Hi Zac & Ben, Very nice work, she is really coming along nicely!! The bulkheads, cabinetry, paint are just wonderful.... Hard work pays off!! I'm amazed that you guys have jobs and still find the time to do so much word class work on your sailboat!!!! Most impressive!! Heck I'm retired and can't seem to get all I need done on my Falmouth, I'd love to sent y'all some pictures when I'm done, I've only had her for a little over as year and still haven't got it all done!!! I made lots of headway ...but many more work days to go!! Never give up!! All y'alls dreams Will come true!!! So impressed with y'all, love your channel!!!! Fair winds, Doug
Thanks guys, I'd think for you this would be a much more exciting time. The project is coming together and looking good. Now you can really see progress. To me all the time of tearing out and pulling apart would be really depressing, I've so enjoyed watching the videos and am now looking forward to seeing her back in the water.
You guys are doing such a great job. I am learning so much that I am applying to my Cabin at the lake and Day Sailer. I enjoy each episode. Keep on keeping on!!!
This boat is about YOUR dreams. I am thankful you are sharing them. I think it would be cool to finish the boat and trailer to Florida. Do the rigging and a few shake down cruises and then sail back home. Sounds like an epic way to start the journey. Certainly some things are easier done at the dock than in your shop, but once you are at the dock, that special tool you need is no longer a trip down the ladder. It's a long walk down the dock to your car and a frustrating trip in traffic back to the shop. Try to do as much as you can in the shop before launching.
You are doing great work and making steady progress - looking real quality. Before moving from my base and resources I would want to conduct a ‘fast cruise’. 1. Step Mast and Rig the boat. 2. On a wind less day bend on the sails and hoist (one at a time) rig running lines and set each sail in turn and prove winches. 3. Prove navigation lights (including mast head light) and all instrumentation possible (including wind instruments). 4. Unrig Mast with standing rigging and prepare and stow ready for transport. 5. Rig water supplies for engine cooling and stern tube. 6. Run engine, check all instrumentation sensible. Leave running until engine thermostat opens and then shut down. 7. Put water in all areas of the bilge and check flowing through limber holes. Prove function of automatic and manual bilge pumps. 8. Embark and secure anchor chain, mount anchor. 9. Embark 4 mooring warps (bow, stern and 2 springs). 10. Embark 6 fenders. Then it is a matter of organising the move, embarking safety equipment and the domestic must haves (beer).
While seems like a great idea raising sails on land is always a bad idea in my eyes. If this is don't I reccomendnot only a day with no wind but make sure that boat can't go anywhere if it really wanted too, like really get it attached and stable. I wouldn't do this though, put it in the water and rig it at the boatyard, not sure how far you are from it but maybe a trailer of tools if that is really a problem.. ?
My personal opinion is.....It's your boat, do whatever you think is right. Be sure to get the electrical done before you launch tho, like nav lights etc....She's a sweet lookin lil yacht already, may you have many years of fun on the high seas with her.
Pensacola !!! I live near a boat yard and ramp and happy to help you. I also have 10' tongue extension for trailer that I use on my Cape Dory 25 to launch.
Good call on not spending forever fairing out the rudder...maybe if it were a full on race boat you might gain hydrodynamic boat speed and balance...you're cruising, time is more valuable elsewhere. Good work, cool project, enjoyed from when you where bailing her out in the marina.😀
So true! I saw video #1 and thought you were crazy and the boat would never sail again. Man was I wrong! You have a badass work ethic and are getting it done! I am impressed!
Wow, welcome back guys, you should be so proud of yourselves, it’s looking fantastic! Your work is amazing and you’ve come a long way from the broken down mess she was! I was so excited to see a video from you two this morning I had to check the date, yeah, it was a new one! Thanks so much, it’s awesome seeing your progress, good job!!! I’m sure you will make the decision that suits you and what a great deal with the rigging guy, sounds perfect!
definitely a cool idea to bring it to FL. The rudder isn't Sail Life 100% spiffy, but it's more than adequate to do the job :) Hope your spring is starting...we got sent home from work early due to snow storm yesterday :) Can't wait for spring/summer to start. Cheers from PEI Canada, Bryan
I'll never be as spiffy as Mads. He's probably watching and shaking his head. Its trying to. I don't know how you guys up north do it! Thanks for watching!
