Our sailboat REBUILD begins ⛵💪 - Free Range Sailing Ep 157

[@FreeRangeLiving]

Happy Thanksgiving to all of you folks watching in the Americas. We hope you had a wonderful day with your loved ones. Troy and Pascale

[@dbentley2195]

Thank you ate so much can't breathe lol hope y'all are doing fine also love your channel ❤👍

[@ninline2000]

I had a wonderful day thank you, even if I did eat too much. In addition, when I got home from my daughter's house, I had this wonderful video waiting for me. I hope y'all are doing well.

[@tomkirk6942]

Great day made better by seeing your vid pop up. Hope you’re both great! Cheers from Northern Utah, USA

[@abrahamdesmond5376]

you all prolly dont care at all but does anybody know a tool to log back into an instagram account..? I somehow lost my password. I would appreciate any tips you can offer me.

[@griffintalon2292]

@Abraham Desmond instablaster =)

[@SteelDoesMyWill]

I love the new back-stay chainplates, perfect application. I'd recommend that you avoid knots in the lashing, Dyneema is incredibly slippery so it's always ideal to splice it. Next time you get around to replacing the deck lashing don't be afraid to allow the low friction ring to sit a little higher off the deck. That way you'll have enough space to splice a multi-stranded infinite loop that is spliced together with buried tails. I do mine with a Dyneema chafe cover to protect from UV, it is quite challenging to do this type of splice in place on deck, but as your skills progress it isn't as daunting as it sounds. I'd be glad to talk you through it over Skype any time.

[@TheBoatRambler]

I found your channel a couple of weeks back and after watching some of your refit episodes I decided to go back to the start and have been binge watching from the start! Up to EP101! 😁 I follow a few sailing channels but yours is hands down (or hands on) one of my favorites! Well done guys, and thanks for sharing so much knowledge and good vibes! Cheers from Portugal!

[@waughthogwaugh3078]

Biltong, braai and a bobejaan wrench, clearly someone has has a great influence on Marool's wonderful crew!

[@jiefflerenard1228]

With Troy in charge the Titanic would still be floating! Look at that thru-hull overkill, some people would have glued a cork! What a collection of superb repairs and improvements ,notice the pro editing?and the great soundtrack ? What a team !

[@RoyClare]

Ah, yes! Another video that demonstrates why you guys are platinum .... thank you, beautifully presented as always. And, yes, I’ve ordered a couple of items from your store, including a hoodie with the fantastical new-old artwork that sets off your brand so well. Go, guys, the sea is calling you back .... 💯🎉🍀⛵️👌🏽❣️

[@jeffslaven]

Wow! Mirrool's refit is going to make her BETTER than new! What a famous little boat she has become!

[@bderevnin]

Would you guys do a video on all the tools you carry? Maybe mention any unusual uses for some usual tools, tools you have that you might get rid of and what tools you don't have that you'd like to carry? Really enjoying the videos!

[@reinesj111]

Super very happy to hear that. Hope you continue your journey happy. Thanks for your feedback.

[@rustyjeff3007]

Mirrool will definitely be better than when she was first built after all this amazing work & love you guys have put into her.. Awesome job guys.

[@Richard-nb4iv]

I had modified my tack on my mainsail to incorporate a snap shackle, for quick and handy mainsail changes from cruising main to racing main. While donnig a new cruising mainsail, the eager captain hoisted the main before exiting the channel. This was against the first mates(wife) wishes. With sketchy winds on the nose, somehow the snap shackle loaded up and twisted, then deformed blowing out the tack. We gave all the people on the pier a show as I had to motor down the rest of the way before I could safely lower the main, and head back in to access the damage. Luckily the new mainsail was fine, but I still had to find a solution to salvage the sailing day. Then it came to me. I had purchased these new dyneema soft loops and had them in my in my racing crew bag( for racing on other friends boats). I popped on the soft shackle and it has remained in the mainsail tack for at least 5 years now. That soft shackle could lift up my whole boat and then some. There is no form it will not bend to. It won't work harden and there has been no signs of chafe. If it ever breaks, they were two for $30.00. It's a no brainer. Great video! And great upgrades! Enjoyed watching!

[@duncan.5228]

You will be leaving on a brand new boat. You're doing a superb job.

[@HopeOfJoe]

OMG 😱 WOW ‼️ Just fabulous work. And some cleaver ideas. I'm learning a ton my self ‼️ Thanks guys..

[@BillB23]

Y'all are such a kick-ass team! After a 30 some odd episode binge watch I've been faithfully following you. You never disappoint. I'm impressed that through the refit you continue to look not only to Troy's OCD standards but also to production quality. Your soundtracks are always noteworthy. Even your slack efforts are worth watching.

