New Engine, Navigation, and much more!

[@arthurleroy7658]

Erik, I’m learning so much from your adventures, and the reality of boat maintenance, keeps me in pace to what really matters.

[@raynic1173]

Thanks for sharing Erik, but it's just too funny that your Volvo is quieter than your espresso machine, ha, ha! (that might make for a good volvo commercial !)

[@afrog2666]

Espresso machines can be pretty loud though, relatively speaking :p

[@jacobmusacchia]

LoL

[@lagerson5529]

Your adventures, as well as your videos, are out of this world! There’s clearly a ton of work going into this, so thank you very much. I appreciate your attitude. It works in all kinds of areas of life; very inspirational! Safe travels!!

[@stevecarney6568]

You are a true viking and my inspiration for single handed sailing.

[@crazyg74]

absolutely. me too

[@mikeg7924]

You are a beast! Awesome Refit! She's good to go now. Safe travels.

[@oreilly1237878]

Good luck erik.Bon voyage.The Contessas are fine boats from a very good designer.Take care,God bless you and keep you.

[@dundeedolphin]

She is looking great thanks to all of the upgrades and repairs. 👍

[@jeffpargetter9038]

Fantastic upgrades Eric, hard to believe your boat is over 40 years old. You’re a credit to the sailing ⛵️ community! Feeling inspired 👍

[@oreilly1237878]

Really glad you got a new engine ,which will be one year old now.One never knows when one will need it in a dodgy situation.Also it's so handy to know its always their for inshore work.God bless you and keep you.Very fine seamanship and videos.

[@stefanor8187]

Ciao Erik, thank you for this video, i try to learn everytime from you...for example, the way to fix the radar is exactly what was on my mind, no holes in the boat. So far Erik the Viking, Fair Winds ;-)

[@championskyeterrier]

Seeing the details of this refit brings a smile to my face. You have taken good care of Tessie and she will take good care of you!

[@jamesa7506]

New engine, navigation system, 3rd reef sail and espresso machine! Hahaha what more to ask for? I enjoy watching your attack life attitude,well done , sir! Have a good one out there.

[@realwheelman]

“3rd reef “ put a smile on my face. I love the more wind more fun attitude. Nice engine/battery set up. Many now you can actually cook your food ;-)

[@piotrlobacz]

I really like this boat. Looks like it can take a lot, has many good features and is generally well designed. You truly have inspired me to get back into sailing. I want to do things you do.

[@dsteele8281]

I can't wait...Erik. Be safe, I don't want hear you broke a leg or something and we have to wait.

[@martinlanders]

The radar “setup” is very good 👍👍 well done looking very ship shape 👍🇮🇪

[@owenmcghee8837]

Hi Erik, it’s great to see that you are a lot happier with your boat. Your sailing is great. Hope you have lots of safe adventures.

[@AndrewTubbiolo]

Loved the boat tour. Can't wait for your trips to Svalbard, Iceland, Greenland, and Newfoundland. The coffee is going to be heaven on those cold night watches. Get a wind turbine and you'll never have to run the engine for power.

[@VideoNozoki]

Great update. Your boat is looking GREAT! That engine in quiet! (nice) You are an inspiration to us all. (Happy sailing to you my friend.)

[@brieneaton8578]

St.Catharines, Canada here. Very impressive Erik. All your upgrades will give you peace of mind while you are out exploring our beautiful wide world. Only other addition I would install , is , strong jacklines with short lanyards. Stay safe out there Brother. All us oldtimers need your amazing vids to feel young again. lol.

[@kirkjockell]

Congrats on the new Iron Genny, but you are going to love that new deep reef. That should balance the sail plan quite well in the heavy s*it.

[@charabanc1418]

Nicely done Erik. Good upgrades. No b***-s**t, just a boat tour. Fair winds Skipper.

[@johnnybfromhousotn3900]

smart move to install the tilting support for the radar

[@jamescampi50]

Very much like the dual screen navigation! Especially as you demonstrated, one tight, one long.

[@oreilly1237878]

Your videos of sailing are the best Erik.Fine seamanship.Those Contesses are fine boats and very seaworthy I expect that's why you got one. it's beautifull to. I had an Evintide yacht which was wood and I really loved it's sailing qualities although it was only 24 foot.All the best.

[@Gigi-nq7js]

Eric, I look so forward to your videos! I love being able to see these lands i'd never otherwise be able to see. Thank you for sharing it all, good and bad! You are very impressive.... Safe travels!

