No More Halyard Banging...FINALLY!- Sailing Uma [Step 209]

[@trygginoregon]

you might be some of the most courageous people I have seen.... holes in the hull...holes in the mast...holes in the deck... you've got my ten thumbs up!

[@GordLamb]

Dan's face with that new impact bit, haha... I know it so well. That feeling of having the right tool for the job is inversely proportional to the frustration of having the wrong one!

[@TerminusVox]

I think Dan just explained the Industrial Revolution: 'It's the UK and we've learned that just because it's raining doesn't mean the work stops.'

[@robertfranklin4945]

I fell in love-at-first-sight with the P36-1 Pearson model when I saw one on the dock at Avery's in St Thomas. I was returning from a 10 day P30 charter. It was March 1976. I think Avery's was the local Pearson dealer at the time. I finally had a chance to buy one in 1980 and did. That was 40 years ago and I've loved mine ever since. My P36-1 is hull number 36 in the production run of 103 total. In addition to my P36-1 being one of the best racer cruisers of its era, it still is. I also note that "36" is a perfect square and the product of two perfect squares. Perfect boat; perfect numbers. My boat is in better condition that it was when new. So for people who are considering a new boat ... reconsider. Nothing quite like the boats of the early fiberglass period. Lack of understanding of the new material caused builders to over build. That's why UMA is worth all the effort put into it by Dan and Kika.

[@redbikerdude]

The videography, editing and music soundtrack is top notch. You give me ideas on how to take more arty shots, like the water dripping off the sail at 16:13, and something so simple as a flag. The use of small depth of field and focusing has been schmick!

[@fritzk9118]

You guys are just so creative with your storyboard and shots. As an x-TV director, you guys get a gold star. ⭐ 👍

[@SailingUma]

☺️

[@icecoldchilipreppers]

Your Broll shots are awesome, I've been taking notes!!

[@jamesmyers3773]

When I first started watching your videos, I just figured Kika was a film student of some sort and Dan was an engineer. Then, I went back and started watching from Step 1 and found out you were both architects! I have a new respect for architects.

[@clivestevenson8589]

Back when I kept my old Westerly in Sutton (next to Knox-Johnston's beautiful Suhaili) , they used to have a big set of bolt cutters in the harbour office with a sign suggesting they would head out and cut any banging halyards!! It worked - everyone tied off their halyards!

[@Freetheworldnow]

You guys are awesome. No unnecessary noise (music...), great camera shots and sweet story telling with no bla bla added. Keep it that way and you stay on my Top three SV channels list!!! Do well, be good! God Bless.

[@zerofox7347]

I hope you stay in the UK long enough to see summer 🌞 it's the 3rd week of August our autumn starts on the 4th week 😁

[@hlynnkeith9334]

I suffered the agony of banging halyards. Miserable. Enjoyed this episode very much. A lot. Kudos for your choice of music, especially when Dan lugged the track from the chandlery to the boat.

[@robinpatterson2972]

Great job. Most people forget to mention a little trick about undoing tight bolts/screw. First thing to do is Slightly "tighten" the bolt or screw, , , ,THEN proceed to undo it. It really does help. Nothing is a perfect solution but this trick does make a difference. Nice work on your boat by the way.

[@MikeBanks2003]

If you need to run a temporary fix to stop a halyard banging about or just to keep one out of the sun as a spare, run it in PVC electrical conduit painted white and zip-tied to the mast. If you have to run cables inside a mast crowded with electrical wiring etc, a PVC conduit say 25 mm will allow most single ropes to pass through easily and not have them rubbing on wiring, which should also be run in conduits, but of course that needs to be done with the mast un-stepped as a rule. The only other comment I would make is to ensure drainage at the mast step--because every hole in the mast admits water to a greater or lesser extent--and salt water is a great electrolyte. No doubt you are aware--but others read this stuff too--

[@hlynnkeith9334]

We did it without unstepping the mast. Ran a fishing line with a lead weight as a lead for a light line. The light line we used as the lead for the halyard. The tedious part was reaving the light line into the halyard.

