Ep069 How to Tab Bulkheads in a Yacht - Life On The Hulls Building our Catamaran

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Getting down on my knees is my life and this channel could easily be called " Life On My Knees" .My kneecaps are now so hard I cant get any traction on the hull after this weeks effort. Have fun everyone.Rossco

[@rvhmon656]

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[@MrMSandin]

Get yourself a pair of kneepads mate. It helps a lot.

[@mkllove]

I sympathize Rossco, I'm still working, 25 years and counting as an airline baggage handler.. working on your knees is the worst ! The pre-made angle is looking to be a real benefit, and will improve appearances as well... Good Luck.

[@ulyssesleslie5801]

Life On The Hulls - Building a Cruising Catamaran Hello Ross, I would be delighted to offer my help on your project build. No pay required , just a chance to be crew. This has been my 50 year old dream . At age 7 my dad built a 40 ft piver victress trimaran at age 9 year of 1967,was the best year of my life.Grade 4 correspondence course on board Sea Shells and 1 full year sailing her. That boat was my baby...all the way until 1991. I was not on board at the time when my dad hit a reef and sank her.

[@skwyrz1]

My add on winches and noise is that working in a boat yard I have seen many attempts at silencing them and just plug you'r ears.The chain is going to be louder than the wench and you can do all kind's of stuff from rubber mount's to Sound proof boxes,You still have to mount it and the sound goes right through the bolt's.I learned to get over it and concentrate on strength. Love you'r video's and you have taught me a lot in fiberglass trick's just watching.

[@Banjo-lm2wl]

well done great job. your dedication will all lay off when your sitting on the water travelling the world on a hand made boat that will be luxurious. you will be the envy of allot of people. You can sit back with a beer with your beautiful wife and family and day to yourself. wow I made all this with my bare hands, I suffered through the Australian heat waves and never thought I would finnish. but look how far you have come today. wow. take care my friend. I'm the 57 year old grandmother that watched you from the start. lol love you show

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Thanks so much for your kind words,I am so taken aback by your's and many other viewers dedication to this channel.Love it,and love building this as well as much as sailing. thanks again. All the best.

[@bartonrobinson4266]

Never a dull video moment Ross. All looks well and moving forward and enjoy this education. Stay safe down under, always watching !!

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Thanks Barton , great to see you keeping up to date buddy.

[@cleeshann1928]

Ross, So excited to see the progress you are making! I bet you are getting excited to start placing the modules in permanently and start the plumbing and mechanical installation. Now all the big choices are beginning to start that makes the boat one of a kind using the updated technology will hopefully speed things up for you. I'm so happy for you! You look so excited with the progress yourself. Whats the wife thinking? Is she helping you with the design and layout of your interior? You are going to be enjoying your boat soon at the pace you are going I can see you splashing this time next year! Well Done Mate!

[@johnecnm]

Genius idea mate. I just made the composite angle I needed to solve my own job...much smaller but still always trying to learn more, and a light bulb went off... success! Probably someone else would have a great idea if they were here, but working on my project in part to manage myself, but we all need help, so I thank you for finding it, making your videos and on and on. Keep it up and best luck with the whole endeavor

[@jonmattingly700]

I've heard you say you are amazed at how many people have subscribed to your channel, I'm amazed you don't have a million subscribers. You should be teaching boat building.

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Thanks Jonny, you can visit again, free of charge. Cheers Buddy.

[@slimdavey100]

Great progress Ross every episode your smile gets bigger Each episode I smile and laugh along with you and each week I look forward to the new episode

[@kevin-vt7dw]

People admired me for my hard work and you make me look so lazy that cat will be well deserved for you and your family I wish I could have worked side by side you I would have learned so much more

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Thanks Kevin,if I wasn't filming it the bloody thing would be near done to be honest, I can do some long hours, but the videoing and editing is a another story. Keep up the good work mate. Ross

[@steffgrunwald8881]

Great job Ross ! Nice to see her grow out of the hulls!

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

I am very happy to be building upwards for sure Steff. Cheers

[@barrydives]

She is starting to look like a part of a boat, well done Rosco and it has been great to watch the progress. One tip, when mixing in the plastic cups you should wait while it partially sets and then squizz it out and re-use the cup...........Yep kidding.

