As a 84 year old Shipwright i enjoy your channel, a number of year's ago, my sister did a family tree research which i was not aware of until i stopped to visit her and her family on the way back from Baha, Mexico with the camper, in the coarse of a conversation, she mentioned that we were related to the Pilgrims thru the Aldens, my ears immediately perked up, as i had Alden design book in the camper, as i loved looking at his design's and always wanted to own one of his Schooner's, when i got back to Port Townsend, Wa., where i had my shop, i told one of my customer's that i had [tongue in cheek] who owned an Alden Ketch that i had good news and bad news for him, first that i was related to John Alden and i was raising my shop rate, interestingly enough i'm the only one who has any salt water in his blood, now i know why.
I'm really looking forward to the next episode. I'm an avid cabinet and furniture maker (no boats), but your creative use and modification of tools and your strategies for dealing with difficult problems is very inspiring.
I really enjoy hearing the history of the boat, the problem solving, the conversations about planning. wood grain choices, and strategy with you guys. Aces. Thank you.
Great video, to bad wood is so expensive for a pretty long time and young guys and stuff can't build anything unless they have tens of thousands of dollars. It's a shame.
Gee would have loved to see how they poured the lead for that awesome keel back in the good old days like the way you fellas made a sledge for it learning new things every day
Question: Could you at one time do a video on keel materials (lead, bronze, iron, ... ???) pro, con, aspects ... including environmental concerns about the lead and so on? Ok, that is not as practical as you usually do - but I would really love to know your thoughts on this. whether here or on the other channel. Perhaps you could include this in a video on any kind of keel on "a" boat? Addition: My two passions on YT: Boats and (mostly Scotch) Whisky. American White Oak is an important part of both of them! 2nd question: How long do you think the original builders of this boat would have expected her to exist?
did you hear any tell-tale noises in rough weather indicating a loose keel? We lost an American classic and the entire crew off west coast of NZ a few years ago. Captain was nervous about the noise during previous ocean crossing but never really identified keel movement in it last lift-out.
Our thoughts are with the crew, captain and their friends and families. Your comment made me think of the 1998 Sydney to Hobart race. In very heavy weather the noise of the wind and waves is so deafening that it's difficult to identify problems down deep in the boat. The top of the keel and tops of keel bolts are often hidden by the interior, systems, and machinery. What I noticed first with Dawnell is that when the boat worked hard, the bilge pump came on more often (not surprising). But when the weather broke, the boat also took longer to "take up". Over time, I needed to remove a good part of the interior to get a look at the top of the keel. But to know the extent of the damage, you really need to take out the keel bolts, drop the ballast block and probably pull the garboards.
yikes is all I have to say, this is not a repair its a resurrection. It can only be accomplished out of love and respect for the history of wooden ships. I find it all quite inspiring.
Ken is such a gentle giant, so well spoken and thoughtful. The two men working together just warms my heart.
As a 84 year old Shipwright i enjoy your channel, a number of year's ago, my sister did a family tree research which i was not aware of until i stopped to visit her and her family on the way back from Baha, Mexico with the camper, in the coarse of a conversation, she mentioned that we were related to the Pilgrims thru the Aldens, my ears immediately perked up, as i had Alden design book in the camper, as i loved looking at his design's and always wanted to own one of his Schooner's, when i got back to Port Townsend, Wa., where i had my shop, i told one of my customer's that i had [tongue in cheek] who owned an Alden Ketch that i had good news and bad news for him, first that i was related to John Alden and i was raising my shop rate, interestingly enough i'm the only one who has any salt water in his blood, now i know why.
Nice to hear Ken's voice more in this video, and great tips from Lou as always!
I'm really looking forward to the next episode. I'm an avid cabinet and furniture maker (no boats), but your creative use and modification of tools and your strategies for dealing with difficult problems is very inspiring.
She's a beauty worth saving and it's great to have Ken contributing as well
What a treat…I know precisely nothing about shipbuilding, but love listening to an expert. Fantastic!
just got my sawmill up and running, watching this series closely. really appreciate the dialogue
You guys are an example of a good friendships.
