HOW BOAT PARTS ARE MADE (inside the Lewmar factory)

[@gonewiththewynns]

So happy to see so many of you enjoyed the experience as much as we did. The whole factory tour was a lot more in-depth than we ever anticipated. We feel like we have a from-the-ground-up understanding of the day-to-day equipment we will trust to take us around the world on our sailboat safely. Hopefully, you do too! If you find yourselves in Havant, England stop into the Lewmar showroom and tell them we said hi. Or, if you can’t make it there and have questions or feedback on anything Lewmar, they want to hear from you! You can find all their contact and product information on their website here: lci.ink/Wynn

[@kenbrowning8479]

Great video

[@paulchandler211]

My late sister worked for Lumar a few years ago

[@johnmooney9444]

BTW, I'm a retired manager of engineering. I would have been proud to have their electrical engineer on my staff.

[@elmoteroloco]

The proud dedication expressed by the three members of the Lwmar crew was stunning, glad to hear you have a pretty good Cat in the works... Goodspeed dear Wynns!

[@barrys8665]

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[@letsgo_inc]

Nikki was out here asking real questions. My engineer brain was grateful.

[@TWROC96]

You can really see the pride in all those folks at Lewmar in the quality of products they are producing- very nice to see. Great tour Nikki and Jason.

[@Centurion04]

That's what struck me the most as well, while watching the video. It really shines through.

[@vonheise]

You probably noticed the age of some of the employees, there was a time in America when lifetime employees had great pride in their work and company, however when you fire or retire people early, the younger generation no longer has the devotion to a company nor expects to retire there.

[@murrayspiffy2815]

An unexpected great video - very informative - and Nikki knows the right questions to ask - while she charms the people she interacts with.

[@nooneanybodyknows7912]

"Anything won't go through unless it is perfect." 👍Thank you, Lewmar, for permitting and welcoming a tour of your facility. Kudos for coloring the visitor vests a different color than your employees. Excellent safety practice. 👏 Thanks, Jason and Niki, for a thoroughly interesting and informative video.

[@philmorel9861]

Great to see some quality engineering and manufacture remains in the UK. Nikki so great at presenting and interviewing people. Great vid 👌

[@explor794]

manufacturing does not get enough press, hail the engineers and makers.

[@rockinrican85]

Impatiently waiting on y’all to have your own boat again and show us your sailing and living life to the fullest skills.

[@daviddunster9305]

I think The Colour is Perfect, just as I imagined.

[@99999janice]

I think the thing you guys do better than any other cruiser out there is inform. I’m not surprised that they wanted to know your opinion specifically. You are both so careful in communicating and informing. Great vid.

[@Coowallsky]

She doesn't interrupt the expert like a certain other couple has trouble with.

[@John_Be]

Wow, To all of the engineers, technicians, and support staff at Lewmar thank you for your dedication to keeping sailors safe like Nikki & Jason safe.

[@sailormarttiki3197]

Never thought I would see the Wynn’s fifteen miles from my house, welcome to the chilly uk where we are still awaiting Spring, enjoy your visit

[@PtangPtangBiscuitBarrelSmith]

It is fantastic to see the lesser spotted Wynn In the UK. Way off its usual migration route and still wearing its winter plumage.

[@relevart7991]

I follow 12 of the most popular sailing channels, but when it comes to the best vídeo, you two leave everybody else in the dust! The interaction between you two, the depth of storys you tell, the editing, explanations etc. In short you guys are a powerhouse!!

[@frederickreinking6655]

Ups!!! stories

[@chartphred1]

You guys are setting the standards for this genre of lifestyle video production. Nicely done.

[@gosman949]

As a retired purchasing manager at several fortune 500 companies, I have been on many factory tours. This video was one of the best I have seen of catching the process and flow of products through the build cycle! Good job!

[@gonewiththewynns]

Wow, thank you!

[@gregprince2523]

I'm truly astonished you kids are not getting 1 million views on each and every video you produce!! My wife and I been following your journey since the early RV days trip across the North American Continent!! Outstanding memories and each and every show gets better and better!! Stay safe guys!

[@kenburkimsher1356]

While I can’t imagine your excitement surrounding the commissioning of your new boat, this type of video is so very informative for those of us cruisers who will never get an inside look at the very products we rely on. Thank you for taking the time and the opportunity to share this tour with us. It takes being sold to the level of awareness.

[@JMR-1953]

I worked factory for 26 years and could follow along with most of what you were showing us. I was really impressed with their recycling of the metal shavings. And doing parts "in house" is such a smart thing to do. I'm glad you enjoyed your factory tour.

