Tom Cunliffe Discusses How to get Your Boat Ready for the Boating Season

[@bradlarsen1665]

What a wonderful way to learn about boats by listening to Tom and his years of knowledge.

[@briansturges9236]

I wish Tom would narrate my life so at the end of it I could have a laugh listening to the way he puts my actions into his clever words!

[@harbourdogNL]

1:03 "I'm gonna give the rudder a good old waggle." Tom is the Jamie Oliver of sailing when it comes to terminology, I love it!

[@DaveWatts_ejectamenta]

I get the feeling Tom would use all the nautical words at home too; "haul the curtains", "trim the bed sheet" etc. Anyway Tom's a legend.

[@ourv9603]

YEARS AGO, I worked in a boat shop. And it never failed. Every year a week before the July 4th weekend, dozens & dozens & dozens of boats would pour into our shop. Most each & every one was put away wet at the end of last year, no provision for possible freezing of water in the engines and every owner wanted us to get the boat & motor ready for the holiday weekend just a few days away. Needless to say, most of these customers were left disappointed as their boat spent the holiday in our shop. !

[@mishpatim123]

At 4:00 we should get it right. Once and for all. You just can't protect a prop with a coating. The application process is not right for the stress that propellers endure during turning. As Tom said, many theories and products keep running the boating comms on the dry. There is only one, lasting solution: take the propeller out, with as much as dependent parts (as with folding props etc..) as possible and let it be covered by an .85 micron coat of copper, one must therefor contact a prof workshop specializing in galvanizing, coppering, etc... That's perfect !!

[@frederickbowdler8169]

No one would put a screwdriver and hit a seacock it will damage it. find a drift of the correct size and one square smart tap.

[@rwburdett]

Wonderful. Tom Cunliffe gets my vote for doing what so many DON'T do. He says, "I don't know exactly, but this is what I've tried and what works for me." Gold.

[@alexopweg]

Great explanation ❤

[@stephenshort839]

Enjoying your Stories and advice from Prescott Arizona. 👍🤠⛵

[@CaptainShack]

I love this channel.

[@meagannadeau]

Thank you Tom! Your videos are really helpful, clear and informative. I've book marked them and watch each year before launch as a good little refresher on best practices.

[@alexkay2026]

Awesome video, clear and concise. Tom is an excellent presenter!

[@1240enzo]

All great information, mind you that prop’s surface looks in very poor condition, it needs to be stripped back to shiny brass and then given a coat of prop speed to protect it.

[@theubiquitusgastronaut8273]

Hi Tom It has been so wonderful watching your videos. Deb and I have learnt heaps. We are expats living in NZ. We have a dream to either sail back to the UK or sail from the UK back to NZ would love to have your suggestions for a suitable yacht that wont break the bank. Yachts here are very limited and over priced compared to the UK market. We are not wealthy people. Also we cannot think of anything better than having dinner with you and spinning some yarns. Love your work 🙂

[@Joozt112]

Tom talking about varnish reminds me so much of my dad haha. Stickler for that :D Greetings from Amsterdam Tom :)

[@timphillips9954]

Some great advice, good job!

[@geofffleming12]

Contessa was always very nice. Our family had a MacWester for a number of years. Slow and safe and wonderful.

[@crazyhorsetrading8655]

Thanks for the info Tom, also things to look for buying a fixer up yacht.

[@archiebob11]

Brilliant Tom, our first boat is on order, picking it up February 22 so as newbie boaters your channel is so helpful. Many thanks for taking the time to share your obvious expertise. 👏👏👍

[@Mikeandlucy1]

When I bought my boat last year, the outlet pipe ball valve to the heads had seized solid. I don't care to think what with but suffice it to say, I would not be putting my mouth against the outlet and trying to blow. Rather than risk using any force (I had no idea what condition the valves were in) As she is standing on the hard, I stuffed the outlet with a plastic bag from the outside, mixed up a solution of washing up liquid, WD40 and vinegar, poured it down the outlet hose and left it for about an hour. I then gave the valve a try, bingo it worked. I call the potion, Fairy40malty and it dissolves concrete hardened poop in a trice.

[@altoids784]

You are really doing well this show sir also you are a very good speaker in every video, your videos are very very good, thanks. Hello from Turkey!

[@nickwebb9290]

Thank you Tom for another excellent video. I do like your no nonsense, practice advice 😁

[@keithlittlebury2986]

Extremely comprehensive 👍

[@whitefields5595]

Tom, be careful with WD40. Whilst it is good for freeing things, it is not a lubricant. Repeated application of WD40 without lubricant risks making the bearing surfaces worse over time. Far better to get the sheaves out if you can and use water resistant grease each season, but not oil. Also while up the mast, change any filament light bulbs to LEDs. Varnishing teak will get you flogged at the mast, it just needs a light rubbing with a mermaid's tail. Best Wishes, Birmingham Navy.

[@davidstanmore9621]

Awesome bits Tom, just so simple and easy, I love what you have to say.

[@rorybone100]

Just an absolute joy as always Tom, amateur my arse!

[@joeldelamirande5792]

Excellent video

[@carlosrosa1965]

Simply brilliant!

[@KenDavies-qv3fs]

Thanks Tom

[@joeldelamirande5792]

Thks very much great video

[@rimasmeleshyus9486]

Great information, thanks

[@goodq]

Fantastic

[@Britzy-p2j]

That was great cheers👍

[@chrismccartney8668]

Great Advice Season Start from Tom...

[@carlvandenberg140]

Excellent.

[@johncooper5293]

Important also as we are now a third country ( loss of EU membership rights ) we are limited to 90 days in EU out of 180. Many are now having to spend the winter in Turkey or Croatia (allow extra 90 days) as used up EU 90 days. More red tape and costs.

[@clarencehopkins7832]

Excellent stuff

[@sarahsimpson3034]

Thank you

[@59patrickw]

Working aloft alone is that a good idea ? is it better to have someone with you(just in case) with a bounces a hot mug of tea when you get down safe

[@keithgreenfield6536]

I don’t think Tom was saying to work alone. In fact it’s pretty difficult to get up the mast alone.

[@59patrickw]

@@keithgreenfield6536 I never been on a sailing yacht its just a comment from what i do at work as in working at height

[@alvessail4718]

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[@miketiller8430]

Pennies for a new anode….