S2E90 MK3 Self Steering Gear//Rudder//Stern Light//Painting// 15 Days to Launch!!!

[@Itssmial_Ova]

Been watching the build since day one, And I've got the Wave Rover Study plans glued to the wall. Building materials in my country are very expensive, But I'm doing my best to save up several thousand dollars before I begin the build. I hope that upon launch, You can organize another fund raiser with the architect. I'm not super rich and I'd like a portion of the Plans purchase to go towards your trip. Thank you Alen for the detailed build videos, I look forward to cracking on and forging my own adventure :)

[@Itssmial_Ova]

We've got the same thinking then! Yes! I am experimenting with different building supplies, I *Think* I may have a good alternate in EVA foam coated in PVA and then Fibreglassed. Early experiments are looking promising :) Thanks for the encouragement!

[@hecdc305]

Great progress with the finishing details. She's coming together beautifully. Love that hatch, simple, functional and strong! Thanks for the video.

[@RoversAdventure]

Thanks 👍

[@Garryck-1]

That's a lot of pots to have on the boil at once.. well done, Alan, on being able to keep all those sub-projects moving along together!

[@RoversAdventure]

Thanks 👍

[@1KemosabeLarry]

I'm proud of you young man!

[@50Street21]

As professional as it gets, Alan. You're a bit like Midas in so much that everything you build or create meets the standards of perfection. How is it that you make everything look effortless. I honestly can't wait for the day when we see Wave Rover launched knowing your viewers will be included in the forthcoming sailing adventure. Cheers! Darryl

[@RoversAdventure]

Wow, thanks! 2 weeks to the day until the launch!

[@tomwaite4594]

Alan, the best weekly entry yet! Always the teacher with your attention to detail, fit and finish to take Wave Rover to the next level. Thanks for taking the time during this crucial juncture to take us on the journey

[@RoversAdventure]

Many thanks Tom! You are an important part of this journey!

[@JayWalksAround]

Leaving a comment to make the KZbin algorithm happy. Crack on!

[@RoversAdventure]

Thanks!

[@mannyvalenti475]

Congrats on your progress love your work enjoy your work

[@RoversAdventure]

Thank you!

[@generoll4027]

always nice to hear someone fluent in Imperial measurements

[@HP-qj4gz]

Sitting here with a beer and feeling a sense of accomplishment by proxy at the fantastic progress you've made! It's really encouraging to see her coming on so well. Ardderchog!

[@ScotChef]

Outstanding ✊🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@tommycheshire5508]

I have spent my fair share in a wood shop. I have even taken my turn building boats, plus I am old! I must admit that I have never seen a circle cut on a table saw! Not that it is wrong, I just have not been a witness until I watched this video. Thank you for showing an old duck something new. Getting to a good finish to my life.

[@RoversAdventure]

Happy to share my friend!

[@markusimmer2857]

I also like the consequent concept of seeking max. efficiency and strength/durability with as little materials (Weight) used. It is actually the polynesian principal for the famous vakas or proas.

[@atomisum6445]

One of the reasons why I love Wave Rover so much is that it feels like the every Mans boat! A beautiful dream just within reach! I enjoy watching and learning from your hard work and dedication

[@RoversAdventure]

Well said!

[@iainMacDonald-fg2ew]

Alan working my way through your content. Revolutionary design I cant find a video on your specific commentary on these points, I'm sure there is one but you have done away with a cockpit bay creating massive aft stowage and rid of need for engine room due to boat size (outboard). Cockpit view outstanding. Combine this with extra beam to steady the thing and bilge keels absolute genius. Also the lifeboat qualities stand out. No decks creating additional internal space. No requirement to go forward in storm as sail controlled from CP but more topside space in good weather. This thing if knocked down would roll right back up no error. This could cross the Atlantic and also be a trailer boat. Be a great boat for UK tidal waters. Truly epic achievement. Westerley attempted this with sloop/ gaff rigging but you have taken this to another level based on your experience of ocean sailing, junk rig nice touch, great combination of application of experience to design. Safety on this thing is amazing and us mere mortals would feel very confident sailing coastal waters in something like this here in the UK. Another great touch is bilge keels, essential in the UK, Irish sea area. Where do I sign up? Best regards.

