"Burn the Boat and Claim on Insurance". SHOULD WE?! | SAILING SEABIRD Ep. 11
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- "Burn the Boat and Claim on Insurance". SHOULD WE?! | SAILING SEABIRD Ep. 11
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Keep up and don’t mind the negative comments. It will be a wonderful home for you both and every sweat, tear and pain will add to it’s soul. I admire people that see the potential in what others abandon or throw away. It takes a lot of creativity, talent, imagination and hard work. Looking forward seeing the next steps. ❤
I'll add, even if they were to work for years and pay a lot more. There is a very good chance they will still spend even more and put more work in to set the boat up how they want anyways. I've got half a boat buck and two days labor into a perfectly fine traveller to make some usability changes. And that's just the latest in a seasons worth of work and many more boat bucks spent. I, too, have to find a yard that will let me work on it over the off season to reduce the number of unused holes the boat accumulated over the past 40 years. The extra cash spent on the boat only got me something that looked better and could sail in the meantime.
Yes, and don't apologies for your "misstakes".. We are all human. And you can't ever please all
When you're done and everybody thoroughly enjoys your boat, you too will have pride and accomplishment beyond compare by doing all this work yourselves plus enjoying each other's company while you do it
Just ignore the negative comments, the reason you have great content is because you have taken on a massive project that is beyond the scope of most people, I have upmost confidence that you will complete it an have an amazing boat at the end, with the satisfaction of knowing that you have done it yourself.
I'm also fairly sure that the subs and youtube revenue will start rolling in soon. I for one will share your videos far and wide.
The negativity is NOT towards Stuart & Marina, their work -or- their abilities.... the negativity is 100% towards that Gulfstar. Stuart & Marina deserve a better project.
Thank you so much for your positivity and encouragement!
We believe in this project and we love sharing it with all of you 😍
Thank you!!!
But come on… give it a vote of confidence… 😛
Our friend Jack has the exact same boat, same year and everything and he’s the happiest sailor. Never had a problem for the more than 20 years he’s owned it. It’s not that bad 😉
One day you will sail off into the sunset. Then you will have the biggest smiles, and everything will have been worthwhile.
Hiya Nick,
That's the dream. There's just a bit of work between now and then. But it's fun...
Cheers for watching 😃
Marina, I felt so much for you when you expressed your thoughts before you bravely expressed your optimism at the end of your video. I envy both of you, so don't give up!!! I noticed your Subscribers have been climbing and suspect they will continue to, so hang in there... PS., you are my favorite and I luv watching and listening to what you have to say... Cheers...
Hiya,
Thanks so much for your supportive comment.
Slowly Slowly we'll get there.
Cheers for watching 😃
Actually ! I enjoy the wind blowing n whistling sound. It’s true atmosphere n what’s happening around you ! Boats n marines have a sound of their own ! Papa J
That they do.
When the fog rolls in and the wind picks up on a full moon...
Love a good boat yard.
Cheers Papa J
Keep up! Negative people are everywhere!
So true.
Thanks for watching ☺️
Get some interior woodwork done just to cheer you up and make it cosy, - it will give you the courage to continue, - believe me !
If you have a cutting mat under neath the blade will last longer!. Aka from a quilter who has lots of blades to cut fabric.
Aaaah!!! Didn’t know that! We’ll get one then! The blade its so good… 🤗
Love your videos "BETTER TO HAVE TRIED AND FAILED THAN FAILED TO TRY" it will be fantastic when it's finished.....GOOD LUCK
Never never never never never never ever give up.
Big hugs and much love from Sweden.
Cheers,, 🍻🍻🥰👍👍
Thank you Irene!!!
Big hug back to you from France 😊
Some folks just love the easy way out, anything good has to be worked for. Looking forward to many more epoxy stories!
We are not the quitting type… Too fun to let it go 😛
Cheers!
Again…. The doubters are just jealous they can not attack their dreams like you both… it feels wonderful knowing you did everything… and as you said… you’ll know every inch of your home… GOOD JOB!!!
