Okay, I know you two are exceptional videographers, but the "Hardware Run from a Yacht" sequence this week (timestamps 07:26 through 08:49) was amazing! You used 18 shots in 83 seconds of video. That's a different shot approximately every 5 seconds. You gave the viewer context all along the way, including 4 beautiful drone shots of you in Minion that gave a feel for the distance traveled and the surrounding area. My wife and I watch your videos every week. Often, we back up and rewatch portions of the videos as we watch them to appreciate the skill and effort you put into making them. We get tired as we sit comfortably on our couch while we ponder how much running back and forth it takes for two people to star in, direct, and shoot these videos. Keep up the great work. It is much appreciated!
I agree. I've watched the Wynns from the RV days and while I do love the content and banter, the technical side of filming and editing is where Nikki & Jason show they're some of the best in the business.
It's there filming crew that I'm most impressed with, The Cameraman, Director and Sound engineer do a superb job all while staying out of shot not to mention the Editor who also does an amazing job at putting all of it together, The Location manager also deserves a special mention as does the Stunt man/woman. Have I forgotten anyone ? maybe the Caterer to feed all these people and the Crew of the support vessel that follows at a respectable distance. Nikki and Jason should really give these people some credit for all they do to make these videos so successful !!
There are different strengths of loctite blue is designed for easier removal of the screws while red is more permanent. Might give red a try if they back out again 👍🏼
Yeah I was coming to the comments section to say the same thing. I had a gentleman teach me that a few months back while he helped me work on my camper. Gotta use the red one if you dont want them to pretty much ever move again!
This video was right in time. Like an addict that misses his drug, I was experiencing a full body tremor, already after 2 weeks of no intake 🤣😍🤣 Good to see you guys back in action. Stay safe 🤙
Niki and Jason, you are such a delight! Always smiling, goofin’ around, making light of what is an enormous amount of work. Most people would be cussing and swearing 🤬, going red in the face and threatening to sell the boat at the next opportunity. Thank you!!
Francis, an account is going around and copying peoples’ comments, yours this time. They change their name often, if you look in the comments from 7 days ago and an account called “lol” you will see your comment reposted. They did the same on the Wynns next video but called themselves “Blue” but with the same avatar.
@@francismontocchio9910 I am not sure. As it happened to me also I went to their page and admonished them in no uncertain terms, I doubt they even read it. The account said it was based in Singapore and had one single snippet of a video and 300,000 subscribers! Obviously they’ve hacked the system somehow to enable this as their subscriber base grows by thousands per day but they have no content. When it happened to me I was able to contact the content creator of the channel in which this happened via FB Messenger and tell them, unfortunately they were uninterested in taking any action. The Wynns were right on to it when I posted it here, good for them, as to whether they can block this person or whether it would make any difference is unknown. Chances are this person (or bot) simply tries out hundreds of new channels every day. Maybe there is money in doing this, not sure? So…. Go to their channel and block them as I did. I tried reporting them to YT but could not see how to do this, I will try again though. If you report them successfully please let me know. All the best.
@@francismontocchio9910 more info. A little research shows this is likely a bot. By copying and pasting they somehow gain subscribers. That bot account is now at 999,999 subscribers. I found out how to report them. Go to their channel. Top right dots, click REPORT. A weird looking page will come up, find the little tiny icon of a flag about half way down the page. Click the flag icon and you are ready to report.
Glad you're back. I hope your Christmas and New Year was good. Like everyone else is saying, it's wonderful to see you again. Can't wait for next week. Keep inspiring us all!
Jason put those screws in the chuck of your cordless drill and touch the end on the screw onto a fine file, it will round of to a point easy. Just dont tighten the chuck of the drill too tight or the threads will deform. Really happy that you might end up with the sails you paid for, fingers crossed. [ insert plug for Precision Sails here } CHEERS AND FAIR WYNNS Steve h.
"Hopefully we never have to do that again." Good line, but I don't think so. It's great to see you two back on. It doesn't seem like a Sunday without 'The Wynns.'
I feel like so many of these couples who live on Catamarans spend so much time on maintenance and repairs. Boating full time is a ton of work, made me realize it isn’t all play. 💯
Boats are just like having a house, upkeep and repairs never stop. We had a plane, the work, repairs and inspections never ceased. Can't wait to see ya sailing again.
1/15/22 2:50 p.m. CST Watching the Weather Channel to prepare for our probable Winter event tomorrow and just saw the report of the massive volcano eruption and subsequent Tsunami centered in TONGA! So I'm freaking out a little bit about you two. . .will anxiously await your next report! 😟 Update: Just checked online and Tonga is much farther from NZ than I thought; still they said on TWC the effects of this eruption/Tsunami will be felt around the World!
They are also known as dog point or half dog point which just has a shorter non-threaded tip. Another way to lock in a set screw is to use a jam screw. This would be like using a jam nut. So if the original setscrew is say 5/8" long, use a 3/8 long half dog point and run in a 1/4" set screw behind it(type of point doesn't matter). This way you have a mechanical thread lock and not just relying on blue loctite.
It's certainly not plain sailing yet - so many niggling jobs and what a head for heights. Always respect for how you guys cope with everything. The open water awaits you in 2022.
