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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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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 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 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...
Just About Sailing November 2019 – Chinese Diesel Heater, Any good for condensation? Pt 1 Theory
This is a long one with lots of talking and lots of theory. DISCLAIMER Read the following description to see if you really want to know this stuff. And if you do already know it then you probably won't get much from this video, so go straight on to part 2....