The Most Expensive Inch We’ve Ever Moved | Sailing Soulianis - Ep. 90

[@rhino_sailor7506]

Wow 🤩 guys, im flattered. That’s was an amazing episode, you really captured the essence of what I do every day. Love it !!

[@thepigwillfly5869]

Richard, nice to see such a honest, hard-working guy....I'm in Punta Gorda, FL and if I need any rigging work done, I'm calling you straight away.

[@SailingSoulianis]

Yewww, glad you liked it! Can’t thank you enough, Richard, you made our time in Port St Lucie one to remember. ✨

[@gordgooding1558]

Stan Rogers. Perfect…

[@georgesbonellodupuis8245]

Great job on the rigging

[@topshelf321]

It's always amazing how easy a true professional can make a challenging job look simple, Like it's just another day. And to have such a great personality and work ethic to go with it. I'm glad they found YOU.

[@jrock836]

An experienced and knowledgeable professional is hard to beat. Plumber, rigger, mechanic, you name it... When you get a good one, you know it! Glad it went better than your time in Mobile. Nice job on the episode guys..

[@coug96fan]

Wow! What a pro! And a nice guy as well to let Kirk help out with good cheer and good advice. And such praise for Soulianis.

[@OneGenericName]

"Like a swan gliding through the water" .... from someone who appreciates poetry in motion

[@sevgilim1308]

This Richard guy definetly knows whats hes doing. Well done to you guys getting it sorted.

[@rbnhood39]

I had no idea how much a correctly rigged boat effected how well it can sail. I’m not a sailing dude as you can probably tell. It was like Richard was tuning a piano or guitar. Very impressive.

[@scable-eq7bp]

What a great video, I learned more about rigging in this 25 minute video then I have in my 25 years of sailing, well done Kirk, Lauren, and the pro Richard....

[@marine919]

Richard is a real craftsman, I love how he simplifies every project in the rigging.

[@wesanderson7918]

What an awesome guy. So nice when you meet people like him. Overall good dude, who is a master of his craft. And the fact that he allowed you to work with him, very cool. Cheers and fair winds. Oh and your little girl is the cutest drooly bug ever.

[@Dottlingfool]

One of the most interesting videos on sailboats. Well done to you and Richard.

[@SailingSoulianis]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jonnorousseau3096]

I've just gone through a very similar process, insurance inspection, rig tune, set the rake etc. on my selden single spreader fractional performance rig, new wheels in the sheave blocks, added a dyneema removable solent style inner stay, replaced all my running rigging in preparation for a solo Atlantic crossing early next year from Cape Town to "whoever will let me in " I've got a G2 on a karver continuous furler on a 3' stainless sprit on a fractional halyard just above the forestay hound making it a tri~stay fractional solent rig with the karver torsion stay above and removable dyneema inner stay below the headstay hound, no runners and a single backstay

[@andrewmullen4003]

good job Team Soulianis and of course Rhino, without being crude the most expensive inch is that amazing moment of conception!

[@silverark2693]

Wow, you scored with your rigger. What a fine fellow. So nice to see Soulianis racing along like that. And I see you've had a baby! Congratulations. Babies are so cool. :)

[@svechappe6075]

That vintage Bene 430 is a sweet sailing boat. We almost bought one back in the day. Also, the guys at Mack Sails are great to work with up and down the organization.

[@fxpthl]

There is nothing that compares to a true professional trimmer and you were lucky enough to find one if the very best! To hear him describing how Soulianus felt at the helm was, as his son said, “poetic”!

[@anvilhead59]

Worry is interest paid on a debt never owed. You guys are doing the right thing. And yes, steel does have a serviceable life. I have a plant that all I do is replace lots of structural steel. Richard's explanation was spot on and simple to understand. Just think, new rigging and another 40 years of not having to budget for its replacement. LOL

[@allendavidson2082]

Now I know why rigging a sailboat is more an art than a science. As a former America's Cup sailor, riggers we always on the boat. They tried making gagues to measure tentions, but in the end sailing an constant tuning got the most out of the boat. Excellent vid. My suggestion, no rule, always pay a professional Rigger to do your boat. It's the best money you will ever spend on a sailboat. If they allow you to learn from them, even better. Thanks again, Excellent Vid.

