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You know, finding that on the last strip out is probably better than finding it in the first. Do you think you would have had the will to go forward thinking this might be all the way through?
I know you know, but masks, at 7:20 you can see the insulation (glass?) floating in the air and you never know what disease the mice feces have ( hantavirus). Had a friend cleaning up his outdoor gazebo and hot tub structure, found lots of mice and mice remnants. He died 6 weeks later due to the virus so take care kids! Being following since video one and love your work. Used to travel to the UK (London and Manchester) as an airline pilot and had you been running these 10 years ago, I would have been helping (if allowed) back then. Ah, well, timing is everything. Stay safe and take precautions. Best wishes and all the best for 2025, Geoff in Vancouver, Canada
@ yes, family of four, 48 years old airline pilot and good friend. Felt ill 4 days later, in 4 weeks they had disconnected his lungs and put him on a blood machine taking over the oxygenation of his blood to allow his lungs to heal. Did not work, all due to the virus. Don’t know about the UK but that virus is in North America (US and Canada). I always wear a mask when cleaning up a yard with a mice / tree rat infestation. As they say, you see one squirrel and that means there are 20 rats (norwegian tree rats) in the area.
Came here to say this needs masks. Feel bad because I've watched and enjoyed silently till now and my first comment is a negative. I love Ship Happens though!
Gemma shouting "YES" as Simon puts the big tool in and starts screwing was just too funny for me to not pass up. Gemma, when you pulled out the insulation and saw the rotten planks, I could hear the sense of panic in your voice. But then Simon looks at it, isn't really happy about what he sees, and says it's alright we can fix that. Then things calm and you guys move along. The two of you are truly one of a kind and are so inspiring. I can hardly wait till next week!
Its unbelievable how great they work together as a couple, maybe some of the bad footings are wiped ;-) but I always love to see them working together, well oiled machine it is ..
Better to find the worst bit of rot towards the end of the project as you've now learned all the skills, got the right tools, worked out the procedure and have the experience to deal with it. Just imagine how overwhelming it would have been had this been the first bit you came across.
This boat is honestly a death trap. I have seen them splice in new timber between old, seriously compomising the hull and structural integrity. It will not be safe to take this out on open water when they have finished. A little bit of a storm and serious hull breach is possible resulting in rapid flooding and a sinking. These people are playing with fire and they don't know what they are doing.
@@PreservationEnthusiast everything they've done has increased its strength to be honest. If you hold that glue to two pieces of wood and try and break it, it'll break on the grain. Which is exactly what yours expect if it was a normal piece of timber. They've done so well at restoring this thing, just give them that
@@HandyKindaGuyUK They've done well at making a cosmetic restoration. It may be suitable for a canal or a marina. It's a death trap in the open sea. I hope they don't make that mistake.
You can see how much worse the damage is where the fiberglass insulation has been next to the hull. Unfortunately fiberglass soaks up water that causes rot. I’m not a fan of that engine exhaust duct on the outside of the hull. I think no matter how well sealed it might be, rainwater will get behind it and cause rot. I still think you should give serious consideration to converting the engine exhaust to two vertical dry stacks up through a funnel and just discharge the cooling water overboard. To me those metal exhausts are nothing but trouble. Since you are going to be rebuilding the interior anyway, doing a dry exhaust shouldn’t be difficult.
I couldn’t agree more,.. and if you decide to do it ! …. you can a copper coil around the exhaust duct and connect it to your heating system it will produce free hot water all year round,. Just make sure you add a high pressure release valve to the system that will go to the outside … seriously it can be done 👍
Hello from San Diego California! Gemma please wear a mask when you’re handling fiberglass! The glass fibers can get in your lungs and make you really sick! Please step up your use of PPE while you’re working. Wear your hearing protection when you’re running power tools. Especially that loud multi-tool! I suffer from hearing loss from doing exactly what you’re doing. Love watching your videos and the amazing progress you have made. And Gemma is so cute!
I'm seriously impressed by the energy and determination to make this vessel go to sea and become a ship worthy of its history. Looking forward to the next installment of 'Ship Happens' stay safe J.
For the life of me, I can't understand why your subscriber count is increasing so slowly. This episode is a prime example of how well you just accepted the nightmare of fixing those rotten planks. I'll bet you do it without going into a drydock. Other UA-cam channels have over a million viewers and all they offer is meaningless junk like who has the best makeup or whose french fries are best. I'm guessing it's because you actually DO SOMETHING. We're learning with you during all of this. Your dedication, perseverance and humor are second to none and I really appreciate your hard work.