[@jelenekane1547]

Woo Hoo, it sounds like NARROW BOAT cruising is FINALLY upon us!!!!! You will fall in love with England and her stunning canals very shortly!!!! (and don't let the locks scare you, they are fun too!) I've been waiting with baited breath for this adventure of yours, narrow boating in England is my favorite thing to do!!!! Enjoy the English countryside and all her beauty and keep an eye out for those darling little kingfishers!!!! Happy cruising you two!!!! Greetings from North Carolina!

[@daleevans3250]

You two are masters at product reports. I found this one to be not only informative but quite enjoyable too. I am looking forward to your shakedown cruise report, I am quite confident that it will be just as enjoyable as this one was.

[@RobertWilliams-pb9yk]

I like seeing how the parts of your future boat are made. The people in the video appear to take pride in their work. Great job keeping us informed.🙂

[@jaycroyle8761]

Wow, Jason and Nikki, that was super interesting. I am like Jason, just love a factory tour especially when it involves super interesting things like this. Would be nice to see a factory tour of the HH boats and get a progress tour of you new boat. Man that boat is really going to be awesome and should give you two a lifetime of sailing around the world. I'm so happy for you two. Have a great day. Jay from Pa.

[@grahamtaylor8678]

Many years ago Lewmar were a client of mine (we supplied their manufacturing control systems) - in those days they were a great company and everything your saw confirmed that is still very true. Your factory tour brought back many happy memories.

[@grahamtaylor8678]

You're virtually on my doorstep. If you'd stayed on the bus beyond Windsor you'd have gone just half a mile from my house. But admit the error in your intro! "we're in London" sounded much better than "we're in Slough"! but Slough is much more famous on the world scale. Nobody has heard of London but everyone knows about Slough.

[@Neilhuny]

@@grahamtaylor8678 I wonder how many people have heard of Slough Grammar?

[@bidlymovies987]

Glass windows are the way to go. I have been involved with a couple of 1980s Ericsons with glass portlights. They are still perfectly clear after four decades.

[@000gjb]

More of these type of videos please. Technology has moved along where we only see the finished product without seeing the fascinating production techniques adopted by manufacturers. Such a huge leap forward from the introduction of fibreglass in the 1950's by the boat building and automotive industries.

[@cindyfleer2248]

It’s the Wynns! It’s a good day already. 😊

[@sabemajeen]

What a gift to be able to tour the factory...and for us to follow along. Thanks you, it was a spectacular tour!

[@redncurlybell]

What, you're in England! Wow, you're so close! My Tongan Husband, Peter, and I (from Chicago) have been watching since you had to stay in Vava'u, and we live next to Heathrow (a very short drive from Windsor). I would have loved to buy you two a coffee in Windsor LOL! We love your videos, and love living vicariously through you on the water. I've never sailed, but my island hubby would love to one day (it's a dream to own one someday). Enjoy your time here (still watching the video), and hope you love your time in the UK❤

[@SandyCurrie865]

That was a great video. I used to work for Lewmar. I ran the Lewmar Marine division that operated in Canada. Our office/warehouse/rigging shop facility was just west of Toronto. Our neighbours were C&C Yachts and host of others. Lewmar owned Navtec (rod rigging and hydraulics) in those days (mid 1980s to early 1990s). We built rigs, repaired and serviced Navtec Hydraulics. I built some rigs for very large boats - 12m Class etc. I also sold and serviced Lewmar products to some very large catamarans such as TAG (became ENZA). TAG was almost 100ft and was sailed solo. It was built by Bombardier in Montreal. I used to travel to Havant several times a year. The winch factory was the first fully automated sailboat hardware facility in the world. Lots of great products were designed there and and manufactured by a staff who were (and still are) totally focussed on the best possible products and service for their clients. I’m glad you’ve chosen Lewmar as a supplier for your new boat. You will not be disappointed!!

[@masmojet438]

Driven past that Lewmar factory(s) literally 1000”s of times on the way to work over that last 30 years, great to actually see what’s inside the very very unassuming “being kind” exteriors, can’t believe you were there!!!

[@SupremeLeaderKimJong-un]

The original castle was built in the 11th century, however during the two centuries after, Henry III built a luxurious royal palace within the castle during the middle of the century, and Edward III went further, rebuilding the palace to make an even grander set of buildings in what would become "the most expensive secular building project of the entire Middle Ages in England. After surviving the English civil war period, Charles II rebuilt much of Windsor Castle with the help of the architect Hugh May. After a period of neglect during the 18th century, George III and George IV renovated and rebuilt Charles II's palace at colossal expense, producing the current design of the state apartments.

