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Hi lauren, you got a neat looking dad there and I can see a lot of your face and body in your dad. So much mechanical apparatuses on a sailboat. You both work good together. Thanks for taking us along and catch you on your next one.❤❤❤
I hope you realize how wonderful it is for us Dads to help our daughters. It means a lot and it's pretty cool that you've invited him over. I'm sure it'll be a cherished memory.
My "father" was never interested in my passions. I have reversed that with my son building old cars and cherish every moment. Thank you for sharing your time together, good stuff!!!
You should not be breathing in that dust sanding the bottom paint ! Invest in a good respirator ! Check out the label on the can of bottom paint before you work with that or any product ! These chemicals all have a thing called an MSDS sheet that is available for all chemicals that in detail tell you the safe handling and exposure limits plus what to do if you have a reaction from the toxic exposure ! The marina should have the information you need ! be safe
Cherish every moment you have with your dad, we (dads) will do things we don’t like…JUST to spend time with our daughters!!! We ate at the same roadside spot!!!!
Glad your Dad was able to help you, I know the time you two spend together will be cherished! Dad's & Mom's are not always going to be around, enjoy and celebrate these times.
The hydrovane is going to be an absolute game changer for you, without a doubt the best bit of kit you'll ever have on your boat, especially on your boat with your swim platform/transom setup and dual helms, a servo pendulum vane would never have been a feasible self steering option, great bit of kit for sure
It is great to have your dad helping. Not just to help with repairs but the time you get to spend with him while you are an adult and not a young girl. On a project that is yours. I admire that in you. I grew up in Kansas near Pittsburgh Kansas went to Vietnam for 2 tours then returned and became 🎉😢an aircraft mechanic. He passed at 72 years and I missed working with him. Enjoy your time with him.😊
Great video. Thanks for sharing. It hit me this evening while watching your video, you look just like the beautiful actress Bo Derek. The resembalance is uncanny. Check out some of her late 1970 photos and I'm sure you will agree.
I would drop the keel, clean it all up and check it thoroughly, make any repairs, and REPLACE the keel bedding as well as those keel bolts with new ones, and NOT using 316 stainless. Most keels are not adequately fastened fore and aft,
I’m so glad you broke down and let your dad give you a hand with this stuff Lauren. You are a top notch captain and solo sailor, we all know that. You do so much of the maintenance work on your on also. Good job dad! Lauren is a wonderful young woman.❤
A Benneteau actually does NOT HAVE KEEL BOLTS. A keel bolt is traditionally a long J shaped root, maybe 2-3 feet long, permanently embedded in the keel. The top of it is threaded, yes. But Bene usually saved money buying cast iron keels, only usind lead on their racers. Bene actually drills a threaded hole, maybe 6" deep, in the top of the iron keel. Then they put a traditional keel NUT on top to secure the keel. This actually makes sense, because rusty keel nuts can be removed and replaced, one at a time, while the boat is in the water. If the keel STUD has rusted, it can be replaced the same way. With traditional keel bolts, you have to haul the boat, cut them out of the keel or sister in new ones, work with molten lead, a MAJOR job. The hardest part of a Bene keel job, is finding a big enough wrench (rent or borrow it) and the biggest breaker bar you can find to turn it. You also MUST use a huge torque wrench to reinstall them. Torque is critical. Using a torch to bust the rust, or using dry ice or liquid nitrogen to freeze crack the rust instead, can make the job much easier. Ask around. Call Bene. This is how owners and yards do it. Then wax, grease, or gob on your choice to make sure the new ones don't rust. Happy thanksgiving. Remember, the boat is stronger than you are--so you have to outsmart it.
One hard working young lady. Not afraid to get her hands dirty. Just bought myself a 48 foot yacht. planning to traverse down that way soon. I'll waive when we pass. Be safe.
Drill and tap and add 2 anodes to your keel ,one each side and the rust will stop. Did it 6 years ago and no more rust on haul out every year ,before that rust every haulout
The time working with your dad will be lifetime memories. My dad has been gone about 8yrs now. Some of my best memories I have are the time we worked together. My dad was a jack of all trades and I learned so much from him.
