Well, I stumbled across your channel about 5 hours ago and I can’t stop watching. You are amazing! As a 52 year old who has rebuilt more than a couple boats I desperately want to send you a load of tools, but then I have to remind myself that at your age I was struggling with the same limitations and you keep getting the job done! So well done!
You’ve taken on an astronomical project it’s just going to take time. Also, keep in mind you’re taking on a project by yourself that 95% of the population would not even attempt. Of course, it’s going to be difficult. Of course you’re going to have problems. I’m confident you’re strong enough to overcome any obstacle.
You are doing fantastic. I know I'm getting to this video late, as I just found your channel, but cut yourself some slack, you are doing the majority of a major boat overhaul BY YOURSELF! I give you so much credit, you are living your dream, and sailing, even more impressive is the fact that you are solo sailing! You are living my dream, even to the point of sailing nude! KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!
You're an amazing young woman, Nicole. You're an inspiration to so many and an object of envy for a lot of people. Have faith in your own abilities. Hold your head up and be proud. X
You are doing brilliantly! I sometimes used to work in a Tyvek suit in an air-conditioned building and it was hot work. I can't imagine how it must feel under the tropical sun! This is the hardest part of the job now. Everything is in bits and no matter how hard you work it doesn't look like anything is getting done but this is the point where it starts to get better. From here, you will see that each step starts to bring you closer to your vision.
we use them at work and its kinda besides the point but some of the guys what they do is slice the back of the suit open with sharp razor blades similar to like a bear claw attack they get some movement thru the suit .. u can also cut the inner thighs and underarms .just a idea ...
Yes, you will be able to go back to sea. Yes, you will be able to do it. Speaking to you as a father of two girls a bit older than you I can say with confidence that you should be proud of all you've accomplished on your sailing adventures and your boat overhaul. Your instinctive hard work ethic will bring you to success. I'm betting on seeing a future episode where you're relaunching the boat. Keep up your good work. Best of luck. Please make your holidays happy ones.
@Sailing Artha, hi, for what it's worth, in all my years I've never witnessed a young lady with the determination you have. You've taken on a project that so many would run from. With all the challenges you've faced, then overcame, you've showed your followers you are well worthy of the 'bell ringer subscribe', this due to you being upfront and real, letting the emotions flow freely but most of all ... modeling that non-chiffon, nor lace trimmed 'Zoot suit' and making it look as fancy as a sleek little black dress. You've done good!!! I can't wait to see the emotions of 'splash day' ... that will be an episode chocked full of goosebumps and tears. Until then ... keep going ... you've got this!!! - Jerry
Was looking forward to this update as always. Big projects have a thousand little steps to them It can be really daunting.... frustrating ...overwhelming to the point of 2nd guessing and doubting yourself. We all been there and it sucks cause it sooo draining. But recognizing that and releasing all that stress is a good step Crying, talking about it to someone supportive even on video helps get rid of some of it. Big projects not only improve your boat but yourself as well. As for the daily or weekly tasks : Take a breather for a minute, walk around and create a master list of ALL projects in some kinda order. Dont worry bout it being 2 or 10 pages long, its simply a roadmap, a chart that guides you. Each morning make the day's short list from that master. Dont go "overboard" taking on too much. If you get done fast you can either add another task or have a nice walkabout. Keep it real and if you get hung up due to needing a tool or part move on to the next task on the list. Dont interrupt your flow during the day. Plan on morning or late afternoon run into town for items. Take each day on its own and not the entire boat project. Dont look at the mountain 100 miles away and think ' ohh my God its soo far away!' Just stick your hand out and say ' okay I'll go this far today ' Its one step at a time. Before you know it you're at the mountain or in your case the sea ! Last but not least know when to give yourself a break . Take a ride up in the hills Show us the island ! Life isnt all work. Yes we know you have certain amount of time on the hard and you get antsy to sail again - you'll get there dont worry..... Showing different places, sites and people of the DR in your videos will help keep viewers interested. Its an important part of doing them. Show us the town and its people. Viewers are stuck at home or in their offices, some will never get to see places like the DR etc. How bout even a short interview with the Marina's owner or manager on how they got started . Free advertising goes a long way 😊 Sorry for the epic comment but ya needed a little nudge and good support. You'll finish her dont worry And you'll be casting off once again stronger, a little wiser and tons more confident !
Hi, thank you! Yes, great content ideas. I actually have a few videos coming up on places around the DR. Thanks for the epic comment, the encouragement is helpful
To free up old nuts and bolts. Wire brush all of the exposed thread and nut. Get every bit of corrosion or paint off. Soak with PB Blaster for a day, or longer. Start at the nut to unscrew it. Starting with the head is just a losing game. Hopefully the nut will come off with the bolt/screw still firm in the hull. Wind the nut to the top of the thread slightly past the last thread and whack it with a hammer to try and drive the bolt down if it is still tight in the hole. Even the smaller piece of paint, rust or corrosion can stop a nut from turning. Been there a million times. Take your time if you can.
I always joke that I didn't get a PhD in history; I got a PhD in Patience. This is a major restoration, not a spiffing-up, and it'll give you your own PhD in Patience. Sweating in a Tyvek suit and respirator is just as much a part of the whole thing as standing night watch at sea is; everyone's done it unless they're loaded. And nothing will teach you your boat better than having to work on every little bit of it. A BCC is as worth doing such a job on as any boat there is, and no small boat will take better care of you wherever you choose to go. You've made serious progress. It helps me to break down huge jobs into sub-jobs, as checklists; I can jump between them as necessary to keep going (say, when weather is not good for one thing or I'm waiting for parts or whatever), but at the same time I can keep up with where I am with each one, and I don't get confused or overwhelmed.
I remember you saying, in an earlier video, that you start to feel bad if you have to stay in one place for too long .....So I can understand your frustration !.... ..BUT....your time WILL come.....and you'll, continue doing what you love doing......AGAIN ! I feel for you, when I cant physically help you with your boat !.... But I guess a lot of people feel that way toward you when they see you cry ! Anyway....glad you got your supplies to finish the job Nicole ! It won't be long now, till you are floating again in ARTHA... and I feel that you are very proud of yourself for what you've accomplished so far ! Love from me in Australia ⛵🦘🇦🇺🌹
Hey Nicole, you're doing a fantastic job. You're a beautiful, amazing, positive person and don't tell yourself anything different. You will do this, just take it one step at a time. We'll all still be here with you no matter how long it takes. You'll soon be back out there 😎
Hi. You could also wash the hull one week or a few times with a pressure washer and scrub it with a scouring brush. That way you will make the hull very clean. Also if you remove all the gel coat then the hull, in that temperature, is going to dry out very quickly. That drying leaves a residue that has to be removed with high pressure and scrubbing. Now is the ideal time to take a measure of how much moisture is in the hull and/or let the hull dry for a while before applying a Barrier coat or whatever you like. But that is your decision of course. But since you've already done so much work. Since you have some osmosis, there will probably be some moisture in the polyester. But you can't tell until you measure. If you have osmosis again, after some time, because you haven't done the right thing now, you can sand it all off again. :) You should consider it anyway. Talk a pro or something :) And you can use polyster resin. It doesn't have to be epoxy. Its way cheaper. :) Greetings Belgium
Don’t worry trust in the universe you are doing a great job! Realize 99% of men and women would not be able to take on a project like this yet here you are! 😊
I'm late seeing this video. That is a lot of hard, hot work to grind down the hull, fix blisters and all of that. Congrats to you for all the hard work and frustration of figuring out what to get, how to get it and how to get it done. Strong young lady. When it is finished, you will be so proud of yourself for the accomplishments.....
