@@AuroraRestorationProject Do you guys plan to put her into service when you're finished? like do sailings and stuff? Is it just sitting at anchor some where or is it docked some where? What's the ETA for her restoration completion a few years? Is it already done and this is outdated? Half way done?
A little woodworking tip......save any sanding dust from the rails and get some "Duco Cement" and by mixing small amounts of the dust and cement you can make your own wood putty that will perfectly match the rails for filling small imperfections. Duco Cement drys quick (like airplane glue) so working fast in small batches using a putty knife works best and when dry it can take stain & finish like the wood and will blend perfectly. *My HS shop teacher taught me this, he was ex green beret and hand built beautiful Kentucky long rifles using all kinds of exotic hardwoods that were truly works of art!
Don't even need Duco Cement. You already got waterproof wood glue. [edit: Docu Cement is probably an excellent product. Why not? Do not get me wrong. All I note here is, for filling small gaps, you could also mix saw dust with a proper wood glue. But it is a free world, this video gives us good advise. I never said that wood glue would be any better. I said it is an alternative. Please read my words. Thanks.] All these Harry Potters buying expensive pots of this and that... Bet he polishes it, using his computer learning controlled 7-joints-robot-arm, huh? [Edit: and that was a joke. You see people using CNC machines at home, doing jobs that require a chissel only. Again, it is a free world, machines are perfect, but I do have an opinion about them. I like hand tools better.]
@@voornaam3191 it's not about expense it's about the knowledge of results... No need to run a guy down that's giving sound advice just because a brand they mentioned is above your pay grade
@@voornaam3191 his comment was spot on I don't even know why you would come in with an smug reply to such a sensible comment also your suggesting water proof glue on a wood that is to be stained? That makes zero sense at all that will cause blotchy uneven spots in the stain. No stick with the original posters comment he and his shop teacher are 100% correct I've even used wood glue and even elmers white glue in a pinch but the original post is the way to go. SMH some people just have to put others down to feel good about their self.
Can we please shut off this discussion? Dave gave a great tip. He knows this product and it is very good. Remember this and buy it yourself, when you need it. Is that clear? I totally agree on that. I now say sorry for my jokes, those were a bit cynical and in discussions like this, those jokes are sketchy, it's a culture thing. We Dutch are blunt, and in fact these jokes are nothing personal. Yes, I am bloody jealous of this man buying such a great ship. But no hard feelings, good on him, I wish him good luck. Why not? Still, how many people in this world are not so lucky? That hurts, does it? And that does not mean this project would be wrong. Do it! Restore it! It is his life, doing this project. Great. Here the discussion went wrong. I am sorry for these cynical words, I should have known better. So now, I wish Aurora restoration project good luck. That's what it's all about, is it?
@@timwegman5776 Sorry, I forgot the staining later part. That means, sorry, you are right and I was wrong. Except for your last sentence, but I guess I deserved it. Sorry for the commotion. By the way, I am Dutch, and wegman sounds familiar.
This is the first time I hit subscribe button in years. Now this is a channel deserves to go viral, not the what happens when you microwave an iPod crap.
Only one episode was needed to realize that this is a channel for me to subscribe. In 54 years on this planet I always loved to make something new out of something old. Starting with my 1st go kart, 1st motorbike in the age of 14. Biked went bigger and cars were add. Two classic boats were kept alive. An American old timer RV, some pick ups. But NOTHING compared to your guys project. I knew I need to follow that project. Hopefully I will be still alive when it is done I hope you guys do not run out of power, time & money. Wish you all the best. Regards from Germany.
This guy just browsed thru Craiglist and choose this rather than 12000 other things that could potentially mess up his life... For this reason i salute you sir....
I don't know how I end up here watching this but im not complaining , so cool. They say anything worth doing has gotta he hard so keep chipping away at it 👍
Here I am restoring a little Bayliner thinking I’m special. I’m not but you definitely are! What a very cool project! I’m excited to see what you can do!
