Drilling Holes & Laying Fiberglass: Installing a Windlass | Sailing Soulianis - Ep. 18

[@SailingSoulianis]

For anyone wondering why we mounted the windlass on the thick starboard spacer... 1) We wanted to visually cover the old chain pipe hole. 2) It added a good solid mounting plate. 3) Most importantly, we wanted to raise the windlass so that the chain was able to get a good bite on the chain ring. To get a better visual for what we mean, you can download the User Manual from the manufacturer here: www.lofrans.com/product/4-Lofrans-horizontal-anchor-windlass/5015-royal See the top left of page 7 for a diagram.

[@johnnyhag675]

Also should help prevent chain from slapping on the deck when raising the anchor.

[@karitane]

Just a bit of advice. Leave for two weeks and then retighten all bolts....respect.

[@SailingSoulianis]

Exactly! One more reason we forgot to add. Cheers, Johnny :)

[@grahamjones5885]

Nice work, but two words: butyl tape. And a link: marinehowto.com/bed-it-tape/.

[@SailingSoulianis]

Knowing what we know now, we would definitely use butyl tape in the future. We now have a giant roll of it onboard and plan on using it as the first choice for everything going forward. At the time, life caulk was the best advice given. But thankfully we're always learning!

[@Pureinfinity]

A little frustrating watching how precise it was but also loving attention to detail, and you both have good balanced charisma which makes you enjoyable to watch, thanks and keep up the great content 👍🏽

[@wrathroc]

Im looking to retire on a boat soon. Your channel makes the reality very easy to look at.

[@symphonyfarm2009]

Hey crew! I watched on my own .....now re-watching with my kids after we bought 1st a Tanzer 22 to sail on lake champlain : and now a Bristol 27!!!

[@SailingSoulianis]

🙌🙌

[@symphonyfarm2009]

@@SailingSoulianis - PS...we're going to need a bigger boat and the Tartans are fitting the boat and budget!

[@stevecrombie5357]

Every chore you do, every hole you drill are things that will give the confidence you will need when the poop hits the fan. It's a boat, poop happens. Good job done by all.

[@SailingSoulianis]

Lol, thanks Steve.

[@billroberts3864]

Another quality video from two inspirational young people who are not afraid to tackle any boat project.

[@SailingSoulianis]

Cheers, Bill!

[@johnclendaniel3313]

Been binge watching your KZbin channel from episode one till now oh I love your channel and will continue to watch every episode up through 54 or whatever is the end of the season for the baby I love your videos!

[@jamesr.epstein]

Congratulations on being a boater. I admire you both for your endevour of a perfect boat. tsk tsk. You guys brought back my family's many years of boating. Oh, and haul outs fixes and finally putting them back in the water. Again, Jim from Rio Vista, CA

[@nncoco]

One trick for getting straight holes with a hand drill is to make a block with a guide hole to square up the drill. You did a very good job but templates are a very good time saver and stress reliever when working with wood, fiberglass etc...

[@dannoc937]

We've just begun following you're adventures. Up to Ep. 16 today. We are Georgian Bay boaters for over 40 years and have always dreamed of doing the "The Loop". Looks like we'll be doing vicariously through you two. Thanks. Oh by the way, I love watching you guys doing repairs and projects. D⚓K

[@SailingSoulianis]

Welcome aboard! Thank you for watching, glad you're enjoying it :)

[@badgerdog9898]

You two are an amazing team, hard workers and unfraid to try something new. You are truly an inspiration in making me realize im not the only one afraid of causing more damage and worrying about doing something ive never done. Keep up the great content and thank you for all the possitive energy.

[@svzigzag5898]

I would put 3M 5200 around the holes, bolts and on the deck and plastic fittings! It makes a very nice bedding compound!

[@mangopog9814]

Both of you are talented, Keep up the good work.

[@waltguzman]

You two are so good together. Can't wait to see you get that boat going. Your video quality is top-notch.

[@davidharris6427]

I am really enjoying this whole series.

