Sail Life - Selden E40i electric winch & spiffy jerry-can covers⛵

I install a Selden E40i electric winch in our cockpit, and Ava makes super spiffy jerry-can covers.
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[@robw2379]

Wow. Your Jerry cans are better dressed than I was for my senior prom! Strong work.

[@mattevans-koch9353]

I don't know if Mads has been coaching Ava, but her explanation and presentation are amazing. That was the best tutorial for sewing up those types of covers I have seen in a long time. Bravo Ava. Of course Mads is no slouch with the winch install. Athena is approaching the point of being a test bed for every type of modern electronics you can possibly put into a sailboat. Absolutely amazing guys. Have a great week ahead.

[@bethannybrooks9602]

I agree. ☺️

[@yankepilot]

What brand of material did you use for your jerry cans? Ava mentioned it wasn’t sunbrella but she didn’t mention the brand that she went with. Thanks David

[@tommcintyre5608]

Great episode, Love the improvements over the years.Perhaps putting a Sail Life logo on one one of the Jerry can covers. Perhaps it’s over the top but also possibly including Athena and a KZbin logo. Or maybe just appreciating the clean look. Athena is becoming more and more spiffy. The teamwork and attention to detail is wonderful to see.

[@tonysutton6559]

Flammable material warnings on the covers is 100% more important than spiffying them up. Any body coming on board to fight a fire in an emergency might assume that they are water containers instead of massive fire bombs.

[@tommcintyre5608]

@@tonysutton6559 I agree. Fuel cans are flammable and should be labeled as such. My suggestion was shameless self promotion rather than safety. I was mistaken to suggest a sail life logo. Safety first. I would hate to see anything happen to Mads and Ava.

[@tonysutton6559]

@@tommcintyre5608 There is nothing wrong with having the sail life logo as well (in fact it would look good) but we clearly mark the containors and lockers for flamable materials on the safety boats at our sailing club. We know what's in the cans and lockers but other people don't. It's not like the "good old days" when the helm of the boat could sit next to a can of petrol while puffing away at his pipe.

[@seanlathbury5410]

Look at you and all your centimeters references 😂😉😉. It’s takin me 1 million years to get comfortable with the metric system. Yes yes I’m in the US. Another great video

[@harst56]

I hesitated a long time before installing a Selden E40i . I just didn't like to loose the possibillty of using a winch manually. Also I had already an electric winch handle. Last winter I have installed the winch on the cabin-top too, to reefe the genoa and to hoist main sail. Best investment for the boat after I discoverd to have a arthroses problem in the hands. I have sold the electric winch handle because indeed you can redirect lines from other side to the winch. And ludicrous mode? I like that one too 😇 Thank you for exellent video explanation regards Jaap (ovni 385)

[@pezpengy9308]

thank you to Ava for her section of this video! i'm ok with fiberglass work, electronics, etc. etc. ad nauseum but the mysteries of the sewing machine escape me. really look forward to learning this new skill from this channel!

[@tjsmyth1741]

Ludicrous speed for mixing drinks! LoL, well done sir. Peace

[@dcallan812]

A disco light pointed to the new winch on full speed would be real trippy. Great video 2👍

[@GordLamb]

Those jerry can protectors are freakin' awesome!

[@d.j.robinson9424]

Great DIY fun guy's. Athena is looking purdy dang spiffy 👍👍💚

[@g.lausin8521]

Great job on the Jerry can covers Ava, I really like how they came out.

[@kenyonstewart7120]

I see lots of boats carrying jerry cans and other things on deck. Let me offer a warning of what can happen. Waves do sometimes come out of nowhere, and moving water is a force most people can't imagine. In the Caribbean 1500 rally, I think 2007 or 2008, I was crew on a boat that only had 80 gal tanks, so we carried extra diesel on deck along with the inflatable dinghy rolled, bagged and lashed tightly on the foredeck. We were in the Gulf Stream which was a pretty bumpy, but not "oh shit" levels or anything. We took a rouge wave over the boat and it took everything with it. Jerry cans, dinghy... It also took whatever that stuff was tied to, stantions, lifelines, pulpit... We spent the next hour cutting away lifelines and twisted metal and EVERYTHING, us, the boat, the interior was covered in diesel from the cans getting thrown back onto the deck with every passing wave and exploding diesel everywhere. We sailed for like 9 more days with everyone sick from smelling diesel. I will NEVER go to sea for a true ocean passage in any boat that carries jerry cans, dive tanks, propane tanks, etc on deck.