Enjoy your pop while you can….I am sure weather aside, he is very proud of you and the work you pulled off in the yard. I lost mine a couple of years ago (well, didn’t actually lose him…) and wish we could have spent quality time together on my catamaran. Outstanding episode..well done. Thanks, Andrew
Watched the whole thing before noticing the comments. Nice to see that so many people have commented on the memories they are building here, not just putting an old boat (such a beautiful boat too!!) back together and improving it. Everyone is right. Cherish these memories. I wish I had videos with my dad. With my son? I'm on it. God bless.
You are very lucky to have a dad with mechanical skills willing to help. He is only doing this because he loves you. My father died when I was five years old.
That's awesome your dad is helping you out. You look a lot like him. He'll make the jobs a lot easier and faster to complete. Enjoy your time in Grenada. Hopefully you'll sail up to Antigua as you're in the area. Cheers
@@amytaylor5454 Wow! I am blessed abundantly! And my desire is for you and all those you love to be thrilled with the love you have for each other and the wonderful positive lives you live. May you be saturated with Peace and Love and some 🥰.
Good job of caulking the keel joint. So sweet watching your father working with you. I'm sure you look forward to every afternoon getting back to your room for a refreshing shower. It's also great to see my little buddy. The boat will look fabulous when she goes back in the water.
You have an awesome dad! This is coming from another dad. If I could just make a suggestion, for the next rebuild, I’m a building contractor and I worked on boats, Homes planes, trains. Invest in a Random orbital sander. Plus a couple extra batteries would help for your oscillating tool, which is great for tight spots, but a random orbital will get those large areas, much quicker and smoother and you have a much wider variety and grits and types of paper for Wood/fiberglass/metal. Good luck. It’s fun watching you guys.
Oh the joys of cutlas bearings and shaft couplers. I wish you could have been around when I replaced both of mine in a 76 Luhrs with velvet drive transmissions. At least your hands fit! Its also great that you let your Dad come and help you. I don't have to tell you how much it means to Him to be be there making sure His little girl is safe and everything is done perfectly. You're a one in a million Lauren. And I see how proud your Father is of you. Keep up the great work! And before I forget,, Girl you so dirty!!! I love boats dearly, but when its time scrape and grind its Filthy!! But you have to admit, they look so pretty when its finished. And thank God its not an annual ritual! How did your keel bolts look? When i pulled mine i wound up just replacing them all even though only two showed signs of corrosion. And used locktight and used 4000 around them and 5200 for the outside of the keel. Two annuals later they looked like brand new. No intrusion at all. And i bumped a few times. Hey, it happens... She's coming along great! And please, go over your new vain system, I really like the way its set up. It looks like it has been a part of the boat and not like most that look slapped on. Ive been doing the boatyard babble for a while, you've got plenty to do besides reading. So ill end here with. Great job and enjoy the time with your Dad. Fair skies hopefully!
Your dad has paid from birth until adult..food, housing, education,wants, and now add on LABOR...😂😂 Good video you two. Progress made is always great🎉. Nice job to your dad and his help. 😊 Love to you all.
Hi Lauren! Nice to see your Dad helping you. What a great father he is🎉. I don't know if you had a dust mask while you were sanding. Hope you did🙏 Much love and happiness ❤😊
Hey Lauren, I'm glad you let your Dad help out. I'm sure he is super proud of you and the time spent working along side of you will be one of his best memories. I'm a huge fan of how a beautiful young lady like you has the drive and work ethic to get into the grime and do what it takes to make your lifestyle happen. I hope you have an amazing sailing season! You've certainly earned it!!
I can't imagine you not wanting to spend time with your Dad - especially something as special as improving/renovating your sailboat. You are a very lucky girl indeed. Fair weather and God's speed.
I want to thank your Dad for sharing his time with you the most precious memories was of my Dad diving in and not doing the work but guiding me through and giving me the common sense of how to do things right. The rain reminded me of growing up in the Keys it didn’t stop you as a matter of fact we enjoyed it at least it washed off the grunge and cooled you off to. Great episode God Bless you hope y’all have a blessed Thanksgiving hope you have lobster instead of turkey.