[@randyharris3582]

Hi just watched this video and as a machinist just had to tell Curt to buy a set of transfer punches from harbor freight. Gives you hole sizes from 1/16 dia. to 1/2 in. and marks the center of the hole. Easier than Lauren's lip gloss.

[@douglasmcmanamy5988]

Hi Guys, I have watched a lot of videos of couples that are sailing, but you two have been the most fun to watch. I live in Chicago and have a 310 Sea Ray Sundancer. I enjoy boating also. I Look forward to your next adventure. Doug

[@SailingSoulianis]

Hi Douglas, thanks so much for your comment. Glad you enjoy the videos!

[@olivierlavoie123]

Awesome vlogs guys! I'm 22 and a I have a big student debt... I hope in the future that I will be able to get out of my comfort zone and buy an awesome sailing boat one day!

[@SailingSoulianis]

Hey Olivier, I was exactly where you were at 22! You can, and you will. 👍 -L

[@DPfishboy]

My fiance and I are renovating a house together and it has required learning a lot of new skills and many late nights after work. Watching you two live and work on the boat you are repairing makes our task feel a little less daunting. The way you manage to find joy in doing all this together is inspiring. Keep it up.

[@SailingSoulianis]

Sounds awesome Drew! We started together on a gut rehab of a condo in Chicago. Some skills have transferred to the boat, many new ones had to be acquired :)

[@jimmysjamin1]

Great video truly enjoyed every second 👍 ❤

[@davehill7484]

Just watched your channel for the first time and love the fix it and repair content 👍, now I’m subscribed and dialed in👌⚓️⛵️⛵️ love the Boat!

[@SailingSoulianis]

Cheers, thanks so much Dave!

[@biblestudytoday]

You guys have great personalities and are fun to watch.

[@larrykramer6057]

Yes, this vid reminds me of my younger years on the Illinois River where I would be working working working on my dad's boat while other boats passed by on a beautiful day, and they would wave at us workers, not realizing that they were making things worse for us, but we would wave back with a drill or a screwdriver as though we enjoyed labor instead of sunbathing.

[@jerrycrockett2545]

I started watching your channel as you bought your boat and four hours later the sunrise finds me watching you two creating canvas covers and drilling holes to reposition the windlass. Really enjoying learning from your experience. I've clicked subscribe and it feels like a great start to the day.

[@SailingSoulianis]

Wow! Jerry, thank you for the compliment.

[@davidtaylor2777]

It makes me laugh when you guys point out all the “firsts” on “our” boat ! I can so relate and I would be doing the exact same thing. Very exciting first time adventures filled with the anxiety of potentially screwing it up. That is so me ! Love your tenacity and effort to do things the right way the first time. Really enjoy the experiences you guys are sharing with us!

[@rootvalley2]

Nice shots of the steamer boat.

[@jthompsoniii]

Love the music selection!

[@Windsailsanddogtails]

Going to attempt this trip - and going to do this!

[@changingcourse5008]

You two are doing a great job on your boat and videos. We have a sailboat on the other side of Wisconsin on Lake Pepin, which is part of the Mississippi River. We love channels like yours because it helps us learn things that we need to do. Thanks for sharing all your experiences.

[@SailingSoulianis]

Hey Bill, so glad to hear you're enjoying our channel. ☺️

[@donaldoutdoors]

Hi - I subscribed a few weeks back but just starting to binge-watch the past few days to get caught up. I LOVE what you're doing so far. You are a great couple and enjoy life - to the fullest! Congrats. I'll be keeping up...

[@SailingSoulianis]

Thanks for watching Donald!

[@Dwbart37]

Nice job on the windlass

[@bru864]

Wow, what a great job from both of you on your projects. It’s nice to see you guys work together and share your passion, both of your boat and the passion you have for each other. The covers look great, nice job Lauren. Thanks as always.

[@SailingSoulianis]

Appreciate that, thanks so much!

[@amyclarke9085]

Great video! We love you guys :) My husband cringed each time you had to put a hole in the boat!

