Ready to install our DYNEEMA RIG! PLUS a fully rebuilt mast tour - Free Range Sailing Ep 158

[@carleenh4946]

Great work! We’re in Canada but don’t live far from where the Gougeon brothers lived in Michigan. One year we were lucky enough to go to a dinner at their shop. So cool. They and their team were very gracious. Then a few years ago we chatted with Meade G as he finished up his last solo race (Everglades Challenge) in his custom boat. He was fighting cancer and died later that year as he watched the start of a sailing race from his home. Great guys and a great legacy in the West System.

[@knolltop314]

Pleasantly surprised to see the number of comments Free Range Sailing responds to. Indicative, imo, of healthy level of respect for your subscribers. Good luck this season with your adventures!

[@steveng5503]

How exciting! A brand new yacht but with everything that’s so familiar. I would suggest the refit is going be better than a new build. I also like the idea of refitting Mirrool. All these years and still going strong as ever. Now updated and tastefully refitted to a modern logical fashion, she’s going to be a dream. I’m so looking forward to our coming summer and watching the adventures Mirrool provides us all. You beautiful people! Stay safe. 👍🇬🇧

[@whotknots]

Troy that mast is the ducks guts, a beautiful bit of craftsmanship cobber!

[@brassring5524]

"...no Philips and absolutely no slot head screws." words from the man who's been there. Smart choices there Troy

[@telefontelefonov4738]

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[@davidharlem6824]

One has to be impressed with their knowledge, their skills, their perfectionist approach and their relationship.

[@danshadoin7661]

I think you two could take a set of plans and build any boat you wanted. You have both the expertise and the patience. I truly enjoy watching you work. Thank you!

[@kranzonguam]

I'm discovering that I enjoy watching people do exceptional work! And a special thank you! When I get teased for being obsessive about fine details, I can say "Well, I'm not alone in that!"🤣 Stay safe, and keep up the outstanding work!

[@brieneaton8578]

Same here. I used to tell the ' naysayers ' , " there is only one way to do something, and that is the right way ".

[@Garryck-1]

@@brieneaton8578 - As it says on the t-shirt I'm wearing today.. "Of course I don't look busy. I did it right the first time!"

[@philgray1023]

This must rank as one of the best instructional videos I have seen. Solid advice and editing and production that puts many commercial products to shame. Watch that Pascal doesn't leave you to work for SBS.

[@philipwilkie3239]

Smart idea on keeping the halyards all the same colour. Another friend also pointed out that colour coding is all well and good ... until it gets dark!

[@FreeRangeLiving]

The old salts on windjammers did ok with an infinity of hempen rope, so I hope we can remember which 4 are which!

[@theHairyProject]

Almost to 100k. Congrats well deserved. Please don’t end up getting a catamaran. Well do what’s best for your family but I love the simplicity of what you do. Cheers.

[@waughthogwaugh3078]

"6, & 10mm threads. Keeping stuff simple and eliminating chafe and corrosion where ever possible". A crew after me own heart! So keen to see how this all turns out on the shakedown. Thanks for sharing.

[@carryonsailing]

"while the rest of the world might be imperfect, you have control over this little world" Sailors philosophy right there. What a a wonderful couple

[@jamesjohnston6017]

You two are perfectionists and are over(re)building the hell out of that boat. Respect!! That is what I love about you both. Like the broken boom you repaired that is probably stronger now than is was originally. If you ever sell that boat, someone is going to really appreciate the work you did on it.

[@lexjordan491]

Using epoxy to bed chainplates will work for a while,but any movement will eventually crack it. I use sicka or buytl tape being flexible allows for movement. She is going to be the best looking Cladsman about

[@FreeRangeLiving]

All of those areas are close to zero flex. Highly built up with multiple layers of 1" wood surrounded by 1/4" deck. 105 epoxy has about 4% elongation. West systems G-Flex could also be used but 105 is stronger, about 3 ton of pull would be needed to shift those fittings even without bolts.

[@andrewbates3633]

You will miss Kettering when you leave. My childhood home and many great nautical experiences and memories there. Mirrool will be better than the day she was launched thanks to your fastdious approach. Excellent work.

[@gymcoachdon]

I love refit videos! But I am ready for you guys to start sailing again. I'm sure it is the same for you, so I will be patient. Now, hurry up and put that boat back together so i can see more of Australia!