Only advice I can give is about the draws. The one with the tape measure in it that you open and have to hold up once it is open, put an extra piece of wood to act as a rail above the draw when it's in the closed position. Then next time you open it, you don't need to hold it up as the draw will brace against this rail. Best of luck with the rest of it. :)
nice to see you guys doing so much work on the boat! I think it would be better to sail the boat to Florida!! If Florida is is your destination. I'm in Austin and locked to the lakes here. Your boat is really coming together nicely! Keep up the good work.
You guys are making incredible progress!!! Nice work as usual thanks for posting. If y'all are not really experience sailers I would launch there making it easy to test and recover. Get her done you don't have far to go.
FML I've been watching this whole series thinking you were both sailing to Australia! Lol all kidding aside you guys are great and I think getting in the water so you can enjoying the fruits of your labor before hurcain season is perfect. Plus you can work out what you like and dont like, wine rack? Usable space
You guys have been doing a fantastic job on the restoration project. I'm looking forward in seeing the completed project as I'm sure you are As well. As for the drive to FL your actually looking At a couple of days doing a non stop trip. It'll take you 18 to 20 hours just across Texas. For the sailing I've done in Socal I'd go for the launch in FL. You'll have more access to warmer waters. Keep up the good work. As always I'm looking forward to your next video. Thanks for sharing the progress.
Great job. Looking like a real boat. Try Ikea for any bed slats lots use those hinged. We had a boat in Fort Myers which was ok plenty of shelter if it gets choppy. You can get south down to Bonita and Naples or north up to Port Charlotte. Anyway good luck and keep the great videos coming.
Fellas, good job so far. If I were you, I'd get it finished whilst it's in your shed. It's a lot easier to work on a boat when it's on a hard stand than one that's afloat. I know. I've done it!
Love your Videos! Thanks for posting them. As far as getting the boat down to Florida you will need stuff like tools and other supplies that you have at home, it can be frustrating being so far away. But if you get things a ready as possible before you go and schedule in a home trip at half way point it can all work out.
I suggest you fair the depressions in the rudder. As the water flows over its surface, any roughness creates drag and any depressions or humps create turbulence. Turbulence will have two effects. It'll also create drag and you'll feel the turbulence through the tiller, which will vibrate. That vibration will soon become annoying to you, and you'll ask yourself "why didn't I fair that rudder?" Great work!
You could launch in FL, maybe somewhere on the Easy Coast (Jacksonville), then do your maiden voyage around to the West Coast stopping at marinas and towns along the way doing UA-cam viewer events as you go. Do stopovers at Ft Lauderdale, Miami, Key West, Tampa, Pensacola as fundraisers for the project and get to know fans of the series. You might ask your favorite local breweries to sponsor refreshments. Who knows what could happen?
I recommend conducting "sea trials" in known waters nearer your "home port." Once you finish the trials, and fix/tweak the discrepancies, then you could do some serious sailing. As someone else noted: Let your boat take you to FL. Above that, I am intrigued with your planning and detailed work. Keep up the good work and, of course, keep up the videos!
You used to have beautiful access to your engine and mechanical systems, putting all those cabinets and doors down below is going to cramp that access. LOL 1. Now would be a good time to put some conduit in to allow for future installation of wires, pipes and hoses. 2. Why aren't you making your drawers longer, all the way to the hull? And your cabinets too. 3. Find a place to put your boat BEFORE you take it to Florida. And then let your heart and budget be your guide. You have done a great job so far, keep up the good work.
Personally, I would maiden as close to home (and my resources) as possible, just in case of the unforeseen. Call the rudder done... unless you're planning to race it! Nice work so far!
On the space behind the drawer, an opening in the counter would be easiest. Rebuilding and extending the drawer would also be a way to make use of that dead space. Nice rebuild!
