OUR 30 FOOT HOME Features & Systems on the Deck of our Tiny Sailboat

Join us for a tour on deck of our 30 foot sailboat, a 1969 sloop-rigged, Australian-made Clansman 30, fibreglass yacht called Mirrool.
Features and Systems
00:00 Introduction
00:45 Cockpit
01:12 Self-Tailing winches
01:28 Fibre (Spectra) Lifelines (for more see: • Fibre Lifelines and La... )
02:43 Sheet Bags and Deck Hose
03:25 Headsail Control Lines (4-to-1 System)
06:36 Self-Steering Wind Vane Set Up
08:44 Electronic Self-Steering (for more see: • Yacht Self-Steering Sy... )
09:24 Solar Arch
10:21 Lazarette Hatches
11:17 Running Backstays
13:20 Inner Forestay (for more see: • NEW SAILS ready to tac... )
13:52 Fibre (Dyneema) Rigging (links to past videos on our new rig are here • DISMASTED - Free Range... & • Installing our DYNEEMA... )
15:30 Jack-lines
16:29 Coach Top Systems
18:04 Multi-Purpose Boom Vang
19:22 Our Folding Dinghy (for more see Porta Bote video: • Porta Bote - The Ultim... )
20:33 Windlass Cover
20:59 External Paint (Full paint job video here: • Painting our ENTIRE sa... )
21:26 Non-Skid Panels (Painting Kiwi Grip on deck here: • Getting Ready to Go! (... )
22:34 Features of our boom including canopy
24:34 Hard Dodger (See Dodger Build Videos: • Building our NEW HARD ... (Part 1) & • HARD DODGER. The Grand... (Part 2))
27:23 FRS Gear available for a Limited Time Only. To grab yours today the link is here: www.bonfire.com/new-frs-eleme...
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Pascale has put together a FREE 40 page Provisioning Guide. The Guide explains and provides examples of how we can travel eating a variety of healthy and delicious meals for up to 6 months at a time on our tiny boat with no resupply. There has never been a better time to start learning how to increase the food storage potential of your home. I hope this guide will inspire you to make more informed long term provisioning choices for the future! For more information visit the Provisioning Page on our website ( www.freerangesailing.com/boat-... ) or to grab a copy directly by clicking on the link below.
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[@RiggingDoctor]

Love the synthetic standing rigging!

[@stanleybest8833]

I'm more inspired that youse found different ways to do things, than what you did. The folding solar panels is completely unique. My land solar panels are 35.6 X 25.9, not long and skinny, and I really don't understand the long skinny fragile solars, especially on a boat. I also like the idea of a storage slot below deck in storms. I have a Chinese air cooled MB 168F diesel engine with a hand made 1 inch shaft adapter for a huge pulley. I can't think of a better sailboat motor than a 44 LB 3 pony one, that mainly makes 12 volts. I want nothing to do with lithium batteries or batteries wired incorrectly in parallel. A 12 volt chest freezer in ECO mode is effective, and I wouldn't have a boat without a CB radio and an ADF.

[@michaeldismukes4439]

That hard dodger is perfection.

[@scottswineford6714]

I've really enjoyed and incorporated some of your solutions. From your new cubby closures that finally give me access to my coolers without them escaping to your encapsulated HDPE for fittings. The change to dynema and soft shackles for the minimal rigging on "Insanity" has been the most intriguing. Seems to sail much more upright and less tender. Also it's a hell of a lot easier for a gimpy old man to stab the mast into place.

[@FreeRangeLiving]

Hi folks! We hope you enjoyed the tour of Mirrool's deck this week and that you perhaps discovered some interesting ideas and inspiration. In the description we have broken down each feature discussed into chapters with time stamps to make it a more useful resource. If you're looking for the link to the T-Shirt and Hoodies campaign I've included it here. www.bonfire.com/new-frs-elements-design/ They are available until 21 August 2021. Thanks for your support, Troy and Pascale

[@Lawiah0]

That control triangle you've made between the tiller and self steering is pure genius; most self-steering setups have little (slack in the system) feed back and feels more like flying a kite with your feet.

