Anyway, great update. I vote for keeping whatever original wood you can in respect to the vessel. Looks like you're replacing the bulk, anyway, but it's good form to keep some of it. Chuck, you win.
If all goes according to plan that should be the next video, although there is still a lot of fabrication, fit and finish work to do. The first step in reassembly will be to epoxy the furring strips that will anchor the ceiling to the hull.
Hey Chuck, I guess the 4-6 week prediction way back when the pencil was being sharpen was well.......gee I don't know what a good word would be for it. I was thinking optimistic but that could be a little light in the loafers perhaps the only other word that fits would be crazy. Maybe you had recently smoked a laced cigar I hear they can cloud ones judgment. Hopefully you will soon see the prevervial light at the end of the tunnel. Cheers, Bill S.V. Felice Bear
+C&CBilly The six week time frame was based on two people working 8 hours five days a week. Weather conditions and health issues interfered with that projection. Based on actual man hours invested, however, we are right on track.
+Cruising Lealea Hmm, for some major work you need to be unrealistically positive otherwise you would never take something like this on. And boat work always takes longer than you anticipate. No need to be on the defense. Anyone who claims he or she can estimate the work for a project this size with a less than 20 percent error is not to be trusted, not even Chuck.
+Nerd3927 That is right. We doubled the time and the budget and still ran over on both. We knew that from past experience so we are not surprised nor daunted. We have seen "One weekend" projects stretch into months in the boatyard and have been there ourselves. Usually this is due to underestimating the amount of work required or finding things you did not know about at the start. Since we knew we would be completely gutting the boat and replacing everything, the only unanticipated work came from changes to the plan in mid-project. We got the required man-hours right, but could not anticipate that we would both be out with the flu for ten days then followed by our two sub-contractors each in turn also out sick, causing us to lose nearly a month. We failed to account for the weather too. Even though winter was milder than usual, conditions still slowed us down more than we anticipated. These things happen so you just have to go with it and keep a positive attitude.
What material are you using for the furring strips? I'm afraid she's right. You're 90% done. Do the 10% right. After all you've blown the time budget and growing land roots so what's a few more months? Can't wait to see it all come together.
Yes. That's May 17. I have heard about some plases in USA ho celebrate 17. May. I finde it so fascinating, thinking of all this Norwegians seeking a better life over there. The older brother to my grandfather left over in 1919. He sadly died of pneumonia. But it is so nice to see all the national costume (bunad) and Norwegien flags ;-)
hey! guys I just subscribe and I really love your work I'm looking into getting a project boat but I'm just wondering on the cost to rebuild a boat so if you have a little idea since it's your second time just let me know I'll appreciate that! By the way keep on the good work!!!
Your Refit is progressing nicely! I was looking nature (phase of spring/summer) outside your garage, looks lot like ours here in Finnland. But You are in Petersburg Alaska, aren't You, 56 deg N and we are in Pori 61 deg N? I guess golf stream affects weather that much here in Finnland. We got ours to the seawater allready: th-cam.com/video/CPy3hecequ0/w-d-xo.html
Chuck, make a new step now. Every day you and Laura will look at the mismatch and it will bug the S#*t out of you! You will eventually make one so might as well make it now. Just my opinion.
Videos often tend to be too fast-paced and hectic, but I like the tranquility of your video's last 3 minutes. Very nice.
th-cam.com/video/LGoMtXx59LQ/w-d-xo.html
Also very nice.
You guys have inspired me to fix up my boat. cant wait. Keep it up. ow and chuck the woman is alway right.
Anyway, great update. I vote for keeping whatever original wood you can in respect to the vessel. Looks like you're replacing the bulk, anyway, but it's good form to keep some of it. Chuck, you win.
Yes ,in the video the step looks very good , no need to rebuild . 1 vote for Chuck ... :))
Mind you don't fall off the end of that cigar Chuck! :0) from BIG Norway!
Was it the 17th May, Norway's National Day.