I'm sitting in my home office in Houston, legs up on my desk drinking my coffee thankful I'm here. The thing about your channel is you show the good and the bad. It's a LOT of continuous maintenance. The sailing part is pretty cool (I've been sailing many times) but the work associated with it is a lot!
Always fun to hang with the Wynns. You are so different from the beginning of your sailing days. You have some sailing cred now and I feel ur inner salty dogs growing every time I see you. Pretty cool.
You could also use 680 green Loctite it is meant to locate bearing and bushing on clearance fit shafts and housings. We use it on rod eyes of high impact cylinders it is much stronger than 243 blue Loctite but can be removed with 100C heat. 262 Red Loctite is another option but good luck getting it out if you ever have to remove it, 680 is almost as strong but heat sensitive.
Love your channel- don't know if anyone else has mentioned this but your set-screw woes may be alleviated with a different color of Loctite. Blue (242) is medium duty, but red (262) is a high strength and might keep those little buggers in place. Safe travels!
I am not a sailer, nor will I ever be! I watch your videos because of your fantastic beauty that you capture, but also I keep watching because of you resilience! At your age it is something to be commended, and I absolutely agree, somehow, somewhere, sometime you will be confronted with an issue that you will need to deal with and you have proven over and over that you can, you will get on the other side of it. Great Job. I am sure your parents are extremely proud of what you have accomplished in your years. Keep, Keeping on!
Jason and Nikki I spend my Sunday mornings with my coffee watching your videos. Great videos, enjoy your relationship that the two of you have, missed you over the holidays glad to see you’re back and sailing again. Thank you. you make my Sunday mornings
The Wynns are back! It looks like NZ was a great shelter, but I can't wait to see you hoist anchor, point that bow towards the far horizon, and get underway.
Your Jason and Nikki pole dancing clip was laugh-out-loud hilarious! It's fantastic that you can maintain a sense of humour over these less-than-easy boat jobs.
Your channel is the only channel I truly look forward to seeing a new video. So wholesome, funny, and generally entertaining. Please never stop making videos, ever!
Bought our friend who sews a ton of our costumes, upholstery, etc. a Sailrite for his birthday. He loves it. It's one heavy piece of equipment, but it's highly capable, and their website is fantastic. I learned about them because my uncle had two Sailrites that he used to repair parachutes and skydiving gear.
Good job guys, the work is done the fun begins. Thanks for letting me live the sailing life vicariously because it's ain't never gonna happen for real, my wife doesn't like the water. Keep the good stuff coming guys.
Jason and Nikki. Consider using some tape. A Brother lablemaker with extra strength adhesive is thin, doesn't leak a lot of adhesive in heat, is removable from aluminum, and doesn't leave a lot of residue when servicing. Just a small piece over the top of the set screw may be enough to keep it from falling out if the lock tight fails to keep it in place.
I know you two are self-motivated and give each other support, so it's hard to know how to give y'all an extra squirt of encouragement. So, I'll add my two-cents-worth of appreciation for your perseverance and dedication to sharing your trials and adventures.
You both are the best, period. Wonderful video, music, editing and most of all, seeing you both healthy, happy and smiling. Thanks for letting us be a part! --Don
Congratulations you two! Glad you were able to get some more chores crossed off. I think you should consider coming up with a “Completed Chores” Cocktail so when the board is wiped clean you can celebrate ! Little music, little dancin’ (Chores List two step?), little cocktail, maybe some tasty dinner! Way to wrap up that insanely long list and party a bit!
You can make those flat nosed grub screws into dog point (the narrower tip) screws by: 1) chuck the grub screw gently in your drill chuck. If you go too tight you'll crush the threads. 2) Use a vice (do you have a small tool vice?) to clamp a hand file. 3) spin the grub screw against the file until the threads are gone and you've reached the correct diameter.
Have you tried red lock tight? (Different colors denote different strengths, red is normally the strongest) Also, for the set screws without a nipple, a small set of jewelers files and a drill would allow you to create a nipple on the end (chuck the set screw in the drill and use it like a mini lathe)
You can't use the strongest loctite without giving consideration that at some time you need to unscrew it all again, 316 stainless is not that tough and you could end up ruining the hex hole in the screw and then you'd be really screwed.
Love the pole dancing comedy but so much better when Niki does it but Jason is funny. I would have left him up there for a while lol. Thanks for the videos over the years, it gives me something to look forward to as I live vicariously through you too.
Another awesome video. I think a lot of people would have given up. Replacing the windows was a huge task I so do enjoy the content and super nice views of the places you travel to. Donavan's reminds me of our Ace hardware stores. Thank you for sharing with all of us.
@15:55 wow, I would get crazy, when I would loose one of those tiny screws at that height and it would drop into the water. Especially for that price. I wonder, why the engineers haven`t designed better connection solutions with bigger screws. Great work !
YEAH!!!!! I am glad y'all are back!!! Missed you. Particularly since I did not know if something bad happened. At the same time you were gone, my 2nd favorite podcaster, "OverlandLady" had a horrible wreck in the Arctic Circle, flipping her Land Crusier several times. But, now you are both back and doing ok. Great work as always Jason on capturing the T&A, photography lingo for Telephoto and Audio, of the Darling Nikki.