[@Outdoorswithmikey]

Love the Nespresso coffee maker and new cushions for the v-berth but you had plenty of room to install a beer keg and tap.

[@bencoss7003]

Definitely a nice refit, now with the inverter even though it has two little fans on it do the same thing that you did with the alternator get your computer fan that runs on 12 volt put it on top of that inverter the aluminum heavy part is the heat sink keep it cool it'll make your inverter last longer and put out better

[@billleskeep2033]

Always enjoy your overviews Erik esp as you are coping w a 40 yr old vessel like me ! Your sourcing of power and technology looks very well married to your upcoming sail next spring. Following you!

[@paulsmyers203]

That's a bunch of fantastic upgrades! My catamaran has two Volvo D2-40 engines. I've run each of them for several days straight through - more than 48 hours constant run. They purr like cats and put out plenty of power. HOWEVER! The black plastic box that all the cables run to on the side of the engine is the MDI black box. You might want to look this up. WHEN it fails it is covered under warranty. But by most accounts, it WILL FAIL. It controls start and stop for the engine, and sensors for monitoring engine condition such as temperature. In an emergency you can start the engine the same as hot-wiring any other engine, and use the Stop lever to shut it off. I've had one MDI box fail and installed a secondary Start button in the engine room for emergency starting. I recommend you do as well. Let me know if you need more information. I look forward to more of your sailing videos! They're fantastic!

[@Coach_Vedo]

4:10 ISKRA is Slovenian factory and its very high-quality eletrical machines, alternators and parts factory! by the way-- ISKRA means SPARK.

[@yamnuska1]

Nice engine and I love the cooling set-up for charging. Love your videos and the true adventures.

[@Mark_Lacey]

Volvo Penta marine diesels are the dogs bollocks. We had two on KSB pumpheads filling cross-country pipelines. Never let us down.

[@rogerdoran8153]

Good suite of improvements Erik.

[@garrycampbell1211]

Hi Garry here watch you all the time think you are the best nice new gear x fisherman Ireland keep those great videos comin

[@AndysEastCoastAdventures]

Very nice upgrades and the coffee machine idea is genius!! Especially as a solo sailor.

[@KauriSkipper]

Wonderfull Channel. You are the last Real Viking. Fair Winds for you from Sy. Kauri Lübeck Germany

[@andredc9583]

Lots of good solutions and good ideas to adopt on my Maxi Fenix.

[@Outdoorswithmikey]

I’d love to understand how your autopilot works. I’m not a sailor but very inspired by these videos of yours Erik.

[@brucekratky7993]

Your boat is more and more complete, fit for what you want it to do. Nice, nice vessel.

[@PastorShayne]

Faroe Islands is on my bucket list... your trip will be vicarious!

[@peteralexharvey]

I am running the D2-75 in my 1932 40' yacht (essentially the same engine). It has been working very well for me - super fuel efficient. Safe sailing to you from Vancouver, Canada!

[@VaLeiLaSail]

Good news for your new engine! Hope you will use the less you can... but still..we need even that! Fair wind !

[@bophoto]

Love the refit Erik, love your choices, you put your money in items that will increase safety, situation awareness, oh and the essential espresso maker naturally. Having a proper "storm sail" is a big deal, Ive sailed that snot and know the feeling realizing you have taken all the reef and are still overpowered, yet don't want to be without forward speed to manage the seaway. and most folks never realize how little sail they need in a full gale. you always impress with both doing it and knowing the mechanics involved.

[@searunner4898]

Long may you & the Volvo run ! Greetings from Tasmania.

[@stuartmcmichael5250]

I admire you in your sailing videos, no bull shit, no bikini clad women looking for the clear blue waters of the Bahamas. Just true sailing, that your Viking ancestors would be proud of.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿⛵️

[@pardalbartz]

Hint for your bent deck on the baby stay: make an aluminium beam to put inside the cabin, going all way into the side of the hull. then have the babystay eye bolted through deck into the beam. No more stress on deck.

[@John_Smith__]

What do I see in here :) :) 59°24'33.4"N 5°16'10.9"E 59.409280, 5.269696 :) A Sailboat with a new engine, and new navigation :) Good work! Keep up the good videos!

[@janisspalvins677]

Thanks for vidro. Good updates. I have very similar boat Gambler35. Also during winter will make some upgrades and expect next season make some longet trip from Baltic sea to North sea.

