Powering up the PARTY! Holding up our MASSIVE Solar Array & Hard Top with a STRIPPER POLE? | ep.29

[@jessegoodwin8190]

Raf, your skills are amazing and Sasha is the most supportive partner that anyone could hope for. I'm a retired builder and lifelong craftsman with many unique creations to my credit and your skills are second to none. The templating for the frame build was a stroke of genius. Outstanding work throughout your build. I love being impressed!

[@JoeB1207]

Ditto most supportive partner.

[@SpearItAnimal]

Thank youuu!

[@landosharks9669]

Yay! Closer to seeing adventurous sailing videos. Although, these are 💯% entertaining. 28:28 YCA "Cruisars" Award even made me smile! Life to the fullest er' day!

[@ghall7763]

It's a good day, Raf & Sascha posted a video!!

[@markrabone6584]

I’ve been hanging …

[@Thefabforums]

Awesome...just binge watched like 35 episodes. Yall do a great job. Channel is going to be huge !

[@ryanmiller6887]

I have never been so excited for new episodes like I do for Spear It Animal. The detail going into this boat is awesome, Jay killed it is an understatement He is a master craftsman! Your getting each other wet antics were quite comical! Cheers!

[@rodneyallen5003]

I’ve had to pause the episode to type this… hearing that Otis was so frightened by the whole lightning situation and that he ran off in fear absolutely breaks my heart ! 😢 Our pups are our fur-babies and I hope someone finds him and brings him back home

[@SpearItAnimal]

We hope so too 😢 Didn’t help that he was already terrified of lightning and then he was there for the worst of it

[@sailingwind326]

​@@SpearItAnimalso sorry guys

[@Lana_Warwick]

@@SpearItAnimal Hi, u didn't put links to vote for cruiser awards. I was also going to vote for refit of the year, but your not nominated

[@SpearItAnimal]

@@Lana_Warwick thanks for catching that! We just posted the link

[@Lana_Warwick]

@@SpearItAnimal 👍suggestion, make it a pinned post, who knows how many click "show more". Good Luck! 💕

[@TravisLaRoche]

Paint matched hardtop ceiling was a huge win bro, that boat looks like a whole new animal now. Great choice

[@bdkw1]

I like the way Jay thinks.

[@worldviewer]

Raf, you may be a genius, but you ARE definitely certifiable! kak kak kak -- Sasha, you're the perfect fit for this madman and an equally amazing individual. Absolutely the BEST sailing channel on the interwebs right now in terms of entertaining content!

[@vincentcarrano6329]

Best YT boat channel. You guys are a weapon of a team. Respect

[@JimWalkerMusic]

The solar panel set up and hard top is theee best I've ever seen, heard or thought about. Raff, Sasha and Jay make a great team! TEAM BEAST! BEST ENGINEERS AT SAILBOAT TOPS Hahaha!

[@imdguin]

When creative genius meets master craftsmanship meets the willingness to do what is needed you get Spear It Animal. The boat just keeps getting sexier and sexier.

[@donnawarmouth9329]

You guys nailed by hiring Jay to do all that amazing work in your beautiful boat!!!

[@sherylryan7038]

Probably the most entertaining boat channel bring on the world cruising and finding plenty of pirate bounty

[@tailher1]

"Chubb up". That's golden

[@lancefrost8309]

Simply the most forethought plans I have ever seen in any instance of build and design.

[@colinboniface194]

You two have the most fun of all the channels... Despite the grueling refit/remodel... Happy people are a pleasure to know...

[@andymarshall2201]

Oh man you crack me up, I am still laughing as I’m typing. The stripper pole was hilarious. Along with your vision for the design, exact measuring and Jay’s fabrication, you have all achieved an excellent result. It takes balls to go big, or as the saying goes, go home. Well done guys, you make me smile and laugh out loud. Can’t wait for the next video.

[@dougfaulkner6799]

I really hope all that added weight and surface area doesnt turn your boat into a hobby horsing monster in heavy weather. Looks great and the power production is insane for sure and the quality of workmanship is off the charts.

