Morning to the two of you was another great great episode Thankyou was especially nice that Bridget appeared on the video its nice getting to know you both and your spin on Boatbuilding
You have amazing tools. But even better you know how to use them. Building the shed was a project that most people would never undertake. But for you it was like, "Oh well, guess I'll build a shed with a Gothic arch. Then I'll get back to the boat." Truly amazing. This and the last Magic Carpet offering viewed back to back really gave me a better understanding of the projects you've undertaken and the boat itself. Strongly recommend viewing both to those who are following your story.
Thank you for the feedback! 🙏. I find it’s often cheaper in the end to invest in the right tool instead of mucking about trying to make something else work. I’m happy to invest in good tools and I must be a very happy person because my garage is packed! 😳🤣🙌
Thank you! 🙏 I like giving some old parts a second spin. That’s what this whole story is about. The boat deck will be more than a 20 second montage unfortunately. 😳🤣.
Hi Jon and Bridget … I found you from Magic Carpet and subscribed right away.. great to meet you it will be a joy to follow your channel.. ism watching from Los Angeles 🎉
I felt the same way about retiring then remembered the old adage, messing about in boats! just keep doing what you enjoy, and teach others what you know.
Super happy to “have met”. This channel is going to be an amazing one and we (you two and all of us) will discover your weekly challenges…. and success along the process. I must commend you on your set-up (clean and organized …..( just like an engineer would do!). Cheers 👍🇨🇦
Thank you. 🙏. I appreciate that. I try to clean as I go but I do t think I can match Aladino’s level of tidiness 🤣. Sometimes things get a bit disheveled but we always clean up and reset when I can’t find the tool I need 😳
It was very generous of them to give my small channel some attention. They happen to be REALLY lovely people and we had so much fun hanging out that day that we almost forgot to film an interview at all! I hope that you enjoy this channel too. Cheers. 🙏👍🙌
Super excited to find your channel via Magic Carpet. Hit subscribe immediately! I was the 2nd owner for a 1984 Liberty 458 from 1999 to 2005. She's since on her 4th owner in the Great Lakes! Watching your tour of yours with Maya and Aladino brought back many great memories. I did some work on mine and have built some small wooden boat projects since then. Feel free to ping me if you want to chat with another Liberty 458 enthusiast. Fantastic boat!
@@livingforsail Hull number 5. Original name was Menagerie. I kept that name when I had her. She was renamed Australis by her 4th owner as of 2018. She had the same layout yours does with the desk in the forward cabin along with the bunks.
OK very cool. I've also spent some time on hull #6 and #30. I am looking for hull number 29 as I understand that she MIGHT have original plan drawings aboard that I really want to get a copy of... I don't suppose you ever met that boat?@@TheBienFamily
@@livingforsail No. didn't run across 29. I did get to tour one of the "big sisters" once. A Liberty 49 at a Seattle boat show in the early 2000s. Did you have frig/freezer in the storage lockers under the salon bench across from the dining table? curious if that was standard or something the first owner did to mine.
Love your Chanel. Different and interesting. Let’s not forget entertaining and educational. Almost forgot - motivating. Looking forward to the next episode 👍👍👍🏆
Thank you! 🙏 Haha. I wrote a post the other day and called myself a “young man” and my sister saw it and was like: “Sorry J, you’re a middle-aged man now… “ 🤷♂️🤦♂️. I’m ok with being called a kid still 🙌
Watched the channel Sailing Magic Carpet episode with Maya & Aladino and found out about your & Bridget's story. Your boat is so beautiful especially the inside! Hope your dream is soon realized and you & Bridget can go off sailing the ever so beautiful world of ours. God's blessings (known, unknown, seen, unseen) always to you & Bridget.
Wow, John , you are really taking off, brother.Watched your story again today on Magic carpet 😂 So nice to meet your lovely wife, Also to see all the other great work you've been doing. Brilliant stuff mate
We just saw your video on Magic Carpet. We are also deep in our refit here in Puget Sound Washington. We also bought our boat during the pandemic lol. It's great to see you progressing well on your refit.
Well that was an interesting episode 👍 nice to meet the Missus , condolences on your Mothers passing 😿🙏. And will Mrs Bridget be getting her hands a bit dirty along side you John , doing boat work ? The out-takes at the end of this video are an enjoyable addition 👍
Thank you! 🙏. We will see. She has her hands pretty full as she is chasing her own dream currently of getting a law degree (she wants to do humanitarian work) I think it would be good to see more of her on the channel though, yeah?!
After watching all your episodes I'm finally all caught up and can't wait for the next one. Looking forward to continuing this amazing journey with you!
