Bluewater Sailboat Tour-INSIDE a Valiant 40 -(Our Tiny Home)2 Of 3 Patrick Childress Sailing #31

[@RVLifeNOW]

Please SUBSCRIBE if you liked this video... What kind of boat do you have? Or if you don’t have a boat, which ones are your favorites so far?

[@markbowers2558]

Have a survey being done on a Southern Cross 39 next week, hoping to close on her in 3 weeks !

[@AzimuthAviation]

I really enjoy your videos, Patrick. You share many years of practical experience and wisdom! I'm refitting a somewhat obscure motorsailer, a 1972 Finsailler 35. She's no America's Cup racer but she's solid and roomy. I'm enjoying the engineering and hands on aspects of the project. Thanks for the tips and inspiration!

[@sailingyoumeandjosapea6770]

Wow that’s a hard question, I really like the amel SM but I keep seeing other great boats like yours. I think if I’m lucky I’ll get to buy off an owners like you .

[@nicolasvanhove3534]

Great videos My favorite is Morgan 384

[@DStrayCat69]

I really like Cutters and particularly Robert (Bob) Perry Designs. My favorites are the Hans Christian and the Baba... I like the Double End Design, as you've mentioned... As BW Cruisers go, I feel they are the best... for my taste...

[@southernairman5628]

Rebecca! I hope you are doing ok! I’m so so sorry for your loss of Patrick. 😢 i pray for you to have peace and sunshine.

[@RVLifeNOW]

Thank you.Peace and sunshine is a lovely wish.

[@ratusbagus]

"and that can be nice". Patrick! Bad lad!

[@RVLifeNOW]

I don’t even have to watch it again to know what you are talking about! But I may watch it again -Rebecca

[@ratusbagus]

@@RVLifeNOW Go on Beccs put it on. Something tells me he manufactured that whole "design fault" issue just so he could use that cheeky comment. How're you doing lass?

[@hansjensen7823]

Another great informative video! Good stuff that’s not found elsewhere! Thanks Patrick!

[@bigredinfinity3126]

Robert Perry really knows how to make a decent blue water cruiser

[@RVLifeNOW]

Yes…Brick House is a beautiful sailboat…I’m so lucky to have her…

[@1SeanBond]

A Fantastic veiw and job! I enjoyed this one immensely! Rebecca keep well Luv&Peace Sean&family!🙂✌⚘⚘⚘

[@robwestern7702]

Rebecca much love I hope you are well and moving forward with your journey as a soloist take care and may your journey be filled with love and comfort and the winds be forever in your favour

[@RVLifeNOW]

Thanks Rob. No exactly a soloist...but...

[@stryder0559]

❤️🙏

[@billhanna8838]

I delivered one of these in and was impressed how she handled some rough conditions & no slow boat to china either , faster then i imagined , strong & seaworthy, terribly wet down below owing to 'all' hatches leaking like a sive - new rubbers fixed that . great vid T/Y.

[@RVLifeNOW]

Yep..want to keep up with gaskets..that’s for sure!!!

[@virgilgrillone7220]

Thank you Patrick! Very useful, very informative! Keep up the amazing work!

[@RVLifeNOW]

Tgx

[@RiggingDoctor]

Great layout for cruising! Thanks for the tour :)

[@glassman51]

Hi Patrick, i want to thank you so much for youe videos, knowledge and willingness to share it all.I learn so much and you also validate my skillset and inspire me to learn more and more.CHEERS, Scott SV Windchime

[@RVLifeNOW]

Hi Scott… I’m sure Patrick read this. Thanks for watching…glad the sailing videos have been helpful.

[@manudo2342]

He man, once again, great video, love what you're doing and sharing!! Thanks a lot!

[@RVLifeNOW]

Yep..he did well with this channel

[@sollasollew3208]

Thanks Patrick another great vid. Like the idea with the screen over the shower hose in the bilge, saves having to worry about a separate sump.

[@RVLifeNOW]

Yes it works sooo well…catches so much…

[@KanoKapre]

Excellent vlog Patrick 👍 thnx

[@RVLifeNOW]

Thx for watching!

