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@Sv_SeaDuctress 4 күн бұрын
Great series on your new ground tackle. A year later, are you happy with your choices and performance while anchoring?
@ketchingmy2ndwindsvchopsticks 4 күн бұрын
Hello, Thanks much for watching and for leaving a comment… To be honest I have not installed them on my boat yet.. due to several Home renovation projects and some other issues outside of my control I did not launch my boat in 2022 or 2023.. I did launch her this past season but due to an unexpected sea cock / Thru-hull issue she stayed dockside this past season..The current Plan is to install the new ground Tackle the 2025 season.. 😎⛵️🥢🏴☠️🤙🥰
@Chokora17 19 күн бұрын
No need to get it up to temp first? To circulate through the muffler?
@ketchingmy2ndwindsvchopsticks 19 күн бұрын
Hello, Thanks much for watching and for leaving a comment!!! Yes, it’s best to run the motor for a bit to ensure it reaches operating temperature and the Thermostat opens up.. I didn’t show it in the video but I did run several containers of eco friendly Antifreeze through the motor prior to actually filming it, so I was confident the motor reached a safe operating temp. In addition to ensure that Antifreeze was in the engine block at about 6:50 into the video I filmed myself I opening a small drain that is tapped directly into the block and saw the antifreeze come out of it. That gave me peace of mind. If you plan to use a process similar to what I show in the video, I should think that filling the 5 gallon bucket twice to 3 times with water and circulating that through the engine prior to introducing the Antifreeze would be the best way to proceed. Of course, I am not a licensed marine diesel mechanic. Just a fellow sailor that happens to be mechanically inclined. Hope you find my long winded response to be helpful!!
@Sv_SeaDuctress 20 күн бұрын
Thanks for the heads up
@ketchingmy2ndwindsvchopsticks 20 күн бұрын
@@Sv_SeaDuctress Welcome!!!
@Sv_SeaDuctress 20 күн бұрын
She is a beaut. Waiting for my forever… does she have mount on the foredeck for a stay sail. (Cutter)?
@ketchingmy2ndwindsvchopsticks 20 күн бұрын
Hello and Thanks for watching!!! She does not have such a mount currently but I am sure I could install one…. Not sure where you are from but there is a guy at the Marina selling the same boat as mine but about 2 years older.. it’s a 1980 Island Trader.. he is asking about $14k last time I spoke with him.. but he is open to negotiating I think..
@Sv_SeaDuctress 19 күн бұрын
Thanks for the info, I am in Buffalo, NY. Still have my lil 23 footer, going to get another year under my belt before buying
@ketchingmy2ndwindsvchopsticks 19 күн бұрын
@Sv_SeaDuctress Welcome!! Sounds like you have a good plan in place!! Wishing you Fair Winds & a Following Sea!! 😎⛵️🥢🏴☠️🤙
@Sv_SeaDuctress 20 күн бұрын
Saw you made a comment on my channel (lol) so new, but like your content. Subscribed, likes and rang the bell. Good look and fair winds -Jim
@ketchingmy2ndwindsvchopsticks 19 күн бұрын
Thanks & much appreciated Jim!! 😎⛵️🥢🏴☠️🤙
@sailingsegundo4644 Ай бұрын
Thank you for the boat tour. I have a 1973 Seawolf 40, which is similar to your boat. There are a few things I like about your layout. Your boat is nine years newer and has a few more upgrades.
@ketchingmy2ndwindsvchopsticks Ай бұрын
Hello, Thanks much for watching and for leaving a comment!! Gotta love there Leaky Teakys as they are referred to!! I absolutely love my Island Trader!! I will have to bring up some pics of a 1973 Seawolf and check it out in Sailboat Data.com.. Have you done a boat tour video?
@sailingsegundo4644 Ай бұрын
I have had a vulcan 5 years now Great anchor but you know that by now this videos a year old
@ketchingmy2ndwindsvchopsticks Ай бұрын
Hello, Thanks for watching and for leaving a comment!! Much Appreciated!! Thats good news that u have had it for 5years!! I feel very confident in selecting the Rocna Vulcan…Yes the video is coming up on its 2nd Birthday in a few months…. Please feel free to watch any of the other videos you find interesting and of course please subscribe if you have not already done so!! Wishing you Fair Winds & Following Seas 🌊 !! 😎⛵️🥢🏴☠️🤙
@jonuh6159 Ай бұрын
What grade of chain do you have?
