudo's. The fact that you did so after having a survey is a real accomplishment; and evidence of your character. The Best to You Both. Cheers! Blue Skies, Fare Winds, and Calm Seas. Faithfully, James
Thanks so much James. We want to do the jobs properly and not cut any corners and if we had ignored this, it would have been playing on our minds for forever!
We take our mast away every winter. I would say it is impossible to do safely without a crane manual or motored. The crack in the bottom is not a big issue. I would add a sleave and a rigger can easily do it.
I'm glad you found a solution... or nearly anyway! Spirit of Bliss finally headed south from Plymouth on Thursday and after a seriously boisterous Biscay we got to Vigo in just over three days, the stress of getting away has all melted away and a new chapter has properly begun. Keep soldiering on, it's so going to be worth it!
Thanks Jon! Ah that’s great news! God to hear your on the other side of it, I bet it was such an amazing feeling. If you drop us an email or an Instagram message, we will send over our number and we can keep in contact that way 😊
just had my mast down last month... changed the lines and installed new wind indicator. It is important to have this experience! You learn so much about your mast and rigging and how its all connected up at the top, most importantly because unless you go up the mast regularly, the top of the mast is often an enigma (being so far removed from the deck and below). The experience made me more confident in knowing that all is well up top where we often don't see. I hope you have put a coin under the mast step for good luck! :)
You really do! We are SOOO happy in hindsight this all happened as, (you will see in next weeks vid), it meant we can add a few things to the mast which we couldn't when it was up! Thanks Peter 😊
It’s a cliffhanger! I can’t wait to see the followup video. Continued successes to you both, and may you overcome any challenges. (Repair vids are awesome)
Good that you can laugh about it, half the battle -)! Think it was a good choice to go with the crane, you did give it a go but as you say there's a point where persistence past the point of stupidity isn't a good idea :-)! In a way much better to find out about the crack now than at some point out at sea! Also an the plus side the at least when the pointy bit decided not to be pointing upwards it wasn't attached to the rest of the boat! Well done and nice to have a happy ending to the video!
Nice job. Much better getting it done at your home port. And considering the age of the boat, these issues are pretty small potatoes. It really is in very good condition.
.... love both of your determination, nothing is a problem but a mere obstacle to be overcome, and onwards .... the very start of the vid Becka it looked like you were under the stairs and I wondered if this was symbolic of what was to come ..... glad of your choice to opt for the crane. Have had to deal with large cumbersome objects and sure it worked out alright but could have so easily gone wrong as you mentioned. And my situations did not have hulls that could be pierced, and things have landed thud on the ground with bodies scurrying for safety .... You have to give yourself more credit for your maneuvering skills Becka .... Zak what do you do for a job, your skills with tools do not come from one diesel course .... great idea and job doing the refurbish on the mast while down. You obviously put it back together the way it was, so it has lasted the age of the boat. Was surprised that there was not a washer between the cotter pin and the mast. As the old saying goes "there is more than one way to skin a cat" ..... remember not getting the mast down on your own is not a fail, it was a win because it was the right decision ..... thx for the share you two .. as always .. never stop dreaming, just dream bigger .. have fun be safe, save our oceans ....
Exactly Peter! In hindsight, we are very happy to have used the crane. It could have gone badly! (But still might have been fun to try 😉- shh). I think we definitley can be hard on ourselves sometimes! Zach has done nothing with tools before but is just really resourceful and learns quickly! Thanks so much for your comment- it always brightens our day reading them 😊
@@TeuluTribe .... right with you there on it would have been fun to try, for sure. The big thing is you were learning and making choices that determined your choice to use the crane. Then you learnt from watching how the riggers rigged the mast in preparation for the lift. All useful knowledge .. smilin ... as long as being hard on yourself is from the perspective of learning and moving forward as opposed to beating yourself up and retreating .. self talk is so powerful, it can be enlightening and it can also be disruptive and stagnating .... Well! I have to say that the tool learning curve that Zach is on is going vertical very quicky like. Hats off to him. It also makes a big difference that you Becka are also a get-er-done person, very capable at finding solutions and executing, and the two of you talk things through together which conjures up varying solutions to a challenge ...... thx for the reply .... make it an exceptional week ....