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Thanks Baz, great to hear from you. Plenty more to come. All the best Ross

[@medickaisu]

so happy to see another video. I feel for your knees. Great job as usual.

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Not so bad, plenty of padding, and it gives me a chance to bleat to the masses. Hah

[@medickaisu]

the padding doesnt help much... LOL

[@hansh8071]

Amazing work as always rossco!! I did soms work on my knees and for that i used pieces of cheap yoga mat. You need those knees later on to enjoy the fruits of your labour 😉 Exiting times ahead then, you made me very curieus about the engines! Thanks for another great vid and greetings from Holland 👍

[@bobstienke178]

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[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Thanks Bob, please don't skip the ad, I miss out on my .05cents of revenue. Make a cup of tea, take a leak or cuddle the dog but dont skip the ads. Cheers

[@br5498]

Like the idea of two plumbing systems, but I'd link them up. The glass angle is one of those ...why didn't I think of that things !

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

I will link so I can equalize and draw from each side , however they will be independent for the most part.Ross

[@mmanut]

BIG PROGRESS ‼️👍👍⛵️. Vinny 🇺🇸

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Thanks Vinny welcome back.

[@jeremyfernfrond]

Composite Angle!!! Thank you so much. I'm gonna make it myself but still that just saved me a heap of grief. Love ya....

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

2 pieces of oversized metal angles as they have a radius corrner,waxed and peel ply on both sides.clamp together cheers Ross.

[@jeremyfernfrond]

@@LifeOnTheHulls awesome....

[@icelandviking1961]

Morning Ross

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Good morning, I hope I didn't wake you. Hah

[@icelandviking1961]

No, up at 04:00 in Washington States USA. To feed the goats and water the garden. Back in now for coffee and breakfast.

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

You are a legend,you must be enjoying some warmer weather in the PNW.Cold here now,Max 19degrees Min5 celcius.Still hot in this bloody tent though.Goodnight .Midnight here.Cheers

[@Nathanm7977]

First Ross hope your week improved since last week. very smart move about the angle. Hard to believe that not long ago, you was just getting the peel ply down on the hull. Keep up the great work and idk where you would find them there, but get some of the soft foam knee pads. Have a great week this week and hope its cooled down alot on ya

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Hey Nathan, absolutely freezing here, coldest week this year, down to about 6 degrees C and I am lovin it, every second of it. Cheers Buddy.

[@ramblerebel1]

Wow, looks like you'll be moving leaps and bounds , but it looks absolutely amazing and you must feel really good when you see things coming together. Cheers Jerome

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Thanks Jerome, appreciate you watching matey. Ross

[@kevinbowers3917]

Awesome Rossco!! Can hardly wait for the next installment. Cheers,ed.

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Thank Ed, about 10 days away buddy, gotta go on a Sea Kayaking Trip to Western Australia, poor me. "!!!

[@kevinbowers3917]

@@LifeOnTheHulls excellent, I have been watching Malcolm Douglass films the last few weeks. Beautiful country. Safe travels

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

@@kevinbowers3917 He was legend and where I am going is heaven on earth , stay tuned, might have to add some footage of the whale sharks and kayaking.

[@rogergoulder3821]

Well, your anchor winch won't have to handle a snubbing load - I assume you will have bridles for that , and you will go slow ahead to recover your anchor, so whatever works best for you in the way of a winch. Personally I would have a deck winch with a whipping drum just in case I needed to heave up on something, but that's just me. Coming on well now, brilliant.

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Thanks Rog, I will likely have a horizontal windlass as it can be secured against the bulkhead and the forward facing wing frame for strength. Definitely using a bridle and snubbing chain and chain stop on this boat. All there to reduce issues going forward. Thanks for watching

[@jacksbackable]

Drum winches are certainly becoming the preferred choice, and there are some advantages over the horizontal gypsy! My personal opinion is if you’re going to use all chain, which is the choice of most cruisers. I don’t think anyone believes that rope is going to last rubbing on a coral bommie overnight! Of course the amount of torque on the drum changes depending on the diameter of the wrap on the drum.

