Congratulations. Another excellent U-Tube. Like many things in life 90% of us could maybe make a video, 1% would be good but only .01% would be excellent. I have a feeling this is going to go viral. I can see West Systems, Total Boat and Bosch all lining up to offer you free product for product placement. I will help you on your way by becoming a Patron. I will most likely buy the plans and build. Will I go deep blue water? Probably not. Just watched MingMing2 hove to for 3 days in Force 8/9 at very high latitudes. I will watch your progress with interest. I think that there will come a point when answering 1% of the comments will take 50% of your spare time.
@RoversAdventure
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the support and I should also say that if it wasn't for the support I get in so many ways from Mrs. Rover, very little of this would be possible. Thank you for the Patron pledge and here's hoping that West Systems, Total Boat and Bosch hear of Wave Rover and come onboard. Fair winds!
@michaeldixon3113
3 жыл бұрын
Wave Rover. Thanks for the swift reply. Could you supply a link to the Pateron Page
@RoversAdventure
3 жыл бұрын
@@michaeldixon3113 This is a link but if it fails there is a link in the video description: Support Wave Rover on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=27867459
@randallrobertson7190
2 жыл бұрын
@@RoversAdventure Sir I hope I am not out of my lane in suggesting this but have you ever considered building an Earthship for A home? The concept, if you're not aware, is that like A ship at sea your house is fully autonomous. Providing you with almost every life necessity.. It catches and purifies your water with it's roof, it grows your food in the included greenhouse, some even incorporate aquaponics cells to raise fish, it uses the ground constant to help heat and cool the home. Also it is made with largely recycled/scavenged materials. kzitem.info/news/bejne/0oqik6JpamhyZG0
@robingraham6820
3 жыл бұрын
This boat ticks all my boxes. I can’t wait to see the build process and the sea trials. Don’t take too long I am hoping that I might be in a position to start building next summer.
@dennis6325
3 жыл бұрын
Kudos to Mrs. Rover! My wife was in shock & awe. Ha ha. Alan, not sure if you wanted questions just about the designer's background or the design of this boat in particular, but here goes: What other boats have been built from his plans? How about an explanation of the hull shape? Will she self-right if turtled? What is the preferred heel angle for efficient sailing? What is the hull speed? How much horsepower to motor at hull speed? Primary and Secondary stability. How to design it with strength to survive rollover. Tell us more about the positive floatation aspects of the vessel. Ply-on-Frame construction or Stitch & Glue? Wood species? Fiberglass & epoxy schedule? How will the running rigging for the sail be organized? Will the bilge keels be fabricated from steel, cast iron or lead? In theory the Junk Rig is simple, but sometimes all the parrells used to control the yard, battens, boom and diagonal wrinkles can get overwhelming...how do you plan to keep it as simple as possible for a 21 ft. boat?
@RoversAdventure
3 жыл бұрын
Great questions! I will pass on all of them to Andy, they will make for great discussion and answers.
@choosechoice3165
3 жыл бұрын
I feel like an infinite budget would kill my creativity. But if you'e going to be humble, do it right! This channel is awesome.
@mattevans-koch9353
3 жыл бұрын
I have been watching your previous videos leading up to last week's and this week's video. I really enjoy your straight forward discussion of the sailing conditions, the condition of Wave Rover, how she is handling the seas and how you are fairing. No fan fare, just straight forward seamanship. Thank you and glad I subscribed. Looking forward to seeing Bay rover come to life.
@RoversAdventure
3 жыл бұрын
Now that the shed is built, time to start the strong back and lofting of the frames.
@Sp3ktral22
3 жыл бұрын
@@RoversAdventure Fantastic, you have started already! Hundreds of people all over the world are excited to follow along. I hope you and the Mrs have a great weekend.
@howtosailoceans1423
3 жыл бұрын
I'm following your progress with great interest. I love boat building.
@RoversAdventure
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Kevin and keep up your great content it is one of my favorite channels. Will you be joining the Rover's for the Joshua Challenge in 2023 from Halifax to Horta?
@delukxy
3 жыл бұрын
I think that a small bowsprit to allow a modest foresail should be considered. Forestay clearance would mean the bowsprit can't to be ultrashort but should be manageable. The potential to match the junk sail for wing on wing might be an extra reason. Bamboo battens or carbon?
@kiwisailor80
3 жыл бұрын
Great to see Wave Rover back, look forward to more content. I'm also enjoying rovers rest,
@RoversAdventure
3 жыл бұрын
Good to hear!
