Five really useful things to have on your boat

[@Jack-yl7cc]

Thermal imaging is great for tracking down water intrusion problems, as the moisture soaked material will show up as a different temperature(due to evaporative cooling) than any of the surrounding material that is dry.

[@svfairisle]

Good point, hadn’t thought of that

[@CollegemomLynn]

Great video, thanks for sharing❣ Loved the useful tips such as the house clamps, the comfy chairs, and the inflatable buoys. 😍🥳

[@snoozer_who_snuffed_it]

Can you imagine, here you are. How many years? Well I think it's wonderful and you two are an inspiration for the New Year. People ask, what can you do, and here it is you've shown that the possibilities are endless. Africa, and then across the Atlantic to the Caribbean. Certainly you view that as within the real of possibilities, but I can't imagine such a thing. Bon voyage Fairisle.

[@PaulBKal]

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you both. I still love and am using my AfterShokz headphones recommended by Steve all those years ago. Thanks so much

[@svfairisle]

Yes we still have ours, essential for night passage pod cast listening I find as I can still here if there's a sail flapping or anything else unexpected in the dark

[@darrylmcleman6456]

Fine Business! Hope to see you again Next Year!!! CHEERS FROM HERE!

[@waterboy8999]

I'm definitely getting those fenders for my digger.

[@garethevans9789]

My dad could have used it. He was run over by a digger and broke his back.

[@waterboy8999]

@@garethevans9789 well there you go! I find some other diggers just get too close, and I like to protect my paint....

[@DougMcc-z3e]

Its been a pleasure watching you all year while I am unfortunately stuck in Australia for now. Have a wonderful 2024 with many new adventures.

[@DavidSmith-tu6jd]

Hi there just want to congratulate you both on yet another entertaining, informative video. One thing I would like to stress, this coming from a B.S.A.C. Advanced instructor (retired). If you were not already aware, at 10m depth with your breathing device you are now experiencing 2x atmospheres of pressure. Double the pressure and you halve the volume. This relates equally in reverse. Halve the pressure ie 10m to surface you double the volume. The SAFETY point I'm trying to make here is an average man's lung capacity is approx. 6ltrs. A panicked bolt to the surface without breathing out will result in 12ltr. lungs. Whoops that don't sound good. It wouldn't be either. Sorry if this caused any anxiety, that was never my intention, just a "Heads up" as they say. Good luck can't wait for the next film.

[@svfairisle]

Yes that’s very true, I did have a safety section but I cut it, just sounded too patronising I thought. I’m sure people on boats know better than to hold their breath when ascending. There’s a good online course with the Blu3, but I would advise anyone thinking of using any sort of compressed air to go on a dive course, we’ve done several

[@DavidSmith-tu6jd]

Hope I didn't come across as patronizing. Just the teacher in me coming out and I never even commented on your Padi diver down flag. @@svfairisle

[@tomz4291]

Great video! Your box of jubilee clips should come with the Stanley rotator ratchet, ideal to tighten up those clips in the most awkward of positions, Maybe you'll get one for Christmas this year ;-)

[@returner323617]

Thanks Guys. Hope you have a wonderful festive time in the Canaries, before you start the big adventure. Fair winds and a following sea to you both..!

[@returner323617]

Oh. and another use for the thermal detector would be to check for hot spots in the house battery bank...that's normally an indication of a failure on the horizon.

[@julioerodriguez6097]

I'm looking forward for the upcoming year. Thank you and happy holidays!

[@rdholmes2007]

It’s great to see the Blue 3 onboard. I am not confident holding my breath when snorkelling so saw these a few years ago and thought this was the perfect solution for freeing ropes from the prop, as well as recreational snorkelling. You will love that in the Caribbean sea❤

[@graeme-sailingskeptic]

Great selection of kit and a great wrap up for the year.. I look forward to watching in the New Year!

[@SailingSisu]

Another fantastic and informative video, guys! These five useful things for your boat are game-changers. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Can't wait for your next adventure!

[@xavierglansbeek2876]

Great stuff ! Wishing you both a happy New-year. Warm regards from The Gambia.

