Boat launching to-do list: you're gonna either love us or hate us for this - Sailing Yabá 191

[@SailingYaba]

WE WANT TO KNOW: What is your opinion on underwater lights? Safety, luxury or completely kitsch?

[@MattInAlabama]

Given how large Yaba is, and the difficulty in repairing a wooden hull if you hit a hidden rock or reef at night, I'd say it's somewhere between safety and necessity.

[@brian.7966]

that a bit silly don`t you think,

[@kevinsaunby982]

Luxury bordering on kitsch

[@waynedavidnance6131]

fresh air intake for the engine?

[@bjornflood6204]

I think you should go for it. Nice for night diving, a bit of luxury does not harm and as you say, it could provide some safety.

[@chuckburns216]

Ben, please consider putting an anchor plate on the hull so the swinging anchor doesn't damage the hull!! Great work and can't wait to see Yaba in the water!!

[@fosstob]

As discussed in previous episodes, Please add prop shaft guard/cage to the list!! In the excitement of splashing it might be overlooked... Hang in there. You are almost there!!!

[@eekv8971]

Levensgevaarlijk als je dit niet doet.

[@DavidNash-y7e]

Ben with regards to your through hull for the engine pick up DO NOT HAVE OPENING FACING AFT😮😮😮😮, the opening MUST be facing forward, the reason for this is if you have the opening facing aft as the vessel moves forward it can cause a vortex around the opening resulting in the pump loosing suction resulting in overheating and destroying your engine. I have seen this on numerous occasions during my 45 years of marine engineering.

[@danagovang2520]

The manufacturers want them facing forward. Below 5 knots it doesn't make much difference, but at speed the aft facing orientation will cause a venturi that pulls against the pump. I've installed these facing forward and never had a problem.

[@MrStratofish]

I was wondering if that might be an issue but wasn't sure if it was only at higher speeds than Yabá could go at. I have no experience however :) The water would have to go past, then reverse it's flow at an equal speed to the boat in order to fill in the space. Then extra on top if it is being pumped in as well. Low pressure can do a bit to pull in water but it might be asking too much

[@jfhaia]

Once again, a total screw up due to lack of knowledge. How can you get this boat certified as a commercial vessel which is what you have if you are using this as a dive boat and diving instruction. Cabins need escape hatches and many more life safety requirements than you guys are even aware of!

[@mitchdavis8687]

@@jfhaiaJealous Hater, lol. Sad man.

[@vancguy9204]

Ya I don't think this boat will ever go fast enough to create a vortex.

[@paulmarc7116]

Noooow. The engine water Inlet should be facing forward if you agree please thumbs up 👍

[@sailorman8590]

Absolutely facing forward!!

[@Curiosity-NZ]

@@harst56 On all vessels it SHOULD face forward regardless of vessel type be it power or sail.

[@harst56]

I have deleted my comments. You cannot change a mechanical fact by voting pro or against

[@davedave8799]

I actually find underwater lites as a game changer. Fishing, emergency work, diving, rescue, camera and looking cool. 😊

[@aytacercen944]

Decorative LED underwater lights are of no value for "fishing", "emergency work", "diving" or "rescue". There are such lights, but these lights Ben will attach are nothing more than BLING.

[@karstenlindberg6033]

No more holes in the hull! Ok for the underwater lights, but just dangle them overboard when you need them. Do it later, your hull is drying out, get it in the water.

[@Lousadventures72]

You should have the crew write their names somewhere on the boat and the year. That would be a cool part of the history of Yaba😊🥰

[@jester7653]

How about a brass plate engraved with the names of the crew that gave Yaba a new life and celebrating Yaba's story of renewal?

[@deandacosta3257]

My experience s with powerboats, and the through hull was correct the first way, by turning it around, if there is enough waterflow over and around the through hull you will create negative pressure behind the fitting which will actually suck the water out of the intake pipe and strainer'

[@williamhenry8277]

Agreed.

[@paulstephens5229]

Water maker, water maker, water maker. It makes for such a more pleasurable cruise.

[@mchurch3905]

Totally agree with a water maker. You’ll never run out of water, plus at over 8 lbs. per gallon, you won’t have to haul it around.

[@retireordont]

MP what a legend🎉 she just keeps keeping on!!

[@richardgooding498]

I think that by turning the through hull vent aft will create a vacuum that will prevent water from entering the inlet. With a flush mount or a flush vent would be better. Great job you two.....

