Building the best solar arch for our sailboat

DON'T MAKE MY $5000 MISTAKE! Watch this video to see the PROPER way to build a solar arch on your boat. This is THE BEST solar arch money can buy, and it only cost me $3500 (after spending $5100 on a sub-par build). Please learn from my mistake! Much love!
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[@thelastpirate]

Ahoy scallywags! Captain James here, inviting YOU to come sail with us. Go to www.sailingzingaro.com to see dates/locations. Hope to see you out here! -J

[@stana2z]

That arch is pretty cool. The one-handed clove hitch was almost cooler!

[@robertviney7512]

Here’s a little upgrade for you for the dinghy Davit ,on your frame put a single rope clutch before each cleat on the top, therefore you can have then locked off & if your female crew isn’t strong enough they can take each line to a winch

[@chrispy104k]

15.55 - Yup..... THAT is strong. Nice work by those guys who built it for you.

[@Christian_Tango_Christ]

It was so painful watching you carry the arch without realizing that flipping it upside down everyone could have held it at waist level and straight arms😆 ❤️🌎⛵️👍 🏝🧜‍♂️

[@mikeshultz1007]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@kslats916]

@@mikeshultz1007 Me too

[@guyburton9475]

What a great end result. Looks like you're super happy with it. Some excellent tips about what to use and have on the arch.

[@gattingertom]

Excellent solution! One thought. why not attach a moving engine lifting arm high up on the port side arch. The idea: If the dinghy was in the water or even liftet stern to port, then the engine could be swung over directly to the rail mount without costs for a chiro-practinioneer years down the road :-)

[@danielboughton3624]

The problem with flat mounted panels is you get next to no output for 4hrs of the day and not much for another 4hrs. Having the ability to tilt them especially in the Caribbean with a North wind and a shorter day makes a huge difference. You could add that to the arch easily and still be able to bolt them down hard.

[@frankpristov9745]

The backing plates are awesome, easy to understand why they are needed to maintain integrity of the rear structure

[@Odonanmarg]

Good luck you guys. You’ve got the best captain, your first stroke of luck.

[@tlevans62]

Awesome arch James. Built like a tank.

[@petergroves9343]

Almost a work of art James, a class construction for a class vessel Fair winds 🍺⛵⛵⛵

[@richardelder256]

James --- Arch #2 still has no fore and aft triangulation in the legs. I wouldn't take it on a Gulf Stream delivery to say nothing of the Southern Ocean. All the weight and windage of the heavy frame on top plus the solar panels will shake it apart as soon you stuff the bow into a few wave faces. Check out the arch on the Bob Perry 59 "Free Range Chicken" that I brought up from Panama a few years back for one of the few properly designed arches around.

[@richardelder256]

Looks like the commentators on this site are all blinded by the artistic beauty of Arch #2. If they want to understand what is wrong with the design I suggest a trip to the nearest manufacturer of house roof trusses. Do you see parallelograms like the legs of this thing or do you see triangles which resist collapse and racking by loading the tubes in tension and compression rather than bending?

[@carltontweedle5724]

The Falklands are worth stopping off at, i visited in 82 on RFA OLNA during a little bar fight. Also went to South Georgia saw the old whale station.

[@SVTrinityTube]

Awesome arch - we're in the early stages of designing one for our Sun Odyssey 50 DS, so great tips from your video. Been following your videos for years!! Love your work 😍

[@thelastpirate]

Glad it was helpful. Make sure you design it first, and route all the cables you'll need. Plan it out with the guy first.

[@patrickcoleman3]

As a retired boilermaker I rate this a 9/10 but keep up the polish on the stainless before it gets away from you. cheers.

[@SailingLiberty]

Hey James! We just build our solar arch from schedule 40 aluminum pipe and speed rail fittings. A whole other way to go and it is all DIY. It is rock solid! Just uploaded a video today of a final assembly- 2x 550 W Renogy solar panels. Cheers! Ready to make some juice! ⛵️🌞

[@hedleyjackson5131]

Nice work Captain James “ Custer “ great to see the background to all the work put into these upgrades.

