Hardtop built on a Bavaria 55 Cruiser, all done at a mooring where the cockpit is the only workshop. Finally, the dry season is here, and I can make good progress. Redesigning the aft section to gain more headroom at the helm stations. This is not a how-to guide for building a HARD DODGER or HARDTOP. It is a journey showing how I do it in my way. Without claiming this is the way to do it. Thank you so much for tagging along and for the patrons' support in making this video possible. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Sailingwiththomas You can even tip me https://paypal.me/SailingwithThomas THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR WATCHING AND SUBSCRIBING! You can also follow sailing with Thomas on other platforms for almost daily updated pics and videos, and even find yourself a new T-Shirt: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sailingwiththomas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sailingwiththomas Shop: https://sailingwiththomascom.wpcomstaging.com/shop/ ABOUT THIS CHANNEL: I'm a sailor with a YouTube channel and not a YouTuber. Sailing around the world in a Bavaria 55 Cruiser, mostly solo, making videos whenever we have time for it. Comfortable at sea with 4 decades of sailing experience and hundreds of thousands of miles behind me. Even though this is season 8 on YouTube, I did not make that many videos in the beginning, and obviously not from my entire sailing life. Before full-time sailing 7 years ago, I sailed several seasons in the Mediterranean, and obviously also in Scandinavia. I had my first sailboat at age 7 and have been sailing and racing ever since. I also have more than 10 years of experience as a captain in search and rescue at sea in Norway.

The weather is unbelievable, and I'm pushing forward with my current diy projects. This week, we're making good progress on the boat, focusing on boat maintenance and essential repair work. It's a journey of how I approach this diy boat project, showing the build in my own way.

Clip from my latest upload. I work on my Hardtop project and are having great progress. Beautiful weather in Bali, so I even take you with me on a Sunday Fun day roadtrip visiting the production of hand made vintage cars.

Hardtop hard dodger built on a Bavaria 55 Cruiser, all done at a mooring where the cockpit is the only workshop. Visiting Tuksedo Studio, where they handcraft vintage cars like Mercedes 300 SL, Porsche 365, Aston Martin, Toyota GT and more. We ride a nice chopper motorcycle on our Sunday fun day road trip. This is not a how-to guide for building a HARD DODGER or HARDTOP. It is a journey showing how I do it in my way. Without claiming this is the way to do it, mixed with daily life here in Bali. Thank you so much for tagging along and for the patrons' support in making this video possible. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Sailingwiththomas You can even tip me https://paypal.me/SailingwithThomas If you enjoyed some of the soundtracks in this episode, a full version is found here @SwTMusicOnly Please also check out my practical channel @PracticalThomas THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR WATCHING AND SUBSCRIBING! 00:01:00 Continuing with the hardtop from the previous episode 00:02:00 Making of the end piece copy from the redesigned port side 00:02:30 Starting with the lamp project above the cockpit table 00:02:55 How the base frame is made 00:04:00 Remake of the new rain gutter 00:05:01 Sunday Fun Day start 00:05:53 Indonesian regulations running charter and even ownership 00:07:28 Road trip with a retro classic designed soft chopper motorcycle 00:09:10 Visit the famous Tuksedo Studio - Handmade classic cars in Bali 00:11:26 Continue the Road Trip with my friend to the Blue Lagoon 00:12:58 Visiting the best restaurant at the Blue Lagoon You can also follow sailing with Thomas on other platforms for almost daily updated pics and videos, and even find yourself a new T-Shirt: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sailingwiththomas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sailingwiththomas Shop: https://sailingwiththomascom.wpcomstaging.com/shop/ ABOUT THIS CHANNEL: I'm a sailor with a YouTube channel and not a YouTuber. Sailing around the world in a Bavaria 55 Cruiser, mostly solo, making videos whenever we have time for it. Comfortable at sea with 4 decades of sailing experience and hundreds of thousands of miles behind me. Even though this is season 8 on YouTube, I did not make that many videos in the beginning, and obviously not from my entire sailing life. Before full-time sailing 7 years ago, I sailed several seasons in the Mediterranean, and obviously also in Scandinavia. I had my first sailboat at age 7 and have been sailing and racing ever since. I also have more than 10 years of experience as a captain in search and rescue at sea in Norway.