Next time don’t forget to put some grease on the pins and pulleys, also some grease even in the aluminum parts in contact with each other at the masthead, ciao Alberto
Actually, Yer better off with the Mast failure in Port, rather than at Sea…Maintaining/Repairs are just part of the Cruisers Life…Continue to Stay Safe & Enjou😎
Just a tip. Never bend your split pins like you did around the pin. It makes them a nightmare to pull out and almost unusable again. A slight pull apart of the pins is plenty secure enough. That way some pliers will straighten it and a tap and the pin will pop out. The crack just looks like the anodising is flaking off. Just a slight spray paint & should be ok to go. Happy sailing
Inspection team didn't do you any favors. Nice to see it will all work out. Your channel always provides a pleasant distraction in my otherwise taxing mondays.
After your little drama you won't want to read this. I mentioned when you first bought the boat about how old the standing rigging is. Whenever I have bought a boat, (11 in total) first thing I want to see is a receipt for rigging replacement date. Should be less than nine years old. Sooner or later a gale will find you and the absolute last thing you will want to do is be looking up. When a mast goes over the side its usually at right angles to the boat and takes time to cut the stays to get it free of the boat. Danger is the foot of the mast bashing a hole in the hull at the waterline. You sound like your are going to be cruising for some time, bite the bullet and replace standing rigging before you go. Cheapest and best solution? Crane mainmast off, measure size and length of wires. Buy the wire and appropriate swages. Measure wires, tape up where and before you cut, tape on swages temporarily so whoever does the swaging gets it right. Tip. Search online for best deals on wire and swages. Go to an industrial rigging company to get the swaging done. Yacht riggers charge a bomb. It's just a couple of days of aggrivation versus dismasting miles from nowhere. As part of your safety gear always have a set of bolt cutters on board. :) Good luck. PS. Don't worry about rigging Mizzen, drop the sail in a blow and reef EARLY main and headsail.
We are hoping to replace the standing rigging soon- we just don't have the money for it right now. But your advice is great and when we do go ahead with it, we will opt to do something like this. Thanks so much for the tip!
This is the first video in which you've even mentioned that you had a proper "Survey" done on the boat before you bought it . I had been wondering about why you seemed to have skipped that important step for the past 10 or so videos ( but you didn't after all ) Hope it was good enough to give you both a clear idea of what you were getting into ? / regards from Canada 😸😺
Don't be so hard on your self, you did nothing wrong, you realised the pro' and con's of using the crane and opted for the best way to raise the mast given where you were. Laughter is the bodies shock absorber. (laugh or cry). People with a lot more experience than you would just panic and get the yard staff to do everything for them, you didn't. You should be proud of your self. Like wise moving the boat, you did it, no damage or drama, job done. Yee couple of olde sea dogs.
Wow- not the best way to get ready to leave!!! I’m on your side and want to see this adventure…also wanted to mention a new channel with a young couple like you sailing in the Mediterranean. They are The Argonauts- check out their latest episode and they might make a good sister channel to yours!! Thanks
Don't feel defeated at not bringing the mast down by yourselves. The crane was a far safer choice for the mast, vessel, people, and your sanity. I'm not sure what to think about that crack. It almost looked like just the thin metal covering was cracked in the video and not actually effecting the thicker interior metal. If ,and it's a big IF, the company that makes that mast is still around I'd be tempted to reach out to them for their input. But, regardless seeing that crack the mast had to be brought down for further inspection.
PS to previous. A rigging inspection cannot tell you the condition of the wire inside the swages, this is usually where the break is. BTW. You will notice on the swage a flat area where you put a spanner while lossening ot tightening turnbuckles, this is also where you cut with bolt cutters when mast goes over the side :(
Agreed, it looked to be just the anodising having lifted due to salt and corrosion. I was itching for that to be scraped off and it would have been clear it wasn’t a crack through the mast and could have avoided expense of the crane. Hindsight I know but I’m amazed the riggers didn’t do this when inspecting. Bit of drama over nothing in the end. If it had been a crack the common method is to drill a small hole at the end of the crack to stop it creeping further. I would have put some Duralac when reassembling to help reduce corrosion. Plus drill some decent drain holes.
