@@agostinomaurotto954 Hi Agostino, thank you for your message. What model was your kayak? I could try figure out some part designs for you if you like. Speak to you soon!

@@sitb- hello, I've got an intek k2. It has a slightly different shape than the itwit and seems also a bit softer. I was planning to reinforce the bottom with a rigid foam pad. 3d print a much longer skeg to avoid transoms, and use a mast made with aluminium pipes 30mm diameter 2mm thick for the bottom and 25mm for the top (1.5mt each total 3m). Boom like yours made from IKEA curtain poles, my concern is the rudder and support, and the sail...

@@agostinomaurotto954 okay, so you got the mast and base sorted, that's good. Try 3d print the skegs, it's a good idea to avoid having a transom, but the transom helps to hold the body together and add more rigidity. A hard insulation foam insert into the floor board would help adding rigidity to the craft 👍🏼 cut it in really snug and maybe slightly oversized as the balloons flex in the waves. If you have access to a 3d printer, you could print out a nice rudder transom? Make it like a bucket shape with a flat end for the mounts. Make a deep dent on the middle-side nearest to you to 'hug' the body so when you inflate the kayak, the body just fills the dented shape and naturally holds it in place. Add 2 cords to secure the 'bucket' to the kayak handles on both sides. Let me know if that makes sense 👍🏼👍🏼😁

@@uihwang Hi, in this particular video it was the 3.0m - 3pieces aluminum mast

@@sitb- thanks

@@billrichardson2256 thank you & I hope you'll enjoy our videos! 😁 have a wonderful weekend!

@@DoNotPushHere was it Mojácar, Almeria? That's great! We need more inflatable kayak sailors 💪🏼😁

@@sitb- exactly!! This year I've got unavoidable stuff that will keep me from finishing it, but I already have the mast, and sail (sewing pending). What really keeps me off this year are the sideboards On my channel there is a video from 2y ago testing a model toy right at Mojácar. Just a free sailing model but encouraging Would be nice to meet if I afford to finish on time by next year

@@sitb- btw, not a true inflatable kayak. More of a cheap intex rowboat. But good news is, it fits in a regular shopping bag :)

@@DoNotPushHere but that's the idea of having a very lightweight functional sailboat. If it fits in a shopping bag, that's the weight issue out of the way. Cmon man, we are rooting for you on the project 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼😁 BTW, I like that micro sailboat you made, I tried making a catamaran before but didn't have time to finish it.

@@sitb- I toyed with the idea of using those flimsy inflatable tube sofas, for the sake of getting rid of the pump, but abandoned the idea because of the neccesary structure. EDIT: I mean, using two of those to make a very buoyant catamaran. Inspired by some Italian(?) water-bike kits Plus the intex boat is one I found, torn, and repaired it. So I got it for free :) I'll be working on the rest of the project right from autumn on. I hope I can have good news for next year :)

@@teemuholopainen4745 hey I'm glad to be back 😁 My first language is Malay and English as it's a main language in Malaysia. But, I've lived in California, UK & Malaysia before, hence the confused accent 😜 Good question about the sailboat. I've been discussing with my wife (Consu) that eventually we should get a 2-3men sailboat. I've been putting off buying a proper sailboat because I hate to pay for parking at the marina for €1300-€1800/year, unless if I could use the boat at least once a month (12 times a year) -that would make more economic sense. Well, we might have a new series of videos of buying, owning and running a small sailboat someday soon 👍🏼👍🏼😎 At the moment, I'm enjoying being a wind-pirate building and engineering the kayak to sail to the best it could perform. But, I think it'll be my favorite hobby for a very long time. We are now living in Alicante, Spain. It's been sunny almost 80-90% of the year, and about 60-70% of the year is quite sail-able - which is nice 😁🏖️

@@sitb- I get what you mean. I was into engineering race cars suspension and chassis and all that good but never been racing myself. Marina be like 160€ a month sound like you get a liveaboard sailboat kinda deal while not having an apartment is a good deal in terms of money ay? If she could put up with it.

@@sitb- Como esta tu español?