[@mikeskelly2356]

If you plan to go with all chain anchor rode, check out Barry's 'Adventures of an Old Seadog', his last video dealt with setting up an emergency quick disconnect for the chain. You basically tie off the end of the chain, about a foot from the bitter end, to an eye bolt with rope, and then use a Stainless Carabiner to hook the very end to the same eye bolt. Then, if the rope fails during normal use, you won't lose the chain overboard. But if you have to move quickly and the anchor is fouled on the bottom, you can undo the carabiner and cut the rope. I'd keep a float with 20 or 30 meters of line attached to it in the locker so you can hook it to the chain outboard of the hull before cutting the rope and can return to retrieve your ground tackle. Also, mount a knife close to the eye bolt so it's always handy for use...

[@johnhoonhout9433]

You guys do what you want with the lights. It's your boat after all!! Cheers!

[@Backnine907]

Yes on the underwater lights. Can't wait to see when all the decking is sanded down and lacquered.

[@sysoutherncross]

Have u thought about bow thruster? Best thing I've ever installed on our boat.Any marina or docking is supper easy. Lost steering once and used it to steer under sail.

[@ssmith5650]

Good morning guys. Thanks for making me smile and laugh. Sounds like you need to change that intake back to the way it was …. MP ….. there’s still only one word…. A…….u know the rest 🤗

[@Bill23799]

Ben I think you were right the first time with that water intake pass through.

[@billmeldrum2509]

Keep the main thru hull the way it was! Google vortex or cavitation. 🇨🇦

[@johnrehner458]

Love underwater lights, go for it

[@andrewthompson2380]

Re skin fitting you are unwise to turn it around facing backwards. I had one on my Rassy 49 and discovered that at speed you find water not coming in. Reason is the flow of water around the solid front end caused a airlock on the other side thus restricting water being sucked into the boat. My answer was to get angle grinder and cut a couple of groves into the solid bit to break any airlock that would form

[@edwinharvie6174]

Yes! Propulsion engine intakes always need the”scoop” pointing forward, maximizing inlet pressure. If you’re under sail at speed and start the engine, a stern facing scoop risks low pressure at the intake. (Note that genset raw water intakes typically use flush fittings to avoid forcing water up through the exhaust when underway without the genset running, so you slow or stop before starting it.) Hate to see you have cooling issues with that beautiful Mercedes MP worked so hard on.

[@williamhenry8277]

Agreed. With the openings you the read it will act as a vacuum pulling water out. It will shorten the life of your pump.

[@rolandtb3]

MP, power tools, her face, her fear of failure. Ben starts, encourages, MP succeeds. I would go for underwater lights. Good for fishing, night diving.

[@jamesvanian5524]

IMHO underwater lights are needed for safety for checking things under the boat if something goes wrong or needs unblocking or cleaning. Another fantastic episode. I have lists for everything. Keep well and safe. James.

[@christophereves2773]

Ben - I've been a marine engineer all my life. You now have the raw water scoop fitted correctly. Powerboats fwd, sailboats AFT! Your yacht when motoring will not have a high enough speed to create any suction problems. Relax! You now have it the right way round!

[@saltydawg1793]

A decorative bronze star on the tip of the bow sprit would make Yaba look like a real old time professional build.

[@romanvictor8544]

I noticed from yesterday's show that you cannot easily hear shouts from the bow to the helm of YABA; and that is when your engine is not running. I hope you get a public address system for the helm person AND some walkie-talkies. It could save lives and your YABA. Underwater lights : YEAH!

[@billvanvlack117]

Headphones - hands free.

[@oldshad65]

there is so much to know that will only come out after you launch. good luck

[@warrenmeech8688]

Hi MP. The wires can get snagged and broken. Run them through some cheap conduit / Plastic pipe. This also means your bulkheads can be easily sealed and you can add more wires easily later on.

[@jeffcottis2489]

the blue 200 litre drums make great chain locker storage. simple and easy

[@vernebrown4441]

Good morning you two. Ben suggestion if you ever need to take a thourght hull fitting out: take the nut off then put it back on upside down at the top of the threads, and have someone stand on it to help push it out. You guys are a part of getting my day started in a very nice way. Keep it up 🙂

[@aliciaspence5974]

And use a wire to 'saw" the sika. braided line works great.

[@camperman101]

you should mount your battery display in your console

[@geraldhayter]

Bob Stay - I've been waiting for it for ages..