[@gregorychaney7604]

I salute you for doing this mast project in cold, rainy and wind conditions! I don't think there is a colder place to be that up an aluminum mast in the cold wind with a "refreshing" rain settling in. And you did it without cursing on camera. Truly impressive! Awesome filming cameo as well!!!

[@joshuarosen6242]

If we stopped work every time it rained in England, we'd never do anything.

[@squirrellips7472]

A couple weeks ago I stumbled across your KZbin videos crossing the Atlantic so then I started watching from the beginning and now I’m up step 83... What an amazing story🙂

[@marcryvon]

Yep, an amazing journey - I've been watching from their very first video - staring two amazing and courageous young ones. I'm a definite fan of Kika - is'nt she THE very cute and brilliant girl !? - And Dan, a wonderfully inventive, creative and most resourceful young man there is !? As an old man, I'd be so proud for them being in my family ! I simply love them ! 💖💖💖 They influence me so much that I bought my own, but very small sailboat last Autumn. An old Tanzer 16' in dire need of TLC but strong bones.But now, she's mine! I spent our looooong, cold Canadian winter cleaning, sanding and refurbishing all of her rigging and teak parts. Now, I know her intimately and love her. Can't wait for her early spring outing ! Cheers and thank you mates ! PS I love the Brits' accents ! Different from one town/port to the other, Scott and Irish ! See, I had the chance to learn English from a wonderful man throughout my mid school years, teaching us the very different languages and culture, British vs Canadian and American. I'm so grateful !

[@paul_gradenwitz]

Yea, I also stumbled upon their channel. Now I am working my way from step one upward. It keeps my mood up during the long quiet hours of isolation because of the virus situation. I hope that you all come through in good health. Don't ridicule the situation. It is worse than you first think, but you can get over it when you rigorously protect your self and keep yourself clean.

[@supertaco22]

Welcome to the UMA nation

[@Cedandkikisailing]

Marc René Yvon Great to hear you were inspired by these 2 lovely souls. Don't hesitate to reach out to the sailing community around you for help with getting started in sailing.... assuming you not know sailing. The Tanzer 16 is a great daysailor boat to get started. The Tanzer 7.5 and 26 can be had for just a few thousand dollars so then you can do like Dan and Kika and anchor overnight and really be close to nature on the water. Wishing you a great summer on the water!

[@philandlyra3365]

Ya their great, one of the best when it comes to videography that’s for sure!

[@ScinnerNo1]

I would like to see a video on how to call ports and other ships and also how the flag system works and what documents you need to have onboard regarding customs and so on! Would surely be appreciated by those who are in the planning stages. Thx!

[@notadumbblond3]

I'm glad y'all know what you're doing. I have no clue. 😁

[@CanAm_Sailing]

Wonderful videography and editing work there Kika. That's what I call customer service, big thumbs up for Force 4's FANTASTIC customer service.

[@christopherrichards864]

I get most of my gear from them and shipped up to Cumbria (UK)

[@ThomasKeffer]

Two tips: (1) Tef-gel is great stuff for avoid electrolysis, but it is also a lubricant. The screws in your new track can back out. Use Loctite blue, Duralac, or even a polysulfide caulk. They all work well at avoiding electrolysis, plus they will prevent the screws from backing out. (2) Don't ever, ever depend on a snap shackle to hold you aloft! They fail. Instead, tie the halyard to your ladder or, at least, tape the shackle shut.

[@kusnezoff8705]

love the Leaf off of your rear deck.

[@danielbuckner2167]

I remember years ago while staying a couple days in Marsh Harbor another yachty came over and tied our halyard when we were gone so it wouldn't make any noise. We actually didn't mind it gently bumping the mast and it reminded us we were on the boat!

[@SailingUma]

The slight bump from the motion of the boat is enjoyable, agreed, its the harmonic drumming from the wind turning the mast into a guitar and the halyards it's strings that is boarder line torture.

[@danielbuckner2167]

@@SailingUma Yeah, for sure, especially if you're stepped at the keel where the sound is radiated inside too! We normally just did a wrap on the mast when at a dock or anchored. Have you guys started cruising yet or are you still hunkered down?

