RAN On The Hard - Ep. 64 RAN Sailing

[@jacque7736]

I like everything about Ran Sailing: you as a couple and individual, the content of the video, you sincerity, the boat. As a male, i would like to be as calm as Joan(?) in a other life :-) Enjoy the homeland and have a good rest, you plenty deserve it.

[@davidc6510]

Those were huge AGM batteries. Alcino is such a good dude. Great video. Thanks for sharing!

[@ChrisBogle]

Johan, you have the cutest & sweetest person for a wife. You are a lucky man! I really enjoy your videos. Thank you so much for sharing. Wish I could meet you in person. Safe travels.

[@MGJones8789]

As a relative newbie to RAN it was fun to watch the technical stuff.

[@debtaylor3379]

Enjoy your time away with family see you soon and thanks guys for all your videos

[@fla-bushcraftprepper941]

I am 50, so for lifting those batteries, I would use a double pulley block on the boom and lift them that way and lower the new ones that way. I weigh 240 pounds (108.8 Kilograms) and I hang from the boom now and then on our 25 foot sailboat. I am sure your boom is stronger than ours. Just how I would do it. You got it done though and that is what counts. We are going to the store after I post this to buy new anti-fouling paint for our sailboat. It has red, but we are doing blue this time. It is sold at some Lowes and Home Depot for about $143 for a gallon or 4 quarts or 1 quart for $34 here in Florida. It is the kind that releases copper.

[@Cameron-ur2tk]

I was thinking the exact same, use the main halyard line and make life easy

[@michaelryerson1315]

Somehow a bitter-sweet time. Lovely. Thanks.

[@timothycoffey3228]

Our favorite sailing video

[@tlowe2502]

Thanks guys, I hope you enjoy your trip home, HAPPY BIRTHDAY for you both. We love y'all. Safe travels. PS hurry back.

[@jimbeck553]

I am not a Sailor. It is 45 degrees here today and my wife is away so I am a little lazy and watch your videos today. Some questions please. Why no Radar? Why no Radar reflector, Aluminum boat? What are your electric loads? There are water makers out of Australia that are portable and run off any power you chose. You guys do superb editing and your wife has me enchanted. Best wishes. JB

[@kubuli100]

What a beautiful couple you two are love your boat and videos.

[@prmartin7259]

Thanks for another beautiful video. looking forward to the next videos.

[@selfbuild5311]

Oh heck!! Sorry, I should've watched to the end before asking my question. I have always had flooded batteries and have been wondering about upgrading, hence my previous question. Many thanks.

[@vraymond108]

You are lucky to have found Antifouling paint without copper. When we were there in 2014 they had nothing for us but it was also hot. Make back has still not recovered from removing 4 4D AGMs. Now we are using 8 Golf cart batteries like you. Would like to go to Lithium but still too pricey. If you meet up with Veda the Indian welder, please say hello from us. Thanks Victor and Judy

[@madworld8716]

Another really nice video I can't wait for the next one 🙂

[@edrosenberger6947]

Once again.....great story and editing. Malin is a sweetheart and through small, she is definitely one strong woman.....throwing deep cycle 6V batteries all around :). I didn't know RAN's hull is aluminum, cool.

[@dcochran111]

Great video (as usual). We have the same golf cart batteries you installed and have been very pleased though we're not cruising as heavily as you two so our experience may not be the same. There is an inexpensive strap that fits the double holes at the top of those batteries (They gave it to us for free when we bought them.) It certainly makes moving them around much easier, especially if the batteries are tucked into a tight configuration. I believe all the big golf cart battery companies use the same strap so perhaps you can find one in Sweden.

[@psychman555]

Awesome episode Malin & Johan. You could definitely feel the excitement of going back home, as well as the tension and tinge of sadness of leaving Ran behind, even if only temporarily. Looking forward to your Sweden episodes.

[@tomlarocque4720]

Always entertaining, thanks guys.

[@52rajesh]

Nice video with fabulous couple keeping and happy sailing

[@miket8453]

You guys have a great time in Sweden! Rest and enjoy!

[@erkutgurun]

RAN sailing and bedtime for me in Istanbul. A very late night at 03:30am. Didnt know RAN had a bow thruster. Wow, nice and I bet it makes things so much easier ;)

[@shelaghegar6083]

Erkut Gurun I

[@scottanson7524]

Enjoy your land vacation ❤️😘😎

[@RemodNC]

You are a beautiful couple, and you tell wonderful stories of your adventures. I look forward to each new episode!

