In this video, I test the strength of Panope's rudder stock and steering quadrant by loading these materials to failure.

In this video, I test the strength of Panope's rudder stock and steering quadrant by loading these materials to failure.

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The soft mud performance/behavior of the 46lb Ultra Anchor is explored more thoroughly.

The soft mud performance/behavior of the 46lb Ultra Anchor is explored more thoroughly.

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.....and then I became tired of it. Last flight was in 2018. Many fine memories. Probably will not fly again.

.....and then I became tired of it. Last flight was in 2018. Many fine memories. Probably will not fly again.

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Day sailing on Oct 19 2024. A nearby, land based, NOAA weather station measured the wind between the low and upper 20 knots, Gusts in the low 30's. In the more open water, wind strength was higher.

Day sailing on Oct 19 2024. A nearby, land based, NOAA weather station measured the wind between the low and upper 20 knots, Gusts in the low 30's. In the more open water, wind strength was higher.

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6 years of boat modifying/rebuilding compressed into 35 minutes. Thumbnail Photo Credit: Dieter Loibner Rebuilding Panope Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=riXNSA7m-bk Rebuilding Panope Part 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iL6ZKkeSwaQ

6 years of boat modifying/rebuilding compressed into 35 minutes. Thumbnail Photo Credit: Dieter Loibner Rebuilding Panope Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=riXNSA7m-bk Rebuilding Panope Part 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iL6ZKkeSwaQ

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In this test, pumping rates were compared between "high voltage" and "low voltage" conditions.

In this test, pumping rates were compared between "high voltage" and "low voltage" conditions.

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In this video, I test the flow rate of a Rule 4000 Bilge Pump with 4.5 feet of rise in the outflow plumbing.

In this video, I test the flow rate of a Rule 4000 Bilge Pump with 4.5 feet of rise in the outflow plumbing.

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Structural corrosion is accelerated by the presence of seabed (mud) that is trapped in the (hollow) rollbar of a marine anchor.

Structural corrosion is accelerated by the presence of seabed (mud) that is trapped in the (hollow) rollbar of a marine anchor.

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In perfect (no wind or current) conditions, Panope is backed into a slip. At slow astern speeds, this vessel cannot be steered with rudder alone. Instead, astern "steerage" is accomplished by applying short bursts of AHEAD power against the rudder that is positioned hard-over in the OPPOSITE direction...

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In this video, I test and review a new Rocna rollbar anchor, the "MKII".

In this video, I test and review a new Rocna rollbar anchor, the "MKII".

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In this video, two out of production anchors are tested in several seabed types.

In this video, two out of production anchors are tested in several seabed types.

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5 Halibut Schooners were hauled out at the Port Townsend Shipyard in the Fall of 2023 for routine maintenance. A sixth vessel of this type was hauled and broken-up.

5 Halibut Schooners were hauled out at the Port Townsend Shipyard in the Fall of 2023 for routine maintenance. A sixth vessel of this type was hauled and broken-up.

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