You can use that space to hide electrical components and probably install a WiFi thing there! Hey! Stuff a small PC in there or something that can connect to the internet while out at sea! That way you can upload videos on the go. Maybe the components of a radio can fit there too? Idk I’d say something for internet or communication tho :)
I had a boat before with an area behind the cooker that wasn't used. Made a small ice box from glassfiber and insulation board could only hold 8 beers but helped keep the cold
Excellent work! You have come a long way from that video where you were ripping out the totally rotted interior! Depending on where you are located (mid-Atlantic?) I like the idea of getting her ready and rigged out (Awesome that you have a rigger friend!) Launch local and let the maiden voyage be a leisurely coastal trip down to Florida, putting in each night either on the hook or a marina. ($$) Keep up the great work. I look forward to your videos since I am in the middle of my own restoration on Little Girl.Thanks! Randy Gardner UA-cam ~ Restoring S/V Little Girl
Best to shake it out near home, fellas. If she’s solid, then bring her on down. I’d recommend the east coast of FL if you’ll be day sailing because the water is so much prettier. The gulf is a bit more predictable though.
Great video! The boat is starting to look ship shape. You should launch it as close to you as possible so you have more time to sail it. Hence the term "sail" boat and not "moored" boat.
A trip to Florida sounds awesome, but I am biased because I live in Ft. Myers. You might want to consider trying someplace closer to home, maybe even a lake.
It's a tough question really... I'd prefer to be closer to the home base in case something goes wrong (and You know it always does) or I need something to get things done. BUT)))) It's YOUR call and we believe in You. So do your thing and never look back. Life is too short to sweat about the small stuff. Have fun
Space behind drawers! Just make drawers longer. I would keep the boat close to home until it's finished, much easier to do work and can be hauled home if something major needs upgrading/repair. It happens all the time. you get the boat a day or two away to it's new berth and you need something at home. Get as many bugs out of the boat and things installed before you move it far away.
As a person who has rebuilt a 45' Ketch, I would recommend finishing everything where you have the boat. Once the boat is launched everything becomes much more difficult to finish. Believe me, I know.
Thanks for the advise! I want to finish as much as possible but I also want to go sailing. I can always bring the boat back home on the trailer and continue working on her if needed.
@@SailBros I definately understand the feeling. Had it myself. Spent 2 years and never thought we would get the boat back together. It took another 3 years to finish. I would just be prepared to bring the boat home to continue work. Love the videos and wish I had your shop. Best of luck an I hope you enjoy sailing once you move to the next phase. Thanks for sharing.
I suggest finishing it in the barn as much as possible. Then launch as close as possible. Hauling tools and materials back and forth is a real pain in the behind.
Assuming my memory serves me correctly and you are on your own property where you are I personally would be inclined to try and get everything done where you are before launching. In my experience progress generally slows when starting to use something when you've only half done what you'd planned. Particularly if you need to travel a fair distance to get to it as it sounds like it is.
Make the drawers go all the way back to the hull. Also I noticed on the door I think it would look better to have the curve of the ceiling on the top of it. On the Vbirth are you planning on a water tank? Sorry, just some ideas... It's your boat after all.
I think the door would hit the ceiling as it opened if it had a curved top as the ceiling arches down to the sides. There may be room but I'm sure they would have done that if they could when they built her.
i would put a piece of marine ply behind that draw all the way to the bottom and cut two holes in the side wall and build a shelf in it so you have access so you can store more items you can never have enough storage in a boat
I don't understand why you'd want to go to Florida for the launch. Is the weather bad in texas? Or are you wanting to take the plunge in Florida and sail it home? Like a do or die situation? The boat looks good!
I don't think we did a very good job explaining the plan. I'll elaborate more in the next video. But basically we want to do some cruising before hurricane season and towing the boat to Florida would give us better access to better cruising. And would it be a lot safer then trying to sail there directly and a hell of a lot faster then taking the ICW. Nothing is set in stone at this point though
Ok legitimate question, and based on the fact you are so amazing, can do anything: Do you suggest someone like me that has no mechanical skills buy a not so old boat/key turn, which costs more money to purchase but much less work?
Remember the panhandle is still suffering from the Hurricanes that hit it. I dont know this for a fact, and you would have to check on it, if you decided to sail, services might be limited in that area.
I live in Pensacola, great place, still a little quiet feeling but a little stuff to do food and drink wise....hit me up will show you around downtown,,
I think you should get her as ready as possible with all the resources you have in the shop. Get your rig set up there as well so when you are ready to step the mast while she is in the water you will not have a oh sh** moment.
