Through the Portlight - A Look Inside our Westsail 32 (part two) - #4

[@shurppa64]

I like the BLOOPERS at the end of the video. It shows how much work goes into making them. Thank you.

[@ThroughthePortlight]

+shurppa64 Thank YOU for watching and commenting! They do take a lot of work to make, but are super fun to make. We have been so busy lately, but we will try to get another one out soon!

[@gabearioso9020]

I'm happy/proud of this channel. Glad you listened to mads and started it. Fair winds from FL

[@ThroughthePortlight]

Gabe Arioso Aww that's so nice! :) Thank you for your kind words! We are also happy we listened to Mads and Alfy and Curtis, for they all told us that we should start our own channel.

[@rosiethebear300]

Congratulations on your 4th video guys! Family gathered around in Montreal to watch it on the eve of Angela's birthday! Lots of Love to James and Angela! Happy Birthday, Angela! xoxo

[@nickbernstein]

you guys should make some more videos. it would be nice to see how the boat has evolved

[@svsyrah8782]

A great tour thanks. We always wondered what was under all that wood and sails! The out takes are hilarious too - love that "deer in headlight" look. Too funny. Please hurry on the Airhead video as ours will be installed this month and we can use all the tips we can get.

[@ThroughthePortlight]

***** Thanks guys! We hope that the next one ends up being of use to you :)

[@SailLife]

Awesome video guys! And what a cool flag ;) Very excited for the next video :)

[@ThroughthePortlight]

***** Thanks, Mads! We hope to someday have the chance to fly it as a courtesy flag :)

[@slobooger]

More Videos Please!!!! :-D I just LOVE the Westsail 32 / 42s. I REALLY appreciate you inviting us to see the insides! Havent been able to find a whole lot of these! Wish HI was Liveaboard Friendly.

[@ThroughthePortlight]

Justin Valois Hey Justin, thanks for the comment! Is Hawaii not liveaboard friendly? We thought there need to be more interior WS videos out there :)

[@slobooger]

Through the Portlight Unfortunately, no. The geographic issues aside, I have found HI to have pretty stringent rules about almost any part of life on the water. I greatly look forward to enjoying your future videos!

[@miketadlock1904]

Thanks for the tour!!! Keep up the great work!!!

[@ThroughthePortlight]

Mike Tadlock Thank you, Mike! :)

[@seahaul6225]

Excellent video guys, a nice look at the westsail, and a nice comparison to Curtis'

[@ThroughthePortlight]

Sea Haul Yes, Curtis' has a different feel to the interior for sure! We love Westsail's 'liveaboard' package that he has.

[@IslandRunaways]

What a fun video! Looking forward to the next one. You two make a great team.

[@ThroughthePortlight]

Island Runaways Thank you! We think so too :)

[@farkasbr]

I love your intro. It's fun and not too long.

[@ThroughthePortlight]

farkasbr Glad to hear! We had fun making it

[@sjoncb]

You two have a beautiful boat.

[@ThroughthePortlight]

Sjon Blackwell Thanks Sjon, it's far from perfect, but we find it cozy.

[@fishin4bogey]

Really clean boat! Great video!

[@ThroughthePortlight]

Ken James :) Thanks!

[@clarkmatthews5989]

Nice music, nice boat.

[@billbye1432]

i like the way you finished out the cedar on the side of the hull and with the reflextic and insulated well great choice.

[@ThroughthePortlight]

+bill bye Thanks Bill! We are learning as we go, but we do like to research things like the type of insulation that is least toxic.

[@billbye1432]

good luck and have fun it will all work out well for you i'm sure.

[@gavstain4928]

It's looking good so far. Looking forward to your next video :D

[@ThroughthePortlight]

+Gav Stain Thanks! We just posted the next one... and the continuation should be out soon.

[@gavstain4928]

Thanks guys, I'll be watching it with all the excitement as usual, just love it :)

[@legend343]

Holy cow there's a lot of stowage on board.... You can't complain there's nowhere to put stuff.. And the engine room is very spacious AND clean.!! Enjoy your vids, thanks for sharing... Warren s/y Legend

[@ThroughthePortlight]

+legend343 Hi Warren! Thank you for the comment. Yes, there are lots of lockers aboard, but we still have too many things to find a home for. We cannot complain about the space in the engine room... it's not bad at all. We find that the Beta Marine is designed well for ease of maintenance.