@@Dave5843-d9m True but, the more work that can be done outside of drydock, the less time Sarinda will be there. Most important of all, drydocking costs a lot of money. Simon and Gemma have discussed this in previous videos.
No matter the difficulty you both encounter, you always rise above it and do your best to make necessary repairs. Gemma, you are really styling in you sock cap - so love this channel.
A huge shout out, I mean you both are major solid people. I'd likely have walked away awhile ago. It's almost like 90% of building a boat. Huge undertaking. Keep up the effort and hard work.
I’m only 5 minutes in, and I’ve found another way to fall ’in love’ with you two! Nothing rattles Simon, knowing full well that you’ve just uncovered a month’s work, and that together with Gemma, you will overcome! Just love me Ship Happens. 🇨🇦
Many years back a fellow named Howard Hughes was reaching out to understand why his "Spruce goose" was suffering from rot. He learned (I think it was from boat builders) that the problem was his aircraft was not getting sufficient air flow in the hanger which was causing enclosed areas to hold moisture and not be able to "breath" enough to dry out interior spaces trapping and holding moisture. Current day here in the USA many century old homes that had held up well for decades, are suffering because attempts to refurbish them by adding in foam or fiberglass insulation have been found to develop mold and rot. That is what I've been dealing with my old wood house. You folks are in a great position as those areas behind the walls are exposed. Plan to add ventilation during rebuild. If air can move through the enclosed walls, it will be much dryer and happier. There will always be some moisture as water dampens the bilge. The more it can breath, the longer it will last! Rigid foam sheets might be used to insulate areas in the boat to ensure the hidden space has proper ventilation. You two are doing awesome craft folks. I seriously doubt many others could have saved her. Every challenge is engineered by you both. Perfect team!!! 🦌🦌🦌
WOW, I know it can be frustrating, but to “reveal” the last “hidden area” is truly a milestone worth celebrating! Thx for bringing us along. 😊😊😊 John Ken
You guys are awesome. From 3200 miles I feel completely overwhelmed by the enormity of the project and awed by the inexhaustible energy the two of you have to keep going to save the boat.
While I/we have never experienced rebuilding such a large boat/ship, we have rebuild houses where everything had to be fixed, rebuilt and repaired. So in essence we know the feeling and the effort it takes. You two are truly amazing to watch and I think you are doing great work/repairs. Hang in there... Thumbs Up!
Just the most impressive yet. the way you tackle this difficult job and keep the humour going is sheer class. It's very clear that this vessel will get the best possible repair and go on for years and years. You should open a shipyard and make yourselves repair gods.
Unimaginably cold working all day in negative temperatures. Much respect for your dedication and perseverance. I am living onboard with the heater at old-folk-home's temperatures. No work until the end of march.
when I look t all the work you have done to this wonderful vessel! I actually think! It'q actually remarkable that you have only seen this bit of rot in the hull at all! Well done to your strength in you both to just shrug it off and continue on! Bravo both of you!
Thanks again for an interesting episode. Despite the cold, it was interesting how fast (with obvious editing) you are now working. Congrats on an excellent story!
Received your reply to my comment, thank you! I am concerned about what lies below. Your big ex navy boat has no copper paint under the water line . You need to move it to a tidal dry dock asap, as it has sat to long with no coating under the water line. It’s a long process working stem to stern. I suggest your in for an awaking at the keel. The inner planks look fine on the inside but the outer sheathing from the from keel maybe rotten , you need to get it out of the water for a keel outer plank inspection. Regards D:
Fantastic job! It looked sad and bad, when we first saw it, but already is taking taking shape again. You are very clever, you know, and what I would call, very hard workers. Even the mingy bits do not put you off!! Keep up the good work both of you!! John xx
From day 1,when I first saw that exhaust system,I thought what an utterly crazy design,and was bound to be a source of trouble. How sad that has turned out to be the case. Whilst it's not my boat,I'd scrap that design now you have uncovered what you have and start afresh with something a lot better and will not lead to the same problems again at a much later date. More work now,yes,but better to fix once and for all while you have the chance.
They certainly have the opportunity to change this sytem to a vertical, dry stack muffled exhaust like many fishing and other commercial boats. Then the constant corrosion caused by hot seawater puking out the steel exhaust (as exists) won't be a risk of sinking the boat nor a source of corroded pipes for unnecesary future repairs. Also, if the water cooled exhaust header cracksnor corrodes badly, there is risk of flooding and hydrolocking the engine. Boom!