[@delukxy]

Consider having a short one close to the curly bit of the prow and a longer one fitted closer to the water. Bowsprit is very thin so side support with your nets will help a lot.

[@KenDavies-qv3fs]

You two are a fantastic couple.

[@charlesmurschell3110]

Ben, you wasted some time turning the intake backward you would be lucky if it worked at all.

[@brian.7966]

what a happy pair. well done.

[@stevenbamford6883]

Good morning love underwater lights

[@walterweigert9840]

Hi Ben and MP. If I recall correctly, in a past video you thought about doing a counterweight to the folding staircase to make it easyer to lift. I think that is one of the task to acomplish before splah day because you will be working more steadier on ground than in water. The other thing I suggested in previous videos are: change the opening of those emergency hatches: inbounds would be safer; and: re-place the steel plate wicht holds the propeller shaft to the back of the booklets, so all the force the engine-propeller assembly produces will go to the structure of the hull instead of just 4 bolts and the plate. Both items are important: having a proper safety hatchet opening will evantually save your lives; and changing the location of the plate will reduce significantly the stress to the engine. As far of the underwater light, I think it will be not only helpfull if diving by night, but also a nice personal signature to Yabá: imagine docking in port by night with all the lights on: COOL! As always, cheers from NE PAtagonia, Argentina.

[@jamesschramm4739]

So much that's been done makes parts of the boat look like it's off the showroom floor, beautiful !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Stupha_Kinpendous]

Guys, that bowsprit looks TIGHT. Nice job!

[@richardchiriboga4424]

Wow!! Reading the comments is,amazing. So many great comments, so much to think about!!! Getting closer!!! ❤

[@Maxdekriek]

Hi guy's....Love underwater lights.. so verry nice....another great episode.. thank you .. greetsz from friesland...max.. 😊💛💙

[@Kaobooy]

Sobre a reversão da entrada d’água eu faria um furo na face dianteira para evitar um vácuo devido ao deslocamento

[@Rgarizonahomestead]

As a diver the lights underwater would be cool. Thanks for the update. Keep up the great progress, and as always see on tomorrow's video

[@thomasvalenti2478]

underwater lights - both safety and luxury. Safety first!!!! discerning and solving problems at night in an emergency. that is all the justification that you need!

[@dubie2470]

Through Bolt lightning protection AA++ and Underwater lighting a Must for scuba and fishing !!! A must have !!

[@jonathenbishop1119]

I truly love how you both praise each other its beautiful to see.

[@briviao]

Great that you shared the list of works to do before splashing. Reminded me of when I was watching Duca and Roberta doing the same. I’m sure they’re proud of how you grew the channel!

[@michaelpratte5232]

Good morning Ben and MP! Love seeing you guys everyday. Can't believe it's been over 3 years. We've been watching this amazing resurrection of an old wooden boat.

[@um_click21]

👏👏👏👏

[@stephenloftie-eaton.7888]

Hi Ben ,and MP. U ,must install a barbecue so when u out somewhere you can injoy a cold one with a piece of Steak....

[@MichaelP-g5n]

I totally agree on the through hull, it should be turned around.

[@avonneave2131]

The purpose is to prevent blockage Ben, the method allows the water to flow in , drawn by the pump , whilst any drifting debris should the suction draw the debris closer, the forward motion of the vessel forces water directing the debris over and away from the inlet. Contact Yrvind Sven building the Exlex, please do your research me Matey. It's all so very exciting these hours guys, I get a real sense of the awesome scale of what you've already both achieved, She's looking absolutely tremendous, all the best regards from here on the West Coast side of Australia Batavia Coast 🙏🖖🤟 🌏🇦🇺🐨👽

[@duanemiller5606]

Thanks! A Internet search in regards to direction might be a pretty good idea because they do seem to be different opinions even online. If you know the maker, you can look up their specs maybe. What I found was for speed boats. You definitely need it facing forward for the pressure but for sail boats that goes slower. It has little effect. Either way.

[@davidnichols147]

Wow, thirteen projects before SPLASH! Have you put the name and Port of Hail? Fantastic, I think you should check the thru hull fittings again and possible change the arrangement? HOHoHo-best with the launch!

[@ianmoone2359]

You still need bilge gas sniffer & bilge blower / extractor fans. Plus yes you need a copper lightning conductor down to your steel plates on the stern keel. In your wiring system you hull (the metal part underwater) is always the earth / ground to protect yourself and friends / passengers from electrocution. Does your system have RCD (Residual Current Detector) trip switches?

