Lifeboat Conversion Ep21: First improvements following sea trials [4K]

[@beakyturbot]

Cone will be used for keeping you in place on the driving seat during rough seas .... if you ever find any.

[@realsonnysullivan]

All of your underwater metal fittings should be electrically bonded together to prevent galvanic corrosion. The skeg should have a sacrificial zinc anode attached to it, as should the rudder if it's metal. The propshaft needs one as well.

[@death31313]

The blue cone is clearly for wearing on one's head whilst loopy on exhaust fumes. If any members of the expedition put on the cone its a clear indication of an exhaust leak inside the cab that needs to be addressed as an inebriated man cannot possibly resist wearing a cone on his head.

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

Safety first.

[@gudnisnaer8171]

@@AlexHibbertOriginals safety third

[@RobertWiggers]

You should win an award for you narration skills

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

Oh, but which one?

[@RobertWiggers]

@@AlexHibbertOriginals The biggest.

[@RandomButtonPusher]

Impressed by your conversion work and, as a writer/editor, by your clever narrations.

[@edwardoliver2086]

I will yet again voice my concern at the lack of angle grinding in this video. Although the drill and jigsaw were welcome, I will seriously have to reconsider whether I can watch these videos.

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

Oh Edward. The grinder will return.

[@anonamos6086]

Here’s a trick for getting Sharpie off. Just write over it with a dry-erase marker. It’ll wipe right off. Parents, you’re welcome.

[@CAMSLAYER13]

Fun fact, dry erase ink is just a slight variation on permanent markers. Also I'd like to add that isopropyl alcohol will also clean it off if you don't happen to have any dry erase markers and need to go by something anyway or there is a lot that needs gone.

[@cbabdb1]

Or just use dry erase in the first place

[@user-ib5mx8ro4k]

@@cbabdb1 nah…grease pen is the way to go

[@kimitalvitie]

This is an incredibly interesting channel, loving every second of this

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

Your cheque is in the post Kimi.

[@tihspidtherekciltilc5469]

The blue cone will be for a speaking tube. Just a guess. BTW, use painter's tape to write on for temporary reminders.

[@Jehty_]

One thing I just thought about: Being a lifeboat and the color, doesn't Alan attract the attention of other sea-goers? It would be slightly inconvenient if all ships around you always come to rescue you :)

[@busterhyman103]

WOW, I was typing the same comment when I saw yours. Like minds.

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

Visually Alan will be very unlike in-service lifeboats. With the addition of AIS and radio, it's not a huge concern.

[@TheIanBach]

he could install a deck cannon to keep away unwanted attention.

[@RalphReagan]

@@TheIanBach a 24 pdr!

[@michaelyoung7261]

Good job Alan. Keep up your exercise routine! You’re looking great!

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

Alan says cheers.

[@dv8740]

Late to the party but loving this series. Lots of episodes to go before I'm caught up. I've always wondered about these life boats and thought they were the neatest things. Everything is done so proper in this channel lol

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

Cheers

[@nicholasplamondon3991]

my first thought when seeing the blue cone is an adapter between two sizes of pipe or vent.

[@rik8508]

I just want to say that i'm massively enjoying this series!

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

That's appreciated Rik

[@reggaespiritdance]

Keep up the great work! Great to see you are being inventive with a blue cone. Cheers 🍻

[@TheMicroTrak]

As a habitual urinator, I am a stern ( and bow) advocate for lots of handles on a boat!

[@Hissmannen]

Keeping it interresting as usual. Thanks for good content.

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

Cheers

[@sethg6157]

Cone will be used as an adapter between 2 sizes of hose maybe!

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

Shh. I'm having fun with all the wrong answers.

[@richardleafloor3122]

Blue plastic horn can used as a cap over an exterior vent

[@allenshepard7992]

Happy 4th of July to you and Alan. Enjoy the sunny days.

[@realsonnysullivan]

or treason day as it is known as in Britain.

[@joshuawalker7054]

Lol why would he celebrate the 4th of July? If the UK celebrated when every colony left the empire they wouldn't have any days left to work!

[@allenshepard7992]

@@realsonnysullivan Interesting. Thank's for the perspective.

[@allenshepard7992]

@@joshuawalker7054 Normally I'd say "Challenge accepted": a year of paid holidays.