[@MiQBohlin]

Wow, really making it all smooth and snug. Can’t wait to hear your reflections on all this after a bit of sailing.

[@MikeBanks2003]

A trick I learned was to slightly chamfer the holes using a rose-bit or countersink bit around deck or edge of the metal fitting through bolts and to thread an O-ring on to the shaft of bolts with a little lanoline--as well as using the other sealing stuff etc. When tightened, the o-ring seals the bolt and deck or bolt and fitting joint. If I am going to use a washer I also chamfer the edges of the hole on the side that will sit on top of the o-ringand it is SO much easier to remove. Lanoline is good stuff. It will not matter--and would be even better--if anything meta;l was epoxy coated after chamfering the relatively tiny space for an o-ring. I have got into the habit of doing this almost always, where bolts pass through metal or wood. O-rings I buy in assorted sets--nitrile types are the best.

[@FreeRangeLiving]

We are hole chamferers from way back

[@Early8Q]

I really appreciate your forward looking attention to detail in a job well done! I watch with a bit of jealousy as I see your beloved Clansman evolve into a more modern classic craft at your thoughtful hands.

[@owenbessell727]

Good to meet you guys on the hard yesterday best of luck from Gina and myself. Team Annabelle.

[@joebrown1382]

Allen screws are the best good choice. Mast is looking great.

[@duncan.5228]

You appear such a content, well suited couple, who are totally at ease with each other.

[@SerbanOprescu]

Yes, I second that. It was my feeling, too. In the end, it is the people in the video that make the attraction.

[@ninline2000]

I love to see people do something that will last and do it right. Really impressive job you're doing.

[@davidclarke7728]

Just a note , once you paint a mast , you will have to do it on a regular basis, paint does not last like the original anodising

[@PreacherwithoutaPulpit]

Some things can be made complicated and wonderful but the better things can be made simpler and beautiful. That mast rigging is brilliant, lovely and well though out. The way you've simplified things is going to be paying dividends for years to come. More expensive is not always better but in some cases it simply is. It's okay to cheap out on certain parts but on others the extra costs are more than justified. There's an old saying that goes something like, "Don't miss out on dollars looking to save a few pennies" or something like that. It means it's okay to save some money here and there but sometimes it can end up costing you far more in the end by doing so... Fair Winds, Safe Travels and God Bless...

[@englishmaninfrance661]

I love your standard of work Troy . That bowpiece is a mini masterpiece . Tapping your mast with an old carpenters brace . The fasteners you've used . Love it . I am of course 20 or 30 years older than you but, nevertheless , beautiful work sir. Well done

[@DJWILLM1]

Wow! Pascy doing ALL the steps of hole covering and rebuilding. 👍

[@jonboyle326]

love the comment plugging up holes and then making new ones

[@floridaflyfishing3457]

I have learned so much from y'alls refit I enjoy the thoroughness of the explanations you give of each step. Thanks

[@giterdunpete]

Just changed my mind .....I might have a go at repairing my epoxy surf club race board which had been thrown out.....you have inspired me.

[@MrPisces67]

The old girls looking half her age already and I am sure the fruits of your labour will have a significant impact on her performance, by the way, it is always an absolute pleasure to catch a glimpse of the gorgeous Pascale x I must also say that Troy too is looking more and more relaxed than when at sea...you’re both awesome together!keep up the great work!

[@HopeOfJoe]

Totally fabulous content in this episode‼️✌️ I am learning sooooooo much. Thanks guys. Can't wait to see her all spruced up and floating. ✨✌️✨🎄✨

[@spiritflower6640]

I'm happy for you guys as i anticipate even more enjoyment you're going to have living aboard and free ranging on your renewed beautiful Mirool 😊🤙

[@stratman50th]

And here's a comment for the algorithm: Always a pleasure, thanks for posting!

[@stratman50th]

@Elhesh Ha, no. I get that a lot.

[@clayfarnet970]

No, but he sails like a champion. 😜✌️✌️✌️👍👍👍

[@horstkotte6114]

Love the combination of new, old & uncomplicated! Definitely looking forward to see how stuff is holding up, especially the epoxied chain plates strike me as odd. But as experience shows, me finding stuff odd doesn't necessarily make it fail and seeing it hold up makes it feel less odd.