@@teemuholopainen4745 oh yeah, if you're living on the boat then yes it's worth it as rentals here in Alicante are quite expensive. But at the moment, it's not practical for us as we have a business running and we need space to store goods. Perhaps someday when we retire, we could get a catamaran and live on it. I've had a friend from Australia, he's retired, lives with his wife and 3 kids on a cat, hopping from port to port 😁 That's awesome that you worked on cars! I'm quite a driver myself back in my younger days but never raced professionally. It's one of those things I wished I have more time to do. If I have a chance, I'd love to try rallying, but I'd probably do better on tarmac tracks. Estoy aprendiendo Español cada día hablando con clientes y amigos de aquí. Un poco aquí, allí, si -puedo hablar en Español 😁 I could hold a conversation to a certain extent on simplified terms. There's always a new word or phrase learnt every week. It's a long journey and I'm not great with remembering 😜😜

@@sdfsdghhjjf3880 thank you! hope you gain a thing or two from this vid! 😁

Thank you! 😁

Muchas gracias señor 👍🏼😁 Wow that's great that you also kite-surf and kayak! This blue sail was a used/old windsurfing sail 6.0m2 cut down to 3.7m2... yes very oversized jajaja 😂 I only use this sail on <10 knots winds. I bought it from a recycle centre long time ago. You could find used sails on Wallapop or Facebook Marketplace. The mast was from a Sea-Eagle sailing kit, aluminium 25mm outer diameter x 3.0m length. It is in 3 pieces connected by male-female ferrules. I've contacted Decathlon before about this design, but they were not interested as they have the Tribord 5S inflatable sailboat in store. If I have extra time, I could produce my own sail kit to sell, in the future 👍🏼 Yes, you can contact me via Instagram chat or just comment here on KZbin and I'll respond. Un saludo

You're most welcome! Sail hard! 💪🏼💪🏼😁

The mast was taken off an inflatable dinghy sail kit, but honestly it's just 24mm OD aluminum tubes with 2 ferrules to connect them together. Everything else was made from hardware store materials. It takes time to mix and match your kit, but you'll have to get started to see what fits for your application. Most importantly, don't cut corners when it comes to material strength or how you secure a part. No 2-part Araldite gluing or double sided tapes, only bolts/nuts/ropes/rivets when needed.

@@sitb- very useful - thanks mate!

@@rogersyme1368 don't forget to have at least 3 x stay lines front and sides to support the mast. Inflatables don't have much structure to hold a tall mast 😂

@@sitb- love it...thanks bro...

thank you man 😁

Yep, get started and you'll find your ways along the journey 👍🏼👍🏼 may your sail be filled with wind!

Thank you! I'm working on new leeboards for better performance 😁

This was too much oversized 3.7m2 🤣🤣 in 12-14kt winds, I capsized!

For this size of a kayak, 2.0m2 would be just nice for a person with 60kgs to cruise

Hi, there's no way to add a center board or keel as it's an Inflatable. I noticed that a wider leeboard being used = slower speeds. I'm building a slim/narrow set of leeboards if it goes faster this summer 👍🏼

@@sitb- I sail on an inflatable kayak with two skegs. Even without leeboards it holds its course well. I don't have a rudder. Easily controlled with oars. Skegs are a very important element. I tried without them. A kayak under sail is very unstable. Kayak is Aquamarina VT K2,

@@alexbondarev8986 oh yeah, I've thought of trying just skegs, less gear to carry and would probably work like your project. The skegs gives the same effect as the leeboards, lateral force for forward sailing. I'll give it a go on the next sail out! It's starting to warm up here in Spain, I'm just waiting for favorable winds 😁

Hi, with this under 2m.sq sail I've never capsized so far in winds up to 10-12kts. But I did capsized on a 3.5m.sq+ sail once due to bad positioning trying to adjust rigging in 12-13kts winds 🤣

you're welcome sir! 😁

Thank you! I'm glad that I've inspired many! 😁

You're welcome! Please tag me when you have videos! I've seen X100 in the stores, but the old one still holding up, so I'll save up for one someday 😂😂

