TAKING ON WATER WHILE CROSSING TO THE OUTER HEBRIDES…. (we almost CAPSIZED) | Ep.143
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Күн бұрынWhat a day this was! Almost ended in disaster with sinking my trimaran Mingulay! Also the bilge pump was destructively recycled 😂 keep the plastic out of the ocean.
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@devilkid6652 3 ай бұрын
Bilge pump 2 - Lizzie 0. The boats still afloat and you arrived with the same amount of people you left with. That's a win and some new things learned in my book.
@AlexGoesSailing 3 ай бұрын
@@devilkid6652 I agree!!!
@markthomasson5077 2 ай бұрын
I trust you checked the fuse, lose connections etc before smashing the old pump!
@AlexGoesSailing 2 ай бұрын
@@markthomasson5077 yep definitely did! Just a dead pump and fuse was good still.
@ianbell5611 2 ай бұрын
Great video. Regards constructive criticism. By the sounds of it you've got it sorted no more to add. Lizzy you won by making it to shore safe and mostly dry...😊
@AlexGoesSailing 2 ай бұрын
@@ianbell5611 thank you Ian!!!
@PataVenture 3 ай бұрын
“The bilge pump beat me again…” we definitely laughted too much 😂😂😂
@AlexGoesSailing 3 ай бұрын
@@PataVenture 😂
@joewilliams5396 3 ай бұрын
Loved the video. It's nice to see Lizzie featured more and you both having fun, great watch. Thanks
@AlexGoesSailing 3 ай бұрын
@@joewilliams5396 thank you!
@DallasTRF 2 ай бұрын
Alex, dont mess with Lizzie 13:51 🙂🙂
@AlexGoesSailing 2 ай бұрын
@@DallasTRF very true 😬
@chrissailing8856 3 ай бұрын
Hi Alex and Lizzy. As a suggestion. Put 3/4 inflated dinghy Buoyancy bagels in each side hull.
@AlexGoesSailing 3 ай бұрын
@@chrissailing8856 that’s a great idea! It definitely crossed my mind when I got into Castlebay!
@hedleyjackson5131 2 ай бұрын
Tall tales to tell by the bar looked like you were having great fun, you learn a new thing every day living life.
@AlexGoesSailing 2 ай бұрын
@@hedleyjackson5131 indeed we do! Thank you!
@fergusallan7187 3 ай бұрын
Wee tip for Internet. Put phone in waterproof bag. Hoist to top of mast and connect ipad via WiFi. Tbh it's Pete Goss's idea. Love watching - keep it up
@AlexGoesSailing 2 ай бұрын
@@fergusallan7187 that’s a great idea and I have tried it once before but didn’t have any luck unfortunately. I’m sure it will depend on many things.
@SailingAndInvesting 2 ай бұрын
Such a beautiful setting. Nice ending, but Lizzy will have to get her revenge!!
@AlexGoesSailing 2 ай бұрын
@@SailingAndInvesting hopefully one day 😂
@bretguidry6603 3 ай бұрын
Hey Alex. At some point in time could you video the installation of the bilge pump installation. I plan on installing them as well. Awesome video boat seemed to handle some nice sized waves very well. Thanks
@AlexGoesSailing 2 ай бұрын
@@bretguidry6603 she did a great job in the waves and especially partially sinking haha. Will try to do one!
@videotosse 2 ай бұрын
Great episode. Sailing is, also, managing mishaps. And you did so in a splendid manner. Both of you.
@AlexGoesSailing 2 ай бұрын
@@videotosse indeed it is! Thank you!
@chuckrobinson599 3 ай бұрын
Sounds like you handled it. That's what's important. Things fail, can you handle the situation? Looks like yes.
@AlexGoesSailing 3 ай бұрын
@@chuckrobinson599 was a good test for me that’s for sure! Good learning experience and I’m glad I do well under pressure!
@grahamm2015 2 ай бұрын
Excellent sport Lizzie, lots would have taken Thor to the camera in that situation.
@AlexGoesSailing 2 ай бұрын
@@grahamm2015 😂
@atcuzi20 2 ай бұрын
Relay appreciate the videos & information & entertainment! My project T2 is still on the hard and I changed my arma's hatches to hopefully have less water entering.
@AlexGoesSailing 2 ай бұрын
@@atcuzi20 glad you are! Quite hard to find some new ones that will fit here.
@LizziesMumXx 2 ай бұрын
Brilliant video, Alex. I'm quite glad it doesn't show the more dramatic bits!!
@AlexGoesSailing 2 ай бұрын
@@LizziesMumXx thank you! Only missed out on a bit of bailing out. Off to the island of Mingulay next!
