BOAT BUILD: We cut the bow off. [E87]

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[@kipeagan8543]

If you plan on using PVC pipe for your chain guide, you could possibly use one inside the other. The outside layer could be permanently installed while the inside layer could be left semi loose and replaceable as a wear layer.

[@BrianNavalinsky]

I had a boatyard in my youth. Our inspection cat once stowed away on a client's sailboat and got a 20 mile downwind run till they found him in the vee birth. They actually sailed back to redeposit him on the quay.

[@TheDuracellProject]

Typical boat inspector behavior.

[@1519Spring]

​@TheDuracellProject After inspector pumps 0:47, the inspectors need some time at sea to clear their heads.

[@sailingheretic]

“allergic to moving parts” … Amen brother! I love watching you and Aladino work.

[@mrtnkilpatrick]

I'm happy you used my idea of using the rubbish chainplate as a bowsprit.

[@TheDuracellProject]

thanks for the telepathic idea

[@chrisfreeman4358]

Dont forget that in many parts of the world when you pull up the anchor you will have tons of thick mud attached to the chain. You better decide who has the job of cleaning it out of the chain locker.

[@HOSER227]

Might consider installing a sprinkler system underneath/near the rollers to rinse the anchor rode as it is being retrieve!

[@Andrew-en1qx]

Best boat build show on KZbin!

[@Racerman27410]

The bow sprit idea looks great ! I agree with having the anchor chain under the deck . Might be a good idea to have a replaceable bushing where the chain enters the hull or even a "bumper" to protect the hull from slack chain. what type of material for the chain tube? my first thought is Delrin.... " has a high tensile strength of 10,000 psi at room temperature with no yield point. It also has high stiffness, with a 410,000 psi stiff flexural modulus. Delrin's elongation at break is 10 to 40%. The material displays high fatigue resistance, withstanding cyclic compressive and tensile stressing of 5,000 psi" I have personally made chain sliders for race bikes from Delrin. it is super quiet in operation and extremely resistant to having a chain rubbed against it.

[@evangatehouse5650]

We are considering PVC pipe. It doesn't really take any load, just keeps the water out of the boat. Local UHMW wear bits were the chain might rub on the entrance.

[@chrictonj9503]

I can just hear the boat saying "Cut me loose, baby". 🤣

[@grayheadedgamer]

"So, I'm gonna cut off the bow" ... LOLOL, best start to any of your videos!!!!! I was like WHAT? Great job as always!

[@TheFamilyWoodworker]

I like that opening, like a thousand pound boot drop. "I going to cut off the bow". Great hook!

[@ross82]

Cruising boat, I’d be thinking about how I’d manually retrieve the anchor if (when) needed.

[@damonzucchiatti1838]

Best quote of the year "I'm allergic to moving parts" Me too Matt, me too....

[@leighmarkey6679]

Perhaps taper the toe rails to blend into the new bowsprit. Start the taper about half way back to the mast. If you’re going to cut the rest the old foam bow to replace with new closed cell foam, maybe plumb the shape down to the knuckle. Just esthetics, but may look cleaner.

[@christianhegelbach3082]

definitely get to a smoothe taper with the tow rail. But don't start half way back at the mast. The foredeck is the one place I'm most thankful for a well dimensioned toe rail.

[@stevekestin4345]

“All your nutritional needs for the day” from a jug of green stuff? You must be some hulk!

[@Psychobilly]

I think higher to flow with the top of the bulwarks. Also, longer Bow Sprit would look better and get your anchor out farther. Don’t let that rubbish chain plate pull u into a short sprit. I’m not a sailor or engineer, just know what looks pleasing to eye. I see your vision and like it, just my comments to me, seem better on eye.

[@0r1x]

I'd agree with this. The Bowsprit is very much a part of the boat form, rather do a little extra work to be happy with what you make than accommodate too much due to previous unrelated decisions. The design idea looks very slick as long as it remains fully accessible.

