This is the first time I've used JB Weld and I have to say i'm impressed. It sticks my little Keel winder really well and I have high hopes that it'll do the job well. 🌐 My new website: https://sailingwithdave.com ❤️ Comments are open, ask anything you want in the comments section! 📢 If you enjoyed this video, then please don't forget to share and let people know about the channel 🔔 Click here to "Subscribe" and never miss a video: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZVuUVKKtVxulmgL3WzejjQ?sub_confirmation=1 #DrascombeLugger #Dinghysailing #MirrorDinghy

Well today started off with feeling quite ill and then the morning progressed with siolutions just creating more problems. C'est la Vie as they say in France. Just one of those days as we say here in the UK. In any event, we still make progress which is the most important thing. 🌐 My new website: https://sailingwithdave.com ❤️ Comments are open, ask anything you want in the comments section! 📢 If you enjoyed this video, then please don't forget to share and let people know about the channel 🔔 Click here to "Subscribe" and never miss a video: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZVuUVKKtVxulmgL3WzejjQ?sub_confirmation=1 #DrascombeLugger #Dinghysailing #MirrorDinghy

Part 2 of my Dinghy electrics series show you how to get the electrics wired up in your controller box. We get the switch panel wired up, the fuse box in and also get some of the more advanced things wired in like the lights and bilge pumps. More coming soon! 🌐 My new website: https://sailingwithdave.com ❤️ Comments are open, ask anything you want in the comments section! 📢 If you enjoyed this video, then please don't forget to share and let people know about the channel 🔔 Click here to "Subscribe" and never miss a video: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZVuUVKKtVxulmgL3WzejjQ?sub_confirmation=1 #DrascombeLugger #Dinghysailing #MirrorDinghy

An eclectic day today. After inspecting a dry boat at last, we first look at the wooden pads and doors we've made and dry fit these. Secondly we have a first little test of the sleeping arrangments onboard the Sailfish 18. Lastly we have a first look at the keel and how to inspect it as well as looking at the table top and what we might change on that! Enjoy! 🌐 My new website: https://sailingwithdave.com ❤️ Comments are open, ask anything you want in the comments section! 📢 If you enjoyed this video, then please don't forget to share and let people know about the channel 🔔 Click here to "Subscribe" and never miss a video: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZVuUVKKtVxulmgL3WzejjQ?sub_confirmation=1 #Sailfish 18 #Dinghysailing #MirrorDinghy

Part 1 of my dinghy electrics series, showing you how I wire up all my electrics in my Sailfish 18. In thgis one we make the basic box and talk through the elements I want to install. 🌐 My new website: https://sailingwithdave.com ❤️ Comments are open, ask anything you want in the comments section! 📢 If you enjoyed this video, then please don't forget to share and let people know about the channel 🔔 Click here to "Subscribe" and never miss a video: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZVuUVKKtVxulmgL3WzejjQ?sub_confirmation=1 #DrascombeLugger #Dinghysailing #MirrorDinghy

Some prigress made on my woodendoors today and also the battery box and panels/pads for the motor and swim ladder Hope you enjoy the video! 🌐 My new website: https://sailingwithdave.com ❤️ Comments are open, ask anything you want in the comments section! 📢 If you enjoyed this video, then please don't forget to share and let people know about the channel 🔔 Click here to "Subscribe" and never miss a video: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZVuUVKKtVxulmgL3WzejjQ?sub_confirmation=1 #DrascombeLugger #Dinghysailing #MirrorDinghy

After consulting the Sailfish 18 Forum, we do a few more tests on Welkin and I think she passes them. So the water ingress was probably down to the blocked scuppers. With those now cleaned and clear and the boat tipped back so she can drain the cockpit sole, I think we finally cracked it. 🌐 My new website: https://sailingwithdave.com ❤️ Comments are open, ask anything you want in the comments section! 📢 If you enjoyed this video, then please don't forget to share and let people know about the channel 🔔 Click here to "Subscribe" and never miss a video: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZVuUVKKtVxulmgL3WzejjQ?sub_confirmation=1 #DrascombeLugger #Dinghysailing #MirrorDinghy

So the mystery of the biolges continues but we make some serious findings and are nearly there now. I also remove some more bilge pumps. I'm quite the expert at that now and we clear out the scuppers. 🌐 My new website: https://sailingwithdave.com ❤️ Comments are open, ask anything you want in the comments section! 📢 If you enjoyed this video, then please don't forget to share and let people know about the channel 🔔 Click here to "Subscribe" and never miss a video: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZVuUVKKtVxulmgL3WzejjQ?sub_confirmation=1 #Sailfish18 #Dinghysailing #MirrorDinghy

