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Hey there! We're Nick and Terysa and we’ve become completely obsessed with the idea of sailing around the world and sharing our experiences and information through our sailing lifestyle videos with others.
We met travelling around India, and quickly agreed that rather than “settling down” and doing what most normal people do, we wanted to travel and have adventures! We moved onto our 38 foot monohull in 2014, sailed across the Atlantic twice, cruised the Caribbean, Bahamas and Europe, before buying a brand new 45 ft catamaran!
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[@johanackermann5547]

Nick, chuck a castle nut on the boom where the nylock hex nut came loose. Drill a hole through the bolt and use a split pin to secure it in place. You'll have peace of mind that it would never come loose with vibrations in future. Those nylock's aren't reliable with expansion heat and cold wise and tend to fibrate loose over time.

[@peterbauer5215]

I love the "debrief" discussion(s) where you are like 97% in agreement, but both grasp onto the other 3% like it is the last beer in the fridge.

[@blavezzoli]

As envious as I am about your lifestyle and catamaran, by far the best thing the two of you have is the quality of your relationship together. Anyone of your viewers can buy a boat and sail away, but your ability to thoroughly enjoy each others company is priceless. We all can only hope to have that luxury.

[@nickbernhardt1756]

“We’ve got all the constituent parts, and I can put it back together.” - This should be on a shirt :)

[@fantabuloussnuffaluffagus]

My guess is that nylock nut was installed and removed more than once during initial setup and rigging, and that it won't stay put anymore.

[@PhilsProjects]

Very probable . I could not see in the video if the bolt was long enough to have the 3 threads past the Nylock

[@triedproven9908]

They def need to wire tie that or something

[@andyboy189]

Or a split pin.

[@jonathanwetherell3609]

When you are familiar with a machine you are alert to anything that does not look right, smell right or sound right. You ignore at your peril. In this case the out of place sound saved the day.

[@bonnieleonard5134]

Nick, so nice to see you more relaxed and less stressed! Have a great time. ❤

[@marchuvfulz]

That boom connection! Seems like that should be secured with a split pin? Or wired?

[@danielwaters2132]

Nick, that Ruby Rose burger looked to die for! If all else fails, you defiantly have a future as a Master Burger Chief!

[@mauricegagnon1374]

No nylock, just a few drops of loctite will do the job ! Nice to keep on board. Keep multiple small containers because they do not last that long.

[@Nancelot13]

Nice catch on that nut and bolt. That would have been a mess. It's easy to be chill when you catch things before catastrophe strikes...lol

[@sailingrubyrose]

Stitch In time saves 9

[@mayselc]

@@sailingrubyrose I'm surprised that gooseneck nut doesn't have threadlock on it out of the factory.

[@bobram94]

I'm so happy you guys got some relaxing sailing and could enjoy yourselves. As a mechanic, I recommend getting a good multimeter. A quick test can tell you if the solenoid is good or if you may have a failed diode in the circuit. Also, keep spare solenoids, diodes, fuses, and electrical wire. Never know when you will need them. A really good wire strippers and crimper. NOTHING BETTER THAN A ICE COLD BREW to end a day.

[@ladykay8]

Yeah, that's a RIGHT NOW Thing! That would have really messed you up. Oh, Lest drop the front of the boom on the coach roof! I'd be looking at nylon lock nuts in several sizes as part of the emergency kit. YIKES!!

[@Nancelot13]

That burger looked amazing! You go Nick!

[@sailingrubyrose]

It was!

[@user-uf1cm3to7m]

Can't believe that nut, that was major!! That boat company owes you guys big time!! After all the good publicity you gave them.

[@justinstevenson5807]

Nice day sail.. luv it. Thanks for getting these vids out Teresa! I’m living vicariously through you guys.. hopefully one day!