[@peterbuckingham]

I agree with this….feels like the top should continue from the toe rail…and definitely my first impression was that it felt stubby for the size of the boat. Obvi, more engineering to make it longer. Also consider how a mooring bridal might come into play as the boat oscillates and the lines find themselves getting caught on the anchor…..my 2 nickels :)

[@johanhofstedt7317]

Yes! using old misstakes can be a "thought trap"

[@shaneriehl223]

Looks awesome! We have a simple version of that, but in stainless. One of the things we thought ahead about was the ability to wash down the chain as it comes up. Being from the SF Bay, we have disgusting mud on our chain and anchor any time we pull it up. Those holes in the prod let the mud and water fall through before it all goes into the anchor locker. That exact solution may not work for your design, but just an issue to think about and plan for if you’re able to. You could do a fancy-boat spray nozzle built into the anchor roller since you’re building it from scratch! Food for thought.

[@brettg4784]

Evan rocking his Zululand Yacht Club shirt

[@markthompson9914]

How cool is Evan for giving his wealth of knowledge for free 👍✌️🇬🇧

[@waterbuoy9121]

Whilst I understand wanting to repurpose the naff chainplate, it looks as if you might be compromising the otherwise excellent design to accommodate it. I would be tempted to try and have the pivot point for the anchor out just a wee bit more, even if it is just 2-4", to give a little more swinging room between anchor and stem in case you decide to upsize on the anchor. As someone else has also said, it might look better if you 'flow' the upper edge into the top of the toerail too - that would give the added advantage of keeping the anchor higher out of the water when stowed. The lack of a bobstay means that the upward forces will have to be taken solely by the bowsprit/hull join when you bury the bowsprit so the higher you can get it the more you reduce the chances of that happening. Finally, and following on from the above point about burying the bowsprit, might it be worth considering an 'opening' (even if mesh or grating) either side of the centre run of the bowsprit to alleviate the upward force of the water?

[@michaelburke8671]

Your ability and skills will make your boat a dream. I am writing from Porto Vecchio in Corsica. When you make your grand tour don’t forget the Mediterranean. Bravo et bon travail. Mike

[@MicBruise]

I love your K.I.S.S. approach to the anchoring system. It's really smart to have no moving parts, nothing to service, nothing to wear out, no rusty chain staining and gouging your deck. I work in IT and one of my guiding principles with hardware/software systems has always to "keep the parts count as low as possible". I look forward to seeing your videos every week. They are always fun and I always learn something.

[@ArcticSeaCamel]

Very interesting approach. I like your style and the idea of simplicity. But. I would test the design with different anchor models as well. Some may bring the “shaft” (or whatever it’s called) more upwards before it’s fully deployed or retrieved. Will it hit or jam between the roller and bowsprit? I’m probably going with more open design where the actual roller can be accessed from above. But also I won’t have traditional foresails. Keep it up! And inspector happy!

[@blackjackjoe7]

Love the idea of the anchor chain going inside, below deck and not over the deck. Not sure how you keep excessive water out of the chain locker with that design, but I'm sure you've got that figured out. Something I noticed was how close the pointy tip of the mock anchor gets to the bow as you were pulling it up (as the mock anchor was swaying). In rough sea conditions, I'd be concerned with it hitting the bow as you're pulling it up and poking holes in the bow. Maybe the anchor roller should be placed a little farther OUT from the bow. Just a thought. Overall, great design to clean up and simplify everything out front.

[@michaelkohn3277]

any way to link the chain locker bottom to the boat main bilge? Not sure how you would handle any sediment that comes in or the smell. Maybe a separate sump with bilge pump? Maybe put a slight upwards angle on the 6 foot tube the chain runs thru to the locker to help drain some out on the way in.

[@carlstineman274]

Check the newer commercial designs to see how far out they place the anchor roller relative to the size of the anchor for a sense of proportion. There will be a trade-off between the anchor swinging free of the bow and the length of the moment arm created by added length - the downward load on the bow sprint when the boat is anchored in rough conditions.

[@amunderdog]

@@michaelkohn3277 Seen on the fancy boats, they incorporate a chain wash into the spurling or haws pipe. How will the chain stopper be used? Usually a hatch on deck to access the chain to apply stopper.