You Two have Just the Right Attitude to have on a Project like yours! God Bless and keep you Two and yours Smiling you are Certainly Diligent in your ways! And Fun To Watch! Reminds me of my Bride and Family on MANY Adventures with Boats and living aboard for Many Years! And Yes! We Loved Woodie's! Thankfully I am a Shipwright of many years, wish You Tube was there then. Carry On and Keep Smiling and finding Joy akways
Simons a good bloke bringin you a cuppa. Aww Geez, thats bad, not beyond your abilities though. 9:03in G'day Simon. Nice ta seeya bloke! 12:47in wheres the waterline on the exterior hull? Nice goin, doin well, stay vertical Eh!
Over and over again I am impressed with what you’ve learned since the early days. I remember thinking that when Simon held a reciprocal saw (sawzall to me) for the first time and struggled a bit with it, I knew he would learn to find out, it is a priceless tool for disassembly of rotten wood boats. 😂 ❤
You two are SO doing the right thing. Shopping for cold weather is a slippery slope to stopping - because “whatever”. Keep going folks. The cold will soon be slipping back as the longer and warmer days arrive.
It is interesting to note that the original planking appears to be 'red wood deal' referred to by old boatbuilders as 'Archangel Red' from Northern Russia. This is known here as 'Scots Pine' the difference being simply that if slow grown in the Arctic it makes an exceptionally durable timber, close grained full of resin and easy to work. often longer lasting than many hardwoods. The rot you uncovered in this episode looks like dry rot where it might be sensible to treat with a suitable fungicide. I love the shows and can only imagine the huge task you have taken on.
You are both bloody awe inspiring. How you remain so positive throughout this build knocks me out. Hearty congratulations on all your wonderful efforts. It will take a while, but your rewards will be multi dimensional when you finally set sail on your beautiful ship.
Love the positivity from you two and Simon’s ‘It’ll be fine’, great vlog again, interesting what the exhaust has done to the planking, more detective work. Stay well you two.
We in NZ are watching your terrible storm. So worried Serinda is not damaged. Or your own house. We so enjoy your get up and go. Take care of each other. Raewyn & Mike
I haven't been able to watch a lot of your videos, but have seen a couple dozen or so. I would like to say just how truly inspirational it is to watch you restore this boat. In the hands of just about anyone else who's ever walked this planet, that boat was a goner. Seeing you two work so well together is also amazing. I'm guessing there have been a few outtakes, lol, but you are simply amazing people. I felt good before I started watching this video, I feel even better now. Thanks!
I totally approve of the amount of good Yorkshire Tea you have in store. The thought of running out of tea is just too grim to even consider.. Tea is the only cure for such discoveries.. Hugs x
At 26:31 take your cutting wheel and cut a slot in the screw head and use a large standard screw driver to remove. Or cut two slots at 90’ and use a philips screw driver to remove it. Of course you could use the cutting wheel to flatten two edges for a wrench. By the way, you guys are incredible!
Oh my word.. you brave people.. you’re truly heroes. Anyone else would probably have just sat down and cry.. stay safe; protect yourselves a little bit with gloves and masks.. ❤
Hello, it must've been heartbreaking. to find so much awful damage that desperately needs repairing. It will be a difficult enough to plan ahead as it is because every way you turn there will be a problem that is crying out to be given priority. What I admire about you two is how you take these awful situations and break them down logically into what you need to do first. This last episode really brought it home to me just want you to have to do to bring the boat back to life again. I really don't know where you get the resolve and the determination from but it's amazing to watch you coping and making progress. I wish you had a small well insulated wood burner on board. There is so much free fuel around that you could use .. just a thought... my friends boat has one.. Thank you for the latest episode.. love to you both😊
Never an episode without a surprise and definitely not of this size. Everyone's on the edge of their seats now looking forward to the next episode. Can't wait to see next week's run of events it's so entertaining, educational and joyful to watch. Thank you both for another entertaining video for us all. 🎉
Your work ethic is highly commendable, you just get on with it. The horrors you unearthed were bad, but fixable. Stay safe and warm and see you next week 👍
I personally think those exhausts are a problem waiting to happen. They trap rot into the hull planks while hiding the damage. They also press rusty steel (iron) against the planks = another trigger for rot. Some dry smoke stacks would be nice and remove the steel against wood problem.
2 degrees, positively balmy. It's been as low as -36 this month and today it's-11. Warmer yesterday at +3 but winter is almost done here. So remember it could be worse. What a load of rot. That will be complicated to replace. Keep at it.
I think what you two are doing is really amazing and every time you hit a stumbling block of rot which you have had loads, your positive attitude is a credit to you both! It will be awesome to see her when she’s relaunched🎉
As a late subscriber to your channel I have to give you congratulations for your huge efforts in this epic rebuilding project! I worry that this effort may be in vain, due to the poor frame condition. I wish you had taken some pictures of this W W 2 boat and framed it in a covered shed. Good luck regardless..