We couldn't access the right foot of the mast to scrape it out with it still up so it had to come down anyway. Have fixed it now and duralaced it to prevent further corrosion 😊
Damn ..lost my comment ... Get it welded drill a small hole in the end of the crack.. It looks like its a crack in some sort of coating.. I cannot see that happening to an Anodised mast. Your welder fabricator should be able to fit a re enforcing collar round the base. Better sorted now than out in the bay of Biscay or North Sea .. and have to cut loose a collapsed mast... but that is why a ketch rig is safer than a sloop ..you have a built in backup.😉🧙♂️👍🏼
@@TeuluTribe Its a bit more shaping for any collar but its better if the upper edge curves up to a higher point and doesnt follow a straight line .. a bit like a bicycle frame lug .. it gives a longer stronger join line. That way there's not a straight line stress riser and the front of the bracing collar can be higher to resist the push forces on the base of the mast above the crack repair. BTW... drilling a hole in the end of a crack is a standard way of stopping it spreading further.👌🏻👍🏼🧙♂️
@@TeuluTribe Always make time to reciprocate... Kindness is mostly the glue that holds us together through difficult times and makes the difference between living and just surviving. 🌌
The delamination is probably a result from the how the mast is created. I suspect the mast was extruded, which creates a specific grain structure in the aluminum through the extrusion process. It's pretty cool to see the delamination from the viewpoint on how metal is formed, but it is not fun from your perspective, I'm sure.
When doing a similar job, around the mast step, a rigger suggested the following… mix some Duralac with white sprits to a paint consistency. Paint the mast step, boot etc (everywhere you have dis-similar metals / saltwater) with a couple of coats (leaving it to dry in between). It worked really well, its easy to cover all the odd corners and as is dries (almost) hard it doesnt get smeared everywhere when you stick the the mast back in.
Looks a minor fix so caught it in time. Ask Mads when he is getting a windvane for when the auto tiller or quadrant inevitably fails like seen on so many youtube channels🙂
@@TeuluTribe So many youtubers praise their windvane especially the ones with their own rudder you can use as emergency tiller. Obv very expensive though but I'm sure Mads could get a sponsored one! Maybe one day you too!
Hey well done 👍 there is always something I guess but I don’t like seeing you upset why risk anything when the crane was available like you said out at sea different story , great 👍 video editing getting bloody good these days what’s this about leaving are you off on holiday ? Hope so all the best Paul
I did not realise about the crane 🏗 must have missed that in the video still pleased all went well for you though , hey so is this it your off travelling or just moving base I do hear at times Zach is at work so perhaps got a little confused lol 😂 anyway I am sure it will unfold in up and coming videos no need to reply to this one I know you must have fingers like billy whizz trying to keep up with comments 👍
Great episode ! And even though it doesn't look that bad, its good you know whats under there! Keep it up ! P.S. what is the name of the song at the end? ❤️
You guys should really look into a Solar Generator and portable solar panels. its a back up for when Batteries are not charging and when you are out for a long time. you won't need to rely on a gas generator or your engine for power. you could get a specific system that ties in everything(Engine, Batteries, Solar Panels, Inverter) or you can buy an all in one unit like Bluetti that you use only when you need it.
People do not take that large a mast down themselves. It would have been very dangerous to you and your boat and I would have been surprised if you did not break something.
We only were considering it because a few people we know frequently take their masts (of similar sizes) down themselves 😊 - as its the mizzen, its significantly smaller. They were going to guide us through the process should the crane not be available. However, happy we went with the crane in the end!
Well said John a young couple making there way in the world is just wonderful there are some brain dead people on here with there totally unsupportive comments
Love what you guys are doing! No matter how hard it gets, think of the alternative. House, Mortgage, car loan, traffic, etc,etc! Hope to catch up one day!
I laugh manically when things go disastrously wrong, you get some really funny looks from other people and that makes me laugh even more.
Haha everyone has their own way of dealing with things 😆
Lucky you are in the UK..
lot's of knowledgeable ppl there.
BTW, I like big words :)
"knowledgeable"
Thanks for the inspiration.. and knowledge..
