Building Duracell's Windlass Locker [EP129]

[@malcolmwillis6450]

I have conducted anchoring tests of SHHP type anchors (IACS classification of your anchor) for use on 150 foot patrol boats in both sand and mud bottoms. These types of anchor are very capable and prove to hold far more load than was required. Some of the testing looked at all chain rode versus a chain leader and rope. There is minimal difference between the two systems. We chose to use a chain leader and double braid nylon as the anchor rode, saving considerable weight located in the bow. The double braid rope is as strong (wet strength) as the chain and provides great shock reduction on the anchoring system. The US NAVY has a Design Data Sheet (DDS) that provides a method to calculate the load on the system in wind and current.

[@claverton]

The cat is a crucial participant in this project. She has such a discerning eye and her input is invaluable, and although she's firm, she's very very fair.

[@grapeyboy4340]

I binged all 128 episodes last week and have been waiting for the latest episode since 😊

[@TheDuracellProject]

welcome aboard!

[@adi-qc6tf]

Watching this episode made me realize how much I missed it when you were on a break :)

[@JonasGreenFethr]

Love the piano jazz sections. It’s got this ‘Mr. Rodger’s visits a friend who makes cool stuff’ feel that’s just the best.

[@gjheydon]

Congratulations on the new junior inspector. As all men do when they cut a hole in their boat. We look calm and collected on the outside looking like we are contemplating the world. What we have done. like a duck looking calm above the water underneath all the action is happening. We men and thinking “oh my god, oh my god what have I done!” Over and over again for about 5-10 minutes then all is right with the world.

[@mareegodleman1347]

Oh my goodness......I hope you can copy & paste your responses about the tunnel lining!!!!😅 We will all be glued to the edges of our sofas as we await the answers to the questions on so many followers minds in next weeks episode. Incidentally, it was lovely to get a glimpse of your beautiful child. Sending best wishes to you all from Down Under. 🇦🇺😊🌻

[@tj7870]

a new friend for the inspector!

[@ATAP...AnotherTime]

I just couldn't imagine hitting a ship in open water, how horrible it must have been. Good to see you guys back to work. Glad the time off was good with the little one. ❤😁👍

[@michaelsummers8182]

Ship happens…😊

[@Coyotehello]

I think the little addition to the intro of your videos mentioning John and the dismasting is brilliant. Looks like a very clean installation for the windlass and for putting 600lb as far aft as possible. I love the off-camera inquisitive voice asking you questions we all want to ask! 🙂

[@kevinmartin3859]

Well done Matt it looks great no need to apologise for having a family life glad to hear you enjoyed your break away from durocell to see the family and show off your new addition that's what family is life is all about enjoy it 😊😊😊

[@DJ70404]

I love how the mast is laid perfectly parallel to the bowsprit.....

[@daveffs1935]

Usually babies look like gremlins, but yours is too cute.

[@RenegadeADV]

I am loving how that all is going to work, getting your windlass off the deck in a more protected location. A thought for a video idea since you all are spending a lot of time with family stuff a quick easy video would be to go through and show what brands of products you like to use, peel ply, fiberglass etc, even providing links to get stuff in the description, if you had those with affiliate links I am sure you would make some money from it.

[@Mrwouter1231]

hey, glad your back hope you treasured the familie time!!!!!

[@wayphun72]

Without some epoxy pumping footage I'd never believe this happened in the first place.

[@stewartkj]

Really enjoying watching you work on the boat. Shorter episode or not, the storytelling is great.

[@TotalBoat]

Great progress on this week's episode!

[@JamesAyton-qu8fo]

Great to see you back guys, like the bowsprit and channel very much. Same idea as the oyster but some how looks more contemporary at an angle instead of down the centre line of the deck. "Also so i can see ifnive made a big mistake" made me laugh, I got a story but I'm not going to share as its too long for comments and also embarrassing!! God bless you all ❤

[@Mechone11]

Does a piece of stainless lay in the bottom and sides of that trough, I can see the chain eating through the glass

[@brunorosa2227]

I was think perhaps Nylon, bolted in so replaceable ?

