Welcome to my channel. I am a Licenced auto mechanic, computer hardware geek. I'm into space and science, physics, games, electronics tinkerer, sailor.
I’ve been looking at well over 20 videos for ideas to raise my ~ 28’ mast on my Sovereign 23’ myself, and your “sail slug” idea is the best (Brilliant! as Tom noted) for mast side-to-side worry. Thanks so much! Bubs ⛵️
Wind, tilt, uneven terrain, on the water....ya it works really well. I recently built a new jhin pole and I think I'm going to do an overview video/build video soon.
It ended up being I didn't have the rudder all the way to the side; I think I had it to port in the vid?? But a reefed main does sound like I'd be worth a try. The boat does heave-to well, it's sideways drift through the water is a little quick (~1.5kts) and the disturbed water patch is smaller but it does work well. I use a single sail heave-to as well if I need to deal with the front sail; even single sail heave-to works good. All around, worth to learn this stuff. I solo sail so, with no one at the tiller, I had to heave to in conditions where a tiller locker couldn't keep the boat on track. I have since added an autopilot and I rarely need to heave-to to deal with sails, the autopilot and the motor will drive anywhere you want it to.
Should the hooks mounted to the boat be in-line with the mast? Is this critical? I’m looking at using this entire example so that I can easily solo step my mast What are people using for the sliding mast track component?
No the tie downs for the "stabilizer poles" do not need to be in-line with the mast, you do have to position them so that you don't interfere with the cabin top when the mast is lowered. If you watch the video closely, you'll see how close the stabilizer poles come to the top of the cabin. At 0:10 you can see how far back the tie downs are from the mast pivot. I used what is called an "outhaul slug" that happened to fit in the mast track. You'll have to measure your mast track to find out what you need. I ordered my outhaul slug from "rig-rite.com" and I had to sand down the outhaul slug to fit properly.
2 questions, can you ship me one? :) and can you tell me your the measurement of the top of your bunker to the keel support for your trailer? I am modifying mine right now... Thanks brother!
Hahah it would be much cheaper to make your own lol. The next time I'm out at the boat I will try and get you the dimensions but could prove to be difficult to measure with the boat on the trailer. It also all depends on how wide the bunks are on your trailer as well.
@@CommentRedacted oh yeah, I need that measurement too... bunk to bunk distance :P Appreciate it if you could get those for me, I just bought a 1987 Hunter 23 - First sailboat, brought it home to my place in Long Island via 4.5-5 hour first sail... already addicted!
I was thinking through some ideas to do this for my Cal 22. I was thinking of making a unit to glide on the OD of the mast with a felt liner, but if I can find a piece to run in the mainsail track, I like this idea better! Bravo! Thank you for sharing.
Not really, basically you have 4 forces all acting in different directions (depending on the boat). You have the foresail trying to move the boat backwards, the main sail trying to push the boat forwards, the keel trying to hold you in place (as it drags sideways) and the rudder trying to steer the boat. Heaving to is a balancing act; basically stalling everything on the boat to maintain position but still not Bob around in the waves.
Yes that was me who commented yesterday, welcome to my channel. Be sure to check out the video I have for a "solo mast raising jig" for the Hunter 23. Makes solo mast raising a breeze on this boat.
That is exactly what they are. 1/2" x 10 foot electrical conduit cut in half that fit inside 3/4" x 10 foot electrical conduit cut in half. I'm planning to do a build video soon.
I made the same thing using just a 2x4 and some straps. Turn your pulley system around so the cam cleat is at the bow then you can pull on the rope from the cockpit.
If you heave to with crew, be sure to get them to move to the windward side just before the jib backwinds. I failed to do this in my Chrysler 22 and my four guests had their backs in the water before they climbed up to the windward side of the boat. The H23 is a really nice little boat. Winged keel?
Yuppers, wing keel. The major reason I wanted to learn, and get good at, heaving to is that I often sail solo and if I end up getting into trouble I want the boat somewhat secure if I have to go forward and deal with the foresail. At least in a heave to, I have a better chance catching the boat if I fall overboard.
I had an h23 as my first boat, wish I had a lake to sail her on. She would've been a blast but not so much fun on the Atlantic 🤣 looking forward to more videos!
In that particular truck, the air seats and PTO engagement. Thats it. We had an air line and tire chuck on there as well for filling car tires. This truck was a flat bed tow truck.
@@CommentRedacted great. I have a international 4300 that has the aux air gauge. I thought I had air brakes but just found out I don’t. Thanks for the info.
Hi. Have a question. In FBL setup, Is it ok that after returning a stick back to neutral position, servo returns slower? I made a short video of what i mean at ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE--y1ph-yaaec.html Could you pls provide feedback? Thank you.
Very useful information for beginners 🏁👍 I got some problem with setup can you take a look that will be helpful Thanks ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-F0ImtH60NKc.html
Nice vidio , good instructions I have and old ion2 fly bar was thinking getting a new flybarless 700 but was concerned un setting it up. But through your presentation I now understand its easer to fly And looks like less parts to break So you might have convinced me To get one of these for my birthday Present to me.