[@realhusky]

Very smart loading it with oil beforehand. On your next go around with something stubborn like that give an impact driver a try. Just give a gentle hammer wack and it will break them loose no problem. They are chunkier bits in the driver and may actually be what you are holding anyway. It will give you much more precise control on the bolt as it wont continue to try and run away, it will only move a predetermined amount.

[@loribadgero1035]

The dynamic duo!

[@williammuseler5542]

That snubber block is for the jib halyard, designed to have a better angle so that the halyard does not wrap.

[@matthewotto8322]

Your music choices are inspired. The walk back to the boat from force 4 was a treat

[@spaskyfraser3005]

like yuh determination to get your work done no keep backs

[@Maciej_in_lumine]

As Dan got here all the applause, I admire the musical background - very good choice and editing Kika ! ;-) take care both of you!

[@easelification]

Great feeling at 6:43 i guess! I realy enjoy following your'e videos. Right tools for the right job can save a lot of effort.

[@taleg1]

The umbrella you used, reminded me of something I saw a long time ago on a local sailing ship. They had something like tents that they could put up all over the boat so that thay had sade or extra rain protection all over the ship. They had to go down when the ship was not anchoring, but they were great during the summer and those sun filled days where you just could find enough shade and the boat would be roasting inside. They had a big one that covered the forecastle of the ship and smaller ones that went beside the mast, and they had this clever solution to tie the cockpit covers into the whole thing. When everything was taken off to sail, the connecting pieces became the forward sides of the cockpit cover. Something similar might be nice to have for you who do so much work your self and it would make you a little less interrupted by rain.

[@tomaskrashevsky818]

True, the halliards can be a nightmare. Your idea of putting them into the mast was great but you were very lucky with the mast. Some can be filled-in with polystyrene or by designed can have dedicated channels for cables and halliards, in which case threading one down the mast without stepping it out would be an impossible task. Also, there is a risk for any working in-mast line to get caught or being chaffed by sticking out screws holding other fittings. However, this sorts out only part of the problem. Halliards on my boat run inside the mast but when the sails are down, there is this part of it which is anyway outside. So I do as you do by clipping them to shrouds on a windy day at anchor or in marina. But those baggers that sit now in mast still can bang (when is choppy and boat heels a lot) and there is absolutely nothing you can do about that. Still, I admire your creativity in solving any issues boat throws on you as well as your skills in improving things.

[@allmomomosthomebus3895]

As a tip on that situation with old corroded fasteners... Give them a few taps with a hammer and punch before trying to remove them. It helps break the corrosion on the threads.

[@MsCuteandNerdy]

It bothers me so much that I didn't find this channel sooner. Plymouth is like my second home and I was in Plymouth a lot around the time you were there! I would have loved to show you the countryside of Devon!

[@frankburgin78]

My wife and I lived in a motorhome for 14 months. Maybe same Square footage as your sail boat. Not great it seemed to get a little smaller each day for you to be in that space for over 8 years tells a lot about your relationship. You must be so compatible and in love that you can spend so much time in those quarters and not kill each other is rare. Keep sailing I love the life style and enjoy all your adventures.

[@billrandell4641]

Haven't commented for a while..BUT I am "lurking"..Nice to see you finally become a "true" Sailor..What a difference!!..Now you need to film FISHING!!!!..LUV Y'ALL..🇺🇸

[@gbachnik]

Dan, you are amazing! I don't know where you learned to fix stuff but you are really good at it. And someone below commented on your editing and I agree! You guys make the best videos, technically and contently (I just made up a word), Bless you guys and thank you!

[@tigersharkzh]

If you give each screw a few light hits every 10 mins and reoil each time then you often get them out easier and strip less heads. Heating then cooling the screws works wonders too.

[@bdjm8595]

Nice job on the both the new track and the halyard re-location, particularly liked the selfie time lapse on the top of the mast!!