[@fs7453-il]

HDPE sheet

[@Twelvestonestacking]

Sitting back..."Oh my gosh, there is ANOTHER hole in my boat"! Lest wish that's what goes thru my mind! How goes fatherhood? Greatest job on the planet! 0 to 6 discipline (with love) 6 to 13 teaching 13 to 19 coaching Backup 16 to Life friendship For me...this was invaluable! I needed to get a handle on my responsibility! Go get'm tiger! Goodonyas!

[@sebell69]

How goes fatherhood? Greatest job on the planet! 0 to 6 discipline (with love) (teach moral, ethics) 6 to 13 teaching (if you provided the right morals and ethics you (and him/her) will survive the teenage learning curve) 13 to 19 coaching (practice ethics and moral (still going thru the teenage curve)) Backup 16 to Life friendship (enjoy the little moments that make up life!!) GOOD LUCK! your going to need it!

[@MCKNHM-Architects]

Alder is growing so quick and he is super cute. I am very curious how you keep water out the chain locker when it is water tight, can't wait for the next episode!

[@FIL357]

Good to see you after the break to attend to your family, a beautiful baby! An interesting vlog. Been following for some time and love the way you both produce for our benefit. Much learning - thank you. Phil, Suffolk, U.K. 🇬🇧

[@endospores]

Hey nice to have you back. Cute baby. It's going to be so weird seeing this in the water soon. SOOOOOON

[@cliffordbecker3275]

that is a handsome young lad! I am so happy for you both.

[@ThoughtfulWander]

Wow alomsot 90k subscribers! Very nice Duracell Team! 👍👍

[@knolltop314]

Wow, Festool! Cadillac of track saws!

[@gervaisbilodeau8465]

This one was for the eyes and the ears...nice music editor. ❤

[@Irigom]

Congratulations on the baby and don't take this the wrong way, but I'm glad you're back. I've been missing this project.

[@marekmarko2274]

Congratulations! I believe the best time of your life just began! Just be careful and don't wash your working close in the same washing machine as the baby one.

[@TheDuracellProject]

good advice!

[@hugomocchiutti3448]

Congratulations for the new crew member

[@Tillersweep]

Beside the construction I love your choice of KZbin music. No copyright problems.

[@artmraz]

great work Matt also Love the kiddo :))

[@charleskirby482]

In addition to the many things I like about you all and the build, I enjoyed the nice piano jazz with my morning coffee. Your explanations for the work planned and executed have always been good, and you have upped that a notch too. My favorite refit project channel for glass and composite work on a boat. Thanks so much.

[@sailor5026]

I do like the way you work: from lay out to lay up and finally installation. I also am pleased with your personal protection because you have planned for the long haul. This will make a big difference in later years: minimizing allergic reactions to the epoxy. Well done as always. Give the baby a hug for us.

[@theconfessionsof_a]

Excellent progress, I’m so glad you’ve done a short episode so you can have more family time xx

[@jmccabe419]

Another great episode, enjoyed the music as well. Congratulations on the newborn

[@lincolngrove2808]

I like your thinking in resolving this racer into a cruiser. Also, it's all so well explained.

[@thomascallaghan5988]

As always great video Matt and enjoy the wee one as they grow to fast 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤️

[@foodandsleep2417]

being a dad is the best. glad yours has such a capable, intelligent and clearly caring dad. lucky kid

[@heinrichlorenzen8671]

welcome to the best part of life. surely I am biased ..... have three children. congratulations - hope Janika and the baby are doing well.

[@jodywade5617]

May the wind always be at your quarter and calming seas at your bow. You three are amazing and talent abounds! Safe travels as my time is done on the seas.

[@budhorstmeyer9336]

Abrasion sir… the chain is going to eat fiberglass for lunch! Wondering, What’s the plan to prevent that? Line the raceways with HDPE? And if so, wouldn’t that take up space in the track? I’ll be patient. I’m sure you got this.

[@alessandrocristofani6975]

your strength is your patience, admirable👍

[@jimstewart3792]

I'm wondering how to prevent seawater sluicing through the chain channel and into the windlass locker. As with everything he does, I'm sure Matt has a plan.