[@janettehaslam1380]

So happy for you both❤😂

[@patrickleahy770]

So cool, love the factory tours and getting to see how things are made.

[@BrassLock]

You two kept my attention at 100% for the whole video. Quite a unique learning experience, thanks for that.

[@r.a.monigold9789]

Best Factory Tour of boat accessories in England I've seen all week (don't worry other aquatic tubers, it's only Tuesday). Thanks for doing this, I see it's clearly another Wynn

[@iverburl]

Another video that exemplifies your theme Curiosity. Well-done and thank you. Imagine making a winch with lathe, mill, and drill by hand instead of CNC!

[@GodzHammer]

That color is gorgeous. Will look magnificent during all those voyages and sun rises and sunsets. ❤

[@ashleymoore9063]

If you want to buy a boat let these guys do the hard lifting and buy a HH. The amount of effort they have put into doing their homework is quite incredible, HH has their best sales team with these guys.

[@Jim.Hummel]

For brevity's sake...WICKED COOL !!!! Although all of the people sharing their knowledge on the various products were intriguing and obviously knew their craft thoroughly, I sensed that one could have a discussion with Gabriella (the electrical engineer) for several days and only be scratching the surface. Thanks for an interesting and entertaining video. Sundays are always fun days with the #Wynns !!!

[@jabjab1010]

No time to read all the comments but that they surrounded your with their best workers, and management was following you around, they clearly understand the power of KZbin folks like you as a PRIMARY info source. Love it.

[@cheerio3847]

That was actually a ton more interesting than I expected! Thanks for including us in your tour. I watch a few narrowboat channels as well, and just tonight I watched one from a bit over a year ago and have to post a note for you to be on the lookout for a bit of kitchen equipment. I've never heard of it before, but it must be a thing in UK as she talked about it like it was a normal thing. Something called a Thermal cooker? you heat it up on the stove top with your food in and then seal it up and it cooks on retained heat on the countertop. She did a curry and rice and it cooked the rice on top of the curry, sat aside in their boat all day using no power. Coolest thing ever and handy not to use too much power but with the ease of a slow cooker. They are vegetarian. Anyways - it is Fran and Rich on Floating our Boat. This is the link for the episode I watched and the cooker was somewhere around 8:40. Just something to maybe look at while in the UK and see if you may want one. kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJS7m4KrnNCsd8U I've seen her use it in an earlier episode, but it wasn't really explained, just referred to and I hadn't realized it wasn't plugged in at all.

[@maximumpat1]

Wonderful to find out all that. If as it seems you are going on narrow boat, if you are on the River Avon and pass by Bidford on Avon it would be our greatest pleasure to make you a cup of tea. We'll bake you a cake as well! We are right on the river. You can moor outside our house!

[@lizabethamato7897]

Awesome Video- another episode of your PBS Series!!

[@alexmeyjes5533]

i just love your videos: informative , humorous, honest, and brilliantly put together! Please don't ever stop doing these "expose's" Since you disclose your sponsorships you allow us to decide for ourselves . Thank you !

[@mandrews1245]

Enjoy... The two best days in a sailors life... the day you buy the boat and the day you sell it. So enjoy buying your boat.

[@highvibe4839]

I’m loving this, their is more to just full time sailing, fortunately you take us to all parts of the globe due to where and whom are behind the scenes working in the sailing industry! Wow have had lewmar winches and parts for years on our vessels, never knew this great history! Great stuff as usual.

[@guillaumecrance2213]

It is a great pleasure to follow your enthusiastic and enlightened visit of this modern high tech artisans. Thank you for the journey.

[@johnc3225]

I just had the front cap on my 2019 class C repainted after the gel coat started pealing in patches! And I wax it 2X’s a year! The coach body shop that did it, used urethane paint, same paint they use on airplanes. I’m so glad I did. I put one coat of polish on it. The stuff is as tough as nails! He said it will outlast the RV!

[@richh9241]

What a great company. Really interesting to see how they do it. You can see why their products are expensive.

[@cabbage9999]

Fascinating!

[@markowsley4954]

Love watching factory tours. The workers at Lewmar really made it easy to understand how and why they build the way they do. Nice to see that on this boat there will be a record of exactly how the windows are built.

