It's Hard On The Hrard Ep2

All the dirty work is done. It's time to put some paint on and polish the hulls.
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[@patgriffiths9690]

Hey Norm. Love your videos and this one has motivated hubby and I to do the antifouling and polishing ourselves. I would be interested in knowing how much Altex No.5 you used for your boat? Am doing the costings and this would certainly help.

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Hi Pat. I used 10lts which gave 2 good coats. Thanks for watching. Enjoy the hardstand.

[@pickenshovel]

Shit Old Dude Normie your diet is heaps working . in that blue tee shirt at the end of the Vid you have the Physique of a young football Player . Id root ya LMFAO , On A more serious note that antifouling Caper made me tired when I was a Young bloke , Id need 3 or 4 days or even more to do it now .

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

It is working and no more pain dude.
It did take me 5 days. A big job. Time to go and enjoy the fruits of my labour.

[@djmini2numpty141]

hey dude, how do you do the bits which sit on the stands ?!?!? cheers, Frank from Syd PS, How to vid's never fail to interest boaters ;)

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Just wait till they lift it Frank. Rub back and roll.
It's dry before she splashes and never had problems with those spots.

[@Davo7365]

I worked on the hard stand at southport in the mid to late 90's wet sand paper was all we were allowed to prep for cluents boats for antifoul i shaved my head in the end lol

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Worst job around dude.

[@heinseemann7070]

This is a beautiful boat. Do you have building plans to offer? All the best, Chris

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

No sorry dude. The hull mould was destroyed and I built the rest out of my head.

[@Harrybollox]

It looks nice and smooth, often I see boats for sale with a lovely coat of black covering a not so lovely surface , which says to me corners were cut , which says to me what other corners have been cut. One might say you can tell how well looked after she is by her bottom !

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Yep, true dude. It's all in the prep.

[@Rottingboards]

Great Job old dude!

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Thanks dude. Glad it's done.

[@peterspencer2585]

great vid Norm and cleanaworks is about to get an order, my sigle son has noted that you met a nice lady at the slip coffee shop so you might have encouraged him to slip his cat more often

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

I did Peter and she is on board and loving the life. Couldn't be happier dude.

[@braydendonnelly8388]

yes big dirty job but needs to be done, fuel savings too , have a cold beer you deserve it and Bruce a bottle of whiskey

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

All sounds good Dude.

[@AnthonyJenkins-rl8gk]

What are your thoughts on applying to rudders?

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Anti foul works nearly as well and if I just do props can use a small pack and get good coverage.
I'm a tight arse dude.

[@davidwills3736]

Great job. I love the use of the dress crocs.

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Yeah dude...works well.

[@OldWon991]

Question. I’ve watched a few of these videos, Is 2 engines better than 1. I’ve spoken to a number of people and they say always 2 as 1 engine can be the limp home motor, whereas other say 1 engine reduces cost, maintenance and fuel and if you look after your motor it is highly unlikely to fail you. Cheers

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Both good thoughts dude. I'd say if you have some mecho smarts, one will do. If not a good idea to have redundancy with two.

[@TerryKeever]

Two is one. One is none as the US Navy used to say.

[@peterlee440]

Thanks Norm. Great as usual

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Thanks dude.

[@TheyCallMeSir_H]

Looking sharp.

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Thanks dude.

[@thatsshowbiz6438]

Great job dude! Would it be a good idea to put prop speed on your shafts as well?

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

I wrap them in duct tape and antifoul. Works best.

[@paullewis2559]

Another great video Norm, I always get new ideas from your videos keep up the good work Dude

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Thanks dude. Glad they help.

[@fisheater844]

Where would we be without milk crates!

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

True dude. They are very handy.

[@grahamjones504]

Fantastic job Norm.

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Thanks dude.

[@ibelieveican3138]

You do good work mate.

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Thanks for the comment Dude.

[@gerhardvanwaltsleben8944]

Lekker man lekker 🇿🇦

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Danke dude Danke

[@lukeedwards7455]

The how to Vids are great. The hard stand stuff is a good reminder of what it’s all about. It ain’t all Coral trout and Sundowners 😊

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Well said dude. Glad it's finished.