Great video. Just what I was looking for! I'll be doing a very similar install in the next couple of weeks and it's always good to see the types of things I'll be running into. I especially appreciate that you don't gloss over things like "where is this cable going to run" and "here's why we chose to put this specific piece in this specific place". All the best!
@DangarMarine7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Alan, good luck with your install. :)
@Ammo4617 жыл бұрын
Absolutely perfect. I'll be tackling this job soon and this video is exactly what I was looking for to give me a better idea of what is involved. Great hearing the two of you discussing things through. Cheers!
@DangarMarine7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mark, glad the vid helped.
@MikeTLive6 жыл бұрын
Looking at adding an anchor windlass and a capstan for trapbhauling. Your video gives plenty of info to help me draw the plan and source the parts. Thanks for all your videos!
@DangarMarine6 жыл бұрын
You're welcome Mike, glad the vid helped.
@ronpowell23737 жыл бұрын
Just a suggestion, but when you get back on the boat, take some blue Loctite or equivalent. You want the low or medium strength stuff. Take each screw out of the deck unit , cover the top 3-5mm of the threads in Loctite and refit. The Loctite will stop the salt water wicking down the thread because there is no gap to wick down. No water down the threads, no corrosion. Makes life a lot easier in the future. Works on outboards as well.
@DangarMarine7 жыл бұрын
Interesting tip on using the Loctite Ron. Dave was being his usual facetious self and in fact filled all the holes with Sikaflex before putting the bolts through, but I still appreciate the tip!
@nathanhoff49677 жыл бұрын
great video as always. im getting ready to install a lewmar v700 or 1000 on my boat next week. just like on this boat the chain locker is very small and will not accommodate the motor. the way you installed it gave my plenty of fresh ideas. thanks for sharing your videos. they are always great.
@DangarMarine7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Nathan, good luck with your install. Nothing is ever straightforward!
@mchaves76633 жыл бұрын
Stu, you are a great value to the boat community in Australia and also to the world =)
@trevorhanlon4717 жыл бұрын
Nice work Dave and Stu,I personally might be inclined to fit a water proof second control foot switch (in parallel),close to the chain locker.
@DangarMarine7 жыл бұрын
Dave is sitting opposite me now and says that he does plan to add that option but it cost an extra $100 he didn't have at the time. :)
@patriciabrooks58387 жыл бұрын
Dave may wish to consider as an alternative to foot switches, which we found not be be reliable is a hand held switch that can be plugged in on the deck. The other alternative is to configure a wireless remote control, which can be configured for very little. The advantage of this method is it can be operated from anywhere on the boat.
@lloydsumpter7735 Жыл бұрын
I just added a momentary toggle-switch in the chain locker. Cost maybe $20...
@gogs14687 жыл бұрын
Not a job I can envisage be doing, however, watched it four times and learnt a lot.ThanksGogs.
@DangarMarine7 жыл бұрын
Hi mate, glad you enjoyed the video despite not doing the job in the foreseeable future. I feel the same way about learning things, there are always tips you can apply in other situations.
@evanjones25397 жыл бұрын
If you're looking for longer lengths (low loss) of battery cable, try "welding cable".. The insulation is thick heatproof and very flexible, use coloured heat shrink on the crimp ends to identify + & -.... I enjoy your vids, thanks..
@DangarMarine7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Evan, great tip. :)
@peterjames20046 жыл бұрын
always pays to read other comments before commenting
@watercop51155 жыл бұрын
Very good guys. And, you kept all wiriing out of the chain locker. Bravo...
@markolav70177 жыл бұрын
great to see a yachting vid Stu..I will show the old man..Cheers
@DangarMarine7 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate, hoping to do a few more on sailing boat down the track.
@robgw7 жыл бұрын
Would not mind a video tour around Dave's boat, it looks amazing! Rob
@DangarMarine7 жыл бұрын
I'll see what I can organise, but I'd say you've seen just about all of it in this video! ;)
@Hahehhwgajshah72726..7 жыл бұрын
Learnt some more boating lingo with this one mate.My favourite was when you said the "Deck Head",We have a few of them at work but they don't look like that.lol. Keep up the good work mate.
@DangarMarine7 жыл бұрын
Ha, yes, it's one of those terms that an accent can make go very wrong! ;)
@garyheaton47915 жыл бұрын
You guys REALLY give the old saying "measure twice, cut once" a whole new depth! 😀 Great video..it really helped a bunch! Keep it up the great work!
@dbayboyds4097 жыл бұрын
Great video and really interesting to see the planning and problem solving side of things. The next owners might appreciate some red heat shrink on the positive cables but otherwise loved it.
@DangarMarine7 жыл бұрын
Thanks, and yes, agree about the heatshrink. There were actually some rubber boots supplied that Dave was going to put on later, they just didn't make it into the vid.