[@jasperemmer2774]

And into 2 watertight compartments 😑

[@lvdriver4]

With a hole to two compartments

[@skyd8726]

A simple drain hole in the locker, emptying through the side of the hull. I did the same on my chain locker.

[@TheDuracellProject]

we have a solution whisch we'll show next ep

[@jeffhudson4817]

Good to see u back at it. Hope the family is doing well Matt. U guys stay safe….

[@carenclemmons5002]

Oh and I love the new editions to the deck in this video. Good job staying true to streamlined deck: playgrounds need to be stylish and scandi by design.

[@markmacleod6971]

Music reminds me of Charlie Brown. Cool idea with the chain trough and hidden windless . Bet we see the big manufactures start integrating that idea into newer designs. Helps keep the deck clear of tripping hazards and seaweed. Love it.

[@gmoose777]

another quality episode guys are you planning to put a stainless rub channel inside the glass, the chain will rip the glass to shreds in no time

[@TheDuracellProject]

Yes!

[@dcallan812]

Back to work. 👍 Baby time is all well and good but the inspector must be thinking she retired. ☺ Great video 2x👍

[@oscarw9889]

Congratulations with your new crew member and the approval of the 'inspector' as well... 🤣 I'm sure you had a moment before cutting into the deck..., but it looks good and it should work out well in getting the chain further back. Do plan on a water wash down for the chain as you want to minimize mud getting into the chain locker..

[@TheDuracellProject]

Yes we will have a water wash

[@DuckshotProductions]

Your baby is so cute wirth so much hair. My 8 month old doesn't have that much hair

[@ZigeratDjing]

Jazz and fiberglass 👌🏼

[@tonnierooker5374]

If you make a tunnel for the anchor ⚓️ chain maybe you can think of a something wash system to clean the dirt off the chain .

[@neilrush659]

Nice little project, I suppose you have a ton of these little projects to do. Anyhow a super kool video. Sending you three good energy ....Neil ☘☘😊😊

[@basicinfoplaybook]

Just got back from Port Townsend, visiting Cape Flattery. We enjoyed Tacos&Burritos & Waterfront Pizza, and explored Fort Worden and the Maritime Center. We even looked for you guys at Safeway. lol Congrats on the new crewmate.

[@claudehopper9813]

Great episode excellent explanation of the work and some really fine music . smooth jazz & boat building !

[@m1ste2tea]

Good job on this video and great music selection

[@DJ70404]

Women are amazing. They can build a boat and a baby at the same time. Fabulous.

[@hecdc305]

Great design on the anchor chain channel and locker. I love your brush with the extension, we've all done it plenty of times.

[@martincrick2158]

Interesting stage of the project. Like the idea of keeping the chain from under foot and getting the weight as far back as possible. Couple of things to think about. 1) The movement of the chain is going to be very abrasive along the channel. Is the single layer of glass bonding the channel to the deck going to withstand that? 2) On my boat, the windlass is mounted on deck and straddles the bulkhead at the back of the chain locker. This means the chain gypsy on deck and the motor below it are aft of the bulkhead. The hawse hole for the chain is forward of the bulkhead. The motor is in a locker accessible only from the fore cabin - inside the dry portion of the boat. This means water coming off the chain never goes anywhere near the motor. The motor is still working 31 years after the boat was built. You might want to think about how to separate the electric bits of your windlass from the wet chain!

[@LNM0000]

And re #1 if the chain goes over a right angle edge in/out the boat on its down/up journey it will cause some proper mischief to that edge... Some stainless lining and a chain wheel pulley block don't know the name of for the 90° transition point through the deck ?

[@carlthor91]

Matt, the only thought I have, is, washdown of anchor and chain, with enough height at the bottom of the chain locker, to allow mud/drainage. Best wishes from the North.

[@TheDuracellProject]

we;ll get into it next week

[@davidhanson3288]

Matt I scrape out the foam next to the deck and use thickened epoxy to make a larger bonding area for the cloth and epoxy. I usually do that in one step. Just a thought.

