I was looking at that...cool... I am going to try that but use NFT conduit and a center junction box in between the panels and run the wires down to the power source or panel.

I've been out there. Its definitely an experience everytime. Stay safe 😊

I will NEVER understand sailors who sail without life jackets on. I just…WTF? How many people need to fucking die before sailors will get it in to their heads? Just WEAR YOUR FUCKING LIFEJACKET!

Does it reach 28 miles easily or do you gotta be Pedaling you a$$ off

if you put out a couple bags of raw whit rice set them out to dehumidify the interior.

Its a storm dude! dry out and move on. bummer about your jib--lesson learned--never leave sails and the hatch unsecured! Your Ericson has good bones!

forgot to wash your hands after pottying! yuck Edward!

how did the composting toilet work? You should create a video to show updates on your builds and rebuilds.

The rock formations are called jetty's

11/17/24--how did the solar array hold up on your PVC arch?

You need to take a sailing course, or at the very least you need to watch an awful lot of sailing videos and learn about anchoring, Anchoring looks like it should be easy, but it is very easy to get wrong, But keep going, you will get there!

As a good average you want an anchor rode out of 5:1 20ft depth should equal 100ft of anchor rode, in high winds you want 7:1 in vary cam weather you can get away with a minimum of 3:1

You sir are going great guns, just a tip, when taking you do not have to furl in the head sail, just release the sheet holding the HS when you cross through the wind just tighten the opposite Head sheet saves a lot of work and makes the process a lot easier, it just takes a little practice. When sailing downwind, (Wind from the stern) be very careful of the gybe!

Very helpful. Thanks

I now I am a bit late to the party, But I did not see anyone answer your question about the topping lift! when the TL is lifted it makes it easier to raise the main sail from the cockpit, KMT 1. release kicker, 2.then the release the main sheet, 3, then tighten the TL, then raise the mainsail, when main sail is raised, do the reverse TMK . 1.drop the TL, lock off the main sheet, then tighten the kicker. 1.2.3. then reverse 3.2.1. if you have a second lanyard you can also run that to the cockpit. sounds like a lot of work but it does make the job of raising and lowering the mainsail easier, once you get the rythm. Hope that helps.

I am just wondering why, when you have two winches and two clutches sitting on your cabin roof designed to take all lines to the cockpit, you are still walking to the mast, in rough waters you can completely operate your boat in safety from the cockpit, that includes your mainsail halyard, topping lift, kicker and reefing lines????? Having said that I am enjoying your content, keep up the good work.

grab a cheap 100ah 12v lithium battery and a dc to dc buck booster problem solved.

Recently I’ve started just walking my boat about half way out and pushing off before jumping on. It’s been working great

Like the other comment, it's probably just the fuel filter or pickup tube - these things cause exact issue - work at low rpm, use up all the fuel in the bowl at higher rpm. It's better to keep your diesel if you can.

Forget about the trolling motors idea - get a 15hp outbord motor - that'll do it. Two stroke is best. I got mine for about $150. Another 150 for the mount.

Just curious how that arch has held up?

nice video...looks like you're ready for longer passages to me

Sounds like you have a fuel delivery issue. If bearings were siezing the revs won't make any difference.

When you go in and attach the spring turn the boat to port and same to hold bow in place when on that stern spring while your off the boat boat should be turning to port and the wind will not pull bow off. Hope this helps.

Anytime you get in trouble like that, if you can, throw your anchor.

Very interested in the engine projekt 👍

Hi Edward! Looking good! Mike

This was a satisfying video. Subbing starting at the beginning. Nice boat. Even as is, that is a “get out of dodge” option.

Recently discovered your channel, great solo sailing content keep it up!

nice vid!

Nice! Made a similar video on my channel. I love solo sailing on Corpus Christi bay here in Texas. Always lots of wind 😊. Nice boat!

tiller on a 32 footer.....perfect!

Just found your channel. Nice boat, looks set up well. You gonna do some cruising with her?