I spent so many years on the ocean with my dad and I have to say you're 100% right there's nothing like a great dad I miss my dad everyday and think of him everyday I only wish the best for you and Dad to enjoy more days on the brine together Happy Thanksgiving giving thanks to great family
Always great working on projects with your Dad ! Thank God for power tools... You were a dirty girl ! Respect all your hard work ! You must have been sore. .I know your Dad was, Hard working up-side down when your 50 ... Good thing your mechanical and can turn a wrench !
Thanks Lauren's Dad that was a great help. I'm sure you could have done the job yourself, but having DAD there was twice the help and great time to spend time time with one another which I'm sure is in short supply while you are boating. Looking forward to next video
I can only imagine how proud your dad must be of your hard work! I’ve got my own projects going on between a yacht in Trinidad and another in Grenada but I’m in the same area. Just holler if you need an extra hand with anything.
Hey Lauren, you are such a dedicated young pretty woman. Respect in all the repair work on your boat. You can learn a lot from your daddy. You already have a lot of knowledge about all the functions and are really not too vain for you. Very beautiful radiant eyes 🥰👌🏽Your Daddy can be very proud of you 🤩
Hi you and your dad have achieved a lot to your boat since he has arrived want take long and you will have it all done hope you take him to the pub after work and shout him a beer or two take care can't wait to see your boat finished and ready for the water
Everyone uses 5200 when 4200 is better if you ever want to remove what you are sealing. 5200 is used on hull to deck joints which are also thru-bolted.
Odds are you won’t ever have to remove the shaft flanges again but next time use oil or wd40 but don’t use soap. The soap won’t prevent rust and may even promote it. Great idea installing the hydrovane
Making memories with your Dad. This is really good for both of yall. It's good to see the happy demeanor, the spring in your step on display. I hope you conquer your challenges with a good sleep pattern. Good sleep is vital to good health, as you know sleeping is the bodies time to repair itself. I hope Yall have a Happy Thanksgiving.
Yes, I have heard of waves putting dents into the hulls of longliners. Hull integrity. Fastnet 1979 and perfect storms. You can't always avoid them.👍☠️🌊
Great videos you make ! And Hydrovanes are the best, used it on two different boats both on the Atlantic and up here at the North Sea. But I was a bit chocked to see you grind the keel without protective mask ! Both the old paint and everything else coming off the keel is poisonous and a really bad treat for your lungs !
We have had a Hydrovane on boats since 1983, circumnavigated with one, loving the fact it does not use power, steering in light winds too. You will just have to accept the "S" track while sailing, but it is worth the few extra miles you sail on passage. Congratulations on getting a Hydrovane! We are in the Madeira Archipelago, headed to Brazil.
I'm glad to see that you have help. I know that you have a tendency to get overwhelmed. Just focus on one thing at a time and before you know it, its completed. Soon you'll be back on the water where you seem to be happiest. I watch another sailing blog. Their name is S V Cuba. They just had a major game changer happen to them. They got T-boned by a 60 catamaran at anchor. It did major damage to their vessel. Cracked hull and separation of deck to hull. Soon they will get more evaluation done when its on the hard. Just think of what they are going through right now. They are full live aboard. And they are on the islands close to you. I forgot which island but they are having problems getting their boat out of the water and getting it inspected plus they will have more problems finding the qualified people to work on the boat. I feel for them. But anyways I just wanted to let you know that just keep trying and don't give up because its your dream and its your life and you've worked hard for it so you deserve it. Okay I'll see you next week and take your time it'll all come together soon enough. 😊
years from now when you need to repair the wind vane, you will wish you put some grease or other type of lube on all the ss bolts going through the alum. brackets..other sailers have found out the hard way..
This reminds me of reading Laura Dekkers book One Girl One Dream and how her Dad flew to some ports to help her with boat projects :) Hope you read her book :)
Try making outlines for todo lists, update as you knock items off. Another power trick is multiple clip boards, one for each major topic of concern or interest. My life changed the day I grasped the multi clip board theory.