@Fred-fx2pb7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the websites it's really cool I found for the bf 150 as it is the same engine Block sorry for my English and thank you very much
@DangarMarine7 жыл бұрын
You're welcome. :)
@ryanwyatt28723 жыл бұрын
Great vid some usefull tips there especially where I've just purchased the same model
@stevenkennedy60907 жыл бұрын
you 2 are great ! mates having fun stevie from Scotland again
@DangarMarine7 жыл бұрын
Hey Steve, it always makes a job more fun when you are doing with a mate. :)
@paulwashington88633 жыл бұрын
Very helpful video, thanks!
@thejohnsons79017 жыл бұрын
Always a learning experience, thanks.
@DangarMarine7 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, great to hear. :)
@lotophagi7115 жыл бұрын
Even if the deck is ply cored I would have wanted a backing plate. Remember you can always put a battery in the bow and then you can use cheaper shorter high amp cables. You then just need to run charging cables to the bow.
@formosa414 жыл бұрын
Great video! Definitely need a bit of flare at the end of the bow roller or just wider to smooth out the transition of the anchor coming over. But great job
@WillsGarage917 жыл бұрын
Nice work Stu!
@DangarMarine7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Will. :)
@mrleeal7 жыл бұрын
nice detailed and thought out work good video and iam guessing the silicon of choice was t rex from Belgium
@DangarMarine7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dave. The sealant was Sikaflex brand from memory, but very, very similar to t-rex.
@mrleeal7 жыл бұрын
is that the marine one in the blue tube? i just like the t rex because its thicker and cheaper were i get it anyway.
@Fred-fx2pb7 жыл бұрын
Hello I'm french Then sorry for my english which is very bad Thank you for all your videos.im looking for a workshop manual for a honda bf 115 after 2007 I found that 2 anodes on the motor...Thank you for your answer And continue your videos it's great
@DangarMarine7 жыл бұрын
There are two main sites I find manual on. readmanual.com and tradebit.com I'd do a search on those.
@MBailote7 жыл бұрын
Great work mate!
@DangarMarine7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mario.
@davidgray81914 жыл бұрын
Bravo!
@daynecowan7 жыл бұрын
Happy new year mate! That was a truly greasy shaft. Green too. Shame that anyone sleeping in the stateroom has to share it with a motor? Haha.
@DangarMarine7 жыл бұрын
Happy New Year! Don't worry, the motor comes off easy enough, thanks to the grease... ;) Hope all are well at home, it's been too long!
@daynecowan7 жыл бұрын
Yep, it's all good.. busy as usual, travelling around between KL, Singapore and Beijing. Still trying to work out when I can visit, my annual leave allowance is really tight in Asia. :(
@lloydsumpter7735 Жыл бұрын
You don't show how you terminated the big wires. I found it was a BIG job to solder on the terminals - how did you do it?
@steveskeylimepie3 жыл бұрын
Very helpful guys, I'm shopping around right now, and considering I have an open bow, I can build specifically to specs to accommodate this unit if I decide to go that route. By the way, after almost four years, how is it operating? Any afterthoughts? Cheers...
@DangarMarine3 жыл бұрын
Winch continued to work well. :)
@shannonvo09107 жыл бұрын
another great video. Can you do another clip for the drum winch as well? Happy New year.
@DangarMarine7 жыл бұрын
If even I get to work on one I will. I might be able to find one to do a servicing and operation video even if it isn't an install.
@chad914bantner3 жыл бұрын
For this winch there is no backing plate? Is that due to the deck being a certain thickness?
@DangarMarine3 жыл бұрын
Yes, all comes down to the strength of the hull construction.
@gregreed4025 жыл бұрын
Well done guys . Just a question what protection to the top of your deck, where the chain passes over is necessary ( this will surely chaff the deck) thanks
@DangarMarine5 жыл бұрын
Good question. This is Dave's boat and I can't quite remember but I would expect some sort of stainless plate or roller would be required everywhere contact is made.
@Fred-fx2pb7 жыл бұрын
great vidéo,! tanks
@DangarMarine7 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate.
@jamesfenton73385 жыл бұрын
It's been decades since we could have a beer on a boat and not get boarded by CG, Sheriff, etc. In a car they need a reason to check things out, on a boat, no reason necessary. When I say Australia is 40 years behind the US it is a good thing. There was a time when every mechanic had a beer going at the bench, but, not now, those days are gone.
@DangarMarine5 жыл бұрын
Yes, boats are still more relaxed than the roads here, but the skipper does still need to be below 0.05 blood alcohol like on the road but you can drink on the boat.
@ladygardener1006 жыл бұрын
So, in use, at anchor, you have a thin bit of string to take the strain of the ground tackle and stop it breaking the windlass out of the deck. I think I missed something, should you not have a proper snubbing strop attached to one deck cleat, and the chain attached to the other deck cleat [which also looks undersized btw??
