Definitely replacing all your old wiring is the right call. As far as your flooring is concerned you can put closed cell foam on the floor frame before laying your sole down. It isolates the vibrations, prevents wood rot from touching metal, and let's air circulate so your bilge doesn't contaminate or rot your sole boards.
For a guy with his first boat, you're sure kicking ass with it. Live to see you just ripping out all the bad stuff and just doing it right the first time
Hell yeah! Cut it all out. Not only will you have a better product in the end, but you will learn everything there is to know about your boat in the process.
Great video as usual, loving the longer vids, as a commercial electrician i am glad you cut everything out, it gave me chills just looking at those cables. Your doing a great job and keep it up. 👍
@burningfeet 53 Exactly my thought as well. Not only can/will a leak in a wet exhaust system lead to hazardous fumes in the cabin but it will also cause the boat to take in water through the engine cooling system if the engine is running. Even worse if the exhaust exit is below the water line, a leak in the wrong place in such a system would render the boat to take in water even if the engine is shut off. Not only is it dangerous, all the job done and money spent will be ruined in minutes.
Most sailors fear fire 🔥 onboard more than sinking. Very smart to start over and use the correct wiring. This is a great project and it’s fascinating to watch its progress. Thank you for sharing !
imagine being the previous owner and being proud of how you took care of this boat then you come across his videos dragging your craftsmanship through the dirt. lol!!
I am in awe of your dedication to proper workmanship!!! FYI don't do your 1st engine start up with the floor boards installed. Just incase you have an exhaust leak. When the wiring gets you feeling over the top find another portion to work on and get some anxiety relief. Really good videos, I look forward to every new one!!
Mate This longer episode, was brilliant.. I’m really enjoying, watching for beautiful old girl come back to life.. looking forward to the next episode.. cheers
Remember, a leaky exhaust can be fatal, especially on older generation engines. At least install a gas alarm. For your edge profiles, Google "spiling".
And have less to rot. Besides it is easier to check out the side of the wheelhouse that the raw cooling water is exiting with the exhaust. Perhaps stagger it aft a little to avoid fumes entering the wheelhouse if you have a following wind.
20+ episodes in, and the whole time, I'm thinking I can do that!! Then he gets into electrical, and I'm ready to tap out lol Strong work sir!! Good luck on your progress, take care! From Canada
Keep up the fantastic work mate it's great to see someone who wants to restore a beautiful old Steel boat. Iv had manny boats in my life here in the lovely marlborough sounds of new Zealand and steel is the way to go if you keep the up keep on them you can't go wrong. All the best from nz.
Feel free to make videos longer, your subject matter is interesting and I’m sure more people like myself will watch the whole video!!! Keep up the good work!!! It’s looking good
Ahh the wires would drive me up the wall if wires are bent and touching others wires they create hear. I would have done the same. Find out what they go to and replace one section at a time. Once done the wiring will look so much better. I though you would have repaired the wet exhaust muffler before the new wooden floor was down and before you painted the inside hull. It needs sanding down and covered with rust inhibitor and then loads of heat insulation as it will be in close proximity to the new wood. Fantastic video keep up the good work you will reap the benefits once the boats finished. Don’t get disheartened your on the down hill section now. Your good work is starting to show now. 👍👍👍👍👍👍
I've resided two boats. I find it best to just rip everything out. There is just too much junk to be worth keeping, most is poorly labelled if at all. Just not worth being stranded or worse like having a fire aboard. I also don't use zip ties anymore - I've gone to Velcro straps that can be reused.
@@tdk1246 yes I agree I use flexible water pipe to run cable down and just make a small hole so wire can come out to position needed looks a lot tidier.
Agreed, rip it all out and take one system at a time. Rewire it fully, then move to the next. As far as all those gauges go. They're analog. Get rid of them and go digital. You may be able to run one fiber line up to your dash and get all the engine room data to your helm. Anyway, looks great! PS get rid of that wet muffler and pipe. Replace it. Your doing a nice job. Don't take a chance on that old system...👍
@@daveevans7438 N2K is the way to go when rewiring. With a N2K WiFi adapter and a N2K Engine Monitor you can scrap a lot of wire. I'm moving my boat in this direction.
You should buy cable trays for the wires, they like mesh "gutters" that you can lay cables in and build "bridges" to carry them around the boat. they come in a few sizes and work well when you make "harnesses" of different wires an then lay them in the trays, and they also sell various types of fittings and mounting brackets so you can lay them against walls and hang them under floors.