I started following a bit before welcome to my shit show. I felt then you were a kindred spirit. Since tben i suffered a stroke in october which left me paralyzed on my right side. I am here to say, youve got this. You have come so far a d you will get back to sea. I will keep following you and rooting for you as i struggle to walk again and live a normal life. In the meantime, be thankful for your life youre building and try to realize you are achieving what many others will only dream. That is living my dear.
I used a grinding burr. Basically a round ball about half size of golf ball with rasp surface. I did 100 blisters in one day and then hit with heat gun which pushes out the moisture and in another day I filled all the rounded holes with fairing compound. Only needed grinder in a couple of spots. Easy peasy. Boat yard now is on same technique. Super time saver.
At least you are out there doing it! I’ve been working as a Merchant Mariner for years, and I still don’t see myself as a sailor. I can definitely see how being on the hard can make it seem like you’re not a cruiser, but it is necessary to keep the boat running smoothly! It helps you gain more trust in the boat too. Working on refitting my first seaworthy sailboat this winter/spring while daydreaming of cruising at work. One day I’ll get the courage to actually follow through with quitting. Keep up the good work!
You're not lazy. You are making amazing progress. Don't fret. We, your followers, are not going anywhere regardless of the rate of progress. We just want to see you succeed. I've seen a lot of people go through what you're going through - you're doing great, especially considering you are doing this by yourself with minimal support (both physical and emotional). Once you're out of the yard and on the ocean, it will have all been worth it. ❤
Could you get a tiny little sailboat to take out once a week to give yourself a very well deserved treat? Coming this far on your own is already an amazing feat. You will sail your boat over the sea again and you will always be amazing.
How do you eat an elephant? ...... One bite at a time. 😀 You will sail again and enjoy all your hard work. No matter what happens no one can ever take that away from you. Its yours. Your blood, your sweat and your tears!
Hi 👋🏻 I just want you to know you don’t, realise , but you are one of the strongest women I ever saw on TH-cam, thank you for sharing your videos ,and keep pushing ✌🏻
Hey Girl! You rock! You are simply amazing and I could luv yah yo death with your determination and tenacity. Do not get down under any circumstances. There is a plan and you just need to take a big breathe, for tomorrow brings you such rewards beyond your needs. Your a winner and beautiful…nothing more to say other than All the Best!
You are doing incredibly well, it’s not a job anyone would want to tackle but the end result is fantastic especially when you had so much crud to remove from that great looking hull, imagine how well it will perform once painted & back in the water, don’t get down hearted in time you are going to have a home on water to be proud of, you can’t beat an older vessel they are built to last, you can do it just keep your head up & keep smiling Nicole, your a pretty girl & that smile is very infectious ❤ 🇬🇧
I believe in you. I know way too many people who would not dare to take even two steps into your undertakings due to fear let alone give them a second thought. But you dear... you dare! A quality I greatly respect and admire. Also emotional tears are good. They release stress hormones from the body.
Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate! You are doing an amazing job and it will be worth every sweat drop when you are done with it. She will give you many years and the opportunity to create amazing memories. Can’t wait to see her done.
Hello beautiful. When you spoke about waiting for the hull to grind itself, I literally laughed. I truly know what you're talking about and wish I could be there to help you grind. But you are doing so well, I'd probably screw it up. You're great. Keep it up. I can visualize you sailing her to wonderful places.
God bless, this utube thing can be a curse for most utubers, we understand how difficult it can be , and you work so hard to make things right, we are here for you watching, 💝 your doing the best you can,
I know your trying not to be on the hard in the yard that long. It cost money for that. You want it done now, but it's a big job. It will take time. Your doing fine. It's a learning process. Keep going and never give up. Your a strong person and you got this.
Progress, keep working and every day you will be a little closer to completion. The projects that you are working on will be rewarding to you. Keep smiling.
A veces es bueno no pensar. Ser una máquina de acción y no ver el proyecto como un todo... Cada día lo suyo y sólo pensar en lo que se está haciendo... Si a veces lloras es bueno. Si te alivia es bueno. Piensa en tus proyectos y sigue adelante... Ánimo y buena proa!
As someone who's worn a tyvek suit a good bit, I generally use duct tape to make it fit/hold it up. Remember they don't call your boat "on the hard" because of the dirt beneath it, but because of all the work it means you have to do.
Sometimes stuff doesn’t always work out the way we want it to but the ship looks good and you are trying your best. Plus a little help goes a long way don’t be afraid to lean on people that could help you it will all be worth it once it’s done projects can be daunting but you have an incredible ship to call you own.
Projects are like a staircase. The flat parts are where you make progress and not too much effort. Then you run into the vertical part which seems unclimbable. At this point you need to have a strong talk to yourself put your head down and plod along. How long it takes doesn’t matter. You have the guts and determination to keep going as fast as you want. Don’t give up on these stages. One day you will get to the top and can enjoy the next flat bit for a while. Don’t look too far ahead as it can be depressing. One day at a time. All a project is a series of small steps that add up to a major step. You have a beautiful boat, age is on your side keep hydrated and treat the heat as a sick joke that is happening to you. Crossing an ocean is a just a lot of day sails added together. You are on the right road. Turning round sucks so keep going. Take care .
You have taken on a large project. There must be others in the same yard who are also doing big refits. They are your "pack" right now. When I am overwhelmed, I make the goals tiny. Perhaps, I will do 3 coats of varnish on this item by lunch time and then some other small thing after lunch. That way I don't have to worry about the overall project until one of the tiny goals is to update the project chart. I believe you can do this.
newly subscribed, we are just about to grind our hull down to glass and loved your grit and humour and as we are in our golden years we will sure be using your yoga poses lol gonna binge watch from the beginning now, good luck from Sweden. We will watch you get back out there young lady.
its not a pity party its expressing your fears and concerns with emotion. the thing i like about your videos its more real (low budget with depression) kinda like i would have to do it if i went sailing
Beaucoup d'émotions. Mais quel courage finalement. Très peu de personne n'oserai faire ou pourrait faire ce que vous faites. Bravo ! A lot of emotions. But what courage in the end. Very few people would dare or could do what you do. Well done !
