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Hi great work ! BTW, FYI a helicoil is rather lame compared to a TIME SERT ! ( a great American invention ) google them pls! a helicoil can easily kind of get "unwound " and pull out of hole! a TIME SERT is a solid metal insert threaded outside and inside ! FAR stronger ! put in w/ l.ocktite ? 😄 PS do try not to use that threaded rod it is usus weak as hell use bolts or studs . also i would have let those electrical cables coming down fr the windlass have a loop pointing down before they go into the box . so when water runs down them it drips off before running into the box ! 😄

Too much rock guitar detracts from the video

Stick with hank on until you can afford a new furling system that works with your limited space. Hank on will provide better sail performance over the convenience of roller furling.

A view from the UK. May i respectfully suggest that when using tools on or around the deck of your boat you tie them you your belt with a 'lead line' just in case. Once they are overboard they are gone. Adjustable spanners ain't cheap.

WOW!!! I did a little bit of abseiling a very long time ago and we had nothing like that equipment for climbing a rope that ease. Super impressed how things have changed. Thanks for showing it.

I found myself going two times speed not really interested in the equipment for climbing the mast just the job at hand

Another setback, they seem to have followed you around for 3 years, what a slog, and now you are unfortunately racing the clock, you will need a holiday before you cast off to get yourself in order. I would advise against sailing with a dodgy furling system, you don’t need to be told of the forces generated by a Genoa when unfurled. I feel sure that if you contact rigging companies they will have those pieces in their old stock, they throw nothing away from rigging renewals.

To me, at least, this was just 30 minutes of Gibberish 😂..you may as well of been talking French...I mean what's a Marst 😂.

The question is... Were the welds vee prepped before welding? If not and those non-prepped welds were ground back to make the outside look very pretty, then they couldn't in the slightest way be described as suitable for purpose. In hindsight, if the machine shop doesn't under normal circumstances carry out this type of structural welding, then cosmetic welds were the result.

The only reason I can think of for those welds to have broken is because those joiners (inserts) are cast aluminum. Did the inserts snap through the weld, or right next to the weld?

You could always get one of those big round things with poles sticking out and half a dozen folks walking round it while singing entertaining Sea Shanties, that would be a lot simpler for the Anchor 🙂Seriously though, hope everyone feels better soon, I have had a orrid cold, makes me feel right miserable.

Well that was a big day for you and your team. Looking forward to seeing the next episode with the rather daunting situation resolved. I recently took on the ownership of a yacht that has had the halyards pulled up to the top of the mast (hopefully) for reasons that escapes the previous owner. Such are boats eh? Wishing you all the best.

Dear Sailing Melody family. 👍👌👏 Oh WOW, that's quite high up. Best regards luck and especially health to all involved people.

You have the template to have new ones fabricated, replace all for safety's sake and peace of mind.

Hi, I would just ask a machine shop to produce a new set of joiners following the dimensions of the old one's. Shouldn't be so hard and you don't rely on broken/welded parts. //R.

HI Andy, cauld you have some of your joiners cast? then you would have some spares if any do break in the future.

So sorry to hear about all the setbacks stalking your timetable. Take solace knowing that you will soon be in warmer waters and these inopportune difficulties will be but memories -- that price paid for a future of sailing enjoyment with your family.

How much of a twisting load is there on the tubes? I see you had a ladder system there as well but chose not to use it? Did it not fit your mast?

How much of a twisting load is there on the tubes? I see you had a ladder system there as well but chose not to use it? Did it not fit your mast?

Could you link in the description where we could buy the solution the arborist used to climb up?

You’ve got this, your family has got this (well, maybe Ollie is a tad too young). Go for it, be confident and continue to think things through.

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No axes or chainsaws needed 🤣Lee sounds like a damn good bloke! Arborist, Surgeon and Lifeboat crew. Does the mainsail wrap round the boom, like the spinnaker on the forestay? Bugga, go up easy come down slow Gandolph! Thanks m8s, stay vertical Eh!

Cheers guys.. I’m sure you will get it sorted.. 😊

I got huge Ceder 🌲 trees at my joint chopped down My mate from the Pub did it Who has a 🌲 business same as that dude I can't handle Heights even a ladder I go all Wonky He Just straight up like a Possom or something with his chainsaw Very Impressive 😮

Sorry next time you need a strong weld on the ally go find a coded welder not some cheap Charlie who’s think it knows

This is really cool Guys very informative!

