How much have we spent? Building a 50 Ft Sailboat - Ep. 339 RAN Sailing

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We took a break from boat building and went up to the Swedish mountains to ski. It was so nice with the fresh, crisp cold air and so much fun to teach Vera how to ski. After 5 days we came back to Sun Hill Farm and continued the boat build.
In this video we also talk about how much money we spent on building the strongback and the temporary hull frames. And we also give you an update on the latest changes in the boat layout!
We are a Swedish family who have sailed the world since 2016 while sharing the adventures here on KZbin. While we are still sailing our main focus now a days is building RAN III, a 50 ft sailboat that we are building from scratch. We post a new episode every Friday so make sure to subscribe and hit the bell to be the first to know when there is a new episode!
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[@dianagrosser4202]

Vera sleeping in the sled …too funny 😆

[@RANSailing]

She looked tired and I said that she could lay down and she literally fell asleep in one second! ☺️

[@mrvertigo23]

@@RANSailing Like dragging a sack of multi coloured coal LOL

[@andersholt4653]

It's very encouraging to see the level-headedness with which you approach everything you do, how you speak about costs without sensationalism or excuse, but just stating facts. Also, it was heart warming to see the "Inspector" so bushed she crashed in the sled. I feel blessed (and a little bit envious) to be able to share your journey. Please keep up your excellent work and look after eachother. Greetings from Sweden 🇸🇪.

[@RANSailing]

Thanks you so much for the kind words 🤗

[@tomcole7688]

Family time is so important! Glad you made the effort. I am learning so much just watching the build. Surely your boat-building Viking ancestors are smiling upon you.

[@nooneanybodyknows7912]

That's the first time I've seen how to teach a child to ski. It's fascinating to learn at such a young age. Your family skiing vacation 7 people in one cabin. 🤗

[@RANSailing]

Cosy like on a boat 😆

[@jackblah5842]

At that age they will often tie the tips of the skis together to always make pizza but Vera is already doing French Fries !!! nice

[@nooneanybodyknows7912]

@@jackblah5842 🍕and 🍟. Brilliant 👏

[@bengt_axle]

What a nice train and a great way to travel. America is so car centric, everyone would be sitting in their SUV in traffic. That green sleigh certainly came in handy!

[@ArcticSeaCamel]

I like the tilted front. 😁 And the price to build big mold like that sound very reasonable to me! Cheers!

[@RANSailing]

It’s a cool design feature! 😊👍🏻

[@mikemcauliffe4786]

Living in the Pacific Northwest I feel blessed that I can go skiing with my grandchildren in the morning and sailing in the afternoon! It is so good to see you starting out Vera at her age!

[@amham48]

It's such a joy to see Vera take to skiing so quickly! The skiing trip with the whole family was a true gift...and the Swedish train looked very comfortable and efficient. I miss good train service as here in the US the trains are an after thought, at best. Many years ago as a student traveling through Europe I had a Eurail pass and learned of the value of great train service.

[@guymanges3628]

Thank you RAN for 339...

[@larsjohansen9274]

Thumbs up Even before I have seen the video

[@nooneanybodyknows7912]

Me too.

[@eileenbennett5066]

Me too! Haven’t quite finished watching the video but have been waiting for it for hours! A big thumbs up!!!

[@cwgarr]

Every time I watch one of your episodes, my admiration for the three of you as people grows. You are decent, smart and focused group. It would be a joy and an honor to know you personally.

[@ymvrr]

Added bonus of Swedish night train travel! Enjoyed that.

[@robertbeger4275]

What a wonderful family vacation! Seeing Vera skiing and sleeping in the sled was precious. You folks are doing a wonderful job with the boat. Respect!

[@richglenn3729]

Can’t wait to celebrate placing the whiskey plank with you. It should be live streamed.

[@RANSailing]

Good idea! 😊👍🏻

[@tkjokester]

I like the forward window look. And I learned something. The forward window has less glare. That makes sense.

[@johnklinker4260]

You deserved the week off for some skiing, relaxation, and time with family. But, seeing you back in your barn working and planning is wonderful.

[@allmomomosthomebus3895]

Vera sleeping on the sled says it all. 😂 What a fun trip.