Don't listen to the vultures that are so jealous of you that they have to belittle you - those people have no dreams or aspirations of their own in life. You are on the right track. You are creating something together and for that you should be extremely proud. Please keep up your work (and spirit) and I look forward to your next video (with bells on).
Ignore the negative comments. Some people are just mean. I’m confident you guys are going to have a fantastic boat.
Hiya Chuck,
All we can do is give it some time and effot. Who knows...
Thanks for the vote of confidence 😉
Most folks I know that make enough to pay for stuff all at once wish for little more than having the time you guys have to enjoy it
ALWAYS use protective equipment when working with epoxy, trust me I have an epoxy allergy.
So many boat refit channels seem to have virtually unlimited resources to spend. It’s nice to see reality creep in. Most people don’t have the funds do do a complete, down to bare fiberglass rebuild.
Hiya Phil,
We want to save as much as possible. Plus I'm a bit of a bargain hunter. The truth is you need money and boats aren't cheap. Added bonus is we can ski whilst away working.
Cheers for watching 😃
Only if you want free room and board! (Jail) hahaha 😆 love your show. You will have a fine yacht soon!
Hiya Carl
A comment from a viewer said we should. Hence the title.
We are committed to the project and now its just a case of hours and money.
Cheers for watching 😃
Another entertaining episode by an entertaining narrator. Thank you for taking the time to edit and post your episodes along with your narrations. Great job.
Thank you, that's all on Marina. She's doing so well with the videos.
Cheers for watching 😃
How I wish I had your youth again and was engaged with a project like yours,fix this and replace that soon it will come together, as for negative comments,use it to give yourselves inspiration soon you will have a fantastic boat ,and prove them all wrong,leaving you with such a sense of achievement
Dont let the negitive comments bring you down, love you , love your vidoes, great work
Hiya Jamie,
Cheers for your positivity!
Glad you enjoy 😉
I believe in you 2 !!! 🍀
Thank you Michiel!!!! 🤗
If people are taking time out to say anything negative just shows you are doing something right. As long as you both enjoy it forget the rest of the world
Hiya Carl,
We get what you're saying. You're right about "forget the world" bit sometime you think why people need to comment if it's going to be rude...
Thanks for watching ☺️
@@SailingSeabird i believe people that write negative comments is a reflection of what is going on in there own lives. As long as you both are happy that is what matter's most
I like your positive attitude 👍🏻
Thank you!!!
You have to be positive to get into such a project 😅
We know where you are at. Last year we bought an orphan. 2 years old. Each time we go to do something we add to the list of stuff to research and find something to make work. It takes a month to get anything done. To add to that, sails got back ordered because of global supply line issues. Each day seems like a challenge just to get simple stu$ done and many parts are obsolete. However we took on the booat knowing this and for a price so good we will be miles ahead when done. The haters a re just jealous. They want you to fail so they justify them not trying. Keep up the positive and you will prevail.
Yo Sunsetters,
That's it. You know what you've taken on. We've gone in to it with our eyes wide open.
It will take time there's no doubting that but it's fun.
Haters... people say they're jealous or something but who knows. People will be people and everyone knows best. The funny thing is when you ask them their experience they go quiet hehe
Cheers for watching 😃
Marina, Stewart - your ARE capable. End of story. You'll need a bit of luck, here... take it. Stoves are easy, their plumbing simple. Besides; you have a GOURMET FORCE TEN GALLEY, what could possibly go wrong? Dig in, have fun, make New Orleans style Gumbo like I am today.
I like this project but its really massive amount of work that needs to be done. Good luck to you wonderful people.👍👍
Yup! We know 😂😂😂
That would make for more content to be shared 😛
Love the videos
Thank you 😊
Love your octopi tattoos, you are amazing
Thanks 😊
Fibreglass is horrible so you need to be wearing safety gear gloves and masks at all times. Only takes a few minute shards to enter your lungs and you'll feel it later in life.
Great advice Dee,
We think we need a full face mask.
Cheers for watching 😃
See if you can find Tuffy Kevlar tire Liners. I rarely get flats anymore
Hiya Miles,
Sorry we didn't reply earlier. Busy week.