[@svfairisle]

We're sailing to the Gambia in the new year, are you there on a boat?

[@xavierglansbeek2876]

I live there close to the ocean for about 16 years. But looking forward to buy a liveaboard in 2024, changing horizons. Your informative YT-channel is thereby much appreciated.

[@John_Smith__]

Hint about the Phone Thermal Imaging ... Checking Engine Temperature and Crucial Heat Points around the engine alternator and the like ... Check Battery charger and Batteries Temperature while charging to see if there is any problem. Same for any other Electronic equipment on Board! The Thermal imaging is very very useful and important on a Boat.

[@svfairisle]

Yes it seems it's pretty accurate so I will definitely be doing some monitoring around the engine bay with it.

[@grigorbrowning]

I completely agree - I'm certain that it'll prove very useful! Equally, I think you'll find that the absolute accuracy doesn't matter. Rather, you'll use it to hunt for abnormal hot-spots. It's well worth recording some baseline photos/videos of the engine and attached components (and any compressors, generators, battery-banks, etc).

[@Rainmaker60LM]

@@svfairisle good to find bad relays and other electrical issues too.

[@North2025]

Happy New Year, wishing you both all the Best. Fair Winds and following Seas. Thank you for the informations, very useful. Thank You ❤

[@russellneville7145]

Hi guys. First of all, merry Christmas & all the best for the new year 🎊. Yes an enjoyable & informative watch, as always. I'd like to ask what type of set up you had for your movie night in terms of the TV screen. It looked way better than watching KZbin on your phone screen like I do. Your whole set up looked amazing. So keep up the good work & I'll look forward to seeing you in the new year. All the best 👍 SV Kiwi Lady Opua Bay of islands New Zealand 👍🏿

[@tonyhalsall3170]

Diveblu3 looks great

[@svfairisle]

I can’t wait to get to clear waters and get using it, we’re currently in a muddy river in Africa with crocs so it’s not getting an outing!

[@richardgiles2484]

All seem really good 👍

[@ray8328]

Looking forward to the debriefing from the guys. What went well and what improvements they would suggest.

[@rdembow]

Great new stuff. Thank you!

[@geoffrawlings3280]

About your thermal imaging doogee. I can think of a few safety uses for the yachting fraternity, which would be great for you to cover in another episode or pass onto RNLA 1. Use of night vision to rescue MOB during the night. This is likely to work because the head is the hottest part of the body and as long as it is above water is likely to provide a heat signature which will be larger in cold waters. 2. Identification of vessels in fog. Can you either due some testing or pass on the suggestion. I have the doogee S95 GT which has night vision but no high resolution thermal imaging as with yours.

[@svfairisle]

Yes VERY good suggestions, if I get the chance I will test it out

[@federicofavretto9619]

Great video and thank your continuous and helpful tips. We would love more informations on your roll-up screen and video projector. Thank you and all the best for your 2024 transatlantic crossing Fede&Maria

[@svfairisle]

We actually covered that in the last 'great things for your boat' video, have a look here... kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZXYf2SFbr-dhKc

[@billhanna8838]

Im still on the fence with any size lithium batteries on Yachts but hose clips , Only the best > reminds me doing a delivery from Thailand & 2 days down the Malacca strait we started sinking , The work done in Phuket they forgot ? to put them on the genset inlet & the hose just popped off of course it was below & behind the gen set , Had to take it off its mounts to get to a 1&1/2 inch stream of water coming in - Fun & games on deliveries .. I wont go into 2 scary moments with rechargeable Lithium batteries ?? Have a wonderful 2024 & may the winds follow you .

[@svfairisle]

Yes the amount of yachts I’ve been on with rusty, or just slack - people don’t check the tightness, hose clamps is frightening. I though long and hard about lithium. Once I’d done the research to know that LiFePO4 is safe it’s just having confidence in the quality of the batteries and the BMS’s, that’s why I went for SuperB, not the cheapest but real quality. 2 years on they are a real game changer.