Oh no! what's wrong? 😮

I already did a couple weeks ago and I had zero drips on the floor. All I did was - feed the pipe in, pump, sit in the car listening to some music, when the oil stops flowing -pump again, pour out the full jar, and repeat. In about 25mins, I'm ready to refill with new oil. Another 5mins of switching out the old oil filter, job done. Costed me less than €10 for this homemade tool + engine oil + oil filter. Of course, you'll have to be sensible enough to bring some rags to wipe off the excess dirty oil on the hose after extraction. Lay some cardboard boxes on the floor for extra protection from drips if any. It's not about jack or not to jack for a oil change. Not everyone have or can afford to have a 'garage jack' to service their car. Hence, this oil change pump allows you to do an oil change even in a public space without attracting too much unwanted attention. Anyways, I'm sharing this because why do it the hard way when you can do it the easier way and save money at the same time.

@@sitb- I understand. I was looking for a similar method too but ultimately, most oil filters are under the car so you'll have to get under anyway. What kept me from changing my own oil was the fear of getting under a jacked up car as it could be dangerous without the right equipment. It turns out that I could reach it by just lying on the ground anyway.

@@theurzamachine yeah it can be dangerous to lie underneath, if I really need to, I'd usually lay a wheel underneath the chassis, the usual mechanic's trick 😂 better safe than sorry my friend

It's a great time to start, you'll have at least 3-4 months before the warm weather comes 😁

it was a great run! I've always loved flatwater sailing or kayaking, hardly any bops and bumps like driving offroad 😂

Hello! Oh yes we are, I miss home already! 😂😂 maybe someday I'll get a sailboat to sail back to Penang 😁

I saw your videos, you are a proper sailor! 😍😍

thanks, i have not make the video for second part yet, Lumut to Kuala Terengganu @@sitb-

yeah, why not...@@sitb-

@@faizalfuad75 wow that's a long journey! 💪🏼💪🏼😃

you're welcome 👍🏼😁

Glad you liked it! It was an IKEA parasol base, but I'm not sure if they are still selling the same one. A timber plank with a PVC flange-socket works fine as well

Thank you for your kind words sir. With determination, we'll find a solution 😁 Oh yeah, I'll let you know when I'm close to Tampa bay 😜 Yeah stay tuned, I have something cooking, something bigger, but it's not tested out in open waters yet!

Sure, but I'll have to measure it and let you know 👍🏼

Hi, I've just measured the sail, to my surprise it was 3.27m2. Clockwise : (from head down) Luff 2.5m Foot 2.1m Leech 1.5m Leech 0.87m Leech 0.77m (head)

@@sitb- great, thanks. Any need for outriggers for this size of sail?

@@bamboozle999 so far, I've been out on 7-9knots cruising out, no outriggers needed. If you're pushing it beyond 12knots, outriggers probably a good idea 👍🏼

Thanks for all the tips. Ive just completed my project and it works great!! Just wondering, do you still use the kayak fins when sailing or do you remove them?@@sitb-

Hi MP, thanks for your response. The white box was an IKEA parasol base for garden use. You could also use other brands that fits the body of your kayak. Let me know if you need the measurements for this particular one. The box was meant to hold-open the kayak body for enhanced rigidity. -Harris

Hey man, I used just regular thread for this since I didn't have time to source for thin nylon thread. Also to sew with nylon thread, you need special machine needle to run it smoothly. Honestly, if you use the sail once a month and hardly touch the water, it'll last a long time. As long as you don't leave it out in harsh weather, be fine for a couple dozen sail outs. Good luck!