I too, am a subscriber to Sailing Magic Carpet's channel. You both have a lot in common and I'm glad you were able to meet and share your insights and enthusiasm. Best of luck to you as you continue the restoration of your boat. Cheers!
Well! I would guess that MC2 has generated quite a few “discoveries/subscribers” to your fine channel I count myself as fully engrossed by the delivery/content. Looking forward to much more from both of you. Thx. And nice to have me you!
There have been a few SMC fans perusing this channel lately (to put it mildly) 😳 I’m glad to hear you’re enjoying my take on the project. Thanks for saying hi. 🙏👍🙌
New Subber here----am currently watching y'all on Sailing Magic Carpet's channel and was impressed with your 'can do' attitude and willingness to do what it takes to get your boat back in it's element. I will be trying to binge watch as many of your episodes as I can (not being very tech-wise) to catch up. I can only imagine how difficult it must be to try to video everything while maintaining your sanity and getting your checklist whittled down. Thanks for giving us a chance to vicariously craft a boat along with you. Best wishes to your endeavors both boat wise and career wise.
Hello and THANK YOU for that! I appreciate you tuning in and I hope that you appreciate my take on the project and video making. It is a lot to juggle to put it all together but I’m having fun and I hope you enjoy the work. Cheers! 🙏👍🙌
Really nice video I have watched all of your videos and this one really helped to let us understand what it’s all about not just the facts of why you’re doing it, but “why” your really doing it. Peace and love from Ct. 421 screws
WOW!!! I got goosebumps! This is going to be fun. I knew it from the beginning Jon! You got what it takes😊. Gonna be cool watching as well as the subscriber's count rise 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Came from a recommendation by the lovely Maya and Dino over on Sailing Magic Carpet. Watched the introduction video and... am hooked. I know nothing about boats or sailing, don't want one and don't want to sail, but I do so enjoy watching a few select sailing and restoration channels, so here I am. Greetings from South Wales, UK. John
Hello. They really are a lovely pair on and off camera. I think there’s something in us as humans that connects with the concept of restoration and rejuvenation. That’s the story that I’m trying to engage in and just so happen to be using a boat as my prop :) I hope that you enjoy. Cheers from the Pacific NW of Canada/USA. 🙏👍🙌
I found your channel recently as I 'm in the middle of refitting a Bob Perry designed boat and I'm always looking for quality videos on various projects as part of my research on a given task that I'm tackling. Great interview with him as well BTW. Your attention to detail, planning and execution on the projects is motivational and very helpful indeed. Thank you for posting your journey and continued good fortune on the efforts to restore your Liberty 458!
SMC sent me your way, beautiful project, being in landlocked iowa I am a sailboat newb but this liberty Reminds me of the 41 Hans Christian I rode on in the Great Lakes, I think it was made in Thailand around the same time
If you have not yet disposed of the eutectic cold plates, you can reuse them with a high efficiency compressor and get a very nice system. The cold plates are the most expensive part of the system and are not the part that causes you the high energy draw. The old plates can be reused, and the connections are easy to do with either compression type fittings or silver soldered couplers. 4,450 screws
Hi Hayden, always nice to see you back in the comments section! I did think about that. I am leaning towards the Technautics system and they have a REALLY improved cold plate design that actually uses what looks more like a automotive radiator inside the stainless case so it get's much more efficient heat transfer. The existing plates were just 2-3 turns of copper coil inside the salt bath... Otherwise I think you're spot on.
@@livingforsail Do you still have them? I might be interested in one for my boat. I have one of the useless "freezer" boxes that Adler Barbour likes to sell which never freeze and just take up space. I now have a stand along 50L freezer, so the ice box is all refrigeration.
Happy an engineer perceived a joke... that's sometimes a stretch for the engineer inclined... you're gonna end up with a boat that s soooo much better than anything short of custom a man could buy. @@livingforsail
I found your channel from watching Sailing Magic Carpet so I subscribed. I have some catching up to do but I think your project is interesting so I look forward to watching all your videos and seeing your progress. 🙂
Hey really love your videos, I have been watching since day, I may not comment on every video but I watch all the same. This was a lovely video, great background of you guys. I look forward to watching this beautiful boat become an amazing sailing vessel ocean ready once again.
Second to none??? Have you ever been inside a Hinkley?? The fit and finish is inspiring. Also I would have to put Shannon boats up there also.. he has built some amazing boats.. Yacht hunters aka the old Capt Q channel has Mr Schultz on a few weeks ago and he's selling an amazing historic wooden boat and the money is going to a very good cause..