No one in the world can knock either of you on the dedication front as you work to a big smile at the end including the boats one. Loud and proud living again which may not be happening without you two. By what you say the best bit is yet to come as you work towards the stern, but as Simon says 'we can fix it'. Anyone following you two would not doubt that for a minute. Pain in the arse but keep wearing those masks, hardwood dust and fiberglass wool in your lungs could give you very slow but long term unfixable health problems.
Good thing you all decided to not pull that from the water. That entire boat would of fell in pieces. Holy chute she was a rotten mess. But you guys have given her a new back bone, and a new lease on life. Just about there for complete new haul.
Great video, you two, even though she was looking really poorly at the spot in the boat. Please be more careful with the fibres. I'd hate for it to affect your health in the future. Even though it's freezing, you still have the same work ethic . Truely brilliant.
Hi, you guys you have uncovered a few more horrors but you still come up smiling I adore your work ethic and exciting content. Gemma when you come up against a stubborn square head bolt a good crack with a heavy hammer normally does the trick to loosen them.
I'm praying for you guys. This appears to be the worst part of the boat you have run into. I know that you will conquer it. You have been such an inspiration to me. I seldom take on challenges, but you give me the incentive to move on. You always see a way to solve problems. The most remarkable thing is you do it together. There is nothing like having a partner who is all for what you do and helps solve the problems, too. God bless both of you.
Hello from Canada: I know that it would help me and I suspect others if, from time to time, you could show a drawing of the ship and where you are working on her. This is a tremendous series and I’ve been following you since your first UA-cam video. Many thanks for continuing each week. Yours is truly the highlight of the week as far as UA-cam videos are concerned. Best wishes.
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You know, finding that on the last strip out is probably better than finding it in the first. Do you think you would have had the will to go forward thinking this might be all the way through?
I got bored of watching this i found more interesting video to watch than this
@@terryhibberd8292 well then, off you go and if it bores you then don’t come back,it’s really that simple.
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I know you know, but masks, at 7:20 you can see the insulation (glass?) floating in the air and you never know what disease the mice feces have ( hantavirus). Had a friend cleaning up his outdoor gazebo and hot tub structure, found lots of mice and mice remnants. He died 6 weeks later due to the virus so take care kids!
Being following since video one and love your work. Used to travel to the UK (London and Manchester) as an airline pilot and had you been running these 10 years ago, I would have been helping (if allowed) back then. Ah, well, timing is everything.
Stay safe and take precautions.
Best wishes and all the best for 2025,
Geoff in Vancouver, Canada
so that's super scary
@ yes, family of four, 48 years old airline pilot and good friend. Felt ill 4 days later, in 4 weeks they had disconnected his lungs and put him on a blood machine taking over the oxygenation of his blood to allow his lungs to heal. Did not work, all due to the virus. Don’t know about the UK but that virus is in North America (US and Canada). I always wear a mask when cleaning up a yard with a mice / tree rat infestation. As they say, you see one squirrel and that means there are 20 rats (norwegian tree rats) in the area.
terrible!, - dismantling the casing with mineral wool without respirators.....
... and Leptospirosis unfortunately.
Came here to say this needs masks. Feel bad because I've watched and enjoyed silently till now and my first comment is a negative. I love Ship Happens though!
Gemma shouting "YES" as Simon puts the big tool in and starts screwing was just too funny for me to not pass up. Gemma, when you pulled out the insulation and saw the rotten planks, I could hear the sense of panic in your voice. But then Simon looks at it, isn't really happy about what he sees, and says it's alright we can fix that. Then things calm and you guys move along. The two of you are truly one of a kind and are so inspiring. I can hardly wait till next week!
Its unbelievable how great they work together as a couple, maybe some of the bad footings are wiped ;-) but I always love to see them working together, well oiled machine it is ..
"Its all, good, its fine, we can fix it....". you two are amazing!
Probably the most reassuring statement I’ve ever heard. Well said Simon.
The good news is that you found it. Imagine fixing the whole boat up and having it sink because you didn’t look. Good find 👍
Better to find the worst bit of rot towards the end of the project as you've now learned all the skills, got the right tools, worked out the procedure and have the experience to deal with it. Just imagine how overwhelming it would have been had this been the first bit you came across.
This boat is honestly a death trap. I have seen them splice in new timber between old, seriously compomising the hull and structural integrity. It will not be safe to take this out on open water when they have finished. A little bit of a storm and serious hull breach is possible resulting in rapid flooding and a sinking. These people are playing with fire and they don't know what they are doing.
