BOAT LIFE: The 160lb ADDITION which took a BIG weight off our mind // Teulu Tribe

[@TeuluTribe]

A big upgrade for our boat! We're installing a new entirely independent autopilot system. What's your experience with autopilots? Any tips for using wind vanes for the first time. Let us know in the comments!

[@johnwolf2829]

Oi.... how much does a few blocks of Teak cost these days? Hawaii-Alaska-Vancouver, eh? I am NOT sure that Summer is the best time to hit Alaska, not from a weather standpoint or if 21 hours of daylight is something you'd want to deal with. But good luck with that.... or maybe you are already there?

[@rickkwitkoski1976]

@TeuluTribe Look at some other sailing channels with hydrovanes. They are good, usually. And autopilots. Sam Holmes has used some CHEAP ones, don't! Other people have had other problems too. Nothing is perfect but everything CAN help. Don't do what Adam on Millennial Falcon did with their hydrovane! Be careful! Holly on Wind Hippie sailing,The Gecko, has a cheap autopilot but her boat is also half your volume or so. And as you are aware, a hydrovave only works well when the wind direction is constant. A variable direction will NOT be fun. You will be adjusting the hydrovane rudder constantly. You can do it!

[@FranklinGray]

When I left to go cruising in 2012, all I had the money for was a new Raymarine gear driven rotary drive autopilot. I had a Hunter 376 and putting a windvane on one is no easy task and it kind of defeats the purpose of a sugar scoop. The first few months of cruising I would ask other cruisers who had windvane how much they used it. Most said rarely at all, used autopilot 95% of the time. I wasn't convinced about autopilots until I met a couple who had just finished their 23 year around the world trip (in Bahamas). They said they only used the windvane, other than testing and learning it, once on a leg from Tonga to NZ because the autopilot hydraulic hoses busted. He said he really wished he fixed them before as they were leaking and he knew it was going to be a problem. He fixed it in NZ and never used it again. He said that was the only problem they had with their autopilot. So instead of putting down 3k to 5k for a new windvane, I just ordered another autopilot the same as the one I had just installed a few months earlier. After 40K miles and halfway around the world, I never needed the spare. The idea was though that if any of the 5 parts broke, I could swap out a new part in 5 to 10 minutes and be on my way. I sold the boat in Fiji with the spare still in the boxes it came with. This summer I just replaced the 35 year old B&G autopilot with a larger type 3 Raymarine hydraulic Autopilot on our current boat that we are getting ready for another run at around the world. I am debating on if I should get a whole new spare or just the computer. The difference this time is I will always have crew of 3 and 5 for long trips where as before I was solo so if I have a problem, we can hand steer to get to port just like I did on the offshore races I used to do. Sure, you have to power them, but I had solar panels and wind generator so I was not lacking power and on current boat I have 1,200 watts of solar. Power these days is cheap. I am sure you heard this before, but autopilot can work in every condition but wind vane doesn't work when the wind is light or no wind (motoring) and many claim it doesn't work in very bad stuff either because the big waves block the wind. So, if you have a windvane and plan on that being your pilot, you'll also want an autopilot. Me, I just chose to have 2 autopilots.

[@wildbeastescapes]

In 15 years my Hydrovane is the best addition to my Beneteau 361. I fitted it in 2018 and then sailed the Atlantic. I offset mine by 15 inches.

[@MikeBanks2003]

Cape Horn wind vane. My hydraulic autopilot was a TQM.

[@TotalBoat]

We are to see our products were able to help out for this project! It's always nerve wracking drilling holes into a boat 😅

[@TeuluTribe]

We couldn’t have done it without them 😍

[@seantiz]

Well done TotalBoat!

[@abeeinspace]

BoatalToat!