[@davidc6510]

Great part 2 video - the latches and spring locks are a super cool upgrade as well as the other features you have added to the boat to make it safe and functional. Enjoyed the "under the hood" video of Brick house and onward to part 3! Fair Winds Patrick and Rebecca!

[@RVLifeNOW]

Thanks a lot David. just brought a couple new ones back in my suitcase. They last a long time, but not forever ;) -Rebecca

[@juanlynching3807]

Im new here and learned what happened... Im planning to buy to live on a boat so Im soaking up on all of patricks videos.

[@RVLifeNOW]

Glad you are enjoying.

[@seanrhone5306]

Another great video and can't wait till the next!

[@RVLifeNOW]

Thanks..hope you caught all 3!

[@Kampup]

Thank you for an amazing video, there was no 'fat' in the production and I wanted it to go on for longer loved it :) inspired thank you. After almost 2 years of saving I hope to have my boat by August of this year.

[@RVLifeNOW]

What size and make of boat?

[@Kampup]

@@RVLifeNOW I have my eye on a classic MCGRUER 31ft 7.5 tonne full keel skeg or a Bermudan sloop 28" (I read it is forgiving) It will be my first boat and with very little experience I plan to live aboard full time within a year of purchase. Im willing to fly across the globe for a bigger cheaper boat.

[@bekirbayburt6157]

You remind me Christian Williams. I have read his sailing books and watched all of your videos, great stuff, thanks for sharing

[@RVLifeNOW]

Thanks for watching this and our pup later sailing videos!

[@Prunesqualler]

Thank you for your most informative sailing videos. I have never sailed around the world, or across oceans oceans for that matter. However, I used to sail the inside passage from Vancouver, North to Prince Rupert, British Columbia. A most beautiful 2-3 week trip with no shortage of anchorages. Your tips on buying provisions was most informative. It’s always good to hear from someone who’s been there, and done that without sounding preachy.

[@RVLifeNOW]

Prunesqualler, Thank you for such a nice compliment and for joining us.

[@davidncw4613]

Good stuff well presented Thank You

[@RVLifeNOW]

Thanks for watching…

[@jwrappuhn71]

Excellent tour Patrick, thank you Sir.

[@RVLifeNOW]

Thx

[@paulfitzgerald1466]

Thanks again Patrick, interesting to see another V40 down below. Maybe a video some time on engine room, electrics, tanks and steering? Would love to get your thoughts on the technical stuff down below.

[@RVLifeNOW]

Ah…hopefully the other videos in this series of the tour helped…

[@MrAli171]

Very informative and very wise having alarm rigged to emergency bilge pump all the best

[@RVLifeNOW]

Yea. Thanks

[@tomkellum6754]

Thanks, I admire Valiants from the dock but never aboard. Pretty good layout. Take care,

[@RVLifeNOW]

Thanks for watching and commenting and subscribing!

[@bigredinfinity3126]

A video on what to put in a ditch kit and first aid kit would be good as a lot of people don't put much thought into it

[@RVLifeNOW]

Thanks Cameron…maybe that will be in a future video…

[@Kit2Canada]

Excellent layout and thank you for the tour.

[@RVLifeNOW]

Thanks for watching…

[@dougrutherford9261]

As always some great tips. One can learn so much good and bad ways to do things. Glad to learn from experience

[@RVLifeNOW]

Thank you Doug.

[@gbmacc58]

Thanks, Patrick, your guidance is most interesting & helpful. Incomparable!

[@RVLifeNOW]

Thanks for watching.

[@dalebuckley6073]

Just found your channel , good and helpful tip's . Thank you

[@RVLifeNOW]

Dale, Thanks for coming aboard.

[@ricomartinez7913]

Just found your site enjoyed very much your videos, practical information and priceless personal experience, THANK YOU for sharing.

[@RVLifeNOW]

Thx

[@cnc75adventures49]

Good stuff 👍👍

[@RVLifeNOW]

Thanks for watching

[@Maddie-Girl]

Your yacht has s amazing layout I’m in the process of downsizing and purchasing a 32ft union cutter I certainly will be able to incorporate some of your ideas into this boat thanks and keep the videos comming cheers

[@todmills]

Rob, check out this modified Allied Seawind 30: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYWrYmNsismci8U

[@RVLifeNOW]

Thanks for watching and commenting and subscribing! Glad they have been helpful!