[@ianmoone2359]

@@robertsawa3407 Not quite. I hear what you’re saying, however, many boats / yachts have been blown up with leaking LPG (Propane) cylinder fittings for cooking stovetop or cooker tap left on & wind blows the flame out & no one noticed. LPG is heavier than air and sinks to the bilge & accumulates down there. The float switch on the bilge pump would be enough to ignite the LPG Propane if water ingress or diesel spillage, freshwater tank leak was enough to raise the bilge pump float switch automatically, since the bilge pumps are wired direct to battery’s bypassing the battery isolation switches. Also presumably they will have a tender vessel of some kind most likely outboard powered - so you assume they will be carrying gasoline / 2 stroke mix maybe depending on their outboard - so there’s just as much risk as if they had a gasoline powered engine & fuel tank. Commercial 100 Tonne Master, I’ve forgotten more about these sort of safety issues aboard than most know. Sadly pretty much every suggestion I’ve made have been totally ignore by this couple so I stopped bothering to make suggestions, as they mistakenly believe they know what is and isn’t needed and often in life, it’s what we don’t know that gets us killed. The biggest single risk to anyone aboard a timber vessel at sea is fire. No fire alarms anywhere in the vessel or fire extinguishers sufficient to extinguish a diesel fire in the engine room for eg. Then there’s the total disregard of safety with the lithium ion phosphate battery bank. The recent RORO (Roll On Roll Off) Car Ferry disaster off Norway Sweden has lead to new commercial vessel rules about lithium batteries aboard. What has been found after that disaster is that in the case of lithium battery fires is that the ONLY way they can be extinguished at sea, is by flooding the battery compartment with chilled brine solution. This does two things. 1. It drops the thermal runaway fire trigger point below that critical figure. In the case of these lithium phosphate ion battery’s that are on this particular vessel, the thermal runaway trigger temperature is 120 degrees C. On a hot day of day 45C and you have solar panels feeding in maximum amps in full sun it is possible to reach 120C in the wrong circumstances. 2. The chilled brine flooding - being an electrolyte - short circuits the lithium ion phosphate battery cells discharging them. It’s the stored energy that feeds the thermal runaway event & makes the fire continue to re-ignite. By discharging the cells with brine you remove the energy (fuel) from the triangle of combustion. Lithium ion fires cannot be smothered (deprived of oxygen) because this specific type of battery fire actually generates its own oxygen. Quite literally in freshwater a lithium ion battery fire will burn underwater for this reason. So the new rules for commercial vessels for lithium batteries aboard is that they must be contained within a metal water proof box, that has a 2 inch “filler pipe” with fire fighting quick coupler attached that on board fire suppression efforts can connect the brine to flood the sealed compartment. This vessels battery set up doesn’t have any such built in containment system to allow the flooding of the battery bank with sea water to stop a thermal runaway event. It would have been quite easy to build one in when installing the batteries, but if you’re not aware of the danger & the best cures for that risk - then the idea never occurs & shortcuts are taken that one day could cost everyone aboard their lives. Yes there’s a lot of bilge pumps aboard and that’s good however every one relies upon a functioning electrical system to save the vessel if it’s flooding. There’s not even one redundant back up system like a manual bilge pump that can be operated from up on deck for eg. A clutch operated mechanical bilge pump operated off the main engine could shift 10 times the volume that all those electrical bilge pumps can move. I could go on and on, but what’s the point? They are in a hurry to launch and so many safety issues have been overlooked that I’d be here for weeks pointing out the shortcomings. There’s no water proof forward collision bulkhead for eg. Not knocking these kids for their 3 years work and expenditure and so on. They have done a great job this far but really they should wait another year and do everything properly with proper advice from professional mariners & a naval architect. There’s no guarantee this boat won’t turn turtle at launch and sink because all the stability criteria of the original vessel have been substantially altered. Will it sit on its lines? Will it pass a standard incline stability test and retain more than 1/8th of its beam in clear freeboard with all passenger component against the same gunnel at the same time? There’s a lot of unknowns here many of which if done wrong can result in the loss of the vessel & lives in the wrong circumstances / conditions / sea state. Anyone see an Epirb aboard? Nope, me either. And so it goes. You can’t put an old wise head on a youngster. Neither of these two kids have the experience or knowledge to be restoring a vessel of this size much less skippering it. It reminds me a little of that idiot millionaire built his own mini sub to take tourists down to look at the Titanic wreck & it imploded under the water pressure killing everyone aboard. What these two kids aren’t understanding is that in the event that just one “Patreon” supporter gets seriously injured or dies & they get sued, it will come out that the passengers actually “paid for their passage” by virtue of the fact that, money changed hands and because of the “Patreon” support, they have effectively become “paying passengers”. The implications (even in 3rd world Brazil, will mean that it will be determined that an “illegal paying charter” took place in an un-surveyed “recreational vessel” skippered by a non commercial qualified captain, and it will end up they lose everything. If a coroner determines that as a result a negligent homicide occurred then one or both these owners could end up doing jail time. Their inexperience and lack of qualification saw them buy this worm infested vessel that was clearly on the verge of sinking. The encouragement of Odd Life Crafting Duca & Roberta, they have been convinced to restore this vessel for 3 years, in order to do what Duca did (& got away with) in running “illegal charters” in an unsurveyed recreational vessel. At least in Ducas case at my suggestion he went and studied and passed his commercial skippers license. He was half illegal in that he was qualified but his vessel wasn’t in commercial passenger carrying survey. Maybe Duca & Roberta got away with it because nothing went wrong and no one died & presumably no one complained to the Brazilian maritime authorities, about conducting illegal charters. But will Pete & MP be similarly as lucky? Only time will tell.