[@john3Lee]

Excellent video. Thanks. ⛵️🇬🇧🎥🎬

[@ThroughthePortlight]

john wheatley Thank you, John! :)

[@ThroughthePortlight]

Thanks John. Perhaps we will make some more when we get a chance. Our lives got a little busy with new jobs and such. We have a different boat now...

[@clintwilliamson9282]

Heard about you through Mads. You're off to a great start, keep it up, and your Westsail is definitely sweet!

[@ThroughthePortlight]

Clint Williamson Thanks, Clint... and thanks to Mads as well! :)

[@MaverickSailing]

Great job, if I didn't have a boat already I'd start looking for a Westsail!

[@ThroughthePortlight]

Maverick Sailing Thanks! We're happy that you enjoyed the video :)

[@MaverickSailing]

Dan Vicary I sure hope you are referring to James and Angela and not me! haha

[@queenofyeay]

Lovely work so far! I wonder how well your books will fair in heavy seas though...

[@Jaantoenen]

Whatever happen to you. You have been an inspiration and a parallel.

[@gary5749]

Great video guys ! Yar little vessel you have.

[@ThroughthePortlight]

gary5749 Thanks Gary! Yar too kind! :)

[@tnaskrent1]

Thanks for the tour, very nice ship! Would love to see a detailed exterieur/on deck tour!

[@ThroughthePortlight]

Tobias Naskrent Hey Tobias! Thank you! Perhaps one day we will, as there are some exterior projects that we have to get on :)

[@gordonkinslow8385]

awesome videos. are you in canoe cove?

[@SailingNervous]

amy and i love your videos -- we both really like the westsail 32 also. i like your video editing and music -it's real good! I see Mads' flag up there -- mine is hanging in my office. keep up the great videos!

[@ThroughthePortlight]

Thanks Vin and Amy! We enjoy following along on your journey. :)

[@mrmrlee]

Great video guys! I noticed you have your extra sails and stuff in plastic trash bags. Here's a tip, to find great large sturdy drawstring bags made of nylon, just go to a discount or dollar store and ask for their laundry bags that they sell. I got several in different colors for only $1 each!

[@ThroughthePortlight]

+mrmrlee Great tip! They have been a lower priority, but we should do just that!

[@darrylmartin4020]

love the video's!!!!! Subscribed!!!

[@ThroughthePortlight]

+Darryl Martin Thanks Darryl!

[@viciouswolf1111]

What a cool little series, I'm hoping to move aboard a boat in December, I don't think many Westsail yachts are available in Scotland though. As a student it will be a smaller boat cost to the size of that one you had a few years back. Wish me luck, I'm glad to see you guys have just went for it. Slàinte (good health/luck)

[@ThroughthePortlight]

viciouswolf1111 Wow, that's great to hear! We hope that you do make the move aboard a boat, as it's a great way to live :) Good luck to you! We hope to hear back from you to see your progress!

[@viciouswolf1111]

Fantastic, if you ever find yourself in Scotland, give me a bell.

[@ThroughthePortlight]

viciouswolf1111 We will definitely give you a ring when we do! We really want to get back to Scotland, as we have both visited in the past (before we met), and Angela is half Scottish! :)

[@romanmuller1078]

hallo von swizerland, kenne euch seit beginn, ihr macht das toll. lg....rom

[@ThroughthePortlight]

Roman Müller Herzlichen Dank!! :)

[@vincentmiceli2554]

Pardon my ignorance but where does the fresh water come from to cool your engine? Is there a radiator somewhere or a separate tank dedicated to water for the engine? Thank you for sharing your adventure, your boat is beautiful and you two seem to have the perfect disposition. I love how you are always smiling. Fair winds and calm seas.

[@oceandrew]

If I'm not mistaken there is a fresh water reservoir for the coolant and a heat exchanger that works as a radiator that uses salt water to draw off excess heat... that's the water you see "puffing" out with the exhaust gasses.

[@terrysmith3051]

Refreshing to see decent couple, top class, Refreshing to see you use no foul language.Not saying I don't cuss a bit, but not on a video where children can see . Thank you for these videos. I am a big fan of your adventure. You can't do this when you are , lets say, OLD Like me. :O)

[@ThroughthePortlight]

+Terry Smith What a wonderful comment. Thanks, Terry!