@ketchingmy2ndwindsvchopsticks Ай бұрын
Hello, Thanks for watching and for sending a question.. I bought the ACCO Grade 43 (G4) Domestic High Test 3/8” chain. Hope that helps..
@textickulartrauma8287 2 ай бұрын
Looking forward to your videos and boat updates! Our 79 41' Island Trader is on the hard, we haven't had her in the water ourselves yet as she's 'new' to us- and we're coming from an 86 34' Catalina- so similar roots! Great job!
@ketchingmy2ndwindsvchopsticks 2 ай бұрын
Hello, thanks much for watching and for leaving a comment!! Congrats and that’s terrific!! Similar roots indeed!! I absolutely love my Island Trader 38!! Not sure if you are aware but there are a few FB groups you may want to join called “Leaky Teaky Yacht Club” & “Friends of the Magellan 36 & Island Trader 37”. The admin put together a very comprehensive post on how to decode your HID # that may apply to your 41.
@textickulartrauma8287 2 ай бұрын
@@ketchingmy2ndwindsvchopsticks Doh! I shoulda mentioned I'd been seeing ya post in the L.T FB, hah, I'm there as SV Nanu Nanu :)
@ketchingmy2ndwindsvchopsticks 2 ай бұрын
@textickulartrauma8287 Sweet!! I will check u out on FB in the LT group!! 😎⛵️🥢🏴☠️🤙
@steveschein6935 2 ай бұрын
Wow there's a lot to sailboats! I thought cars were a challenge to work on.
@ketchingmy2ndwindsvchopsticks 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and for leaving a comment Bro!! Oh yeah there is a lot to learn and work on!!! Many more DIY videos yet to come!! 😎⛵️🥢🏴☠️🤙
@finnerutavdet 2 ай бұрын
Thanks. Mine had a special short hand fixed spanner for the nut that came along with her. Luckily so, because I have no space for a long arm. She also came with an adjustable like you showed, initially, but was not too usefull (but it was old and slacky). I didn't manage to loosen the lock nut, but it was fairly easy to tighten them as a whole, so now it's dripping less again. I probably have a prop rotating the oposite way of yours as I tightened mine the way you loosened yours. I did mine on the water so I stopped when it was dripping less. According to various google answers it should drip some drops per minute when ideling. Thanks for sharing as you answered several of my Q's :-)
@ketchingmy2ndwindsvchopsticks 2 ай бұрын
@@finnerutavdet Hello, Thanks much for watching and leaving a comment!!! Nice that yours came with a wrench for the Packing Shaft Nut!! Yeah Old and slacky is of no use…. Well awesome that you were able to adjust it! Happy to know that the video answered some of your questions!!!
@davidedwards2764 2 ай бұрын
Monkey wrenches work well on shaft nuts.
@ketchingmy2ndwindsvchopsticks 2 ай бұрын
Hello and Thanks for watching and for leaving a comment!! Agreed!!! I didn’t even think to try one.. Those spammer wrenches I got from Menards seemed like they would be kinda versatile.
@frankmarnell5982 2 ай бұрын
Great video! You were out of the water when replacing this, yes?
@ketchingmy2ndwindsvchopsticks 2 ай бұрын
Hello and Thanks for leaving a comment!!! Yes, she was on the hard when I replaced the stuffing box packing. I had previously thought about trying to do it while she was in the water. I watched a few videos of people that did, but they had much easier access to their boat’s stuffing box. In the end I am happy that I waited til she was on the hard since it was my 1st time. Now that I know what to expect, I am very confident that I could do it while she was in the water if necessary. Hope that helps!!
@gfimadcat 2 ай бұрын
It is doable in the water if you have easy-ish access because when you pull the old stuffing out, plenty of water will come in. So it's essential you have everything prepared (new stuffing already cut to length, bilge pump is on, etc.) and then it's not a problem. As long as it all goes well, otherwise it *is* a problem :D In general though this kind of thing is best done out of the water, for everyone's peace of mind :D
@ketchingmy2ndwindsvchopsticks 2 ай бұрын
Agreed and well put!!!!