[@miguelatambucho748]

Great boat and like always helpful ideas. Thanks

[@RVLifeNOW]

Thanks for watching! -Rebecca

[@ericchristianson8888]

Beautiful boat!

[@RVLifeNOW]

Thanks Eric. I love her so much

[@svdellajean253]

Great video, thanks for the ongoing tour it gives me ideas for my upgrade projects. I really like the spring locks (?) on the locker doors. Online I think I found them. Are they called hatch springs?

[@RVLifeNOW]

Yes probably that’s the name… thanks for watching…

[@williambunting803]

Great tour. I’m 100% with you on bilge pumps. I like that Edson pump and will get one of those. The high capacity electric pump is also a great feature I will install the same. I’ve decided to instal an interior end to end sea water supply line to cut down on the number of through hull fittings. I can reduce 4 to one and improve its function with better filtering and monitoring. I love the gangway grate. I thought that through for a boat I was designing, but having bought a boat instead...thanks for the reminder... will instal one in the new boat. Your use of PVC and PE sheet as a build material is spot on too.

[@RVLifeNOW]

Thanks for watching and commenting and subscribing!

[@MarcStjames-rq1dm]

Fascinating stuff....well presented....i adore the cat too. Well done , mate!

[@RVLifeNOW]

Thank you, Marc. Lilly says thank you too.

[@pmstorm]

Great video!! Gives me a lot of good ideas for my boat.

[@RVLifeNOW]

Thanks for watching! -Rebecca

[@clayfarnet970]

Excellent suggestions. Keep it up Capt!!! 😜👍👍 oh, do you know where I can find a beautiful woman...with a boat...that wants to take off? Again, great job! Can’t wait for Rebecca’s electronics tour.

[@RVLifeNOW]

Thanks Clay…appreciate the nice compliment…the wife…

[@SveinMBortne]

I will miss you Patrick.

[@RVLifeNOW]

Me too

[@garygerard4290]

very well laid out tour, well explained and of a really neat boat - good editing too, 'give the Edit Dept. a nice tip ok, 'on to more of your videos

[@RVLifeNOW]

Gary, thanks for the nice comment.

[@nicolocusimano1101]

Always interesting and detailed video describing everything. In particular I love the translation in brackets (italian language). Well done!

[@RVLifeNOW]

Thank you, Nicolo, for watching and your positive comment.

[@RVLifeNOW]

Nicolo...this is Rebecca. I’m in charge of translations...How is the Italian translation by Google...ok?

[@nicolocusimano1101]

@UCC7DRvfDAoFn5eMyfTnHi Rebecca. The traslation is good. Google has improved a lot in the last year.

[@asgharhussain2260]

Happy New Year, 2019.

[@RVLifeNOW]

Happy to you too!

[@slowtravelling2196]

A great informative video- Thanks Patrick, Have Subscribed. Some really great work and ideas there, your boat looks amazing. Hanging out for your next video- I’m waiting to hear what you did with your Aluminium tanks as we are facing a similar problem with old water tanks!

[@RVLifeNOW]

Thanks for watching and commenting and subscribing!

[@jimmyjimmy3410]

Very informative

[@RVLifeNOW]

Thanks

[@clayfarnet970]

Just wondering if you’d consider talking about (since you were a delivery capt) what a potential cruiser should buy/look for. I love Robert Perry’s Bw cruisers....but age...so many variables. I debate with my brother about “deals” that have been sitting for years vs paying a little more for a boat that’s had a recent refit. I know the debates are endless but any insight in future videos would be invaluable. Btw, not talking unlimited funds but in the $50k to $100k range...or what you think is reasonable for a bluewater cruiser...before spare parts, etc. One more??? Excluding your beautiful boat, what would be your next boat? Sorry for taking his time Rebecca :)

[@RVLifeNOW]

Clay, we are far inland in Tanzania on safari and just have this little pad with a poking stick. Will give a better reply when return to BH.