[@Sagan_Starborn]

Hearing Terysa saying "I'm a happy girl" at the helm with that burger in her hand is what I think everyone has been waiting for. There was a time there while the boat was under construction and in the weeks following where I'm sure a lot of us were wondering whether she'd lost the love. To hear and see how good things are now that the boat is in better shape and has been shook down thoroughly by you both warms the heart. Enjoy and have a fantastic sail. It's going to look amazing hauling RR2 onto a ship to Europe!

[@JessBerndt]

For a while, checking the goosenck bolt was part of our pre-departure checklist. A new nylock nut did the trick, but I still check it before any longer passages. This is on a Lagoon 410. I had the gooseneck break in half too, but that's another story:(

[@SailingAstra]

WOW, the same thing happened to us with the goose neck boom nut. We were on passage in the Atlantic when we heard the nut fall and make a rattle noise. When you said you heard a noise and were investigating, we both said, that's what happened to us! So weird. Our boom actually came off,but fortunately we caught it in time and were able to put it all back together. It was very stressful to say the least. We enjoy watching your adventures. Sail on...⛵

[@warrenpowell6570]

Very cool and chill episode. It was fun to watch. Thanks again for taking me along!😊

[@sailingrubyrose]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jimconner1028]

That burger is making me hungry, well done Nick. Glad to see you guys relaxed and enjoying. A good experience at the last port seems to have lightened the mood some.

[@leecastillo4451]

So Cool Thanks For Sharing Adventures

[@colinboniface194]

Very nice to hear those words... Finally feeling comfortable with the boat... Time is a wonderful thing... Good bloke lunch and a sun downer cold beer.... What else matters

[@speedbird300]

Surprised something so single point critical isn't castle nut and cotter pin rather than nylock

[@clkersting]

You should consider a cotter pin and nut instead of a standard bolt with a nylon nut.

[@RiverWoods111]

It is nice to see you two settling into the boat and starting to really enjoy it.

[@dhruvsharma6309]

So glad to see you guys finally enjoying your boat

[@Jay...777]

A sailor makes his plans on the wind, not the calander. You will simply have to chill when you get to the Med.

[@sailingrubyrose]

Hahaha, fat chance

[@jon-ie4li]

Should have a castle nut and split pin

[@philiptheoret9311]

I feel nick is so picky! When you already told him you felt you had a problem! Chill nick!

[@AlaskaRog]

It’s great to see you two having enjoyable cruising with the boat working well! Thanks for sharing.

[@carltontweedle5724]

Cannot agree more a cold beer at the end of a hard day is a must may be two.

[@forgetn]

Watching you arrive at Pasir Belakang (its the resort across from your anchoring) was cool. I have not seen that part of the world in 20 years. I used to live in Singapore and it was a great place for a weekend getaway...Enjoy.

[@jackwickman2403]

Nylock nuts work great. They were created to stop airplanes from falling apart in flight and they do the job. There should be a minimum of 3 or 4 turns of thread extending past the top of the nut. If you don't have this it won't work properly. I couldn't see in your video if your bolt is long enough. The idea is that the friction of the nylon inside the nut will slow down the unscrewing of the nut if it loosens giving you time to notice and tighten it. Without the nylon, vibration can unscrew a regular hex nut and make it fall off the end of the bolt in minutes/hours once it loosens. With the nylon, it takes days/weeks/months if the bolt is long enough. If you want more security, first screw a regular hex nut onto the bolt and then put on the Nylock. Hold the hex nut with an open end wrench and tighten the Nylock against it with a second wrench. This is called a "jam nut". Naturally the bolt will have to be longer to allow this. You still want 3 or 4 threads showing past the top of the Nylock. People who advise you to drill a hole through the bolt and nut and lock wire it have probably never tried drilling through stainless steel. Even with cobalt drill bits you'll most likely end up with a bit broken off half way through the bolt. This could succeed at locking the nut onto the bolt, but removing it later will be a pain. My guess is that your problem was caused by the bolt being slightly too short for the Nylock to function properly.

