I’m Just Days Away From DIY Rigging My Huge Catamaran!

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  • It’s only a matter of days now till I put my mast up!
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  • @JuanDaringMann
    @JuanDaringMann Před 6 dny +106

    This is one of my insta-watch channels.

  • @rotinkerbell
    @rotinkerbell Před 6 dny +36

    You seem to grow in confidence and ability with each week. I often picture your Ma and Pa watching thing back home, reading the comments and nearly exploding with parental pride. Carry on Mark, you seem to be living your best life.

  • @nikolatesla5553
    @nikolatesla5553 Před 6 dny +25

    Im hooked on a few boat building channels. This one, Magic Carpet, the Duracell Project and Tally Ho. The difference is, the other three are building their boats more meticulously. Tally Ho and Magic Carpet are works of art, True craftsmanship. They do it like I wish I could. You do it like how I would. Not sure if I'm doing it right, but knowing it will serve me anyway. Boat is looking good. You should be proud.

    • @paulvanhouts3365
      @paulvanhouts3365 Před 6 dny +3

      Have a look at the boat by the river too, they’re building from scratch, you will enjoy binging on all the progress videos. They really are good.

  • @rebuildingnoseas
    @rebuildingnoseas Před 6 dny +22

    Don't worry man, she'll be 1000% more fabulous with the mast up and all that blingy new stainless, dyneema and sails blowing around in the wind! You're doing good work. Cheers!

  • @peterschouten-ys8yr
    @peterschouten-ys8yr Před 6 dny +27

    For what its worth, I sailed around the world with a 46 foot steel ketch. Weighed 16 tones. I started with 10mm chain of 20m length and increased that to 30m later and then polypropylene rode 25mm. This let's you anchor almost anywhere while keeping weight down. The polypropylene advantage is that it floated free of the bottom when slack and thereby eliminated bottom chafe in gravelly or corally situations..
    Cheers Peter.

  • @karelvandervelden8819
    @karelvandervelden8819 Před 6 dny +25

    That rusty anchor is called ¨pool-anker¨. It does work but its holding-power to weight ratio is low.
    Secondhand Delta-anchors are a reliable purchase. Better still invest in a modern oversized anchor. (Mantus, Rocna)
    Its worth it.

    • @Itssmial_Ova
      @Itssmial_Ova Před 6 dny +4

      Good tip, You'll always worry if your anker is too small. But you'll never worry that your anker is too big :D

    • @markgallagher1376
      @markgallagher1376 Před 6 dny +3

      I second the Rocna anchor. I had a Vulcan and it was a great anchor.

    • @andrewbrown2063
      @andrewbrown2063 Před 5 dny

      Best to go with the right sized Rocna. A second anchor is useful as a stern anchor.

    • @wakeboardbob
      @wakeboardbob Před 4 dny +1

      I was going to say to him, please invest in a modern anchor they are a world apart from that c. QR and whatever that other thing is. We have 2 mantus onboard. Rocna you can not disassemble and our second is a storm size that is broken down and stored below. There is no worse feeling than anchor drag at night on a lee shore in a storm. Mantus plus anchor alarm and you will sleep well.

    • @timevans8223
      @timevans8223 Před 4 dny +1

      We use a Spade anchor and we never use an anchor alarm. Been cruising and living at anchor for 10 years with a Spade anchor. 40,000nm. Get the right anchor and you don't need an alarm

  • @Franko-eg6iu
    @Franko-eg6iu Před 6 dny +13

    You’ve gone from snow , ice , rain and now heat.
    But then look how far you’ve come

  • @DonFarmer-hq5sw
    @DonFarmer-hq5sw Před 6 dny +13

    This Mahi will be truly your boat Mark ❤. I don’t even mind watching the commercials 😊

  • @buddylady0987
    @buddylady0987 Před 6 dny +8

    Wildling is the first channel I watch on a Saturday in Aus and todays Samba is a bonus

  • @kleintra5
    @kleintra5 Před 6 dny +24

    Can't wait to see you sailing!

  • @user-lf4wy6jj9l
    @user-lf4wy6jj9l Před 6 dny +18

    I noticed you added wood on the bottom of your mask. You need to consider spreading the weight of the bolt heads over that wood even if it means adding a strip of stainless steel with matching holes otherwise the bolt area will be under too much stress for the wood.