Hardtop built on a Bavaria 55 Cruiser, all done at a mooring where the cockpit is the only workshop. Finally, the dry season is here, and I can make good progress This is not a how-to guide for building a HARD DODGER or HARDTOP. It is a journey showing how I do it in my way. Without claiming this is the way to do it. Thank you so much for tagging along and for the patrons' support in making this video possible. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Sailingwiththomas You can even tip me https://paypal.me/SailingwithThomas If you enjoyed some of the soundtracks in this episode, a full version is found here @SwTMusicOnly Please also check out my practical channel @PracticalThomas THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR WATCHING AND SUBSCRIBING! You can also follow sailing with Thomas on other platforms for almost daily updated pics and videos, and even find yourself a new T-Shirt: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sailingwiththomas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sailingwiththomas Shop: https://sailingwiththomascom.wpcomstaging.com/shop/ ABOUT THIS CHANNEL: I'm a sailor with a YouTube channel and not a YouTuber. Sailing around the world in a Bavaria 55 Cruiser, mostly solo, making videos whenever we have time for it. Comfortable at sea with 4 decades of sailing experience and hundreds of thousands of miles behind me. Even though this is season 8 on YouTube, I did not make that many videos in the beginning, and obviously not from my entire sailing life. Before full-time sailing 7 years ago, I sailed several seasons in the Mediterranean, and obviously also in Scandinavia. I had my first sailboat at age 7 and have been sailing and racing ever since. I also have more than 10 years of experience as a captain in search and rescue at sea in Norway.

Can AI make manual paper charting faster and 100% accurate? In Part 2 of our Google AI Navigation series, we bridge the gap between high-tech planning and old-school execution using the Master Navigation Table. It’s time to take those digital calculations and apply them manually to our paper charts. In this tutorial, we will use traditional tools like parallel rulers, dividers, and a compass rose to plot our route seamlessly—proving that cutting-edge AI is a sailor's best friend, even offline. We also take it a step further by verifying our new midpoints! We feed our manual chart data back into the digital realm to cross-check every single coordinate for zero-error navigation. You can copy the last version of this prompt (V7.4) below: Role: Marine Data Engineer Task: Convert CSV into a Navionics-compliant GPX 1.1 file with unique, collision-proof labels. ### INPUT DATA STRUCTURE The input will be a CSV block with these columns: [WP #], [Dist Next], [Coordinates DMS], [True Brg], [Decl], [Mag C], [Dev], [Comp C], [ETAs...] ### PROCESSING RULES 1. Coordinate Conversion (CRITICAL): - Input format is DMS (e.g., 01°13'38"N 103°32'11"E). - Convert to WGS84 Decimal Degrees for the GPX output. - Formula: Degrees + (Minutes/60) + (Seconds/3600). - Precision: Round to exactly 6 decimal places. - Hemisphere Logic: South (S) and West (W) must be negative numbers. 2. Chartplotter Metadata Injection: - For every Waypoint tag (wpt), generate a Comment tag (cmt). - Comment Format: "Comp C: [Comp C Value] | Dist: [Dist Next]nm" - This ensures backup manual bearings are visible directly on the digital plotter screen. 3. Route Sequence Construction: - Generate the individual Waypoint (wpt) list first. - Follow it with a single Route (rte) container linking ALL points (Primary + Midpoints) in chronological order. ### TARGET XML SCHEMA (Strict GPX 1.1) Instruct the AI to generate a clean XML code layout using standard GPX 1.1 formatting rules, following these parameter blocks: - Root Element: Start a standard GPX container tagged with version 1.1, stating the creator as MasterNavBackup, and applying the baseline Topografix GPX namespace link. - Metadata Sub-block: Insert a metadata section declaring the custom Route Name. - Waypoint Sub-blocks: Generate individual waypoint tags for every entry. Inject the Decimal Latitude and Decimal Longitude directly into the waypoint parameters. Inside each waypoint, include sub-tags for the specific WP number as the name, alongside a separate comment tag formatted exactly as: "Comp C: [Value] | Dist: [Value]nm". - Route Sub-block: Construct a trailing route section named "[Route Name] (AI Verified)". Populate it chronologically with ordered route-point tags tracking every sequential waypoint coordinate, each mirroring its specific WP number label. - Close Container: Terminate the GPX structure. ### DATA SOURCE [PASTE YOUR COPIED CSV DATA HERE] The prompt above is free to use, but make sure to check your data, and also please remember navigation is always done at your own risk. 0:00 - Introduction: High-Tech Meets Old-School 1:20 - Why you should not blindly trust your chart plotter 2:28 - Plotting the AI Master Navigation Table Manually 7:08 - True bearing trap on your autopilot 13:58 - The Reverse Verification Prompt: Paper Back to Digital Final Route Verification Watch Part 1 - Get the Master Navigation Table Template for free https://youtu.be/K5rFj7-CuIQ If you found this video helpful, please Like, Subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more AI-powered maritime tutorials! Safe voyages! ⛵ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Sailingwiththomas You can even tip me https://paypal.me/SailingwithThomas If you enjoyed some of the soundtracks in this episode, a full version is found here @SwTMusicOnly Please also check out my practical channel @PracticalThomas THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR WATCHING AND SUBSCRIBING! You can also follow sailing with Thomas on other platforms for almost daily updated pics and videos, and even find yourself a new T-Shirt: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sailingwiththomas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sailingwiththomas Shop: https://sailingwiththomascom.wpcomstaging.com/shop/ ABOUT THIS CHANNEL: I'm a sailor with a YouTube channel and not a YouTuber. Sailing around the world in a Bavaria 55 Cruiser, mostly solo, making videos whenever I have time for it. Comfortable at sea with 4 decades of sailing experience and hundreds of thousands of miles behind me. Even though this is season 8 on YouTube, I did not make that many videos in the beginning, and obviously not from my entire sailing life. Before full-time sailing 7 years ago, I sailed several seasons in the Mediterranean, and obviously also in Scandinavia. I had my first sailboat at age 7 and have been sailing and racing ever since. I also have more than 10 years of experience as a captain in search and rescue at sea in Norway.