[@blablablurb8317]

Soo glad you show the backing plates!

[@grahamwheelock7497]

James my log has just begun since your latest episodes and the Atlantic crossing a Bavaria had made me think..... your new tube statue is rightfully placed now the sun works for you I hope with the all the greatness in my heart you may now have a run at it again be well my freind and to prosperous journeys on the high sea

[@thelastpirate]

Awe. What a sweet message!

[@grahamwheelock7497]

@@thelastpirate thank you very much as you might have a way with words my words are for the world

[@John-B69692]

Man ties a clove hitch with one hand.

[@stephenhise2470]

On the backer plate double nut it to be safe. Will stop the lock nut from backing out. 1:00 in nuts just like us!!!!

[@UUBrahman]

Walking the streets towards the pick up location for the arch was educational. Thanks.

[@EJChezz]

Cant believe you guys carried that all the way back. Holy shit. Also, I enjoyed your (you) background music and singing. Awesome job.

[@thelastpirate]

Thanks my bro

[@arottie4097]

Well done James! Looks like you & your boat are about ready too take on the world!! Hey was that you playing the Acustic & singing in the back ground? Good music on this one! Be well my friend.

[@MadMarv.]

Don't you wish there was a company that made custom solar panels with nice curves. Love the arch! Looking forward to seeing the next leg of the adventure. Maybe another run at Captains log. My wife doesn't really watch much sailing but she really enjoyed those.

[@typierrechanel7343]

a piece of Art !!!..; well done , just missing antenna for the GSM connection

[@americanbornwalkaway9110]

VERY Nice Arch!!! I was Skeptical until I saw it Mounted 👌👌👌👌

[@thehugoalexander]

Great to see dude!! You’ve been dreaming of this new arch for months!!!

[@cjscabia]

James, sweet job on the arch, w backing plates and ground out /reglassed flat areas to bolt up against, marine wiring w spares, and telling the story! Bet that was a solid workout carrying that beast back to the boat too. You’ll know in your first rough weather day if that moves at all and needs any stiffening tubes or additional bracing well ahead of the big trip south. Loved the background music you sang. Looking forward to seeing you next month in San Blas bro!

[@dc1544]

now that is built strong.

[@johnq.public2621]

Thanks for the recommendation.😃👍👏👏👏

[@christip20]

Brazil is where the “most dangerous lighthouse in the World” is, although I didn’t get to see it & Easter Island was where all those chunky statues were found nearly on the beach, that was one of the places that “Kon Tiki” stopped over & met the natives. I think it’s where they found all the tunnels and underground hiding places where the natives went hundreds of years ago whenever they were invaded and I guess they stayed until the invaders were gone. Those sound like really exciting trips with lots to see that most people only see pictures of…..or videos!

[@paulhellewell9468]

Very well thought out James. It's those small details that make all that work stand out!! WELL DONE SKIPPER!!

[@captainjollyrogersailingso6809]

You could have added the radius on the inside and reinforced the bases with gussets i think is the right word flat 90 triangles welded in the corners idk probably 4 around each anchor point on the hull to the corners of a thicker flat plate 5200 and stainless screws probably less that 1000 to fix the flimsy one

[@ConvergTV]

Awesome refit James!

[@Wedge-Antilles]

I was wondering about the backing plates. lol congrats on the arch.

[@mafavreau]

Man... Now I'm so amped up to get back to my effin' boat... March Can't come soon enough, gaaahhh!!! Love the arch!

[@jasonlockhart4647]

Love the video I think that's the best arch I've seen on KZbin so far

[@timtrinkaus7072]

The arch is awesome and looks like they did a top notch job on it! I like the solid railing on the sides of the rear that was a great idea for safety and can’t go wrong with the solid grill mount! Zingaro is looking mighty fine!!!

[@typierrechanel7343]

a piece of Art !!!, wel done

[@BeerStache71]

Love the new arch. Looking good Cap.

[@jimdiamond8246]

If your going to the southern ocean ,Two and a half inch tube for your main supports is the way to go .it might sound a little over kill but it will with stand about anything for years.