[@robm.4512]

Well done and thanks to TotalBoat for your great products and for supporting a lot of good people with them. I think that you’re missing a minor trick though; Your laminating Epoxy ought to be renamed “A Boat In A Bottle.” 😎👍🍻

[@user-dx5kg1nu6k]

Hydrovane...the epitome of British engineering inventiveness. I went to Kirkby in Ashfield where they still manufacture them to pick mine up. The inventor, Derek Daniels who has actually retired was there, standing in for someone on holiday. Since 1968 he has improved the design to make it the best independent windvane you can buy. You won't regret buying it. Bill

[@tedgalperalper1828]

I am blown away by your enthusiasm, capability, and ingenuity in dealing with improving your boat. It is good you have someone to work with and share some of the problem-solving.

[@TeuluTribe]

Thank you so much for your kind words! I truly enjoy the process of improving the boat and collaborating with others makes it even better.

[@rainfinger]

Great video! We have used Hydrovane since 1983. It will never let you down, sailing light air or Force 10, presently anchored in Curacao for hurricane season. after a 43 day sail from Brazil.

[@TeuluTribe]

Wow 43 days is long time to be sailing! We can't wait to start using it 😊

[@rainfinger]

@TeuluTribe Now you are ready to cross the Pacific.

[@DaveandGinny972]

I've always been fascinated by wind vanes and how they developed in the 60's allowing the first solo Atlantic races and then world circumnavigation. I was so obsessed that I made one for my 10 foot dinghy...it kinda worked. I'd love one on my 30ft Westerly but really can't justify it as I'm now old and don't go that far! Your engineering skills never fail to amaze me though Zack and Becca. Nice to hear Becca in the video, hope she's back with you soon. Look forward to seeing the finished job and having it up and running. This will be a great major upgrade for you!

[@jeremykerrisk8985]

Remember to put a ladder back on before you set off. A rusty one is better than none!

[@psydafke]

Hope Becks is doing fine. Happy to see Parker jump in to assist…. he’s a champ! Great work on the boat jobs, Zack! Love that hydrovane!

[@TeuluTribe]

Thanks for your kind words! Becks is doing well, and it was great that Parker was lending a hand too 😊

[@KipWittchen]

I've bought from total boat before, they sell great stuff, I really liked their bottom paint and it came with everything needed to put it on. Awesome to see them helping you guys out

[@TeuluTribe]

It's great to hear you had a positive experience with Total Boat! Their products really are top notch. If you fancy 5% off make sure you check out the link in the vid description. 😊

[@DYoung-vt8pq]

Love you kids! Great job, Zach. Thanks Parker, you're a good friend. Looking forward to Becka's return. Get well soon! ❤

[@TeuluTribe]

Thanks! Becka is on the mend 🙏

[@matthewbouttell1502]

You’re a legend mate. Well done. But I do wish we saw the bit when you realised you needed to move it. No doubt it would have been ‘animated’ 😂😂

[@yachticus]

Well done Total Boat (again) such champions

[@pkane5472]

Good job filming the process - not as easy as you would think!

[@TeuluTribe]

Yeah it was definitely more of a challenge than I thought it would be 😅 But I got there in the end!

[@stevecrombie5357]

Not gonna lie, I miss Becka. Don't worry Zach, I know you do too. The voice overs helped. Thanks Becka. Great help for your pal Zach. I wondered about the sail clearance, I have seen it be a problem for others. Breaking Waves just did a Pacific crossing with their new weather vane and had nothing but good things to say. Stay safe. I hope you are all healed Becka. ❤🙏

[@TeuluTribe]

Thankfully we will be adding a solar arch soon and we should have plenty of clearance after adding it 🤞 Becka is on her way to making a full recovery! Thanks Steve 😊

[@jamesgordon2289]

Zach, you are a legend. I really admire the way you just got stuck into some fairly daunting tasks and got them done. I feel nervous on your behalf every time you guys drill a hole in Teulu

[@FionsMcCormick-ox8tb]

Well done Zac you are doing an amazing job.

