Alan the lifeboat heads north LEG 3: Grimsby (Humber) aiming for Newcastle via Scarborough.Ep93 [4K]

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EPISODE 93
We need to keep moving, and this time Richard joins Alan, Alansøn and me for the next leg up the English east coast. Scarborough for a night, and then aiming for North Shields, on the Tyne near Newcastle. But, the bad weather this summer persists.
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[@thombrick]

I hope the lost son will return.

[@grahamwillox]

Speaking from years of experience skippering fishing boats on the East coast and North UK, the decision to head for shore when you felt you should was a true mark of seamanship, Alan was designed to handle much much worse than you were experiencing but knowing your limits and erring on the side of caution will keep you safe. Very impressive. 👍

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

Cheers - that's appreciated.

[@captain-Dan]

I've so much respect for fishing vessels of the north sea. I've got to echo what they've said though. You'll give up long before the boat does. If I had the misfortune of being in a storm 10 at sea. I'd rather be in your boat that my sailboat - yours was made with self-righting and survival in mind

[@Chadok89]

To be fair, the boat is made to survive much worse, but not the interior design changes.

[@captain-Dan]

@@Chadok89 would you say the weight would have shifted higher? I'd imagine a bunch of 85kg wet through ship's crew at the waterline might be heavier than the retrofitted gear 🤔 I'd guess it evens out

[@Chadok89]

@@captain-Dan nah, I'm just thinking the things he installed inside aren't meant to go past 90°. It's not about if the boat would sink but more if there will be damages on his equipments.

[@PsRohrbaugh]

I would be open to buying you a victron quattro or some other multi function inverter. If you can fit a starter motor to your diesel generator, the quattro can automatically start your generator when the batteries get low. It also has separate inputs for generator and shore power. You don't seem to have a lot of AC loads so I'm not sure how important it is, but it's a nice piece of kit. My van is entirely 12 volt, but the quattro can charge the batteries at up to 220 amps. This is nearly magical when I have a lot of DC loads.

[@miles_world]

Very generous offer of you.🫶🏻

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

Thanks - although the batteries are really full when running (in float most the time) due to the new charge sharing Victron. I want to avoid running the genset at sea. Certainly some other tech I could do with! (bowthrusters!)

[@PsRohrbaugh]

7:14 just remember that hot vs cold will vary significantly now vs in the arctic. Right now you probably need an air conditioner. Also, Have you considered an autopilot yet? Having to man the helm 24/7 could be a lot of effort once you get outside of shipping lanes.

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

Autopilot sitting in a box really to install! I finally saved up for it.

[@gudnisnaer8171]

i think the installation of windshield wipers might be a good idea

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

The front facing window has a hydrophobic treatment. I need to add it to the others.

[@miles_world]

First, I was thinking that you are in a liferaft that is never going to sink because it's made mostly of foam, but then you mentioned that if the motor breaks down due to heavy waves or angles you would be unable to manoeuvre and that would have been a huge problem and danger. So right decision to divert.👍🏻

[@mrvertigo23]

That is some Sea - never looks the same on camera - good shout skipper!

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

Not all agree, but thank you!

[@pwapwap]

I grew up on mountains with my parents always saying the call to pull pin for safety if you are worried is always the best decision. Better to get home safe than to push and get home injured or in a small pine box. Good call dude.

[@chocolatemonk]

This right here!!! I hope Alanson will be found by a friend and we see him again

[@duncanbrown1864]

Well done, Alex! That was some tough running

[@MTJ999]

Good call bailing out when you did. Alanson’s replacement definitely has to be Alansdottir!!😁😁

[@amandalillet1056]

Way to listen to your gut, man. I hope Alanson finds his way home soon! Best of luck on the continuation of the journey.

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

Cheers

[@matheusriso]

Alex, I have a suggestion for Alan's engine bay. make an air intake duct and keep the one you already have, so you can maintain a constant flow of fresh and new air to the engine. keep that air exhaust at the back of the Alan and place the new air intake facing the bow of the Alan. Thus, the headwind helps in the exchange of air! Hope this helps Alan's engine. Good luck for you!

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

That is actually not far from the system I have / am completing. The air for both the engine and the bay enters from the front.

[@bungaloboynes]

What a heat wave we all had this year 🎉❤

[@g9rud]

Great job, right decision 👌

[@jasperoliger]

Have you thought about adding an outrigger to Alan? It could help add stability in those hairy situations like this last approach:

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

It would be a massive structural job.

