Hi Fernando. I’d have to go back to the supplier to get an actual brand. It was just one of many they had in stock at a local plastics business. All the windows are still secure, clear, leak free and looking good.

Thanks Brock. No leaks no movement. The windows are still nice and clear. I wouldn’t do anything different

Thanks for the comment. What are your plans beyond Momemtum?

Thanks - great crew!

Hi Mark. No movement, no leaks - so far so good!

Standard aluminium extendable boat hook. I use a bespoke (home made) attachment for the spring and a modified eBay product for the rope threader. I’ll make and post a short to explain.

Probably quicker to email me at svtbline(at)gmail.com and I’ll send a photo or two

Thanks for the feedback John. DJI Mini (original) using Litchi software which has some very useful follow modes. INSTA 360 ONE x2. Some iPhone 14. FCP-X for editing.

Thanks Chris. Congratulations on the “new” boat and the journey to get to this point - what did you buy?

@@bottomline4284 sorry late reply I’ve gone for a Fisher 25 there is something a little bit different & special about them & safe & with a good strong engine

Thank you - appreciate the feedback!

Thanks. Litchi software - a number of useful modes. Cheers

Thanks for the feedback. Good question re long term resilience. I’ve taken this approach having read reports of the marine industry on the east coast (Australia) using VHB tape and no screws in many new build boats. The commercial building industry also use it even for skyscraper windows. The new windows on this boat have lasted three complete seasons (summer and winter (cruising and racing) with no adhesion issues or leaks. Time will tell I guess. Cheers

Also windshields on cars are attached this way…

Thanks David. Look forward to seeing you out on the Gulf!

Hi Kelly. Thanks for the feedback. Glad you enjoyed the video - what sort of additional information would you like to have seen? Were you sailing S/Y Anna in the pacific a few years back?

Thanks for the feedback! SA is a great cruising ground, and yes, sailing around it is addictive! If you are keen to get into sailing, local clubs have intro and advanced training options (eg: cycsa.com.au/learn-to-sail/). I know of at least one couple who completed some training and went on to buy a boat in Qld and sail it back. Cheers

Thanks for the feedback. Baskets were from Kmart. Extra holes drilled in the bases to help air circulation.

Dyneema stay connected to the spinnaker downhaul which runs through a block attached to a deck fitting strengthened with a beam under the deck. The sail is hanked on and stowed in the bag with the line running forward to the block and then back to cockpit.

Still in place and leak free!

@john Wilde Can you follow-up on the other windows you did? I will be installing new windows later this year and I want to know if the sikaflex was the problem or the paint you used?

@@jordimuller8521 hi. So I did complete all of the other windows, but I decided to sand back the painted surround where the sikaflex was going to be applied, allowing it to create a seal directly on to the Perspex - but left it where the VHB was bonding to retain the UV protection. I used black 295uv for this and from the finished side, it was almost impossible to see the difference between the unpainted sikaflex and painting area. I went back to the first window and scrapped out some of the sika from the worst areas and reapplied it - this time using 295uv. For that first window I was using white sika 291i and I still think this reacted with that VHT paint. Having said that, it and all other windows have been water tight. They have survived the flexing while the boat was craned back in in April and I've been for a couple of sails. However, should note that my standing rigging attaches to the hull stringers, so don't apply much load to coach roof. Also- the coach roof my boat is pretty stiff (being old 80s lay-up). So far I am very happy with. Just having no leaks it nice.

It is a great region - well worth the visit! The local trailer sailer association has organised trips there in the past so may be worth consulting when you come. www.tsasa.net/events/55908/

@@bottomline4284 thanks. Great info.

Thank you! Awesome region to cruise

Not The Bottom Line I’m afraid. Enjoy Port Vincent

I’m sure 3M will have UV specs on a PDS but it is designed for exterior glazing work. www.3m.com.au/3M/en_AU/p/d/b40065672/

multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/893360O/vhb-structural-glazing-tape-g-b23f.pdf

@@bottomline4284 That is more than I thought. Thanks for sharing

Correct

@@bottomline4284 oh wow and the windows gonna hold? Lol i don't know if i should do that i have a 1983 jeanneau 30 ft

@@sunsriseinvestment so far they’ve survived two summers and winters, two racing seasons and several cruises without an issue. At the end of the day you should do what you feel comfortable with. Cheers

@@bottomline4284 right, the problem is my windows are super long like 20 inches large and 6ft long at least 🤣

All the best with your installation!

Hi Danny. Congratulations on becoming a NS38 owner! At this stage the only thing I can say I would do differently would be to have made the upgrade far sooner - it has transformed the boat and made longer short-handed trips viable. Very happy with the B&G system and happy to discuss if you have any questions. Cheers.

If you are not already a member the Northshore Owners FB group is worth joining. Active membership happy to compare notes. facebook.com/groups/NorthshoreOwnersGroup/?ref=share

Many thanks for the reply, thank you for your insight. I will upgrade during the winter months and look forward to the improvements. I have a list of contacts of NS 38 owners in Tasmania but wii join the FB group Cheers Danny

Hi Chris. Under the holding tank is a PVC ball valve (Philmac) from the local hardware store irrigation section. About AUD $30. It attaches to the bottom of the tank via a through hull fitting. The other valve in the system is a Jabsco Y valve to send waste directly overboard or to the tank.

Is there a materials list for this video???

Hi Chuck. No materials list but happy to answer a few questions. Cheers

Hi Jack. That would certainly work. To date tension via the winch has seemed adequate. Will be using the stay for a staysail this winter so will see if more tension is required. Cheers

I have no experience with deadlights so can’t really offer an opinion. My initial thoughts from pictures would be that they are heavier than plain acrylic and sit proud of the mounting surface. Both the weight and surfaces that could be caught by waves may not be a good combination for the tape but as I say, no experience on this one. Sorry.

Ok well thanks for the response, I'll probably do this method anyway and just be prepared for emergency repairs.

It would certainly keep things simple. We opted for a seperate soft stay to have the option of a white staysail as an alternative in stronger winds that were stable and unlikely to reach storm force

@@bottomline4284 You happy with the tension you can get

@@gregorpopp4245 yes

Thanks for the feedback. The colour is Dulux Tranquil Retreat.

Thanks. Water based acrylic tint presumably?

@@svserafina7356 Yes - same tint as Dulux water based acrylic. Bunnings will tint the KiwiGrip for a small fee. They make the point that they take no responsibility for how it turns out. I’ve had three batches done (2 x 1 litre and 1 x 4 litre) and each turned out fine.

Fantastic incredibly useful videos for any NS38 owner. Thank you. Totally agree about grey not suiting the boat and keeping the colour close to original.

I use the spinnaker pole uphaul as the storm jib halyard. The top end of the inner stay is removable and the fitting is located a few inches above the sheave for the spinnaker uphaul. With the deck fitting located just aft of the windlass the inner stay is roughly parallel to the forestay.

@@bottomline4284 Thank you, who made the bag

@@gregorpopp4245 the bag in the video is a prototype which I made out of shade cloth. The intention was to have a sail maker replicate it in canvas (or similar) but so far the prototype has worked fine so haven’t had another one made.

@@bottomline4284 thank you so much

So are you using the existing spinnaker pole topping lift as a halyard with temporary inner forestay forces counteracted by the existing swept back lowers?

Hi Jules. Correct. Selden publish mast data that indicates that the vertical distance between the attachment for the soft stay and the lower stays (fractional rig so as you note the stays are swept aft) is within an acceptable range ie: no need for running back stays.