@@SailingSeabird baby steps first, now your walking soon you’ll be running. And cheers for the comedy ammo to. Had to laugh when you said Greg’s gunna love this 😂
Personally, I like the darker color. To me it is a classy, traditional yacht color. I enjoy your videos and am excited for you at this time of your floor installation.
Having lived on a yacht for 20 years i can attest to the need for light down below. Dark timber looks amazing but it does tend to make the interior a little dim especially as there are only relatively small port holes to let in natural light.
Having lived on a yacht for 20 years i can attest to the need for light down below. Dark timber looks amazing but it does tend to make the interior a little dim especially as there are only relatively small port holes to let in natural light.
I agree, I think if you are painting the walls white and all the interior is in then you won’t notice that the floor is dark, also it’s going to be pretty impossible to mask the flood stains in the wood with a light coloured varnish.
You two work so well together. This boat is being given a second life and when it is finished and on the water, you are going to be very proud owner. I have followed you from the beginning and look forward to each video
Preparation for the floor is physiologically monumental, when it's down it will be a huge turning point in your restoration. As far as the solar is concerned, what's wrong with free electricity? Well done to both you made giant steps this week, I'm impressed. Thanks for sharing this video, see you both next week. xx
Since your going to paint the inside brighter colors I agree with Stews dark wood choice.. it will look great.. if you have light flooring and walls it doesn't look good.. you want dark floors and light walls or reviews..light floors with dark walls. The lighter the walls the larger it will seem..
Hi Stu. Wow, at last, the floor being put down is a major step forward 👏 👌. Lovely job on those plates, Stu. God, she looks so clean and dry inside now. And yes, those floor boards look away better if they are light instead of too dark. You don't want it to dark in the cabin. You have a nice bit of height down in there, very important. Anyway, great work and video again, Stu. Fair play to you both, it's hard going, but you're getting there. Anyway, chat later.. stay safe and keep smiling 😃 👌🇮🇪
We were talking about the wind ! Wow! Hard! I would go to those boats with the clanging rigging and tie them up so they don’t make noise!!! Cheers Warren
Good job guys🎉❤ At 14:05 don't ask for public opinion, but instead a good advice would be to copy your favorite interior design! I would go for k&m's modern architecture which is darkish floor and white cabinetry. (Without brown trims that's so 70's fesifn)
Nice one as always. Stepping stone would fit a bit better tbh😂 Like the lighter floorboards better and I in my personal opinion the will work nice wlth the white walls in the cabins to provide some „light“ in like autumn and winter
Absolutely flying along, having a floor will make it so much easier doing the the repairs. Just make sure everything is sealed 100%, and Stewie don’t skip on the inspection hatches, they were there for reason.🍻😎⛵️
I had started watching another boat rebuild before I found you channel. They have completed their project and are enjoying the fruits of their labor. They have had several issues on their many journeys and believe the time they spent "getting to know" the boat in drydock has helped tremendously in their travels....What you guys are experiencing are going to be very beneficial when you set sail in the not too distant future. It's like owning a motorcycle and taking a trip cross country, if you break down, you better have either a lot of cash or tools and knowledge. On the ocean there are not that many options to pull over at the next gas station.....how does the saying go.... you need to learn to improvise, overcome and adapt...
Great video again. Loved it. As for the floor. I agree with Stuart. Darker is better and don't varnish it. Keep the rest of the interior light and then you have a nice contrast.
It's always good to see what you're doing, nothing boring, Stu! Looking forward to seeing the floor done. I, too, like the darker colour; it's more traditional and will not show up spills and stains as easily, especially with it being waxed.
Forgot yesterday was Friday, but with now! You brought a tear to my eye, with this vid. Great work, can almost see the end, in mind. Wishing you continued good luck!!! Loved the comment from one of your viewers..."when you start at rock bottom, the only way is up!"...says it all, soon finished!
Massive change. I find myself wishing I could just walk over to your boat and help a little. haha. The boat is going to be beautiful. Personally, I like the dark floors against white on the walls. It will be beautiful. Brava, Bravo. xx from Italy.