Hope there was some good downtime added in over the past couple weeks. And on this episode...you both earned a week's worth of Sundowners. Next Sunday....we SAIL! To where? No idea. LOL
Jason, once you have used the loctite to fasten the foil set screws in place, cut a piece of Teflon adhesive tape to fit over the area. This will stop the screws from backing out if the loctite fails. You can also use Cuban fibre adhesive tape. Both forms of tape adhere to the foil very well and you should have no further issues. Cheers.
Nikki: smells the first herb Also Nikki: doesn't smell the second herb The second herb: *Why are we still here...just to suffer?* Only in a Gone with the Wynns vlog do you come for a boat maintenance vlog...and end up witnessing chaos where anything goes. And why am not surprised that pole dancer you showed is Russian? As someone who's part Russian on my dad's side, Russians are incredibly talented superhumans. Amazing at dancing, figure skating, singing, composing, and military skill!
My engineering muscles are tightening up, because I would like to re-engineer the joint and use a strap between the two sections. That would require cutting a valley in both sections without weakening the entire system. A valley with a strap of nylon with the screws would allow the sail cont o get cut and still allow maintenance. The short video response actually was perfect for the situation. Lol, A perfect textbook example of how real life works, lol! Good teamwork, that's why you're so successful!
Niki and Jason, you are such a delight! Always smiling, goofin’ around, making light of what is an enormous amount of work. Most people would be cussing and swearing , going red in the face and threatening to sell the boat at the next opportunity. Thank you!!
Jason: I'm not gonna use the silicone or caulk Jason: *holds the loctite next to a certain part of his body as he says caulk* 😏 pole dancing, expensive nips, a mention of caulk, man diaper....this is very interesting way to come back from a short break 🤣
When a manufacturer says to use “Loctite”, make sure to ask them for the exact number, there’s a couple of hundred different loctites, and at least 30 of them are threadlockers. There’s for example a really strong one that will not come apart unless heated to 300C for example for the stuff you never want to come apart. The blue stuff is basically just to keep screws from rattling loose.
One of the first things my boss said to me when i started my electronics career - ARE THERE THREE PINS ON THE PLUG - (i live in Australia) - and i can tell you that it was so true more times than ever anticipated.
Jason just so you know for the future. Re the set screws. If you tighten the set screw into the chuck of your drill with the future nipple end protruding out. Then with the drill turning get your disk grinder or a file and simply shape the end of the set screw to the desired nipple shape.
You are correct. At 63, I do not like to, but still get pulled up to fix stuff on the mast. Only because I need to be able to do it incase we break something offshore. Every one venturing offshore needs to be able to get up the mast.
here is a sewing project for you......to make a large bib that can Velcro around the mast to catch dropped washers, bolts, cotter pins and small tools....just a thought maybe it could become merch...lol. Totally enjoy you videos and travels
Great update, a never ending saga of repairs, problem solving, trouble shooting to 'Get 'er Done! Alas, the fun part must wait, until the 'Sweat Equity' is done! Good job on the tedious chore of fixing the rigging, and reinventing your "Peace of Mind"! Good preventive maintenance; never giving UP! The "Arm Pit of my Knee", a new way to describe the lower limbs, Jason writing a haiku while relaxing from his Aerial Dance! 🥰Happy to see you online on Sunday again! Thank you for your brave, creative, never faltering determination!
This was a good day on youtube: 2 new movies - first the Zatarafamily from the cold and snowy Montana - and now You dear Wynns from the sunny and warm New Zealand. Good to have You back. Happy new year from Denmark🙂
You two have made leaps and bounds in your expertise. Kee p learning and applying what you learn. btw... came across a sailing video series called Onboard Lifestyle that has blown me away in terms of detailed vids going back 3 years re gutting out their catamaran and the refitting it. The fellow goes into full detail re cabinetry work, bulheads, electrical, plumbing, engine... the whole nine yards.... and he teaches you step by step how to do things
I remember when you guys changed out the rope - halyard? Funny that I am sending this comment from the parking lot where all of that went down. That was the beginning of your journey if my memory serves me right. And here I am in the parking lot doing my laundry because Just Catamarans is saving my tail!!! Good people you have come across in your journey. Love you!
TEAMWORK is paramount here.... you can't be lazy, you have to do your share and you guys work well together! Motivate each other to keep on keeping on. 😊
Hi guys, first time I have watched you, great ,welcome to NZ . We had a furler tube separate and cause damage like yours. The back up safety , ie if the screws come out , was to fit a clamp/cap to the top of the forestay. This prevents the forestay from expanding and separating ,then damaging the sail. This was recommended by a sail maker in Aussie ,all riggers /sailmakers should know of this piece of equipment. Cheers.
A little trick I’ve learned when tightening set screw, tighten as much as you can, then crack it loose. When you tighten it again it will tighten in a little further than it did the first time, crack it loose once more and this time when you tighten it it will be tightened as much as it can be. I believe this process stretches the threads and causes them to lock together better. I’ve never had a set screw come loose on it’s own when tightening in this manner.
Love these types of videos as much as I’m sure you guys hate having to make them 😂 Tip for you guys: replace all those ‘not for climbing’ carabiners with proper rated ones. Someday you’ll be up there and need a carabiner for something in an emergency. You don’t want to grab one of those toy biners thinking it’s string enough and end up on the deck… grab some petzl Attaché’s for example.
