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Just About Sailing Christmas Big Band Orchestra Trio – Musical Extravaganza Special 2021
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Just About Sailing Christmas Big Band Orchestra Trio – Musical Extravaganza Special 2021
Well, if that title didn't put you off, nothing will. There really is nothing like the sound of a Big Band in full swing, and this is nothing like the sound of a Big Band in full swing. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I mentioned the Double Bass DIY...
  • Dec 21, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:12:46
Just About Sailing November 2021 – Finishing the paintwork and a quandary on the cockpit drain
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Just About Sailing November 2021 – Finishing the paintwork and a quandary on the cockpit drain
Yes, I know I'm releasing this on 6th December and it is supposed to be the December video. Sorry about that, but it is explained in the video. Not a huge amount going on. But Lucy has finished both sides of the boat - sorting out the paintwork. And earned...
  • Dec 06, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:14:43
Just About Sailing October 2021 – HDPE welding the water tank, making blueberry muffins in an Omnia
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Just About Sailing October 2021 – HDPE welding the water tank, making blueberry muffins in an Omnia
Two things happen in this one. Firstly, I am eventually going to re-try making the complete HDPE water tank that I started before. But I'm not totally happy that my welding skills are up to it yet. So in the meantime, I got out the plastic welding gear ag...
  • Oct 31, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:21:12
Just About Sailing September 2021 – Engines woes, de-oxidising the paintwork and windlass removal
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Just About Sailing September 2021 – Engines woes, de-oxidising the paintwork and windlass removal
Not much happened in September. Mostly due to my stupidity. However, there was some progress with getting Serenity spruced up to look her best, along with some work on finishing off the anchor locker.
  • Sep 30, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:22:37
Just About Sailing August 2021 – Watching paint dry, aka 50 shades of blue
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Just About Sailing August 2021 – Watching paint dry, aka 50 shades of blue
This one is all about trying to match the blue colour of Serenity's hull and finish the repair of the crack in the side by doing the paintwork. I bashed into a dock way back and did a substantial epoxy and fibreglass patch - that was the easy bit... The vi...
  • Aug 29, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:21:44
Just About Sailing July 2021 – Finishing the Galley (almost) and Fitting the Handrail (sort of)
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Just About Sailing July 2021 – Finishing the Galley (almost) and Fitting the Handrail (sort of)
This month's video was supposed to be about painting over the repair to the hull I did ages ago. I tried a colour matching experiment... and it didn't work. But, I think I now have a solution. So, more of that next month. And I will show the video of the ...
  • Jul 30, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:22:12
Just About Sailing June 2021 – Varnishing, varnishing and more varnishing – oh, and a bit of sanding
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Just About Sailing June 2021 – Varnishing, varnishing and more varnishing – oh, and a bit of sanding
The clue is in the title - lots of varnishing in this one. I am going to have a go at doing a one-off Q&A video shortly. So if you want to ask a question on anything - this video, previous videos, future videos, plans, mistakes, average airspeed veloci...
  • Jun 18, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:20:30
Just About Sailing May 2021 – More Galley work, the ‘final’ bit of Formica gets glued on
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Just About Sailing May 2021 – More Galley work, the ‘final’ bit of Formica gets glued on
Actually, there are a couple more bits of Formica to do. But I think we will all have had enough of that, so this is the final Formica video showing the tricky 'L' shaped bit that I was dreading. There is a short book review in this video for Patrick Lain...
  • May 25, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:25:34
Just About Sailing April 2021- Finally, the Galley work starts. Starting with a Formica option test.
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Just About Sailing April 2021- Finally, the Galley work starts. Starting with a Formica option test.
After doing a complete mock-up of the Galley ages ago, it's finally time to actually get round to doing it for real. I decided to test out using Formica rather than something like Corian. Only problem is, I hate contact adhesive and have never had any luck...
  • Apr 29, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:20:12
Just About Sailing March 2021 – Fabricating new wooden handrails and finishing the interior sanding
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Just About Sailing March 2021 – Fabricating new wooden handrails and finishing the interior sanding
After a bit of a pause with other things getting in the way of boat projects. I have finally managed to get a couple of woodworking projects finished. And when I say "I", what I really mean is "my daughter" since she did most of the work. But she does it f...
  • Mar 28, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:20:00
Just About Sailing February 2021 – Zoom F2 recorder. Any good for wind noise? Yes it is, and more
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Just About Sailing February 2021 – Zoom F2 recorder. Any good for wind noise? Yes it is, and more
Not a lot of boat work going on in January and February. But I've been looking for a solution to some video sound recording problems, and I think I've found an answer that suits me. This video is all about doing some 'real life' tests on the recently launc...
  • Feb 28, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:28:44
Just About Sailing January 2021 – Plans for the year ahead
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Just About Sailing January 2021 – Plans for the year ahead
Goodbye and good riddance to 2020. This video is just a calm and peaceful look at progress to date and the slowly diminishing number of projects tasks left to do. It is all about Serenity.