[@garethlewis2680]

Glad to see you back and congratulations

[@mitfreundlichengrussen1234]

Congratulations! Hello and cheers from Bavaria to the little sweety and a happy, healthy life for you and your family/team. Next little crew member at 500.000 subs.(good thing that the technical Inspector is also a knowledgeable and all over the little planet of ours very well recognized health inspector)

[@chrisbartlett6022]

Looks a very tidy solution to what can be a very un tidy bow. Will the trough be strong enough with the chain repeatedly running along it? I am sure you have calculated all this though. Having to share your time between your Two Babies must be increasingly difficult. Love the fact you are having family time as well as boat time.

[@blackbirdxx4613]

I can also see the chain wearing through the trough

[@TheDuracellProject]

There will be a liner

[@poepflater]

I guess those front bits are great for storing low-density victuals, like linen and dirty laundry

[@averageandrew82]

⛵Nice work! Enjoyed the video ⛵

[@wallacegrommet9343]

Such happy music as you go to town with the cutting!

[@evangatehouse5650]

Fun fact - extra layer of glass on inside of the trough is about 0.6mm thick. Jigsaw blade kerf is about 1.0mm thick. Will be a nice tight fit.

[@petelane100]

Suggestion: add 1/8 starboard to the channel to wear so you can replace and not eat through the fiberglass. Eaves 1/16 if you don’t have a lot of clearance.

[@MrCampfires]

Look forward to every episode. As soon as I realized you were going to build a trough below the deck cut out I was expecting you to build it from metal of some kind (or something more durable than fiberglass). Won't fiberglass get chewed up by the chain?

[@nafdani]

Hey guys, congrats to the Baby! I was wondering, wouldn't this tunnel lead water directly into the chamber?

[@jimedson3853]

This design is very nice. Are there going to be rollers for the chain as it drops into the locker? As others have mentioned, I'm interested in chain wear remediation. Thanks for the video and it's good to see the family cameos too.😁😁👍

[@posidontrident]

Same here... I don't know a lot about fiberglass...but I know steel is harder and tougher than FB

[@TheDuracellProject]

there will be a liner.

[@snooksaffair]

Thanks!

[@TheDuracellProject]

thanks so much for your generosity! We promise to make good use of your donation.

[@brentisaacson]

When the anchor comes through the slot in the bow sprit it often slams into the side of the slot on the way through. I have this problem on my yacht. It leads to a lot of chipping in the sides of the slot. I suggest lining the sides of the slot with thin sheets of stainless for protection.

[@brentisaacson]

Line the bottom of the slot with hdpe sheet it protects the fibreglass from wear. I have this and after 20 years it still works well.

[@34THINFANTRY]

Congrats!!!!!

[@MerleNicholson]

Good episode, and I'm all for the clear deck. I'm wondering though if you're building a big funnel for water and chain mud into the locker? Maybe I'm missing something. Congratulations on the little sailor. It's good to have family on board. Mine went sailing at 6 months.

[@TheDuracellProject]

We’ll get into that next week

[@torstenhansen4308]

Ah yes, the “what the hell did I just do moment”. I know them well but what’s the fun in leaving everything the same? Congratulations on another fine episode.

[@VTOL1973]

Very nice project ! Very exciting to cruise such a monster !! Just wondering why you didn’t rounded the top edges while tapering the deck to bring the glass from the drought all the way up to a flat surface as it would be stronger and also 100% insuring that won’t delaminate

[@keithhall9298]

interesting twist, trying to solve maybe a problem where there might not be one? And creating a new one but all tastes in nature.

[@joecioe8566]

Nice idea, you always think thing through.

[@chicobicalho5621]

4:10 Here is a thought: How about selling pieces such as this one to raise money for the project? There must be people out there (or here) who would love to own and display a fragment of the boat Mike Plant sailed the Vendée Globe in 1989, and a simple piece like this can be easily reproduced in the garage. Who knows, perhaps if you guys auction occasional pieces removed from the boat, like the stainless chainplates, or any other interesting flotsam that must be on a pile in your yard... how about that keel!?... ; ⁰ )

[@chicobicalho5621]

It just dawned on me that a keel separate from the boat that belonged to Mike Plant is not really the ideal souvenir...