[@SVImpavidus]

Happy New Year Guys. Sunday's are not Sunday without Sailing Sunday 😁Sail Safe Guys, Ant & Cid.

[@svfairisle]

We watched you guys straight after!

[@garethevans9789]

$1,800. They do have an option for a mini dive tank (pretty much a must have if you're diving more than 5m). I work in IT, you need redundancy!! (see, two exclamation marks!) I do love the idea. $2K isn't cheap, but regular scuba gear adds up fast (what does PADI stand for?😅).

[@floathi]

Always great content. You two are great! Many thanks and a safe New Year .

[@martineisenschmied435]

Love the program, it's obvious you are both pros at this. You may want to mention the issues of network compatibility with the DOOGEE phones. Many of them are not compatible with CDMA networks, some DOOGEE phones cannot support voice over LTE. Some aren't certified for use. I'm not sure about the V30. So far it seems it may not work on AT&T networks. I would think that world wide cruisers would need a phone that would work over multiple networks depending on their location.

[@svfairisle]

That’s interesting, thanks for the info, I hadn’t heard that. Works okay for us

[@Blueybob]

Went to the PYI website to see where their hose clamps are made. Wasn't there. I wonder if they're rebranded ABA clamps (the flexible tool that comes with them makes me think they might be) or whether they're a copy. ABA is a Swedish company which I'd happily buy from but I don't want to buy a Chinese copy. Is the place of manufacture on the PYI clamps and/or packaging? Thanks.

[@tonyhalsall3170]

Appreciate that your boat is primarily about passage making, but do you not miss being able to sit together in your ‘comfy seats?’ At the very top of our list as a couple is a place where we can cozy together and it is so frustrating that so many sailing boats do not provide an outdoor area to lounge together in comfort. Small point I know and not taking anything away from your great suggestions.

[@svfairisle]

No I know what you mean, but it’s not something we’ve missed outside to be honest. I do agree though having somewhere to lounge together is important and for us the important point is that the saloon seating is conducive to that. Ours isn’t perfect but we have a big U shaped settee around the table - I took out the huge table we had and made a much smaller one with drop down leaves so the usual position is for us to be on either side using it like a chase long where you can put your feet up and have good back support. What you absolutely don’t want is a seating area where all you can do is sit up at a table, you need to be able to lounge around.

[@ajnasreddin]

Those fenders seem great - especially now that you could have more fenders on board than you might otherwise be able to carry. The caveats are that you need back-up pumps for inflating, back-up batteries for the pumps, etc. Could you inflate them manually? How do you mitigate risks in the absolute worst case scenario? On the whole, I'm curious about how you've set up your boat on a holistic level to accommodate all the gadgetry.

[@svfairisle]

Yes good points. We have retained 3 of our old fenders so if there was an emergency like a boat drifting into us in an anchorage we could deploy them. Storing 3 fenders on the pushpit is great 8 was a mess! The Fendertex fenders have the standard dinghy/ paddle board valve so we already have 2 manual pumps and there’s no shortage of 12v outlets on board!

[@ronfiguero]

Shipmates it was a pleasure meeting you both at the Annapolis boat show, my Name is Ronnie “Fig” , I purchased the Textale shirts you guys recommended, on your KZbin show. I love the shirts !! I was wearing the shirt at the Annapolis show, if you remember me, as I was excited to mention my satisfaction. I enjoyed these 5 recommendations. Love them all. Can’t wait to purchase as I say “more toys for me” again thank you for sharing these helpful tips and ideas. HAPPY NEW YEAR 🎉

[@TimXXX1960]

I wonder whether the thermal imaging feature of the Doogee phone would help in a MOB at night situation?

[@svfairisle]

Good idea, just need a volunteer to jump over!

[@Sailing.Bon.Vivant]

Hi, some very good stuff, excellent viedeo and nice reviews too. I'm especialy impressed with the blu3 and the fenders. Could you tell me what make of pump you use please. Happy Holidays and Best wishes for 2024

[@svfairisle]

The pump came from Fendertex, they do AC ones as well, have a look here… www.pyiinc.com/fendertex/inflation-pumps.html

[@Sailing.Bon.Vivant]

thanks for taking the time to answer ! @@svfairisle

[@SailingLifeTogether]

I followed the link for the PYI hose clamps and could not find the kit you mentioned in the video. Maybe I misunderstood that it wasn’t a premade kit but do you have a link for that? Thanks and great video.