[@timtaylor2014]

Great episode!!!! I know you have a lot of followers. I had to head off to church during your livestream and I'm sorry i wasn't able to stay with you the whole time. I'm glad that there will be more adventures for Free Range Sailing. When you asled some time ago to send you pictures of my restoration on my US25, I did not do it. I apologize. But I might be clising the deal on an 'S2 - 11C' --- it too will need a lot of work!!!!! If your goal is to inspire one person to move forward and do what he could not imagine himself doing, you fulfilled it in me. I went from barely having a dteam to owning a small boat to learn how to sail and repair to now looking at an 11 meter center cockpit cruiser. Your videos HELPED, to inspire, and to become more than a voyer but a doer I apologize for not getting the pics you asked for from this current boat I salvaged from saws and a dumpster (i got for $750 American, now worth 3,000) to a nice sailer I am mortgaging my house for. I apologize also for not assisting in Patreon. I have to put a lot of overtime in just to have a boat and pay morage. After I sell the house I can help and continue not only to view but support your channel. Wish you were closer, this purchase, if financing goes through, would be awesome for your advice and help. But South Puget Sound is s a ling ways from Perth or wherever you might be ATM. I look forward to watching more videos. Even if you go on a land expedition for a bit. I love your videos as do most of your fans. I want to thank you for the work you put in to take us along on your journey. And thank you for not ending 'Free Range Sailing."

[@mickfisch96]

Thanks guys. I love my long sleeve tee shirt. Good quality.

[@Jack-ne8vm]

Dynema, soft shackles etc. so much simpler than stainless specialty parts. Great idea.

[@lincolngrove2808]

Mirrool, photography, editing, content, locations, education, personality, history and context. Definitely the best Clansman on the planet and probably one of the most seaworthy 30 footers too. I just love your work.

[@CharleyGeorge]

The boat looks very sexy. That boat has a long long life left.

[@danielhaxton2884]

You can tell the real sailing experience you guys have from the simplicity and practicality of everything on the boat, will definitely be using some of these ideas!

[@jackwright9016]

Like your boat and your explanations.

[@thierrybilson9634]

Thanks you both.

[@PaulBKal]

Our 47 footer likewise does not have tracks for the headsail sheet blocks and we simply use 6:1 ‘handy billy’ block and tackles to tune our jib sheets into position. We use Witchard soft blocks for the sheet end and a snap shackle at the other which means we can easily remove them and use them for other purposes, such as for tweaked on spinnaker sheets or lifting outboards, etc. So you don’t have to have a little boat to make use of such arrangements, and you certainly don’t need winches to change the headsail sheeting positions on bigger boats.

[@shabbydoris]

My countdown is 23 months - then I follow where you guys have showed the way. What a great video! I have watched you guys from the get-go, learned so much from both of you. . . I can sprout my own micro-greens, recycle my yoghurt culture, equipped with enough of Troy's amazing knowledge of sea life to feed myself at least once a day . . . you two are legends in my book!

[@finding_mojo]

What an innovative setup.

[@zerofox7347]

It’s a lovely yacht and because you knew her so well beforehand you have obviously been able fine tune her exactly to your needs. Congrats on her! 🤩

[@jessruby7189]

One of the best videos I’ve seen! So inspiring

[@randystrand908]

My #2 vid-watch... You've hooked this fish... I'm grateful to have found you both and your beautiful boat of course! : )

[@10lauset]

Lots of Cheers.

[@glegooful]

Wow! absolute proof that it can be done! Thanks for all the help you've given ......... may the Gods keep smiling on you!!! Love.

[@davidstclair3397]

It's so obvious the depth of thought that has gone into the whole refit ... with the focus on safety, ease of use and practicality. Anyone thinking of cruising as a lifestyle should watch and take notes, as it isn't often you would get this depth of information backed up with real life experience. Thank you.

[@jeffslaven]

I still love the rain catchment system that you've built in to the dodger. What a fantastic idea that was!

