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She’s a Gypsy Woman Ep234
We've got gypsy magic! Previously we shared the skipping of our anchor chain as the Lofrans Falkon windlass deployed/pulled up the anchor. We drove to Charleston, South Carolina and picked up the new 376E gypsy that matches our 1/2" G4 anchor chain. It was a little wider than the old gypsy...
He Likes It Slippery Ep233
We are jumping for joy this week! Making progress on voyage preparations (Georgia to Texas) and having success with some of last week’s failures. Thank you to our subscribers and viewers who offered helpful suggestions and thoughts regarding the issues on the Lofrans Falkon windlass that was featur...
Hard & Wet Ep232
Gremlins on board???? We’re starting to think so as two main DIY projects have yet to be completed. This week has been a bit trying to say the least. The gypsy on the Lofrans windlass has always skipped a little when bringing up the anchor. Over time it has gotten much worse. We think it is a misma...
Trouble Getting It Up Ep231
Ever have trouble getting it up? Well, yeah we did. In preparation for our move to Texas, we are checking out all essential systems. One of those being our Lofrans Falcon 1700 watt windlass and maneuvering the anchor. The anchor deployed nicely but the windlass couldn’t get it up easily. More to dia...![WORLD’S BEST ANCHOR?! (Ultra anchor from Ultra Products) [RED SEAS]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/xkq8TWrca0Y/mqdefault.webp)
WORLD’S BEST ANCHOR?! (Ultra anchor from Ultra Products) [RED SEAS]
We are upgrading our whole anchor set up, starting with a stainless steel anchor from Ultra Products and then adding 100m of stainless steel chain from Cromox. To lift all that, we'll need a reliable windlass so we have increased the size of our windlass motor, switched out the gypsey to match ...
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 Ft. Lauderdale for some additional fuel...
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 ginger tom keeps us company.
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 met when we started our boat search at the b...
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 installation went smoothly aside from the t...
Lofrans Windlass Service – Lofrans Cayman 88 – Ep. 214
Our Lofrans Cayman Windlass partly failed when we were cruising. The motor no longer functioned and we had to lift the anchor using the manual override. This is not something we are happy with so we strip the unit TWICE before we get it fixed. ---- Coffee Jar --- If you like our videos, you can al...
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 reinforcing the rest of the deck. But that wil...
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 core below. Sounds easy...well that'...
Stepping up my game: figuring out how to trouble shoot the electrical motor of my Lofrans Tigres
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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 Lofran X2 WIndlass whilst also converting the ...
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. Plus a couple of 'surprise' prese...
Just About Sailing September 3 2019 – A very quick look at the Southampton Boat Show 2019
I prepared this time! I actually wrote out a specific list of things I wanted to find out at the boat show related to forthcoming projects. I questioned a few technical experts from different companies and received a lot of valuable information. And saw three very special boats. I can't believ...