[@catsailor9772]

Hi Troy and Pascale, we've just almost finished our refit on our cat, and because it's a bigger boat it took a fair bit longer than yours. very similar to your refit we also did inside and out and also replaced all the rigging with dyneema. I did it all myself and saved about $3000.00 doing it. did all the splicing myself ( bit of a learning curve ) and instead of low friction rings I used heavy duty stainless cast and closed thimbles. tested all my stays before they went onto the mast by putting 6000 kg of pressure on it. I'm very happy with it and I estimate that I saved about 150kg of stainless rigging wire and fittings. the other thing is that it makes us independent, I will carry a lot of spare dyneema of different size with me and I can replace a stay anywhere in the world within hours if I need to. we enjoy your videos, keep it up.

[@rangie944]

Gets more informative and interesting with every episode, thanks for sharing.

[@philipwholloway]

Long sleeve navy t-shirt ordered; an easy way to support your channel. Love the films, don’t stop. Can’t wait to see the boat finished.

[@giterdunpete]

You might well have been frustrated all those miles in a boat that was full of "issues". Certainly blown them away...Amazing to see

[@gymcoachdon]

Super cool to watch all the work being done! She will be a custom boat when you are finished.

[@user-earthandfire]

I am learning so much during your refit. thanks heaps for all the uploads

[@kxdirtjumper]

It's exciting. It's going to be like a whole new boat. The rigging is going to be a huge upgrade, can't wait to see it in action 🤞🏻

[@firefly24601]

My mind is starting to reel with all the changes you've made to the boat! Are you going to do a summary video of all the repairs and improvements done, or possibly even a before/after video?

[@FreeRangeLiving]

Absolutely. We have wanted to do a boat tour for some time.

[@joebrown1382]

Looks like the guy put a Matthew Walker knot on the end of the dyneema. You guys are really doing Mirrool with updated rigging.

[@Garryck-1]

I'm pretty sure it's not possible to put a Matthew Walker knot in dyneema. It's too slippery. Also, it did *not* look anything like a Matthew Walker. www.google.com/search?q=Matthew+Walker+knot&tbm=isch

[@joebrown1382]

@@Garryck-1 I just got a quick look in the video so I thought it looked like the knot. Appreciate the correction.

[@Hairnicks]

Love watching you guys, learn so much from your skills, and your newly acquired skills. The new rigging is a fabulous idea, new modern products and very old ideas. I don't think you will be regretting this. You are two lovely people and I thank you for sharing your adventures.

[@bobr9731]

Miriool is lookin good. Love the 6mm pads idea and the rear chainplates. A thoughful refit, get it right first time approch. Best of luck.

[@schadik]

Thanks for the new T-shirts!! Can't wait to see you two sail of with your new boat and rigging!!

[@tonycook2347]

You guys rock. your episodes add to my inner peace and im not even a sailor.

[@kevin3434343434]

Your boat renovation projects are so satisfying to watch!

[@cyberspooky]

Just looking at those Dyneema aft chainplates where the Dyneema loops underneath , just wondering if cutting a larger diameter frictionless ring in half and installing it to ease the sharp bend in the through hole underneath , if you know what I mean 😎

[@americanbornwalkaway9110]

I Ordered My HOODY... GREAT Work you two THANKS for Sharing

[@martinengelbrecht5384]

Cute ending 😁🤗😊

[@mmoore102]

Just another great vid. You continue to do everything the right way. Such a joy to watch.

[@Joshua-dw8wu]

Your sailboat is looking good.🌻

[@peterhamilton8430]

like all the below comments, I agree wholeheartedly that you two are doing an amazing job of the refit...huge thumbs up.

[@alanrobinson5109]

I love you guys, you have a lot of knowledge in many trades, and so well put over to us all in your video’s. Alan from the UK.

[@joelevy750]

Ohh...New T Shirts ..( great ) Thought that there may be an announcement of an engagement ..Well, maybe next year... Enjoy your vids Keep well and stay safe.

[@sunshinecatcher8779]

knowledge is money love it

[@pipc1918]

I'm in Tas. Drove down. Came past your marina. Saw you both. Did not want to intrude. Boat looks great. Good job. Captain Pip from the Cancer Survivor Ship in Qld.

[@kranzonguam]

Great video showing great work!! Thanks for spreading knowledge to everyone!! Happy Thanksgiving! Stay safe!

[@philgray1023]

Never fail to pick up a new idea watching this stuff. Thanks guys.