[@bigskybluewaters]

OMG... The staff at Mack Sails is awesome! So encouraginging to hire people who know what they are doing...and they LOVE it. Happy that your rake problem got fixed.

[@Gmoney_72]

Freaking AWESOME! Nothing like finding a master at his craft, then finding out he is super cool.

[@lancepearson62]

I so enjoy watching you two in every way and congratulate you on Renata as well but this is now the third time I am watching this episode. Love what you are doing with your lives and look forward to each posting.

[@SailingSoulianis]

Thank you lance!

[@annewinning9723]

Your videos just keep getting better! Watching Stuart get this done was pure a joy to watch. Obviously a man who loves what he does and enjoys sharing the knowledge. Bonus is that he is such a freaking nice guy too- Soulianus was in great hands

[@thomasterry2946]

Great job Rhino. That's experience in motion!!

[@svshootingstar]

Mack Sails is THE best! Dealing with Colin and Travis, we bought a full suit (4 sails) and two MackPacks for our Brewer 42, Shooting Star. First-rate product and service!

[@Redneckmfg]

You guys are awesome and the newly tuned mast should make life faster, quitter & extend the life of soulianis.... I love what you do and how you do it !!!

[@FriendM2010]

Best decision ever to have Richard do that project. 👍. I was nervous when you guys loosened the mast base, what could go wrong 🥴. 22:04 - to a potato who just watches sailing channels 🤣, that looked like a bunch of spaghetti upstairs 🥴. But, it’s brand new spaghetti and it’s sorted and you’re sailing... 🥳. Give us a follow-up on the pumping situation 👍

[@konradbroer5290]

I thoroughly enjoyed this episode for several reasons. The content was great. I don't think people fully appreciate how much more work it is to capture the story with footage when your better half is absent and you're doing everything yourself with the cameras, while still focusing on the real task at hand, which was the rigging. (Like putting a camera on the boom of the crane? Really?!) And the editing at the flashback at 12:35 was very well done. Well done, Kirk (and Lauren, if you edited that). You two continue to inspire us to retire sooner and get a boat. Quite literally your Sailing Soulianis channel has gradually influenced us to change our retirement plans.

[@artsmith103]

Look into some of the crew websites to see if you can start getting experience. Another option is yacht clubs typically welcome visitors on low key race night, typically Wednesday. You might have to split up if the boats aren't too big. Bring a box of wine, spiced rum, or Heineken to say thank you.

[@SailingSoulianis]

Wow! Thank you for the compliments! It’s rare to get a comment where someone so easily recognizes the efforts made behind the camera. So cool to hear of your retirement plans and how we have influenced them. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@roadboat9216]

Nothing Like getting the best. I have been doing business with Mack since the seventies. Have purchased many sails furlerers, and Mack Packs from them. Good people. My Tartan 37 never had a pumping issue so must have been set up Right. I have re-rigged a couple of boats myself. A 44’ cutter and a 46’ ketch. Giving them the measurements and exchanging the rig myself. I had them do one complete (easiest) and another they did top swages and I did staylocs on the bottom. (More work). But Stalocs will out last swages and can be worked on in the field. But we were going accross oceans and to very remote places with that boat. You went to the right people, and given your situation I would have done it the same way.

[@sailingmariposa7887]

What a cool guy to work with! Glad he shed some light on your concerns and talked you into a new rig. Now you can sail with more confidence, nothing like second guessing your equipment to lose sleep over.

[@tduenchan]

Well congrats on the new rigging. Very educational. In terms of health care, I hope you were able to find coverage that covers your family in all the areas you plan to venture to.