[@jonnenne]

​@@michaelkohn3277 the anchor locker should drain outside of the boat

[@Gottenhimfella]

@@jonnenne This has to be VERY carefully throught through. It works best if the chain is taken as far aft as possible (ideally as far as the mast) and the drain needs to be high enough to be above any conceiveable flooded waterline. (Taking the chain far aft so that pitching does not bring the waterline above the locker floor). A compromise is to have a sump at the bottom of the locker, which is pumped out (Ideally by a "gallon a stroke" Edson with a manual override), and fit a higher drain to get rid of major incursions of water.

[@lincolngrove2808]

I think I can see why Evan is getting involved, it must be fun to have such an engaging project with opportunities for innovation. This looks like an awesome boat in the making.

[@TheDuracellProject]

He’s had a big hand in most of the projects

[@bryanboissoneault2851]

The anchor has a large plan form that pounds when the bow dives. Offshore we end up removing the anchor and storing it below. We have a Rocna like that one, only larger. You might want to plan to remove it for any distance sailing.

[@jamessherland2344]

How neat it looks so much easier to handle the anchor the way this is set up. The arched gunnels-ish (sides) going into the bow sprit looks fabulous !!! If you could match that kind of curve running from where the bobstay would attach up to the end of the bowsprit I think that would look great !! Maybe a little old school lol

[@Brian-os9qj]

The process is in focus for excellence in execution. Keep building it, and soon water will appear.

[@sailingmariposa7887]

Evan seems like a cool guy and a great asset. Seems like the anchor may be a bit close to the stem? If it’s swinging around coming out of the water it might make contact. Also I would want an easy way to mechanically secure the anchor to the boat at the anchor. An extra pin to slide in or a way to lash it down. Are you going to have a bridle or snubber incorporated? I’m sure it will turn out great. Cheers

[@mr.e7022]

Great comment about securing and snubbing the anchor. May I add how is the water, coming thru the hole for the chain, going to be handled?

[@TheDuracellProject]

Yes to bridle. Yes to securing pin. Haven’t decided if it’s too close or not to the stem.

[@evangatehouse5650]

@@mr.e7022 Evan IS a cool guy. Tube goes through the stem, to the windlass on deck aft. At no time will you have water inside the boat from the chain, except the little bit that wets down the chain as it goes down the spurling pipe

[@ianrusso8790]

that is genius! love the bowsprit idea!!!! maybe two plates of shiny stainless steel in the front will make it look super as well

[@peterjohnstaples]

The waves hitting the big anchor at sea in that low position will drive you crazy let alone the drag. The anchor set ups you show on the other boats are tucked away and their systems are designed for anchoring in a marina.

[@ChrisBrown-dz9sz]

Looking good is important.

[@Deutschtown]

Wow...What a great look to that sprit. I even like it without the top of the bow. Perhaps keep the present look with that cut a way...very industrial, yet fully functional.

[@pakkelly]

Have you considered: 1. Powerful sea water pump and hose to wash crap off chain and anchor? 2. Stuffing the bow into a wave and forcing sea water into the forward facing hawsepipe? 3. Will the chain locker have gravity draining holes overboard? 4. Access to chain locker when there is a jammed chain pile? 5. Will your windlass capstan and motor all be below deck? Excellent video as always. Your esthetic for the bow looks beautiful.

[@TheDuracellProject]

1) yes, we will have a way to rinse the chain 2) we're thinking about it 3) yes 4) yes (there will be a hatch in the deck) 5) haven't decided yet

[@Raging_Bull]

DANGER. If that anchor swings a bit in the water, it will swing towards the hull and poke a hole. There should be an easy fix to prevent that. Nice job!

[@lanefinley6914]

I would like to suggest that you make the bow with two anchor rollers, one on each side of the code 0 chain plate. This is not really for carrying a second anchor but for allowing an anchor riding-line to be easily set on one side with the chain on the other side. We have seen so many boats run the riding line through a chalk on the bow, which creates a lot of friction just when you don't want it. This second roller can be used for picking up a mooring line without having to move the anchor off its roller. Cheers

[@TheDuracellProject]

Yeah, we have never had a problem with the snubber on the bridle through chalks in the deck.

