Tom Cunliffe follows a boat's journey

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Жыл бұрын

Want to know how to set about designing and building a boat? It's all here in a nutshell. In this video, we join Tom Cunliffe and Saecwen's owner Charles Watson to follow the boat's journey from an abstract thought, through the design process and the remarkable build at the Elephant Boatyard on England's Hamble River, to a result that's already maturing with four thousand successful miles under her keel.
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@DaveandGinny972 Жыл бұрын

Thoroughly enjoyed that thankyou Tom. What a beauty Saecwen is. Such a joy to know that the skills are still out there to produce such a magnificent vessel in these days of mass production.

@Shmotus Жыл бұрын

Another great an interesting video from Tom. They also do colour on Naval bases, you don't wanna get caught outside when they do! 😂

@keith-777 Жыл бұрын

Fabulous. A great video about a beautiful yacht and her proud owner. Thank you. 👍👍👍

@skaraborgcraft Жыл бұрын

Always surprised how many people are oblivious to Nigels vast range of design ability. What a peach!

@danknox9986 Жыл бұрын

Just beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

@herberthahn6964 Жыл бұрын

WOW not surprising you would bring this boat to our attention. The best boat I have seen I have seen in years. Kraken is awsume, but Saecwen is just so much more in many ways, absolutly wonderful. Thank all of you.

@manonabeachjourneys Жыл бұрын

All is not lost indeed. Thank you, a great piece and you can really feel the pride he has in his vessel. Looking forward to your next video, excellent.

@yachtcarousel1419 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely wonderful. It's a real joy to see that standard of craftsmanship today. It's also great that she has been rigged with two masts. After thousands of ocean miles with our ketch I'm convinced it's the better choice. Thanks for a great video.

@tonysutton6559 Жыл бұрын

That shot of you sitting in the cockpit near the end of the video tells us all we need to know about what you think of the boat.

@UUBrahman Жыл бұрын

Love that dinghy arrangement - first time I have seen athwartships mounting.

@matthewmcdermit8744 Жыл бұрын

Dream boat for sure.

@davidwalsh7603 Жыл бұрын

Nice video thanks

@zeilgenot Жыл бұрын

Anorher great video Tom and what a boat she is! Both extremely beautiful, safe and functional. Thanks for sharing her story! Harry

@hugomocchiutti3448 Жыл бұрын

So nice conversation

@drdecco1 Жыл бұрын

Ohhhh my, what a beauty! 😍 The craftsmanship and [even] artistry in the woodwork...

@joeltatham5673 Жыл бұрын

My goodness, what an absolutely gorgeous boat.

@SirPrancelot1 Жыл бұрын

Inspiring video. Thanks Tom.

@chris-yale Жыл бұрын

Lymington does look a bit chilly Tom :) Saw the boat in the yard as we walked back from the Jolly Sailor after New Year's!; intrigued and found your Yachting World article from last year about her, stunning boat. Great Video again, always enjoy your insightful yarns!!

@timallen6025 Жыл бұрын

That synergy, the sweet spot between tradition and thoroughly sensibly innovative-love it . Thx

@Nerd3927 Жыл бұрын

This was a joy to watch! Thanks Tom!

@brian.7966 Жыл бұрын

great film Tom. thank you.

@real2gone Жыл бұрын

Great video, Tom. Saecwen is a fine looking boat.

@AdventuresofanoldSeadog Жыл бұрын

Beautiful boat.

@chrispinner7757 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful boat, deep pockets to build. I have wanted to build a Roberts 38 because I have wanted a cross between the Rival 38 and Contessa 32, you can also get the interior you want to and there is nothing around production wise. This was until I costed it. Glad someone can do it. Well done

@anniehill9909 Жыл бұрын

It was great to see you and Charlie 'in the flesh' and get some more glimpses of 'Saecwen'. It's also great to hear that building the boat seems to have been a happy experience - in spite of Covid challenges - for all parties. From what I hear, she still goes to windward astonishingly well, even though it wasn't a priority. And she's already clocking up the miles! Nigel Irens is a genius.

@eduardgindin3763 Жыл бұрын

3:15 If I hadn't heard the narrative, I would've guessed the Dutch designer Koopmans...

