UNSTEPPING MASTS & HAULING A SAILBOAT!! Prep & transport!! EP 16

[@YachtHunters]

Big thanks to those viewers that caught the audio issues earlier... in fact, if you were one of those eagle-eyed viewers, shoot me an email through yachthunting.com and I'll send you a little thank-you in the mail. I wrestled with Adobe products for a few hours before finally getting the audio back in there.... so thanks for the feedback - it's always appreciated!!

[@kevio6868]

as a not yet sailor your sharing knowledge is much appreciated Ran Day!

[@YachtHunters]

Great to hear KO! Don’t wait too long… get out there. If I can do it… so can you!

[@kevio6868]

@@YachtHunters Thank you sir. I'll just sail small lol. But I need to get out there at least summer's in upstate NY. I'm an HVAC tech and work all sorts of issues so I could handle most, but getting long in the tooth. But I can see where the passion comes from for the lifestyle. Thanks for sharing amigo. You're an inspiration and show the real side. But anything worth while takes work

[@_instabil]

I still love that boat.

[@YachtHunters]

thanks!

[@patrickjames1080]

Brilllllliant RanDay! Thanks for sharing ⛵️ Was waiting for the Dinty to warm things up 🍲

[@YachtHunters]

😂

[@awabooks9886]

A little Dinty is always appreciated 🧡

[@bishopkinlyside8477]

Hi Randy, how is captain Q , thank you for your video. Keep up the good work clip from Logan city Queensland, Australia🧑🏾‍🦽🇦🇺

[@YachtHunters]

doing well! enjoying the safer & easier pace of retirement. no one pushing him up dangerous ladders at the moment ;) cheers to our friends in AUS!! :)

[@vincentstouter449]

Randy, I like that you take the time in your videos to provide standard terminology definitions as screen pop-ups. You provided an excellent talk on standing rigging. You also utilized music tastefully throughout this video.👍

[@bendaves77]

I really love your boat.. I remember seeing it when Capt Q gave it a look over and I decided then if I could buy me a boat with that layout and length I could easily live aboard happy in a few years when my kids are raised

[@YachtHunters]

Sounds like a plan! You should do it!

[@UndoneEV]

This is why I love living in San Diego…Year round sailing and no winterizing!!!🥳

[@YachtHunters]

lucky you!!

[@UndoneEV]

#LIFEINSD

[@johnnylightning1491]

I'm a little late this weekend, I was working on a project so I can get my land yacht (motorhome) moving south here in a couple of weeks or hopefully less. I'm thinking you need to strip all of the unconnected wires from that boat, heck if you take them to the scrap yard maybe it'll pay for the refit. Keep the good stuff coming Randall.

[@YachtHunters]

It’s tempting but I don’t know if it’s as high a priority… it’s working… so other stuff might rank higher. But ripping it all out would be great!

[@andrewmoylan6295]

Hi Ran-day, mate I was shocked to see your mast held in place with those wood wedges, surely they can make a poly urethene collar for that. Or something more efficient.

[@YachtHunters]

I wasn’t sure what I’d find. Spar tire makes a product like you mentioned that makes a lot of sense but it’s also up around $190 or so… so a couple of wood chunks and some tape was what some other frugal sailor opted for. I’m thinking I might try to 3D print a rubbery collar and seal it with a nice bead of marine sealant like 4200… undecided at the moment. Cheers

[@andrewmoylan6295]

@YachtHunters No, I didn't think that would gel with you either. It's a great idea with 3d print. Coming along nicely big thumbs up

[@kenolena9933]

Just added you to my Patreons. Loved the Captain. Your posts are great too. Just sail!

[@YachtHunters]

Much appreciated Ken!! Welcome aboard!!

[@karaDee2363]

Great video. Now that you've unstepped the masts, you'll be able to rewire them while they're down and get rid of all the dead wires

[@darrencoile]

Love all the messenger lines available to run new wires.

[@davecoleman6855]

As always and despite the initial attempt you've produced a great video documenting the joys and pains of pulling your boat for winter, Your big bonus is that you have captured all of those phantom wires on video. Makes life easier debugging over the winter and when stepping the masts in the spring. Well done and cheers from the Canadian Mainiac!!

[@YachtHunters]

There’s only one Canadian maniac?!? Thanks dave.. and you’re right… sometimes just having footage to refer back to is super helpful as part of the learning process. Cheers!

[@davecoleman6855]

Mainiac as from Maine. I spent my first 18 years in Seal Harbor MDI. Love all that you're doing and the previous content with Captain Q. Bring him back for a cameo appearance.