Check out the video that will change everything in how you prepare for your next long sail. I’m showing you the exact 'Master Prompt' I use to calculate Compass Deviation and Magnetic Variation in seconds, and even converting coordinates into degrees, minutes and seconds in the same go. Whether you're crossing the Atlantic or island hopping in Southeast Asia, this is the ultimate navigation hack to keep you on course when the screens go dark. Navigating without GPS is not that difficult, but you need to be prepared. And I will show you how to in this free video. Go to my video to see what this does, and copy my free promt to use If you’re a cruiser—or planning to be—Subscribe to follow my journey and grab my free AI navigation prompts to keep your passage planning sharp, no matter where in the world you're sailing. Fair winds from the tropics! Thank you so much for tagging along and for the patrons' support in making this video possible. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Sailingwiththomas You can even tip me https://sailingwiththomascom.wpcomstaging.com/how-to-support-and-share-your-love/ If you enjoyed some of the soundtracks in this episode, a full version is found here @SwTMusicOnly Please also check out my practical channel @PracticalThomas THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR WATCHING AND SUBSCRIBING! You can also follow sailing with Thomas on other platforms for almost daily updated pics and videos, and even find yourself a new T-Shirt: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sailingwiththomas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sailingwiththomas Shop: https://sailingwiththomascom.wpcomstaging.com/shop/ ABOUT THIS CHANNEL: I'm a sailor with a YouTube channel and not a YouTuber. Sailing around the world in a Bavaria 55 Cruiser, mostly solo, making videos whenever we have time for it. Comfortable at sea with 4 decades of sailing experience and hundreds of thousands of miles behind me. Even though this is season 8 on YouTube, I did not make that many videos in the beginning, and obviously not from my entire sailing life. Before full-time sailing 7 years ago, I sailed several seasons in the Mediterranean, and obviously also in Scandinavia. I had my first sailboat at age 7 and have been sailing and racing ever since. I also have more than 10 years of experience as a captain in search and rescue at sea in Norway.