@AlexGoesSailing 2 ай бұрын
@@LizziesMumXx thank you! Only missed out on a bit of bailing out. Off to the island of Mingulay next!
@tommurray6600 2 ай бұрын
i have had a few bilge pumps that could do with the lizzie treatment
@AlexGoesSailing 2 ай бұрын
@@tommurray6600 haha I’m sure she wouldn’t mind for a few pairs of jeans
@richardsue1 2 ай бұрын
one good tip, DONT CROSS LIZZIE haha
@AlexGoesSailing 2 ай бұрын
@@richardsue1 great tip😂
@fat_tommo_goes_boating 3 ай бұрын
Lovely location, Lizzie looked like the lady of the lake a first. Bit hairy later on though but well done. I have a spare bilge pump loose on a long cable and hose on, so I can clip it to the battery and put it anywhere in the boat. Luckily not needed it yet
@AlexGoesSailing 3 ай бұрын
@@fat_tommo_goes_boating yeah I have definitely considered that. Just a bit tricky on a trimaran. I have a manual pump which is great!
@fat_tommo_goes_boating 3 ай бұрын
@@AlexGoesSailing yes, it's much different on Mingulay and if you were single handed. I was surprised to see your sale advert too.
@AlexGoesSailing 3 ай бұрын
@@fat_tommo_goes_boating time for the next boat after this season of sailing Mingulay 👀
@fat_tommo_goes_boating 3 ай бұрын
@@AlexGoesSailing my guess is either a topper or a 50 footer lol
@AlexGoesSailing 3 ай бұрын
@@fat_tommo_goes_boating 😂🤷♂️
@dcallan812 3 ай бұрын
looks beutiful in the lock but far too cold for me. 🥶 I think it was a situation that you handled well. No panicking and flapping about, bailed out and fixed. But yes dual pumps in each ama. 👍👍 Did you get the Instagram shot of the jeans after? 🤣🤣 Great video 👍
@AlexGoesSailing 3 ай бұрын
@@dcallan812 just a little cold but beat the sea with jellyfish in it. Glad we got it all under control!
@c.a.mcneil7599 2 ай бұрын
I would keep blunt instruments hidden while sleeping if Lizzie is around :).
@AlexGoesSailing 2 ай бұрын
@@c.a.mcneil7599 I already do 👀😬
@jackgoresailing 2 ай бұрын
Nice video alex! You handled the situation well, i wouldve been way more panicked 😂 surprised mingulay is back on the market, any clues for whats next 🧐😂
@AlexGoesSailing 2 ай бұрын
@@jackgoresailing something to live on! Well done with the article on PBO!
@davidbaldwin1538 2 ай бұрын
A friend had one of the earlier Telstra’s which he sailed to Norway in fairly robust weather. A lot of water leaked into the amas which he put down to the questionable building quality- particularly the hull to deck joint
@AlexGoesSailing 2 ай бұрын
@@davidbaldwin1538 yeah build quality isn’t great on Telstars😬
@janethughes515 2 ай бұрын
That was funny 🤣
@AlexGoesSailing 2 ай бұрын
@@janethughes515 indeed it was!
@jeffweston7465 3 ай бұрын
Interesting video with highs and lows Thanks Are Dan and your brother appearing again?
@AlexGoesSailing 2 ай бұрын
@@jeffweston7465 they will be after the Scotland adventure!
@markthomasson5077 2 ай бұрын
Was the water just in the storage compartment or in the whole ama? Thinking you have solved the issue by fitting a pump doesn’t do it for me. You need to address the issue. Surely there is a waterproof hatch that actually works.
@AlexGoesSailing 2 ай бұрын
@@markthomasson5077 yeah ideally that would be the solution and it has had recent new hatches but this model is known for this problem. Just trying to find the best option to get it sealed up. It also took 7hours or so to get full enough so it’s not a fast leak.
@svflapjack8770 2 ай бұрын
Bilge alarm switches?
@AlexGoesSailing 2 ай бұрын
@@svflapjack8770 no alarm fitted unfortunately but is a very good idea!
@TheAegisClaw 3 ай бұрын
Would it be worth partially filling the ama with closed cell foam for some bouyancy even if it does fill with water?
@AlexGoesSailing 3 ай бұрын
@@TheAegisClaw might be a good idea to do that. Buoyancy bags might be easier for maintenance when it comes to it.
@markgallagher1376 3 ай бұрын
Yeah the problem with closed cell foam is that it will eventually soak up some water. I think buoyancy bags would be a good solution.
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