    • @snorungar70
      @snorungar70 Před 3 dny

      No not really its totally ok if you calculate it .

  • @pnuttheclownh2254
    @pnuttheclownh2254 Před 6 dny +14

    entertaining, factual, humorous and just plain nice.

  • @chriscarson2456
    @chriscarson2456 Před 6 dny +20

    So nice to know there are more people out there that appreciate GOOD music.

  • @clivestainlesssteelwomble7665

    You can always shorten a stay... adding length is more of an issue but you can have longer adjustable tensioning sections to join them to your deck fittings.

  • @Miamove
    @Miamove Před 6 dny +37

    Don't forget to spray paint your chain every 10 m. A different color so you know exactly your scope. You got out at all times.

    • @robinbennett5994
      @robinbennett5994 Před 6 dny +5

      Coloured zip ties work too. Don't cut them, or you'll have sharp bits that could cut you when handling the chain.

    • @montyforster3370
      @montyforster3370 Před 6 dny +1

      Big Ditto

    • @sail4life
      @sail4life Před 5 dny +2

      @@robinbennett5994 Just melt the sharp ends with a lighter. Just a touch of the flame melts the sharpest edges right off.

    • @robinbennett5994
      @robinbennett5994 Před 4 dny

      @@sail4life Thank you! That's so obvious now you've said it, I can't believe it never occurred to me...

  • @Christ0o
    @Christ0o Před 6 dny +5

    I feel that some Cuban jazz would go well in your fantastic videos. Great work Mark keep going!

  • @philwheeler7924
    @philwheeler7924 Před 6 dny +3

    Hey Mark...I've been watching your channel since the get-go. I would watch it for the humour of the fumbles and mess ups, since I was doing the same at the time, and made me realize I was not alone. In the last few weeks (months) you have gone another level. I think the charts and measurements brought it home. A rough quote "It should be 3 degrees, but if the halyard stretches 4 centimeters that would bring it to 2.78 degrees which is within tolerance". Gawd love you pal!

  • @scottmacpherson5174
    @scottmacpherson5174 Před 6 dny +3

    I love this channel mark I never miss one episode hope you take us all on CZcams on a great adventure all the best mark from Scott in Scotland uk 🇬🇧.

  • @iainwilson4744
    @iainwilson4744 Před 6 dny +9

    So close, so close. Keep up the great work. Can't wait to see her sail. Doing superb Mark.

  • @richardmclaren8549
    @richardmclaren8549 Před 6 dny +1

    Mark I think you're dyneema rigging will come out fine. That 30 centimeters lashing you have on the end of every stay should be more than enough to come and go on. Am really liking your work and looking forward to the mast going up. 🐟 😁

  • @robertmacaulay7980
    @robertmacaulay7980 Před 6 dny +3

    Keep on keeping on young fella.

  • @drgunsmith4099
    @drgunsmith4099 Před 6 dny +4

    One word….FANTASTIC

  • @ChrisLee66
    @ChrisLee66 Před 6 dny +10

    Skip next week and do your thing. Amazing work and so happy for you!

  • @chrissailing8856
    @chrissailing8856 Před 5 dny +2

    You’re almost there !! Our must watch channel, it’s great to see your skills and finish improving week by week. Painting the deck would be the icing on the cake !

  • @daafip
    @daafip Před 6 dny +8

    Don't forget some locking wire on those shackles! I've had too many of those fail..

  • @thomasgraham5842
    @thomasgraham5842 Před 6 dny +5

    You know Mark. You have improved 1000% in this last few months. It's amazing and a must watch each week. Thank you Sir. Oh And when it finished, the offers from young ladies will blow you're mind. Good luck Sir.

  • @willgage1746
    @willgage1746 Před 6 dny +4

    Hi Mark, your anchor is your best insurance from getting beached , so put your money where you are going to use it every day. The CQR anchor was invented in 1933 . My friend has one and drags all the time. I have a Rocna and have never dragged. I think a lot of technology has helped design anchors . I wouldn't want you upwind of me in an Anchorage.

