Salt & Tar: Ep.224- Tiller Pilot and the Maritime Museum

Electric autopilot AND a walk back in time. I seriously could have spent a whole weekend exploring the museum!
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[@H3_Nozzlenose]

I’m part of the San Diego Maritime Museum’s sail crew, and was actually underway aboard the Californian as you passed us in this video. This is my first video of yours I’ve watched and I recognized your boat immediately. It will surely please you to know your boat was the talk of the crew!

[@fateheise7202]

Swab! You are looking dapper these days! Such a sweet and brilliant boy. Glad to see him enjoying. These special souls become evermore precious as they mature unto saints.

[@thomasarussellsr]

Loved the old boat tours and the electric auto-pilot install. Going all technical with this build now. Other than the tech, she looks like an old boat. Us followers know she's new, but the marriage of old style with new tech definitely makes her a one of a kind work of functional art.

[@rayb3117]

And away you go, after house keeping duties. Great addition Garret.

[@ImnotChuck.]

I didn't expect to like the museum tour, but I really did. Great job(s) Ruth...filming, narrating, and editing.

[@bloodyeyeful]

I'm not Chuck either,

[@bigphilrut]

“There, I have you! You’re completely dished! Do you not know that in the service…” A slight, minute pause. “…one must always choose the lesser of two weevils.” - Capt. Jack Aubrey - Master and Commander (One of my favorites!)

[@russbentley7677]

Today, touring the museum boats, it's so evident how important rope was and what it could do. Seeing rope made taught and hard as a hand railing. And the miles and miles of rope needed to keep everything in place. Rope to turn and haul. Rope to stear. Rope everywhere. Your boat was so simple when it was a cement poured keel in a field, a skeleton with a skin of planking. Little by little now it is becoming increasingly complex. And often managed by thin tiny electrical wiring. It is amazing how a multitude of big and small details can be tackled and accomplished one by one. And how all of them exist together as well as a complex entity in one one man's brain. Cared for and maintained by two brains and four hands. And all of it made and purposed to harnass the wayard wind into a line between two points, by sailing.

[@r.p.mcmurphy6623]

taut

[@stevenplancich6449]

Whoopee…Yer getting Closer and Closer to “Hitting the Road”👍 Continue to Stay Safe and Enjoy 😎

[@alanzelanski7288]

My wife and I went aboard HMS Rose a few times back in the late 70's and early 80's. I still have a picture of my wife in one of the crews hammocks.

[@saltyspirateden]

ahoy, thank you for the tour of the museum, very much appreciated, fair winds, salty

[@bernardamand6237]

Always so happy to follow you. And many thanks for showing my preferred tall ship HMS Surprise, memories of reading evenings (and nights).

[@ChasB2010]

Love the Swab updates. Tks for including them.

[@morbiouslenoir]

Ruth, you have become such a great videographer and storyteller. I love it.

[@maryjnorwood3962]

Thanks for the tour! Now I want to go. (Thanks for the Swab update, too!) 💕😎💕😎💕

[@richardhobbs7107]

Have walked past the Star of India several times without ever taking the tour. Thanks ! !

[@BohemianBeatster]

You two are beyond amazing. You are so talented. The museum tour was incredible. I have toured the Star of India several times, It's magnificence can be enjoyed all day long and still not fully see it all. What a beautiful life you guys live. Stay safe and stay groovy always,

[@quarlow1215]

You will cherish the autopilot sooo much. On the commercial fishbowl if it quit working that was a trip to town. There's no way we could be in the cockpit pulling fish and steering boat too. I imagine a long ocean transit would be much easier with it too.

[@sartorst3376]

The biggest game changer I ever installed AP baby . Enjoy adjusting sails cooking charting taking a wiz etc

[@terrysmall1421]

Swab looks very very happy which must be nice to know.

[@garyfairbrother5532]

Now with the GPS, chart plotter, solar power, wind vane and tiller control it must be comforting to know that if you fall overboard or otherwise expire Rediviva will safely sail on to her destination and new salvage owners…lol! Stay safe and happy!

[@donmoore9605]

The Californian is an overwhelmingly beautiful ship. Love it's lines from every angle. 😍

[@dgsantafedave1]

The Maritime Museum in San Diego is awesome! The ship models they have on display alone is worth the admission price! Have fun and stay safe you guys the weather pattern has shifted and a whole lot of rain is coming California way.

[@Davidcallard]

That's great news for California, not so good for sailing!

[@gs032009]

Wonderful museum tour. Ruth, hope you will sail south as far as Peru and Bolivia and show us the sights and ruins.

[@stevehammond7485]

Swab seems to like living inside! Good on you to think of him first, even though it wasn't an easy decision.

[@Mr.Stacey-L-SCC]

We should all be loved as much as Swab clearly is.😊🥰

[@SuperKingslaw]

Another great episode. And lovely ship tours capped off with a Swab update! Keep em coming!

[@djondavid]

Ruth, your words and narration of the Maritime Museum tour was simply beautiful and moving. It is such a joy to follow your channel and I look forward to many adventures to come.