[@stinkintoad]

Patrick, i am new to your channel, and noticed your stern had Middletown on it and was wondering if that was in Rhode Island, and sure enough with a little google search, i see you are from my home town! I grew up there and lived on Walcott Ave on Eastons point pretty close to Second beach! Really enjoy your channel, and am planning to do a lot of sailing in the future. I used to sail J24s out of ida lewis.

[@RVLifeNOW]

Hi Michael, I lived on Aquid. Is. for about 20 years. I know Walcott Ave. pretty well and ,for a few years, lived on S. Crest St.. Rather than J24s, Rebecca and I did the 22s at Ft Adams. Lots of fun times in Newport. Don,t know if we will ever get back as we keep hearing of new areas of the world to explore, like here in Tanzania, on the east coast of Africa. Keep at it as there are a lot of great sailing opportunities in the Npt. area to prep for crossing oceans.

[@wilbuzllf5057]

Another great one! Looks like a lovely boat with great storage and interior space. Got a Sparkman and Stephens 34 (and 6 inches to be exact) design my self, built by Bianca in Denmark. Boat type is a Bianca 36 built from S&S Design #2008. Love the boat, superb sailing characteristics. Berths are a bit too short, she is a child of her time with the IOR rule which limits the interior space some (compared to more modern 34-35 footers as well as non IOR class boats) but other than that she has plenty storage and good living space. /Rasmus

[@RVLifeNOW]

Sounds like a great boat to cross oceans in.

[@ZZ-ek7mx]

Rest in Peace Patrick

[@RVLifeNOW]

Thanks

[@Anne6621]

i like your ship and how your v-berth has lots of screws and tools , imo to many people don't stock their boats properly with tools and such , i remember on my boat i turned the 3rd stateroom into a fully stocked workshop , i always wanted to get a 70 footer and turn it into a floating hardware store and work shop

[@RVLifeNOW]

The other day some lady who is new to sailing told me that I am lucky that Rebecca allows so much space to be dedicated to tools and screws. I couldn't believe what I was hearing. Should we be stuffing more pots and pans into those spaces?? I was a bit annoyed and had to ask; Without those tools and supplies, what is one supposed to do when a boat breaks, throw money at some contractor to come out and screw up the boat even worse? And when you are out in the middle of some coral atoll, who are you going to throw money at then? I think she got the point.

[@sanfranciscobay]

10:24 Regarding the finger latches on the cabinet doors. I would think that because sailboats heal and bounce around, some heavy objects on the inside of the cabinets could be moved against the internal latches that you may not be able to move the objects to get to the latch to open the doors. An external cabinet door lock would be better.

[@RVLifeNOW]

You are exactly right, and that does happen in some of our cabinet doors like when cups or dishes get jammed into the latch. It can be a big effort to get the door open without breaking something.

[@johnkahts7698]

Informative

[@RVLifeNOW]

Thanks

[@richardelder256]

Hi Patrick Nice job adding detail improvements to your V40. Especially the titanium chainplates. I'm quite familiar with the design--- actually owned a yacht building business that occupied the factory where your boat was built and employed several old boys that worked for Valiant back in that era. Three suggestions: 1- The hinges and particularly the hasp that closes the cockpit locker are mickey mouse. Should you ever seriously have the spreaders in the water it is likely that it will be ripped off--- and then you will have a serious flooding problem. 2- Since you've converted the fo'c'sle into a storage space, it's time to move the windlass and chain locker back where it really belongs--- alongside the fwd bulkhead of the head. 3- Throw away the CQR. It always was nearly useless, so why use it to weight down the bow? If you want a second anchor get a 75# Spade or Mantus that not only works but can be broken down for storage.

[@RVLifeNOW]

1- Correct. I did change the hasps to something a little more robust. The structure the hinges are attached to is not that robust anyway. 2- At a marina in Reunion island, in the Indian Ocean, I saw a boat with the windlass mounted just forward of the mast. The owner was never around so I could not explore just where or how the chain was stored below. The run from the bow roller to the windlass was padded for the chain to drag over. It all made perfect sense and I can't understand why no production boat manufacturer has incorporated a similar design. The snag on a Valiant-40 is the inner forestay is in the way and so is the forward hatch. It needs ro be thought out in the design process, well before the boat is built. 3- Without getting a larger boat, we have no place to store an anchor down below. Twice in 12 years we hurriedly deployed two anchors and one stored down below would have been the same as not having it at all. I would like to dump the CQR over the side but there is a good chance we will one day be in the area of Tierra Del Fuego and just might need a second anchor, even a CQR. After that, freedom from that otherwise dead weight. Thanks for your knowledgeable comment.