[@MarkLawrenceKiefer]

After pounding that bolt through while the boom was under load, you are probably going to want to inspect that bolt when you take the boom off to transport Ruby Rose. Also, if your water polishing system worked, draw up a system to install on boats, and one that is portable and get a patent on it. Start funding Ruby Rose 3.

[@michaeladdison1937]

I had the same nyloc nut unwind on my 1260. Luckily a friend noticed it just before it fell off.

[@RedHeadAgent]

What a lovely day you’ve had on a magnificent boat.

[@FloatingVillageLife]

Your journey in 'We're Finally Feeling Confident with our New Catamaran!' is truly inspiring. Your dedication to mastering your vessel and sharing your progress with viewers is commendable. Your videos showcase not just sailing expertise but also a genuine love for adventure and exploration And I am Floating Village Life

[@chrishowe2935]

Lovely to see you finally being able to relax into things. 😊

[@kathyline11]

Glad to see you guys finally smiling and enjoy your beautiful boat, Cheers!!

[@dc1544]

That bolt should have a hole in it so a carter pin can hold the nut on. Wow i would change that bolt.

[@shannonmize2307]

It's great to see you guys getting settled into your amazing new home

[@sailingrubyrose]

Thank you!! 😊

[@johnabriggs6044]

I would ask why not drill and cotter pin the nuts at point where stresses can and does work them loose even the nilox nuts still come loose as not enough bolt comes through the nut to keep it from loosening. Stuff happen even when we believe they are the best hardware is used

[@sailingrubyrose]

Good point

[@Useless_Knowledge07]

I was thinking the same. I am learning that cruising boats are not built to be resilient when in use like aviation..? The cost of such boats would suggest otherwise.

[@davidstoen4005]

In the aviation world we do a prefight before we fly. This includes a checklist of critical components and systems. The bolts that hold on the rudder, elevators, etc. The checklist is critical to not missing anything you want to look at prior to flight.

[@robinhood639]

Great episode! Certainly put that boom nut find in the win column! 🙂

[@carlbeaver7112]

The boom bolt... most bolts have a slight tape3r at their open end to assist in starting a nut onto them. If there isn't ~3-4 threads protruding beyond the nut the nylon portion of a nylock nut won't have enough 'purchase' to allow it to retain itself. Also, whenever a nylock nut is removed it needs to be replaced, otherwise there's little reason to believe it will remain in place. They are pretty much 'one trick ponies'.

[@25SriLanka]

I've noticed that every time Nick wears his sarong his playful side comes out. I vote for more sarong wearing ;)

[@TomGillis-wx1wr]

Nick, you can position a center punch at the junction of nut and bolt, strike it hard and the resulting divot should stop the nylock from loosening. Another wonderful time aboard with you both, thank you

[@sailingrubyrose]

Thanks mate.

[@gavmurray7398]

wouldnt you then have to cut it off for servicing? second locking nut on the end of the bolt might be another way that still leaves the option to get it apart again without an angle grinder

[@robm.4512]

@@gavmurray7398 A single centre punched deformation of the thread tends to just get re-formed back into shape on undoing the nut and bolt. No angle grinder required, just a wrench, socket and ratchet drive… or a pair of wrenches if you’re in less of a hurry. It does mean that the nut’s thread will be trashed by the time it’s fully removed though, so it pays to keep a spare or two in the stores. An alternative, which I prefer for a gooseneck pivot, is to use a drop of threadlock on the assembly and cross drill the bolt outboard of the nut to allow the use of a split-pin, or preferably a split-ring, through the hole as a secondary security method.

[@gavmurray7398]

@@robm.4512 cheers

[@murrdawgsmurray1256]

A well deserved cold beer for both of you!

[@Jackdamha]

Malaysia gave you guys a glimpse of what it has to offers to travelers with Tioman. The best windows for beautiful sun and clear waters of East Malay peninsular is at this time of the year. March to October, best in June to July. Nasi lemak awaits you if you havent had a taste of it yet 😁We gain quite an attraction from world since covid. People now know there's a beautiful country in between Thailand and Singapore. We welcome you to explore Malaysia later maybe, when your yacht is in the yard. Cheers!