This video will change everything in how you prepare for your next long sail. I’m showing you the exact 'Master Prompt' I use to calculate Compass Deviation and Magnetic Variation in seconds, and even converting coordinates into degrees, minutes and seconds in the same go. Whether you're crossing the Atlantic or island hopping in Southeast Asia, this is the ultimate navigation hack to keep you on course when the screens go dark. Navigating without GPS is not that difficult, but you need to be prepared. And I will show you how to in this free video. Download the open-source prompt below! If you’re a cruiser—or planning to be—Subscribe to follow my journey and grab my free AI navigation prompts to keep your passage planning sharp, no matter where in the world you're sailing. Fair winds from the tropics! Copy from here: Role: Master Navigator Task: Generate a theoretical Rhumb Line navigation backup plan based on the provided GPX data. 1. Universal Waypoint Processing: Identify all entries in the provided GPX file. Assign a sequential Waypoint Number (WP 1, WP 2, etc.) to every point found. Data Integrity: Process every point in the sequence provided. Do not omit, truncate, or summarise any portion of the route. Every waypoint must have its own row. 2. Midpoint Logic: Calculate the distance between every sequential pair (WP n to WP n+1). If the distance between two points exceeds 100nm, insert a new row for the exact midpoint coordinates. Label this row 'WP [Number] MID'. Calculate the True Bearing and WMM 2025 Declination for these midpoints. 3. Navigational Calculations: Coordinates: Convert decimal degrees to Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS). Dist: Nautical Miles (nm) to the next point. True Brg: Precise Rhumb Line bearing to the next point. Decl (2025): Use the latest World Magnetic Model for the specific coordinate. Mag C: True Bearing corrected for Declination (Variation). Dev (Variable): Apply deviation based on a simulated deviation card: For headings 000°–090°: Apply +2° For headings 091°–180°: Apply +1° For headings 181°–270°: Apply -1° For headings 271°–359°: Apply -2° Comp C: Magnetic Course corrected for Deviation. 4. ETAs: Create 4 separate columns for 4, 5, 6, and 7 knots (showing cumulative travel time from the start). 5. Output Format: Table Label: "Master Navigation Table" Columns: [WP #] | [Dist Next] | [Coordinates DMS] | [True Brg] | [Decl (2025)] | [Mag C] | [Dev] | [Comp C] | [ETA 4kt] | [ETA 5kt] | [ETA 6kt] | [ETA 7kt] CSV Section: Provide a raw, comma-separated code block (CSV) at the end containing all rows (Waypoints + Midpoints) that matches the table exactly for import into Excel or Numbers. "CRITICAL: This is for a professional maritime document. You are prohibited from using '...' or skipping any rows. If the output is too long for one message, stop at WP 15 and I will say 'Continue' for the rest." GPX File Input: [PASTE YOUR GPX DATA HERE] The prompt above is free to use, but make sure to check your data, and also please remember navigation is always done at your own risk. Thank you so much for tagging along and for the patrons' support in making this video possible. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Sailingwiththomas You can even tip me https://sailingwiththomascom.wpcomstaging.com/how-to-support-and-share-your-love/ If you enjoyed some of the soundtracks in this episode, a full version is found here @SwTMusicOnly Please also check out my practical channel @PracticalThomas THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR WATCHING AND SUBSCRIBING! You can also follow sailing with Thomas on other platforms for almost daily updated pics and videos, and even find yourself a new T-Shirt: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sailingwiththomas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sailingwiththomas Shop: https://sailingwiththomascom.wpcomstaging.com/shop/ ABOUT THIS CHANNEL: I'm a sailor with a YouTube channel and not a YouTuber. Sailing around the world in a Bavaria 55 Cruiser, mostly solo, making videos whenever we have time for it. Comfortable at sea with 4 decades of sailing experience and hundreds of thousands of miles behind me. Even though this is season 8 on YouTube, I did not make that many videos in the beginning, and obviously not from my entire sailing life. Before full-time sailing 7 years ago, I sailed several seasons in the Mediterranean, and obviously also in Scandinavia. I had my first sailboat at age 7 and have been sailing and racing ever since. I also have more than 10 years of experience as a captain in search and rescue at sea in Norway.

In this video, I leave BE FREE and my hardtop project for a week with business and pleasure in Jakarta. Join me on an unexpected journey as I take to the skies for the first time in seven years, landing in Jakarta to explore the vibrant local culture. This travel vlog captures my adventures through bustling markets, savouring delicious street food, and discovering fresh produce. It's a different kind of travel, but still full of discoveries! Join me on an unexpected journey as I take to the skies for the first time in seven years, landing in Jakarta to explore the vibrant local culture. This travel vlog captures my adventures through bustling markets, savouring delicious street food, and discovering fresh produce. It's a different kind of travel, but still full of discoveries! Join me on an unexpected journey as I take to the skies for the first time in seven years, landing in Jakarta to explore the vibrant local culture. This travel vlog captures my adventures through bustling markets, savouring delicious street food, and discovering fresh produce. It's a different kind of travel, but still full of discoveries! Thank you so much for tagging along and for the patrons' support in making this video possible.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SailingwiththomasYou can even tip me https://sailingwiththomascom.wpcomstaging.com/how-to-support-and-share-your-love/ If you enjoyed some of the soundtracks in this episode, a full version is found here @SwTMusicOnly. Please also check out my practical channel @PracticalThomas. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR WATCHING AND SUBSCRIBING! You can also follow sailing with Thomas on other platforms for almost daily updated pics and videos, and even find yourself a new T-Shirt:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sailingwiththomasInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sailingwiththomasShop: https://sailingwiththomascom.wpcomstaging.com/shop/ABOUT THIS CHANNEL:I'm a sailor with a YouTube channel and not a YouTuber. Sailing around the world in a Bavaria 55 Cruiser, mostly solo, making videos whenever we have time for it.Comfortable at sea with 4 decades of sailing experience and hundreds of thousands of miles behind me. Even though this is season 8 on YouTube, I did not make that many videos in the beginning, and obviously not from my entire sailing life. Before full-time sailing 7 years ago, I sailed several seasons in the Mediterranean, and obviously also in Scandinavia. I had my first sailboat at age 7 and have been sailing and racing ever since. I also have more than 10 years of experience as a captain in search and rescue at sea in Norway.

