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Every time we post a photo of our boat at anchor we immediately get asked "what's that off your spin pole?" The FlopStopper is a roll reducing unit built by a sailor for sailors to help take some of the motion out of the ocean giving you a better night of sleep. When we first bought Avocet we had a plastic cone system that worked alright, but it was cheaply made and clunky to store. Our neighbor John caught us before sailing out to the islands and offered to let us try out this product he made instead of our cones and after one use we were absolutely hooked! Basically the FlopStopper is a horizontal underwater Venetian blind. The blades (“blind slats”) rotate freely on axle rods, opening on the down-roll when the FlopStopper sinks, and closing on the up-roll to form a flat platform that provides resistance and dampens the rolling motion. There are six 6”x32” blades, each one resting on its own and the neighboring axle. When closed, there are 8.4 square feet of resistance on the up-roll. Unlike every other design, even the slightest rocking motion engages the dampening mechanism: the unit is ofter “closed” at rest, so resists the slightest up-roll, and the blades open easily to sink freely on the down-roll. The best part (only second to its roll reducing) is that this entire unit is made of marine-grade aluminum and breaks down into an easily stowable 10”x36”x4” package, wrapped and strapped into a soft towel. Assembly and deployment takes under 2 minutes and the effect is immediate. If you are interested in learning more or investing in more comfortable memories at anchor visit www.flopstopper.com and reach out to John. He is happy to answer any questions you have and offer troubleshooting and advice as per his salty experience. Don't forget to mention that "Avocet" sent you for a discount! Fair winds and happy sailing Marissa, Chris, and Cleo cat www.flopstopper.com mention "Avocet" at checkout ______________ Follow us on social media! Instagram: https://bit.ly/2Vvo7ZP Facebook: https://bit.ly/2ovaM7L Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Mw7cSF Pinterest: https://bit.ly/2p7v1s4 https://svavocet.com _________________ Like our content? Consider becoming a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/svavocet _________________ This channel is a participant in the Amazon Affiliate program. If you would like to help us earn some extra $ (at no cost to you) please check out our Amazon Links before check out! Camera Gear: Black Magic Pocket Cinema Cam 4k https://amzn.to/323l6lP Sony A7s https://amzn.to/2M3IYjF GoPro Hero 4 https://amzn.to/35i4YiB Rode mic https://amzn.to/30XCGXe Syrp Slider https://amzn.to/2M6Heqa _________________ #CheoyLee #Sailing #FlopperStopper #FlopStopper
The FlopStopper Roll Reducer
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80 Degrees North? More like 80 Degrees Cooler! Despite its incredibly large size, Avocet’s fridge had some issues causing our produce to go bad quicker than it should and put an unnecessary strain on our batteries by keeping our compressor running nearly 24/7. After we began demolition and made a shocking discovery we made it our mission to build the best boat fridge, ever. Although our project plan was simple in theory, it turned out to be one of the most challenging from sourcing materials to construction itself, but luckily we were graced with the presence of Chris’s brother Jon from S/V Prism who helped us get the job done, just in time for a trip to Santa Cruz Island. Without further adieu, we present to you the COOLEST video on our channel (see what I did there?) Bluetooth Fridge Thermometer: https://amzn.to/3vm7rV9 Chapters: Destroying our Boat 00:00 - 2:25 Road Trip to NV 2:25 - 3:40 Game Plan 3:40 - 7:22 Prism Crew Sighting 7:22 - 7:54 Installing Insulation 7:54 - 11:49 Details to Finish 11:49 - 17:33 THANK YOU PATRONS 17:33 - 18:04 ______________ Follow us on social media! Instagram: https://bit.ly/2Vvo7ZP TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@svavocet?lang=en Facebook: https://bit.ly/2ovaM7L Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Mw7cSF Pinterest: https://bit.ly/2p7v1s4 Website: https://svavocet.com _________________ Like our content? Consider becoming a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/svavocet _________________ This channel is a participant in the Amazon Affiliate program. If you would like to help us earn some extra $ (at no cost to you) please check out our Amazon Links before check out! Camera Gear: Black Magic Pocket Cinema Cam 4k https://amzn.to/323l6lP Sony A7s https://amzn.to/2M3IYjF GoPro Hero 4 https://amzn.to/35i4YiB Rode mic https://amzn.to/30XCGXe Syrp Slider https://amzn.to/2M6Heqa _________________ #CheoyLee #Sailing #DIY #MarineFridge #BoatFridge
Sailing Avocet | Building the COOLEST Boat Fridge!