You are a warrior Nicole. These videos are some of the best you've done. I love to see you tackle what is an enormous task, and doing so with such grit. Just remember you can only do what's in front of you. As a very wise person once told me, it's ok to make plans, just don't plan the outcome.
I forgot to add for marking out waterlines take a cutoff wheel and cut a shallow gouge every so often on the top and bottom of your boot stripe so you'll have reference marks for future repainting.
I would suggest a shallow cone shaped high speed drill bit/or abrasive, rather than grinding, to get rid of the boat pox. You'll remove a lot less fiberglass, and less fibreglass work later, followed by less sanding. You can then cut circular fibreglass patches and lay them into the holes in layers. Just a thought.
Hello Nicole, first of all a belated happy birthday to you. Please don't give up, no matter what happens to you. You are an exceptionally unique person and what you do deserves the greatest respect. Unfortunately, as a pensioner I can't support you financially, but perhaps what I have written will help you. From the bottom of my heart, I wish you only the very best. ❤
try not to be hard on yourself u are doing fantastic and all u can do is go slow and steady u are beautiful women awesome eyes and a great smile and u will get out to sail the oceans make that boat of yours safe and worry free great things will come your way ...cheers
Awwwwww. It's okay. Of COURSE you will be out there sailing again. What else would you do? Forget all you've learned your entire life? Pfffft. I understand, trust me. 2 summers in a row I gave up to take care of my stroke recovering Mom when we're slow at work. Still have NO REAL ROOF on my cabin and haven't worked on it in almost 2 MONTHS now 😞😞😞. Been too busy working OT and taking care of my Mom (and she llives 7 hrs away round trip....make that journey WEEKLY). It's cold again. Walls not done. Hardly ANYTHING done this entire year. Sooooooo frustrated and annoyed. I'm RIGHT THERE WITH YOU. But. You will get through this. I will get through this. One day soon I'm gonna see you in the cockpit of your new vessel braving the elements and undergoing some monumental voyage. And maybe you'll see a video or photo of me on my deck overlooking the mountains and throwing some logs into my stove as it begins to snow. We. Got. This. You Got This!! You've come too far! You've accomplished too much! Whatever it is you put your mind to, I have NO DOUBT you're gonna accomplish it. 🤜🤛💪👍😁⛵️💨 Hang in there, girl. Can't wait to see this hull complete and re-beautified! 😍😍😍
You got this!!! Tearing it apart it just looks like shit! Start putting it back together it gets pleasing with every coat of paint!!! My last boat took me five years to go sailing again!!! On ward and upward!!!
In case you didn't notice, some screw drivers have a hex built in. You can focus on pushing the screwdriver while turning it with a wrench on the hex. Keep working, it'll be worth it..
Keep going your doing great. Boats maintenance is not easy for anyone. It will take longer than you expect. Keep chipping away. Don’t think that anyway you are not capable. Small goals first with small rewards at the end of them. Need to have a bit of life /boat work balance.
Their lots of work Baby Girl, I know about working alone, it’s difficult, and ya gotta get ya head around it, one step at a time, baby girl, You Can Do This, It will happen, keep the faith
Please please..although you ended positive..go sailing a day or more Nicole..just with friends or as crewmember to bring a boat from A to B (and maybe also earn some needed money for that). It will do you good and is one of the best down-time away pushers I think for us sailors and our kind of pack-members..yes you will sail again..and yes me too will watch you doing so.❤ Sadly too far away and too poor still to support you directly but I know you will succeed..I know you will..but find some more 'fuel' for your optimism. Bravely forward and sail by today's wind❤🎉..or at least keep trying..like me almost 3 decades later in life😅
I second all the compliments here for what you've undertaken and what you've accomplished so far. And I'd like to say most of the hard part is behind you, but it's not...your boat has a SERIOUS case of boat pox. I'm honestly surprised that a boat with the BCC's reputation had it that bad. The blisters went well beyond the gel coat. That's added exponentially to the workload you've taken on. Most people prior to barrier coat have maybe a dozen large blisters, and 25 little babies that barely get into the lamination; you've got them everywhere you turn, with SERIOUS cavities. So, give yourself a pat on the back. Some would have run away after seeing the true extent. Heck, just grinding off all bottom paint is a job and a half on boats smaller than yours! But starting with a clean, smooth bottom that's been ground back to the fiberglass, fully dried out (which takes at LEAST as long as you've been on the hard, so don't sweat the time spent so far), and then barrier coated will give that vessel a second life. And whenever you go to sell her, that work you're doing is very marketable to a new buyer. You also have it meticulously documented with lots of proof of what you've done. It's probably already worth a decent bit more than you paid...and it should be with all your sweat equity. So take a bow
Thank you. Yea I think because the boat was sitting in the harbor for at least 10 years without a haul out, the water seeped in. Thanks for the encouragement
ti vedo sempre con piacere,ogni tuo episodio è per me una sorpresa positiva, anche quando hai gli occhi rossi di pianto dentro di me ti dico...brava quello che ti succede è normale, non mollare butta fuori il veleno e ricomincia,va bene cosi!.
I realise these vids are way after the fact but it pays to read the comments. For example the angle grinder disc flip was covered by another kind soul a while back. Also talcum powder. More hints gleaned from people smarter than me working on boats. Grab some clamping vice grip pliers for all those jobs where you need to grab onto stuff from the other side. Another way of cutting skin fittings, cut the mushroom type top with a cutting wheel on your grinder into pizza slices, just like you were cutting a pizza, careful not to go to deep so you only graze fibreglass, then with cold chisel in-between fibreglass and fitting hit and lever pizza segments off the tube. The bronze levers and breaks quite easy this way, easier than grinding the whole lot down methinks. Please tell me you saw the don't join lithium with agm warning comments from the marine electrians in the last vid.
As an old fiberglass person....it seems that your best option would be to fill all those pockets where water has penetrated...and then re glass the hull.. There are just too many holes to patch...
Hi! I think you're doing amazing work, and appreciate the vulnerability you show in your videos. So many people on this platform only show how "perfect"their life is, when we know in reality they're all just as messed up and as imperfect as we are, so they come off as fake. I know how lonely (and difficult) a solitary lifestyle can be and wish I had a friend/partner as resilient and as.honest as you seem to be. Please keep going, and know there are people out in this cruel world who wish you well and are genuinely rooting for you. A thought: in addition to Patreon, you should consider posting your PayPal or another option for people to help with one-time donations, in case they can't commit to an ongoing monthly amount. Best wishes!
You shouldn't beat yourself up over your progress. Do not use any polyester resin. It doesn't compare to epoxy for water resistance. The only other advice I have to give is to switch to flat grinding discs with a backing pad instead of the flap discs. Go as coarse as you can get. Gouges and scratches don't matter when you're adding filler material. They're actually beneficial for bonding. There's NOTHING worse than laying underneath a fiberglass boat hull in tight quarters and grinding over head in a tyvek suit. Nothing helps for comfort in those situations.