[@digitalcanvas4444]

Whatever microphone you used on deck is AMAZING!!! You can hear the wind howling slightly but there's no rumble. Freakin' unbelievable.

[@Paul_Crosbie]

Wow Richard is a keeper, has my vote for Rigger Of The Decade! Shows up, knows what he is doing, does a great job and does a test sail with you, all with a great attitude and a smile on his face😄

[@larrymacaluso9051]

I really enjoyed this video, it showed how much better it is to have someone like Richard an expert on rigging, willing to help and an honest person, great combination. Hopefully she will be a bit safer to sail, with less to worry about. Fair winds and safe travels.

[@alofns]

I really enjoyed this episode. So often we view hiring professionals as a failure of our own ability. However, real skill is knowing when to hire expertise and when to do it yourself. Besides, Richard and his clan seemed like a really nice family. Thanks for sharing. Oh, and I really enjoyed the rig pumping explanation.

[@JeffHaas-haasman]

Richard! Thank you for your artistry! I've never sailed but learned a tremendous amout from this video. You guys keep doing it. Congrats.

[@calvinhenshaw2147]

trying to look the rigging place up ?????? thought you was saying MAX sails. But maybe it is MAC sails... ????? oh i see it now in the verbiage. Mack sails... :-0

[@stanleyflory6702]

The relief on your face, when you found out how quickly this was being done, was awesome! Great job Kirk and Richard!

[@islandonlinenews]

Really nice to see someone finally sail that boat :p

[@s.v.naniola3170]

Great episode guys! We need a Richard out here in MDR we are having concerns with our 1994 Morgan/Catalina 45CC. What a great knowledgable rigger. Two thumbs up. Cheers

[@paulbramley9009]

So pleased u hit the waves again, how good was that guy . Just proves professionalism is worthitsweight in gold

[@garyhendrickson6203]

Very cool video! Loved seeing an expert doing something I’d never seen before. Well done.

[@SuperPancake06]

Climbing the mast in that wind... props Lauren.

[@forwardtumble]

Such an excellent episode. A top tier rigger showing his skills, filmed by a top tier sailing channel. Quite the treat really!

[@welshdoughnut]

How are you still only at 95k followers! this is crazy. you are amazing the both of you. expanding your family while on the water is a monster of a task. Good job!

[@svechappe6075]

No ego's, super refreshing.

[@waynedoeblin6801]

That's so awesome,some outside help and advice from someone who knows his stuff,instead of someone trying to wreck your boat.You'll feel more confident now.Best wishes always🙂

[@SailingSoulianis]

Absolutely. What a world of difference!

[@SailingCoffeecup]

That was wicked awesome!! Congratulations on the new rig. Doing mine now 😁

[@dingo397]

This was a Great Story !!!! Glad you were able to get ALL the Mast issues resolved....When you get these type of results, You definitely don't mind spending the Money....Congratulations !!

[@michaelvanwinkle7919]

Looks like Soulianis met an excellent rigger. Thank You for videoing this process. Looking forward to Ep. 91 and to see You All sailing again.

[@Johnsouthshore]

With Stan Rogers singing in the background.. it's gotta be perfect

[@inthewoods999]

Love watching a team of professionals do their thing 🙏😎

[@thewedword]

Great episode and wow how cool to have Richard such a pro, great to see true craftsmen at work. Well done mates, lets go sailing baby! Loved the music too...

[@WillN2Go1]

Great video. This one's a classic. Well done.

[@paultabone2010]

What a fantastic episode 😃🦋⛵️ and the editing was awesome 👏⛵️😃🦋💖

[@mickeyfactory]

Man! Great episode. Proud yall got that riging. I actually need that and was a fantastic guy that did it. Be safe and thanks for taking me along!

[@BarracudaHawk]

What a top bloke Richard is. Great to see there are people out there who are so capable ..

[@HenryPlus9]

Wow, so glad for you two to get such a pro to get the rigging done right! He was amazing, and you got it done so quickly! Just incredible!