[@YachtHunters]

@@davecoleman6855 thanks dave!! I was a little slow on that one... great to have some fellow ex-maniacs out there keeping the dream alive. cheers

[@chazband]

Great job picking music on this episode, Randay! I relate because I have a CT47 of 1984 vintage and have many of the same issues. Keep on keeping on!

[@YachtHunters]

Love that CT47… my mooring neighbor all last summer. Glad I’m not alone in puzzle solving! Cheers

[@121Pal]

...who knew that a mast had wooden wedges at the base...great insider details...thanks randy...

[@YachtHunters]

Some use a cast collar from Spartite… it’s more expensive but I’ve heard good and effective for multiple years. Thanks!

[@hobie695]

That's one major step out of the way. Congratulations. Catch your breath...........now back to work, on to the next step. Just think, one day you will be putting her back together.

[@YachtHunters]

thanks, Hobie, can't wait... going to be a lotta fun from here onward. cheers!

[@enrique-y6e]

awesome!

[@YachtHunters]

Thanks!

[@josephcrawley3095]

We have used a tractor inner tube for a mast boot for the last few years. Works a treat with a hose clamp top and bottom and your favorite sealant. Covered with a sunbrella skirt. Worth a look when you put the stifk back up.

[@YachtHunters]

Interesting idea… might have to try that one out. I like the frugal approach! Cheers

[@scotttaggart71]

1 year I tried an ACE Bandage for mast boot, put it in a bowl with ToolDip rubber tool coating, and squeeze bandage like a sponge, it held up pretty good.

[@jpkatz1435]

​ any pix on this?

[@bendaves77]

Those trailers are amazing... pretty cool to watch.. seen someone who bought a sailboat and had it shipped to their property to get to fixing it back to better than new

[@YachtHunters]

Super cool… I’d love to have room where I live to have it easy to jump in and out of 👍👍

[@davidlevitz3119]

good video

[@sallyb3]

Ah, youth and enthusiasm 🎉 Good luck!! Enjoy your videos. You have a great yacht. Sailed hull #5 on the first Marion-Bermuda Race, 1977.

[@YachtHunters]

Wow! Do you have any photos? I was on what was claimed to be hull #5 last week but it seemed like a Morgan 462. Was it Sea Fever that you were in? Also, how did she sail?!! So many questions!!

[@sallyb3]

@YachtHunters 👍 yes, I will dig up. Def had the deck house like yours.

[@sallyb3]

​@YachtHunters how can I send the pic?

[@sallyb3]

​@@YachtHunters sail number 005.

[@sallyb3]

​@@YachtHunters Jerry Kaplan was original owner

[@charlesmcdonald5465]

Doing a good job and learning a ton o bet. Thanks for the video!

[@YachtHunters]

Thanks, Charles!!

[@todddunn945]

A lot of boats have their radar cable cut and attached to a terminal block near the base of the mast. with older radars the only tricky wire to cut is a small coax signal cable. The new type radars without the old style tube radar are easier to do that on since they don't have the tiny signal coax and they don't have as many wires.

[@YachtHunters]

that makees a ton of sense to me. there was some writing online about how you shouldn't splice the radar cable as it could introduce interference and corrosion so I assume that's why they gave me an extra 30 feet of cable on there!! thanks, Todd!

[@RonaldJHElzenga]

Thanks for the informative and well edited vlog Randay. My masts and rigging is laying on the boat..bought the boat out from the shed and rigging didn't happen this year for some reasons..so that will be next spring. Now working on leaking teak deck and prepare for living aboard in winter period. Commitment and pleasure with your DIY boatjobs. Bravely forward and sail with the wind of today (or at least try).😅

[@YachtHunters]

Best of luck with the deck, Ronald! I know what you’re going through, enjoy the process and knowing that you’ll fix it up and have many years of enjoyment to come. Thanks!

[@mattevans-koch9353]

That was an excellent explanation of the standing rigging, sir. It seems that boat electrical systems are no better managed than the electrical systems of cars. I send you my best wishes that you have the time to fix your electrical systems and bring some order to the chaos you were dealt. Take care and soldier on.

[@mariescott9853]

Wow, what a process. So interesting. Happy for you.

[@YachtHunters]

Thanks!

[@mrmathturo5627]

Good job!

[@YachtHunters]

Thanks!

[@thepigwillfly5869]

Man....all those wires.....a bit of a rats nest in places. It really makes me happy that the guy I bought my 1985 Southern Cross from had removed the old wire and ran new wire in a proper manner. I need to send him a Christmas Card.

[@YachtHunters]

And might throw in a little rum treat.. he did you a big favor!! (Envious)

[@robertnorkus5582]

Beautiful boat

[@YachtHunters]

Thanks Robert!

[@SK-ux9xi]

Could you please provide information on using fiberglass inserts or threading into fiberglass directly for high-vibration applications like mounting engines, heavy watermakers, or generators on board? I couldn't find any useful videos on this topic and was wondering if you could consider covering it in the future.

