#89 - A BIG ANCHOR for our YACHT RESTORATION MANTUS M2

[@dwel2928]

Now THAT is how an embedded commercial should be done! No phony pretending to be hungry or thirsty, or in need of some durn-fool thing that neither you nor anyone else needs. Just an honest endorsement.

[@MarcelEling]

Nice job for the anchor👍

[@ianbell5611]

Thank You. Great work guys. 👍

[@markwoods4574]

Excellent video my friends

[@luisgcasiquet]

Love you see you working while having good family time.

[@waynestokes9046]

As an Architectural Draftsman for 45 years, I can see that you definitely have some skills with drafting by hand. Nice to see that it hasn't fully gone away. Keep up the good work.

[@gutsanglory1]

One big fragging anchor !!! Go big or go home. Cheerz!!

[@SailingMelody]

Hahaha absolutely true

[@Kathleensailorgirl]

Great progress on the bowsprit and super interesting interview with Philip from Mantas. It looks like a great substantial anchor and bridle .Andy you have amazing skills..great job on the gimbal for the stove. Always such a pleasure to see all of you. Stay safe and healthy.⛵️⛵️⛵️🥰🥰

[@SailingMelody]

Thanks Kathleen :) always so lovely and supportive comments x

[@matthughes6474]

@@SailingMelody agreed fab job on the gimbals; but for lesser able mortals like me you can ring up the company and buy them quite cheaply. Although then we would be deprived of watching your skills so maybe a good thing you didn't 🙂

[@dandrakenholt5455]

You are so likeable and charming, all of you. Always funny and interesting to see your new vids!

[@sheafferer]

Great idea on how to install the new, smaller cooker. Ideas come in the right moment. You three are really nice people and, when the restoration ends, that boat will be better than new. Cheers!

[@williamd1891]

2:47 Excellent drawing skills.

[@SailingMelody]

Why thank you 🙏

[@erikflickinger1828]

Love the inclusion of the sketch work while planning the new gimbal pieces. The work you are all doing is absolutely fantastic….

[@william6526]

You do amazing work and by over building things like your anchor system is very smart .It's worth the effort for the peace of mind it will give you . I hope you get feeling better soon, you look like your still under the weather so don't push yourself until you get your strength back . My wife and I will keep you in our thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery. God bless you and your family and we are very impressed with what a wonderful young man Jack is growing into. He shows the love and hard work you guys have put into raising him to be the wonderful young man he's is.

[@SailingMelody]

Thank you x So kind

[@graves3919]

IF you have room a storm anchor would be comforting. 100# + would be good.

[@jeanhawken4482]

Mantus anchors seem a great company. Progressing well.

[@SailingMelody]

They really are. So so helpful

[@ThoughtfulWander]

Nice perspective drawing Andy! very well done! 👍👍👊👊

[@rogerb08]

What a great family. Good luck on your project

[@SailingMelody]

Thanks :) that’s really kind

[@VAdu56]

bravo for the work on the platform at the front, the problem is this square end instead of being rounded like the old one, which was better... maybe re-welding a round arch on it...!! good luck for the future, and Bravo for the Anchor...!!

[@SailingMelody]

That’s interesting why do you say the rounded end was better. Personally I like the squared end better. Is it just your preference or do you have a technical reason why round is betterv

[@jimalexander1896]

Your welding is getting better!...Good job!

[@ur2288]

You're very good at drawing up your designs beforehand I'm very jealous I can never get my head around that skill

[@SailingMelody]

It’s the only way I can work. I need to draw plans. I started as a child designing radio controlled aircraft

[@ThoughtfulWander]

Great job on that bowsprit, Andy!! 👍👍👊👊

[@SailingMelody]

Thank you :)

[@goboyz8016]

You may want to put a rounded piece on the front of the bowsprit so the anchor chain can roll to either side instead of getting caught on a corner then all of a sudden slipping off the corner and shooting down the side. I believe that is why the other one was rounded in the front so it can never catch, just slide with tension around the sides. Just a thought. Great work........

