Early & Ad Free: Delos 2.0 is Looking 🔥 + Boat Work & Play! Sailing Vessel Delos Ep. 456
Added 2024-04-19 13:58:36 +0000 UTCAhoy Delos Tribe and happy Friday! We've got a pretty sweet episode ready for ya today! You all already have the latest and greatest updates on Delos 2.0 including the new renders we shared a few days ago, so the first part of this episode will be a bit of a recap for some of you that have been following along closely, but then we dive into some of our favorite things...boat work and moonshinin'!!! It's been a hot minute since we busted out the still, and one of my new years resolutions was to get back into moonshining, so we figured it was about time! Sierra and I tackle a long overdue project together...Maggie was looking more than a little bit rough, with the paint job I did on her about 2 years ago really falling apart. I realized that I didn't prep the surface well enough and underestimated the effect that the oxidation would have on the primer and paint's staying power...a good lesson to learn now as we prepare to embark down the path of Aluminum boat ownership. But the best part about boat work these days is having my tiny helper Sierra along for the ride with me. I always try and include her in the projects I do, even if her attention span doesn't last for the whole job. It's so fun to start peppering her little mind with creative problem solving, learning to handle tools, and just sparking a general curiosity in her with this kind of stuff. Of course she will choose her passions and interests and who she will become, but I love the idea of giving her as many choices as possible, and giving her all the tools and skills to know that she can do anything she sets her mind to!
In other news, we have been very busy little bees on Delos! We sailed to the Society Islands, and are currently prepping Delos to be hauled out very soon when it's time to head to Australia. So much exciting stuff on the horizon, and we are so excited to share it all with you!
Sending lots of love, hugs, and gratitude to each and every one of you!
Brian, Kazza, & Sierra
Direct link to watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/NEhVeIP0ppU
Comments
You should check out the channel SV Lynx (https://www.youtube.com/@SailingSVLynx). They are building a 50ft catamaran in fiberglass. They are going for a very similar hybrid propulsion (1 Nanni diesel motor and 2 electric motors) with very similar specs (1000A). They are currently having exactly the same problems as you have. I help them out some times. You should have a chat with Phil.
Jef Mangelschots
2024-11-02 15:08:39 +0000 UTCI always thought that if I was to buy a catamaran it should be with the hang out platform (plus steering) on top of the roof - did you consider that at all?
Igor Razumny
2024-06-15 10:52:49 +0000 UTCAdd bucket seats on the rails and emergency tillers just for some fun sailing with direct control. You could have someone up front on the winches and just sit out back on the rails for a change of pace on those really nice days. This would be my only change. Can't wait to hear more about your power plant, I think I would go with a diesel /electric combo, like a Combi, with a clutch that can release so you can use it as a generator at anchor. Two of those is almost like having 4 engines available. Then all the solar you can get and Victron all the way down. Good luck, but really, could you imagine sitting on the back rail with a direct tiller in your hand? I think that would make this ship epic.
William Houck
2024-05-06 04:00:49 +0000 UTCMy dream is one like the leopard 58. One thought for you would be a hydraulic swim platform that you can lift Maggie up and down. Or detach her and swim to the platform.
Paul Hegreness
2024-05-05 04:18:59 +0000 UTCI’m thinking having your still built in could be an interesting feature.
SV Mojo
2024-04-27 08:17:36 +0000 UTCThanks so much James, really appreciate your kind words! Yeah, as an airplane guy you probably know all about aluminum :). Appreciate your support and it couldn't have come at a better time. Cheers and sending you our best- Brian, Karin, and Sierra
Sailing SV Delos
2024-04-25 20:24:49 +0000 UTCHi, new Patron, been watching y’all for a few years. I’m primarily an airplane guy, so etching aluminum on Maggie is one of the things I understand. I also love building projects (which is probably my biggest reason for becoming a Patreon). Brian, I think if you ever want to stay on land you could easily make a living as a Naval Architect! Love the personalization of Delos 2.0, it looks like it’s going to be a fantastic floating home! Your painting helper is awesome! I think my teenagers are at least mildly envious of her life at sea!!!
James Hann
2024-04-25 19:50:09 +0000 UTC1m diagonal, wow!