[@danfadden]

Amazing engineering on that solar/dingy arch! It’s very well constructed and I hope you made the plans available for others with similar boats. This episode was so much fun to watch. I had a smile for most of the video, especially during the wiring portion. It actually made me laugh out loud. Looks like you guys know how to make work a little less work and more fun! The stripper pole was exactly what I would expect from you guys (it’s really a compliment). You two are perfect for each other. Can’t wait for the next chapter.

[@markhottman2652]

You all need Lightning/ Grounding Protection. It looks like a zinc fish, and saves your electrical items on your boat.

[@juniorcobb5162]

Hey knuckleheads! Of millions of cruiser's you 2 were meant to be together. I'm begging you 2 to make it in this crazy world. Blessings y'all

[@dc1544]

Now that is how to make a hardtop with solar panels. Awesome job. You picked the right guy for sure.

[@marcchapdelaine]

Best sailing KZbin channel !!! It was a pleasure to meet you at Island Water World SXM...

[@chicago1boy]

I feel so lucky to have found this channel. Two good looking 👀😂 - REAL people living their sailing dreams and being hilarious while doing it.

[@meandmybuddy964]

I was worried about how big it was going to be at first, but it grows on you I like

[@BennettL-q2l]

The dinghy davit / solar arch has become a must have for the well founded cruising boat. However you and Sasha have made 'The Great Leap Forward" on what an arch can really be. Now the must have will be the "Spear It Animal" hard top. With the two story stripper pole option included standard.

[@NTF-fk8en]

You guy’s attention to meticulous detail is what sets you apart from all the others, pure joy to watch!

[@di3352]

You both have great senses of humour. Love what you've done to the boat too! As usual, watching from Queensland, Australia. :)

[@FTS-FamilytoSea]

Best place in Australia we are just an hour from Brisbane 😊❤ crabbing this weekend it's been fun

[@di3352]

@@FTS-FamilytoSea yum, I love mudcrabs, in particular. I'm in the Scenic Rim, not far out either. Happy crabbing! :)

[@pauloneill1723]

Hi raff & Sascha did your mum's dog turn up, and boss job Best wishes Paul From Liverpool England

[@Cooldaddio2]

She looks like so much fun. Funny and feisty at the same time. My kinda woman.

[@richgollihur9585]

Top top is killer!! Jay is the man and love how the panels just butt up to it. What a great look that will power you guys so well. But the double-Decker (flag) poll!!! Priceless!

[@Suresh21pariyar]

27:16 😂😂😂😂😂 that woohh!!! wasn’t any less than a movie scene and the perfect timing with that dialogue wasn’t expected that was coming let it cummin 😂😂

[@tomcraddock244]

That’s a really cool hardtop & solar array!! Y’all are building a great boat! Well done!! Fair winds ⛵️

[@veteranrebuild5661]

I love the modifications and work you’ve put in on her. Every episode is informative and is giving me some ideas for mine.

[@patrickbrennan2346]

WOW !! Amazing job Jay !! Raff, Sasha you both have made your boat amazing & loving the fact your a “Team” when it all comes down to it. Hope to get OTIS back soon super cool Pirate Dog !!

[@munfyphoto]

Hanging Yoga and the finger! Hell yes! You guys are amazing!

[@CaptR.B.]

The awesomeness of this episode is off the charts. What an ending! 😎🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽

[@SailingFrolic]

Not gonna lie, y’all make me wish I could come over and hang out at the Annapolis boat show. Hell even just anchoring near y’all sounds like a blast! That boat pole definitely took me by surprise and I love it! Jay is a visionary!

[@jeremydoty9971]

Y'all have become my favorite KZbin channel, keep it up love all the banter and Sasha's laugh!

[@jetskiordie7976]

The best channel. Raf hit the lottery with that one.

[@Oddjohn69]

Awesome job, it looks great. Now you have to make a giant enclosure for it, so it's like sitting in your living room during a storm. Nice job guys, the boat looks great.

[@pyrocl0]

Now this is a party boat!😂

[@JackBarker1988]

I've been waiting so bad for this episode and you guys did not disappoint! When I started watching spear it animal, I wasn't too keen on you Raff, but now I am totally addicted and you guys are literally the best channel to watch. Your skills and determination are incredible and are super fun and easy to watch. If you ever make it to Aus. We got plenty of beers in the fridge 👌👌👌👌👌

[@jstewtew]

Video quality and editing just keeps getting better. Keep it up guys.