Really happy for you both! Great decision! I know the feeling. My dad was a young navy guy 1942 to 1947 when he sailed around the Atlantic on HMS Gotland after WW2. He dreamed about sailing/ traveling the world when retired but he got cancer and died 62 years old. My younger brother also died way too young at 44. In 2022 I sold my apartment and bought a Najad 343 and I hope to get her ready for a circumnavigation before I turn 60 (I’m 56). Best of luck to you! Follow your dream before it’s too late 🙏🙂
Dude you're really well skilled and not only that know how to learn and expand on new competencies. You're a natural with this video series as well I would say.
There's a guys in your area who builds some amazing fridgeration units for older boats.. sailing vessel mig channel has a video showing his work and his contact information. Capt Topher will gladly give you the guys info if you leave him a comment. The guy is a small business owner and does quality work that he will stand behind
I think that teak would make some beautiful tables and furniture peaces for the interior or cockpit.. keep that teak you will be amazed at how wonderful it looks after sanding it..
@@livingforsail awesome.. I left you a comment and a link to the video of the refrigeration guy for sailboats in your community section. It's the only way to share links anymore without the comment being erased
Looking forward to seeing this journey. Obviously you have had a long time to envision what you want out of this boat. Knowing that most creators don’t produce in real time, how far along are you? I only ask because viewers like to give input on certain aspects of the build, but if you’re 5 steps ahead, then it’s a moot point. If you are operating close to real time, then how much input are you willing to receive? 1104 screws.
Hello! I’m still working on the deck. Trying to get ahead but mostly in real time as of this writing. I think comments/ideas/advice are always welcome even if other steps have been committed because it could help the next person. I’m always open to constructive ideas. Keep in touch!
Thank you. 🙏. Every morning I wake up by spending g some time on my rowing machine and for the last month or two I’ve restarted his entire project from day 1. “Jaw dropping” begins to describe it. I am continually in awe!! 👍🙌
Although, plastic and wood boats are gorgeous to look at you couldn't give me one, I would run away as fast as I can if it was mine, much rather have a metal boat much easier to repair
Is Bridget going to be DIYing her Law School homework on UA-cam? I might watch that, too! ;) Didn't kerfing that G-10 block that backs the staysail chock weaken it considerably right down the middle where it needs to be the strongest? It was really deep.
It would weaken it, yes. I don’t think in a way that is a concern for it’s application. since it’s core material, It is mainly there for its high compression resistance and is solid where the four bolts go through (in the corners). The fiberglass skins on top and bottom will tie everything back together and it will be all good. It was also filled with thickened epoxy which should bond to the g10 well. This used to be cored with little pucks of plywood so this solution is many times stronger than the original design. 👍 I will encourage Bridget to start her own law school Channel where she studies and reads cases in real-time. 😳🤣🙌
One thing that nearly all the sailing UA-camrs have in common is they don't have kids. Refitting the boat let alone a sailing adventure would be almost impossible with kids , the time , the cost , the responsibility , schooling etc . If I was your age without kids I would absolutely do what you're planning, you're healthier, fitter and stronger than when you get to 65+ ...you're doing the right thing in my book. I had kids at 23 and now at 52 we have way more time and money and I'm still fit and healthy so this is another way to do it but I wouldn't wait until I'm 65. You're a long time dead so get on with it.
John my suggestion be careful of what you record. It’s documented now your beautiful wife Bridget might see where her liquid measuring cup went. This was very well edited. That’s for sharing.
I think it’s going to depend on your overall size and weather pattern. If you get high winds and especially snow I would not put much faith in PVC pipes. The wooden arches once glued and screwed are very strong. I can hang my whole body from any pair and pvc would not be able to do that… Our shed is 52’x21’x22’h … it’s big!
Glad you like the videos and it’s a shame about the music… You can mute them, turn on CC and image I sound like James Earl Jones with whatever background music suits your taste. To me, that sounds amazing!! Good luck! 👍
@livingforsail I relate. I'm building a 3m sailing dinghy, for far more money than a second hand one. learnt heaps in the process like fairing "the process of applying money to a surface before sanding it off into the rubbish bin '
Did the town require a building permit for the Boat sheelter? Around here the zoning Karen's and neighbors would probably complain about having such a big boat project in the tard, even though its your yard.
Nice boat.. Terrible settee design. Not having 90 degrees inner corners gives no back support legs up in not only one but in 4 different directions... Design over function.
Have seen this hundreds of times but they are not on UA-cam. You're going to lean to hate that ladder. Don't waste time...... Hire the best to get this wreck back in water. You're not getting any younger. Get a bow thruster and a prenup... Just saying.
Why do certain people feel the need to always open with their profession as if everyone is supposed to be impressed? I was going to watch this build, not anymore. Unnecessary
Any Guesses for how many screws were holding down that deck? It's a number between 500 and 5,000...