'cats whiskers' ;)
Working hard brilliant 🤩 your doing really well.
Thanks Stuart!! 😊
100% the right call on the crane, great work again guys
Yes, it really was! Thanks Dave 😊
Great to see the cruising community coming together to give you guys advice and support. Thanks for sharing.
The community has been AMAZING. We feel so grateful for everyones help.
Better a sloop than a motorboat :)
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Isn't that nice that life isn't boring? This is actually lucky you caught it and the mast didn't fail at sea. Bravo for right choices on doing it right. All you can say is "NEXT"? and then conquer that challenge. I do wish you better luck though. Rejoice, you are both living your dream on a boat, now I got to go cut grass. Cheers.
Thanks Stephan! It’s amazing that life is so busy! 😊
Think you made the right decision using the crane!
We do too 🙈
It's such a steep learning curve and you guys are smashing it.
Thanks so much!
We can do this ourselves! Maybe not! Let the pros do it. Seems like a natural progression. Good job.
Ahah thanks Steve!
Be sure to put some Teflon Gel (Tikal Tefgel) between the loose parts and the mast. This keeps corrosion away. Also where alloy and stainless have contact. This is the reason for corrosion. Different metals create a little electric current and the alloy becomes this white dusty surface. Wherever you see this, inspect the rigg closely and maybe change the way the stainless fitting is connected to the mast.
Good suggestion- we have Duralac for this use 😊 Thanks!
Hang in there! Better now than at sea
Thanks Cathy! Exactly our thoughts 😊
Love your channel. A previous comment I made was about a boat being a hole in the ocean, into which one pours money. And also doing preventative maintenance. This is NOT "rubbing salt into any wounds " it's just that these things can and do happen. Don't beat yourself up. Look at the positives.
1. You noticed it while in Port.
2. You had access to all facilities to do the lift out.
And my guesstimate is that you haven't lost much time in your estimated time of departure.
Wish I could travel up from here in Nz to give you a hand, but unfortunately I can't. I'm with you in spirit.
Thank you for sharing. Thank you for taking the time to upload. Until next time, atb.
Haha yup. It really is. Exactly, perspective is so important in situations like this. Thats so kind about your offer of help- maybe one day we will make it across your side of the pond!
It's evolution. Your boat is evolving into a racing boat with ONE carbon mast. It's God's way.
Hahah this made us laugh 🤣
You're on the correct track. It'll be a better mast with the masthead work, close inspection of the seat and ensuring the rigging is setup and working properly. That stress crack likely came from previous owners ignoring changes in the rigging in the past...
Thanks!! Yes, we can now monitor it closely 😊
I'm so jealous.. you got to do boat work with Mads..
Well, at least you found it before you set off!
Exactly!
enjoy your video good to see a project rather than just mindless stuff that others may post from time to time
Glad you enjoyed- thanks Bruce 😊
So glad the problem was not too big. your attitude to problem solving is great. I always look forwards to watching what you two beautiful people are up to next. good luck to you
Thanks so much Peter!
@5:05 - I spy Mads of #SailLife!
Been following him for YEARS!!! He & Ava are a great couple!!!
OH MY WORD!!!! Well done you two tackling all that comes your way with strength and determination!
Thanks so much Helen! Its been a challenge but we are loving it!!
Love the boat, I would have probably cleaned the aluminium ones up and kept on using them, At least clean them up mate. keep them in a draw for one day when the plastic ones perishes to the mother nature and the sea...Also lack of a bearing in the plastic means it will eventually wear the inside surface..
Anyways great job cant wait to see you set sail guys, x
Thanks!! We have cleaned them up and kept them as spares 😊
@@TeuluTribe can never have too many spares on a sail boat :D.
Good job guys better to find out now than later away from port ,its actually a good thing you found it now as you can go sailing knowing it wont give you any grief and you have spare pulleys ready to use if needed . Fair winds and following seas!!
Exactly 😊 Thanks John!
Great to catch up with progress on this project. Good job you found this now and before going offshore, glad you took the option of a hoist. Stay safe.
Very happy we found it now!
Guys your doing a great job just keep at it and enjoy the process. All good things take time. Soon you will be on the high sea's enjoying your hard work!