When your dad finishes with your ship, I'd appreciate you sending him over to help me with mine. A good helper is hard to find, and a qualified marine mechanic is nearly impossible to find.
Happy New Year 2024 Lauren You have had one hell of a good Season. Hope you have a wonderful time exploring. You motivate the ones that live vivaciously through your adventures. Be safe out there and keep the updates rolling. Windvanes work like a charm. Smooth sailing and may the wind always blow in your direction. ( ;
My Girl, you've heard the saying that "there's a tool for every job"..? Well, I can assure you that doesn't apply to the tiny battery operated multi saw that you're using on the keel. I'm surprised that others in the yard who have seen you working on that, haven't advised you before now. Heavy duty jobs require heavy duty tools. Good on you for having a go at what you have however. A heavy duty angle grinder (some battery operated ones are very good these days) would see that work done very quickly, and better. (Just some friendly advice from an old dude who has done it all before..)
Hola Lauren, muy bueno el video de tu trabajo, interminable como siempre. Te ensuciaste toda en esa parte del video de trabajo bajo el bote. Me encanto las imagenes y el detalle de lo realizado, solo cabe decir que lo hagas con paciencia y sin apuro. Las actualizaciones como la anterior estan muy buenas, repetilas cuando puedas. Un beso grande y todo mi apoyo, gracias Lauren 😘😘😘💗💙💙
The hydrovane is fascinating. Can’t wait to hear about how it works and the benefits. I get it for emergency but what I’m wondering is what benefit it has compared to using the regular rudder. I hear they are more efficient I just don’t know how exactly but super cool and offers a ton of peace of mind.
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Hi lauren, you got a neat looking dad there and I can see a lot of your face and body in your dad. So much mechanical apparatuses on a sailboat. You both work good together. Thanks for taking us along and catch you on your next one.❤❤❤
I hope you realize how wonderful it is for us Dads to help our daughters. It means a lot and it's pretty cool that you've invited him over. I'm sure it'll be a cherished memory.
He'll be around for a long time to help you but not forever. Enjoy these moments.
❤️
Ur the dad?
My "father" was never interested in my passions. I have reversed that with my son building old cars and cherish every moment. Thank you for sharing your time together, good stuff!!!
I am a dad, and my daughter always calls me up to fix whatever needs fixing .
Finally, don't confuse sophistication with resiliency. Electronics get knocked out. Do you practice your dead reckoning skills? ⚡️👍☠️
I'm sure you have a proud father!👍👍🌞❤️
My hat is off to your Dad! You were born under a luck star for sure. 😊
You should not be breathing in that dust sanding the bottom paint ! Invest in a good respirator ! Check out the label on the can of bottom paint before you work with that or any product ! These chemicals all have a thing called an MSDS sheet that is available for all chemicals that in detail tell you the safe handling and exposure limits plus what to do if you have a reaction from the toxic exposure ! The marina should have the information you need ! be safe
Manufacturers safety data sheet , all products have a sheet available .
Anyone who wants to have a nice big sail boat should watch this video to realize how much fun it is to keep it afloat. All the best.
Thank You Dad
Cherish every moment you have with your dad, we (dads) will do things we don’t like…JUST to spend time with our daughters!!!
We ate at the same roadside spot!!!!
You are blessed May father abandoned me at 6 months old It is always wonderful to see attentive, helpful and loving fathers. You are very fortunate
I would suggest wearing a dust mask, minimum, when grinding that stuff. It helps me.
A Dad's love is invaluable. Family is everything.
Best in all your travels.
Glad your Dad was able to help you, I know the time you two spend together will be cherished! Dad's & Mom's are not always going to be around, enjoy and celebrate these times.
