I’ve always been a Seawind fan, and have been hooked on this series watching Ruby Rose 2 being built. This has to be great advertising for Seawind, and I’m fascinated to see all the engineering and thought that goes into each aspect of the boat.
Seeing the level of detail, care, thought, and quality that goes into every aspect of these builds is amazing. I used to be astonished by how expensive they are but now I’m amazed they don’t cost twice as much. Seriously, when you look at the cost of materials, parts, design, labor, and factory overhead, how are they doing this?!
On the syntetic rigging I recently learned about a big drawback to its use. With stainless on aluminum masts, the thermal expansion of both materials is about the same so when the temps change, it doesn't affect the rig tension. High modulus synthetic rigging is inverse thermal expansion which means that as the temperature decreases, it get longer while the mast gets shorter. If you are tuned for 70ºF and it drops to 40ºF, all of the standing rigging will be loose, and the mast will be able to move. On the other hand, if the temperature raises to 100ºF it would greatly tighten the rigging and overstress the rig, chainplates and hull. Sounds great for a serious racer who will tune the rig constantly to get the most out of the boat. Cruisers, not so much.
If you have raced sizable yachts, you understand the massive loads that can hit these components in an instant. The quality here is great to see. We had a boom gooseneck sheer right down the middle in a race once. The sound and violence gave the first impression of being hit by cannon fire.
One of your best videos! If possible, sometime in the future, maybe during one of Seawind's rigging examinations, you could go into more details on the more important rigging hardware. Also, little tricks to lower friction on lines, or sizing lines to hardware, making a shackle more secure, etc. You could probably write a book of just tips and tricks.
I absolutely loved this!! I could even go for more detail on rigging. Talk of things like preventers and the extra weight around the sailbag, the ends of those electronics cables, the real benefits and challenges of a rotating mast etc. Fascinating!Thanks!
Seawind must be thrilled to have these videos made weekly, they are a must see for anyone in the market for a Cat. I have learnt so much and when you eventually splash expect some more knowledgeable questions put to you! Stay Safe & Fair Winds !!
Very technical episode, Nick, but very good. I imagine more than a few viewers heads exploded with all the detail. The design and workmanship involved with the mast and boom are pretty impressive. And once you get your boat in the water, you'll have to go through hoisting and trimming the sails. It can be a clinic for everyone that doesn't own one of these cats.
Another great video. I’ll never afford my own boat let alone a new one but have always enjoyed sailing other peoples or hired yachts. So cool to see the entire process and the care this manufacturer takes, as well as your amazing enthusiasm. Such a great series! Keep em coming!
Hugely interesting for some with zero base knowledge. Thank you for making it easy to understand and in a way that makes it stick . Good work Nick & T enjoying the build/ film process immensely. I noticed some comments were not too complimentary about the filming but I appreciate you were trying to get a lot in and for me not getting too nerdy or needlessly technical was spot on .
I expected an introductory class in SAILS and their use in sailing but I was left confused. Good video if you want to see two foreign men excited about something to do with sails!
Erm, the title does say “rigging”. Conventionally that has nothing to do with sails. We do however have some videos out about sails and how to sail faster
Awesome video, and kudos to you as well as the Seawind team for bringing this info out in such an easy to consume and understand fashion! Brilliant! Thanks so much!!
That was an excellent review of all things mast, boom and rigging related. First time I've seen a pivoting mast offered on a non racing boat amazing improvements. If all of Seawind team interact with clients like this no wonder they cant build boats fast enough.
Very interesting in all aspects of the mast and rigging although I suppose this video nerded out some viewers. Have you thought about having a second conduit put in the mast for possibly future accessories? I would also have them put in at least one chase line loop to facilitate running extra wiring / lines.
One thing I hope you'll cover sometime with either Seawind, or an expert in the field, is care and maintenance of surfaces inside and out. I've heard horror stories of people damaging their boats by using the wrong product (abrasive cleaners, ammonia, bleach, etc.) or cleaning technique (grinder rather than polisher). Various lubricants, what to use, what to avoid.
Cool stuff, Nick! I can really see the twinkle in your eyes. You're like a kid in a candy store throughout the entire vid. I'm really happy for you! Things appear to be coming along nicely. Have they given you an estimated date for splashing her and first test sail?
Really fascinating episode especially around the benefits and compromises of certain choices, the 20% number was really impressive, did you change your options yet?! Also you said cats don’t have backstays, would be really interesting to hear why and the benefits/compromises of that choice.
I learned something new about Dyneema today. Would like to learn more of the history of this product. I last sailed in the '80s we didn't have anything like it back then, as far as this weekend sailor knew.
