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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 with it. However, I am more than satis...
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 for love - love of chocol...
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'...
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 hopefully good practice for what I pla...
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 tea.
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 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 choice but to 'have a go'. I...
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 from outside the boat. The theory is clear ...
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. I want to do two tests on the heater ...
Just About Sailing October 2 2019 – Washboard, mast, and (nearly) finishing the hull repair
I had resigned myself to not being able to finish the hull repair because of the constant rain and decreasing temperature. But then the jetstream moved a bit and the forecast was for 3 or 4 days of dry weather with reasonable (for epoxy) temperatures. Should I drop the other projects and get on with...
Just About Sailing October 2019 – fixing a foot long crack in the hull of my boat
This video covers the structural repair of a rather large crack/split/gash in the hull of Serenity. It happened two years ago just before I took her out of the water...and it was 100% my fault. Still, who doesn't like the chance for a bit of extra fibreglass work?
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...
Just About Sailing September 2 2019 – Enjoyable, Achievable & Connected Boat DIY, done slowly
A few odd jobs in this episode; Lucy finishing off the 'mock' Holding Tank, me finally gluing up the rest of the headlining, plus fixing a broken TV - but is there anything worth watching? The moral of this short video is that anyone can fix anything and also have a good time doing it.
Just About Sailing August 2019 – re-varnishing everything, stage one – removing the old varnish
This is a job I have been putting off for ages. Stripping back all the varnished areas back to bare wood and re-varnishing. To make it fair we have split the work 50:50; I am doing all the external wood and my daughter is just doing the bits inside the boat. Neither of us had done this before, so w...
Just About Sailing July 2019 – DIY Holding Tank Pt 2 – I have a new apprentice
This is one of those 'proud dad' videos. My daughter has now graduated as a Master in Marine Biology after spending the last six months counting sharks in Mexico. She volunteered to help with Serenity's refurbishment. Here's what happened. Pt 1 of the Holding Tank project can be...
Just About Sailing June 2019 – A moving experience with my boat
As discussed last time; Serenity is moving to be near to me so that I can (hopefully) get back into the swing of getting her voyage ready. Lots of 'flying' in this one - shiny! Link to HJ Logistics website as mentioned in the video is
Just About Sailing January 2 2018 – Fixing the Rudder, Pt 1 taking it apart
Not a job I really wanted to do, but it has to be done. As with all my DIY videos - I am not claiming that this is the way you should do something. It is simply the way I did it. If you disagree, of have a better idea, then please leave a comment below, it might be useful to someone else. A coup...
Just About Sailing December 1 2017 – fitting a ‘new’ sprayhood not made for my boat, Pt 2
So here we go. Part 2 of this mini-series. The next step is to get the stainless steel bows made up, and try and get the frame and acrylic canvas to fit each other. A couple of links. The value for money tool for punching holes in the canvas was from: And for those who would rather do this job pr...
Just About Sailing – Channel Trailer
It's taken me 18 months to get round to doing a channel trailer. This is just a few short clips of previous videos for new viewers. If you don't like this video - then you certainly won't like the rest. I think this trailer disappears if you subscribe; then the latest video pops up o...
Sailboat Refit Part 11
Hey everyone! welcome to part 11, in this episode we take a look back at some of the things we have achieved in the main cabin. Its nice to look back and to see how far we have come with our project. We'd like to thank you all for your comments and support through this so keep them coming! a...