Spray N Wash Episode 18
Brief demo of certain Type V PFDs, both dry and in the water.
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SF Across Biscayne Bay
Dana Swann at the helm, crossing Biscayne Bay from Miami to Boca Chita key.
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Storm in Key Largo
Caution, loud wind noise. Clip of storm as observed in Buttonwood Sound, Key Largo FL, on January 28, 2017. Apologies for the vertical aspect, videographer didn't know better back in 2017.
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Sleepiest Man to Ever Go Skydiving
After over 36+ hours with no sleep, Sleepy Man could not resist invitation to go sky diving with colleagues he had recently met on a busy contract job. Here he manages to exit plane, and regain brief consciousness for the dive. LOL!
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EP. 16 Spray N Wash - Boating on Tampa Bay and a snorkel trip to Rainbow Springs
Scenes from a July 2021 trip to Egmont Key and more from Rainbow Springs State Park in Dunnellon, Florida, August 31, 2021.
Music:
Gevane Bruno - Nice Energy
Twisterium - Hopeful BG Music
Jorikbasov - House Fashion
John Sib - Innovation
LesFM - Summer Beach
LesFM - Acoustic Guitar
all music courtesy of www.Pixabay.com/music
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Hand built cedar strip canoes
Demo and ordering information for beautiful hand built cedar strip canoes in Bath Maine. For more information or to place an order, call 2O7-443-1O21.
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Ep. 15 Spray N Wash - Onyx M-16 demo
Firing the CO2 cartridge on an Onyx M-16 waist belt Type V PFD, re-charging and re-packing.
Genuine Innovations 16G CO2 cartridges: https://www.ebay.com/itm/323377788920?var=513188660398
Leland Green Indicator Pins for Inflatable Life Jackets / PFDs:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002O7AIZE/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_ZV8M8V2ZMDV27XRQS5ZS
Onyx M-16 Type V PFD:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HPWN2S4/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_1MWRFBXKGHY8MEZAACD1
Music: "On Wings of Steel" by Reynard Seidel
www.EpidemicSound.com
"Tropical Breeze" BeachVibes-Music
www.Pixabay.com
"Insprirational Summer" BeachVibes-Music
www.Pixabay.com
"Light Corporate" BeachVibes-Music
www.Pixabay.com
"Moonlight" Nielizas
www.Pixabay.com
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Ep. 13 Spray N Wash - Changes - More Boating, Less Cost
Changes - More boating, less cost and work
Burnin' Rubber at the Freedom Factory
and Vice Grip Garage in Bradenton, Florida
https://www.youtube.com/user/jaymz03ss
https://www.youtube.com/user/GARRETTmitch
https://www.fox13news.com/news/uscg-7-injured-after-boat-crash-in-tampa-bay
https://www.freedomboatclub.com/
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Ep. 12 - Hunter 23.5 "Spray N Wash" - Several Projects and a New Year's Eve Sail to North Sarasota Bay
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• Replacing Trailer Bunks
• Haulout for an Oil Change and New Registration Numbers
• Replacing the Stereo
• Fighting Mold With a Solar Vent
• Cold Sailing in Florida
• And a New Year's Eve Sail to North Sarasota Bay
Bunch of stuff going on here!
Special thanks to Vice Grip Garage, one of my favorite vloggers:
https://www.youtube.com/c/ViceGripGarage
Music: "On Wings of Steel" by Reynard Seidel
www.EpidemicSound.com
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Hunter 23.5 "Spray N Wash" - Special Vignette: Solving the Jamming Turnbuckle Problem
A Special Vignette on a simple solution to the jamming turnbuckle / toggle problem that occurs during mast raising on the Hunter 23.5 sailboat, and other Hunter water-ballast series sailboats. Originally published August 2020.
Harken 138 shackle at Hamilton Marine:
https://shop.hamiltonmarine.com/products/shackle-assembly--25--ss-14367.html
Intro and closing music: "Wings of Steel," Reynard Seidel.
https://www.epidemicsound.com
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Ep. 11 - Hunter 23.5 "Spray N Wash" - Maine to Florida with a Side Trip to Pickwick Lake Tennessee
Hauling the boat from Maine all the way to Florida with a stop for some sailing at Pickwick Lake Tennessee with family, and traveling on to Palmetto / Bradenton Florida and a whole new start. Originally published November 2020.
