Sailboat Rigging Inspection, This Is How We Do It - Ep. 286 RAN Sailing

[@fransdriesen1311]

Here is an another outstanding example of what a real skipper needs to do.. Preventive and Predictive Maintenance thinking about everything on the boat.. Also Johan gained a lot of experience during all his sailing years and yes I am sure that Håkan was a tremendous source of knowledge and experience during the re-rigging of RAN II.. As usual another very interesting video that should be watched and understood by a lot of cruising skippers...

[@bobbiejay2085]

Mesmerising example of a master sailor tending to his responsibilities with clear and thorough explanations for us. Peace of mind.

[@moonalau9388]

Hvad komunikere i med, da Johan sad i masten?

[@steveditch4504]

I love the thoroughness you are doing before crossing the big pond. We all want Vera to have a wonderful time. Job well done.

[@nick.caffrey]

That was a really thoughtful, thorough and useful primer in rigging maintenance. It should be obligatory viewing for all masters.

[@ImnotChuck.]

I watched every second with interest even though I don't have a sailboat and won't ever have one. I like to understand the "how" and the "why" of things. Thanks.

[@margaretbrudzinski5411]

Your continued excellence is awesome! Whether it be a day out sailing, prepping for a passage or today, a highly technical rig inspection, they are all done with great care and expertise! So impressive. You’re my favorite sailing Channel!

[@Sdelgado0267]

If I had to pick a dream sailor team to cross any ocean, you would be number 1 on my list.

[@libot3668]

Very valuable, thank you!

[@mikakari9498]

Nothing wrong with having ”technical content”, that’s one reason we are subscribing you. 👍

[@patricklovell6118]

Its a pleasure to witness a competent Captain professionally performing his duties. ⛵

[@aksasquatch49th]

I watch a lot of sailing KZbinrs and no one has better maintenance advice and tutorials then Johan‘s Videos. Thank you for sharing your experience and gathered knowledge to help everyone sail safely. It’s done without making one feel inferior and rather straightforward and enjoyable to watch. Well done!!! And thank you.

[@MC-re2ry]

Great! The crew members of RAN are in good hands.

[@blainespaulding3197]

I am a very detail oriented person and I work in a technical field where preventative maintenance checks are one of the most important things we do. I love the longer, in-depth look into the technical stuff! Amazing boat, and amazing upkeep.

[@walterhunter4011]

Johan rigging inspection is great preventive maintenance and improves the safety of his vehicle. As a former USCG Chief Engineer, electrical and mechanical for oil drilling company for 38 years, all maintenance on all equipment is important on all marine vessels because of the harsh environment. Johan is very knowledge of his ability and vessel. I love his videos, they are the best I seen and I seen a lot.

[@william6526]

As always Johans level of work is amazing. I watch a couple other sailing channals where they are refitting thier boats and I have to turn them off when they are doing substandard work and says things like it's good enough. I've always believed an ounce of prevention is worth a lb. Of cure. It's always a pleasure viewing the jobs Johan does with his perfectionist additude.

[@simonsevehem6056]

Sailing GBU? Makes you scared!

[@nooneanybodyknows7912]

I loved the thoroughness! Leaving nothing to chance. EXCELLENT 👏👍

[@koosgrobbelaar2000]

Outstanding! Johan is so experienced and knowledgeable it is a pleasure listening to him!

[@tomwilliams8675]

It's always interesting to watch a Captain instruct about the maintenance of his boat, right down to the correct positioning of the cotter pins. Well done Sir. After watching you go over everything above the deck, it made me think of all the spare parts I think I would want to bring on the crossing. I think I'd need a support boat just to carry it all. 😁🤝🤝👍🇺🇸

[@roseannefairty6562]

Johan is so knowledgeable

[@madwldgrp1]

We love any/all the videos you publish. It's always the personal and careful attention to your sceneries, maintenance and family. Thank you

[@Liberta_BR]

i like long and technical vids. thanks for sharing your knowledge

[@billb.6109]

RAN II is top notch in Your rigging, and the way you maintain it is like everything else you do,...very professional. I enjoyed this episode, Safe travels.

