S6E5//When the Plan Goes Off the Rails....//

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3 ай бұрын

In this episode I am faced with a decision that could make my summer voyaging plan unattainable. As I prepared the Far Reach for her spring commission I discovered bubbling paint on the mast in various places. Bubbling paint usually means moisture is trapped between the paint and the aluminum spar. Ignore it and corrosion will inevitably take root which can potentially damage and weaken the structural integrity of the spar. Unstepping the mast to address the bubbling paint can be a time consuming job. Every project takes longer and is more expensive than you think....
The Far Reach is highly modified Cape Dory 36 I built from a gutted hull and deck over a six year period in a shed in our backyard in North Carolina. This was a complete rebuild retaining only the hull, deck, portlights, hatches, and a few cleats. Click here for a video summarizing the rebuild:
• S4 E1//From Gutted Hul...
In Season 5 I singlehanded the Far reach from North Carolina to the Virgin Islands in December 2021. It was my third voyage in the Far Reach to the Virgin Islands. In May of 2022 I single-handed the Far Reach back home to NC via the offshore route, a non stop voyage of about 1,440 Nautical miles.
In the previous Season 4 episodes I shared what it took to rebuild our 36' sailboat from a complete gutted hull and deck into my ideal voyaging boat, installed a small inboard Diesel engine with a folding propeller, and made some additional improvements to the Far Reach. Click here for a video on a from scratch installation of an inboard diesel engine including shaft long and folding two blades propeller: • S4EP2//Installing an I...
Previous episodes recap:
Season 1, Episode 1, contains a short synopsis of a six year total rebuild of the Far Reach from a gutted bare hull. I also double hand the Far Reach offshore with my sister from NC to the BVI.
In Season 2, I single-hand the Far Reach from Sint Maarten back to NC.
In Season 3, I share my Single-handed voyage from NC to the BVI as well as from the VI back to NC.
In Season 4, I detailed the original rebuild of the Far Reach then the planning and installation of a small diesel engine with a folding propeller. I concluding by sharing some additional modifications and upgrades as well as trouble shooting the Cape Horn windvane.
To learn more about the rebuilding of the Far Reach: www.farreachvoyages.com
To read about this voyage, and many others, including additional modifications and updates to the Far Reach since her launch in 2015: www.farreachvoyages.net
For more information on the Stimson Bow Roof Shed visit bow-roof-shed.com
If you have questions or stories to share about your own voyages feel free to post them in the comment section. Happy sailing.

Пікірлер: 16

@jasonellis-bouchard5799 2 ай бұрын

Hi John, Thanks for sharing a slice of life with your family. It’s good to have you and the Far Reach back on the channel.

@FarReachVoyages 2 ай бұрын

Hi Jason. Thanks for the comment. I'm working on boat projects almost daily and will post some more videos soon. They are long projects so I tend to wait till I have good progress before I share.

@Adam-tn8yh 3 ай бұрын

So good to see you’re back. I’ve really missed your down to earth video style.

@FarReachVoyages 3 ай бұрын

Thanks very much.

@user-ok7uu5lj1x 3 ай бұрын

Glad to see ya back. We have taken several trips out west and you’re correct about the wonderful views!

@FarReachVoyages 3 ай бұрын

Thanks.

@scott.the.sailor 2 ай бұрын

We spent five months in the yard last year doing the same thing with our '82 Tayana 37. I removed every piece of hardware from our spars and repainted them. New rigging, new wiring, new lights...and for some reason I thought it'd be a great idea to repaint the boat while we were waiting on rigging. Hah. She turned out great though. It's a lot of work but well worth it.

@micheledefacchinetti 3 ай бұрын

Nice to hear you're back!

@FarReachVoyages 3 ай бұрын

Thanks very much.

@kevbjork1 3 ай бұрын

Gorgeous boat!

@FarReachVoyages 3 ай бұрын

Thanks.

@conniefontenot2793 Ай бұрын

A real sailor……I buy and sell Cape Dorys, Bristols since 1976 and at 106 and usually like to keep them original but if you are going offshore and a real sailor this video is for you.

@FarReachVoyages Ай бұрын

Thanks. Appreciate the comment.

@autonomousindividual7780 Ай бұрын

Do you remain happy with your choice of a CD36. Granted you've made a lot of changes, but a a base do you feel you could've done any better. There are so many opinions out there from people that you really can't be sure are actually doing something. It seems you ARE. I think I see an attractive example that is a blank slate. Essentially unmolested, which is rare after 45 years.

@FarReachVoyages Ай бұрын

Couldn't be happier. The reality is there are not that many boats built as strong as Cape Dorys, sail as well, and can be customized. West Sails come to mind but they are not as fine sailing, though they sail better than their reputation. Bristol Channel Cutters. Valiants. Great boats. There are a few others. Depends on what you are looking for. Pacific Seacraft are fine boats but they are expensive and have full liners like so many others so you are limited in what you can do to customize it. It's a personal choice. But if you want to go offshore extensively then you need a boat that is strong. That rules out so many other production boats. Choose wisely.

@autonomousindividual7780 Ай бұрын

@@FarReachVoyages Appreciate the answer and I'd say that's a strong endorsement. I think I'm going to try to move on it. I lost what I think was a great deal on a Southern Cross 35. Aside from cored hull it seemed to be in the same league. Was an estate sale. Love your videos despite the lack of bikini's and fake emergencies/drama.