I bought new fancy tyres now Marina is having issues.
We'll get her new tyres next season.
Schwable marathon something, Great tyres. Had them on my touring bike.
How's things up north?
Try a heat gun to loosen caulk. some guy on TH-cam said it would work. Good luck.
Hiya Rick,
We'll dig out the heat and give it a go.
Cheers for the advice and for watching 😃
Hi guys, I found you both through Mark and Nadiana. I am so thankful I found you guys. I love watching you both work on getting your dreams. Just remember as long as you have your heath you can have your dreams and you will in no time. Just keep plugging away. I will keep fallowing you guys.
It is worth it!!! sometimes you guys look tired or disappointed, but all this sacrifice will bring a lot of joy and great memories for you two. Keep it up!!! Cheers from Argentina 💪🏻💪🏻
Hiya Guillermo,
The highs and lows of boat work.
Thanks for the encouragement and for watching our videos 🤗
I totally enjoy “REAL” not fake .. you guys continue to show the true side of boat refurbishment from the dirt up. Thankz .. keep it up . Papa J
We're just doing our thing and it's amazing that people enjoying watching.
Thanks 😊
I was thinking of you both while looking at the window and cooker problems, but I love your positive comments at the end of the post, it will be amazing when you are finished no matter if it takes one or three years 👍
stay your course , keep moving on with your dream, , , ,
Cheers JT,
Thanks for the support.
Love your episodes. You're a great presenter Marina.
Thank you Rowley!!! I try…
Still a lot to learn 😅
You have to sand or grind fiberglass every time after it has harden to apply more fiberglass layers.
Hiya Dave,
We've been using peelply which gives us a better/rougher surface. We did try sanding but it came out too smooth and that was with an 80 grit paper.
Cheers for watching 😃
You both are doing a great job you will get there in time
You need to keep going and when you are done you will have a great boat you can be proud of I love it
Cheers Timothy!
We’ll try 😅
Hi.u should always use PPE masks gloves clothing to cover your skin.
Thanks for the tip!
My PPE usage...
Cheers for watching 😃
You can sharpen scissors by opening and closing them on the neck of a small glass bottle repeatedly
That's an awesome tip!!!
Thank you
And cheers for watching 😃
I thoroughly enjoy each and every episode and look forward to it coming up on my feed! Thanks for all the hard work you two do!
Hiya Mike,
We're glad you enjoy watching our videos.
We enjoying pottering around the boat yard.
Cheers for watching 😃
It's all about the adventure, the challenge, the achievement. You have what it takes to achieve results. That is evident in how you tackle tasks, and overcome challenges. If you have no challenge, you have no life. You can do it as you know. Go for it. I look forward to the journey.
Cheers for the encouragement
Thanks for watching ☺️
Keep it up - you’ll get there!
Cheers Simon!!
You will always get haters on the internet. You just need to ignore them, delete their comments and stick to your plan. To me the boat looks fine. Just need to renew stuff, fix it up, get to a place where you are happy with it and then start doing the sailing you want. Living on a boat is a very cheap way of living and you have alot of freedom to sail where you want. Some people are able to make enough money on TH-cam along with Patreons, etc to cover their costs of living aboard. Wishing you both the best of luck. Keep the videos coming!
Be careful with fibreglass eyes are important fumes are toxic
It’s amazing the way you keep us sharing your progress. Also 100 points to the last owners of that boat, for the way they keep evening recorded.
Cheers Byron,
Slow and steady...
Thanks for watching ☺️
Might be to late , but never ever use silicone sealant . It will not adhere for a longtime . Instead use neopreen foam band .
Hiya,
Silicone for what? I've always used marine mastic for windows and sika 291i for below the water line.
Cheers for the advice 👍
I love the channel, even if I am not following it in order. You two are great fixers which in my opinion is more of what the world needs. Too many just want to consume and toss aside and start over. You two are taking a boat with a nice layout and are going through it top to bottom so that when you are done there will be not a nook or cranny you do not know. I am like that with my cars. I also have a very small 19.5 foot Mariner sailboat that I really like and saved from a 20 year slumber. I have not used it as much as I like but some years I get super back into it. I hope this year to play more with it. Keep going and enjoy the work. These are (believe it or not) the good years you will cherish.
