There have been a few questions about tow line length, so I'll add a pinned comment. We start with a shorter line in the harbour due to the high traffic and the calmer waters allowing us to get away with it. Longer lines are required once you get offshore as with both vessels riding on different parts of the swell it is possible for the towing vessel to be going down a wave face while the towed vessel is sliding down the back of a wave. This can cause hugh shock loads on the deck fittings if the line is too short. The catenary and weight of a long line protects against this. This effect can be increased by adding a weight to the centre of the tow rope. Longer lines also have a larger amount of shock-absorbing stretch available to dampen the shock loads. Ideally the tow line is a multiple of the wave length of the swell, but closer to shore this can be quite variable and hard to do.

That moment at 10 to 5 in the Sydney harbour, with the first light peeking above the horizon, and a kettle on the stove for a nice cup of coffee, that must have been awesome. Pure satisfaction.

Renko is starting to earn her keep now.

It was good to see you out there Stu. We saw you approaching from a way off and I said, "I think I know that boat" and we were ready to do the drift again so took the opportunity to come over. Renko is definitely distinctive after watching your channel all this time. Great video as always. Iain

I realize it's no comparison but I have many memories of towing barges. I used to work in the U.S. Merchant Marine as an Engineer. For about a year-and-a-half of that time I did ocean-going tug/barge combinations, all over the world, some on the tow, some in the "notch" using the Auto-bar system. When on the tow the barge was several hundred feet aft. The line would run under the water for a long ways, it worked like a shock absorber. We never broke a line. The tugs averaged about a 150 ft in length and the barges were usually around 500 feet in length. It was a rough ride on the tow.

So great to see the girl making wake and getting out and about, well done Stu!

It's good to hear that that big old Detroit pulling it's weight for a change, it sounded really good with a decent load. It usually sounds like it could use a higher gear when motoring along because it sounds a bit overpowered for that little boat. Something that surprised me was hearing yesterdays date on the weather forecast, it really makes a difference to get a time reference for a video and shows you finished and uploaded it the same day you towed the other boat back, I appreciate that kind of info a lot !

"Gets up on plane well, Renko" I love it.

Ian is a star, it is so lovely to see Renko driving by!

Hey Stu, that was a heart stopping moment there, so glad you saved the day by finding your beer 🍺

More on the halvorsen!! Yes please, Great old boats cheers Greg

It's good to see Renko working so well, all that hard work is paying off.

I’m always impressed with safety precautions so seeing you wearing a safety vest while on deck even in calm seas sets an example for boat captains.

The hardest working man on YT. You have all my respect. 🙏✌

Well done Ian. That vision of Renko taking the lead with that tow was outstanding. Renko looked great. [EDIT]. That was a pretty good run Stu, Thanks for taking us along. It’s always like going to a day trip ourselves when you do that so I think it’s pretty cool. Renko seemed to hand herself fairly well, which was good to see. Anyway have a great week and see you in the next one. Cheers for now mate... ;-}

We're on opposite sides of the world but share a common enemy: the plowing cruiser. Cheers, mate, from Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri.

Smile at life and it smiles back.. I am not sure.. But your way of life is looking awesome. Everyone have their problems, but it is so nice to join you on your way through the adventures.

Definitely helps diagnosing issues when you made the whole system!

Renko looks very proper out there. Good little ship you've got.

It sure is hard to beat the old world charm of those Halvorsen boats. The brand has a long and distinguished history. I remember reading somewhere that back in WW2 our navy commandeered some of the larger vessels made by Halvorsen's to help with war time duties.

Lemon crisps are the best biscuits for any task worth doing ! 🛥

Hi Stu. Even though I’ve got a trailer boat and learnt so much thanks to your early vids and the mighty green machine I love the way the channel is evolving with the diving, searching, towing and work related vids. Keep up the effort. Awesome work.

Hey there Stu ,with all of that rope I used a garden hose roll up reel made of metal ,100 yds rolled up snug for storage and same thing for electrical cable.keeps from tangling into a knot.

G'day Stu I can't believe Coopers hasn't come on board as a major sponsor as you do an awesome job at promoting thier product :D

Back in my Navy years on board our submarine when we used nylon lines we would attach a short section of line to the main rode with a bow in it to measure the amount of stretch in the main rode by how tight the attached line had become due to the main rode stretching. Tight nylon lines can be a dangerous thing due to stored energy while in use.

Troubleshooting Renko when needed must be a lot easier since you built the whole thing! Love seeing Renko doing what she was built for.

it was good to find you again, I never made any comments before but I watched a lot of your older videos with you welding on repairs to your boat...very well made videos...it's good to find you again and this time I actually subscribed...Dave

Yes knowing what's wired, where, how and what with, the same for plumbing makes a HUGE difference in fault finding. I hate faulting other peoples' wiring!! That winch needs a large cap (capacitor) or something to stop the light flash. Or it's own isolated circuit. Get a real antenna for that radio :P it won't scratch so much then lol. Slingshot works well for washmaking asswipes!! OR Incendry arrows! Renko is doing well and showing the work put in ... nice work.

Really enjoying the latest videos with Renko earning her keep. Seeing the river in your videos is definitely moving the area up our list of cruising destinations.

Nice to have the weather cooperate the way it did.

One of the best sounding 6-71's I've heard.

Thanks for answering so many of the questions Stu! So many KZfaqrs don't take/have the time to do that. So many of us (viewers) find your adventures, and boating in general, interesting, but have no real experience. Its great to get calm, respectful answers to even the most basic questions.

Thanks Stu, for the cruise about. Happy days.