[@ArtSailing]

Like the start of this video - ...nothing's gonna stop us... I have some present for Rover's launch and hope to be on shore with internet to give it on time. Good luck!

[@RoversAdventure]

Looking forward to it my friend.

[@ray8328]

That Junk sail is beautiful, can’t wait to see it all setup and performing. A lot of multitasking, resulting in fantastic progress at Rover HQ.

[@RoversAdventure]

Moving forward with no looking back my friend. Thanks for all the encouragement!

[@stewkingjr]

@@RoversAdventure There's another boatbuilder in germany launching about the same time as you also using a junk rig, it seems they're becoming popular.

[@peterforrest6682]

Hi Alan...your ability to crack on never ceases to amaze...so much progress. Well done and thanks for sharing it with us.

[@prof.heinous191]

Great to see that bow shot at 16:02, also the interior - never mind next week - looking great now!

[@michaelgillespie6526]

Alan, I'm sensing the excitement in your voice and I'm feeling it also. I believe you and Captain Perry of OCSS are on the cusp of a new future for adventure sailing. I'm very excited about this project opening the world of sailing with smaller, more affordable, yet just as capable boats to any one interested in exploring new vistas and new horizons. Thank you sharing this adventure with us. Forge ahead, were following you!

[@roncanizares9966]

Great progress! I had to smile when you talked about the humidity, as I watch this in Miami where it hits 99*F in the shade during the day the humidity feels like 1000%. ;-)

[@RoversAdventure]

Oh wow!

[@kevinseversonandhisvizslas8287]

A circle cut on a table saw! What kind of voodoo is this? Wow!

[@RoversAdventure]

lol!

[@howtosailoceans1423]

I don't know how you keep up with so many ongoing projects. I would be totally frazzled. Dealing with the same weather here in Maine. A lot of morning rain followed by humid sunshine in the afternoon.

[@RoversAdventure]

I'm beginning to whittle the projects down but more are being added lol.

[@richardteale3217]

Brilliant effort Alan, I admire your tenacity. You obviously have a great supportive wife ,which is a big plus. I am a widower and wish I could find a partner like yours . That said, I’m seventy next so the chances are pretty slim I fear. I’m a carpenter and amateur boatbuilder so I know how much effort you have put in. Are you worried at all about the accounts we hear of Orcas destroying rudders ? Very best wishes for your voyage and a safe return . Regards from England .

[@RoversAdventure]

I'll just have to be careful as I approach European waters. As for Mrs. Rover, she is one in a million for sure!

[@sailoutofagarage6212]

Good progress!

[@RoversAdventure]

Thanks!

[@markusimmer2857]

Great work and details!!

[@ericbergdahl6971]

Hi Alan, I was thinking about you and water availability since you are in a small boat. When I was watching the GGR I believe it was Jeremy that got caught in a situation between the Azores and France. Jeremy got caught when he was trying to get back to France. The winds were blowing out from land towards the Azores. The reason I bring it up is that Don from the GGR talked about a hand pump water maker designed for emergency use. It doesn't supply a lot of water, but it's small and easy to use. That might be great for you to carry on board in case you need to get drinkable water. GGR requirements for the solo sailors is that they have to have it just in case they need more water. Doldrum or winds cause you to have to take a different direction to get to the destination causing you to take longer to get there.

[@DrBrian0450]

Loved the circle trick! SMRT!

[@RobKristjansson]

Wave Rover Nation needs a small flag I can buy in your merch store, Skipper!

[@RoversAdventure]

Great idea!