[@bullbrorsan]

Try adding a suprise topic to each episode, feels like next week get spoiled when u mention all topics. Maybe smaller things like cooking or meeting new people, so we dont miss topics we are looking for. Thanks for the great and consistent content, always looking forward to the sunday episodes 👍❤️

[@larrimos]

Ava has become such a great addition to these videos. She seems very natural, confident, and knowledgeable. I look forward to her contributions in the future. Seee yoooo!

[@KiwiSkipper]

Love the E40i ..but man .. $$ lots of dollars. I guess its amazing tech and solves space problems ..so good on Selden for the sponsorship.The can covers look fab ! Well done .. super spiffy!

[@JMichaelMoir]

Seamstress of the Year Award... Goes to Ava!)

[@danwolfe8954]

I've forgotten how much I love the box opening scenes! Awesome as always Mads!🤣

[@geekdomo]

I love the shoutout to RAN Sailing

[@dennismcquoid9751]

It's amazing to me how much wiring is in a boat.

[@suburban404]

If I ever buy a boat, I'll make sure the seller has OCD.

[@kevinhornbuckle]

I enjoy Ava;s sewing projects.

[@bethannybrooks9602]

This is another one of your great videos! It will come in handy when I make covers for our new to us sailboat’s gerry cans. You guys are amazing! Thank you so much!

[@AvaSailLife]

Hi Bethanny! Thank you so much :) We are so glad you find the videos helpful. Thank you, thank you!

[@bethannybrooks9602]

Hi Ava, You’re very welcome, my pleasure.

[@johannestejder4469]

I must admit something. I have been watching many sailing channels since 2017 and you are, sadly, one of the newest ones i subbed to. I have almost always favoured the diy-typed channels as i work with boats and have been living closely connected to boatlife on the swedish westcoast all my life. When i start up the youtube app, i usually scroll through to see whats new from the different channels and then decide which order i should watch them in. But when you have released a new episode, i instantly click on it, as i know its going to be top quality diy work with great editing. Thank you both for the excellent work that makes my sunday nights so enjoyable!

[@Nosecrusher]

Lol "finishing touches on Athena." Good one Mads

[@larrygraham1580]

Transferring fuel from a Jerry-can to a deck fitting while underway can usually be tricky. Here is a cool tip I discovered. Get a length of clear tubing that is fuel proof and of a diameter that fits snug to the jerry-can opening. Get the length long enough that it can go from the bottom of the can up and out the top and down long enough to fit into your deck fill and close enough that the diameter is nearly air tight. When the seas are calm enough and you are ready to transfer, move the jerry-can close to the deck fill. Insert the hose into the can and push it all the way down to be near the bottom. Put the other end into the deck fitting. Gently squeeze the can just enough until you can see that the fuel is around the bend. At that point you can stop squeezing. Voila, the siphon will start and you are spill free. Remember to try and practice this because when things are rolling you will need to be able to do all this, secure all the plastic lids and manoeuvre things one-handed while tethered.

[@larrygraham1580]

Diesel is really a mess to deal with. Eva could probably whip together a nice fuel-resistant storage pouch for the fuel/syphon hose. Maybe a temporary Velcro pouch on it where you can temporarily whip in the plastic fuel cap pieces.

[@yru435]

The amount of wiring and boxes and work for a single ewinch was astounding. You must really need an ewinch, even if it can't be used manually (wtH !!??). I had a similar reaction to the can covers until Ava was done, when she said it made the deck look great, and she was right, they do look quite good (spfy).

