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.
@@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?
Just an idea, you should get half a dozen cabins liveable then offer working holidays, basically people came and stay for a week and get free bed and board and in return give you guys a weeks free labour, I think you would be very surprised how many would take you up on it.
@@marcryvon Registering it in Germany or another foreign country might be able to avoid U.S. litigation. I'm sure he has already consulted Maritime Lawyers.
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!🍀👏👏👏
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.
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. 👍👏⚓🚢
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.
You should coat that bare teak with some Smith's penetrating epoxy before you starting putting on varnish. Helps stabilize and strengthen the wood fibers and leads to better adherence for your varnish. Anyway, that's my two cents worth from 25 years of wooden boat ownership.
That's actually even a technique used in archaeology to stabilise and preserve wood from thousands of years ago (albeit in lab conditions). It works wonders! Get a good epoxy and soak the wood in it. It may take some finesse, the right materials and patience, but it makes the stuff stay just as it is for the eternity.
That's what I was thinking if you don't want it to be a rail I personally would turn it into a shelf or shape it as a oar to hang it inside to at least preserve it since it is original wood
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!
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 👍
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
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.
Put those fittings in a bucket of some rustillo dwx 30 - the stuffs amazing to rip off rust and give a layer of protection, be interesting to see what you could save! Given the history selling the fittings in bulk might just fund some for the project. Gorgeous job on the wood, the plugs will give it character!
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..
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…
Safety first. You should be using vibration gloves when using electric vibration tools. You could end up destroying the blood vessels in your hand, making it difficult for blood to flow and will result in a "dead" hand. not getting enough oxygen.
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.
I've been following your story since before this channel. I'm thrilled that we'll be able to see how it's going. I hope that this channel helps you with the inevitable costs ahead.
Thanks for fallowing all these years. It’s been an adventure. UA-cam will certainly help with some of the costs and the more entertained people are by what we are doing the more revenue rolls in. But will keep everything down to earth and real.
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.
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..
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.
This project reminds me of when I worked on a 130' yacht built in 1930, the MY Northwind. It started in similar condition and after *many* years and even more dollars, it ended up looking fantastic. It also had quite the story: connections to Winston Churchill, Queen Elizabeth, Aristotle Onassis and drug runners! I wish you well. The end result should be fantastic.
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.
When I was a kid my class stayed on the C.A. Thayer. We performed ships duties, cooked, cleaned, fished over the rails, we even held firewatch and sewed canvas sail. Just an idea, but if you could secure a few areas for something like that, I’m sure there are groups who’d love to come aboard and help.
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.
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.
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
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....
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 seen this ship parked next to the old Herman and Helen’s marina along with all the other ships there. Glad to hear that it is being renovated and won’t end up as yet another derelict Delta vessel.
When I found her it was absolutely the end of the line for this old ship. She was located on an island near Rio vista and close to being abandoned and left to allow nature to take its course. The state was close to taking legal action against the owner and it would have more than likely sank in place and remained there for many years. I stepped in and changed all of that. Now years later she has had a massive amount of work and has a chance at a bright future. She still needs a lot of work but over time she will get what she needs and the people will once again have an attraction they can be proud of. I guess the answer to your questions is that if I somehow decided to walk away would the Delta worse off them when I started? I took this project on knowing full well that it would save the State a massive amount of money. I did my part..
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!
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.
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.
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.
Just stumbled across this. To restore such ship is a huge project in itself. To document it to where its presentable is another huge project in and of itself.
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 would love for this ship to be renamed "Wappen von Hamburg" again. It was the first ship of this name, and it's the last one that remains. The second one was wrecked somewhere in turkey, the last one was wrecked in Esbjerg, Denmark, both in the 2000s/2010s.
Thanks for watching. We have a lot more coming. One thing I have learned about working on a ship, There are 10 ways to work on a single project and they are all correct…
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 🤠
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 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
Your dad is a wonderful asset. He's working magic on that teak!
Just an idea, you should get half a dozen cabins liveable then offer working holidays, basically people came and stay for a week and get free bed and board and in return give you guys a weeks free labour, I think you would be very surprised how many would take you up on it.