[@stevethurlow9059]

I would also recommend that you inspect all of your chain plates and re-bed them

[@buildingwilda]

The arch looks really cool! Can’t wait to get some nice railings for Wilda! But first, more fairing and sanding for us!

[@hexsailing49]

Nice bit of Kit Dude .Nuts you all walking it back to the boat 😀

[@philip8624]

Thats awesome..great set up..gave me some good ideas..thanks

[@h.v7461]

Great job with the arch. Major improvement over the last one. Cheers 🍻

[@cliffdavis5244]

Great job on that background music, James!

[@jayomjarmo]

Nice song in the back !

[@rickcreel3657]

Plunkky the King of San Blas Islands. He may leave His Kingdom to check on a boat from the Greeks. Long live King Plunkky People. love the e anchor so necessary

[@Odonanmarg]

Do you mean King Plukky❓

[@rickcreel3657]

@@Odonanmarg thank you

[@CPTCleoTorris]

This is a great explanation video! You seemed really proud of this when I was there. It is a very nice arch for sure! If others do not act excited or notice then be aware it was demonstrated to me once from a colleague I work with. I was telling him about all the cool and bad ass shit I have done to my boat... He asked me if he came out to the boat would he notice all the improvements? I then realized... Nope, It would just look like a sailboat. So be proud and excited for the cool stuff you have done but it will only be truly appreciated by you and Ana! Thank you for everything and such a GREAT trip!!

[@stevethurlow9059]

when you are sailing in big seas, you can set up a x brace of lines to keep it from moving...something like boom vangs

[@ricorichmond8214]

Nice Bob S cover brother! Fantastic upgrade!

[@CharleyGeorge]

When going up the coast of Argentina make sure you stop off at Mar Del Plata. An amazing awesome resort area that has amazing places to stay, miles of beaches, great food, and super reasonable costs as well.

[@julesmoto9022]

Bit late now but I had an arch for solid solar panels made which proved to have no lateral rigidity despite 9 inch braces in the corners so I bought some straight 1 inch tubing and used grub screw secured stainless fittings to run one each side from bottom side to near top middle. Originally tried dynema but solid was better and not a bad obstruction which I had feared but great hand holds while traversing the area.Still have dynema from staunchion bases to top for fore aft brace. BTW maybe have sacrificial panel connections so they can rip off if you roll over or have real bad hurricane.

[@WillN2Go1]

Terrific episode. Thanks James and Anna. Great information.

[@jonathanrapp4464]

Awesome Arch and upgrades. I missed a few videos. I'm catching up. Got another bone infection. Got a PICC Line attached to me 24/7 for 8 weeks pumping antibiotics. Soon I'll be out. Have fun James, Hi Anna. Peace brother Rapper

[@thelastpirate]

Get better soon, amigo! You’re in our thoughts! Much love from San Blas. -J&A

[@nolanmailhos1470]

The shrimpers here in Louisiana have a call a Texas rig. I'm going to try to install something like that on my sailboat. If I do it right I can actually pick the dingy up too with it. If you can look into it might give you an idea. You might even want get you a little test troll and pull it. Get you some shrimps.

[@Mountainmandean207]

for some reason i dont get notifications when you post hope all is well nice setup

[@BohemianBeatster]

Making that piece for your boat twice was such a bummer.

[@jessiebrader2926]

Nice arch....How about adding a small swing out crane for lifting the outboard? Glad you still have an inner forestay, Aloha, David.

[@bryanbadger6841]

Good Nz morning James. First of all HNY 2023. Hope it's a good year for us all. I have a problem. When you were telling us your itinerary, I didn't hear any mention of our country. Allegedly we have the highest percentage of yachts per population, in the world. And don't forget we are the holders of America's Cup. Just saying. Good beer too. One day. Eh.? It is what it is. By the way, if the forecast for the Horn looks a bit shxxxy, or if you need major work done before the Falklands, you can take on the Beagle Channel and go into Ushuaia. Southern most Marina. Plenty of williwaws to deal with. If it's not windy, just wait 10 minutes and you'll get it. But the facilities are good. Southern most city on Tierra del Fuego. Loving your channel mate. Until next time, take care. Atb from down here.

