S2E01 My Perfect Bluewater Pocket Cruiser || New Boat, New Mission || Wave Rover Hull #1

[@tomwaite4594]

Alan this design, build out, and circumnavigation are bound to be a future classic based on your sound Wave Rover principles. How long before study plans will be available?

[@RoversAdventure]

Andy, my Naval Architect is working on getting those plans out just as quickly as possible so that interested Rovers can follow along and hopefully build their own Wave Rover Pocket Cruiser.

[@tomwaite4594]

@@RoversAdventure most anxious to follow along...thank you

[@bradenwilson]

I think I’ll follow along with a scale model build

[@RoversAdventure]

@Braden Wilson I like that. Send photos when you can and I will post them on the Wave Rover Community page.

[@waynejorgensen4433]

@@RoversAdventure put me down too. I like your thoughts!

[@nomadicwolf6132]

Every minute of you talking exponentially blows my young & inexperienced mind more & more. I love the idea of this design & how to have the skills & capital to build it in the years to come.

[@RoversAdventure]

Welcome aboard Mister Wolf.

[@michaeldenyssen9945]

Wow. The vivacity hull lives on. Wow!

[@RoversAdventure]

Jus checked out the 21' version. It does share some characteristics but I would not say that it would be safe to take on an ocean voyage. The engineering and rig of the WR 650 are designed from the keel up for a trade wind circumnavigation.

[@MrA1582000]

I am smiling for you. Love dreams that are pursued. Dream on.

[@chilesauce7248]

Cheaper and more fun to avoid the canal and go through the straits of Magellan ;)

[@RoversAdventure]

As it stands right now, that is plan "B"

[@MCP53]

Another 'Junkie' - the best sail in the world! Low stress, easily repaired with low cost materials. I'll be following you!

[@RoversAdventure]

Thanks Malcolm, you got a chuckle from this Junkie newbie

[@stephencifka4629]

Alan, now that you are beginning your circumnavigation adventure, it's really helpful (and amazing) to revisit your design goals. The wisdom from your past Pacific crossing and building projects have all brought you to this point. Wonderful to see!

[@24hourtravellers]

AWESOME NEWS! :)

[@peterabild1123]

Very interesting project

[@RoversAdventure]

Glad you think so!

[@spymaine89]

interesting . you display ''great hope , in these times . . .

[@44musher]

Excellent ! You sir are the real deal ! Grow that 80's moustache again. Thank you for bringing a can do attitude in all you undertake, it is inspiring.

[@RoversAdventure]

Thanks so much for the comment, I will give the moustache some thought lol.

[@sollasollew3208]

OK I'm excited

[@Cookingwithfire99]

Checking in from the future! She floats!!

[@RoversAdventure]

We both laughed our heads off to this comment. Thanks

[@DIY-DaddyO]

Thanks for inspiring and sharing the process. Good luck.

[@RoversAdventure]

Thanks for watching!

[@DIY-DaddyO]

I was re watching this whilst re reading The Joshua Slocum story and thought about the Panama problem. As you’re doing this great adventure, why not go the whole hog and go round the bottom? Cape Horn in a home made boat, what could possibly go wrong…?

[@RoversAdventure]

@@DIY-DaddyO right now we will call that plan B

[@papounet4842]

For the vast majority using the metric system, it's a 6.50 m LOA (like a class mini) for 2.44 m max beam (European regulation for trailers is at 2.55) and a draft of 1.06 m. displacement between 1066 kg and 1338 kg. 21 square meters of canvas. This looks like a great project. i'm eager to see the next steps !

[@RoversAdventure]

Thanks for that. We were planning on putting the metric equivalent on the video for the rest of the build.

[@arqcm]

Awesime news

[@RobbsHomemadeLife]

I am a fan of the small junk rig and am happy to subscribe. When I was younger I was always going to add a junk rig to an old Westerly pageant but never did it. I am going to enjoy this channel. thumbs up.

[@RoversAdventure]

Welcome aboard!