Thanks so much Vince 😊 We can't wait for that day!
I was watching this waiting for the moment that the mast snapped in half! Which I'm glad it didn't 😌
Haha yes, we are glad that didn't happen too 🤣
Zack and Becka,
Great thinking, to check the rigging before you set out. To many people let the "Get thereitis" get in the way of safe rational judgement. Kudo's. The fact that you did so after having a survey is a real accomplishment; and evidence of your character. The Best to You Both.
Cheers!
Blue Skies, Fare Winds, and Calm Seas.
Faithfully,
James
Thanks so much James. We want to do the jobs properly and not cut any corners and if we had ignored this, it would have been playing on our minds for forever!
Bless you guys, no tears!!
Nope! Next episode might be a bit different 🤣
You guys made a good decision going for the crane. Also how cool that Mads from Sail Life made short audio guest appearance :)
We are really happy with our decision 😊 we have become good friends with Mads and Ava, they are so lovely!
Oh wish i had known ur issues - got Ali TIG welder onboard F25 should you have further use for welding before you set sail 👍👍
Ah that would have been great- thats ok. Thanks Billy!
Thank god people are still cleaning lines instead of replacing.
Good sailors you are! Maybe you have some penetrating oil to spray before extracción proceso. Aluminio corrosión, bolts nuts, pins, ect..blessings...m
Thanks so much Michael 😊 Good advice.
We take our mast away every winter. I would say it is impossible to do safely without a crane manual or motored. The crack in the bottom is not a big issue. I would add a sleave and a rigger can easily do it.
Wow that’s a lot of work taking it down every winter. The crack ended up only being in the outer protective layer of the mast 😅
awesome video
Thanks! 😊
You do a great job. Stay safe
Thanks so much 😊
Becca!! I could see your nose growing when you said "we're not going to take down the mast ourselves!! 😂😂
Hahah shhhh Pete 😆
Can’t wait to see where y’all set sail. Hope all goes well!
Thanks James!
I'm glad you found a solution... or nearly anyway! Spirit of Bliss finally headed south from Plymouth on Thursday and after a seriously boisterous Biscay we got to Vigo in just over three days, the stress of getting away has all melted away and a new chapter has properly begun. Keep soldiering on, it's so going to be worth it!
Thanks Jon! Ah that’s great news! God to hear your on the other side of it, I bet it was such an amazing feeling. If you drop us an email or an Instagram message, we will send over our number and we can keep in contact that way 😊
Good work zak
just had my mast down last month... changed the lines and installed new wind indicator. It is important to have this experience! You learn so much about your mast and rigging and how its all connected up at the top, most importantly because unless you go up the mast regularly, the top of the mast is often an enigma (being so far removed from the deck and below). The experience made me more confident in knowing that all is well up top where we often don't see. I hope you have put a coin under the mast step for good luck! :)
You really do! We are SOOO happy in hindsight this all happened as, (you will see in next weeks vid), it meant we can add a few things to the mast which we couldn't when it was up! Thanks Peter 😊
It’s a cliffhanger! I can’t wait to see the followup video. Continued successes to you both, and may you overcome any challenges. (Repair vids are awesome)
It is!! Thanks so much Sean. Glad you enjoyed it 😊
Good that you can laugh about it, half the battle -)! Think it was a good choice to go with the crane, you did give it a go but as you say there's a point where persistence past the point of stupidity isn't a good idea :-)! In a way much better to find out about the crack now than at some point out at sea! Also an the plus side the at least when the pointy bit decided not to be pointing upwards it wasn't attached to the rest of the boat! Well done and nice to have a happy ending to the video!
Exactly! Yes, happy we went with the crane 😊 Thanks Tom!
Awesome job!
Thanks Ted 😊
Nice job. Much better getting it done at your home port. And considering the age of the boat, these issues are pretty small potatoes. It really is in very good condition.
Exactly. Small Potatoes- never heard that before but its now our favourite saying and is plastered proudly on our whiteboard on Teulu!