    • @nielslundager1503
      @nielslundager1503 Před 6 dny +2

      I have CQR Anchor for 5 years now an never dragged
      Is a 40” ferro sail boat and for 2 years i’m anchor day and night 😊

  • @Brickazar250
    @Brickazar250 Před 6 dny +3

    Bro is like if bob marley was caucasian 🤣🤣 love the part where you put the rope as dreads

    • @normabaker5837
      @normabaker5837 Před 6 dny +1

      I was thinking of Jacob Marley, Ebenezer Scrooge's old partner, when he was walking with the chains over his shoulders.

  • @MikeFloutier
    @MikeFloutier Před 6 dny +4

    Thanks Mark, loving the Samba, great sound quality 🍾❤️ ps totally relaxed about no video next week!

  • @KandMe1
    @KandMe1 Před 6 dny +3

    It’s good progress, steady and these are significant mile-stones, the rigging is a huge job, putting the mast up is the big one, congrats on your progress.

  • @5fingers1
    @5fingers1 Před 6 dny +3

    looking forward to the mast going up 🤞🤞🤞🤞 on the stay lengths, good good good 😊

  • @mikebourke1185
    @mikebourke1185 Před 6 dny +3

    Well done Mark 👏
    Progress is Fantastic
    Looking forward to seeing it.Sailimg 😅

  • @jeremy87turbo87
    @jeremy87turbo87 Před 6 dny +11

    Don't forget to spray paint your chain every 10 m. A different color so you know exactly your scope. You got out at all times

  • @doncockayne
    @doncockayne Před 6 dny +4

    When you were working with the anchor and then suddenly you were sitting there with a rope being held by your teeth, I had a moment where I was thinking “Holy hell, he’s holding that anchor chain with his teeth!” 😅 The mast base looks great and very stout!

  • @dennisash7221
    @dennisash7221 Před 6 dny +2

    Awesome progress. You can always shorten a stay but you cannot lengthen it. I hope that everything goes well with raising the mast. Looking forward to seeing that boat with its sails up for the very first time, that will be an awesome historical monument.

  • @dcallan812
    @dcallan812 Před 6 dny +10

    So close to casting off and setting sail. You have done such a great job. 2x👍

  • @stephanswart3981
    @stephanswart3981 Před 6 dny +4

    You go laddie, can't wait to see her under sail. Keep up the good work.😅

  • @BruceBrennan-yf8lz
    @BruceBrennan-yf8lz Před 6 dny +8

    Thinking things through, thinking ahead, checking, double checking...you've come a long way and are so much more confident, and it's all coming together. Well done.👍👍.

  • @sailingsjofagel
    @sailingsjofagel Před 6 dny +4

    I reckon the lashings will help take up any length issues. Looking good, Mark..!! Good job on the splicing, too..!!
    Cheers
    Grant.

  • @brianmcguire5189
    @brianmcguire5189 Před 6 dny +4

    Great job Marc, props to you on taking the challenge of the rigging!

  • @jamieduff1981
    @jamieduff1981 Před 6 dny +5

    The splicing looks great to me. Actually looking at those wedges you made, for as simple as they appear it's easy to cut things like that on the piss but this project has really changed the type of thing you can do well without a second thought now compared to when you first got this boat. Keep up the good work - you're living my dream.

  • @EagleWarrior432
    @EagleWarrior432 Před 6 dny +2

    Do what you got to do , love the videos ,. when you complete a job this size you'll have a great sense of accomplishment and joy. And we are waiting on this as much as you , and then let the good times roll .

  • @ashtontechhelp
    @ashtontechhelp Před 6 dny +3

    I would suggest acorn nuts for anything that protrudes upwards. Keeps the rain / salt out of the threads. Like those mast bolts, for example, pointing skywards.