@DangarMarine6 жыл бұрын
Having a thin line take up the tension provides some shock absorption due it's stretch. As well as reducing shock loading on fittings it also makes it more comfortable when sleeping at anchor.
@ronpowell23737 жыл бұрын
Did you spin the motor 180 degrees later to hide the head combs? I think that would also make it look neater and may be a bit safer in heavy seas. A 90A CB would typically be protecting a 30-40 circuit, but that heavy wiring is still needed, if the anchor gets caught and stalls that motor, the instant current would jump to close to 90A in worst case .. Interesting the amount of measuring you did :-)
@DangarMarine7 жыл бұрын
Hi Ron. There was a reason we couldn't rotate it the other way, but I can't recall what it hit. It may be work making a few modifications to the shelf or the bulkhead to be able to spin it around, I'll chat with Dave about it when he gets back. It was a bit of a rush job for a trip.
@alansailing13877 жыл бұрын
Nice video, replace the shackle pin with a bolt.
@DangarMarine7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Alan, that's a good tip, I wonder if I could even find a dome headed bolt to avoid it catching even more.
@alansailing13877 жыл бұрын
I've seen some people use a stainless hex head bolt and round the head off a bit with a grinder
@bossboyent4 жыл бұрын
i've started having problems with my V1. Its tripping the circuit breaker and not bringing the anchor up. Wonder if you've had any issues since installing? (also can't believe that's 4 out of 4 problems i've had you've done a video on. hhaha
@garethkortegast70027 жыл бұрын
great video! what's a windlass like that worth and where would I purchase one?
@DangarMarine7 жыл бұрын
They start at around $2800 bla.com.au/default/lewmar-vertical-anchor-windlass-1.html I presume many chandleries stock them, we can ordered them in.
@stanpatterson50337 жыл бұрын
Very nice work. Not meaning to criticize, but at 4:40 in the video, was a bit uncomfortable seeing you in the line of falling debris without safety squints. Otherwise, it looked like a fun time seeing a project come together.
@DangarMarine7 жыл бұрын
It's okay, it's a valid criticism, I'm waaay too slack with PPE. I should have at least put my sunglasses on. No one wants fibreglass in the eye!
@michaellabrecque72514 жыл бұрын
Great video, I've watched the others and they are good too. We are considering putting a windlass on our boat and was wondering if your windlass will retrieve rope or does your whole anchor line need to be chain? Thanks Mike
@AndysEastCoastAdventures4 жыл бұрын
Thats chain only, the rope ones have a secondary smooth drum for rope. Too be honest though with a windlass rope isn't neccesary and all chain is best and a more effective anchor. A nylon rope strop is used to connect to chain once anchor is deployed to provide buffering though. Bit like seen here but needs to be long enough to go over bow roller to work effectively.
@kweenslandspearo19815 жыл бұрын
Was a backing plate put underneath the new cleat?
@mallow1737 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the vids...love them! got a stupid question....was it cicada season when you made this?
@DangarMarine7 жыл бұрын
+Mark N sure was, I actually cut the 4K frequencies to quiet them down a bit. You should hear the original footage!
@mallow1737 жыл бұрын
awesome! and thanks for the reply....i lived in Oz back in the 70's...and i missed that sound...imagine that!. Aside from that...any experience with drum windlass?
@mallow1737 жыл бұрын
LOL..sorry, disregard...i just noticed your post on the drum a month ago. will wait for one! Cheers!
@willywonka87304 жыл бұрын
Been thinkin - for the price of bringing the heavy gage cables forward from my full aft engine bay - 30' back I'll just add a dedicated battery in the bow and run a lighter charging cable forward from my aft charging circuits. Any cautions with that approach? Saw you on Brupeg - looks like you were enjoying yourself.
@DangarMarine4 жыл бұрын
It is a good way to go and pretty common. Heavy cables certainly are expensive. The only issue I’ve heard with that setup is batteries failing because they are in the part of the boat that moves the most as the boat goes through waves.
@willywonka87304 жыл бұрын
@@DangarMarine Thanks - will go with something solid state - lithium or glass mat - to mitigate bounce problem. The other thing I like about battery forward is minimal voltage drop from battery to windlass. Again Thanks. You took the hole in the roof fear away. This project now on my agenda. any suggestions on sourcing the windlass? I have a dealer certificate.
@morri037 жыл бұрын
How does he now close the anchor hatch? Looks like the chain run is now in the way?
@DangarMarine7 жыл бұрын
You can open it by either pull the anchor on deck, or putting the hook on it and letting out some slack. In general use though there is no longer a need to open the hatch other than for maintenance.
