I have refurbished the handrails in Advanced Teak Oil. They have come up like new, and as you say does improve saftey as I use them to climb back into the boat after swimming. They have proved to be too useful to leave off. Thank you for the comment.

Sorry, only just seen this! I removed, sanded, oiled and refitted the handrails. No more nasty varnish to keep sanding. Just rub some more oil on each year and job done 😀

Thank you very much! I have down sized in my boat to this one, and have made it fit for my purpose.. less maintenance, less cost and more sailing time. I’ve always believed a boat is to be used. And this small boat gives me more experience of the environment I’m in. I hope your conditions are favourable too.. 👏👍

Works a treat. My bilges are bone dry, and I intend to keep it that way. Without it, spray and rain did find its way down the chain pipe.

Thank you too!

Thanks Ray. Thinking of doing a full on walk through explaining all the ins and outs on mine. Will be doing one on launch and retrieving too including solo mast raising/lowering. Congrats on your new project mate- be prepared for the worst and remember a boat is never finished!

@@jasonjoyce4487 Would love to see any content about seawych's as many videos etc. online are quite dated and poor quality. All the best mate 😎👍

I shall soon be covering dry launch/retrieval of my Seawych, solo raising/lowering of the mast, also replacing a keel shoe and some of the little mods I made to these little yachts. Making it go quick I’ve yet to find out!

@@jasonjoyce4487 Cool stuff man :))

I quite like the Seawyches. They’re not big or fast, but easy to handle and comfortable for long weekends out. I doubt I’ll ever upgrade to something bigger and faster. I love this little boat.

Well, I for one have not heard of a better boat name than Trollop. I really wish I'd thought of it first as it beats the pants off my silly boat name.

Thanks Gerard. I’ve now completed the job with advanced Danish oil. Removed the wood and sanded them back to bare. The advanced oil has UV protector and so far it’s stood up to the job. Plan now it’s to give it an extra light coat every spring and autumn. No more sanding!

@@jasonjoyce4487 Thats exellent. I only just came by your channel. I do the same on my handrails add allso bytal tape around to seal out water.. At peresent, i owen an pacific 24. I have allso just subscribed to your channel for the quick reply. Thanks.

Thanks Justin, there is no law to stop you from buying a boat and just go out. But there is some essential knowledge you should know before you venture out. A VHF license is a must and requited to use a radio. You’ll need to know the information read on a chart, tides, weather and the equipment you’ll need to stay safe. An RYA day skipper theory course was my foundation to effectively solo sail. I’ve enjoyed all aspects of the 30 years I’ve been on the water. Hope its the same for you..

@@jasonjoyce4487 Thanks Jason! Really alot of info & very helpful! The day skipper course sounds best. Saving up for a cheap small boat & looking forward setting sail. Thanks again! 😀💯😎

If you get the chance, jump on boats as crew. You'll learn a lot, and cheapest way to stat the sport.

Hi Andrew. I shall check the tyre size when I go to the yard next. I remember they are inflated to 50psi. I’ve also got the wheel bearing part number too, as you’re better off replacing those if they’ve been on there years? Took a while to identify and weren’t cheap either. Congrats on your purchase- the Seawych is not big or fast, but easy to handle and comfortable. The mast beam and keels are probably the 2 failures that could ruin your boat. There are indicators easily seen if there’s already a problem. I’ll reply again when I’ve checked tyre sizes etc…

Been to the boatyard today.. Tyres are 185R15C. Inflated to 50psi. Hope this helps.

Thanks mate. I have more up very soon.

Yes that’s a good idea. A coat each spring should do it. Properly varnished wood looks the best- but the maintenance each year is what I want to avoid.

Hi Sharon, the sounder is set up in metres, not feet. That’s the shallowest I’d anchor in as I wouldn’t want to go aground at low tide. 30 feet is my preferred depth to throw the hook over the side.

Pot noodle should pay me for this! Haha

Pot noodle should pay me for this! Haha

Point taken. I made this video up as I went along. No script or plan. I see your point, and will be aware to the content and timescale of all future videos. In hindsight, I couldve done this one in 6mins. 👍