[@BMad-we6qf]

My community was the world wide HQ for Taylor Made for nearly 100 years. We still manufacture boat parts and accessories. It was only a couple of months ago that the Lippert logo replace Taylor Made the side of Plant 115.

[@stevenjihia7117]

love the colour😊😊.....pliz sail back to tonga

[@Thomas-eu6fj]

Nikki and Jason, Yours is one of the two best sailing videos on KZbin. The other one is Sailing Florence with Matt and Amy

[@gonewiththewynns]

Awe thanks, we love Sailing Florence too. Fantastic sailors and thrilled to have seen them complete their circumnavigation!

[@Thomas-eu6fj]

@@gonewiththewynns Can't wait to start sailing with you on your new boat ⛵

[@cherylsibson2529]

I know England and Italy are famous for their glass ( and stained glass) and of course steel, by setting the standard for how products are produced and implemented aboard catamarans and shows by the pride and the work-person ship and the highest quality of standards ever aboard on your catamaran. Thanks for the tour of the Lewmar was very informative.

[@PI4YOU]

Your choice of paint over gel coat is a great choice. I once had a ski boat I painted with "Awl Grip" epoxy paint. Afterwards, I was on a large lake and ran out of gas. Fortunately a houseboat was nearby and came to my rescue. While tied up alongside wave action caused the houseboat to be higher than my deck. The houseboat pounded the top of my deck. While it was happening all I could see was huge damage to my new paint job. Crisis over and time to inspect, not even a scratch. I love epoxy paint, tough and durable. Adventure on enjoyment of life awaits. Great move to tour manufacturers available to you for later maintenance.

[@gabrielazerpa]

It was a pleasure to meet you guys. Great video.... Hope you enjoy your visit with us and hope see you soon...😊😊😊

[@Allen-by6ci]

I thought I was the only one who said "edumacated". Thanks Nikki. :) Very different seeing you guys in winter clothes. Stay warm!

[@gonewiththewynns]

😁

[@Coowallsky]

Gabriella was very impressive and knowledgable!

[@nickcooper14]

Great walk through guys, it was so good to hear that Lipart wanted to know what hassles as sailors you have faced. Mainly those bloody hatch hinge pins you have to try and undo to swap out the glass😱🤣🤣🤣😳🇦🇺

[@rossrichardson7232]

Excellent episode. Being an engineer I like this stuff. At one time I was making many trips to the UK for business. I really enjoyed my trips and I usually had to go many different places in the UK. I think it is smart what you are doing.

[@johnandrews3568]

Your boat colour is the same shade as my racing bicycle... Bianchi Celeste. great choice!

[@rodrod5000]

I worked at a junkyard for many years as a kid. We smashed windows all the time the we not going to be sold. Sooooo satisfying deep in the soul!!!!

[@kimberlyshalaby1134]

So good to see you Nikki, & Jason! Wonderfull folks behind makings of HH44. It's going to be beautiful!

[@bullettoothtony8084]

As an avid watcher of your channel, and always enjoy your content, I would have never imagined you being only 10 miles from where I live with you both visiting Havent in the UK. Portsmouth, Havent and most of the south coast has a long history in and connection to all aspects to the boating industry including Portsmouth Naval Dockyard. Love the content, and like many of us, cant wait to see you both in your new boat.

[@stephenbmorton]

I L O V E the technical posts. It looked like fun. Sailing Ruby Rose gave you a shout out for the stern rub rails on the new Seawind. They posted the splash today. Can't wait for yours next. I am so excited!!

[@ldirk58601]

Wow! Amazing place! So many intelligent engineers and the attention to efficiency and safety is impressive. Every business could earn from this one. When you listen to the customer you build a better business. Oh, and I LOVE her new color! Going to look so good!

[@kirkb3473]

Love the color! It’s so cool you guys have built your brand that allows you to earn money and get sponsorships doing something you love, and help those thinking of following a similar path, hats off to you both & thanks for doing what you do 👍

[@cassiestearman4927]

Thank you for the tour!! You two always do such great work creating quality content.

[@soving]

Watched an episode of Matt and Jessica sailing today where they said HH boats are by far some the best quality finished boats available... Excited to see you cast off. Cheers

[@paulreynolds2898]

Welcome to my country. It is quite chilly right now but our summers are quite wonderful. I hope you enjoy your time with us. Being that you are about 35minutes away, I am a little sad In missed you. However I am so glad you visited x

[@peterwaugh9416]

I'm heading to England from Australia in a few weeks so it will be an 11-hour time difference for me. I allow 3 full days to get over jet lag before I even think about organising anytime by time. With sailing, you gently slip by time zones an hour at a time over several days so you hardly notice. Great to see the factory tour & how much care & thought they put into their products.