[@gregoryg.campbell3874]

Looking forward to it!

[@JohnBobRoger]

Very glad your back....😊

[@RoversAdventure]

Me too!

[@yvessabatier3657]

Navigateur et navigation géniale, commentaires parfits . Bravo ! Tous mes vœux de réussite . Hâte de suivre vos prochaines aventures . Merci .

[@RoversAdventure]

Merci beaucoup, mon ami.

[@jasminelestrade1921]

😊👍Nice ! I am very happy that you and Mrs ROVER are still CRACKING ON !😀 All the very best to you both 🙏.....See you on the ocean in July🤞.....God bless👋👋👏

[@robbarlsey626]

Apologies if anyone else has mentioned this. Just wondered if you were aware of Roger Taylor, Mingming 1& Mingming 2 ? Your ideas and his are very similar i.e. junk rigged, no motor, he uses oars, remote or self steering controlled from the cabin, enclosed cabin, positive buoyancy the boat being foam filled fore and aft. It has the capacity to carry a few months of food. Mingming 2 was an Achilles 24 stripped and reconfigured to do all of the above. He accomplished a 4000 mile journey North to the Arctic region. Remarkable journey as was yours on Wave Rover.

[@tompalmer334]

Good luck

[@XteVision]

Very interesting. The Contessa is cutting waves like a knife cuts butter. By design.

[@shipskepr1]

awesome

[@refittingreverie7992]

Pumped to follow the build!

[@RoversAdventure]

Welcome aboard!

[@mzungu4770]

Very exciting!

[@learnfix5725]

Good luck. Your design philosophy is very appealing. Looking forward to seeing how you get on.

[@RoversAdventure]

Thank you!

[@christymick141]

Fantastic news !

[@edwardsbarbara25]

Love this new design!

[@RoversAdventure]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@longliveutube]

This common sense is really what is needed. These double keels should be great in every respect! And the junk sails too! I would change three things: (1) I would remove all decorating walls inside, to always have access to wires, pipes and damages; (2) I would add elements of more reliable buoyancy since doors of compartments can break; (3) I would add VERY tall railing around, to make sure I stay on board. Plus concertina loops against pirates.

[@vincentmiceli2554]

Like you I like simplicity and a small boat. Less stress on the rigging and lower repair costs if anything breaks However some amenities seem necessary. A Head, likely a compost toilet - no thru hulls. And a 2 burner gimballed alcohol stove. Also a sink for dishwashing, food prep etc plus a small sink in the Head. I do brush my teeth, wash hands and shave

[@paulackerman6087]

Brilliant channel , can’t wait to see future developments

[@RoversAdventure]

Thank you

[@Relay300]

Fantastic, will be watching ✊

[@RoversAdventure]

Awesome thank you!

[@fernandopratesi5378]

Very exciting! Glad to 👍🏼 People make too big big a deal about performance to windward - I get it if you’re buoy racing - but ocean crossers are catching the trades. Off the wind performance is where it’s at!!

[@RoversAdventure]

Absolutely!

[@tortugabob]

Reminds me of Ming-Ming II in a way. Glad to see you back Alan and look forward to watching the Rover II build.

[@boathemian7694]

What became of Ming?

[@tortugabob]

@@boathemian7694 I think the guy sold it. Just Google it or KZbin. I' pretty sure the name is Ming-Ming.

[@tortugabob]

Actually I just checked and the name is Mingming without the hyphen.

[@waynejorgensen4433]

Looks like one of Bolgers ideas, funny that!

[@ExpatMoe]

Great design, I like it a lot

[@RoversAdventure]

Glad you like it!

[@alxdall]

Bravo ! This is a dream project for me, thanks for sharing with us. Good luck from Italy....

[@RoversAdventure]

Thank you very much!

[@nicholasfernandes2217]

Great boat.... awesome in deed. Good trips hehe

[@henryvillegas9434]

I 'm very eager to wait for the next episode. Wishing you the best.

[@RoversAdventure]

Thank you very much!