I think it would be the easiest to complete as much of the repair process as possible while you have it in the garage. Everything you have to do will become much more difficult once it is in the water.
What about Panama City? Instead of Tampa, I mean. Less Driving....Chandleries might be Cheaper, too. Just a Thought.....I'd use that Space for SOMETHING, as well the space behind the stove...You could make some smaller sheets of fiberglass panel to cut into shelving/dividers, and Beef Up your storage space a LOT....
Just keep in mind that with Murphy's law, that Murphy was an optimist. Best to count on nothing working out as planned, the nearer to home you are, the more of a support network you will have available.
Consider putting butyl tape around each screw hole. Butyl does a better, longer lasting job than any caulk. It is probably too expensive for the whole toe rail. With butyl do NOT screw the toe rail down tight. Leave 1/16"-1/8" of space and then come back and caulk that. I think it will last much longer and if you want to re-caulk in the future, it should be easier.
I wouldnt worry about the rudder On workboats these things are like humongous shafts with rusty flat plates for a blade unless you see yourself battling around the buoys with Courageous it just aint gonna matter
Thinking about going with a bladder for water for now. Fuel tank is under the cockpit. The waste water tank will be tiny and in the vberth somewhere. I'm classifying this as a "luxury" item. I've heard buckets work real good. Thanks for watching!
Do all your work were you are so you don`t have to pay out more money. for berthing fees in a marina and splash her near to home so you don`t have travel time added to your day. its always best to be near home so you have all your work tools at hand. there is nothing worse than to try doing a job and not having to tool you need to finish that job
With all the toe rail removed and repaired, why would you not take the opportunity to coat at least the underside in epoxy? This would virtually eliminate the possibility of any rot for the life of the boat. I understand the arguments for not coating the exposed areas of the toe rail in epoxy. But the mating surfaces would seem like a good idea. These is a tiny little criticism because your work is really fantastic.
I wanted to bond to the wood directly. I don't like how epoxy peels off of wood when moisture get under it. At least I think thats why I didn't do it. I did consider that route though.
Hi Zac & Ben,
Very nice work, she is really coming along nicely!! The bulkheads, cabinetry, paint are just wonderful.... Hard work pays off!!
I'm amazed that you guys have jobs and still find the time to do so much word class work on your sailboat!!!! Most impressive!! Heck I'm retired and can't seem to get all I need done on my Falmouth, I'd love to sent y'all some pictures when I'm done, I've only had her for a little over as year and still haven't got it all done!!! I made lots of headway ...but many more work days to go!!
Never give up!! All y'alls dreams Will come true!!! So impressed with y'all, love your channel!!!!
Fair winds,
Doug
I think an early launch is a nice reward for your hard work.
Thanks guys, I'd think for you this would be a much more exciting time. The project is coming together and looking good. Now you can really see progress. To me all the time of tearing out and pulling apart would be really depressing, I've so enjoyed watching the videos and am now looking forward to seeing her back in the water.
You guys are doing such a great job. I am learning so much that I am applying to my Cabin at the lake and Day Sailer. I enjoy each episode. Keep on keeping on!!!
Awesome! Glad we are being of some use!
I’d fair the rudder as well as you can. Peace of mind an all. You guys are doing a great job.
This boat is about YOUR dreams. I am thankful you are sharing them. I think it would be cool to finish the boat and trailer to Florida. Do the rigging and a few shake down cruises and then sail back home. Sounds like an epic way to start the journey.
Certainly some things are easier done at the dock than in your shop, but once you are at the dock, that special tool you need is no longer a trip down the ladder. It's a long walk down the dock to your car and a frustrating trip in traffic back to the shop. Try to do as much as you can in the shop before launching.
I built a 52F ketch with my brother. You really need to be proud of your work. Well done so far.
You are doing great work and making steady progress - looking real quality.
Before moving from my base and resources I would want to conduct a ‘fast cruise’.
1. Step Mast and Rig the boat.
2. On a wind less day bend on the sails and hoist (one at a time) rig running lines and set each sail in turn and prove winches.