@roberthegarty5640
3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful Shed and as they say you can't have to big a shed. You have a really nice, clean and roomy area to build in. Can't wait to see you get started.
@tortugabob
3 жыл бұрын
Your wife is a trooper and living that frugally could mean she would make a great 1st mate.
@RoversAdventure
3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely, but she just doesn't like sailing.
@seanwoods1963
3 жыл бұрын
Very cool project, I'm not surprised that you've been swamped by all the interest! I'm a big fan of twin keels and junk rig, and will be following your progress from the UK with great interest.
@RoversAdventure
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you and welcome aboard.
@floydgraves3997
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Aan, I watched this video earlier this week and took screenshots so I could capture the images and see if this a boat I'd like to build. Then followed up watching several KZitem videos explaining how a Junk Rig works. The Junk Rig looks very simple, and user friendly for a single hand sailor. Not having to leave the cockpit to make sail changes, makes this much safer. Wednesday 9/1/21, I sat down to analyze the drawings and wrote down the changes I would make to fit into your seven point design criteria. I believe with a few changes you can have a boat with more strength, integral water tanks with greater water storage capacity, greater amount of storage space by rearranging the foam to be also insulation for the hull, ceiling,and floor (using materials that can be bought at big box stores like Home Depot). These are just a few of the ideas. Last night, Thursday, we saw your video and announcement for the study plans. Today I purchased your Boat Study Plans and the Wind Vane plans. I'd like to discuss the plans in greater detail as I feel a few changes will equate to greater strength, more positive buoyancy more evenly installed, which will bring greater comfort. Is there a way I could email you and the architect these ideas?
@RoversAdventure
3 жыл бұрын
Go to the "about" section of the Channel and you will find a business email. I look forward to hearing from you.
@roadboat9216
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for all the info. Looks great.
@RoversAdventure
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@marcverret3887
3 жыл бұрын
What an adventure! Congrats. I have one question: At 2.4 (light boat) or 2.2 (long range cruising), your new Wave Rover seems to exceed Capsize Calc recommendations. For example your Contessa 26 had a rating of 1.7 Is this something that you or the naval architect have looked at and if so how this would not be a problem? Your answer will be greatly appreciated!
@pjorgerod522
3 жыл бұрын
Hello, I myself have been searching for a sailing boat like you describe. I am excited about next video. Please, continue. LETS DO IT. Big hug, Paul
@RoversAdventure
3 жыл бұрын
More to come!
@dwpruitt
3 жыл бұрын
Would love to hear how you decided on the junk rig
@sailingeden9866
2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful property.
@lacelotte7385
3 жыл бұрын
I won’t be building my own WR I’m afraid as I have a beautiful International H-Boat but I’m seriously considering heading down to the Azures from the UK catch the flotilla coming and and welcome you all 😁
@RoversAdventure
3 жыл бұрын
That would be great, try to reserve a table for us at Peter's Sport Cafe.
@lacelotte7385
3 жыл бұрын
I love it when a plan comes together 😉
@normanboyes4983
3 жыл бұрын
That’s an impressive boat shed - you might have Leo knocking on your door.😉
@SVhardtack
3 жыл бұрын
looking forward to being able to look over your shoulder as you build, I know i will pick up a skill or two from you that I will be able to apply to my boat.
@RoversAdventure
3 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to getting started.
@aarondingus7682
3 жыл бұрын
I like your simple somewhat minimalist design philosophy. I am planning to build or buy some sort of sailboat. Perhaps a wave rover. I’ll definitely build mark 3 wind vane. I might even do the Joshua challenge.
@RoversAdventure
3 жыл бұрын
Building a boat is an accomplishment well worth the effort. Joining the Challenge and completing it is the reward.
@malfunction8165
3 жыл бұрын
Yea ya going back to the water, I cant wait to see it all.
@XXLaffinGravyXX
3 жыл бұрын
Great NO Banjo's ....Now be a good chap and keep it that way !! I worked on a building site many years ago and the two joiners were nailing in the roof trusses when a gust of wind collapsed a few of them. Luckily only one of the guys broke his collar bone but everyone from around the site was there in seconds to get them out before the rest fell in on them, as they were buried in the floor joists.
@RoversAdventure
3 жыл бұрын
No guarantee on the banjos, but I will see what I can do!