Great, thanks for sharing@@sitb-

@@bamboozle999 if you have a kayak as big as an Itiwit 2, make a sail sized at least 1.5-1.8m2 for best results of sail power. I'm about 62kgs + 2.2m3 Sail + 8kts winds = 5 to 7kts sailing speed. Bear in mind that inflatables have soft hulls and it flexes in waves bogging your speed down, so you'll need to have bigger sails to achieve greater speeds compared to a rigid body kayak. Let me know if you need anything else 👍🏼

@@sitb- thanks for sharing. I'm actually looking at buying an optimist sail and rigging. I can buy where I'm from for about 250usd. This is a 3.3sqm sail. I might need to modify the mast and boom to become collapsible, ad I really want to be able to fit it into my car or a taxi

Hey man, thanks for the comment. I personally prefer ripstop fabric for the sail, but if you could find tent-fabric, that would also work great as its light and strong. If you're on a shoestring budget, you could even use a fabric shower curtain -not the plastic ones. They would work fine too. Sure, I have the sail design posted on our website snacksinthebackpack.com > Kayak Sailing. The diagram and broadseam plans are all included. As for the mast, I prefer carbon but they are expensive and hard to source, so the next best option would be aluminium pipes 24-25mm ID with 2mm+ wall thickness. For the boom, I prefer carbon as well, it's not too hard to find as its about 1.6m long. If you can't source that, you could even use an IKEA curtain pole as its telescopic, they are about 22/26mm OD. It's cheap, metal but powder coated, it's hard to rust. All you need is to drill a hole in the middle to lock the length of the boom (with a M5/M6 bolt & wingnut) when in use -easy. Hope that helps!

Amazing, thanks for sharing. I think I will look for tent fabric as it is easily available. Will be looking to build my own over the next few weeks.@@sitb- Do you have a maximum sail size that you would try on a kayak? Im looking to fit a sail to a 3/4 man intiwit inflatable. I was wondering if a 2.4m x 1.7m sail could work well?

Good idea about the Ikea curtain pole, but im hoping to find a solution that I can fold into smaller pieces. Ive found some strong 35mm diameter tent poles that I think might work for this.@@sitb-

@@bamboozle999 if you're handy with some basic power tools, you could also sleeve sections of tubing that's collapsible with a spring-button like those on a pair of crutches. Link all of them with a bungee cord. That way, it'll collapse and fold into 1 group like a blind-man's cane. Good luck on the build! -Harris

@@sitb- might try and modify the mast and boom from an optimist. Not sure it will remain strong enough though

Hey, thank you for following my videos!! We bought this kayak back in 2018, till date I haven't had any punctures or rips. Only thing wrong was the zippers were jammed from corrosion due to saltwater. But that didn't bother me much as I don't need to remove the balloons -touch wood! I've only dismantled the floor and wash everything down with freshwater every autumn or end of season, dry and stow away. It had been stored in high humidity environment before, it's been in the sun, sand, river, you name it. So far, so good 👍🏼👍🏼 Someday when it starts to leak, I'll probably patch the leak and repair the zipper(s), it's still worth it 😂

Yes it is! Castle de Santa Barbara in a distance. This was filmed before the high season starts hence the semi empty beach 😂

@@sitb- a top of the castle you can see all the planes landing on to the aeropuerto Where are you staying atm bro?

@@teemuholopainen4745 we are now staying in Arenales del Sol, next to Urbanova which is on the runway-flight path line. On most nights we could hear the planes taking off from our balcony! 😍

@@sitb- Nice, so next to the sea⛵. Smells like salt. Is it too unsafe to sail around the island on your yacht?

Also, do you speak Spanish and do you actually comprehend their weather forecast?

Hi Alex, thanks for your response. I'm in the process of making a new video to explain the mast rigging. The parasol base was empty because I like it light, but you could fill it with water. That's an awesome kayak! Yes it can sail 😁 Stay tuned for the next video!

You're most welcome 👍🏼👍🏼 glad you liked the video!

Hi, nope the leeboard and sail was homemade, it's easy to make them if you see in my other videos on this playlist. Itiwit kayaks only comes with their inflatable seats and skeg fins. The paddles and pumps come separate. This was an older version on the kayak sailing project, have a look at the latest video on the playlist, the one with a big blue sail. I did talk to Itiwit to come out with a sail for their kayaks, but they were not interested as they already have the Tribord inflatable dinghy in the market.

Hey thank you Rob, it takes a lots of thinking to get where I am now with the project 😂 but it's all good fun, also getting to inspire like-minded hobbyists like yourself 💪🏼😁

​@@sitb-say what kind of container is holding the mast?