[@ulyssesleslie5801]

My thoughts on barrel winch / bulk head....situation (1) Your anchor is snagged on a reck or something....I would expect that there is a tension limit for shutdown to avoid disastrous damage to the Bulk head. Situation (2) Bottom conditions/ weeds,clay ,sand ,coral.... your correct type of anchor ups the chances of not dragging . Have more than 1 type of anchor aboard.... like 1 Danforth and 1 plow. Situation (3) Depth / wind strength / and ability to hold will determine how much rode you need. For your size of boat it is wise to have 30 feet of chain with 500 feet of anchor rope. This would be a good backup second option to include on board. Your spool ...holds what....40,50 feet of chain would work well in most cases for your first option. You would be surprised and thanking your lucky stars that your anchor Held ! It's a life and boat Save your.

[@Lokisword]

Great work fella, fantastic to see bulkheads getting put in for good

[@LupusMechanicus]

Hey mate I would apply the epoxy to the fillet first then lay your first layer over it, will have a quicker go at wetting out the first layer.

[@robinengland5799]

Sure is looking great Ross, what a great boat you will have when completed! I bet you couldn’t buy a boat with the quality you have put in yours! Cheers

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

I am trying to clip things as I find them and as a production boat will have systems and procedures built in that guarantee quality,logistic are pretty daunting and method is my issue,lots of thinking and much deliberation and discussion required.Thanks for the comment I appreciate a man with faith.Cheers Ross

[@DifficultNerd]

As I've gotten older, I've made friends with solid knee pads from Bunnings - I don't know they'd work for your purposes, but the solid plastic blue ones with the foam backing mean I can work on my knees all day now, rather than like 30 minutes. I'm just using the $15 Protector Multipurposes knee pads. They're a little annoying when you first put them on and walk around, but honestly, it's a small price to pay to be able to do all those low jobs easily and at my leisure.

[@snailduck]

Looking forward to the next expisode!

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Cheers , appreciate you tuning in.

[@jimjenkins673]

Awesome as usual.

[@sparkyinanissan]

Steaming ahead, great work.

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Thanks Steve. Appreciate you taking the time to watch. Ross

[@andrewb4556]

Hi Ross Thanks for the vlog and information about fibreglassing ! Interesting. I didn't know how much work when in to building a catamaran .Love your work and vlogs

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

It certainly is a monster, and I can see the value they charge for these boats in labour alone is crazy. No wonder Asia and Sth Africa is a popular region for building these craft . Cheers Ross

[@jimmybell2282]

Did someone say MOTORS!!!! Hell yes!!! Another great episode buddy hope family is all well. Cheers from FNQ 😎

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Yes they are sitting in my unit,and I am in love.I could have bought an Audi but chose motors instead,reckon they will be more fun.Cheers Jimmy

[@jimmybell2282]

@@LifeOnTheHulls I hope you polish the battery terminals and wax the manifolds daily haha!

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

@@jimmybell2282 Moor like drooling on them , they are amazing pieces of equipment.Plug and Play . Cheers

[@jimmybell2282]

@@LifeOnTheHulls how awesome ! Now the wait on the video 😭😭

[@stephendavies923]

Well done Ross. It is also good to see that you are nearly up to 10K. Well deserved!

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

I am bit of a slow channel, not prepared to video myself falling over or have naked laminators on my channel, I am a one man show that is simply building a boat buddy. Cheers Ross

[@caseydixon8714]

If you go with the drum winch.. be careful how close you have your guide roller. If you get it to close, the chain wont fleet back and forth on the drum and just build up it the middle

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Good point, I am resigned to a horizontal windlass I feel, I can see me getting enough chain on that drum as most of the places I want to visit Ie Solomon Islands etc have very very deep anchorages and the more chain the better. Ross

[@normanboyes4983]

Great progress - good angle on the angle and I do not envy you sliding around on yer knees.😀👍

[@markwentland3147]

The composite angle is a great solution for sure Ross !! I was wondering how you were putting the cove in the edge of the foam but I see your using the drum sander good idea !! it coming along nicely !! cheers Mate !!

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

It is the perfect tool for it, I would be dead without it, Cheers Ross

[@63256325N]

Thanks for the video.