[@G.Orwell1984-q8i]

Zach, I admire the way you just roll with the punches, with a bit of humour and then get right back to business. Plus, you have demonstrated time after time your ability to plan out repairs and improvements and to skillfully get them done with hand tools and elbow grease if that is what it# going to take. I’m proud of you just from watching your videos. My same words go for Becka. She is a real gem as I’m sure you know. The way she tackles new knowledge and skills is very, very impressive. The way she rolled up her sleeves and basically rewired Teulu was really amazing. I hope Becka’s leg gets well soon!! I’m sure you miss her and she misses being there with you. Teulu is getting more capable all the time thanks to all your hard work.

[@kdowensjr]

Hey Zak. Nice work!!

[@stuartmould6363]

Great job Zach, busy busy with boat jobs 👍⛵️

[@ВалентинМоскаленко-п3ч]

👍❤ 💙💛 Дякую вам і дякую всій Великобританії за допомогу і підтримку у нашій війні !!! Особлива подяка - BORIS JOHNSON ! THANK YOU !!! ❤

[@DouglasHealy-q1s]

Teulu is getting better and better, well done Zack and hopefully Becca gets back to you soon.

[@ricardodacosta2592]

Strong's Zack - you doing a great job! Shout out to Becka hope you get well soon!

[@TeuluTribe]

Thank you so much for the kind words! It really means a lot to us.

[@davidnichols147]

Professional install of a Hydrovane by Zach & Parker. Becca, we are all praying for a satisfactory recovery.

[@TeuluTribe]

Cheers David, me too! 😊

[@juliazentner681]

Becca we are missing you girl! You can see how much zack is missing you too. Please dont rush the healing. You dont want to turn 52 and have scoliosis bc of knee injury. I babied a hip injury and now have even more issues. Please take care you!

[@Mike9001000]

Hydrovane looks great. As you’ll no doubt be aware, a big benefit of the auxiliary rudder type wind-vane is the ability to easily and quickly use it as an emergency rudder, should the main rudder/linkages fail.

[@TeuluTribe]

Absolutely! The Hydrovane's versatility as an emergency rudder is a game-changer for us. It really enhances safety out on the water.

[@FranklinGray]

About the vane, don't just use it. You have to constantly check the hardware on it. The bolts have a tendency to work their way free and then things fall into the drink. And you can't just forget it as it steers by wind and the wind shifts all the time and your course will change. Many have fallen into the trap and found they were going the wrong way for a day or two. As for autopilots, if you have a spade rudder which is very common these days, you can 'balance' the rudder by adding a bit of foam and fiberglass to the leading edge to completely balance it. If you do that, the autopilot will never have a problem. It takes the stress of the pilot and all the steering gear too. I did that on my Hunter and it was night and day difference on what it could handle. One time I woke up in the cockpit and the boat was doing 1.5 knots over hull speed with the AWA at 175 which is normally dangerous and true wind speed of 28 knots and I had all my sails up in a wing on wing setup. I watched it for 30 minutes to see how it handled it in the following seas before I reduced sail.

[@RichardBoote-y9z]

Great Job!

[@TeuluTribe]

Cheers 😊

[@louisavondart9178]

I would have used Kevlar for the re-inforcing bits. But that's just me. Some inventive problem solving there ! I'm new to your channel and too old to sail anymore but I'll live vicariously through your channel. Cheers !

[@michellereynolds6290]

Brilliant job, Zach! Your patience and perseverance to "get it right" is admirable. Glad you have some capable help while Becka continues her recovery. Parker is a legend!

[@TeuluTribe]

Thank you so much for your kind words! It really means a lot to us to have such supportive viewers 😊

[@hpw99]

It was good to see Parker, hope to see him soon more on his channel

[@forrestwebb6182]

Great job on another challenging job, Zach! Looks great. Best wishes to Becca for a full recovery!

[@c.douglaslyon9949]

Great work Zach, you are a legend! I liked the use of the blanket, good thinking. Good to see Zack as the star but I sure missed Becca.

