Reinstalling Mast With Boat In The Water (Ep 26)

After making several modifications, we'll get all the misc items, including the new standing rigging, installed back onto the mast. After that, and with only hours to spare before it left Luperon, the crane truck will get the mast lifted and back into Maritopia. After getting her back onto the mooring ball, we'll get all the new rigging cut to length and installed, along with the new turnbuckles.
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[@johnnylightning1491]

Looks like it's going well with the mast reinstall. Keep the good stuff coming.

[@AmysSoloSailingAdventures]

It went super easy. Far better than I figured it would. But the wires no longer slap and keep me awake.

[@user-retsailor]

You knocked off a major, major job on your keel stepped mast. Your attention to detail pays off a lot for that particular task; don't wanna be taking it down again anytime soon. Nice job ! Be safe.....

[@AmysSoloSailingAdventures]

Thank you so much! I absolutely LOVE that, for the first time since owning her, I don’t hear wires slapping inside of it. I’m on a 1300 mile passage right now, and the mast and rigging are working flawlessly. I generally do a ton of research before working on items that I’m not overly familiar with. I can’t tell you how many hours of reading I did on standing rigging before I got that far.

[@vt2lachris]

Get back here! We miss ya! 🍻🇩🇴

[@AmysSoloSailingAdventures]

I miss you and Amy as well! And all the other amazing people I feel lucky enough to now call friends. ❤️ I’ll be back soon!

[@ckfpv]

Looking Great Amy,looks like you got things covered preety good there 💯💯💯✌️⛵⚓⛵🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@AmysSoloSailingAdventures]

Thank you so much!

[@dianne.murielrobidoux9008]

Very impressive video. Such a inspiring lady! I'm proud to see your accomplishments. ❤ take care

[@AmysSoloSailingAdventures]

@@dianne.murielrobidoux9008 you are too kind. ❤️ But I’m beyond happy to hear that the videos are inspiring; that’s exactly what I hope they are. Anyone can live their own dreams. Sure, it might be insanely challenging with tons of hard work at times, but if someone truly wants their dream, they can obtain it.

[@johnmclachlan1023]

Good job Amy. Nice hat lol.

[@AmysSoloSailingAdventures]

Thank you very much! lol. That hat looks silly as can be, but I have to do whatever I can to keep cool. The Dominican heat and humidity is WAY worse than Florida. It really is almost unbearable when you’re in the boat yard working.

[@johnmclachlan1023]

@@AmysSoloSailingAdventures not silly, totally practical.

[@AmysSoloSailingAdventures]

@@johnmclachlan1023 for sure. And I’ll take practical any day!

[@miker7808]

awesome!

[@AmysSoloSailingAdventures]

Thank you so much!

[@saylaveenadmearedead]

Good eye on those clivis pins. I only put one cotter pin in the top of the turn buckle and cut it to stick out 1/32" and bend only one leg 1/8". Think about it... less chance to cut and snag sails, skin, etc. Your welcome

[@AmysSoloSailingAdventures]

That’s great thinking! Those dang things sure like to snag anything that gets close. For the turnbuckles, I like using the rings instead of cotter pins. Since they’re down low and can very easily cut anything that touches them, the rings have worked out good.

[@jomeijackson5311]

1300 Mile passage that's a long trip, hope it's fair winds and a following seas.

[@AmysSoloSailingAdventures]

Thank you! It’s been pretty uneventful so far. Definitely the longest I’ve ever made. Fortunately I have a friend with me for it.

[@jomeijackson5311]

@@AmysSoloSailingAdventures That makes the difference. Look forward to hearing about that sail trip in latter episodes.

[@AmysSoloSailingAdventures]

@@jomeijackson5311 definitely! I’ve been able to get decent sleep. lol. Something I’m not used to while under way.

[@chapter4travels]

I guess there are few choices to escape the heat of the summer on a sailing adventure such as yours. I can simply go to the mountains for a cool summer but you would have to travel way out of your way to do a similar thing. I guess you could do a BC to Mexico or Spain to Norway circuit but then not visit all the destinations you want. I would melt. Either way, I'm enjoying living vicariously through your journey, thanks.

