Trei lucruri care te vor face să URĂȘTI să trăiești pe o barcă – EP 259 – Lady K Sailing

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1. I sail a kayak!!! So I have zero experience with these issues!! Great food for thought as I plan for upgrades!!!

2. 55LBS Anchor that would be the backup stern anchor for the 60ft boat I crewed on. We had a 65KG Mantus with 100m of 10mm chain as the main.

3. Berkey's are a giant scam. I bought one and it is a disaster. I have called customer service and spent hours on the phone. I found that it is super easy to contaminate the clean water with dirty, the filters dont reprime when you add water and the filters themselves develop a slime on them of bacteria in about 1 week. The entire system in also cheaply made and the spigots flex within the thin walls. Worst 800 bucks I have ever spent. We have water filtration systems for mountain climbing and overland expeditions we have used for years and they all work splendidly on similar systems. I have repacked it in its box as a refund was out of the question. Word to wise, dont get one as the marketing is so much better than the product.

4. whats berky?! :-0

5. Nice presentation: Love big anchors with you on that, the idea of a tablet at the bunk, truly fantastic, water just had bacteria poisoning from my water tank, really bad, lessons learned, tap water should not be stored longer than 6 month, boiling does not kill all bad bacteria neither does freezing it, never heard of the Berkley but a quick look on line I have doubts about its 100% performance same as UV light killing all bacteria so adding chemicals is the go, argh.

6. Thanks,I like the fixed iPad AnchorMate! On picking. I sent up a pickle tank with on & off valves. The tank is full of pickling water. It’s less than 10mins to pickle and un pickle the membrane the pickling mix is pumped back into the tank ready for the next time I need to use it. Also l use the tank to clean the pre filters-l open the tanks lid and let the filter soak for a week and wash. The pickle mix can be reused a number of times before it needs to be changed. SV Skoiern IV

7. Haha we bought a 70lb anchor and our boat calls for 45lb unit 😂 plus 300ft of chain and 250 of nylon 🤣🤣🤣 we are newbies but guess how we sleep 😂

   Oh and if anyone thinks newbie inspired articles, from a guy who works 11 months of the year in northern BC and then gets one month off that he spends on the boat could be fun.. ill submit them.. and see how it goes.. but i'm not great at sunshine.. we have tracked expenses well and could discuss things like that.

8. A good anchor and chain…that’s the big thing. Having a set of hammer-in bungs and a basic fiberglass repair kit and scissors. Zip tape is worth it’s weight in gold…it’s glue isn’t water soluble and it’s so strong it’ll take skin off…seriously, I patched a kayak with it, and it’s still there a year later. A robust fishing system with lures for Mahi. There’s a reason Mahi is always “the catch of the day” at every restaurant on the Keys…it’s so good and so plentiful there’s no sense aiming for anything else in the heavyweight category.
   A good brush on a short stick the scrub your bottom paint in anchorage…this means a mask and snorkel, maybe a Spare Air…for a basic dive compressor, look for one designed for PCP air rifles. Much cheaper, smaller, quieter than one made for filling larger dive bottles faster. Some have a 12 v power supply. Clean bottom paint is critical to making any sort of headway, it already takes more wind than we wish it did to move a sailboat, there’s no sense it adding friction to the hull. If you think maneuvering a sailboat in a tight marina is tough, try doing it with a filthy bottom. 🥶

9. Great idea with the tablet over the bed for anchor watch, cheers.

10. Very good advice and content, as always.

11. Wow Sailor great episode

12. I lived on my rig for 25 years there’s nothing that I hate about it , I’m flipping land sick . 🤢

13. Awesome info Captain Tim!

14. Berkey's fucking rock. I've been living exclusively on rainwater for the past 10 years and if I ever do get a boat I will most definitely use it onboard.

15. Those are all great suggestions. I need to get the iPad. We did put USB ports on the steering pedisal for out iPhones and navigation apps. But in general we do it a little different here in Thailand. Our routine is, sail to a nice anchorage. Sleep on the boat one night. Then sail to another anchorage and/or island. Dinghy in to a beautiful resort. Eat, shower, sleep, etc. Stay 2 nights. Pick up ice, water, and beer. Go back to the boat. Repeat.