[@SailingUma]

You're catching up....what will you do will you do when you run out of new Uma videos to watch???? You've only got about 10 more to go.

[@bdjm8595]

@@SailingUma I caught up on your video's this wknd!! Because of this whole COVID panic my GF has said , YES, lets get our affairs in order, get a boat and see where it leads us! If all goes well we could be on the water in a year or so!!! Thanks so much for your inspiration and we look forward to your new episodes and adventures !!! Cheers, Brent and Amy

[@salnichols94805]

Mouse line with 12” of bicycle chain is your friend for threading halyards!

[@barryhalesongwriter6835]

You are an inspiration on many levels. Just the DIY aspect will hopefully inspire young people to do things themselves, even if it's just fixing the washer or hanging a door. Just got my t shirt, love it, but already spilled wine on it. Soaking it in cold water as we speak.

[@StarTexaspets]

Love yall, safe travels, from Galveston Island, TX. If you ever make it here, I'd love to provision your boat from my restaurant!

[@gilcore5245]

I am an American you used to live in the Sault. I could not believe a Canadian man was wimping out over a little rain and merely barely cool outside/ Glad you manned up eventually. LOL You would not have been allowed home otherwise!

[@jamest2101]

If you noticed, the first bits you were using were much smaller that the size of the screw. The small bits were breaking because they were unable to apply the torque from the driver evenly against the entire head of the screw. Your larges bits worked because the torque from the drives could be applied across the entire head of the screw.. live and learn :-)

[@kwik2hear915]

Dan, you are more than just the handy man. Mega Skills!, bless you both!.

[@cwwiss1]

Without doubt you guys are the best upgrades. Vg tick

[@chipkyle5428]

First class. Sometimes we forget to tie our lines; just like tonight and have to go out on deck during the wee hours; just like tonight!

[@j.j.maaskant7287]

Really, you guys did a perfect job. (Besides immediately using the right kind a bit) most sailors lower the mast to do this kind of alterations. Well done !

[@billb.6109]

Another project completed,...and as usual excellent work. Dan, about the squeaks,... don't give them a second thought. As you get older, you will start squeaking too, and it will all become the norm. Did You save the 2x4, and cut it up for a future project? Safe travels.

[@sailnmorewiththeseilmores1818]

looking good guys! Its nice when there are no Bell ropes banging! I still hear that noise in my sleep!

[@mikelaz1328]

Damn Daniel, back at it again with the sailing videos.

[@lindaaustin-morin7781]

Ok. Awesome!! I love watching your DYI videos. You used a Cloth Mast Ladder to install the track. Did you ever do an in-depth video on how best to use this? If not, would you tell us how you hoisted it and the safety methods you used.

[@markperry4220]

Glad to see you both back doing videos. I’ve missed your updates. Your editing is the best. Your boat looks good. It’s nice to see that you both care about form and function, clean boat, well equipped and safely laid out.

[@R.E.HILL_]

Get an impact driver.. You know the old school ones that you use a hammer on... It doesn't use batteries either...

[@marcryvon]

Sound advice. That's a must when dealing with old, stuck bolts or screws. Got one 3 years ago, can't believe how many years I've spent without it ! A life and knuckles saver !

[@1datsunlover]

Yep, just checked the comments to make sure someone mentioned it

[@toddr2265]

That's the first thing I thought of when he started removing those screws.

[@geraldhenrickson7472]

I agree. Not too expensive and can work well anywhere in the world...IF you have the proper impact bits. Have some spares!

[@devinholland2189]

How odd I have one and cant stand it. Every time I use it I bend screws. I have had better luck with just the hammer on a regular screwdriver.

[@squireson]

Banging spare halyard solution : Bill Seiferts Offshore Sailing Tip # 37 --- use a bungee cord and pulley to draw the spare halyard away from the mast towards a shroud every time there is a decreased load on the halyard. Also is there going to be a chafe problem with your halyards entrance into the mast ? It looks like that would rub something awful.