[@stev838]

Saw a thirty footer in south haven the other day heading in to the mighty Lake Michigan Had about eight people on it

[@coreypearson9464]

Suggestion, from a fellow boat builder and open ocean sailor. When adding any grab bars, or any load bearing brackets requiring bolts through the boat fiberglass. Instead of just standard washers. Make a custom large washer. Like on the grab bar 3 bolts on each side. The custom washer should cover all 3 bolts in one plate. This will spread the load over a lager area to prevent softening of fiberglass.

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

Agreed

[@SpicySpleen]

Great fun video! Love seeing your documentaries :D

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

Cheers

[@adrianislas4365]

Great job!! .. I suggest that you see atlas survival bunkers particularly air system's they have good ideas especially in condensation something that you going to fight in cold wheathers inside a life boat (ALAN noT allen) 🤣🤣

[@AlmightyRem]

A great tip for Sharpie removal is to go back over the mark with Sharpie again and it will all wipe off easily straight away while the fresh sharpie is wet

[@kylebroflovski5333]

I had an idea for underwater ballast, you could use it to protect sections from being hit by ice, if they’re a concern.

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

Indeed - the plan

[@Joe-mo2he]

I am thinking cone is an exhaust vent cover of some sort, to keep ocean spray and rain out.

[@thedude2178]

Outstanding as ever

[@TheIanBach]

Looking forward to enhanced friend status :) - you may want to consider some merch that indicates so. Id like a badge that says I'm Alans best friend.

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

Badges eh.

[@MarcStollmeyer]

In the future you can get rid of sharpie marks on surfaces that whiteboard marker comes off easily, by going over the sharpie marks with a whiteboard marker and then easily wiping it off.

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

Really? Does the board marker have a solvent that eats the Sharpie pigment?

[@MarcStollmeyer]

@@AlexHibbertOriginals I’m not sure, but it’s been a good solution for when I accidentally use a sharpie instead of a whiteboard marker. Same is true for old whiteboard marks that are hard to get off as well.

[@bagochips834]

@@AlexHibbertOriginals sharpies are alcohol based but have a permanent pigment, whiteboard markers are alcohol based with nonpermanent pigment, so when you go over sharpie with a whiteboard marker you rewet the pigment so it can be wiped away again. But frankly, a spray bottle of rubbing alcohol works better

[@pakistaniboatmakar8]

Very nice video

[@dansummers2965]

I think the cone is an inlet scoop, so that when Alan is under way at blistering speeds you won't need an intake fan ;)

[@premaji4520]

Install a vertical axis wind turbine along with the solar panels. Also add fishing rod stands or something so you can catch fish while while working on something or when boat is moving, a cool electric stove, Rearrange the cables, use more efficient lights, get an emergency box with flare gun, inflatable boat, and emergency ration food, Sea water filter, Canned rations, New and better navigation systems, New dashboard, Binoculars, Some small potted plants(for greenery and experiments), Timepiece/Alarmclock, Storage stuff, Etc

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

Your wish is my command. Are you supplying the potted plants?

[@premaji4520]

@@AlexHibbertOriginals also cloth washing and drying areas outside boat by the wind with clips on rope, a mechanical wind vane, Cabin fans, Reflective 3M tapes outside, Mini TV & Radio(for weather news & entertainment with a hot tea), Ice saws(i imagined it dont know what for), Tents(maybe not), Toolbox & spare parts on important stuff, Also some sort of plant climber around the boat outside as a decoration, Bring some plants, climbers and record some simple experiments on its adaptability on cold climates as it will be a good subject to talk on during episodes (1 minute very video) for viewers as most of us will get bored. Love your videos and do videos also when shopping for the boat construction supplies as it is enjoyable as well and gives more satisfaction too. Mention me next video for a second. :)

[@evangatehouse5650]

Put a shaft zinc between the prop and stern tube. It will protect the bronze and s.s shaft. You'll need to put antifouling on the hull eventually? And for catching a drone at sea, wear gloves. The boat will move way too much to land on the deck. The blue thing at the end is a plug? You can also use kids rugby foam balls.

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

Yep will do - some are rope cutters too. Antifoul - perhaps. Depends on voyage duration. It's possible some low friction coatings will be better if not in the water long enough for growth to appear.