[@andrewsimonds7889]

Excellent info. Definitely, not too long. The music is a tad distracting because you have so many good tips and I don't want to miss a thing. We have friends who circumnavigated on a Valiant 42. Great boat. Thanks for these videos. (Nice job on the article in Sail.)

[@RVLifeNOW]

Andrew, thanks for the comment. Making videos is a continuing learning process. In the newer videos I have greatly subdued or eliminated music. Always good to hear the feedback. Happy you saw the SAIL article. Videos take up so much time, we don't write articles as much as we used to, BUT, I did just send off an article to Blue Water Sailing; "What Worked, What Didn't, Year 12" . That series has been in the October issue for the past 11 years. Hard to imagine we have been gone that long. We intended on being away for only 4 years. Now, we can't imagine going back and living in a house. I hope to cross sailing paths with you.

[@KenWallaceFilms]

Forgive a dumb question! With the weight of tools and spares in the built-in cabinet up in the v-berth (instead of a relatively light mattress and clothing, etc,) have you noticed any issues with sailing performance? Does the boat feel balanced? I remember reading that the Passport 40s have a fuel (or water?) tank under the v-berth and it resulted in too much weight forward and many people relocate it amidship.

[@RVLifeNOW]

That’s a great question. We always noticed that everything was too heavy..but that’s a cruising boat for you… every bit if this boat was taken up with essential stuff. It seemed more essential to at least keep it as low as possible. We put the second anchor OFF the bow and tied in front of the coachroof, and we put at least 1/3 If not half of the chain from the chain lock, through a pipe, down to the forward bilge to at least keep the weight low. She sailed great..l the best ever…so I guess Patrick did it right.

[@PaulusPHM]

Lovely video; "The secrets of the Childress" congrats see the first adverts showing... will follow and click see what goodies they bring into the wallet..

[@RVLifeNOW]

Thanks! In the intro we should say "Please help out and let the comercial run all the way through." It has been taking 2-3 hours to produce each minute of video. I finally clicked the monitize button to make whatever beer pittance You Tube pays.

[@PaulusPHM]

@@RVLifeNOW To click the adverts brings an higher award to the video channel. I have seen only a banner on this video not a starting video or other. The default setting of the upload one need choose the right options , also the tags , and references to product in the video blurb to attract high-end advertisers , and yes obvious have the viewer watch the whole video is the most important part, so the catch of a secret at the end of the vid keeps me sitting watching.. anyhow, this video was great.. loving it

[@RVLifeNOW]

Yes... a little disconerting inviting a few thousand eyes in to your home. But as Patrick used to say about writing, and now says about his videography...anything for a good story :) - Rebecca. We are still learning the monetization thing bjt it seems like KZbin has more control then we do ;)

[@PaulusPHM]

Very true, one needs to be keep issues of privacy close to heart. KZbin like any advertisement system only can work with information, hence present them with the logic of things, in careful chosen words , as now your video shows the adverts of Grammarly....in the form of a video... So..I click and you should see that in your monetization

[@markfoster2833]

Excellent. What do you think about the forward head vs the aft head?

[@RVLifeNOW]

Mark, as soon as I get back to Brick House in about 2 weeks I will give a better response.

[@RobertBirnie]

Why does sink rust on the bottom but not top? It still looks nice from top side.

[@RVLifeNOW]

On the top, looking closely, there are deep but tiny pits. For some reason, it rusts faster on the bottom and is nearly rusted through. But is was installed in 1976 so nothing lasts forever.

[@cliffdavis5244]

“ but that could be a nice thing”. 😊

[@RVLifeNOW]

Thanks for watching!!

[@gking5522]

Who did the storge mod in the Vee berth?

[@RVLifeNOW]

Rebecca says Valiant did the work when the boat was built. This is one of 2 boats to have those cabinets.