You people are crazy! Of course organizing the floor is super exciting to us!!! You are building back the boat! What could be more exciting?? Great job and have a great week!
Hello again. Ok another great video about a really important project. There is lots of work going into getting that floor completely installed and I'm sure you will be so happy to finish it. Just take your time and keep at it. Until next Friday, enjoy your weekend. Ciao. geo
I'm really curious to see how the floor will turn out. one of the things I like most is your ability to do a lot with little, I'm trying it too with my boat! you were my inspiration to try my hand at restoring a boat and making videos on TH-cam 😍
Hello. About your cost video, you're rebuilding at today's prices which are a LOT more than 50 years ago. So I think you're doing great! Keep up the good work and enjoy. Ciao. geo
It is great to see the mast is safe. I am sure that Stu has learnt of the pitfalls of putting his finger into sticky places by now, tempting though it is.
This was always going to be the biggest renovation drag... must have been soaking away in that 'ingress' water for a long period! She really wasn't worth even a Euro when you bought her of course! Lovely watching you two working patiently/doggedly away at your ocean going dreams... inspirational team work is a beautiful thing! Crack on SeaBirds... 50k is deffo coming soon!🏖
I agree the foot looks very dark and it is a small space. Darker colours do tend to make things appear smaller. Sorry Stew you do great at most everything 😊
The light floor looks much better. Owatrol stripper would probably get rid of the wax and stains on the teak, is brilliant stuff. Alternatively use new ply sheets and fake the holly stripes by paint thin cream lines (using masking tape) and then satin varnish/lacquer the top.
@@SailingSeabird we removed our wart of a depth sounder from the leading edge of our keel. Previous owner just epoxied it on top of the gel coat. We’ll plug that hole next weekend. Making progress. 😎 You guys are too! Looking good! ❤️😎🥰❤️😎🥰
When we put the floor in our boat, I left a message for the next guy in a part of the bilge that you wouldn't be able to see without pulling the floor up: "Abandon all hope ye who enter here."
I think that just may be your happiest video since you started this project. Congratulations on making a start on that floor and all your gardening work!
Excitement is building with the arrival of the flooring stage. You both seem uplifted by it too. I find the noise of the wind very evocative but I guess it’s just for half an hour for me rather than for days on end with you guys. Go well. ❤
Marina I think you are right to want a light-coloured floor. If you are going to sand back the teak and holly you could even blond it. There are some nice polyurethane blonding agents available.
Hi , I was wondering how/why you decided to notch out the floors for the stringers instead of attaching a support on the floor so you don’t weaken the floors? I think it will be ok ….but you could also have notched the stringers and had a smaller notch in the floor? Cheers Warren
Getting that floor in is a massive leap forward you’ll be able to get into the exciting parts now. Great work you guys.
Hope so!
It's dragged on a little...
Cheers for watching 🙂
@@SailingSeabird baby steps first, now your walking soon you’ll be running. And cheers for the comedy ammo to. Had to laugh when you said Greg’s gunna love this 😂
Starting to lay the floor is HUGE. Keep up the great work.
Personally, I like the darker color. To me it is a classy, traditional yacht color.
I enjoy your videos and am excited for you at this time of your floor installation.
Me too.
I think when laying the floorpieces down in the cabin, they will find out what they like the best and what matches best with the rest of the wood.
Having lived on a yacht for 20 years i can attest to the need for light down below. Dark timber looks amazing but it does tend to make the interior a little dim especially as there are only relatively small port holes to let in natural light.
Having lived on a yacht for 20 years i can attest to the need for light down below. Dark timber looks amazing but it does tend to make the interior a little dim especially as there are only relatively small port holes to let in natural light.
I agree, I think if you are painting the walls white and all the interior is in then you won’t notice that the floor is dark, also it’s going to be pretty impossible to mask the flood stains in the wood with a light coloured varnish.