16. For me I like an anchor that isn't too secure, as it must be able to be pushed out sideways which can save the Boat. For ny last Sailboat I had ordered a nicely oversized Rocna, but one couldn't be delivered before my Visa in the USA ran out. So Boatyard Owner said why not get a genuine Lewmar Delta, we have never had a problem with them, and I can get one tomorrow, so I bit, and it went onto the end of all high quality American Steel triple gavanised Chain and a Snubber. that Delta is really a Rocna without the hoop, and tbh, I am suspicious of hoops potentially backfiring. I never had a problem setting that Lewmar Delta, but thank god, during a really vicious Tornado Storm in Rhode Island's Harbour of Refuge that I had managed to race to in time and get set up for Storm arrival, the first Tornado hit from Starboard side, was so powerful the VHF aerialnon the top of the Mast, was buried under water on the Port side, and the port hull side deck was under water and rapidly heading to flood the Cockpit and bang the anchor pushed out, savingvthe boat and the anchor alarm started Screaming. Fired up the engine, and flew the anchor between the two lines of boats behind, on getting into the cleer water behind, I reset the anchor, and it didn't budge throughoutvthe night, despite being hit by a bunch of other Tornadoes (none as strong as that first one. So to sum up, I am really wary of any anchor that is too grippy, such that it cannot be pushed out when needed, and for me, the ideal compromise isca genuine Lewmar Delta, But Avoid Fake ones which dont have dood hardened and tempered Galvanised Steel. Also due to serious micro cracking issu3s, avoid zstainless Steel Anchors and Chains, because Oh how Pretty ! – just doesn't cut it. Best Wishes. Bob. 🤔🌟🌟🌟👍

17. Good tip on a Tablet for the anchoring app Tim, but I'd still back it up with a cheap mobile phone with a really loud speaker. the best I found was the cheapest LG phone, that was really sensitive, and was lodcenough to wake the dead. Pity they arent made any more tbh. Now on the lookout for a good replacement. Bob. 🤔👍

18. Rather than working on a 24 hour period for power consumption Tim, I work on the maximum need for a 12hour night plus a great safety margin to e sure AGM Main Housebank never drops below an 80 % charge level. so a 1,000 ah ank has 200 amps available to cover the night usage comfortably, soplanned is 750 to 1,000 wats of solar on the Aft Cockpit Arch plus a nice quiet Wind generator. the inboard diesel nicelynoverpowered with a high output Alternatorbon it, to fill in the gaps, and as diesels love working, I run them for at least an hourvevery day to keep them in great condition. If doing long passage crossings, twice a day, before Sunup, to add back overnightbuse, get hot water for showers and washing up, plus breakfast, then an hour after Sundown for same though e ening meal, with lowish into the torque rom, sails furled autopilot on and deoending on prop, up to 7.5 knots boat speed while sipping fuel. Bob. 👍

19. Berkey are Great but you can buy Stainless steel filter and storage tanks a lot cheapervfrom Third World Suppliers, and the Basic ceramic filter Candles at lost price are only availablevin the Third world as well. The filter candles available in the West are damnedvexpensive in comparison, but also fit the non Berkey Tanks. These ceramic filter candles do have a pretty long service life, the surcace of them just need a mild scrubbing to clean out the ceramic surfaces. Bob. essential for cruising point 4, always have two Seperate heads and showers, even if solo Sailing. if entertaining aboard, people seem to want to use the loo at aboutvthe same time, so just one Heads and shower really is a pain in the ass. it's not that often that a third Heads would be really nice tohave. 🤔🌟🌟🌟👍

20. We went several times with our Hunter 33.5 to the north channel for 5 weeks typically and rarely stay at a marina due to cost and we prefered anchorages (a good bruce anchor). Once a week we would head to a marina for water, food, pumpout and very important 4 blocks if ice. We only powered up the fridge if underway by motor. As a result we would never had to worry about power, even if we stayed at an anchorage for several days. Freedom from engine noise. We had no need for solar panels. We had 2 batteries, one for engine start and one for everything else. Hope you find it of use.

21. Just a heads up… Berkey water filter is closing up for good

22. For the ones that are thinking " I want to learn how to sail" Go find a small day sailor 18 foot is good to learn on. No motor just sails, find a lake, trailer it and read how to books. You will get hooked and start to dream of bigger boats to fit your pirot in you. Then watch Lady K sailing for the big boys on water videos, I learned so much for his start North to south and back again… Getting off the land is more rewarding than apple pie~

23. Considering living aboard one day and this is helpful.

24. I recommend hiring only midgets for your crew. They consume half the water and food and make the sailboat seem roomier!😳

25. Great summary!

26. Great information!

27. Great video thanks. Great APP to search for anchoring in the Caribbean is NAVILY.

28. Honestly the most annoying thing is the pirates on land waiting to rob each sailor like their all rich

29. Easiest way to get rid of all the things that make living life difficult on a boat is unsurprisingly to sell the boat.🤣😁

30. Have you wondered how smaller boats make multiple-week passages and manage to have sufficient water? The answer is usually not large tanks (no room) nor a watermaker (neither $$$ nor power). It's about water management, something not mentioned here because Tim has always been near a water supply. Example: Salt water spigot at the galley sink, heat salt water for a sudsy wash, rinse thoroughly with salt, then spritz the clean dish with fresh water squirter.