[@oceanictranquility7782]

Hey Pascal and Troy, I've counted 12 ideas from your on deck video, 6 of which are in the process of being completed as finances become available. It's also so good to see the enthusiasm and willingness to give us real time advice and encouragement. Keep it going guys, and thanks again. David

[@GulfCoastTim]

That's a really nice boat. Never would ive guessed its over 50 years old. Sailing yachts hold their age so well as long as they're well maintained.

[@juans3728]

You're a Genius for the upgrades you have made to that boat and of course with the help of your wife, Peace.

[@shanehickman9204]

Really great modifications!

[@briansmythe3219]

love it ozzie made boat , well fit out through experience and DIY

[@klemenprezelj]

As an owner of old sailboat that could use some or a lot of love i'll just say this: there is so much love and work invested in your boat,one can hardly put a price on it. I hope my boat will be half as good as yours,someday. Well done guys and damn u for the basketball win 😉

[@Even_Keeled]

I am refitting a Westsail 32 and I have already "borrowed" so many great ideas from you two. One of my favorite channels.

[@pmsheridan1492]

Watching the before and after is incredible. She looks great after the refit.

[@tonywoollcombe1799]

Excellent. I would like to thank both of you for keeping our spirits uplifted and minds informed. Keep it up. Cheers Ton6 Woollcombe 🍷🥃🍹🍺

[@teddw5786]

Thanks for sharing the “why” you did things, helpful! The Lee cloths(?) off the liferails at the cockpit has a cutout forward because? And thanks fir the tip on why the no friction rings are so handy. Good on you, t

[@FreeRangeLiving]

So we can crank the winch, we don't get full rotation with the winch handle without the cutouts

[@stony7827]

hello pascal and troy, Thanks for the video. I know a lot of boats and their owners, but NO boat is as well thought out as Mirrool, that's for sure. So my respect to both of you - great! my best regards from austria and stay safe.

[@svthorasailing4868]

Cheers guys,I bought a long sleeved shirt,now the wait.

[@diegofianza3525]

I have now re-fallen in love with sailing!!! Your vids are amazingly well produced and also the delivery by both of you is mesmerizing and compelling to watch the next or more episodes.

[@pierrotgretillat9365]

Salut vous super vidéo magnifique tank you

[@rainfinger]

You guys are the very definition of cruising. Keep it up.

[@traceyhutt1246]

Thank you for the tour. Super interesting!

[@FreeRangeLiving]

Our pleasure Tracey

[@joebrown1382]

3 times there was a profile of Mirrool in the video. You would never guess she was 52 years old she's beautiful. The refit you both did is fabulous & Troy's new smart rigging is just that, very smart. You guys are the nicest couple in the YT sailing world. Can't wait for more adventures.

[@stanthology]

How practical and cleverly done.You have piles of stuff but it's all stashed neatly. Great dodger.You guys are inspirational! Thanks for posting.

[@bobuncle8704]

A boat lovingly restored by people who really appreciate her. Nothing you don’t need, everything you do. Mirrool is such an amazing boat. Well done guys

[@tomwaite4594]

My way of thinking she was not restored as much as complete reworked and improve by two with more knowledge than the original designers

[@hbdrums337]

some fantastic ideas here. Thank you. I'm off to learn how to make soft shackles :)

[@jorisgerritsen9240]

Best Chanel I know of. Wish I could give many thumps up per episode....And best of all: no anoying too loud music!! Please keep going!

[@outerbanks854]

30 ft... You two must really like each other... Thank you for the tour. I learned a great deal.. I'll probably watch it a couple more times.

[@user-qf6dx4to2i]

I was searching for Turkish foods and I don't know how I end up here , amazing video

[@rolfpiotrowski4325]

Hi guys! I do really like your system! Less costs, less wight, less clatter and less chances to hurt yourself! It should be more common, I guess! Fair winds and following seas!

[@Megadoculous]

Lovely boat guys. Functional, well thought-out and sensible solutions to problems. Great use of Dynema. Fair winds!