As a retired Auto-Electrician in both Marine \ Vehicles ripping out all the rotten wiring is what I would have done. Seen to many fires in my time due to botched wiring.
I liked the longer format. Are you going to seal or paint the undersides of the floor boards so they don't absorb moisture from the bilge? Also, I was thinking that if you glued a little lip on that piece in the port corner, it would help support itself along the unsupported section as well as giving the thin piece a place to be supported as well. Good job on the wiring. Having a nest of wires like that is not only dangerous, but makes any repair job go three times as long, especially if you are out in rough seas or something.
Your content makes me want to rebuild a boat again..... something I could not afford in my youth.... I enjoy your videos. The longer videos are Great! I have watched your Entire series up to this point... I'll be there at the end ;-)
Thanks for the longer content, hopefully the videos will get even longer. I love the idea of a traditional looking boat being brought up to date on a technical level. Good on you for pulling out that bird's nest of wiring. You will be so pleased you did that :)
I agree with last comment, that old muffler should go. Clearly it has very little time left, so just do it know and be safe. Seems like a much better option than having to tear things apart to get to it in six months. $ well spent!
You are doing so well. Removing the wiring is the way to go. You really need to think about the exhaust system, only a small hole will fill the bilge gradually with water. You won’t notice until the water comes up over the floor.
Nice job!! Make sure your floor boards are not touching the hull, keep about 1cm away from the hull. Also seal the edges. You don't have to paint this kind of wood as it has already a protective layer. Do not insulate against the hull below the waterline because of condensation and ventilation. The exhaust is probably also heavily rusted from the inside by the raw cooling water so i strongly suggest you replace it while your at it. The correct way of fastening those wooden strips below the floor boards is by drilling holes, tapping threads and use flat screws.
I loved this episode and binged watched from the very first until this one, week 21. I will recommend you to Damien of Project Brupeg here in Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia. He and his partner are restoring a sunken steel prawn trawler and fitting it out as an expedition vessel. Lots of rust removal and fill plus wiring the whole boat now. Loving your work.
To make a template for my aft cabin decking, the carpenters used very thin lengths of wood cut from a 3/4 inch thick board. They were easily cut with scissors and glued together with a hot glue gun. The template was laid into the sheet plywood and traced with a pencil. Every sheet went down perfectly.
thats a good move you made by cutting out all the wires...now when you put them back in you will know where everything is ..great job on the floor boards they look excellent loving the stain . 20 minutes to half hour is a good time limite for videos it helps balance time so you wont get stuck.. see you on the next one ... Oh you are most welcome😁
A great job so far you have great skills. Very entertaining and informative video. Wiring always looks more difficult than it actually is . A good tip is to buy yourself a label printer it Will help with rewiring and future fault diagnosis. Permminet labelling.
Every time I see those side vents in the aft cabin I think WATER INGRESS. I would remove them and seal them all up. Been binge watching from the beginning.. you're doing a great Job!
I really enjoy your videos, especially where you take pride in your work, like your long shots of the flooring with classical music. Happy for you and your progress
Very wise to replace all the old electrical cables, and you should consider replace the muffler and rebuild the steering system to a hydraulic one. Would make it so easy to put in a autopilot later and you free up a lot of space. Nice video and good luck with your work.
Lots of good advice being given to you on here. One thing I didn't see any comments on, is for using a 'fence' for your long straight cuts! You simply clamp a straight edge to the board, and your saw runs up against it, giving you a nice clean straight edge. Watching you make those long cuts without one was making me cringe!!! It's a really simple way to make your hard work look much more finished and clean. Oh, and staining the edges will make those seams disappear Keep up the good work! Build is coming along nicely.
That is a big job and very good decision to replace all wires in boat. This gonna be a great boat. I also want to buy one "hollandes" boat for restoration. Your video is a great inspiration!
I have been fascinated by your determination and dedication to this project. I completely agree with you that there is a balance between, time, money and project development. The only thing I would have done when cutting the wires is to note what needs to be added back when the new wiring goes in, but I am not a boat person and originally trained with Lucas as a sparky. Good luck with the rest of the project and look forward to more videos
You are making excellent progress! Very good decision to remove that wiring, but I would also remove and replace that exhaust, because you have no idea what the inside is like, and carbon monoxide is no joke. In order to attach the wood strips to the metal frames, you must ask yourself whether you want those wood strips to stay on permanently. If you do, then use epoxy. If you don’t want it to be permanent, drill the wood and the metal frames and use a bedding compound, such as Dolfinite, which acts as a moisture barrier and will allow you to make the strips level for your floor. Then screw the wood strips to the metal frames and you’re done.