Thanks for the advice. We actually have a few cabins for just that reason. But plan on doing more in the near future..
Great minds think alike 😅, fantastic job you guys are doing.
I would be worried about potential lawsuits. Looks like a lot of ways someone can make up an injury. Would definitely require expensive insurance.
@@marcryvon Registering it in Germany or another foreign country might be able to avoid U.S. litigation. I'm sure he has already consulted Maritime Lawyers.
I would come help if that was a option..
You're rebuilding a Cruze ship!!! How could we not be into this!?!? Thank you for sharing!
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.
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!🍀👏👏👏
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..
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…
Thank you for saving this beautiful ship.
I’m proud to do so. Thanks for the kind words..
The grain in that restored rail is gorgeous!!
I'm blown away. you're dad is 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.
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. 👍👏⚓🚢
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.
You should coat that bare teak with some Smith's penetrating epoxy before you starting putting on varnish. Helps stabilize and strengthen the wood fibers and leads to better adherence for your varnish. Anyway, that's my two cents worth from 25 years of wooden boat ownership.
I think that’s a fantastic idea. I have tons of penetrating epoxy so you know what I will be experimenting with today. Thanks for the tip..
That's actually even a technique used in archaeology to stabilise and preserve wood from thousands of years ago (albeit in lab conditions). It works wonders! Get a good epoxy and soak the wood in it. It may take some finesse, the right materials and patience, but it makes the stuff stay just as it is for the eternity.
So nice that people offer their experience and talent to contribute to the project
That's what I was thinking if you don't want it to be a rail I personally would turn it into a shelf or shape it as a oar to hang it inside to at least preserve it since it is original wood
Washing teak with acetone or lacquer thinner before finishing itwill help the finish to adhere . Teak is very oily
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!
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..
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.
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. ✌
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…
So nice to see restoration rather than scrapping.
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 👍
As a Navy man this old boat is a true beauty!!! Can’t wait to see her finished and sailing again!!!!
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.
After spending the last 2 years working on a 50 year old ship I salute your efforts and determination to preserve this vessel.
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
Needle gunning, deck grinding, and painting was my life for a few years as a deck hand
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.
G day from Australia great to see the old ship being restored it will look magnificent when it is finished
Die gute alte "" Wappen von Hamburg "" . Schönes Schiff 🙋♂️👍🚢
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
Put those fittings in a bucket of some rustillo dwx 30 - the stuffs amazing to rip off rust and give a layer of protection, be interesting to see what you could save! Given the history selling the fittings in bulk might just fund some for the project. Gorgeous job on the wood, the plugs will give it character!
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..
Enjoy watching you. That is gonna be one sharp ship when done
She’s slowly getting there. Thanks….
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…
This is seriously the coolest thing I have stumbled across on UA-cam !!
Safety first. You should be using vibration gloves when using electric vibration tools. You could end up destroying the blood vessels in your hand, making it difficult for blood to flow and will result in a "dead" hand. not getting enough oxygen.
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.
I've been following your story since before this channel. I'm thrilled that we'll be able to see how it's going. I hope that this channel helps you with the inevitable costs ahead.
Thanks for fallowing all these years. It’s been an adventure. UA-cam will certainly help with some of the costs and the more entertained people are by what we are doing the more revenue rolls in. But will keep everything down to earth and real.
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.
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..
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…
Not something I’ve ever watched before, but the whole history aspect to this project has me intrigued to see it finished ✅ excellent watch sir
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.
👍😍🤩Oooh goody I can’t wait! BRB I’m gonna start from the beginning. 💝
Now a true Phoenix.. the scale of this project.. tip of the hat to you sir.
Don't feel as overwhelmed now decluttering my 3 bedroom house.
This project reminds me of when I worked on a 130' yacht built in 1930, the MY Northwind. It started in similar condition and after *many* years and even more dollars, it ended up looking fantastic. It also had quite the story: connections to Winston Churchill, Queen Elizabeth, Aristotle Onassis and drug runners!
I wish you well. The end result should be fantastic.
well at least that vessel positively progressed in ownership ... from psychopathic criminal parasites up to aggressive entrepreneurs.
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.
