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27 January 2026
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Compass fix – Will it last?
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Compass fix – Will it last?

I used waterproof grease to stop rain water ruining my headlining. I had already used silicone to seal around the compass hole, but I noticed water was coming in from around the inside of the compass itself. Further investigation revealed that some of the sealant used around the globe of the compa...
SFS S4 E7  Broken Moorings and  Random Jobs
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SFS S4 E7 Broken Moorings and Random Jobs

After a shocking phone call, while working away, we had to have Ketty2 moved to the local marina because her mooring had apparently dragged. While that is an unpleasantly expensive situation, it has given us time and ease to continue with loads more jobs onboard.
SFS-S4-e6 – Webasto troubles F02 F03 and a brand new headache.
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SFS-S4-e6 – Webasto troubles F02 F03 and a brand new headache.

A day in the refit life. where nothing really goes to plan.
SFS s4 e5 a hotch potch of jobs
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SFS s4 e5 a hotch potch of jobs

Once again Richard is overwhelmed with the tasks at hand... but he's beginning to win the battle. In this episode we take out the heads. Service a seacock Fix a thing Fix another thing Motor Ketty for the first time without a tow support and keep smiling.
Sfs-s4-e4a – A drying out surprise!
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Sfs-s4-e4a – A drying out surprise!

how many muscles will a boat that's been in the water for 9 years have? apparently only a few if you have coppercoat!
SFS S4 e4   Beta Marine  20 Engine Raw Water Pump Leak Fix
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SFS S4 e4 Beta Marine 20 Engine Raw Water Pump Leak Fix

This really isn't an exciting video unless you need to know how to take your pump apart. - Sorry. I had to change the water seal in the raw water pump of my Beta20, but I couldn't find a video on youtube to tell me how. So I had to go it alone.... but I wanted to take you with me, just...
SFS S4 e3 Headlining and Engines
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SFS S4 e3 Headlining and Engines

Here is an update after just 1 week of ownership. The headlining is off and we found a key for the engine at last.
SFS-S4-e2 – cleaning update 1
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SFS-S4-e2 – cleaning update 1

Exciting times finding lights that work and pumps that don't.
SFS-S4-e1 Is this the start of season 4?
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SFS-S4-e1 Is this the start of season 4?

This is the start of something new. Season 4 perhaps?
First Class Sailing,  a little promo.
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First Class Sailing, a little promo.

Richard went sailing for a week with First Class Sailing and took a couple of cameras with him. The other crew on board weren't there for the filming, so I'd like to thank Gregor and Steve for their patience while I was interrupting their YM training week. And also Craig the instructor ...
SFS  – Strider – Bavaria 34-  From St Marys to St Mawes. The Isles of Scilly
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SFS – Strider – Bavaria 34- From St Marys to St Mawes. The Isles of Scilly

In this super special episode of sailing speciality two average blokes take an average boat an average distance over an average time. Join Andy and Richard for a walk around the Garrison Walk in St Marys and a sail to St Mawes
Changing the paddle wheel on a nasa clipper speed log.
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Changing the paddle wheel on a nasa clipper speed log.

changing the paddle wheel while in the water requires an amount of speed and hand to eye coordination..... or you may sink the boat! but singing a little tune as you go is always a winner.
YM update 3 -a tour of a Bavaria 37
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service a Gibb winch (with fixed handle)
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service a Gibb winch (with fixed handle)

I couldn't find a video online to help me do this.... so I made one for you. it's very easy. the first one took about 30 minutes because I didn't know what I was doing. the second one was done in 10... and most of that was cleaning the bronze.
SFS UKtour2020 ep13 – The final few days. Milford Haven to Plymouth
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SFS UKtour2020 ep13 – The final few days. Milford Haven to Plymouth

Well, after 13 episodes we are back to the start. I'd like to thank Martyn and Sarah from a sister Renown "Solent Mischief" for there emotional supports on the 120mile leg from Milford Haven to Landsend. Another thank you to Laura and Toby Bevington. (You can have your kids tutored by...
SFS UK2020 ep12- The one with the lifeboat – Ardlass, Pwllehi, Milford Haven
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SFS UK2020 ep12- The one with the lifeboat – Ardlass, Pwllehi, Milford Haven

Dear Viewers, This was amazing to put together for you. I really wanted you to get a sense of how stong the wind and the sea was... and I honestly think I failed! I am so greatful to the RNLI and the Angle Lifeboat team (even though I thought it was the Anger Life Boat) Please enjoy, Richard and N...
SFS UK2020 ep11 – Islay to Ardglass
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SFS UK2020 ep11 – Islay to Ardglass

In this episode we take a tour of Islay, set sail to Ireland, expore Belfast and head down through the storm (at 5am) to Ardglass.
SFS UK2020 ep10 – Oban to Port Ellen – The one with the Dolphins
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SFS UK2020 ep10 – Oban to Port Ellen – The one with the Dolphins

In this episode we head north and west from Kererra island towards Tobermory, Gometra, Staffa, Iona, Jura, Islay and finally Port Ellen. We experience two lovely anchorages (our favourite being Malcolms Point) and get to sail along with over 100 dolphins. WARNING: You also see Richard's very w...
SFS UK2020 ep9 – Along the Canal, Up the Ben and Down to Oban
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SFS UK2020 ep9 – Along the Canal, Up the Ben and Down to Oban

In this episode we complete out short trip through the caledonian canal as far as possible before getting interupted by some roadworks. This meant we had oportunity to climb Ben Nevis which was a fantastic oportunity not to be missed.... even if it did hurt the day after. We end this episode on Kerr...
SFS UK tour 2020 ep8 – Fraserbrough to Laggan Lock, Caledonian Canal
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SFS UK tour 2020 ep8 – Fraserbrough to Laggan Lock, Caledonian Canal

In this episode we see some beautiful scenery as we make our way east from Fraserbrough to Inverness and then through the locks and lochs of the Caledonian canal. This really was some of the nicest cruising we've done so far.
SFS UK tour 2020 ep7 Berwick to Fraserbrough
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SFS UK tour 2020 ep7 Berwick to Fraserbrough

We sail via Arbroath and Stonehaven where Richard guts some fish from a rather surprising catch. Lots of sea and wind in this one.
SFS UK2020 ep7 teaser
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SFS UK2020 ep7 teaser

What's happening in episode 7? Find out here.
SFS UK tour 2020 ep6  Hartlepool to Berwick via Sunderland and the Farne Islands
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SFS UK tour 2020 ep6 Hartlepool to Berwick via Sunderland and the Farne Islands

Featuring some rather nice drone footage (the only drone footage of the series) this episode is a lovely sight seeing tour of Sunderland's beauty (yes, Sunderland!) as well as Berwick on tweed's too. Plans change once again while we're on the water, we run aground (a little) and block...
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