Design Updates & Walkthrough Of Our RAN 50 - Ep. 405 RAN Sailing

[@rafaeldacruz4898]

I look forward to these videos every Friday

[@RANSailing]

Thanks for watching them! 😀

[@patrickmorrow8753]

Thanks for explaining the interior boat layout. I guess I missed when you did it before. I always enjoy your videos. I have been watching for years.

[@leonbroekx]

I guess this doesn't sound nice, but I look forward to them working instead of talking or going on trips. How old do these people want to be when they finally get the boat in the water?

[@eriklarsson3188]

@@leonbroekx It's a massive project for sure, at the same time you also need to have a life outside of the boat-build. If not you'd be jeopardizing not just your relationship but your health, you could easily burn out during a project like this if you don't pace yourself and allow yourself to do other things in-between to help recharge.

[@RoyClare]

@@leonbroekxyou guess right. As my granny taught me - if you haven’t anything positive to say, don’t say it.

[@RogerFleischer-p3f]

The boat is anything but a cookie-cutter design. It looks like an ingenious interpretation of a Dashew yacht. That makes it a very exciting project to follow through the build and sea trials and following explorations. Thanks for having us along.

[@TheDanielsherer]

It was good to get the update on the interior layout, especially your thoughts on safety and "livability".

[@McTroyd]

Love the idea of a separate engineering space with a bench! Fix anything at a moment's notice, even while underway, without (usually) tearing up the interior. Genius. 👍

[@papamarkw]

Johan, you filled many of the details. I really enjoyed the insight you provided. It makes your build even more interesting as your plan becomes a reality.

[@mp6756]

It's a very thoughtful layout. Having the ability to edit the smallest of detail and design choice makes one thing clear. You will never own another production boat. This was a great walk through video thanks

[@RogerFleischer]

Such a well-thought out boat from all perspectives that II found myself wanting to buy the plans and have one made for me. Then I remembered my age and state of fitness.!

[@iainphilip8818]

Apart from the exciting boat build I would like to congratulate (you both) on the excellent English and relaxed spoken delivery. Rather complicated matters are made clear and easy to understand.

[@koningbolo4700]

Designing my long wheel base camper van conversion I had a similar dance with ergonomics, equipment sizes, practicality, flow and material availability. The planning stage of any build is important but not as sacred as one might think. Things chance as the build progresses, new insights, new ideas and other ways of thinking, a change of heart of the significant other throw spanners in the works to various degrees. The process is enjoyable though for the most part, although some things get done twice... and some even more times. But you know the saying: "We did it right because we did it twice."

[@pierrefiore6933]

...you guys are probably the bravest builders on youtube...amazing size for 'amateur' home built

[@howardspruit3994]

I have designed and built several successful sail boats and been actively involved in the Bill Lee Santa Cruz ULDB scene. AND I think your design is PERFECT, I really like the raised observation area And your keel design philosophy I know the work is hard but your going to love it!!! Sincerely, Howard Spruit

[@danwong731]

I’ve been watching the Duracel project for over a year now… and now I have a show for Friday! Love your work. Super exciting project.

[@davidnichols147]

Absolutely breathtaking, love the raised saloon and galley design. Vera's pictured at the helm was delightful. Thanks for the update!

[@paraweir]

Great design. Everybody likes, what's and has different needs, these were yours. Good for you...

[@nigellucas560]

Just amazing to see how one man can turn an idea into a thing. Most people stop at the dreaming, few have the drive to go through that point.

[@TheThreebucks]

Friday for me is Lunch with the Ran crew! Looks good! Glad you’ve been getting more followers, you deserve 1 million!

[@Abeynmrl]

I received my Ran Sailing shirt and love it! So many people have asked me about it and enjoy hearing about your story….”there is a young Swedish couple whom I once met in Seattle and they are building this boat…”. I hope they tune in to your channel and join the crew!

[@forrestwebb6182]

Thanks for the virtual tour! Really cool to see how everything is going to lay out. It's going to be a really great space down below, and the raised salon is going to be amazing!

[@bluesifer8238]

I really look forward to seeing your progress, and although there was no actual progress in this chapter I enjoyed it even more because I kind of now understand your dream more. Thanks and fair winds going forward.

[@RANSailing]

Thanks for watching! Glad you liked the video. 😊

[@ChrisHolman]

Great design, especially having a water tight bulkhead for the rutter.