And here I thought living full-time in a motorhome was a PITA. It does feel good to get all of your stuff done, or at least the majority of the list, because the list is always being added to. Nice job You two.
i need my sunday night fix with the Wynns its nice to see in the times of fast living you guys slow it down and live your life on your terms your so suited for each other and you both have loverly personalitys nothing phases you, by far my no1 channel on youtube. When are we going to see some of Jason's brilliant photography been a while since he did when in the islands. Stay safe guys come to Australia and see our wonderful country
The work is real, the extraordinary effort is exhausting, the strain shows and still you two demonstrate mutualism, reciprocity, kindness and love to each other. This how to do relationships and how to do life. Just keep breathin, you have each other all else is extra stuff. Also, I love the ingenuity of that sail tape.
Tip : For screws that like to back out (usually 2 dissimilar metals) Once the screw is in place center punch the the side of the screw/hole. You think you are damaging the hole but with soft metals like alloy/aluminum as you backout the screw with an allen key it repairs itself.
4:29 Jason, all of those complaints are identical to students that learn how to climb telephone/power poles (using climbing spikes). It's s delicate balance learning how to hold on without clamping. Clamping (over gripping) which causes the pain.
Happy New Year, Wynns! Mast work is definitely "pole dancing" -- plus headstay. Summers in the roaring 40's some years ago, I got paid $20 for every windex vane or fitting a captain wanted me to set atop the masthead. Nikki, you're 100% right about blue water sailors needing to service every part of their craft, including the mast. It's not the fall that hurts most, but the fear where things land when they do. Blessings, S/V Windwalker
You should take care of the first bolt you removed from the furler. There's been a lot of corrosion on the bolt. Whether the bolt or the furler housing is corroded and might result in serious failure very soon. Use titanium screws or titan coated ones if you can. Nicky was absolutely right, everyone on board needs to be able to do any job on the boat. In emergency if the other person is injured, no one else will be there. Great you are learning to do so.
Been following you two for some time now. figured now's a good time to chime in! LOCTITE needs two things. The lack of AIR and an OXIDIZING AGENT. Stainless Steel or plastics have neither. You need LOCTITE PRIMER, which is nothing more than COPPER carried in a rapidly evaporative agent, that when applied to threads, evaporates and leaves a residue of copper. Being most things on a boat are hopefully none corrosive/oxidizing, you need this primer for most LOCTITE products to work. You may want to revisit your Furling Jib set screws. Use blue, tool removable.Not red. Red requires heat for removal.
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Okay, I know you two are exceptional videographers, but the "Hardware Run from a Yacht" sequence this week (timestamps 07:26 through 08:49) was amazing! You used 18 shots in 83 seconds of video. That's a different shot approximately every 5 seconds. You gave the viewer context all along the way, including 4 beautiful drone shots of you in Minion that gave a feel for the distance traveled and the surrounding area.
My wife and I watch your videos every week. Often, we back up and rewatch portions of the videos as we watch them to appreciate the skill and effort you put into making them. We get tired as we sit comfortably on our couch while we ponder how much running back and forth it takes for two people to star in, direct, and shoot these videos. Keep up the great work. It is much appreciated!
I agree. I've watched the Wynns from the RV days and while I do love the content and banter, the technical side of filming and editing is where Nikki & Jason show they're some of the best in the business.
Same
I agree, I was watching the same thing. Really well done.
It's there filming crew that I'm most impressed with, The Cameraman, Director and Sound engineer do a superb job all while staying out of shot not to mention the Editor who also does an amazing job at putting all of it together, The Location manager also deserves a special mention as does the Stunt man/woman. Have I forgotten anyone ? maybe the Caterer to feed all these people and the Crew of the support vessel that follows at a respectable distance. Nikki and Jason should really give these people some credit for all they do to make these videos so successful !!
@@TheAtma50 - Well observed, Bob ! The aerial photography might deserve special recognition as well . . . . . ? You make a good point ! ! !
There are different strengths of loctite blue is designed for easier removal of the screws while red is more permanent. Might give red a try if they back out again 👍🏼
Surely the packaging also says blue and red loctite for what.
Your information is very helpful for those who don't know
I agree on cars when we assemble parts we don’t want coming apart we use the red.
Exactly. I was wondering what color they were using, and as soon as I saw blue I said "Well there's your problem."
I was thinking the same exact thing
Yeah I was coming to the comments section to say the same thing. I had a gentleman teach me that a few months back while he helped me work on my camper. Gotta use the red one if you dont want them to pretty much ever move again!
This video was right in time. Like an addict that misses his drug, I was experiencing a full body tremor, already after 2 weeks of no intake 🤣😍🤣
Good to see you guys back in action. Stay safe 🤙
Niki and Jason, you are such a delight! Always smiling, goofin’ around, making light of what is an enormous amount of work. Most people would be cussing and swearing 🤬, going red in the face and threatening to sell the boat at the next opportunity. Thank you!!
Francis, an account is going around and copying peoples’ comments, yours this time. They change their name often, if you look in the comments from 7 days ago and an account called “lol” you will see your comment reposted. They did the same on the Wynns next video but called themselves “Blue” but with the same avatar.
@@teeanahera8949 thanks for the heads up. Quite astonishing. What can I do about it?