[@chiefcliff]

I'm a little nervous about the crowded bilge. When all hell breaks loose, that bilge will fill up with wet paper scraps and everything else that you can think of... blocking pump....not sure how you can make it a better set up.

[@RVLifeNOW]

You could call the big sucker of a manual pump, a trash pump.

[@SveinMBortne]

I had a dog, Gordon Setter 12 yrs ago. He was a superb hunting dog! Number one and nobody better. Friendly and the best friend a man could have. But I still have trbl with his hair loss in my sailboat. The sump pump still have clogs and I have to clean this reminds of my friend every year. I still miss him. Now it's a lot easier. Now I have a Whippet.

[@steveadams1366]

Great info. Will incorporate some of your ideas on our1978 27 ft Cherubini Hunter. Is the pedestal mounted drink holder made from plastic boat board or is it white finished teak? I have seen a Pacific Seacraft boat in Mazatlan that the owner had done a beautiful job of finishing all of the deck brightwork, then covered it with multiple coats of white finish to prevent the sun from eating the clear finish. What type of white finish did you use on your cabin roof handrails? Did you sand the teak down to wood before applying the white or put it over a clear finish?

[@RVLifeNOW]

I sanded all the teak to bare wood, to a final 120 grit. Then wiped with acetone to help get rid of the oils then primed with oil primer and top coat with two coats of shiny oil paint. I used a name brand boat paint from the chandlery. It is expensive but works. Exterior paint from Sherwin Williams did not last, even on interior work. Sherwin Williams, exterior paint used on a bulkhead yellowed in two years and was soft to the fingernail. There is a big difference between boat paint and house paint.

[@alansugarman2631]

What about a vented loop on your bilge pump? Also, what about more Lily in your video? Thanks

[@RVLifeNOW]

A vented loop would be a very desireable thing to have, but in my special situation, with the check valve on the hand pump, the vent is not needed. Both Lily and Rebecca make special appearances in the next video.

[@alansugarman2631]

I replaced by bilge pump which had been mounted high in cockpit locker with a submersible bilge pump, but forgot to install either a check valve or an anti-siphon loop - one not being needed with the prior set-up. I then had siphoning into the bilge when my stern sank lower when under power. First I put in a check valve - but am replacing with an anti-siphon. I am not a fan of check valve since they can become clogged. Also, Rule uses 1 1/8 hose and fitting are not hard to find. I jury rigged a Whale 1 1/4 using tape and shrink wrap, but, hose clamps did not hold. So, found a 1 1/4 anti-siphon and purchased it and then afterwards located a 1 1/4 check valve. Am going to just use the anti-siphon. Looking forward to seeing Lily.

[@mikehummel9138]

Sehr informativ. Wer hat die Videos von den Fahrern in den Schiffen gemachr?

[@RVLifeNOW]

Sorry..it doesn’t translate…

[@bepowerification]

@@RVLifeNOW dont need to be sorry. its kind of rude to write a comment, especially a question, in his native language underneath an eglish video.

[@okcpicker]

Oh, I know who you are now, thought the name sounded familiar. Catalina 27, round the world. Patrick, what year is this Valiant. Was it built in WA or TX? Sad to hear Valiant is not building anymore, just servicing boats at their Texoma plant now.

[@RVLifeNOW]

Yes Mark, fortunatrly I am still at it. Brick House is vintage 1973 and still going strong. It was built in Washington.....a blister boat.

[@jprism1]

Do you find your SSB Radio useful compared to the cost

[@RVLifeNOW]

No it is really goingb the way of the cassette stereo and Radio Direction Finder. Satellite coms like Iridium Go are replacing SSB.