  • @Cheers_Warren
    @Cheers_Warren Před 6 dny +4

    Good choice not to go too large with the dia of the dyneema . If you go too large it will never stretch out and you will find it will not hold tension, keeps stretching ( less of a problem with this flexible boat , low rig tension design) .
    Cheers Warren

  • @robertgold2643
    @robertgold2643 Před 6 dny +1

    So close! Stoked for you bruthah! Get it sailing 😎

  • @maryjnorwood3962
    @maryjnorwood3962 Před 6 dny +3

    “One with the dyneema.” 😆😆😆

  • @davemorrlle9587
    @davemorrlle9587 Před 4 dny +1

    Brilliant mark, look how far you’ve come since you left north wales & sailed through the French canals! Well done! 👏🏻

  • @kevinmartin3859
    @kevinmartin3859 Před 6 dny +4

    Well done Mark your doing well think how you felt when you was looking for a boat the confidence you have now is great don't keep putting yourself down good luck in the weeks ahead 😊😊

  • @thezaffa7351
    @thezaffa7351 Před 6 dny +4

    love the progress. im so excited to see that mast up and it actually being a sailboat again.

  • @fonhollohan2908
    @fonhollohan2908 Před 6 dny +2

    I have confidence in ya Mark, from what i've seen you do thus far over the years you've come a long ways. I think you've got it, no worries man. no worries you got your father's blood in ya, and He knows what he's doing...so fear not. you got this!

  • @fernandab.m.9269
    @fernandab.m.9269 Před 6 dny +5

    You are going to do it all and you are doing great, ... music feeds our souls, ... Almost there with most priority things and soon you can go! 👍👍 🌻🌻

  • @johnleigh349
    @johnleigh349 Před 6 dny +4

    Progressing well mark impressed with dyneema lines 👏👍⛵⛵😊

  • @Turleyswheels
    @Turleyswheels Před 6 dny +3

    first of all that great big anchor , i’ve checked my mother in laws broom and i really can’t see any breaks i think that would be just the right size to slow her down or even stop . lol what a great job you’re doing mate really excited to see the mast go up and i know you’re really worried but don’t be believing in you’re self started a long time ago and you have proved you’re very capable don’t worry ❤ great stuff love it🤩

  • @richardclarke3726
    @richardclarke3726 Před 6 dny +1

    Well done, you are getting there, and the rigging experience will generate an income in time

  • @mikeskelly2356
    @mikeskelly2356 Před 6 dny +4

    Reverse the shackle on the Bridal, you'll get a more 'balanced' load if the Back-stay pulls on the 'Loop' and the legs on the pin, if you worry about chafe, the back-stay can go on the pin if it's centered with some SS washers...Sand that D'Hone style anchor, coat it with phosphoric acid and spray it with galvanizing spray in a can. You should be able to sell it for 20 to 30€ to a larger vessel... 😁

  • @krisledrew3668
    @krisledrew3668 Před 6 dny +3

    loving the summer samba!!

  • @erikbrush
    @erikbrush Před 6 dny +3

    You've got this, Mark!
    You've just flying along. Looks like you'll be journeying soon!
    Way to go, mate!
    Cheers!
    - Erik 😁

  • @chriswalsh9614
    @chriswalsh9614 Před 6 dny +4

    You're amazing. Keep up the great work.

  • @chaswarren7239
    @chaswarren7239 Před 6 dny +2

    Love the future view of Mark in the Southern Ocean in 10 years time with long grey hair .... focussed & happy!

  • @acsberean4092
    @acsberean4092 Před 6 dny +2

    Kudos! You're doing an amazing job!

  • @james861074
    @james861074 Před 6 dny +3

    Great work and perseverance. Looking forward to a test sail video. Max speed run. Auto steer and full relaxation.

  • @clivecook7193
    @clivecook7193 Před 6 dny +4

    We will be out of the football don't have beer put a video up your content is really good and will miss it if a video doesn't come out all the best have a good week

  • @Herblay63
    @Herblay63 Před 6 dny +3

    That shop looked amazing, I really envy you there. Reminded me a little of the engineering stores in the boatyard I worked at back in '81. I would spend ages wandering through the different bins filled with brassware and hardware used to build SCODs.

  • @daveamies5031
    @daveamies5031 Před 6 dny +2

    Mast up, sails up, yes your prioritising the things that will get you out of the yard, then you'll have more cash for parts and supplies when you don't have to pay yard fees 👍 It's easier in the yard yes but it's also costly and you have solar panels and those big batteries so you'll be fine working at anchor.