3. Prove navigation lights (including mast head light) and all instrumentation possible (including wind instruments).
4. Unrig Mast with standing rigging and prepare and stow ready for transport.
5. Rig water supplies for engine cooling and stern tube.
6. Run engine, check all instrumentation sensible. Leave running until engine thermostat opens and then shut down.
7. Put water in all areas of the bilge and check flowing through limber holes. Prove function of automatic and manual bilge pumps.
8. Embark and secure anchor chain, mount anchor.
9. Embark 4 mooring warps (bow, stern and 2 springs).
10. Embark 6 fenders.
Then it is a matter of organising the move, embarking safety equipment and the domestic must haves (beer).
Norman Boyes damn nice pre launch prep list......thanks
While seems like a great idea raising sails on land is always a bad idea in my eyes. If this is don't I reccomendnot only a day with no wind but make sure that boat can't go anywhere if it really wanted too, like really get it attached and stable. I wouldn't do this though, put it in the water and rig it at the boatyard, not sure how far you are from it but maybe a trailer of tools if that is really a problem.. ?
Gavin Hosler I did say a no wind day.👍
My personal opinion is.....It's your boat, do whatever you think is right. Be sure to get the electrical done before you launch tho, like nav lights etc....She's a sweet lookin lil yacht already, may you have many years of fun on the high seas with her.
Pensacola !!! I live near a boat yard and ramp and happy to help you. I also have 10' tongue extension for trailer that I use on my Cape Dory 25 to launch.
Good call on not spending forever fairing out the rudder...maybe if it were a full on race boat you might gain hydrodynamic boat speed and balance...you're cruising, time is more valuable elsewhere. Good work, cool project, enjoyed from when you where bailing her out in the marina.😀
Great work, guys. The only batshit crazy idea was taking on this rebuild. You've crushed it, so whatever you decide will be the right move.
HA. agreed! Thanks
So true! I saw video #1 and thought you were crazy and the boat would never sail again. Man was I wrong! You have a badass work ethic and are getting it done! I am impressed!
That is fantastic...can’t wait to see her sail!!
Bat guano crazy for sure, and getting it done at the same time. Love your videos.
Wow, welcome back guys, you should be so proud of yourselves, it’s looking fantastic! Your work is amazing and you’ve come a long way from the broken down mess she was! I was so excited to see a video from you two this morning I had to check the date, yeah, it was a new one! Thanks so much, it’s awesome seeing your progress, good job!!! I’m sure you will make the decision that suits you and what a great deal with the rigging guy, sounds perfect!
definitely a cool idea to bring it to FL. The rudder isn't Sail Life 100% spiffy, but it's more than adequate to do the job :) Hope your spring is starting...we got sent home from work early due to snow storm yesterday :) Can't wait for spring/summer to start. Cheers from PEI Canada, Bryan
I'll never be as spiffy as Mads. He's probably watching and shaking his head. Its trying to. I don't know how you guys up north do it! Thanks for watching!
Only advice I can give is about the draws. The one with the tape measure in it that you open and have to hold up once it is open, put an extra piece of wood to act as a rail above the draw when it's in the closed position. Then next time you open it, you don't need to hold it up as the draw will brace against this rail.
Best of luck with the rest of it. :)
That's a great idea! I will definitely be doing that. Thanks!
Florida all the way. Fantastic progress well done
nice to see you guys doing so much work on the boat! I think it would be better to sail the boat to Florida!! If Florida is is your destination. I'm in Austin and locked to the lakes here. Your boat is really coming together nicely! Keep up the good work.
Thanks!
best IPA around...hopadillo for the win
Personally I'd like to see you launch in Texas, but hey, whatever works best for you guys!
Yeah, let it take you to Florida!
Love your plan to take her to Florida!
Why not completely finish her at home, where you have all the tools and resources?
Really coming along:)
You guys are making incredible progress!!! Nice work as usual thanks for posting. If y'all are not really experience sailers I would launch there making it easy to test and recover. Get her done you don't have far to go.
This is starting to look like a real boat again. I mean, you found it submerged. Great job!
FML I've been watching this whole series thinking you were both sailing to Australia! Lol all kidding aside you guys are great and I think getting in the water so you can enjoying the fruits of your labor before hurcain season is perfect. Plus you can work out what you like and dont like, wine rack? Usable space
Love these videos. Keep them coming out
You guys have been doing a fantastic job on the restoration project. I'm looking forward in seeing the completed project as I'm sure you are As well. As for the drive to FL your actually looking At a couple of days doing a non stop trip. It'll take you 18 to 20 hours just across Texas. For the sailing I've done in Socal I'd go for the launch in FL. You'll have more access to warmer waters.