[@peterdesroches5607]

Awesome choice of sea chanty from Stan Rogers! Brilliant episode that makes me almost not dread the day when we’re told that we nee to redo our rigging.

[@yup3398]

That was so satisfying to just see it get done! Nice work Richard.

[@birddogmason9862]

Absolutely the best rigging video I’ve seen, Richard is the bomb! I concur, you were overly stressed about this project, glad it’s behind you and now you have a little experience under your belt for things to come. All in a good day, less the cost. Congrats

[@clintonmiller4917]

Love this channel! Great content but this one was extra special. This Richard guy is the kind of man I could hang around fir days and just pic his brain. You can tell he just stupid smart. I mean that in an awesome way. Congratulations on your new family and new rigging. Best of luck to you and Richard. God bless you all. P. S. That hole health insurance sucks I feel your pain.

[@macdolton7873]

Stan Rogers was so good. Love his stuff. Especially Northwest Passage, Barrett’s Privateers, and The Mary Ellen Carter.

[@rhino_sailor7506]

...and giant, oh and white squall, ... but also fisherman’s warf and don’t forget the Athens queen !! We could go on....

[@peterfrebold]

..... laughing .... OK so Richard is true to the sense of the word, a craftsman, that I get. But when he coiled up that new cable in his shop I wanted to smack him, he did it so easily and seamlessly, I was like bloody hell how is that possible, he is just showing off .... what is the blend of his accent, so cool and smooth .... have to say was a wee bit startled when the bottom the mast was held in place by four slot screws. Get the fact when the weight if the mast is on the base it is not moving, but still! .... why are all bosuns chair hoists not like that, makes total sense .. instead of the cleat, would a cam lock work like ones one uses for the main sheet and traveler .... too bad Lauren had to go north, think this would have been a day that she would have really enjoyed, all the goings on and seeing and hearing the how's and why's .... great to have Richards confirmation as to how Soulianis handles .... thx for sharing .. as always .. never stop dreaming, just dream bigger .. have fun be safe, save our oceans .....

[@mikecrutchley7615]

Great episode, what a legend Richard is!

[@tarivard]

definitely a smile inducing video - also may be the most expensive video I've ever watched because now I am off to the shop to inspect my rigging. :-)

[@stevewakefield5001]

Cool episode! Glad you found Richard and so awesome you could be involved and learn too. Look forward to seeing your journey!

[@mikedhsr007]

Richard rigger ep excellent! I use a rigger in Punta and had a similar great outcome. Learn a lot but will still call my rigger

[@kevinfisher1345]

Glad you got that mast pumping issue fixed.

[@boatman5151]

Congrats! Some times it pays to hire out the big stuff. You found a wonderful rigger and the $350 crane was worth its weight in rake! Love your show, keep up the dream.

[@ABeriault]

Best rigging clip I have seen in a long time! Well done

[@davidhowes5179]

Enjoyed the video; it seems like there is always more to learn. Love the way you guys do stuff right. Richard is obviously really capable! On our old (1983) Pacific Seacraft I replaced the standing rigging before our passage to Ireland in 2016. Then, after having a stainless steel rigging plate break from crevice corrosion(before our trip), I replaced the chain plates. I figured that they were pretty old, too. If your chain plates are original, it might be worth asking Richard how long he thinks they’re trustworthy.

[@stardustandgolden1]

Great vide and informative, also try reading Richard Henderson's rigs and rigging, he may have been one of the most knowledgeable in the field before his passing.

[@feanor3876]

This was so informative, this episode really helped my future plans.

[@eliciahalterman1961]

So awesome that you guys got great help!!One stressful job done now....Phew....🤗

[@neilquigley1030]

you said several times that you're replacing the 'rig', but you're actually just replacing the standing rigging, right? Rust leaking out for the swages is a dead giveaway that it's time to replace ss wire. Look closely at your lifelines too for the same symptom - especially if you have vinyl-covered life lines. You'll feel SO MUCH better after getting all new standing rigging. I did mine last year: climbed my mast and sequentially retrieved and sent a pair of wires to a rigger for duplication with new (incl new turnbuckles), installed the new pair, took another pair down, etc. It took me about 2 months all told, but I avoided the large cost of having the mast pulled out. Good Luck!