@@francismontocchio9910 I am not sure. As it happened to me also I went to their page and admonished them in no uncertain terms, I doubt they even read it. The account said it was based in Singapore and had one single snippet of a video and 300,000 subscribers! Obviously they’ve hacked the system somehow to enable this as their subscriber base grows by thousands per day but they have no content. When it happened to me I was able to contact the content creator of the channel in which this happened via FB Messenger and tell them, unfortunately they were uninterested in taking any action. The Wynns were right on to it when I posted it here, good for them, as to whether they can block this person or whether it would make any difference is unknown. Chances are this person (or bot) simply tries out hundreds of new channels every day. Maybe there is money in doing this, not sure? So…. Go to their channel and block them as I did. I tried reporting them to YT but could not see how to do this, I will try again though. If you report them successfully please let me know. All the best.
@@francismontocchio9910 more info. A little research shows this is likely a bot. By copying and pasting they somehow gain subscribers. That bot account is now at 999,999 subscribers. I found out how to report them. Go to their channel. Top right dots, click REPORT. A weird looking page will come up, find the little tiny icon of a flag about half way down the page. Click the flag icon and you are ready to report.
@@teeanahera8949 it’s definitely some sort of scam. I’ve reported them and I’ve asked Niki to do the same. Thanks for your help!
The secret to boat work is sundown cocktails.
So thankful for you both! Makes it easier to escape these crazy times
Glad you're back. I hope your Christmas and New Year was good. Like everyone else is saying, it's wonderful to see you again. Can't wait for next week. Keep inspiring us all!
LMAO that pole dancing scene was hilarious ! Well done !
Jason put those screws in the chuck of your cordless drill and touch the end on the screw onto a fine file, it will round of to a point easy. Just dont tighten the chuck of the drill too tight or the threads will deform. Really happy that you might end up with the sails you paid for, fingers crossed. [ insert plug for Precision Sails here } CHEERS AND FAIR WYNNS Steve h.
"Hopefully we never have to do that again." Good line, but I don't think so. It's great to see you two back on. It doesn't seem like a Sunday without 'The Wynns.'
Narrator (Morgan Freeman of course): and with that phrase they had unknowingly condemned themselves to a life of replacing set screws.
😂😂
I feel like so many of these couples who live on Catamarans spend so much time on maintenance and repairs. Boating full time is a ton of work, made me realize it isn’t all play. 💯
Boats are just like having a house, upkeep and repairs never stop. We had a plane, the work, repairs and inspections never ceased. Can't wait to see ya sailing again.
Boats are 1000 times the work of a house.
1/15/22 2:50 p.m. CST
Watching the Weather Channel to prepare for our probable Winter event tomorrow and just saw the report of the massive volcano eruption and subsequent Tsunami centered in TONGA! So I'm freaking out a little bit about you two. . .will anxiously await your next report! 😟
Update: Just checked online and Tonga is much farther from NZ than I thought; still they said on TWC the effects of this eruption/Tsunami will be felt around the World!
Your patience, work ethic and persistence is awe inspiring for us all.. keep up the good work!
Your very lucky to have left tonga with that volcano that is erupting . Pray for those on the island
Those screws are called extended tip set screws. Most supply houses sell them 50 or so for $13USD. McMaster Carr and Grangier have them for sure.
They are also known as dog point or half dog point which just has a shorter non-threaded tip. Another way to lock in a set screw is to use a jam screw. This would be like using a jam nut. So if the original setscrew is say 5/8" long, use a 3/8 long half dog point and run in a 1/4" set screw behind it(type of point doesn't matter). This way you have a mechanical thread lock and not just relying on blue loctite.
Do they have them in Stainless steel too?
@@marceld6061 Yes.
@@marceld6061 Yes.
Please no more two week breaks I thought I had missed a vlog ,searched but couldn't find it good to have you back
Glad to see you back!
Loctite RED is what you need for those set screws; it cures in 24 hours, and won't release without a heat gun.
So agree with this comment. Former auto mechanic.
It's certainly not plain sailing yet - so many niggling jobs and what a head for heights. Always respect for how you guys cope with everything. The open water awaits you in 2022.
I'm sitting in my home office in Houston, legs up on my desk drinking my coffee thankful I'm here. The thing about your channel is you show the good and the bad. It's a LOT of continuous maintenance. The sailing part is pretty cool (I've been sailing many times) but the work associated with it is a lot!
AN IT CROWD REFERENCE!? Impossible but this channel just got even better!
Always fun to hang with the Wynns. You are so different from the beginning of your sailing days. You have some sailing cred now and I feel ur inner salty dogs growing every time I see you. Pretty cool.
You two are so smart and capable. Sailing is not for the faint of heart. You’re amazing.
Wait, what? Sailing on a sailing channel? The antici
pation 😎😎
Nice work on the repairs/maintenance 👍
For some reason each time a new video pops up I have to smile because I enjoy your company even if for only a few minutes a week.
We missed you guys!
You could also use 680 green Loctite it is meant to locate bearing and bushing on clearance fit shafts and housings. We use it on rod eyes of high impact cylinders it is much stronger than 243 blue Loctite but can be removed with 100C heat. 262 Red Loctite is another option but good luck getting it out if you ever have to remove it, 680 is almost as strong but heat sensitive.