Glad you are back! Yesterday I did my first solo sail on the sea, also with the help of R2D2

The word I use is ‘fairway’ for the waterway leading to your slip I never solo sail so we don’t use signals when turning into the larger waterway; however, if you want to blow your horn, it’s one for turning to starboard and two to turn to port. No harm in signalling especially if you are worried about traffic in the marina. You are doing my great :)and I look forward to your videos

Major progress in skill and confidence compared to your first sailing videos! Nice work.

That was a better tack than I usually do.

Good to see you back. I sold my boat. Too many hurricanes here. I like this style of video.

Very good video and well explained. Have you not wanted to lead your mainsail lines back to the cockpit?. I see you already have rope clutches and a deck line organiser fitted.

Good job reefing beforehand 🎉 we have the same R2-D2 😂. Good vid.👍

Great job on your bottom paint. It's good to know about the great folks at the Napa Valley marima.

One comment for future viewers for your “home slip”. One can have the dock spring line TIED/SECURED to dock cleat, and the bitter end of said line attached to a mooring float pole. Come back to dock, grab float pole, haul in, place the eye loop on winch. Easy peasy. Just have to make sure float pole is floating close to dock, which is trivial is most of the dock line is dropped onto dock at departure. Work smarter, not harder.

Awesome video 🎉

High drama on the high seas!

The shown approach does not give you any control of the bow; in stronger wind (from port) you will have no way of keeping the bow against the pier. The line you are using needs to be attached in the best of cases midship, or possibly even at the bow. Still have the loop in the cockpit (use boat hook) and the use the winch as previoisly. By using starboard rudder, you can push the stern to the pier (vary the angle to balance the force). With appropriate engine revolutions, you can keep the bow against the pier. If you run the line from midship, the combination of engine and rudder provides a beautifull balance under virtually all conditions. You need, however, to be able ti fix the tiller in a starboard condition (use a short line dor this).`

I absolutely disagree with you leaving the boat for any reason bedore it is securely moored. This is absolutely WRONG, and you may loose the boat entirely.

I have a suggestion. 1) come into the dock slowly. You need just enough speed to maintain steerage. 2) come in at a bow in angle to the dock. Assuming you have a right hand prop, stop the boat with a pulse of reverse. Prop walk will pull the stern in. Put the engine in neutral. 3) Toss the stern line onto the dock or have it led forward to the lifeline gate - make sure it is not a tripping hazard. 4) walk forward and step off the boat onto the dock and secure your midship line. It is a good idea to have all lines set up so you don't have tripping hazards. 5) walk either forward or aft depending on which end of the boat is moving most and secure that dock line. Don't overdo securing the ends of the boat at this point because if you pull the bow in, the stern will swing out and vice versa. Just get the first line secures so the boat is safe. 6) walk to the other end of the boat and secure the final line. Things not to do - Don't jump off the boat, don't run. Leaving the dock with a small boat like yours. 1) Set the boat up for moving in reverse allowing for wind/current. 2) From the dock untie bow and stern lines then midship line(s) and put all lines aboard the boat, particularly the stern line so it can't go over the side and foul the prop 3) I like to walk the boat back until my lifeline gate is at the end of the finger pier 4) Push the stern out and step aboard. How much you push depends on wind/current 5) walk to the cockpit and put the engine in gear in reverse at idle. Keeping the throttle at idle minimizes prop walk. 5) drive the boat the rest of the way out of the slip and make a back and fill turn into the fairway. On a larger boat it is even easier. The procedure for docking is - Have Captain and crew dock the boat while you sip the beverage of your choice in the owner's cockpit.

I have a line that is fixed on a cleat on the dock with a loop that has a lighter yellow line on a hook on the outermost pile . This is a springer that I can grab from the pile and get onto a cleat about midship , then just leave a bit of forward on while I grab the for and aft proper mooring lines . Works most of the time !!

I think this is one of the most challenging things when starting sailing (like I am). Great vid. Good to try and work out the way my boat handles prop walk now!

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