[@CaptRon817]

Very nicely done video. May I offer a thought or two. My wife and i did just what you guys are doing. Living aboard and cruising. Actually, we lived aboard for over ten years and cruised the Caribbean. I noticed that you added white cedar and insulation on one bulkhead. Great idea....however please keep in mind that "stuff" might need attention from time to time is now covered up, i.e chainplates etc so make things accessible. Also, when possible hold onto you electronics money and wait until its time to actually cruise. Electronics and new stuff comes out all the time so its possible that the "just gota have" things will be completely outdated when you are really ready to take off. Of course there is MUCH to cruising safely, but you will figure that out. One last thing, if i may. If you haven't seen the movie "Capt. Ron" (just type that in youtube search bar)!!...make that your next priority and I promise that you will enjoy the movie and you will be ready to cast the lines at daybreak and just go. Good luck with your endeavors..

[@ThroughthePortlight]

CaptRon817 Hello, and thanks for the thoughts - they are good points. On the pilot berth bulkhead, we have cut the cedar panels so that the ones covering the chainplates can be unscrewed and accessed easily. Same in the V-berth, to access the bowsprit shrouds (which some call the whisker stays). We agree that waiting until we go is the time to buy the electronics, so that we have the up-to-date things. However, our current electronics came with the boat (GPS Chartplotter, radar and VHF radio). We shall check out the "Capt. Ron" movie that you mentioned :) Thanks!

[@ROY-COLLEY]

Hi Guys Can I ask where you plan to sail too ? around the world or just around Canada ? Be safe good working space for the Engine

[@ThroughthePortlight]

+Roy Colley We haven't planned any voyages as of yet... we'll see what happens :) We definitely are not limiting ourselves to only Canada, although the BC coast can be sailed for a lifetime!

[@ROY-COLLEY]

Well good luck with what ever you plan to do and I will keep checking in from time to time .

[@ThroughthePortlight]

Thank you, Roy! We are just uploading our next video now... :)

[@sailingspokojny7014]

You guys are going to give Mads a big head. seriously though before you go off shore you need latches on lockers and some way to secure the books. I know I'm telling you things you already know. Keep up the great videos.

[@ThroughthePortlight]

Dennis Cline Yes, we are definitely in 'liveaboard' mode as opposed to cruising mode... for now. Thanks for the comment :)

[@Satorisails77]

Bummer about the Newport heater sitting so low. The PO could have easily solved it by just adding a low flow pump and switch on the heater to feed the fire pot. The gravity feed stops working when heeled anyway so it's kinda necessary. The Whale pump takes a really nice locker space away. You could relocate it up high in the engine compartment. Are you having to setup a hose to pump into the cockpit every time?

[@ThroughthePortlight]

SV Satori Hello! Yes, there are many things the previous owner could have done :P We have thought about relocating the Whale gusher pump elsewhere, but for now, this is where it lives, and the hose is coiled up in the locker, attached to the pump, so it is ready to go.

[@johnelser9256]

Heater goes on floor on same bulkhead next to seating for table between doorway to head bolt it to bulkhead close to floor

[@DanishViking68]

It my first time se on of your wideo,i like it,so and i se you have danish flag,make my thinking ,ar you danish ??? if not why the danish flag ??? i am danish my self :-)

[@queenofyeay]

From Dickenson manual... Safety Clearances Above- 30”, In front- 18”, Sides- 12”, Below- 6”

[@Maddie-Girl]

not sure y u seem to have problems with smelly toilets and holding tanks,we have a catalina 34 ..add a cup of vinergar once a week never any smell ,you have to keep outside vent clear of spiders and such,,but thats it,

[@ThroughthePortlight]

robert rosatte Hi Robert. It may have been the type of hoses, or something else, but we do like not having to rely on finding a pump out and also the simplicity of the system.

[@passmeby9398]

fun

[@ThroughthePortlight]

Pass Me By yay!

[@billbye1432]

yeah great flag; got lutefisk hid under the pilot berth? hmmm?

[@ThroughthePortlight]

+bill bye No, we are fresh out of lutefisk, but we do have some smoked salmon...

[@billbye1432]

that works better than lutefisk! and you don't even get a spare norwegian sleeping under the berth. lol

[@Errol.C-nz]

Ah...ditch the music!

[@jacklong7258]

arr arr

[@ThroughthePortlight]

arrrr