Love your channel- don't know if anyone else has mentioned this but your set-screw woes may be alleviated with a different color of Loctite. Blue (242) is medium duty, but red (262) is a high strength and might keep those little buggers in place. Safe travels!
A second set screw on top would act similar to a jam nut. Just an idea... I have done this with alot of success.
If you do use a second set screw do not use the nipple ones as it may damage the first set screw hex hole for your allen key.
i was just about to write in that red loctite is for when you don't want screw to come out and blue is for when you want it to stay but be removeable
Try the lock tight and place a piece of aluminum duck tape over screws to retain them if they come loose again
Been dying for a new episode been so long can't wait to see what this year holds for u and your channel stay safe and have fun
I am not a sailer, nor will I ever be! I watch your videos because of your fantastic beauty that you capture, but also I keep watching because of you resilience! At your age it is something to be commended, and I absolutely agree, somehow, somewhere, sometime you will be confronted with an issue that you will need to deal with and you have proven over and over that you can, you will get on the other side of it. Great Job. I am sure your parents are extremely proud of what you have accomplished in your years. Keep, Keeping on!
Jason and Nikki I spend my Sunday mornings with my coffee watching your videos. Great videos, enjoy your relationship that the two of you have, missed you over the holidays glad to see you’re back and sailing again. Thank you. you make my Sunday mornings
The Wynns are back! It looks like NZ was a great shelter, but I can't wait to see you hoist anchor, point that bow towards the far horizon, and get underway.
Welcome back! Lovely to see you again. Happy New year!
Your Jason and Nikki pole dancing clip was laugh-out-loud hilarious! It's fantastic that you can maintain a sense of humour over these less-than-easy boat jobs.
Fantastic teamwork and sharing the chores. way to go you two.
Your channel is the only channel I truly look forward to seeing a new video. So wholesome, funny, and generally entertaining. Please never stop making videos, ever!
You know there has been a massive massive volcano explosion in the south pacific right?
You guys rock. I feel like I've tackled something challenging when I change the spark plug in my lawn mower.
Bought our friend who sews a ton of our costumes, upholstery, etc. a Sailrite for his birthday. He loves it. It's one heavy piece of equipment, but it's highly capable, and their website is fantastic. I learned about them because my uncle had two Sailrites that he used to repair parachutes and skydiving gear.
Good job guys, the work is done the fun begins. Thanks for letting me live the sailing life vicariously because it's ain't never gonna happen for real, my wife doesn't like the water. Keep the good stuff coming guys.
Jason and Nikki. Consider using some tape. A Brother lablemaker with extra strength adhesive is thin, doesn't leak a lot of adhesive in heat, is removable from aluminum, and doesn't leave a lot of residue when servicing. Just a small piece over the top of the set screw may be enough to keep it from falling out if the lock tight fails to keep it in place.
I know you two are self-motivated and give each other support, so it's hard to know how to give y'all an extra squirt of encouragement. So, I'll add my two-cents-worth of appreciation for your perseverance and dedication to sharing your trials and adventures.
Looking forward to the sailing adventures. Y'all have done so much to Curiosity and deserve the reward of sailing.
Narrative of Self is the result of a feedback loop between “Separate Self” & Cosmos🎈
You both are the best, period. Wonderful video, music, editing and most of all, seeing you both healthy, happy and smiling. Thanks for letting us be a part! --Don
Congratulations you two! Glad you were able to get some more chores crossed off. I think you should consider coming up with a “Completed Chores” Cocktail so when the board is wiped clean you can celebrate ! Little music, little dancin’ (Chores List two step?), little cocktail, maybe some tasty dinner! Way to wrap up that insanely long list and party a bit!
Nice to see you back on the water. Hard to put a price on " peace of mind" knowing to have everything done, Congrat's!!
My Sunday wouldn't be complete without you guys ! Stay Safe & Fair Winds !!
You guys make a great team, love it. The blue yonder beckons, let's go! Cheers to you both.
Getting the Wind back into your Sails must feel Good!!!
Happy New Years to the both of you! Great video and looking forward to seeing what is in store for next week. Be safe.
You can make those flat nosed grub screws into dog point (the narrower tip) screws by: 1) chuck the grub screw gently in your drill chuck. If you go too tight you'll crush the threads. 2) Use a vice (do you have a small tool vice?) to clamp a hand file. 3) spin the grub screw against the file until the threads are gone and you've reached the correct diameter.
Have you tried red lock tight? (Different colors denote different strengths, red is normally the strongest) Also, for the set screws without a nipple, a small set of jewelers files and a drill would allow you to create a nipple on the end (chuck the set screw in the drill and use it like a mini lathe)
You can't use the strongest loctite without giving consideration that at some time you need to unscrew it all again, 316 stainless is not that tough and you could end up ruining the hex hole in the screw and then you'd be really screwed.
Red would be better I think, it’s not that hard to unscrew any bolts or screws using it.
Warm winds and safe travels from Florida 😎😷☮️🌅🙏
Love the pole dancing comedy but so much better when Niki does it but Jason is funny. I would have left him up there for a while lol. Thanks for the videos over the years, it gives me something to look forward to as I live vicariously through you too.