[@drrc8]

allright. Suscribed! Looking forward on the build and next voyage!

[@RoversAdventure]

Welcome aboard!

[@luiswetsch]

I had been following You since your begining. And I will keep on. Go ahead, (from Uruguay).-

[@RoversAdventure]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@brunoferreira1125]

wow it gets better and better this story! Thanks Sir for sharing this amazing story, knowledge and inspiration.

[@RoversAdventure]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@stefanfriberg4358]

Locking forward to follow your journey!

[@GordonWLearn]

Listened to more videos. I am convinced. See a foresail sometimes. Some descussion please? Unstayed mast-love it.

[@itsmedaveh5516]

This is awesome news! Good luck!

[@josephlai9759]

I think you are heading in the right direction. I see the beacons illuminating from such intrepid voyagers in the likes of Roger D. Taylor, Sven Yrvind, Annie Hill and James Baldwin when it comes to what make a world cruising sailboat.

[@viczielinski5505]

Thank you for designing my dream boat.

[@RoversAdventure]

That's exactly how I feel about this design.

[@stephanschoeman6984]

Like everyone else I cannot wait, you, Roger Taylor and of course Web Chile’s are may favourites. Annie Hill - Voyaging on a small income is a great read featuring of course the junk rig and sharpie design. All the best!

[@RoversAdventure]

Many thanks.

[@Dubhain82]

Agree. Imediately thought of Junk Ming!

[@russ254]

this does look like a Jay R Benford design, like the 32’ Badger with Pete and Annie Hill. Dory, bilge keels, home-built ply, junk rig. Benford’s catalog is just an encyclopedia of dreams.

[@winsor68]

This is awesome. I'm a bit drunk right now so l will forget ..hiccup...but I'm gonna build a small boat and sail around the world when I retire.

[@RoversAdventure]

This is how it all starts.

[@choosechoice3165]

Woo hoo! So glad to have found this channel early on in the adventure. Beaching with bilge keels sounds so liberating.

[@RoversAdventure]

Welcome aboard!

[@S.Norman]

Thanks

[@wellsgb1957]

Great news 👍🏻

[@thomasrice4078]

Very interesting! Well explained and well thought-out.

[@RoversAdventure]

Thanks for watching

[@hrmacdonald4471]

Does Mrs Rover know what you are up too...lol. Would like to see you put this newly designed boat on a t-shirt...I will be your first customer :) So looking forward to this new Wave Rover series. Always first rate content!

[@RoversAdventure]

I tried to slip this one past her but she's too sharp for that. Good idea with the t shirt. Any idea about a good company to work with on that?

[@ArcticSeaCamel]

So great news! So many great boat projects now in KZbin! (including mine of course… 😉) Looking forward to see the progress and sailing!

[@RoversAdventure]

Thank you and good luck on your own project. I just watched you very ambitious design plan as shown on your channel trailer, quite an undertaking!

[@ArcticSeaCamel]

@@RoversAdventure Thanks! It is. And very interesting that we have very different approaches. Yours is minimalistic, kind of "single purpose" and small. I've got full time living "as big as possible" and so on. :D Looking forward to see how that comes together. Are you planning to use CNC or something to manufacture the parts? There could be interest all over the world for "ready-to-go" kits for that thing. Maybe I could build one some day as well. Or at least cut parts for someone. 😆

[@jimdevalk]

Can’t wait!

[@thebentley71]

On micro sailboats they put chine runners down each side. A chine runner is a horizontal skeg. It's like 4-6 inches wide, it usually 3-6 feet long or longer depending on the length of your boat. So you have to find the widest part of your boat. The center of the chine runner should be attached there. So if it's 4 ft long it should have 2 feet forward of the center & 2 ft in the rear. It should be about 18 to 24 inches below the water line. They are are very similar to rolling stabilizers on an oceanliner, except these don't move up , & down countering the rolling of the vessel. As the boat moves forward it keeps the boat from porpoising, & from heelin over as much.