Hardtop built on a Bavaria 55 Cruiser, all done at a mooring where the cockpit is the only workshop. Fighting storms after storms trying to have some progress, and even watching a ship capzising and sinking. This is not a how-to guide for building a HARD DODGER or HARDTOP. It is a journey showing how I do it in my way. Without claiming this is the way to do it. Thank you so much for tagging along and for the patrons' support in making this video possible. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Sailingwiththomas You can even tip me https://sailingwiththomascom.wpcomstaging.com/how-to-support-and-share-your-love/ If you enjoyed some of the soundtracks in this episode, a full version is found here @SwTMusicOnly Please also check out my practical channel @PracticalThomas THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR WATCHING AND SUBSCRIBING! You can also follow sailing with Thomas on other platforms for almost daily updated pics and videos, and even find yourself a new T-Shirt: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sailingwiththomas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sailingwiththomas Shop: https://sailingwiththomascom.wpcomstaging.com/shop/ ABOUT THIS CHANNEL: I'm a sailor with a YouTube channel and not a YouTuber. Sailing around the world in a Bavaria 55 Cruiser, mostly solo, making videos whenever we have time for it. Comfortable at sea with 4 decades of sailing experience and hundreds of thousands of miles behind me. Even though this is season 8 on YouTube, I did not make that many videos in the beginning, and obviously not from my entire sailing life. Before full-time sailing 7 years ago, I sailed several seasons in the Mediterranean, and obviously also in Scandinavia. I had my first sailboat at age 7 and have been sailing and racing ever since. I also have more than 10 years of experience as a captain in search and rescue at sea in Norway.

This video documents the progress of building a large hardtop for a Bavaria 55 cruiser, with the creator doing all the work solo from his cockpit, which serves as his workshop (0:18). The project faces challenges due to limited tools, space, and unpredictable weather (0:27). This is not a how-to guide for building a HARD DODGER or HARDTOP. It is a journey showing how I do it in my way. Without claiming this is the way to do it. Thank you so much for tagging along and for the patrons' support in making this video possible. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Sailingwiththomas You can even tip me https://sailingwiththomascom.wpcomstaging.com/how-to-support-and-share-your-love/ If you enjoyed some of the soundtracks in this episode, a full version could be found here @SwTMusicOnly Please also check out my practical channel @PracticalThomas THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR WATCHING AND SUBSCRIBING! You can also follow sailing with Thomas on other platforms for almost daily updated pics and videos, and even find yourself a new T-Shirt: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sailingwiththomas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sailingwiththomas Shop: https://sailingwiththomascom.wpcomstaging.com/shop/ ABOUT THIS CHANNEL: I'm a sailor with a YouTube channel and not a YouTuber. Sailing around the world in a Bavaria 55 Cruiser, mostly solo, making videos whenever we have time for it. Comfortable at sea with 4 decades of sailing experience and hundreds of thousands of miles behind me. Even though this is season 8 on YouTube, I did not make that many videos in the beginning, and obviously not from my entire sailing life. Before full-time sailing 7 years ago, I sailed several seasons in the Mediterranean, and obviously also in Scandinavia. I had my first sailboat at age 7 and have been sailing and racing ever since. I also have more than 10 years of experience as a captain in search and rescue at sea in Norway.