[@mindyedwards2699]

Welcome to the UK, hope yr having a wonderful time despite the cold weather.

[@itsnotme07]

Wicked awesome tour!! Loved that not only did they not mind you asking questions, they answered them in detail and did the same with your follow up questions. Love the amount of material recycling too! Can't wait to see the finished product!! Hull #3. Cool stuff!!

[@truckerallister9080]

Hey have a good time there, and say hello to my birth Town.

[@billwilliams9527]

Like the boat, kudos. Can't wait to see you guys on the water. If was younger, oh well, will live vicariously on your channel.

[@donkey0aty]

As somebody who lives in the UK, it is amazing to see you here when I'm used to seeing you on a tropical island or distant country

[@rayb3117]

It was definitely eye opening to how things are manufactured. The glass was especially good. I like they way they design their glass. great tour all in all. Thanks

[@jimmycoffer8476]

I love a good factory tour. The Brits are great folks and this tour gave them a chance to show off the pride they have in the products they manufacture.

[@chrispomfret8592]

I am loving that you are looking at performance quality hardware. Heavy custom gear is the fallacy of safety for ‘blue water’ cruising. Please. There is a reason why race boats can do what they do now days. Unfortunately cruising people think racers are crazy or something and never learn from the cutting edge. Light is safe.

[@superbala77]

So nice to know that the project is going well guys! I’m thrilled for you! If you need anything in the UK please give a shout. Will be happy to help if I can!

[@SecretSquirrelFun]

Worst jet lag I ever had was travelling from Australia to the United States and then 4 days later, on to London. I had only just adjusted to US time, and spent time out with friends etc when I had to leave again for the UK. I swear I was kind of loopy for what felt like a whole week. Blah, just remembering that feeling makes me tired. 🙂🐿🌈❤️

[@janeconnors1807]

Welcome to the UK. Looks like your parts ( I know nothing about boats) will be beautifully made 😊

[@nickviner1225]

I love the hull colour.

[@donaldwatson554]

So happy for these two, living the dream!

[@dc1544]

You can once your windows are installed add a safety film on the outside. Is similar to window tint on a car but a bit thicker and will hold all of the glass together if one gets a huge impact. There are companies that do that. Maybe even ask Lewmar if they can do that. I am so excited and I bet you are even more excited than I am to see your boat done.

[@KwanTao69]

It was a very impressive tour, a real eyeopener. Thanks for taking us along...

[@00708046]

I love all of your videos ! Not only do you create interesting content but your personalities are the best . You are the perfect couple ! You both compliment each other . Watching your videos is like hanging out with you . Thanks for everything. !

[@ap9970]

So interesting to see inside the factory, as I normally only get as far as the car park. Glad you enjoyed the visit.

[@carltontweedle5724]

Used to live just down the railway from Havant, Chichester live in a different country now SCOTLAND. Pity your not going north. If you ever sail up this way go into the Firth of Forth and I will give you a wave. Plus a few beers. Love your channel, watched Ruby Rose today bumpers on the back your idea.

[@oliverdeubel7488]

No, don’t stop video! I just settled in! You guys create such amazing content even if you are not cruising.

[@SkylinersYeti]

The sailing is why I watch but the nuts and bolts help give depth to the story and process. Another great video.

[@thewedword]

Hey guys fantastic episode thanks for showing us behind the scenes of how so many of our parts are designed and manufactured! Excellent thanks for sharing!

[@Ultrawong100]

Woohoo you were in my country. You should do a meet up here one day. Would love to meet you both.....hope you had a great time. I escaped the cold spell and went to Thailand! The new boat looks so amazing already. What a brilliant fun episode guys. Fantastic work.

[@dinsdaleseven1627]

Great classic color. Looks like my '65 Pontiac GTO.

[@Winterborn3420]

When you mention Jetlag, old story from parents. They were in London on vacation in the 1970's, rain for next 2 weeks expected. Changed tickets to Hawaii. Flew over... laid down for a nap before lunch. Got up for lunch the NEXT DAY. Slept the clock round for them both.

[@bdphourde]

I did enjoy this as all my winches and hatches are Lewmar. I can never look at them the same again! 😉

[@johnclark1925]

Your new boat looks amazing, great colour. I hope you enjoyed your stay over here 🇬🇧

[@herbertbell9438]

Nikki is an expert narrator.

[@drew6252]

Great tour of the lewmar factory.