NOT Sailing Northern Ireland - Winter is coming - Bubble wrap-up - Ep. 364

[@dutchglobetrotter4513]

You lasses always crack me up. That was some proper boat yoga there Bev.

[@SailingYachtSaltyLass]

It was tempting to drill a hole in the shelf bottom so I could see up to the bolts! On reflection, boat yoga was a better idea 😄

[@maewest68]

As good as that connector is, you can always just bend and fold over the pipe, shut it off, change the hose etc. then let the pipe loose again. Saw a gardener do it once and it blew my mind, "how did I not think of that?"

[@SailingYachtSaltyLass]

That is how we used to do it but eventually the hose gets brittle and sprays out through dozens of tiny holes

[@dreamtimesv]

Unsure if it would suit in your climate but solar/battery powered extraction fans (eg Marineco brand) work to keep mildew down. I am installing a new one and in conjunction with a small dehumidifier never have issues even in winter which are cool here. Best

[@SailingYachtSaltyLass]

For the next few months we have greylight rather than daylight 😄 so maybe not solar powered.... Running the dehumidifier twice a day for an hour seems to work.

[@dreamtimesv]

@ months of grey light would turn me batty, you’re a resilient lot. 💪

[@SailingYachtSaltyLass]

@@dreamtimesv - Actually, today is not bad. There is sun somewhere up behind the clouds so it is a bit brighter today 😃

[@boomandalpha]

The self shut off hoselock are a life saver I wouldn’t use anything else on my boat.

[@SailingYachtSaltyLass]

We love them. We are so much drier since we discovered them 😄

[@WavedancerWesterlyfulmar]

Have a few metal hangers. Great for jobs around the boat

[@SailingYachtSaltyLass]

We re-purposed a plastic one to get the errant socket back 👍

[@thetraveller869]

The proper name for your socket drive Franken-tool is - believe it or not - a wobble-joint! I love your Top Tips! Your condensation issues are caused by the moisture you create by breathing out. Top Tip - only breathe in!! You're welcome... 😂

[@SailingYachtSaltyLass]

We do call them "wobbly bits" which causes no end of laughs... Thanks for the breathing tip. We are now holding our breath and it all seems to be going fine so far....

[@thetraveller869]

@@SailingYachtSaltyLass Breathe in onboard and then poke yer heid oot to breathe out! 😃 Is that too silly...?

[@SailingYachtSaltyLass]

IT'S COMPLICATED!!!!!!!!! 😄😄😄😄

[@sailinglatis]

I guess winter is definitely on its way. The small ski hills in the area started making snow last night. Brrrr….🇨🇦

[@SailingYachtSaltyLass]

At least we rarely get snow... But yes - big chill starts next week

[@sailingsheriff3349]

I find any paper or cardboard holds the moisture more than my boat does. To cover the windows I have a would need mega amounts of bubble wrap. I have found underlay foam for laminate flooring, cheep and in large rolls, possible good insulation if you need it. Enjoyed video as usual.

[@SailingYachtSaltyLass]

Actually, the bubble was a few quid for 8 metres. We need about 4 metres per side for the coach house windows so it works well for us. Having had laminate flooring in a former life we are well familiar with the foam underlay but we never thought of using it. Does it let much light in?

[@faelsinnes]

8:41 the bubble wrap is essential, when the radio cd player goes on the blink. Sit and pop a sheet...very calming 😅 ladies if you get threaded bar and connector sleeves, saves you taping rods together.

[@SailingYachtSaltyLass]

If the radio goes on the blink here, the electrical tools come out 😄 We have a tap-and-die set. I suppose we could tap the rods and fit threaded rod. Not a bad idea... 👍

[@thetraveller869]

Tent repair kits contain a little sleeve to join broken pole ends together...?

[@WavedancerWesterlyfulmar]

Greetings from Wales

[@SailingYachtSaltyLass]

Hi there! Is it sunny over there? Cos it ain't over here!!!

[@WavedancerWesterlyfulmar]

@ blessed with the weather 10c average sunshine perfect hiking weather a smidge of drizzle last night driving last 30 minutes to the hotel near Fishguard.

[@WavedancerWesterlyfulmar]

@@SailingYachtSaltyLass dad rang today to ask where we were, he told me they were shut off with heavy fog

[@SailingYachtSaltyLass]

@@WavedancerWesterlyfulmar - much more pleasant than our weather today. Maybe tomorrow will be better.