Building the perfect hardtop for my Bavaria 55 here in Bali. The weather has been a bigger challenge than expected, and the last weeks have been extreme with serious flooding and dthe eath toll is still rising. Making it ridiculous for me to complain on being delayed by bad weather, knowing how much pain many are experiencing on this island at the moment. Sailing in a subtropical climate requires good protection, not only shade from the sun but also from extreme UV. Canvas doesn't last long in a sub-tropical climate, and I was tired of leaks and repairs. So now I am making a permanent solution. I'm sharing my production methods, setbacks, and progress, and basically all you want to know about my Hardtop project for my Bavaria 55 Cruiser. This is not a how-to guide for building a HARD DODGER or HARDTOP. It is a journey showing how I do it in my way. Without claiming this is the way to do it. Thank you so much for tagging along and for the patrons' support in making this video possible. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Sailingwiththomas You can even tip me https://sailingwiththomascom.wpcomstaging.com/how-to-support-and-share-your-love/ If you enjoyed some of the soundtracks in this episode, a full version is found here @SwTMusicOnly Please also check out my practical channel @PracticalThomas THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR WATCHING AND SUBSCRIBING! You can also follow sailing with Thomas on other platforms for almost daily updated pics and videos, and even find yourself a new T-Shirt: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sailingwiththomas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sailingwiththomas Shop: https://sailingwiththomascom.wpcomstaging.com/shop/ ABOUT THIS CHANNEL: I'm a sailor with a YouTube channel and not a YouTuber. Sailing around the world in a Bavaria 55 Cruiser, mostly solo, making videos whenever we have time for it. Comfortable at sea with 4 decades of sailing experience and hundreds of thousands of miles behind me. Even though this is season 8 on YouTube, I did not make that many videos in the beginning, and obviously not from my entire sailing life. Before full-time sailing 7 years ago, I sailed several seasons in the Mediterranean, and obviously also in Scandinavia. I had my first sailboat at age 7 and have been sailing and racing ever since. I also have more than 10 years of experience as a captain in search and rescue at sea in Norway.

Building the perfect hardtop for my Bavaria 55 here in Bali. The weather has been a bigger challenge than expected, and the last weeks have been extreme with serious flooding and dthe eath toll is still rising. Making it ridiculous for me to complain on being delayed by bad weather, knowing how much pain many are experiencing on this island at the moment. Sailing in a subtropical climate requires good protection, not only shade from the sun but also from extreme UV. Canvas doesn't last long in a sub-tropical climate, and I was tired of leaks and repairs. So now I am making a permanent solution. I'm sharing my production methods, setbacks, and progress, and basically all you want to know about my Hardtop project for my Bavaria 55 Cruiser. This is not a how-to guide for building a HARD DODGER or HARDTOP. It is a journey showing how I do it in my way. Without claiming this is the way to do it. Thank you so much for tagging along and for the patrons' support in making this video possible. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Sailingwiththomas You can even tip me https://sailingwiththomascom.wpcomstaging.com/how-to-support-and-share-your-love/ If you enjoyed some of the soundtracks in this episode, a full version is found here @SwTMusicOnly Please also check out my practical channel @PracticalThomas THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR WATCHING AND SUBSCRIBING! You can also follow sailing with Thomas on other platforms for almost daily updated pics and videos, and even find yourself a new T-Shirt: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sailingwiththomas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sailingwiththomas Shop: https://sailingwiththomascom.wpcomstaging.com/shop/ ABOUT THIS CHANNEL: I'm a sailor with a YouTube channel and not a YouTuber. Sailing around the world in a Bavaria 55 Cruiser, mostly solo, making videos whenever we have time for it. Comfortable at sea with 4 decades of sailing experience and hundreds of thousands of miles behind me. Even though this is season 8 on YouTube, I did not make that many videos in the beginning, and obviously not from my entire sailing life. Before full-time sailing 7 years ago, I sailed several seasons in the Mediterranean, and obviously also in Scandinavia. I had my first sailboat at age 7 and have been sailing and racing ever since. I also have more than 10 years of experience as a captain in search and rescue at sea in Norway.

Building the perfect hardtop for my Bavaria 55 here in Bali. The weather has been a bigger challenge than expected, and the last weeks have been extreme with serious flooding and dthe eath toll is still rising. Making it ridiculous for me to complain on being delayed by bad weather, knowing how much pain many are experiencing on this island at the moment.

Sailing in a subtropical climate requires good protection, not only shade from the sun but also from extreme UV. Canvas doesn't last long in a sub-tropical climate, and I was tired of leaks and repairs. So now I am making a permanent solution. I'm sharing my production methods, setbacks, and progress, and basically all you want to know about my Hardtop project for my Bavaria 55 Cruiser. This is not a how-to guide for building a HARD DODGER or HARDTOP. It is a journey showing how I do it in my way. Without claiming this is the way to do it.