[@averysullivan1348]

The best episode yet. Between the goofing around and Troy’s tour of the mast, I was so right there with you guys in the yard!

[@chshrkt]

Great video, lots of practical information and trivia. I love hearing your bits of boat wisdom.

[@westmc45]

I waited all week for a new video I could watch one a day and never get bored

[@mn7803]

You two look cute sitting & sanding next to each other!

[@shieldaigbencher]

Great attention to the details. I am learning loads. Thank you.

[@matt_kildea]

Ok this is video number 35 of my "I want to buy a Free Range Sailing hoody" campaign Cheers Matt

[@tophatter15]

Great video. I don’t know how u remember all the different sizes etc. bloody amazing. Cheeers

[@robertdegraaf5215]

Not sure about epoxy under the chainplates. Something flexible is probably the answer. You will have differential movement with expansion and contraction of dissimilar products.

[@FreeRangeLiving]

We know it works the way we did it.

[@carsonnavigator4066]

best way to clean epoxy as well as fresh PU are baby wipes.

[@bluejeans725]

I would be concerned about antiseptic and aromatic residues from what is essentially a health oriented product.

[@shaunglendinning]

Exciting times, almost time to set sale again! Everything is looking mighty fine and can't wait to see the new rigging in place. Cheers.

[@jimwilson9005]

Thank you for your attention to detail and your explanations it is refreshing

[@deeparks3112]

Looks like you are making good all around progress. Bet you can't wait to be back on the water!

[@SerbanOprescu]

Very nice video. It is a lot of peace and love and understanding in it - and between you two. PS. I think your Free Range shirts are actually nice! Great job.

[@svpapillon2462]

Ordered my "New " T-shirt. I really enjoy all of your VLOG's and shared details.... Good On Ya!!!

[@2Moza]

Troy i like the old school method of tapping but do your self a favor and put your battery drill on its slowest setting and put the tap in the chuck and do your new hole that way using the forward and reverse on the drill to gain forward and reverse cleaning of the thread works real Well on Aluminium and use some cutting compound but i think you would do that anyway , I only say this as i had to drill and tap new screw holes in Trains and trams when i worked building them. Love the Vlog as always :)

[@FreeRangeLiving]

Need to get some spiral flute taps to get very fancy then.

[@williamlarkin1503]

That's a damn good job you did on that boat you too I like how you made things a lot easier and more simpler

[@symphonyfarm2009]

Here is a comment! : Over on another channel ( Learning the lines ) We are pretty sure we want to talk you both into shaking down a newly designed boat called "The Trouble Maker" .....HA Mixin' it up! And enjoying watching the meticulous craftsmanship in the refit!

[@John-Nada]

Yeah that's an interesting small boat with two short unstayed masts and a planing hull. It looks fast.

[@supershane1960]

Love watching you guys in action. Wish I knew more about sailing already, I often get lost just after Troy says, “So what we did was...”. Anyway, am really looking forward to seeing her back in the water, going to be something spectacular. Cheers for now guys, see you next week... ;-}

[@stuartmcmichael7504]

A lot of thought and hard work has gone into Marool, and she’s looking great. Well done guys fantastic work. looking forward to the next episode. Stuart ❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@timhautala9058]

I reckon pop goes the weasel in the hatch is worth at least a t-shirt.!!!

[@jeffreyallenparsons]

I am going to enjoy the merch, thanks so much, and can't wait to see you two back out on the water. Much love!

[@svbarryduckworth628]

That mast looks amazing. But no fastener is perfect. I've had Allen-head fasteners strip out just as easy as Phillips. In fact, slot heads are the least likely to strip out IF the screwdriver tip is always held perfectly aligned. Easier said than done. A battery impact driver is a nice thing to have on a boat for stubborn siezed fasteners, as well as the old standby the hand/hammer operated impact driver which almost always works unless the tip itself gives up first and chips/deforms. There is always the drill & easy-out if that fails. Because... saltwater environment. Still a boat is not as bad as something like a caustic chemical plant or concrete mixing facility. Disassembly is regularly done with a sawzall and angle grinders...

[@FreeRangeLiving]

No slot heads !!! Yeah, those industrial plants are full of good times. I have always loved hydraulic nut crackers.

