LIFE ONBOARD: We have nothing to lose

[@TeuluTribe]

Wow, we really went and cut a *bloody* big hole in Teulu. However, the result made it soo worth it. Would you tackle the same DIY project, or would you leave a professional to it?

[@bert2526]

Often people are too scared. Just go for it!

[@patraic5241]

It depends. I'm pretty handy. I can fix a leaky roof or replace missing shingles. I'm not going to replace an entire roof by myself.

[@bert2526]

@@patraic5241In that case you're not scared, but just know your limits 🙂

[@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665]

😂 You at least have the luxury of flat windows ... Every hatch should be supplied with its own self adhesive template kit and uv proof silicon gaskets. Well done guys ... Best heat escape is a mushroom hatch through the cabin roof with a raised neck so you can keep it open even in heavy rain.

[@pixiniarts]

I like embracing the chaos... Try it, if it doesn't work there are very few things which are permanent and unfixable. Thanks for the video, very enjoyable!

[@sonnyog-jc1du]

I never comment, little back story. I’ve owned and run a business for many years, I’m 36 now. I stumbled upon you guys maybe 6 months ago. You guys made me question what I was doing with my life, I have a house, many cars and would be considered successful by most, after watching you two I’ve now bought a yacht, I searched for a colvic to no avail, but have something very similar now. Bought it last week. Anyway I could go on and on but the moral of the story is, you guys are inspiring…I’m going to keep my house, sell the rest and follow in your bow wave. Thanks for helping me see life in a different view

[@ginabrown3018]

Wow that's amazing. I hope they see your comment someday. Where are you now?

[@MerleNicholson]

As an old sailor having learned the hard way, I'd never trust a snap shackle aloft (again). They're for things that you want to unsnap quickly and halyards on roller furling sails and the mainsail do not qualify. A bowline - which you could have tied on the old halyard - is foolproof; or in the case of a hanked-on sail halyard a proper locking shackle. Sorry, I don't want to sound pedantic but that shackle set off my alarm bells. I love your videos from the beginning and wouldn't miss one. Thanks for the hard work putting them out for us.

[@Arnaud58]

Agreed!👴👌

[@TeuluTribe]

Thanks for the advice, we'll have a look into changing it for something that is a bit more fool proof 😊

[@IanB-cd9pe]

And wire lock the shackle so it does not come loose, @@TeuluTribe

[@danlindberg1917]

Thanks!

[@DVolvoguy777-x7o]

Zach, well done on the freehand cut! The look of appreciation on Becka’s face was priceless!

[@johnperillo3773]

So black did win over white after all. Well done! Looks great.

[@jesuschrist-alphaomega]

I love the smile on her face. 😍 just the pure joy n happiness on display warms my heart ❤️. She could be Lily James twin.

[@charlesrbbarnes]

Spoiler Alert: Becka actually IS Lily James. Lily James is her stage name that she uses to protect her privacy. But shhh. It's a secret.

[@peterwilson7532]

Wow! Becka, that was such genuine happiness to have airflow through your cabin now. Your joy exposed how much you suffered over the year with overheating. 😓 It's a pleasure to share that joy after the great job you did fitting the hatch. Well I say "you" but really it was mostly Zach, your vanishingly small contribution was appreciated. Sorry Becka, I couldn't resist a friendly ribbing! 🤪😄 Panama Canal here we come...flat battery, damn or "bloody hell" as you might say Becka. All the Best you guys. 🙂🚢🛳️⛴️⛵❤️✋

[@pkane5472]

Becka's infectious laugh and giggles are to die for!

[@deanlewis7218]

Keep an eye on the holes you drilled through the perspex, I don't know about sailing vessels but having worked on helicopters for 45 years with perspex canopies, the drill holes are where the cracks always start. I'm sure you'll be ok if you don't over torque the attaching screws and nuts

[@TeuluTribe]

Thanks for the heads up, I was a bit worried about that too. So when we tightened it I was very careful how much we did each bolt.

[@danjones4748]

You should sand the edges slightly rounded to prevent cracks from starting. Look at you auto glass window edges. Dan

[@ve3yjt]

Not just the Perspex, but the aluminum mast. At 1:43, PLEASE round the corners of that hole. Sharp 90°s are stress points from which cracks will develop. You don’t want cracks spreading from that hole at the base of your mast.