Let's make it a nice even 2880
@@barendgarvelink I'll let you know soon!
4,398
I am going with 4998.
3501
Morning to the two of you was another great great episode Thankyou was especially nice that Bridget appeared on the video its nice getting to know you both and your spin on Boatbuilding
Thank you! 🙏 we appreciate that. 🙌👍
You have amazing tools. But even better you know how to use them.
Building the shed was a project that most people would never undertake. But for you it was like, "Oh well, guess I'll build a shed with a Gothic arch. Then I'll get back to the boat." Truly amazing.
This and the last Magic Carpet offering viewed back to back really gave me a better understanding of the projects you've undertaken and the boat itself. Strongly recommend viewing both to those who are following your story.
Thank you for the feedback! 🙏. I find it’s often cheaper in the end to invest in the right tool instead of mucking about trying to make something else work. I’m happy to invest in good tools and I must be a very happy person because my garage is packed! 😳🤣🙌
@@livingforsail Ha. Too funny!
Yeah dude has a knurler!
The editing is 🔥
Thank you! 🙏
I found it particularly interesting to see how worn-out, deteriorated machine parts can be refurbished and brought back into good shape.
Thank you! 🙏 I like giving some old parts a second spin. That’s what this whole story is about. The boat deck will be more than a 20 second montage unfortunately. 😳🤣.
Very cool.
Thanks! I appreciate it. 🙏👍🙌
Restoring a boat=restoring ourselves. So lovely how you both talked about that.
Thank you! It’s not always easy, but it will be worth it. I appreciate your comment. 🙏🙌👍
Hi Jon and Bridget … I found you from Magic Carpet and subscribed right away.. great to meet you it will be a joy to follow your channel.. ism watching from Los Angeles 🎉
Hello and welcome! Glad to have you and I hope you enjoy our work too! I appreciate the confidence in your immediate subscribe instincts!! 🙏👍🙌
What a week. We got to meet your lovely wife and you got to hang with Aladino and Maya🥰.
Haha... not your typical Friday the 13th right?!
I felt the same way about retiring then remembered the old adage, messing about in boats! just keep doing what you enjoy, and teach others what you know.
That sounds good to me. Cheers! 🙏👍🙌
Super happy to “have met”. This channel is going to be an amazing one and we (you two and all of us) will discover your weekly challenges…. and success along the process. I must commend you on your set-up (clean and organized …..( just like an engineer would do!). Cheers 👍🇨🇦
Thank you. 🙏. I appreciate that. I try to clean as I go but I do t think I can match Aladino’s level of tidiness 🤣. Sometimes things get a bit disheveled but we always clean up and reset when I can’t find the tool I need 😳
Thanks Magic Carpet! I am looking forward to watching your progress on Antidote!
It was very generous of them to give my small channel some attention. They happen to be REALLY lovely people and we had so much fun hanging out that day that we almost forgot to film an interview at all! I hope that you enjoy this channel too. Cheers. 🙏👍🙌
Love the engineering background that this project takes. Right up my alley. Well done.
Right on. I’m glad that you like it. 👍🙏🙌
Looks like you got your work cut out for you man! Best of luck to you both
Yes. I would say so! Haha. Thank you 🙏
Super excited to find your channel via Magic Carpet. Hit subscribe immediately! I was the 2nd owner for a 1984 Liberty 458 from 1999 to 2005. She's since on her 4th owner in the Great Lakes! Watching your tour of yours with Maya and Aladino brought back many great memories. I did some work on mine and have built some small wooden boat projects since then. Feel free to ping me if you want to chat with another Liberty 458 enthusiast. Fantastic boat!
That’s great!! What hull number would that have been? So nice to have you along on the channel. Keep in touch. Cheers. 👍🙌
@@livingforsail Hull number 5. Original name was Menagerie. I kept that name when I had her. She was renamed Australis by her 4th owner as of 2018. She had the same layout yours does with the desk in the forward cabin along with the bunks.
OK very cool. I've also spent some time on hull #6 and #30. I am looking for hull number 29 as I understand that she MIGHT have original plan drawings aboard that I really want to get a copy of... I don't suppose you ever met that boat?@@TheBienFamily
@@livingforsail No. didn't run across 29. I did get to tour one of the "big sisters" once. A Liberty 49 at a Seattle boat show in the early 2000s. Did you have frig/freezer in the storage lockers under the salon bench across from the dining table? curious if that was standard or something the first owner did to mine.
@@TheBienFamily Do you mean actual cold storage? The compressor was there but no chilled storage. Interesting...