Thank you so much for tagging along and for the patrons' support in making this video possible.
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I'm a sailor with a YouTube channel and not a YouTuber. Sailing around the world in a Bavaria 55 Cruiser, mostly solo, making videos whenever we have time for it.
Comfortable at sea with 4 decades of sailing experience and hundreds of thousands of miles behind me.

Even though this is season 8 on YouTube, I did not make that many videos in the beginning, and obviously not from my entire sailing life. Before full-time sailing 7 years ago, I sailed several seasons in the Mediterranean, and obviously also in Scandinavia. I had my first sailboat at age 7 and have been sailing and racing ever since. I also have more than 10 years of experience as a captain in search and rescue at sea in Norway.

Sailing back to Bali, and sharing why this strait can be so challenging. No wind and strong currents force you to plan your crossing and time it well. This is not the place for sailors without engines, even if you time it well. After coming back to Bali, I could pick up my Yamaha 15HP Enduro outboard after it had been repaired. Such a relief to have a working outboard again, and I love the fact that they could repair it rather than buy a new one. When my Australian friend Sam invited me for a short holiday, I was not dificult to ask, and jumped on board his beautiful Lagoon 440. Knowing how much money people spend on holiday here to have this kind of adventure, and even being only the two of us, makes you feel privileged. Sailing in Indonesia and especially from Lombook to Bali can be pretty challenging for several reasons. Outside the monsoon season, there is barely any wind, but strong ocean currents. During the monsoon season, you can experience extreme winds and lots of rain. And many sailors visiting these waters find themselves in big trouble. For us, this time it's basically motor sailing as there are really not many other options. Thank you so much for tagging along and for the patrons' support in making this video possible. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Sailingwiththomas You can even tip me here: https://paypal.me/SailingwithThomas If you enjoyed some of the soundtracks in this episode, a full version might be found here @SwTMusicOnly Please also check out my practical channel @PracticalThomas THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR WATCHING AND SUBSCRIBING! You can also follow sailing with Thomas on other platforms for almost daily updated pics and videos, and even find yourself a new T-Shirt: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sailingwiththomas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sailingwiththomas Shop: https://sailingwiththomascom.wpcomstaging.com/shop/ ABOUT THIS CHANNEL: I'm a sailor with a YouTube channel and not a YouTuber. Sailing around the world in a Bavaria 55 Cruiser, mostly solo, making videos whenever we have time for it. Comfortable at sea with 4 decades of sailing experience and hundreds of thousands of miles behind me. Even though this is season 8 on YouTube, I did not make that many videos in the beginning, and obviously not from my entire sailing life. Before full-time sailing 7 years ago, I sailed several seasons in the Mediterranean, and obviously also in Scandinavia. I had my first sailboat at age 7 and have been sailing and racing ever since. I also have more than 10 years of experience as a captain in search and rescue at sea in Norway.

Nusa Lembongan, everything you would dream about Bali to be. A tiny slice of heaven, not far from Bali, yet so different.

Sailing to Nusa Lembongan on my friend's catamaran, a #lagooncatamaran This mini adventure takes us from #bali and over to the neighbouring islands, which consist of 3 islands, #nusapenida, Nusa Ceningan, and Nusa #lembongan south east of Bali, Indonesia. When my Australian friend Sam invited me for a short holiday, I was not dificult to ask, and jumped on board his beautiful Lagoon 440. Knowing how much money people spend on holiday here to have this kind of adventure, and even being only the two of us, makes you feel privileged. Sailing in Indonesia and especially from Lombook to Bali can be pretty challenging for several reasons. Outside the monsoon season, there is barely any wind, but strong ocean currents. During the monsoon season, you can experience extreme winds and lots of rain. And many sailors visiting these waters find themselves in big trouble. For us, this time it's basically motor sailing as there are really not many other options. Thank you so much for tagging along and for the patrons' support in making this video possible. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Sailingwiththomas You can even tip me here: https://paypal.me/SailingwithThomas If you enjoyed some of the soundtracks in this episode, a full version might be found here @SwTMusicOnly Please also check out my practical channel @PracticalThomas THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR WATCHING AND SUBSCRIBING! You can also follow sailing with Thomas on other platforms for almost daily updated pics and videos, and even find yourself a new T-Shirt: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sailingwiththomas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sailingwiththomas Shop: https://sailingwiththomascom.wpcomstaging.com/shop/ ABOUT THIS CHANNEL: I'm a sailor with a YouTube channel and not a YouTuber. Sailing around the world in a Bavaria 55 Cruiser, mostly solo, making videos whenever we have time for it. Comfortable at sea with 4 decades of sailing experience and hundreds of thousands of miles behind me. Even though this is season 8 on YouTube, I did not make that many videos in the beginning, and obviously not from my entire sailing life. Before full-time sailing 7 years ago, I sailed several seasons in the Mediterranean, and obviously also in Scandinavia. I had my first sailboat at age 7 and have been sailing and racing ever since. I also have more than 10 years of experience as a captain in search and rescue at sea in Norway.

