Building a Custom Solar Arch for our Sailboat - Mistakes & Progress [2.40]

We're finally starting work on our custom solar arch for the sailboat! In this episode, we build the main structure using welded bends, cut and fit horizontal pipes, and tackle a few unexpected mistakes along the way. We also add dinghy davits and begin reinforcing the arch with smaller support pipes. Then it's time for a test fit on the boat to see how everything lines up-still just tack welded for now, but it's really starting to take shape! Stick around to the end as we continue removing old sanity hoses from our plumbing system. Chapters: 00:00 - Intro: Starting the Solar Arch Project 00:20 - Building the Main Arches with Welded Bends 02:57 - Cutting & Fitting the Cross Pipes 04:03 - The Arch Starts to Take Shape 04:53 - Mistakes Were Made... 06:04 - Round Two: Fixing and Rebuilding 08:39 - Adding the Dinghy Davit Arms 10:02 - Reinforcing the Structure 11:19 - Bending Smaller Pipes for Support 12:51 - Mock Fit: Testing the Arch on the Boat 15:43 - More Sanity Hose Removal (Boat Plumbing Cleanup) Don't miss the next part where we finish welding, mount the arch permanently, and start adding solar panels! ? Subscribe for more boat projects, upgrades, and sailing life. --------------------------------------------- Hi, we're Thomas and Petra! In late August 2020, we set sail from Sweden on our first big adventure - a year-long journey to the Caribbean and back. Fast forward to October 2023, we took the plunge again and bought a Wasa 530, a sailboat that had been sitting idle for over 15 years. She's in need of some serious TLC, and we're on a mission to transform her into the ultimate blue water cruiser! On our channel, you'll follow every step of this exciting journey - from boat renovations to ocean-ready upgrades, and everything in between. We post new videos bi-weekly on Saturdays, so subscribe and join us as we bring this beauty back to life! ??More about our boat, Anne-Mon II: http://sailingannemon.com/about/the-boat-anne-mon-ii/ ? Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sailingannemon/ ??Watch our refit journey playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHgGaw1dpS5_VjMQI7M9VAgMQJ5zlaB4C&si=d6AFysVKD-G6_vsh ? Check out our first sailing adventure playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHgGaw1dpS5_R9PXdy23vIX9IwvPsliTP&si=aJirDjtIELIxwxhb ? Learn about our first boat and adventures: http://sailingannemon.com/