Keep up the good work. As always I'm looking forward to your next video. Thanks for sharing the progress.
They are in Houston area. About 525 miles to Pensacola Fl so 1 long day of driving would do it.
Great job. Looking like a real boat. Try Ikea for any bed slats lots use those hinged. We had a boat in Fort Myers which was ok plenty of shelter if it gets choppy. You can get south down to Bonita and Naples or north up to Port Charlotte. Anyway good luck and keep the great videos coming.
Fellas, good job so far. If I were you, I'd get it finished whilst it's in your shed. It's a lot easier to work on a boat when it's on a hard stand than one that's afloat. I know. I've done it!
Good to see you back guy's , great video thanks.🌈⛵🌈
I Vote Florida! That sounds awesome!
Love your Videos! Thanks for posting them. As far as getting the boat down to Florida you will need stuff like tools and other supplies that you have at home, it can be frustrating being so far away. But if you get things a ready as possible before you go and schedule in a home trip at half way point it can all work out.
I suggest you fair the depressions in the rudder. As the water flows over its surface, any roughness creates drag and any depressions or humps create turbulence. Turbulence will have two effects. It'll also create drag and you'll feel the turbulence through the tiller, which will vibrate. That vibration will soon become annoying to you, and you'll ask yourself "why didn't I fair that rudder?" Great work!
That would be annoying. Looks like I might be doing some more fairing.
You could launch in FL, maybe somewhere on the Easy Coast (Jacksonville), then do your maiden voyage around to the West Coast stopping at marinas and towns along the way doing UA-cam viewer events as you go. Do stopovers at Ft Lauderdale, Miami, Key West, Tampa, Pensacola as fundraisers for the project and get to know fans of the series. You might ask your favorite local breweries to sponsor refreshments. Who knows what could happen?
Such a cool project. I really love watching your progress.
Thanks for following along!
Glad to see you keeping going. The end is coming into sight
Nice to see you back.
Florida sounds like a good plan
I recommend conducting "sea trials" in known waters nearer your "home port." Once you finish the trials, and fix/tweak the discrepancies, then you could do some serious sailing. As someone else noted: Let your boat take you to FL.
Above that, I am intrigued with your planning and detailed work. Keep up the good work and, of course, keep up the videos!
Thanks Chris. I think you guys are swaying back to launching at home!
Looking good guys.
You used to have beautiful access to your engine and mechanical systems, putting all those cabinets and doors down below is going to cramp that access. LOL
1. Now would be a good time to put some conduit in to allow for future installation of wires, pipes and hoses.
2. Why aren't you making your drawers longer, all the way to the hull? And your cabinets too.
3. Find a place to put your boat BEFORE you take it to Florida. And then let your heart and budget be your guide.
You have done a great job so far, keep up the good work.
Personally, I would maiden as close to home (and my resources) as possible, just in case of the unforeseen. Call the rudder done... unless you're planning to race it! Nice work so far!
Looking great!
I say finish it there in Texas, then sail it to Florida. You will get much more experience before going to far out to sea.
It’s looking nice 👍
Great idea coming south to FL. new adventures
On the space behind the drawer, an opening in the counter would be easiest. Rebuilding and extending the drawer would also be a way to make use of that dead space. Nice rebuild!
Good to see your good progress!
You can use that space to hide electrical components and probably install a WiFi thing there! Hey! Stuff a small PC in there or something that can connect to the internet while out at sea! That way you can upload videos on the go. Maybe the components of a radio can fit there too? Idk I’d say something for internet or communication tho :)
Nice work.
Looking damn good guys, hurricane season is approaching real fast.
I had a boat before with an area behind the cooker that wasn't used. Made a small ice box from glassfiber and insulation board could only hold 8 beers but helped keep the cold
I like that idea. Cant get enough beer storage!