[@palminakosor817]

Inspector needs a raise. More kibble for inspector asap 😝

[@sdcofer52]

Matt, I would definitely look at doing something to protect your bow when the anchor goes up or down. It can swing back and nick the bow since it is relatively plumb. Maybe inlaid stainless or something similar. Otherwise, I like it, particularly having the rode enter below the bowsprit. It is nice being able to wash off the mud from the rode that lies on the bottom. That could be a problem if the rode is entering below the sprit. Just a few random thoughts.

[@evanmorgan4489]

Best advice I’ve ever heard they’re marinade about we should’ve done that in the past

[@pedrobsmarques]

Great start!

[@joecioe8566]

Video was short and sweet. I like the bow sprit and anchor roller idea my only thought is the anchor beating against the bow when raising or lowering. I am sure that you have already thought about this and hope to see your thoughts and ideas about this concern.

[@owenkuntz9108]

Thank you for sharing.

[@dcallan812]

You ae doing WHAT 😱 Well if its safety inspector cat approved know your self out. 🤣🤣 Another great video 2x👍

[@TheDuracellProject]

She approved!

[@dennisg8164]

pretty slick design. ❤❤

[@bjornwennas7407]

Genius, great design and I’m looking forward to the build 👍

[@coldog9788]

Your a very clever man,love you work 👍🏼👍🏼

[@hedleyjackson5131]

Love the cheeky anchor ask go for it, great design smooth operation

[@daveclemmer4536]

Fascinating combination of architecture and just doing it!

[@thomascallaghan5988]

Great video

[@reidnolan4456]

Great design ! yall came up with, can't wait to see finished.

[@echothegoodwolf]

I’m really impressed by the design and the mock up!

[@Cartiluvsyoutube]

Super cool.

[@geoffreymurphy896]

Bow spread brilliantly executed Matt looks great an works a treat 👍

[@john3242]

Awesome job as always Matt great job you and the mrs. Have a great day keep it up buddy looks great thank you for sharing your project with us 😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@NeoAndersonReloaded]

Pretty cool

[@eddysantiagotorres5797]

Love this channel! Éxito!!

[@claverton]

Good job on the add! It's not often I enjoy and add

[@kevinzelenski8618]

This was a great episode. 👍👍

[@kevbjork1]

I like the idea of not having the chain come on deck, but I worry that you'll have a high pressure fire hose of seawater coming into the anchor chain locker every time you bury the bow into the face of a wave. Another thing to think about, since you will be a cruising boat and anchoring a lot, is every time the anchor and chain comes on deck, it's easy to inspect the anchor to rode attachment on a conventional bowsprit. Just some things to consider.

[@TheDuracellProject]

Those are good points

[@lukewilson2418]

This video was amazing looking forward to the fabrication and glue up! I enjoyed hearing about the design process with all of your reference photos... I love where this is going.

[@gervaisbilodeau8465]

Looking good, very good.

[@Alberto-bu7gt]

Very very god video! Thank you!

[@mikeingalsbee2959]

I love your workout regimen.

[@fabianwinter52]

Looks much better than I thought when you put in the first mock up! Big relief :)

[@OldBumOnABike]

Love the design. Modern concept, but has a bit of a classic look to it 👍

[@tas32engineering]

Great moke up. Good advise

[@thomascooley2749]

Would also suggest making a plug for the chain tube with a rope threw the plug that can be attached to the chain to draw it back out when your ready to anchor again after a long passage

[@benthomas8411]

Looks awesome! Allergic to moving parts cracked me up😂 great bow access, thanks for another great episode

[@oNeWiCkEd1]

Awesome progress guys and galls 😁 Dæjå!

[@claverton]

So exciting watching this project's progress. I look forward to each installment. I've no doubt once it's finished this boat will be one of the finest passage makers in the world!