[@mudabudda]

Love watching you make improvements to your yacht above and beyond manufacturers designs.you guys have an amazing approach to building your vessel. Keep up the good work,as if you wouldn't lol

[@jamesblackburn934]

Love what your doing! Thanks for sharing. Keep up the great work!

[@robertmecalis7030]

Well I just watched this episode for the third time, fascinating and informative as always.

[@shaunglendinning]

Great update! Thanks for sharing.

[@uthumanhameed]

Good one...really eager to see New Miroo! ...Suggestion to have a flag with free range sailing or Mirool and sail with the flag......

[@sailingmumma]

Absolutely great work 👍

[@SteelDoesMyWill]

I love what you are doing with all of the leveling pads and the Main Sheet Traveler. People don't often realize how these simple these are to make with some sweat equity but are fairly cheap on materials. They end up saving you thousands of $$ in future headaches and damage repairs. Your boat is going to bomb-proof, bravo! FYI, with all the work you are putting in, please treat yourself to a new main-sheet traveler car, that old one looks a little worse for wear!

[@pmsheridan1492]

A bounty of useful info in this video!

[@Dutch_off_grid_homesteading]

heya you guys put a lot of work in your boat I gause you will be very happy wen all is done

[@dennybarlau8065]

Have you considered a wrap? Much cheaper and more effective than anti foul. Please go to Feel the Breeze Family and check out there wrap

[@InquisitiveSearcher]

I take it that you rounded the edges of those holes that you're running those ropes through on the hull so it doesn't cut into them. Yes??

[@svbarryduckworth628]

The raised pads have really helped us with leaks on our deck. I wish I had put them at every through-deck penetration. Next time... You almost have me sold on dynema standing rigging. Still my biggest fear is damage from chafe against other boats or pilings/docks during a bad storm in a marina, or a docking mishap -not always caused by our own mistakes but a passerby boater who does the crashing, maybe even when we are away. Finally, that awesome hull patch at the site of the old through-hull looked like the Eye of Sauron with it backlit by the sunlight.

[@yorukkizigeziyor]

Very beautiful

[@paulstott214]

beautiful boat and and an amazingly thorough reno, good job

[@mattWallJsy]

Awesome as always 👏 Already ordered new top 👍

[@artfulalias3984]

Love the soft rigging details.

[@matt_kildea]

Ok this is video number 34 of my "I want to buy a Free Range Sailing hoody" campaign Cheers Matt

[@grayghoste78]

What a great video. Thank you.

[@TwoGetLost]

Another great episode, thanks for sharing!

[@jesstroyer4212]

Can you elaborate on the type of knot used on your Dyneema chainplates? Just trying to learn more. Thank you! Really love your channel!!

[@darwindarwin141]

You sweet talkers, just ordered the long sleeve tee .

[@ragnoxten4158]

You are one of my favourite sailing channels. For other reasons than Zingaro or Sailorama

[@russking63]

Great info. Thank you, as always. I will definitely be going with Dyneema rigging on my Yankee Dolphin 24.

[@FreeRangeLiving]

It is incredibly versatile stuff once you start down the rabbit hole!

[@toms4123]

Pascale - I am wondering about the heat gun for the vinyl: after much research before the refit of my boat I decided to use a drill mounted hard rubber wheel designed for vinyl lettering and decals, bought on eBay in Australia. The West Systems technical manual warns that resin starts to disintegrate from about 60 degr C, a heat gun becomes effective only at much higher temperatures.

[@triggermurgatroyd9976]

I’m enjoying the refit almost more that the sailing...but a question if you guys still check these old videos. When painting the mast, was that a spray, roller, brush, laying off? Also what did you use for it? Fantastic if you have time to flick me an answer please

[@shieldaigbencher]

Beautiful. Thoroughly enjoyable. Thank you.

[@brendanwhite3731]

Hi watch your repairs it your boat is grate and using the Dienemo Q could you do a sample of how it was done see you used a heat gun to melt the ends together and what kind of knot was used the securely to the boat etc. Love the video from Ireland Brendan

[@jonathanbrooks917]

Very nice!!!

[@KIMI-xt4eb]

happy thanks giving from New Mexico USA,,,,love your face lift on boat!! be well!

[@hamishesslemont3705]

Ok, I’ve bought two of the “new” T shirts, for me and the other half - hopefully that’ll go towards paying Pete ?! 😀👍

[@MrPapakura298]

Damn you guys do a high quality job, all the best to ya!

[@robinhajek1850]

Another interesting video. Thank you. I'm looking forward to when you get back out on the water.

[@MiQBohlin]

Aye m8’s, I’m sorry to say but I think I’m in love with Mirrool ❤️ and you have really given her a treat.

[@FreeRangeLiving]

Stronger, safer, faster!