@@PreservationEnthusiast everything they've done has increased its strength to be honest. If you hold that glue to two pieces of wood and try and break it, it'll break on the grain. Which is exactly what yours expect if it was a normal piece of timber.
They've done so well at restoring this thing, just give them that
@@HandyKindaGuyUK They've done well at making a cosmetic restoration. It may be suitable for a canal or a marina. It's a death trap in the open sea. I hope they don't make that mistake.
Wooden boat left for years surrounded by water and mud, Respect for trying to rebuild it but what a monumental challenge you have taken on.
That they have.,but they've already done the other side. An Amazing couple
Mud can help to preserve a wooden boat quite well as far as im aware, tho mainly if its always in mud. It helps prevent oxygen from reaching the wood.
You can see how much worse the damage is where the fiberglass insulation has been next to the hull. Unfortunately fiberglass soaks up water that causes rot.
I’m not a fan of that engine exhaust duct on the outside of the hull. I think no matter how well sealed it might be, rainwater will get behind it and cause rot. I still think you should give serious consideration to converting the engine exhaust to two vertical dry stacks up through a funnel and just discharge the cooling water overboard. To me those metal exhausts are nothing but trouble. Since you are going to be rebuilding the interior anyway, doing a dry exhaust shouldn’t be difficult.
I couldn’t agree more,.. and if you decide to do it ! …. you can a copper coil around the exhaust duct and connect it to your heating system it will produce free hot water all year round,. Just make sure you add a high pressure release valve to the system that will go to the outside … seriously it can be done 👍
I agree with you wholeheartedly on this one. BigTime!
I’ve just posted the same idea for the same reasons. But I’m sure these are not the first comments to that effect.
Great work guys, don’t stop and don’t slow down.
totally agree with you
Hello from San Diego California!
Gemma please wear a mask when you’re handling fiberglass! The glass fibers can get in your lungs and make you really sick!
Please step up your use of PPE while you’re working. Wear your hearing protection when you’re running power tools. Especially that loud multi-tool! I suffer from hearing loss from doing exactly what you’re doing.
Love watching your videos and the amazing progress you have made. And Gemma is so cute!
Rotten wood and fibreglass ARE harmful, I agree with San Diego watcher too!!
The only good news is you’ve got lots more video content! 😂😂😂 Love Simon’s attitude, ‘It is what it is’
I'm seriously impressed by the energy and determination to make this vessel go to sea and become a ship worthy of its history. Looking forward to the next installment of 'Ship Happens' stay safe J.
For the life of me, I can't understand why your subscriber count is increasing so slowly. This episode is a prime example of how well you just accepted the nightmare of fixing those rotten planks. I'll bet you do it without going into a drydock. Other UA-cam channels have over a million viewers and all they offer is meaningless junk like who has the best makeup or whose french fries are best.
I'm guessing it's because you actually DO SOMETHING. We're learning with you during all of this. Your dedication, perseverance and humor are second to none and I really appreciate your hard work.
I know what you mean as those yuppie types whine about the weather being shitty or they couldn’t get on a dock or a bunch of other whines
Sarinda will need dry docking for a clean/scrape and coats of copper rich anti fouling paint.
Yeah,they have that planned further down the road once they've done all that is req internally@@Dave5843-d9m
Another interesting video to watch after being on a lovely warm cruise around the Canaries, I hope one day soon you will be able to do it too. 👍
@@Dave5843-d9m True but, the more work that can be done outside of drydock, the less time Sarinda will be there. Most important of all, drydocking costs a lot of money. Simon and Gemma have discussed this in previous videos.
No matter the difficulty you both encounter, you always rise above it and do your best to make necessary repairs. Gemma, you are really styling in you sock cap - so love this channel.
A huge shout out, I mean you both are major solid people. I'd likely have walked away awhile ago. It's almost like 90% of building a boat. Huge undertaking. Keep up the effort and hard work.
I’m only 5 minutes in, and I’ve found another way to fall ’in love’ with you two! Nothing rattles Simon, knowing full well that you’ve just uncovered a month’s work, and that together with Gemma, you will overcome! Just love me Ship Happens. 🇨🇦
Many years back a fellow named Howard Hughes was reaching out to understand why his "Spruce goose" was suffering from rot. He learned (I think it was from boat builders) that the problem was his aircraft was not getting sufficient air flow in the hanger which was causing enclosed areas to hold moisture and not be able to "breath" enough to dry out interior spaces trapping and holding moisture. Current day here in the USA many century old homes that had held up well for decades, are suffering because attempts to refurbish them by adding in foam or fiberglass insulation have been found to develop mold and rot. That is what I've been dealing with my old wood house. You folks are in a great position as those areas behind the walls are exposed. Plan to add ventilation during rebuild. If air can move through the enclosed walls, it will be much dryer and happier. There will always be some moisture as water dampens the bilge. The more it can breath, the longer it will last! Rigid foam sheets might be used to insulate areas in the boat to ensure the hidden space has proper ventilation. You two are doing awesome craft folks. I seriously doubt many others could have saved her. Every challenge is engineered by you both. Perfect team!!! 🦌🦌🦌
Oxygen is a disinfectant.