Florida sounds great, one step closer to the Bahamas :)
Excellent work! You have come a long way from that video where you were ripping out the totally rotted interior! Depending on where you are located (mid-Atlantic?) I like the idea of getting her ready and rigged out (Awesome that you have a rigger friend!) Launch local and let the maiden voyage be a leisurely coastal trip down to Florida, putting in each night either on the hook or a marina. ($$) Keep up the great work. I look forward to your videos since I am in the middle of my own restoration on Little Girl.Thanks! Randy Gardner UA-cam ~ Restoring S/V Little Girl
Best to shake it out near home, fellas. If she’s solid, then bring her on down. I’d recommend the east coast of FL if you’ll be day sailing because the water is so much prettier. The gulf is a bit more predictable though.
Great video! The boat is starting to look ship shape. You should launch it as close to you as possible so you have more time to sail it. Hence the term "sail" boat and not "moored" boat.
A trip to Florida sounds awesome, but I am biased because I live in Ft. Myers. You might want to consider trying someplace closer to home, maybe even a lake.
Hey! Ben has a ring!
It's a tough question really... I'd prefer to be closer to the home base in case something goes wrong (and You know it always does) or I need something to get things done. BUT)))) It's YOUR call and we believe in You. So do your thing and never look back. Life is too short to sweat about the small stuff. Have fun
Great work guys, Why are you keeping the drawers? Might be better use of space to ditch them better / more usable storage space?
Space behind drawers! Just make drawers longer. I would keep the boat close to home until it's finished, much easier to do work and can be hauled home if something major needs upgrading/repair. It happens all the time. you get the boat a day or two away to it's new berth and you need something at home. Get as many bugs out of the boat and things installed before you move it far away.
As a person who has rebuilt a 45' Ketch, I would recommend finishing everything where you have the boat. Once the boat is launched everything becomes much more difficult to finish. Believe me, I know.
Thanks for the advise! I want to finish as much as possible but I also want to go sailing. I can always bring the boat back home on the trailer and continue working on her if needed.
@@SailBros I definately understand the feeling. Had it myself. Spent 2 years and never thought we would get the boat back together. It took another 3 years to finish. I would just be prepared to bring the boat home to continue work. Love the videos and wish I had your shop. Best of luck an I hope you enjoy sailing once you move to the next phase. Thanks for sharing.
Q: Bat shit crazy? A: probably Q: Is it a cool idea? A: Definitely !!!
I suggest finishing it in the barn as much as possible. Then launch as close as possible. Hauling tools and materials back and forth is a real pain in the behind.
Thanks for your input. I'm really weighing the options. Definitely don't want to get myself in a bind by rushing.
Assuming my memory serves me correctly and you are on your own property where you are I personally would be inclined to try and get everything done where you are before launching. In my experience progress generally slows when starting to use something when you've only half done what you'd planned. Particularly if you need to travel a fair distance to get to it as it sounds like it is.
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Make the drawers go all the way back to the hull. Also I noticed on the door I think it would look better to have the curve of the ceiling on the top of it. On the Vbirth are you planning on a water tank?
Sorry, just some ideas... It's your boat after all.
I think the door would hit the ceiling as it opened if it had a curved top as the ceiling arches down to the sides. There may be room but I'm sure they would have done that if they could when they built her.
Finally someone who knows to apply using a notched trowel and not just use random gobs and spot bonding, which never works!
You would have to build a curved jamb toward the top that the door would meet up with and that would make the door top not hit the ceiling.
Great job, she is really starting to come together. I guess my question is - why Florida? Do plan on keeping her there? Great videos.
Pensacola is really close to me, I'd love to come down and help!
you should take the Inter Coastal Waterway..........
We just might.
Yo, come down to Tampa! It should be a pretty good spot to launch.
i would put a piece of marine ply behind that draw all the way to the bottom and cut two holes in the side wall and build a shelf in it so you have access so you can store more items you can never have enough storage in a boat
Thats what i was thinking. Thanks!
I don't understand why you'd want to go to Florida for the launch. Is the weather bad in texas? Or are you wanting to take the plunge in Florida and sail it home? Like a do or die situation? The boat looks good!