[@richardsteele928]

Have a wonderful trip home

[@52rajesh]

oh going home ok enjoy will miss you for a month no problem and enjoy with family.

[@battmann678]

Hope you have a wonderful time.

[@AdventuresofanoldSeadog]

Sweet vid neighbours!

[@bigwallyhdfb]

Thanks for sharing will be waiting for next week video

[@cobanbe]

Malin, you are the head and Johan the body ! You let her say, johan ?! Ahahah ...😁 I hope you have benefited for your return to Sweden. Strongly tell you about it. Happy birthdays to you. 🎂Thank you for this great video ... Bon vent ⛵

[@avichaygross848]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for you both .you two the best couple .enjoy your home break

[@PetterErikssonn]

Vad ni jobbar, wow! Jag tror jag har sagt det förut, men jag säger det igen: Det är väldigt uppfriskande att få en inblick i vad som ingår i skötsel och underhåll av en båt! Tack för att ni visar det.

[@rogerpickering3751]

Another good vid !!! Many thanks

[@chrisb077]

Ran TV and my morning coffee :-)

[@RANSailing]

Sounds nice! We are you watching from? :)

[@chrisb077]

Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia

[@thatdutchguy2882]

Don't worry, RAN will be just fine, have a great stay back in Sweden you guys 👍.

[@panther105]

Impressed with how strong Malin is lifting those batteries. Impressed that Yohan is using a full respirator when sanding or painting. Impressed how well you two work together. And......I learned what an AGM battery is...!!!

[@nheeren1]

Love the chill mood of the episode. Johan was having so much fun he should get a job at the boat yard. Sanding away all day in the nice cool sun... :) Best of luck.

[@bearmerica6668]

That's hard work. I need a drink and a snack now.

[@Maveryksllc]

Awesome Guys !! your doing such a greta job!!! I hope to see you on the water one DAY!!

[@CawffeeTyme]

Malin is the brains, Johan is the brawn.....good to know.....Yeah, AGM's should have a 5 year life span, so 2.5 years is nuts

[@frankrice5364]

Injoy your trip home loving foward to seeing y,all chase the smiles again under sail

[@nikolabolic7120]

For 2-3 years you will be more than fine with those batteries. 460 Ah will be and I'm sure is enough for you guys! Nothing like microwaves, washing machines, etc working on inverter here so its just fine. If that is the case I would get AGM... but you are fine. As we know issues with flooded batteries vs AGM... But lets not go into details. Great job! Thumbs up!

[@arthurpryor773]

such a great video......thank you.

[@wingmasterable]

I hope have a great time back home and looking forward for your upcoming season!

[@stub2022]

Killer t-shirt collection.

[@donjohnston3776]

Wow - What a story ! Excellent !

[@peggycook2648]

Hope you give us some videos of Sweden and your home!

[@svdellajean253]

I don't know what you have for a charging system, but don't forget to change the battery profile in your regulator and ac charger from agm to flooded lead acid.

[@jimbeck553]

Make certain you change your charger setting for the different battery charge profile.

[@thatdutchguy2882]

Didn't know RAN had a bow truster,...nice 👍.

[@bja2024]

Yes, very nice.

[@HopeOfJoe]

YES. Never saw or heard it mentioned or used. Sure it comes in handy at times !!

[@wingmasterable]

ThatDutchguy and aluminum hull, really great boat , kept them safe and happy throughout!

[@thatdutchguy2882]

Baheej Ibrahim Yes, that i knew about the boat but the bow truster was a suprise to me, it's indeed a nice vessel dude👍😆.

[@andreasherrle4]

Johan, great work, I can understand your “headache “ with not doing the perfect overhaul of the lower hull because of cost. You doing great!!!

[@moz1953]

each and every time you produce a wonderful vlog guys, very best wishes to you both

[@billfournier1043]

Safe travels! Thanks for sharing. Happy birthday to you both!

[@wendymattelaer5817]

Looking forward to seeing Sweden. Looking forward to all your next episode. Brilliant work guys!

[@cntryboy1776]

Great video. Love you two! Safe travels.