@gfimadcat 2 ай бұрын
Good explanation of how it's done - also gotta love the boat yoga you have to do to get at it, I'm so happy I have a boat now that has easy access. It's priceless! Edited to add: next time when you do this, cut the new stuffing diagonally, when compressed it'll leak even less :)
@ketchingmy2ndwindsvchopsticks 2 ай бұрын
@@gfimadcat Thanks much for watching and for leaving a comment!!! It was definitely some boat yoga!! Easy access is nice for sure!!! Thanks for the suggestion!! Will do!! 😎⛵️🥢🏴☠️🤙
@gpozdol7912 3 ай бұрын
Looks like life is good aye?
@ketchingmy2ndwindsvchopsticks 3 ай бұрын
Hello and Thanks for watching & leaving a comment!! Life is amazing!!! Happy for every day I get to enjoy!!! Hope all is well with you too!!! 😎⛵️🥢🏴☠️🤙
@deerfootnz 4 ай бұрын
40 years and over 200,000 miles later and I still dont know what an anchor swivel is for, except emptying your wallet. You dont need it, it makes your ground tackle more likely to fail. Nice shackle, though.
@ketchingmy2ndwindsvchopsticks 4 ай бұрын
Hello 👋 Thanks much for watching & leaving a comment!!! I sincerely appreciate you imparting some wisdom on someone still so green as myself!! Sure did make a small dent in my wallet!!! 😎⛵️🥢🏴☠️🤙
@davidmccusker6405 7 ай бұрын
Your lighting is rough
@ketchingmy2ndwindsvchopsticks 7 ай бұрын
Hello, Thanks for watching and for leaving a comment…!! I used a cell to record the video…. I just rewatched that episode and I can see what you mean! I filmed the video during the day and there was natural light coming into the head which I figured would help! I can see there is certainly room for improving the video quality! I will take your comment into account on future videos!! I appreciate the constructive feedback!! Please take a moment to subscribe if you haven’t done so already.. Your support is much appreciated! 😎⛵️🥢🏴☠️🤙
@pairo26 8 ай бұрын
nice video you did a great job , looks that you love it to do it : )😃
@ketchingmy2ndwindsvchopsticks 8 ай бұрын
Hello, Happy Friday!! Thanks much for watching and for leaving a comment!! It’s greatly appreciated!! Thanks!! I try to do a good job!! Please subscribe if you haven’t already…. I plan on uploading many more videos.. Wishing you Fair Winds & Following Sea’s 🌊 😎⛵️🥢🏴☠️🤙
@JamesScott-my1cu 8 ай бұрын
Hey 👋 . I have just watched your video. Wowser she is a gorgeous girl. I am in the Uk ( Gosport) iv been looking for a boat that I can single hand a round the world 🌍 in my retirement. I think I’ve found the boat I would like. So I’m going to start looking 👀. 😘🙏
@ketchingmy2ndwindsvchopsticks 8 ай бұрын
Hello and Happy Day!! Thanks much for watching and for leaving a comment!! She is a beauty for sure!!! I feel super lucky to have found her!!! Sounds like a terrific plan!! Hopefully retirement is not too far away for you!! They are out there! I see one come up for sale every now and then!! There is a Facebook group called “Friends of the Magellan 36/37 Island Trader 37/38.. wishing you good luck with your search… 😊😎⛵️🥢🏴☠️🤙
@JamesScott-my1cu 8 ай бұрын
@@ketchingmy2ndwindsvchopsticks yes retirement is only a year away so all is good . I’m am very interested in the your next video about repowering your boat. I’m thinking electric motor. 😁😁🇬🇧😘🙏
@ketchingmy2ndwindsvchopsticks 8 ай бұрын
Sweet!!! My retirement is close at hand too!! I looked into a 30ho liquid cooled electric yacht motor for about $9k but the battery bank is where it seemed to get expensive… I also looked into a new Beta Marine 35hp Diesel for about 15k…. To be honest I would lo go Electric but I have to set the repower project aside in lieu of other more pressing boat projects. But please stay tuned… a new motor will be coming at some point.. Wishing you fair winds and following sea 🌊… 😎⛵️🥢🏴☠️🤙
@patrickwatson4058 8 ай бұрын
Sounds like a nice boat, enjoy!