[@sailingrubyrose]

We love Malaysia. It is such a stunning country

[@bobsamchuck5691]

I love a cold Beer after work it's great, Thanks for sharing your videos

[@sailingrubyrose]

Thanks for watching!

[@leemiller2811]

Great to see you happy and relaxed. ❤

[@MrJohnBos]

What a lovely spot to enjoy a leisurely evening cocktail. Cockpit is just a tad bigger than RR1

[@teresapittman8354]

Fun to watch people enjoy the ride.

[@kendaum102]

I’m wondering if you tried to work it out for your diesel tanks to be as close to empty as possible when you arrived at the container ship to be hauled out?

[@ceschias3733]

Capt. Nick, probably you can teach me way more than I could with you, but consult with factory if you could apply LOCKTITE to that bolt that went off. Also check the pressure washer integrity. If you can you will assure that doesn't come out anymore, and apply it all around the boat, where needed. Be careful, there are some bolts that better no to have LOCKTITE. Also threaded bolts are better to thread or unthread to position, instead of a hammer. Looking good guys. Like the towel style Capt., unless running is involved. Love OsoYolo, Antigua Guatemala.

[@davidm.8309]

Maybe add a cotter pin to the bolt and nut on the boom. Temporarily mark it with a dab of paint or a sharpie to see if it’s loosening up. That could have been bad.

[@boatman909]

Nuts and beers, the answer to everything, especially at the end of a passage! 😊

[@greglaing3721]

More attention to the rigging checks Forget the icemaker

[@user-ku9wf3si5c]

Yes at least three threads sticking out beyond the nut,and I never reuse a nylock nut anywhere on a boat ! Always replace with new nut

[@mnoslund1]

A cold beer during a sail is good too!

[@joelbrown4110]

Maybe you could dedicate a segment to the difference/advantage/disadvantage of your screecher/jib combo vs. genoa rigs.

[@Osprey6m]

What an improvement the dingy davits are. Practical use trumps design contortions.

[@hanssolo4ever]

A cold beer, what a great name of the next episode for Nick.

[@bpj443]

Any reason the boom isn't held on with a castellated nut and a cotter pin? Seems like a critical pivot point like that should be secured thusly!

[@briancochran8356]

Beautiful sail. If everything was perfect and there were no challenges then the cruising life would be boring.

[@nigellucas560]

Nuts and beer and maybe a sorry Trish!

[@joeblaney684]

Team rr2 (both of you )are doing well you guys are resourceful and persistent I’m impressed

[@baronetessdawson]

Cheers!!!🍻 To The Admiral & Admiraless!!!

[@DXB711]

I'm on Team Terysa on the initial 'debrief'! 😉

[@gregvaughn4286]

Nice video.

[@davidmartin1051]

Would headsets be helpful for communications? The couple on Curiosity uses them.

[@ezone913]

Holy crap! That was close. Nice edit, thanks for sharing, -EZ

[@christerjeppsson5922]

A Locknut are a Locknut just the first time. Second time it´s a ordinaire one.

[@homerfantastic]

A little loc-tite goes a long ways.

[@sailingrubyrose]

Very very true

[@williamowen9528]

Amen to the church of cold beer at the end of the day!

[@TravelonlineWalk]

Nice, we plan to sail to Altea

[@frankhansen1506]

Be careful using a hammer on a threaded bolt, you risk stripping the thread off. I would suggest using a socket wrench, that should move it back in place in a more gentle manner.

[@sailingrubyrose]

It was only threaded in the last inch. But agree 100%! I learned this the hard way before

[@jackwickman2403]

@@sailingrubyrose Hammering a threaded bolt through under load is likely to do more damage to the aluminum gooseneck fittings than to the stainless steel bolt. You'll rip the anodized coating off exposing raw aluminum to corrosion.

