Ep 161 Sail and Furler Repairs Continue in the BVIs
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- čas přidán 25. 08. 2024
- We just can’t get past the problems with our upper swivel on the mainsail furler and the problems created by “sail repairs”.
But that being the case we still try to enjoy the beauty of the British Virgin Islands, which are probably the preeminent sailing, cruising, and charter grounds in the world. What sets them apart is the variety of islands within the chain, allowing line-of-sight navigation between dozens, if not hundreds, of micro-detitanations. Beach bars are everywhere, along with anchorages that range from off the grid entirely to everyday party and music.
Here we take a very small sample of what’s there, but can’t wait to get back next season.
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I really like the docking- and departure procedures that you show (and the explanation in text). I learn from that. You don't see that on other channels.
Well that's awesome Camilla. Some of it is applicable only to our type if boat (mid-sized heavier bluewater cruiser with direct drive feathering prop and barn-door style hinged skeg-hung rudder). But I generally mention that somewhere too. Feel free to contact me if you want further details. Our contact data is in the "About" tab of the Sailing Yacht Talisman landing page.
Really sorry about the challenges but I continue to be impressed with your knowledge & talent.
Thanks Rick. It didn’t start out that way.
Kevin you did really well filming the process and working with one hand. Bluetooth headsets would help you communicate at the top of the mast.
Hi Molly(?). Yes, in the past I've used GoPro sewn adjustable head mounted (on your head) camera mounts, and they worked well until the elastic straps began to fail, making it hard to get them adjusted tight enough. Anyway, last year we went to full 4K video and this year we'll be introducing a whole new range of mics, including a set of Rode wireless lapel mics. We're really looking to control wind noise. Of course part of the problem is that we sail in a lot of wind, but other channels have solved the problem and I think we should be able to as well.
Put some Tef-gel on the threads of your fuel filler cap...Sailing SV Huntress
Always enjoy your videos. Great scenes of sailing. Interesting to wtach and lsiten to your explanations of problems and their solutions.
Well thanks for the kind words Brian. I always considered myself a pretty poor public speaker, but if the observations are helping people then this whole project is a success. We went to 4K video last year and will be introducing new mics this season. Hopefully we'll be able to get the wind noise under control. And thanks for watching.
For a second I thought you were saying that in addition to the other problems, you pulled a muscle in your groin. Oh no!
No, I had that a few years ago and it was no fun. But I did pull a muscle in my back (I think that was it, but it's been a while). This past season I got an ear infection that never really went away (despite many treatments), and a cut on my foot that I was worried about having get infected. These two problems kept me from swimming for the entire second half of the season. Anyway, injuries aboard while cruising can get dangerous really quick.
patience a virtue Kevin. Good thing u know what u are doing. Hope things go better in the future. Be safe
Hi Richard. Yes, so true. They do, more or less. Without repairs and upgrades you end up with almost too much free time.
Never rains.....
hope to see you back up here soon
That Yanmar engine always sounds so good! DO you remember what the hours were when you bought Talisman and what the engine hours are now? There is a bit of a debate between Yanmar and Beta Marine for being the best marine engine. Do you have a preference?
Quantum in St Thomas - might be cheaper to have them make a new sail
Yes, Quantum in St Thomas (up on the hill) has done repairs on our sails before, and they're quite good. Repair was excellent, done relatively quickly, and at a good price. Unfortunately, Talisman's sails are not Dacron. What we have is laminated Dyneema and insanely expensive. These are usually constructed at the main lofts in Europe, and while our current supplier Dolphin (OEM supplier to Oyster) quoted $24k for the two this year, we're probably going to go with Elvstrom (OEM to Hallberg Rassy) given that they are quite a bit less at $15k +/-. This is the part of the cruising life that I kind of hate.
@@SailingTalisman Same here, I had Quantum check mine before I headed up last year and they said good for trip but time to replace soon. So I bought new ones this year (yes I have dacron so lot less) but still full set was 15k. The Genny was the most, and when they talked they said lets build to max 17kts on genny and then jump back to the staysail. I have been out on 30+ and Staysail pulls me along all by itself. And yes part of the problems with my old sails was the repair work that had been done in shop in St Thomas over by the IBY. Finding good people down there in the islands was always a problem, some of them only seem to cater to the charter fleet (get it done fast).
Are you coming back to Annapolis this year?
@@SailingTalisman Like it has been said, "Cruising is going to great spots and doing boat work"
Also the rigging company in St Thomas - I have good luck with both of them
"The Rigging Co"? We used them in Annapolis.
@@jefflukowski9246 Yep, same team! Jimmy runs both, I have used them at both locations
Thus begins your regression towards a sailing dingy with hank on sails ending in a helicopter that will get you back and forth to those bars. Fight on.
There are days ...
Oh Kevin, I realise all this angst was in the past but I bet you felt like sailing back to Antigua and threading that mainsail through the sailmakers abdomen.😳
@@normanboyes4983 Yes, I was frustrated. It's really the first time I've really hung a supplier out to dry on the channel (it takes a lot). I keep waiting for a call or email about it.
Can't you take back your sail and have them fix the issue? You need a head set to talk to one another when your way up the mast like that.
Reason 7,785,385 to never get in mast furling.