[@CaptainG-xs3yo]

One of your best videos. I like how you described the trade offs between different designs. 👍🌎⛵

[@RANSailing]

We’re glad you liked it 😊

[@magnushedlund5757]

Great video. I think you should consider have the galley up at the deck house. Make food at the nice view in the social area and avoid stairs climbing for dining.

[@JoanRobinson-y7o]

It's very interesting to see in detail the layout of the interior. Thank you for the information.😊

[@Moftoo]

I like the design, the interior design reminds me of some of the things that I like about a german yacht maker - Sirius Yachts.

[@RANSailing]

Great boats! I wonder what they could have done with a 50ft hull. Cheers!

[@arbekaswashbucklers9592]

It’s looking so good and it still amazes me you are building a huge sailboat. Really neat to see the process!

[@lydiaajohnson]

Looks like a great live aboard design. I’d like something like that for myself.

[@tanyalove6983]

❤Ok. I just watched a video do we need a bigger boat- kraken 50 review. There were interesting design tweaks he made the bow part more v like so I think to reduce pounding. Then he added a solid steel piece to the front of the rudder so orcas cannot bite it off then there were chain plates made of steel so real strong and then his keel design with the lead at the bottom. Then all the interior walls💕💕were made from foam covered in fiberglass. I think you would enjoy it an outdoor and indoor cockpit. Anyway sure you will get more out of it than I did. Take care of your wife and family. Best wishes for your happiness. Let me know how you like it.

[@tanyalove6983]

Saw the layout of a Beneteau 48 sleeps 10. If you put the sink in the center and tables and benches that fold down to a Queen sized bed you could sleep 4 more on each side of the sink. They say best place for the sink is in the middle of your boat. Maybe can shimmy up the pole for your indoor cockpit. Lol 😂 apparent bow and stern beds can go up and down 7 feet the center beds are the best. What do you think?Snug is good when you are sailing as you will not roll off onto the floor. I do not know how to attach the picture otherwise I would have. Has 3 baths too. Wow.

[@Sarasdad91]

It is so great to see you've done so well in your building this boat. You've come so far, just can't wait to see you building the bulkheads and installing everything else, plus see her put in the water.

[@meinmaine9138]

Love this so much! It is exciting to see the plans and then you are literally walking through-inside the boat to bring them to life. Wow. Truly a remarkable project.

[@oscarw9889]

Great explanation of your design philosophy . Your boat, your design and it looks like your sailing experience is of great influence in that regard. The watertight rudder compartment is an excellent idea as quite a few boats have sunk due to rudder failures. I am shocked not more boats have that to be honest.. Then again, many boats are glorified marina queens and not blue water boats by design.

[@james5796]

Loved the boat design and discussion thanks

[@DerekWarner-m3q]

Patagonia? Now that sounds like an adventure and because I enjoyed your Canadian fiords I look for to seeing you undertake this journey!!!!

[@macmcdonald9347]

Thank you for OJT it helps to not only know the WHAT but also the Why. Again thanks.

[@FromThePrairies]

Really interesting to see you and several other channels who are in the middle of a build or rebuild emphasizing safety and the livability. So many common themes like utility rooms, etc.

[@ronpippin4893]

Thanks for the design update episode. Really nice design. It would be interesting to look at bit deeper at the pilot house layout on the nav station side. Also a bit on the cockpit / aft deck area layout.

[@Toffie10]

I like the deckhouse design!

[@stever2583]

I love how the clamps in the background look similar to Nordic Runes!

[@americanbornwalkaway9110]

OHHH BOY Getting CLOSER AND CLOSER!!!!!! GOD Bless and Keep up the AMAZING GOOD Work

[@ascott6804]

OMG this is gonna be a beautiful ship!!!

[@adam8642]

I love the thought put into the design process. All built on your lived experience.

[@bchdsailor]

A bit like Duracell layout now, you guys should meet up to share ideas 😉 It looks well thought of and still enjoying following your voyage to a finished vessel

[@ThomasCurran-wj9nx]

I like how you designed the inside of your boat with different and separate departments.

[@vivanasperen3339]

Having watertight sections of the boat for any water incursion would be very good to do. Sealed hatches etc. boat is looking great!

[@roxyknight4909]

Great thought in the design. Not sinking is definitely a priority, water tight bulkheads are great safety idea.

[@andymarshall2201]

Great update guys, excellent design and update. I love yours and Duracell Project channels. Always look forward to Fridays.