  • @DougVarble
    @DougVarble Před 6 dny +3

    Great stuff🎉

  • @graniteonion6799
    @graniteonion6799 Před 6 dny +7

    who doesn't want a trumpet solo intro....creamcheese at its best, Nice boat dude nice splicing

  • @isakekhuze2105
    @isakekhuze2105 Před 6 dny +3

    Great job sailer, my Fridays are getting better and better. Keep it up the interesting work, watching from South Africa

  • @hassanmmahmoud
    @hassanmmahmoud Před 6 dny +1

    Good Job and great music

  • @hellotoyou4755
    @hellotoyou4755 Před 6 dny +1

    Great Video

  • @stelliform
    @stelliform Před 6 dny +4

    I really enjoy your different and varied music selections! Thanks for the video!

  • @richardschaefer3889
    @richardschaefer3889 Před 6 dny +4

    Mark took the cat on a cruise!
    Only a matter of time now.
    Best channel on the Tube

  • @oregon1232
    @oregon1232 Před 6 dny +2

    Nothing wrong with a diversion project which provides your brain a rest from calculations. Good idea 👍 Start again fresh.

  • @Nodalities
    @Nodalities Před 6 dny +3

    Ya mon, so nice seeing your work on the stays, the bits and bobs store and jammin' to summer samba tunes❣

  • @sailingona
    @sailingona Před 6 dny +1

    Well done buddy 🙏

  • @karlr4865
    @karlr4865 Před 6 dny +2

    If the stays do come up long you can always cut them down, splice in a new eye and just use a real long lanyard. They will stretch and keep stretching but it’s all good.

  • @Chr.U.Cas2216
    @Chr.U.Cas2216 Před 6 dny +1

    Dear Wildling Sailing Mark.
    👍👌👏 It's very impressive to see that you become a better craftsman with every episode. You're a fast learner and already managed mastering a lot of skills meanwhile. I know that your supportive parents are proud of you and they're becoming even more proud with every video/progress. Congratulations 🎉 for all of this. 2) Aladdin's cave obviously is a great place to buy boating stuff. Glad you found it. 3) Of course I'm looking forward to watch the mast go up and even more to see you at sea sailing Mahi.
    As always: Thanks a lot for making teaching explaining recording editing uploading and sharing.
    Best regards luck and especially health to all involved people.

  • @umbongoapg
    @umbongoapg Před 6 dny +4

    when you are at sea and things get a bit hairy you will be glad you took your time and did things correct

  • @dundeedolphin
    @dundeedolphin Před 6 dny +1

    Good luck with everything next week Mark. 👍🏻

  • @Dawgmeatt
    @Dawgmeatt Před 6 dny +2

    lmao the casual dyneema dreads outta nowhere

  • @peterfoster5871
    @peterfoster5871 Před 6 dny +2

    Love the dreads man

  • @yourtruetreasures
    @yourtruetreasures Před 6 dny +5

    You always have great music.. always perfect and upbeat:)

  • @wildlife3933
    @wildlife3933 Před 6 dny +2

    Nice one!

  • @auozjan
    @auozjan Před 6 dny +2

    Love your work ethic- so looking forward to the hoisting of your mast 😉🫠😉🫠

  • @CaptainAtSea
    @CaptainAtSea Před 6 dny +3

    Yes!! Friday is saved. Great video Captain

  • @p3692
    @p3692 Před 6 dny +2

    Amazing video

  • @MikeBanks2003
    @MikeBanks2003 Před 6 dny +2

    My anchor formula for chain, is the depth of water X3 plus a kellet 4/5 of the length of chain, and the rest I used 20mm diameter nylon--lotsa stretch but keep it out of the sun, and where it comes aboard, I slid a HD polythene split pipe over it to stop any possibility of chafe. No problems in riding out two cyclones, of a which was a Cat 4. The kellet is for stormy situations, most times you will not need it. I used a Dynema soft shackle to attach it to the chain, the last little bit of chain past the kellet is lifted by the vessel to stop the nylon dragging on the sea bed. The kellet was a gym kettle weight I bought at a flea-market for ten bucks--about twenty pounds in weight. It has the effect of doubling your scope--saving a LOT of chain, and one stores it in the bosun's locker along with its own six inch chain lanyard until needed. Your GENIUNE CQR is a FINE anchor, the knock-offs are garbage EXCEPT for the New Zealand made Manson version which is as good or better than the CQR.
    I use TWO, one is a thirty five pound, the other a sixty pound, and I have never dragged either of them with kellets although others have dragged their usually far too light fancy ones around me, one even going ashore and sinking when water came in through the heads and galley as the vessel canted while aground.