[@SailingMelody]

The anchor roller isn’t going on the end of the platform, the rollers will be half way up with a slot for the anchor to come up through the platform, you’ll see 😜

[@brian.7966]

you guys are so down to earth. well done good luck.

[@trevhedges]

Cheers guys! Near missed the episode.. yeah looks good, definitely solid enough..

[@kharakim]

Apart from your great design savvy and skill, much appreciate the production values of your videos-good camera work, effective mic placement, thoughtful cuts, use of time-lapse, the tasteful jazz fill-ins, and including the whole family. Many thanks!

[@SailingMelody]

Thank you that’s really kind :)

[@kharakim]

@@SailingMelody The kindness is you all sharing your life with us.

[@andrewdent4072]

Great video guys. Love the new bowsprit. It looks indestructible

[@annadaurie2435]

Your channel is really growing. Congratulations

[@ThoughtfulWander]

Sweet new episode!! Watching now!! 👀👀

[@calmwatersailor1947]

Nice job with the gimbal but I think that gas hose should be of the wire mesh covered type where it comes through the bulkhead... or fixed though a chafe proof gland. It might chafe badly when boat is rolling at sea. Project is coming on very nicely though, well done all 3 of you.

[@tejolisboa]

A good drawing is the start of successful projects.

[@kevinmartin3859]

Excellent video once again well done

[@bobuncle8704]

Really like watching your fabricating. You do such good work

[@SailingMelody]

Thanks Bob. I’ve got a lot to learn still but definitely getting better

[@gregm.5960]

Hi, I just wanted to point out that in the Med. they often have an anchor on the bow for tight crowded anchorages. So that they don't swing into each other. Something that might happen to you if you don't notice that they have done so. You might want to check out how they use 2 bow lines to tie off to cliffs and such to stabilize themselves.

[@SailingMelody]

Hiya. Yeah we’re very aware of that and are making a pasarelle attachment for the bow as well of the stern :)

[@SVBlownAway]

Looking good Andy! Can’t wait to see it in action!

[@SailingMelody]

Hey guys! Thanks. Yeah we’re looking forward to trying it out too :p

[@jean-michelanquet407]

Hello from France. Thanks for your vidéos. Really good job. You're a super familly. Bye. Jean-Michel

[@jstokvis]

Excellent

[@macdaddy507]

Awesome show....mac Canada 🇨🇦

[@SailingMelody]

Hey Mac. Nice to hear from you :)

[@harrisonandrew]

Great episode - loved that! Very informative 👍

[@robertfulcher9414]

Be able to lock the oven in a one position is a bonus, there will be a time someone takes something out of the oven put it on the open door ends up on the floor and on your legs

[@SailingMelody]

Yes there’s a lock on the underside, i means to show that but didn’t

[@gregbolitho9775]

No prob Cap'm Jack. Nice goin Andy. Nice work Melissa. Thanks m8s, when ya make it to Geelong Downunda, theres a cuppa waitin for ya. Get permission and park in Corio Quay. You and yours stay safe and well

[@kranzonguam]

👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 Nice work!!

[@stephenpenney6774]

Hiya Andy. Just wanted to say thank you for the heads up on The Duracell Project. I did as you suggested and popped over to them and promptly binge watched all their videos. Obviously you guys are way more interesting and wonderful and fabulous…….and they don’t have a Capt Jack. So thank you for another brilliant episode. Wish you all well till next week.

[@SailingMelody]

Hahah thanks. We do have a big advantage having Captan Jack on our team. Glad you’re enjoying the Duracell Project though

[@yellowstonenaturerc8518]

Hi Jack, Mellissa, and Andy ... Jack this might be of interest to you .. it's a internet program called "Exploring by the seat of your Pants" it was started by Joe Grabowski in Canada. When I was teaching I did some Skype in the Classroom programs with Joe's classes. He is a brilliant educator and now has programs around the world. Maybe you with the help of your Mom and Dad could check it out. so good to see all of you today. best always, Richard

[@SailingMelody]

That’s brilliant. Thanks for the suggestion

[@bitcoinbilly]

Love you guys. Definitely one of if not my favourite channel for boat refurb and i cant wait until it turns into a global exploration adventure. Also helps that your Welsh, although im not a gog, im from down south, Newport to be exact. Keep up the good work.