Telly
2024-04-24 06:45:28 +0000 UTCLove the fishing moments on your episodes. Was always worried you all would fall in while gaffing the fish, hence the concern for tie off points. As for rod and board holders - Any thought to some tie off points under the rear cockpit roof? A couple of welded points may come in handy in the future even if it is for a hammock or some swing chairs.
James Good
2024-04-23 21:55:50 +0000 UTCHey John, It's interesting to consider. One thought it to use the autopilot remote and just control the helm from outside, assuming you are doing a lot of sail changes. To avoid opening and closing the door multiple times in a short period. Or maybe just run in and out real quick :)
Sailing SV Delos
2024-04-23 19:26:19 +0000 UTCTack Tack! Yeah, they are pretty much the largest hatches you can get.... 70cm on the square and nearly 1m diagonal. So we'll see! It's certainly more than we have now :). Always interesting without an existing hull to go by.
Sailing SV Delos
2024-04-23 19:24:43 +0000 UTCHmmm, yes this is interesting. I actually can't recall if the hatches I'm considering open inward our outward. I want to say they open inward, same as the smaller side hatches on Delos. I'll check up on that. I'm also working on a fresh-air circulation system to keep things moving should we shut the hatches. So if the hatches to open inward and we keep them closed in rain should help to keep things cool.
Sailing SV Delos
2024-04-23 19:22:47 +0000 UTCHey Eric- that's a great question actually! The mechanical components do add a little bit. Namely the clutch between the transmission and output shaft. The reasons in my mind are twofold. First off is good-ole reliability. I'm thinking what happens if we get struck by lightening and every single bit of electronics are fried (motor controllers, instruments, etc.). It's one of the reasons why I chose the Nanni over the Yanmar. It's a completely mechanically controlled engine. Theoretically if we can provide it clean fuel & air, and then get it to spin over somehow we can get her to run. So we would still have some sort of propulsion. The other reason is every time we go back and forth between mechanical and electrical energy there is some loss. For example the efficiency of a really good electrical motor ranges from 80-95% in the typical RPM range. And doing it the reverse (generating) is similar, but I believe a tad bit wose even. Which means you are looking at range of loss of somewhere between 40% (low RPM) to 10% (high RPM) depending on how you are running it going from mechanical -> electrical -> mechanical. I am still working through this in my head and learning more every day but this is what my gut tells me today :)
Sailing SV Delos
2024-04-23 19:16:43 +0000 UTCAhhh, thanks so much Michael! Sending you our best and lot's of hugs your way.
Sailing SV Delos
2024-04-23 19:06:47 +0000 UTCWell done Sean! Sounds like some smart cookies you got there :)
Sailing SV Delos
2024-04-23 18:59:55 +0000 UTCHey James! We're targeting 70 cm hatches in the bow, which have a diagonal of 1 meter from corner to corner. There is just about 4m of space out up there. I still haven't worked out if it's deep enough to drop a paddle board in without hitting the floor first. But if that doesn't work we may move to inflatable or just store them on the rail like we do on Delos. But it sure would be nice to find some that will fit into the forepeak for ocean passages. I think we'll have a similar setup on the stern to Delos. one rod in the middle in a holder and two handlines on each corner. The setup really seems to work well for us.
Sailing SV Delos
2024-04-23 18:59:18 +0000 UTCHey Scott! Yeah man :). Okay, we'll see what we can do regarding mast top. That would be pretty cool! It's on the list. I also have a few ideas for remotely controlled underwater cams that would be mounted to the bow and mini-keel that would be pretty sweet :)
Sailing SV Delos
2024-04-23 18:54:52 +0000 UTCWasn't child labor. Like Brian said in the video it was a "chemistry lesson" lol
Rick Doner
2024-04-23 00:14:26 +0000 UTCThanks Brian!
Colleen Balch
2024-04-22 17:52:15 +0000 UTCI'm new to your Patreon but have followed you for many years on other social media. I just watched your QA on Delos 2.0 and love the info you're giving. I'm excited for you and I'm learning a lot. I have a question about your hybrid power train plan. What benefits are there to connecting the diesel motor to one shaft? My thought is the simplest system is electric only drive so the diesel is basically just a big generator. Adding a transmission, clutch, and integrating with an electric motor seems to add a lot of complexity. Does direct diesel drive give more power or efficiency on a long passage? Your answer might be to wait for your power train video and I'm OK with that. Thanks.