[@StableNomad]

Why install the dyneema chainplates before painting the boat? Also, what's your expected lifespan for dyneema chainplates and shrouds/stays? Thanks!

[@waoamfg]

99.900 subs :-) Very well deserved.

[@treasurecoastgypsy]

Isn't the dyneema chafing thru the holes a concern, with stress loads of the rigging?

[@peterhaan9068]

I was going to comment about that also. Glad I read down the comments. I guess I better Google Dyneema and find out a bit more about it.

[@dirtywetdogboatsandsailing6805]

I really like what you are doing with the soft rig solutions, it's almost like going back a couple of hundred years and making things that are both very simple and easily replaceable by the 'average' sailor . One very small problem is that it can be slightly more difficult to get the backstay tension high enough to really get that forestay straight especially if there is any creep in the Dyneema.

[@FreeRangeLiving]

Our sheet winches get them there. Having a rigger that has 250 dyneema rigs behind him sorts out a lot of problems.

[@dirtywetdogboatsandsailing6805]

@@FreeRangeLiving i figured you might have to heave them down with a winch or alternatively set up some kind of tackle to the masthead and pull that back while you tension the stays.....that's how i did it with my gaffer.

[@julesmoto9022]

@@FreeRangeLiving I'd be interested in the knot you tie to secure the lashing between the rings and how you maintain the winch tension whilst tying it.

[@BrownPeterAnthony]

Very interesting stuff, and will be much quieter sailing for you.

[@AthelstanEngland]

14:00 looks like the portal to an alternate universe! PS. Great marketing ending :)

[@alvessail4718]

Awesome. You nailing it with dynema rig. Congrats. Another great video

[@whotknots]

That barge in the background looks like an old car ferry, do they have them in Tassie?

[@brendanbarker2095]

Thanks

[@colbjallen8334]

Happy Thanksgiving from North Carolina. Boat look's great

[@bryanallen7164]

Won't the loss of weight aloft change the roll rate of the boat? I realize you still have the mast which is probably most of the weight and the change might be small, but still, seems like a question worth asking. I know there was a study done in a wave tank seeing how sailboats (models) reacted to storm waves. The initial numbers that came back seemed all wrong with the boats whipping back and forth at higher rates of speed than anticipated. Then they realized they had neglected to put masts on the models. Anyway, just a thought. Love the channel !

[@jerrybailey3095]

Excellent video guys, looking really great ..man she's going to be beautiful. Your just about to reach a 100 - K Subscribers "Sweet" Take care be safe. 😎🐈👍

[@beniank9091]

Troy how do you plan on preparing the old nonskid surfaces for paint and new nonskid? I have the same diamond shaped raised surface and I'm trying to figure out what to do to.

[@MrMakhi9]

My favourites 😚

[@tonywrobleski5185]

Great video thanks

[@markhunter7444]

Great job. Hard to tell from the video but how much did you round out the inner edges of the tube where the dyneema turns 90 degrees around the edge of the hdpe tube, bottom especially? Looking good

[@MC-re2ry]

Dyneema chainplates and Bob's your uncle! Yes!

[@jonathonduhring8245]

Yet again another awsome,great episode,well done both of you.just wondering have u now transfered wear points to the dynema at the points it meets the hull and also is there a difference or any complications when it comes to rigging and insurance.anyways guys keep up the great work👍👍👍👍👍

[@dianeswift]

Happy Turkey Day from Albuquerque!

[@fishaholiclures]

Don't dis Sika Troy, there are many product variations within the brand, and if the previous applicator used the wrong type and prep, it is operator error, not the fault of the product.

[@FreeRangeLiving]

We weren't dissing sika just the application of it to fix a hole in the deck.

[@garryjackson3941]

hmmm a modern version off old "deadeyes" it seams? great ideas

[@richardgooding498]

Happy Thanksgiving from Ohio. Great job on your boat.

[@reinesj111]

Hi to you both. I noticed that the hole that you made for supporting the dyneema on the stern are not friction less. The are 90 degree edges. It may damage the dyneema rope with time. Is an observation with all the respect.

[@FreeRangeLiving]

No, they're not.

[@Garryck-1]

Look closer. The edges are rounded over and smoothed.

[@andersjakobsen9906]

I just love this raised patching plates. Fair winds,,,, /),,,,,

[@rickgarland8543]

What about the friction through the holes of the hull?

[@tiborkiss9186]

Nice. But those dyneema chainplates could use some more radius, less steep edges under the and above the deck, imo. best regards.

[@FreeRangeLiving]

Peter examined them. They're fine. Hard to assess from video.

[@dougo5635]

I wonder why the dyneema holes weren't beveled