[@AmysSoloSailingAdventures]

Doing boat work on shore was brutal! All the large sheets of metal lying everywhere, reflecting even more heat. I absolutely miss the cool mountain mornings right now. 🤣 I’ll probably keep complaining about the summer weather here, but it’s still so worth to be living this lifestyle. I used to love waking up in the cool mountain temps, sitting outside drinking the morning coffee. Now you’ve got me reminiscing.

[@chapter4travels]

@@AmysSoloSailingAdventures The key here is you get to reminisce. You got to experience the mountains and now you're on to a new adventure. Bravo

[@AmysSoloSailingAdventures]

@@chapter4travels no doubt about it! My daughter still lives in CO. She’s getting married up near Granby next fall. So that will be the next time I’m in the mountains. What I’m looking for is the day that I get to sail into a mountainous region. Anchor the boat, take a tent up into the hills and camp for a few days.

[@seawench555]

Up here for thinking, down there for Dancing, well done my friend, I love the sun, but the humidity and heat just knock me stupid,🤣😛 just a tip from ur free mechanic, spray wd40 on all ur metal fittings and it will dry and leave a residue that will stop rust, but it's a big secret!!😲

[@AmysSoloSailingAdventures]

Thanks for the tip, love it! Have to keep you around! 🤣🏳️‍🌈 That heat and humidity is insane! It’s definitely the worst I’ve ever done physical work in. Thank god that job is over!

[@seawench555]

@@AmysSoloSailingAdventures u better keep me around, who else will give u big hugs🤣

[@AmysSoloSailingAdventures]

@@seawench555 hahaha! Absolutely!

[@sirkyoj1]

Well done. You really have thus handled! I’m going to steal your zip tie idea in the mast. Have you decided to add or move the winches? After my first year I added more cleats.

[@AmysSoloSailingAdventures]

Thank you! The wire ties could not have worked any better. I’m SOOO happy that the wires make absolutely ZERO noises now. I haven’t moved the winches. Fortunately they work great for me where they’re at. But I’ve added a handful of cleats over the last year; ones that just make sense. Like, why weren’t they there to begin with. 🤣

[@sirkyoj1]

@@AmysSoloSailingAdventures I added more wrenches and cleats. Just handy all around

[@AmysSoloSailingAdventures]

@@sirkyoj1 totally agree! It if works for whoever the captain is, then they should be installed.

[@robertlaird6746]

Have you posted a video about how much you spend to live and cruise aboard your boat yet?

[@AmysSoloSailingAdventures]

Not yet. But it’s only my list. It should be within the next 4 or 5 episodes.

[@robertlaird6746]

Did you make sure that your stays were the same length before you installed them onto your mast and then cut the exact same amount off of each side? If you didn't than you could have a leaning mast.

[@AmysSoloSailingAdventures]

Yep, all of the lowers were cut to the exact same length, and both of the uppers were, too. But great point; I should have mentioned that.

[@Sailingsanctuary]

One crazy bird, but I love it. Fair winds and following seas. Get up to where our paths cross and I'll buy you a beer and a meal. Got a mailing address yet?

[@AmysSoloSailingAdventures]

Loving life and living the dream! Where are you at? I’ll have to make a special trip, just for that beer and food! 😜

[@Sailingsanctuary]

@AmysSoloSailingAdventures up in Virginia near deltaville. Refitting an oday 30 from the 70s. Hope to splash in April. Keep up the videos, love them thus far. You're learning a good bit.

[@AmysSoloSailingAdventures]

@@Sailingsanctuary very nice! I just sailed through Norfolk and motored into ICW a few weeks ago. I saw the Eisenhower at dock there. It’s the ship I was aboard while in the Marines. Hadn’t seen her with my own eyes since the day I left. So that was a cool treat! I wish you the very best with getting your boat back in the water!

[@Sailingsanctuary]

@AmysSoloSailingAdventures that's really cool. When I see big ships docked, I'm amazed by the size. The shear amount of weight to water displacement is incredible. I'm glad you had a chance to do that. Stay cool and hydrated.

[@AmysSoloSailingAdventures]

@@Sailingsanctuary I totally agree! Thank you so much. Have a great day!