[@mikeevasin9012]

Nice AIC James.

[@babybx3]

I love you brother I hope you have a safe passage you’re amazing james

[@leadreviewer3257]

Awesome I like

[@lesabre1972]

Great job looks awesome I love the seating back there too!

[@fromshit3359]

Awesome James great job and beautiful!

[@philip8624]

Thats a bummer..i have to design one for my 37'..this spring coming..just sub'd

[@longship789]

Thanks!

[@Footballislife1900]

Awesome video man, I really enjoyed this.

[@leshogg217]

That looks awesome bro, well done.

[@KnigaAudio]

very glad. love you

[@SW-xj2st]

Solid stuff, captain James!

[@marcoopdeweegh8284]

Great video and sharing of learnings. Thank you & happy 2023!

[@patrickjames1080]

Brilllllliant James - Thanks for sharing 👍

[@IvyRose3326]

Looking good James ✌⛵

[@SalingSamantas]

I bought a tig welding setup to build my arch there are ways to possibly reuse the stainless atleast to build you new arch or maybe reinforce what you have now.

[@Floki__Vilgerdarson]

NICE Nutshell cover and vid as always

[@karlschmitt6231]

Happy New year !!! Nice Arch ! Ana Tells it like it is ...!!!

[@thelastpirate]

Happy new year! Yes, Ana doesn’t pull punches…

[@GetnNauti]

Looks great man! Thanks for sharing

[@robertpodgorni9347]

Team WORK!❤

[@socaileesy]

this is so cool

[@DiabloSpearguns]

Great looking setup!

[@svtinker]

The boat, the girl, and the solar arch. What else could a man desire.

[@kevinl8304]

A couple Rod Holders off each side would be nice

[@richardgooding498]

So, if everyone is a green horn. Who gives the initiation ceremony. 😁👍👍🍺🍺 The Captain of course. 🤺🤺😁 Good luck Crew. 🥱

[@Footballislife1900]

My apologies but do you mind saying for me in one of your videos “it puts the lotion in the basket, or it get the hose again” I would really appreciate that and thank you so much 😊

[@SteifWood]

Congrats on design and execution of new arch. One Q: where you able to sell/recycle the old?

[@EdwardPrestes]

@Saling Zingaro Hey James, great job on the design of the new arch. Such an improvement over the first one. But I was wondering, your video seems to show a few places where the arch has got the yellowing signs of rust, or at least of the stainless coat weakening. Was that an optical illusion? @17:04, @18:41

[@FirstLast-xz8ge]

Why didn't you use a truck to transport the arch back to the marina? That arch looks great. The sketch was nice and detailed.

[@Ugloke]

Thats a lot of weight to put offcenter. Your boat will bounce more in hard weather. 23:43

[@mattmeiners985]

Love it.... Hope all goes to plan.... Aloha....

[@markmacleod6971]

The size of the tubing isn't really your problem. the problem is that you do not have any cross bracing .

[@arimmer2356]

It is ok for James... But Plurcules will make his arc even more stronger, more practical and more beautiful on his amazing new Plukmumby.

[@mantenimientoreparaciones6916]

Gracias por tus enseñanzas y por darle buena fama a los talleres de Colombia Dios te bendiga y a esa negra hermosa que anda contigo

[@thelastpirate]

That’s Ana ;) she’s the best

[@lnewbyliveca]

You need places for rope reels for the channels of Chile, 2 forward and 2 aft

[@thelastpirate]

Yes sir, good point. We thought about that but not sure how the reels will attach, so need to get the reels first

[@syrunaway2080]

Rope bags are quicker safer and simpler

[@lnewbyliveca]

@@syrunaway2080 For 60 m lines, I don’t understand?

[@ctown6971]

Awesome job.

[@raymondmendez8092]

Great video !!! ... I am new to your channel , I just subscribed.. I was wondering what model and length is your boat ?

[@Liberta_BR]

march 24 ...i wanna meet you in Rio!