11:55 I suggest you get into contact with a transport company which transports a lot of pallet goods. These people use various thicknesses of recycled rubber mats which often are discarted or can be had for free. Try to get the 6mm thicknes. Cut strips covering the metal angle iron in the floor structure and use the strips you show in the video screwed to the floor pieces to make sure the pieces can not move side to side. Leave the boards/pieces loose and make sure you have a bit of room between each of the pieces to allow for expansion due to moisture and temperature...
Great job on the boat. There is a product out you brush it onto rust pipes turns rust back into metal. I'm anxious to see coming to the end at which I'm sure you are too. Keep up the good work, Tom USA. 👍👍👍
You have me hooked, like a fish! Your boat will be spectacular when you finish! That's funny, I said finished, as if ANY boat is ever done! Please keep these videos coming & don't "set out" without replacing that butt-nasty wet exhaust. Peace!
I'm watching wires being cut and pulled... Ouch, yikes, owie, ugh, oof, oh crap, NOOOoooo! I had to do the same on my 35 year old boat. I feel your pain!
When you have done cutting the floor panels coat the sawn edges with epoxy resin. How about some 5mm nitrile rubber on top of the frames, it will deaden the vibration being transmitted to the floor panels ;-) Also get rid of the old exhaust while it would still be 'easy' to do, when it fails and develops a leak once you have built the interior in, the job will be much more painful and disruptive having to pull out your woodwork.
You’ve done the right thing to strip of all the old wires and start from fresh that way you know where you are and what are you’ve got and how safe it is which is very important good luck
More Good, Clean, and Thorugh work by you! I am telling you this from a position of experience and I am sure there is at least a couple of electrical engineers or installers in your community, but I would absolutely spend as much time and effort on your wiring prep before you actually start the replacement or repair. There are applications that you can utilize in helping you diagram the whole boat. I decided to rewire my boat so that everything was new and built (as close as practicable) to the American Boat and Yacht Council standard E-11 - AC & DC Electrical Systems on Boats I say “as close as practicable” to the ABYC standards because the ABYC is intended for boat manufacturers and service centers, not boat owners. It is incredibly expensive to become a member and get access to all of their tools and certifications, but I am sure you can find an earlier rendition for free! Just a recommendation but I would try the following!: Take inventory of the existing and planned devices Group the devices into like-function circuits Calculate the total potential load of each circuit Select a new panel with at least as many breakers as the planned circuits and in a proper location Assign the circuits to adequately sized breakers in the new panel Measure the round trip distance to each device from the panel or other connection location Calculate the correct wire gauge and determine the color for each circuit according to the E-11 tables Draw a schematic diagram of the location of each device and its conductors for easy reference Wiring/Cable trays to manged the runs of bulk wires and conduit when passing through steel or metal The motto I kept telling myself, "if it looked good, then I am in good shape" 7 years later, when things break or there is an issue, tracing, replacing or fixing has been very easy A huge plus for you, if your boat ever gets or needs to be surveyed for Insurance, registration, or sale, if you can provide the surveyor with your schematics and wiring diagram or break down, it will help you get through it! Good luck and enjoy, I really appreciate your videos and the progress you are making with your vessel and editing!
Thanks great progress 👏 Agree rip the wiring out and start again, you will know were every wire goes and can mark them up for future reference encase you forget. Would do the same with the exhaust, easer to replace it now than in 5 or 10 years time when the boat is all finished. Love the longer videos👍🏻👏🏴⛵⚓
Thank you soo much for sharing this. I cant express how much I enjoy following your work and the amount of inspiration and energy I get for my own projekt. I, like you bought a Dutch steel Beechcraft (30') and are going through many of the same experiences as you are. If you are interested in what I have done just say the word. Now Im of to the boat. Will continuing looking later.
When removing any electrical connections, tag the end of each wire with it's connection point; then find where each wire leads to. You can then run your wiring through electrical conduit, attach to the framework; alternately, use plastic coiled loom to hold the wiring together and attach to framework.