[@thosoz3431]

Fantastic work. Look up 'bursitis', very painful, very debilitating. Will come on without warning and could shut you down for months. Wear soft knee pads, I get the Aldi ones and cut off the rubbish hard plastic outer pad.

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Thanks buddy, I have had bursitis in the past and know the pain well. I do use a small foam pad bu never seem to have the mongrel at hand when I need and I get rashed from the foam as I slide down that stinking bridge deck.Knee pads drive me bats as the strap behind my knee is unbearable at times, so I will just take more care and stick with the foam,

[@MVSheKon]

Ohhhhh motors! :-) Good job on the fillets & tabbing Rosco. Your's are like a surgeon compared to my sloppy fillets. I'm thinking I may need to grind them all out and start over! *sigh* :-( Nah. I'll keep on keeping on the way I'm going. Those epoxy/glass angles are very nice. Anyhow Cheers Mate! Keep 'em coming! Rickster

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Oh Ricardo, they are ugly fillets buddy, but they clean up well and its all gonna be covered over in any case with flow coat. All the best, now get back onto that trawler.Ross

[@LearningtheLines]

Dang. Now I want to build a catamaran.

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Hah,maybe you won't after you see the other 68 episodes of blood sweat swearing tears.Good luck,If as anyone can talk you out of it,it won't be me.Cheers guys,love your channel.Ross

[@LearningtheLines]

@@LifeOnTheHulls , thanks Ross. Appreciate it. I don't watch much KZbin anymore so I'll admit this is the first of your videos that I've seen. I'll have to go back and binge because this was super interesting. Honestly the idea of starting brand new really appeals to us right now. Out of curiosity, what do you think about the Grainger Designs kits?

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

I love the Raku design,My grainger design has issues with buoyancy and and i have to resolve ultimately with bulbs but am aware of the issues.I think every boat has some issue even new production boats I as m not a huge fan of end grain balsa core as there may always be the chance of water ingress Foam is far more my choice but can be tricky to work with .Lots for you to think about but do your research for sure.Cheers Ross

[@stephenj9563]

Good episode Ross Great progress, but those knees.

[@artyspost]

Hi, great channel. What did you mean about the double biax orientation at 12:37?

[@paulcollingridge1447]

Good day mate Use some fake grass to line the chain locker it will not miff

[@dejayrezme8617]

Astroturf? Curious, what is the advantage of that?

[@wayneschmidt9620]

Great progress mate shes looking good. Thank you for the excellent content.

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Thanks Wayne I really appreciate this comment.Editing is harder than boat building tbh.Cheers Ross

[@GeneAPalmer]

Ross, This is really looking great. What an effort you have put forth. Gene

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Love every minute of this, I am totally obsessed with the process, the video is certainly slowing me up, I would be going twice as hard without filming, but have to document this epic.Ross

[@shauntoomey3299]

Enjoyed seeing the progress. liked very much the full face respirator you have. Do you think plywood will have a continued presence in boat building in the future?

[@scottsmith9304]

Absolutely loving it not sure if it’s the boat or the fact you are bloody crazy enough to build this yourself made me think I could build myself a fishing boat I started to talk to the wife about it and she was less than enthusiastic basically told me to pull my head in haha can’t wait to see this thing on the water great work

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

I have that effect on the decision makers.I am not a good example as my wife shakes her head at me daily,but Janet gets it.You just need to chuck a tantrum,that usually works......NOT

[@scottsmith9304]

I think I’ll just keep living the dream through you haha

[@rechtsfahren1754]

Ross, Great project, Great Content!. Did you get all the plans and drawings when you purchased the mold? Are you allowed to sell the plans or are you restricted? Have you considered selling plans to finance some of the build? Thanks.

[@martinneubert4068]

Nice work there Ross, and wow you have done alot now. All the best to you mr boat builder ;-)

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Thanks Martin, good to see you keeping up to date. Cheers

[@martinneubert4068]

@@LifeOnTheHullsi sure do, watching every video you make ;-)

[@chriscorum7266]

I dont know much about the barrel winch but it seems to me that if you had a problem with it down in the locker it would be a pain to get all that chain off the barrel if you needed to in case the winch motor burnt up again i dont know much about them

[@latitudeash]

You should get some nee pads. I'm always amazed that you are basically doing this by yourself.