Sailing to Nusa Lembongan for a mini holiday with my Australian friend.

Sailing to Nusa Lembongan on my friend's catamaran, a #lagooncatamaran This mini adventure takes us from #bali and over to the neighbouring islands, which consist of 3 islands, #nusapenida, Nusa Ceningan, and Nusa #lembongan south east of Bali, Indonesia. When my Australian friend Sam invited me for a short holiday, I was not dificult to ask, and jumped on board his beautiful Lagoon 440. Knowing how much money people spend on holiday here to have this kind of adventure, and even being only the two of us, makes you feel privileged. Sailing in Indonesia and especially from Lombook to Bali can be pretty challenging for several reasons. Outside the monsoon season, there is barely any wind, but strong ocean currents. During the monsoon season, you can experience extreme winds and lots of rain. And many sailors visiting these waters find themselves in big trouble. For us, this time it's basically motor sailing as there are really not many other options. Thank you so much for tagging along and for the patrons' support in making this video possible. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Sailingwiththomas You can even tip me here: https://paypal.me/SailingwithThomas If you enjoyed some of the soundtracks in this episode, a full version might be found here @SwTMusicOnly Please also check out my practical channel @PracticalThomas THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR WATCHING AND SUBSCRIBING! You can also follow sailing with Thomas on other platforms for almost daily updated pics and videos, and even find yourself a new T-Shirt: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sailingwiththomas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sailingwiththomas Shop: https://sailingwiththomascom.wpcomstaging.com/shop/ ABOUT THIS CHANNEL: I'm a sailor with a YouTube channel and not a YouTuber. Sailing around the world in a Bavaria 55 Cruiser, mostly solo, making videos whenever we have time for it. Comfortable at sea with 4 decades of sailing experience and hundreds of thousands of miles behind me. Even though this is season 8 on YouTube, I did not make that many videos in the beginning, and obviously not from my entire sailing life. Before full-time sailing 7 years ago, I sailed several seasons in the Mediterranean, and obviously also in Scandinavia. I had my first sailboat at age 7 and have been sailing and racing ever since. I also have more than 10 years of experience as a captain in search and rescue at sea in Norway.

Yamaha Outboards are supposed to be the best you can have going on adventures around the world. Especially the 2-Stroke versions, but is this the truth anymore? Over the last 7 years, I have had 3 Outboards, and 3 Tenders, and in this video, I am sharing the situation of my Yamaha Enduro 15HP thats only 4 years old. Thankfully, I am in a place where they have a very professional Yamaha dealer and workshop. I can not imagine what kind of challenge this would have been in the middle of the Pacific. I am also sharing my experience in good and bad with my tenders, my mistakes, and hopefully this can be valuable information for other sailors planning on going on adventures like mine. Thank you so much for tagging along and for the patrons' support in making this video possible. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Sailingwiththomas You can even tip me here: https://paypal.me/SailingwithThomas If you enjoyed some of the soundtracks in this episode, a full version might be found here @SwTMusicOnly Please also check out my practical channel @PracticalThomas THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR WATCHING AND SUBSCRIBING! You can also follow sailing with Thomas on other platforms for almost daily updated pics and videos, and even find yourself a new T-Shirt: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sailingwiththomas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sailingwiththomas Shop: https://sailingwiththomascom.wpcomstaging.com/shop/ ABOUT THIS CHANNEL: I'm a sailor with a YouTube channel and not a YouTuber. Sailing around the world in a Bavaria 55 Cruiser, mostly solo, making videos whenever we have time for it. Comfortable at sea with 4 decades of sailing experience and hundreds of thousands of miles behind me. Even though this is season 8 on YouTube, I did not make that many videos in the beginning, and obviously not from my entire sailing life. Before full-time sailing 7 years ago, I sailed several seasons in the Mediterranean, and obviously also in Scandinavia. I had my first sailboat at age 7 and have been sailing and racing ever since. I also have more than 10 years of experience as a captain in search and rescue at sea in Norway.