In this episode we discuss some details of the kit including the fit of the hanging knees, how the side panel fit on my boat and how the bulkhead lines lined up due to the neutral axis of the side panel and what is coming up next in the build.
Complete build thread on messin-about here:
https://messing-about.com/forums/topic/10046-taylor-and-alans-cs-20-mk3-15/
See a complete build album here:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/22Tfg2WR5pTSBHyw1
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JyECeo3OMDo
First test of a new horizontal pivoting windvane self steering gear that we are developing for the Core Sound series of sailboats.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmvGynZa7F0
catching a couple speckled trout off the dock after work.
Music: Feeling Fine
Musician: Uncleboris
URL: https://icons8.com/music
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnTQDR6fdkg
Full Article here: https://bandbyachtdesigns.com/blog/setting-up-a-pfd-for-small-boat-sailing/
This is how I setup my PFD for the Watertribe Everglades Challenge but also for all my sailing in small boats. A PFD should be worn at all times in small boats. At the bare minimum you should carry a PLB attached to your PFD especially if you are sailing alone!
Watertribe Required equipment list: https://www.watertribe.com/PDF/MustRead/WaterTribeRequiredEquipment.pdf
Amazon affiliate links to products shown in this video...
The pfd
Kokatat PFD: https://amzn.to/3aq2Oyt
Most critical gear...
PLB (personal locator beacon): https://amzn.to/3cwpyyp
A good VHF: https://amzn.to/3cu7tRr
Strobe light: https://amzn.to/2RQWf1I
Whistle (with no moving parts): https://amzn.to/34ODCk8
A knife for one handed use: https://amzn.to/2yvwEUY
Leatherman Wave (wouldn't be without it): https://amzn.to/2VkX8lj
Signal Flares, orion skyblazer: https://amzn.to/3cws3ka
Signal mirror: https://amzn.to/2VEn9Lq
Nice to have....
A backpack (probably cheaper to make one): https://amzn.to/2RSf6JH
Lights I like:
UK Vizion headlamp: https://amzn.to/3bnNIeb
Ultrafire Mini flashlights: https://amzn.to/2VUs0s3
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVy3nexUo4k
Matt gets his boat out on the water with the new mast float to test if it has enough flotation to keep the boat from going turtle. Success!
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNr-wU59RHw