[@meestahwah]

Brilliant solution (back filling with thickened epoxy plus a layer or so of glass) for the inner backing plates!! That is so much better than shaping a block to fit the rough finish the the inner transom area. Also, I'm so excited you two are going to come to Alaska and the PNW. I look forward to Becka's reaction to all the trees :-) Cheers from Seattle

[@johnnydfred]

I love it - the “‘pounding foot” strength test! 😆

[@robertgold2643]

Glad to see the vane on Teulu!

[@rockylockhart7301]

Wow looks great.. Going to make your sailing life a lot less stressful.. great video

[@TeuluTribe]

For sure! Cheers 😊

[@rockylockhart7301]

@@TeuluTribe I do have a Question from I believe last video you went to get your TIP to enter Mexico.. Could you explain how that works to me please..

[@lotusdolphin]

Man Zach, you did a fantastic job. That’s got a feel so good. Sending love from LIZ in California.⛵️🩵🤘🏻😎🇺🇸🐬

[@DanielTiffany-o8i]

Zack is fortunate for your buddy boat. I like buddy boaters. It just makes sense.

[@TeuluTribe]

Absolutely! Buddy boaters really enhance the experience on the water. It’s all about having good company while enjoying the adventure!

[@Maxillz]

Knee injuries suck so bad, I had a tibial plateau fracture last year and my quad shut down as well. If you haven't already, you can try using an EMS device to help reestablish the mind muscle connection and get all the muscle fibers activating fully again.

[@TeuluTribe]

Man, knee injuries are the worst! I feel you! That EMS device sounds cool-definitely gonna check it out.

[@darrellpugh6186]

having my own knee problems and found this guy www.youtube.com/@TheKneesovertoesguy first start walking backwards 😎

[@richrowley8355]

Fantastic neat Job Zach. I'd have thrown in the towel having to move it over an redo all the work. Nice one

[@TeuluTribe]

I almost did 😅

[@TheStephanPeters]

That half an hour flew by! Fascinating and I can't wait for the next installment!

[@TeuluTribe]

Thanks Steph!

[@newfiescreech7328]

Nice! The hydrovane is like a 3rd crew member. As such, they require a name, preferably nautical themed or a pun. Charles Vane has been used, but something akin to that. Job well done on the install!

[@TeuluTribe]

Thanks for your input! A name will be revealed soon 😉

[@wildbeastescapes]

@@newfiescreech7328 The lady who invoiced me for my Hydrovane was Gloria😁

[@newfiescreech7328]

@wildbeastescapes haha, nice! If I had one I'd name her Large Marge...the phantom driver...if you know you know the obscure movie reference

[@poepflater]

I saw some videos of people using spray on cork on the walls, it insulates and brings the panels away from the dew point so it stops forming condensation, while weighing nearly nothing... you buy it in drums like paint . can also be done in colours... they make one for boats specifically even.

[@chhindz]

So the Hydrovane is like Orca Hors d'Oeuvres.

[@TeuluTribe]

Haha. More like canapes but unlike our normal rudder we can take this rudder off the menu!

[@iantrett2271]

Nice job Zach and yes quick healing to Becca. Exciting to see you will be in my back yard in Victoria bc Canada in the future. It's where my sister and husband set off for their circumnavigation many years ago. Took 7 and a half years for them to complete. I will watch for when your lose. Cheers guys.

[@iantrett2271]

That's close lol.

[@sierramotsinger3983]

Awesome video again!

[@TeuluTribe]

Thank you!!

[@seantiz]

Love the repair and installation videos. You guys rock.

[@TeuluTribe]

Cheers 😊

[@ckfpv]

Hope your knee gets better soon and ur not in to much difficulties hope to see ya soon and no more leaks Brads killing it back at the boat absolute Legend he is 💯💯💯🍻🍻🍻

[@allenclark1914]

Nice video,,, looks as your Parker was a big help . Extra hand helps out a lot,,

[@FranklinGray]