Eric G Miller
2024-04-22 17:01:48 +0000 UTCHey Colleen, great question, this part is very important otherwise you can end up killing the yeast and you wind up with less alcohol. We use sodium metabisulfite diluted with water....check out these two episodes we did in Mexico we go into a lot more detailed info about the process! Part : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLlK2pIXHcA Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAk6mW68tQE
Sailing SV Delos
2024-04-22 16:38:13 +0000 UTCOf course Jacques Cousteau invented scuba diving gear (more or less) and patented many of his ideas to finance Calypso and so forth. I may be getting a bit over-enthusiastic here but I just love you guys and hope the very best for you all (including MorMor)!!!!
Michael Nawrocki
2024-04-21 21:11:31 +0000 UTCGosh this is all just so great! I love reading all of the informed patron comments and terrific suggestions. There are just so many ideas and thoughts (great & not so much) swirling around that amp up the excitement all around and make Delos 2.0 much more exciting than a typical custom boat build! In fact I was thinking that it may be time for you guys to start thinking about licensing Delos boat design/design features if you haven't already. Nearly 100,000 miles of sailing around the world is very valuable experience in so many respects!!
Michael Nawrocki
2024-04-21 20:48:22 +0000 UTCPossibly an aspiring moonshiner here in Vermont! How do you sanitize the wash jug and the still setup before beginning?
Colleen Balch
2024-04-21 13:16:20 +0000 UTCPosted this on YT but figured I’d put it here for other patrons to chime in with as well. Loving the new changes!! The only concern I would have is the aft-facing hatches for the aft cabins (around the 4:10 mark) seem to flip up to open, which might end up being some gnarly shin smashers. I’m guessing they are necessary for emergency egress but if they’re constantly open for ventilation it could be a pain (figuratively and literally). Gunboats also have a similar rear hatch on the sugar scoop steps that are a bit smaller and open inwards, but that also introduces the potential soggy cabin problem.
Carl Facer
2024-04-21 12:53:50 +0000 UTCHad a silly thought about the name for Delos 2.0.... Delos Two (two "marans", second boat) ...sure it already occurred to you and maybe not super clever. Well, there is is.
Colleen Balch
2024-04-21 12:39:21 +0000 UTCDelos Två is looking insanely cool! 🤙🏽💕 What’s the visibility gonna be like on the main from inside? I suspect that’s why you have those massive hatches right above you but still curious. 🤪
Telly
2024-04-21 04:00:50 +0000 UTCThanks for the great episode!! I'm curious how sailing in colder weather would look on Delos 2.0. If you're helming from inside and need to do some work at the mast area is there a way planned to minimize large heat loss in the cabin when moving between the two areas through the door?
JohnR
2024-04-21 02:43:45 +0000 UTCAhhh I love it, so sweet!
Sailing SV Delos
2024-04-21 00:06:40 +0000 UTCHa ha Yes, absolutely! The code name we have for the shower feature is “Stripper shower” 🚿. All great ideas 🙏
Sailing SV Delos
2024-04-21 00:06:19 +0000 UTCHa ha yes I think Einstein would surely approve 👍🤣
Sailing SV Delos
2024-04-21 00:04:18 +0000 UTCYes absolutely! We actually have one, but it lives in the bilge right now. Its got our logo and everything!
Sailing SV Delos
2024-04-20 23:58:34 +0000 UTCYes exactly! Its so awesome isn’t it? I definitely need to integrate that + a built in tank and tap in the outside galley! ⛵️🍹👍
Sailing SV Delos
2024-04-20 23:55:49 +0000 UTCYes!
Sailing SV Delos
2024-04-20 23:53:10 +0000 UTCI swear. Braining teaching moonshine classes around the world lol
Rick Doner
2024-04-20 16:23:42 +0000 UTCI approve of child labor. I often use it myself.
Emily
2024-04-20 15:52:24 +0000 UTCHappy Friday! Awesome as always! Watching Delos has me into distilling now. I have a similar setup with the T500 and still spirits turbo yeast. We also use turbo clear and the EZ filter. Once we run the 20% wash through the still, we get a 93-95% output, cut that down to 40-46% and run it through the EZ filter, the carbon filter leaves a very clean, spirit, great for Dark Spiced Rum flavor! 8 kilos of sugar and we end up with 9-10 liters of 40%. Highly recommend the Still Spirits EZ filter. For the back side of the outdoor galley, could the back cubby/door/hatch open upwards and form a table for fish prep?