[@paulgreen2303]

This week was very well-done. The extra time and effort spent on B-Roll and editing was extremely evident and it showed you folks are upping your skills. Way to go.

[@rrojasg68]

Hi I'm a new subscriber, enjoying your episodes prepping towards saltwater cruising are u guys there yet. A Hawaiian presently living in Myrtle Beach, SC, keep on!

[@bobrose7900]

Hi! A paper/card template is the way forward - placed on the bottom of the windlass and gently tapped with a hammer along all edges and holes will give a perfect template and take the guess work out of hole location. Great video's though and a fantastic attitude to the work and your mission. We are in the process of buying our first boat and have all this to come - can't wait! Good luck!

[@chrisdaschko6533]

Nail polish works really good as paint

[@TheHustle2.0]

why must you be so fun to watch? I’m not sleeping, just binge watching. Affecting my work and all. I blame you.

[@SerbanOprescu]

Same here!

[@artsmith103]

I just found a collection of your videos from when I spent a couple months sailing the Pacific. Good timing while you're on a break :-) With the backing plate, if you had a long enough bit, you could have drilled 1 through, bolted in place then drilled another diagonally across, bolted that 1 and then finish the last two.

[@happydog2516]

I guess it's time to introduce myself. My name is Earl I'm from the Smoky Mountains. Really enjoy watching your videos. You both a very kind I can tell. Thank you for inviting me on your journey. Eh XX

[@SailingSoulianis]

Hey Earl, thanks for saying hi!

[@larryhills2478]

You are in the first part of your learning process, if you have not yet, I might suggest you watch the Sailing Uma channel from the beginning, they started with a boat in much rougher condition than yours and have done some amazing work, it is a lifetime of fun learning you are undertaking, Happy Sailing

[@chrisbo66]

Hi guys! I just found your channel over the holiday weekend and have been binge watching ever since. We are Great Lake boaters out of Grand Haven, MI. Someday we plan on taking the ditch down to the golf as part of our great loop trip so it's been great seeing your journey thus far!. We are really enjoying your videos. Thank you so much for sharing your experiences with us. See you on the water! Chris & Breanna "Nauti Thoughts"

[@SailingSoulianis]

Awesome to hear! Good luck with your planning :)

[@patrickcleland6065]

I watch a lot of sailing vlogs\channels. Some are okay, some are pretty good , many just suck. But, I always enjoy your guys videos. Definitely one of the best (at least one of my favorite) "do-it-yourself" sailing channels. No pressure.....but keep the videos coming!

[@SailingSoulianis]

Thanks Patrick! Good to hear :)

[@waynedoeblin6801]

All those jobs completed look terrific,you can be proud of yourselves 👍 Staying away from an electric windlass,one less device to use power,and one less thing to go wrong yeah? Did I notice two different sewing machines?All I can imagine is the first one wasn't working too well,and you organised a better one. See you next time😊

[@terencetaylor4349]

That's a very decent job on the sewing projects. I bet that has saved you both a small fortune. Marine upholsterers don't come cheap!! A good job on the windlass too, although it was a bit long winded they way you went about it. It's all good experience.

[@iikyratco5395]

Verry good Job guys i love watching u

[@arthurcutten4705]

Hi! Guelph, Ontario, Canada

[@BobGubbins]

good job you two, I always enjoy watching younger people figure it out, next time it will be easier...

[@garryobrien550]

Hi Garry from Dublin - Ireland, Love what you're both doing and the great work on your boat. And just how many hours of hard work you both have put into Soulianis. Really Fantastic video's. I'm so Jealousy..

[@jimshirley7613]

Nice work! Working with fiberglass is a sticky, itchy job! Love you videos. Keep 'em coming! Jim M.; Weatherford, Tx. USA

[@BluePlanetTube]

Looks like you both did a great job on all the projects. Nice video. Thanks for sharing.