[@SailingUma]

We spent the last 5 years trying off the halyards every time we anchored. They still bang, eventually. The wind increases or shifts. Offshore, the main is tight and can’t be tied off, so it always bangs while sailing in above 20kts of wind. And no, they shouldn’t chafe, the plates are designed with hold-offs and beveled edges to prevent that. Internally run is really the only way to prevent the banging permanently.

[@radical.chatter]

Your video editing is AMAZING!!! Very smooth transitions with just the right view or music... Very enjoyable!

[@richardwallinger1683]

your best friend is called SCOTCH BRITE.. great for aluminium . I had similar issues with so called impact screwdriver bits .. my hand held impact 1/2 " driver bits were perfect and a small lump hammer does the trick .Your Makita impact driver sounded useful. great videos .

[@gentle.marketing]

Thank you for this very creative and well-done video! Congratulations to you to the work done with the halyards! Keep going Uma!

[@vincentdath246]

love watching you two.. your videography and editing are brilliant.. plus, you just make us smile. :)

[@MikeHarrison3266]

At last, I can't begin to tell you how annoying the banging has been now finally some peace and quiet. Good job enjoyed seeing you guys as always.

[@thadhasselstrom6331]

I think that the shots from the pole were some of the most entertaining i have seen on KZbin

[@brianluck84]

Stubborn screws put your screw driver in and hit the end with a hammer. Kinda shocks the corrosion. Then when applying pressure put a wrench onto your screwdriver for leverage. Some break some strip but tough screws will usually come out

[@MichaelEdmund]

Great job you'll.

[@lancedaniels]

Thanks for posting and sharing. Really enjoyed watching how you performed the upgrade.

[@karaDee2363]

Great job Dan, looks awesome . Better you than me going up that mast , I've developed a fear of heights somewhere along my aging process LOL

[@Oliver-it3wl]

😁😁😁I literally live half an hour from where you are, hope you are enjoying your time in Plymouth 😂😂

[@evanofelipe]

Well executed film sequence and presentation. No easy task when you’re suspended up a mast with tools and a tricky job to do. Impressed

[@CalciteSerendipity]

Every boat going on even a short voyage should have those mast steps. It's so easy to go up the mast plus you can work on things at the top of the mast at a much better angle than from a bosun's chair.

[@fooman2108]

I might have been tempted to put the 110 pound first mate up the mast with the 195 lb captain on the winch LOL You guys do love that buzzer saw LOL

[@kfujillama9548]

Another awesome "Sailing Uma" episode. Glad you got the halyards inside the mast. It does look pretty darn sexy when they're not exposed AND it should be a LOT quieter. ENJOY. See you next time guys. Keep up the work. It's looking amazing.

[@MaShcode]

Hence the expression, it shit the bit. That style screw always requires the proper size to grip. Even though the original bits were poor quality they were undersized and ending up twisting. Sign of a strong screw. 👍🏻

[@minermarcus]

Mash Code Always good to have a strong screw

[@J0hnnysails]

Out of all of the other channels, yours in certainly the best!

[@tracksidebc5854]

Dan, you are from BC, a little rain shouldn't stop you!

[@stokestomlin989]

Thanks very much....enjoy

[@chazbaz4519]

Ah, Plymouth in the winter. You should visit Devon proper in the Summer, it's a different world.

[@darrylnelson6264]

Way to persevere Dan. Knocking off all those "To Do's".

[@K3Flyguy]

Been binge watching this week! I thoughly enjoy your channel, I subscribed, and thank you for sharing your wonderful selves and adventure with us!

[@juhosattanen]

With the halyards inside the mast, you'll be faster as well. Maybe not much but still a bit faster.

[@AthelstanEngland]

Really enjoy these how to videos. The mix of good content and great editing make them a joy to watch.

[@patrickleone535]

I like that micro-ratchet, so cool. Also don't loose that Rona bucket as it could soon be a museum item, since Rona was sold to Lowes a few years back.

[@kareykumli3458]

Dan, maybe it's my California accent, in my world sheave rhymes with give, not with leave. I so hate getting stuck bolts out, you have a great attitude! Inspiring ! You two are the Best !!!