[@GF-wb7xt]

I will recommend that at the first opportunity next time that you see a small machine shop, have them drill a 1/8 hole trough the pin and the nut right on the center and secure it with a cotter pin, and just in case make two so you can have one in your spare parts just in case.I will leave it at that… ask me how i know!

[@mattmeiners985]

Great show....

[@michaelhaardt5988]

Why isn't that a castle nut? In the spirit of aviation, all boats should have the label "experimental".

[@TomGillis-wx1wr]

And a castle nut would not have failed used correctly

[@windmedic]

Maybe drill a through hole and bailing wire that very important nut on? Nylon could also dry out…. Best line of the day…”why are you so sanguine about this?…it’s a boat”

[@lizdavies264]

When was that KZbin recorded?, Ruby Rose 2 appears to be in Turkey now

[@charlesmartel5735]

It's too bad you won't have more time to spend in Malaysia. It has become my absolute favorite travel destination. I hope you at least got a chance to try the national dish, nasi lemak.

[@Keepingittocool]

Need some thread lock on board

[@jimborainbird2311]

Really enjoyed your vibes on that leg. Am hoping to watch days like this once in the Med. How perfect was that to catch the nylon nut when you did. Oh the ice maker. Have you sat it down and threatened to keil haul it it it continues to play up? PS you have inspird me to start looking into getting my Day Skipper ticket. Thx guys

[@X3Jane]

Theresa is a true sport. Cool, calm, wise and as diplomatic as she can be with Nick, who seems like his fuse could burst at any moment. She’s magnanimous, generous and graceful. I always wonder how she deals with his constant drama and anger.

[@shaunbainbridge1584]

For the goose neck, just get yourself a new nut. Either it wasn’t fitted correctly or it’s been on and off a few times rendering the nylon useless. No need for drilling and split pins or lockwire with a serviceable nut. Loctite may help until you can replace it. I’m sure your Mk1 eyeball will see you right. We all know lager is fermented dishwater, perhaps a tall Bombay Sapphire on ice if the ice maker is playing ball😂

[@nickmaguire4914]

Oh yeah I love a beer but you were getting into Gin and Tonic territory after that thirst quencher

[@williammccormack2374]

If there is enough of the bolt sticking through drill a small hole through it and put some fine wire in it twist it off and you don’t need to worry anymore the same as they do in the aircraft industry.

[@ejs6010]

Nice sail.

[@TedKidd]

Thank goodness for the birds nest.

[@sailingrubyrose]

I know, right?

[@RiverWoods111]

Not drinking beer or alcohol at all is really easy when it gives you a three-day stomach ache and an Ice-pick headache that makes your migraines seem like a walk in the park.

[@WhatAboutTheBee]

Until you resolve the solenoid issue, fold the flexible line back onto itself and tie wrap around the fold. Effectively shutting the line down like a cutoff valve would.

[@bubashalom8274]

Cheers!

[@HexFlex-ss9rm]

Has Nick completely sworn of paints? 😂😂🎉

[@Mr19chuck49]

😊😊😊

[@redbovine]

That looked like a high quality restaurant style burger but better.

[@sailingrubyrose]

It was!

[@gregorykoyanagi2706]

It looks like the NyLock was lubricated to install it? Who built this boat? Spirit AeroSystems? Sell it before the doors come off mid-sail.

[@QBandBookingKC]

Suggestion, drill a hole through that bolt and put a cotter pin.

[@soggybottom3463]

Came here for the "cold beer" comments. Just finished up (another) day on the chainsaw and axe in 35 degree central Portugal. That first cold beer at the cafe...cures most atheists...🤣🤣🤣

[@Greg-pc7yw]

Why doesn't the gooseneck bolt have a split pin? 🍺

[@TheThreebucks]

Can I ask for an update on the water maker? Is it all clean now? How many filters did it take before you got to the carbon one?