[@langalex]

too late now but maybe next time: instead of using bolts you could have glued it. no stress points, no cracks.

[@ianrhodes9289]

Use hole saw for corners.yes glue yesterday round edges,watch spray drift onto haul,maybe cover skin before cutting grinding sanding fiber glass painting,maybe I'm a silly old ...good result but

[@AlanKaufer]

Zach, you have developed into quite the skilled and confident craftsman! You two are a great team

[@Davidspurs1882]

Improvements aside the amount of work to keep a sail boat up to scratch is amazing and you guys have done great looking after your boat, ⛵️ well done.

[@TeuluTribe]

Thank you David, that means a lot ☺️

[@joanneherrick6585]

I could watch you do projects all day. You are the best channel.

[@maurice07Birkin]

Using the white fibreglass flange is a good idea as it spreads the load out all around the hatch area rather than concentrating at each washer and bolt. Nice work on the hatch. Splicing is such a satisfying task. Cheers

[@alangurman3961]

I was always worried about your anxiety when it came to the dramas that are associated with sailing and or living on a boat. Glad to see you recognise it as well and have someone to talk to. Calm seas a sailor does not make.

[@peterasacker5948]

try some curtains or shades on the other windows, they also make a reflective film that can help reflect the heat back out....

[@hallbergrassy352]

Very good idea to fit the hatch in the windscreen. I have a HR352 which has a hatch in the windscreen that can be opened (from factory), but when I bought the boat the hatch was sealed and locked (old boat). Last year I spent a fortune on new parts from Hallberg Rassy, but it was worth every penny. To have fresh air ventilating through the cockpit on hot days is such a difference! Especially I believe you will cherish this since you have another layout, and are also in tropical weather (I’m in Scandinavia). Hope you will enjoy your upgrade!

[@charlie_robin]

I love how you guys are so positive when it comes to doing stuff you’ve never done. A lot of people would be too anxious to cut a massive hole lol! Very inspiring:)

[@davcox100]

I have no idea about boats, yachts or any seafaring vessel. But I do follow a few sailing vloggers like yourselves. One major part of boat life I’ve noticed is making absolute sure that rigging and equipment is checked and double checked and anything that looks worn is replaced asap. It makes total sense as the consequences out at sea can be critical. What I admire about watching you guys is that you are prepared to give everything a go yourselves. Not everyone has unlimited bank accounts, so learning how to repair or replace things is so important to carry on the lifestyle you clearly love to have. Great post again guys for keeping it real👍

[@TeuluTribe]

We try and do a mini rigging check every week, as things can and do break when you don't want them to the most 😅 Wouldn't that be nice to have unlimited bank accounts, I wish 😂 Cheers Dav!

[@stevecrombie5357]

You'll spoil us with these long videos, and I love it. With the new sail do you no longer need the whisker pole? If anyone ever wondered what joy sounds like, go to the place where Zach completes his cut of the glass and listen to the noise Becka makes. 🙂 Thanks for not showing the splicing, very tedious stuff. Becka, don't think we didn't hear the little fog horn noise when measuring the window, those things just happen. Another to long message. Stay safe. ❤🙏

[@TeuluTribe]

Glad you love it Steve! We will be hoping to add a second whisker pole this year so downwind we can pole out a sail on each side 🤤 You didn’t hear anything 😂

[@Steven-Doc-Troxel]

If the cabin heats up "like a greenhouse" try some sun screens in the windows to block the sun's uv rays and heat. You might also want to hang a tarp above the cabin to put the windows in the shade. I've seen other boats do that with good effect.

[@johnwishart7950]

lovely just very lovely

[@TeuluTribe]

Thanks 🙏

[@SailingAnneMon]

Well done!👍 The new hatch looks really nice and well-placed! Must be really nice with the extra airflow 😊

[@TeuluTribe]

The best thing we have added yet 👌

[@prestonsjourney]

Life is about our connections to one another and the world. Wise… your off spring should the two of you get around to that will have a wonderful example to follow! Much love to the both of you.

[@davidnichols147]

Zak, what a perfect install on the opening hatch window, truly wonderful. We have followed you both from England and must say, each episode improves with content, you both seem so content and happy with the life you have chose and we couldn't be more thrilled about your coming adventures.

[@Peter-wc4kr]

I’m so pleased for you that your KZbin subscribers numbers are growing. You throughly deserve it.