[@MarcelEling]

Nice job again, lot of thinking:)

[@gl2856]

Wow never get bored watching this channel, so pleased you can use the junk chain plate for something useful , great video , I’m always waiting for the next video, 😊 , GL

[@vanouellette8031]

I love how goofy you guys are, great ad hahah

[@Retired-Life]

Love the idea of running the anchor below. The first thing that came to mind however, was how little space there is between the anchor and the tip of the bow point as it swings up and into place. In rough conditions or rolls, wondering if that would potentially pose a reason for the anchor to hit the boat. Alternatively, the lower the anchor is, will this be a challenge in rough weather as waves splash into the bow sprit, pushing it towards the bow? So kind of Evan to be a part of the process. Great guy.

[@TheDuracellProject]

yeah, you might be right that it's too close. i need to take another look.

[@jonunya3128]

very interesting! evan is a star.

[@timothybruce1775]

I approve! 😊

[@chicobicalho5621]

Another exciting and major project, not unlike so many others. Wise to go "piano piano", so it ferments properly until you are ready to go. Good luck and have fun doing it. Can't wait for the episodes 88, 89, and 90! : ⁰ )

[@SMAAirAssault]

One day I'll go out on a sailboat. Love the content!

[@mazdarx7887]

With the anchor roller angled like that you still have to make provisions for a bridal/snubber to attach to the anchor chain for mooring. Biggest problem with the chain running through a tube into a chain locker is constant water ingress. you'll need a good plug to seal around the chain or very good drainage in the chain locker. If you go with the chain locker drain option, have the drain tubes(one on either side, so at least one will always drain) angled aft to prevent water ingress while under way.

[@TheDuracellProject]

yes, we will have drainage in the chain locker

[@ryancappo]

I agree with some of the other comments about cleaning mud and seaweed off of the chain as it is being raised somehow. It would look cool to have the front bow of the boat be covered in a layer of carbon fiber. Maybe think about what happens when large waves hit the bow of the boat and if a larger and more covered anchor would be better. It does look good from the top looking down. The profile from the side isn’t too bad, but might want to look at some other options to see if form and function could be done better.

[@ThoughtfulWander]

Inspector Pumps! 🤣🤣😂😂👍👍🐈🐈 too funny 👍👍

[@jameskelly5973]

Looks good mate, but I’d also put a stainless guard over your bow….when deploying or recovering, just as the shank starts over the roller, your anchor could swing or be driven hard by a wave back against your bow.

[@ryanrozell942]

Yeah that Bow set up is going to look really good when you get it all tied in and finished.

[@williamsmith1197]

Nice

[@marcoartini7480]

I think it is the sexiest bowsprit you could have come up with for Duracell!😍 Awesome work!

[@bobflores]

Really enjoy the design process sharing. Thanks. Stewing on a design will either bring up issues not realized or verify this is the path. Thanks for the episode.

[@RobHealey]

Hi Matt, I'm worried that going to windward some of every wave will spurt down that hole - that's around one spurt every 10 seconds. Perhaps the chain tube needs to have an uphill portion. I've no doubt you'll have some cunning plan that will cover that. I've had an anchor jam in rock with a 1 metre swell and was amazed at the force that puts on the chain and the boat. The other point is that once anchored it's usual to put a snubbing cable between boat and chain. With chain and anchor below the bowsprit it won't be easy to connect it up. I agree with others here, make the bowsprit slightly longer to suit the boats length, don't be tied down by using the discarded chainplate. I realise that a longer sprit puts more strain on it, but that would only come from the asymetrical which you won't use when it's too windy, the anchor can stay as positioned. If you're worried the anchor will swing and scratch the hull you can bend a thin sheet of s/s around the bow for protection. As for mud coming in with the chain, maybe you can have a pressure washer nozzle set into the front of the chain tube. Like just about every other design choice, nothing's simple!

[@janefaulkner3749]

That Gull figurehead looks awesome.......

[@hansundfranz8215]

Maybe a slight elongation of the shape wouldn't hurt, so the anker doesn't damage the hull while retracting it. I can imagine the few inches left in the video might be too little for when the boat is in waters. Great project, wish all the best.

[@jimedson3853]

Interesting. Looks like you've got a good anchor retrieval and stowage design. I've been waiting to see what you were going to do with the bowsprit. This looks cool. Thanks for the video 😁😁👍👍

[@TheDuracellProject]

Thanks, Jim!