Hi there from Germany. I was born and raised on Helgoland Island and used to travel on the „newer“ -Wappen von Hamburg 2- quite a few time. My parents and grandparents however used this very ship to travel to an from the island. Good to see that it will be restored to new glory!
Of course she was the most advanced of the age...the Gerries really know how to do it! The project of a lifetime, God bless you for taking her on. Please restore her to her very original glory...and I really hope that will include her proud name: WAFFEN VON HAMBURG.
I'm already invested with my time on watching another channel with a guy restoring a airplane. I now see I will be investing my time on a ship restoration also.
I was a seaman on the Great Lakes from 1980 to 2019. I have worked with a lot of air gun tools in order to maintain steel parts on dozens of ships I have been on. This is a big project that will keep my interest in the future. 👍👏⚓🚢
When I was a child I drove to the northsee-island „Helgoland“ with this ship. There was a sistership of the former „Wappen von Hamburg“ it was called „Alte Liebe“ with this ship I had my first trip to Helgoland. I‘m so happy to see, that you now care for this ship! Good luck for your project!🍀👏👏👏
Nice to see that there are still people around that's not afraid to roll upp their sleeves and get dirty. I had to subscribe and will follow your videos with interest.
Hi, greetings from Germany. As I scrolled through my UA-cam I saw the shape of the ship in the minipictures and thought: I know this ship! I wass absolutly Sure. Watching the History it became clear: Wappen von Hamburg. I was born in Cuxhaven and raised up Here and a Lot Of people know the ship Great to See this ship again.
The company I work for is currently 4 months into replacing the bottom and rotten deck, structure, and upgrades on a 64ft 14’10” wide full metal hulled cruiser. It’s our main charter boat. Not nearly as big as this ole girl, but same concept in the dept of restoration. Island Girl has a very similar shape. We use her for things like dinner cruises, lake tours, lake days, special events, etc. I know the struggles my guy. I’m the lead fabricator on the project. This is also my first real project management job. I’m 29 and finally got my break to prove I’m worth this level of responsibility. Been a hell of a challenge. Luckily my bosses have a lot of money to finish this project. I hope you have deep pockets. Especially with current material and labor costs. We’re over 200k in to what pre Covid would be half that. Good stuff and if you ever need to bounce some ideas let’s link up.
I suspect I will pay out the nose when she comes out of the water. But when this time comes she will get the right treatment. As of now she is in fresh and shallow water and has not taken on any water on my watch. We have time to raise the right funds to make this happen. Thanks for watching and good luck on your fabrication job. Sounds like fun to me..
This is a very romantic kind of project but the scale requires more like 100 people working at the same time. You're doing beautiful craftsman type of work on a hutch or desk that's hundreds of feet long. Then you have all of the steel work and then the mechanical work. The job is monumental. Best of luck with it.
I learned from my dad that if you put your head down and get stuck into a project without ever considering the number of steps to the end, you will get there eventually. But most people count the steps and they seem insurmountable, so they do not start. You remind me of my dad and that is not a bad thing at all. I look forward to the rest of the story.
Thank you Martin, You dad was correct. The only way to get anything done is to just keep at it until it’s finished. A lesson learned many times over on this old ship. I have also learned that one cannot look at this project as one single restoration. It’s more like a bunch of small projects and a few very big projects.. thanks for watching and yes more of my crazy story will surface very soon. I’m just looking for the best way to tell it..
Love the channel so far and your passion for this restoration. My favorite UA-cam subject matter is restorations and yours is big. I can appreciate your desire to do it correctly and thoroughly and only wish I lived closer because I would be volunteering.
I noticed you guys fighting the garbage bags, using wire 3’ fencing make a round frame to hold the bag, when it’s full, lift the frame. Works like a dream! Good job Mr. Willson
OMG I am a 25 year carpenter in the housing industry, also a boat owner, and I can tell you have a MASSIVE amount of work in front of you. Time and money. You need lots of both. Good Luck. It will be nice when you get it done.
Just a wonderful project. Thank you for preserving the world's history and having the foresight in understanding that historically valuable objects (in this case a very large object :) ) are sometimes lost before people even realise they are endangered.