[@defel1]

You two are effective in approaching problems and projects. Well done.

[@paulmann8885]

Yep, there's nothing quite like the sound of crisp new sails is there? Fantastic job with the new hatch too. Love seeing how far Teulu has come - you should be rightly proud of all your hard work 🙂 Happy sailing.

[@mathewdavis-adventuresandd6643]

Very nice DIY project and one that is well worth tackling. You two took it on like pros. Looking forward to seeing the Panama Canal crossing. I've stayed on the canal for a couple of days and thought it would be really cool to help navigate a vessel through it.

[@TeuluTribe]

Cheers Mathew! Its going to be a full on episode, see you then 😊

[@davidbamford4721]

When you are applying that black gunge (or any other kind of sticky goop) apply a little and then spread it out with a disposable plastic serrated barbecue knife.

[@davidbamford4721]

You could use the cut-out piece to serve canapes or oysters to your friends.

[@maxsothcott4484]

It is quite lovely that the level of the huge appreciation of your channel is demonstrated by nearly 800 views in two hours from release and this on a Monday afternoon in February! I confess I came back from working on my boat this afternoon (albeit in the late winter Cornish sunshine) and felt a modicum of envy for your luxuriating in the tropical heat! You have, however, tackled some fairly major tasks which fills me with admiration and makes me ashamed of my roundtoit list! Keep them videos coming team Teulu!

[@gaanyam3530]

The best thing about your video’s is your teamwork, it’s truly heartwarming. Another cracking video, informative, fun and uplifting 👏👏

[@zquark1]

Am impressed by the splicing and rigging job. You are a "handy" couple. Best of luck!

[@TeuluTribe]

Haha thanks 😁

[@richardmerrills-brown1561]

Ace job on the hatch. Quality. Looking forward to your transit from East to West. Keep up the ace work.

[@alisonlaw1977]

Well done both of you. Such an inspiration to try things. If you need to keep mosquitoes out a thing like a shower cap made out of net might work over your new hatch. ❤❤.

[@TeuluTribe]

Good idea, thanks Alison!

[@karitane]

I did what you are doing with the halyard and was amazed at how well it turned out. Just follow the instructions. It is so satisfying at the end.

[@davidbamford4721]

A good spreader for gasket paste or glue is a disposable serrated barbecue knife.

[@AndyUK-Corrival]

I needed that guys, a happy, smiley and beautiful video. It gave me a break from packing my house up, in a day and a half I have to be out. Having had 21 years in this house I have struggled to get my head round clearing it out with all,the memories. I could have done with the help of Better Help to help me through the past few years of depression. On 23rd I move onto my new to me boat in Dartmouth to start a new chapter with my two dogs. Your videos make me happy and hopeful for the future. Love how happy you both are, you both have am special quality. Andy UK

[@911Dox]

A quick question; Which one of you lived in Canada? Or was it a cross country trip? Few people know where Algonquin Park is, let alone visit it. Then there is the t-shirt from Tofino, which is understandable since it's a coastal town in B.C.. Few people wear t-shirts from Canadian locations, especially since Algonquin Park is landlocked and about 1500 +/- Kms from an ocean, while island hopping throughout the Caribbean Islands. Your living every moment like it was the last moment and you really are living the dream. Your making great videos, please don't stop. Right now I am living vicariously through your eyes, ears and minds. Cheers, from another landlocked Canadian

[@clarkkent772]

Window looks factory installed. 👍

[@FrEeWaY7k]

probably my fav episode, love the glass hunt!

[@davidperham897]

Great job guys, hopefully you will keep everything even that plexiglass you cut out I know you said you keep all the running rigging, keep the whisker pole, it will come in handy as a stability pole when you want to minimize rolling in large swells at anchor, you will need it in the Pacific Enough, great smile on Becka as usual,beautiful Cdn. Dave

[@michaelmeinberg2696]

I have always wondered about your pilot house not having openning windows, and propbably more interesting, no openning hatch up top! We have a Fisher 37, and too has a pilot house (which I love to have, am now sold on that feature!) - but the side windows open up, and we have a massive, (5 ft by 5 ft or so) sliding moonroof (had tinted glass in it, or plastic, not sure which) that we can open and get great air in. It also let's you keep an eye on your main sail if you are sailing from inside the pilot house - and in nice weather the top opens up beautfully. Great feature. Wonder if you could add one to the Colvic? I really like your boat, it has an aft cabin where the Fisher does not, and that is great, but suprised they built it with no sunroof or openning windows! Happy sailing!