@ketchingmy2ndwindsvchopsticks 8 ай бұрын
She is a beauty for sure!!! Thanks much and will do!! In episode 3 I do a Boat tour video. If you haven’t already checked it out please do. Wishing you Fair Winds & Following Seas!! 😎⛵️🥢🏴☠️🤙
@patrickwatson4058 8 ай бұрын
You must have a big ass boat and anchor locker to hold 300’ of that size chain
@ketchingmy2ndwindsvchopsticks 8 ай бұрын
Hello 👋 thanks so much for watching the video and for leaving a comment!! I have a 1982 Island Trader 38’ Ketch Rig… She displaces about 26,400 lbs.. I did some research & 300 feet seemed to be the magic number. I went with 3/8 instead of 5/16 for the increased the weight which would help more when at anchor.. a bit after I had bought the chain, I started to think about the extra weight and if it might push my bow down.. i’m pretty confident my chain locker will handle it, but just in case it doesn’t &/or it pushes the bow down too much I can always trim some of the chain off.
@Scottsyearbook 10 ай бұрын
I came across this video researching replacing my anchor and chain.. Funny fact, that sexy beast next to you is my boat (Harmony). I thought something familiar with this thumb nail. Bay Harbor was a good place to do boat work but those cottonwood seeds are something else. Cheers!
@ketchingmy2ndwindsvchopsticks 10 ай бұрын
Hello 👋 Thanks much for watching and for leaving a comment!!! Wow that’s too kool!!! Love the name of your boat!! Is she still at Bay Harbor Marina?? It is a good place to do boat work and I have met alot of good people there too!! I haven’t been around when the Cottonwood seeds were a problem but I know what u mean… Yikes!! If you get a chance with Episode #26 Old Wooden Schooner in the Boneyard.. that boat Coaster II is at Bay Harbor Marina and it had an interesting history!!.. Hope you have a terrific day!!
@Scottsyearbook 10 ай бұрын
@@ketchingmy2ndwindsvchopsticks She is over on the west side of Michigan now. I am taking her to FL. had her @ Chicago but ran into some issues. (Mississippi historic low water level, lock closure etc.) So I came back to MI. for winter. Just going to have her moved on a trailer. They are picking her up end of the month. The cotton wood seeds were in full effect when I was doing the epoxy & bottom paint work on the leeward side of the building. Billions of them floating in the air and falling out around the boats. I think I know the boat your talking about but I'll check it out. I'm friends with the people that have the sister ship to yours there in bay city and they told me about it.
@ketchingmy2ndwindsvchopsticks 10 ай бұрын
@Scottsyearbook sounds like you have a good plan… Yikes!!! Trying to do some epoxy work with an about a million of those things floating in the air would be quite a challenge!!! a few weeks ago I went with a friend to visit a family member of theirs.. the family member owns a 1998 Hunter 376 and they keep it at the Garrison Bight Mooring field off Key West.. they said $400/ month.. just an fyi for you.. so you know Sean & Nita.. they a good people!!! Wish you fair winds and following sea’s 🌊 down in Florida and wherever your travels take u!!! I am planning to head that way myself sometime soon.. then Bahamas, Caribbean, etc….
@jim1205 10 ай бұрын
Holy shit, 12 hours. I live I think about three hours from there and never been. Great store though. Always cheaper than west marine.
@ketchingmy2ndwindsvchopsticks 10 ай бұрын
Thanks much for watching and for leaving a comment!! I welcomed the road trip and loved checking out the store!!
@Celt_Downunder 11 ай бұрын
Turn your phone horizoantal. It’s too hard to watch. But thanks for the great info.
@ketchingmy2ndwindsvchopsticks 11 ай бұрын
Thanks much for watching, leaving a comment and subscribing!!!! I ended up buying a GoPro Hero 10 so hopefully the video will be better!! 😎⛵️🥢🏴☠️🤙
@MikeBloss Жыл бұрын
How much antifreeze did you need for the motor?