The hydrovane is going to be an absolute game changer for you, without a doubt the best bit of kit you'll ever have on your boat, especially on your boat with your swim platform/transom setup and dual helms, a servo pendulum vane would never have been a feasible self steering option, great bit of kit for sure
It is great to have your dad helping. Not just to help with repairs but the time you get to spend with him while you are an adult and not a young girl. On a project that is yours. I admire that in you. I grew up in Kansas near Pittsburgh Kansas went to Vietnam for 2 tours then returned and became 🎉😢an aircraft mechanic. He passed at 72 years and I missed working with him. Enjoy your time with him.😊
Great video. Thanks for sharing. It hit me this evening while watching your video, you look just like the beautiful actress Bo Derek. The resembalance is uncanny. Check out some of her late 1970 photos and I'm sure you will agree.
I would drop the keel, clean it all up and check it thoroughly, make any repairs, and REPLACE the keel bedding as well as those keel bolts with new ones, and NOT using 316 stainless. Most keels are not adequately fastened fore and aft,
Thanks for the share Lauren
I’m so glad you broke down and let your dad give you a hand with this stuff Lauren. You are a top notch captain and solo sailor, we all know that. You do so much of the maintenance work on your on also. Good job dad! Lauren is a wonderful young woman.❤
Hello Lauren
Met you & your Dad at Venetian. He’s a great guy!! So glad to see you back and progressing on the projects. Good luck!
A Benneteau actually does NOT HAVE KEEL BOLTS. A keel bolt is traditionally a long J shaped root, maybe 2-3 feet long, permanently embedded in the keel. The top of it is threaded, yes. But Bene usually saved money buying cast iron keels, only usind lead on their racers.
Bene actually drills a threaded hole, maybe 6" deep, in the top of the iron keel. Then they put a traditional keel NUT on top to secure the keel.
This actually makes sense, because rusty keel nuts can be removed and replaced, one at a time, while the boat is in the water. If the keel STUD has rusted, it can be replaced the same way.
With traditional keel bolts, you have to haul the boat, cut them out of the keel or sister in new ones, work with molten lead, a MAJOR job.
The hardest part of a Bene keel job, is finding a big enough wrench (rent or borrow it) and the biggest breaker bar you can find to turn it. You also MUST use a huge torque wrench to reinstall them. Torque is critical.
Using a torch to bust the rust, or using dry ice or liquid nitrogen to freeze crack the rust instead, can make the job much easier.
Ask around. Call Bene. This is how owners and yards do it.
Then wax, grease, or gob on your choice to make sure the new ones don't rust.
Happy thanksgiving.
Remember, the boat is stronger than you are--so you have to outsmart it.
LAUREN gets more beautiful everyday!!!!!!!
One hard working young lady. Not afraid to get her hands dirty. Just bought myself a 48 foot yacht. planning to traverse down that way soon. I'll waive when we pass. Be safe.
Thanks! Happy sailing!!
Aw thank you
Do not let your Dad go to the bar alone Lauren . All the girls your age will be throwing themselves at him .lol.
Drill and tap and add 2 anodes to your keel ,one each side and the rust will stop. Did it 6 years ago and no more rust on haul out every year ,before that rust every haulout
The time working with your dad will be lifetime memories. My dad has been gone about 8yrs now. Some of my best memories I have are the time we worked together. My dad was a jack of all trades and I learned so much from him.
Ohh I am so glad you included MAKO in this video !
Enjoy your pop while you can….I am sure weather aside, he is very proud of you and the work you pulled off in the yard. I lost mine a couple of years ago (well, didn’t actually lose him…) and wish we could have spent quality time together on my catamaran. Outstanding episode..well done. Thanks, Andrew
Watched the whole thing before noticing the comments. Nice to see that so many people have commented on the memories they are building here, not just putting an old boat (such a beautiful boat too!!) back together and improving it. Everyone is right. Cherish these memories. I wish I had videos with my dad. With my son? I'm on it. God bless.
You are very lucky to have a dad with mechanical skills willing to help. He is only doing this because he loves you. My father died when I was five years old.
Dads are great things to have.
So cool! Your dad seems like the hardest working unpaid decky/engineer going around! Keep on crushing it!
That's awesome your dad is helping you out. You look a lot like him.
He'll make the jobs a lot easier and faster to complete.
Enjoy your time in Grenada. Hopefully you'll sail up to Antigua as you're in the area.