It's likely to be expensive, but just have a metal fab shop create new joiners. Just a reminder (from many years of storm sailing) how powerful the wind and water is. It is no fun to have your (Harken) roller reefing jamed in heavy air. (Please, please don't ask how I know that🤗)

Time for a helmet for that mast climb!!!! I trust you will find some shops to make these parts for you. With the original a good cad program will be able to pop some out for you in no time!!!! I could be wrong; but, I hope it’s this easy!!!!

Thank you for showing all the gear you use for tree work and also for climbing the mast! very interesting and fun to watch! It is also a specialty that many would never be able to do without training! You are brave! I have been watching the two Melodys since the beginning. So interesting.

Its to late now but I would have took a piece of tubing put inside the brackets drilled and screwed in place on 8 points per bracket. Then had them welded together leaving screws in forever. P.S. better to brake now then rep in the middle of the Ocean.

It’s not a how to channel. It’s a what happened channel😂 Bravo❤❤

You make your own luck. I wouldn't risk that system.

It's a shame you can't get someone with a 3D printer that prints metalic items to scan and print some new parts for you. Or a fabrication shop to make all new ones for you at a decent price.

Andy, could you not go to a shop that has a CNC machine and get them to machine a new joiner (s)? Or is that cost prohibitive?

I've recently totally stripped and rebuilt an obsolete but very substantial ancient Plastimo furling system, for 12m upwards yachts. The foil joiner sections were originally riveted, many had snapped, or loose, so i drilled, tapped, for counter-sink stainless, as you've done. The joiners were about 20cm total, maybe less ... so, i can't see any issues with you using just half the broken pieces. IMPORTANT lesson learnt ... I followed same advice as you, used a paste,duralac (zinc chromate) on threads, to address corrosion issue, in aluminium. After 5 years, many storms, hurricane last November, some screws worked loose, with the vibration. Serious, as it can block the top swivel sleeve, if you're needing to drop the sail down, say, if fuling jams, and severe weather imminent. So ... Now all refitted, with red Loctite, which will only release with heat! Some advocate Sika 291, but, i really want these to be permanent, fail-proof.

Love what you do and so close it will be done time can wait ❤ the boat is more important safety ❤

What is protecting those main battery leads from the chain in the locker? Im not sure if Im missing something in the locker that the chain does not lay up against it

I wish that you had a new roller furling system, How about it Harken ? 😊 take a look at this fine sailing ⛵️ family !

Well done all

Excellent informative episode. Thank You very much for a look at part of a cruisers life. I don't like heights as it makes a part of me quiver and feel loose.

Wow‼️looks amazing

Excellent !! Wish I could be there as an extra engineer brain. 🙄

Dear Melissa, Andy, Oliver and captain Jack, Willeke and I feel sorry for the setback in the furling mechanism of the front sail so hopefully in the next episode everything will be fixed properly. We therefore look forward to your next vlog and send you love from The Netherlands

The last time I climbed that high was after closing a twistlock which the bloody stevedores did not close. Climbing down 4 shipping containers was not the problem. Climbing up was....... it was funny to find out that at the 3rd container there were no more good points to grab. I had to litterally let go with both hands and grab the next point above my head. That together with the fatigue building up my muscles..... After that I refuse to do vertical climbs like that again. Wisdom does not come with age it comes with stupid actions 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Great video

As you would say you got bigger bullocks than me going up that 😮

Worked as a labourer for over 30 years, took my hard hat off got yelled at. Turned round and what is going to hit my head, if it's a plane a hard hat will not work. Just thought you would like a laugh. On a roof.

im outside of your fanbase/groups/patreons etc, ive enjoyed your videos for many years, we have a lot in common. Anyway, my observation as an outsider is you tend to spend your time justifying every one of your decisions. I can only assume this is because of the barrage of criticism you no doubt get on every one you make!. I just thought id post this observation and encourage you to trust your own judgment!. don't seek approval from an audience of internet know-it-alls! a lion worries little of the opinions of sheep. thanks for making the videos. fair winds.

Get a new one. Scary it’s breaking what else is gonna go.