[@baezass]

Very nice to see your videos Erik

[@Hitman29644]

Congratulations on getting your boat shipshape. New toys are always fun, aren't they? Good sailing to you and be safe. Kindest Regards: Glenn

[@JiffyBiff]

Was looking through some listings near me (Toronto) and just found a 35' Contessa for sale. After watching some of your videos they seem very fit.

[@Adhdroamer]

Amazing absolutely glad to have found your channel.

[@alvessail4718]

Your yacht looks great and fantastic upgrade . Congrats

[@From_Refugee_To_Yacht_Owner]

I’m so glad to have you back 👨‍✈️ Erik.

[@From_Refugee_To_Yacht_Owner]

@Erik.Aanderaa nice try Scamer. 🤮

[@seanfarrell5341]

Thanks for the video... just one complaint for a man who loves so much what he does you don't smile a lot........ smile... oh bye the way you are best thing on utube... again thank you

[@northernlightcnc37]

Great stuff, Erik, going pro level now and moving into another stage of long distance cruising. Congratulations on your new equipment and major upgrade!

[@TheRealSasquatch]

Fantastic upgrades. Looking forward to more videos. Thx.

[@benmoody2975]

Awesome Erik, thanks for showing us around! Really impressed with all the new features!

[@davexjs5889]

Erik a Fantastic sailor about to get better buy upgrades to the boat. I can see some fantastic journeys in the future keep us in the picture big man thank you.

[@kerbyfab]

She’s a beaut! So happy you have a peace of mind now for your travels. Looking forward to more content 😃

[@walterquintana340]

te felicito por tu nuevo motor y todas las mejoras que le hicistes a tu super velero! un saludos marinero de un capitan a otro desde Argentina Buenos Aires.

[@twiper]

Congratulations on the new engine and all the new navigation equipment - Everything looks very nice :)

[@andeto02]

Great job Erik...Andy thanks for video. Good wind for your next navigations!

[@danjf1]

Love this channel. NO BS!

[@josehurtado788]

Hi Erik! Thanks for advise for renovation, specialy about darad support for keep more protetect on night we some weather. Have a fair winds and as always wonder Sea.

[@MrAli171]

She is looking great Erik, I was a trawlerman and visited Tromso and Hammerfest many times and great hospitality

[@buildingwilda]

And no Friele frukost kaffe 😂 (if that even even counts as coffee) A pleasure watching your videos.

[@SD_Alias]

What a beautiful place where your boat has its home berth! And of course a beautiful almost new boat!

[@IandiBoats]

Very nice additions to your ship. I look forward to your future Adventures. Holdfast!

[@peterlosangelos4108]

Very nice updates Erik. Whishing you nice trips. Starts to become that you only can fail yourself. I know your resistence against lifelines. Maybe a good time to think over your easy attachments point near mast, bow etc for a (short?) lifeline. So that you can use it in critical situations. E.g lowering, role-up of sails somehow blocked. Working is easier with both hands when the lifeline holds you safe/close. All the best, stay safe.

[@lowbrowscruffy]

What a massive upgrade in one season. Be careful... you may end up with nothing left to do but sail. The Faroes...oh I can't wait... Thank you!

[@edwardfinn4141]

Erik New engine, new batteries, 3rd reef in the main, new cushions, new deck hatches, New radar and chartplotter, New windvane last year WOW that’s a lot. Great upgrade.

[@Swazi1337]

Beautiful country. Awesome editing. Keep em coming m8.

[@782Rod]

Eric - Great update. Glad to see you are getting stuff done right and will be in a good place to wander out there on the deep. Stay safe my friend. Look forward to the vids.

[@VoyagingVoyager]

Those are some really nice upgrades there. Still the best sailing channel on KZbin.

[@bencoss7003]

Also I can say is you do an awesome job in your video in your work in your whole approach no b******* just sailing you're awesome dude

[@waynedoeblin6801]

Some great modifications Erik,looking forward to your next trip,and any other updates you might have,best wishes😊

[@papabearscurryhutoutdoorad7168]

No bull just ,Sailing. Regards Eric . Inspiration.

[@niccat7051]

Excellent improvements you’ve made 👍

[@jackrabbit5047]

Wow! Those lithium batteries are impressive. Most boats might have 300 Ah from lead batteries, but this would only represent maybe 150 - 160 Ah of actual usable power. Your set up is the equivalent of a 600 Ah bank!

[@RealityIsTheNow]

Still insanely expensive, though. I'm waiting for lithium to fall by at least 75%.

