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We're still anchored just off the boatyard, waiting for our new engine to arrive - but this week, the crew feels complete again. Timo's daughters, Nami and Tea, are spending the summer with us, and it

It's been nearly five years since we first set eyes on this boat - a former Vendée Globe racing yacht built for speed and survival, not comfort. Since then, we've been slowly transforming her into a home for our growing family. In this episode, we take you inside the refit that turned a stripped-out offshore racer into a warm, liveable home. From cutting open ballast tanks and moving the head to building double beds, smart storage, and even a family-sized bathtub - we're sharing what it really took to make this boat work for full-time cruising with two young kids and a rescue dog. Whether you've followed our journey from the beginning or are just discovering us now, this video is a look back at the decisions - big and small - that shaped our floating life. After five years living aboard our ex-racing sailboat, we wanted to share how we turned it into a floating home for our sailing family. ?? Topics in this video: Turning a race boat into a family home Liveaboard boat layout for families Ballast tank modification Custom marine storage solutions Tiny boat living with kids Offshore cruiser interior refit Sailing family lifestyle ? Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed this video, please consider liking, subscribing, and sharing with a fellow sailing dreamer. Want to support our journey and get behind-the-scenes content? Join us on https://www.patreon.com/SailingNV A huge thank you to @SailingMerewether weather for some of the beautiful shots from the early days, especially the drone footage ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ If you'd like to support us on Patreon, our website https://www.patreon.com/SailingNV or with a one-off donation via https://ko-fi.com/sailingnv or paypal https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/sailingnv or if you'd like to help us buy something we need, you can check out our amazon wish list https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1G2NJ0EGJLKR0?ref_=wl_share #BoatRefit #SailingWithKids #RaceBoatToHome

This week we're finally revealing the exact engine model we chose - the Nanni N4.65 - and all the boat modifications that decision required. We walk you through how we matched horsepower to our hull design, the challenges of modifying our engine room, and the extra components we've added to make this upgrade work for our full-time off-grid sailing life. We also tackle the big questions: sail drive vs shaft, and of course? the money. This was a huge step for us, and we're so excited to finally share all the details. Let us know what you think - and if you're planning a re-power yourself, feel free to ask us anything! 00:00 Intro 00:49 Hull design & horse power 01:58 Engine size & engine room mods 12:41 Getting the engine into the boat 13:46 Additional components 17:45 Money 18:07 Shaft or sail drive 19:32 Announcing our choice of engine model 20:37 Next steps... 21:58 Special announcements - ? Got questions? Drop them in the comments! ? Like this video if you enjoy behind-the-scenes refits. ? Subscribe to follow the next steps of our install. ? Follow us on Instagram: [@SailingNV] #SailingLife #BoatRefit #MarineEngine ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ If you'd like to support us on Patreon, our website https://www.patreon.com/SailingNV or with a one-off donation via https://ko-fi.com/sailingnv or paypal https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/sailingnv or if you'd like to help us buy something we need, you can check out our amazon wish list https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1G2NJ0EGJLKR0?ref_=wl_share ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ #SailingNV #BoatLife #EngineUpgrade

After years of coaxing our old engine through breakdowns, maintenance struggles, and endless repairs? it's finally time. ? In this episode, we reveal the engine we've chosen to power our off-grid sailing life - and explain exactly why it's the right fit for our family, our boat, and the remote places we sail to. We're a family of four (plus our rescue dog Solo), living full-time aboard our ex-Vendée Globe Open 66 - a retired race boat we've been transforming into a fast, off-grid home. Every system matters - and this engine upgrade is one we've been dreaming about since day one. ? If you're thinking of re-powering your own boat, or just curious what goes into choosing the right marine engine for long-term cruising, we're sharing everything we've learned along the way. - ? Got questions? Drop them in the comments! ? Like this video if you enjoy behind-the-scenes refits. ? Subscribe to follow the next steps of our install. ? Follow us on Instagram: [@SailingNV] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ If you'd like to support us on Patreon, our website https://www.patreon.com/SailingNV or with a one-off donation via https://ko-fi.com/sailingnv or paypal https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/sailingnv or if you'd like to help us buy something we need, you can check out our amazon wish list https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1G2NJ0EGJLKR0?ref_=wl_share ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ #SailingNV #BoatLife #EngineUpgrade