Another awesome video. I think a lot of people would have given up. Replacing the windows was a huge task I so do enjoy the content and super nice views of the places you travel to. Donavan's reminds me of our Ace hardware stores. Thank you for sharing with all of us.
Yes, when y'all decide to take a break from sailing, come back to the states and develop your pole dancing duo act. BIG BUCK$$$ await you.👏👏😀
@15:55 wow, I would get crazy, when I would loose one of those tiny screws at that height and it would drop into the water. Especially for that price. I wonder, why the engineers haven`t designed better connection solutions with bigger screws. Great work !
YEAH!!!!! I am glad y'all are back!!! Missed you. Particularly since I did not know if something bad happened. At the same time you were gone, my 2nd favorite podcaster, "OverlandLady" had a horrible wreck in the Arctic Circle, flipping her Land Crusier several times. But, now you are both back and doing ok. Great work as always Jason on capturing the T&A, photography lingo for Telephoto and Audio, of the Darling Nikki.
Hope there was some good downtime added in over the past couple weeks. And on this episode...you both earned a week's worth of Sundowners.
Next Sunday....we SAIL! To where? No idea. LOL
Jason, once you have used the loctite to fasten the foil set screws in place, cut a piece of Teflon adhesive tape to fit over the area. This will stop the screws from backing out if the loctite fails. You can also use Cuban fibre adhesive tape. Both forms of tape adhere to the foil very well and you should have no further issues. Cheers.
Life is a never ending story an so for that we all must run into obstacles throughout our lives. Keep it up u two.
Champions, both of you. So proud of your abilities to face the work and see it through. Next-FREEDOM!!!
Nikki: smells the first herb
Also Nikki: doesn't smell the second herb
The second herb: *Why are we still here...just to suffer?*
Only in a Gone with the Wynns vlog do you come for a boat maintenance vlog...and end up witnessing chaos where anything goes. And why am not surprised that pole dancer you showed is Russian? As someone who's part Russian on my dad's side, Russians are incredibly talented superhumans. Amazing at dancing, figure skating, singing, composing, and military skill!
Knipex tools! You are people of grace and sophistication!
My engineering muscles are tightening up, because I would like to re-engineer the joint and use a strap between the two sections. That would require cutting a valley in both sections without weakening the entire system. A valley with a strap of nylon with the screws would allow the sail cont o get cut and still allow maintenance. The short video response actually was perfect for the situation. Lol, A perfect textbook example of how real life works, lol! Good teamwork, that's why you're so successful!
The bit where Jason is trying to get on the pole made me actually lol... with nobody anywhere around.... Pole dancers... lol
Our work here is done! 😎
Niki and Jason, you are such a delight! Always smiling, goofin’ around, making light of what is an enormous amount of work. Most people would be cussing and swearing , going red in the face and threatening to sell the boat at the next opportunity. Thank you!!
Jason: I'm not gonna use the silicone or caulk
Jason: *holds the loctite next to a certain part of his body as he says caulk*
😏 pole dancing, expensive nips, a mention of caulk, man diaper....this is very interesting way to come back from a short break 🤣
When a manufacturer says to use “Loctite”, make sure to ask them for the exact number, there’s a couple of hundred different loctites, and at least 30 of them are threadlockers. There’s for example a really strong one that will not come apart unless heated to 300C for example for the stuff you never want to come apart. The blue stuff is basically just to keep screws from rattling loose.
Would be a dream come true to go sailing with you guys and fly the drone, clean bilges, whatever 😋
Agreed! Where do we sign up!?!
@@marceld6061 راح غير ما صح ❤️❤️😍
One of the first things my boss said to me when i started my electronics career - ARE THERE THREE PINS ON THE PLUG - (i live in Australia) - and i can tell you that it was so true more times than ever anticipated.
Just wrap some duct tape around the pole it'll be fine. Happy New Year you two lovelies and to all the viewers.
I was wondering the same or even use shrink tubing, obvs would need to disassemble at some point to slide tubing on
Duct tape & WD40 - the most versatile tools in the box!
You guys are so wonderfully committed to your lifestyle. So that's what it looks like.
Jason just so you know for the future. Re the set screws. If you tighten the set screw into the chuck of your drill with the future nipple end protruding out. Then with the drill turning get your disk grinder or a file and simply shape the end of the set screw to the desired nipple shape.
You are correct. At 63, I do not like to, but still get pulled up to fix stuff on the mast. Only because I need to be able to do it incase we break something offshore. Every one venturing offshore needs to be able to get up the mast.
here is a sewing project for you......to make a large bib that can Velcro around the mast to catch dropped washers, bolts, cotter pins and small tools....just a thought maybe it could become merch...lol. Totally enjoy you videos and travels
Great update, a never ending saga of repairs, problem solving, trouble shooting to 'Get 'er Done! Alas, the fun part must wait, until the 'Sweat Equity' is done! Good job on the tedious chore of fixing the rigging, and reinventing your "Peace of Mind"! Good preventive maintenance; never giving UP! The "Arm Pit of my Knee", a new way to describe the lower limbs, Jason writing a haiku while relaxing from his Aerial Dance! 🥰Happy to see you online on Sunday again! Thank you for your brave, creative, never faltering determination!
I believe the thumbnail for this one has got to be one of your best ever. It looks like a Cirque du Soleil ad. Love it!