Its super cold today but we need to get to Welkin to have a check over after the storms we just had over the new year. After dusting odff the snow and ice, we check the bilges and take some measurements for the beginning of the electrics project. very exciting 🌐 My new website: https://sailingwithdave.com ❤️ Comments are open, ask anything you want in the comments section! 📢 If you enjoyed this video, then please don't forget to share and let people know about the channel 🔔 Click here to "Subscribe" and never miss a video: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZVuUVKKtVxulmgL3WzejjQ?sub_confirmation=1 #DrascombeLugger #Dinghysailing #MirrorDinghy

Enjoy! 00:00 🌐 My new website: https://sailingwithdave.com ❤️ Comments are open, ask anything you want in the comments section! 📢 If you enjoyed this video, then please don't forget to share and let people know about the channel 🔔 Click here to "Subscribe" and never miss a video: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZVuUVKKtVxulmgL3WzejjQ?sub_confirmation=1 #Sailfish18 #Dinghysailing #MirrorDinghy

We wwere of to the Panto inn Wales so decided to spend the day in Anglesey to experience the huge storm thats come in. I was literally blown away by the waves and wind at South Stack. Here's what I saw! Enjoy 🌐 My new website: https://sailingwithdave.com ❤️ Comments are open, ask anything you want in the comments section! 📢 If you enjoyed this video, then please don't forget to share and let people know about the channel 🔔 Click here to "Subscribe" and never miss a video: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZVuUVKKtVxulmgL3WzejjQ?sub_confirmation=1 #DrascombeLugger #Dinghysailing #MirrorDinghy

So toiday, with milder weather we bite the bullet and get the pressure washer out, giving Welkin one big clean. It works a treat and now we have literally got a different boat!! Enjoy the video! 🌐 My new website: https://sailingwithdave.com ❤️ Comments are open, ask anything you want in the comments section! 📢 If you enjoyed this video, then please don't forget to share and let people know about the channel 🔔 Click here to "Subscribe" and never miss a video: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZVuUVKKtVxulmgL3WzejjQ?sub_confirmation=1 #DrascombeLugger #Dinghysailing #MirrorDinghy

The work begins on Welkin, our beautiful Sailfish 18. First job is stripping her down so we can move around her and get to some of the jobs we need to do. 🌐 My new website: https://sailingwithdave.com ❤️ Comments are open, ask anything you want in the comments section! 📢 If you enjoyed this video, then please don't forget to share and let people know about the channel 🔔 Click here to "Subscribe" and never miss a video: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZVuUVKKtVxulmgL3WzejjQ?sub_confirmation=1 #DrascombeLugger #Dinghysailing #MirrorDinghy

Lets get formally introduced!! This is "Welkin" my Sailfish 18 Dinghy and she's a beaut! In this video we take a look around her and all the delights she has to offer! 🌐 My new website: https://sailingwithdave.com ❤️ Comments are open, ask anything you want in the comments section! 📢 If you enjoyed this video, then please don't forget to share and let people know about the channel 🔔 Click here to "Subscribe" and never miss a video: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZVuUVKKtVxulmgL3WzejjQ?sub_confirmation=1 #DrascombeLugger #Dinghysailing #MirrorDinghy

I changed my camera equipment. It was overdue but I sold my old gear and now have some lovely new camera kit. See what I choose for my sialing Videos. 🌐 My new website: https://sailingwithdave.com ❤️ Comments are open, ask anything you want in the comments section! 📢 If you enjoyed this video, then please don't forget to share and let people know about the channel 🔔 Click here to "Subscribe" and never miss a video: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZVuUVKKtVxulmgL3WzejjQ?sub_confirmation=1 #DrascombeLugger #Dinghysailing #MirrorDinghy

Just a quick thankyou, the reason why i've been away and a sneak peek at whats next!! Hope you enjoy! 🌐 My new website: https://sailingwithdave.com ❤️ Comments are open, ask anything you want in the comments section! 📢 If you enjoyed this video, then please don't forget to share and let people know about the channel 🔔 Click here to "Subscribe" and never miss a video: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZVuUVKKtVxulmgL3WzejjQ?sub_confirmation=1 #DrascombeLugger #Dinghysailing #MirrorDinghy