Thanks for the kind words. I hope you get to enjoy your boat this season.
Cheers for watching 😃
Keep up the fine work, we enjoy watching your hard work. As has been said it will truly be worth it in the end as you sail with heads high into the Sunset, with a true sense of pride
Hiya Geoff,
Thank you for the encouraging response 👍
Slowly Slowly 🐌
Cheers for watching 😃
A good tip for car sunroofs and possibly your windows is to put Vaseline or moisturiser on the rubber seals and rub it in,worked a treat for my old land rover discovery
Great tip.
Cheers Thomas 🍻
you guys have a big job ahead of you. first you need to research how the keel was constructed on your boat . It looks like it is one that has framed compartments that were originally filled with styrofoam. once you find how it is constructed . if it is a framed keel find the support frame around the wet area. cut the glass veneer off the framed section , be sure you cut inside the framing . it's easy to take more off but hard to put it back. Once the cover layer of glass is off you can see how bad the damage inside the keel is . If your lucky the framing will be solid. let everything dry out really well and reinforce everything with glass. use chop cloth, it holds a lot of resin which is what you want, 1 layer chop and at least 1 layer of weave. once everything is reinforced and dry use closed celled styrofoam to fill the void. you need a nice fit to the frame. hopefully you could get the outer layer off in one piece. repair the outer layer , on the inside of the glass (sheet). again use chop and epoxy. bevel the edges of the outside layer of the framed section and the out side sheet you are attaching so you have a large angle on each side and fill with glass and epoxy to make a smooth outer surface. you need to check the rest of the keel for water. I have been involved in repairing 2 boats that had this type of keel problem and there were always more than 1 compartment of the keel flooded
keep going and good luck
You said it all, enjoy the ups and downs, when she is ready the world is your oyster and you can look back on good memories 👍👍⛵⛵🙏🙏
Keep going and live your dream.
Cheers Ross,
Thanks for the encouragement and cheers for watching 😃
Loving the videos, keep going & balls to the moaners………the thing to remember is that it’s just moaners moaning, it won’t matter what you do, what choices you make or how you do it, moaners will moan………..walk your OWN path & enjoy every single step.
Never a truer word spoke!
Thank you Our Way crew 😃
I always enjoy to see that a boat gets a new life, another chance. While this one certainly isn't in the best shape, it seems like a really nice model, so if you can make it float with a mast on, it will be worth the effort!
Additionally, I really like the phase of your editing. Just the perfect balance between details and progress 👌🏼
Hiya Stony,
Thanks for the vote of confidence.
Glad you enjoy 😉
Если верить в успех то все будет сделано в лучшем виде.
There is always gonna be another sunset. Just think how nice it will be the day you sail into one on the boat that has given you immense pride and self satisfaction upon completion. That day will come before you know it.
You guys can DO THIS.
Well done so far.
For the windows, thought of some perspex over the hole as a short term solution?
Yeah they won't open, but will get you water tight and time to save up for windows.
For cooking you will need companion way open.
My wife would kill me if I took on a job like this. But I like a challenge.
She wants to kill me now and we have now where near the work to do.
Lucky for us we can use our boat.
When the way ahead looks daunting and frustrating, just look back at all you have achieved. Keep going you'll get there!
Hiya Alan,
Sometimes it's hard to see the wood through the trees. Slowly Slowly we'll get there, or not.
That's the trip...
Thanks for watching ☺️
I love Olfa knives.
Cool.
Cheers for watching
As you learn in life anything worked hard for, is respected and cherished forever,
something given is treated by most with no respect and will be found lying out in the yard rotting away.
anyway just do you and with patience, persistence, perseverance you guy's will get there in your own time. Cheers from OZ
Very true words. Thanks for the encouragement and cheers for watching 😃
Bringing something beautiful back to life is never a waste of time. Don't listen to negative unimaginative dickheads. Follow your heart and achieve your dream.
Cheers and good luck.