[@eshootziscrs2868]

Great now I've gotta go to that museum. The boat is ready to go sailing, you? The boat will carry you and your belongings stowed away or scattered. She's absolutely amazing, well built, outfitted and prepared. That she is a beautiful work of art crafted by yourselves and others is just a bonus to her ability. Can't wait to see her open her wings in wherever the winds will take you all. I was so happy when you guys made the decision to not bring Schwab, hope he comes to visit. Don't think he would enjoy living aboard nearly as much as exploring new places and having a truck, a couch or a house to take his naps. I was so happy to see where he decided to stay. Close to a child for you guys but I think he made a good choice, an air-conditioned house to nap in and nobody constantly banging, cutting and moving things about. Thanks for bringing us along.

[@bruceperry6315]

Thanks for the museum tour, a special treat.🙂

[@puretruth6379]

You've come a long way, been watching you since Washington state. Safe sailing adventurers.

[@Tammy-un3ql]

Thank you

[@SailingWithVampires]

Bummer you guys couldn't get on the HMS Surprise. It's a real treat. At least you got to see her!

[@fireantsarestrange]

Loved it all you guys. Thank you.

[@DiscusRussell]

Ruthie I think that Garret was serious when he said I can build this I want a Ship. If you guys decide to build another one please make sure its somewhere warm as I will never forget you and swab freezing your nads off in the car

[@p.d.smithjr.3277]

Hey, you didn’t let any of the smoke escape. Good work!

[@nathansharp3193]

Have the best new year of your lives! ...until each and every new year.

[@roberthumphreys7494]

Loved the museum tour

[@zerofox7347]

Poor old HMS Surprise is looking very tired 😢 it’s great news she is getting a refit! 😊 thanks for taking us around the museum.🙏

[@SaltandTar]

Our pleasure!

[@BoneTime]

I really enjoyed this. Thank you.

[@randyteeuwen8883]

Nice tour. Thanks

[@davefoster7770]

I am awestruck. I have watched for a while. You have come so far from that first concrete pour in the snowy wastelands. I wish you both the best. Gıve Swab tickles from all of the Internet.

[@jbprospector3638]

The museum was great 👍 really enjoy your videos, keep them coming 😎⛄🎄🎉🎊. Happy Holidays.

[@jamesbrooks9828]

Great video and audio presentation. Keep up the good work, especially you Ruth.😊

[@SteveeCee]

Ruth, the way that Rediviva is becoming ocean worthy is astounding, well done to you both.... but the San Diego Maritime museum - WOW!!! I really need to get there one day. HMS Surprise, the old time steamer, Star of India all look so interesting, thanks for sharing. Bon Vogage in your Southerly trawl

[@oikkuoek]

That was quite clever to install the autopilot as it's own unit and have the boat's og tiller assembly intact. Definitely saving this trick for later.

[@nigelwalton4769]

Thank you very much for sharing!! You guys rock!! (NZ Landlubber)

[@johnnyappleseed1811]

Don't forget the hanging knees be fore you go Ocean sailing.

[@johnmayer3433]

Happy New Year Ruth and Garret! Thank you for the museum tour, very educating. The guys building the Star of India must have been masters of their trade in creating a ship using a new material (iron) and building it to last for an eternity.

[@popsyann]

Beautiful job!

[@kaqs8994]

Thank you. Thank you, thank you, thank you

[@russking63]

Amazing. I've been to SD many times but have yet to do the museum. It's on my itinerary now for sure. Thank you

[@SVZonda]

That's a big cannon......."And that's what she said!!"..... Thanks for taking us along on the tour... Great install of 4th crew member.... All the best Richard

[@TowerHand]

Love the museum tour, was there years ago. The mahogany staircase with the curved handrails was the inspiration for a mahogany ships ladder staircase I built in my house for access to the attic.

[@davepurce5883]

I am a retired carpenter and I replayed those stairs a couple times. @Ruth, nice job on editing. I like how you played piano music as you panned the upright piano on your tour at the museum.

[@D60433]

I love SD's maritime museum. I'd be a docent there if I still lived in SD

[@stephenhadik9752]

Have fun in Mexico 🎉

[@donnakawana]

Awwwe Swabbykins he looks so happy!! Pure Sweetness] 😍💓

[@kentulander5716]

I'm really impressed with how Garret fixes new projects without drawings but instead has the knowledge of every inch and screw on your project. I wish you a Happy New Year and sailing

[@bloodyeyeful]

Swab doesn't like those stairs! TY for sharing guys! Great stuff. Blessings to all.

[@djmjr77]

Sooo.. yea.. ya'll need to get a cannon for Redaviva.. lol 😆.. Happy New Year!!

[@stefanshelenko4487]

Execellent content this week dudes i like the auto pilot, and the museum tour. Wish it was longer👊🤙🖖👍👍👍👍

[@bradlangvardt4138]

Well done

[@gazzpazzer]

Loved the museum tour. Have followed since the beginning. Fair winds and following seas on your trip south. Happy New Year!