[@timdunn2387]

Congratulations to Selden for supporting our much loved influencers. Your regular contributions reflect well on your corporate ethic, and will certainly inform my future buying decisions.

[@fransdriesen1311]

Very nice display of how to do it right…Love these jerrycan covers and yes CADOHA’s install on a same boat was also fun to watch…particularly Dom’s narration…

[@lisahanlin5317]

I love watching you both on the videos. Great job guys. 👍👍

[@ricksimpson1543]

Nice job on the jerry can clothing! Sailrite is a gem.

[@horstszibulski19]

Don't know for sure, what I liked more, the winch or the covers...both great projects well done! :-D

[@maxrudder6091]

Jerry can cozies! Great idea! It keeps the cans out of sight, but I think it's also a good idea to keep the UV off the cans.

[@milesbuckhurst504]

I installed an e40i last season and it has helped my back no end 😊. Great video as usual

[@roydaley3413]

Hi Ava, if you lift one side of the canvas as you cut, you can cut more quickly and make less smoke.

[@runristaren2]

Great covers Ava 👍👍👍👍👍

[@terryharms235]

thank you so much for sharing Terry i have being folowing you for years love your show

[@JoeTheLion60]

8 minutes in = Jimmy's World! 🙂

[@stevecoe-pcjunke2377]

Wow guys, such an awesome and informative video! I really like how both of your go into great detail while explaining what and why your doing things the way you do. Super clean installation of the electric winch and super spiffy jerry can covers, my hat's off to you both! Until next week, Sea U.

[@fredboucher8689]

TWINS !

[@rickdaniel8478]

Wow ! Love the jerry can covers ..... they are art work ! Electric winch is very cool. You two can stop at NASA in Florida for jobs to fill your cruising kitty ! Lol. 🤣 Your videos are your resume ! Great video. Thanks for sharing. Sail on.

[@fiedlertimify]

I really hope to see this thing in person some day

[@andywicker9865]

Sewing? Stupid, SKIP, wait a minute...She is GOOD!!! And she explains what she is doing and why. I LIKE it, and I learned. I even learned some things about sewing!!

[@mk1photography62]

Thanks I have been a viewer for many years

[@AvaSailLife]

Wow Mark 😊 thank you so much! And thank you for sticking with us!

[@mr.e7022]

Really like the jerry can covers. They look GREAT!!. Like the electric winch idea but I think the Selden is way over complicated with data busses, PSU's and what nots. It is not any different than a vertical windlass.

[@donnakawana]

As always a great episode.. I really love the gerry can covers brilliant set up on deck to hold them.. an that winch is gonna come in handy for sure.. An make nights watches alot easier whilst alone...an as always having a backup is a necessity... Athena an you both have never looked happier...As I always say... Thanks for sharing your lives with us grateful for the wisdom an lessons shared✌🏼💗😊❣️

[@darrylmcleman6456]

We watched a vid this A.M. also about a Danish Gent doing repairs and improvements on his new sailboat he called Oblisk (not sure on spelling!!!) He looked somewhat like Mads but not so hyper.May have been your brother! CHEERS from Canada

[@joshuarosen6242]

I'm not sure whether this is a joke so I hope I'm not being humourless but Obelix was Mads' previous boat. He sold it several years ago after doing it up a bit like Athena but not quite so extensively. The only difference between the Danish Gent and Mads is the passage of 7 or so years.

[@darrylmcleman6456]

@@joshuarosen6242 Yes and he looked different 7 years back!!! Then again so do I !!! CHEERS

[@Bruin4Life]

That is the best job of fashionably covering the on deck Jerry cans that I have ever seen. Congrats to you as I have seen so many boats with the Jerry cans sitting out on deck and looking very ugly.

[@RidgeRunner5-]

Good job, busy, busy, busy, just like bees. Keep up the good work guys.

[@jenniferwilliams2336]

Great Jerry can covers, you should go into business. Thanks for a very interesting vlog, good luck to you both.