Rick
Mapleton QLD Australia
Hiya Rick,
Thank you for the encouragement.
It goes a long way.
Cheers for watching 🙂
You are living my dream,don't lose hope, you have accomplished so much already,it will be a beautiful boat again and you will have done it on your own! God bless keep your chins up. I'd love to see it in person one day in some far away tropical port. You will get there!
Thanks for your vote of confidence. We really appreciate it 🙏
Cool 😎 project keep going guys 😊
Cheers mate and thanks for watching ☺️
last time I filled through hulls I did all the layers at once and it worked no problems
Hey Joseph,
Marina and I did differ in opinions but the holes are filled now so no stress. Next time maybe do them in one go.
Cheers for watching 😃
Love your vids! This boat will be awesome when it's done!
hey guys love to see your vids
Cheers Ian!
2:18 you should by an inner tube that can't be punctured I think it's called green something changed by cycling about ten years ago literally haven't had a puncture in the years
All my windows were replaced with ply they don't open but they don't leak , don't let sunlight in there great lol best windows I've ever had on a boat
Hiya John,
If all fails we'll try your method. We like the light so might try to get them working.
Cheers for watching 😃
Good on you thanks,I built a 8 m sail cat out of a destroyed tri Hull, people criticized and laughed , until it was all finished , carry on its coming along ,. But please always wear safety glasses with resin jobs ,had some in my eye once no fun at all
Amazing.
I bet it sails fast.
Eye safety, on it!
🥸😎🤓
hey guys keep up the good work, the easy fix for your window holes id to glue the timber strips back into the gap in the hull but leave them sticking proud of the glass to take up most of the space then just put two layers of fiberglass over them to water proof the timber and strengthen the hole, that will give you a nice waterproof face3 to seal against. Never mind the negative comments opinions are like a**holes every one has one and some of them stink.
Hiya,
We bought some hardwood strips for this job but we didn't like it. So with super thick epoxy we filled between the two layers around the porthole. Now we'll sand and stick the porthole back in. We'll see how it goes before we move on to the next.
Cheers for watching 😃
Stay positive and keep going, looking forward to the next one, thanks
Thanks Tim!! :)
Many many years ago as a teenager, I joined my father early one morning as he tried to help a fellow work colleague who had bought an old wooden yacht called Marigold. A few early morning trips and we finally managed to get her afloat.. alas people were mostly against him, and he ultimately moved it one day to the Isle of Wight at Wotton Creek. There it stayed until one new owner could see what the previous could see. A few years of hard work and Marigold was restored to her former glory.. my part in that yacht was small, but I am glad I took part. You are on the right path despite the doom mongers and ultimately you will know every squeak and rattle. Keep ploughing forward. :-)
Hi Mark,
Thank you for that. We love the stories from the viewers. They all bring a smile to our faces.
Cheers for watching 😃
I look forward to your videos,you are doing what I'd love to take on.Unfortunatley I'll health now prevents me. Keep it up guys ,on we step at a time,🙃😘
Hopefully watching our videos brings you some joy that helps with your health 😍
Cheers Tom!!
Team work makes the dream work !! 😍It's all about the journey .. Loving to blog 💯❤
Shaun,
Thanks mate. It's that some people get that it's all about the journey.
Cheers for watching 😃
Love the content. Fun to follow along on the repairs and plans, also when you take a moment to ride your bikes to watch the sunset. It’s like real people do. 😂😂😂. Seriously, one has to enjoy life.❤
Guys ye are awesome, I love how ye are learning on camera very honest can't wait to watch more. Keep up the hard work it will be worth it in the end 👍
It's better to rip the edges of the fiberglass mat because it makes the edges easer to fair out.
Hiya Marc,
A few people have said that. We'll give it a go.
Cheers for watching 😊
Keep the videos coming Love that you guys are in it for the long haul. Looking forward to following your journey.
Hiya Buck,
We don't this is a quick fixer up. Slowly Slowly we'll get there.
Thanks for watching ☺️
Tack!
Thank you for watching 😊
Thanks!
Keep plugging away on your project and don't be disheartened by the negatives out there. Big projects are great fun and super rewarding in the end.