You bring new meaning to hanging by a thread. 😀. To-Do list shrinking….thank God! Great job …Fred in Texas
This was a good day on youtube: 2 new movies - first the Zatarafamily from the cold and snowy Montana - and now You dear Wynns from the sunny and warm New Zealand. Good to have You back. Happy new year from Denmark🙂
You two have made leaps and bounds in your expertise.
Kee p learning and applying what you learn.
btw... came across a sailing video series called Onboard Lifestyle
that has blown me away in terms of detailed vids going back 3 years re gutting out their catamaran and the refitting it. The fellow goes into full detail re cabinetry work, bulheads, electrical, plumbing, engine... the whole nine yards.... and he teaches you step by step how to do things
I remember when you guys changed out the rope - halyard? Funny that I am sending this comment from the parking lot where all of that went down. That was the beginning of your journey if my memory serves me right. And here I am in the parking lot doing my laundry because Just Catamarans is saving my tail!!! Good people you have come across in your journey. Love you!
TEAMWORK is paramount here.... you can't be lazy, you have to do your share and you guys work well together! Motivate each other to keep on keeping on. 😊
Jason, you are a lucky man. Nicky, you are a lucky woman. Jan and I appreciate you both. Thanks for sharing your adventures. Sincerely, Jan and Ron
Hi guys, first time I have watched you, great ,welcome to NZ .
We had a furler tube separate and cause damage like yours.
The back up safety , ie if the screws come out , was to fit a clamp/cap to the top of the forestay.
This prevents the forestay from expanding and separating ,then damaging the sail.
This was recommended by a sail maker in Aussie ,all riggers /sailmakers should know of this piece of equipment.
Cheers.
A little trick I’ve learned when tightening set screw, tighten as much as you can, then crack it loose. When you tighten it again it will tighten in a little further than it did the first time, crack it loose once more and this time when you tighten it it will be tightened as much as it can be. I believe this process stretches the threads and causes them to lock together better.
I’ve never had a set screw come loose on it’s own when tightening in this manner.
Very clever how you rigged the chair lift with the top curler guide! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Love these types of videos as much as I’m sure you guys hate having to make them 😂 Tip for you guys: replace all those ‘not for climbing’ carabiners with proper rated ones. Someday you’ll be up there and need a carabiner for something in an emergency. You don’t want to grab one of those toy biners thinking it’s string enough and end up on the deck… grab some petzl Attaché’s for example.
And here I thought living full-time in a motorhome was a PITA. It does feel good to get all of your stuff done, or at least the majority of the list, because the list is always being added to. Nice job You two.
i need my sunday night fix with the Wynns its nice to see in the times of fast living you guys slow it down and live your life on your terms your so suited for each other and you both have loverly personalitys nothing phases you, by far my no1 channel on youtube. When are we going to see some of Jason's brilliant photography been a while since he did when in the islands. Stay safe guys come to Australia and see our wonderful country
The work is real, the extraordinary effort is exhausting, the strain shows and still you two demonstrate mutualism, reciprocity, kindness and love to each other. This how to do relationships and how to do life. Just keep breathin, you have each other all else is extra stuff. Also, I love the ingenuity of that sail tape.
Tip : For screws that like to back out (usually 2 dissimilar metals) Once the screw is in place center punch the the side of the screw/hole. You think you are damaging the hole but with soft metals like alloy/aluminum as you backout the screw with an allen key it repairs itself.
Pole dancing...an excellent Wynn-Wynn situation. You guys rock! Always enjoy your vids.
4:29 Jason, all of those complaints are identical to students that learn how to climb telephone/power poles (using climbing spikes). It's s delicate balance learning how to hold on without clamping. Clamping (over gripping) which causes the pain.
I don’t know why, but this was one of the most satisfying videos to watch. Great job and happy sails!
So that's where Baby sails come from 😂😂😁😁 Jason look like he was having way to much fun at the beginning climbing that sail 😁😁 Great Video 👍👍
Happy New Year, Wynns! Mast work is definitely "pole dancing" -- plus headstay. Summers in the roaring 40's some years ago, I got paid $20 for every windex vane or fitting a captain wanted me to set atop the masthead. Nikki, you're 100% right about blue water sailors needing to service every part of their craft, including the mast. It's not the fall that hurts most, but the fear where things land when they do.
Blessings,
S/V Windwalker
You should take care of the first bolt you removed from the furler. There's been a lot of corrosion on the bolt. Whether the bolt or the furler housing is corroded and might result in serious failure very soon. Use titanium screws or titan coated ones if you can.
Nicky was absolutely right, everyone on board needs to be able to do any job on the boat. In emergency if the other person is injured, no one else will be there. Great you are learning to do so.
Been following you two for some time now. figured now's a good time to chime in! LOCTITE needs two things. The lack of AIR and an OXIDIZING AGENT. Stainless Steel or plastics have neither. You need LOCTITE PRIMER, which is nothing more than COPPER carried in a rapidly evaporative agent, that when applied to threads, evaporates and leaves a residue of copper. Being most things on a boat are hopefully none corrosive/oxidizing, you need this primer for most LOCTITE products to work. You may want to revisit your Furling Jib set screws. Use blue, tool removable.Not red. Red requires heat for removal.
I agree Safety is before drone footage pretty high up there ! Great job.