[@jessep3288]

YAY Ava!!! very spiffy!

[@lorenclifton110]

Very impressive canvas work and that electric winch.. clean installation. You two are amazing craftsmen // craftswomen.

[@Cepreus]

Hey Madds! Why didn't you make excessive holes for the winch and fill them with epoxy? Previously it was your first priority to save wooden core, when making holes in the deck.

[@derekwilkinson7939]

Great job on the Jerry can covers Ava they look really smart and tidy.

[@Grasshoppa65]

Those Jerry can covers are awesome. Your boat has more tech than the Mars Rover...... :)

[@aaronp1434]

Hello from Ontario Canada, great additions to the boat! I also second the suggestion of labeling the jerry can cover as flammable

[@johnharrison9317]

Loved the vid. Always such positive vibes. Great presentations from both of you. John

[@_pic_7571]

I love the Jerry Covers , you should put some eagles under the flaps and write U. S. MAIL on em. Lol 🙂.

[@timothyobrien1850]

Great work on the Jerry can covers, I've never seen better. If time permits there are covers that close fit on inflatables over the tubes to prevent sun damage. If decide to make them, I have not seen any just buy it ready made, please also include a thoughtful tutorial as you have done with the Jerry can covers. All the best and thanks

[@bethannybrooks9602]

I think Sailrite might have a video on making these. They have a ton of sewing canvas videos and kits too.

[@bountybill]

Those are the most magnificent jerry can covers I've ever seen.

[@billmeldrum2509]

Great episode. You guys are very good at communicating. Thanks. 🇨🇦

[@fredboucher8689]

Like a glove ! Good work Ava .

[@chrisbell9319]

Thanks!

[@AvaSailLife]

Thank you so much! This is incredibly kind 😊

[@mk1photography62]

Great Sunday viewing once again it wouldn't be Sunday without you guys lots of love Mark

[@codysp]

Just a little FYI. When using your hot knife, don't hold the trigger down continually, get it hot and pulse the trigger as you go. It'll last much longer. 😁⛵️

[@ghueser]

Jerrycan covers turned out awesome! Nice clean look to Athena.

[@jeanhawken4482]

You are both creative and brilliant. Always interesting and very generous with information. Than you.

[@bnadvornik]

Videos are looking better all the time. The boat is AMAZING!

[@philgray1023]

The fast speed on the winches is ideal if you use them for jib sheets because when you tack you need the loading line to take up very quickly. Our experience with 2 speed winches is that the fastest take up is a little slow. A wind driven oscillation can then set in culminating with a whip crack event in the jib sheet against the dodger windows. Only $1,300 to replace the window!

[@larssteinert5191]

I love how you explain us how to do it ourselves, as if I had a boat myself :(

[@290Alenka]

Be mindful that the electric winch has a big start up draw. When our Batts are a little on the low side the winch can cause a voltage drop that will trigger a reboot on the chart plotter and Nav instruments, The first to show weird displays in the wind instrument. Good video

[@karljones9832]

He has 300 amp hours at 24 volt I think in Winston lithium cells. The whole boat is electric including the oven and induction hob, if he runs out, he is in trouble!

[@realulli]

Looking at how the winch starts up, from the looks of it, it's a soft start, so unless really loaded, there should be no problem. (Also, I suspect, things are going to get interesting if he uses multiple synchronized winches, as they are all supposed to run off the same PSU.

[@WaterFaucet24]

Run out of juice=turn on the generator and let the “dino-squeeze” top off the batteries?

[@mckenziekeith7434]

That particular winch has a fancy speed controller. It may not have a high startup current. Probably doesn't.

[@290Alenka]

I draw Mads attention to this potential problem because the first time it happened to me I was about to cross a very busy shipping lane into a strange port when the chart plotter GPS went down. On that occasion I hard to do a hard re-boot of the system to get everything back working but it took many minutes and could not have happened at a worse time/place. The drop in voltage drop was transient but just low enough to affect the instruments. It took a while to fathom out the source of the problem and was only spotted by switching one of the displays to read voltage whilst we checked the system over. The true cause of the problem turned out to be a a faulty battery which gave up the ghost completely within ten days, but the symptoms were masked by the voltage display reading across a bank.