It's a real pleasure to watch your videos about your boat. Big and nice job as always, with good skills to learn =) And of course thanks for the wonderful classic music ( 11:52 ) Best regards from France Sir =)
Wowwy kazowwy, you've really been getting to it ! Those floor boards look spectacular 💙👍👍. May I suggest a Label Maker and Colour coded stickers for your electrical and plumbing needs.? I really appreciate the background symphony. She's a Beaut Clark ! 💛🚤🌌🐟
Looks great. Keep up the good work. Exhaust must go. Paint edges of cut boards. Mount floor on rubber or foam. I rewired 2 boats. A lot of work but worth it.
I see danger ahead with keeping that old exhaust. It can be deadly with even the smallest pin holes. For your safety it needs to go. Love your videos and can hardly wait to see the next. Keep up the great work From the Midwest USA
Your wiring was done by the same guy who did mine. House grade connectors, lamp cord, no labels. I even had a couple of stretches of old wire with varnish and cloth insulation.
Compleatly the correct choice to cut out and junk that shoddy wiring that was a headache and fire waiting to happen. Good job on the read deck. Nice to see you left room for hull insolation. The old wet exhaust if cleaned up should be fine. Just get it pressure tested first and put an alarm in the cabins it go's through. Get rid of all the old wrapping for some new stuff. Put a mask and suite and googles (not glasses) on for this.
You are doing great work on the boat and the videos. Some closed cell foam strips on top of the metal frame on the floor separating metal/wood is a move you'd be glad you did. Why the exhaust outlet doesn't exit the engine room has me thinking you could design one better. Looking forward to your next episode.
by dint of following the threads ... finally we cut everything and we start again on a healthy basis ... it's hard to make a decision, but it will be beneficial for later ... !! well done !
Hi my aquatic friend...I admire your efforts and I might suggest a few ideas that will help your journey into boat adventures Use welding fine strand cable for your battery systems...only but stud type batteries ....and you can buy a permanent magnet gear drive starter that is considerably smaller and spins engine over much faster and draws far less current and are available...I have changed the one on my Perkins diesel in backhoe and also my cat C12 ...turns over so much faster and will not take the batteries down I like the effort you are making and you are getting very good results..good luck
I highly recommend using pre tinned marine wire not the wire found in most auto or marine stores. I did when building my boat and it has been around the world with zero electrical issues
The longer vids are great, Ripping out the old wiring and replacing with new is the right way to go, That exhaust and muffler needs to go look for more up to date solutions that would save you a load of room. Looking forward to your next episode keep up the good work
Definitely replacing all your old wiring is the right call. As far as your flooring is concerned you can put closed cell foam on the floor frame before laying your sole down. It isolates the vibrations, prevents wood rot from touching metal, and let's air circulate so your bilge doesn't contaminate or rot your sole boards.
great idea
exactly now is the time to do it
Thanks for putting up my comment, made my day, fun build, I enjoy watching
For a guy with his first boat, you're sure kicking ass with it. Live to see you just ripping out all the bad stuff and just doing it right the first time
Boat are getting better and better in each video.... Can't wait for its maiden voyage.... Hardwork pays off later.... Keep it up, don't give up!
Hell yeah! Cut it all out. Not only will you have a better product in the end, but you will learn everything there is to know about your boat in the process.
Great video as usual, loving the longer vids, as a commercial electrician i am glad you cut everything out, it gave me chills just looking at those cables. Your doing a great job and keep it up. 👍
You made a very good decision to cut out all the old wiring. Great move.
I would most definitely get rid of the old muffler. That’s very dangerous stuff indeed.
@burningfeet 53 Exactly my thought as well.
Not only can/will a leak in a wet exhaust system lead to hazardous fumes in the cabin but it will also cause the boat to take in water through the engine cooling system if the engine is running.
Even worse if the exhaust exit is below the water line, a leak in the wrong place in such a system would render the boat to take in water even if the engine is shut off.
Not only is it dangerous, all the job done and money spent will be ruined in minutes.
That is a joke the condition is terrible
Personally I would cut it out from the cabin entirely and redo it all in the engine room, having it come out the side of the boat.
Most sailors fear fire 🔥 onboard more than sinking. Very smart to start over and use the correct wiring.
This is a great project and it’s fascinating to watch its progress. Thank you for sharing !
Images of that wiring will haunt my dreams forever!
imagine being the previous owner and being proud of how you took care of this boat then you come across his videos dragging your craftsmanship through the dirt. lol!!
Thank you very much for the longer video.
More of that kind 😜
Can you imagine trying to sleep at night knowing about that creative wiring down below in the boat keep up the good work
I am in awe of your dedication to proper workmanship!!!