I don't think we did a very good job explaining the plan. I'll elaborate more in the next video. But basically we want to do some cruising before hurricane season and towing the boat to Florida would give us better access to better cruising. And would it be a lot safer then trying to sail there directly and a hell of a lot faster then taking the ICW. Nothing is set in stone at this point though
Are you guys The Mattson 2? Music sounds like it too haha
my wife says, make that rudder perfect, me? Get it close and call it a day!
I think I'm with you on this one.!
Think about state registration and taxation issues.........
I wonder if all those interior hull surfaces could be cleaned up with media blasting instead of sanding.
Ok legitimate question, and based on the fact you are so amazing, can do anything: Do you suggest someone like me that has no mechanical skills buy a not so old boat/key turn, which costs more money to purchase but much less work?
Yes. Save up and buy a boat that’s in great condition. There will still be plenty of projects to get your hands dirty.
Remember the panhandle is still suffering from the Hurricanes that hit it. I dont know this for a fact, and you would have to check on it, if you decided to sail, services might be limited in that area.
I live in Pensacola, great place, still a little quiet feeling but a little stuff to do food and drink wise....hit me up will show you around downtown,,
We will! Thanks Marty!
I think you should get her as ready as possible with all the resources you have in the shop. Get your rig set up there as well so when you are ready to step the mast while she is in the water you will not have a oh sh** moment.
You guys are starting to talk some sense into me! Thanks!
I think it would be the easiest to complete as much of the repair process as possible while you have it in the garage. Everything you have to do will become much more difficult once it is in the water.
We can always bring the boat back home and continue any work left. Thanks for watching!
What about Panama City? Instead of Tampa, I mean. Less Driving....Chandleries might be Cheaper, too. Just a Thought.....I'd use that Space for SOMETHING, as well the space behind the stove...You could make some smaller sheets of fiberglass panel to cut into shelving/dividers, and Beef Up your storage space a LOT....
Just keep in mind that with Murphy's law, that Murphy was an optimist. Best to count on nothing working out as planned, the nearer to home you are, the more of a support network you will have available.
Very true. Thanks Richard
make that cabinet top so it slides out and you have a spot to hide stuff of value while your not on the boat secret compartment
That would be cool
Consider putting butyl tape around each screw hole. Butyl does a better, longer lasting job than any caulk. It is probably too expensive for the whole toe rail. With butyl do NOT screw the toe rail down tight. Leave 1/16"-1/8" of space and then come back and caulk that. I think it will last much longer and if you want to re-caulk in the future, it should be easier.
I wouldnt worry about the rudder
On workboats these things are like humongous shafts with rusty flat plates for a blade
unless you see yourself battling around the buoys with Courageous
it just aint gonna matter
Where are you placing the freshwater ,waste water tanks and fuel tanks?
Thinking about going with a bladder for water for now. Fuel tank is under the cockpit. The waste water tank will be tiny and in the vberth somewhere. I'm classifying this as a "luxury" item. I've heard buckets work real good. Thanks for watching!
What program do you edit with?
Throw some sails on it, put some fuel in it with some beer and munchies and get out and use it....that's why u bought it.
It was never meant to be a fast ship, so the rudder wouldn't make a difference, don't worry about it
Do all your work were you are so you don`t have to pay out more money. for berthing fees in a marina and splash her near to home so you don`t have travel time added to your day. its always best to be near home so you have all your work tools at hand. there is nothing worse than to try doing a job and not having to tool you need to finish that job
Bahama Rigging? I'm from Kemah And I know Alex.
Put it in and travel the icw. Im in orange beach andgive ya a hand
Um, what - Yes it's crazy!?!
Pfffft.. I've done crazier...
I was scared something happened to y’all
I guess it is not a lake boat after all
The fridge where is going to be?
Going to put in a portable fridege/freezer on a slideout rack starboard side. Next to engine.
With all the toe rail removed and repaired, why would you not take the opportunity to coat at least the underside in epoxy? This would virtually eliminate the possibility of any rot for the life of the boat. I understand the arguments for not coating the exposed areas of the toe rail in epoxy. But the mating surfaces would seem like a good idea. These is a tiny little criticism because your work is really fantastic.
I wanted to bond to the wood directly. I don't like how epoxy peels off of wood when moisture get under it. At least I think thats why I didn't do it. I did consider that route though.
Your putting the cart in front of the horse. Worry about getting it ready then worry about the launch. Things change over time