[@joeaguirre3304]

As I watched your videos I noticed the soft shackles and thought to myself that these came in a sort of evolutionary process. Watching your rigging and puzzling it out how to make it better. I really love your boat and you guys too. Thanks for the great videos.

[@roberthandloff8789]

why I like Free Range Sailing and I've only seen it twice: There's lots of talk about the boat and sailing. That's why lots of us watch and you fulfill your mission. You also do it with lots of details and easily taught lessons. What you talk about, demonstrate, show and tell , is all important. This is a channel for those interested in sailing. Also you're not busily selling Pascal's body as so many other channels seek ta do. that makes me feel better about watching. And

[@FreeRangeLiving]

Great, welcome aboard. We got some very good feedback from our very early videos that are in very remote Australia so you might like the first series. The video work was rougher as we were teaching ourselves but featuring our favourite part of Oz.

[@mytreasurechess]

I love your clansman sloop Mirrool and your upgrades are fantastic. Even if the whales don't like her, the shearwaters acted like she was one of them. Looking forward to stylin' around in my new shirts, coming soon.

[@daltonbedore8396]

ingenious stuff, ive saved it for reference!

[@anthonysiebenthaler682]

I watched a video the other day and the decades long expert sailor said that taking a supply of silly putty helps you to block holes when at sea that would otherwise allow water ingress

[@peterwallace4964]

Your boat is awesome well done 👍

[@johnrathbun3641]

Thank you very much for all of the information that you gave. It sounds to me that you are sold on the idea of dynema and soft shackles. I was leaning that way when I get my boat but you guys have helped me lean more towards that way. I just want to say thank you again.

[@johnpray9049]

Thanks for sharing!

[@jackwalker3582]

Great craftsmanship on the refit.

[@lydiaajohnson]

I love your use of soft shackles and dynema (?). Would you take some closeup photos of the shackles and their placement, and post them somewhere? Maybe write a how-to book. I live inland, far from the majority of sailors who know how to use new technology. It would be a big help. Thanks

[@brianb6603]

Excellent as usual!!!

[@adalbertomonteiro60]

ÓTIMAS SOLUÇÕES E FACILITAM MUITO O CONTROLE DO BARCO. PARABENS AQUI DO BRASIL.

[@adamtrefil9722]

Pure ! thnx !! AHOJ !

[@tomclause9555]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@richardcranium8408]

Well done! Very rarely is there a video of a well thought out deck arrangement. Thank you for taking the time to make it. Subscribed!

[@Garryck-1]

Lots of well thought out little details, and a lot of food for thought for my own future build. Thanks guys!

[@FreeRangeLiving]

Glad to help and so happy to see you here first JAFO ;-)

[@johnthorn923]

Your video and narrative is one of the best I have ever seen. Cheers from an old Kiwi sailor.

[@5minpick-me-upswithlorenwa496]

Love your videos, have been catching up by watching your great library of vids. Thanks for the time & effort you put into teaching, showing & bookmarking so that we the viewers have the best experience. You motivate me to use & work on my lovely old Huon Pine 40ft sailing boat, thank you.

[@heyt54]

very nice overview and summary of all the hard work and thoughts that went into Mirrool, thanks guys! In particular the many uses of low friction-rings inspired me regarding my own wind vane setup.

[@FreeRangeLiving]

Cheers Heinz. Good luck with you wind gear. If you have any questions about it please don't hesitate to send us an email! Troy and Pascale

[@beedonn9260]

Listen I just want to let you know once again I have tremendous respect. For what you guys have accomplished who you guys are how you guys doing your knowledge and your legal knowledge and everything about you guys I hold in high esteem when you hear me critique, something that I see it's just a critique it's not and should not ever be construed is hate cuz I love and adore you guys I think you guys do a great job and you do a job better than most people do it. I love your survival skills and being able to live off the land. That is what's mostly remarkable about your Channel. Plus I've always had a fear of crocodiles and you guys have not been eaten by one yet so you have my admiration for that as well congratulations. Seriously I love and adore you guys. May not always sound like it but it's true

[@markc3717]

Thanks T & P - always refreshing & really enjoy your innovations & energy. It rubs off on us & makes the yearning to sail even stronger. Thank you for sharing.