For sealing ports, hatches and windows, what I do is use Boatlife Lifeseal (not life-caulk). If it's something that lays flat I don't use screws. The holding power of Lifeseal is amazing and it will not come off without you cutting it with a blade if laid properly. If I am laying something sideways, I use the screws to hold it in place while it cures, then take the screws out and fill those holes with lifeseal. The reason I do it this way is screws heat up and expand at a different rate than fiberglass. Eventually the screws leak. Do it the way I do and you will not leak in 30 years. LIfeseal is extremely flexible and that is why it lasts forever and also treated to deal with UV. Lifeseal is also testing to hold better than Sekaflex. Also, if you are to keep Lifeseal, or just about any of it on the boat in the tropics, you have to store it in the frig. I put at the bottom. It will last years that way. If not, you are lucky to get a few months out of it before it goes hard. Also, always check for hardness when buying. Marine stores in the tropics have shelves full of bad stuff.

[@kindmindsrq459]

AMAZING job!!!! Must repeat- AMAZING AMAZING JOB!!!!

[@TeuluTribe]

Thank you 🙏

[@stevel1733]

Watching your neverending energy, i understand how your part of the old empire where the sun never sets. Lol

[@Steve-Debs]

If the stern still flexes you could always add a horizontal rib like the one above. You two have come a long way from when you purchased the boat.

[@MrNellih]

Sailing the Abandoned Coast Cruising to Alaska | A&J Sailing S4E4 Butedale & Bishop Bay Hot Springs

[@HellyWelly93]

Excited to see how you get on with the hydrovane!

[@TeuluTribe]

Us too! 😊

[@californiakayaker]

Small belt sanders are really cheap in the U.S. at Harbor Freight, or were anyway. Extremely useful for me because I can put handles on tools , you pick up one that doesn't fit and belt sand it to fit. Perfect. and they are really small easy to fit on the boat.

[@BigSportFish]

Great job on the proper hat in the end! 🤘🏼😂😂😂

[@TeuluTribe]

Love me a big hat 😅

[@climbskibikenz]

Nice job. Having a wind vane is a great addition. For what it's worth, when you needed to bevel that bottom piece of teak to fit the transom, the way to do it tidily is to mark the depth you want the bevel and then you can use a saw to cut grooves between the full thickness edge and the mark you've made for the bevel. Then the grooves act as a depth gauge for sanding the bevel across the whole surface. Does that make sense??

[@Roskellan]

And people think Sailing boats are about sailing - hilarious 🙂 Nice work by-the-way.

[@BobDorfman]

Nice work. Also nice to see Parker helping you.

[@juliazentner681]

Parker is a Legend! Y'all should find some kind of small legend plaques for those that have frfr helped! 1 for Parker, 1 for that young (😂) mechanic that flew around world w parts to help you out along w anyone else. If total boat donated to cause.. anyways could be something as easy as shells you write the names on and figure a way to secure them .

[@TeuluTribe]

Legend plaques? Are we turning this into a Hall of Fame? Next, we’ll need a red carpet for all the legendary helpers to walk down! 😅

[@theoborgsteede1727]

you are two lucky people with some wonderful friends who want to help

[@brianclarke7169]

I follow Erik from Norway who uses a hydro and, seen him sail from Scotland to Norway in a Force 10 with the wind behind him. Super bit a kit.

[@TeuluTribe]

We have seen some of his stuff and it was one of the reasons we picked a hydrovane 😊

[@jpdj2715]

Great work, great product too, and it will give you great peace of mind - a helmsman that never says "yes, but". The strengthening of the transom is a good idea and seemed needed indeed. Where the hull makes angles it is stronger due to the angle but the material will still be the same. In contacting Hydrovane, you did the right thing too.

[@TeuluTribe]

Thank you for your insights! Good to hear 😊

[@weanie75]

Great work

[@NapFloridian]

just imagine if you had bought a Uboat.... the leaks would be scary :)

[@paulstephens5229]

Becka get well soon, Zach great work, how far you have both come in such a short time really.

[@TeuluTribe]

Thank you so much for your kind words! Becka is on the mend, and we really appreciate your support for both of us 😁

[@steveironside7255]

Keep up the good work, let us know when you get to Vancouver

[@VictotWilliams]

Love your channel,like the straight talking and the lack of American b/shit.