Lulu is for sale. It is with regret that I have to let her go but I am now focussing on my new boat, Welkin and can't keep both. I have the description from the Apollo Duck Ad here detailing all the parts and work done in full. Please contact me if you want to know more: ------- "Lulu" The Lugger (number: 1277) is for sale after 4 years sailing her myself. During this time she's proven to be a faithful teacher who's been an awsome boat both on lakes and the sea. Super stable, lots of fun and ideal for any water. She can be rigged up in less than 30 minutes. I'm selling her as i'm trading up for something larger right now. She's in fantastic condition and is a chance to own a ready to go Drascombe Lugger that's been well looked after. The woodwork is oiled, she's been recently polished and all her spars are freshly sanded and re-varnished and epoxied where relevant. She's a very clean boat, ready to sail with all new parts, nothing to be done. Main features: Brand new mitre-cut sails from R&J Sails (June 2024) with barely half a seasons sailing in them. Still very crispy and they make a huge difference. Upgraded Seasure Jib furler and swivel makes for tangle free and easy to furl the jib up. More modern Kickback rudder. Shrouds replaced March 2024 Nice hardwood floorboards All lines/sheets are new with 3:1 mainsheet system making for far less complicated mainsheet assembly. (Original mainsheet is still intact). Comes with full trailering cover and also mooring cover. Se sits on a Severn Valley swinging cradle trailer which is roadworthy. Wheel bearings are fine, with brand new swinging cradle and comes with spare wheel. Makes launching and recovery super easy, especially when solo. Comes with a unique battery box that can be easily removed. Has 4 switches and leads for various components and is based on a brand new LifePO4 lithium battery. Comes with deck solar panel that can be removed. Comes with 2 boat tents, 1 used once. Great for cruises and stop overs. 4KG Danforth anchor with deck chocs for easy stowage. Upgraded Whale Gusher flush deck manual bilge pump AND electric Whale Supersub 500 bilge pump Upgrades and essential work She's had her lower rudder bearing replaced and strengthened (Winter 2024) - A common fault with Luggers. Motor pad bolts replaced with Drascombe supplied 316 steel bolts (Winter 2023) Waterpoof side lockers fitted and side bouyancy improved. Side locker covers to stop things falling out! External fuel tank secure points Whole host of accessories including: Fenders Boom for mainsail Oars and Rowlocks Jib stick Spinnaker with block and lines fitted to mast. mooring lines Locker drawers Rudder rest Pin and barrel and adapter for use with tiller autohelm systems like Simrad TP10 (Autohelm not included) Solar panel Removable bowsprit and more... I can deliver if needed as long as its not too far away! I can arrange costs etc once deposit is paid. Please ask any questions you need to. The boat is with me and I can provide any photos or explanations you need. 🌐 My new website: https://sailingwithdave.com ❤️ Comments are open, ask anything you want in the comments section! 📢 If you enjoyed this video, then please don't forget to share and let people know about the channel 🔔 Click here to "Subscribe" and never miss a video: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZVuUVKKtVxulmgL3WzejjQ?sub_confirmation=1 #DrascombeLugger #Dinghysailing #MirrorDinghy

We go and look at another Sailfish 18 but this time everything just seems to drop into place. Unlike the previous boat, this one has a good price, good trailer and is good and not so good in all the right places. Do we end the season with a bang on take her home? 🌐 My new website: https://sailingwithdave.com ❤️ Comments are open, ask anything you want in the comments section! 📢 If you enjoyed this video, then please don't forget to share and let people know about the channel 🔔 Click here to "Subscribe" and never miss a video: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZVuUVKKtVxulmgL3WzejjQ?sub_confirmation=1 #DrascombeLugger #Dinghysailing #MirrorDinghy

Guess who's back.... Shady's back.... Sorry couldn't help thinking about that Eminem song on this one!!! Anyway Mochyn Du is back after nearly 18 months sat and then needing repair. In this one we're sailing and actually with a decent 18kt wind at times, we really push her through her paces. The ultimate shakedown for the ultimate dinghy!! I lost all my handcam footage on this day, so I decided to change the video into a directors cut so I narrate over thi to give you a real sense of what i'm doing. 🌐 My new website: https://sailingwithdave.com ❤️ Comments are open, ask anything you want in the comments section! 📢 If you enjoyed this video, then please don't forget to share and let people know about the channel 🔔 Click here to "Subscribe" and never miss a video: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZVuUVKKtVxulmgL3WzejjQ?sub_confirmation=1 #DrascombeLugger #Dinghysailing #MirrorDinghy

Guess who's back!!? Yes Mochyn Du finally makes her return and once again graces the shores of the mighty Lake Bala. In this episdie we take some baby steps on a nice clam October day to check and test if the huge repairs we've recently made to her are good enough to get her sailing once again. Enjoy! 00:00 Set up 03:37 Lauching and first gentle test 10:15 Off to Pirates Cove 12:58 A closer look at the White House 17:56 Change of Plan 19:39 Reminiscing at the Enchanted Forest 24:40 Motoring Home 27:48 One Last Mooring Visit 🌐 My new website: https://sailingwithdave.com ❤️ Comments are open, ask anything you want in the comments section! 📢 If you enjoyed this video, then please don't forget to share and let people know about the channel 🔔 Click here to "Subscribe" and never miss a video: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZVuUVKKtVxulmgL3WzejjQ?sub_confirmation=1 #DrascombeLugger #Dinghysailing #MirrorDinghy