Hiya Michael,
You're right. The bigger project the bigger the reward.
Slowly slowly...
Cheers for watching 😃
Hi guys just keep working on seabird , it’s a lot of work but you’re learning a lot how’s the boat and how the boat is put together , Love and appreciate you both Cliff from Logan City Queensland Australia from the big island ❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊😊
I've been there like you, but after 2 years of work, when the first person said "Wow, that's a beautiful sailboat" it made all the blisters, cuts and bruises, itchy skin, sweat and cursing worth it. You're not running a sprint, more like a marathon. Keep at it and thanks for bringing us along
Hiya John,
That's it. Just time and patience. We do look forward to the day we can walk on a floor, use the toilet and the oven. Etc etc.
Thanks for watching ☺️
We love you guys, love your enthusiasm, love your positive attitude, love your down to earth way of looking at things. You'll have a boat to be proud of, that you know inside and out when you're finished. Wish we could pop by and give you hand for a while.
Sending you love and huge positive vibes, Steve, Annette & Gus 🐾😍⛵🐾😍⛵ x x x
Yo you three!
How you getting on. I went to the chandlery barge the other. Everything seems so expensive now. I miss boat jumbles!
How the planning for the transat going?
We have to return to work soon.
Cheers for your constant support 🥰
@@SailingSeabird Yes, we found it expensive too. Only bought some netting at £2mtr to keep Gus better secured on the crossing.
What a shame you have to go back to work, seems not so long ago that you were both jyst arriving back from last winter. Are you going back to the ski resort?
Why don't you go down the Patreon route now? I'm sure you'd do well with the amount of subs and views you're getting.
We love you guys, you don't have to thank us for the support. We just wish we could come and give you a hand ✋️ ⛵😊
Great job guys keep up the hard work thank you for all your videos God bless you
Hiya Joseph,
Thanks for watching ☺️
Keep going and you will get there in the end. Love your videos. All the best to you both
Cheers for the encouragement and thanks for watching ☺️
It's an interesting project and I'm sure you'll get a lot more support as you get a bit more momentum.
One thing that would make a big difference is Stuart needs to stop mumbling, I can barely understand half of what you say ! I realise you don't really like talking to the camera but you are getting better at it and if you can stick with it (practice) you will get much better but one of the main things that puts viewers off is not hearing what the hosts are saying clearly.
To be successful at YT you need to engage the audience and that means being heard and being understood, it's not just English speaking people who watch these videos. 👍
I wish I could give you more than just the one thumbs up, especially for that last bit, but I can only do one. Ah well, it comes with a basket full of good luck for you, stay safe and true to yourselves and all will be well
Well done guys 😁👍
Cheers Benjamman!
Thanks for watching ☺️
Love your channel.. just a tip.. for best results wth epoxy.. accurate measuring gives you uniform curing time and maximum bonding / and hardness.. I use a simple set of digital scales (palm size) (cost Aust $10) place cling film on to protect.. weigh the Part A and B according to the specified ratios.. West System (here in Aust) 2:1 so maths is easy.. use 3 cups 1) for part A 2) for Part B and combine in cup 3) Invert cups 1 and 2 after pouring out into cup 3 and you can literally use cups for months obviously not cup 3 (mix cup) accuracy being the goal.. label cups so as not confuse.... love ur attitude
Cheers for the advice and thanks for watching ☺️
Fantastic stuff marina and stewy
Cheers mate,
It means a great deal to have people shoeing us their support.
Thanks again for watching 😃
U can use antiseptic cream.Savlon.and talcum powder.this will protect your skin.I use this being a fibreglass laminator.boat builder.Good Work
Great tip again!
Thanks mate 🫠
I always enjoy your episodes, keep up the good work.
Thanks for the support.
We are glad you enjoy the videos ☺️
I've learned many valuable skills restoring my boat. I would suggest finding a shipwright to take a look at the boat, so you can get an idea what your facing and a good plan of attack. Be the best money you've ever spent.
Hi JL,
Yet again I think you're right.
Thanks for watching ☺️