[@michaelgillespie6526]

Wow! What a treat this episode is!! When my sister and were young teenagers, our dad was the Manager of a ski resort in Banff, Alberta. We lived at the resort for a couple years and grew to be skiing fanatics! I am so happy for you to enjoy such a break and recharge your spirits. I hope for you sailing open waters brings the same sense of freedom and the same Joy's. Thank you from us here in Victoria BC. Happy Friday by the way!

[@Al.W7263]

Mom's dragging Vera cross country in the sled and Vera is sleeping all the way. Thanks for the video.

[@Anne6621]

the design has a vintage elegance to it and not all modern funky looking

[@Marschy85]

I would imagine you saved $K's on the sweetest deal on timber and machinery I've ever seen!!

[@dabrte]

I too was very impressed with how you teach a youngster to ski! Good job Vera! The boat is coming along nicely thanks for sharing 🥰

[@MiQBohlin]

Västjämtland (where Duved is) is my former home area. Now living in Kalmar is closer to you😉 I did hope for that change of windscreen angle. Much more suitable and adds more space for solar panels.

[@ReallyFarFarAway]

☘️ Happy St.Patrick's Day ☘️

[@murraynash6365]

Hi from New Zealand, love following your boat build and look forward to seeing the finished build.

[@RANSailing]

Thanks for watching 🤗

[@robjohnson2649]

Really like the design changes, agree forward leaning window reducing glare. With the cost of lumber $3000 isn't bad. So glad you could go skiing and take a break.

[@andrewsalmon100]

Enjoying your progress folks.

[@RANSailing]

Thank you so much Andrew! Really appreciate it 🤗

[@bally1213]

I only found you about two months ago and have been watching all you videos. The best box set ever 👍 don’t know what I will do now with only one a week 😢 Congratulations to you both and you new crew mate Vera on a fantastic journey over the last seven years, I think Vera is as bright as a button, she’ll be at the helm soon. Both of you are an inspiration for any young sailors , especially with distant shores in mind. Not only do you entertain with travel but give so much practical advice and guidance. I’m so looking forward to your new boat build and if you ever in the Solent UK , let us know, would be great to meet you. All the best for the future from England

[@mrvertigo23]

I agree m8 - cant understand why the subs aren't much much higher

[@brentchatfield5286]

sleepy Vera, so damn cool, sweet, and many more adjectives. Cute, Cool, Collected. Awesome

[@deemacvee1]

I just want to say how much I enjoyed this video.

[@bigtruckbrad]

Vera, Viking Princess of the sea has now conquered the mountains! Such a beautiful family.

[@KrisswUK1]

First of all we love your videos, it’s not only educational but so interesting to watch. Now as my job as a Fire Fighter here in the UK I hope you have fire fighting equipment and plans in place incase of a fire as I’d hate to see all you hard work go up in flames. Heaven forbid anything like that happens but always best to be prepared.

[@superformOG]

good idea with putting the galley on the centre line, and moving the shower to the centre where you have more headroom, maybe think about having a hatch above the shower to let steam directly out which will help with mould etc

[@jonunya3128]

I like the new shape of the deck house.

[@nachogonzalez9220]

big support from spain really like the project !

[@Carsten-Berlin-Wi]

Very interesting episode. Waiting 2 weeks was worth it. Vera seems to be a ski-kid - maybe living on a boat gave her balance 😉 Ran III looks wonderful. Thank you and all the best.

[@RANSailing]

She has always had really good balance and I definitely think boat life helped ☺️

[@Carsten-Berlin-Wi]

Try a little bit of bike and horse riding - she will also be great!

[@AlexKall]

Vera is a quick learner! Also really like the new design choices!

[@steveditch4504]

Great episode. So glad to see the family taking a break. Vira looks like she enjoyed herself too.

[@gregkarkowsky967]

That boat needs a couple of those classic forward facing vent cowls. They're useful and very cool.

[@vidguy007]

Sweden looks like a very nice country

[@johanswede8200]

Riktigt frän båt. Älskar formen på "hytten". Otroligt fin investering...Tror jag🥰

[@RANSailing]

Tack så mycket! 😊

[@hommie789]

I would make the short wall in the head longer so that the door is facing the hallway and not into the galley. It is a small thing but you will be staring into the head all the time you are in the galley. Just a thought

[@DavidButtery-rk6cr]

I have been watching your adventure since before Vera was born and really enjoy seeing your progress. You show tremendous patience in getting everything as perfect as possible before moving to the next stage of the project. It’s going to be a beautiful boat.