[@jeffwatson4908]

I am a big fan of the Nonsuch line of boats with a very sturdy stepped mast and no support rigging. The boom is a windsurfer style as well so overall very simple. The mast is thick spun aluminium and being stepped the stress points are distributed within the deck and hull with no stress points along the side decks. Yes it has its compromises but its simplicity and structural integrity are much appreciated.

[@YachtHunters]

some of those were carbon fiber masts too as I believe they were an early adopter. owners just love them... and the simplicity is very appealing for those just getting into sailing. cheers, jeff!!

[@jimlofts5433]

hmm sail to the med and get involved in the Schengen Shuffle - 90 days - might be easier to park / berth just outside Gibraltar if some long bike treks planned

[@YachtHunters]

not a bad idea! I have ridden nearby in Portugal and southern Spain a few years ago... but you're right about the shuffle... I'll have to sort that out! cheers!

[@OptionsRealty]

Great Vid RanDay. How was the condition at the base of the mast where it sits on the keel? I guess some boats have wood down there that has ended up rotting over the years. Look forward to the chainplate videos.

[@YachtHunters]

great question... it's aluminum so some decent surface corrosion... hard to tell how much at first glace because it's pretty grimy but I plan to clean it up and take a closer look. thanks!

[@kleinbiker1]

Love following the channel. Where did you put it on the hard exactly? It doesn't look like a marina.

[@YachtHunters]

I brought it inland a few miles next to a workshop. It was more expensive to transport it there but the convenience of tools and resources nearby seemed to be worth it. I had planned on keeping it in the water close to my house but the offer to use this workshop popped up so i jumped at it

[@kleinbiker1]

@@YachtHunters that definitely makes sense!

[@o_oo_o1812]

Is this a nice boat? Yes Is it too much boat? Also yes

[@YachtHunters]

Very well could be ☺️

[@jpkatz1435]

​@YachtHunters Hang in there Champ, you are, for us scardie cats, somewhere between a cautionary tale and an inspreaion.

[@SailingAndInvesting]

My friend has a boat with a misen mast and always wondered how that mast "stays" and not goes forward. Yous actually looks like it has an angle going a little back, or is this an optical illusion or camera lens phenomenon? Is wiring even necessary in masts anymore with solar and wireless tech these days. I would love to get a solar anhor light, solar steaming light, etc on my mast. the only think I can think of that would need wiring is antenna and radar.

[@symphonyfarm2009]

You have 12 through hulls right?.....definitely watching this winter!

[@YachtHunters]

12 times two :) it's a lot!! thanks, SF!

[@alfredneuman6488]

Will you be replacing the ss rigging with dyneemA? Is any of your electrical wiring 'tinned' or is it all just copper?

[@YachtHunters]

the rigging was replaced about 8 years ago and looks to be in good shape so likely won't be doing that soon. I think the wiring is all just copper... but not totally sure about that one!

[@alfredneuman6488]

@@YachtHunters Thanks for the reply. Not having to replace the rigging is a big saving. If you can, replace all wiring that is in use with 'tinned' copper and as time goes by you will realize the value of having done so. Good luck with your mission.

[@todddunn945]

That makes me glad I have deck stepped masts and a wireless radar (except for the power leads that plug into a deck plug. I don't know why you don't want to share costs. This year (Oct. 18) I paid $983.50 to have my boat hauled on a Brownell trailer, unstep both masts (ketch like yours), transport the boat to the yard, store the masts, pressure wash the hull and put the boat into the shed for the winter. The shed (unheated) costs $55 a foot for the winter. The yard allows me to work on the boat as long as I work on the boat only during hours when the yard is open and follow all safety precautions. Video of this ear's haulout - kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYOWhYJjnb6FfbM

[@AwsomeLifeofBrian]

To stop water ingress at chainplates; Drill oversized holes at deck penetration point, fill the holes drilled with epoxy and chop strand mixture, after curing, drill new chainplate holes, then paint the area with barrier coat, primer and epoxy paint, eight coats is best, reinstall chainplates with bedding! Stainless Steel 316 or better uses oxygen in the air for retaining its anti-corrosian properties. Anywhere the stainless steel surface is limited to free flowing air/oxygen mixture; this is the point of corrosian!

[@robormiston2841]

I've heard some guys switching to Titainium chainplates now with good results.

[@YachtHunters]

great tips. thanks! I'll be showing some bedding plate and chainplate attention in an upcoming piece.... thanks!

[@YachtHunters]

@@robormiston2841 interesting... i'll take a look and see what that looks like. I have a few curved bedding plates that seem like it might be tricky to pull off with titanium... but it's an intriguing idea - especially considering the oxidation of 316

[@patrickhorgan8389]

Hard graft Randall.