[@andrewtaylor9615]

I would have thought Duralac for the stainless screws into the ally mast. Tef-gel as an anti-seize. Loctite 270 will make the screws break off before they come out with little galvanic corrosion protection... I think?

[@politicafpp8695]

Vaya trabajo que habéis hecho!!! From Spain, best wishes for your next trip!!

[@PCStuart1]

Hi Guys, regarding your throttle, gear/throttle lever system. Your original I had almost exactly the same one when I bought my boat, same cheezy problem. and believe it or not I came to the same conclusion as you, found the simplest with the least metal differences and bought the same one you bought!!! It's served me and the boat well over the last 15 years. The only problems I have ever had is when some smart alleck thought it was not mounted correctly during some maintenance because its sloppy? Hmmmm he dropped a part and thought it wasn't needed, didn't work properly. My yacht gets driven hard sometimes by various drivers, a very wet boat too. When it shows wear over the years Troy, just add a little more water proofing grease into the moving shafts, definitely not into the moorse cables I'm sure you know what happens then by now. Cheers and fair winds.

[@refittingreverie7992]

Cant wait to see here finished up!

[@christineminer2117]

Looking forward to when you get to splash.......however this refit content is so impressive! Thank you

[@davewoods8539]

So informative and so cute you two at the end.

[@dan711g]

Ditto.... I’d like to see a quick note on ground and perhaps the lights used....... Gotta love your attention to detail!!!!!!!!

[@chrischapman2955]

Almost 100k subscribers! Thanks for another interesting video.

[@DarylKing75]

Jumper ordered. Just in time for the Perth Summer 👌.

[@TheBoatRambler]

Well thought out and great ideas/solutions as always! Well done guys! Pascal You need to make more videos!! I've finished watching all the other ones already! 😁

[@alvessail4718]

Great to see the progress and attention to detail 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@geneberry7114]

I've never liked any boat better than Mirrool, including those I've built myself.

[@Mach1Greeble]

You two make a good team

[@williamlarkin1503]

What you need do is rebuild the transmission and the motor shuts you got a brand new boat a well-built boat

[@MrRourk]

Keep at it! She will be back on the water soon.

[@SailingCailin]

How many days a week do you work Troy? Must be 9 or 10. The weeks must be longer in Tazzy. I spent all summer working on my 27' Cape Dory and I think I made about as much progress as one of your videos. I appreciate the craftsmanship, you should sell tours.

[@NortyNige]

Far nicer working on your boat in Tazzie than up here in Darwin, I so need to get going back south.

[@peterclancy3653]

You could write a book on your mast rebuild, very informative.

[@FreeRangeLiving]

Our rigger might have more to say about it but thanks

[@druid201]

Secretly hoping for a double dose of FRS with the usual Thursday update. 8 )

[@rrtmatthew]

Seriously.....you have thrown my week completely off it’s kilter

[@Castathon]

Wow epic attention to detail!!!

[@leelawrence3379]

The only cheesy left on the boat will be what your eating with your wine while enjoying each other and the sunsets.

[@gkeyman565]

Well one thing is for sure once you get it all back together and in the water, and sailing .... it will be sailing and not all that sail, fix, sail, fix... you might be able to enjoy yourself even more!!!! Have a great day...

[@xoxoh0tgrl]

Got my parents some t-shirts for Christmas! Loving the new design :] Thank you for all of the amazing content!

[@tollertollertoller]

You do excellent work; meticulous and thorough. Great bedding work.

[@grayghoste78]

Great video. Thank You.

[@cptvic2617]

Luv the Vids guys, great craftsmanship! Curious about using epoxy on fittings rather than polyurethane adhesive sealant. Appreciate a bit more technical discussion about pros cons. Looking forward to splash! Rock on Cheers

[@CraigOverend]

I looked up West system 105 as it's what many people use, and it has a tensile strength of more than 7000 pounds per square inch. The plates looked at least 4 square inches at the interface to the deck for 28,000 PSI. About the same as the breaking strength of 1/2" stainless wire rigging, plus it's bolted through the thick solid fibreglass deck. Not sure of the type of thickener used or it's effect on tensile strength though. Because it's raised above the deck, should it crack at the deck interface, it is less likely to leak or sit in salt water in the sun that speeds up crevice corrosion. And they are using synthetic rigging that will absorb some shock loading. I think it'll be fine, but only time will tell.