FYI don't do your 1st engine start up with the floor boards installed. Just incase you have an exhaust leak.
When the wiring gets you feeling over the top find another portion to work on and get some anxiety relief.
Really good videos, I look forward to every new one!!
Good job. I support your decision to remove all that old wiring. It’s the only way to make it right at this point in your boat’s history.
Mate This longer episode, was brilliant.. I’m really enjoying, watching for beautiful old girl come back to life.. looking forward to the next episode.. cheers
The longer video the better,just keep going
Greetings from Belgrade
The longer episodes are great. You're my favorite boat channel.
a fox and hound , patience and labels , were needed.
oh well thats another way to go . good job
You made the right decision on the wiring as all is suspect. Too many non professionals had a hand at wiring.
Remember, a leaky exhaust can be fatal, especially on older generation engines. At least install a gas alarm. For your edge profiles, Google "spiling".
I think you have made great progress since you first launch on UA-cam. I really enjoy coming along with you on your journey. Thank you for sharing.
This is gonna be a long project but hang in there, I can't wait to see it finished. Good job so far!
It's great to watch you learn your way through the boat. Make it right and make it yours.
Been looking forwards to the newest upload. Time to watch!
Make exhaust short and exit to the side not throu stern.
You will gain space inside.
AS
And have less to rot. Besides it is easier to check out the side of the wheelhouse that the raw cooling water is exiting with the exhaust. Perhaps stagger it aft a little to avoid fumes entering the wheelhouse if you have a following wind.
Not sure side exhaust neat the water line is allowed...
20+ episodes in, and the whole time, I'm thinking I can do that!!
Then he gets into electrical, and I'm ready to tap out lol
Strong work sir!! Good luck on your progress, take care!
From Canada
Same! lol
Keep up the fantastic work mate it's great to see someone who wants to restore a beautiful old Steel boat. Iv had manny boats in my life here in the lovely marlborough sounds of new Zealand and steel is the way to go if you keep the up keep on them you can't go wrong. All the best from nz.
The floor will look amazing, love that color. Very satisfying to see all the wires taken out. Oops not the engine wire.
Feel free to make videos longer, your subject matter is interesting and I’m sure more people like myself will watch the whole video!!! Keep up the good work!!! It’s looking good
I fully agree
Amen.
I watch 3 hr long vids like a weirdo. So yeah I fully agree
Thank you for making the video 20mins long, loved it..
Keep up the great work...
Ahh the wires would drive me up the wall if wires are bent and touching others wires they create hear. I would have done the same. Find out what they go to and replace one section at a time. Once done the wiring will look so much better. I though you would have repaired the wet exhaust muffler before the new wooden floor was down and before you painted the inside hull. It needs sanding down and covered with rust inhibitor and then loads of heat insulation as it will be in close proximity to the new wood. Fantastic video keep up the good work you will reap the benefits once the boats finished. Don’t get disheartened your on the down hill section now. Your good work is starting to show now. 👍👍👍👍👍👍
I've resided two boats. I find it best to just rip everything out. There is just too much junk to be worth keeping, most is poorly labelled if at all. Just not worth being stranded or worse like having a fire aboard. I also don't use zip ties anymore - I've gone to Velcro straps that can be reused.
@@tdk1246 yes I agree I use flexible water pipe to run cable down and just make a small hole so wire can come out to position needed looks a lot tidier.
Agreed, rip it all out and take one system at a time.
Rewire it fully, then move to the next.
As far as all those gauges go. They're analog.
Get rid of them and go digital.
You may be able to run one fiber line up to your dash and get all the engine room data to your helm.
Anyway, looks great!
PS get rid of that wet muffler and pipe. Replace it.
Your doing a nice job. Don't take a chance on that old system...👍
@@daveevans7438 I like analogue dials especially on an older boat
@@daveevans7438 N2K is the way to go when rewiring. With a N2K WiFi adapter and a N2K Engine Monitor you can scrap a lot of wire. I'm moving my boat in this direction.
Staining the cut edges will eliminate the stark white seam line when assembling floor boards.
And gives beter protection from water
@@owenkleijnvlint3279 mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmlmjmmmjmmmm
You should buy cable trays for the wires, they like mesh "gutters" that you can lay cables in and build "bridges" to carry them around the boat. they come in a few sizes and work well when you make "harnesses" of different wires an then lay them in the trays, and they also sell various types of fittings and mounting brackets so you can lay them against walls and hang them under floors.
