How To Use A Dinghy - Sailing Virgins - Episode 22

[@nikotsalis]

Dear friends good morning from sunny Greece. Great video. I have two comments. First: oil gasoline mixing ratio from 50/1 or 2% is for two stroke gasoline engines made before 1990. All modern two stroke gasoline engines require a ratio of 100/1 or 1%. Fuel richer in oil than 1% will cover the spark plugs with oil and result in iregular function under load or idle. Second it is very important to monitor the water oulet that cools the engine and clean all formed salty formation regularily . Thank you

[@buds_kek]

When pulling the line to start the engine, always watch your elbow so you don't whack someone with it. Happens quite often actually. Also,remind people to take their shoes with them when going ashore, cause I'm tired of spending 15$ for tourist flip flops every time lol

[@SailingVirgins]

Good points Nick. A skipper we know earned the callsign "Donkey Punch" after doing this maneuver to one of his crew.

[@SoundzAlive1]

Prestart check fuel tank air valve is open as fuel will not flow. Great tip for 2 strokes is that they don't like choke so either start with choke and little throttle and immediately turn choke off as soon as it starts. Or take kill switch off and pull starter once with choke full on, then put kill switch on and start without choke with little throttle. Always check what is right fuel as small 2 strokes 2HP can use 30:1 ratio and some 30HP Yamaha etc have separate oil tank for injection and use premium gasoline only in fuel tank. Gree with monitor water spout from outboard. The kill switch has to go at the nearest point to the engine as some worn parts can lead to clipping at a point at the end of the attachment and it will never start, that has happened to me! André

[@sturaven983]

Hi Guys. Love your videos, and I really don't want to be the boring one to point this out, but in many countries there are mandatory safety requirements. You must have onboard the dingy: oars, water scoop/bucket, at night a white light visible in all directions (a phone light is certainly not going to do it!), and be wearing lifejackets. I know many people don't follow this (especially the lifejacket thing) but its basic safety, and if caught then in some countries they will end up in a whole lot of trouble.

[@SailingVirgins]

Sure Stu, this is more a practical guide. Nevertheless we will add a note saying many countries have their own safety requirements which the driver and passengers must obey. Thanks for the note.

[@AlexMotan1]

Super videos, thank you! We are going to Greece with friends that will be first time on a boat. I recommended to watch all your videos. They did, were so excited and I think helped us, the skippers, a lot! 😎 On the dinghy matter, make sure (depending on the outboard) that the fuel valve and air cap are fully opened. Otherwise you will endlessly be elbowing your mates with little to gain 😁. Don't ask how I learned that. My wife still remembers. With smaller outboards, we fill a small plastic water bottle with petrol and keep it in a bag, on the floor. Check the water cooling. Don't forget the oars. Make sure the dinghy is inflated at the correct pressure. If in a busy anchorage, be considerate about using the motor, especially at night.

[@tommydickens4617]

4:53 , I have also heard steer before gear if anyone finds this easier to remember...

[@NikolaYanev]

Guys, you rock! I love the value and energy you put into your videos. The tutorials are very useful and practical! Keep the good work!

[@ricardopassarelli6015]

My sailing 6year old deckhand wants to run the dinghy off our Jeanneau 57. I made him watch this. He soaked it up.He will fly with his light weight an 10 hp Honda in our Highlande 340- a very Good dinghy but a bit under powered against wind and waves when loaded with 4 full size persons along with groceries and beer.

[@SailingVirgins]

Fantastic Ricardo!

[@alanabrams8017]

I've missed the "How to" vids. Thanks!

[@WillN2Go1]

More good stuff. Something I'm learning from you guys will save me a lot of trouble someday - and I probably won't even realize it when whatever it is doesn't happen. So thanks in advance. I use that same bailer scoop in my kayaks. Nothing works better but it's got two problems. There's no hole in it to tie on a line, so do that. Also they get brittle from the UV, so they last about 2-3 years (Basically they crack and start falling apart when you need it the most), so keep it under cover if possible, and have a spare on your big boat. If someone made a UV-proof one that cost double I and a lot of other people would immediately buy it.

[@ytboombox]

very nice explanation

[@ItsRainingTacosProductions]

Nice instructional vids guys. Thxs!

[@gabbyvg.9067]

1ST!!!!! Your videos are SO HELPFUL! I am new to boating. Bought my 1st, a BAYLINER YACHT. But I want a sailboat so badly.

[@SailingVirgins]

Thanks Gabby! Yes, we'll teach you sailing and give you tips on which boat to get, then you'll be good to go!

[@WanderingKnapps]

New friend here. We too are part of the Facebook group, KZbin sailing channels. We just sold everything to buy a boat. We are boat shopping in Florida. We too have a lot to learn

[@SailingVirgins]

Cool, welcome! Let us know if you'd like to do any courses here in the Caribbean.

[@ondrejbalaz]

Love your tutorials. But how about adding some How to beach the dinghy when there is no dinghy dock, which includes tilting the leg and most importantly the right timing as there can be swell especially in the Caribbean. Thank you for all your vids

[@pirateradio8336]

Finally New episode

[@roelofvanleeuwen]

Nice vid, just one note: try to teach everyone to stear with left-hand. Engine is designed so that when you keep stearboard side of the water(canals), you can overview everything. Also the reversehandle is much more handy to operate.