[@MaggieKeizai]

I'll restate something I commented to you a while back, since subject matter experts yelling about your mistakes is apparently something you're interested in: That foam "sound insulation" over your engine isn't doing anything but wasting your money and time. Density of material is what stops sound waves, foam is a nice acoustic treatment for reflected sound but it muffles nothing. $20 worth of Dynamat or similar will keep your ears from falling off your head 1000 miles from shore in the middle of the Arctic ocean. It's already a cramped space that's gonna smell bad, no sense in going for the hat trick of suck by not attenuating the engine noise with something that's actually designed to attenuate engine sounds vibrating through panels.

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

It's a correlation I generally notice between those particularly exercised about their self-aggrandised expertise but very unwilling or unable to look at how decisions can be made for multiple reasons. In this case, that the two different types of foam in the cowling have a fire retardant, panel stiffening, protecting resins from heat, and an incidental noise changing effect that's less hard on the ear. The ultimate sounding-proofing improvement comes once I have enough funding for the cowling cover. It's well known, of course, that echo reduction etc isn't the same as actually deadening or absorbing sound energy. Grateful as ever for your well-meaning contributions.

[@MaggieKeizai]

@@AlexHibbertOriginals Hm, prickly. You'd perhaps be surprised at how few people, even among musicians, actually realize that soft foam isn't going to do much. That myth is persistent. I've soundproofed engine bays before, for whatever that's worth to you, in cars with forced induction and therefore quite a bit more heat in the bay than usual and certainly far more than a little lister engine produces. I certainly appreciate the concerns about heat, flammability, and material life that come with insulating engine bays... and it sounds like you've got that well under control. I understand skepticism about unsolicited advice from the internet, but you were quite dismissive the last time I mentioned it, so I can't help but notice the implication that has on your supposed gratitude. Which I don't mind. But at the same time, I can't help notice a correlation between hardcore outdoor adventurers (especially of the Arctic variety, as I'm an Alaskan by birth and half the people my in my family and people they knew spent huge amounts of time on the north slope, on McKinley, surveying somewhere inhospitable, or mushing dogs, and yes that means the Iditarod) and a real disdain for women encroaching on their little macho adventures. I mean, you weren't there for the Susan Butcher backlash, but my goodness, those boys thought they were being clever.

[@burnstick1380]

I slowly start to think Alex means it for real with the arctic expedition. First I thought he actually just wanted a good excuse to use his angle-grinder but since this is the second video without one I start to doubt myself

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

It's coming out next episode....

[@jamesparker2337]

AHO On the round bottom boat rocking in choppy seas issue I have suggestion you may whis to look in to? The early submarines had an issue with that and then had boat modification added during construction. They put on two Bilge Keels running horizonialy the practical length of the boat slightly below the water level to make it more stable when surfaced.

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

On other episodes there's been a lot of bilge keel dialogue. The challenge is that they are vulnerable to sea ice.

[@jamesparker2337]

10-4 did not think of that, that's why Amundsen"s the "Fram" had a rounded hual becasue of ice.

[@jonathanflatman]

Cone, part of a dorade box?

[@staplejats]

The cone is key component of the cyclonic dust extractor for the duckted vacuum system. Because... your going to need one of those.

[@wilsonpickett9485]

for long in water protection add some zinc anodes around prop area

[@SkipperSmudge]

Hi Alex another epic contribution to the developing plan all well thought out and brilliantly delivered with clear concise detail - love your style - have you seen the Dick Durham article in Yachting Monthly bought a copy in Crosshaven - I wish I could have made a similar presentation of my 16 days at 15 hours a day conversion of my latest vessel - three months work in a fortnight - crippling for an old codger! As for the cone well obviously a Venturi device to affix to a flat suction area to increase extraction speed 🤪 be back in a few weeks for more hard labour - as for the deck investigation (it may be too late) would it be useful to fit a further escape hatch in the area as more simple access to the secure top platform/runway/drone landing strip? - all the best Dick

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

I think we need to get you your own channel Dick! It would trounce mine....

[@Henbopty]

Great video thanks 😊

[@robertphillips6296]

Have you considered installing peep hole type Portholes in each of the Forward Hatches that don't have any outside viewing?

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

Not really. I'm comfortable with the amount of viewing options, balanced up against strength and keeping heat in.