@XXLaffinGravyXX
3 жыл бұрын
@@RoversAdventure Really looking forward to seeing you on this next great adventure. No procrastination from you..just you doing it and its getting done...that's what living life to the fullest is.
@R.E.HILL_
2 жыл бұрын
The link to your friend's boat project that you mention, the one that isn't in your description.. 😉🙂
@RoversAdventure
2 жыл бұрын
Here's the link: kzitem.info/news/bejne/z6dnwGyrnoaSaaQ
@stephenbonnett164
3 жыл бұрын
I have cruised in the Pacific in a vessel of similar size. If I were doing it again Wave Rover would tick just about all of my boxes as an ocean going home. Like Wave Rover my boat could be sealed up tight and proved to be very seaworthy. However, it did lack enough ventilation to make living aboard comfortable in the tropics, which is where you spend most of your time on a circumnavigation under sail. Also, it would have been nice to be able to stand erect somewhere in the cabin.
@RoversAdventure
3 жыл бұрын
Ventilation is a problem that I will ask the architect to solve or at least get some practical input.
@jeremyduncan3654
3 жыл бұрын
Alan, that shop is beautiful. 😍 not disappointed by subscribing before your Atlantic crossing. You’re becoming an authority on small craft sailing sailing for sure!
@RoversAdventure
3 жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you!
@toddsumner3216
3 жыл бұрын
How Many Sleeps Till Christmas!
@edmundbrennan5334
3 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to it.
@gav5790
3 жыл бұрын
Really, really interesting project Alan. I've been watching since the very beginning and feel I know your whole sailing ethos well, sea, simple boat, top sailor using all his skills, and I love it !!! This new chapter is so interesting, Ive been thinking of building a small, ocean capable boat myself and been a little disappointed with what's available. Yours ticks so many boxes that it's difficult to ignore. Very similar to the new class globe 5-80s but, even these have surprising cost implications that can't be ignored. Mast, boom and sails are coming in quite pricey which as a budget conscious and dare I say it, thrifty builder, needs careful consideration. The idea of having a mast I can build myself relatively cheaply really appeals and is also much easier to get my wife to agree to !!! I reckon I could turn my hand to a little sowing too ! Like everyone else here, I can't wait to see how all this goes and needless to say, I wish you all the very best and will be watching very closely. Fair winds.
@RoversAdventure
3 жыл бұрын
Great comment Gavin and you really summed up the whole project well. I wouldn't have been able to get this past Mrs. Rover if it wasn't going to be relatively inexpensive and easy to build. Fair winds.
@BostonFishstix
3 жыл бұрын
Hi! Loving the videos and excited to see how the build progresses. Would be interested to hear thoughts on the new boat regarding expected SA/Disp, Capsize Ratio, etc. Thanks!
@daniellisy7161
3 жыл бұрын
I really like the project and it's goal, you have my support. I shared in a FB group for pocket yachts and trailor sailers. Hope it gets attention of more people. Personally I will not be able to build one in the next years. In my case house has to come first :D still will stay in touch and follow progress
@RoversAdventure
3 жыл бұрын
Welcome aboard. I too have to build a house next summer or Mrs. Rover says I can't go sailing.
@tonywoollcombe1799
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Alan for solving the problem with my study plan down load… all good. Very pleased with the concept. I enlarged the plans to 21 cm etc. And I noticed the births are quite long and the figure appears to be about 5’6”” tall. Is this so? These are observations. The stern of WaveRover seems very wide I was wondering why? The rudder…… would it be better, if it was a balanced rudder? Just asking because a friend of mine had a drop rudder on his large trailer sailer and the pintles were vertical, which caused weather helm. He tilted the top of the rudder away from the stern so there was more area of rudder in front of the pintles… it worked. Thank you very much for an excellent series of videos , cheers Tony Woollcombe
@RoversAdventure
3 жыл бұрын
HI Tony, a lot of details are still being developed at this point by Andy. The balance of the whole boat is very important to me and it's a point that I stressed with Andy. And I have every confidence that Andy will not disappoint when he produces the actual construction plans. Thanks for supporting the build.
@tonywoollcombe1799
3 жыл бұрын
@@RoversAdventure thanks Alan
@scottadamson4008
2 жыл бұрын
Really have been enjoying the KZitem content. Have you considered producing a small number of 650's, once cleared for ocean sailing, to interested 'customers' , I.E. sell them at retail to assist with costs of your upcoming venture in the summer of 2023?