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Love it Ash, wouldn't have it any other way buddy. Have fun . Cheers

[@Spangarangg]

Aren’t you going to run into issues in areas where the floors or bulkheads make an angle other than a 90 degree angle? For example most or all of the floors will need to make an acute angle with the hulls. How will that fiberglass angle accommodate that?

[@johntripp2028]

There is never enough room for chain. It will pile up and you will have to knock it down. But then, what do I know about sailing. :)

[@conan6329]

Sweet Sea Trials! Oh damn guess not.. Hahah keep up the great work..

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Not quite,I should project that photo up onto my tent to remind me of what I could be doing had I bought one.Wasnt even an option for us,I have always wanted to build a yacht.Cheers, Ross

[@72097077]

lot of hard work. but it is looking good soon sailing😉

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Gonna be a while yet Blake, I estimate about 18 months before nearing completion, work and life gets in the way of these projects. Cheers Buddy.

[@speckledtrout797]

Really enjoying your progress. I’m assuming you are using Poly resin? Needing to some repairs on my rig and poly is a third of the price epoxy. What is your thoughts?

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Hey there , always use epoxy if you can , however this boat is a vinyl ester based craft and all tabbing and internal modules etc are of polyester and some epoxy where required. All production boats are typically once you get past the first three layers ( polyester ) , my entire hull is vinyl ester which is a superior matrix than polyester and is a modified epoxy, not prone to osmosis and share the same backbone as epoxy with a styrene carrier, that makes it easier to work with and shorter working times. That said , if you are doing external repairs on the hull that sits on the water permanently ie, on a mooring then use epoxies and epoxy barrier coast that will eliminate water absorption and osmosis issues. All the best Ross

[@davidhanson3288]

Have you tried wetting out multiple layers on plastic. Then placing it remove the plastic roll out the bubbles and peel ply .

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Don't mind that idea but very messy and with db I have no issue wetting out and can control the amount of resin I use better which I feel provides a stronger less resin heavy laminate. Peel ply deals with the excess as it is pushed through to the surface and removed on removal of the peel ply leaving a virgin finish

[@johnredmond9079]

Hey Ross have you thought of doing electric motors with lithium ion batteries and a generator everyone is doing them nowadays.?

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Call me paranoid, but I like to be able to fix stuff in remote places, can quite come at the electric motor idea just yet, and although I did consider this I am boy at heart and I like engines and the ability to get diesel was too tempting, these new common rail machines are beautiful. Sadly I might regert it in twenty years but I will be an old codger by then probably letting someone else enjoy it, hopefully in any case. Ross

[@johntripp2028]

Not everyone. Actually very few are using electric motors. I have seen a few in charter. It did not work. They replaced them with engines.

[@johntripp2028]

@@LifeOnTheHulls Nothing more dependable than a good Diesel engine.

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

@@johntripp2028 Totally agree, for now anyway John, I love the idea of mechanical motors that can be diagnosed and remedied in remote locations. Cheers Ross

[@jeffmack4995]

Hey Ross, just watched your bulkhead video, great stuff. We're working on a new bulkhead in our 50 year old Westsail. Help us, what is the trade name for the green panels you're using? I like the weight savings, especially up in the chain locker repair that we're addressing now. Thanks, Jeff and Julie s/v OoLaLa Westsail 32 #81

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Jeff and Julie.The foam is Divinycell H80.Avaialable in grid scored, contour, perforated and simple flat sheet.I suggest perforated for any bulkhead work as it will bond to cloth better with the holes, spaced about 45mm apart throughout and take resin and assist with adhesion.Hope this helps and thanks for watching guys.Rossco

[@adrianbranham2023]

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[@johnsummers172]

Ross, you take a header in the bilge or on vacation again? Missing an update bad.

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Sorry John on the flight home from a 10 day sea kayaking trip in Western Australias Ningaloo reef.Editing as we speak on the red eye midnight flight yo Syndey.New Episode wednesday I hope.No rest for the wicked.Soz.Ross

[@johnsummers172]

@@LifeOnTheHulls Thanks for the word. Safe travels.