[@breehornsailor1193]

Put on a battery activator to your battery bank. Like a Novitec Megapulse. Batteries will last 5 years plus ... Good luck.

[@allendabold5611]

Happy Birthday to both of you.Keep livin life!

[@SuperLaplander]

Very nice video. Enjoy Sweden, recharge your inner batteries and keep up the good work.

[@svgitana2499]

You guys look great for 30 and 40 awesome 🙂👌🏻🍺

[@seatravel8536]

Great video! Early happy birthday to you both. Before sandblasting your hull, suggest you contact the couple at mjsailing. They did their alum. Hull.

[@ralphfolden3273]

I really like following you guys. Your videos are tops. You may be aware of MJ Sailing videos. They decided to leave the aluminum hull exposed above the waterline. Unfortunately, I am not a sailor but it makes sense to me.

[@ansbas]

Have a great time back in Sweden and of course Happy Birthdays....

[@JCAJCA3]

Great, Great video. You guys are awesome! GOD bless. JC

[@bonezed]

he's looking very much like a Viking these days!

[@lancechristy2595]

Thanks

[@Aaron-kg6xc]

RAN looked great once you got the antifouling paint on :) Good job, that's a lot of work :)Have fun back home in Sweden.

[@shermanstayton4392]

Anther great video.i think you might be quite surprised how good the wet cell battery are.Does Ran have a smart charger on the alternator.wet cell batteries can float at13.5 /14 volts.keep plenty of distilled water on board for topping up and desolphate once a month and Don't go under 11.5volts. Happy sailing

[@stephendinnes2568]

soda blasting is the best way to rmove paint off alloy check it out easy toclen up afterwards

[@FrankValchiria]

you guys are awesome. soon you'll have a million subs and can buy the other batteries :) . love from amsterdam.

[@mariemorrissey9378]

Please explain the pieces on the bottom of the boat that are hard to find in the Caribbean! #LoveRanSailing 💝 They need Amazon Prime in the sailing world! 😀😀

[@evanofelipe]

Marie - They are 'sacrificial' anodes directly bolted to the hull, propeller shaft and other isolated metal (in RAN's case, aluminium) parts of the hull. Their purpose is to 'attract or concentrate' corrosive reactive forces to their zinc construction and therefore limit or reduce corrosion that otherwise would occur to the hull and other less accessible metal parts of the boat exposed to salt water. Corrosion is the product of electrolysis, similar to process occurring in a lead acid battery, although in the case of a boat immersed in sea water the voltage is much lower. The anodes readily corrode and should be regularly replaced when the zinc has degraded. Failure to replace depleted anodes will do untold damage to the aluminium hull. Its essential that all boats and engines built with differing metals and exposed to water are fitted with zinc anodes to prevent internal damage. They degrade to ensure that the hull and other metal parts don't, hence are called 'sacrificial anodes'.

[@randallmurphree2053]

I have owned wooden, which rots above water line, fiberglass, blisters, aluminum, electrolysis. You spend money on all of them.

[@bschnelk]

It's probably way too late to bring this up, but from what little I remember from my classes in materials - you are correct to say that aluminum oxide is a good protectant since it is tougher than elemental aluminum *but* in a salty environment aluminum chloride is produced which is water soluble. Bare aluminum will corrode quickly near the ocean. You will need a paint coating to protect the hull.

[@svdellajean253]

Bill Schnelke Lots of bare aluminum hulls sailing the oceans. Another channel MJ Sailing just decided to go bare aluminum. Might be worth your time to check out that episode. Besides it's a good sailing channel.

[@defylifeadventure]

Bare aluminium hulls are common throughout Europe even direct from the manufacturer, with no corrosion problems with regards to being unpainted. Check out the French manufacturer Boreal, who only sell bare aluminium boats.

[@danielhoyle3546]

Thank You. Great video.

[@ocxb]

I felt sad for you two for leaving your home. I look forward to seeing your home town in Sweden. Ran will be fine.

[@vikz5786]

Great vid enjoy your trip home!

[@OverlandSea]

The grey hull looks great on RAN, we've seen a few boats are vinyl wrapped. 👌🏼

[@rebisreturn888]

RIP batteries. ..you guys are so thoughtful to send them to battery heaven with last rites. Go the sweds.⛵⛵⛵⚓⚓⚓

[@qristv1912]

thanks4share

[@CatamaranChannel]

I love love love those long episodes. Happy birthdays! Keep vlogging!