@RoversAdventure
2 жыл бұрын
It's a great idea and I have had some preliminary discussions with the Naval Archetect
@MaShcode
3 жыл бұрын
Curious, why not install a hangar door on the pole barn? With that much space you could start a production line! I sense your buddy might be having second thoughts. Haha.
@dollarette
3 жыл бұрын
Curious why you wouldn't pour the floor first, then place the poles on the concrete footing. That way you would not have to use pressure treated lumber and would be protected from the earth.
@scottm2597
9 ай бұрын
Great videos Alan, really appreciate them. At about 8:25 into the video the concretors start. Is it normal to leave the mesh on the plastic like that? Cheers
@RoversAdventure
9 ай бұрын
It's not obvious but they are hooking and lifting it as they go.
@donbyers1448
3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic project will enjoy watching as usual. One quick question not relevant to the boat, why the rooster, are you planning on raising chickens from eggs? Also relived to hear Glenda will have a house before you go play.
@RoversAdventure
3 жыл бұрын
Mr Speckles really takes care of the hens. Protects them, rounds them up and puts them to bed and eventually will produce offspring. Good to hear from you Don
@karlanovakova220
3 жыл бұрын
It is little scary how global world is connected. In Europe we have building materials crisis too.
@leiflindqvist9095
3 жыл бұрын
I wanted to support the project and calm my curiosity by buying study plans. But .... when you buy from Sweden, the currency changes to Swedish and with an exchange rate that raises the price 30%. One wonders, is that how it should be?
@RoversAdventure
3 жыл бұрын
Very sorry to hear that my friend. Send me a message via my Channel business email located in the "about" section of the Channel
@refittingreverie7992
3 жыл бұрын
I am interested to know how you weighed the pros and cons of having, what looks to be, no standing headroom down below should you be forced by weather to be inside for an extended period of time.
@cornishhh
3 жыл бұрын
I lived on boats without headroom for years too. It's most useful when putting your trousers on. That doesn't take long. Where are you going to walk to?
@refittingreverie7992
3 жыл бұрын
@@skaraborgcraft I would say enough that it would be bothersome to never be able to stand up fully.
@thomasashworth7292
3 жыл бұрын
Great video. So what is the plan for the flotilla after reaching the Azores? Will the flotilla sail back to Halifax to pick up the vehicles and trailers? Looks like an exciting adventure. Thanks for the hard work and dreams!
@RoversAdventure
3 жыл бұрын
I am either going to sail to Halifax or get Mrs. Rover to drive the trailer back home because after the Azores I'm heading to Madeira and then to the Canaries to cross the Atlantic bound for the Caribbean. Anybody that wants to join me (in their own WR) for some or all the circumnavigation is welcome. Will take a min of 2 years.
@thatguy2408
3 жыл бұрын
Hey everyone. Let all ads under 30 seconds run all the way through. If all of us do it, it ads up. It won’t pay for all the materials but it will certainly help subsidize the cost of the build.
@bobsharp6489
3 жыл бұрын
Wow cool can't wait to see your progress. Who know by Christmas I could be interested in some plans.11 Question - What kind of power ? how much solar ?
@RoversAdventure
3 жыл бұрын
She will require a 2-4Hp outboard. Solar will be up to each individual owner. I will be going with the min once I do a power audit on the equipment I get.
@VHSBD
3 жыл бұрын
3:10 Just curious, but what's the reason behind your objection to your friend building this boat? Are Bruce Roberts designs not well-liked, or do you think it's too big or something? Keep up the good work.
@RoversAdventure
3 жыл бұрын
I'm not really serious when I say it. But the difference is that boat will take 5-10 yrs to build according to Brian. And be many many times the price.
@russellmoore1533
3 жыл бұрын
Somewhat surprised that the concrete reo was laid flat and not lifted up into the middle of the concrete.
@RoversAdventure
3 жыл бұрын
The guys are picking it up with their rakes just before they screed it
@areyoumad
3 жыл бұрын
I'm really looking forward to having the plans and starting to build the 1st (?) french Wave Rover! Any idea of the price range of the plans yet?
@ppm_1969
3 жыл бұрын
.... no, the first one will be in Poland :) :) :) Best regards for Franch builder !!! Have a nice day !!!
@areyoumad
3 жыл бұрын
@@ppm_1969 I meant the first in France, brother ;) You too, take care!
