replacing rod rigging – Have Wind Will Travel

#61: Machined Blocks and a Magic Bilge Box

April 11, 2016anniedike

Why is there always a part of the rigging that does not fit? Why?! Watch as we battle more custom machining woes on the tie rod rigging, finish up the bottom job after a minor Annie meltdown, and reveal how we plan to fix the clogged weep hole in the mast step that started this whole mess!

And … we’ve got BIG news coming soon kids. I am going on a once-in-a-lifetime passage! I’m working on an awesome announcement video about it which will publish soon, but a sneak peak awaits in a “Patrons Only” post up on Patreon now. Join Patreon to join me on this awesome adventure!

#58: Corrosion You Cannot See

March 28, 2016anniedike

Not if it’s hidden behind the rigging. Lesson learned here: If you’re going to re-rig, pull and inspect all of the pieces. You’ll be shocked at what we found. Bonus lesson: Lookout for that hammer. He packs a mean punch. Thanks to the boys at Perdido Sailor, Inc. as always, for sharing their time, tools and boat repair smarts. Enjoy!

All goes well (knock on teak) we are set to splash tomorrow. That’s right. “Tomorrow, tomorrow!” Sing it with me … you know you want to.

My next goal after that is to get my next Gift of Cruising prize lined up and announced on the website. You can be a part of it! If you’re enjoying the show, please give a little. It helps us keep sharing our journey and help more people who want to cruise. Thank you!

#50: Rig Quotes and Wrong Notes

February 26, 2016anniedike

Let’s KICK OFF this third season, shall we! With a trip to Ft. Lauderdale where we get a great visit in with the super-knowledgeable Pam Wall, get some initial rigging hardware quotes on rod versus wire and … well a funky little surprise at the end with my bad-ass brother, John. Bring your jukebox money!

Only $48 to go?! Shut the front door. That’s awesome. Just a teeny bit more to go. Get inspired. Get on board!