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Thank you to everyone who watched part 1 of our DIY Lithium Battery build! Your questions and desire to dive deeper into the wild world of Lithium inspired us to make this part 1.5 to give you the answers you deserve! If you haven't already, please check out part one so you get the full story 🙂 Happy DIY'ing! Segments: 0:00 Recap on DIY 1:09 Is Lithium Power Safe? 2:33 What is a Battery Management System (BMS) 6:50 Why Do You Have a Lead Acid Battery? 8:50 How "Green" Is Lithium? 10:05 Final Thoughts For a full project breakdown and itemized list of materials, check out our blog: https://www.svavocet.com/2021/02/22/powered-by-home-built-batteries/ Disclaimer: This is a custom system built for our needs. Before attempting a project like this please do your due diligence and research what exactly you need to accommodate your vessel. ______________ Follow us on social media! Instagram: https://bit.ly/2Vvo7ZP Facebook: https://bit.ly/2ovaM7L Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Mw7cSF Pinterest: https://bit.ly/2p7v1s4 https://svavocet.com _________________ Like our content? Consider becoming a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/svavocet _________________ This channel is a participant in the Amazon Affiliate program. If you would like to help us earn some extra $ (at no cost to you) please consider doing your Amazon shopping through this link: https://amzn.to/2PHmREa _________________ #CheoyLee #LithiumBattery #DIYLithium
Sailing Avocet | DIY Lithium Batteries, Part 1.5
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It is wild to think that we started our DIY Lithium Batteries project one year ago, prior to our haul out, and to our other interior projects. After an entire YEAR of using this system we can conclude that upgrading to lithium was undoubtedly a great way to update Avocet to modern standards. By building our own batteries we not only learned the ins and outs of the entire system but we also saved money in the process, getting the most bang for our buck! Thank you all for being so patient, we have really appreciated all of your interest and support and hope this video provides valuable information. As always, feel free to send us a message with any questions! Now, back to projects. Cheers, Marissa, Chris, and Cleo the Cat PROJECT DETAILS AVAILABLE HERE: https://www.svavocet.com/2021/02/22/powered-by-home-built-batteries/ DISCLAIMER: please do your own research prior to doing any install. This video was from a personal use standpoint; every boat has a different system that should be taken into account prior to conversion. We will be releasing a short, detailed video regarding the wiring system in addition to our full-length blog post with all the nitty-gritty details. ________________________ Follow us on social media! Instagram: https://bit.ly/2Vvo7ZP Facebook: https://bit.ly/2ovaM7L Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Mw7cSF Pinterest: https://bit.ly/2p7v1s4 https://svavocet.com _________________ Like our content? Consider becoming a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/svavocet _________________ This channel is a participant in the Amazon Affiliate program. If you would like to help us earn some extra $ (at no cost to you) please check out our Amazon Links before check out! Camera Gear: Black Magic Pocket Cinema Cam 4k https://amzn.to/323l6lP Sony A7s https://amzn.to/2M3IYjF GoPro Hero 4 https://amzn.to/35i4YiB Rode mic https://amzn.to/30XCGXe Syrp Slider https://amzn.to/2M6Heqa _________________ #CheoyLee #Sailing #Lithium
Sailing Avocet | DIY Lithium Batteries for our Sailboat!