[@DanielTiffany-o8i]

I messed up my left knee crashing an E-Bike. I has taken a year for it to start feel normal again. I’m retired so is was easy to stay off of it. Most people wouldn’t have that luxury. I didn’t go to a doctor. I had a pretty good idea what was messed up and don’t like wasting time with doctors visits. 🤷🏻‍♀️ Maybe I’d recovered quicker if I had gone to a doctor but I doubt it. Anyway good luck Becka, don’t rush it. 🥰😘

[@TeuluTribe]

Thanks for sharing your experience! Recovery can be a long journey, but it's great to hear you're feeling better. Wishing you all the best as you continue to heal!

[@27windsurfer]

Hey, guys, love your channel. I live in Spain and now have a Moody 33. I restored a Bristol Channel Pilot Cutter named Mascotte many years ago. I just saw your latest video. Could I suggest you change the washers inside the transom to large square plate washers? I'll sleep better if you do 😊😊

[@27windsurfer]

Oh, I see you were supplied with backing plates. Even better! Great.

[@MonkPetite]

Good job ! Well done and you will enjoy that system

[@TeuluTribe]

We can't wait to see it in action.

[@dre7767]

Go check what happened to the sailing Nadji's vane mounting point on their trip to Mauritius. It's an excellent idea to add extra strength.

[@TeuluTribe]

I've never seen that happen with these units, I'll be interested to see why they think it happened. Thanks for showing us.

[@dre7767]

@@TeuluTribe in the episode he did talk about why he thought it happened. i think it was the latest episode.

[@Playingwithsettings]

Well done!

[@petercaras3696]

I've been wondering when you were going to get rid of that cromagnum below decks pilot. They were state of the art in their day but their day has long since gone over the horizon. Now you need a tiller pilot to use with the vane for motoring unless you just love hand steering!

[@californiakayaker]

I know of sailors who have paid someone to do that job, it is a complex one, each boat seems to need to have parts built for them even if they do it themselves, the install that is. I like this one except that there is only one support. Sometimes there can be a lot of force on these contraptions.

[@johnnydfred]

Oh, my kingdom for a hand plane!

[@Stakman1]

If it were easy it wouldn't be any fun! 😁😉 Thanks for sharing.

[@TeuluTribe]

Absolutely! The challenges make the journey worthwhile.

[@iviewforfun]

From watching other boat channels it would seem that your tree reinforcement GRP panels should have been small medium and large to maximise the strength of the.

[@douglaswalker6810]

She is so lucky that the knee inury happened in port.I have a recpie for a massage oil to give relief to pain & help the body heal. It's good for back & joint pain as well as cramp. It's extra virgin olive oil mixed with lemon or lime juice. I mix it 33% lemon juice to 67% extra virgin olive oil. Olive oil must be cold pressed & extra virgin is the one to buy. The first time I tried it the pain went away in seconds. It was a WOW moment. Good Luck.

[@TeuluTribe]

That’s awesome! I love a good DIY remedy. I’ll have to try that mix out next time I’m feeling sore. Thanks for the tip!

[@Mike7O7O]

@@TeuluTribe and if that fails. you can work your way through the cocktail menu ;)

[@JohnHollands]

Probably shoulda said before… for those big windows you need a suction cup handle. Like window installers have

[@TeuluTribe]

Good idea!

[@BryanHolmes-j4r]

Salt & Tar has a Hydrovane fitted offset on Redivia and it works a treat

[@TeuluTribe]

Good to hear 😁

[@donaldbrown9437]

Hope it works well!😊

[@TeuluTribe]

We can't wait to see!

[@methridge]

I feel like I must have missed something. Where's Becka? She doing voiceovers from the UK? Who's this other dude (Parker?) behind the camera helping with the windows and the Hydrovane?

[@TeuluTribe]

In the last video we explained all of this. Becka is back in the UK as she injured her knee (in real time she is now back on the boat) and Parker has been sailing north on his boat with us since Costa Rica.