Hi Nicole, just ASK for help, within the yard, or the hardware store. Set a time, "even if you can help me for an hour." You'll be surprised how that helper boosts your own enthusiasm. Most "genuine" helpers won't stick to your "set " time, but will stay longer. Don't be embarrassed to ask for help. But always give them the time of an hour. I'm 12k miles from you, otherwise I'd be up in a heartbeat. If you get more than one offering to help, accept that offer. Two people, say just helping for an hour, plus you, will achieve a hell of a lot. Take care mate. All the very best, from down here in Nz. Remember ASK.
It’s called they have thrown everything in front of ME but the kitchen sink and refrigerator to which if the same affect was done to these people there cream puff life would crumble… there is going to be a gangstalker try me on a island and I’m going to teach them a lesson!!! And you are about to go sailing ⛵️ look at what you endured and the people that helped you what a blessing, and you better know how to sail that boat it has more sails than the other boat you had
Very sexy work outfit, Nicole. The boots are the finishing touch. I can see this on the summer catwalk in Milan. Seriously, you're doing a great job. When you are up to you elbows in alligators it's hard to remember you were sent in to drain the pool. A bit overwhelming at times. Please accept a big hug from all of us. What's next on the list? I've had days at work when I busted my butt and at the end of the day I felt like really didn't get anything done.
Thanks! Next on the list is repair the blisters and cut new rigging. I’m waiting on a good day for the mast to come out. I’ll be putting a video together on replacing the luff of the head sail and installing the new Norseman wedges later on. It’s been rainy, so much of the hull repair is delayed, though i am about 2/3 of the way done with the blisters on the port side. Thanks for watching
It's understandable to be scared, just make a plan of what you're able to complete with what you have on hand then work on the other items when the materials you need become available. Don't let despair take over be positive. Why don't you post a list of what you need and see if your viewers can assist you. You can do it, you've already accomplished so much.
Thanks for the encouragement. People have been so helpful with getting many of the things I need. Right now I’m working on putting everything back together but I do have a wishlist linked on my channel. I’ll keep adding to it whenever items come up. Appreciate your following!
Hi, my friend launched one when I first signed the boat’s purchase agreement, but I got some negative comments and was ashamed of sharing it for too long. But I did get a considerable $4k, which I put towards the down payment of the boat.
You're doing a great job... You are living the life I wanted to until life got in the way now after two wife's 5 kids and a work accident that put me on social security disability I'm trying to work towards that dream myself and I will not let it stop me so don't let it stop you I watched a video of a minute ago where you talk about why you cry you know you and I we have a lot in common I ODed on diet pills when I was 10 years old because my mom and my dad and people at school tell me I was fat well even after 3 months in the hospital because I lost 100 lb in 6 weeks nothing ever changed except for me I still have them thoughts of what it would be like if I wasn't here and even after years of therapy that doesn't change you just have to make your mind up you're going to live for yourself that's why I'm looking for a sailboat so I can get out there on the ocean myself
Hey there. Thanks for sharing this. I went through my own battles of compulsive eating and codependency. It took over my life and I had to go through a dramatic shift in my mindset in order to be okay. I’m okay now, but it took being desperate and hopeless enough, along with the will to want to live. It’s not easy, especially when people look in on my life and think it should be easy. There is ALWAYS a way though. Always. As for where you are now, you haven’t lost any time, you’ve just gained perspective and maybe the motivation to get to where you want to be. I hope to see you out there!
Would you be sure and tell us how many hours, approximately, it takes you to get the holes ground out, laminated, filled and ready for paint? I used to have a crew of physically fit young guys that repaired hull blisters and I know what a nasty job it is. You're amazing! Also, get a PayPal account set up and turn on TH-cam Super Thanks to make it easier for us to contribute to your channel. Be strong and be proud because you're one tough girl.
Nicole, got a question for yea.. How do you eat an Elephant? the answer is one bite at a time.. whenever you work on big projects that seem very overwelming, stop yourself and focus on each task, and get them done. one by one.. and you'll make it to the end. a small trick i learned from a old TV station engineer. never worry about the things you cant change. only worry about the things you can change, then decide if you want to change it or not.. so, dont worry about your following, because girl, we are here with yea the entire way. dont worry about money, its good to be mindfull of money, but dont worry about it.. if you need it, say so, and dont be embarrased. people will help.. also, your pretty and amazing, how can you not have a following? i know i'm a Fan, and cant wait to meet you on the water one day. :)
I want to tell you something, but I am pretty sure it will come off as being an AH and that's not my intention. So, I recognize that you do research things and would recommend researching how a motorcycle helmet should fit.... I may comment a few times on other videos that are older. I just found your channel and I'm binging.
Thanks, I really appreciate this. It was the only helmet available in town and I just didn’t order one online yet. But you’re right, I really need to resolve it! Thanks for watching and commenting.
Well, I stumbled across your channel about 5 hours ago and I can’t stop watching.
You are amazing!
As a 52 year old who has rebuilt more than a couple boats I desperately want to send you a load of tools, but then I have to remind myself that at your age I was struggling with the same limitations and you keep getting the job done! So well done!
You’ve taken on an astronomical project it’s just going to take time. Also, keep in mind you’re taking on a project by yourself that 95% of the population would not even attempt. Of course, it’s going to be difficult. Of course you’re going to have problems. I’m confident you’re strong enough to overcome any obstacle.
You are doing fantastic. I know I'm getting to this video late, as I just found your channel, but cut yourself some slack, you are doing the majority of a major boat overhaul BY YOURSELF!
I give you so much credit, you are living your dream, and sailing, even more impressive is the fact that you are solo sailing! You are living my dream, even to the point of sailing nude!
KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!
You're an amazing young woman, Nicole. You're an inspiration to so many and an object of envy for a lot of people. Have faith in your own abilities. Hold your head up and be proud. X
You are doing brilliantly! I sometimes used to work in a Tyvek suit in an air-conditioned building and it was hot work. I can't imagine how it must feel under the tropical sun! This is the hardest part of the job now. Everything is in bits and no matter how hard you work it doesn't look like anything is getting done but this is the point where it starts to get better. From here, you will see that each step starts to bring you closer to your vision.
we use them at work and its kinda besides the point but some of the guys what they do is slice the back of the suit open with sharp razor blades similar to like a bear claw attack they get some movement thru the suit .. u can also cut the inner thighs and underarms .just a idea ...
Yes, you will be able to go back to sea. Yes, you will be able to do it. Speaking to you as a father of two girls a bit older than you I can say with confidence that you should be proud of all you've accomplished on your sailing adventures and your boat overhaul. Your instinctive hard work ethic will bring you to success. I'm betting on seeing a future episode where you're relaunching the boat. Keep up your good work. Best of luck. Please make your holidays happy ones.