[@mrvertigo23]

Brilliant episode - loved the skiing bit, how lucky Vera is to be able to learn so young. The budget section was great - open, honest and informative. The proposed redesign of the front of the wheelhouse is a major improvement in terms of aesthetics as well as practicality. Just great - Thanks

[@johnleigh349]

Fascinating to listen to the new build I would have horizontal windows to give it the modern look take all of you 👋

[@amarieshearer2591]

Loved the sking! Looking forward to seeing the build

[@scottmccoy4177]

Definitely a good choice with the front windows!

[@bubbagail7450]

Family time is good time always. great vid guys.

[@georgemacdonald8899]

You should definitely keep all the wood and parts of the framework for the build, they could be made into really cool Ran memorabilia, I bet you a local wood craftsman would partner with you to make such items for sale. Something like a Ran compass clock or boat wheel clock, wall plates, knife handles, ... lots of creative items that could be practical at the same time... Really like the new layout inside and on the windows, perhaps the portholes could pick up the same angle, or somehow you could make it a motif on the boat... So happy you got a skiing trip in, now on to making sawdust!!!

[@captcalyx]

Thanks!

[@RANSailing]

Thank you so much Denis! We really appreciate it 🤗

[@trevhedges]

Cheers guys.. 😊

[@HellyWelly93]

I love Scandinavia sleeper trains!

[@MC-re2ry]

Go RAN!

[@hartfischer5509]

Going skiing for the day, on Monday, in the local mountains above Las Vegas. Late March, and there is still lots of snow and more coming. Never been this much :)

[@rhkavli]

One of the best benefits of the negative angle of the deck house windows, is that it eliminates glare from the instruments in the cockpit.

[@gregzeszotarski9927]

The ski trip was a wonderful interlude, very much enjoyed, thanks for sharing. Boat seems to be progressing nicely.

[@chicagoblair]

The frame may be a really nice bonfire party when the hull leaves the farm!

[@rickcreel3657]

If you mark the frames on the port and starboard side and top with numbers it would encourage someone to purchase them.

[@scarletbegonias2359]

Bonus comment to help out the algorithm

[@chrisbell9319]

Awesome seeing all this come together with the boat and life.

[@americanbornwalkaway9110]

VERA Skiing was AWESOME!!!! TOO COOL I Learned at her age too

[@harrybloom9213]

18:20 I think it looks great! For the portholes, I would choose rectangular ones but it's up to you!

[@rexsheldon1042]

really like the new deck house window design

[@kentulander5716]

Johan mentioned a to me very important issue. ''A One Off'' boat. I've always been like that. Regardless the extra costs the satisfaction to have something nobody else has is worth tons.

[@rayyoung7780]

I very much am enjoying watching the boat build but the skiing today was a nice change.

[@leeoldershaw956]

For an ocean going boat I think the rudder and prop should be protected by a substantial skeg with the prop in an aperture in the skeg. Any small loss of maneuverability will be more than justified by greater safety.

[@Karma-fp7ho]

Wow! Time to make some cedar strips!

[@chrisnelson5877]

Here in the Pacific Northwest Washington and Oregon our timber is mostly Douglas fir / Noble Fir.

[@perhennung]

Wonderful Vera, wonderful family, wonderful Sweden!

[@hedleyjackson5131]

Just watching adventures of an old seadog, Panama Canal now I will have to watch your back catalogue 😊

[@thecoinjar]

-19c, that's t-shirt weather in Calgary, we were -28C a few days ago (LOL). You guys are awesome!!

[@RANSailing]

Omg that’s cold! 🥶

[@rickdaniel8478]

Very good video ! Thank you for sharing 😊

[@HMStan]

Thank you so much for showing us also some family actions, that skiing stuff brought so much memories back from my childhood when I did the same with my parents. Nice you can enjoy this days with Vera and her grandfather and grandmother as well.

[@bobsails9750]

Thank you

[@percygrannfors4792]

Kul att se att ni förverkligar er dröm!