We never doubted your commitment Gemma (AND Si too of course!) What a couple!! Keep calm and fix rot
WOW, I know it can be frustrating, but to “reveal” the last “hidden area” is truly a milestone worth celebrating!
Thx for bringing us along.
😊😊😊
John Ken
You guys are awesome. From 3200 miles I feel completely overwhelmed by the enormity of the project and awed by the inexhaustible energy the two of you have to keep going to save the boat.
More inspiring ‘can do’ repair/restoration content. Great stuff. Roll on next Friday 👍
While I/we have never experienced rebuilding such a large boat/ship, we have rebuild houses where everything had to be fixed, rebuilt and repaired. So in essence we know the feeling and the effort it takes. You two are truly amazing to watch and I think you are doing great work/repairs. Hang in there... Thumbs Up!
Just the most impressive yet. the way you tackle this difficult job and keep the humour going is sheer class. It's very clear that this vessel will get the best possible repair and go on for years and years. You should open a shipyard and make yourselves repair gods.
Haaaa 😂😂
"I guess I'll need the big tool".
In walks Simon "and here's my big tool".
😂😂😂 Hilarious.
Your devotion to the project is amazing.
MAGNIFIQUE TRAVAIL, ET TOUJOURS DANS LA BONNE HUMEUR J'ADORE.
Unimaginably cold working all day in negative temperatures. Much respect for your dedication and perseverance. I am living onboard with the heater at old-folk-home's temperatures. No work until the end of march.
when I look t all the work you have done to this wonderful vessel! I actually think! It'q actually remarkable that you have only seen this bit of rot in the hull at all! Well done to your strength in you both to just shrug it off and continue on! Bravo both of you!
Thanks again for an interesting episode. Despite the cold, it was interesting how fast (with obvious editing) you are now working. Congrats on an excellent story!
Lovely to see Two Lovely Eskimos working side by side...
What an amazing couple, who could do anything close to you two ,you are such an inspiration, well done!
Received your reply to my comment, thank you! I am concerned about what lies below. Your big ex navy boat has no copper paint under the water line . You need to move it to a tidal dry dock asap, as it has sat to long with no coating under the water line. It’s a long process working stem to stern. I suggest your in for an awaking at the keel. The inner planks look fine on the inside but the outer sheathing from the from keel maybe rotten , you need to get it out of the water for a keel outer plank inspection. Regards D:
So much resilience! Congrats guys!
"I will have to go and get my big tool!!" 🤣🤣🤣
Fantastic job! It looked sad and bad, when we first saw it, but already is taking taking shape again. You are very clever, you know, and what I would call, very hard workers. Even the mingy bits do not put you off!! Keep up the good work both of you!! John xx
From day 1,when I first saw that exhaust system,I thought what an utterly crazy design,and was bound to be a source of trouble. How sad that has turned out to be the case. Whilst it's not my boat,I'd scrap that design now you have uncovered what you have and start afresh with something a lot better and will not lead to the same problems again at a much later date. More work now,yes,but better to fix once and for all while you have the chance.
They certainly have the opportunity to change this sytem to a vertical, dry stack muffled exhaust like many fishing and other commercial boats. Then the constant corrosion caused by hot seawater puking out the steel exhaust (as exists) won't be a risk of sinking the boat nor a source of corroded pipes for unnecesary future repairs. Also, if the water cooled exhaust header cracksnor corrodes badly, there is risk of flooding and hydrolocking the engine. Boom!
It's wonderful to see Gemma show her love for those slotted head screws.
It’s a gift which just keeps giving. No turning back.
Yep. You two are D-E-D-I-C-A-T-I-O-N personified. A can-do couple. Kudos to you!
You Two have Just the Right Attitude to have on a Project like yours! God Bless and keep you Two and yours Smiling you are Certainly Diligent in your ways! And Fun To Watch! Reminds me of my Bride and Family on MANY Adventures with Boats and living aboard for Many Years! And Yes! We Loved Woodie's! Thankfully I am a Shipwright of many years, wish You Tube was there then. Carry On and Keep Smiling and finding Joy akways
Simons a good bloke bringin you a cuppa. Aww Geez, thats bad, not beyond your abilities though. 9:03in G'day Simon. Nice ta seeya bloke! 12:47in wheres the waterline on the exterior hull? Nice goin, doin well, stay vertical Eh!