I've grown up on the water and have much respect for anyone saving the old boats. Its not easy and it's never ending. For this video what strikes me more and is almost as rare as a vintage boat like this. A functional family working together and getting goals accomplished. I can only hope my kids continue on their best path and appreciate some of these same things. One job at a time, keep checking off that long list and you will get there. That boat in the proper condition goes for tens of millions. You shouldn't lose either way.
I appreciate your kind words. We certainly try and keep this project a family project however we do have a nice host of volunteers that have become much like family over the years. This ship really deserves what we are doing for her. It’s important for everyone to know that this project is not a selfish endeavor. We are doing this to give back to the people. Allow them to see a valuable piece of maritime history far after I am gone. I am only the voice of the ship at the time. Thanks for watching…
I'm a retired Master Craftsman and Carpenter and when I lived on the coast I did some work on some sailboats. My trusty levels never left my truck and the one think I learned is nothing is straight on a boat! I learned that Mahogany may be a nice substitute for Teak, but it's hard on saw blades. I learned there are two grades of stainless fasteners. One for use on boats that travel along the shore and the other for ocean going vessels. Buy ONLY stainless nails for your nail guns! They are a little more expensive, but regular galvanized nails will rust out after a year or so in the salt air. Get a bench drill press for drilling stainless fittings. If you don't, when you drill them they'll get hot and temper the stainless and you'll never drill a hole in it then! Cool the drill bit with water or oil while drilling! That drill press is great for making those plugs for your railings if you get one with the same size chuck as the shaft on the hole saw.
Much respect to you and your dad! You're literally going to do this restoration inch by painful inch! I've always wanted to buy a cruise ship myself, and what you did was prove to me it can be done. I've subscribed. You keep restoring--we'll keep with you on each inch.
LOVE the woodworking on the Teak Rails - It's too bad that the decking was so badly gone, but I hope you can use what's left to repair and replace the rest of the teak on board! Amazing to think that all that Teak was probably harvested using Elephants back in the day....
@@AuroraRestorationProject: The only thing I miss about California is the Delta. Lived on the Delta Loop (Brannon Is. Rd) for 11 years...mostly on my sailboat. When I wasn't delivering yachts, I did electrical work on boats with High Rigger Marine based at Spindrift Resort & Marina. In the Air Force I was trained as an Electrical Power Production Specialist, and spent many years as an expat working at remote locations in Diesel Powered Electrical Generating Facilities. Retired as Electrical Supervisor for the Sacramento/Yolo Port District & donated time on the old Liberty Ship... USS Jeremiah O'Brien based in San Francisco. If I didn't live 1,800 miles away now, I'd be more than happy to donate my 40 years of experience with Diesel Generators/Switchgear or any other electrical you might require. Following your restoration of the beautiful vessel Aurora with great interest.
OH WHAT A VIEW!! Thank you for showing us the history of the beautiful boat MAN you have your work cut out there with all that rust ! I'm betting that if you had 1$ for every time someone said your MAD to take on this project you would be a VERY rich man !! Lol That teak woodwork is going to look AMAZING when it's finished!!
Surprisingly enough I have far more people that see the vision then think I’m crazy. But I myself have to wonder. The most important part is that if I had to do it all over again would I…..? Absolutely
Most people I watch find and restore, Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles... Hell I even watch one guy that gets older Heavy machinery going.... These guys are the prime example of Hold my Fing beer... Cause we gonna restore a Frigging ship!
Come on out anything. We have people in all age groups but find the people with the most knowledge and skill have earned it over the long years. Your welcome here anytime…
Congrats on 11k subscribers, don't be surprised on how fast you get too 1million!! I've read your story on this and I feel that this format will work out better than Pier 38. Thank you for not giving up on Her and you!!
