Mainsail Yard Reinforcement

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I love it when a plan comes together. Even when it’s not my plan. So thanks to Ypke for Holland. Yes, that is his name, and no, I have no clue how to pronounce it. I’d like another vowel. But Ypke, let’s just go with YepKey, shared an idea that came from a racing barge gaff. Yup, more words that … Read More

Raising Sails – Part 11 – Cheek Blocks

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If you need “B” but you can get “A” and turn it into “B” you might be a sailor or a farmer. But you are likely to survive the zombie apocalypse. If you want more in-depth content, consider becoming a $5 supporter on Patreon. I will post longer, more detailed videos there, and be sure to answer your questions. The … Read More

Raising Sails – Part 10 – More Foresail Mods and TIG Weld Distortion

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Setting goals and working to achieve them helps us define what we truly want in life. I want to sail into the Gulf of Mexico for starters. If you want more in-depth content, consider becoming a $5 supporter on Patreon. A longer, more detailed version of this and other videos are waiting for you. https://www.patreon.com/svseeker

Troubleshooting a Miller X-treme12VS Suitcase Welder

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The size of your problems is nothing compared to your ability to solve them. Don’t overestimate your problems and underestimate yourself. If you want more in-depth content, consider becoming a $5 supporter on Patreon. A longer, more detailed version of this and other videos are waiting for you. https://www.patreon.com/svseeker

Raising Sails – Part 9 – Foresail Modifications

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If you want more in-depth content, consider becoming a $5 supporter on Patreon. I will post longer, more detailed videos there, and be sure to answer your questions. The longer version of the video is already waiting for you.

Raising Sails – Part 7 – with Erik d’Alliy

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That is the fight. If you want to live, you have to move. I think that is the key. If you sit still, have a job, you go there every day, eat, sleep, you work, nothing changes; ….you’re dead. You’re dead, I think. – Eric d’Alliy