[@davidbackman4442]

Can't say if it'll turn out important or not. But it might have been safer to have the frame being a slightly looser fit in the window to leave room for thermal expansion. On a similar note, next time you cut a hole in the mast, leave the corners radiused for less risk of cracks forming.

[@TexasDoug393]

Continually impressed by you guys. If I had to keep up with a boat, it would be covered with duct tape and baling wire and would only tack to starboard. Great stuff.

[@BonnieVolkle]

😂😂

[@IanB-cd9pe]

Great video and your skills at boatwork are really developing extremely well. You have really impressed us with the way you have moved forward. Congratulations. But Betterhelp - oh no!! Living on a boat, sailing in great waters and having the ability to formulate your own plans should not be chronically stressful nor demand the help from Betterhelp - that's what fiancees and friends are for!

[@ianbatchelor1854]

Great job! It will certainly help keep your cabin cooler. Have you thought about blinds for the sides which will keep alot of heat out. Great video again and safe travels through the Panama canal 😊

[@dennisdebruijn7041]

The hatch looks actually slick without the flange and I voted for white before.😅

[@TeuluTribe]

Yeah I was surprised how good it looked without it too 🤫

[@HellyWelly93]

So epic with how you approach new challenges 💪

[@deanlewis7218]

You can always stop drill any cracks and actually stich the perspex as a temporary repair.

[@TeuluTribe]

Thanks for the tip!

[@sv.alannah]

Zack.. for a hatch that does not made for that application I must say, you made it look factory. Very nice fabrication!

[@forrestwebb6182]

Beautiful job on the hatch-going to be great for air-flow! I would love to see a step-by step video of splicing the double-braid line. I've done it once or twice, many years ago, and it was mind-blowing and bizarre how it works. It would be fun to see in detail-maybe now that you've done it and you're pros at it!

[@steveheiman9012]

Awesome job, love watching your videos..

[@TeuluTribe]

Cheers Steve!

[@faircompetition1203]

My pilot house has 6 opening windows not including the companionway and a vent . The entire forward center window opens . only way they are not hot boxes

[@timdudeney5072]

Great work for taking on the project, splicing double braid is no joke. But please keep a close eye on that splice as often as you can. It does not look like it went all the way home, and the steps and bumps also appear less than ideal. Its an art, and im by no means an expert (plus as an arborist my life literally hangs on my splices, so it matters more), but that splice looks far from perfect. Keep practicing and you will absolutely get it. The first is never your best. Hatch looks schmick 😚👌

[@donaldbrown9437]

Cool window 😅

[@johncammarota9984]

There is a knot and in some cases it better than an eye splice for halyard shackles. Funny name ah ..... halyard knot...... better then a bowline for this task.

[@mentonish]

French cooking is simple and best.

[@grubbypaws3566]

I look forward to Mondays for many reasons but you 2 are one of them, love the blog. Something to remember which is better than g-p paper is cling film and sellotape, if you do this again Perspex is notch sensitive make sure you polish the edges…… waiting for next episode, it like the old days waiting for the next TV episode for a drama 😀😀😀👍🇬🇧

[@neilcampion3118]

Been watching this channel since the beginning Great to see how far they have come You should also support The sailing Brothers which is brilliant as well

[@bishopkinlyside8477]

Hi guys, you should get an extractor fan which is run by 12 V they are very good I have one in my space pod camper absolutely fantastic extracting all the heat and runs on. Nothing like the brushless motor. Keep up the good work Cliff from Logan City Queensland Australia 🇦🇺

[@timtjtim]

I’ve just finished watching all your past videos! This is my first “real time” video! Excited to have caught up, but not sure what I’ll be watching in the evenings now!

[@TeuluTribe]

Haha welcome to real time and welcome aboard 😊

[@dougwilson1769]

Brilliant video.

[@justsomeguy6474]

Fit happens!

[@svgabrielle]

Dropped by Kemp Sails just yesterday, ordered new headsail for our 45' Hanse .... great bunch over there! Thanks for sharing your journey.