[@1edsel1]

nice to have Evans help project is very cool Im a novice and your educating me thanks m....

[@wayphun72]

WOW! Such a pivotal point that will impact so much security moving forward, stoked that Rocna is your choice....that anchor is the best!

[@joeldumas5861]

More and more impressed by your skills at using CAD tool (Cardboard Assisted Design)

[@mwmentor]

Ha - interesting idea. I like it, especially as it is going to be reused on the boat. I think that it's going to look just fine when it's finished. It is interesting that the original stay chain-plate support structure was not very heavy. Anyway, looking forward to seeing what comes next... 👍🙂

[@irisgilliard4955]

OK Matt you started off being funny today love it. 😅😂😊🎉

[@TheDuracellProject]

thanks, Mimi. Glad you chuckled.

[@kamalrostov2363]

That looks workable. Minimum or no moving parts works best. Looking forward to seeing the final design iteration.

[@scottschowiak713]

I think your idea is perfect

[@Seafariireland]

On a serious note about the bowsprit. In my humble opinion bowsprits are much under-utilised on 99.99% of boats! The bow sprit is perhaps “the” most popular place to relax and chill out on a sailing boat(of course in fine weather) and often the most exciting vantage point from which to watch the entire boat slicing through the waves, rising and falling especially when in the company of dolphins, whales or at night watching the phosphorescent jet trails of fish scattering away from the boats bow! In rare cases there is a short plank or a canvas type seat hung between the mid rails of the pulpit. Why do bow sprits have to be so narrow and often precarious for crew who love to savour it’s magical properties? Perhaps us westerners(as opposed to easterners like the Chinese) feel that pointed sharp front ends are more aesthetically pleasing to the eye or perhaps they assume mistakenly that {it makes the boat more manoeuvrable and does not take up more space than is absolutely essential? Ever looked at the bows of Chinese Junks? They are practical and in my opinion don’t look so bad though I’m not entirely sure why they are the shape that they are? In any event I feel that there is a wonderful opportunity to make the “pointy” end far more user friendly and provide space for crew who may simply want to escape the confines of the aft end, and or get away from it’s occupants or to observe the true magnificence of the boats movement through space and water especially in the presence of friendly and cavorting dolphins. Why not have a crew friendly platform on either side of the stays and anchor rollers or perhaps even having space in front of these protrusions? What a wonderful place for comfortable lounge seats or a bench across the front of the structure? There are several other advantages(apart from just crew pleasure) in having such a “Bow balcony”, safer space for sail and anchoring handling, mounting point for antenna, flood/search lights, remote cameras, drop down boarding steps/gangway which could form part of or one side of the “balcony”. A wide bow platform with a wide fender strip across its width would also facilitate “bow on” parking up against a harbour wall for loading/unloading stores or crew in sometimes awkward far away destinations with limited landing/harbour facilities! Two other “places” much undervalued and underutilised are the masts and stern platform of cruising boats! A crow’s nest(with an easy safe access and comfortable seat) provides a perfect observation platform from which to “look out” for danger such as ice, coral heads, shallows, man overboard, wildlife watch but also another “private alone space”. A safe stern platform seat/bench from which one can dangle one’s feet in the water flow with a safety rail is another “opportunity lost” for personal space but also a practical fish landing location and a perfect private showering location. Also perhaps the most spectacular phosphorescence watching platform or to mention a location for mounting swim ladder and gangplank! Food for thought! Fair sailing and happy days always! SkipRay, Kerry, Ireland(where even the Orcas are friendly!)

[@fopsmit5517]

very nice idea, looks great! but if you ever have an issue with either chain or windlasss (happens more often than you would hope), you will have challenge.

[@Tomm9y]

A good use for the spare chainplate. I hope a real anchor will behave similarly, remember most of the weight is below the shaft. Perhaps someone could lend you one for testing. I hope you can keep water out of the chain locker, even a little bit getting through with each wave, all adds up. As the bow is moving fast it has added pressure to squueze the water into any gaps.

[@jimmyjohnstone5878]

Chain lockers have drainage holes or channels. It doesn't matter if water gets in the locker, it all just drains out without ever getting inside the boat.