7 people, 1 dog, and a former Vendée Globe race boat - sailing through the remote northern coast of Borneo. No marinas. No charts you can trust. Just a wild stretch of Southeast Asia? and a big transformation coming for NV. In this episode, we set off with three new crew members and prep the boat for true off-grid living - cooking from scratch, anchoring in uncharted bays, and a fast sail on the last leg. We even fire up the beach pizza oven. And behind the scenes? We're getting ready to announce which engine we've chosen to carry NV into her next chapter. ? Think you know what we picked? Comment below! ? Want to see the engine reveal early? It's going to our Patreon crew first ? https://www.patreon.com/SailingNV ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ If you'd like to support us on Patreon, our website https://www.patreon.com/SailingNV or with a one-off donation via https://ko-fi.com/sailingnv or paypal https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/sailingnv or if you'd like to help us buy something we need, you can check out our amazon wish list https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1G2NJ0EGJLKR0?ref_=wl_share #boatrepair #boatlife #sailboat

We've had so many people say this boat wasn't meant to cruise. But here we are, slow sailing, raising kids, making it work. It's not always easy, but it's 100% ours." Join us as we cruise slowly up the coast of Borneo on our ex-Vendée Globe ocean racer - now home to a young family living off-grid aboard (including a baby, a dog, and some very fresh crew). It's not a race anymore - it's a life. From baby naps and beach cleanups to training new crew and replacing engines, this is what slow sailing life looks like when your boat used to race around the world. This episode is all about slow mornings, barefoot beach walks, training new crew, and the challenge of living off-grid while raising little ones on a boat that once sailed solo around the world. "This isn't a race anymore. It's a life." "Even though she's not racing right now, this boat still loves to move - and these days, she's training her next crew." "It's sad to realise that for Nemo, trash-covered beaches are just normal - it's all he's ever known." ? Drop your ideas in the comments - especially if you know of any off-grid solutions for ocean plastic (solar melting, Fresnel lens tech, etc!). Or if you're interestd to come and help us in the yard get in touch at sailingnv@gmail.com 00:00 Intro 02:12 Slow mornings 02:50 Sailing with new crew 05:14 Exploring new anchorages 06:45 Trash on the beach 09:09 Sunset beach fire ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ If you'd like to support us on Patreon, our website https://www.patreon.com/SailingNV or with a one-off donation via https://ko-fi.com/sailingnv or paypal https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/sailingnv or if you'd like to help us buy something we need, you can check out our amazon wish list https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1G2NJ0EGJLKR0?ref_=wl_share #boatrepair #boatlife #sailboat

We've been in Kota Kinabalu, on the north coast of Borneo, for many months now-firstly awaiting the birth of our newest crew member, Tao, and then trying to resolve some persistent issues with our engine. After years of problems with our 30-year-old engine, we've finally decided it's time to treat NV to a new one. But changing an engine isn't just about picking the right model-it's also about tackling the logistics. First on the list: finding a yard that can haul us out. That's no easy task in this part of the world, especially for a boat like ours with nearly five metres of draft. Fortunately, we'd actually hauled out about 100 miles north of here, in a sleepy fishing town called Kudat, about six months ago. But that haul-out wasn't exactly straightforward. The yard is mostly used by local fishing boats. While it's becoming more popular with yachties, it lacks some of the facilities you'd expect elsewhere. Plus, the owner doesn't speak much English, so communication can be a challenge. In fact, to even get confirmation that they could lift us, we had to go there in person. Then there was the issue of how they support boats out of the water. They use concrete blocks stacked on top of each other, which wouldn't be stable enough at the height required for our deep draft. Luckily, they agreed to dig us a pit-but it was too deep, filled with water, and when they first set us down, they refused to support the keel. That caused some damage to the hull where it rested on the supports. Thankfully, Timo was able to repair it easily, and in the end, the haul-out was a success. But all of this is to say: it's not a simple situation. Given how complex our last haul-out was, we're not entirely sure the yard will agree to lift us again. And when we've called to try and arrange it, they haven't confirmed anything-so we've figured we'll need to go there in person, again, to try sort it out. The boat yard is about 200 kms from Kota Kinabalu and about 4hours drive depending on traffic. We didn't video the conversation, but thankfully the yard manager said yes! There was a boat just about to go in our place but he said when they're done in about 3 weeks time, we can go back in our pit! So we celebrated by going to visit some friends of ours at there eco resort and jungle camp called Tampat do Aman, half an hr from the boat yard, close to the coast near the north tip of borneo where the Sulu and China sea meet and whose daughter is Nemo's best friend By the way if any of you are headed up this way or plan to spend time in this yard, we can highly recommend visiting Tampat do Aman for a few days of recuperation and exploration, to learn something about the local culture and meet the local wildlife. I'll let the owner Howard tell you a bit more about this special place he's created... 00:00 Intro & recap 01:46 Driving to Kudat 03:43 Visiting the boat yard 06:06 Visiting our friends eco resort and jungle camp Ampat Do Aman ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ If you'd like to support us on Patreon, our website https://www.patreon.com/SailingNV or with a one-off donation via https://ko-fi.com/sailingnv or paypal https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/sailingnv or if you'd like to help us buy something we need, you can check out our amazon wish list https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1G2NJ0EGJLKR0?ref_=wl_share ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ If you'd like to visit our friends Eco resort/jungle camp Tampat Do Aman you can contact them on whatsapp on +601116057737 or email tampatdoaman@gmail.com or visit their instagram Tampat_do_aman #boatrepair #boatlife #sailboat