Love your Chanel. Different and interesting. Let’s not forget entertaining and educational. Almost forgot - motivating. Looking forward to the next episode
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Wow. That means a lot to me. Thank you! More on the way soon. Cheers. 🙏👍🙌
Great edit and cute wife! Great work restoring the engine parts! To many guys spend when they can mend! Lol
Thank you! 🙏. Yep, that’s exactly what this channel is about!! Cheers.
Great episode you guys! Love you both. Keep up the good work on the boat and in school.
Thanks Rob! Glad that you enjoyed it! 🙏👍🙌
It was fun seeing you and your boat on Magic Carpet today.....seem like super kids...well you are all kids....
Thank you! 🙏 Haha. I wrote a post the other day and called myself a “young man” and my sister saw it and was like:
“Sorry J, you’re a middle-aged man now… “ 🤷♂️🤦♂️. I’m ok with being called a kid still 🙌
Super happy to have stumbled onto your channel thru Magic Carpet! Quite the project! Looki ng forward to following along! Subscribed and "liked"!
Thank you! I appreciate that and I hope that you enjoy sticking around for more tedious boat work to soothing music 👍🙂. Glad to have you.
So nice to meet and find out more about you both.
Thank you for saying hi! 🙏👍🙌
Best episode yet.
Bravo.
Thank you kindly 🙏
Watched the channel Sailing Magic Carpet episode with Maya & Aladino and found out about your & Bridget's story. Your boat is so beautiful especially the inside! Hope your dream is soon realized and you & Bridget can go off sailing the ever so beautiful world of ours. God's blessings (known, unknown, seen, unseen) always to you & Bridget.
Thank you so much 🙏. We are excited about the sailing part (it will be a bit but, one day…) 🙏🙏
Bridget is great, she’s probably busy with law school but get her on more. Also excellent montage!!!
Thanks. She will be happy to hear that 🙏. How do we feel about Bridget reading cases in the background while I sand fiberglass?? 😳🤣
@@livingforsail haha maybe that could attract more viewers from the true crime crowd!
Wow, John , you are really taking off, brother.Watched your story again today on Magic carpet 😂 So nice to meet your lovely wife, Also to see all the other great work you've been doing. Brilliant stuff mate
Thanks Andrew 🙏. Always nice to see you in the comments section. We are getting there! Cheers.
@@livingforsail I see some people spell your name 'Jon' ,is that how you spell it it? Cause I'm not sure old mate
@@andrewmoylan6295 It is "Jon" but I've also answered to "John" for most of my life, All good Andrew!
@livingforsail Then Jon, it is bruzz. Thanks for clearing that up for me.
@@livingforsaillol.
Lovely introduction to you both. Man the farmers in your area do things with style👍
Thank you! 🙏🙏
We just saw your video on Magic Carpet. We are also deep in our refit here in Puget Sound Washington. We also bought our boat during the pandemic lol. It's great to see you progressing well on your refit.
Right on. Welcome, and good luck with the refit also! 👍🙌
Make sure that you replace the hose at the stuffing box
Yeah, that was replaced when the boat was purchased and I am going to likely upgrade the stuffing box. 👍🙏🙌
Well that was an interesting episode 👍 nice to meet the Missus , condolences on your Mothers passing 😿🙏.
And will Mrs Bridget be getting her hands a bit dirty along side you John , doing boat work ?
The out-takes at the end of this video are an enjoyable addition 👍
Thank you! 🙏. We will see. She has her hands pretty full as she is chasing her own dream currently of getting a law degree (she wants to do humanitarian work)
I think it would be good to see more of her on the channel though, yeah?!
After watching all your episodes I'm finally all caught up and can't wait for the next one. Looking forward to continuing this amazing journey with you!
Ok. Marathon!! Thank you for checking those out. I’ll hope to see you in the next one. Cheers! 🙏👍🙌
I too, am a subscriber to Sailing Magic Carpet's channel. You both have a lot in common and I'm glad you were able to meet and share your insights and enthusiasm. Best of luck to you as you continue the restoration of your boat. Cheers!
Thanks for stopping by to check out our project. I appreciate the encouragement. Cheers! 🙏👍🙌
Well! I would guess that MC2 has generated quite a few “discoveries/subscribers” to your fine channel I count myself as fully engrossed by the delivery/content. Looking forward to much more from both of you. Thx. And nice to have me you!
There have been a few SMC fans perusing this channel lately (to put it mildly) 😳 I’m glad to hear you’re enjoying my take on the project. Thanks for saying hi. 🙏👍🙌
Magic carpet pointed you out on Friday. I'm caught up now, gah!
Wow. That’s a little marathon. I hope you are enjoying it so far. Cheers! 🙏👍🙌
Hi Jon. Use Slow Hardener to give you more time for the process.
Yep. Thanks. 👍🙏. So far that’s what I’ve used for the big projects. Cheers!