[@fonhollohan2908]

Wave Rover is looking pretty dern good if you ask me. You've done such a great job on the vessel she's gonna be a very safe boat that's for sure.

[@RoversAdventure]

Thanks 👍

[@bernardszirth9665]

We have most certainly started the final count down T-15 🎉 What an amazing journey it has been! Learned so much, thank you!

[@RoversAdventure]

Thank you for all the kind words and support my friend!

[@njbaskipper]

Interesting Chinese Asian design of ridges and sails. I am very interested to see their behavior in the sea and ocean, the design is very daring, it must have and I am sure it passed the hydrodynamic channel test, I dare say that there is a certain familiarity with some submarine unit of the US Navy 🤔

[@RoversAdventure]

lol

[@26N80W]

I recommend you carry a spare set of running lights. Those LED lights have a relatively high failure rate.

[@RoversAdventure]

They are pretty easy to come by when I need to replace them

[@RobKristjansson]

Skipper, I think you, Perry (OCSS), and Leo (Tally Ho) could put on one awesome project management master class. Maybe something to consider when you're back?

[@RoversAdventure]

High praise indeed! Thank you.

[@lanaeushall9397]

Nice bro finally been waiting for new selling contract

[@JohnWolffPortraits]

Gettin there! Question….would it possible or fun to have images of the other Rover 650 builders progress on their boats? Are any of them planning to meet up with you at some point during the sale? I think it would be interesting to hear their stories too!

[@RoversAdventure]

I hope to reach out to them when I get a chance to catch my breath. Great idea!

[@Alex-pb7nl]

Amazing. 2 weeks to go. Would be great to know what the plan is post launch. id imagine a few weeks of sea trials.

[@RoversAdventure]

A quick rest first.

[@randomtraveler3363]

Always seems the last 30% 9f a project is mired in the little details.

[@RoversAdventure]

Very true but simplicity will be our friend here.

[@throughmylens5127]

One plus for metric system to me 40° sounds better that 104° not even July and it has hit 105°F here and maybe 2" of moisture in a year.

[@sergueiothonucci1638]

😃

[@donaldross2690]

G'day Alan. Can you tell us anything about your proposed launch? Location? Time? Open to public? Thanks, Don Ross

[@RoversAdventure]

Saturday, July 29 at 10am, Charlottetown Yacht Club, and it is open to everyone. Hope to see a good crowd of Rovers there to help us celebrate.

[@willymueller3278]

15 days to launch, and that was 6 days ago ! What happened in the meantime ? Only 9 days left, I guess that everybody is eager to know, but I understand, you must be very busy right now, with no time for filming and explaining, time will show us. Happy splash to you Allan, and keep those very interesting videos coming, while you' re sailing, for us, armchairsailors. 😉

[@RoversAdventure]

Video is coming but will be a little late.

[@willymueller3278]

@@RoversAdventure Thanks, Allan !

[@roadboat9216]

Coming along well. Will those compartments in the bilge up forward have limber holes? Looks strong. Nice. How does your wife like being “mrs. Rover. Ha ha.

[@RoversAdventure]

She loves being Mrs. Rover but she is looking forward to getting a rest after the launch lol

[@roadboat9216]

@@RoversAdventure That’s wonderful. As I was, you are lucky.

[@Sp3ktral22]

Alan, Loving the inspirational work on the project, May I ask what paint you are using on the interior of Wave Rover 650 please?

[@RoversAdventure]

The paint on the inside is the same as the hull paint on the outside. Totalboat Wet Edge Topcoat, Hatteras offwhite. It is a really nice paint to work with. It flattens nicely and is hard and glossy. It makes me look like a much better painter than I am!

[@Sp3ktral22]

@@RoversAdventure Thank you Alan. Now Crack On!

[@Abc-kf4qx]

Sir, anything left on the Amazon wish list?