@RoversAdventure
3 жыл бұрын
Andy the Naval Archetect and I are both in agreement that the plans should be quite affordable.
@ppm_1969
3 жыл бұрын
@@areyoumad sure, in FRance, it's a bit a joke :) have a nice weekend. I hope the Christmas will come tomorrow and the plans included :)
@areyoumad
3 жыл бұрын
@@RoversAdventure Thanks for your answer. Cheers!
@drjohnashfield3915
3 жыл бұрын
Since I would have to get someone to build a boat for me, it would be great to eventually have specifications for everything, including sails, fittings, motor etc. Is this likely?
@RoversAdventure
3 жыл бұрын
We are working toward that very aim, more to come on that in the next video with Andy.
@drjohnashfield3915
3 жыл бұрын
@@RoversAdventure Excellent
@pablo420
3 жыл бұрын
one thing i did not see in the drawings from the last video is where will the head/toilet going to be located? and what type of head do you plan on using?
@delukxy
3 жыл бұрын
Bucket and rope?
@kevinwelsh7490
2 жыл бұрын
the trusses rest on perimeter beams. how are the beams attached to the poles? what prevents the bottom edge of the walls from frost heaving?
@RoversAdventure
2 жыл бұрын
They are supposed to be through bolted but Brian just nailed them with 4"nails, I would have bolted them. The perimeter is very likely to suffer heaves as nothing other than drainage is the only precaution. These pole barns are generally constructed as barns for live stock and the heat from the animals keeps the perimeter warm but in the case of a boat shed this is unlikely to be the case. You have identified the main reason that I would not build such a structure.
@pocketcruisersailing
2 жыл бұрын
Great vid. What will be the full plans price be?...Thanks
@RoversAdventure
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Paul, Andy Dize is in charge of the plans. He has been really busy at work these past few weeks and hasn't put the price up yet, it's still $450 USD. There is a link in the video description of most of the later videos. I'll try to attach it here: [WAVE ROVER 650 BUILDING PLANS] www.etsy.com/listing/1118440237/wave-rover-650-construction-plans?ref=listings_manager_grid
@audric3444
3 жыл бұрын
Hello, this is a very great idea and i might be building it, as my previous boat is not solid enough for such a program. Just one question : do you plan any way to remove the mast to put the boat on trailer or go under bridges ? Because you said it will be bound to the keel. Thank you !
@RoversAdventure
3 жыл бұрын
The mast will be keel stepped and will be removeable, but at only 25' above the water line it should be easy to sail under most bridges. It will however require some assistance in stepping it.
@danoyes1
3 жыл бұрын
You might consider a mast tabernacled at the deck. I'm currently sailing a replica of the 1876 transatlantic dory Centennial, this boat has a 20ft. Tabernacled gaff rig which can be lowered at sea to ride out especially bad weather and to fix anything that may become fouled or break aloft... just a thought.
@ppm_1969
3 жыл бұрын
...My guess is that the hull will be made of plywood (e.g. 10 mm thick) waterproof and a few solid hull frames.?
@RoversAdventure
3 жыл бұрын
We are going with 9mm marine plywood for most of the hull and 18mm for the bottom. Covered in Fiber Glass. Frames and bulkheads for strength
@ppm_1969
3 жыл бұрын
@@RoversAdventure brilliant, it looks reasonable, thx a lot for your quick feedback, all the best :)
@hansvandekoppel1595
3 жыл бұрын
Q: why a double keel but not a double rudder? A double rudder would improve redundancy and the two rudders would be more protected because of being inline with the keels..?
@eoinherlihy5642
3 жыл бұрын
Just wondering if you could compare the Wave Rover to the Class Globe 580. I fascinated by both and would hope to build one of them.
@RoversAdventure
3 жыл бұрын
Firstly, I almost went with a 5.8, also check out the Aviateur 5.7. But ultimately they both lack sufficient carrying capacity for the type of long distance cruising I envision, so Wave Rover is bigger and has considerably more buoyancy to carry heavier loads without sinking below her DWL. Both the 5.8 and the Aviateur have sophisticated modern fractional rigs with running back stays where as Wave Rover has a simple to use, simple to rig, simple to make Chinese lug sail. Self steering is very important to me and not an after thought, so I told my naval architect to prioritize that in the design and that's why we have hydrodynamically shaped twin keels (which also act as ballast, cradle, and dampen the rolling at sea). Finally, I believe that the Wave Rover will be cheaper and easier to build. I suggest that you watch my next video as Andy answers a number of questions about the design and we make a limited number of Study Plans available.