[@bryanwatt9751]

Great idea moving weight aft... but think you've over complicated it... Anyway, thanks for a great watch as always!

[@ThoughtfulWander]

Great episode! Thanks for sharing! Keep rolling Duracell Team! 👍👍

[@dennisash7221]

Glad you guys had a little break to get into the family routine. The channel for the windless looks awesome, I am just wondering why it was necessary to open the entire channel, I know you need to get access to the channel if something gets stuck or just for inspection but would it not have been better to make two shorter access holes? My guess is that this will stay closed more often than being open. I am sure there is a perfectly good reason I would love to understand why. You can of course drop some footage of the family time into the video in the future, would be so awesome to see the little sailor and watch the progress on these two huge projects ... keep the videos coming.

[@viridianveritas]

Congratulations!

[@snooksaffair]

Thanks for all the videos. I’d be interested in hearing more about how the new weight distribution impacts other parts of the boat, such as sail size, mast height, etc.. Also, the old water ballast tanks had a fixed amount of water all the time, correct? Now that you’re using them for fresh water, the weight will change as the water is used. Is that negligible now that the tanks are smaller, or is it all offset by the new keel design? 😊

[@arczealdesigns9512]

welcome back, and congratulations!

[@wallacegrommet9343]

3/8ths chain ought to do it!

[@raytalbot5890]

What will you do about the water from the chair?? 👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@rnbspowa7of69]

That is YOUR baby. 👍😎

[@FLHR2014]

Outstanding!

[@sdcofer52]

I've been wondering about a couple of things regarding your anchor and chain solution. I know I am lacking a lot of information regarding the reasoning behind the design but here are my observations. First, the way you have designed the anchor placement and rode channel it seems like it might be awkward to manage the anchor since it is always stowed, I think, under the bowsprit. I guess you will remove it when you are doing a long passage since you might not want it hanging out there. I usually will lash down my anchor on the deck, off of the roller, for a long passage. All of this action looks like it might be more involved since you can't just haul the anchor in over the bowsprit. I think I saw that it lives underneath the bowsprit. Second, and you may have a plan for this, it seems like it would be a good idea to have a substantially reinforced deck where the anchor chain tumbles into the locker. Not sure how fiberglass would hold up.

[@shortribslongbow5312]

Very nice video music selection outstanding. Kudos. :o)

[@marcoartini7480]

Welcome back everyone!!!😊

[@RobHealey]

As always i admire your precision and expert epoxying, but I'm very concerned how you will prevent water from entering the tube as the bow goes through waves in rough weather. I think cutting the deck was unnecessary, especially when I saw how thick it was. IMO it would be far better to lead the chain along the outside of the deck and then through a hole where the anchor winch and chain locker will be. That way you have less damage to the structure, easier to examine the chain, clean and change the chain or anchor, plus the hole will be vertical with a lip, rather than facing into the waves like a scoop. If the chin is tight it won't slip across the deck from side to side when tacking, and if it did it could be tightened with a line mid length along the deck. I'm sure you have all this worked out, so I look forward to the next few vids to see. Best wishes on an amazing build. Armchair Admirals only see the faults hahaha

[@mttyboy]

Welcome back!!!

[@jonunya3128]

I'm sure you've worked it out, but .. forgive the noob questions.. what about wear in the trough? dragging metal over fiberglass, metal wins. and what about cleaning the chain? I have heard, from the comfort of my admirals chair far from the sea, that chains can get super smelly.. do you plan to be able to do a washdown of some sort?

[@TheDuracellProject]

yes and yes!

[@BillGornicki-qj9mk]

As usual a first-class job. But how are you going to control water (rain and sea) from filling up the chain locker? BTW, beautiful baby and blessings to you all.

[@LG-ct8tw]

Drain holes at the bottom of the chain locker, straight through the side of the hull above the water line. Water in water out.

[@TheDuracellProject]

we have a solution we'll show next week