[@SailingMelody]

Hahaha. Hi Billy. We love South Wales as well but North Wales will always be home

[@bitcoinbilly]

​@@SailingMelody Bendigedig, pob lwc in all your future plans.

[@ThoughtfulWander]

Wow Jack is a traveling man! 🤣😂🤣😂👍👊👍👊

[@judewilliams9345]

Superb yet again. Wish I was coming with you on your trip. The South Ionian is fantastic 👌

[@SailingMelody]

We can’t wait to get out there sailing

[@judewilliams9345]

@@SailingMelody I soooooo want to come with you 😭😭😭😭. I'll stow away 😂

[@WavedancerWesterlyfulmar]

Totally need to nick your gimbal design. We took out our flavel Vanessa last year for a voyager450. Wish we could use the previous metal gimbals so much stronger than the flimsy ones that came with cooker.

[@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665]

Andy theres one issue sticking the anchor at the end ..though ot stops the chain marking the hull or anchor swinging into the hull.. take a look at how sailing Jupiter lost theirs in New jersey on the Loop... but if it snags you put more force on the fixing points on the bow. Its a compromise whichever you chose.

[@SailingMelody]

Yeah absolutely. I’m still undecided about which way I will go with the exact position of the roller. But we will only ever be on the chain for lunch stops, if we’re anchoring overnight we will be on the bridle anyway.

[@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665]

@@SailingMelody Living on anchor seems to be the way most live aboards go.

[@anthonyrstrawbridge]

I'm already thinking about painting that lovely sprit. Maybe 2 coats thick epoxy base and two coats polyurethane on top. I just don't know.

[@SailingMelody]

Yep that’s the ticket. I’ll coat the inside with epoxy as well of course

[@michaelvanwinkle7919]

Are you also considering an additional anchor for the stern, when needed?

[@SailingMelody]

Yes definitely I want an aluminium fortress for the stern

[@maryjnorwood3962]

I was just saying, always carry a spare. Should have known you already knew that. 😂😂😂⚓️⚓️⚓️💕💕💕

[@FstopPicturesByAlunDavies]

If u go to the states or Canada we had a anchor similar to yours. But look at getting a danforth That u can. Hang on the bow rail we had 3 Anchor

[@SailingMelody]

Yep. Definitely our Mantus came from the USA. But I definitely want an aluminium damforth

[@DavidJones-bl5vb]

Only problem with running the chainplate through the bowsprit like that is if any salt water finds its way into the bowsprit tube the inside joint where bowsprit meets tube isnt sealed, rust can form behind the weld which cannot be detected until the weld fails.

[@SailingMelody]

The end will be welded and capped, that chain plate is welded watertight and the new tube will be seam welded inside the old one. Absolutely no water will be getting inside the tube :)

[@allanwood3562]

Great episode captains. I can recommend another KZbin channel to have a look at in Dangar marine an Australian production with many good tips even though it is not sailing per se but I think you will enjoy Stu's style. Always look forward to your presentations. Cheers.

[@katrinebohr3119]

Adults shape children’s learning.

[@njblancodearmas]

Good JOB "EXCELENT" 💪

[@alanduncan9204]

Maybe? Others have told you, but fridges need good ventilation all round. They can get V. hot and then stop being fridges. I have had 4 fridges that were built in tight and all died in too a short time. I now have a free standing one. I know difficult in a tight space, the micro wave on top looks good but might not help with heat issues. Nice anchor b.t.w.

[@SailingMelody]

Yes there’s a good inch around the sides and 2 inches underneath and 3 or 4 inches above so plenty of space :)

[@delukxy]

@@SailingMelody When a fridge/freezer is going flat out in the tropics the heat generated is high. Ran sailing lost one like that and they put extraction fans in I believe. Your gaps aren't very big.