Beautiful old boat. Glad these two are working on it as I'm sure it'll be better than new in no time.
This was a great, lighthearted and funny episode obviously with two good friends! Well done! Now how about some Jameson?
Ken and Lou... Love this Duo.
that worked well as a duo, not saying anything wrong with Lou on his own this is just a different dimension to the show ..thanks for the effort!
35 more years and we'll be ready to work on a big boat, thanks to your shared knowledge!
I really enjoy hearing the history of the boat, the problem solving, the conversations about planning. wood grain choices, and strategy with you guys. Aces. Thank you.
Wow... that is a spectacular piece of timber!
Thanks. I always learn something. (Whether I remember it when I need it is another thing.)
Excellent narration by both of you. Keep up the great work and detailed videos!
What a cool boat and a great project!!
That's a nice big anvil for sure
I hope the fine Ryobi folks are feeding you guys planers. I had to buy one just cause you make them look so good!
Great video, to bad wood is so expensive for a pretty long time and young guys and stuff can't build anything unless they have tens of thousands of dollars. It's a shame.
Gee would have loved to see how they poured the lead for that awesome keel back in the good old days like the way you fellas made a sledge for it learning new things every day
This is an iron ballast.
Great video , very informative as always . Thank you for making these videos.
she is a pretty ! I really want to see her sail again.
Such a great shipwright/teacher!
what a project. good luck fellas!
fantastic..looking forward to seeing the precise repairs that will happen...no doubt...
Did you see sailing channel Aldens Adventurer , They recently started repairing 1925 Alden Malibar 6, in I think Cambridge MD
Great video. Thanks
Question: Could you at one time do a video on keel materials (lead, bronze, iron, ... ???) pro, con, aspects ... including environmental concerns about the lead and so on? Ok, that is not as practical as you usually do - but I would really love to know your thoughts on this. whether here or on the other channel. Perhaps you could include this in a video on any kind of keel on "a" boat?
Addition: My two passions on YT: Boats and (mostly Scotch) Whisky. American White Oak is an important part of both of them!
2nd question: How long do you think the original builders of this boat would have expected her to exist?
Love it, love it!
I used to do this kind of work up in Alaska but I'm too old to remember much of it now...makes life simpler though...
We hear you. I'm heading to Alaska soon. My daughter drives a boat there. It will be my first trip to Alaska, can't wait. Thanks for watching.
I think Leo from Tally Ho bought white oak from Duke. Wooden boats are great. What a fun community on TH-cam to watch videos.
Wether you're on the west or east coast or anywhere in between, he's the guy to talk to about oak.
A great shipwright.
did you hear any tell-tale noises in rough weather indicating a loose keel? We lost an American classic and the entire crew off west coast of NZ a few years ago. Captain was nervous about the noise during previous ocean crossing but never really identified keel movement in it last lift-out.
Our thoughts are with the crew, captain and their friends and families. Your comment made me think of the 1998 Sydney to Hobart race. In very heavy weather the noise of the wind and waves is so deafening that it's difficult to identify problems down deep in the boat. The top of the keel and tops of keel bolts are often hidden by the interior, systems, and machinery. What I noticed first with Dawnell is that when the boat worked hard, the bilge pump came on more often (not surprising). But when the weather broke, the boat also took longer to "take up". Over time, I needed to remove a good part of the interior to get a look at the top of the keel. But to know the extent of the damage, you really need to take out the keel bolts, drop the ballast block and probably pull the garboards.
Very cool.
Amazing guy's 😎
Nutrients do not rise in emanate out from the pith of the tree. OY
Nice ! 👍
I'd rather see the keel put in instead of working on the schooner. Now Orca on the other hand... that's what I'd REALLY like to see!
yikes is all I have to say, this is not a repair its a resurrection. It can only be accomplished out of love and respect for the history of wooden ships. I find it all quite inspiring.
I would say that Keel would be about 6to 8 Tonnes
Funny