We're finally giving up on keeping our 30 year old engine alive and looking for something new and bigger! This means we need to organise the following things - it will be coming from Europe so we need to work out the logistics of shipping it to us - it is going to be bigger than our old engine so we'll also need a new sail drive, which means we'll need to find somewhere to haul out again (Kudat?) - modify the engine room to fit a bigger engine - find a method to get the engine into the boat, eg local crane, rotate our bimini structure 00:00 Intro and recap 00:19 Future plans 02:33 Where to haul out 04:09 Boat cradles 08:14 Getting the new engine into the boat 10:06 Thank you to our Patreons & Ko-fi supporters ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ If you'd like to support us on Patreon, our website https://www.patreon.com/SailingNV or with a one-off donation via https://ko-fi.com/sailingnv or paypal https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/sailingnv or if you'd like to help us buy something we need, you can check out our amazon wish list https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1G2NJ0EGJLKR0?ref_=wl_share #boatrepair #boatlife #sailboat

They say cruising is just fixing your boat in exotic places. From broken anchor winches and dinghies to stitching sails and repairing toilets, here is a taster of some of the jobs we've tackled in the last year... So if you're dreaming of sailing off into the sunset, watch this before you buy a boat... Turquoise water, palm trees, dolphins... and diesel leaks.When our fuel tank sprang a leak, Timo decided to learn how to weld plastic so he could repair it. Magical sunrises, peaceful mornings... and oil leaks. Over the past year, we've resealed our fridge, fixed the kitchen counter, and repaired the oven door.We also had to replace both our outboard and dinghy. We were very lucky to find this second-hand dinghy - even if it meant sailing 100 nautical miles in the wrong direction (and back!) to pick it up. We've ripped sails-and stitched sails. We installed and modified starlink and made a new double bed. We've repaired our damaged paddleboard, the autopilot, and even the damper plate between the engine and gearbox. But sadly, we weren't so successful with the generator or the watermaker. The to-do list never ends-but neither do the rewards. And that makes it worth every drop of sweat! 00:00 Intro 00:53 Repairing our diesel tank 01:32 Changing the rear crank shaft seal of the engine 02:32 Resealing our fridge, fixing the kitchen counter, and repairing the oven door 03:13 Replacing both our outboard and dinghy 05:11 Repairing sails 05:58 Installing and modifying starlink 06:24 Making a double bed 07:03 Repairing our damaged paddleboard 08:53 Repairing our autopilot 09:32 Breaking and repairing the damper plate between the engine and gearbox (for the second time!) 14:22 Broken watermaker and generator 14:59 Unblocking the toilet! 17:30 Conclusion 18:35 Outtakes ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ If you'd like to support us on Patreon, our website https://www.patreon.com/SailingNV or with a one-off donation via https://ko-fi.com/sailingnv or paypal https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/sailingnv or if you'd like to help us buy something we need, you can check out our amazon wish list https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1G2NJ0EGJLKR0?ref_=wl_share #boatrepair #boatlife #sailboat