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We almost didn't film Deck the Hull (2020) this year due to the number of projects happening aboard Avocet... but then we reminded ourselves the whole point of this channel is to help us document this special time in our lives to share with friends, family, and our future selves. For the sake of the holiday spirit, we momentarily dropped our projects and filmed our annual Deck the Hull video, which this year is very on-brand with the rest of 2020! 😂 We wish you all a safe, healthy, and happy holiday no matter what or how you celebrate! Cheers, and fair winds ~ Marissa, Chris, and Cleo cat ______________ Follow us on social media! Instagram: https://bit.ly/2Vvo7ZP Facebook: https://bit.ly/2ovaM7L Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Mw7cSF Pinterest: https://bit.ly/2p7v1s4 https://svavocet.com _________________ Like our content? Consider becoming a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/svavocet _________________ This channel is a participant in the Amazon Affiliate program. If you would like to help us earn some extra $ (at no cost to you) please check out our Amazon Links before check out! Camera Gear: Black Magic Pocket Cinema Cam 4k https://amzn.to/323l6lP Sony A7s https://amzn.to/2M3IYjF GoPro Hero 4 https://amzn.to/35i4YiB Rode mic https://amzn.to/30XCGXe Syrp Slider https://amzn.to/2M6Heqa _________________ #CheoyLee #Sailing
Sailing Avocet | Deck the Hull 2020
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If you follow us on other social media, you may have noticed that Chris and I jumped right back into boat projects; this time headfirst into a full interior refit. While we focus our time and energy on sanding, fiber glassing, and varnishing, Avocet has become basically unlivable so we have taken up temporary residence in Chris's mom's Mason 43', Sea Castle, now conveniently docked right next door! Sea Castle had previously been docked in the San Francisco Bay for 28 years but this July we sailed out of the Golden Gate and south towards a sea of new memories and warmer waters. With a capable crew and a boat built for fun, we made it safely to Ventura, 3 days and 425 nautical miles later. This video is a collection of the footage we took on the trip to commemorate the occasion. Mama Neely, this one is for you! ____________________________ Follow us on social media! Instagram: https://bit.ly/2Vvo7ZP Facebook: https://bit.ly/2ovaM7L Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Mw7cSF Pinterest: https://bit.ly/2p7v1s4 https://svavocet.com _________________ Like our content? Consider becoming a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/svavocet _________________ This channel is a participant in the Amazon Affiliate program. If you would like to help us earn some extra $ (at no cost to you) please check out our Amazon Links before check out! Camera Gear: Black Magic Pocket Cinema Cam 4k https://amzn.to/323l6lP Sony A7s https://amzn.to/2M3IYjF GoPro Hero 4 https://amzn.to/35i4YiB Rode mic https://amzn.to/30XCGXe Syrp Slider https://amzn.to/2M6Heqa _________________ #Mason43 #Sailing
Sailing Avocet | Sea Castle Sails SOUTH!
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After an entire year of nonstop boat work, we finally made our grand escape to Santa Cruz Island to celebrate our hard work and finally relax. We honestly didn't film much this trip since we wanted to take it easy but a camera always finds its way into our hands so we created a little video to commemorate a job well done. We visited Pelican Anchorage which is a relatively large anchorage that can accommodate many vessels. The holding was a bit rocky, but once the anchor set we had no issues. The water is deep (45 feet, 13.7 meters) all the way up to the wall, so depth is no issue. Our second location was one of our favorites, Little Scorpion which is located on the southern side of the Marine Reserve. The holding is sandy, and we usually set two hooks but this time (since there were boats there previous to our arrival) we set one and had no issues. This anchorage can get a bit packed when you go over the 5 vessel mark. the water is pretty deep all the way up to Scorpion/Bird Rock, but be mindful of the lobster traps set on this side. If you like to snorkel and scuba, definitely check out the kelp forest! ______________ Follow us on social media! Instagram: https://bit.ly/2Vvo7ZP Facebook: https://bit.ly/2ovaM7L Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Mw7cSF Pinterest: https://bit.ly/2p7v1s4 https://svavocet.com _________________ Like our content? Consider becoming a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/svavocet _________________ This channel is a participant in the Amazon Affiliate program. If you would like to help us earn some extra $ (at no cost to you) please check out our Amazon Links before check out! Camera Gear: Black Magic Pocket Cinema Cam 4k https://amzn.to/323l6lP Sony A7s https://amzn.to/2M3IYjF GoPro Hero 4 https://amzn.to/35i4YiB Rode mic https://amzn.to/30XCGXe Syrp Slider https://amzn.to/2M6Heqa _________________ #CheoyLee #Sailing
Sailing Avocet | Working Hard to RELAX at Santa Cruz Island
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It was a (very) long 5 months but we completed the LAST piece of our external boat refit by installing our new bulwark design, inspired by Lyle Hess Bristol Channel Cutter's. It was a lot of work, but so worth it in the end. In this video we share how the bulwarks were installed with custom made bases, how we put a scarf joint in the Cumaru wood, and tied it all together at the end. Thank you all for your support during this process! YOU helped keep us motivated to finish projects and get back out there to go sailing again! Watch this refit from the beginning: https://youtu.be/oRMqn-b_2Tc ______________ Follow us on social media for REAL TIME updates! Instagram: https://bit.ly/2Vvo7ZP Facebook: https://bit.ly/2ovaM7L Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Mw7cSF Pinterest: https://bit.ly/2p7v1s4 https://svavocet.com _________________ Like our content? Consider becoming a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/svavocet _________________ ** SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL FOR FREE! 🙌🏻 ** 🛒 If you shop with Amazon, you can support us at no cost to you by using this link: https://amzn.to/2GmXumR We really appreciate your support! This channel is a part of the Amazon Affiliate Program _________________ #CheoyLee #Sailing #BoatProjects
Sailing Avocet | FINISHING Our Boat Projects! (For Now 😉)
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