Watch Sailing & Boating Adventures Around the World tagged “Lofrans”

I Love a Great Hookup Ep156

Leaving paradise and heading north for winter. It seems a little backwards. We've been in the Florida Keys for quite some time and needed a change. Before leaving we checked out systems, safety gear, and more. Smooth sailing north and decided to stop at ...

Dec 15, 2024
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:13:16

Anchor and chain upgrade & water maker refurb (Katadyn / PUR 40E) (Ep 13)

We upgrade our anchor and chain, replacing our Chinese knock-off Bruce with a shiny new Spade. Ryan also refurbishes a Katadyn/PUR 40E water maker and installs a cockpit/deck shower. We finish off lots of other jobs ready for launch day, while Chicho the g...

Jun 30, 2024
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:19:34

SDA126 Windlass Woes

In this episode of Sailing Dark Angel, we finally get off the mooring and head offshore, but anchoring becomes an issue when our Lofrans Tigress windlass fails. At least we finally get to hang out with Anthony again! He was the first really good friend we ...

Mar 14, 2024
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:19:01

Lofrans Tigres Windlass Installation On A Westsail 42 Sailboat | Sailboat Story 208

The Lofrans Tigres horizontal windlass is one of the most common electric windlasses in use on cruising sailboats. It's time-tested, reliable, and spare parts are typically easy to come by so it seems like a great fit for our Westsail 42 sailboat. The inst...

Aug 26, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:17:34

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

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

Stepping up my game: figuring out how to trouble shoot the electrical motor of my Lofrans Tigres

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Sep 30, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:18:08

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

S3 #26 How to fix leaking hatch:skylight DIY boatwork

We have postponed our closet and will start on all the small issues that we have onboard. We have used sikaflex 295 Uv, that should tolerate the uv from the sun.

Mar 23, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:19:28

S3 #25 CORONA update, the closet and the FAILURE !!

We give you an update on our CORONA situation and then we will continue with the closet. Wr have made the teat around the closet and will start on the doors, but... I fail :(

Mar 16, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:23:24

S3 #24 FAILURE on the shaft !! The new closet and prepare for the first sail DIY boatwork

A big failure on the have beeb seen by one of our subscribers and we will repair that. We have also worked on our closet and get all our boat-stuff down in the boat.

Mar 09, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:15:20

S3 #23 How to remove unwanted sound from propeller -DIY boatwork

We have booked the crane and been on the hard. The sound that we have from the "engine-area", could be from our new propeller and therefore, we decided to go on there hard. We grind the edges on the prop... Problem solved :)

Mar 02, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:12:37

S3 #20 DIY boatwork REFLOATING… And issues.

We have finaly water under our keel and can test engine and bow thruster, but there is some small issues that we need to take care of.

Feb 10, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:12:09

S3 #19 DIY boatworkBow thruster and antifouling

The antifouling is applied and the bow thruster will ready with all the electrical... We want to refloat.!!!

Feb 06, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:16:18

S3 #18 DIY boatwork batteries to the bow thruster

We have bought batteries to the bow thruster and will start the installation. The outside hull is washed and we will prepare the antifouling-application. The new charger: https://sterling-power.com/collections/battery-to-battery-chargers/products/2015-bat...

Jan 27, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:20:42

Just About Sailing December 2 2019 – Diesel Heater water trap, solar fan, early Christmas presents

Getting a few jobs done before the end of the year. Fitting the water trap on the Chinese diesel heater exhaust. Water trap works fine; but problems with the heatproof tape. Washboards are now ready for epoxy and varnish. New solar powered ventilator fan....

Dec 18, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:19:17

S3 #11 DIY boatwork fiberglass and cold epoxy

The temperature and weather is getting better and we can laying up fiberglass outside and then continue with our new bow thruster...

Dec 09, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:15:58

S3 #10 DIY boatwork fiberglass and a stupid mistake

We have started to close some of the holes in the bottom, but we get an challenge and could not handle the moisture on the hull due to the low outside temperature.

Dec 01, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:19:26