Here you can see our ideal full sail plan, which consists of 16 different configurations for varying wind conditions ranging from 5 to 60+ knots, making use of our three forestays and three reefs on the mainsail. The sail configurations are chosen to match the prevailing wind conditions. When sailing upwind, we aim to keep the center of effort (the point where the force of the sails acts) balanced near the boat's center of lateral resistance, which is typically close to the keel. This balance keeps the boat steady and responsive on the helm. When sailing downwind, we shift more sail area forward to move the center of effort further ahead of the keel, improving directional stability and reducing the risk of broaching in stronger winds. We have a fixed backstay, along with running backstays and check stays and we will have a system that allows us to adjust and disconnect the check stays from the running backstays as needed. Another important aspect of our sail plan is that the positions of the second and third reefs on the mainsail are chosen with these stays in mind. We've chosen the position of the reefs so that the mainsail will be free to tack without needing to slacken the running backstays when either the second or third reefs are taken. This setup allows us to keep both sides tight in bad weather, providing additional support to the mast and making the boat easier to sail when short-handed. With three reefs in the mainsail, we will be able to keep both the check stays and running backstays tight on either side. Regarding our three headsails, in light winds we can use all three together on a close reach or broad reach, using a whisker pole as needed. Another nice thing about having 3 forestays is that in light winds depending on the wind angle we can potentially use all 3 headsails, then as the wind increases we can reduce them in 7 different configurations. Over the past couple of years, we've found that we can use all three headsails together when sailing on a close reach. When sailing close-hauled or on a beam reach, the headsails can conflict and disturb each other's airflow, but on a close reach, the boat sails very stably and efficiently with all three set. While we haven't detailed gennakers or Code Zeros here, either the middle or baby staysail could also be used alongside them To make our sail plan a reality we're looking for companies that would like their logo to be visible on our sail during our videos and future sailing events and regattas around the world. If you're interested or know someone that might be, please contact us at sailingnv@gmail.com 00:00 Intro 00:11 Our ideal sail plan 00:55 Backstays 01:05 Plan for mainsail reefs 02:21 3 headsails 06:48 Hollyland headsets 09:44 Advert space for sail ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ If you'd like to support us on Patreon, our website https://www.patreon.com/SailingNV or with a one-off donation via https://ko-fi.com/sailingnv or paypal https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/sailingnv or if you'd like to help us buy something we need, you can check out our amazon wish list https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1G2NJ0EGJLKR0?ref_=wl_share ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hollyland headsets: https://www.hollyland.com/product/solidcom-se #boatrepair #boatlife #sails

00:00 Hollyland microphones 00:23 Intro 01:11 Re-sealing heat exchanger 01:16 Starting the engine 01:54 Local Volvo mechanics came to check 02:02 All the things that could be wrong 02:33 Re-tuning valves 02:39 Push rod broke 03:04 Suspected broken piston ring 03:46 Faulty oil pump 05:23 Our options 06:15 Role of an e ngine in a cruiser 06:34 The life of our engine 06:59 All the problems we've had with this engine 08:47 Conclusion 09:29 Thanks to all our Patreon and Ko-fi supporters!!! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ If you'd like to support us on Patreon, our website https://www.patreon.com/SailingNV or with a one-off donation via https://ko-fi.com/sailingnv or paypal https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/sailingnv or if you'd like to help us buy something we need, you can check out our amazon wish list https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1G2NJ0EGJLKR0?ref_=wl_share ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hollyland microphones: https://www.hollyland.com/product/lark-max #boatrepair #boatlife #marineengine

Engine rebuild time-lapse 00:00 Rebuilding the heat exchanger 00:43 Installing head gasket 00:49 Putting the head back on 02:20 Putting heat exchanger back on 02:53 Filling in the coolant water and finding a leak... 03:31 Taking the heat exchanger back off, re-doing the gasket and re-attaching 04:49 Starting the engine - but it doesn't sound right 06:28 Volvo mechanics come back to double check the valve clearance 07:14 Broken push rod! 07:42 Welded push rod back together and put the engine back together one last time 09:31 Leaving the dock! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ If you'd like to support us on Patreon, our website https://www.patreon.com/SailingNV or with a one-off donation via https://ko-fi.com/sailingnv or paypal https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/sailingnv or if you'd like to help us buy something we need, you can check out our amazon wish list https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1G2NJ0EGJLKR0?ref_=wl_share #boatrepair #boatlife #marineengine