[@surfindaddio]

Hi Guys, I've been working my way through your channel from episode 1 onwards. Got up to ep 64 so far and will work my way the rest in the next couple of days. So nice to see a normal couple enjoy and sharing the cruising way of life so openly, mistakes and all. Poor shabby gets a bum rap for a lot of things including a capsize which was more Johan's fault than shabby's. :) Really enjoying the channel and the window on the cruising life. Wishing your all the best. Tim.

[@evanofelipe]

Another great vlog, thanks, although I have to say I do share some concerns, as expressed by others below about the security of the hull stands, they should have been transversely chained or tethered together. Changes in temperature between night/day and weather can cause them to ease or shift slightly. Even ground changes over a few days can effect the stands' grip on the hull, caused by hull vibration, particularly with the mast and rigging left in place. It wouldn't take much wind to resonate through the mast. So Johan, I'd call the yard and get them to lash the stands together to be on the safe side. Better to be 'safe than sorry'.

[@SVAcadian]

nice, new bottom job and electricity!! looking forward to seeing some Pacific action. with love from Jerrod and Holly

[@Hanneby]

It's nice to get som boatwork done as well 👍 you guys are doing great, fun following you around!

[@anselmooliveira7851]

Muito obrigado! Thank you!

[@markgotham5372]

Safe Travels Guys...... :-) Mark S.F. Ca.

[@soving]

We got within a couple inches of getting to see the wholesaw dance :) great vid thanks for sharing.

[@mrdave22]

you make really good videos. thanks for sharing. thumbs up

[@dianes4858]

Safe travels and Happy Birthday to both of you! Have fun on your trip home. ❤️

[@novelgrapeq7018]

I hope your boat is safe

[@KnotVikings]

Really nice video! thank you for sharing!

[@8028rsj]

Good luck guys. Enjoy your "holiday" in Sweden !

[@justDIY]

Hi guys, don't know how long ago this was in real time. Those golf cart batteries will give off acid gas while charging or discharging heavily. Is your compartment well vented with a fan? Hate to think of acid vs aluminum hull. Also acid might spill from them in rough seas. AGM is expensive but also doesn't share these dangers.

[@jeffrykunkel5444]

Don't feel bad about the batteries, I have to replace mine and they are forklift batteries and will be over $5,000, but I did get 11 years out of them.

[@jipi44]

Happy holidays and happy birthdays!!

[@Grandpacarlreacts]

Johan, why not wait till you went to sweden to get the zinks and other boat parts like the propane adapter? Seemed like a good idea.

[@collingtech1]

yay guys awesome ep , relax and refresh your batteries :0)

[@brentoatfield3607]

Notice you're meeting a few Norwegian folks along the way. Well I'm half Norwegian and half Finnish. My grandmothers from both sides shook their heads in dismay as if this is some unholy mix. I've never sailed but been on plenty of fishing boats going up the coast of Alaska . In those days the boats were made of wood which I used joke the wood was logged from my Finnish relatives. PS. I have traveled a respectable bit around the world by various means but never by sailing. Perhaps after watching all these videos I will try sailing

[@malcolmbullock4297]

Hey guys, re the anti foul. It's early days, 1st yr, but we are having good results from ultrasonic antifoul over a hard painted anti foul base. No fouling even on stern gear, fridge and ground plates etc. My hope is to avoid lifting for 3-4yrs before re-applying hard antifoul. I'm going to write it up on our blog at sailingdestinationanywhere.com some time soon. Cheers

[@louissparks2496]

Ah, another boat maintenance video. I enjoy them as much as the sailing. Ran seems to have a strange keel. It looks like the lower part was added as an afterthought. And, does it really have 2 rudders along it's center line as it appears in the video? And a bow thruster? I thought Johan was such an expert sailor that he would not need such a contraption.

[@ricardonathayde5175]

But he is!

[@cometjockeydave4041]

I hear Hurricane Irma is category 5. Stay aware, and please be safe.

[@Coyotehello]

I am sure you know this already but you will have to adjust your charger and alternator output from AGM to Lead acid. There two type of ppl in the world those you have ''ran'' aground and those who will. ha ha ;-) Nice video thanks!

[@mikeferguson2828]

Nice video guys