[@mmanut]

Great Job‼️ Like the idea using the canvas to make covers for all the stuff on deck, very talented. Boat looks Swank‼️👍👍⛵️ Vinny 🇺🇸

[@gidge34]

Ok just binged your fantastic channel. First off thank for the amazing effort. Second that marina is sweet! Can't wait for more episodes. Good luck, fair winds, and keep on keep'in on. Utah George.

[@SailingSoulianis]

Hi George thanks for watching!

[@chucklundeen]

Enjoying the channel. Hope to get caught up to current time soon.

[@dougford5691]

Excellent job on mounting the windlass. Boat is looking good.

[@SailingSoulianis]

Thanks, Doug!

[@outabeat]

Pretty hefty project to tackle. Well done! I've had my experiences trying to pull an anchor up by hand after it's been in the mud for a couple weeks. Definitely not fun! Windlass is a must!

[@gidge34]

Killer ya'll, that dog was crazy looking. Woof woof...Keep yo ski tips up🎿⛷

[@thewaldens5812]

Another great episode. Thanks for the extra 5 minutes - much appreciated. The new windlass looks great and cant wait to see it in action. Great job on the covers Lauren they look awesome !

[@SailingSoulianis]

Thanks so much for the kudos! Happy to hear you enjoyed the longer video. We probably won't be making it a habit (it took us 3 weeks to get this one out!) but we wanted to show these projects fully from beginning to end. :)

[@erichaskell]

Sanding fiberglass, I itch just thinking about it.

[@AlsinoFerreira]

great job guys

[@karitane]

Great job on the work on the fwd deck for the chains. And, the material work for the hand rails. Love the content, music and presentation. Have fun guys x

[@SailingSoulianis]

Cheers, thanks Derek!

[@kevinmcneill468]

PB brilliant

[@richlawson640]

I love your videos.

[@HHIVR4]

Got to love 5200

[@kleinbiker1]

Recently found your channel. It's one of the more real sailing channels out there so far. I've gone through all your videos and am excited to see what comes next for you two. About how far behind from real time are you videos would you say?Anyway, keep up the great work.

[@westonbadke5434]

I've been really enjoying your videos guys.

[@svdukesonsunday1275]

Great video. Excellent story telling and peaked my interest and on your sewing projects.

[@texwires]

Good Job on the windless, chain pipe, and sewing projects. Keep up the good work guys!

[@SailingSoulianis]

Thank you Gary!

[@dougmatthew9987]

I like your manual winless.

[@SailingSoulianis]

👍

[@rodneygoubert6281]

Good job Guy's

[@tensortab8896]

A great lesson in capital depreciation.

[@noonrider68]

Another awesome video!! Cant wait for the next one!!✌️

[@SailingSoulianis]

Thanks for watching, Christian!

[@thomasterry2946]

Really enjoy watching your adventures. You guys make a great team! If you ever make it to Naples FL dinner is on me.

[@WildRoverSailing]

Thanks for being real!

[@SailingBritaly]

Hi Lauren and Kirk! Fantastic video and we know just how many hours of hard work goes into making a video like that. You both have a brilliant attitude and will take everything in your stride. :-) We are currently sans windlass and have been mulling over the Lofrans manual vs an electric windlass. We will be very interested to know how you get on with yours. Keep up the excellent work! Fair winds, Chris, Rossella & Emma 😊

[@SailingSoulianis]

Hey guys, so far so good. We’ve been quite pleased. That said it’s gotten less use than we thought. It seems we still prefer to weigh anchor by hand most of the time but typically switch to the windlass when we’re directly over the anchor and pulling it up from the bottom. It’s a good for the muscles! 💪

[@toms4123]

Good editing, good humour

[@stefanobeppeb]

Nice watching you guys! Keep going!

[@jingbar]

Great job guys, love to video quality and Lauren I love your look with the glasses on

[@islandonlinenews]

This was very entertaining to watch, thanks guys.