I found this episode a bit rushed and glossed over, but then others might have found it too detailed, but it was a good summary that allows people to learn terms they can use to dig further if the want too 👍🏼 (I just wanted to hear the bits the experts said that you cut out 😉)
Only thing not Covered by you is there room for a Coin under the Mast :) lol And the Cost between the Alum / Carbon fiber ????? And the Rivets used are they blind alum and why are the sections not Drilled and Tapped with Loc Tite on the Mast. Great Vlog :)
Thank you for covering this subject. I have had two 40+ trimarans over the last 30 years that have had rotating wing masts.I am planning to get a third soon. I have been very frustrated to have never ever found a resorce for mast base halyard rigging on a rotating wing mast. To be at the factory of the people who make the largest number of rotating wing masts for multihulls in the world and still not cover this subject was a disappointment for me. Also, now that there are a lot of boats using halyard locks that make this mast base subject even more complex. Ps. Your vlog seemed very frenetic and not your usual methodical, in depth perspective.
I'm totally jealous not to be with you - amazing footage. Nick - perhaps you may have something with them discussed: - Up to now I heard that carbon breaks easily when forces come perpendicular to the fibre - is this still valid? - Also dynema: I heard it looses very much of its strength if the pulley diameter is too small and what's if the boom crashes into a dynema shroud?
As a lay person, it would be interesting to learn the mechanics of how the mast attaches to the structure on a cat. On a mono hull, I understand that the mast is planted in the keel. But how does the mast disapate the extreme forces to the structure of the cat?
4:04 That saves 60% weight up through the entire mast. Wow. Weight efficiency goes up magnitudes going up the mast! Supercool weight reduction! Also 9:44 'Apparent Wind' is the imperative word here. Gybing (vs. Tacking) is way less violent if you can approximate the downwind apparent (edit:)"WIND"speed. Ergo 'The knife cuts both ways'. (also cats are quicker downwind when 'gybing') Again; apparent wind=king. TL;DR Ruby Rose, you will have a boat that makes us JEALOUS.
This is one of the best episodes you have released as of late .... one thing I noticed is you are in too much of a hurry ,, let the guy talk his technical stuff
Yikes! Tons of edits. My heart goes out to those who are putting the final post out. Is that you, T? Seems like you're checking with the Seawind folks to get "the right"technical information out. Nick's body language tells a bit of the story.
Wine happened earlier (although I was tempted to have another) and it's far too early for coffee, but I enjoyed this. And non-Patreons are probably wtf... Rotating masts look, well, erm, interesting?
It appears to me that the banjo and ukelele has been banned in Vietnam..🤦♂️. Damn. A little "Tip Toe Through the Tulips" would certainly put a smile on everyone's face, no?
You guys should upgrade to the carbon rotating mast!!! It can't be that much more. I saw the look on your face when he said 20% faster!! Just go for it, hell trade them a boat show appearance and seminar for the difference!!! You only live once!!
Hey Nick, I don't mean to be critical, but the audio and editing between say 05:05 to 07:00 is very choppy, the volume is very dynamic going up and down (soft and loud - but choppy in and out), which makes it hard to listen to. I, for one, didn't understand a word any one of the three of you said about the rigging in that 2 minute section! Replaying it twice didn't help! I'm a sailor so I know most of this stuff. But many people are not and hence, won't! I understand of course that you are trying to keep the size of the file as small as possible for upload time and cost - I get it. You wish to give your patrons, and us here on YT, as much details as possible for each episode. I also get you are very excited about this build of your new boat and how this whole process is helping SeaWind. But you seem to wish to move through points of interest and elements of the build very quickly. I don't wish to be critical, but to be honest, this is being detrimental to both, YOU (your channel) and Seawind (and their promotion of their product)!!! The latter half of the video seem better, although still 'rushed' - but I could understand it. Mate, just slow down the whole process. If the file sizes (episodes) are getting too big, split the video into two episodes. Just try to make the whole episode more relaxed, PLEASE. Great work for ALL this information here on this video, you tried hard, just the execution left a little to be desired!
I think you should do another episode with Mr Lucas explaining the various standing riggings on different types of masts and on the trimming of both the rigs and the sails. As it is now, you are creating confusion because both yourself as the man in the blue shirt don’t understand things the way that they should be understood.
These guys are worried about lights on the masthead.? I'm confused. At this price point what is the question? I'm through watching this fiasco now. Gotta catch a breath and review later. I like the Ruby Rose people so pretty sure it's okay.
Found the video fascinating! But listening with headphones, I found the editing of this one extremely distracting - cutting out the millisecond gaps between words within a sentence leaves a 'pop' kind of sound each time. I'd much rather have a video that's a minute longer with no audible distractions.
I really enjoy your videos. I understand the need for continuity, but all the cuts in this video are giving me a headache. I would rather see some bloopers or unnecessary content than watch 3-4 cuts to make a complete sentence.
Who edit this episode? So interesting subjekt, but it really felt stressful to watch. This guys who knows much about rigging didn't get the opportunity to talk things trough. The person who edit the "mid" made a poor job, I think. Otherwise I love to follow your progress in each step. So inspiring. Cheers
Well, he did say 10% to 20% and Outremer says 10% to 15%. But they say more power not speed, and that then needs to be diluted for weight, waterline etc.