[@andrewmaiden3738]

I have been a follower from the beginning. While watching this episode I realised it has been just over 6 years since your adventures began as a couple. When revisiting episode 1 it is incredible to see how Malin has grown in her sailing skills with the help of Johan's very impressive tuition; backed up by his excellent capabilities as a mariner. The drama situations that have arisen are handled calmly and not turned into attempts to gain a "Best drama" award at the OSCARS. All that however is surpassed by the ever improving filming, narratives, editing and informative content of each episode; all being achieved more recently with the addition of Vera as a crew member and the subsequent nurturing of her. Then having thought about it more I remember they still maintain wider family get togethers and embrace long standing friendships into their hectic nomadic lifestyle. This is all done without using "Click Bait" or blatent commercialisation. Is there any negative aspect to this channel? Perhaps just why there are not more followers.

[@Yorghan]

Very interesting episode! I really appreciate your view for details and how you explained every step! Thanks a lot! :)

[@GlazerLab]

Thanks for this! Really appreciate the attention to detail and thoroughness. We have a 1995 Najad 440 and love watching your videos for ways to improve our systems. Only recently found your channel, but we subscribed, and the amazing quality of this episode are pushing us over to learn about Patreon to help the cause a bit. 🤙🏼

[@migaguiar]

Love this kind of episodes, thank you for making them !

[@passinthru4328]

Johan, this was a very interesting explanation of what you do during your inspections. I know this level of technical detail does not appeal to everyone but I expect most of your subscribers and anybody else looking for information on this subject will have found this video very informative. It also provided another level of "participation" in your fascinating journey. As usual, a great editing (and winching) job by Malin.

[@lboard321]

Tough Real handyman. A lot to learn from RAN sailing

[@thejerseylady1]

Whether you are showing lovely scenery or doing boat maintenance, I love it all. Thanks muchly for sharing, Gloria🐂

[@richardayres2949]

I think the stay you were trying to name are running back stays if they are to counter the inner forestry. Great video, thanks

[@donnakawana]

I so so enjoyed this episode.. with all the technical stuff .. I'm learning why not learn from some of the best sailors!! ✌🏼💗😊❣️

[@thegreatoceans4274]

Well done Johan and Malin. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Cheers!

[@davidnichols147]

Another marvelous episode of preventive maintenance.

[@HellyWelly93]

So good to watch what you guys do before you set off on the Atlantic!

[@jameswesthart5873]

Great video! Your obviously an expert on the mechanical aspects of sailing and I especially respect your knowledge and skill. As a former aircraft mechanic and eventually moving into the quality control aspects of aerospace, this type of boat maintenance information I find to be very interesting. Trying to determine weather actual sailing or the technical aspects appeal to me more or less. Beginning to think that the maintenance and technical aspects of sailing hold a slightly greater interest but then at present I have no boat. You're all slowly drawing me in.....

[@robertskinner1799]

Loved this video. Very thorough and provides some clear idea of what to actually check for when doing your inspections. I will however say that I missed Vera in this episode. The overall cuteness factor of your video production was severely limited without her bright little smile.

[@RudyVandenbelt]

I have to say that I really enjoyed the video because it was long and technical! A very thorough inspection and as always when I watch Johan work, this engineer learned something valuable! I was actually thinking that it would have been really good to have seen Johan do this same inspection on the old mast and rigging before it was replaced. Safe travels across!