[@oilchng]

@@AlexHibbertOriginals Not necessarily. A formed band that encircles the whole vessel approximately amidships, fiber glassed into place, for a set of mounts that dual retractable outrigger arms attach to. You would still have a lot of up and down but not so much of the slam into bulkhead. Your videos are excellent.

[@PsRohrbaugh]

17:50 "if I failed to time the turn correctly..." I had to listen to this at half speed. I tonight you were saying the engine DID conk out.

[@teeanahera8949]

I think your hearing is going the way of your predictive text…… *thought not “tonight” 😅

[@iancox468]

The search for Alison is on

[@ricdintino9502]

I had to do a search for Bridlington after your comment.

[@dpax100]

How about AlanAndra or AlanTvå to carry on the naming trend. Really looking forward to seeing Alan take on the northern waters. Am sure he upto it.

[@mrstephenthomas100]

What an enjoyable watch. I have subscribed.

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

Cheers

[@adrianislas4365]

😢 R.IP alansøn

[@couttsw]

Who tows a dinghy in rough weather, you need an on boat storage for the dinghy or deflate it and store it inside the vessel.

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

Around ice the waves are very limited. But yes, passages to and from need to be carefully and patiently planned.

[@chris7015]

Alanson search party

[@mattbatesteacher]

Alanson! Such a loss!

[@oakiesmokie5991]

Simple solution to noise is use egg boxes

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

That's more a diy echo reduction method. They won't reduce low frequency noise transfer at all.

[@KnightsWithoutATable]

80 decibels is still going to wreck your hearing. Hearing loss is from 41 to 60 decibels with sever loss form 61 to 80. You need way more sound deadening or the trip to the artic will involve constantly wearing hearing protection. Probably should pack a few pairs of hearing protection in case you need to run the engine open for any reason as part of the trip. Ear plugs and ear muffs or really good ear muffs is what you are going to need with how loud that motor is. I really hope you are using hearing protection while running Allen right now.

[@KnightsWithoutATable]

Oh god, you aren't even wearing ear plugs? Seriously mate, your hearing will be damaged by anything over 60 decibels. Even over 50 for long durations isn't good for it. Pop in a pair of cheap one so you can still hear everything, but still drop it low enough to save your hearing.

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

I agree that getting down below 70db is a target, but I'm not sure about some of your numbers there. 60db is normal conversation, and 40db is very quiet indeed.

[@KnightsWithoutATable]

@@AlexHibbertOriginals I typed out the wrong numbers there. The amount of hearing loss over time is what I was looking at. 80 dB over a long period is definitely a problem. 60 is at a level that you would have not problem. 70 over a long period of time causes hearing loss. We are talking about the level of a noisy restaurant for 8 to 12 hours a day for 4 to 6 days a week for months here. These numbers are off of an industrial safety class I took in the USA. I looked at the wrong chart for the numbers when I went to write my other message. Most sources will call 70 dB safe for hearing all the time, but it does cause losses. Anything over 68 dB causes losses if you are around it all the time. For an hour dinner or lunch, no problem. Working in that place all the time? Your ears are going to have problems potentially. Best to work for for as low as you can get it and plan to have a few packs of ear plugs and a set of ear muffs in case you need the engine bay open for an emergency just to save your ears since it is so noisy that you have to work for every dB with that noisy diesel.

[@TheBerendir]

What's unfriendly about classy Brid? 😂. In all seriousness I love that place so many childhood memories!

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

Apparently the harbour master doesn't like pleasure boat visitors.

[@TheBerendir]

@@AlexHibbertOriginals ahh Totally understand! Can't wait for for the further adventures of Alan, maybe one day you can do a Collab with the US channel AYO fishing. The fact you both have a lifeboat has to be the Collab we didn't know we deserved!

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

Isn't his lifeboat lake locked?

[@TheBerendir]

@@AlexHibbertOriginals haha sorry I'm a non nautical idiot but he can move it by trailer. (Sorry just an idiot spit balling). The closest I get to being on the sea is a charter fishing trip or two every year from Brid or Whitby. Appreciate the reply though!

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

Ha! I'm only loosely familiar with it. A bit shouty for me.

[@MarcStollmeyer]

Gopro has a smooth hyperlapse option for good timelapses.