[@michaelbrady5636]

Hi Bev & Gaynor, your videos have kept us sane through bleak and dread times, which is amazing - not bad like! And Bangor Marina - a real safe haven when, as you said, it's blowin a hooley! You must be there in the marina on Annual Berthing Rates - but what exactly is the difference between Standard and "A" Pontoon? Bewildering just to think of "A" Pontoon - I mean there must be lots, but maybe that's the standard😂But seriously, would you consider doing a video on the Marina itself, and a little about your favourite haunts, places and people like, you know culture with a small c?(Do you get to the market at the ASDA car park? sounds fine) Still, we love your channel - its REAL! -(and do we know what being tied up in a marina is about!) Keeping up the Lass!

[@SailingYachtSaltyLass]

We are indeed on an annual rate, but I have to confess we have never been over to "A" pontoon because it is too shallow and and too small for Salty Lass. We have included stuff about the marina and the immediate area in past episodes but it is something that may merit another look. We tend to stay focused on marine stuff as we find that many of our viewers stop watching if they cannot see boats in the video (even if only for a minute!!!). Thanks for getting in touch and if you are ever over on "E" pontoon, give us a knock and say hello. Glad you have found the videos helpful and useful and thanks for watching and commenting 👍

[@Hukubob]

Lots of good tips, thanks ladies. Hope not seasonal wrapping up? Sailing through winter is a prerequisite in our part of the world. 😂

[@SailingYachtSaltyLass]

We intend to keep making vids through the winter, but we like to stay warm when aboard in the marina 😄

[@Hukubob]

@@SailingYachtSaltyLass Hahaha, do like the thinking there! But, I’ll send some exhilarating winter pics under sail! 😂🤣

[@SailingYachtSaltyLass]

If you are on Discord, join our chat server. We have a chatroom for piccies

[@seawench555]

Giday Wenches, its a beautiful 28° to 34° here in Aussie, so getting the wonderful sunny late afternoons with gentle sea breezes. Oh sorry, just trying to warm u both up. 🤣💜

[@SailingYachtSaltyLass]

Enjoy it for us. Bask in the glorious warmth and think of us shivering up here in the chilly north!!!! 😄

[@patricklaine6958]

Come on ladies. Eric the Viking sails across the North Sea in January. You'll never get your Royal Blue Ensign at this rate! ;-)

[@SailingYachtSaltyLass]

Hi Patrick - great to hear from you and we hope you are doing well. If we could sail we would but, sadly, land life has captured us and between jobs and caring for elderly relatives the time for sailing is nearly nil. We hope that in the New Year when our seasonal jobs tail off, then we will have more time. BTW - We were just watching Erik arrive in Hardkrudfjordur (sp??) while we munched through dinner and critiqued some of his sail trim and food choices 😮 but we will happily admit that his scenic drone shots are breathtaking.

[@jcfgh]

Hello girls. Good tips! I wonder whether you could get 5mm perspex cut to the shape of the window frames (outside) and then attach them with butyl tape for the winter. It may act like double glazing and might be more effective than the bubble wrap? Hope you are keeping warm. Best wishes. James

[@SailingYachtSaltyLass]

Funny enough, we are cutting perspex today, but 10mm for a new companionway hatch 😄 We did look at sticking stuff directly to the boat but it was very messy when we took the tape off. Nice and warm 👍

[@Cptnbond]

Good tips and the theories behind condensation by Jonas Andersson, in episode 5. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZK1eHyOi81ngMU

[@SailingYachtSaltyLass]

Thanks Cap'n - We will have a look

[@Cptnbond]

@@SailingYachtSaltyLass It's in Swedish, but don't let that stop you. With subtitles and auto-translate enabled, it's a breeze to understand. Cheers.

[@SailingYachtSaltyLass]

Just had a watch and his basic premise is correct, but he seemed to neglect the fact that just being aboard creates a lot of vapour just from breathing. On very cold days the RH aboard does drop, but once you cook or boil a kettle it goes through the roof. Our dehumidifier pulls a _lot_ of water out twice a day.

[@Cptnbond]

@@SailingYachtSaltyLass, it's funny. I also asked him about condensation when using the stove or showering, but he claims he has no problem with RH increases. He must use his diesel heater a lot to keep the temperature in control, or he likes a sauna. Lol.🤣 His boat is in Sweden, where it's usually cold and dry ❄, but Ireland looks much wetter.☔

[@jimmyjohnstone5878]

Why the hell do you need so much clothing ?

[@SailingYachtSaltyLass]

Those are the _slimmed down_ wardrobes and only contain non-sailing clothes (which are elsewhere on the boat). Our other clothes are back at the flat in Liverpool. We only brought the essentials! BTW - that was Gaynor's wardrobe. Mine is the same size 😄