Those rotten planks look like they're going to be a NIGHTMARE to replace! But I know you'll find a way! Can't wait to see how you do it!
You are great Simon 👍, positive “we can fix that” and the big smile, great job the both of you
Over and over again I am impressed with what you’ve learned since the early days. I remember thinking that when Simon held a reciprocal saw (sawzall to me) for the first time and struggled a bit with it, I knew he would learn to find out, it is a priceless tool for disassembly of rotten wood boats. 😂 ❤
You two are SO doing the right thing. Shopping for cold weather is a slippery slope to stopping - because “whatever”. Keep going folks. The cold will soon be slipping back as the longer and warmer days arrive.
Great video, my heart skipped a beat when you uncovered the rotten planks.
Amazing as always! It’s really inspiring how even with set backs you both take it all in your stride and tackle each job at a time!
It is interesting to note that the original planking appears to be 'red wood deal' referred to by old boatbuilders as 'Archangel Red' from Northern Russia. This is known here as 'Scots Pine' the difference being simply that if slow grown in the Arctic it makes an exceptionally durable timber, close grained full of resin and easy to work. often longer lasting than many hardwoods. The rot you uncovered in this episode looks like dry rot where it might be sensible to treat with a suitable fungicide. I love the shows and can only imagine the huge task you have taken on.
You are both bloody awe inspiring. How you remain so positive throughout this build knocks me out. Hearty congratulations on all your wonderful efforts. It will take a while, but your rewards will be multi dimensional when you finally set sail on your beautiful ship.
Im not one for following every stupid regulation, but for heaven sake there is a time to mask up!!
Come on people, everyone who comes here, thousands, needs to subscribe to help this wonderful couple keep it all going.
Great video you two..lucky you bought a boat with no rot...😂
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Martha and I are always amazed at your ingenuity and determination. You two are an inspiration.
Love the positivity from you two and Simon’s ‘It’ll be fine’, great vlog again, interesting what the exhaust has done to the planking, more detective work. Stay well you two.
We in NZ are watching your terrible storm. So worried Serinda is not damaged. Or your own house. We so enjoy your get up and go. Take care of each other. Raewyn & Mike
I admire your response, to such terrible timberwork ,many would be disheartened by such bad news.
I look forward to seeing you repair the damage.
Thanks
Loved his reaction “We can fix it” it’s fine with lowering voice ❤
Great work as always. Keep smashing it.
I haven't been able to watch a lot of your videos, but have seen a couple dozen or so.
I would like to say just how truly inspirational it is to watch you restore this boat. In the hands of just about anyone else who's ever walked this planet, that boat was a goner.
Seeing you two work so well together is also amazing. I'm guessing there have been a few outtakes, lol, but you are simply amazing people.
I felt good before I started watching this video, I feel even better now. Thanks!
I totally approve of the amount of good Yorkshire Tea you have in store. The thought of running out of tea is just too grim to even consider.. Tea is the only cure for such discoveries.. Hugs x
Love you guys! Hopefully your big tool can warm you up! ❤
At 26:31 take your cutting wheel and cut a slot in the screw head and use a large standard screw driver to remove. Or cut two slots at 90’ and use a philips screw driver to remove it. Of course you could use the cutting wheel to flatten two edges for a wrench.
By the way, you guys are incredible!
Can not believe how you stay so positive despite all the setbacks. keep going guts👏
Oh my word.. you brave people.. you’re truly heroes. Anyone else would probably have just sat down and cry.. stay safe; protect yourselves a little bit with gloves and masks.. ❤
Hello, it must've been heartbreaking. to find so much awful damage that desperately needs repairing. It will be a difficult enough to plan ahead as it is because every way you turn there will be a problem that is crying out to be given priority. What I admire about you two is how you take these awful situations and break them down logically into what you need to do first. This last episode really brought it home to me just want you to have to do to bring the boat back to life again. I really don't know where you get the resolve and the determination from but it's amazing to watch you coping and making progress. I wish you had a small well insulated wood burner on board. There is so much free fuel around that you could use .. just a thought... my friends boat has one.. Thank you for the latest episode.. love to you both😊
Love you guys! Feel like I know you both after watching for so long. I try to never miss an episode!
Chin up anything can be fixed with a cup of tea. We are cheering for you!
You guys are an inspiration, y'all work so hard with love and dedication.