Well said
@Sailing Artha, hi, for what it's worth, in all my years I've never witnessed a young lady with the determination you have. You've taken on a project that so many would run from. With all the challenges you've faced, then overcame, you've showed your followers you are well worthy of the 'bell ringer subscribe', this due to you being upfront and real, letting the emotions flow freely but most of all ... modeling that non-chiffon, nor lace trimmed 'Zoot suit' and making it look as fancy as a sleek little black dress. You've done good!!! I can't wait to see the emotions of 'splash day' ... that will be an episode chocked full of goosebumps and tears. Until then ... keep going ... you've got this!!! - Jerry
Was looking forward to this update as always. Big projects have a thousand little steps to them It can be really daunting.... frustrating ...overwhelming to the point of 2nd guessing and doubting yourself. We all been there and it sucks cause it sooo draining. But recognizing that and releasing all that stress is a good step Crying, talking about it to someone supportive even on video helps get rid of some of it. Big projects not only improve your boat but yourself as well.
As for the daily or weekly tasks : Take a breather for a minute, walk around and create a master list of ALL projects in some kinda order. Dont worry bout it being 2 or 10 pages long, its simply a roadmap, a chart that guides you. Each morning make the day's short list from that master. Dont go "overboard" taking on too much. If you get done fast you can either add another task or have a nice walkabout. Keep it real and if you get hung up due to needing a tool or part move on to the next task on the list. Dont interrupt your flow during the day. Plan on morning or late afternoon run into town for items.
Take each day on its own and not the entire boat project. Dont look at the mountain 100 miles away and think ' ohh my God its soo far away!' Just stick your hand out and say ' okay I'll go this far today ' Its one step at a time. Before you know it you're at the mountain or in your case the sea !
Last but not least know when to give yourself a break . Take a ride up in the hills Show us the island ! Life isnt all work. Yes we know you have certain amount of time on the hard and you get antsy to sail again - you'll get there dont worry..... Showing different places, sites and people of the DR in your videos will help keep viewers interested. Its an important part of doing them. Show us the town and its people. Viewers are stuck at home or in their offices, some will never get to see places like the DR etc. How bout even a short interview with the Marina's owner or manager on how they got started . Free advertising goes a long way 😊
Sorry for the epic comment but ya needed a little nudge and good support. You'll finish her dont worry And you'll be casting off once again stronger, a little wiser and tons more confident !
Hi, thank you! Yes, great content ideas. I actually have a few videos coming up on places around the DR. Thanks for the epic comment, the encouragement is helpful
To free up old nuts and bolts. Wire brush all of the exposed thread and nut. Get every bit of corrosion or paint off. Soak with PB Blaster for a day, or longer. Start at the nut to unscrew it. Starting with the head is just a losing game. Hopefully the nut will come off with the bolt/screw still firm in the hull. Wind the nut to the top of the thread slightly past the last thread and whack it with a hammer to try and drive the bolt down if it is still tight in the hole. Even the smaller piece of paint, rust or corrosion can stop a nut from turning. Been there a million times. Take your time if you can.
I always joke that I didn't get a PhD in history; I got a PhD in Patience. This is a major restoration, not a spiffing-up, and it'll give you your own PhD in Patience. Sweating in a Tyvek suit and respirator is just as much a part of the whole thing as standing night watch at sea is; everyone's done it unless they're loaded. And nothing will teach you your boat better than having to work on every little bit of it. A BCC is as worth doing such a job on as any boat there is, and no small boat will take better care of you wherever you choose to go. You've made serious progress. It helps me to break down huge jobs into sub-jobs, as checklists; I can jump between them as necessary to keep going (say, when weather is not good for one thing or I'm waiting for parts or whatever), but at the same time I can keep up with where I am with each one, and I don't get confused or overwhelmed.
Don't be afraid to take a mental health day. You've got an incredible vessel, that needs some love. One day at a time, one project at a time.
I remember you saying, in an earlier video, that you start to feel bad if you have to stay in one place for too long .....So I can understand your frustration !.... ..BUT....your time WILL come.....and you'll, continue doing what you love doing......AGAIN !
I feel for you, when I cant physically help you with your boat !.... But I guess a lot of people feel that way toward you when they see you cry !
Anyway....glad you got your supplies to finish the job Nicole ! It won't be long now,
till you are floating again in ARTHA... and I feel that you are very proud of yourself for what you've accomplished so far !
Love from me in Australia ⛵🦘🇦🇺🌹
To be fair I know absolutely nothing about boats, but I know enough about DIY too know you're doing a fabulous job 🤘👍
Hey Nicole, you're doing a fantastic job. You're a beautiful, amazing, positive person and don't tell yourself anything different. You will do this, just take it one step at a time. We'll all still be here with you no matter how long it takes. You'll soon be back out there 😎
Thank you!
Hi. You could also wash the hull one week or a few times with a pressure washer and scrub it with a scouring brush.
That way you will make the hull very clean. Also if you remove all the gel coat then the hull, in that temperature, is going to dry out very quickly. That drying leaves a residue that has to be removed with high pressure and scrubbing. Now is the ideal time to take a measure of how much moisture is in the hull and/or let the hull dry for a while before applying a Barrier coat or whatever you like.
But that is your decision of course. But since you've already done so much work. Since you have some osmosis, there will probably be some moisture in the polyester. But you can't tell until you measure. If you have osmosis again, after some time, because you haven't done the right thing now, you can sand it all off again. :) You should consider it anyway. Talk a pro or something :)
And you can use polyster resin. It doesn't have to be epoxy. Its way cheaper. :)
Greetings Belgium
Don’t worry trust in the universe you are doing a great job! Realize 99% of men and women would not be able to take on a project like this yet here you are! 😊
Im not leaving! Keep pushin thru. Baby steps….
I'm late seeing this video. That is a lot of hard, hot work to grind down the hull, fix blisters and all of that. Congrats to you for all the hard work and frustration of figuring out what to get, how to get it and how to get it done. Strong young lady. When it is finished, you will be so proud of yourself for the accomplishments.....
Thanks for recognizing this 😊
I started following a bit before welcome to my shit show. I felt then you were a kindred spirit. Since tben i suffered a stroke in october which left me paralyzed on my right side. I am here to say, youve got this. You have come so far a d you will get back to sea. I will keep following you and rooting for you as i struggle to walk again and live a normal life. In the meantime, be thankful for your life youre building and try to realize you are achieving what many others will only dream. That is living my dear.
YIKES !! Blisters! I had some defects due to slopply construction on my Glander Cay 23, but, fortunately, no blisters. You have my sympathy.
It’s a lot of work!
I used a grinding burr. Basically a round ball about half size of golf ball with rasp surface. I did 100 blisters in one day and then hit with heat gun which pushes out the moisture and in another day I filled all the rounded holes with fairing compound. Only needed grinder in a couple of spots. Easy peasy. Boat yard now is on same technique. Super time saver.
