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Time in the yard , on the hard stand. Yeah , its tough. You are doing your bit for history preservation. She is a nice old Yacht.

The world of water is full of lots of old words going way way back. Enjoy. Thanks for the videos. Best of Luck. Keeping old boasts alive is good for the soul.

Good luck...as a traditional boatbuilder....walk away..

Who needs nuts and a bolt when a good mortise will do the job.

"We think there's something to be said for trying to keep something old and beautiful around for as long as possible." Brings a tear to my eye!

Congratulations on embarking on this monumental effort! I hope you find boat building rewarding. As an aside, your chemistry is absolutely adorable and I love your sense of humor lol! May I ask what your pronouns are?

Beautiful! My fave vid yet! And not coz its short lol

She is absolute beauty!

'we need to do this quickly' - Quote of the Month. And that shed!

:O found my new comfort channel

Lets gooooooooooooooo

I did it. It was a mistake but I enjoyed the work. Sometimes a persons gotta do what a persons gotta do. Good Luck!

Great job! Hope the move goes well!

Very much enjoying your episodes… congratulations on the shed and 10k views! 🙏

Yay! A shed will make it all possible in your sub-Antarctic climate! I might live long enough to see Oslo back in the water. (Not a joke at 77!)

Hi. Great to see progress being made. Just re how you are supporting Oslo Saga as you remove the mast, that's putting a lot of trust in the rubbing strake and the planking your props are bolted to. Have you thought about adding some supports from the bilge to the ground or the cradle as well? I appreciate that so long as the boat is sitting upright on its keel there isn't a lot of weight going sideways, but I'm thinking that if something failed and boat lost its balance there isn't a lot of redundancy in the current propping set up. PS - great news on having a shed. It will be a mare getting the boat in there, but the ability to work out of the pleasures of Dunner's climate will be a real boon.

Morning team :) How cool, Oslo is going inside and then the fun can really start. Best wishes from the North, def catch up when down your way in April :)

There are few things in life more rewarding than saving something which was originally built with care and has fallen on hard times. Sure, there are loads of boats out there but you just need to identify the one that floats your boat.(ouch!). I hope you have the stamina for this one, it's going to be a long haul. The dividend is that you will know it inside out and it will be all yours. Watching with interest from the other side of the planet.....

Just do it , everithing will be fine, greet from Holland i like the ship

Good Luck with your project. Keep well and stay safe.

No question about it youll definitely get experience in woodworking on your boat , Good luck !

Lotta work. Think it through. If you are really going to do all this for a 21' boat, wow. But... if you are going to do it, epoxy seal every plank before you put it on. Perhaps go with just 1 layer, then completely fiberglass the whole hull to keep the wood from ever rotting again. Wood boats are nice. Wood boats are a constant source of money and labor. Try to make sure once a problem is fixed, it stays fixed.

you guys are a breath of fresh air. All power to you. Jason.

Hello from the UK Just came across your channel. I should have gone to bed ages ago, now just binge watched all your videos (curse you 😃). As for Oslo, money will come and go, but memories are forever. It is clear you both love her dearly,. The memories you will gain not only from restoring her, but also eventually sailing her, will be fantastic. I would agree with another suggestion, strip her back to a bare hull, remove all deck fittings, mast, everything, the chances are, given the state of the hull these could all do with reseating anyway. Only then will you see the true extent of the damage. I noticed others have mentioned Wildling Sailing as a point of interest, along with Ship Happens, I would also add Sail Life, Mads has now restored 3 fibreglass boats, but his knowledge is unbelievable, I often use his videos for reference. I suspect if you were to message any of them, they would happily offer advice where practical. I knew nothing about sailing 6 years ago. Take it slow, enjoy every moment, it is a steep learning curve but so worthwhile. I am in the process of learning how to do a refit on a 31 footer with no DIY knowledge to my name. Fair winds & I genuinely look forward to following your adventures.

Wood is a good boat building material it will not rot in salt water it is the fresh water that makes it begin to rot away and marine critters boring worms ect... Aluminum is the preferred commercial boat building material followed by fiberglass or carbon fiber after that then steel and lastly wood since wood requires more careful maintenance. In small boats though wood is easier to construct with since most people have the needed tools and skills and if the boat rots away after 5 years most people in most countries just rebuild a new one this is not great for small island countries though since it uses up their trees just so they can go fishing. Countries like Indonesia and the Philippines are now beginning making fishing boats out of used HDPE plastic drums or barrels or fiberglass so they last longer and less harmful to the natural resources. Mostly all large ships are made from steel only because it is affordable compared to aluminum and the ships are built only to last 20-30 years then they cut them up and rebuild them normally due to the steel getting thinner and thinner and the rest of the boat needing work to as far as plumbing and electrical so it is more economical to destroy and rebuild a commercial ship. Engineers design the steel hulls thickness according to the planned life expectancy of the vessel adding plate thickness the longer the ship is expected to remain in service to allow for corrosion that is inevitable this is known as the corrosion allowance and it makes the ship heavier than it needs to be but has to be done for a decent service life this is why aluminum and fiberglass boats are better but building large sized vessels out of these materials is not practical from a cost and manufacturing perspective. Learning to repair that old wood boat won't probably help you as a job skill but it would be a satisfying endeavor and there is a romantic sentimental side to keeping something old from disappearing to.