[@edferculo8887]

you two as videorgrafers just keep getting better and better. and great content. this window content was so so but hey. keep on keeping on. Yippie

[@exhstbearing]

What about some snap on canvas covers for the salon windows? It might cut some of the heat down while you are at anchor.

[@carltontweedle5724]

Great job on the window just as long as did does not leak. HAHAHA

[@bishopkinlyside8477]

Hi guys, I definitely would use the flange that way it will support around the hatch Perspex cracks very easily anyway up to you only my opinion I used a lot of Perspex in my life give up the good work Cliff from Logan City Queensland, Australia

[@thomasveile]

hi you guys.. i see you are working with West Systems Epoxy.. great choise... how ever.. i think there could be something wrong with either hardner or the resin. its really not suppose to look like that light brown-ish colur.... if i remember correct, its something to do with the hardner and oxygen. im not sure how it is on boats, but on surfboards - its not thaaaat great :-/ . the project by the way looks super nice.. good job you guys

[@TeuluTribe]

We did think that it came out a bit strange....it could be because it was out of date. Thankfully this wasn't a structural bit of the boat. Cheers Thomas 😊

[@donnordstrom31]

You can use one of those maritime knots for that shackle. Aren't there supposed to be two lines to the clew?

[@geoGELLER]

Just discovered you guys and enjoyed the challenges you faced and impressed at you relationship/partnership in your rebuild too - curious if you can talk about your relationship?

[@TeuluTribe]

Thanks 🙏 We do a bit, maybe in more detail in a future vid 😊

[@MtotheH123]

Why didn’t you measure the diagonal? Would have given you the smack middle without measuring and you could have longed it up with the corners of the hat hatch as well. :)

[@colinboniface194]

Nice hatch job...

[@alberttetley]

good job

[@seawench555]

Hey Top Job, Mateys, really nicely done. Wow getting crew, won't this be Fun.😲🤣

[@TeuluTribe]

Cheers 😁 We can't wait to introduce them!

[@seawench555]

@@TeuluTribe luv yas lots 🌈

[@clarkkent772]

Doesn’t Sikaflex sealant need to have a primer before use on plastic windows?

[@stuartmould6363]

Brilliantly episode wish I was there 😂😂😂😂

[@TeuluTribe]

One day if you are lucky 😅

[@jamesspargo]

New subscriber (Durham NH USA) love the channel, great job!

[@davidweary7342]

Nice video! I'm wondering how much strength you lose with a hole on the windshield like that? Just my thought.

[@Arnaud58]

@26:51 Good, and only call to make!👴👌🤗

[@TeuluTribe]

😊

[@sy-ronja3613]

Well done guys 👏 very good job

[@TeuluTribe]

Cheers 😁

[@SpikeRess]

I would have voted for black trim on that window insert because black trim does not reflect light. It looks like black it is!

[@yngvereik]

Great job. How tick is windows?

[@willslever8112]

Another good one !

[@antonyleemulvey8226]

Great video as always. Just curious to know what is the cost to cross the Panama Canal? I bet it not cheap. 🇵🇦

[@Malakai_333]

this girl is so pretty...

[@russgaulke1364]

Think you will come to regret not using fiberglass flange, this would have taken a lot of the stress off your window at the bolt holes.

[@dougwilson1769]

Great video.

[@TeuluTribe]

Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@akLeanne]

You kids are so cute❤

[@jacksmith8002]

we call that "pucker factor" in the states

[@TeuluTribe]

The pucker factor...I like it 😂

[@garrytownson7552]

Would a ceiling hatch have been an option?

[@TeuluTribe]

It could be. However, it would be a far bigger job due to our headlining, lights and the solar panel on our pilot house roof. But it is something that we would like to do at some point 😊

[@garrytownson7552]

good job @@TeuluTribe

[@TexasVeteranFishing]

Does she remind anyone else of a young keira knightly?

[@banditfist]

Absolutely

[@TeuluTribe]

Funnily enough you are not the first person to say that 😅

[@BonnieVolkle]

Who is the French man who just showed up food & liquor? Does everyone get one of those at the marina?

[@pebbes1984]

She could be a double of keira knightley

[@Stephan_01]

♥️♥️🥰🥰

[@muddgeeser]

boy scouts..lord badon powell a welsh relitive

[@ШураКомарович]

🤟🐸👍...

[@crufflerdoug]

That guy seems nice, you should gift him some better tequila. 😂