Thanks so much for the kind words. I plan on continuing the story soon. It was a rough ride and a tough story to want to bring back up but needs to be done. I’m just glad the Aurora is starting to get the recognition she deserves…
You guys are crazy! I only wish I could subscribe and like more than one time! Right now I am modifying a $15 6 foot inflatable boat. You guys are renovating an ocean liner. I am so happy you are doing this and sharing. Thanks for the inspiration!😃😃👍👍
What a beautiful boat. I'm so glad you are saving her. Definitely looks like a massive amount of work. That rust repair is going to take a lot of time and money.
Unfortunately the ship sunk while docked. It's sad so much work went into this beautiful ship just for it to sink. I literally broke down when I heard she sunk.
Restoring a boat is basically building a new boat with an existing boat in the way
I have never heard anyone put it so perfectly 😂
Maybe worse ,gotta deal with the bad even b4 doing new,ouch! Hope he's rich cuz omg,good luck u gonna need it I'll 🙏 4u
Dude so right lol boats are crazy
I build fishing boats for F&S and they've killed my childhood dream of restoring an old boat...shattered it!
Hilarious fcking absolutely hilarious
Best comment I've heard for simply ages 🤠
Your dad is a wonderful asset. He's working magic on that teak!
You're rebuilding a Cruze ship!!! How could we not be into this!?!? Thank you for sharing!
Don't feel as overwhelmed now decluttering my 3 bedroom house.
This is utterly bonkers I've barely got enough patience to restore a 6 foot dinghy - you and your dad are doing an amazing job hats off to you!
There are many more people involved then just myself and my dad but that doesn’t make this vessel any small task. Keep watching. It gets better :).
@@AuroraRestorationProject Do you guys plan to put her into service when you're finished? like do sailings and stuff? Is it just sitting at anchor some where or is it docked some where? What's the ETA for her restoration completion a few years? Is it already done and this is outdated? Half way done?
Thinking the same shit
A little woodworking tip......save any sanding dust from the rails and get some "Duco Cement" and by mixing small amounts of the dust and cement you can make your own wood putty that will perfectly match the rails for filling small imperfections. Duco Cement drys quick (like airplane glue) so working fast in small batches using a putty knife works best and when dry it can take stain & finish like the wood and will blend perfectly.
*My HS shop teacher taught me this, he was ex green beret and hand built beautiful Kentucky long rifles using all kinds of exotic hardwoods that were truly works of art!
Don't even need Duco Cement. You already got waterproof wood glue.
[edit: Docu Cement is probably an excellent product. Why not? Do not get me wrong. All I note here is, for filling small gaps, you could also mix saw dust with a proper wood glue. But it is a free world, this video gives us good advise. I never said that wood glue would be any better. I said it is an alternative. Please read my words. Thanks.]
All these Harry Potters buying expensive pots of this and that... Bet he polishes it, using his computer learning controlled 7-joints-robot-arm, huh?
[Edit: and that was a joke. You see people using CNC machines at home, doing jobs that require a chissel only. Again, it is a free world, machines are perfect, but I do have an opinion about them. I like hand tools better.]
@@voornaam3191 it's not about expense it's about the knowledge of results... No need to run a guy down that's giving sound advice just because a brand they mentioned is above your pay grade
@@voornaam3191 his comment was spot on I don't even know why you would come in with an smug reply to such a sensible comment also your suggesting water proof glue on a wood that is to be stained? That makes zero sense at all that will cause blotchy uneven spots in the stain. No stick with the original posters comment he and his shop teacher are 100% correct I've even used wood glue and even elmers white glue in a pinch but the original post is the way to go. SMH some people just have to put others down to feel good about their self.
Can we please shut off this discussion? Dave gave a great tip. He knows this product and it is very good. Remember this and buy it yourself, when you need it. Is that clear? I totally agree on that.
I now say sorry for my jokes, those were a bit cynical and in discussions like this, those jokes are sketchy, it's a culture thing. We Dutch are blunt, and in fact these jokes are nothing personal. Yes, I am bloody jealous of this man buying such a great ship. But no hard feelings, good on him, I wish him good luck. Why not? Still, how many people in this world are not so lucky? That hurts, does it? And that does not mean this project would be wrong. Do it! Restore it! It is his life, doing this project. Great.