[@scotte2815]

sorry that my comments are coming late, I've been busy making planters and then filling then with good potting soil and then planting some Plum Grannys (Grannies?), aka Queen Anne Pocket Melons, and then waiting for the germination, aka sprouting, to take place. Met with success this morning and then came straight here to catch up. Now, about your excessive use of Sharpie markers on Alan's hull (body? carcass? structure?) I apologize for not noticing this earlier and failing to make the following suggestion sooner: Try using a grease pencil, aka China marker. These write with a colored wax core that works even underwater and can be more easily cleaned up. Well that's it for now, other than to guess the function of the bleu (blue) cone thingy that you plan on using on Alan's ventilation system. I'm guessing a rain/spray cap that will have vent holes and drain holes drilled (cut?) into it. If that's not a good guess please keep in mind that I am dedicating a large portion of my small mind to the shape, material, and construction of a trellis for my Plum Granny plants. Great video. Bye

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

Delighted about your apples! Thanks for the wax pen advice. I'm afraid not quite on target for the blue cone!

[@scotte2815]

@@AlexHibbertOriginals may I have another hint for the blue cone mystery?

[@whatme3473]

Blue cone to be a housing through the upper part of the boat for a fan to be mounted in. PC fan? Just a guess.

[@TheHengeProphet]

The cone... best guess is with a cut it can be used as a centrifugal particle separator before the air goes through a filter?

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

Alas - I wish it were that sophisticated.

[@pontuswendt2486]

AMAZINGNES!!!

[@USAMontanan]

The cone, once opened on the small end, will be used as an exhaust hood over the cooking stove.....or the head?

[@fuizipra]

the cone will be a emergency pretend megaphone, for when you want to feel louder without being too obnoxious

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

You're decoupling the link between loudness and obnoxiousness, so I can't support this.

[@fuizipra]

Fair enough

[@steviebee1989]

Orange essence is effective for removing permanent marker. Note sure of its effect on gel coat.

[@SkipperSmudge]

Additional - having followed other comments -some🙄- agree with Sonny a cable bonded zink anode in the area of prop,shaft,rudder,stern tube is a good idea but you need to consider ice shear of any external fitting, as with the hull cooling tube?

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

Yes indeed - I've found a few that double as rope cutters.

[@relaxingnature2617]

You need a bolt on shelf walkway all the way around that boat

[@Kalledussin]

I'm guessing the cone is for a DIY megaphone so you can yell at polar bears to get out of the way. Or something, Anyway I really like the work you're doing, keep it up :)

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

You're right that polar bears comply unerringly with broadcast verbal instructions.

[@FeelFreeToThink]

You used sharpie on the new paint ?!

[@michaelseery5588]

New hull!

[@davewalton2358]

Blue cone will be a sporty muffler for the engine, to go with the new blow off valve that goes tooo-tooo-tooo when you back off. Should halve the fuel economy, kill performance, catch on every jetty and make the boat irritatingly loud if it's all working correctly.

[@roybrewster4872]

Do you have a sacrificial anode? It would solve a lot of your corrosion problems. You haven't mentioned one and I haven't spotted one. I'm surprised the mechanic didn't check for one.

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

For the keel cooler? No, none. I've a few ready to install, including a rope cutter one for the prop shaft.

[@roybrewster4872]

@@AlexHibbertOriginals part of what is corroding the metals exposed to water is caused by electricity. A sacrificial anode is made of a highly conductive metal and will corrode first. Attach it to your skeg. I was an electronics tech in the US Navy and later a marine mechanic. Find a mechanic that knows about sacrificial anodes, any marine mechanic worth their salt should be able to help.

[@E1nsty]

easy, the dust hopper, refill for more dust

[@deltacx1059]

I'm surprised how short these are considering how big of a project this is.

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

I'd agree if there were just one episode!

[@weijingburr2392]

A good way to remove sharpie is to use dry erase marker over the sharpie, it'll take it right off.

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

Seems to be!

[@Space_Reptile]

that traffic cone looking thing is probably a hose size adapter that you cut off how you need it

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

Shh. I'm having fun with all the wrong answers.

[@Space_Reptile]

@@AlexHibbertOriginals to be fair my answer was a total guess just seemed like the thing i would do

[@AaronWallace2008]

Are you using the cone for a makeshift Dorade ventilation box?

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

I'm not.

[@AaronWallace2008]

@@AlexHibbertOriginals mmm love a challenge, could it be a Ball & Cone to use when at anchor ⚓🤔

[@oaktadopbok665]

Cone figures somehow in rain collection is my guess.

[@chuckthomas8176]

Increase velocity of air , thus collecting more fumes at large end and compression at smaller end 😃🙃

[@SkipperSmudge]

Sorry about the zink - thats coz spell checker converted it from sink! - zinc !!