As a retired Auto-Electrician in both Marine \ Vehicles ripping out all the rotten wiring is what I would have done.
Seen to many fires in my time due to botched wiring.
I liked the longer format. Are you going to seal or paint the undersides of the floor boards so they don't absorb moisture from the bilge? Also, I was thinking that if you glued a little lip on that piece in the port corner, it would help support itself along the unsupported section as well as giving the thin piece a place to be supported as well. Good job on the wiring. Having a nest of wires like that is not only dangerous, but makes any repair job go three times as long, especially if you are out in rough seas or something.
Your content makes me want to rebuild a boat again..... something I could not afford in my youth.... I enjoy your videos. The longer videos are Great! I have watched your Entire series up to this point... I'll be there at the end ;-)
Thanks for the longer content, hopefully the videos will get even longer. I love the idea of a traditional looking boat being brought up to date on a technical level. Good on you for pulling out that bird's nest of wiring. You will be so pleased you did that :)
I agree with last comment, that old muffler should go. Clearly it has very little time left, so just do it know and be safe. Seems like a much better option than having to tear things apart to get to it in six months. $ well spent!
enjoyed the longer format
You are doing so well. Removing the wiring is the way to go. You really need to think about the exhaust system, only a small hole will fill the bilge gradually with water.
You won’t notice until the water comes up over the floor.
Such a polite and pleasant narration - I truly felt thanked for watching until the end. :)
thank you Aaron! I really meant it.
Nice job!! Make sure your floor boards are not touching the hull, keep about 1cm away from the hull. Also seal the edges. You don't have to paint this kind of wood as it has already a protective layer. Do not insulate against the hull below the waterline because of condensation and ventilation. The exhaust is probably also heavily rusted from the inside by the raw cooling water so i strongly suggest you replace it while your at it. The correct way of fastening those wooden strips below the floor boards is by drilling holes, tapping threads and use flat screws.
Floor looks mighty nice and that's the way to get a clean electric job Looking better and better
I love your background classical music. You are also doing a grand job on your boat. Well done you.
This is so a great progress man , definitely replacing all the old stuff. Thanks for sharing this. ⚓🛥⚓👍🥇👍
I loved this episode and binged watched from the very first until this one, week 21. I will recommend you to Damien of Project Brupeg here in Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia. He and his partner are restoring a sunken steel prawn trawler and fitting it out as an expedition vessel. Lots of rust removal and fill plus wiring the whole boat now. Loving your work.
To make a template for my aft cabin decking, the carpenters used very thin lengths of wood cut from a 3/4 inch thick board. They were easily cut with scissors and glued together with a hot glue gun. The template was laid into the sheet plywood and traced with a pencil. Every sheet went down perfectly.
thats a good move you made by cutting out all the wires...now when you put them back in you will know where everything is ..great job on the floor boards they look excellent loving the stain . 20 minutes to half hour is a good time limite for videos it helps balance time so you wont get stuck.. see you on the next one ...
Oh you are most welcome😁
A great job so far you have great skills. Very entertaining and informative video. Wiring always looks more difficult than it actually is . A good tip is to buy yourself a label printer it Will help with rewiring and future fault diagnosis. Permminet labelling.
Every time I see those side vents in the aft cabin I think WATER INGRESS. I would remove them and seal them all up. Been binge watching from the beginning.. you're doing a great Job!
I really enjoy your videos, especially where you take pride in your work, like your long shots of the flooring with classical music. Happy for you and your progress
hi the floor boards use the same glue as marine plywood and seal the edges of board
Very wise to replace all the old electrical cables, and you should consider replace the muffler and rebuild the steering system to a hydraulic one. Would make it so easy to put in a autopilot later and you free up a lot of space. Nice video and good luck with your work.
Lots of good advice being given to you on here.
One thing I didn't see any comments on, is for using a 'fence' for your long straight cuts!
You simply clamp a straight edge to the board, and your saw runs up against it, giving you a nice clean straight edge.
Watching you make those long cuts without one was making me cringe!!!
It's a really simple way to make your hard work look much more finished and clean. Oh, and staining the edges will make those seams disappear
Keep up the good work! Build is coming along nicely.
That is a big job and very good decision to replace all wires in boat. This gonna be a great boat. I also want to buy one "hollandes" boat for restoration. Your video is a great inspiration!