Here the discussion went wrong. I am sorry for these cynical words, I should have known better. So now, I wish Aurora restoration project good luck. That's what it's all about, is it?
@@timwegman5776 Sorry, I forgot the staining later part. That means, sorry, you are right and I was wrong. Except for your last sentence, but I guess I deserved it. Sorry for the commotion. By the way, I am Dutch, and wegman sounds familiar.
This is the first time I hit subscribe button in years.
Now this is a channel deserves to go viral, not the what happens when you microwave an iPod crap.
😂 good one
The grain in that restored rail is gorgeous!!
That is the Yacht equivalent of a Kit Car to a Lambo.
#respect
I love it.
As a guy from near Hamburg, it is an honor to see that the ship is in caring hands. I wish you all the best for the project!
Thank you..
Only one episode was needed to realize that this is a channel for me to subscribe. In 54 years on this planet I always loved to make something new out of something old. Starting with my 1st go kart, 1st motorbike in the age of 14. Biked went bigger and cars were add. Two classic boats were kept alive. An American old timer RV, some pick ups. But NOTHING compared to your guys project. I knew I need to follow that project. Hopefully I will be still alive when it is done I hope you guys do not run out of power, time & money. Wish you all the best. Regards from Germany.
This guy just browsed thru Craiglist and choose this rather than 12000 other things that could potentially mess up his life... For this reason i salute you sir....
Your dad is havin a good time and doing a great job. it’s nice to see someone enjoying what their doing and doing it to last.
He does a great job. Lucky to have him helping out now and again…
I don't know how I end up here watching this but im not complaining , so cool. They say anything worth doing has gotta he hard so keep chipping away at it 👍
Here I am restoring a little Bayliner thinking I’m special. I’m not but you definitely are! What a very cool project! I’m excited to see what you can do!
This has to be the funniest headline I've ever read on youtube. My goodness. I'm sure you will do well. She is a beautiful ship.
Hi there from Germany. I was born and raised on Helgoland Island and used to travel on the „newer“ -Wappen von Hamburg 2- quite a few time. My parents and grandparents however used this very ship to travel to an from the island. Good to see that it will be restored to new glory!
Your dad is doing a very rewarding and fulfilling job.
Well done
I'm blown away. you're dad is amazing
Of course she was the most advanced of the age...the Gerries really know how to do it!
The project of a lifetime, God bless you for taking her on. Please restore her to her very original glory...and I really hope that will include her proud name: WAFFEN VON HAMBURG.
This is seriously the coolest thing I have stumbled across on UA-cam !!
After spending the last 2 years working on a 50 year old ship I salute your efforts and determination to preserve this vessel.
I cannot imagine a pile of money big enough to fix this boat. This is absolutely bonkers. All the best.
We are putting obscene amounts into this restoration but all worth it. She will be spectacular when finished. Thanks for watching…
I'm already invested with my time on watching another channel with a guy restoring a airplane. I now see I will be investing my time on a ship restoration also.
Nice, I am from Hamburg. Nice to see this ship being restored!
Thanks for watching. I am glad to see a proper German audience beginning to form.
I was a seaman on the Great Lakes from 1980 to 2019.
I have worked with a lot of air gun tools in order to maintain steel parts on dozens of ships I have been on. This is a big project that will keep my interest in the future. 👍👏⚓🚢
So nice to see restoration rather than scrapping.
As a Navy man this old boat is a true beauty!!! Can’t wait to see her finished and sailing again!!!!
Needle gunning, deck grinding, and painting was my life for a few years as a deck hand
When I was a child I drove to the northsee-island „Helgoland“ with this ship. There was a sistership of the former „Wappen von Hamburg“ it was called „Alte Liebe“ with this ship I had my first trip to Helgoland. I‘m so happy to see, that you now care for this ship! Good luck for your project!🍀👏👏👏
Nice to see that there are still people around that's not afraid to roll upp their sleeves and get dirty. I had to subscribe and will follow your videos with interest.