@ketchingmy2ndwindsvchopsticks Жыл бұрын
Hello! I bought a few gallons… there will be some waste unless you are able to capture what comes out the exhaust . Plus I used some to winterize my electric flush head and I Poured some in the sink at my head and the sink in my galley… I imagine you can return any unopened bottles. Hope that helps.. 😎⛵️🥢🏴☠️🤙
@MikeBloss Жыл бұрын
@@ketchingmy2ndwindsvchopsticks Thank you!
@ketchingmy2ndwindsvchopsticks Жыл бұрын
@oneSneakyBanana Welcome!!! If you haven’t already done so, please subscribe to my channel…. Thank You
@fredwerthman1361 Жыл бұрын
wonderful video and what a beautiful boat!!!
@ketchingmy2ndwindsvchopsticks Жыл бұрын
Hello…. Thanks much for watching and for leaving a comment! She is a definitely a beauty! If you haven’t already, please take a moment to subscribe. Many more videos yet to come. It would be very much appreciated!! 🙂
@OliverWrist Жыл бұрын
Great stuff! Thanks for sharing!
@ketchingmy2ndwindsvchopsticks Жыл бұрын
Right On!!! Thanks for watching and for leaving a comment!! 😎⛵️🥢🏴☠️🤙
@OliverWrist Жыл бұрын
@@ketchingmy2ndwindsvchopsticks is there a way I could e-mail you? I have very similar boat made in Taiwan...there is a pdf you will love...an old sales brochure of that boat plus some data...
@JoeHiggins-pm2rg Жыл бұрын
Where did you get the manual you referenced?
@ketchingmy2ndwindsvchopsticks Жыл бұрын
Hello Joe, Thanks for watching and Thanks for leaving a comment!! It came with the boat actually.. but it’s a Chilton Marine manual I just found it on Amazon for $258.56 .. search using “Yanmar Inboards 1975-98 Repair Manual. It should come up on Amazon for you! It’s a great manual!! I Hope that helps!! Also can you please give the Video a Thumbs up & Subscribe to my channel if you haven’t already done so. It would be much appreciated!!!
@aubty Жыл бұрын
Beautiful boat. I have my eye on an Island Trader 38 right now. What's your experience with her in winds from 10 to 12 knots? I know there's concern about light air performance, but, I'm looking for insight into someone who actually sails one. Thanks.
@ketchingmy2ndwindsvchopsticks Жыл бұрын
Hello 👋 Thanks much for watching and for leaving a comment!!! Please take a moment to subscribe if you haven’t already done so… I hear they don’t point well into the wind and yes light air performance is not good! I am still basically a newbie and I I haven’t really sailed her that much.. on a solo trip from Bay City to East Tawas I motor sailed here there and back in about 10 knot winds.. She certainly wasn’t built for speed. But she is still honestly Bad Ass!!! 😎!!! There is a Facebook group called “Friends of the Island Trader 37 & Magellan 36”. There are fellow sailors in the group with substantially more experience under their belt than me..
@arthursamodovitz3666 Жыл бұрын
One more question. My wooden main mast was water damaged, so I scrapped it. what are the cross-sectional dimensions of your aluminum main mast?
@ketchingmy2ndwindsvchopsticks Жыл бұрын
Great question!!! Sorry I do not know the cross sectional dimensions… I do have a good resource for you though… If you are on Facebook there is a group called “Friends of the Island Trader 37 and Magellan 36”… I would most definitely recommend joining the group!! I have seen several posts related to replacing masts on our boats.. It has been a terrific resource for me…
@arthursamodovitz3666 Жыл бұрын
@@ketchingmy2ndwindsvchopsticks Can I ask a favor for you to measure it. It should be something like 7 1/2" X 5 1/2" or perhaps 8" X 6". Just use a ruler. thank you.
@ketchingmy2ndwindsvchopsticks Жыл бұрын
I would be happy too!! I will be out at the boat in a few days and I will take a measurement…
@arthursamodovitz3666 Жыл бұрын
OK. perhaps I could install a stuffing box seal. Do you know what make/model you have? And is the shaft 1 1/4" diameter?