[@SailingUma]

But sheave rhyming with give, you mean it's a shiv, the thing you get stabbed with in prison.

[@kareykumli3458]

@@SailingUma Don't know about getting stabbed in prison, but the phonics of the words look the same! Here you go www.dictionary.com/browse/sheave

[@stellarpod]

Excellent job. You guys are really getting her shipshape. As always, thanks much for sharing. Steve

[@billthomassen59]

1:03AM, Saturday, March 14, finally watched ALL EPISODES! I’ve enjoyed all! Keep up the good work!!!

[@clarisd]

So worried not seeing posts and checked and for some reason I was not getting notification!!! So happy to see your post!!!!

[@SailingUma]

Make sure you click that bell thing beside the subscribe button if you haven't already. Then you'll get notified when we post.

[@zenmark42]

the satisfaction of watching you get the right tool for the job is immense. the other thing I would've tried was a real long breaker bar, sometimes with smooth torque you can keep the bit from breaking on you.

[@PaulAnthonyDuttonUk]

This chap is very handy. Have seen a few of his projects and think he should do something in addition to videos to capitalise on his natural problem solving talent. He is a thinker and not just a tinker.

[@jonmelanson6931]

Can't wait to see you in the Mediterranean. Brisk winds and sunshine, so much sunshine. Good food, good wine, so much wine.

[@johnnylawson69]

I'm glad to see you finally got some decent cordless tools.

[@sonnylange3051]

Ahhhhh.... Peaceful and quiet! promotes good sleep. :)

[@STRUTZKOFF]

I have rivet on folding mast steps. Sometimes the halyards get caught on them. But in wind storms I purposely wrap them around the mast steps and they don’t flop around ! Also I recommend connecting the end of your main halyard to the top of the main sail as a down haul to pull the sail down quick .

[@chris3m98]

As a land person when we had a problem like what you had, we would that a propane torch & heat & tap it light with a hammer. Worked every time.

[@danf3607]

Hey guys, great content! Only just found your Chanel and loving you guys. Great diy skills and a great taste in design too! I hope you enjoyed your winter in our beautiful UK, and I wish you luck with the visa issues.

[@benking2271]

Also, looking at your masthead, you need to shorten your genoa so the halyard swivel is lover and you can re-run your halyard though the deflection block. If you don't YOU WILL get halyard wrap one day and destroy your halyard and forstay!!

[@raymondthomas8080]

WOW!! A naked mast - who would have thought? Great job!

[@JustMe-pp1mp]

Well done young man. Stay happy you two. :-) CHEERS !!!!

[@DonOmarRamiro]

Ok, Dan carryin really long sticks is my new favorite perspective.! Awesome idea, guys.!

[@joekavanagh5708]

Perhaps with a piece of yellow hi vis at each end.

[@voilierbagatelle6592]

I see you got yourself a pretty nice Mast Mate ladder to clib the mast. After trying almost every other climbing gadgets, I finaly bought exactly the same. And I write "exactly" because like yours, mine is a bit too short. I built myself a little two footsteps extention to be able to reach the base of the ladder from the boom. Best investment I made so far.

[@SailingUma]

Yeah, ours came with the boat. It’s one of the last few original things we kept because it works so well.

[@benking2271]

Hey guys, too late now but you can tap ally with a cordless drill!! Just use plenty of WD-40 on the tap and fast speed, straight in and out!! Trust me, as a rigger who has installed many tracks from a bosuns chair, it's the only way to go!!!

[@imaxinebrown694]

Thanks for sharing

[@glennedwards1449]

Dan carrying a 5 meter track and wood. Kika "This is basically a work out for me! " LOL

[@SailingUma]

I had the easier job. The track was light and I was walking slowly.

[@akaClancy]

Sailing Uma: awww sticking up for his lady, keeewwwwl👍

[@fxpthl]

Dan you are so good at fixing things up!

[@nonimus2030]

Mast looks great, you guys :)

[@stanwiggins3423]

If the impact driver doesn't work, use a longer handled torque wrench with the right size head to fit the diameter of the screw in the future.