Mark Desborough
2024-04-20 01:02:33 +0000 UTCGreat video! 2.0 is super-exciting. With that big Cat, you'll have room for one of these to age the moonshine. https://www.barrelsonline.com/
Brandon DeYoung
2024-04-19 17:48:27 +0000 UTCSo much fun to see Sierra getting involved with boat maintenance and then swimming without a float!! Her smile in infectious. Not many kids get to study chemistry in quite the same way!😂❤️⛵️
CATHERINE HACKETT
2024-04-19 17:41:21 +0000 UTCToo much electric power? A simple Brion equation solves that problem. E=MC2 (Energy converts to Mash x cocktails for 2). The Nugs is getting home schooled in the best ways each and every day with you two .... and twice on Sundays when Marta is there. Swim to shore with Sierra? NO PROBLEM-O! The New boat is really becoming a classic ..... sculpted by the Trautmans to be beautiful and fully functional in all seas and all weather. Stunning! Keep 'em flyin
Bonne Mike
2024-04-19 17:23:58 +0000 UTCConvenience suggestions all related to the expanded back deck roof and porch: 1) This is probably already present, but not talked about (or I missed it!), 'rainfall' style shower underneath the back roof overhang someplace... probably above the back steps or similar... maybe allow for alternate water sourcing (collected vs. produced water), 2) Multiple weather resistant outdoor electrical plug locations in the underside of the roof, some with switch control. That will give easy access to electricity across the back porch without messy extension cords to trip on, 3) Purposeful, built-in, lashing locations under the back roof and on posts for impromptu needs (clotheslines for drying, hanging festive Christmas lights, hanging craft projects that Sierra has made, etc... much nicer than jury-rigging or drill something later, 4) Speakers in the roof so you don't have to blast music from the boat interior, 5) Clips/channels/rigging (velcro even?) to put up screens for insects around windows and the back porch area, or insulated covers for high latitude cold nights, 6) Mounting location and routing for production cameras, but maybe a security camera too, 7) lastly access panels at regular intervals for easy repairs, expansions, upgrades!
Scott Elrick
2024-04-19 17:23:54 +0000 UTCDear Brian, my father was a Mine engineer and Geologist and he too had a little helper (me) when fixing things in and around the house. Believe me, Sierra will remember one day…I never forgot those days🥰🥰🥰
Jeanne H. Mathieu
2024-04-19 17:12:37 +0000 UTC"giving her as many choices as possible, and giving her all the tools and skills to know that she can do anything she sets her mind to" That's so key right there. I did the same for my two daughters, and one is now specializing in bioinformatics, and other is in fraud detection and prevention, and I'm proud as hell of both of them. (obviously they trended more keyboard than keel, since we're landlubbers lol)
Sean Martin
2024-04-19 16:27:45 +0000 UTCHey Brian and Kazza. How are planning on storing the paddle board and paddles? Also fishing rod holders and safety line hooks for fishing while underway? Jim
James Good
2024-04-19 16:12:43 +0000 UTCTGIF and SVDelos to watch after the work is ✅! YAY!!! This week two hurt 👍🏻👍🏻’s - good news imperfect opposable thumbs are still pretty awesome lol - it’s really true 😁💕learned why Drs randomly ask about hyper mobility … land adventures , gotta make the best wherever one is at the moment 🧡
Shannon Stone
2024-04-19 15:33:42 +0000 UTCI want to see the bee hive you'll be working out of. : - ) And also, I want to repeat that I like to idea of placing a dedicated camera at the top of the mast of your new boat. Perhaps for a small fee people could get a live feed from it, and/or actually control it remotely. It could be turned off when privacy issues were involved. I also like the idea of a "crows nest" up on the mast. It could certainly be a modern minimalist design. But it would be cool it be able to climb up there for that "Land Hooo!" moment. : - )
Scott C. Wise
2024-04-19 14:54:51 +0000 UTCWoohoo!
Chris and Claudia Stothard
2024-04-19 14:05:07 +0000 UTC