@ketchingmy2ndwindsvchopsticks Жыл бұрын
The stuffing box “packing” for my setup is flax infused square packing cord… I loosen a jam nut that’s holds a compression sleeve in place.. the compression sleeve is what creates some pressure on the packing cord iwhich in turn creates a seal on the prop shaft… There are three main components to my setup which is considered a traditional stuffing box: the stuffing box body, the compression sleeve, and a jam nut that locks the compression sleeve in place. You may be better keeping the drip less seal setup u have… I think to replace the dripless seal you may have to slide the prop shaft out a bit… Have you watched any videos on replacing a dripless seal or convert from dripless back to the traditional setup??? I can check the diameter of my prop shaft and let you know
@arthursamodovitz3666 Жыл бұрын
My dripless seal on the shaft of my Island Trader 37/38 is leaking. Does anyone know the make/model of the original one so I can purchase an exact fit?
@ketchingmy2ndwindsvchopsticks Жыл бұрын
Thanks much for watching and the question. Unfortunately I don’t have a dripless stuffing box seal…. Mine uses the packing cord which I believe is 1/4 inch….
@MBailote Жыл бұрын
Just bought an abandoned 1977 island trader 41 for peanuts can't wait to restore it. Beautiful boat!
@ketchingmy2ndwindsvchopsticks Жыл бұрын
Congrats and Right On!!!!! I just subscribed to your channel.. hope you will do a boat tour of her!! Definitely a beautiful boat!!! 😎⛵️🥢🏴☠️🤙
@MBailote Жыл бұрын
Beautiful boat. How well they sail? Thanks
@ketchingmy2ndwindsvchopsticks Жыл бұрын
Hello, Happy Saturday!! Thanks for watching and for taking the time to send a question!! I am still very new to sailing so it’s hard for me to give you good review. I have seen this written about them.. Island Traders are known for their seaworthy nature, strength and comfort. This heavy displacement Bluewater sailing vessel was built for crossing oceans. Since she is a Ketch Rig she is easier to Solo Sail. Overall, I know she will be slow and not point into the wind very well…. But she was not built for speed.. she is built for comfort especially in somewhat heavy Seas 🌊 … overall she is definitely a Beautiful Boat. In episode #3 I Do a boat tour video…. I hope that helps.. Thanks again and please subscribe if you have not already.. Take care..
@robgresell3616 Жыл бұрын
Another Great video bro ! Great pick of a anchor! That anchor will be holding Chop Sticks in some beautiful exotic places. And weathering out Stormy weather. 🏴☠️🥢⛵️🤙😎🌴
@ketchingmy2ndwindsvchopsticks Жыл бұрын
Hey Bro!! Right On!! As always thanks much for watching and thanks for leaving a comment!! Agreed that Rocna is gonna be very reliable!! 😎🥢⛵️🏴☠️🤙
@beaconbus Жыл бұрын
Nice anchor! Wow, that Ultra is pricey! I finally bought a boat down here in Illinois. I have been looking for a couple of years, but it was worth the wait! My plan is similar to yours only I am a year or two behind you. Looking forward to watching your progress and learning.
@ketchingmy2ndwindsvchopsticks Жыл бұрын
Hello!! Thanks much for watching and thanks for leaving a comment!! Congrats on your recent Boat purchase!! That’s awesome!! What did you buy?? Well please subscribe if you haven’t already.. looking forward to uploading many more videos as my plan continues to take shape!! I am happy to learn more about your journey as well!! Wishing You Fair Winds and Following Seas! 😎🥢⛵️🏴☠️🤙
@beaconbus Жыл бұрын
@@ketchingmy2ndwindsvchopsticks I bought a Dutch built 1971 Contest 33. I plan on learning to sail her on Lake Michigan, then hopefully to points south eventually. I am subscribed and interested in all of your boat work. How far from Chicago is your ketch?
@ketchingmy2ndwindsvchopsticks Жыл бұрын
That’s awesome!!! The Dutch built some really seaworthy boats!!! A buddy of mine was interested in one of the same sailboats.. he told me about how well they were built!! Sounds like you have a good plan!!
@brianscribner713 Жыл бұрын
I am rebuilding my raw water pump as well on my yanmar 2Qm20. What does that chain do? my motor doesn't have a chain
@ketchingmy2ndwindsvchopsticks Жыл бұрын
Hello, thanks much for watching and for leaving a comment. Please take a moment and subscribe if are interested 🙂. If it’s what I am pretty sure you are referring to, It’s the starting shaft sprocket and chain.. I have never tried but I should be able to put a handle on the T shaped thing coming off the top sprocket and use a crank handle to manually start the motor.. hope that helps explain.. I just snapped a pic from a 2QM20 from my Chiltons manual. The pic i have shows a Staring shaft on the 2QM20.. I tried to attach it to this response but no option to do so..I can add it to my instagram account if it helps?!