@@zhrob1 Hi, it was an IKEA garden parasol base, it was meant to hold umbrellas and poles upright. It is less than 1kg when empty and you could fill it with water if you want to. I didn't fill it up because I prefer it lightweight. It also 'spreads' out the kayak's body to give even more stability. Hope that helps!

@@sitb- thanks for sharing. I been enjoying the vids man. I been attempting to set up a sail for my sea eagle 385 ft. Your pole setup is a great option for an inflatable.

@@zhrob1 oh yeah, it's a non invasive way of mounting the mast. Took me a while to figure out how to mount a mast. It's all about being persistent to what you're looking for, you'll get there sooner or later 😁

Thank you! Let me know if you need any help okay. Good luck! 😁

Hey man, that's awesome! I saw your short video, that worked great and it fits 2 persons. Sure, someday we can meet up and talk about it 😁

hi! im Blackwood from my new chanel! here i will upload a lot of videos of canoesail and other adventures!@@sitb-

The K375 looks like a high pressure build, it'll work great with a sail! Yes sir, you should have a go at it and you'll find joy in diy sailing 😁💪🏼💪🏼

@@sitb- awesome bro thnx 🙏 Might have questions on this project if that's ok. Those inflatable fishing (Lono Aero by Bote) kayaks with pedal system look awesome too for this. Thank you Slmt jln 🤙🏽

@@superdaver4903 no worries, I'll be happy to help 👍🏼👍🏼😁

@@sitb- thank you sir 🤙🏽

hey man, I was thinking about making a T-shaped base someday to minimise weight and make space, it is a great idea! I purposely setup the mast slightly lower for the first run, like running a 'low-rider' haha. It's to lower the centre of gravity just in case if the sail is too 'heavy top' for the setup. To raise the mast, it's easy, just need to sleeve another tube under the current mast and voila, I got an extra 8-12" head-space to the boom. Yes, I was toying with the idea of rigging a jib, probably a genoa would be nice. The materials are in hand, just needed to test the current oversized mainsail one more time in a 10-12kt wind condition just to learn the dynamics of the setup and if it is worth the hassle to build a jib-sail. Don't want to look too clumsy struggling to control 2 sails when 1 big mainsail is already overpowering the craft

@@sitb- i see ok well from what I experienced I would recommend you put a backstay (a support line going to the sturn of the boat) just in case the jib/genoa apply to much pressure forward. As for the controlling of 2 sails, what i did is i placed 2 plastic plates on the side handles (this is how i control my main sail) and i maunted cam cleat that pinch the rope. Keep in mind that the rope needs to come forward towards the cam cleat so i suggest you feed it to a ring before it. I personally use a plastic basic cleat. So one on each handle should be enough to help you with your second sail. And if that wasn't enough upgrades, i actually have a spinnaker on my boat. You know those wind paddle sails people put on their kayaks? If you have a buddy on board those things are awesome to travel downwind.

@@BloodRavenX9 oh that's a great idea, those cam cleats are great to hold lines and would help manage the 2nd sail. Yes, I'll find a way to fit a back stay, I actually did have one before on the first episode, but it was bothering my hair 😂😂😂 maybe I'll bring it back with the new jibsail to improve the structural rigidity 👌🏼😁

@@sitb- oh, i forgot to tell you. The last alternation I did compared to yours is the fins. You got 2 leeboard and I just got longer fins (195mm long) with the same base attachment. It does the same job but lighter (cause of the lack of pipe connections). But as you already guessed it's a little bit of a hustle if you try to do it alone so I just got myself an anchor to keep the boat steady near the beach as I mount everything on or do it next to a pier if that's an option.

@@BloodRavenX9 yeah I thought of that before using longer skeg fins to simplify the setup, but that was the problem, it's close to impossible to get the fins on and everything else on top at the same time. Unless if we could build a set of wheels with axle tall enough to clear the 195mm fins. It is doable with a weeks worth of brain power and some parts shopping 😂 But yeah I'll stick with the pipe and leeboards for now until end of summer to enjoy some good sailing, then go back to the drawing board off season!

thank you!!