[@richardpalma6791]

You did a great job explaining your thoughts about the boat design As a landlubber I found this video very interesting 😎

[@donb4386]

Few of us will ever get to personalize the design of a boat specifically for our family. This is a tremendous opportunity for you. It’s fun for the rest of us to watch it evolve. I am curious how this time spent boat building will impact your future sailing adventures. I’d be very surprised if once the boat is done and ready to sail if you’ll sell the house and move onto the boat full time as before. You’ve established some roots on land, Vera is growing up and will have her own routines and her own friends. I can’t imagine forsaking all that for the nomadic lifestyle you once enjoyed. I’m looking forward to what your land/sea hybrid lifestyle will be. Of course that’s years down the road and you have lots more glassing, fairing and sanding to do before then. :-)

[@stevenweiss9124]

That interior plan looks very functional and comfortable. One thing we did on many Hinckley interiors was to use large radius - (about 35 cm) - laminated bulkheads on interior corners. The forward inboard corner of the master head compartment looks like it might benefit from one of these. It's remarkable how much the feeling of space increases by knocking off a square-ish corner where it's not needed.

[@glenntaylor5638]

every stage is a stage closer; onwards and upwards!

[@guymanges3628]

Thank you Johann for RAN 405...

[@DaleShirley-o1u]

Appreciate your time and explanation Hi to Vera and the misses

[@arkansasboy45]

It sounds like you two have thought out your plan very well. It is going to be interesting to see it all come together.

[@haighaj]

Great walk through and a good description of all your choices! Can't wait to see the build progress!

[@iznasen]

I send you a "Baz!" from Morocco! Well done!

[@buck_bacon]

Nice to get a refresher on what you guys are building there. Love the deck saloon concept. Looking forward to seeing it get closer and closer to completion.

[@markchodroff250]

Thank you , first time I seen the layout, looks good and because you had boats in the pass and lived on them you can now see what you need and want !

[@MrPaulcm1]

It's going to be such a beautiful boat on completion. Love the design. Thank you for the update. :)

[@VictoriaWargaming]

With the rudder compartment it seems like you're planning for transiting to the med and surviving the Orcas :) Hope to see you around Vancouver Island.

[@RANSailing]

Yes, that’s definitely something to think about nowadays when sailing in Portuguese waters. 😬

[@WayOfHaQodesh]

She's gonna be a beauty, already is. YAH Most High bless you all and keep you. Would love to see this vessel sailing in the beautiful waters of Sweden, my dear homeland. Thank you for all your videos. They're truly very inspiring to building my own boat one day, time will tell.

[@pling2]

From what I've read of the Orca attacks a very good idea for the rudder to be behind a bulkhead or enclosed so that it doesn't sink the boat.

[@ChuckScheaffer]

Smart decisions as expected from this very smart couple. One thing to consider is the flat bottom. It creates a rather flat bilge and water tends to get stuck in the low recesses away from any sump. My sailboat has some areas that collect water, so I wet vac them occassionaly to prevent odors. A central vac that can handle water would make a very useful tool for this job as well as make normal cleaning easier. Garage type wet vacs have large motors and small tanks and take up very little room.

[@Tomm9y]

Thanks for sharing the deisgn changes, an interesting process. It's a good thing Johan has excellent skills, there are some interesting shapes and connections for the interior.

[@graceybfrg]

So damn happy you are not going the multi hull route like so many other content creators. So much more life in mono hulls! 🙌🏻

[@LostYogi]

I know it's still a long way, but man I'm looking forward to seeing it on the water❤

[@IceglacierArnar]

Tak for det

[@boomerangfishact6754]

✌️ Your videos are my perfect start to the weekend! You explanations are very good. I like your choices.

[@craigkepchar2619]

It looks like you are ready to have your dream boat, all that is left is to get the work done. That should only take a few months. LOL It's going to be great to see you bring it all into fruition.

[@RANSailing]

😂

[@CPRebels21]

It still would be cool sometime to see a 3D walk through of the hull like you did in the house. Spilt screen of what you see on the glasses with the person wearing them walking through from the stern to the bow.

[@jong.5508]

Wonderful video and such a great walk-through of your design. Terrific choices! Safety first is so wise. Looks like an even better Garcia! Love it and love your channel. Thank you!