.... love both of your determination, nothing is a problem but a mere obstacle to be overcome, and onwards .... the very start of the vid Becka it looked like you were under the stairs and I wondered if this was symbolic of what was to come ..... glad of your choice to opt for the crane. Have had to deal with large cumbersome objects and sure it worked out alright but could have so easily gone wrong as you mentioned. And my situations did not have hulls that could be pierced, and things have landed thud on the ground with bodies scurrying for safety .... You have to give yourself more credit for your maneuvering skills Becka .... Zak what do you do for a job, your skills with tools do not come from one diesel course .... great idea and job doing the refurbish on the mast while down. You obviously put it back together the way it was, so it has lasted the age of the boat. Was surprised that there was not a washer between the cotter pin and the mast. As the old saying goes "there is more than one way to skin a cat" ..... remember not getting the mast down on your own is not a fail, it was a win because it was the right decision ..... thx for the share you two .. as always .. never stop dreaming, just dream bigger .. have fun be safe, save our oceans ....
Exactly Peter! In hindsight, we are very happy to have used the crane. It could have gone badly! (But still might have been fun to try 😉- shh). I think we definitley can be hard on ourselves sometimes! Zach has done nothing with tools before but is just really resourceful and learns quickly! Thanks so much for your comment- it always brightens our day reading them 😊
@@TeuluTribe .... right with you there on it would have been fun to try, for sure. The big thing is you were learning and making choices that determined your choice to use the crane. Then you learnt from watching how the riggers rigged the mast in preparation for the lift. All useful knowledge .. smilin ... as long as being hard on yourself is from the perspective of learning and moving forward as opposed to beating yourself up and retreating .. self talk is so powerful, it can be enlightening and it can also be disruptive and stagnating .... Well! I have to say that the tool learning curve that Zach is on is going vertical very quicky like. Hats off to him. It also makes a big difference that you Becka are also a get-er-done person, very capable at finding solutions and executing, and the two of you talk things through together which conjures up varying solutions to a challenge ...... thx for the reply .... make it an exceptional week ....
Next time don’t forget to put some grease on the pins and pulleys, also some grease even in the aluminum parts in contact with each other at the masthead, ciao Alberto
Good advice- thanks Alberto!
Actually, Yer better off with the Mast failure in Port, rather than at Sea…Maintaining/Repairs are just part of the Cruisers Life…Continue to Stay Safe & Enjou😎
Exactly our thoughts! Thanks Steven 😊
Just a tip. Never bend your split pins like you did around the pin. It makes them a nightmare to pull out and almost unusable again. A slight pull apart of the pins is plenty secure enough. That way some pliers will straighten it and a tap and the pin will pop out. The crack just looks like the anodising is flaking off. Just a slight spray paint & should be ok to go. Happy sailing
Thanks Chris- will bear that in mind next time ☺️
Inspection team didn't do you any favors. Nice to see it will all work out.
Your channel always provides a pleasant distraction in my otherwise taxing mondays.
Thanks David 😊
After your little drama you won't want to read this. I mentioned when you first bought the boat about how old the standing rigging is. Whenever I have bought a boat, (11 in total) first thing I want to see is a receipt for rigging replacement date. Should be less than nine years old. Sooner or later a gale will find you and the absolute last thing you will want to do is be looking up. When a mast goes over the side its usually at right angles to the boat and takes time to cut the stays to get it free of the boat. Danger is the foot of the mast bashing a hole in the hull at the waterline. You sound like your are going to be cruising for some time, bite the bullet and replace standing rigging before you go. Cheapest and best solution? Crane mainmast off, measure size and length of wires. Buy the wire and appropriate swages. Measure wires, tape up where and before you cut, tape on swages temporarily so whoever does the swaging gets it right. Tip. Search online for best deals on wire and swages. Go to an industrial rigging company to get the swaging done. Yacht riggers charge a bomb. It's just a couple of days of aggrivation versus dismasting miles from nowhere. As part of your safety gear always have a set of bolt cutters on board. :) Good luck.
PS. Don't worry about rigging Mizzen, drop the sail in a blow and reef EARLY main and headsail.
We are hoping to replace the standing rigging soon- we just don't have the money for it right now. But your advice is great and when we do go ahead with it, we will opt to do something like this. Thanks so much for the tip!