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

I've got a Hero 9 - will compare.

[@seearress]

great videos!! question, do you know what sort of fuel economy you get at slow economic cruise speeds below hull speed? Thanks!!

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

At best 1.8L per hour, but in a moderate sea, not as good...

[@seearress]

@AlexHibbertOriginals That's no bad. What is the typical speed you can go at that fuel burn rate?

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

Without help from the tide, about 6/7 knots, but not if fighting waves etc.

[@seearress]

@AlexHibbertOriginals Thats very impressive!

[@MrJimbomanx]

Thinking to the future, do you have a drogue that you can deploy to stop you getting broached in a following sea?

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

I do in a locker.

[@MrJimbomanx]

@@AlexHibbertOriginals trying to reach the rear stag horn to rig a drogue with a following sea looks like it might be tricky. They are effective but generate a huge amount of line tension and bollard strain. Maybe worth trying on a calm then moderate day to see how it all works?

[@philiphudson1547]

Lucky u a calm flam head

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

The best part of the trip

[@petermiddo]

it's the green and gold thongs that I've got an issue with. and only because you're not Australian.... 🤣🤣🤣

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

Luckily we call them flip flops.

[@petermiddo]

@@AlexHibbertOriginals I used to have so much fun with that as a tour guide, particularly with the UK & American tourists who would get so bent out of shape. The non-english speakers were a bit more timid, thinking it was a translation issue.... One lovely German lady comes over to me, pulls me down to her height, and has a quiet word with me. "Why do we have to change our underwear to swim in the lake?"

[@simonbleach-wood9235]

So I don’t mean to cast dispersions on you and Alan, but if you were so uncomfortable in medium seas so close to numerous safe harbours, how can you be confident with your longer legs in far more remote areas?

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

Not all seas have the combination of a strong onshore wind, shallows that grow waves, rocky shores, and no ice to attenuate waves. Each scenario is different and the British coast is notoriously trickier than it may appear.

[@miles_world]

Would whipers on the cockpit windows improve your visibility?

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

I have a beading surface treatment on the front facing window that works well. It was a test, so I'll try it on the others. That beaded water clip was a side window, and I guess just for cinematic variety!

[@slammsonite1]

The inside of Alan is the way I imagine a spaceship would look like.... Sorry about Alanson though.

[@MrJimbomanx]

Do you know if your tanks are baffled? This should stop you picking up air when being rolled.

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

Baffle balls inside. They are good but not if the tank gets low.

[@MrJimbomanx]

@@AlexHibbertOriginals that’s the pain if you’re pushing range then get caught in a chop. Do you have any fuel consumption curves for your boat? How accurate are the gauges?

[@MrJimbomanx]

Just found your battery video where you cover this, wonderfully involved content 👏

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

Cheers

[@townsville69]

I don’t like the Gannet… they wet their nests!

[@andrewbage3250]

I know its not what you wanted but welcome to Hartlepool, hopefully you will be able to replace your lost boat and i will keep an eye out as i walk along the beach.

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

Cheers. Seems a nice place.

[@343_GuiltySpark]

Alan and Goodwin, my two favorite boats on KZbin.

[@MCallsen]

First the anglegrinder - now Alanson ... 2023 is a tough one O.o

[@sebastianscida327]

why add salt to the wound now i cant stop the tears...

[@Michael-wr2mz]

LOVING these regular updates

[@brucechapman1946]

Alex as much as you think Alan was at his limits they are made to take much worst, I had an interesting trip in an all but empty 65 man lifeboat from a commercial wharf to a military base to carry out a hook service, which meant motoring into bad weather in Bass Straight south of Victoria Australia and the only thing that saved myself and the transfer crew of 3 was strapping into the seatbelts to keep from bouncing our heads off the inside of the roof shell. Give him more credit and be happy for the ballast!

[@dancarter482]

It was the proximity of a lee shore and potential embarrassment of bouncing helplessly along the sea defenses into notoriety that would galvanize any skipper into taking the safe route home.

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

Along with damage to contents, yes I was most concerned about extreme pitching and rolling causing loss of power, and in that case with a strong onshore wind....

[@PsRohrbaugh]

I don't know if you've mentioned this or not, but make sure you have a bona-fide EPIRB and immersion suits as you get into colder waters. A commercial satellite messenger is NOT enough.

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

We have floating EPLB onboard. Immersion suits for colder waters, agreed.