[@windonwater3895]

I replaced most of the standing rigging on my Islander about 15 years ago and I just replaced it all on my Pearson last summer. So at least I understood most of what Johan talked about. Besides being very informative and instructive, it was a great video - filming, sound, and editing. As always, well done! I missed seeing Vera😪 Ron

[@Kathleensailorgirl]

Johan , you are so amazing I love how precise you are and your attention to details especially for the safety of the family and for your beautiful boat. Love and blessings to all of you. 🥰⛵️⛵️⛵️🙏🙏💕

[@miketcq8]

Awesome to share all these details with Juhan. I see you already heading south. Have a great safe trip over the pond. Fair winds

[@1sailfast]

I loved this episode. Thank you, Johan - I like to ask questions, and this was a better tutorial than I have received from any of the professional riggers I have hired. Your knowledge and thoughtfulness are appreciated. Superb video. (Will contribute.)

[@jimb6208]

In my view the finest sailing vlog.

[@guymanges3628]

Thank you RAN For 286...

[@americanbornwalkaway9110]

VERY Awesome Episode Thurow is VERY GOOD especially When you have Presious Cargo!!!!

[@matthewprather7386]

I like to do an extra thorough inspection soon after new equipment has been operated for a little time. Especially with something custom like a mast and the rest of the rigging, there could be some subtle problem that was missed when first being installed that would only be apparent after some usage. Could even find a manufacturing or materials problem. This seems like a perfect time for that kind of inspection on RAN's rig - still quite new, but with enough sailing miles and load cycles to uncover something that might be failing quickly / early. Glad you didn't see any problems!

[@billie4787]

Loved the episode! Very valuable for learning for future trips up the mast! Although I have to be honest that we have our boat de-masted every year during winter for both checking or the rigging and maintenance (and ease of storage). As we don’t do long trips right now, I have not been up the mast in years so good to see and store for later!

[@svZia-Switch51]

Nice inspection! We call those Running Backstays which are deployed when the staysail is deployed to keep the mast from pumping. For your AIS antenna, consider ordering a Vesper splitter and then a whip antenna at the top specifically tuned for AIS but doubling for VHF. SV Nepenthe/ Martinique

[@donmassey7492]

What an interesting video very educational. Thank you

[@MrEveningflight]

Thanks for the great lesson! All lycka till er. Hoppas ni får en fin passage!

[@327365hp]

Great job on the inspection! We are redoing our standing rigging this winter.

[@mrvertigo23]

Great episode - would love to see the other logistics involved before an Atlantic crossing

[@kevinlytle6215]

Very well presented. Slow and methodical with clear reasons why you check and the discovery of a fault that is not super critical now, but in an anchorage could be important. Thanks always for the content you provide.

[@nunoantunes7293]

Fantastiskt episode, alltid varit en av mina osäkraste punkt. Bra förklarat Johan. Fair Winds över Atlanten.

[@paulpence8895]

Always nerd out on your mechanical projects,,, LOL... You are always very though with every thing you do... happy sailing brother!!!

[@azul_5157]

So appreciated when a sailor of your experiences shares these how to tips with us newer to cruising. Tack så mycket!!!

[@clintbillton2161]

Suveränt jobbat av er som vanligt! Jag önskar att ni gav Vera många syskon!!! Sverige kommer att behöver fler som er! ❤

[@kit2130]

I enjoy the family & lifestyle parts of sailing best but I know some people do enjoy learning the technical aspects.

[@svpearlsailacapegeorgesail4758]

I think you were thinking of "Running back stays", now it's my turn to check my rig! Thanks for the refreasher

[@jeepjeff9131]

You just showed us, in very easy to understand terms, what some people (experts) charge sailboat owners hundreds of $$$ to do. You two (three) are the best! Thank you very much Johan, Malin and Vera

Really helpful video, especially for us noobs. Thanks!

[@rollotherichkid5224]

I am impressed with quality of the mast and rigging. You and the riggers did a great job! Hauling you up there was a real work out!

[@bobsails9750]

Very well done video. Johan speaks so calmly during his explanations, as if he is standing in front of a classroom instead of 21m above the deck. His camera work is excellent. Your technical videos are always interesting and are mixed in nicely with the sailing videos. I wish you continued success.