Now a true Phoenix.. the scale of this project.. tip of the hat to you sir.
Hi, greetings from Germany. As I scrolled through my UA-cam I saw the shape of the ship in the minipictures and thought: I know this ship!
I wass absolutly Sure. Watching the History it became clear: Wappen von Hamburg.
I was born in Cuxhaven and raised up Here and a Lot Of people know the ship
Great to See this ship again.
Thank you for saving this beautiful ship.
I’m proud to do so. Thanks for the kind words..
G day from Australia great to see the old ship being restored it will look magnificent when it is finished
The company I work for is currently 4 months into replacing the bottom and rotten deck, structure, and upgrades on a 64ft 14’10” wide full metal hulled cruiser. It’s our main charter boat. Not nearly as big as this ole girl, but same concept in the dept of restoration. Island Girl has a very similar shape. We use her for things like dinner cruises, lake tours, lake days, special events, etc. I know the struggles my guy. I’m the lead fabricator on the project. This is also my first real project management job. I’m 29 and finally got my break to prove I’m worth this level of responsibility. Been a hell of a challenge. Luckily my bosses have a lot of money to finish this project. I hope you have deep pockets. Especially with current material and labor costs. We’re over 200k in to what pre Covid would be half that. Good stuff and if you ever need to bounce some ideas let’s link up.
I suspect I will pay out the nose when she comes out of the water. But when this time comes she will get the right treatment. As of now she is in fresh and shallow water and has not taken on any water on my watch. We have time to raise the right funds to make this happen. Thanks for watching and good luck on your fabrication job. Sounds like fun to me..
just a comment to make this project even more featured
Thank you…
This is a very romantic kind of project but the scale requires more like 100 people working at the same time. You're doing beautiful craftsman type of work on a hutch or desk that's hundreds of feet long. Then you have all of the steel work and then the mechanical work. The job is monumental. Best of luck with it.
Enjoy watching you. That is gonna be one sharp ship when done
She’s slowly getting there. Thanks….
Preserving history is always a good idea !
Gosh that teak is gorgeous.
I learned from my dad that if you put your head down and get stuck into a project without ever considering the number of steps to the end, you will get there eventually. But most people count the steps and they seem insurmountable, so they do not start. You remind me of my dad and that is not a bad thing at all. I look forward to the rest of the story.
Thank you Martin, You dad was correct. The only way to get anything done is to just keep at it until it’s finished. A lesson learned many times over on this old ship. I have also learned that one cannot look at this project as one single restoration. It’s more like a bunch of small projects and a few very big projects.. thanks for watching and yes more of my crazy story will surface very soon. I’m just looking for the best way to tell it..
My Grandpa told me .... "The 2 happiest days in your life. The day you buy a boat. The day you sell your boat."
Hopefuly it sold before it sunk! 😂
I can't believe how great that teak rail cleaned up! Looks fantastic.
They are turning out fantastic. Can’t wait to finish them and then stand back and just admire..
Love the channel so far and your passion for this restoration. My favorite UA-cam subject matter is restorations and yours is big. I can appreciate your desire to do it correctly and thoroughly and only wish I lived closer because I would be volunteering.
Thanks Drew, It’s definitely even a difficult journey and with a little hard work and luck we will bring her back to the public in some capacity.
I noticed you guys fighting the garbage bags, using wire 3’ fencing make a round frame to hold the bag, when it’s full, lift the frame. Works like a dream! Good job Mr. Willson
OMG I am a 25 year carpenter in the housing industry, also a boat owner, and I can tell you have a MASSIVE amount of work in front of you. Time and money. You need lots of both. Good Luck. It will be nice when you get it done.
Again great attention to detail on that teak railing. Would be awesome to see the ship in another 007 movie.
Just a wonderful project. Thank you for preserving the world's history and having the foresight in understanding that historically valuable objects (in this case a very large object :) ) are sometimes lost before people even realise they are endangered.