[@acemannw]

Jay is one hell of a artist. Wow that looks so good

[@patrickgreen2361]

Y’all continue to blow my mind with y’all’s attention to detail, creativity.

[@davidkettell6236]

i have to say that i am very impressed with your skills Raff and i have always been in awe of the amazing Sascha !

[@davidroques9187]

Man y'all are friggin awesome! I went back and looked at some older clips of this boat. Do y'all really realize how far this has come? I think the reaction from the panel install says it all. Cheers from Louisiana 🍻🍾🥳💪

[@phillipmolis8398]

Pause n comment Great choice of sponsor and delivery Love y’all

[@mathewdavis-adventuresandd6643]

Great episode. Jay rocked that hard top and that blue finish on the bottom looked incredible.

[@jamesspargo]

What the two of you are doing is amazing!! Great job!!!

[@darrylamirault]

You guys kill me…. love everything about the channel… hate waiting a week between episodes..!!!

[@gregthornton3060]

I'm glad I found your channel a couple weeks ago, I'm enjoying ever episode. Great chemistry between you two, and love your slight innuendo's and cartoon with the stainless pole, I have a dream.... great to laugh, I am amazed by your attention to detail, it is so hard to take the countless amount of measurements complex angles, transfer them to a plywood template, and transport the template to the fabricator, and then have the fabricator build a work of art that exactly fits your boat. "Great team"... The solar array should give you all the power you need to travel as far as you want, and I think if there was an ultimate award you should receive the MacGyver award. Looking forward to may more adventures. And I hope that your family finds your dog soon.

[@michaelm2683]

Amazing amount of work and completed projects, Great Job! Next project, dingy patch.. 🤣🤣

[@Ckymacias]

RAF always cracks me up! Love the channel and the upgrades you both have done!

[@arnorr7089]

I love your story so much.. Your building your dream and I love it! Also Jay is the man!

[@nickviner1225]

"That's not funny,"YES IT IS. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@averagejoe1943]

You two are hilarious! Work mode cracked me up! 🤣🤣🤣

[@ericjohnson1322]

You guys are hilarious! Good to see videos starting to pop, you guys were straight out on the boat build in record time. Love y’all!!!

[@donharper7759]

Someone needs to sponsor a dingy for you guys!!

[@nickcooper14]

That is one awesome project, Jay definitely brought the goods with that hardtop🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@gskii9462]

The changes you have come up with for your boat are amazing and great looking,,,, each week it just gets better and better,,, awesome job you two,,,,

[@MM_in_Havasu]

Love each and every episode that you two have put forth in here! Excellent work on the framework, especially how well it bolted on and the cool touch of running the wiring through the framework was genius! Raff, you & Sascha both rock bigtime, keep the great videos coming and, yes, you got my vote online! Thank you both so much!

[@jerseymike119]

You WON best Channel I dont give a shit what anyone says. You two are on a whole other level . Great job!

[@djmatthewsol]

Killin’ the KZbin game!

[@FrustratedCycles]

You two are killing it. The vision for the boat is definitely coming through. It is incredible. I really miss Otis, he was a boss for sure.

[@NoSleepTilGitmo]

you guys and Jay knocked it outta the park, congratulations on a job well done!!!

[@danstevens5782]

You guys are nuts ! Great Job. STAY SAFE & HAVE FUN

[@HalcyonGuitars]

Some gutters for rain collection would’ve been cool…

[@schmidtfjs]

The solar and hardtop design is awesome. I particularly like the blue underside. Very inventive!

[@tylerberg7673]

Everything y'all have done has had such a clean finish, and I've learned heaps! Thank you!

[@topc9858]

Just waiting for the episode when you have your helicopter landing on that :). SpearItAnimal the only sailing boat to have a helipad. Good vibes in the video again!

[@Cooldaddio2]

I love this channel. Youll go to half mil in no time.

[@rossmain4142]

You guys have the best channel going around with plenty of fun with laughter. Love the look of boat, can’t wait for the next episode. Well done guys.

[@rupertcolley3794]

So enjoy your Vid's! Now I know how to rig up my winch to raise my roof rack in to the carport! Raf & Sash your are superstars!