@ppm_1969
3 жыл бұрын
@@RoversAdventure "I believe that the Wave Rover will be cheaper and easier to build (...)" well said .... I like it :)
@jasonmcintosh2632
3 жыл бұрын
Is the size of your boat mostly to save money or is there something about doing it in a small boat that drives you? I would say you're crazy for doing it, but you've already done it twice and I've never done it! I would love to hear more about the small boat aspect. It seems that you were lucky to only have had one knockdown and not have been turned over several times... I was on lake superior with my 26' sailboat and got hit by some 8' waves that scared me, and it was supposed to be a nice day for sailing! But I wish I could build one of your boats and come with you. : ) Best wishes.
@RoversAdventure
3 жыл бұрын
I have always loved small boats. I have said many times that the smaller the boat the bigger the adventure. And for me this is not about seeing the world, it is about adventure. Seeing the world and meeting interesting people is the gravy on top.
@patrick-po2lx
3 жыл бұрын
I’m very curious about headroom in the salon and mini pilot house.
@RoversAdventure
3 жыл бұрын
It will be about 5' under the doghouse and a little over 3' above the quarter births.
@patrick-po2lx
3 жыл бұрын
@@RoversAdventure I’m very much looking forward to hearing you and the architect talk about design objectives, compromises, etc.
@49otterhound
3 жыл бұрын
It would be good to include an option for a deeper draft bulb keel in the plans. This would work for the more performance oriented folks. Also the righting moment would be improved I would think. There is a naval architect in Britain doing a similar program albeit more race focused. Best of luck with the project!
@wyattfamily8997
3 жыл бұрын
I notice the concretors didn't raise the reinforcing mesh up to be mid slab, is this "normal" there as in Australia it would be sitting on "hats" to put it mid height within the concrete.?
@RoversAdventure
3 жыл бұрын
They were raising it as they went with their rakes, it may not be obvious in the short clip I put up.
@hansvandekoppel1595
3 жыл бұрын
Q: why a flat bottom, while a v-shaped bottom would improve behaviour and would prevent slamming on waves?
@danoyes1
3 жыл бұрын
You'll find that going to windward a flat bottom is heeled over and presents a sharp chine which quietly slices through the oncoming waves... where a V bottom heeled to 30-40 degrees presents a flat surface which slaps and pounds in an angry sea.
@georgewashington7444
2 жыл бұрын
Check out Matt Lyden fantastic Paradox designs!
@cwmaxfield2000
Жыл бұрын
Are there aby requirements or restrictions on boats used in the flotilla ?
@RoversAdventure
Жыл бұрын
What do you have in mind?
@wendellbailey6394
3 жыл бұрын
I've found the plans for the windvane, but are the actual boat plans for sale?
@RoversAdventure
3 жыл бұрын
The Archetect is still working on a retail set of building plans. We should have study plans available very soon. Hope to make an announcement in the next video.
@MilesCobbett
2 жыл бұрын
Where is the link to your neighbors Spray project?
@briancasey4917
3 жыл бұрын
Will it be a wood hull, fiberglass......?
@RoversAdventure
3 жыл бұрын
Wood with FG and epoxy
@tmwhatif8630
3 жыл бұрын
Great video! This maybe to soon, but have you consider making a cdc kit available? Also is the ballast internal or external? Thanks.
@RoversAdventure
3 жыл бұрын
Ballast is in the bottom of the twin keels. We will be looking to partner with a reputable kit maker in due course.
@steamyb2
3 жыл бұрын
Just wondering about a scaled-down coastal cruiser. 16' w/ 6' beam with all the features of the 21' boat. I want to avoid registration $ and explore the ICW. Just a dream to have a junk rigged engineless boat. Same boat - just 25% smaller. Whatcha think?
@cornishhh
3 жыл бұрын
Also Selway Fisher, Phil Bolger, Jim Michalak, etc.
@steamyb2
3 жыл бұрын
@@skaraborgcraft Not even close. Mast has cables and no junk rigging.
@steamyb2
3 жыл бұрын
@@cornishhh Selway Fisher- no junk rig, mast cables Phil Bolger- no cabin Jim Makalak- side keels I don't think the perfect boat exists in a 16' junk rig twin keel. Sailing oceans - yes, you need 6 months storage. Coastal Cruiser, not so much. ICW or Great Loop in a sailboat with a sculling oar, what a ride!