[@svfairisle]

Yes it’s called the hose clamp assortment kit, you can find it here… store.pyiinc.com/products/flexible-clamp-driver. Bottom of the page

[@North2025]

Just want to know, do have any electrical tool to cut standing steel wire rigging? Thx

[@svfairisle]

Yes an angle grinder

[@North2025]

@@svfairisle Ty:)

[@zalacainbilbao]

I was waving at you this evening from a passing sailboat. If you need any help in Las Palmas, please, don't hesitate to contact me.

[@svfairisle]

Many thanks, we will do

[@mattschaal5578]

Did you buy the covers for the fenders ? If so did feel you had to to make them last ?

[@svfairisle]

I think the covers are a good idea for the fenders that are in constant contact, there’s always a couple that take the brunt so it makes sense to give these the extra protection. We just have a couple of covers at the moment but actually Fendertex are making us a couple of custom ones with our logo on as well so we will look very swish!

[@Bullcat123]

Thanks for the great content. FYI - Your discount code is not valid for the clamp kit.

[@svfairisle]

Thanks for letting me know, I’ll look into it.

[@Bullcat123]

No problem - I ordered it anyway. Been looking for something just like it. Thanks again!

[@ende421]

Thanks for these nice tipps. I really like the fenders. Too bad they're so pricey. Don't you need ballast when diving with the Blu3 and a vest?

[@svfairisle]

Yes I have a weight belt

[@nickmn6108]

What are the comfy seats called i.e. the make and where from? Also the name of the fenders?

[@svfairisle]

The seats are aptly named ‘comfort seat’ from the Netherlands and the fenders are Fendertex from France but supplied by PYI in the States who have all the best gear. We found them at the Annapolis boat show

[@nickmn6108]

@@svfairisle Thank you 👍👍

[@Alex000113]

Seasons Greetings and the best for 2024 !

[@briandale8386]

I’m curious if you have the same issues with old Swans . The old Swans 57 dosent have a skeg hung rudder . Do you consider them a sell out . Is it the two rudders that throws you off. If Hylas was smart they’d buy the Tayanas name and produce one line . If at a reasonable price for the name . Maybe a 55 . The old yard is right next to Hylas. They seem so similar. I wonder if any of the Tayana craftsmen went to work at Hylas when the Tayana yard closed. Like the hose clamps

[@svfairisle]

Yes, if you look right back at episode 3 we interviewed 2 Norwegian cruisers who lost their first Swan because the rudder fell off. They abandoned ship and the yacht was last seen being towed to Cuba by a Russian ship! Live Swans, but personally wouldn’t pick one to cruise in

[@briandale8386]

@@svfairisle. There is something to be said about stronger is not alway the best . Having a large impact to a skeg could cause a hole in the hull . Compared to a light design rudder without a skeg that breaks away clean . Only causing loss of steering. If I was gambling like we all do . Hole or steering ,I would take loss of steering.. I’ll go check out the video

[@svfairisle]

@@briandale8386 yes that’s true and was an issue when skegged rudders first came in instead of full keeled boats, they didn’t build them strong enough and there were many sinkings after a hard grounding. This is why Kraken are so careful to have a super strong skeg, most are okay these days but it is an issue. Sadly the orca attacks have proved a lot of rudder shafts are not strong enough too, several boats have sunk after an impact on the rudder stock

[@briandale8386]

@@svfairisle If I had a Kraken built I’d ask for a bronze post coming out of the skeg up into the lazerette. With a bronze platform that attaches to the skeg post then attaches to the wall and the lower framing attaching to the rudder post supports. The old Tayana 55 was metal . And after time the skeg post and platform would rust away. I’m wondering if kraken has made that systems design different. When it come to the support system inside the boat supporting the skeg . All the information I find is the outside system of the stainless skeg framing . Anyway good talk and Happy New Year . And be safe .