[@artsmith103]

They only lifted the mask to slide the base aft. The rigger used a crane to access changing the standing rigging.

[@monkeychowdog]

Good episode. You are both great to watch. I like the aloud mind speak

[@geodesy2009]

There’s no replacement for hard earned and won expertise. Rhino is a pro.

[@DeepcMiner]

great video, really enjoyed your commentary. Thanks Richard, for helping these young'ns out.

[@RiptRome]

Few weeks ago we moored close to each other. I was told by another couple after you left. We have a two year old on board maybe next time we cross paths a play date could be arranged.

[@ll-ce6oq]

We just started our adventure. LunaRoaming is our KZbin channel. Hope to cross paths again!

[@justinstubbs5922]

Yet another smile generator! Wonderful episode and a great intro to a master technician. Thank you again.

[@DannoC355AC]

Great episode guys. Even though I don't get enough of them, you're still my favs. Not much more to say....

[@geraldwillmott8940]

Great experience. One of your top 2 videos, and that rigging dud rocks. For sure!

[@jimsargent7288]

so missed you guys, please keep the videos coming...love the video

[@karynmcdaniel1917]

It is a love/hate relationship with our boats, lol. You nailed it...Kantiya is so sexy, and then? Kantiya is so much work- projects upon projects. I’m thinking I need a trip to Stuart to have this guy check out my rig 😳 Safe travels to your wee family🥰

[@seatoskyadventures6130]

Awesome video Are you going to let your viewers know the cost of the re-rig? Hopefully it was a bit less as you could help out and do it while in the water. Cheers 🍻

[@keebearfull]

Over the top great episode! Well filmed and edited! Entertainingly educational! (Almost never will you hear/read those two oxymoronic words juxtaposed. But Sailing Soulianis, you have pulled it off.)

[@PedroRodriguez-ui6pq]

Good things happens to good people!!! enjoy you new rigging !!!

[@robertlemoine3500]

Awesome episode,well done ,wonderful watching a artist at work.

[@BrianStDenis-pj1tq]

This video was really enjoyable... particularly good editing IMO.

[@johnravensbergen3324]

so enjoyed this video. Great job. Very very good ending. and the rigging rundown was super interesting.

[@danieloliver20]

This is the "How To Replace The Rig Without DRAMA!" episode for everyone with a sailboat! Well done ALL!! 👍💪💪⛵

[@SailingSoulianis]

Way different experience than our arch disaster. So cool to work with awesome people!

[@billfournier439]

@@SailingSoulianis you know there's an old saying, birds of a feather flock together. You should ask Richard if he knows a good welder who could build you that arch.

[@SailingSoulianis]

Bill Fournier 😂

[@skipper9400]

VERY nice job Richard ! .....it's nice to see a craftsman that still takes pride in his work....you guys surely made the RIGHT call....OnWard....

[@JerryDLTN]

The next step is to machine a small block in the slot of the base of the mast to prevent the mast from sliding again.

[@desertdweller4951]

Fantastic Rig Master, peace of mind well worth the time and cost. Cheers 🍻

[@leifhendrickson6576]

Awesome episode. Love to see you guys do what you love

[@williamsellers704]

Best episode yet!

[@JustMe-pp1mp]

Good vlog, really positive ending. :-)

[@johnrichard6802]

This was great and very informative.

[@Freeflorida123]

Welcome to Stuart..enjoy down town

[@bengtriise6504]

I'm getting butterflies when I see you guys! Loving this🤪🤗👶

[@mysurlytrucker7510]

Fine praise indeed.

[@Viendopiedra5029]

Happy for you guys for the win