31. Nice video set. ! But audio need to be improved. Thanks for the content

32. Gee 50 years ago living on an Alden schooner, we had three anchors (a Danforth, a CQR and a 50lb Herishoff), kerosene running lights, no electronic NAVAIDS (we navigated by the stars and WWV), 75 gal. of water , four golf cart batteries and we were happy. Maine in the summer and the Caribbean in the winter for 15 years.

33. Happy New Year Tim and thankyou for the great advice!

34. I bought a used (1999 ) simple pick up truck. I had a first class survey done on the boat in question. It comes with solar, extra large water tanks. I use it every weekend almost and have it hauled out for winter and polished for summer. Twice a year I took a 90nm trip with the 2 kids; that's it. I'm berthed at the lonely far end of the marina away from the alcoholics. I'm just under 40ft and it's my vacation condo. No plans to do the islands etc. Had an apartment size fridge/freez installed. Barbeque in the fantail. I have some religious tracks from a church everybody hates when they knock on their door all dressed up and I leave one every Sunday at the coffee bar. This keeps everyone away from me as I enjoy my weekend's. Thx 4 asking.

35. I live in Europe and I am very interested in an Ericson 46, what do you think about these boats?

36. Hope your wishes come true in 2024 Tim!! I life on a 38ft steel ketch since july..realising my childhood wishdream 40 years later..suddenly by chance..and took the big step..well prepared..but for me the most worrisome reason I 'hate' living on a boat now is..not having enough money on my bank account anymore (as not everybody appreciates you to life on a boat here and cuts your income) to deal with the unexpected things happening (unexpected leaking teakdeck.."the boat was major maintenance-free for 2 years" nice same age formed owner assured me..stopping of diesel heater in winter by effects storm..not been able to close that thru-hull last summer that hunts you in your dreams etc etc). So..maybe when in your 20's or 30's and/or being very adventurous low on income and budget can be a nice challenge while living the boat life..but having enough steady income for sure makes you sleep much better on your (still) beloved❤ boat is my experience until now😊..not even got to deal with anchoring, off-gridd electricity needs and water (making) still here in the marina.😅

37. For me the worst things are going through a period of week/two weeks something breaks everyday and you can fix it but it's the fact you have to , then you find out your new girlfriend who has been sailing since year 1 thinks sailing means living in a casino in a penthouse room , then you run out of booze 😭 , if your a sailer use the atlantic forget icw an get a good windvane steering system sleep when you can , a small wind turbine seems to work pretty good in places like the bahamas and just don't carry so much water you don't have room for the rum an you be good 🙂

38. When you address electrical power, you must consider long periods of overcast skies. Last year, we experienced 5 days of constant storms in the Pacific. By the end of that, we were hand steering without instruments due to the lack of solar power. An exhaust manifold leak had overheated the alternator. I'm installing wind generator and solar panels on my boat. Even with large batteries, they have to be charged. And both wind and solar can disappear for a while.

39. I lived aboard for 25 years, on five different boats. Loved it and hated it.

40. 1) Anchoring 2) Electricity 3) Water You're welcome.

41. Transplanting from the East Coast to the Pacific Northwest, a 60' anchorage isn't uncommon. As you said, 'Chain is king". I'm carrying 350' chain with a 50' rode. Living aboard a cruise-focused sailboat, the tankage allows the elimination of a watermaker; although strictly a subjective opinion, simplicity adds peace. Great video!

42. Brilliant truth about anchors and anchor apps.

43. About water; I installed a reverse osmosis system. It’s running for 2 years now with the first set of filters. I regularly test the water and it’s still very fine. Total cost so far is under €200,-
    A new set of filters is only €60,-
    Works great without electricity. Only for fresh drinking water of course because the pressure of that system is pretty low.

44. Here's a quick point about those anchor apps. The reason Tim said you should put a USB point near your bed to run the app is that running them just on your phone or an unplugged tablet will chew through their batteries so quickly they might not make it through the night.

    As always, though, Tim hit the nail on the head about anchoring being the bane of every sailor's existence, Even when you pick what looks like a perfectly positioned spot and settle back, it often seems that someone (usually a big launch) will come in very close, set their anchor so their boat sits right over your anchor, and worst of all just drop their anchor, rather than set it properly. I've never been "kissed" by another boat, though, which is what I tell myself to calm my fears.

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