[@yakekaj]

As well thought out above decks as below... gotta be organised on a 30fter!!

[@navegandomivandestadt34]

Brilliant

[@americanbornwalkaway9110]

You Two did a FANTASTIC Job on Mirrool SHE is Beautiful I LOVE the Design on MY Free Range Hoodie it ROCKS I wear it till it gets too HOT Out😁

[@hanswiltenburg4225]

Impressive craftmanship! Like your boat. I am the owner of a Compromis 720 in Medemblik, the Netherlands and still have a lot of improvements to make... Keep you posted..

[@Quarry4x4]

Good one.

[@terrywarburton6119]

Thanks for all the new projects you just put on my list of things to improve on my old sailboat!!! Love the dodger idea!

[@Devo491]

Love that bridle system for the jib sheet! I put a 1m bowsprit on my 32-footer, tacked a spinnaker to the end, and poled out my big furler on the windward side, great sail pattern for downwind runs.

[@yamarblackburn5642]

Nice tour

[@philgray1023]

Your video quality never ceases to amaze me. Thanks for the video folks.

[@spyglassfreowestaus2733]

Wow yes I loved the tour of the outside. Dynema is your next best friend!

[@southerntexashomestead5028]

Awesome video as always. ♡

[@johnmaggiorino4493]

Very interesting!!

[@rexstiger6090]

Very enjoyable, thank you!

[@shaunglendinning]

Excellent tour! Thanks for sharing.

[@garryjackson3941]

absolutely GR8 mate many usefull tips an ideas

[@wicuswillemse6600]

thanks so much for that look at your barber hauler setup! I'm about to do the same on my boat and have been thinking through options, and yours is great!

[@sallyb3]

Good segment, enjoyable

[@PastorwithoutaPulpit]

This was very educational and fun to watch video, thank you. The ingenuity that went into the refit is next level, a lot of thought went into it and it was executed so professionally. She truly is a beautiful and rock solid little blue water cruiser now, very well done you two, very well done indeed. Fair winds, safe travels and God Bless...

[@victorbitter583]

What a job you have both done. You look well pleased with yourselves and so you should be. cheers.

[@montebarnhart2098]

So well thought out, thanks for sharing these ideas.

[@cbecht]

Lots of great little touches.

[@svbarryduckworth628]

Our porta bote is a 10'-er. It's the newer Alpha version with the folding transom. We open up the hull on deck and unfold the transom and use a C-clamp to keep that together before just chucking it overboard. We install the seats and load it up afterwards with it tied amidships. When we haul it back up on deck we do the reverse -pull everything out first, including the seats and just hoist the shell of the hull with the spin halyard. We will have to try loading the seats back in after folding it up since those things take up so much room in the aft cabin/garage. I always thought the bote would fill with water when kept keel-down like that but we will have to try that as well. The ratchet straps are a great idea. I always seem to waste a lot of time wrapping lines around the thing lashing it to the lifelines and our empty water and fuel jugs we keep there since we don't have room to store them elsewhere. We don't have a water maker so we have to haul most of our water from shore in the dinghy. Four six-gallon plastic jerry cans seems like a lot but when two trips doesn't quite move 50 gallons it seems like too little.

[@Stevecollinsclear]

awesomeness

[@tomkirk6942]

What a great, informative video. I’m fascinated by all the hard work that went into improving that beautiful boat. I find the result to be a harmonious blend of form and function. Bravo you two and cheers from Northern Utah. -Tom

[@comsubpac]

As usual, a really great video!

[@dirtyoldfarmhand3]

Bravo!

[@larrygordge2688]

Thanks guys really love your channel and awesome content!!

[@groopmmex]

great tour, great job you guys!

[@markfishersolosailing7033]

Hi, great video, some really good ideas there.

[@johndixon5097]

Great tour love what you have done with the boat. Keep up the good work and videos.

[@Dave-SailsAway]

Well thought out!! Nice.