[@chrisvanbrederode8132]

Great video! @Malin, if you lower Johan via the winch, place one hand on the line on the winch. By simply light pressure you stop the line moving and you have better control over the line and this is much safer lowering Johan.

[@BarkTheAlliedGiant]

As always, super interesting, its a highlight every Friday! Would you consider explaining what the hydraulic back stay and boom vang are needed for? What do they do?

[@kevinbwillson4161]

Tip top Wonderful as always informative and interesting Thanks

[@stony7827]

hay Johan, really a good check before you crossing the atlantic (!) I would really wish that more skippers would do something like that. good trip for you, Malin and Vera ... and fair winds

[@chrisbeansailing]

Good to see your methods, very methodical, and no expressed pain!!?!! lol.

[@Cptnbond]

Top tips. I have found that smuched blueberries really shows very thin cracks. Cheers.

[@rexanddonnaboyd]

Great episode of rigging inspection procedures. Thanks!

[@sagarmatha5361]

Thank you for the daily news from the crossing! ❤️

[@roberttorres809]

I love long and thorough videos! Thanks for making them…

[@416srw]

Great episode! Thanks so much for showing us how to inspect the rig.

[@thomaswilhelmsen4935]

This tutorial was great. Will be buying a new (old) boat this year, and will have a survey of course, but it is nice to understand what a good survey entails. Thank you so much.

[@michaelfk2548]

Great episode !

[@azul_5157]

If I could I'd give you dozens of thumbs up!!! You guys are my favorite on You Tube!

[@1Electricmoon]

Excellent video, great guide!! Thank you so much. 😃

[@joshy0369]

Awesomeness

[@roderikvanl]

dude, thanks, great film!!!!

[@mikakari9498]

Lot of knowledge there, thank you for sharing. 👍

[@mikefox1332]

Calm, and thorough, very professional.

[@RappinIggyG]

Thank you both so much.

[@mikewillis2934]

Really useful and comprehensive. Thanks

[@sheldonpenn1815]

They are called running backstays

[@upkpoxer]

Thanks for sharing. Stay safe!

[@charlie.charles]

a super style to display content and production. Bang on for the subject too.

[@danielprinsloo2917]

This video was extremely interesting - Thank you

[@richardwasilkowski7355]

Thank you Johan, very informative. I have my mast down at the moment and will be looking at the points you mentioned.

[@eliheyvaert3411]

Hi, great explanation! Even for a Iayman like me. Sadly enough haven´t got a boat but watching your episodes is a good substitute. Just one remark or advise... i know you probably know a lot of knots and this knot that u used was probably very good but i even holded my breath for a split second as the knot touched the bracket when Vera pulled you up. So, when we climb with ropes or use a safety harness, we always use another type of knot. A woven double eight knot or as they say in proper english, the rewoven figure eight knot. Please look the knot up on the internet, there are examples enough. It would be less scary to see you climb with that figure eight knot. Have fun, stay safe and keep on sailing and filming!

[@hansk.4482]

Nice video. Johan your lucky, every time I go up the mast, my wife always lowers me to about two feet above the deck and leaves me there for a few minutes, laughing. A yearly joke. Cheers

[@dankenney5212]

Very good review of your systems inspections but where is Viera?

[@dennisfromoz6436]

Great Check.....now I am confident watching you folk cruise across the Atlantic....Cheers.

[@dingo397]

I love the tech !!! Thanks guy's. Certainly a beautiful place to do repairs and inspections.

[@Maxdekriek]

loved it...as always...greetsz from holland... max

[@AirnFire1111]

Love the complete & thorough rigging check!

[@bobrose7900]

Excellent video. Those would be check stays. Nice to see the Dyneema.

[@ChrisWilson-nw4gk]

Very good video, good information.

[@bdphourde]

Johan, Good overview and reminder for us to be acutely aware of the need to check our boat for potential problems.

[@tabbycowley5825]

I learned so much from this thankyou, things even i feel I can do.

[@flatlander5054]

Cool video and great topic!

[@patshiels5429]

Clever lad!!