New Subber here----am currently watching y'all on Sailing Magic Carpet's channel and was impressed with your 'can do' attitude and willingness to do what it takes to get your boat back in it's element. I will be trying to binge watch as many of your episodes as I can (not being very tech-wise) to catch up. I can only imagine how difficult it must be to try to video everything while maintaining your sanity and getting your checklist whittled down. Thanks for giving us a chance to vicariously craft a boat along with you. Best wishes to your endeavors both boat wise and career wise.
Hello and THANK YOU for that! I appreciate you tuning in and I hope that you appreciate my take on the project and video making. It is a lot to juggle to put it all together but I’m having fun and I hope you enjoy the work. Cheers! 🙏👍🙌
Really nice video I have watched all of your videos and this one really helped to let us understand what it’s all about not just the facts of why you’re doing it, but “why” your really doing it. Peace and love from Ct. 421 screws
Thanks for watching and I appreciate the feedback! Cheers. 🙏👍🙌
Saw your video on magic carpet. Happy to follow your refit as well.
Happy to have you following along. Maya and Aladino are an amazing couple and it’s been so fun to meet with them. 👍🙌
What a great luck After enjoying magic carpet to find your great life project!!! Looking forward for your story! Well done!!!😊
Welcome aboard. I hope you enjoy the refit project. Cheers. 👍🙏🙌
WOW!!! I got goosebumps! This is going to be fun. I knew it from the beginning Jon! You got what it takes😊. Gonna be cool watching as well as the subscriber's count rise 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Peter, thanks so much for your support and encouragement! 🙏👍🙌
Just found you via magic carpet looking forward to the journey with you
Hi. I’m happy to have you along for the journey! Say hi to Maya and Aladino for me! 🙏👍🙌
Came from a recommendation by the lovely Maya and Dino over on Sailing Magic Carpet. Watched the introduction video and... am hooked. I know nothing about boats or sailing, don't want one and don't want to sail, but I do so enjoy watching a few select sailing and restoration channels, so here I am. Greetings from South Wales, UK. John
Hello. They really are a lovely pair on and off camera. I think there’s something in us as humans that connects with the concept of restoration and rejuvenation. That’s the story that I’m trying to engage in and just so happen to be using a boat as my prop :) I hope that you enjoy. Cheers from the Pacific NW of Canada/USA. 🙏👍🙌
I'd be interested in your costs. Initial, running and anticipated. Thanks for the content.
I’ll probably have some info in that area sooner or later 👍
your focus is incredible and inspiring .....thank you
Thank you! 🙏🙏👍🙌
Loved the episode 😊😊
Thank you! 🙏🙏
I found your channel recently as I 'm in the middle of refitting a Bob Perry designed boat and I'm always looking for quality videos on various projects as part of my research on a given task that I'm tackling. Great interview with him as well BTW. Your attention to detail, planning and execution on the projects is motivational and very helpful indeed. Thank you for posting your journey and continued good fortune on the efforts to restore your Liberty 458!
Thank you and all the best with your refit as well! 🙏👍What boat are you working on?
@@livingforsail
She is a 1983 Polaris 43. A wonderful sailing Perry designed cutter rig with a bit of scandal surrounding the model.
Saw your boat going up our street on the video. Cool to know you are local.
Very cool. What a small world! 🙌
SMC sent me your way, beautiful project, being in landlocked iowa I am a sailboat newb but this liberty Reminds me of the 41 Hans Christian I rode on in the Great Lakes, I think it was made in Thailand around the same time
Hello and welcome. Yes, I think some of the HCs were built in the same yard so they probably share a lot of similar details. 👍
Looking forward to following! Starting a smaller refit myself.
Very cool. Thanks for stopping by. What kind of boat are you working on?
Good luck with your project!
More screws than I've had !!...so definitely more rhsn than 3😂😂😂
Is that 3 (definitely you’d be correct with a guess of more than 3) or 3,000? Also a good guess 👍😀
so excellent, so lovable !!
Thank you. 🙏
Nice boat 💯💯💯💯⚓️⚓️👏👏👏
Thank you. 🙏
If you have not yet disposed of the eutectic cold plates, you can reuse them with a high efficiency compressor and get a very nice system. The cold plates are the most expensive part of the system and are not the part that causes you the high energy draw. The old plates can be reused, and the connections are easy to do with either compression type fittings or silver soldered couplers.
4,450 screws
Hi Hayden, always nice to see you back in the comments section! I did think about that. I am leaning towards the Technautics system and they have a REALLY improved cold plate design that actually uses what looks more like a automotive radiator inside the stainless case so it get's much more efficient heat transfer. The existing plates were just 2-3 turns of copper coil inside the salt bath... Otherwise I think you're spot on.