[@timfish]

Has every boating KZbinr been sent the Doogee V31GT? How many of these did you get for free or get paid to show?

[@svfairisle]

No idea if any other channels have been testing the Doogee, haven’t seen any. We don’t take payment for any of these products, we do get deals on all of them, some were boat show deals some, like the Doogee were just because they want exposure which we’re happy to give if we can give an honest opinion, which we do.

[@Rainmaker60LM]

for the fenders do you recommend the covers?

[@svfairisle]

Yes, at least for a couple ( the ones that are taking a bashing)

[@Rainmaker60LM]

@@svfairisle one last question, can you hang them horizontal or do you need the long side covers to do that. have you found the need to hang them horizontal or do you use fender boards?

[@svfairisle]

@@Rainmaker60LM Yes you need the covers to hang them horizontally. We've found we virtually never have to do that but it's nice to have the option.

[@ooweesaler]

Looking more like Gucci sailing every day 🤣 My sailings mostly on a different budget profile 😁 I might buy myself a new life jacket though.

[@svfairisle]

Wait until you see the covers with our custom logo on it for the fenders! Fendertex wanted to show what they could do so it didn’t hit our budget too much!

[@johngrundy9546]

Happy New Year

[@Goathead85]

Did she say "Cheap as Shit"!!? Hahaha!!!

[@svfairisle]

Cheap as chips!

[@Goathead85]

@@svfairisle sorry never heard that one before! 😎👍🍺

[@svfairisle]

It's a British saying

[@madridpunch]

Isn't that the wrong flag on the Blu3?

[@svfairisle]

Both are internationally recognised. The Alpha flag ( blue one) is more often seen in Europe and the Beta (red) in the US but they are equally valid anywhere

[@billtrue59]

Looks like you have sold out guys😢

[@svfairisle]

If you think getting good gear for the boat is selling out we did that long ago. This is about the fifth one of these videos we produced!

[@oceancrossingutopia]

I hope nobody kills themselves with diveblu3. If you are not a certified diver, do not use this. AND if you are not a certified independent diver, do not dive alone. These rules still apply if you wanna stay alive. And seriously, going to 10 meters, why not freedive it?

[@svfairisle]

Because unless you’re an expert free diver by the time you get down 10m you’re coming back up again. People with boats need to work on them and this makes that easy. Even the biggest yacht won’t be more than 2.5m deep so this is perfect and safe unless you’re an idiot. You can put restrictions on everything, personally I think people can be responsible for their own safety and the onus should be on them to educate themselves. That can be done in many ways, you don’t need to be a dive master to use this device any more than you need to be a yacht master to sail

[@oceancrossingutopia]

@@svfairisle people dont do stupid things with devices like this because they are idiots. They do it because they panic from being in an environment they are not accustomed to. So, they need a minimum of training. Now that you obviously have educated yourself, can you enlighent us all by telling how deep you need to go with this device to rupture your lung while surfacing?

[@svfairisle]

If you think you're liable to panic and dash to the surface then you shouldn't be diving and you would be stupid to try. It's possible, but not probable, to do damage from 5m. The beauty of this gear is it's easy, no fuss, so people are much more likely to use it just as extended snorkeling many times before they even think about going to 5 or 10 metres. In my experience that doesn't happen with conventional diving. I've been out on many novice trips with PADI instructors and they always take you down to 10m, sometimes more. I guess they think if you've come to dive then that the minimum expected and they're probably right. I would guess everyone using this gear will do many test shallow dives, why wouldn't you?

[@oceancrossingutopia]

Well, Happy New Year 🎉🎉😂

[@ScotChef]

I have had a nanny my whole life she is called common sense, kept me alive for years she has 👍🏻

[@DG-jq2jq]

This flag is incorrect.

[@svfairisle]

They give you both flags in the kit. The blue and white Alpha flag that you can fly on the boat if you are using one as a base and the red and white diver down flag that is on the unit itself

[@marcvanderlinden5862]

Happy New Year