This is the first video in which you've even mentioned that you had a proper "Survey" done on the boat before you bought it .
I had been wondering about why you seemed to have skipped that important step for the past 10 or so videos ( but you didn't after all )
Hope it was good enough to give you both a clear idea of what you were getting into ? / regards from Canada 😸😺
Well played Guys not a easy task but you got there onwards and upwards x⛵️⛵️⛵️
Thanks Peter 😊
Don't be so hard on your self, you did nothing wrong, you realised the pro' and con's of using the crane and opted for the best way to raise the mast given where you were. Laughter is the bodies shock absorber. (laugh or cry). People with a lot more experience than you would just panic and get the yard staff to do everything for them, you didn't. You should be proud of your self. Like wise moving the boat, you did it, no damage or drama, job done. Yee couple of olde sea dogs.
Thanks so much. Yes, i guess we didn't- maybe we should stop being so hard on ourselves 🤣
Wow- not the best way to get ready to leave!!! I’m on your side and want to see this adventure…also wanted to mention a new channel with a young couple like you sailing in the Mediterranean. They are The Argonauts- check out their latest episode and they might make a good sister channel to yours!! Thanks
Will check them out- thanks Gary!
Nice boat.
How did you clean your ropes ?
What did you use ?
Thanks Malcolm. We tried a few different things- mainly soaking in hot water and a very mild natural detergent, we also tried baking soda!
Don't feel defeated at not bringing the mast down by yourselves. The crane was a far safer choice for the mast, vessel, people, and your sanity. I'm not sure what to think about that crack. It almost looked like just the thin metal covering was cracked in the video and not actually effecting the thicker interior metal. If ,and it's a big IF, the company that makes that mast is still around I'd be tempted to reach out to them for their input. But, regardless seeing that crack the mast had to be brought down for further inspection.
You are right Mathew! Glad we went with that option 😊
Have you contacted the manufacturer of the mast regarding the repair strategy?
Welderer...Gold
Haha i always say this 🤣 Welder doesn't sound right 🤣
@@TeuluTribe Never change 🙂
PS to previous. A rigging inspection cannot tell you the condition of the wire inside the swages, this is usually where the break is. BTW. You will notice on the swage a flat area where you put a spanner while lossening ot tightening turnbuckles, this is also where you cut with bolt cutters when mast goes over the side :(
We have added bolt cutters to the list now- thanks!
Is the crack not just on the coating? Doesn't look like a crack in the actual aluminium to me
Agreed, it looked to be just the anodising having lifted due to salt and corrosion. I was itching for that to be scraped off and it would have been clear it wasn’t a crack through the mast and could have avoided expense of the crane. Hindsight I know but I’m amazed the riggers didn’t do this when inspecting. Bit of drama over nothing in the end. If it had been a crack the common method is to drill a small hole at the end of the crack to stop it creeping further. I would have put some Duralac when reassembling to help reduce corrosion. Plus drill some decent drain holes.
Its a bit unclear but it seemed like the corrosion had just appeared in 'layers' as the coating/anodising wasn't apparent in layers anywhere else
We couldn't access the right foot of the mast to scrape it out with it still up so it had to come down anyway. Have fixed it now and duralaced it to prevent further corrosion 😊
@@TeuluTribe awesome, i was just hoping for you that it wasnt as bad as it seemed at first.
Damn ..lost my comment ...
Get it welded drill a small hole in the end of the crack..
It looks like its a crack in some sort of coating.. I cannot see that happening to an Anodised mast.
Your welder fabricator should be able to fit a re enforcing collar round the base.
Better sorted now than out in the bay of Biscay or North Sea ..
and have to cut loose a collapsed mast... but that is why a ketch rig is safer than a sloop ..you have a built in backup.😉🧙♂️👍🏼
Thanks Clive- great advice! Exactly our thoughts too- better here than 'there'! Happy we have a backup too 😊
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Its a bit more shaping for any collar but its better if the upper edge curves up to a higher point and doesnt follow a straight line .. a bit like a bicycle frame lug .. it gives a longer stronger join line.
That way there's not a straight line stress riser and the front of the bracing collar can be higher to resist the push forces on the base of the mast above the crack repair.