Cheers
I'm really proud of you!! What an incredible life experience for you!!
So wonderful to have your father as your first mate. I imagine he is so proud of you. You both are great!😊
Hello there👋👋,how are you today?hope you’re doing well?my God will bless you abundantly Amen!😊 🙏
@@amytaylor5454 Wow! I am blessed abundantly! And my desire is for you and all those you love to be thrilled with the love you have for each other and the wonderful positive lives you live. May you be saturated with Peace and Love and some 🥰.
@@LOVE2Flute yeah. Thank you 😊 that means a lot. Where are you from?
@@amytaylor5454 Originally from Spokane Washington but I live in the Pacific Northwest (Bremerton).
@@LOVE2Flute ok cool. I’m in Pennsylvania. How’s the weather there today
Good job of caulking the keel joint. So sweet watching your father working with you. I'm sure you look forward to every afternoon getting back to your room for a refreshing shower. It's also great to see my little buddy. The boat will look fabulous when she goes back in the water.
Well done with the hydrovane. It's a solid looking piece.
Heya, nice of your dad to come and help
You have an awesome dad! This is coming from another dad. If I could just make a suggestion, for the next rebuild, I’m a building contractor and I worked on boats, Homes planes, trains. Invest in a Random orbital sander. Plus a couple extra batteries would help for your oscillating tool, which is great for tight spots, but a random orbital will get those large areas, much quicker and smoother and you have a much wider variety and grits and types of paper for Wood/fiberglass/metal. Good luck. It’s fun watching you guys.
Your dad is awesome.
As a dad and grandpa. I say Salute to him 😊
Oh the joys of cutlas bearings and shaft couplers. I wish you could have been around when I replaced both of mine in a 76 Luhrs with velvet drive transmissions. At least your hands fit! Its also great that you let your Dad come and help you. I don't have to tell you how much it means to Him to be be there making sure His little girl is safe and everything is done perfectly. You're a one in a million Lauren. And I see how proud your Father is of you. Keep up the great work! And before I forget,, Girl you so dirty!!! I love boats dearly, but when its time scrape and grind its Filthy!! But you have to admit, they look so pretty when its finished. And thank God its not an annual ritual!
How did your keel bolts look? When i pulled mine i wound up just replacing them all even though only two showed signs of corrosion. And used locktight and used 4000 around them and 5200 for the outside of the keel. Two annuals later they looked like brand new. No intrusion at all. And i bumped a few times. Hey, it happens... She's coming along great! And please, go over your new vain system, I really like the way its set up. It looks like it has been a part of the boat and not like most that look slapped on. Ive been doing the boatyard babble for a while, you've got plenty to do besides reading. So ill end here with. Great job and enjoy the time with your Dad. Fair skies hopefully!
A lovely video of father-daughter at its very best. Go, Lauren, you’re awesome. 🎉
Your dad has paid from birth until adult..food, housing, education,wants, and now add on LABOR...😂😂
Good video you two. Progress made is always great🎉. Nice job to your dad and his help. 😊
Love to you all.
Hello there👋👋,how are you today?hope you’re doing well?my God will bless you abundantly Amen😊 🙏
Hi Lauren!
Nice to see your Dad helping you. What a great father he is🎉.
I don't know if you had a dust mask while you were sanding. Hope you did🙏
Much love and happiness ❤😊
I’m very pleased you let your dad help you there’s times in everyone’s life when you hv to want help even though it’s aye blow to your personality.
Hey Lauren, I'm glad you let your Dad help out. I'm sure he is super proud of you and the time spent working along side of you will be one of his best memories. I'm a huge fan of how a beautiful young lady like you has the drive and work ethic to get into the grime and do what it takes to make your lifestyle happen. I hope you have an amazing sailing season! You've certainly earned it!!
Being a Dad ! Big up to all the Dads helping their kids out, it's a wonderful job ! x
I can't imagine you not wanting to spend time with your Dad - especially something as special as improving/renovating your sailboat. You are a very lucky girl indeed. Fair weather and God's speed.