This is gonna be a great series. Can you imagine the amount of work this is going to take!! I’m excited to see the process
I've grown up on the water and have much respect for anyone saving the old boats. Its not easy and it's never ending. For this video what strikes me more and is almost as rare as a vintage boat like this. A functional family working together and getting goals accomplished. I can only hope my kids continue on their best path and appreciate some of these same things. One job at a time, keep checking off that long list and you will get there. That boat in the proper condition goes for tens of millions. You shouldn't lose either way.
I appreciate your kind words. We certainly try and keep this project a family project however we do have a nice host of volunteers that have become much like family over the years. This ship really deserves what we are doing for her. It’s important for everyone to know that this project is not a selfish endeavor. We are doing this to give back to the people. Allow them to see a valuable piece of maritime history far after I am gone. I am only the voice of the ship at the time.
Thanks for watching…
my dad was a oiler on a liberty ship during ww2 and cunard lines after until he got drafted into the army in korea. thats a big job you got there
That rust in the gutters looks like slate, amazing!
👍😍🤩Oooh goody I can’t wait! BRB I’m gonna start from the beginning. 💝
I'm a retired Master Craftsman and Carpenter and when I lived on the coast I did some work on some sailboats. My trusty levels never left my truck and the one think I learned is nothing is straight on a boat! I learned that Mahogany may be a nice substitute for Teak, but it's hard on saw blades. I learned there are two grades of stainless fasteners. One for use on boats that travel along the shore and the other for ocean going vessels. Buy ONLY stainless nails for your nail guns! They are a little more expensive, but regular galvanized nails will rust out after a year or so in the salt air. Get a bench drill press for drilling stainless fittings. If you don't, when you drill them they'll get hot and temper the stainless and you'll never drill a hole in it then! Cool the drill bit with water or oil while drilling! That drill press is great for making those plugs for your railings if you get one with the same size chuck as the shaft on the hole saw.
This is absolutely insane. I mean that in the best way possible. I whish you all the best luck with this.
Amazing project! Hard to believe! Restoring ships is probably even better idea than airplanes.
*Big* project! I shudder at the thought of remodeling my *bathroom!*
Good luck!
As a good friend commented earlier. How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time.. thanks for watching..
Wow great job your dad did on that piece of handrail.
Looking forward to watching the project complete. Love the history lesson too.
The history lesson just started. So much more but coming soon…. Thank for watching..
That's ok Basil, I have the time. ✌
Much respect to you and your dad! You're literally going to do this restoration inch by painful inch! I've always wanted to buy a cruise ship myself, and what you did was prove to me it can be done. I've subscribed. You keep restoring--we'll keep with you on each inch.
Will be watching very video. Can't wait to take a drive by.
We’re always here working…:)
Lovely and worthwhile ship to be restoring; will follow your progress with interest.
Thank you, I will try and keep it interesting :)
What monumental project can't even imagine the total number of hours you'll have in it you need like 50-100 retired guys that would join in for "fun"
I wanted to say this exact comment.
It’s absolutely awesome what you are doing for this ship
Those railings look amazing !!!
LOVE the woodworking on the Teak Rails - It's too bad that the decking was so badly gone, but I hope you can use what's left to repair and replace the rest of the teak on board! Amazing to think that all that Teak was probably harvested using Elephants back in the day....
Never really thought about.. Had no idea that’s part of how they would have harvested back in the 50s
@@AuroraRestorationProject: The only thing I miss about California is the Delta. Lived on the Delta Loop (Brannon Is. Rd) for 11 years...mostly on my sailboat. When I wasn't delivering yachts, I did electrical work on boats with High Rigger Marine based at Spindrift Resort & Marina. In the Air Force I was trained as an Electrical Power Production Specialist, and spent many years as an expat working at remote locations in Diesel Powered Electrical Generating Facilities. Retired as Electrical Supervisor for the Sacramento/Yolo Port District & donated time on the old Liberty Ship... USS Jeremiah O'Brien based in San Francisco. If I didn't live 1,800 miles away now, I'd be more than happy to donate my 40 years of experience with Diesel Generators/Switchgear or any other electrical you might require. Following your restoration of the beautiful vessel Aurora with great interest.