[@cawfeedawg]

Ming Ming 11 ♥

[@AdrianKerr]

Mate, Im excited for the new boat. I like the idea of the Junk Rig

[@benmadderom2281]

Consider trucking it to Lake Nicaragua, then taking 'er by river to the Caribbean. The fee for moving it would be minimal, considering it would only be a short trip by truck, plus, you'd get to sail in Lake Nicaragua.... And, the trip down the river to the Caribbean would be idyllic.

[@jasminelestrade1921]

👋😊Hi Mr and Mrs ROVER , I do hope that all is well🙏....How is the boat coming? ....To both of you , do have , a very healthy , enjoyable and bless boat building Day 🙏👏👍

[@RoversAdventure]

Thank you as always Jasmine for the very supportive comments. Love them!

[@sietuuba]

Can't go wrong with a junk rig! Looking forward to this one for sure. Most excellent.

[@RoversAdventure]

Right on!

[@chriswatts1412]

What a geek. But I'm a boat geek too.

[@RoversAdventure]

I decided to take that as a compliment.

[@jonc4719]

Mingming iii? Good luck and stay as happy as can be.

[@SVhardtack]

exciting plans, thanks for sharing them with us.

[@RoversAdventure]

Thank you my friend, looking forward to getting the occasional hand from you during the build.

[@wvwombat4866]

Have you looked into the Jay Benford sailing dories? Badger is probably the most well known. Many sizes to choose from.

[@RoversAdventure]

Similar but WR is quite unique in her size and specs. It is a privilege to have a boat designed around exactly what I want...I am very fortunate.

[@XXLaffinGravyXX]

Thought you had been kidnapped...hopefully preparing for winter.Looking forward to seeing how this will turn out marra.

[@RoversAdventure]

Rumors of my kidnapping have been greatly exaggerated. Great to be back.

[@ThruAWiderLens]

Wow, that's an ambitious list of 7 points. My hat goes off to you!!!

[@Dryer_Safe]

This will be very interesting. 21 foot is TINY. Looking forward to seeing this new adventure. Also, It's great to see that you are going electric.

[@MonstroLab]

i love the flat deck space, safer for feet and perfect for small inflatable which if secured well, could act as righting floatation when gone turtle/capsized. Following!

[@RoversAdventure]

Should be a nice safe and usable deck. Welcome aboard!

[@kqchannel]

Excellent news, love the concept of pocket cruiser's

[@miguelgomez9353]

Bro, this is great! I’m going to keep up with the build because I’m looking to do the same.

[@RoversAdventure]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@TheCoffeeHater]

Super impressive. I wish you all the best!

[@RoversAdventure]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@einarquay]

Andy Dize seems quite happy to make this

[@richardmoore4194]

Looking forward to the new adventure - happy planning

[@RoversAdventure]

Thank you!

[@BreakingWavesNews]

Starting this series of your channel and I am so excited.

[@RoversAdventure]

Welcome aboard!

[@LCC389]

Looks like ming ming

[@ppm_1969]

...I am absolutely waiting for this yacht's plans and details to start building :)

[@toddsumner3216]

I am excited to see the plans. Excited to see / possibility build along with you.

[@muzzabuck1601]

I've often said, with tongue only partly in cheek, that the most seaworthy hull for a small ocean-going boat is a ping pong ball with an offset center of gravity. In other words light, structurally strong, always self-righting and buoyant. That's pretty much where you are going with this design. Given the design criteria and constraints, I think you've got it right. I'll look forward to following progress. Thank you for continuing the story.

[@RoversAdventure]

Exactly but perhaps I should get an enlarged ping pong ball life raft lol

[@bradenwilson]

Very exciting! Looking forward to following the build!

[@RoversAdventure]

Thanks!

[@Juppe50]

Very exciting project. I’ll be sure to follow it.

[@rightwayresurfacinginc.9097]

Looks Awesome . Can't wait too see future videos.