[@philipmackin1025]

Sunshade connected too the "hold-me-up" pole.

[@rickcreel3657]

2-story support pole

[@tim_bbq1008]

you guy's are so lucky to find Jay. Worth every dollar he charged. Looks spectacular!

[@generossano2800]

Spirit Animal is going to be one hell of a futuristic sailboat. Conrgatulations to you both and your top etc manufacturer.

[@GaryKessler-u7q]

WOW! I have been waiting with great anticipation to see the finished result of the solar panels and the hard top all week long and I must say I AM IMPRESSED! You are both great engineers and this looks like a vey professional job and the fact that you can draw so much solar power is amazing. Congrats to you both. You DID NOT dissapoint! I've been living vicariously thorough watching your posts and would love to buy a boat and do some exploring t some point.ou are both very inspiring. Thanks.

[@roydenvickers]

I love what yall have done w/ this boat. Very cool!

[@ronpainchaud7075]

Great video, I’ve been watching the progress of your improvements and am amazed at all you’ve done. Looking forward to upcoming videos. Thanks!

[@carmellobuscemi4725]

You guys are killing it on this refit and thanks for making the videos so fun to watch even though we haven’t seen any sails up! Cheers!👍👍👍👍🍻🍻

[@randyklein1336]

Sasha is amazing and beautiful. Jay is the man. Raff is alright. 😂 Great channel and videos! Keep up the food work.

[@matthewtrapp7756]

I was always taught that if your boat is cored and you are mounting something heavy duty with backing plate to drill a larger hole then fill it with epoxy. After dry drill your smaller hole through the epoxy. That way when you sandwich with the backing plate you don’t crack or smash the fiberglass when tightening. You have a ton of mounting spots so I’m sure you don’t have to tighten it that hard.

[@markmusso7959]

WISH YOU GUYS ALL THE SUCCESS IN THE WORLD !!!!

[@aldrindelacruz6198]

I like the way you tease each otner❤ lovely couple 👫

[@War4theWest]

I finally figured you two out - you are insane! And I love it!!!!!!!!!

[@johnthomas5026]

Absolutely one of the best videos going back all the way! What’s “Chub up” mean? 😂 Truly sorry about the sweet dog. How about Nathalie visiting for a cameo?

[@sdmode]

you just do it right for a guy who openly jokes he is not a nerd about it. congrats on it. looks wild

[@rboston33]

I cannot understand why you don't have hundred thousand subscribers yet.

[@rolandtb3]

Shocking the amount of power supported by that SS pole. Awesome.

[@richardshippful]

Excellent work on the frame and hard top. befitting the improvements you have already done to Spearit Animal.

[@Rays-Rocks-and-Gems]

Fantastic video Raf. We really enjoy your videos. You and Sasha do a great job.

[@FTS-FamilytoSea]

Family that work together can live together on a Boat, best life glad to be leaving the country life to travel the Australian Coral Coast next year ❤❤ see you guys out there

[@lkeil84]

Don't forget about all those less than perfect sunny days. You should still have enough power though. Also remember that the watermaker absolutely kills the power in your batteries. Mine takes about 4kw to fill the 100 gallon tank. I also have 2 refrigerators that seem to suck up a lot of power also. One is a 120 volt unit so the inverter runs 24/7. I am also going to have that much power this coming season and am planning on another 600 amps of batteries to make a total of about 1300 amps. This combines with 2x140 amp alternators should keep us with all the power we need. It being a motor cruiser runs those alternators quite often. We fell short a couple of times with one alternator down and only having 700 amps of batteries currently. Great job on all that you are doing. Love your setups all around the boat and all are very well thought out and executed.

[@markofoperationliberty2743]

This is the first of your videos I've watched, and let me say, "Wow," I'm an instant fan. Very well done, and I'm looking forward to watching more. I was saddened to hear about your pup, and I hope he found his way to safety. Cheers, and happy sailing!

[@jimwilson4876]

Yes to the striper pole. Lol

[@dillinpicklesworth5698]

If y'all are not the best new sailing channel of the year, it's rigged, you're the only channel I Check everyday to make sure I don't miss notifications ❤❤🤣🤣🤣

[@pkane5472]

Great stuff you guys! Enjoy you working and having fun at the same time!