Thank you for doing what you do and being who you are, a sweetheart through and through. Keep thriving. I'm rooting hard for the best for you.
Lauren, antifoul is full of nasty chemicals - always use a respirator mask when sanding and grinding below the waterline. You know it makes sense 😊
Hello there👋👋,how are you today?hope you’re doing well?my God will bless you abundantly Amen!😊 🙏
I want to thank your Dad for sharing his time with you the most precious memories was of my Dad diving in and not doing the work but guiding me through and giving me the common sense of how to do things right.
The rain reminded me of growing up in the Keys it didn’t stop you as a matter of fact we enjoyed it at least it washed off the grunge and cooled you off to. Great episode God Bless you hope y’all have a blessed Thanksgiving hope you have lobster instead of turkey.
I spent so many years on the ocean with my dad and I have to say you're 100% right there's nothing like a great dad I miss my dad everyday and think of him everyday I only wish the best for you and Dad to enjoy more days on the brine together Happy Thanksgiving giving thanks to great family
You are so lucky to have family to help you out. Your dad is a good gu8y from what I have seen.
I bet he is a very proud dad ..... Brilliant episode Lauren, what a wonderful one to share with us all!
Quality father daughter time is simply the best❤
LAURENS DAD IS REALLY COOL.......See where lauren gets it.....the apple does not fall far from the tree.
Always great working on projects with your Dad !
Thank God for power tools... You were a dirty girl ! Respect all your hard work ! You must have been sore. .I know your Dad was, Hard working up-side down when your 50 ... Good thing your mechanical and can turn a wrench !
Thanks Lauren's Dad that was a great help. I'm sure you could have done the job yourself, but having DAD there was twice the help and great time to spend time time with one another which I'm sure is in short supply while you are boating.
Looking forward to next video
Getting a boat ready is a lot more involved than I imagined. Incredible you're persisting
I can only imagine how proud your dad must be of your hard work! I’ve got my own projects going on between a yacht in Trinidad and another in Grenada but I’m in the same area. Just holler if you need an extra hand with anything.
Congrats on dad/daughter power knocking those projects out. Sometimes the dream is a nightmare but still living the dream.😂
You Go Girl !!!! I absolutely love doing things for / with my daughter... you made his day / days... keep up the great videos!!
Love watching the upgrades and repairs to the boat and so cool your dad came to help out 🙂
Hey Lauren, you are such a dedicated young pretty woman. Respect in all the repair work on your boat. You can learn a lot from your daddy. You already have a lot of knowledge about all the functions and are really not too vain for you. Very beautiful radiant eyes 🥰👌🏽Your Daddy can be very proud of you 🤩
You are so lucky to have this time with your dad.
You look fresh in this video. Love your smile.
Hi you and your dad have achieved a lot to your boat since he has arrived want take long and you will have it all done hope you take him
to the pub after work and shout him a beer or two take care can't wait to see your boat finished and ready for the water
YOUR A LUCKY GIRL TO HAVE SUCH A HELPFUL POP !
Doing a great job beautiful it’s great to see your dad helping you
Everyone uses 5200 when 4200 is better if you ever want to remove what you are sealing. 5200 is used on hull to deck joints which are also thru-bolted.
I have a feeling that hydrovane support is closer to structural joint, what do you think ?
Odds are you won’t ever have to remove the shaft flanges again but next time use oil or wd40 but don’t use soap. The soap won’t prevent rust and may even promote it. Great idea installing the hydrovane
good parents are priceless :)
Great episode! Glad you are back on the water...
How entertaining that your dad is accompanying you and helping you. Blessings to both of you.
Making memories with your Dad. This is really good for both of yall. It's good to see the happy demeanor, the spring in your step on display. I hope you conquer your challenges with a good sleep pattern. Good sleep is vital to good health, as you know sleeping is the bodies time to repair itself.
I hope Yall have a Happy Thanksgiving.
Yes, I have heard of waves putting dents into the hulls of longliners. Hull integrity. Fastnet 1979 and perfect storms. You can't always avoid them.👍☠️🌊
Great videos you make ! And Hydrovanes are the best, used it on two different boats both on the Atlantic and up here at the North Sea. But I was a bit chocked to see you grind the keel without protective mask ! Both the old paint and everything else coming off the keel is poisonous and a really bad treat for your lungs !