[@HopeOfJoe]

This is going to be a real pretty home on the water. 😊

[@cmcsailor497]

Great video lots of great information on the build, looking forward to seeing the interior build as your attention to detail Is amazing and I am sure you are both going to have a fantastic quality build ⛵️

[@agie170hss2]

As always: Fantastic attention to details! (and excellent explanation of the reasoning that led to the changes). Brilliant.

[@markalan1501]

Excellent presentation. Very professional. Thanks for answering all the questions I've had for a few months.

[@WilliamBell-t8k]

You'll need a very sturdy stern to cope with the best windvane.....A Hydrovane! Bill

[@RANSailing]

Hydrovane is great! Used to have one on the boat I sailed to Antarctica in. Cheers!

[@allsearpw3829]

Hi, great work and a lot of thought you have all put in .

[@michaeldelaney7271]

Thanks for the review of the design. It looks like a clever layout to me.

[@PAINFOOL13]

Thank you for such a wonderful update. It sure helps one to visualize the interior, which looks highly functional. Be safe n well 🙏🏻 💛

[@PAINFOOL13]

Sorry about my spelling. I had the shakes 😅

[@RANSailing]

Thanks! 👍😊

[@RedZone395]

I really love the design, i can see the benefits of a lot of your design choices, and i really like the idea of a deck salon, reminds me of the design in the Danish Nordship vessels.

[@tj-kv6vr]

I am going to cut right to "The Sweet Spot" You guys are GREAT. God Bless and much love from Ballard,Washington

[@davidcox8961]

Wow !! What an enormous interior. It'll make a great liveaboard.

[@frankstocker5475]

The toilets are better when facing fore & aft, the way you have yours will give a problem to use when heeling. A small thing to think about.

[@sailingsheriff3349]

I am amazed how much thinking you do, and where you get the time to meticulously plan the way you do considering the amount of work you do as well, then you make amazing videos for us to watch, resource the equipment and material? Last time I checked we only have 24 hours in a day. I now you get help sometimes but overall it is only the two of you. I am beginning to think the boat is made in Ikea and all your doing is assembling it 🤠🤠🤠 you are amazing people thanks for sharing.

[@dchiffy]

Another great chapter. Some good thinking, looks great and functional Thank you

[@deepeddysf]

Such a thoughtful and attractive design, and somewhat radical. Putting all the stuff that needs to be serviced along with the tools in one water tight area seems really smart. I spend so much time ripping my boat apart with systems tucked in everywhere. I wonder if you may think about licensing this design to a builder or otherwise marketing the Ran 50!

[@earlsnapp5209]

I really appreciated the walk-thru and design features. Thanks

[@gregsutton2400]

Thanks for the update, the video of Vera as a 2? year old was the highlight.

[@johnharman5440]

You do a great job explaining and narrating the process. miss your daughter and wife. They’re so lovely.

[@vingreensill]

The updated internal layout looks good. Choosing your design and controlling every step of the build is a wonderful opportunity to get the boat just right.

[@kristaready8812]

Looks like you made some fantastic changes. Can't wait to see it coming together 🤗💞

[@terrybull1043]

Love the concept great design well done looking forward to seeing more of the project ❤thank for taking us a long

[@smokindauberdoo4208]

Looking GUUUUD 🎉🙏😇👍👍

[@murrat]

Wow. The 3D model very is helpful in understanding the design as you explain it.

[@mrvertigo23]

Great Episode - I'm very interested about how the interior will work out. Your explanations about the whys make absolute sense.

[@RoyClare]

Great to have the update, thank you! Been with you in your virtual crew since your very first episode. Exciting times ahead. In a future episode please say something about the rudder design. I can’t recollect your philosophy - but I’m guessing single, balanced rudder, skeg-hung? Go well! 😊🎉

[@michaelwilliams5234]

Superb video! Thanks so much for sharing!

[@franktadley1810]

OK, looking good. A useful interior and livable while sailing and in port.

[@ChrisReay-c5o]

Thanks for the insight. Good luck for the lamination.

[@dannettepeters1507]

The work ahead is going to be the really fun part! Look very forward to seeing the interior take shape, as well as the deck areas! Going to be awesome! Just think, in a couple if years she'll be floating! 🎉🥂

[@scotttan6377]

It's going to be one cool yet functional boat once all completed . A reliable HVAC system is a must ( imho ) . May add to the resale value or at the very least have it all plumbed for one.

[@bdphourde]

A very detailed and informative explanation of the modifications! I sould never have thought of your boat as being narrow. I guess when you compare the bow to the stern it averages out.