oi oi troj nothing i like more than watching people work but bird songs in background then a cheeky robin was just a bonus for me hahaha nice to see the boat taking shape ..looking like it will be ready for the summer ... i bet you can not wait to get that winch up and running or at least your back can not wait lol life should be so much better for you mate.. you keep safe and well catch you in the next one
i used 3 number 1 builders trestles to support the boat on while i worked on the keel band on my Strikeliner - also had problms with screw holes and the hardest part for me was drilling the holes for screws as band was hardened stainless steel - did it on my own also trestles were a godsend mate.
We got the band done fairly easy apart from 1 screw which was a nightmare as trailer was constantly in the way even after moving the boat on it. Checked inside the keel the other day after being in the water for the last few months and its dry as a bone so worked out ok.
When she is all ship shape and ready to use, the hour's of pleasurable catches she will bring you,.. will be your reward for making her seaworthy again,... and bobbing on the ocean to a beautiful sun rise or sun set doing what she was built for, ...Thanks for the video stay safe and well catch you on the next one 👍✊👍✊
Great to see you managing to get on with the boat and you managed to insist some help not meaning the robin it’s going to look good there’s always got to at least one screw that does not do as it’s told, stay safe tight lines till the next one
At the end of last season I bought an Orkney 14 foot Coast Liner. Seeing what you are doing to this boat is fascinating. Keep up the good work. BTW I had a nice 3lb Bass last weekend off a local beach.
Troy cracking boat I would like see you using some longlines this year mate I use them myself cracking fish you can caught off them nice to see new boat coming along
Hi Troy, Dawn Fisher coming on well. Have just brought a second hand Orkney spinner 13’. She’s in pretty good nick, just been tarting her up a bit and sorting trailer out, everything that was supposed to turn on trailer seized solid. The boat has no keel band and was wondering as I would always be trailering her in and out of water is this necessary. Have read a lot of reports of keel bands being wrenched off and causing a fair amount of damage to keel. Be interested in your view on matter. Hope winch fit goes ok.
I would defiantly lave a keel band on as if the keel is hollow you need some protection. I went with the plastic keel band as its cheaper plus if it does take a knock its more likely to absorb the shock where as steel could transfer the energy to the screws which is what I think has happened on this boat. I have also used plastic keel band on several small boats including the old one which has been on for many years.
I have always used plastic keel band and have never had to replace it again. I did look at stainless steel but it costs a small fortune and after inspecting the old steel band saw 2 keel band screws had cracked the fiberglass probably due to a blow on the side of the keel band this definitely swayed me to the plastic as it would have absorbed more shock. I think the plastic band is great for smaller boats but would probably go with steel on larger heavier boats.
@@Trojwaterman They make them like that so you can drain them and leave the bung out when ashore. I'd be reluctant to fill that cavity with epoxy, It's never going to be dry enough to seal anything up. if you still get water in after sealing up the keel band and it's definitely saltwater getting in I'd replace the stern bung or just the bung washer first, they are prone to slow leaking as they age. Also, I'd be inclined to think that cracking was caused by rusted screws in the keel band, seen it so many times when replacing them, the expanding rusted screws exert quite a force and regularly split the glass, stainless or brass/bronze screws are essential.
@@Trojwaterman I would hang on to your old boat until you're satisfied the performance of your new boat comes up to expectation. Your old boat is tried and tested whereas your new boat isn't. Better safe than sorry.
Why don't you flip that boat over and really investigate that keel, then repair it while the boat is upside down and you are able to properly work on it?
It's good to see you have some decent weather at last to carry on getting the new boat ready...
Looking good Troj, can't wait to see it launched! :)
oi oi troj nothing i like more than watching people work but bird songs in background then a cheeky robin was just a bonus for me hahaha nice to see the boat taking shape ..looking like it will be ready for the summer ... i bet you can not wait to get that winch up and running or at least your back can not wait lol life should be so much better for you mate.. you keep safe and well
catch you in the next one
Coming along now Troy, going to be a lovely boat and well worth the work.
i used 3 number 1 builders trestles to support the boat on while i worked on the keel band on my Strikeliner - also had problms with screw holes and the hardest part for me was drilling the holes for screws as band was hardened stainless steel - did it on my own also trestles were a godsend mate.
We got the band done fairly easy apart from 1 screw which was a nightmare as trailer was constantly in the way even after moving the boat on it. Checked inside the keel the other day after being in the water for the last few months and its dry as a bone so worked out ok.