First we had to remove our old propeller - unfortunately this meant cutting one bolt, which Timo had probably over tightened when he installed it underwater last time in our video The freediving mechanic https://youtu.be/NrvSVEcaO6E?si=wMqYzH10n8tkj_Tc There's so much plastic in te water in Indonesia that after removing the propeller we found plastic jammed in the seal giving us an additional reason why we were getting water in our gearbox oil. Next starts the installation of our new J prop. Timo is very used to working underwater. He has a technique to tie an old sail below the boat which acts as a net to catch anything that he might drop allowing him to work more relaxed. Thanks to Dive Blu3 we've got battery operated dive gear which allows him to work underwater more easily for longer. For all these underwater jobs, we were very fortunate to have battery operated dive gear from blu3. You can find out more about our awesome battery operated dive gear from BLU3 in our previous video https://youtu.be/EeLkyscfIIQ?si=ZN0jOeWZqHcJmmcw 00:00 Intro 00:25 Removing prop 01:04 Our underwater setup 01:26 Removing plastic caught in the prop 02:00 Installing our J prop 07:00 Adjusting the pitch manually underwater 07:12 Greasing the prop 08:35 Outtro 09:00 Nemo's explanation ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you want to know more feel free to get in contact with us (at sailingnv@gmail.com) or directly with marine propeller https://www.marinepropeller.it/en/ You can find out more about the portable tankless scuba dive systems from BLU3 here https://lddy.no/1g12p. We'd also appreciate you using this link if you decide to purchase one for yourselves! Use the coupon code SailingNV when making any purchase to get a free tshirt! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you'd like to support us on Patreon, our website https://www.patreon.com/SailingNV or with a one-off donation via https://ko-fi.com/sailingnv or paypal https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/sailingnv or if you'd like to help us buy something we need, you can check out our amazon wish list https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1G2NJ0EGJLKR0?ref_=wl_share THANK YOU!!!

A rig check is a full check of all components of the mast and rigging from the step of the mast up to the top. We're looking for signs of movement or stress, issues with split pins, etc. A common problem is strands breaking inside the terminal when it's crimped. You can check this by trying to insert a screw driver between the strands to see if any are loose. The rig terminals should look homogenous without any signs of dark brown marks indicating corrosion and possibly cracks. When you press a terminal, the 2 clamps of the press leave a crimp line. It's better only to do this once, some riggers like to re press for aesthetic reasons but this can make it weaker because you stress it too much causing it to crack . When stainless steel interacts with oxygen it's forms a protective layer of oxide which is the yellow you can see here. This reduces the chance of corrosion. Timo climbs the mast on one side and comes down on the opposite side. This technique helps prevent the halyard from getting tangled with the stays and ensures nothing is missed during the inspection. On the way down, he discovers something important, so stay tuned to learn how to identify weaknesses in the rigging and other components. Another key part of the rig check is inspecting all electrical components, including their attachments. If these aren't properly isolated, they can cause the paint to delaminate, and if left unresolved, may lead to mast corrosion. Here by the spinnaker pole attachment Timo found some exposed aluminium which, with no primer left, so it's not longer protected so more likely to corrode The opposite side was very good but this bolt you can see here has been tightened too much and cracked the fibre. Next timo checks that the pulleys are spinning well and examines the attachments for the running backstays. Finally it's important to check the associated hardware and their attachments. In the end, Timo found a small crack in one of the terminals, which he could feel with his cutter blade and see with a magnifying glass. Naturally, this crack is likely to worsen over time. He believes it was caused by the terminal being crimped twice, as the crack is located exactly in the middle of one the crimps. 00:00 Intro 00:52 How to attach the harness 02:50 The rig components 03:03 Beginning by checking V1 & D1 04:08 How to check if rigging strands are lose 04:27 Timo's mast climbing technique 05:17 Checking for corrosion 05:51 Inspecting electrical components 07:33 Checking more of the rig, spreaders, etc 10:50 Our drone out for its maiden voyage... 11:03 RIP drone :( 11:28 Checking more of the rig around the head of the mast, eg forestay and backstay attachments etc 13:13 Finding the crack in one of the terminals 14:00 Inspecting associated hardware and attachments 14:21 Inspecting the bottom of the backstay and chain plates 14:51 Conclusion 15:05 (Unsuccessful) Drone hunt... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you'd like to support us on Patreon, our website https://www.patreon.com/SailingNV or with a one-off donation via https://ko-fi.com/sailingnv or paypal https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/sailingnv or if you'd like to help us buy something we need, you can check out our amazon wish list https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1G2NJ0EGJLKR0?ref_=wl_share -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Link to Timo's new BV8200 from Blackview https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oF7FTPJ #boatrepair #boatlife #rigginginspection