@@livingforsail Do you still have them? I might be interested in one for my boat. I have one of the useless "freezer" boxes that Adler Barbour likes to sell which never freeze and just take up space. I now have a stand along 50L freezer, so the ice box is all refrigeration.
@@haydenwatson7987 Unfortunately they are gone... sorry...
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I don't know where you found a girl with that many tools for you to play with, but yeah man.... tool girl is a keeper.
Haha. Most of these tools and a few motorcycles came with the package when she married me. But yeah keep(h)er 👍
Happy an engineer perceived a joke... that's sometimes a stretch for the engineer inclined... you're gonna end up with a boat that s soooo much better than anything short of custom a man could buy. @@livingforsail
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I found your channel from watching Sailing Magic Carpet so I subscribed. I have some catching up to do but I think your project is interesting so I look forward to watching all your videos and seeing your progress. 🙂
Welcome! I hope that you enjoy the story so far. Cheers! 🙏👍🙌
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Thank you! 🙏 I hope you enjoy. Glad to have you here too. 👍🙌
Hey really love your videos, I have been watching since day, I may not comment on every video but I watch all the same. This was a lovely video, great background of you guys. I look forward to watching this beautiful boat become an amazing sailing vessel ocean ready once again.
Hi. I really appreciate that you decided to say HI today! Means a lot to us over here. Thanks for watching the story. Cheers. 🙏👍🙌
Second to none??? Have you ever been inside a Hinkley?? The fit and finish is inspiring. Also I would have to put Shannon boats up there also.. he has built some amazing boats.. Yacht hunters aka the old Capt Q channel has Mr Schultz on a few weeks ago and he's selling an amazing historic wooden boat and the money is going to a very good cause..
Ok. Maybe second to some?! 😳🤣 some things in life are subjective I guess 😉
@@livingforsail I was just messing around.. the liberty 458 sailboats are great boats
@@bendaves77ALLLLLL Good! 😉
Really happy for you both! Great decision! I know the feeling. My dad was a young navy guy 1942 to 1947 when he sailed around the Atlantic on HMS Gotland after WW2. He dreamed about sailing/ traveling the world when retired but he got cancer and died 62 years old. My younger brother also died way too young at 44. In 2022 I sold my apartment and bought a Najad 343 and I hope to get her ready for a circumnavigation before I turn 60 (I’m 56). Best of luck to you! Follow your dream before it’s too late 🙏🙂
Thank you! 🙏 I’m glad to see that you’re on your way with the 343. I wish you all the best with that! Cheers!! 🙌👍
keep it up/You are on my list of videos of boat work.
Thank you for the support! 🙏👍🙌
Dude you're really well skilled and not only that know how to learn and expand on new competencies. You're a natural with this video series as well I would say.
Thank you very much for the encouragement! 👍🙌🙏🙏🙏
There's a guys in your area who builds some amazing fridgeration units for older boats.. sailing vessel mig channel has a video showing his work and his contact information. Capt Topher will gladly give you the guys info if you leave him a comment. The guy is a small business owner and does quality work that he will stand behind
I’m interested to check it out. Thanks for the lead! 🙏👍🙌
@@livingforsail the guy can build it for your exact needs and specifications and dimensions..
I think that teak would make some beautiful tables and furniture peaces for the interior or cockpit.. keep that teak you will be amazed at how wonderful it looks after sanding it..
I still have it all. It’s thin in spots but I have some ideas… we will see! Thanks! 🙏🙌
@@livingforsail awesome.. I left you a comment and a link to the video of the refrigeration guy for sailboats in your community section. It's the only way to share links anymore without the comment being erased
Looking forward to seeing this journey. Obviously you have had a long time to envision what you want out of this boat. Knowing that most creators don’t produce in real time, how far along are you? I only ask because viewers like to give input on certain aspects of the build, but if you’re 5 steps ahead, then it’s a moot point. If you are operating close to real time, then how much input are you willing to receive? 1104 screws.
Hello! I’m still working on the deck. Trying to get ahead but mostly in real time as of this writing. I think comments/ideas/advice are always welcome even if other steps have been committed because it could help the next person. I’m always open to constructive ideas. Keep in touch!
as I said, you are good, up and coming. for the ultimate, try Leo at Sampson Boat Company. jaw-dropping work.
Thank you. 🙏.
Every morning I wake up by spending g some time on my rowing machine and for the last month or two I’ve restarted his entire project from day 1. “Jaw dropping” begins to describe it. I am continually in awe!!