[@jackrabbit5047]

@@RealityIsTheNow I hear you! I recently bought a 32 Ah LiFe battery for general lighting in a small sailboat and paid over $500 CDN. I must say, though, it is very light and easy to haul around (great for an ageing back), charges fast (a real boon for solar), and the reputed lifespan/extended charging cycles may make it reasonably economical over the long term. We shall see. Wish I could set up my cruising boat (an Aloha 32) with lithium, but I couldn't afford the upfront cost, and opted for the next best thing: two 115 Ah AGM batteries. Most of my sailing is fairly short range for now, so I make do with a pair of 65 W solar panels (and the diesel) to keep the lights & autohelm on and the beer cold. But I sure drool over Erik's setup.

[@RealityIsTheNow]

Jack Rabbit Oh, I agree lithium might well be the future of marine battery banks...just not yet, at least imo. At ten times the cost of FLA batteries, it's just not justifiable yet. Solar panels used to be ruinously expensive as well, back in the day. But they've dropped so low in price now that I'm seeing them sitting on top of road hazard signs that blink at night lol. At this point, it's nuts to ignore solar. Some day lithium will get there too.

[@hdrenth]

@@erikaanderaa Exactly, ownig a boat and sailing is not justified by a business case :-) True passion is priceless.

[@necroodin]

Great to see your harbour there and looking well. Thank you sharing as always. Inspiration across the board, if only we apply a little, we will be in your debt. Cheers my friend

[@PaulusPHM]

The viking is back.. your silence resulted in a great refit.. that scanstrut is awesome, got one myself good choice ! ...

[@raytheron]

What a great refit! Well done, Erik! Can't wait to see your next video. And that voyage to the Faroes should be an amazing experience.

[@xiav2008]

On your install have a non-metallic alignment and vibration bushing added between shaft flange and transmission flange, the bright orange brand wil last as long as the engine, they help many ways,. The work done looks fantastic, toss in a few more workin shots in the weather, giddy up...

[@tostentwo]

can you give an overview on your boat? This is all very motivating. I like your ideas about sailing. You know enough to be able to make it simple and consequently it doesn't get budgeted out of possibility. It would really be good for you to share what you think a person should look for in a boat. What matters and what isn't so important. What size boat does it take. Trying to find this stuff online is a real challenge. I haven't found a person like you who really knows the ins and outs of sailing and boats from the point of view of sailing first. Wind plus float equals what you are looking for.

[@ewauvwas]

Awesome setup man!! All the right dtuff that will last!!

[@jessereedpaintingsvmatador7009]

Looking good man, don't forget to check every hose clamp after it wears in a little.. I was surprised when I checked all of mine they were tight but needed an extra turn after a few months... Cheers and Fairwinds, can't wait to see you out there again !

[@alanmayes8310]

Some great upgrades there Erik.....thanks for sharing

[@bpetersson5024]

Erik, really informative and great for a lot of people that have challenges with their maintenance...one idea, if and when you have time, visit the Viking Museum in Oslo and do a video on it, because most people really don't understand the challenges the vikings went through to get to where you are going and then to Iceland and beyond..

[@markrobertshaw2781]

Wow! Great upgrades. She’s a beautiful boat Erik.

[@kopeducati]

best of the best.. congrats... great idea to put 3rd reef in ... will be different boat...

[@roncanizares9966]

Super video! Great stuff. I had very similar set up on my Wauquiez Pretorien 35, including the radar on a gimballed pole attached to the back stay, and I was very happy with it. With the third reef in and if your head sail is a 100%-!05% with a good foam luff rolled down to about 75%, I believe you will find that the boat will behave wonderfully in a good blow.

[@roncanizares9966]

Have you seen Skip Novak's video on a trysail vs. a 4th reef in the main? Very interesting. Take a look. kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3THpZqXlNhoiJI

[@JaymeVillela]

Tessie looks great! Good job!

[@enisildirsahin9985]

yanın da bir arkadaşın daha olsa bu kadar zorlanmazsın yolun açık olsun.

[@glenbolton]

Looking good Viking Erik !!!

[@timlamarre8680]

Great to hear from you , Erik! I spent the last three boat sessions doing wiring. I do bullshit. You do sailing! Yes, at least I get to watch.

[@Karla-Flr]

You are a real Viking !

[@Hindukushsailing]

Really well thought out. The little things like the fan on the Alternator or the Radar components communicating with each other. Liked it.

[@JamesAnderson-zq7re]

Always good when you get new equipment on your boat. Hope it works out well and will keep my eye going for you in March when you pass Shetland.