[@tedbower685]

Hello i have only just found your channel very good ,informative and helpful. I would like to know what the little tool was that you did the radius sanding on the coving. I'm renewing all the rotten timber stringers in my 6mtr power boat. Also did you use epoxy or poly to tab in the bulkheads. The fibreglass supplier said i would be better off with vynalester

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Gidday Ted,All bulkheads tabbed with vinylester and the tool is a bosch prr250 roller sander.Have fun mate,plenty of cobtent to wade through.Rossco

[@tedbower685]

@@LifeOnTheHulls thanks for that your your channel is my go to nites viewing

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Legend buddy,have fun

[@Capfka]

You're cooking with gas now, Rossco. Glad to see you using ready-mades rather than roll-your-owns where it makes sense. On yer!

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Gotta keep the costs down buddy, it certaibly can blow out where you least expect it, extra tools, materials etc.

[@Capfka]

That's why I said "where it makes sense". Your judgement call!

[@tomharrell1954]

You used foam sandwich bulkheads almost everywhere. A few places are wood. Why did you use wood in those places?

[@officeofbrandon-carolinamo371]

What 3m positive flow mask are u using

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

3m versaflow with organic gases / particle filters.Cheers Ross

[@billmccaffrey1977]

Launch before 2022?

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Yes for sure, I may be divorced if not, hah, not joking here. !!!

[@billmccaffrey1977]

@@LifeOnTheHulls I certainly understand that! Great project and a lot of progress for such a small crew!

[@JamesBond-xq3tw]

Clever man using foam & not marine ply for your bulkheads ,saving weight means more toys on board ?? Good on ya !!

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Thats the plan buddy, Cheers, Ross

[@cigarmann]

One week way from sailing!

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Maybe on my trailer sailer but even it is out of the water presently, undergoing some work, anti foul cleaning and trailer repairs.

[@peterkacandes5905]

Huge admirer of your work and craftsmanship, but this is the first time I’ve ever had reason to question your technique: those fillets were pretty fugly looking. You’d save yourself a ton of time cleaning them by sanding if you put a bit more time and effort into making them cleaner from the start, let alone the aesthetic aspect of it.

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

I am totally with you and pleas question the technique,they are not pretty,the white on green doesn't help.They are sanded and feathered perfectly in the end.Cosmetically does'nt matter as all is whited out with flow coat in any case but I hear ya.Cheers

[@chrisb077]

I used the techni glue 15 years ago to build a 8x3x3 2200L salt water fish tank from ply wood hasn't leaked yet :-) its awesome stuff ! there is a video of it on my channel called clown fish if you wana check it out

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Thanks Chris I will take a look.Great stuff this glue,the chemistry is interesting for sure and easy enough to work with.All the best Ross

[@ericktaylor-webb6711]

Hello Rossco, you need to get yourself a thick pillow to kneel on or later on in life your knees are going to suffer

[@MoonHuntress1063]

Instead of carpet how about those rubber mats professional kitchens use? Rubber, messed so your chain doesn’t sit in water, super easy to clean!

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Removable rubber mats definitely the go.Anchor wells are dirty stinking places.Ross

[@johntripp2028]

@@LifeOnTheHulls I'm not sure what the rubber mats are for in the anchor locker. There is almost always chain in the locker so chain is almost never hitting the bottom of the locker . It's chain failing on chain. The windlass is making the noise along with the chain running over the bow roller. The rubber mat is just some place for dirt to accumulate and then allow stuff to grow and stink. Horizontal windlass yes. Absolutely. Great job man. I am jealous.

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

@@johntripp2028 That's a very good point, John, I will have a good length also so there will always be a pile as our intended cruising grounds , Raj ampat, Solomon Islands etc have very deep anchorages. Cheers and thanks for the advice .

[@bluebassboy32]

Well guess you have a quiet little prayer everytime your on yr knees, that ya don't be falling on yr head in tha hull...

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

So true Marcus,hope you and Rossco are well.Are you moving to Tassie yet?

[@bluebassboy32]

Not yet m8, still saving some dosh. Check yr mobile messages for more details. Do you think you'll go to the boat show this year?

[@strangelee4400]

Tip of the day: Never buy a windlass that is more than your wife can handle.

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

That is brilliant advice,love it.Cheers

[@adrianbranham2023]

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