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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
Just About Sailing March 2020 – Making a DIY plastic (HDPE) water tank, Pt 1 – Is it even possible?
This the the first of three videos. In this one I want to see if it is even possible to make a DIY water tank out of HDPE to fit the 'odd' shape under the salon bench. Big learning curve. I know that people fix plastic parts on cars, or their garbage bin ...
Just About Sailing February 2020 – Coating the Washboards with Epoxy and Varnish
Lots of people have suggested that I should try a combination of clear epoxy and varnish on the washboards. Epoxy is very waterproof and hard-wearing, but not very resistant to UV, hence the need to coat it with varnish. Lots of help from my daughter who w...
Just About Sailing January 2020 – Plans for the year plus new fridge power requirements
A few people have asked how my plans have changed over the last 18 months or so as things have slowed down because of health. Well here is the revised plan - which even at the current slow speed all looks doable this year.
Just About Sailing – Christmas Musical Extravaganza 2019
Here it is, the annual Christmas Musical Extravaganza Special. Best watched with decent earphones or powerful earplugs. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
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....
Just About Sailing December 2019 – Chinese Diesel Heater, Any good for condensation? Pt 2 Practice
This is a direct follow-on from the previous video which covered the theory behind why and when we get condensation. In this one I do do two experiments in the boat; One with the heater air being re-circulated in the cabin, another with the air being taken...