This is an amazing project
So cool! I’ve seen this ship while commuting to work!
I admire the incredible ambition, I do not admire the task ahead. Good luck, I'll follow along.
So glad I’ve found this channel look forward to watching the restoration
I love the teak restoration. It is do grateful!👍👍👍👍😄
It's nice to see that you restore this beautiful ship . Greetings from Hamburg Germany her origin :)
OH WHAT A VIEW!!
Thank you for showing us the history of the beautiful boat
MAN you have your work cut out there with all that rust !
I'm betting that if you had 1$ for every time someone said your MAD to take on this project you would be a VERY rich man !! Lol
That teak woodwork is going to look AMAZING when it's finished!!
Surprisingly enough I have far more people that see the vision then think I’m crazy. But I myself have to wonder. The most important part is that if I had to do it all over again would I…..? Absolutely
A needle descaler would do you wonders against all that rust. Subbed this has me so intrigued.
Wow the varnished teak rail looked beautiful.
Thank you…
I love this channel. Please keep us updated on Aurora
This is really amazing, thanks for sharing this content!
that's a hell of a project
Thank you.
Most people I watch find and restore, Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles... Hell I even watch one guy that gets older Heavy machinery going.... These guys are the prime example of Hold my Fing beer... Cause we gonna restore a Frigging ship!
GOOD project for the history...once it done will be worth millions dollars..nice job
I like to gauge her value in historic relevance. However she will take many dollars and lots of effort to bring back for certain..
This is so cool
It gets much better….
Beautiful work, beautiful wood. Great project 🇬🇧🇬🇧
Thank you, It’s been a great journey…
Thank you for your vlog I to am looking forward to seeing more vlog of the ship’s rejuvenation. You are doing a great job.
Thank you, We’re working hard to make great things happen for the Aurora. Keep watching. It gets much better…
Hello from Charleston SC great find and will keep you busy
🧡👏👏 Y'all are amazing 💖. Thank you.
I am a 75-year-old engineer I wish I could come and help I love watching it good luck with everything👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Come on out anything. We have people in all age groups but find the people with the most knowledge and skill have earned it over the long years. Your welcome here anytime…
its a beutiful ship ! i rly hope more pepole do what u doing now
very good work with the teak!
Thank you…
You are welkom
Congrats on 11k subscribers, don't be surprised on how fast you get too 1million!! I've read your story on this and I feel that this format will work out better than Pier 38. Thank you for not giving up on Her and you!!
Thanks so much for the kind words. I plan on continuing the story soon. It was a rough ride and a tough story to want to bring back up but needs to be done. I’m just glad the Aurora is starting to get the recognition she deserves…
Perfect dis schip. and works 👌👌great holland
Thank you.
Fantastic video Chris, you have worked so hard on Aruora, she is very lucky to have you! Keep up the amazing work! X
Thank you, Already have plans for the next. Hopefully each video will be a little more intriguing then the last. Can’t wait…..
Your work is very hard, I I hope see your boat in Italy 🇮🇹.
Just found your channel but this is really a cool thing and so happy I found it and I can’t wait to watch as you bring her back to her glory.
You guys are crazy! I only wish I could subscribe and like more than one time! Right now I am modifying a $15 6 foot inflatable boat. You guys are renovating an ocean liner. I am so happy you are doing this and sharing. Thanks for the inspiration!😃😃👍👍
What beautiful lines!!! Lovely sheer
Thank you,
This is so cool. I’m really looking forward to seeing how this turns out
What a beautiful boat. I'm so glad you are saving her. Definitely looks like a massive amount of work. That rust repair is going to take a lot of time and money.
Just joining your journey! So excited to follow along. Absolutely amazing project.
Unfortunately the ship sunk while docked. It's sad so much work went into this beautiful ship just for it to sink. I literally broke down when I heard she sunk.
@@AviationNut Actually rather heartbreaking. I got a bit emotionally invested in this one. Ah well.
What a project!
She’s definitely that. Thanks for watching…