Music: "On Wings of Steel" by Reynard Seidel
www.EpidemicSound.com
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Ep. 10 - Hunter 23.5 "Spray N Wash" - The Maine Things
A side trip up the coast of Maine all the way to Cobscook State Park, and Eastport, and a Casco Bay day sail on a classic Maine schooner, the "Timberwind." Originally published September 2020.
Cobscook Bay State Park:
https://www.stateparks.com/cobscook_bay_state_park_in_maine.html
Portland Schooner Company:
https://www.portlandschooner.com/
Music: "On Wings of Steel" by Reynard Seidel
www.EpidemicSound.com
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Ep. 9 - Hunter 23.5 "Spray N Wash" - A visit to Captain Jim's and a Solo Overnighter on Casco Bay.
A look around Captain Jim's Marine Salvage & Nautical Antiquities and some scenes from an overnight sailing trip on Casco Bay, Maine. Originally published August 2020.
Captain Jim's:
https://www.marinesalvagemaine.com/
Hamilton Marine, Portland Maine:
197 Presumpscot St. Bldg A, Portland, ME 04103
207-774-1772
https://hamiltonmarine.com/
Intro and closing music: "Wings of Steel," Reynard Seidel, Epidemic Sound.
https://www.epidemicsound.com
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Ep. 8 - Hunter 23.5 "Spray N Wash" - Shakedown cruise from Mere Point, Brunswick Maine. 7/25/20
A brief video about a brief shakedown cruise with Spray N Wash and crew Eric from Mere Point boat launch on down and around upper and lower Goose Islands in the Maquoit Bay area south of Brunswick Maine.
Music: "On Wings of Steel," Reynard Seidel, Epidemic Sound.
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Ep. 7 - Hunter 23.5 "Spray N Wash" - Trailer Probs, Gauges, Electronics, Bulkheads, Bimini Top
Time not sailing is time to keep working on the boat. In this episode, I tackle latent issues with the trailer lurking under the boat, install a gee-whiz-bang high-tech engine monitoring system, finish installation of all the on-board electronics systems, install two beautiful teak bulkheads in the cabin, have a new tiller made and installed, and a new bimini top. I haven't just been sitting on my bum! Originally published July 2020.
Trailer and metal work in Bath Maine: http://www.rvimotorsports.com
Teak veneered marine plywood and trim supplier: http://www.buckwoodcraft.com
Engine monitoring system: http://www.mobilegauges.com
Clamp for tiller auto pilot: https://www.ebay.com/itm/House-Tuning-1-625-Inch-Roll-Bar-Clamp-Tube-Clamp-Bracket-Roof-Bar-Clamp-For-At/163935157907?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
Bimini top: https://amazon.com/dp/B01BV2N53E?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_product_details
Intro and closing music: "Wings of Steel," Reynard Seidel, Epidemic Sound.
https://www.epidemicsound.com
Other music: "Five Foot Two" and untitled melody, Clayton Watson, ukulele.
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Ep. 6 - Hunter 23.5 "Spray N Wash" - Rolling On To Maine
Relocating from Mobile Alabama to Bath Maine, by way of Pell City Alabama, Cleveland Tennessee, Gainesville Georgia, and Green Cove Springs Florida! More renovations and improvements to the boat, plus a visit to a hand-built canoe shop, and another visit to the Maine Maritime Museum.
Email address for Wayne the canoe builder:
wgarceau21@hotmail.com
And here is a little "commercial" I made for his canoes:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E82q4Cngozg
Dometic 970 porta-potti
https://amazon.com/gp/product/B002A3E3HQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Faucet
https://amazon.com/gp/product/B003L6T2FY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Pump
https://www.ebay.com/itm/SEAFLO-21-Series-Water-Pressure-Diaphragm-Pump-12v-1-2GPM-35PSI-for-RV-Boat/282501084461?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
Drain fitting
https://amazon.com/gp/product/B072251K99/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Maine Maritime Museum
https://www.mainemaritimemuseum.org/
Music: "Where Am I To Go?" by the X Seaman's Institute
The Orchard Music, on behalf of: Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
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Ep. 5 - Hunter 23.5 "Spray N Wash" - Mast Raising, First Time
Working through the snags and snafus of a solo first time mast raising on a Hunter 23.5. Originally published April 2020.