[@williamhenry8277]

I suspect someone missed the part where they announced they’re going with an egg electric cook top. I’m pretty sure that means they won’t have any LPG gas on board at all?? Unless they decide to add an outside grill. Then they can always add the gas sniffers.

[@ianmoone2359]

@@williamhenry8277All electric sounds good in theory but not so much in practice. When there’s insufficient sun for a week, batteries are low, they will have to run the diesel engine for the alternator to charge the batteries to cook. 🙄 As I said before no redundant / back up systems. 🙄

[@christ.8547]

NeverSayDie!!...'💙'.. keep up the great work...'💙'.. many blessings!

[@rijmenammerart1100]

de tijd raakt op, before you splasch , vergeet geen flesjesopener for the cold beers 👌😀👍

[@antoniogomesdeamorim4688]

Bom dia MP @ Ben tenham um ótimo dia e muito sucesso no trabalho esta chegando o momento esperado Até amanhã

[@um_click21]

🥰🥰🥰

[@michaelchamberlain4618]

You need grounding for each mast and yes a copper or brass plate on the hull in the water is the best way.

[@davedawson4830]

Another enjoyable episode - Thanks. What I most liked was you working together: lovely to see a lovely couple. And bye for now Louique. The call of adventure and travel is strong and right. Enjoy your travels and see you soon, Cheers from Vancouver

[@michelbedos9371]

Underwater lights are great. We had them and we enjoyed them. They are also a safety item.

[@Mr7yhnmki8]

MP discovers light!!❤

[@josecarloscampelo7501]

Bom dia MP e Ben 😊😊😊

[@KenFeltman]

I think it makes sense to have a list if for no other reason motivation!!

[@rayboucher479]

Enclosed cooling system then !

[@martinbarker5045]

I think that underwater lights would be cool. It's your boat and your work. Do what you want to do, it's you going to be living on Yaba.

[@matthewharding6245]

The engine intake was correct as you had it. Turning it around will cause a vortex which will cause issues with the pump and may result in overheating of the engine.

[@onnoverver8773]

Great job. A bit of advice for the Propspeed: make sure you follow the directions exactly. Specially regarding drying times (when it is "tacking") and cleaning the surface. It is recommended to have it installed by a professional!

[@briviao]

Underwater lights are a must. They also attract fish

[@michelbedos9371]

Good thing to change the direction as these eelgrass filters are made to be installed the reverse way you originally install it. Remember, when all else fails, read the instructions.

[@ronhatcher7734]

love you guys always

[@robbyoliver4953]

Wow splash day is getting close ! Can’t wait to see her in the water ! Y’all got to show it all the whole splashing. I am excited for you guys !

