Tom Cunliffe Discusses How to get Your Boat Ready for the Boating Season

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Before you launch your boat for the new boating season there are vital steps that need to be taken to ensure a safe and enjoyable time out on the water.
Watch as Tom Cunliffe highlights some of the essentials to consider before relaunching after the winter, or any extended period out the water.
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@briansturges9236 2 ай бұрын

I wish Tom would narrate my life so at the end of it I could have a laugh listening to the way he puts my actions into his clever words!

@DaveWatts_ejectamenta 2 жыл бұрын

I get the feeling Tom would use all the nautical words at home too; "haul the curtains", "trim the bed sheet" etc. Anyway Tom's a legend.

@harbourdogNL 2 жыл бұрын

1:03 "I'm gonna give the rudder a good old waggle." Tom is the Jamie Oliver of sailing when it comes to terminology, I love it!

@ourv9603 Жыл бұрын

YEARS AGO, I worked in a boat shop. And it never failed. Every year a week before the July 4th weekend, dozens & dozens & dozens of boats would pour into our shop. Most each & every one was put away wet at the end of last year, no provision for possible freezing of water in the engines and every owner wanted us to get the boat & motor ready for the holiday weekend just a few days away. Needless to say, most of these customers were left disappointed as their boat spent the holiday in our shop. !

@rwburdett 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful. Tom Cunliffe gets my vote for doing what so many DON'T do. He says, "I don't know exactly, but this is what I've tried and what works for me." Gold.

@meagannadeau 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Tom! Your videos are really helpful, clear and informative. I've book marked them and watch each year before launch as a good little refresher on best practices.

@mishpatim123 2 жыл бұрын

At 4:00 we should get it right. Once and for all. You just can't protect a prop with a coating. The application process is not right for the stress that propellers endure during turning. As Tom said, many theories and products keep running the boating comms on the dry. There is only one, lasting solution: take the propeller out, with as much as dependent parts (as with folding props etc..) as possible and let it be covered by an .85 micron coat of copper, one must therefor contact a prof workshop specializing in galvanizing, coppering, etc... That's perfect !!

@alexopweg 18 күн бұрын

Great explanation ❤

@stephenshort839 3 жыл бұрын

Enjoying your Stories and advice from Prescott Arizona. 👍🤠⛵

@alexkay2026 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, clear and concise. Tom is an excellent presenter!

@geofffleming12 2 жыл бұрын

Contessa was always very nice. Our family had a MacWester for a number of years. Slow and safe and wonderful.

@mechez774 Жыл бұрын

Today I was rustling around trying to get my new-to-me boat launched two days ago and discovered a below the waterline hole just sealed up with a stuffed rag. , , , Maybe I'll check the cutlass bearings while I'm at it. Thanks Tom!

@CaptainShack Жыл бұрын

I love this channel.

@davidstanmore9621 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome bits Tom, just so simple and easy, I love what you have to say.

@archiebob11 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant Tom, our first boat is on order, picking it up February 22 so as newbie boaters your channel is so helpful. Many thanks for taking the time to share your obvious expertise. 👏👏👍

@rorybone100 3 жыл бұрын

Just an absolute joy as always Tom, amateur my arse!

@Mikeandlucy1 9 ай бұрын

When I bought my boat last year, the outlet pipe ball valve to the heads had seized solid. I don't care to think what with but suffice it to say, I would not be putting my mouth against the outlet and trying to blow. Rather than risk using any force (I had no idea what condition the valves were in) As she is standing on the hard, I stuffed the outlet with a plastic bag from the outside, mixed up a solution of washing up liquid, WD40 and vinegar, poured it down the outlet hose and left it for about an hour. I then gave the valve a try, bingo it worked. I call the potion, Fairy40malty and it dissolves concrete hardened poop in a trice.

@Joozt112 3 жыл бұрын

Tom talking about varnish reminds me so much of my dad haha. Stickler for that :D Greetings from Amsterdam Tom :)

@Britishcommonsense 3 жыл бұрын

That was great cheers👍

@carlosrosa1965 2 жыл бұрын

Simply brilliant!

@keithlittlebury2986 2 жыл бұрын

Extremely comprehensive 👍

@chrismccartney8668 3 жыл бұрын

Great Advice Season Start from Tom...

@goodq 7 ай бұрын

Fantastic

@altoids784 2 жыл бұрын

You are really doing well this show sir also you are a very good speaker in every video, your videos are very very good, thanks. Hello from Turkey!

@crazyhorsetrading8655 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info Tom, also things to look for buying a fixer up yacht.

@rimasmeleshyus9486 2 жыл бұрын

Great information, thanks

@clarencehopkins7832 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent stuff

@timphillips9954 10 ай бұрын

Some great advice, good job!

@carlvandenberg140 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent.

@joeldelamirande5792 2 жыл бұрын

Thks very much great video

@KenDavies-qv3fs 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tom

@joeldelamirande5792 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video

@whitefields5595 3 жыл бұрын

Tom, be careful with WD40. Whilst it is good for freeing things, it is not a lubricant. Repeated application of WD40 without lubricant risks making the bearing surfaces worse over time. Far better to get the sheaves out if you can and use water resistant grease each season, but not oil. Also while up the mast, change any filament light bulbs to LEDs. Varnishing teak will get you flogged at the mast, it just needs a light rubbing with a mermaid's tail. Best Wishes, Birmingham Navy.

@sarahsimpson3034 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@frederickbowdler8169 Жыл бұрын

No one would put a screwdriver and hit a seacock it will damage it. find a drift of the correct size and one square smart tap.

@nickwebb9290 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Tom for another excellent video. I do like your no nonsense, practice advice 😁

@1240enzo 3 жыл бұрын

All great information, mind you that prop’s surface looks in very poor condition, it needs to be stripped back to shiny brass and then given a coat of prop speed to protect it.

@theubiquitusgastronaut8273 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Tom It has been so wonderful watching your videos. Deb and I have learnt heaps. We are expats living in NZ. We have a dream to either sail back to the UK or sail from the UK back to NZ would love to have your suggestions for a suitable yacht that wont break the bank. Yachts here are very limited and over priced compared to the UK market. We are not wealthy people. Also we cannot think of anything better than having dinner with you and spinning some yarns. Love your work 🙂

@johncooper5293 2 жыл бұрын

Important also as we are now a third country ( loss of EU membership rights ) we are limited to 90 days in EU out of 180. Many are now having to spend the winter in Turkey or Croatia (allow extra 90 days) as used up EU 90 days. More red tape and costs.