[@SailingSoulianis]

Cheers, thanks for commenting! 👋

[@americanpatriot4170]

Excellent video. I’m really enjoying getting to see how you’re making her your own. Just a suggestion for your canvas work. I’m just learning to sew myself. I’ve found heavy sheet plastic and a permanent marker with tape work great together for making patterns. If the pattern doesn’t fit quite right, it’s easier to remark or remake before cutting canvas and sewing.

[@patrickleahy770]

Great videos guys!! Love seeing the work that is often just glossed over in vids like these... keep up the good work!

[@jackbego6571]

refreshing as usual - you do good work!

[@SailingSoulianis]

Thanks Jack!

[@davidinafrica8898]

Great job guys! Part of the adventure is learning new skills, looking forward to the future for you both. Thanks!

[@SailingSoulianis]

Thanks David!

[@glassman51]

Lauren, you are adorkable😍.kirk, pick up the free west systemsbooks to learn how to do glasswork correctly.Is that a MANUAL winless? MORE POWER?!Fairwinds kids :-)

[@DavidDavid-pc1fu]

Hi ! Done :D I finally made it thru the description to find the answer to my question in one of the last video ;) Thank you for theses awsome vidéos, can't wait to see you going down the ditch :D Cheers, David

[@SailingSoulianis]

Thanks David!

[@stevesheliflying]

Great job both of you. Lots of work going on in this video. Looks very-very nice.

[@SailingSoulianis]

Thanks Steve!

[@terencesmith4137]

Great job! I would have been a nervous wreck cutting into my deck! A woman without lip stick... I'm impressed! Not that you need it cause you are beautiful without it!

[@ardith11]

Hey guys, great work!

[@OddLifeCrafting]

Oh! We miss using Canon camera... the quality of the images is so much better than the Sony we have now. Roberta here. I was looking for a video about windlass as we are gonna need to repair ours and I found this video of yours. Lauren did pretty good at the sewing machine. I'm anxious to start our canvas projects!

[@SailingSoulianis]

Hi Roberta! Did you get the a7s? Lauren did a fabulous job on the sewing. Those covers have really saved our wood!

[@OddLifeCrafting]

@@SailingSoulianis No, actually we ended up not buying any camera this time. We are waiting for the launch of the new Canon. It seems that it's gonna be a great camera!

[@SailingSoulianis]

@@OddLifeCrafting Exciting. That does look like a great camera!

[@jamiescurlock1279]

hi, I love sailing of all kind for many years

[@danielhoyle3546]

That was a great video. Very interesting and informative. You two work well together.

[@ludwigvonmises1]

You guys make jump cuts work

[@SailingSoulianis]

Thanks!

[@beastieboy74769]

Finishing up that install...looked hard.

[@martingarner484]

Awesome video

[@SailingSoulianis]

Thanks Martin!

[@S.Kona34]

Best smile on KZbin..!

[@sinofren8406]

Hey, I’ve been watching for a while. This is really something that looks enjoyable, even the not-so fun parts(:

[@SailingSoulianis]

Hey Pearce, thanks for saying hello! Good to have you along :)

[@sinofren8406]

Thanks for the reply! I look forward to your next videos(:

[@davestark2477]

Love it guys!

[@fxpthl]

Hey kids, another big project completed and what a fine job you did indeed! Cutting holes in Any part of a boat is always scary but yours turned out perfect. Loved the "Lip Gloss" method of marking the drill spots. Very clever. I am assuming that the windlass is a manual unit, yes? Is there a power option down the road? Really enjoy watching your postings. Keep up the good work.

[@SailingSoulianis]

Thanks Edward! Yes, the windlass is manual only. We didn't want the hassle, expense or complexity of adding an electrical unit. We figured we're young, and it is a good workout. :)

[@fxpthl]

I totally agree, age has a lot to do with that particular piece of equipment. As a card carrying member of the "Seasoned Citizens of America Club", anything that makes the job easier is our motto! BTW, that bunk sure looks cozy!

[@石井一幸-v1b]

頑張ってるね♪ 自分でやるのが大事♪

[@israelistone2828]

great vid you guys are AWESOME!

[@SailingSoulianis]

☺️