You can hammered together now, ah the romance never stops 😊
You two work so well together. This boat is being given a second life and when it is finished and on the water, you are going to be very proud owner. I have followed you from the beginning and look forward to each video
Preparation for the floor is physiologically monumental, when it's down it will be a huge turning point in your restoration. As far as the solar is concerned, what's wrong with free electricity? Well done to both you made giant steps this week, I'm impressed. Thanks for sharing this video, see you both next week. xx
I like clear oat varnish but I think the wax will show less imperfections and it is good you can re-use the old floor
You did it again lol, stu sticking finger in sticky places😂😂😂😂😂 that’s gold
Since your going to paint the inside brighter colors I agree with Stews dark wood choice.. it will look great.. if you have light flooring and walls it doesn't look good.. you want dark floors and light walls or reviews..light floors with dark walls. The lighter the walls the larger it will seem..
Agree with Marina, lighter floor better..........but whoo hoo - a floor 😊😊😊
Ok...
You both are awesome the boat is looking good. Peace
Thank you.
Glad you enjoy.
Cheers for watching 🙂
Hi Stu. Wow, at last, the floor being put down is a major step forward 👏 👌. Lovely job on those plates, Stu. God, she looks so clean and dry inside now. And yes, those floor boards look away better if they are light instead of too dark. You don't want it to dark in the cabin. You have a nice bit of height down in there, very important. Anyway, great work and video again, Stu. Fair play to you both, it's hard going, but you're getting there. Anyway, chat later.. stay safe and keep smiling 😃 👌🇮🇪
We were talking about the wind ! Wow! Hard! I would go to those boats with the clanging rigging and tie them up so they don’t make noise!!!
Cheers Warren
Great video like always, I hope you guys market the floor pieces this time
Sand your flooring and keep the original color I think it'd be easier to color match upholstery . Awesome progress !
Well done you two 👏
LOVE your videos! It is so coming together. When you start at rock bottom, the only way is UP!
Touch down, on your new old floor! Good work. Yeah, that mistral drives you crazy, I imagine. South of France is not like paradise, ha ha!
Yep the wax makes the deck too dark.
Cheers Rory
Good job guys🎉❤
At 14:05 don't ask for public opinion, but instead a good advice would be to copy your favorite interior design! I would go for k&m's modern architecture which is darkish floor and white cabinetry. (Without brown trims that's so 70's fesifn)
Thanks for the tips!
Cheers for watching 🙂
Getting the floors in will be massive! Well done, guys. Thanks for sharing.
Our pleasure!
Glad you enjoy.
Cheers for watching 🙂
Seabird is going to be such an amazing boat when done..
I agree with Stuart, the darker color gives a classic yatch vibe, i like it...
Nice one as always. Stepping stone would fit a bit better tbh😂 Like the lighter floorboards better and I in my personal opinion the will work nice wlth the white walls in the cabins to provide some „light“ in like autumn and winter
Absolutely flying along, having a floor will make it so much easier doing the the repairs. Just make sure everything is sealed 100%, and Stewie don’t skip on the inspection hatches, they were there for reason.🍻😎⛵️
That's the plan!
We have to do all the cutouts.
Cheers for watching 🙂
Can't wait for the next video ,, Things are coming together now :)
You should use peel ply. The result will better in therms of sticking to the surface.
I had started watching another boat rebuild before I found you channel. They have completed their project and are enjoying the fruits of their labor. They have had several issues on their many journeys and believe the time they spent "getting to know" the boat in drydock has helped tremendously in their travels....What you guys are experiencing are going to be very beneficial when you set sail in the not too distant future. It's like owning a motorcycle and taking a trip cross country, if you break down, you better have either a lot of cash or tools and knowledge. On the ocean there are not that many options to pull over at the next gas station.....how does the saying go.... you need to learn to improvise, overcome and adapt...
Wow! You have a floor now!
Step by step.
Still a very long way off.
Cheers for watching 🙂
(As always x)
Love getting more videos from you!
Yay! Thank you!