[@southjerseysound7340]

While not as useful as they once were, I've been in 2 serious situations where the sat phone wouldn't get a signal and one of those times could've been life or death when we hit submerged sea can and holed the boat. Had we not reached someone we'd have been in the raft counting on the Eprb in the North Atlantic. Thankfully we reached a Russian Naval vessel via SSB and they had a pump that saved our ass and boat. They where going to Boston of all places and stayed with us long enough to stabilize the boat and make sure we'd make it to port. Needless to say I was damn glad I kept our SSB. Funny thing was when we went to return the pump (I don't think they expected us too) the ship was tied up near the USS Constitution and security was pretty tight. But they let us through with the pump and 10 cases of Jack Daniels,15 cartons of Marlboro ciggs and about 300 boxes of Tastycakes courtesy of the boats owner. I thought it was a cheap price to pay for saving our butts although the owner wasn't too pleased when he realized it all went on his credit card lol. But I would've paid it if need be because it was worth it to get invited on a Russian Frigate docked in US waters.

[@RVLifeNOW]

South Jersey, Great story of survival. Just like our old Furuno, GPS is still there and working, there is no reason to remove such a good piece of back up equipment like the SSB.

[@jamesouterbridge6016]

Oh Patrick....the shame..... no hose clamps on your main bilge pump discharge line ;-)

[@RVLifeNOW]

Jim, Hopefully others will read this and understand that Rebecca ani are deep inland in Tanzania on safari for a couple weeks so will be lax responding to comments. I have to poke this tiny keyboard with a jabber to type. Jim, you had me worried as there can always be something that which is obvious, could be missed! The main electric bilge discharge is not shown. The white discharge hose is the hand pump discharge and because of the poor lighting and shutter blurr , the hose clamp on the discharge thruhull is hard to see. But I probably should have pointed out that that is the hose which used to come straight out then down to the hand pump. Thanks for getting my heart rate up without exercise!

[@jamesouterbridge6016]

@@RVLifeNOW Sorry about that Patrick, looks like i confused that braided clear hose line as the bilge line, just a thought perhaps some hose and valve labeling to add to an upcoming video as a safety feature thing, like you say its always the obvious things we all miss. Safe travels In Tanzania. best Jim.

[@RVLifeNOW]

@@jamesouterbridge6016 james, i am using a tiny tablet keys with a poker stick while far inland in Tanzania. I got another look.... braided hose with elbow is the fridge drain, other small hose is chain lkr drain. Vid aftr nxt I will try to remember to go back and point those out. Thanks for questioning the braided one.

[@DStrayCat69]

Wow! You remind me of Ummm... ME... lol I have more than $10,000 in tools. I even have a 110VAC MIG Welding machine... Among other things, I am a Welder/Fitter and Robotic Welding Techie... I'm always collecting more tools cuz You just never know... lol And like you, I love getting my hands dirty... I am designing and building new ideas daily... What cracks me up is, how our minds seem to work the same way... Got a problem? Sleep on it and wake up with a solution, then build it... :-) I love your videos :-)

[@RVLifeNOW]

Without all these tools, the alternative is to throw money at local contractors to come out and screw up, and make our boat worse! Our next video, coming out Thursday, is a two part video about fixing all the resin blisters on this boat. We had to make at least 4 tools to do those repairs. Can't have enough tools on a sailboat!

[@DStrayCat69]

@@RVLifeNOW I hear ya... When I get back Sailing, I plan on having All of my tools with me... Including my Welder...

[@RVLifeNOW]

Never enough tools. But let your wife have a couple of drawers for her tools too, OK -Rebecca

[@davidrhodes4659]

Got a source for those springs?

[@RVLifeNOW]

amzn.to/2VWEXzY - if you mean the overhead hatches... or if you mean the ones on the doors to the cabinets... amzn.to/2VUdgYw

[@kb0ruk]

you might think about getting a silverware organizer or something of that idea for your screwdrivers in that galley drawer. might just help a little to make it easier finding what you need in a hurry ..... heaven forbid you actually need to find it in a real hurry.

[@RVLifeNOW]

That would be a good idea. I know pretty much where each screw driver is in that pile but it could help to get more order to it, especially when I ask Rebecca to give me a specific screw driver.

[@flasher702]

I counted 27 bottles of spices :P

[@RVLifeNOW]

Did you count how many were open? -Rebecca

[@danwells2974]

Sailing seems to be a full time job and to add not much fun if your always having to fix something.

[@RVLifeNOW]

Sailboats are a maintenance treadmill. There are plenty of cruisers who gave up the life because they got tired of constantly having to fix things on their sailboat.