@patriciabrooks58387 жыл бұрын
How does one open the chain locker hatch with an anchor chain across it. The installation is not appropriate for this very old and worn out boat. Better investing in a new v berth hatch as it is so crazed.
@DangarMarine7 жыл бұрын
This boat is far from worn out, any crazing is very superficial.
@patriciabrooks58387 жыл бұрын
My comment was probably a little harsh as the methodology you were attempting to demonstrate was valid. From a practical point of view Note: 1) The Amp rating of a cable is of secondary importance when sizing a cable as it is the voltage drop that is the critical factor. 2) When fitting a windlass it is a very good idea to mount a dedicated battery close to the windlass. This will reduce the cable sizes and simplify the overall wiring.
@Fireship17 жыл бұрын
Nice install Stu. Do you solder or crimp those large gauge wire terminals?
@DangarMarine7 жыл бұрын
Yeah, we just crimp those as they are out of the weather and there is some argument that the heat in them can melt the solder.
@Timmygobang7 жыл бұрын
Great vid and love the banter! One question, can you manually winch up the anchor if say the batteries die or the motor malfunctions? cheers t
@DangarMarine7 жыл бұрын
Hi mate, yes, there is a handle you can put into the winch top to wind it by hand.
@Timmygobang7 жыл бұрын
Cheers! Thanks for getting back to me! Happy sailing guys!
@stoddern7 жыл бұрын
Just so you know a Woodruff key is specifically one that is semi-circular
@DangarMarine7 жыл бұрын
Ah, a fair point you make.
@AR1G37 жыл бұрын
The footwear choices Dave makes...
@DangarMarine7 жыл бұрын
Those little holes in the sides are where his dignity leaks out.
@AR1G37 жыл бұрын
Savage! Maybe he should cover those with a bit of duct tape before it all drains out!
@mikeisanisland7 жыл бұрын
lmao.
@clearingbaffles5 жыл бұрын
At 4:20ish the center of the hole is an inch; I wish you’d make up your mind liters or litres Thanx from the left coast near the Krapitol of California
@damodoesall62407 жыл бұрын
If you had drilled the veneer hole from underneath, after starting from the top, the veneer would not have split as badly.
@DangarMarine7 жыл бұрын
Yes, it would have made for a neater cut that is true. Given the centre bit comes through first it wouldn't be hard to line up either.
@skippyone27695 жыл бұрын
Ha Aussies! You just know that the relay is still sitting loose on the shelf and so far only 12.6 victims have head wounds or foot lacerations from late night attempts to sleep in the vee Bert. 😂😂😂😂
@peterjames20046 жыл бұрын
stu had a thought couldnt you have bought a set of heavy duty jumper cables and used that .i use that on a 200amp welder for leads and they only cost £15 and they were 4 meters long
@DangarMarine6 жыл бұрын
I have heard that welder leads can be a great way to go, other than they are not tinned so possibly not great in a marine environment in the long term. Dave bought this cable before we met up to do the install so I didn't get much say in it, but there certainly would be cheaper options I would imagine.
@douglasthompson27404 жыл бұрын
Winch mounting with no backing plate top or bottom?? Not on my boat. You could use a split one for the bottom. Load bearing fittings all should be backed with something much more than washers for a good installation. Since this would be subject to shock loads as the boat rolls and pitches or comes up short when setting plates should be used.
@DangarMarine4 жыл бұрын
And yet it’s been fine.
@douglasthompson27404 жыл бұрын
@@DangarMarine Most things are "fine" until they fail. Generally at the most inopportune time!
@douglasthompson27404 жыл бұрын
@@78vette51 I guess you would have to go out and do it to know. Nobody puts anchor chain on pots! Anchors are also subject to shock loads. Again you have to have some experience. That catanary action can eventually get overcome in weather current etc. I have seen all chain rode on a 400'+ ship stretched bow string tight. On a 36' in a blow the Danforth anchor came up looking like a cork screw! One foot of chain on any serious anchor rode is ridiculous. Even my 17' carries 30 ' of 3/8 before the nylon line! Shock load is a fact of life on a vessel.
@ivanzokic3132 Жыл бұрын
10 mm?
@reynardocruz69012 жыл бұрын
Yu
@mikebraun40984 жыл бұрын
Number one . Dont buy a lewmar . number two. No compress el system-a lewmar
@melee4016 жыл бұрын
That looks like shit. There should have been a horizontal windlass used and then they have not trashed the damned V-berth.
@DangarMarine6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Spencer, great to meet you!
@melee4016 жыл бұрын
If I was that intent on a vertical windlass I would have cut an access port in the V-berth, sealed the deck hatch shut and mounted on the deck hatch. Then put doors or a curtain over the access port in the v-berth. That was totally HACKED there and added NOTHING to the boat value. In fact because of the labor costs involved with fixing that it in fact detracted value from the boat.