At least you are out there doing it! I’ve been working as a Merchant Mariner for years, and I still don’t see myself as a sailor. I can definitely see how being on the hard can make it seem like you’re not a cruiser, but it is necessary to keep the boat running smoothly! It helps you gain more trust in the boat too.
Working on refitting my first seaworthy sailboat this winter/spring while daydreaming of cruising at work. One day I’ll get the courage to actually follow through with quitting. Keep up the good work!
You're not lazy. You are making amazing progress. Don't fret. We, your followers, are not going anywhere regardless of the rate of progress. We just want to see you succeed. I've seen a lot of people go through what you're going through - you're doing great, especially considering you are doing this by yourself with minimal support (both physical and emotional). Once you're out of the yard and on the ocean, it will have all been worth it. ❤
You are Killing it! Time on the hard is just another part of the cruising life. No more self doubt. Can’t wait to see what’s next 👍😊
Could you get a tiny little sailboat to take out once a week to give yourself a very well deserved treat? Coming this far on your own is already an amazing feat. You will sail your boat over the sea again and you will always be amazing.
It definitely crossed my mind! It would be fun to have a little sailing dinghy
How do you eat an elephant? ...... One bite at a time. 😀 You will sail again and enjoy all your hard work. No matter what happens no one can ever take that away from you. Its yours. Your blood, your sweat and your tears!
Hi 👋🏻 I just want you to know you don’t, realise , but you are one of the strongest women I ever saw on TH-cam, thank you for sharing your videos ,and keep pushing ✌🏻
Thank you!
Hey Girl! You rock! You are simply amazing and I could luv yah yo death with your determination and tenacity. Do not get down under any circumstances. There is a plan and you just need to take a big breathe, for tomorrow brings you such rewards beyond your needs. Your a winner and beautiful…nothing more to say other than All the Best!
You are doing incredibly well, it’s not a job anyone would want to tackle but the end result is fantastic especially when you had so much crud to remove from that great looking hull, imagine how well it will perform once painted & back in the water, don’t get down hearted in time you are going to have a home on water to be proud of, you can’t beat an older vessel they are built to last, you can do it just keep your head up & keep smiling Nicole, your a pretty girl & that smile is very infectious ❤ 🇬🇧
I believe in you. I know way too many people who would not dare to take even two steps into your undertakings due to fear let alone give them a second thought. But you dear... you dare! A quality I greatly respect and admire. Also emotional tears are good. They release stress hormones from the body.
Hang in there girl your doing a great job, more ambition than me!!!!
No one can ever say you are not a hard worker. Sometimes things we really want take time, hard work and determination which you have all three.
Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate! You are doing an amazing job and it will be worth every sweat drop when you are done with it. She will give you many years and the opportunity to create amazing memories. Can’t wait to see her done.
Thank you :)
You are beautiful and it's not easy to do on your own hun , wish I was there to help stay strong and keep smiling ❤😊
Hello beautiful. When you spoke about waiting for the hull to grind itself, I literally laughed. I truly know what you're talking about and wish I could be there to help you grind. But you are doing so well, I'd probably screw it up. You're great. Keep it up. I can visualize you sailing her to wonderful places.
God bless, this utube thing can be a curse for most utubers, we understand how difficult it can be , and you work so hard to make things right, we are here for you watching, 💝 your doing the best you can,
Nicole you are doing amazingly. Don’t give up. You are over the hump.
You are doing a great job don't let it get to you.
I know your trying not to be on the hard in the yard that long. It cost money for that. You want it done now, but it's a big job. It will take time. Your doing fine. It's a learning process. Keep going and never give up. Your a strong person and you got this.
Progress, keep working and every day you will be a little closer to completion. The projects that you are working on will be rewarding to you. Keep smiling.
A veces es bueno no pensar. Ser una máquina de acción y no ver el proyecto como un todo...
Cada día lo suyo y sólo pensar en lo que se está haciendo...
Si a veces lloras es bueno. Si te alivia es bueno. Piensa en tus proyectos y sigue adelante... Ánimo y buena proa!
As someone who's worn a tyvek suit a good bit, I generally use duct tape to make it fit/hold it up. Remember they don't call your boat "on the hard" because of the dirt beneath it, but because of all the work it means you have to do.
Sometimes stuff doesn’t always work out the way we want it to but the ship looks good and you are trying your best. Plus a little help goes a long way don’t be afraid to lean on people that could help you it will all be worth it once it’s done projects can be daunting but you have an incredible ship to call you own.
Projects are like a staircase. The flat parts are where you make progress and not too much effort. Then you run into the vertical part which seems unclimbable. At this point you need to have a strong talk to yourself put your head down and plod along. How long it takes doesn’t matter. You have the guts and determination to keep going as fast as you want. Don’t give up on these stages. One day you will get to the top and can enjoy the next flat bit for a while. Don’t look too far ahead as it can be depressing. One day at a time. All a project is a series of small steps that add up to a major step. You have a beautiful boat, age is on your side keep hydrated and treat the heat as a sick joke that is happening to you. Crossing an ocean is a just a lot of day sails added together. You are on the right road. Turning round sucks so keep going. Take care .
I like this stair analogy, thanks for sharing
Persistence,patience, and toughness. It will get it done.🌬⛵️🌊☠️🤩
You have taken on a large project. There must be others in the same yard who are also doing big refits. They are your "pack" right now. When I am overwhelmed, I make the goals tiny. Perhaps, I will do 3 coats of varnish on this item by lunch time and then some other small thing after lunch. That way I don't have to worry about the overall project until one of the tiny goals is to update the project chart. I believe you can do this.
You’re killing it!!! Good job!
newly subscribed, we are just about to grind our hull down to glass and loved your grit and humour and as we are in our golden years we will sure be using your yoga poses lol gonna binge watch from the beginning now, good luck from Sweden.
We will watch you get back out there young lady.
Hi thank you, I wish you good fortune with your own boat. Maybe I’ll see you out there :)
I had that same look on my face when I had to sand down my hull . 40 grit is hard to get and the grinder sucks . Keep going !!
its not a pity party its expressing your fears and concerns with emotion. the thing i like about your videos its more real (low budget with depression) kinda like i would have to do it if i went sailing
Don't let yourself get too discouraged.
Beaucoup d'émotions. Mais quel courage finalement. Très peu de personne n'oserai faire ou pourrait faire ce que vous faites. Bravo !
A lot of emotions. But what courage in the end. Very few people would dare or could do what you do. Well done !
Such a big job, wish I was there to help you Nicole
You are a warrior Nicole. These videos are some of the best you've done. I love to see you tackle what is an enormous task, and doing so with such grit. Just remember you can only do what's in front of you. As a very wise person once told me, it's ok to make plans, just don't plan the outcome.
