A Few Upgrades on My Car-Topable Skiff

[@stephencifka4629]

You do a lot of teaching in your videos. You explain your problem solving, efficient use of materials, practical design choices based on well-earned practical experience, and the simple joy of connecting with the wind, sea, friends and sailing. These videos are a treasure and a wonderful insight into your local community. Thank You!

[@TheBoatRambler]

Thank you very much for your support Stephen! 😉

[@seanbevan7]

Beautifully paced video. Achievable levels of craftsmanship, without an expensively equipped workshop. Much appreciated.

[@TheBoatRambler]

Thanks Sean

[@danc2779]

Another great video, thank you for sharing.

[@WillyPonyt]

Hey man great video! I watched some of your videos with my dad who admires your work so keep it up :D

[@TheBoatRambler]

That's awesome! Thanks!

[@moosekiller2004]

Masking tape applied to the bottom of the jig saw can prevent the saw from marring as well

[@liamstone3437]

For reference, in aircraft and probably boats as well, that hoop you refer to is called a doubler. Most native English speakers would not know that so its no reflection on you. I am always amazed at your mastery of English and really appreciate that your vids are in English. Thanks so much.

[@TheBoatRambler]

Hi Liam. Thanks for the feedback. I do appreciate when you guys correct my English or let me know new or correct terms for stuff. Thanks a bunch!

[@RulgertGhostalker]

thanks for trying the cleats out by the mast like that....I am glad it simplified the layout, but it helps me know that part of my design is probably fine. I appreciate that, your work, and appreciate your contribution to helping me develop the concept, Teo

[@TheBoatRambler]

Thanks Eric!

[@joewilliams5396]

That was great and very interesting.

[@TheBoatRambler]

thanks Joe

[@lindamarceline]

I suggest you take your drill and saw with you on board to drill some extra holes to access your equipment after a wild ride.:) Normally you only make a hatch like that to carry out repairs from the inside. I can't see how you will reach your equipment that has been shifted to the end of your float after a wild ride. But hey, don't let that spoil your enthusiasm... you can still train a little monkey:):)

[@TheBoatRambler]

Hi @lindamarceline silly me, I wish I had thought of the hatches during the build so that I could fit some bulkheads inside the tanks at maybe an arm's length or 45cm from where the hatches are now placed....oh wait... I did!! Lucky me! 😏 Hatches like this can be made to any watertight compartment on DIY boats so that you can inspect for leaks. And we use ferrets in Portugal, not little monkeys!

[@lindamarceline]

@@TheBoatRambler I am 100 percent sure that my handbag does not fit in your storage space! (lol) Now, I could imagine you would have thought all off that. Just throwing the bat into the hat. Although, I have 2 air chambers on my 1986 Olympic class, I would never think of drilling a hole in them. But that is of course a personal choice. And as for the ferrets, bring some pliers because those creatures won't let go of what they're holding! My grandfather also hunted with ferrets in Flanders, Belgium. But today over-regulation has put an end to that. But incredible creatures. I hope this tradition continues in Porugal! Other than that, I'm about to leave for Brittany, France to go sailing. Just a big bag and ...no recording device. All my photos are just in my head. But... still with my monkey on my back. Sailor greetings!

[@nefas11]

@@lindamarcelineHow dare he not consider YOUR handbag size to fit HIS boat…so inconsiderate, oh random internet stranger 😂

[@colvingazelle]

Be careful using a power drill to turn bolt to snug a nylock nut. If you turn the bolt too fast the nylon in the nut melts and seizes the nut to the bolt. Don’t ask me why I know this…LOL!

[@TheBoatRambler]

thanks for the heads up! 😁

[@lindamarceline]

@@TheBoatRambler Murphy again!

[@BensWorkshop]

Well done! You now have some kind of dry storage on the boat. On the V combing etc, why could you not mount your two hitches on a short block and still put on a V comb?

[@TheBoatRambler]

Hi Ben, I could very well do it and even thought about it. The V coaming is much longer than the straight one, so it's heavier and I was a bit unsure if I should make it or not. If the cleats worked OK I would maybe consider installing it, as such it would be even more weigh to make an extra block for the cleats. It sounds like just a few grams but I know I will make more mods so I want to save on weight as much as possible, it all adds up! 😉

[@BensWorkshop]

@@TheBoatRambler Fair enough.

[@colrodrick8784]

Was the sealant/glue sikaflex? I looked for a link etc but couldn’t see anything. I’m doing some mods on my yacht that could well use dim of your commonsense solutions Teo.

[@TheBoatRambler]

Hi buddy, it's a sealant and glue by Fischer, Fischer MS Nautical Sealant Adhesive

[@colrodrick8784]

@@TheBoatRambler ta mate. I’ll have a look for it here

[@kdhwjudson]

I thought you would epoxy coat the edges of the main hole and drill holes to protect the ply?

[@TheBoatRambler]

@@kdhwjudson it is protected by the sealant/glue. 😉

[@brucemoffatt]

Thanks for another great video Teo. What is the sealant glue you used on the hatch rings? I used Fixtech 190 on the ply cover plates that seal the centreboard pin in place to the centrecase on the SCAMP I built. I wanted something less brittle and less porous than thickened epoxy. I also thought it might be a bit easier to remove if it ever had to be. Well it sealed perfectly, and unfortunately I did have to remove one side, and I had to destroy the plate to get it off.

[@TheBoatRambler]

Hi Bruce, sorry for the late reply. The sealant/adhesive is Fischer's MS Nautic special. It does glue quite well so I hope I don't have to remove any of the hatch rings! 😅