[@crushednutts8934]

Looking forwards to the planking. Great Times.

[@christophermurphy203]

I love this kind of boat build . Real craftmanship. 😎

[@cowsjohnson2306]

Form follows function . Good choice . Angus

[@jbh1983]

Love watching this journey, thanks for sharing.

[@jeanclaudepiessevaux2573]

Very nice projekt , you can also see the Garcia 60 " to take some idea ..........good job.....

[@aspasiabibas1819]

She's a beauty! Onassis would definitely approve! Happy Saint Patrick's Day to you and all your family! 💕❤☘❤💕

[@stevecurtis2907]

Another great video!

[@einarquay]

Good change on the windows

[@redsalem7686]

This is a great video. I sometimes like to just get to the point, but I found myself enjoying the longer, more conversational style of this video. Very interesting.

[@kristaready8812]

Great video guys🤗💞

[@MrCrabbing]

Yes I like raked forward windows, got them on mine.

[@ufodude1000]

Amazing just the mold wow

[@andrewjames7616]

Thankyou 👍

[@scarletbegonias2359]

It's tough not to fall in love with your " CH" sounds.

[@Mrmanly1000]

Thank you, I really enjoyed your update!

[@carlo1081]

Brilliant!

[@albertfunk1176]

Interesting to follow your concept of shipbuilding and that of "Arctic SeaCamel" at the same time.

[@mrvertigo23]

You want to check out SV Seeker

[@sjeffreyw]

Love you folks

[@bendaves77]

I've got a son who's just turned 14.. when he graduates high school at 18 my plan is to surprise him with giving him one of my Harleys and I'm getting ready to start building a custom Harley for myself and upon graduation his other surprise and a dream of mine is to have our bikes shipped to Sweden and spend the summer riding throughout the country including Finland and perhaps Norway.. you have a wonderful motorcycle especially custom built Harley chopper culture over there that i have to see with my own eyes instead of just online

[@tomcraddock244]

The skiing was awesome!! had to be a great break from the build.this project is just fascinating and thank you for bringing us along!! I’m here for the duration and can’t wait to see her launch. Fair winds ⛵️

[@donb4386]

Very interesting stuff! I’m surprised your work to date hasn’t cost much more. Lumber is so expensive these days. You’ve done quite well. You didn’t touch on the cost of the design process. I understand specific information would, and should be confidential but if you could provide a general budget of what those services would cost on the open market, that would be cool to know. Great videos and your building a magnificent vessel.

[@henrikalfred8440]

Just arrived at our Swedish forest house and recognized that weekly episode was uploaded 1 min ago 👍👍 Thanks, it be a great evening in front of the fireplace with Ran 🇩🇰🇸🇪🇩🇰

[@RANSailing]

Enjoy 😊

[@garydick6866]

Recently you published an episode in which you discussed your rollers and how you clean them and keep them conditioned for continued use. The part of the presentation where you discussed the acetone raised my caution level. Please be careful with the flammable fumes from the acetone. A KZbin couple who owned a new catamaran recently posted details on how their boat accidentally burned. It involved acetone use in a restricted area, I'm hoping I don't sound too critical. I've been watching your hull lamination process with great interest because I'd like to build a boat at some point in my sailing life. For other boat builders or sailing families who may read these comments, I have the same thoughts regarding the careful use of MEK, Denatured alcohol, and maybe certain adhesive removers, as well as any buildup of airborne flammable dust. One thing I have noted in my own work with fiberglass hulls in my dry Colorado climate is that I often generate quite a static charge in wiping the fiberglass surfaces. Keep up the good work.

[@extremelydave]

How could you possibly be from Sweden and not know how to ski???!!! So cool you are teaching the little one to do it. It's a gift she will have for a lifetime

[@rvz3215]

Because there are no many high mountains in Sweden!

[@AlexKall]

South of Sweden is pretty flat and not much snow.

[@bertmacdonald337]

Reminds me of my first time in Arctic Norway on my basic arctic warfare course. Norwegian kids can ski as soon as they can walk and were so surprised that grown men couldn`t ski! "What is wrong with you?" they would ask . It was an eye opener, that and the old granny skiing faster than the bus we were on ! Tusen Takk guys x