[@haroldconnell2973]

Love your adventure

[@derekmills5394]

It is hard as an 'expert' to keep all levels of knowledge happy. For landlubbers sailing vicariously through you, please a couple of sentences on what the auto steering does for you and the benefit to yourselves while in passage. Love your museum tour as well! So many rigging bits recognized even though on a different scale - wonder where I learned that from?

[@hankh1610]

Always makes my Thursdays GOOD days, the Swab bit at the end always seals the deal. Been watchin' ya'll for a few years now, ya'll have been growing in many ways. All good to see.

[@R.E.HILL_]

Add some water protection to that tiller pilot.. because as is, from factory.. it plain sucks.. Cool video.. (housekeepings.. Magnus reference?)

[@cowsjohnson2306]

Man ! it's always pleasure to know it's Thursday and I get to peek into what you two are up to . Using what you have on hand is the way to good Enjoy your passages south . Angus

[@richb313]

Been to that museum and the India Star back in the mid 70's now looking forward to the next time when you test the auto pilot under sail.

[@donnakawana]

Wowzers, what a beautiful episode!! I really loved watching it... Congratulations on the completion of the auto pilot... An off to Mexico and an adventure.... Excited for the adventure an journey..... Fare winds and following sea's!! ✌🏼💗😊⛵

[@waynocook53]

WOW! WHAT A SHIP!! Imagin a ship of this sise ...!!!

[@user-retsailor]

I was stationed in San Diego while in the Navy. Our big joke was that we could see anything if we were up the mast of the Star of India. Funny thing......I never toured the Star of India. Well, if I ever make it thru San Diego again........the only way it'll happen is by sailboat on the way south.......I will have to do the Museum tour and see all the ships. Thanks for the video.

[@jhaedtler]

Wow!! Thanks for Sharing!

[@staxter6]

Not too shabby for a vessel built on an island with cats with three legs.

[@bobbybaldeagle702]

I']t's been so enjoyable watching you kids building your boat/ship from the start until now. It's been quite a ride. I'm looking so forward to seeing when y'all go from here... So I'll just keep on praying the God will continue blessing you kids in Jesus name... BBE...

[@shaunroberts9361]

Epic video for sure.

[@cesarmuttio506]

Ruth, you have become such a great videographer

[@monkrobertson9175]

So well done, Ruth. You’re a good storyteller.

[@JohnRobinson-km4kt]

I can see why G works the way he does😮😊😮😊

[@Parknest]

Ruthie & Garrett, the Star of India reminded me of when I visited the Royal Yacht Britannia when I was in Edinburgh in November 2015. If you're ever in Edinburgh it is definitely worth a visit.

[@BebopBeachBum]

If Garret ever wants to do a little shipbuilding, I heard the Maritime Museum may be starting a replica of the Pilgrim from Two Years Before the Mast.

[@kevinhall2266]

Those ships are massive works of art. Thanks for sharing your visit.

[@klasdykhoff8422]

I have a tiller pilot just like yours. It’s so nice to have when solo sailing!

[@sandylivingstone4120]

That boat is so beautiful thank you for sharing it with all of us

[@einmensch4040]

Some years ago I was on a smaller boat, when we activated a similar autopilot. Some minutes later it exploded apparently from some kind of overload. May yours work better! Greetings from a former patreon of yours which just returned back to Germany from 4600 sm on three sailing vessels from Portugal to Dominican Republic. Still wearing the two T-Shirts I bought from you :-)

[@TheAlpineHomesteadAdirondacks]

Tour was awesome 👍

[@christopherboulet9807]

Another great video! 🤓

[@87xfute]

I just worked out what's missing off Redaviva, a Canon on the front, then she'll be a real pirate boat haha. Seeya Rob

[@SaltandTar]

Definitely!

[@billgolcher2537]

Happy new year great video hope you have an awesome new year

[@oldshad65]

Happy new year to Garrett, Ruth and, of course, Rediviva

[@markrutlidge5427]

I hope you had a happy Christmas and will have a merry new year.

[@robertspringer4019]

Great tour of the SV's. But I kept thinking Rediviva Needs a deck Cannon.

[@kevinmcneill468]

HMS Surprise was designed by Phil Bolder, he of the square boats, a very talented fellow.

[@billstuart8481]

Good ole' Swab! Happy NewYear's Girls and Boys! Those tall ships sure do stir the bones. Never mentioned it before Ruth, but your cameras have great colors: )

[@RoyClare]

Another beautiful vlog, Ruthie! And the two of you so obviously at home among wood, ropes, tar, brass and seafaring bric-à-brac … you guys are too lovely! Thanks for sharing your lives so well - so interestingly. Happy New Year … 🎉 … here’s to more adventures ahead … 🍻 🍻

[@dongeiger4500]

You start with plan A move to B, think about C, possibly consider D, move onto E, F , and G works, maybe.

[@glennpace9230]

Very cool ships

[@billsrq1788]

Hello from Siesta Key Florida

[@TowMaters]

I really enjoyed that... Thanks for sharing... 😁

[@jamesriley908]

Thanks so much for this! I loved the tour.

[@donmears4090]

Thank you both for bringing me along was you've built and fitted out Redaviva. I loved seeing the update on Swab!