That’s definitely wise
Thanks!
Thank you!!
I forgot to add for marking out waterlines take a cutoff wheel and cut a shallow gouge every so often on the top and bottom of your boot stripe so you'll have reference marks for future repainting.
Nicole don’t crack, you’ll get to sail your boat again someday. 😊
I'm so very impressed with you and work ur doing and your videos are amazing
I would suggest a shallow cone shaped high speed drill bit/or abrasive, rather than grinding, to get rid of the boat pox. You'll remove a lot less fiberglass, and less fibreglass work later, followed by less sanding. You can then cut circular fibreglass patches and lay them into the holes in layers. Just a thought.
Hello Nicole, first of all a belated happy birthday to you. Please don't give up, no matter what happens to you.
You are an exceptionally unique person and what you do deserves the greatest respect.
Unfortunately, as a pensioner I can't support you financially, but perhaps what I have written will help you.
From the bottom of my heart, I wish you only the very best. ❤
Thank you for the belated birthday wish and for the encouragement!
try not to be hard on yourself u are doing fantastic and all u can do is go slow and steady u are beautiful women awesome eyes and a great smile and u will get out to sail the oceans make that boat of yours safe and worry free great things will come your way ...cheers
Awwwwww. It's okay. Of COURSE you will be out there sailing again. What else would you do? Forget all you've learned your entire life? Pfffft.
I understand, trust me. 2 summers in a row I gave up to take care of my stroke recovering Mom when we're slow at work. Still have NO REAL ROOF on my cabin and haven't worked on it in almost 2 MONTHS now 😞😞😞. Been too busy working OT and taking care of my Mom (and she llives 7 hrs away round trip....make that journey WEEKLY). It's cold again. Walls not done. Hardly ANYTHING done this entire year. Sooooooo frustrated and annoyed. I'm RIGHT THERE WITH YOU. But. You will get through this. I will get through this. One day soon I'm gonna see you in the cockpit of your new vessel braving the elements and undergoing some monumental voyage. And maybe you'll see a video or photo of me on my deck overlooking the mountains and throwing some logs into my stove as it begins to snow. We. Got. This. You Got This!! You've come too far! You've accomplished too much! Whatever it is you put your mind to, I have NO DOUBT you're gonna accomplish it. 🤜🤛💪👍😁⛵️💨 Hang in there, girl. Can't wait to see this hull complete and re-beautified! 😍😍😍
You got this!!! Tearing it apart it just looks like shit! Start putting it back together it gets pleasing with every coat of paint!!! My last boat took me five years to go sailing again!!! On ward and upward!!!
Good Job! Stay the course.
In case you didn't notice, some screw drivers have a hex built in. You can focus on pushing the screwdriver while turning it with a wrench on the hex. Keep working, it'll be worth it..
Doing what you Gotta do excellent job you got this
Keep going your doing great. Boats maintenance is not easy for anyone. It will take longer than you expect. Keep chipping away. Don’t think that anyway you are not capable. Small goals first with small rewards at the end of them. Need to have a bit of life /boat work balance.
You do good work on that boat.
You can get it done just stay busy don’t kill your self just Be consistent and before you know you’ll be back on the water
Their lots of work Baby Girl, I know about working alone, it’s difficult, and ya gotta get ya head around it, one step at a time, baby girl, You Can Do This, It will happen, keep the faith
Thanks
keep on keeping on!
By doing that yoga stuff you are blessing the boat.👍☠️
Good upload, take your time, it will come together…don’t despair though. Think about the smiles and laughs you will have soon? Thx, Andrew
Thanks :) hope you’re well
Thanks…Merry Christmas to you and puppy from me and Stanley (puppy…er…17 yr old puppy)
Good work , keep strong !👍👍👍
Please please..although you ended positive..go sailing a day or more Nicole..just with friends or as crewmember to bring a boat from A to B (and maybe also earn some needed money for that). It will do you good and is one of the best down-time away pushers I think for us sailors and our kind of pack-members..yes you will sail again..and yes me too will watch you doing so.❤ Sadly too far away and too poor still to support you directly but I know you will succeed..I know you will..but find some more 'fuel' for your optimism. Bravely forward and sail by today's wind❤🎉..or at least keep trying..like me almost 3 decades later in life😅
I second all the compliments here for what you've undertaken and what you've accomplished so far. And I'd like to say most of the hard part is behind you, but it's not...your boat has a SERIOUS case of boat pox. I'm honestly surprised that a boat with the BCC's reputation had it that bad. The blisters went well beyond the gel coat. That's added exponentially to the workload you've taken on. Most people prior to barrier coat have maybe a dozen large blisters, and 25 little babies that barely get into the lamination; you've got them everywhere you turn, with SERIOUS cavities. So, give yourself a pat on the back. Some would have run away after seeing the true extent. Heck, just grinding off all bottom paint is a job and a half on boats smaller than yours! But starting with a clean, smooth bottom that's been ground back to the fiberglass, fully dried out (which takes at LEAST as long as you've been on the hard, so don't sweat the time spent so far), and then barrier coated will give that vessel a second life. And whenever you go to sell her, that work you're doing is very marketable to a new buyer. You also have it meticulously documented with lots of proof of what you've done. It's probably already worth a decent bit more than you paid...and it should be with all your sweat equity. So take a bow
Thank you. Yea I think because the boat was sitting in the harbor for at least 10 years without a haul out, the water seeped in. Thanks for the encouragement
ti vedo sempre con piacere,ogni tuo episodio è per me una sorpresa positiva, anche quando hai gli occhi rossi di pianto dentro di me ti dico...brava quello che ti succede è normale, non mollare butta fuori il veleno e ricomincia,va bene cosi!.
Thank you
You should reach out to Total Boat also for product sponsorship
That’s a good idea. I should have at least tried to do that before I ordered it all
Great video
Great job taking care of your hull. It always seems like you're living dog years when on the hard.
Yea!!! Dog years, that’s accurate
I realise these vids are way after the fact but it pays to read the comments. For example the angle grinder disc flip was covered by another kind soul a while back. Also talcum powder. More hints gleaned from people smarter than me working on boats. Grab some clamping vice grip pliers for all those jobs where you need to grab onto stuff from the other side. Another way of cutting skin fittings, cut the mushroom type top with a cutting wheel on your grinder into pizza slices, just like you were cutting a pizza, careful not to go to deep so you only graze fibreglass, then with cold chisel in-between fibreglass and fitting hit and lever pizza segments off the tube. The bronze levers and breaks quite easy this way, easier than grinding the whole lot down methinks.
Please tell me you saw the don't join lithium with agm warning comments from the marine electrians in the last vid.
Thank you!
As an old fiberglass person....it seems that your best option would be to fill all those pockets where water has penetrated...and then re glass the hull..
There are just too many holes to patch...
Ah, I already started beveling and patching. It’s a lot of work, but I’m taking my time.
