Rudder Repairs On Our Catamaran (Part 1) Onboard Lifestyle ep. 54

[@Professor_Carl_Satan]

Ordinarily, I would click thru some of the steps in this type of video, but with extra time on my hands (thanks, COVID-19 outbreak! :/ ) I can now watch these all the way through! I've discovered that these Onboard Lifestyle project videos (and other project-type vids on YT) are kinda ASMR for for me. Great 'content' for these troubling times. Thanks!

[@RmitSharma]

Awesome video!

[@linhgobenyt]

Thanks!

[@danielbuckner2167]

For anybody watching to learn: peel ply also leaves the surface ready for the next coat as it leaves the correct tooth on it and eliminates the need to pre sand. Also you don't want sharp edges on repairs like he made as it does bond to adjacent layers. You want to sand the edges to blend so the next layer of glass (not just thickened epoxy) can be blended back into the lower layer. In deep depressions just do multiple layers. Also tapping works to "sound" deep voids but for delamination just sliding something hard across the surface will reveal the blisters better. You can hear a couple both before AND after the repair are made on the first rudder. It makes a hiss or goes from a "shoosh" sounds to a "shish" sound. He may just be doing a wham-bam job until they get the boat on the hard.

[@Nilezy]

What sharp edges? I think you need to watch more episodes to know Teal would not finish his work like that. And sound tapping is a very reliable way of determining de-lamination. If your not an expert in fibreglass work, then yes shallow de-lamination may sound different than deep de-lamination, but to the trained ear and experienced workmanship (Like Teal) he would not miss a de-lamination spot.

[@danielbuckner2167]

Sharp edges refers to abrupt transitions.Haha, ok. You might want to ask Rosney himself about that and let him correct you himself. I am not sure if you meant to say that backwards or not but deep delam and shallow does sound different and a novice may not be able to tell the difference and if they don't "sound" for it then they certainly wont. Thanks for admitting that experience matters. I started back when we still used PEV resin for everything (1991) and did all big jobs wet on wet and made and colored our own gel coat. Nowadays its epoxy and paint and gone. I do like epoxy but still prefer gelcoat. It's harder for DIYers to do though and I get that. I'm not saying best doing a bad job but if somebody is watching this to learn they should be able to.👍

[@whotknots]

Dispensing with the top sections of the rudders and replacing them with much lighter structures would remove a chunk of weight!

[@HopeOfJoe]

Nice work on the rudders. Interested in how you retro-fit them to not be kick-up. Nice to see Linh more often in the episodes. Now S/V Basic is truly a family affair !! You three are special!!! 😊👍👌🤘⛵️🚣⚓️🍷

[@pgbracelets6823]

you three make nice video's. explain everything . im enjoying it

[@gregsnewyt]

Such a Craftsman. Always love the videos. Nice teamwork by the family too. I cannot imagine how wonderful the sailing videos will be when you shove off.

[@chuckg7311]

It’s international women’s day. Glad to see Linh working! But you need to buy dinner.

[@greg5176]

Another great video, I'm learning so much just watching you. Teal, you're a great teacher and blessed to have two wonderful ladies like Linh and Emma.

[@JCAJCA3]

Its funny, You and Mads are both working on your rudders. Two true craftsmen! Another great video. Looking forward to seeing the boat and family sail away to beautiful blue waters and warm gentle breezes! GOD bless, JC

[@cnc75adventures49]

It’s official I hit the thumbs up as soon as I can start watching idk why I like seeing family team work but you do it well it will be so rewarding I think for all of you when you look back at this awesome 👍👍

[@ruperthartop7202]

Great work guys. Cheers

[@OnboardLifestyle]

Thanks Rupert!

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

When you are messing about get over here and help me build another Cat.

[@carlisle]

Such a pleasure to watch you work Teal (and Linh)! You and Mads (SailLife) are such craftsmen and do things right. I'm no pro but did work in a glass shop building boats many years ago after graduating high school (glad that didn't last too long!). I sometimes cringe when watching other channels and their hack repair jobs... but what you do is a beautiful thing and I learn a lot. Thanks for the fantastic videos.

[@marvinrodney7543]

i guess Im randomly asking but does someone know a trick to log back into an Instagram account..? I was dumb lost my password. I would love any assistance you can give me

[@vihaanabdullah6107]

@Marvin Rodney instablaster :)

[@Hardtimes57]

Careful with the " I'm under utilizing Linh " remarks. She might make you part of the 1000 lb challenge! Another great vid!