The jamming T bolt problem discussed in this video was solved, and I describe and illustrate how in this follow-up video:
https://rumble.com/vc9pbd-hunter-23.5-spray-n-wash-special-vignette-solving-the-jamming-turnbuckle-pr.html
Music - "On Wings of Steel," by Reynard Seidel
www.epidemicsound.com
Music - "Haul Away Joe" by the X-Seamen's Institute
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Ep. 4 - Hunter 23.5 "Spray N Wash" - Commissioning Delays
A little update on what's taking so long to get this boat ready for action, and some recent projects. Originally published April 2020.
BOAT/US Boat Graphics and Lettering Service
https://www.boatus.com/products-and-services/boat-lettering
Hunter Owners Parts and Resources
https://hunter.sailboatowners.com/
Music: "On Wings of Steel" by Reynard Seidel
www.epidemicsound.com
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Ep. 3 - Hunter 23.5 "Spray N Wash" - Electrical System Install Part 2
In this video I finish fabricating and installing a custom switch panel box, twin batteries with monitoring system, charger, battery switch, and a 110 volt shore power system. Also completed is a special engine starting circuit from a location remote from the engine. Originally published 03/2020.
Music - "Bristol Channel Jamboree" by The Boarding Party.
Below is a pretty complete parts list. I got heat shrink and heat shrinkable butt connectors and ring connectors in various sizes from ebay - easy to find.
* The stereo appears to be this one, but I know I paid less than this listed price for mine. May have been some sort of fluke, who knows? Anyhoo...
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Dual-XRM47BT-Single-DIN-In-Dash-Mechless-AM-FM-Receiver-with-Bluetooth/55560641
* Under dash stereo mounting box:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Scosche-UDEB-Universal-Any-DIN-Car-Stereo-Receiver-Underdash-Enclosure/291748111979?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
* Speakers:
https://amazon.com/gp/product/B00OIA4XSI/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
* Panel box:
https://amazon.com/gp/product/B07M8DJH98/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
* Waterproof toggle switch electrical box cover:
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Carlon-1-Gang-Weatherproof-Toggle-Switch-Electrical-Box-Cover-White-Case-of-5-E98TSCM-CAR/202206116
* Victron BMV-712 Battery Monitor:
https://amazon.com/gp/product/B075RTSTKS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
* Panel switches:
https://amazon.com/gp/product/B07Z1Q8Y3G/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
* Switch labels:
https://amazon.com/gp/product/B075H114GC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
* Fuse block:
https://amazon.com/gp/product/B000K2K7VA/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
* Combination bow light:
https://amazon.com/gp/product/B00I0DR4VW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
* Stern light:
https://amazon.com/gp/product/B00IA7PGHW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
* Anchor light:
https://amazon.com/gp/product/B01KY5UH1M/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
* Combination steaming / deck light:
https://.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CZ33IGW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
* Dome lights, dual white/red:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/LED-Dual-White-Red-RV-Caravan-Trailer-Boat-Interior-Ceiling-Dome-Light-12V-3W/223759679477?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
* Combination USB charger / cig lighter socket outlets:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Car-Truck-Dual-USB-Charger-Voltmeter-Cigarette-Lighter-Outlet-Socket-Panel/232942779468?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
* Batteries, 70AH AGM group H6 (fits in a group 24 box perfectly):
https://www.walmart.com/ip/EverStart-Platinum-AGM-Battery-Group-Size-H6/40647528
* Battery cables and lugs:
http://www.bestboatwire.com/
* Battery cable lug crimping and cutting tools:
https://amazon.com/IWISS-Battery-Cable-Crimping-Cutter/dp/B00MVE48Z6/ref=sr_1_6?crid=13DUG18U4UNIO&keywords=iwiss+cable+lug+crimping+tool&qid=1583423119&sprefix=iwiss+%2Caps%2C387&sr=8-6
* Battery terminals:
https://amazon.com/gp/product/B01LLWKXV6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
* Battery charger:
https://amazon.com/gp/product/B079JDL3D1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
* Split wire loom tubing (1"):
https://amazon.com/gp/product/B00T56QWBQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
* 15 amp power inlet:
https://amazon.com/gp/product/B002QALLOQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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