Hi! I think you're doing amazing work, and appreciate the vulnerability you show in your videos. So many people on this platform only show how "perfect"their life is, when we know in reality they're all just as messed up and as imperfect as we are, so they come off as fake. I know how lonely (and difficult) a solitary lifestyle can be and wish I had a friend/partner as resilient and as.honest as you seem to be. Please keep going, and know there are people out in this cruel world who wish you well and are genuinely rooting for you.
A thought: in addition to Patreon, you should consider posting your PayPal or another option for people to help with one-time donations, in case they can't commit to an ongoing monthly amount. Best wishes!
Hey! I think I need to make my PayPal link more accessible. I’ll definitely add it to my channel. Thanks for watching and commenting
You shouldn't beat yourself up over your progress. Do not use any polyester resin. It doesn't compare to epoxy for water resistance. The only other advice I have to give is to switch to flat grinding discs with a backing pad instead of the flap discs. Go as coarse as you can get. Gouges and scratches don't matter when you're adding filler material. They're actually beneficial for bonding. There's NOTHING worse than laying underneath a fiberglass boat hull in tight quarters and grinding over head in a tyvek suit. Nothing helps for comfort in those situations.
remember - everything takes twice as long and costs twice as much - so set your expectations. and of course nothing happens if nothing happens
🤜🤛 "Respect" You Got This!!💪
Hi Nicole, just ASK for help, within the yard, or the hardware store. Set a time, "even if you can help me for an hour." You'll be surprised how that helper boosts your own enthusiasm. Most "genuine" helpers won't stick to your "set " time, but will stay longer. Don't be embarrassed to ask for help. But always give them the time of an hour. I'm 12k miles from you, otherwise I'd be up in a heartbeat. If you get more than one offering to help, accept that offer. Two people, say just helping for an hour, plus you, will achieve a hell of a lot. Take care mate. All the very best, from down here in Nz. Remember ASK.
If you wasn't sooo far away. I would come and help you for a while. . I'm in UK. I'm a boat painter/mechanic
It’s called they have thrown everything in front of ME but the kitchen sink and refrigerator to which if the same affect was done to these people there cream puff life would crumble… there is going to be a gangstalker try me on a island and I’m going to teach them a lesson!!!
And you are about to go sailing ⛵️ look at what you endured and the people that helped you what a blessing, and you better know how to sail that boat it has more sails than the other boat you had
Very sexy work outfit, Nicole. The boots are the finishing touch. I can see this on the summer catwalk in Milan. Seriously, you're doing a great job. When you are up to you elbows in alligators it's hard to remember you were sent in to drain the pool. A bit overwhelming at times. Please accept a big hug from all of us. What's next on the list? I've had days at work when I busted my butt and at the end of the day I felt like really didn't get anything done.
Thanks! Next on the list is repair the blisters and cut new rigging. I’m waiting on a good day for the mast to come out. I’ll be putting a video together on replacing the luff of the head sail and installing the new Norseman wedges later on. It’s been rainy, so much of the hull repair is delayed, though i am about 2/3 of the way done with the blisters on the port side. Thanks for watching
Its so good, for protect your skin. You are pretty and funny girl.😍😍😍😍😍
It's understandable to be scared, just make a plan of what you're able to complete with what you have on hand then work on the other items when the materials you need become available. Don't let despair take over be positive. Why don't you post a list of what you need and see if your viewers can assist you. You can do it, you've already accomplished so much.
Thanks for the encouragement. People have been so helpful with getting many of the things I need. Right now I’m working on putting everything back together but I do have a wishlist linked on my channel. I’ll keep adding to it whenever items come up. Appreciate your following!
Hi Nicole, why don't you launch a Go found me campaign? Thanks for being so resilient!
Hi, my friend launched one when I first signed the boat’s purchase agreement, but I got some negative comments and was ashamed of sharing it for too long. But I did get a considerable $4k, which I put towards the down payment of the boat.
You're doing a great job... You are living the life I wanted to until life got in the way now after two wife's 5 kids and a work accident that put me on social security disability I'm trying to work towards that dream myself and I will not let it stop me so don't let it stop you
I watched a video of a minute ago where you talk about why you cry you know you and I we have a lot in common I ODed on diet pills when I was 10 years old because my mom and my dad and people at school tell me I was fat well even after 3 months in the hospital because I lost 100 lb in 6 weeks nothing ever changed except for me I still have them thoughts of what it would be like if I wasn't here and even after years of therapy that doesn't change you just have to make your mind up you're going to live for yourself that's why I'm looking for a sailboat so I can get out there on the ocean myself
Hey there. Thanks for sharing this. I went through my own battles of compulsive eating and codependency. It took over my life and I had to go through a dramatic shift in my mindset in order to be okay. I’m okay now, but it took being desperate and hopeless enough, along with the will to want to live. It’s not easy, especially when people look in on my life and think it should be easy. There is ALWAYS a way though. Always. As for where you are now, you haven’t lost any time, you’ve just gained perspective and maybe the motivation to get to where you want to be. I hope to see you out there!
Would you be sure and tell us how many hours, approximately, it takes you to get the holes ground out, laminated, filled and ready for paint? I used to have a crew of physically fit young guys that repaired hull blisters and I know what a nasty job it is. You're amazing!
Also, get a PayPal account set up and turn on TH-cam Super Thanks to make it easier for us to contribute to your channel. Be strong and be proud because you're one tough girl.
I’ll be sure to include the hours when it’s all done. And I do have a PayPal @nicoledemetra and super thanks has been turned on :) thanks for watching
embrace the suck its worth the gain
sounds like you know!
not near as well as you
Yes tryvek suit are great .if u get a hole in it just use masking tape .for repairs.always wear some kind of cotton underwear .,singlet or shirt .😂
Nicole, got a question for yea.. How do you eat an Elephant? the answer is one bite at a time.. whenever you work on big projects that seem very overwelming, stop yourself and focus on each task, and get them done. one by one.. and you'll make it to the end. a small trick i learned from a old TV station engineer. never worry about the things you cant change. only worry about the things you can change, then decide if you want to change it or not.. so, dont worry about your following, because girl, we are here with yea the entire way. dont worry about money, its good to be mindfull of money, but dont worry about it.. if you need it, say so, and dont be embarrased. people will help.. also, your pretty and amazing, how can you not have a following? i know i'm a Fan, and cant wait to meet you on the water one day. :)
lol, she must have studied the arts of kamasutra...😅
I want to tell you something, but I am pretty sure it will come off as being an AH and that's not my intention. So, I recognize that you do research things and would recommend researching how a motorcycle helmet should fit.... I may comment a few times on other videos that are older. I just found your channel and I'm binging.
Thanks, I really appreciate this. It was the only helmet available in town and I just didn’t order one online yet. But you’re right, I really need to resolve it! Thanks for watching and commenting.