[@waynemcphail7825]

Tiel, amazing watching you (your wife ) sand and fiberglass over that beautiful cockpit you have restored. You make it look easy which I know it is not! But how you keep epoxy drippings off your finished hull is incredible. Really great video.

[@linhgobenyt]

Our main motivation for no drips is, hardly any cleanup and no waste! Thanks for watching!

[@BaronWeber1]

Great video, thank you. I truly enjoy watching your projects come together, great help with the ladies as well.

[@MonkPetite]

Kick up rudders are a safety and beaching thing. Wise idea to make them solid. It wil protect the sail drive bit.. better to have one busted rudder then a sail drive. Well done and good job !

[@nena4215]

Linh, we are going to have to call you Sandy!

[@mikesawyer9209]

On to rudder repairs...Love it! Getting closer to being an ocean voyaging machine! The 1000 lbs challenge appears to be on track - good work Emma and Linh!

[@RR-or5ip]

I absolutely love your videos! I have taken many of your techniques and used them on my own boat. Thanks and keep up the amazing work and please don’t stop making videos

[@whyme8068]

Nice work! I'm still waiting to see how you get that long rudder arm installed back into the boat 🤣

[@OnboardLifestyle]

That's easy...I just put it in the exact opposite of how I took it out 😜

[@tronalpha2552]

Bey Teal . Its great to see ylou working on the rudders, and that meas you are on thr home streatch to the slip and then on the water. I hope it all gose smoothly on the slip for you to keep your time frame to the 6 week limit. Good luck. Gerard.

[@alwayslearningthankyou2708]

Another great video! Enjoyed learning about how to prevent bubbles on the cloth during wetting.

[@brianjoyce9040]

Y’all have s great editor, or the most efficiently working machine in sailboat refit history! Well done guys

[@rictus7222]

Great video guys

[@danieloliver20]

You guys are killing it, nice team work!

[@mysurlytrucker7510]

Great work as always.

[@billyboyblue17]

Great work Teal (and Linh)! I was so looking forward to seeing how the kickup rudders worked. It bums me out that you won't be putting that feature back in.

[@glastronjohn1]

Your glass work is therapeutic to me. I'm amazed how you can lay out that much product without it dripping all over the deck. Wondering... what is the core material on those rudders?

[@trumpetmano]

Greatest Idea since Sliced Cheese: Shop vac attached to a sander...

[@sailingnordicsun7199]

Just found your channel. I subscribed. Keep the videos coming. Happy Sailing.

[@tronalpha2552]

You should keep at least two sanders. Thatss for whenn the boat is up on the slip you both can then sand eaach side of the hulls and that will be a lot quicker. Australia is in an heatwave and yesterday in Brisbane got upto 37 deg c and around 38 deg c hear on the goldcoast.

[@wilhallman2890]

Every time I see you run your fingers across that fiberglass I'm just waiting for the OUCH!

[@OnboardLifestyle]

I have a bad habit of touching whatever I am sanding and my hands are constantly sore.

[@wilhallman2890]

@@OnboardLifestyle I'm the same way, never seem to learn haha... should've bought stock in Band-Aid. Love your videos, just became a Patron, can't wait to see you set sail!

[@mauriziocanale1669]

i forgot that now you have sail drives!!!!!

[@lkm5462]

Lihn, get a full facerespirator . There is a place on 6 th and Lander I use . Online is good and should cost about 99-105$

[@dennisleong2389]

Great vid, lifestyle & family...👍👍👍

[@calvary1808farm]

Maybe I missed it but can you clarify why your boat is so "weight sensitive?" I know you have mentioned it a few times and maybe one of your videos talks about it...I just haven't gotten to it yet (catching up on the older videos). Thanks and great work!

[@panther105]

So.....would these rudders, kept in their kick-up mode, still allow for beaching? Now that you are going to make them fixed this should protect the saildrives if you did want to beach for whatever reason?

[@mauriziocanale1669]

Please Captain mantain kick-up feature!!!!! shallow waters and close encounters love rudders!

[@michaelmd4303]

Maurizio Canale So do saildrives as he explained. Those are his low points. Kick ups are redundant.

[@cougartpt793]

How is the heater going

[@Al.W7263]

Have you thought what you will do with all of your time after this work is all updated? I enjoy your vids. Thanks.

[@FeelItRising]

They sail for warmer climates, but Teal will probably add a second story or something. :)

[@michaelmd4303]

FeelItRising... Now THAT is funny.