[@WindedVoyage]

I was hoping to see how you beached. Can be tricky if there is any swell. Also motor or oars?

[@SailingVirgins]

Yes we were going to include that, but it can go so wrong so fast - it is a pretty advanced skill. One of us used to drive rescue inflatables for Surf Lifesaving Australia, so has a bit of experience. Here's a bit of a rundown. This is off the top of my head so there could be a few things missing. Timing is important - you want to be just behind the wave so that you can surf it up the beach. Unlock your tiller so it is easy to lift. Go full power until the last possible moment, then kill the engine and at the same time lift the actual engine. Key thing is to never be side on to the waves. If you are, they will own you. If you are bow in, you're fine. If you are stern in, you may get pooped but you'll still be fine. Like I said, this isn't for the feint hearted, but it's a great skill to have once you nail it. We'll do an episode on this when we can find the right beach. Thanks for the question, hope our answer helps.

[@WindedVoyage]

@@SailingVirgins Thanks for your reply. I like your demos to compare how I do thinhgs in comparison to how I do things and always learn something from you. I've learned how to beach from locals here in Cape Verde where I've been ssiling for several months. Mostly fishermen. Warching them go ashore in their wooden boats. Waiting for just the right non-wave moment. One beach is rocks so we'd go with oars. Messed up a gew times and lesrned the hard way. Flipped over and soaked. I've also met two French cruisers who didnt do so well. One with a cast fom wrist to shoulder, the other a broken back. Can really mess up your cruising life. Check out my channel. Cape Verde is an amazing learning ground. Wind is fierce, islands rugged and people are wonderful. Thanks again guys.

[@SCARTHYBOY692]

Good video guys and nice dinghy/rib! I’m an RYA powerboat+cruising instructor from the U.K and teach on these boats most of the time. A massive safety advice is they’re wasn’t much talk on the KILL CORD. as experienced mariners you don’t need me to tell you what here it should be on your body. So maybe re think where you want to wear your kill cord, and maybe wear it all the time? Massive respect for your videos you taught me lots of personal skills for big boat sailing! But it just concerns me that people like yourselves haven’t got kill cord safety as second nature.

[@SailingVirgins]

We mention it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jou8dGSDar9gadk- it is particularly important to us as one of our buddies in the BVI was killed last year by his dinghy, probably because he was not wearing his kill cord. He was 29 years old. We wear this all the time and teach it religiously.

[@Ken350THV]

Beaching the dink, is a special skill worth talking about . Also how do you use the lock and cable?

[@andrewwheeldon3027]

everyone on my boat wears a PFD, if they don't put it on, we don't cast off!

[@JackDostine]

I'm new to sailing, I've heard about a thing called Dingy Jousting. Can you please cover that in your next video??

[@SailingVirgins]

Yes you must be new to sailing Mr Dostine. We've never heard of you. Everrr.

[@CaptMarkSVAlcina]

What about checking the water out flow

[@SailingVirgins]

-argh we forgot!! good point Mark. We'll add it to the notes.

[@AndyMillerPhotoUK]

Great vid -- but why weight on the leeward side?

[@jennijones1532]

How do you get a dinghy that fell off the landing of a yacht - back on? What is the correct way to do it?

[@tomalexander5064]

Hey, great video. Are you guys running any courses in Tahiti in the near future? Cheers

[@dinsdalepiranah8759]

I like your other vids better than this one. There's not enough detail. If people need this video, they are novices, so need a much better understanding of the kill-cord - what it does, how it works and why you need it both to start and stop ie without it you'll never start the motor. As well, how do you stop the motor (pushing the kill switch) when you're done. The knots you mention are good but showing them, how they are tied and where/how to use them, would provide more complete instruction.

[@JackDostine]

Does James and Roopie have Instagram? They're such cool guys

[@rupertcovell7007]

captain.rupert Check it out Mr Dostine.

[@2607fox]

are you guys coming to croatia yacht week?

[@SailingVirgins]

Jack is already there. We're running courses in Croatia in August. Want to join?

[@2607fox]

Sailing Virgins well can email me more info about course? We are going to join you guys at 27. July. Would be pleased to meet you irl :D we are going to sail on impression 50

[@SailingVirgins]

@@2607fox sure, here is a link to the beginner course in Croatia: sailingvirgins.com/courses/beginner-course-croatia/ and here is a link to the intermediate: sailingvirgins.com/courses/intermediate-course-croatia/

[@MTHusaberg]

I don't get the turn before you burn? Is that a joke of some kind?

[@SailingVirgins]

Because the engine is also the rudder, it is very consequential where it is pointed when you apply power. Therefore, you need to turn it in your desired direction *before* applying power. Or else you get owned. That make sense?

[@Thomas-mn5ih]

Thanks for the information. i don't like the color tone (lut) it looks so unnatural.

[@SailingVirgins]

That's a fair point, we'll ease up on it a tad Thomas.

[@natebrand3774]

Your sitting on the wrong side

[@andrewbarron8857]

Ummm .... 1:15 is about 6%

[@SailingVirgins]

Google this: "What is the oil ratio for a 2 stroke outboard?"

[@andrewbarron8857]

@@SailingVirgins My apologies, with the accent I heard "One to fifteen" not "50".

[@SailingVirgins]

@@andrewbarron8857 no worries!! Thanks for watching. :)