Nice one Stu, the Detroit sounds strong mate tow no problem for it.

Great vid. Gramps taught us 3 splices; back, ring/eye and long/short (nomenclature on coast of Maine, anyway). These were invaluable, not just because of the usefulness of the individual splices but because with each new one we could then teach ourselves several others. I only realized much later the second lesson was more important, beyond boating. I’m teaching my kids now (8,11,14).

How beautiful is that boat......

Renko makes much more sense to me now. Great Video.

Good to see Renko get a proper work out 💪

that was pretty cool. Pete looked super tired as it got dark! reminds me of all the times I have had to move and because I was worried I seemed to tire out long before everyone helping me. His boat looks amazing, cant wait to see more of it.

Very interesting video Stu. Renko is turning into a proper working boat now.

Nice one Stu. Towing is hard and lots of variables to deal with. Great vid mate. That little GM sounds terrific!

Been a minute since I've seen a good tow...thanks Stu!

A following sea and a Lemon Crisp. Perfect

LOL - White Crest looks like a typical cruiser - built for comfort - while Renko looks like a floating workshop - built for utility. No disrespect meant to Renko ... in fact, quite the opposite! Very interesting video for a landlocked desk-jockey like me. Many Thanks.

Great to see all the work finally coming together. Good on you Stu, keep up the good work.

really nice to see Renko in action. Keep it up!

Thank you, Stu. These vids are great.

Looking like a nice day out on the water

I didn't know Pete had a Halvorsen... she's gorgeous!

Hi Stu, this is just the sort of work you re-built Renco to do, shows the dedication to detail you have, Renco performed as you would have hoped, classy act

Thanks buddy!

Any intro that mentions the use of Sikaflex to solve a problem bodes well

Me and my dad towed a 30m wood boat with our 18m wood boat and then docked it by tying up side by side. These are heavy boats in Croatia so it was very slow, 2-3kts.

Very tense moment there with the Coopers. A good save. Well done.

Love the sound of that Detroit

that wake making yacht next to a towingspan would have had some bad words from me on the vhf...

Look forward to all your videos as they come out, especially since you're taking Renko out to sea more. What a beautiful part of the world that you live in. It is so nice to see what a great community that you live in. Everyone seems friendly and it's great to see how much you help each other out

Seems as if the fish know when u and i both have lines in the water stu... 🐟🤦... Its so beautiful down under, hope to visit someday Thanx for sharin ur adventures

Great vid and the tow line length explanation makes perfect sense. Renko doing just what you wanted her to, nice.

Always good to see a work boat working! Good job!

I was waiting for the oh shit the rope is wound up in the wheel lol, it was a good trip, put some load on the old Detroit.

...good one, putting the old girl to work..stay safe..

So cool to see Renko full on working.

Great video

nice work again. look forward to the report on the repairs.

Thanks for sharing the video. Nice to see how towing is being done.

Great vid Stu 😊

Hired a Halvorsen 36 some 40+ years ago to cruise around the Hawksberry area. Amazed they 're still going strong! Btw great vids thx. Don Melbourne (confined to home).😤

I am glad you kept the original engine.

Perfect weather - you're a good mate to help him out - Really enjoyed your commentary.

Great vlog really enjoyed it stay safe i wish you all the best

I really like your mates boat. I hope you film the repairs and give us a better tour of his boat. Thanks for sharing 👊

I love your hens and birds...

Really good to see the boat working, also really good to see you wearing a bridle vest, safety first Capn! You scared me when you were sitting on the table fishing no life vest! Yikes! Good sailing!

Another very interesting video Stu You had perfect weather for the tow Renko is looking nice

Thanks Stu. That was another interesting video with a bit of adventure thrown in. Learning a lot by watching your channel of course. Thanks and cheers

I love the glass tumbler rack to your right at the end! Priorities!

Looks like you had a fantastic little adventure Stu.

Great little trip bud, you didn’t seem stressed but I’m sure you were at times...🍻

Looks like she's running awesome 👍

Great video stu, nice to be able to help out friends. That was very nice to help out when you can. Keep up that great work.

Lemon Crisps on the dash. Quality choice there, Stu.

Nice vid mate, what a stunning halvo :)

Glad The Pull Went So Well Almost Time To Find Some Rocks

Your mates are fortunate to have you as a mate! Top bloke 👍

Hey brother!! . Been watching your channel for a bit now, love your boat! And your channel!

Awesome adventure Stu. Didn't realize Manly was so close. Certainly a much better way to get there than by car. Have a great day

@3:03 I love your FISH FIGHTING chair lol

I could happily live aboard that Halvo. Soon, If I find one in good nick at the right price, I might just do that. cheers.

That boat at 22:55 definately break the rules of good seamanship! Adequate speed. Keep swell down. Leave room for towing vessels. Keep goo watch at all times.

Hey Stu, when you work on a motor, you will have one or two beers ( ok, maybe more) but when you tow, you seemed to refrain from adult beverages. I guess no drinking while driving. Thoroughly enjoyed this video, very entertaining.

Nice towing job and explained

Well done Renko.

I always used to think you were saying “G’day, Dangar Studio” & it only clicked with me, after about 50 episodes!

Nice trip

Nice tow Stu, turned out to be great weather and Renko earning Her keep, Jeff in LA USA

Nice job!

The Detroit is sounding sweet.

Hi Stu, see if setting the GoPro to NTSC instead of PAL gets rid of that strobing on your sounder, I know it works for fluoro lights...

really enjoyed todays vid, the footage the guy gave you of you towing was a bonus, you even wet a line as well, you are going to have to get some marlin and tuna lures and transom mounted rod holders soon .