[@user-ib5mx8ro4k]

The cone is used for keeping water out of the pipe

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

Nope.

[@relaxingnature2617]

You need the rear deck to be extended at least 2 more feet

[@daafip]

Cone for avoiding water from getting in

[@zenolachance1181]

Sacrificial zinc! You need to put on some sacrificial zinc it will keep the metal from corroding because the electrolysis will attack the sacrificial zinc

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

Yep anodes are to be installed - but this is a sensible precaution too.

[@nickg421]

Is the cone a downsizer, or a flange for the vent pipe?

[@jpsimon206]

I was sure the traffic cone was going to become a urinal until you mentioned the exhaust.hmm

[@crestedtern1390]

To keep water out of vent tube when upside down

[@relaxingnature2617]

You need a rear bracket fir a 10hp outboard kicker ..as a spare motor

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

There's a recent episode all about backup power you'll enjoy.

[@marcusjohnson9857]

Cut the tip of the cone, in the event of a flatulence release, alert the crew members of their imminent danger.

[@SpicySpleen]

Wahoo!

[@jenyates3033]

Blue cone = vortex air filter But why?

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

Why indeed!

[@fhj007]

Gotta fit a square box in a round hole?

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

Getting close

[@makinganarrowboatwithnannyandg]

👍👍👍

[@richiewong1]

Alan McAlanface!

[@pironiero]

cone for condensate

[@VinceW187]

Too short!!! We need more

[@glennedwards1449]

With the attachments you are doing and all the sealants you are using and by their nature having to throw away I suggest you look at a product called butyl tape

[@jamesbramlett5407]

Sooooooo... Yah, mate. The last fading clip reminds me of this USA based series on History Channel, called 'Mountain Men' where one of the Men, has a new boat, which has hydraulic wheels on his boat...it's truly amphibious. (I know the last sequence was not that, but...one CAN dream of Tesla Motors, Solar, Batteries...Amphi? Lol, kidding mate, we kno this is purpose built...tho, the pando allowed for much needed upgrades, eh? Y'all were just gonna wing it, eh? Thank God (orAlan) for Covid I guess... I juuuust got home, 11 days .....might be a TEE in the MailBox wheeew

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

Hope so! Send an email if not arrived and we can check the tracking.

[@michaelmoore1403]

fan evase`

[@gjs9871]

Add a mount for a fire extinguisher and calk gun incase you get leaks or fire

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

A special instantly setting caulk?

[@gjs9871]

@@AlexHibbertOriginals something like that. Or flextape. “I sawed this boat in half”

[@bagochips834]

@@AlexHibbertOriginals believe it or not, it is a thing www.jamestowndistributors.com/product/product-detail/63791 I've used that stuff, and it does actually work. It's just not intended as a permanent solution, more like a bandaid while you get the gauze ready.

[@MrBeard-ig5zc]

Grease pencil not a sharpie. Water proof but wipes clean with a rag

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

Good tip

[@michaeltang7238]

Would like to if u interested to test SUV Doorstep ?

[@lukasjuszczak1664]

Wasn't that Boaty McBoatface?

[@111elf1]

cones are used for megaphones. everyone knows that. or as excellent telescopes. they can be used excellently to lose unwanted bodily ... uhm ... liquids? or to disguise oneself as a dwarf/garden gnome. I would use them to mount decks lights.

[@roguedalek900]

Use Dwarfs/Garden Gnomes to mount deck lights?

[@MobileCabinWorks]

Isopropyl alcohol for sharpie!

[@ramjam25]

Wow well maintained craft ,you put me to shame . Must remember not to show this video to the Mrs :)

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

😬

[@darrenparker8359]

Will this be used as the toilet system? Ha ha only kidding you just saw it while walking n thought I'll have that fukka

[@danjeddore4667]

+1 subscriber 😁✌

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

Cheers!

[@johnneville8562]

Trick question its a Blue Bulbous Bow, lol

[@Ameliaross106]

ALAN

[@greentoast9125]

Rubbng alcohol for cleaning off permanent marker

[@user-ib5mx8ro4k]

Grease pens are better than sharpies.

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

Yes, I've now found this.

[@DankAlchemist]

rubbing alcohol for sharpie btw

[@justsomeguy6474]

8:47 I'm guessing it's a hat.

[@bytesabre]

Aqua cone is for equipment failure ;)