[@wildandbarefoot]

Impressive call with the Mantis guy. all true too. Never heard a bad word of them as a big strong bit of kit. Top marks. EDIT: I thought you ordered a 55...but you said 65 at the end...?

[@SailingMelody]

Yes we went for the 65 for extra piece of mind

[@oomwat6101]

So, my guilty secret ... most often when someone starts on the surf shark ads, I skip over it ... but, yours are so nicely integrated I just can't do it to you! Peas :D

[@SailingMelody]

Haha. Well we were very worried about it but it’s a balance between making great videos and having the money to make great videos.

[@timmyscroggins1962]

I'm gonna keep my eyes open to see if Captain Jack shows up near me ! ! ! ! LOL. 😉

[@davidrhightower]

Why did you go with the 65lb vs the 55lb? Think the 65lb would be better for sure

[@SailingMelody]

The 65Lb is rated to 70+ kts for our vessel. The 55lb is rated to 50+ kts. So we just decided to go with the one big storm anchor and use that. our big anchor windless will make short work of it and if the windlass did malfunction I could still haul it hand over hand in an emergency.

[@davidrhightower]

@@SailingMelody always better to go bigger with an anchor

[@arthurverheijen6682]

For me, personally, Surfshark is not an extra. But, if it helps you in whatever way, nothing against it. Beside: great job you did with the bowsprit

[@SailingMelody]

Thanks. We can release a separate edit without the promo for patrons if you prefer

[@SustainableSailing]

Interesting and helpful. I've got to make gimbles from scratch for our induction hob (and we are going to gimble our combination microwave/grill/oven) - we are planning them side by side so we can have the fridge under the hob (our hull curves in so couldn't stack as you have). We went for a 30kg Spade (we bought ours 2 years ago before Mantus made the M2 without rollbar). Watching the SV Panope videos leaves us happy with that choice). Did I hear the weight of Melody correctly 17,000 KG? The standard Rival 38 is about that in lbs so just under 8,000kg (we guess the centre cockpit and ketch add a bit to that). We will also add a Fortress kedge and eventually a storm anchor (maybe a Mantus M2 but probably a couple of sizes larger - which will be too much for our windlass to handle for everyday use but for a once in a lifetime a hurricane not such a worry).

[@SailingMelody]

Hiya. No Melody is somewhere around 10 or 12000kg She’s actually 39ft on deck and 43ft overall with the bowsprit (I finally got the Lazer measure out and got some acurate measurements 😂😂😂 so a fair bit larger than a Rival 38. She is on the heavier side for sure but not horrendously overweight for her size I don’t think. We don’t know the exact weight though because the travel lift at the yard has a faulty scale on it so they couldn’t give me a weight reading when they lifted her. The plans say she weighs 9 tonnes 🤷🏼‍♂️ But I’m sure she’s more than that

[@SustainableSailing]

@@SailingMelody ah, that makes more sense. Glad to have found that you have made very similar decisions. We will be making our own bridle and fancy making similar to the Mantus pendant rather than a chain hook.

[@anthonymorris479]

Just a gentle FYI, it’s more respectful to call that big rock Uluru. Love you channel.

[@SailingMelody]

Ahhh the A was for Australia not Ayers Rock, but yes you’re right it would come under U for Uluru

[@bryanb1259]

👍👍

[@paulwalker9423]

Great video guys been following you since Christmas 🎅,could I ask if your going to have a workshop on melody for all your tools as I presume you will need them all with you when you start the journey round the world 🌍

[@SailingMelody]

Oh yes indeed. The port side “aft cabin” will be my workshopn

[@bigunone]

We just use a couple of car wheels as an anchor on the 12 foot boat! 🤣

[@SailingMelody]

😂😂😂

[@michaelreid85]

just wondering how much chain and size of chain on the anchor

[@SailingMelody]

We need to buy 100m of 10mm chain and also 100m of rope rode

[@marcellebaudry5786]

belle soudure bravo pierrot paris f

[@gregoryh4601]

Dear Sir Very Nice design but should have round the Corners More . Then Patent your Design because this is how it should have been Made for All Sailing Boats?