[@johnmaliskey7951]

A Faraday Cage around the vital electronics'. I remember that Colin on Parlay stated that the Lightning suppression systems were $4,000 for some and there aren't that many out there. He's been hit twice by lightning which brings up another point. .............. Spares for critical components. Alternators, pumps, fan belts, fuses, hoses, relay's, auto pilot, radar, radio's, screws, nuts and bolts, etc. Anything that would stop you dead in the water without a spare. You have to ask others for recommendations (Duca) and just go thru each area and make a list and build a place to put them securely .................. enjoy

[@majidalraissi9279]

No matter what you are the best ❤❤❤❤

[@jeffreybell8301]

I love watching your daily videos. Really excited to see you guys on the water!

[@dereklaw3686]

Another step closer. 👍

[@bobflores]

The launch list, as Roberta would say, "Finally". I'm a list person. Make a list and prioritize the items. Your list looks doable. She has to float, be steerable and be powered. The rest is a bonus to splash. Underwater lights, why not, especially if you plan on night dives and fishing from Yabá. See you in the morning.

[@buddylady0987]

❤ your work Ben and MP!

[@sailingsjofagel]

We LOVE the Daily Yaba Show, and I am so glad you have a list so you can go straight from one job to the next. Ha ha ha - slave driver..!! These finishing touches take forever - but are essential. Bye Luic - we now you'll be back..!!

[@kevinmartin3859]

Nice one Ben and MP the under water lights are a must after nav lights communication radio ais radar but good job 😊😊😊

[@maryjnorwood3962]

Excellent! You both seem so happy. It is definitely contagious. 😎🥰💕💕💕💕💕💕💕 (Safe travels to L.)

[@Pocketfarmer1]

Get a generator or at least a couple of little suitcase generators to run your bilge pumps. Emergency backup. Through hull was right the first time.

[@douglasburch2320]

Always a pleasuer!! Thanks for tanks for taking us along on your journey.

[@jeremygraham7288]

❤do not forget your Booms and sails

[@timothytardiesr576]

Yeeaaah for hardly working! 😂 you forgot that one thing before (maybe having a working radio) splash. Keep being awesome team.

[@ritawentworth]

MP, you should have a switch on the door frame so when the door is opened the light turns on automatically

[@UnKnown-xj5tm]

Who won the game? You gotta love MP's laugh. :)

[@Tim8mit]

good under water lights make for fantastic night dives, especially if the visibility is good......had done with flash lights and with underwater boat lighting there is no comparison...good choice

[@gorkaxabier]

The fire protection system, very important in a wooden boat

[@mikewohlstein1162]

The sea strainer is correct facing forward. If you reverse it it cause a vacuum under the area and possibly not allow Water to your engine.

[@56username]

Paint the inside lid of the wench Hatch Cover ! MP put a light on the Lid to lighten the out side Area to add safety entering Maybe a weather switch at the Front

[@NA-xm7wj]

I’m not an expert on the whole boat grounding thing but I’ll bet there’s some good you tube videos on the subject

[@um_click21]

absolutamente necessário nos seus mergulhos! Mantém!

[@robbyoliver4953]

Under water lights would so cool, if you plan on putting them in,. And some deck light around the deck just off the floor of the deck. Light her up she is going to be beautiful on the water. All lite up would be so pretty !

[@blaircooper3549]

Ben you should have all your thru-hulls grounded together and to the engine. Reduce premature failure and also the likely hood of having the thru- hull blown out of the boat with a lightning strike. What are the odds of being hit by lightning? I don’t know but, I have been on five boats that have been hit in my 48 years of sailing.

[@stuwalton1384]

Ask Colin from Parlay!

[@ciberbri59]

I’ll need the UW lights if you ever take me for a dive. A few things might come off your pre splash list if someone could tow you to your first mooring or slip. Much admiration and good wishes for meeting your splash date. ❤

[@martinsmith8557]

Don’t forget to reverse the latch on the forward hatch loving the blogs

[@peterrichardssr1069]

Keep all your anchors. Fit the plow anchor. Stow the kedge anchor in the forward locker and stow the fishing anchor in the lazarette. The anchor chain will come up bright and shiny the first time you anchor in sand.

[@aeros4me]

Underwater lights a great idea for many reasons :)

[@JoSharpe-g4l]

Looking great, keep up the work, sooo close to splash

[@alecmckay7757]

One thing you should do before leaving is to take a video or photograph of all the people in that amazing boat yard who have helped bring your dream to life and ask them all to wear a name badge , what a achievement

[@irishwoman3975]

A great idea, definitely do this.

[@Claudhen1]

Hi Ben. You sure it’s the tee shirt you wanted to complement?😜😝😂 Amazing job with the boat!