@brianscribner713 Жыл бұрын
Also did you buy a new shaft? I bought the same rebuild kit from Steve
@ketchingmy2ndwindsvchopsticks Жыл бұрын
Awesome!! I am glad you did!! I really liked doing business with Steve!! He was very responsive!!! Yes I bought a new shaft. The old shaft was scored. Hope you find both episodes #6 and #7 helpful.
@brianscribner713 Жыл бұрын
@@ketchingmy2ndwindsvchopsticks where did you find the shaft for sale?
@ketchingmy2ndwindsvchopsticks Жыл бұрын
I checked and can’t find the receipt. It may be on my boat.. I really think I bought it from Steve. I would check with him 1st. If he doesn’t sell that part he may have a good lead on where you can buy one. If I didn’t buy it from Steve or eBay I would have bought it from a place called Longitude Marine in St. Clair Shores, MI.. website is - www.longitudemarine.com Tel# is 866- 427-4831.. In my experience they were a little expensive on other parts I bought and later realized I could get a better deal on elsewhere.. I may have bought it off eBay… if I find the receipt I will let you know.. Sorry!! I should have noted that info in the video
@robgresell3616 Жыл бұрын
Cool video bro. Good music pick. Bet brings back good memories! 🤙⛵️
@ketchingmy2ndwindsvchopsticks Жыл бұрын
Thanks much for watching & thanks for the comment Bro!!! 😎🥢⛵️🏴☠️🤙
@JoeTheGre4t Жыл бұрын
Beautiful boat
@ketchingmy2ndwindsvchopsticks Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and for the comment!! Agreed Fat Cat is a Beautiful boat.. ⛵️
@sunlovesailing 2 жыл бұрын
Oh I got ya, I just saw the first vid on her. Glad someone is doing a fit out on her. I thought she looked a little too good a shape to be left to die.
@ketchingmy2ndwindsvchopsticks 2 жыл бұрын
She has a really interesting history!! The owner saw my video and he said he would let me do a Boat Tour video at some point when he starts working in her.. I would love to see how she looks more close up, above and below deck!! Hopefully, that will happen sometime early next season…. If you have a chance check out the video on the Tug Boat!! That thing is bad ass!! Especially since it was built in 1891!! 😳
@sunlovesailing 2 жыл бұрын
@@ketchingmy2ndwindsvchopsticks yeah cool looking forward to seeing the vid on the schooner. I’ll check out the tug too.
@ketchingmy2ndwindsvchopsticks 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome!!Thanks!! A descendant of the original owner saw the video.. and left a few comments!! said he was gonna try to buy the tug so he could get it back in the family…
@sunlovesailing 2 жыл бұрын
That’s a beautiful schooner! The “ladder” in the stays are called ratlines, pronounced ratlins. I might be interested in that boat, are you still up there, or have you started your trip?
@ketchingmy2ndwindsvchopsticks 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks much for watching and thanks for leaving a comment!!!! Thanks for the information!!! I had no clue what they were called…. Very kool!!! Haven’t started my trip yet. The current plan is for sometime around or past August 2023… I am pretty sure Coaster ll is still there in the same spot.. I don’t believe the owner launched her last season!! I go to the marina to check on Chop Sticks frequently over the winter. Next time I am up there I will drive back in the boneyard to take a look and see if Coaster ll is still there… 🤙
@sunlovesailing 2 жыл бұрын
What’s the only “rope” on a boat?…. The “bell rope” everything else is a “line”. Thought you might like that trivia.
@ketchingmy2ndwindsvchopsticks 2 жыл бұрын
Lol!!!! Right On!! 😎🥢⛵️🏴☠️🤙
@victornowlin9092 Жыл бұрын
So cowboys snort rope?