[@FreeRangeLiving]

Perfect explanation thanks.

[@mikepetersen5024]

I'll be interested in seeing how your chain plates hold up without leaking. I have never seen them epoxied to the deck. The boat looks good!

[@gymcoachdon]

If I'm not mistaken, steel and aluminum boats have the chainplates welded on top, with no penetration of the deck. This seems to be the fiberglass version, and should be the absolute best way to insure no leaking.

[@mikepetersen5024]

@@gymcoachdon I'm wondering what's going to happen when the fiberglass deck flexes and the stainless doesn't.

[@codyevans1436]

@@mikepetersen5024 I was thinking the same thing is your thoughts butyl tape to be best?

[@andreaspchristou504]

Epoxy bedding can work if you use milled fiber as the thickening agent. Using cabosil only can create a brittle mix more prone to cracking. I am pretty sure Troy knows this and has mentioned using milled fiber in a previous episode.

[@mikepetersen5024]

@@andreaspchristou504 Good to know. I never thought you could bed metal hardware in epoxy without it separating and leaking. It sounds like it is possible with the right preparation and materials. Thank you

[@johnoflegend1529]

Awesome content folks, have really enjoyed the refit. Just a word of caution when you splash, take some time to practice with the gearshift throttle unit, after 20 years I still occasionally jamb it into reverse before dropping the revs adequately. Cheers

[@FreeRangeLiving]

Smooths out those high spots on the gears

[@Garryck-1]

@@FreeRangeLiving - LOL!

[@Dutch_off_grid_homesteading]

heya only 43 vlogs to go till I have seen all your 225 vlog's and still all you 2 do

[@brianhook8655]

Really impressive such a well thought out refit way cool come to nz

[@jiefflerenard1228]

Love your site as ever .I know nothing about Dyneema so thank you for all the info .I was wondering how you manage lighting strikes with Dyneema rigging

[@FreeRangeLiving]

Heavy jumper cable from mast step overboard into water

[@charlesharper2357]

@@FreeRangeLiving I was wondering the exact same thing. Hopefully you'll show how you've done it in a future video. On our commercial salmon trollers we run a copper strap from our mast down to a grounding bar we have mounted to the bottom of our boats. We also tie our fuel tanks, engine, and shaft into our grounding system

[@foundatsea3483]

It's too short! Where's the cooking segment?! lol

[@superformOG]

you have been doing good with this refit but i have to call you out on epoxying your chain plates, they will crack and leak, why not just bed them with butyl which will flex with the rigging.

[@bobr9731]

You guys are first class.

[@bkbroiler8069]

I'd love to see how Troy grounds his mast and radio antenna.

[@charlesharper2357]

He seems to have made no allowance for lightning strikes.

[@alanrobinson5109]

Thanks to you both for another interesting video. All the best, from the UK.

[@wildtimbrown]

What a little beauty! (Mirool that is, Pascy ;-) (Oh OK, you too, and why not, you too Troy!

[@JoeTurner141]

Can we start a log of Troy's quotes? So many inadvertent lessons both in the nautical world and big, bad world!

[@JoeTurner141]

20:57

[@rb30athorn]

I like Dynema too, but for standing rigging? isn't it easy to cut with a knife? What about sun damage? Like the channel and I've learned a lot and enjoyed the lessons.

[@rb30athorn]

You must have explained all this in an episode that I've missed. Sorry

[@jerrylynch5611]

The Gougeon Brothers actually wrote the book on boat building with epoxy, if they say it works, chances are it does...

[@graynansen]

@Free Range Sailing how will you change the mainsail entry now that the boom is 25cm higher ? Surely you will have trouble feeding the main up the mast if you don't change something ?

[@Hindukushsailing]

Good Idea with the standardizing and hex heads. On the same color lines maybe put different color thread whips on the bitter ends on the lines? Maybe in the dark with a light easier to see? Enjoyed the video.

[@toratora3910]

What colours do you use for the accelerator, clutch and brake pedals of your car?

[@Hindukushsailing]

@@toratora3910 Budweiser and Corona.

[@toratora3910]

Lol

[@Hindukushsailing]

@@toratora3910just trying to let the channel know I was interested enough in their content to watch to the end. Have a good day Amigo.

[@FreeRangeLiving]

And we appreciate it!