[@DanielTiffany-o8i]

So sad about Becka 😢 I hope she gets better quickly. Just selfish I’m missing her too. 😢

[@TeuluTribe]

Thankfully she is on the mend now 🙏

[@wykedmoose7642]

Dude, when a Good Gurl sits, you at the very very least pet her and fawn over her..... or buy her dinner. A nice bit of beef, mind the spices, no garlic or onion.... Geeeeze. Nice passible job on the chiseling.., Oh, give Parker a piece of beef too for being such a good Boi. ;)

[@riduwangresik]

Haiiii

[@MrFormeypi]

Great video- Where did you get the backing plates from?

[@DanielTiffany-o8i]

Good video, wonderful to her Beckas’ voice. I’m a little insecure 😕. Good video Zack and Becka. 👍

[@TeuluTribe]

I thought everyone needed a break from my voice occasionally 😅

[@jmtiptonengland]

May I ask: why you put the ‘Sikaflex’ only around the edge instead of all over the blocks, so making maximum use of the bonding area ~

[@lubbahubba]

It is concerning that you are still using the old autopilot. I've seen some boats carry an extra autopilot which is of course much money. A hydrovane and solid autopilot for long passages would be less concerning, albeit expensive. Just sharing concern. Best health for Becca!

[@TeuluTribe]

I appreciate your concern! We would have upgraded sooner but as you say they are expensive 😅

[@rogerdarbyshire5664]

I only got an insight into the hard life window sealant has after I lay down on a saloon berth after a pretty breezy race, and looked obliquely up through the saloon window. As every gust arrived, i could see the coach roof flexing and twisting, as in " holy rotating meatballs, Batman, is it supposed to do that?" Apparently, yes...

[@TeuluTribe]

It's fascinating how much we can learn from observing the little things, like window sealants! They really do have a tough job, especially in those conditions.

[@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665]

Zak when she sees you chiseling wood on her custom table you are going to suffer😂. I would have just put another piece of heavy epoxied ply or wood across the transom inside just bolted on . I watch a couple up in California who have an older dailing boat with a tapered stern or canoe stern and they removed theirs last month.. they were going to sling it ...i told them dont and explained why.. You never know real time V video time if i got through to them but theirs was mounted off a single large dia tube through their shaped stern ..that they had to remove and infill. Good job on the windvane .. was everything not in the instructions about the bracket distances 🤔🧙🏻‍♂️😂🇬🇧

[@TeuluTribe]

Thanks for sharing your insights! It’s always interesting to hear about different approaches to boat modifications. I did say in the instructions but I must have missed it 😅

[@doptimist]

Having to redo the placement work again, aargh!? Looking good in the end though!

[@TeuluTribe]

It was all worth it 😊

[@michaelrdr]

Like if you love boat work!!

[@TeuluTribe]

Plenty more to come 😅

[@danielosrc9825]

I am wondering how to resolve it on other, usually newer boats that have open stern or flap and electronic autopilot. Shall I trust to electronics or not or just need a different boat for ocean crossings..

[@matthewbaynham6286]

If you're going where it's really cold can't you make those windows double glazing by adding an inner pain? You just need about 1 cm gap in between the pains, and that should retain some heat.

[@TeuluTribe]

That's a great suggestion! We'll have a think about it 😊

[@davidforbes7772]

I think it will be a pain to put in another pane.

[@FionsMcCormick-ox8tb]

Speak to sailing Melody they have fitted Hydrovane.

[@JimWalkerMusic]

Not sure about the rest of the boat, but the transom will outlive your grandchildren! 😉

[@TeuluTribe]

Now it will outlive their grandchild!

[@danpoczynek]

I understand it’s your boat but if it was me I would not use fiberglass I would install a sizable few mill thick stainless steel plate the width of your transom.

[@utubefroggy]

Beck’s get well soon. We miss you

[@TeuluTribe]

She'll be back soon, thank you! 😊