@cornishhh
3 жыл бұрын
@@steamyb2 How about William Longyard's Lucky Town? I'm pretty sure more than one Bolger Micro has been built with a junk rig and they dry out pretty flat. Do you reckon you'd be safe going down the Mississippi without an engine? I'm in the UK so I don't know, but it looks to have quite a flow on it in some conditions. West Wight Potters sometimes have junk rigs don't they? Why do you especially want a twin keel?
@steamyb2
3 жыл бұрын
@@cornishhh Twin keel for shallow water along the NC & SC coasts. Regular keel works great for blue water sailing and ballast. I would be using water bags for ballast. I am just starting this research, so I think a shallow draft, flat bottom with a large rudder or twin keels would go down the Mississippi without a problem. Folks have done the Great Loop on kayak, canoe, etc. I will check out William Longyard's Lucky Town. Thx!
@expatsimplelife
2 жыл бұрын
Why would you want to talk your friend out of a Spray? I have the plans for a Spray 27 that I hope to start in the next couple months.
@RoversAdventure
2 жыл бұрын
I wasn't fully serious, it had more to do with the cost and time for construction of a 38' spray. In comparison to my design it will take 10 times the money and time to build. Brian knows this and still wants to continue.
@expatsimplelife
2 жыл бұрын
@@RoversAdventure I am looking at about $15,000 to build a 27' Spray in steel, that is with Junk rig and fabricating and salvaging for most.
@d3r4g45
3 жыл бұрын
what material would the hull be made of?
@RoversAdventure
3 жыл бұрын
It's plywood with epoxy FG
@3233Donnie
3 жыл бұрын
I’m thinking I’m going to get a jump on Wave Rover II with the Mark 3 plans …😃
@RoversAdventure
3 жыл бұрын
I like your thinking. In the next video Andy will answer a number of questions about the design and we should have study plans available.
@justusanders242
3 жыл бұрын
How much will it cost to build one
@ppm_1969
3 жыл бұрын
.... or how many plywood and so on we need - we are from different part of the world with our purchase prices :)
@RoversAdventure
3 жыл бұрын
We are very close to a complete supply list.
@ppm_1969
3 жыл бұрын
@@RoversAdventure Great, it sounds good (such a list of materials) & it helps us to set up the budget & how to plan the works:) Thank you!
@johnpray9049
3 жыл бұрын
I like the deal you had to make with your wife before you could go:)
@RoversAdventure
3 жыл бұрын
It was a negotiation unlike any other I had encountered lol
@markkuiper5233
3 жыл бұрын
Twin keel design??
@RoversAdventure
3 жыл бұрын
@@skaraborgcraft Well said my friend!
@markkuiper5233
3 жыл бұрын
Im a fan of twin keel, for sure. Own a Westerly 26. Just wondering why Alan decided on a twin keel design after the Contessa.
@jelliottlein
3 жыл бұрын
The last video describes the benefits. I really like the idea. I’ve been looking at Ian Oughtred’s 19’9” Eun Na Mara lately, with its two retractable bilge boards. I like hearing about the performance benefits to the twin boards outside of interior space concerns alone.
@RoversAdventure
3 жыл бұрын
@@markkuiper5233 I started off by giving the Naval architect my design ideas and I put a big emphasis on tracking and stability for the sake of self steering. He suggested the twin keels. I told him that I was very comfortable going that route as Wren, the first boat that I built and took across the Pacific solo was a bilge keeler.
@christophermmadden9473
3 жыл бұрын
Chris Madden Im very curious about this thread, i sail a 23 , venture newport , 600# swing keel , and have often wondered about the addition of bilge keels to increase its costal crusing grounds . Im glued to your progress Alan
@billj503
3 жыл бұрын
WHY A JUNK RIG? WOULD A LATEEN BE GOOD? PLEASE MAKE A VID.
@roberthegarty5640
3 жыл бұрын
The Chinese Lug sail ( Junk Rig ) is actually a very user friendly setup. It is cheap to make, super strong, easy to repair and simple for one person to use. It is a great choice for solo sailors.
@RoversAdventure
3 жыл бұрын
@@roberthegarty5640 Couldn't have said it better Robert.
@cornishhh
3 жыл бұрын
The length and possibly weight of lateen spars on a boat this size would be difficult to handle single handed.
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