[@colinhicks4775]

Exciting plans! as a fellow Islander and sailor here on PEI I'll be following your journey closely and wish you all the best.

[@RoversAdventure]

Once I finish the boat shed and start construction you will have to visit. Located about 10min East of Summerside.

[@colinhicks4775]

@@RoversAdventure that would be great! I look forward to it.

[@paxwallacejazz]

Salt and Tar too

[@kudagoredema7230]

Can't wait to see this project rolling... I'm your biggest fan, All the best!!

[@upstreamrower]

I look forward to seeing plans for purchase. A novel method of financing such a project such as this. All the best.

[@dcstrng1]

Yeah; glad to see this going forward -- looks like a bit of Wellsford, Roger Taylor and Sven Yrvind mixed together (probably none of them involved, but looks like the new Wave Rover will be somewhat reminiscent). Really look forward to your efforts in the shop as well -- thanks for sharing !!

[@capng]

Sounds like a great plan Alan. Lord willing, I'll still be here & looking to follow you again.

[@RoversAdventure]

Welcome back CaptG.

[@jimmydoger1583]

I have a 22ft Westerly nomad it's exactly the kind of boat that you are building. You're right there are a lot of advantage to bilge keels. My standing rigging is showing its age so I've been considering a junk rig. I'll be very interested in seeing how yours works out. Best of luck

[@russking63]

Welcome back! So great to be able to follow you on your next adventure, and quite a big one it is.

[@RoversAdventure]

Thanks so much!

[@mikeelliott7535]

This project sounds great. I like the idea and philosophy of the junk rig. I hope you can get started sooner and I look forward to following the adventure.

[@RoversAdventure]

I start building the strong back and lofting the frames next week

[@stallion78]

Wave rover was amazing. It seemed as small as can be comfortably. Going smaller seems like really roughing it. But I’m looking forward to seeing it happen

[@RoversAdventure]

Everything on the 650 is very well though out for solo sailing over long distances and she will have the same waterline length as the Contessa

[@willyum1208]

Do you think the bilge keels will make it more comfortable than the Contessa, even tho it has a lot less ballast?

[@nigel3809]

Great project! The boat concept looks brilliant and cannot wait to hear more.

[@brianrenenielsen923]

Super and well thought ideas. I meet several guys circumnavigating in boats below 21 feet. The smallest was a Danish Chap in a small double ended, long keeled18 footer, he went around in that boat 2 1/2 times before he returned, now 75 years old with health issues.. but he claimed always safe sailing, and simply just wedges him self down in storms.. boat always behaved as a cork. Small and strong enough to be thrown a bit around, if condition dictates. I work with commercial ships, and truly believe it’s better the waves can move you, instead of pure impact, which I have seen wrecking even commercial wheelhouses on offshore ancorhandling boats. You can’t win over waves, so better join them :-0

[@AdamPearce]

Alan you've summed up my entire sailing philosophy in a single boat. I'm currently converting a C&C 25 to junk but my long term goal is a bilge keeler with Junk Rig for long term cruising. I look forward to seeing you complete this massively awesome project.

[@RoversAdventure]

Fantastic to hear from so many Junk Rig supporters. Send photos and I will put them up on the Wave Rover Community page.

[@boathemian7694]

We’re converting a Chrysler 22 to JR

[@roberthegarty5640]

I really like your design. It is very much what I had in mind - give or take a little - and am really looking forward to seeing it built. Would like to build one as well. Good luck and safe sailing.

[@RoversAdventure]

Awesome, thank you!

[@johnmalthus4481]

My friend Troy owns your steel bilge keeler you built and sailed here to Australia and loves it as far as I know he got the person you sold it to who passed away last year .i really like your next boat design I'm in the process of building a 20 ft boat that will be junk ridged to it has a full keel and built on a traditional lines so I hope your new build goes well all the best John

[@RoversAdventure]

Wow, I've often wondered what happened to Wren. Is it possible to get a picture or two from Troy. He can send it via my business email located in the "about" section of the Sailing Wave Rover Channel page