@philipritson8821 Жыл бұрын

Nigel is one heck of a talented designer. I imagine his services do not come cheap. That said, cold molded yachts built during lockdown at the Elephant Boat Yard must cost a fortune too.

@robhoward724 Жыл бұрын

Another stunning lady brought to life with sculpture and finesse many many years of beautiful sailing towards unknown horizons congratulations

@bobbutcher7725 Жыл бұрын

Stunning, nothing else to say.

@Coyotehello Жыл бұрын

Thank you Tom, this was an excellent segment. Really enjoyable and well edited.

@nufsed Жыл бұрын

Impeccable craftsmanship!

@robp4037 Жыл бұрын

Really great to see this. Very exciting. It keeps the charts and critical thinking as part of the system. It looks very powerful. I'm an android user so hope that it'll come through. My last iPhone met a distressing end. Separately, I wonder if it may assist users to see a prompt reminding them to bear in mind the likelihood that local inshore flow effect and eddies may affect their position and course to steer for a point - tide flows slightly further offshore may be corresponded by large feeder eddies.

@nickwebb9290 Жыл бұрын

A fabulous and fascinating article, thank you Tom 👍

@tonycoutts-smith2663 Жыл бұрын

What a wonderful project, so well executed, the result is beautiful. I am sitting in a marina surrounded by huge expensive and ugly boats and thinking why do so few people with money create something such as this Well done.

@BigRedNZ1 Жыл бұрын

Gorgeous. Wish my life could afford months of sailing and boat like this…. The Nesting dinghy was my highlight, what a fantastic mounting system. Don’t be too harsh on mass production everyone… it means others can afford to sail too

@TomCunliffeYachtsandYarns Жыл бұрын

Good point Red.

@gadois8674 29 күн бұрын

wonderful

@PaulBKal 8 ай бұрын

Stunningly beautiful boat

@chuckscheaffer3952 Жыл бұрын

The owner must be very happy and I thoroughly enjoyed the story. Great job on the visuals. I wonder if you could do a video on craftsmanship, woodworking unique to boats, and the people who do that work. How does a builder translate lines on paper into a finished product.

@TomCunliffeYachtsandYarns Жыл бұрын

That's a good idea Chuck. It sounds complicated to produce, but I'll think on... Cheers, Tom

@robbinbaker5497 Жыл бұрын

Very nice. Thank you for the video.

@stephenhenion8304 Жыл бұрын

Great to follow along on your adventures and voyages....

@DrCrabfingers Жыл бұрын

Beautiful boat...loved those arched door frames around the cabins.

@alangreen6519 Жыл бұрын

I saw little difference in the underwater profile between this boat and the model you featured at Bucklers Hard ! Also similar sheer and rocker to that which my much smaller Rival 34 shares .

@elizaandalisa Жыл бұрын

What a beautiful boat a credit goes. Out from my heart to the builders and the owners bank account cheers n beers Marty Australia

@paulvr3158 Жыл бұрын

Simply Stunning.

@SVBLUEBELL 6 ай бұрын

Nice Yacht

@GypsyTinker2012 Жыл бұрын

Thank you again, Tom

@AndyUK-Corrival Жыл бұрын

Stunning boat and build.

@Rick-tb4so Жыл бұрын

Another great video, but Tom you are a great story teller.....

@mgevirtz Жыл бұрын

Tom, thanks for the video. I'm counting on the lotto!!

@TomCunliffeYachtsandYarns Жыл бұрын

Hi Morris. We all must keep on hoping!

@redjacc7581 Жыл бұрын

great stuff Tom.

@JohannesNeumeier Жыл бұрын

Absolute stunner 😍

@MikeSantis Жыл бұрын

What a beautiful boat!!!

@altoids784 Жыл бұрын

it's very good to see you Sir. Have a nice day. :)

@reloadncharge9907 Жыл бұрын

Excellent episode….I enjoy the Lymington vibe, my old stomping ground! Thanks, Andrew

@steveschwartz6138 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful boat!

@mwmentor Жыл бұрын

Really beautiful boat - thanks for sharing :-)

@tgotsman Жыл бұрын

Beautiful.

@garynurkiewicz7789 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant!

@williambunting803 Жыл бұрын

A beautiful boat.