Hi there, welcome back to Sailing NV. You might remember we're currently stuck in Borneo with engine issues. After taking the head off we found the head was warped and the valves corroded. In this video we machine the head and replace the valves. Back onboard, the engineers, check if the main engine block is also warped. Before evaluating, the burnt old head gasket must be removed using a scraper. A straightedge (often a precision metal bar) is placed across the surface of the engine head. Then, feeler gauges (thin metal strips of different thicknesses) are inserted between the straightedge and the engine head. If the gap between the straightedge and the head varies, it indicates warping. Luckily for us, it was straight, so the damage is confined only to the engine cylinder head. There is a limit to how much re-machining an engine head can tolerate. If you machine too much, the valves may come into contact with the pistons. Here, we find signs of corrosion, likely caused by the broken gasket and faulty heat exchanger. The valve seats were machined, and the valves were replaced. After conducting a compression test, we found that two of the valves didn't hold pressure, so the valve seats needed to be re-machined. Here, they are inserting the new valve guides. It was a long day for everyone, thanks a lot to the team at ES Jesselton engineering 00:00 Intro 00:22 Showing that the head is warped 00:54 Visit to the machine shop 01:21 Showing the valves are corroded and engine bolts are bent 01:54 Showing off Timo's new phone's capabilities 03:27 Back onboard the boat, checking if the engine body is also warped 04:37 Back in the machine shop 04:51 Fiji engine rebuild recap 05:35 Machining the head 08:08 Machining valve seats and replacing the valves -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you'd like to support us on Patreon, our website https://www.patreon.com/SailingNV or with a one-off donation via https://ko-fi.com/sailingnv or paypal https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/sailingnv or if you'd like to help us buy something we need, you can check out our amazon wish list https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1G2NJ0EGJLKR0?ref_=wl_share -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Link to Timo's new BV8200 from Blackview https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oF7FTPJ #boatrepair #boatlife #marineengine

In today's video, we're going to discuss how to connect an anchor to a boat. Most boats use a connection made of rope and chain, though smaller boats may only use rope. This connection is called the anchor rode, and it must be long enough so that when the anchor is deployed, the force pulls the anchor horizontally, allowing it to establish the best grip on the ground. This is important because all anchors work based on their shape, not their weight. The proportion of chain and anchor should be appropriate for the boat's weight. The heavier the boat, the heavier the chain and anchor need to be. The length of the rode is determined by the depth of the water in which you plan to anchor, which we'll discuss in more detail in a future video. If chain is used, there still needs to be a connection between the chain and the boat made of rope, as rope has the ability to absorb and dissipate force. On our boat, NV, we have 100 meters of chain because we often anchor in 15-20 meters of water due to our deep draft. For added safety, we also have an extra 20 meters of rope attached to the chain, which allows us to anchor in stronger winds or deeper water if necessary. All boats need a minimum length of rope attached to the chain to ensure that when the rode is fully extended, the entire chain has passed through the gypsy of the windlass and the rope runs through it instead. This is important because if the chain is inside the gypsy after the rode is fully extended and the rope is in tension, continuing to operate the windlass could cause the motor to become powerful enough to break any rope connecting the chain to the boat, even Dyneema. If this happens you risk losing your actor and all your chain. This is a common mistake, as many boaters fear that if the rope is too long, the chain might fully exit the gypsy and they won't be able to retrieve it, hence they keep the rope short to ensure the chain doesn't completely exit the gypsy. A solution to this is to use a rope designed for the windlass to grip or to use the engine to motor forward. When choosing the rope to connect the chain to the boat, it's always best to use a mooring line, as it has better stretchability. To keep track of how much chain we've released, we mark it at regular intervals. This helps prevent us from releasing more chain than necessary, such as when we're in very deep water or experiencing strong winds. There are various ways to do this, but in our case, we used spray paint to mark every 10 meters. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you'd like to support us on Patreon, our website https://www.patreon.com/SailingNV or with a one-off donation via https://ko-fi.com/sailingnv or paypal https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/sailingnv or if you'd like to help us buy something we need, you can check out our amazon wish list https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1G2NJ0EGJLKR0?ref_=wl_share #boatmaintenance #boatlife #yacht