BTW... drilling a hole in the end of a crack is a standard way of stopping it spreading further.👌🏻👍🏼🧙♂️
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Always make time to reciprocate... Kindness is mostly the glue that holds us together through difficult times and makes the difference between living and just surviving. 🌌
The delamination is probably a result from the how the mast is created. I suspect the mast was extruded, which creates a specific grain structure in the aluminum through the extrusion process. It's pretty cool to see the delamination from the viewpoint on how metal is formed, but it is not fun from your perspective, I'm sure.
It sure is cool! Slightly frustrating but cool nonetheless!
Assalamu'alaikum
When doing a similar job, around the mast step, a rigger suggested the following… mix some Duralac with white sprits to a paint consistency. Paint the mast step, boot etc (everywhere you have dis-similar metals / saltwater) with a couple of coats (leaving it to dry in between).
It worked really well, its easy to cover all the odd corners and as is dries (almost) hard it doesnt get smeared everywhere when you stick the the mast back in.
Yes exactly right.
We now have done that- thanks Dave 😊
Looks a minor fix so caught it in time. Ask Mads when he is getting a windvane for when the auto tiller or quadrant inevitably fails like seen on so many youtube channels🙂
Glad we caught it! Haha, yes, Mads has had his fair share of autopilot issues! We would love a windvane in the future!
@@TeuluTribe So many youtubers praise their windvane especially the ones with their own rudder you can use as emergency tiller. Obv very expensive though but I'm sure Mads could get a sponsored one! Maybe one day you too!
Do you get a berth discount if you stay a sloop?!!
Haha oooo worth an ask 🤣
Better to find it now instead of during a storm in Bermuda (or somewhere)
Exactly our thoughts!
One way to look at it, at least this isn’t being sorted in a different country.
Exactly our thoughts!
Hey well done 👍 there is always something I guess but I don’t like seeing you upset why risk anything when the crane was available like you said out at sea different story , great 👍 video editing getting bloody good these days what’s this about leaving are you off on holiday ? Hope so all the best Paul
The crane wasn't initially available! Thanks Paul! Glad you are enjoying the vids- not off on holiday- leaving for good 🤫
I did not realise about the crane 🏗 must have missed that in the video still pleased all went well for you though , hey so is this it your off travelling or just moving base I do hear at times Zach is at work so perhaps got a little confused lol 😂 anyway I am sure it will unfold in up and coming videos no need to reply to this one I know you must have fingers like billy whizz trying to keep up with comments 👍
Great episode ! And even though it doesn't look that bad, its good you know whats under there! Keep it up !
P.S. what is the name of the song at the end? ❤️
Thanks so much! Exactly- happy to have found it! Ooo, good question. Its on Epidemic Sound, ill try and dig it out 😊
You guys should really look into a Solar Generator and portable solar panels. its a back up for when Batteries are not charging and when you are out for a long time. you won't need to rely on a gas generator or your engine for power. you could get a specific system that ties in everything(Engine, Batteries, Solar Panels, Inverter) or you can buy an all in one unit like Bluetti that you use only when you need it.
It wasn’t clear to me for quite a while whether the mast fell down before or after all the work was done.
We took the mast down before doing any work on it 😊
@@TeuluTribe Thanks. I got the impression at the beginning that the mast FELL down. Now I understand. 😺
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Too instead of to... Ha...
People do not take that large a mast down themselves. It would have been very dangerous to you and your boat and I would have been surprised if you did not break something.
We only were considering it because a few people we know frequently take their masts (of similar sizes) down themselves 😊 - as its the mizzen, its significantly smaller. They were going to guide us through the process should the crane not be available. However, happy we went with the crane in the end!
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Get yourself some proper tools man.
All costs money which may take a while to get when prioritising your finances.
Well said John a young couple making there way in the world is just wonderful there are some brain dead people on here with there totally unsupportive comments
@@johncooper5293 If you can get yourself to South Wales I have loads of good tools I will gladly give you.
Love what you guys are doing! No matter how hard it gets, think of the alternative. House, Mortgage, car loan, traffic, etc,etc! Hope to catch up one day!
Exactly our thoughts! Thanks Peter 😊