@ketchingmy2ndwindsvchopsticks Жыл бұрын
Lol!!! Ya got me there!! 😳😬😎
@robgresell3616 2 жыл бұрын
Very cool bro!! ⛵️🥢🏴☠️🤙😎
@ketchingmy2ndwindsvchopsticks 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Bro, Happy Friday 😎🥢⛵️🏴☠️🤙Hope all is well!! As always, Thanks for watching and for leaving a comment!!! It’s much appreciated!!!
@TheSalvationNavy 2 жыл бұрын
Love your boat! I agree, great design and wonderful details. I have had a ton of spider crack issues with gelcoat on various boats and I have some videos on my channel on how to route them out and fill them in. However, I am finding with surfaces like yours with just tons and tons of cracks, it will take forever to route them out and fill them in with fairing compound and sand...Big ones, yes that works fine. but so may of them just aren't practical to fill in. So I have tried now to use an epoxy barrier coat that fills them in and you can paint over them. I used TotalBoat's TotalProtect (the gray kit) and it really really worked well. A couple coats and it filled in these and very much self-levels. but a little light sanding if needed and it made a great surface for painting. Painting alone won't do it. It just doesnt fill them in well and you still can see them.
@ketchingmy2ndwindsvchopsticks 2 жыл бұрын
Hello, Thanks so much for watching and for the suggestion!!! I will certainly check into it!! 😎🥢⛵️🏴☠️🤙
@ketchingmy2ndwindsvchopsticks 2 жыл бұрын
I will check out your channel as well!!!
@JoeTheGre4t 2 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately I’m new to sailing and got my first boat last month
@ketchingmy2ndwindsvchopsticks 2 жыл бұрын
Congrats and That’s Terrific!!! I remember my 1st sailboat purchased in July 2018. Hopefully you will find some of my videos helpful!! If you have any questions please feel free to let me know!!! Wishing you Fair Winds and Following Seas… 😎🥢⛵️🏴☠️🤙
@JoeTheGre4t 2 жыл бұрын
@@ketchingmy2ndwindsvchopsticks I have, Chopsticks is a beautiful vessel and I hope to see you out on the bay this next season
@JoeTheGre4t 2 жыл бұрын
Are you at Pier 7?
@ketchingmy2ndwindsvchopsticks 2 жыл бұрын
Hello, Thanks for watching!!! I am on the Hard right now.
@baybrookchurch4593 2 жыл бұрын
I had a set of West Marine foul-weather pants and jacket. The jacket failed and leaked water during a particularly cold regatta. I went on line and wrote about on the West Marine site. I wasn't rude... just expressing concern. A few days later West Marine contacted me and replaced the jacket! I see that as good customer service.
@ketchingmy2ndwindsvchopsticks 2 жыл бұрын
Hello, Thanks for watching and for leaving a comment!! Great story and Happy to hear they took care of you!! I have had good experiences with West Marine so far!! The staff is always friendly and helpful!!
@Durwood2k 2 жыл бұрын
Dave - Did you get her out this season yet?
@ketchingmy2ndwindsvchopsticks 2 жыл бұрын
Hello and no I did not.. Too many home renovation projects going in and I also wanted to work on some boat projects.. Hopefully I will be able to fit them in before I shrink wrap her this season…
@Durwood2k 2 жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear that. This is Darrin Harris from CF/TDAF. If you could use an extra set of hands on any of the boat projects, including winterizing, let me know. I’m gone the second half of Oct (sailing with a friend from Alabama to Key West), but other than that, I’ll be around.
@brandonthorbahn2405 2 жыл бұрын
Super cool old boat. Looks complete, just needs someone to rebuild.
@ketchingmy2ndwindsvchopsticks 2 жыл бұрын
Hello, Thanks for watching and leaving a comment!! She has quite an interesting history!! I hope to do a full boat tour video when the owner pulls off the Shrink Wrap!! Watch Episode #31 if u have a chance.. it’s just a quick update video showing the owner had her shrink wrapped over the winter.. Please feel free join the adventure, subscribe and hit the notifications bell 🔔 so u will be notified when I post new videos.. Have an amazing rest of the day!!
@aldertjeful 2 жыл бұрын
We want more! Greetings from the Netherlands 👍🏻
@ketchingmy2ndwindsvchopsticks 2 жыл бұрын
Hello and Greetings to you from the USA 👋🙂. Thanks much for watching and leaving a comment!! I have many more videos planned! Thank You!!