  • @paulvanhouts3365
    @paulvanhouts3365 Před 6 dny

    Hi Mark, this is getting more exciting, you are nearly there. After the rigging yourself it means that you now have a skill that could get you out of trouble at sea. Simply brilliant, thanks for sharing.

  • @nick2300
    @nick2300 Před 6 dny +4

    Keeping the dream alive!

  • @johnallen8094
    @johnallen8094 Před 6 dny +3

    My wildings fix good morning from Christchurch New Zealand-4 c just making breakfast!

    • @gordonmcfadyen4679
      @gordonmcfadyen4679 Před 6 dny +1

      Love my Wildling fix here in Wellington NZ too ! Can't wait for Saturday's . Had a bit of a panic when Mark mentioned that there might not be a video next week.

  • @geraldlandry6913
    @geraldlandry6913 Před 5 dny

    Well Mark i have been silent as long as you've had your show... I have to say that I didn't think you were going to get tihs far in this amount of time but you have and I am amazed. Also you have grown in your knowledge base and humbly go about doing extremely complicated things that you make look simple. Bravo!

  • @gnydam
    @gnydam Před 6 dny +6

    I'm probably not telling you something you don't already know, but since comments help the algorithm here goes. How about using the shorter chain length for ordinary situations then have the option to double it for deep anchorages or strong winds.

    • @WildlingSailing
      @WildlingSailing  Před 6 dny +4

      👍

    • @oregon1232
      @oregon1232 Před 6 dny +2

      Great idea, but it sounds like he'd be happier getting rid of the added weight.

    • @gnydam
      @gnydam Před 5 dny

      To the best reasonable extent, weight should be carried low and centrally. Meaning neither bow nor stern. Total weight is still important on a multi hull, but I am of the opinion that the safety of extra chain and even an extra anchor stored in the right place is worth the weight. I think Mark's own experience dragging anchor in his previous cat backs that up.

    • @andrewbrown2063
      @andrewbrown2063 Před 4 dny

      It’s a quite a bit of work to splice the rode off and on the chain each time. You wouldn’t want to do that at sea probably.

  • @zurrojilful
    @zurrojilful Před 6 dny +2

    Howdy Mark I’ll gladly come to a sanding n painting party to help out.

    • @oregon1232
      @oregon1232 Před 6 dny

      I'm in the States so a bit out of reach 🤪

  • @terrymeikle195
    @terrymeikle195 Před 4 dny

    your doing just fine👍
    being out of your comfort zone is a common frequent feeling for sailors…it makes the adventure even more exciting and memorable and builds character
    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

  • @edgarmuller6652
    @edgarmuller6652 Před 6 dny +3

    Great store. Sailors paradise. Remember that in Florida there was also one called El Capitan.
    On step closer to see that mast up. Good job.

  • @michaelbradley-yorath9682

    Binge watched your last year since moving the boat to the yard, remembered seeing you on Sailing melody looking at steel Melody. watched almost a year in about three days. Thanks even for the 'crappy Musac' very enjoyable.

  • @TimFenton-dx4xe
    @TimFenton-dx4xe Před 6 dny +3

    Stay positive and keep going 🎉🎉🎉

  • @Useless_Knowledge07
    @Useless_Knowledge07 Před 6 dny +3

    No worries 👍.
    You could always just post a short when time is of concern.

  • @cherylsibson2529
    @cherylsibson2529 Před 6 dny +5

    If the mast falls due to the bolts, it's not your fault, it's the nuts and bolts, all your doing is the best you can, and that's all anyone asked of you.

  • @sobobwas6871
    @sobobwas6871 Před 6 dny +2

    Brilliant stuff

  • @williamoorejr
    @williamoorejr Před 6 dny +1

    Glad to see the channel growing. Think you made the right choice with the dyneme. Checking out the stretch was good.. Make sure you get a selfie of the first time the sails fill.