How Are We Going To Flip Our 50ft Hull? - Ep. 394 RAN Sailing

How Are We Going To Flip Our 50ft Hull? – RAN Sailing Ep. 394

Molina and Yuan, a Swedish couple who have been sailing full-time since 2016, are taking on another remarkable DIY project. After three and a half years of sailing, they welcomed their daughter, Vera, on board in 2022. They then moved to Sun Hill Farm where they began building their next boat from scratch.The Hull Build JourneyFast forward to early this year, the couple was busy sanding and faed the hull and applying a base coat. Now they are preparing for their biggest operation yet: flipping their 50ft boat over.The Preparation ProcessMolina’s focus is on making sure the frame that will support the hull during this challenging operation is as sturdy and secure as possible. He has been using a significant amount of lumber for this task, but it is worth the effort to ensure safety.The Final StagesIn less than two days, Molina hopes to complete the frames. With that finished, he will move on to mounting wheels for their strong back. Once the support system is in place, they can focus on lifting and flipping the hull.Location Coordinates: Sun Hill FarmThe Sun Hill Farm coordinates are: “`json { “latitude”: 57.4782, “longitude”: 12.0979 } “`This Swedish farm is the perfect spot for Molina and Yuan to build their next boat while enjoying their sailing adventure with their daughter Vera.The Flipping PlanMolina and Yuan have thought through each aspect of this operation, planning to use hydraulic jacks, straps, wooden blocks, tracks, hoists, and more to successfully flip their 50ft hull.The Support System for Flipping the HullIn this episode, Molina discusses how they will set up their support system. They have gathered essential equipment like hydraulic jacks and farm jacks to help lift the boat properly.The GardenDuring his evening chores in their kitchen garden, Molina is preparing the area for their robot mower and planting beds. They aim to control invasive weeds while creating a beautiful garden space.The Flipping Project ContinuesFollow this Swedish couple as they share their plans, progress, and challenges in flipping their 50ft hull. Witness the culmination of months of hard work and dedication as they turn their vessel upside down on Sun Hill Farm.Catch the next episode to see if Molina and Yuan successfully flip their boat hull!