I have been fascinated by your determination and dedication to this project. I completely agree with you that there is a balance between, time, money and project development. The only thing I would have done when cutting the wires is to note what needs to be added back when the new wiring goes in, but I am not a boat person and originally trained with Lucas as a sparky. Good luck with the rest of the project and look forward to more videos
Absolutely one of my favourite channels! 😃
You are making excellent progress! Very good decision to remove that wiring, but I would also remove and replace that exhaust, because you have no idea what the inside is like, and carbon monoxide is no joke.
In order to attach the wood strips to the metal frames, you must ask yourself whether you want those wood strips to stay on permanently. If you do, then use epoxy.
If you don’t want it to be permanent, drill the wood and the metal frames and use a bedding compound, such as Dolfinite, which acts as a moisture barrier and will allow you to make the strips level for your floor. Then screw the wood strips to the metal frames and you’re done.
11:55 I suggest you get into contact with a transport company which transports a lot of pallet goods. These people use various thicknesses of recycled rubber mats which often are discarted or can be had for free. Try to get the 6mm thicknes.
Cut strips covering the metal angle iron in the floor structure and use the strips you show in the video screwed to the floor pieces to make sure the pieces can not move side to side. Leave the boards/pieces loose and make sure you have a bit of room between each of the pieces to allow for expansion due to moisture and temperature...
Great job on the boat. There is a product out you brush it onto rust pipes turns rust back into metal. I'm anxious to see coming to the end at which I'm sure you are too. Keep up the good work, Tom USA. 👍👍👍
You have me hooked, like a fish! Your boat will be spectacular when you finish! That's funny, I said finished, as if ANY boat is ever done! Please keep these videos coming & don't "set out" without replacing that butt-nasty wet exhaust. Peace!
I'm watching wires being cut and pulled... Ouch, yikes, owie, ugh, oof, oh crap, NOOOoooo!
I had to do the same on my 35 year old boat. I feel your pain!
When you have done cutting the floor panels coat the sawn edges with epoxy resin. How about some 5mm nitrile rubber on top of the frames, it will deaden the vibration being transmitted to the floor panels ;-)
Also get rid of the old exhaust while it would still be 'easy' to do, when it fails and develops a leak once you have built the interior in, the job will be much more painful and disruptive having to pull out your woodwork.
You’ve done the right thing to strip of all the old wires and start from fresh that way you know where you are and what are you’ve got and how safe it is which is very important good luck
More Good, Clean, and Thorugh work by you! I am telling you this from a position of experience and I am sure there is at least a couple of electrical engineers or installers in your community, but I would absolutely spend as much time and effort on your wiring prep before you actually start the replacement or repair. There are applications that you can utilize in helping you diagram the whole boat. I decided to rewire my boat so that everything was new and built (as close as practicable) to the American Boat and Yacht Council standard E-11 - AC & DC Electrical Systems on Boats
I say “as close as practicable” to the ABYC standards because the ABYC is intended for boat manufacturers and service centers, not boat owners. It is incredibly expensive to become a member and get access to all of their tools and certifications, but I am sure you can find an earlier rendition for free!
Just a recommendation but I would try the following!:
Take inventory of the existing and planned devices
Group the devices into like-function circuits
Calculate the total potential load of each circuit
Select a new panel with at least as many breakers as the planned circuits and in a proper location
Assign the circuits to adequately sized breakers in the new panel
Measure the round trip distance to each device from the panel or other connection location
Calculate the correct wire gauge and determine the color for each circuit according to the E-11 tables
Draw a schematic diagram of the location of each device and its conductors for easy reference
Wiring/Cable trays to manged the runs of bulk wires and conduit when passing through steel or metal
The motto I kept telling myself, "if it looked good, then I am in good shape"
7 years later, when things break or there is an issue, tracing, replacing or fixing has been very easy
A huge plus for you, if your boat ever gets or needs to be surveyed for Insurance, registration, or sale, if you can provide the surveyor with your schematics and wiring diagram or break down, it will help you get through it!
Good luck and enjoy, I really appreciate your videos and the progress you are making with your vessel and editing!
Thanks great progress 👏 Agree rip the wiring out and start again, you will know were every wire goes and can mark them up for future reference encase you forget. Would do the same with the exhaust, easer to replace it now than in 5 or 10 years time when the boat is all finished. Love the longer videos👍🏻👏🏴⛵⚓
Know we are talking, love the video of the week and the duration of it. Thanks you for read the comments🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 good job man💪🏼
You’re brave to cut out all the wires! I would have replace them one at a time
Thank you soo much for sharing this. I cant express how much I enjoy following your work and the amount of inspiration and energy I get for my own projekt.