[@wildandbarefoot]

Working around the north Wales weather shouldn't be too problematic. All the water keeps Wales pretty. Hope for some Sunny Spring weather, but I expect summer will be the usual hit and miss and all followed by a nice "Indian Summer!". HEY JACK. King Frodi was a very early viking king. He had a whale road, a portage for ships right over England. From Frodingham, up the river Aire, down the irrwell to Eire (three ways to spell the same sounding word. He collected toll at Frodsham. And that was really just after the Romans left England. Romans liked Roads, but brits and Danes used rivers instead. Have a look at Silverdale and cuerdale hoards and who's cut gold do you think that was. Hmn. Never mind Roads... Boats for the likes of you! Argh

[@kennethcolbert2921]

When do you think it will be ready to set sail? You have skills I wish I had.

[@SailingMelody]

We’re hoping to launch within the next few months :)

[@PMMM9]

Perfect. New stove =‘s gourmet cooking. Tag Sir Andrew you’re it. A roll over is not allowed. Jack may think it’s an amusement ride, but pitch poling is an horrendous experience. Did it once, the mast jumped out of its positioning on the keel and punched a hole through the hull. Not advised. Andy, your drafting skills are wonderful. In my rural location I’ve tried several VPM’s. Not their fault I have pretty mediocre internet anyway, but I’ll try surf shark. I hope they are a sponsor giving you guys money. Yeah, I’m so happy to hear that surf shark is a sponsor. Fantastic. Jack I got about 1/2 of where you’re you are at. Old brain..🤣 Some of these countries I’ve lived, and I still come up short. Fasten your seat belt young Sir, life becomes more interesting as you grow older. Andy, I hope you have noticed how much more your tradesman skills have become since you first started posting videos. Now please take up dental work and I’ve got some work for you 😂😇 Can you apply heat via a heat gun to tighten up some of the small droopy ares of the fabric ares you’ve installed overhead? Making the chain plates a ‘T’ design is a great idea, no rotating moment. I have to run. I’ll finish your video later. I want you allllll to know how inspirational your videos are. Speaking for myself it gives me so much joy . Sorry I have to run off. Will finish watching this evening - And NO your videos are not too long. 24 / 7 would be good 😇

[@SailingMelody]

Hahaha we love you Jeff! Always super lovely comments and support: hope you’re doing well staying happy and healthy x

[@johnowen8380]

A front opening fridge on a yacht is not the best option. most yachts have a top opening fridge as its more energy efficient. With a front opening fridge you let a lot of cold air out every time you open the door. The other problem is opening the fridge when sailing as the door has a tendency to swing around with the roll of the boat.

[@SailingMelody]

Yes we’re aware of that and will also have too loading fridge and separate top loading freezer. That fridge will only be for daily use items

[@matthughes6474]

@@SailingMelody Front loaders aren't that bad for energy loss. The energy needed to bring the air down to temperature again after opening is minimal compared to cooling a bottle of water. Top loaders are really a hangover from coolbox days. But yes front loaders can be bad for spilling; we once chartered a boat with one; every time we went about one way the fridge would break its fastener and discharge across the cabin sole!

[@arcenciel2968]

I absolutely agree, a front loading fridge is almost useless on a boat. Either you have to run the engine or the gen, they both make noise and are an inefficient way. I custom made a top loading fridge-freezer combo with two compressors, with all around 10cm insulation for the fridge and 15cm for the freezer. They are powered by 3 X 100 amp lead acid house batteries fed by two X 130watt solar panels. I’m in the Med, so you might need more solar real estate. The result is outstanding, I make ice and give to other boats too. 70 liters for the fridge and 30 liters for the freezer. Edit: The insulation is construction Dow plaques, had I known better at the time I would have used non expanding foam, apparently the results would be even better. The freezer knob has a fridge alternative so that if you run out of battery juice you can delete the big fridge and turn the smaller freezer into a fridge. Never had to do this in 9 years. Top hatch insulation is 5cm, bottom is 10cm for both fridge and freezer. Send me an e mail I can send you pics. Funny (not so funny really) story is that when the fridge arrived on the boat, it couldn’t fit through the door by 1 cm! The glass guy had to dremmel cut it in two parts and reassemble it inside the galley! If I asked you where the split is you couldn’t tell...the magic of fiberglass!