[@cambo1200]

You need a smaller orange lifeboat for your lifeboat.

[@versatec1]

😅😅

[@ptonpc]

And a smaller one for that and smaller one for that...

[@versatec1]

@@ptonpc 😅😅

[@glennedwards1449]

Almost certainly Alan was no where near his limits however always better to err on the side of caution. BTW basic physic's Alan's seakeeping will be improved if you top up with diesel this will lower the COG a fraction.

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

Survival limits, for sure, but we could have lost power or damaged contents.

[@PinkLittleElephant]

​@@AlexHibbertOriginalsI guess Alan was designed to propel itself far enough away from a sinking ship or burning oil platform ... after that, all it needed to do was stay afloat with everyone strapped down inside ... no matter how unpleasant it got inside 🤮

[@pepperspray7386]

is the weather in the arctic known for being nice calm and navigable? will Alan be able to handle voyages when the weather gets bad?

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

Around sea ice, waves are very limited, but yes, the passages to and from need to be patiently and carefully timed.

[@PsRohrbaugh]

Congratulations on 50k subs!

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

Cheers

[@catgynt9148]

Thanks for the updates. Trusting that you have a Captain’s Log in some electronic format that will allow you to capture screen images of weather and equipment readings for future review and possible publication. Wishing you and your crew smooth sailing and restful evenings. Hopefully Son of Alan is discovered, salvageable and returned. Peace brother.

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

Cheers.

[@I86282]

9:20. The blades flex like that so that there is less surface area producing force. And therefore The velocity of the blade is slowed. Preventing the blade from spinning faster than any velocity then it can withstand. Well being allowed to spin. In too high of a velocity wind. They're prevented from spinning all together.

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

Impressive tech

[@gafrers]

Shame for Alanson's disappearance. Great leg once again.

[@williamdowns1917]

I would agree with some other commentors, Alan can probably handle significantly worse than that, but just because he can, doesn't mean he should except in an emergency. You had an out and you correctly took it. Better safe than sorry. Here's to future safe travels.

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

Cheers. Yes, Alan and occupants could SURVIVE much, much worse, but probably with damage to contents, or loss of power to the engine and all that follows near a coastline.

[@tashuawheeler1834]

This Makes Me Want To Live Full Time In A Off-Grid Land Drivable 100 Person Enclosed Bunker Tiny Home Lifeboat Built/Parked Inside Of A Seagoing Ship That Can Still Float On Water If Need Be + I Love YA KZbin A Lot

[@ptonpc]

Just looking at those white tops, yes you made the right decision. Sorry to hear about Alanson but it could have been worse.

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

Cheers

[@buckaroobanzai2551]

Scariest part of the video was that spider moving back and forth between the light and the bow @ 4:59.

[@stephenfelstead9802]

Alan is a old lifeboat I’m an old fisherman. What weather are you talking about?

[@BenjaminKlahn]

@4:58 Stowaway! Bottom right corner! She's still there when the shot cuts, you have a passenger.

[@PsRohrbaugh]

20:37 I can't remember your bilge pump setup. But you will never regret having too many bilge pumps. When the coast guard tries to save a sinking vessel, one of the things they do is drop gasoline (petrol) powered bilge pumps from an airplane onto the ship. Obviously Alan is hard to sink due to the foam construction, but a few bilge pumps might make the difference between the engine or electrics becoming inoperative. I'd personally get two of the highest output bilge pumps you can find and mount them in the lowest point of the bilge. If a through-hull fitting breaks open, you'll be fine as long as you can pump water faster.

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

You're likely correct - bilge pumps are something I could upgrade.

[@normanboyes4983]

To be frank (and from experience) it is a false sense of security. Yes of course you need bilge pumps but you can spend crazy amounts of money installing bilge pumps and they still may not be able to cope with hull breaches - it is a better investment to have a good range of damage control equipment (bungs sized to though hulls, wedges anything to stem flow).

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

I have a bag full of various sized bungs too.

[@HighSchoolNotes]

In an earlier ep you tied the tender via the central plastic ring, instead of the two stainlesssteal rings. Might be the issue. (one i learnt the same way...)

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

I did heed this warning - I fear the central ring failed, and then pulled at an extreme angle, the tender tumbled (twists in the rope evident), ploughed, and then the SS ring's plastic welds failed.

