Further (Embedded) Video Adventures Since Leaving The Yard

[demonboy]

If you were following our refit then you'll know we launched successfully. Since then we have continued to document our adventures on our youtube channel (http://bit.ly/1ExZ2Ai) and are putting more effort into the video updates. Here's a couple of them. Anyone heading towards Malaysia (either by boat or air) might like the Georgetown one as it's more of a travel documentary and is the first in our 'new' series of videos (better production, music etc etc).

We're heading up to Phuket, weather permitting (we're in the transitional period now so SW monsoon approaching soon) and will continue to document our experiences, including checking in/out, provisioning, sourcing parts, fixing broken bits etc.

Post Refit First Look


Our Patreon Video


48 Hours In Georgetown

 

[Sarnia]

Great videos, hope more to follow. I noticed in the video where you were hauled up the mast to unwrap your halyard, looking back down to the deck, you have solar panels mounted outboard, which is something I am considering doing, prompted by another boaty in the Caribbean. Could you, if possible send me some photos of the method you use to mount them, I shall forward my e-mail to you by private message. Many thanks

 

[demonboy]

Hi Mike,

Funnily enough another yachtie got in touch asking me the same question. I'm going to do a simple blog post on the subject in the next couple of weeks and will include photographs for you.

Cheers,

Jamie

 

[Sarnia]

Hi Mike,

Funnily enough another yachtie got in touch asking me the same question. I'm going to do a simple blog post on the subject in the next couple of weeks and will include photographs for you.

Cheers,

Jamie

Thank you.

 

[demonboy]

I've now published the article, Mike. See here: http://followtheboat.com/2015/05/01/how-to-mount-your-solar-panels-on-the-side-on-the-pushpit/

 

[luturna]

Hi, I'd also like to see how the outboard solar panels are fitted. . . if you get time to post info. . . . . .? Cheers. Jan

 

[luturna]

That's really useful, thanks Jamie and Liz. Now all I have to do is fine a 'stainless man's in the Ionian to extend the pushpit and away I go. I got a quote in the South of France, where I've been keeping my boat, supply and fit, 4500 euros. In his dreams!! Greece here I come. . . .

 

[Sarnia]

That's really useful, thanks Jamie and Liz. Now all I have to do is fine a 'stainless man's in the Ionian to extend the pushpit and away I go. I got a quote in the South of France, where I've been keeping my boat, supply and fit, 4500 euros. In his dreams!! Greece here I come. . . .

There is a 'stainless man' between Nidri and Vlhio, a short walk, he has a sign on the road cannot miss it,

There is also a good way to mount on the guard rails, here is the post with photos: http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthrea...ited-to-steer-me-in-the-right-direction/page2 see post 19 of the thread.

He has done several transacs using this method.

 

[demonboy]

That's really useful, thanks Jamie and Liz. Now all I have to do is fine a 'stainless man's in the Ionian to extend the pushpit and away I go. I got a quote in the South of France, where I've been keeping my boat, supply and fit, 4500 euros. In his dreams!! Greece here I come. . . .

Ouch! You can buy a boat for that kind of money over here!

Sounds like Sarnia has the solution for you, Jan. If you can mount on the guard rail and save yourself some cash then go down that route. I've seen quite a few liveaboards with this solution. Just think about ease of lifting and lowering if you're on your tod. Our stainless frame adds considerable weight to the whole set up but it's solid and not going anywhere in bad weather.

 

[Sarnia]

Ouch! You can buy a boat for that kind of money over here!

Sounds like Sarnia has the solution for you, Jan. If you can mount on the guard rail and save yourself some cash then go down that route. I've seen quite a few liveaboards with this solution. Just think about ease of lifting and lowering if you're on your tod. Our stainless frame adds considerable weight to the whole set up but it's solid and not going anywhere in bad weather.

Both methods have their merits, I like the 'out of the box thinking' applied to the challenge of where to site panels safely.
The guy who's idea (not mine) using the guard is the one I will use, based on his experience of several tansacs and some 10,000 miles impresses me, in bad weather they are tight on the rail act as spray dodgers! For me I shall apply the very good idea with mods to suit my circunstances.

 

[luturna]

Thanks for your input, sarnia. Very helpful