[@RoversAdventure]

I'm in pretty good shape. I have about $200 worth of stuff to get from my local chandler (VHF antenna, cable and connectors and a small block for the self steering). Amazon doesn't have a great selection in this area. I know it's not the same but there is a PayPal donate button in the video description if you feel so inclined to help out.

[@kirbythomas5468]

Alan you may have gone over this subject previously but I have entered the waters of the Gulf of Mexico from a outboard fishing boat and the stern was low enough for me to regain access to the boat although it was a strain doing so and I was in my teens then… now turning 67 today there is no way that I could hall myself back into the boat without a ladder. Heaven forbid if you lost your balance or if you need to make a rudder repair how would you regain access to Wavy Rover? Could you install a couple of SS grab handles to act as steps?

[@RoversAdventure]

Great idea

[@ĶČXXĻ-ĀxÐ]

What is the estimated cost to build this new boat?

[@RoversAdventure]

I'll be adding that up sometime after launch when I have a bit of time. I can tell you that it is less expensive than just about any other ocean capable small boat and considerably less expensive than smaller boats built with foam cores.

[@winniebucur655]

hello , if I was you , I'd buy a bike light helmet complete with jaw guard and maybe some ribcage armour ; you'll need it when the waves are getting interesting . Still have the scars to prove it and it was only the North Sea . Bestest of luck & fair winds

[@ericbergdahl6971]

Are you really going to launch Wave Rover for the trip in the Hurricane season? Are you going to start the trip by going north up towards the Island or Greenland then head around the north side to avoid the hurricane season?

[@RoversAdventure]

I will address route planning after launch. I'm still fleshing it out.

[@allgonquin]

Hi Alan, not a criticism just a concern. In your intro I can see the hinges for the main hatch behind you. Just thinking that in a blow the wind could catch the hatch and slam or open it with huge force. Are the hinges and anchor bolts robust enough?

[@peterveenstra3412]

I was thinking the same….

[@davekimbler2308]

Are you launching on time ? is a new video coming out ?

[@RoversAdventure]

Yes and yes!. New video will come out Friday or Saturday

[@davidf9494]

Will WaveRover be docked in Charlottetown or Summerside? I'm taking my parents to PEI in a couple of weeks time for a holiday and would love to see WaveRover in all its glory! Great videos as always Alan!

[@RoversAdventure]

Charlottetown Yacht Club

[@davidf9494]

@@RoversAdventure Thanks Alan - will definitely stop by to admire such a wonderful sailboat that I've been watching being built from Day 1.

[@RoversAdventure]

@@davidf9494 Should be there the morning of July 29th. We have a little ceremony planned for 10am

[@jameswest685]

Build a spare rudder!

[@RoversAdventure]

Explain please.

[@Will-cf8hc]

Is the rudder orca proof?

[@RoversAdventure]

lol, are any?

[@seanmorris]

I was wondering if a sculling oar might be a handy addition? Ocaisional maneuvering plus possible emergency rudder. (On the Orca front, no idea if this is true or not but read a post recently that claims the Orcas are avoiding the copper coated boats)

[@Jyskall]

At least in europe not a bad idea to think about... The beavior starts to spread out more, not only near to Gibraltar.

[@RoversAdventure]

@@Jyskall It is a worry.

[@Garryck-1]

It's at least a lot more orca-proof than the typical production boat rudder, which is basically just a thin fibreglass shell filled with closed-cell foam! I suspect any orca that bites Wave Rover's rudder will lose a few teeth.

[@mikebeatstsb7030]

Impinion = Impression + opinion

[@RoversAdventure]

lol. I need some rest!

[@JamieSteam]

Just don't drop it on the quay while it's full of water.

[@NAMDNYH]

Pretty junk sail. You are wise opting for a flat panel sail for your initial sailing. Most of your sailing should be off the wind anyway. You will learn a lot about junk sails and this will stand you in good stead for the next design which I guess will be cambered.

[@RoversAdventure]

That's the current plan