[@TimoNoko]

This is not going to work. Dutch sidekeel is the solution. Even small one will have enormous effect, as it is now rolling freely. -- Another solution is "airkeel", a small rigid sail which is often made of metal on fishing boats.

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

Detachable bilge keels are in the design phase for going offshore. Airkeel - interesting. Will read more.

[@dockmasterted]

Common sense is not a common commodity.

[@The_Duck_Pond]

Isn’t “checked pattern” to be referred to as a tartan? Perhaps you need to register the pajamas as Alan’s tartan!

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

Tartan is a specific celtic pattern than denotes clan membership I think.

[@The_Duck_Pond]

@@AlexHibbertOriginals Perhaps there was a misplaced joke in my comment … alas it seems the harrowing journey has gotten to your sense of humor. Safe travels and I still think you need to register the “checked pattern” of the PJs as Alan’s offical tartan. Heck, you could even add promotional items onto the web site … a kilt???

[@stuartnicholls1569]

I once owned a GRP ships life boat with a hull form similar to Alan. My worst experience was crossing Caernarfon Bar at the wrong time and at the wrong speed, the boat broached rolled over to about 45" through me of my helming position, when I gathered my self together she had sorted her self out she hadn't shipped a drop of sea and was gentled motoring into the quite considerable waves giving me another chance to make my approach slower and under control. I learnt a valuable lesson that day and my faith in my lovely boat grew too. Life boats are uncomfortable but very good sea boats. Good luck with your voyage and always go with you gut feeling there is always another day and your safety is paramount.

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

Cheers - it's good to hear reports from those delineating safety and comfort.

[@HistoryNeedsYou]

Just stumbled across this vid. Really enjoying your adventure. Looking forward to seeing you complete your voyage.

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

Thanks

[@PinkLittleElephant]

Do you have enough ballast? As a lifeboat, it was designed to be full of people... so Alan might be a bit too buoyant right now?

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

Could always use more....

[@technicstim]

Mate heading in because your not comfortable is always the right decision

[@jameslouth1461]

It's a stupid question, but does a lifeboat need / require to carry life raft ?

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

Offshore it should. Fire is still a risk.

[@jameslouth1461]

​@@AlexHibbertOriginalsGood luck with your adventure

[@miles_world]

Maybe a gimbal would help with the rocky timelapses?

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

I'm not sure, as a gimbal can't reduce the angles between subject (Alan and the horizon)

[@luurch]

We have home insulation that you can use in homes that is sound,water,and fireproof among other things I'm sure it's spun from liquified rock, lava if you will. Called Rockwool. Check it out to see if its a thing, you could get away with less then a roll I would assume.

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

Mineral wool is pretty widespread, but certainly doesn't sound proof low frequencies very well - it's very low density.

[@mrvertigo23]

Have you left keys in't box - Classic

[@Grantly]

If you think it's time to change plans... It's time to change plans.

[@markflyer]

I’m watching this from the red and yellow ship you can see at the 2:30 mark, whilst out at sea (in a windfarm!). Small world.

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

Wish we knew at the time!

[@JosephStealin]

Do you ever get bigger ships checking that you aren’t actually a life boat from a rig or ship? I.e. actually in trouble?

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

Not yet! We have AIS and radio.

[@JoniFili]

Not surprised about the loss of Allenson ... rookie mistake. The cost of learning

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

Alansøn *

[@wesbrown460]

I wonder if pontoon stabilizers are needed

[@garytaylor7611]

Currently I'm Hartlepool Marina having an Indian , had a walk down and said hi to Alan 😂

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

Shout louder and he might yell back.

[@KG-nn6up]

Too much bla bla bla. Are you really obliged to speak up for every details ?

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

detail *

[@pumpkinflipper5751]

Jesus Christ Is Love Amen

[@kevingardner1658]

G'day mate enjoyed this episode and glad that Alan made it - a few questions, any thoughts to ducting warm air to the cox'ns seat during arctic transit and during passage any thoughts to removing your external heater cowl so that it doesn't catch any big waves and gets damaged. Once again mate a sterling episode from not so warm Tassie.

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

Heat buildup really is quite intense to be honest, and insulation very extensive. We'll see how the heat balance ends up once in the cold place.

[@Wibble-zv3cs]

I'm from Grimsby and can imagine you were more than ready to get out of there lol

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

Just needs some investment. I found the people really welcoming.....ish.