Great update thanks Troy - good to see the weather has allowed some progress. Looking forward (!) to the winch install. Stay safe & well. 👍👍
When she is all ship shape and ready to use, the hour's of pleasurable catches she will bring you,.. will be your reward for making her seaworthy again,... and bobbing on the ocean to a beautiful sun rise or sun set doing what she was built for, ...Thanks for the video stay safe and well catch you on the next one 👍✊👍✊
Great to see you managing to get on with the boat and you managed to insist some help not meaning the robin it’s going to look good there’s always got to at least one screw that does not do as it’s told, stay safe tight lines till the next one
See...your advanced skill tree allows you to tackle & overcome any issues 👍 Lurv the designer ripped jeans 🤣
He is defo down with the kids
@@pacman4568 😁 yep, young at heart & wise of mind
At the end of last season I bought an Orkney 14 foot Coast Liner. Seeing what you are doing to this boat is fascinating. Keep up the good work. BTW I had a nice 3lb Bass last weekend off a local beach.
Nice fish
Keep up the good work
Troy cracking boat I would like see you using some longlines this year mate I use them myself cracking fish you can caught off them nice to see new boat coming along
There are some in the shed only about 20 hooks a line but I may put some down again this year
Nice job Troy, hope the licence application is going as smoothly
Its out of my hands at the moment with no surveyor on island just got to wait until he is allowed to come here.
Great video troy
Great job 👌🌱🌱🌱💕
Boat is looking good Troy. Hope you can get the licensing sort soon mate.👍🇨🇦
good to see your boat coming along, but I must say 4 foot is big for a robin!!!!
Great job Troj,the boat is coming along nicely.
Cant wait to see it in the bay.
Are you keeping the same colour it is now?
Yes it will be a little darker once polished
Hi Troy, Dawn Fisher coming on well. Have just brought a second hand Orkney spinner 13’.
She’s in pretty good nick, just been tarting her up a bit and sorting trailer out, everything that was supposed to turn on trailer seized solid. The boat has no keel band and was wondering as I would always be trailering her in and out of water is this necessary. Have read a lot of reports of keel bands being wrenched off and causing a fair amount of damage to keel. Be interested in your view on matter.
Hope winch fit goes ok.
I would defiantly lave a keel band on as if the keel is hollow you need some protection. I went with the plastic keel band as its cheaper plus if it does take a knock its more likely to absorb the shock where as steel could transfer the energy to the screws which is what I think has happened on this boat. I have also used plastic keel band on several small boats including the old one which has been on for many years.
Thanks for getting back Troy,
think I will go plastic band route, when screws go into keel there’s no danger of leakage into boat is there.
Hope the winch works well and takes the pressure off your back, it’s a crippling pain, I know first hand!
Hi Troj, I’m looking at doing the same job to my mk1 fastliner, where did you source the keelband? Because the one on Orkney is very expensive
I bought from a local tackle shop they also sell boat gear (Micks Fishing) but I have seen it on the internet on a site called Seaware
Looks a belt and braces job, well impressed are you going to name her when you are done with the refurb? 👍
The boat already has a name Dawn Fisher
Great stuff! We are wondering if keel is wood re-enforced or solid fiberglass??? Cheers from Canadian Westcoast!
The keel is hollow, Yep that's what I thought :)
Nice job done there will be a cracker when its finished
Hi just found this channel and don't. No. Whether to use steel or plastic on my keel. Band?
I have always used plastic keel band and have never had to replace it again. I did look at stainless steel but it costs a small fortune and after inspecting the old steel band saw 2 keel band screws had cracked the fiberglass probably due to a blow on the side of the keel band this definitely swayed me to the plastic as it would have absorbed more shock. I think the plastic band is great for smaller boats but would probably go with steel on larger heavier boats.
Orkney keels are a real pain for leaking,good job on the repair mate 👍🏻
You would think just adding an inch of resin in the keel would have made such a difference when they made them
@@Trojwaterman totally agree!!
@@Trojwaterman They make them like that so you can drain them and leave the bung out when ashore. I'd be reluctant to fill that cavity with epoxy, It's never going to be dry enough to seal anything up. if you still get water in after sealing up the keel band and it's definitely saltwater getting in I'd replace the stern bung or just the bung washer first, they are prone to slow leaking as they age. Also, I'd be inclined to think that cracking was caused by rusted screws in the keel band, seen it so many times when replacing them, the expanding rusted screws exert quite a force and regularly split the glass, stainless or brass/bronze screws are essential.
Will you be selling the other boat
yes that is the plan eventually
@@Trojwaterman I would hang on to your old boat until you're satisfied the performance of your new boat comes up to expectation. Your old boat is tried and tested whereas your new boat isn't. Better safe than sorry.
You really need to get the boat of the trailer put on its side and and that will allow you to do a good job on the keel, well that's what I do
Not easy getting help to do that at the moment with the way the worlds been recently
@@Trojwaterman I know but what I do is just push it of the trailer then push the boat up on its side held with a couple of sticks
getting close now.. she should be a ropper.
Why don't you flip that boat over and really investigate that keel, then repair it while the boat is upside down and you are able to properly work on it?
Its ok I have thoroughly gone over it and its all done now. Its not been the best year to get people around to flip a boat