I used to live above Lee's. And, once, I was Uncle Samon in that parade, 2007 I think?
What's the eta for the first assembly video?
waves from Seattle
If all goes according to plan that should be the next video, although there is still a lot of fabrication, fit and finish work to do. The first step in reassembly will be to epoxy the furring strips that will anchor the ceiling to the hull.
Hey Chuck, I guess the 4-6 week prediction way back when the pencil was being sharpen was well.......gee I don't know what a good word would be for it. I was thinking optimistic but that could be a little light in the loafers perhaps the only other word that fits would be crazy. Maybe you had recently smoked a laced cigar I hear they can cloud ones judgment. Hopefully you will soon see the prevervial light at the end of the tunnel. Cheers, Bill S.V. Felice Bear
+C&CBilly The six week time frame was based on two people working 8 hours five days a week. Weather conditions and health issues interfered with that projection. Based on actual man hours invested, however, we are right on track.
+Cruising Lealea Hmm, for some major work you need to be unrealistically positive otherwise you would never take something like this on. And boat work always takes longer than you anticipate. No need to be on the defense. Anyone who claims he or she can estimate the work for a project this size with a less than 20 percent error is not to be trusted, not even Chuck.
+Nerd3927 That is right. We doubled the time and the budget and still ran over on both. We knew that from past experience so we are not surprised nor daunted. We have seen "One weekend" projects stretch into months in the boatyard and have been there ourselves. Usually this is due to underestimating the amount of work required or finding things you did not know about at the start. Since we knew we would be completely gutting the boat and replacing everything, the only unanticipated work came from changes to the plan in mid-project. We got the required man-hours right, but could not anticipate that we would both be out with the flu for ten days then followed by our two sub-contractors each in turn also out sick, causing us to lose nearly a month. We failed to account for the weather too. Even though winter was milder than usual, conditions still slowed us down more than we anticipated. These things happen so you just have to go with it and keep a positive attitude.
Just paint that companionway step purple and you wont have to worry about it matching.
Something about that sounds disturbingly strange, but I like it.
Purple IS Laura's favorite color...
What material are you using for the furring strips? I'm afraid she's right. You're 90% done. Do the 10% right. After all you've blown the time budget and growing land roots so what's a few more months? Can't wait to see it all come together.
Could not agree more my 5 month refit on Felice Bear in reality took.......hold your hat......5 years.
Just seen all your refit...you do a good job :-)
But little Norway day? is it 17. of May?
From Norway...just curious ;-)
Nice canal.
Petersburg's Little Norway Festival is held on Norwegian constitution day. It is the highlight of a week long celebration.
Yes. That's May 17.
I have heard about some plases in USA ho celebrate 17. May. I finde it so fascinating, thinking of all this Norwegians seeking a better life over there. The older brother to my grandfather left over in 1919. He sadly died of pneumonia.
But it is so nice to see all the national costume (bunad) and Norwegien flags ;-)
hey! guys I just subscribe and I really love your work I'm looking into getting a project boat but I'm just wondering on the cost to rebuild a boat so if you have a little idea since it's your second time just let me know I'll appreciate that! By the way keep on the good work!!!
What;s up with the 3 minutes or so of blank time?
Chuck made a mistake editing.
Keep the companionway piece. Sand and re-stain it. My vote.
I agree.
Agreed. Keep a bit of the original.
I think they took the week off
Your Refit is progressing nicely! I was looking nature (phase of spring/summer) outside your garage, looks lot like ours here in Finnland. But You are in Petersburg Alaska, aren't You, 56 deg N and we are in Pori 61 deg N? I guess golf stream affects weather that much here in Finnland. We got ours to the seawater allready: th-cam.com/video/CPy3hecequ0/w-d-xo.html
a painted companion way is a small price to pay for a life time of i told u so's
Chuck, make a new step now. Every day you and Laura will look at the mismatch and it will bug the S#*t out of you! You will eventually make one so might as well make it now. Just my opinion.