[@sheilakall1994]

Good to meet you today Alan at Hartlepool. Loom Ng forward to following your expeditions ! ☺️ Henry and Sheila from Wetherby.

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

Cheers! Great to meet you both.

[@sheilakall1994]

@@AlexHibbertOriginals sorry I called you Alan! 🤭

[@blaisemorris1301]

Ahh English Summers !

[@PsRohrbaugh]

5:33 do you hear the radio in both ears or just one ear? Mono vs stereo plugs are silly, and an adapter might help.

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

Both - I have a mono to stereo adapter.

[@vandemonian5412]

Rip Alanson.

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

He lives - but we know not where.

[@vandemonian5412]

@@AlexHibbertOriginals twill be a sweet reunion

[@hurdurdur7rl696]

I suppose it would make sense to somehow improve your refueling system :) Cool adventures.

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

It works, but it's a bit of a faff when at sea. So, yes.

[@dh405]

Is it possible to add a gyroscopic stabilizer to Alan?

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

At vast cost.

[@friedtomatoes4946]

I wonder if you're going to ever consider an autopilot

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

You'd laugh if you saw what's currently on my edit screen.

[@JDZiemba1773]

Just a suggestion.... Grimsby as you likely know was THE fishing boat mecca....so a picture of old Grimsby loaded with trawlers and one now with it fitted with finger piers and sailboats (making a face whilst saying sailboats) ....ok then...best of luck n god bless you n Alans travels 👍🇺🇲

[@rob56gru]

Good decision lots of respect for your expedition I was wondering about the boat if the stability of the boat would increase substantially if she would carry more ballast. Since she has been designed to carry 68 persons considering one person weight is 70 kg total is 4760 kh Consequently she would lie much of a deeper in the water and would be much more stable especially navigating at higher speeds

[@Jeremy-mu1tj]

Lift or lose it

[@damianfz]

Maybe someone already suggested, but if you put some passive stabilizers on de bottom of Alan?

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

Yes bilge keels are in final design stages.

[@chasjetty8729]

Keep it up friend!

[@SyQuezt]

If you are using gopros, i can advice you to use gyroflow to lock the horizon and stabilize the videos from the watery bobbing :)

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

Thanks. DJIs mostly, and I've now found the right setting...

[@SyQuezt]

@@AlexHibbertOriginals ah, I’d still advise having a look at gyroflow. It tends to do a really good job, and it’s free. I’m new here, but love your content. I dream of buying an Alan someday

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

Cheers. Will have a look. Hyper lapse on the DJI does a good job now but may need some help.

[@stevec-b6214]

Shame you missed the best fish & chips, but entering whitby in a northerly is not fun, even with a big engine and local knowledge. Good decision.

[@DavidD6969]

I sure Alen can handle more then you think..

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

But Alan's engine can still draw air into the fuel line during a big roll, lose power, and be wrecked.

[@155stw]

Maybe there’s no choice but to deflate and bring Alanson onboard when he is recovered. If Alanson is not found, and you get a new tender, we will christen it as as “Alan Parson” 😊

[@alan-sk7ky]

Well that's a Project... ;-)

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

This is a conundrum, as there's no space to store inflated, and our tender is currently a safety feature.

[@PinkLittleElephant]

​@@AlexHibbertOriginalsfor open sea crossings, you'll need something like a self-inflating life raft anyway ... any plans where to store that?

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

A canister raft on the stern face I suspect.

[@155stw]

@@PinkLittleElephant a canister raft is at least £1k I think and it will also take quite a bit of space on the side of Alan. But I suspect there is no other choice.

[@marionkidney837]

I am enjoying this channel very much. Maybe the new addition called be called Steve. I hope Alanson find his way back.

[@namesake-mx9nl]

I'm no expert , but from the comments on here from those with actual experience who agree with you following your gut feeling , and heading for cover early , was the right decision . Safety first ! Hope you get your boat back .

[@normanboyes4983]

Hope you manage to retrieve Alanson. I know it is difficult but if you need a dinghy then towing is not viable for longer passages. Maybe an open rack or strapping points - deflate dinghy - install high volume low pressure compressor?

[@traumgeist]

Alanson notwithstanding, Alan and all of his modifications held up to the battering as designed, and that’s the important thing. Maybe Alanson will send you a post card from Belgium.

[@hughmac7423]

Cool.