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Although, plastic and wood boats are gorgeous to look at you couldn't give me one, I would run away as fast as I can if it was mine, much rather have a metal boat much easier to repair
I’m not much of a runner…
Is Bridget going to be DIYing her Law School homework on UA-cam? I might watch that, too! ;)
Didn't kerfing that G-10 block that backs the staysail chock weaken it considerably right down the middle where it needs to be the strongest? It was really deep.
It would weaken it, yes. I don’t think in a way that is a concern for it’s application. since it’s core material, It is mainly there for its high compression resistance and is solid where the four bolts go through (in the corners). The fiberglass skins on top and bottom will tie everything back together and it will be all good.
It was also filled with thickened epoxy which should bond to the g10 well.
This used to be cored with little pucks of plywood so this solution is many times stronger than the original design. 👍
I will encourage Bridget to start her own law school
Channel where she studies and reads cases in real-time. 😳🤣🙌
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Hi I'm new your channel, I've got a Landfall 39' with the same issues so we have alot in common, I used to live in Bellingham
Hi! Welcome to the Channel! Thanks for watching 🙏 and all the best with your refit project with the ‘39!! 👍🙌
One thing that nearly all the sailing UA-camrs have in common is they don't have kids. Refitting the boat let alone a sailing adventure would be almost impossible with kids , the time , the cost , the responsibility , schooling etc . If I was your age without kids I would absolutely do what you're planning, you're healthier, fitter and stronger than when you get to 65+ ...you're doing the right thing in my book. I had kids at 23 and now at 52 we have way more time and money and I'm still fit and healthy so this is another way to do it but I wouldn't wait until I'm 65. You're a long time dead so get on with it.
Yes, not having any kids is a big reason we can pull all of this off right now. Cheers. 🙏👍🙌
is it weird that i'm jealous? even though i know the amount of time, money, and effort these refits take up
I understand but yes, many people would not 🤣.
John my suggestion be careful of what you record. It’s documented now your beautiful wife Bridget might see where her liquid measuring cup went. This was very well edited. That’s for sharing.
Haha! Yeah. We’ve had that talk before. 🤷♂️🤦♂️😂
bhahaha you all need to help me find these things! #constantstruggle to keep kitchen stuff in the kitchen. Anyone else?
@@bridgetcongo8415 So busted! Haha. 🤦♂️
When you baked the water pump housing did you stick a toothpick in it to make sure it was done in the middle?
Not exactly. With powder coat you know it’s done when the “pops” are 1-2 seconds apart.
@@livingforsail that’s why I watch your videos-informative!
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I like your wooden arches but could 1.5 in pvc pipe work just as good . I have decide how to build my structure for boat
I to hear your option
I think it’s going to depend on your overall size and weather pattern.
If you get high winds and especially snow I would not put much faith in PVC pipes. The wooden arches once glued and screwed are very strong. I can hang my whole body from any pair and pvc would not be able to do that…
Our shed is 52’x21’x22’h … it’s big!
Enjoy your videos but your music is killing me😂
Glad you like the videos and it’s a shame about the music… You can mute them, turn on CC and image I sound like James Earl Jones with whatever background music suits your taste. To me, that sounds amazing!! Good luck! 👍
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aint useble as firewood due to 5200
This is true. 👍
Why fix up a boat instead of buy one ready
It's a engineer thing
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Not really interested in a boat that’s ready. It’s not for everyone…
@livingforsail I relate. I'm building a 3m sailing dinghy, for far more money than a second hand one.
learnt heaps in the process like fairing "the process of applying money to a surface before sanding it off into the rubbish bin '
@@jvodan Haha. Exactly!!!
Did the town require a building permit for the Boat sheelter? Around here the zoning Karen's and neighbors would probably complain about having such a big boat project in the tard, even though its your yard.
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Nice boat.. Terrible settee design. Not having 90 degrees inner corners gives no back support legs up in not only one but in 4 different directions... Design over function.
Yeah. I won’t put up any argument there. I’ve already thought about squaring off the port side. We will see… it’s not on the top of the list… 👍
Have seen this hundreds of times but they are not on UA-cam. You're going to lean to hate that ladder. Don't waste time...... Hire the best to get this wreck back in water. You're not getting any younger. Get a bow thruster and a prenup... Just saying.
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Why do certain people feel the need to always open with their profession as if everyone is supposed to be impressed? I was going to watch this build, not anymore. Unnecessary
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I don’t know about you @kgt87 but I’m pretty impressed. Look what this guy is doing. Show love amigo!
Why do certain people feel the need to always bring down the vibe with snarky comments? Unnecessary.
Thanks Dan! 🙏
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I'm guessing that there are 1,273 screws😂 AWESOME to meet the wife, Best wishes 👌✌️🫶👋👋👋👋
I’ll let you know how close your guess is once things settle 👍