That looks like a sweet little wooden boatbuilding apprenticeship you have there. I've added you to my list of boat rescue subscriptions and wish you very good luck with it.

I hope you pull it off but boy that seems hard.

Don't chain's the name of the boat it is bad luck

Hi you two don't give up you can do it....go and watch ship happens best of luck

It seems that the process is more important than actually having a sailable boat to you, which is good because this is a big job. That said it's not insurmountable and it is a small boat which means less costs, time and work so if you do achieve a rebuild and actually get the boat to a sailing condition the feeling of accomplishment will be immense.

I expect you overheated the engine and blew the head gasket . That causes low compression and then you need Either to start it .

Looks a piece of piss to sort out. I hope you have been able to get her sorted by now.

Good luck, hope you have access to expertise and money in the bank.

You should listen to the boat surveyor. And for instance a written plan of goals for 5 years, 10 years forecast. This rotted bit may hit that 10 year refit. Also, where supplies and wood products continue to rise each year, difficult to a near future certainty. Consider, for instance, as along the US great lakes are boatyards with discarded toys of all build types, condition. My I hope simple advice, create a sail plan and seek out that cost, after everything projected to refit spreadsheet. And finally, sail persons bet their lives to the craft as the onset of storm. Will the bilge pump keep up? M.

Great project, sorry to get personal (I’m all peace for all people) but are any of you trans? Only asking… looking forward to watching. Peace ☮️ 🇬🇧

Wow. Big job. Kudos for doubling down and taking it on, and good luck.

May your obvious good luck always supplement your excellent planning! I love watching people learn but I suspect there is more to you two 'sailors' than you let on. You have set up a workshop to care for Oslo and you can give me the Latin names of all the wildlife. I especially love the Black Backed Gal! Kia Kaha!

I subscribed when I found your 2nd vid and having found this first video I know I made a good decision. It will be wonderful to not only see your 'Cute' boat reborn, we will get to see two new sailors/boat builders being born! Kia kaha!

I watch several boat restoration videos but select them based on the people. You two look ideal candidates to make an informative (lots of tech challenges) and entertaining (you don't have to be crazy to do this, but it helps) channel. You look exactly like the kind of folk who will sail away, poorer and wiser but infinitely happy in their very own boat home! I am delighted to be your 224th subscriber and only regret that at 77 on a NZ pension I cannot further support you. Kia Kaha!😀

Loving the videos! Please keep them coming. Would like to know how you came about getting a suitable mooring at back beach? curios local 😊

What a cute little thingy! …but short means slow. There are, literally!, a million nice project boats available. Get something in the 30 to 35 foot range. Anyway, good luck!

Cool boat big project...just curious? Are you two trans, Im not asking to offend, Thanks

Thank you, enjoyed it and totally know how you feel. I rescued a 1927 Timber schooner and it was very hard work. At times I would be sitting beside the keel with my face in my hands wondering what the hell am I doing. Other times I was laughing and joking while working on it. In the end the final product was something I was proud of. Got towed in a sinking, rotted old boat but went out on her own steam, looking gorgeous. The guys who ran the hardstand told me at the end that they had a bet of if I would sell it, burn it or finish it. The odds were against me! I'm don't know the costs in NZ but putting a boat up on the hard in Sydney is very costly and then all the product and sometimes labor help is costly as well. Chances are you won't make your money back or you might even spend a lot and may not finish but you can't put a price on the time you'll share together laughing, arguing , quiet thinking , disappointment and sense of accomplishment when you finish a sections. All things we keep and cherish in memories. Oh and I nowadays phones. Think about getting yourself a cheap little sailing dinghy for when you have spare time to learn and relax. Good luck to you both. I've subbed and will enjoy updates.

Being in my 60’s and having worked on a sailboat and a cottage my advice would be to step back and truly evaluate what you want in the end. You only have a few projects like this in your lifetimes. This is a very small boat for two people to live on! Also, be comfortable in your everyday living arrangements so you have a good life away from this big, my guess, 6 year project. My other half and I also rescued another 42’ schooner built in 1923 and sailed her from Venezuela to east coast of US. It was magical sailing her, so different from a fibreglass boat. Good luck.

21′ Fenwick Williams Alden Knockabout . Was listed at Off Center Harbor in the US. maybe worth a look

You guys will have so much fun

From decades of doing this stuff, I would say strip off all the hardware and build a new hull from scratch, it will be quicker and cheaper. However, it is your time and money and learning experience. Oslo is a nice wee yacht.

So enjoying the episodes with the witticisms and atmosphere of joie de vivre. Deborah and Careys Bays, paradise on earth complemented by history, mystery, old hulks with the bonus of a well earned beer at the fine local pub. The joy I had from an old wooden boat with its challenges of forward planning, resilience, trepidation, fortitude matched with relief and fun! My Father was a Port of Otago Harbourmaster, he composed a booklet listing all the pilots of that Port with brief biographical notes. Your descendent may be listed, you could send to me his name (if you are comfortable with that) and I could respond? May be a copy in the local maritime museum.

All it takes is time ,money and will. The proportions vary but all three are necessary. Keep up the adventure and happy new year.

More pasta and wine!