[@bobbybaldeagle702]

Where did you go to learn how to do all this stuff to your boat??? You seem to have such a wealth of knowledge on everything!!! It's awesome the way you know just what to do and how it should be... I've often thought about doing somethings in fiberglass but never knew anything about doing it but you make it look some what simple I may after this cold Wisconsin weather goes away I may just try to do a little something with fiberglass. I'm 60 I guess your never to old to learn something new. I'm disabled to the point that I can't turn wrenches no more so I need to find a new hobby... LOL...

[@OnboardLifestyle]

Go for it! I am self taught and learning every day. Just takes a bit of practice and patience and you will be a pro in no time!

[@glenpeters955]

Linh needs a yellow hard hat, a toothpick, Bronx accent and maybe two or three tatoos. Way to go Linh..........

[@linhgobenyt]

What makes you think I don't have one or two? 🤪🤪

[@glenpeters955]

@@linhgobenyt ok I'm still working on my snappy retort,,,,,,,,,,, it's coming ,,,,,,,,,,,,,, dammit i got nothing 🤷‍♂️

[@willphelps6715]

I'm just curious. Did the weight loss include the bags of donated clothes, as well as the tubs of stuff going to storage? It didn't look like you discussed the 1,000 pounds until after all the donations were gone.

[@pirateracer69]

Hi guys.( This useless comment is meant to help my favorite sailors with their KZbin statistics revenue. KZbin factors in the number of 1: LIKE 2: COMMENT 3: SHARE .)

[@mrgood56]

using some faring?

[@OnboardLifestyle]

Yes...fairing, barrier coat, and bottom paint are coming soon.

[@frankd2301]

Don’t really see how those “kicked up”. Sideways?

[@JosephOster]

Those old rudders look small and out of date. The kick-up feature can be very convenient, especially if you decide to replace them with a deeper, "modern" NACA profile design.

[@mauriziocanale1669]

i agee deeper more efficent and best wind angle

[@OnboardLifestyle]

New "modern" rudders would be nice if money was no object. Unfortunately it is, so our rudders will have to work for now. That can be later down the road if performance is an issue.

[@mauriziocanale1669]

sure any mod with your ability is possible anytime

[@JosephOster]

@@mauriziocanale1669 - no doubt about Teal's ability, which is a pleasure to watch. Removing the kick-up feature now, though, and re-building it later seems like needless extra work. Even with the old rudders, the ability to raise a rudder to untangle lines or flotsam comes in handy.

[@chuckhayden3046]

How do your neighbors feel about all your work and noise?

[@OnboardLifestyle]

We have a symbiotic relationship with the marina. I help out with all of their boat projects and in return it keeps us in good standing with all the neighbors....they love us here.

[@chuckhayden3046]

Thanks....I knew they would love you guys....what’s not to love! You have a great life attitude! Cheers!!

[@lkm5462]

Don’t you feel that the rudders are under sized?

[@OnboardLifestyle]

Not at all, the original rudders where half the size of these. I love how balanced and responsive these rudders feel and will not be changing them anytime soon. Keep in mind that we are an ultralight vessel (under 10,000 lbs) with full deployable daggerboards.

[@UbuntuBirdyMovies]

Why are your rudders different in length?

[@OnboardLifestyle]

Must be the camera angle, the rudders are identical.

[@ubbeus]

I wonder if it’s the top and bottom part Pascal is seeing.

[@BettySwollocks13]

Never let a dog win a game of tug :)

[@dhamma58]

sleepy rudder...needed a little lie-down....(sorry, couldn't help myself)(even more egregious ones suggest themselves)

[@SuperJaXXas]

Baby you can sand the boat I think your gonna make Teal gloat....

[@squigles_uk]

So what you're saying Emma is, Dad isn't a 'Tidy Freak' .................

[@rukpeterson7301]

Not a criticism, but the video quality seems to be less than it has been in the past. Is it me or have you been on a different format?

[@OnboardLifestyle]

Same format. We shoot and publish all our videos in 1080p60 so it must be on your side. You can select to view at a higher video quality within the video.

[@rukpeterson7301]

@@OnboardLifestyle Roger that....thanks!!!! Went on a different computer and all was good. Thanks for the follow up.

[@StevenPendleton]

Love your videos! But I did notice one thing, you rarely tell your wife that she did “great”, at least on camera it’s always “pretty good”. I have had the same issue. But upgrade the words and how often you say it and you will be amazed at the benefits that come back to you! 😎

[@OnboardLifestyle]

Don't worry Steven, I may not show it much on video ( I will correct that) but I let Linh know daily how special she really is!