[@jasongallant9121]

Well done great episode, that mix is the recipe good mix!

[@RappinIggyG]

Another dollop of DIY crème. Thanks as always for a great, informative, and inspiring episode!

[@marinoldus]

Great job Eva. I’m envious with your sewing knowledge. Maybe next year I’ll purchase the sailrite machine.

[@tna2me197]

I’m REALLY liking those can covers. I think those are in my future.

[@tacodias]

Me watching Ava super attentively and learning how to make complex jerrycan covers... until I realize I’ve never sewn a sock!

[@DonovanCYoung]

Sounds like it was a productive week, well done guys!

[@seamusreilly6522]

Nice job on the covers. A well thought out design. Nice to see some input from Ava. The winch installation was pretty impressive too.

[@416srw]

Really nice video. You guys are taking on some fearsome tasks and doing an awesome job. You should be very proud of yourselves.

[@bobrose7900]

You seem to have the manual winch option covered, but when batteries are low or you just need the exercise(!) it's invaluable. You can also sense the torque/restriction when you operate manually. That was an expensive freeby though, so well done! The covers look great. Our biggest issue is stowage of fenders. Great video.

[@windonwater3895]

Nice job on those spiffy sun covers Ava. But I think I'll stick with covering my jerry cans with old T-shirts😁.

[@kathrynaston6841]

I added a voltmeter on my hot knife because sometimes you dont need the amount of heat.

[@SoItGoesCAL34]

Good job with the jerry cans!

[@searchpei470]

happy Sunday folks!

[@nfinitymarine4466]

You can use a clipper stapler for holding your seams together while sewing. It works great for leather, vinyl or canvas.

[@magicmike5166]

Those covers "are" sweeet. Nice job and instructional video Ava.

[@matt8474]

Ava has become a great story teller! Well done! You g us are delightful.

[@wicher33]

Eva skills are amazing. Fantastic job !!!

[@_instabil]

Those jellycan covers look awesome

[@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665]

Busy as ever guys 👍🏼 Mads take a look at the boat they visit on .. Nautistyles yesterday for technical geeks its like back to the future but better..🇬🇧🧙‍♂️⛵

[@deborahlh7747]

Why is there plastic sheeting on the port windows? Did I miss this part? And Ava did a fabulous job on the covers. I also sew and find I can learn some some things from her. Awesome job!

[@jstaffordii]

it for light filtering for the camera to help with white balance on the video

[@tylerhorner4387]

Those covers look so amazing!! Well done....

[@dougs3955]

superb job on the jerry can covers, look first class in position ! Do you have any concerns with the winch being electric only ? looks fabulous in position too 👍

[@denisconnaughton2923]

Brilliant guys. Love the covers for the fuel tanks. Super idea and design, Sell me some Ava?

[@ot0m0t0]

Those jerrycans look amazing. Bravo

[@twoeagledrones]

Man, those Jerry can covers are awesome! Nice work!

[@tonyheaton4941]

Thanks for another awesome video.

[@towmanjbo]

Looks great, maybe use the canvas material for the port holes covered with paper and that fine yellow tape ;)

[@cajone7591]

Glad you got sponsored by Seldon guys, lovely piece of kit, but it does come with a hefty price tag though, guess I will be using bio energy for the foreseeable future

[@bodywood]

Nice winch but it is a bit of a monster for the job and in SS is huge money. Something you might want to think about is how much damage you can do with a winch. Especially a powerful one. When pulling on a line you kind of know how much it should take to naturally pull in. If something doesn't run does not mean pull harder. Hands are a very good gauge of how well your lines are running.

[@williamjacobs236]

Another great video Mads and Ava .

[@jonworthing7467]

Nice job on the covers.