Yup. Post-its. That's a big to-do list.
We have had a Hydrovane on boats since 1983, circumnavigated with one, loving the fact it does not use power, steering in light winds too. You will just have to accept the "S" track while sailing, but it is worth the few extra miles you sail on passage. Congratulations on getting a Hydrovane! We are in the Madeira Archipelago, headed to Brazil.
I'm glad to see that you have help. I know that you have a tendency to get overwhelmed. Just focus on one thing at a time and before you know it, its completed. Soon you'll be back on the water where you seem to be happiest.
I watch another sailing blog. Their name is S V Cuba. They just had a major game changer happen to them. They got T-boned by a 60 catamaran at anchor. It did major damage to their vessel. Cracked hull and separation of deck to hull. Soon they will get more evaluation done when its on the hard. Just think of what they are going through right now. They are full live aboard. And they are on the islands close to you. I forgot which island but they are having problems getting their boat out of the water and getting it inspected plus they will have more problems finding the qualified people to work on the boat. I feel for them. But anyways I just wanted to let you know that just keep trying and don't give up because its your dream and its your life and you've worked hard for it so you deserve it. Okay I'll see you next week and take your time it'll all come together soon enough. 😊
years from now when you need to repair the wind vane, you will wish you put some grease or other type of lube on all the ss bolts going through the alum. brackets..other sailers have found out the hard way..
How fortunate to have such h a handy (and willing!) Dad!
This reminds me of reading Laura Dekkers book One Girl One Dream and how her Dad flew to some ports to help her with boat projects :) Hope you read her book :)
One great DAD ❤
Try making outlines for todo lists, update as you knock items off. Another power trick is multiple clip boards, one for each major topic of concern or interest. My life changed the day I grasped the multi clip board theory.
When your dad finishes with your ship, I'd appreciate you sending him over to help me with mine. A good helper is hard to find, and a qualified marine mechanic is nearly impossible to find.
welcome back young LL. your dad is a badass!!! lucky for you that he is a boat expert!!!
Happy New Year 2024 Lauren You have had one hell of a good Season. Hope you have a wonderful time exploring. You motivate the ones that live vivaciously through your adventures. Be safe out there and keep the updates rolling. Windvanes work like a charm. Smooth sailing and may the wind always blow in your direction. ( ;
Thank you!!
I just love your tenacity and having a family that helps is awesome
Happy Thanksgiving, Lauren! Be well ❤
Another painful boatyard job (your toe must be suffering) keep going and enjoy the time with your dad.
Two words: Tyvec suit. 🤣
My Girl, you've heard the saying that "there's a tool for every job"..? Well, I can assure you that doesn't apply to the tiny battery operated multi saw that you're using on the keel. I'm surprised that others in the yard who have seen you working on that, haven't advised you before now. Heavy duty jobs require heavy duty tools. Good on you for having a go at what you have however. A heavy duty angle grinder (some battery operated ones are very good these days) would see that work done very quickly, and better. (Just some friendly advice from an old dude who has done it all before..)
Hola Lauren, muy bueno el video de tu trabajo, interminable como siempre. Te ensuciaste toda en esa parte del video de trabajo bajo el bote. Me encanto las imagenes y el detalle de lo realizado, solo cabe decir que lo hagas con paciencia y sin apuro. Las actualizaciones como la anterior estan muy buenas, repetilas cuando puedas. Un beso grande y todo mi apoyo, gracias Lauren 😘😘😘💗💙💙
Thank you🙏🏼🙏🏼
Wow the pieces of that hydrovane are sure beefy 🎉
Always love your videos , the hard work you put into your boat is inspiring 😊
The hydrovane is fascinating. Can’t wait to hear about how it works and the benefits. I get it for emergency but what I’m wondering is what benefit it has compared to using the regular rudder. I hear they are more efficient I just don’t know how exactly but super cool and offers a ton of peace of mind.