When I was a kid my class stayed on the C.A. Thayer. We performed ships duties, cooked, cleaned, fished over the rails, we even held firewatch and sewed canvas sail.
Just an idea, but if you could secure a few areas for something like that, I’m sure there are groups who’d love to come aboard and help.
Beautiful work, beautiful wood. Great project 🇬🇧🇬🇧
Thank you, It’s been a great journey…
Your dad is doing a very rewarding and fulfilling job.
Well done
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.
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
Gosh that teak is gorgeous.
This is a whole new definition if it floats I boat lol
Just joining your journey! So excited to follow along. Absolutely amazing project.
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.
that's a hell of a project
Thank you.
It’s absolutely awesome what you are doing for this ship
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
You bought a cruise ship on Craig's List....now I've heard everything! :D :D :D :D
Oh, It gets better…
just a comment to make this project even more featured
Thank you…
I always look at the boat when I walk my dogs out there I recognized it as soon as it popped up on my feed
Wow great job your dad did on that piece of handrail.
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....
Awesome project! I've had the pipe dream of doing something similar, so many really cool old ships get scrapped. Can't wait to see the progress!
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.
That rust in the gutters looks like slate, amazing!
This is absolutely insane. I mean that in the best way possible. I whish you all the best luck with this.
Again great attention to detail on that teak railing. Would be awesome to see the ship in another 007 movie.
So cool! I’ve seen this ship while commuting to work!
I’ve seen this ship parked next to the old Herman and Helen’s marina along with all the other ships there. Glad to hear that it is being renovated and won’t end up as yet another derelict Delta vessel.
When I found her it was absolutely the end of the line for this old ship. She was located on an island near Rio vista and close to being abandoned and left to allow nature to take its course. The state was close to taking legal action against the owner and it would have more than likely sank in place and remained there for many years. I stepped in and changed all of that. Now years later she has had a massive amount of work and has a chance at a bright future. She still needs a lot of work but over time she will get what she needs and the people will once again have an attraction they can be proud of. I guess the answer to your questions is that if I somehow decided to walk away would the Delta worse off them when I started? I took this project on knowing full well that it would save the State a massive amount of money. I did my part..
Cost benifit analyis m.s. lord SIELKIR. Toast riverrouge toast padellwhell
toast . Ahh ahh u got deep deep pockets ....
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!
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 really amazing, thanks for sharing this content!
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.
I admire the incredible ambition, I do not admire the task ahead. Good luck, I'll follow along.
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.
That is the Yacht equivalent of a Kit Car to a Lambo.
#respect
I love it.
This is so cool. I’m really looking forward to seeing how this turns out
Just stumbled across this. To restore such ship is a huge project in itself. To document it to where its presentable is another huge project in and of itself.
Preserving history is always a good idea !
Cool vid, very relaxing with a fine result!
Thank you…
What a project!
She’s definitely that. Thanks for watching…
Absolutely amazing project. This is a very historic treasure.
🧡👏👏 Y'all are amazing 💖. Thank you.
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 would love for this ship to be renamed "Wappen von Hamburg" again. It was the first ship of this name, and it's the last one that remains. The second one was wrecked somewhere in turkey, the last one was wrecked in Esbjerg, Denmark, both in the 2000s/2010s.
Will be watching very video. Can't wait to take a drive by.
We’re always here working…:)
Wow the varnished teak rail looked beautiful.
Thank you…
that teak cleaned up beautifully! I cant wait to see the caprail in its' completed form
Me either. I would love to see them complete.
Those railings look amazing !!!
Love it!! Good ole' American Craftsmanship. "If ya ain't got what ya need, use what ya got"!! Can't wait for more...
Thanks for watching. We have a lot more coming. One thing I have learned about working on a ship, There are 10 ways to work on a single project and they are all correct…
*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..
Perfect dis schip. and works 👌👌great holland
Thank you.
Lovely and worthwhile ship to be restoring; will follow your progress with interest.
Thank you, I will try and keep it interesting :)
WOW!!!!!! I thought i was crazy the way i love classic old boats!!!! And workin on them
THIS IS NUTS.. I give ya alot of props 😎👍