RUDDER WARS. Ep. 38. Trying to reattach our rudder & polishing the topsides & prop.

⛵️ Ahoy, sailors! It's Faye and Rob here from Newcastle, back with more boatyard tales aboard Reach Out, our trusty Catalina 400. Our time in the boatyard kicks off with some hands-on maintenance and a bit of unexpected drama.
In This Episode:
🌟 2:40 HOW TO POLISH A YACHT: We're giving Reach Out's topsides a thorough polish, with a bit of wisdom from an expert. Watch as we transform her look and learn tips you can use on your own vessel. #BoatPolishing
✨ 10:40 CLEANING HACK. HOW TO CLEAN A PROPELLER: Believe it or not, your kitchen cupboard holds the secret to a shiny propeller. We'll show you how to get that prop gleaming with some unlikely ingredients. #PropPolishing #DIYBoatTips
🔧 16:15 ENGINE TROUBLE: Dive into the engine room with us as we service the engine, only to discover a snapped part hidden within its depths. Can we find and fix it before it's too late? #EngineService #BoatMaintenance
🏗️ 20:30 RUDDER CHALLENGES: The boat needs to be lifted again for us to reinstall our very heavy rudder. It's a tense moment as we make sure everything aligns perfectly for smooth sailing ahead. #RudderInstallation #BoatLift
Join us for a blend of practical boat upkeep tips, a glimpse into the unexpected twists of boat maintenance, and our ongoing journey in the sailing world. Whether you're a seasoned sailor or just love boats, there's something in this episode for you.
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[@chrisboswell9160]

Called the strut

[@ianchristie2352]

You learn something new every day. Thanks

[@1962gms]

All the fun of the boatyard! We are taking the Cutless Bearing out and replacing the Stuffing Box for dripless and replacing the Coupler and Flexible Coupler - Easy to say, tough to do, but we now have everything removed so we can replace with new - all part of the experience. I've really enjoyed your video's, you deserve way more viewers. Also like the idea of coastal hoping to the Med...

[@sailinghjem]

Thank you for the kind words, it’s nice to get back home to after another day in the yard! Your jobs are for sure easier to say than do, but the satisfaction of getting them finished will be amazing! Have you seen any of Michael Bryant’s ‘Sailing Gently’ KZbin videos? He has put together a really interesting guide of getting to the Med in mostly day sails. When you’re short handed with a pooch in tow, this is a great option. Not least because there are some beautiful places to visit on the Atlantic coasts of France and Spain that a lot of sailors miss out in favour of the more direct route across Biscay. I’ll pop the link below, it certainly inspired us! I hope to bump into Michael one day and give him a hug, he seems like such a lovely man! kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6fSn2tpdqygps0si=DLGK0c2jUQNaAdAP

[@Cayotan]

P bracket. Correct