Sailrite on site visit I took the time to visit Matt Grant at the Sailrite facility located near Ft. Wayne Indiana. We did a walk-through of the companies manufacturing and warehouse site and I recorded this interview along the way. The audio quality is not up to standards because of the location and the equipment … Read more
Single Handed Boats Episode 175 Sailing In the Mediterranean Single Handed Boats, my thoughts on priorities Single Handed Boats, my thoughts on priorities I have given a lot of thought to what is needed for a single handed boat. In this episode I discuss what I think would be the top priorities to consider when … Read more
Learn about Sailrite with Matt Grant In this episode we Learn about Sailrite with Matt Grant. Sailrite is a podcast sponsor and in my opinion, a great company. They produce lots of free YouTube videos for the DIY sailor. I talked to Matt Grant a couple of years ago so it is great to catch … Read more
Installing port lights and portholes with Luis Martins Luis wrote me “Last time we talked you showed some interest in how I installed the new port lights and portholes in my boat without any screws or bolts. What do you say if we record a podcast on that subject?” Great idea and here it is! … Read more
Want to go sailing with me this summer? In this episode I talk crew opening positions for the summer of 2017 and engine oil change tips. Also I go over a reader’s letter. I will be installing a Furlex roller on my staysail this summer I found this great video on the installation process! Please … Read more
In this episode I talk about Diesel Engine Fuel Systems. Also I include an interview with my adventurous friend Bill Wiebe. Here is a link to Racor Fuel/water filters. http://ph.parker.com/us/17583/en/marine-filtration-rcr Please Consider supporting the podcast in Patreon Want me to go sailing with you? Then contact me! If you have ideas for future podcasts or … Read more
This is the fifth episode on laminate working and this one is on tools and techniques for vacuum bagging of composite reinforced laminate’s with Louis Martins a long time listener and boat builder located in Lisbon Portugal. If you buy or build a boat you’re going to need to learn these techniques and while it’s … Read more
This week I talk to Matt Grant VP of Sailrite. Sailrite is a sponsor of this podcast and a company I fully endorse personally. Check out their website http://sailrite.com Please Consider supporting the podcast on Patreon Want me to go sailing with you? Then contact me! If you have ideas for future podcasts or … Read more
There was a problem with the previous audio file for this Episode so it is being re-released with a fixed audio file. This week I interview . This is the fourth episode of what will probably be several episodes where we discuss the tools, materials and techniques of glass reinforced laminate’s with Louis Martins a … Read more
This week I interview . This is the third episode of what will probably be several episodes where we discuss the tools, materials and techniques of glass reinforced laminate’s with Louis Martins a long time listener and boat builder located in Lisbon Portugal. In other words he is teaching us how to lay up graphite … Read more