I, like you bought a Dutch steel Beechcraft (30') and are going through many of the same experiences as you are. If you are interested in what I have done just say the word. Now Im of to the boat. Will continuing looking later.
When removing any electrical connections, tag the end of each wire with it's connection point; then find where each wire leads to. You can then run your wiring through electrical conduit, attach to the framework; alternately, use plastic coiled loom to hold the wiring together and attach to framework.
Great Job MFB. Your boat is becoming a reality. TTYL , Fan From Delaware US .
It's a real pleasure to watch your videos about your boat.
Big and nice job as always, with good skills to learn =)
And of course thanks for the wonderful classic music ( 11:52 )
Best regards from France Sir =)
Wowwy kazowwy, you've really been getting to it ! Those floor boards look spectacular 💙👍👍. May I suggest a Label Maker and Colour coded stickers for your electrical and plumbing needs.? I really appreciate the background symphony. She's a Beaut Clark ! 💛🚤🌌🐟
Loving the longer format video... keep up the great work.
Looking great, that wiring mess would give me nightmares for weeks now :)
Looks great. Keep up the good work.
Exhaust must go.
Paint edges of cut boards.
Mount floor on rubber or foam.
I rewired 2 boats. A lot of work but worth it.
Looking forward to see you installing and running all the wiring again
Ich find´s positiv, dass die Videos nun länger sind!
Keep going, you are doing a great job. I have my fingers crossed that you keep your boat as dry as your brilliantly dry humour. Spring is on the way.
I see danger ahead with keeping that old exhaust. It can be deadly with even the smallest pin holes. For your safety it needs to go. Love your videos and can hardly wait to see the next.
Keep up the great work
From the Midwest USA
Wiring nightmare there... you made the right call, pull it out and lay it right.
Famous last words,
I'm in to deep now...
Doin great man !!!
Loving the journey! thanks for sharing,
I like the flooring. Watched until the end.
thank you!!
That exhaust is finished my friend. The minute you start running that motor and pressure will find your holes.
doin great. Proud of you for taking all that wiring out! WOWgreat. Keep it going.
Hi I love the longer videos, loving the build, great work.
Best Regards
Keep up the fantastic work. I cant wait to see the end results... this is going to be one amazing boat my friend.
Love long videos, the longer the better :) really helps later for binge watching ;)
Your wiring was done by the same guy who did mine. House grade connectors, lamp cord, no labels. I even had a couple of stretches of old wire with varnish and cloth insulation.
Compleatly the correct choice to cut out and junk that shoddy wiring that was a headache and fire waiting to happen.
Good job on the read deck. Nice to see you left room for hull insolation.
The old wet exhaust if cleaned up should be fine. Just get it pressure tested first and put an alarm in the cabins it go's through. Get rid of all the old wrapping for some new stuff. Put a mask and suite and googles (not glasses) on for this.
I'm really enjoying watching it come together. Can't wait to see what it's like when all done.
You are doing great work on the boat and the videos.
Some closed cell foam strips on top of the metal frame on the floor separating metal/wood is a move you'd be glad you did.
Why the exhaust outlet doesn't exit the engine room has me thinking you could design one better.
Looking forward to your next episode.
by dint of following the threads ... finally we cut everything and we start again on a healthy basis ... it's hard to make a decision, but it will be beneficial for later ... !! well done !
This is a fast moving project.
You've done so much it's amazing.
I hope you're satisfied with what you have accomplished.
Hi my aquatic friend...I admire your efforts and I might suggest a few ideas that will help your journey into boat adventures
Use welding fine strand cable for your battery systems...only but stud type batteries ....and you can buy a permanent magnet gear drive starter that is considerably smaller and spins engine over much faster and draws far less current and are available...I have changed the one on my Perkins diesel in backhoe and also my cat C12 ...turns over so much faster and will not take the batteries down
I like the effort you are making and you are getting very good results..good luck
I highly recommend using pre tinned marine wire not the wire found in most auto or marine stores. I did when building my boat and it has been around the world with zero electrical issues
Yes, ABYC and other Boards mandate tinned wire. I think he knows that.
The longer vids are great, Ripping out the old wiring and replacing with new is the right way to go, That exhaust and muffler needs to go look for more up to date solutions that would save you a load of room. Looking forward to your next episode keep up the good work