[@SailingMelody]

This particular fridge draws 0.7amps at 2( degrees C. It can be used as a fridge or freezer. The losses involved when briefly opening the door are negligible when compared to an inefficient older system. That said we will also have a huge top loading fridge and freezer which I will be custom building. This is really only going to be used for daily milk, butter and cheese etc. But the efficiency rating is so good that despite losing a tiny bit of cold air when you open the door it uses almost nothing to get that back.

[@arcenciel2968]

@@SailingMelody When it says 0.7 amps count 1 amp. So, 24 amps is a lot for milk and butter. Let alone the space allocated just for milk and butter. Nothing prohibits you to store your milk in the top loading fridge! And even leave the hatch open for a while! Think about it. You could use one of the two compressors from this fridge you just installed. Send me an address or something, I have loads of useful pics.

[@hecra6521]

Like allways nice work! My 4 Ukrainien familys feel now also better.

[@mauricepowers8079]

Did you slip some JJ Cale in there toward the end of the video?...your welds are looking good BTW...jmho.

[@denishigginbotham3543]

Did I miss last weeks Blog?

[@SailingMelody]

There wasn’t one last week. Still on the go slow recovering

[@charlessherman5844]

Has something changed in your video quality? Or have I just not noticed before? It seems somewhat less clear to me.

[@SailingMelody]

Really? That’s strange. We’ve switched from a GoPro to a Sony Alpha on a gimbal so it should be significantly better

[@JonMadsen70]

:)

[@nessuno1948]

Next culture will be the one of universal peace, with five times a day prayers, starting from your country, and the ex viking ones. Along with France, Germany, Belgium, Holland.......

[@SailingMelody]

Wow! 5 times a day…… flippin heck….. sounds a bit intense

[@jimmyjohnstone5878]

Please do your sponsor bit clearly separated from the video content and not integrated in as a part of some chat, such as you did when Jack was doing school work. I know you are getting some sponsors now but if you clearly state who the sponsor is, the benefits, and any discount offers as a separate piece then we can choose to watch, scroll on, or switch off. As for the rest of the content, it is very good. Best wishes to all.

[@SailingMelody]

We are planning to try several different approaches. Some people have said the same as you but others have said they really like the way we did it. So over time we will try different approaches and see what feels right. Next time we will do it very differently though for sure

[@iansmith6086]

I really do hate it when channels try to introduce an advert in a conversation and you're not sure it's an advert until it's too late. Please make sure you don't suck me into a conversation about surfshark again. Make the advertising sections plain and clear. I instantly stopped watching as soon as I realised what was going on I hate it. Please don't use segways like that again. It should be clear that this part of the video is an advertisement. It feels a little bit dishonest and I know that's exactly not you. I hope this feedback helps

[@SailingMelody]

Thanks for the feedback we did put AD on the screen when it started to let people know. But we do appreciate the feedback.

[@SailingMelody]

Hi. Yes that’s very helpful feedback. Obviously this was the first ever time we’ve had a sponsor for an episode and we really weren’t sure what to do for the best. I think we will probably end up trying several different ways of doing it when we get the opportunity and then we will work out eventually what works best for the channel and our viewers. Like you say dishonesty is the last thing we would aim for, we were aiming for seamless integration and to make it something rhat people would enjoy watching, rather than a completely sterile and separate Add read but it’s a tricky line to tread. Please stick with us as we work out how to manage stuff like this 😊

[@iansmith6086]

@@SailingMelody thanks guys. I was just being honest . But we must always remember one man's pleasure is another man's poison!

[@SailingMelody]

For sure. And we totally understand and are agonising ourselves about how to make good videos and simultaneously make the money to fund making good videos without putting off the people who watch the videos 😂😂

[@iansmith6086]

@@SailingMelody I'm doing some travelling soon when I do, I'll definitely buy with your discount voucher.👍