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Thanks, yes, it's nice to start seeing some progress and putting bits back on rather than taking them off. Thanks for watching..

Thanks, You're right, restoring is just a rewarding as owning. Thanks for watching

🤣🤣🤣no idea what you're asking!

Thanks, I'll give that a try..Thanks for watching..

Wow, small world. That's great to hear and welcome to the channel. I've wanted to restore a Halvorsen for as long as I can remember. I hope I do her justice and can bring her back to her former glory..

Thanks, I'll check that out. Thanks for watching...

Thanks, I'll give a try! Thanks for watching...

Thanks mate. More to come.

Thanks, getting there. Thanks for watching.

Thanks..

Yep, going to replace with LED. Just had incandescent on hand to test. Thanks for watching!

I'll probably go with patina

Also grew up on the hire Halvo's, that's why it's always been a dream of mine to have one. Sad to hear you did'nt get to keep her but at least you kept another one on the water. Thanks for watchning

Thanks for the generous offer, might take you up on that. I'll DM you.

Thanks 😅

Thanks, nice of you to say👍

It's a temperamental old donk though...

@@Classic_Halvorsen_Restoration we have one in one of our little fleet of wooden boats. Only things that let them down are the rubbish factory fuel lift pumps ( I modify them) and the exhaust elbows block up due to injector issues ( easy easy cheap fix) and too much idling out of gear. They are getting harder to find parts for nowadays.

Agree on the parts. When the budget allows I'll be looking to re-engine but I do love its sound.

@@Classic_Halvorsen_Restoration The later model Yanmars are nice but pricey. Trader and D-series Fords are great. Beta/kubotas are good. Anything electronic or common rail just isnt worth it. Been rebuilding engines and wooden boats for a long long time now so see all sorts of engines come and go. Gardner is easily the best, Ford next. Marinized Japanese engines are mostly pretty good. Wouldnt be picking anything else. Just not worth the time, effort and trouble.

Yep, that's my philosophy also..

Thanks..

Yep, good incentive to get the rest done!

Thanks 👍

The old Yanmar's are bullet proof as long as they are looked after...

Thanks, will do!

Totally agree!

Thanks, will do!

Thanks, good idea about the diesel bug additive. Thanks for watching.

@Classic_Halvorsen_Restoration Hi, no problem, I use a product called "Diesel Power" with great success. It has also dealt with smoke issues and seems to be keeping the injectors in good order. You can purchase it at most car part outlets like Repco, Auto One... Rgds John

Thanks Steve, really appreciate the encouragement. It's labour of love but I'm slowly making progress. I've been watching your vids also. How's Dragonfly coming along? Thanks for watching. James

@@Classic_Halvorsen_Restoration Really well thanks James, I am currently working on the 'poo' tank hahaha at least it is a new one.

Wow, thanks Mark for the detailed advice. I'm looking at Everdure so great to see I was on the right track. Likewise, I'm conscious of the mixed metals issue, particularly stainless and that's high on my list. Totally agree with replacing timbers rather than the splicing, scarfing but some will be easier than others. Thanks again for the awesome tips and thanks for watching. James

What do you recommend as a good varnish?

@@Classic_Halvorsen_Restoration Altex Timbercote, you can get that from Whitworths. Look at varnish for a boat as sunscreen for people, you have to re-apply it. I would do it every 9 to 10 months, you have to do it before it cracks otherwise water gets in and its back to bare wood. So from bare wood, wipe down with Acetone then 7 coats of varnish, 1st coat 50/50 with turps so it sinks into the wood, let each coat dry, you can rub in with 320 grit. (the higher you go the flatter and better the finish) wipe down with turps let dry between coats once you have 7 coats you need to maintain that so every 9 - 10 months wash it down, give it a rub back 320 wet and dry and once dry give it 1 coat. That builds up the UVs on the varnish and will keep it looking good. It shouldn't take too long once a year but don't let it go too long otherwise the varnish will crack and it will be a massive job. That's for exterior, interior you can be a little bit lazy, a few less coats, longer time between coats as interior is mostly protected. Also, if you are using glue, use epoxy Techniglue. This stuff would have held Jesus to the cross it is that strong. You can get it from Carbatec at Auburn, Sydney Wood Industries at Mona Vale, another place that you will get to know as they do all kinds of wood and teak as well. Anything else you want to know just ask. I have been thru it all before. Mark

Thanks Luis, it's a lot of work cleaning years of dirt out but it does let you see what you're dealing with. Thanks for watching.

Thanks, you mean the rot section or the whole hull?

@Classic_Halvorsen_Restoration Penetrol can be used on any material to stop corrosion and rot. It is the perfect primer for oil based paints. Penetrol is formulated to wick deep into wood grain, sealing out moisture. Again, it is not to be used below water. Penetrol can be purchased at Bunnings. I undercoated my new bare metal reconditioned engine before overcoating eleven years ago and the finish still looks new. Cheers

@@AquaMarine1000 Awesome thanks. I'll check it out.

Thanks, you're right. It's the small jobs like cleaning that makes you feel you're moving forward.

Yeah, I thought about that but I wanted to keep the moisture down on the exposed timber. Thanks for the suggestion though and thanks for watching.

Yeah, great point. I did a lead test off cam and neg but I should have put one on in anycase. I did eventually. Thanks.

Thanks, I think so too. Thanks for watching..

The use of sikaflex 291 under deck fittings will keep things dry. Rainwater is the enemy of wooden boats. Cheers

Hi, not last weekend but the weekend before to pick up the bow rail, Ep 8 - ua-cam.com/video/-yc3dqdCRvo/v-deo.html. Give a wave next time I'm passing, Thanks for watching and subscribing. Ep 8 - ua-cam.com/video/-yc3dqdCRvo/v-deo.html.

What better place?

Thanks John, yes, she's a beauty in need of some TLC. It's been a life long dream to own a Halvorsen as I spent many a childhood summer aboard this type of boat on family holidays. Thanks for watching.

Thanks Elizabeth, hope you enjoy watching her getting back to her former beauty. Thanks for watching.

Thanks, yes, I was thinking that might be the case. Thanks for watching.

They would look amazing though, all polished up.

Thank you, not easy but enjoyable and worth the effort. Thanks for watching.

Yeah Victor, I was lucky to find her, incredibly rare and after 70 yrs in decent condition, considering. Thanks for watching.

Great saying Victor, these boats are increasingly rare and as you say " it will be mine", leaks and all. Thanks for watching.

Thank you and thanks for watching.