  • Jan 28, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:21:18
Just About Sailing Christmas Musical Extravaganza 2020 – Live and Unplugged
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Just About Sailing Christmas Musical Extravaganza 2020 – Live and Unplugged
My musical homage to a year spent with everyone doing sketchy Zoom and Skype calls. What could possibly go wrong? The rules: Live (of course), One take only (no second chances), plus try two new skills at once for the first time before mastering either (s...
  • Dec 24, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:09:49
Just About Sailing December 2 2020 – Installing the Windlass – Pt 4 Wiring it up and trying it out
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Just About Sailing December 2 2020 – Installing the Windlass – Pt 4 Wiring it up and trying it out
This is the (comparatively) simple part of doing the physical installation and connecting the wires - plus two tests to see how long it takes to haul in 60 metres of chain. This is a temporary installation as I still need to finish the anchor locker and re...
  • Dec 17, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:23:06
Just About Sailing December 2020 – New windlass install, Pt 3 – Deck modification and strengthening
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Just About Sailing December 2020 – New windlass install, Pt 3 – Deck modification and strengthening
This one is all about the modifications I needed to make to the deck for the new windlass. Serenity's foredeck is not cored and although the fibreglass layup is quite strong, it still needed a plate on the top (to raise the windlass) as well as a plywood c...
  • Dec 02, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:24:12
Just About Sailing November 2020 – The Dinghy – fitting wheels, puncture repair and outboard start
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Just About Sailing November 2020 – The Dinghy – fitting wheels, puncture repair and outboard start
My dingy has been hidden away neglected in storage for a few years. In this video I fit some wheels to make it much easier to pull it up the beach. But I also discovered a couple of punctures that needed fixing. And would the outboard start? Spoiler alert...
  • Nov 04, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:20:51
Just About Sailing October 2020 – Installing the Windlass – Pt 2 Anchor Locker Drain
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Just About Sailing October 2020 – Installing the Windlass – Pt 2 Anchor Locker Drain
This is the second part of installing a new Lofrans electric windlass. There is a link to the first video below. This video is solely about putting in the new 'floor' in the anchor locker and sorting out the drain. Somewhat over-engineered I know. But hope...
  • Oct 28, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:21:08
Just About Sailing September 2020 – Random bits of preparation work – Mast, Handrail, Engine, Rudder
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Just About Sailing September 2020 – Random bits of preparation work – Mast, Handrail, Engine, Rudder
This one covers some preparation work for some of the next key jobs. I am saving progress on the Windlass Part 2 video and the galley work one until I can devote an entire episode to each. Meanwhile, I am exhausted after all that digging. Time for a cup of...
  • Sep 03, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:21:09
Just About Sailing August 2020 – Installing the new Windlass – Pt 1 Chain Locker Modification Plans
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Just About Sailing August 2020 – Installing the new Windlass – Pt 1 Chain Locker Modification Plans
My original hope was that I could convert the Mk I chain locker (which is not self-draining) into a Mk II locker (which is self-draining). But boat DIY is never that simple. This video is about trying to fulfill both the installation requirements of the Lo...
  • Aug 21, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:28:15
Just About Sailing July 2020 – Varnishing, and more varnishing
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Just About Sailing July 2020 – Varnishing, and more varnishing
This is NOT a how to do it DIY varnishing video. It is just a video of how my daughter and I tackled the task we had been putting off for so long. I tried out single-pack, two-pack, satin-finish and a hybrid (varnish plus oil). To be honest, I am pleased w...
  • Jul 31, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:25:29
Just About Sailing June 2020 – Overcoming my fear of woodwork by making a bridge for a Double Bass
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Just About Sailing June 2020 – Overcoming my fear of woodwork by making a bridge for a Double Bass
Yep. Absolutely nothing to do with sailing at all. But I have a lot of woodworking coming up with the forthcoming galley refit. I normally try to avoid woodwork whenever I can. I've never been comfortable with it. But, this project came up and I had little...
  • Jun 26, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:41:03
Just About Sailing May 2020 – The one where my apprentice (daughter) does all the work
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Just About Sailing May 2020 – The one where my apprentice (daughter) does all the work
Lucy, my daughter, is doing more and more of the labour intensive work. And getting very good at it. Progress is still slow, but it is all in the right direction. She is as keen as I am to get Serenity back in the water - particularly now she has completed...
  • May 27, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:17:26
Just About Sailing – Question: Can you Fit a Double Bass on a Small Sailboat? Answer: Yes, Sort of
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Just About Sailing – Question: Can you Fit a Double Bass on a Small Sailboat? Answer: Yes, Sort of
This video doesn't really fit anywhere sensible on this channel, or anywhere else really. Maybe it's the current Lockdown and the lack of the possibility of a decent haircut that made me do it. I can only apologise. But I have managed to solve a problem an...
  • Apr 24, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:13:08
Just About Sailing April 2020 – Making a DIY plastic water tank, Pt2 Construction & first Leak Test
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Just About Sailing April 2020 – Making a DIY plastic water tank, Pt2 Construction & first Leak Test
Part 1 checked whether this was even feasible as a DIY project. This part covers the main construction up to the point of doing the first leak test. Not a 100% success, but definitely not a (complete) failure. And not yet a finished project.
  • Apr 15, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:22:20
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