@saltybuster946 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful

@barbarosa80503 Жыл бұрын

delightful

@geofffleming12 Жыл бұрын

Buy, what's prettier than a traditional cutter rigged ketch? Just lovely. The bronzed centerboard inside a skegged keel is extremely cool.

@DickBeddoe Жыл бұрын

What a stunning yacht... Delightful!

@justincatterall9597 Жыл бұрын

She's gorgeous.

@arthurdunger4223 Жыл бұрын

Watched with great interest in Australia. Excellent work Tom.

@churchofthegreenflipflop2436 Жыл бұрын

Great video but would have been nice to have a walk round of the boat :-)

@7times7seas Жыл бұрын

Hurray!

@stevelawrie9115 Жыл бұрын

High art

@daktarioskarvannederhosen2568 Жыл бұрын

functionality -> beauty

@stephenauty2402 Жыл бұрын

"Rudder" and "Cockpit" are they the only yachting terms shared with aviation?

@rolanddunk5054 Жыл бұрын

Was I correct seeing laminated frames.It looks very efficient.

@superwag634 Жыл бұрын

How many millions does it cost nowadays to build?

@Cruiser2B Жыл бұрын

Love Tom's videos! This is not your "average" man's boat

@LNM0000 Жыл бұрын

Doubt you'd get much change out of 5 for that, regardless, it is Tally Ho quality. Excellent.

@williamturner1517 Жыл бұрын

If you have to ask, you can't afford it.

@superwag634 Жыл бұрын

@@williamturner1517 I never thought I could afford it. I simply asked what it would cost in case my rich old uncle would like to build a similar one

@harbourdogNL Жыл бұрын

I think a full keel makes a sailboat so much more beautiful...there's nothing attractive looking about a fin keel, is there?

@real2gone Жыл бұрын

Lots attractive about getting into a shallower anchorage, surely?

@ross82 Жыл бұрын

The most beautiful creatures on earth live in our oceans, and they all have fins.

@patsmall9425 Жыл бұрын

My boat has a fin keel but you wouldn't know it because it's in the water.

@harbourdogNL Жыл бұрын

@@patsmall9425 Nice comeback!🤣

@timway6839 Жыл бұрын

Depends how much you want to look at them out of the water

@AA-69 Жыл бұрын

AM I THE ONLY PERSON TO FIND THIS KIND OF EXPENDITURE OBSCENE ?!?!...

@jimjames5416 Жыл бұрын

Someone has LOTS of money, or at least they used to. :P

@matthewsellers82 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful. The one question you didn't ask "if there was to be a mark II what would you change?"

@TomCunliffeYachtsandYarns Жыл бұрын

Nice question Matthew. There's always something, but it's probably a bit early yet!

@matthewsellers82 Жыл бұрын

@@TomCunliffeYachtsandYarns Always something. An old surveyor had the best advice, "..before you spend lots of money on that new old boat you've just bought live with it for a month. At the end of the month you'll be amazed at what does and what doesn't bother you".

@TonyKeyes Жыл бұрын

@@matthewsellers82 very, very true and very wise advice from the old surveyor. And an excellent life principle generally.

@marktilley7222 Жыл бұрын

Who makes those gorgeous sheet winches?

@bryrensexton4618 Жыл бұрын

👍!!!

@BoomVang Жыл бұрын

Canted rudder posts always puzzled me, and adding horizontal winglets moreso. Fine in small deflections, but the aft canted hinge would appear to make the winglets thrust a bit opposite to the desired turn. Sure, probably the main effect is to make the rudder more effective, but with drag and downward thrust as the winglets skew around. There is an interesting video "why we don't use winglets" which explains aviation winglet pitfalls with simple math (which I forget).

@terrulian Жыл бұрын

Nice pea coat.

@colsmith7257 Жыл бұрын

Wash your mouth out Tom, watching Netflix. How dare you! So wonder to hear youg people were involved, watching tally ho's transformation is amazing. There's still humanity amongst humans

@farrellko Жыл бұрын

Each to their own and if that was an old boat I'd love it - that's the way it was designed and built because that was the tech of the day - But why build NEW with designs and ideas that are no longer valid? Long keel, small cockpits (that are terrible at anchor where you spend 90% of your time) and on and on. If Nathanael Herreshoff was alive today you think he'd be designing boats with long keels, short righs, brass etc? Not a chance.