In this video, we share our best tips for conserving eggs and demonstrate how to cook an authentic Italian carbonara. We hope you found these preservation tips helpful! If you have any tips of your own, we'd love to hear them in the comments. Our next video will return to boat maintenance, so until then, happy Carbonara Day! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you'd like to support us on Patreon, our website https://www.patreon.com/SailingNV or with a one-off donation via https://ko-fi.com/sailingnv or paypal https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/sailingnv or if you'd like to help us buy something we need, you can check out our amazon wish list https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1G2NJ0EGJLKR0?ref_=wl_share #boatlife #cooking #sailingadventures

A high-quality anchor and chain are two of the most essential components of your boat. Every night you spend at anchor, you're relying on these key pieces of equipment to keep you and your boat safe. In this video, we'll explore the best ways to preserve your anchor and chain, with a special focus on the galvanization process. Most anchor chains are made from steel. The lifespan of an anchor chain depends on various factors, including the quality of the steel, how well it's maintained, and the environmental conditions in which it's used. For instance, tropical waters, with their higher temperatures, can be more corrosive to chains compared to cooler, temperate waters. In our experience, if properly maintained, anchor chains can last between 7 to 10 years. When we purchased NV, we suspected that our anchor chain was already a few years old. During our major refit in Fiji, we decided to store the chain in a barrel full of oil. This oil layer helps prevent further oxidation by keeping the chain from coming into contact with oxygen. It's now been two years since that refit, so we estimate our chain is about seven years old. Last year, we began noticing some corrosion. In this situation, the most effective way to extend the life of your chain is to re-galvanize it. Galvanization involves applying a protective zinc coating to the chain, preventing rust and corrosion. However, we hadn't yet found a galvanizing service in Indonesia, so, in the meantime, we applied a water-repellent grease, similar to lanolin, to protect the chain. Luckily, while in Borneo, we found a company that could carry out the galvanization process, so we took advantage of our time in the marina during Tao's birth to have the chain re-galvanized. The Galvanization Process: Cleaning: The first step is thoroughly cleaning the chain and anchor to remove dirt, grease, rust, and other impurities. This is usually done using abrasive blasting or acid pickling. Fluxing: After cleaning, the chain is dipped into a flux solution, typically zinc ammonium chloride. This helps prevent oxidation and ensures the zinc coating bonds well to the chain's surface. Heating: The chain is then heated to a high temperature-typically around 450°C (840°F)-until the zinc becomes molten. Dipping: The chain is immersed in a bath of molten zinc, where it stays for several minutes. This allows the zinc to bond with the steel or iron at a molecular level, forming a zinc-iron alloy coating. Cooling: Once coated, the chain is removed from the molten zinc and allowed to cool, solidifying the protective zinc layer. Inspection: After cooling, the chain is carefully inspected to ensure an even coating. The thickness of the zinc layer is also checked to meet specifications. A thickness test ensures the coating is thick enough for long-lasting protection but not so thick that it affects the chain's performance. Finally, you can assess the degree of corrosion on your chain by measuring its diameter. We're about to measure ours now and hope it's still at the original 10 mm we started with. The diameter of the chain directly corresponds to its breaking strength, so if the diameter is reduced, it indicates a loss of strength. 00:00 Intro 00:22 Anchor info 00:43 Our anchor 01:44 Galvanisation process 08:13 The result after the re-galvanisation 09:40 Checking chain thickness 10:59 Installing the anchor and chain back onboard -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you'd like to support us on Patreon, our website https://www.patreon.com/SailingNV or with a one-off donation via https://ko-fi.com/sailingnv or paypal https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/sailingnv or if you'd like to help us buy something we need, you can check out our amazon wish list https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1G2NJ0EGJLKR0?ref_=wl_share #boatmaintenance #boatlife #yacht

Since our captain has a special passion for cooking, we've got a special midweek video for you. It's a must-watch for anyone looking to pick up secret tips and tricks for cooking in small spaces, as well as for those who love Italian cuisine. Cooking with a pressure cooker is especially helpful onboard, as it simplifies meal prep during bad weather, rough seas, and helps reduce the risk of seasickness, whether you're with a large crew or sailing solo. You'll also get an inside look at what it's like to live and cook aboard our race boat. Let us know what you think in the comments! We'd love to keep this trend going and share more cooking videos with you midweek. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you'd like to support us on Patreon, our website https://www.patreon.com/SailingNV or with a one-off donation via https://ko-fi.com/sailingnv or paypal https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/sailingnv or if you'd like to help us buy something we need, you can check out our amazon wish list https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1G2NJ0EGJLKR0?ref_=wl_share #boatlife #cooking #sailingadventures