[@gyropilot1]

I have to do that some time in the next years. Right now is plan to do the bottom,solar panel wins mill and some cosmetic to sail it to home.puerto Rico. I started a channel very crude of my refit. Any input welcome thanks

[@YachtHunters]

i like it... just do enough of the basics to get it back home... and take your time with it and enjoy. I'll check out your channel. cheers

[@outsideguy3633]

Former C&C 27 caretaker. Before I take anything apart I take a pic. A picture is worth a thousand swear words.

[@YachtHunters]

Hahaha i love it! A video is worth a profane rant!! 👍👍👍

[@robormiston2841]

Do all sailboats have wedges in the mast?

[@YachtHunters]

no, there are a few different solutions. One that I've seen more of is Spartite which is a poured molded solution. seems to be pretty elegant although a little expensive. another viewer wrote in that he uses truck inner tubes combined with sealant... so each to their own. I like some blend of inexpensive/elegant... perhaps 3D printing a silicon gasket?

[@hidusb]

Having the mast down will allow you to sort out wiring on the ground.

[@YachtHunters]

Great point! Maybe I’ll get some spreader lights cooking !!

[@glensouza8223]

Fred Brownell invited the boat lift as a High School project, using his dad's tractor to haul a boat out of Mattipoissett harbor.

[@YachtHunters]

Super clever guy… such an elegant solution

[@quoththeraven2084]

Randy, what is the price of scrap copper? Probably get that cup of coffee

[@YachtHunters]

Good thinking!!

[@jeffwatson4908]

Not stepped..through hull. Got to get my terms right. 😎

[@jeffwatson4908]

Sign. Not through the hull. Unstepoed. Got to stop commenting before I have had my morning coffee! Anyway Randy shows the complexity of larger boats especially older models like this.

[@ATARI_1962]

Wow! The trials and tribulations of being a sailor in New England. Tell me you don't have to do all this every year?

[@YachtHunters]

no, unstepping is not necessary on a yearly basis.. in my case, since I'm transporting inland, I needed to unstep the masts and prep to make sure it would fit down the road... I would unstep it every few years or if I was prepping to head offshore. we do need to winterize for storage which is a small series of chores... but mostly it's not a big deal

[@kevio6868]

what an ordeal twice annually!

[@YachtHunters]

It’s not so bad if you stay on top of it. It’s a little cumbersome because I’m hauling it inland… if it stays at the boatyard you wouldn’t have to unstep the mast annually. Don’t let it discourage you!!

[@kevio6868]

@@YachtHunters Thanks Randy...much appreciated. Your positive attitude actually inspires me. There's nothing wrong with laughing at ourselves it's a great outlook to stay positive and not take ourselves too seriously

[@davidellis2021]

STERM - Sever This Extreme Regret Materialises.

[@YachtHunters]

Hahah winner for best acronym so far!!

[@williamparrish673]

That's a b3with the spinning speaker under it.

[@YachtHunters]

Mmmm love the B3!!! ❤️

[@davelawrence6777]

Ah my friend a lesser man may well run away screaming. A tip of the cap to ya mate

[@YachtHunters]

hahaha... thanks, Dave!! (p.s. there may have been some screaming)

[@ThaiLifeAmerican]

I miss Capt Q. How is he?

[@YachtHunters]

Good! Enjoying retirement

[@jbird73]

Those were some fat mussels!

[@YachtHunters]

Ripe for the white wine!!

[@jbird73]

@@YachtHunters lol, indeed!

[@ronboe6325]

Instead of STERM to me it looks like 5 TERM - now.....would 5 TERM make any more sense than STERM? :shrug:

[@YachtHunters]

Sounds more official!! 🤣

[@jpkatz1435]

"Sterm" wasn't that one of the characters in "Forbiden Planet" or was it "Planet of the Apes"? I don't think he got the girl.

[@BruceHeida]

Perhaps the "R" is supposed to be an "A". That could make it your steaming light.

[@GeorgeGraves]

Love the channel - but someone help me understand something: Why is it that youtubers think that people want to watch someone that doesn't know what they are doing, doing something?

[@YachtHunters]

Good question … I think it speaks to part of the mission of the channel… which is to make sailing more accessible. By showing that if I can do it, anyone can! I think that begs the next question: ok, so what would I be in for if I attempt to do it? And I hope these videos answer that. That’s a long-winded way of saying that it makes it relatable to non-experts. That’s my guess.. thanks for watching 👍

[@jpkatz1435]

​@@YachtHuntersIts very positive watching a nonexpert work on the problems. If this ordinary guy can tackle this stuff, maybe I can too.