Never an episode without a surprise and definitely not of this size. Everyone's on the edge of their seats now looking forward to the next episode. Can't wait to see next week's run of events it's so entertaining, educational and joyful to watch. Thank you both for another entertaining video for us all. 🎉
Your work ethic is highly commendable, you just get on with it. The horrors you unearthed were bad, but fixable. Stay safe and warm and see you next week 👍
I personally think those exhausts are a problem waiting to happen. They trap rot into the hull planks while hiding the damage. They also press rusty steel (iron) against the planks = another trigger for rot.
Some dry smoke stacks would be nice and remove the steel against wood problem.
Love the calm confidence. Id be freaking out!! You guys are such an awesome team
All credit to you both for your determination, you both deserve a medal and support from all your community 🎉🎉🇬🇧👍👍
Thank you so much!
2 degrees, positively balmy. It's been as low as -36 this month and today it's-11. Warmer yesterday at +3 but winter is almost done here. So remember it could be worse.
What a load of rot. That will be complicated to replace. Keep at it.
Fabulous positive approach you two. A great example for all!
I think what you two are doing is really amazing and every time you hit a stumbling block of rot which you have had loads, your positive attitude is a credit to you both! It will be awesome to see her when she’s relaunched🎉
Hi you two, Gemma nice to see your “big tool” coming to the rescue 😊, greetings from a misty Holland
He comes in handy at times!
As a late subscriber to your channel I have to give you congratulations for your huge efforts in this epic rebuilding project! I worry that this effort may be in vain, due to the poor frame condition. I wish you had taken some pictures of this W W 2 boat and framed it in a covered shed. Good luck regardless..
You both are wonderful work buddies. Keep up the smiles and don't worry it will be o.k. one way or the other. Such an uplifting watching you two.
How you keep smiling is fantastic I would be crying seeing the for you uncovered .but I think you two are fantastic keep it up .
Rule, when buying an old wood boat, first item “ Ensure every frame and plank is open to an airway!
No one in the world can knock either of you on the dedication front as you work to a big smile at the end including the boats one. Loud and proud living again which may not be happening without you two. By what you say the best bit is yet to come as you work towards the stern, but as Simon says 'we can fix it'. Anyone following you two would not doubt that for a minute. Pain in the arse but keep wearing those masks, hardwood dust and fiberglass wool in your lungs could give you very slow but long term unfixable health problems.
Good thing you all decided to not pull that from the water. That entire boat would of fell in pieces. Holy chute she was a rotten mess. But you guys have given her a new back bone, and a new lease on life. Just about there for complete new haul.
You are working so hard . Thankfully you never give up. Thankyou
Great video, you two, even though she was looking really poorly at the spot in the boat. Please be more careful with the fibres. I'd hate for it to affect your health in the future. Even though it's freezing, you still have the same work ethic . Truely brilliant.
That was a cracking episode, the title was perfect. You’ve managed to do a huge amount …. undaunted 🎉😊
Hi, you guys you have uncovered a few more horrors but you still come up smiling I adore your work ethic and exciting content. Gemma when you come up against a stubborn square head bolt a good crack with a heavy hammer normally does the trick to loosen them.
In a couple of months it will will be an issue getting the heat out of Sarinda rather then the other way around! Great work you two! 😊
I love your 'not to worry, can do' attitude.
Keep up the good work❤
You may be disappointed with the hull but when you have repaired it Sarinda is going to so much stronger well done to both of you
OMG a Frozen Kettle Now That Is the Meaning of Dedication i really Admire You Two a Shining Example to us All Thank You Both
The good news is you two amazing people now have the skills and tools to rise to the challange
I'm praying for you guys. This appears to be the worst part of the boat you have run into. I know that you will conquer it. You have been such an inspiration to me. I seldom take on challenges, but you give me the incentive to move on. You always see a way to solve problems. The most remarkable thing is you do it together. There is nothing like having a partner who is all for what you do and helps solve the problems, too. God bless both of you.
You dedicated crazy stupid fantastic inspiring lovely creative couple!
I think the expression you need at this moment rhymes with "Clucking Bell"
What a shame the planks have gone
Ducking Shell? anyway, they got those planks in fast,i guess they done it before!
Love the battery on your dealt, keeps it cool lol
IMHO, best channel in my UA-cam subs. You're unstoppable. Well done. Cheers.
Hello from Canada: I know that it would help me and I suspect others if, from time to time, you could show a drawing of the ship and where you are working on her. This is a tremendous series and I’ve been following you since your first UA-cam video. Many thanks for continuing each week. Yours is truly the highlight of the week as far as UA-cam videos are concerned. Best wishes.
Mighty effort. Well done
Second week in a row you have reminded me its TFI Friday. Hope you survive these new winds intact.