Good work 👍
It will be great to have your floor back!
We think so too!
The stuff of dreams.
Cheers for watching 🙂
Great video again. Loved it. As for the floor. I agree with Stuart. Darker is better and don't varnish it. Keep the rest of the interior light and then you have a nice contrast.
Thanks for the tips!
That's my idea.
We are making the walls lighter...
Contrast.
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Shipwrights ticking stick. .
The love and passion is evident. A beautiful thing to see .
Thank you.
We just want to live in our tiny home.
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Congratulations on the floor. Big step!
Still a long way from screwing it down...
Cheers for watching 🙂
It's always good to see what you're doing, nothing boring, Stu! Looking forward to seeing the floor done. I, too, like the darker colour; it's more traditional and will not show up spills and stains as easily, especially with it being waxed.
Fantastic work guys! Such a big step forward after the detailed methodical work you've put in. Keep it up, great content!
Love the dark floor best it hides the most of the imperfections
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Its so exciting seeing you both getting the floors in the boat. its amazing and been a long time for you. one sad thing - no more bilge dancing!
The bilge dancing might be a thing of the past, hopefully soon. Tough call between dancing and walking...
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good steady progress
Great progress 🎉 Before you know it you’ll be splashing and headed to adventures unknown 👍
Here's hoping.
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love what your doing with the boat , both of you are doing an amazing job , it will be great when finished , keep going 😀😀😀😀
Thank you! Will do!
Step by step.
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Floor!!!!!!!!
Forgot yesterday was Friday, but with now! You brought a tear to my eye, with this vid. Great work, can almost see the end, in mind. Wishing you continued good luck!!! Loved the comment from one of your viewers..."when you start at rock bottom, the only way is up!"...says it all, soon finished!
you two are working so well together and love to see you work, hope you are proud and happy for you both are a nice couple.😄👍
Well dun guys 👍🦘🇦🇺
She's looking great guys and gals boat came a long way looks awesome from here and can't wait till next week thank you again 😀 John and Marie 😊😊
Our pleasure!
Slowly things will come together.
They've got to...
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I would recommend you keep all the hatches in the cabin sole, they can be far more than inspection hatches as you call them.
Totally agree.
Access is the key.
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Massive change. I find myself wishing I could just walk over to your boat and help a little. haha. The boat is going to be beautiful. Personally, I like the dark floors against white on the walls. It will be beautiful. Brava, Bravo. xx from Italy.
Keep up the good work guys .👍🦘🇦🇺
You people are crazy! Of course organizing the floor is super exciting to us!!! You are building back the boat! What could be more exciting?? Great job and have a great week!
Thank you.
Step by step.
A few things are starting to change, it's getting exciting.
Cheers for watching 🙂
Well done guys 🙂👍
Nice work well done! I love your videos thank you for sharing your adventure with us!
Greetings from Germany :)
😎
Yes keep the floor light.
Another mark for the light column...
Thanks for the input.
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Great work guys. Please keep the floor light.
Thanks!
Thank you for your kind donation.
It all goes a long way.
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Happy days!! Real progress guys!! Great team work- love to watch all your hard work come to fruition!
Thanks so much!
Glad you enjoy.
Cheers for watching 🙂
Good stuff I like the time lapse shots
Awesome thank you!
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Easting hammer was around 51 years ago when I first started roofing in Reno Nevada
Have you still got your hammer? I bet an old boy who got one as an apprentice and 30 years no, still has it. 🔨🔨🔨
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Appreciate your sharing your lives with us!! PS roofing sucks
Glad you enjoy.
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wow you guys are troopers!! can;t wait to see the floor all done!!!
Us too!
Step by step.
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Hello again. Ok another great video about a really important project. There is lots of work going into getting that floor completely installed and I'm sure you will be so happy to finish it. Just take your time and keep at it. Until next Friday, enjoy your weekend. Ciao. geo
I'm really curious to see how the floor will turn out. one of the things I like most is your ability to do a lot with little, I'm trying it too with my boat! you were my inspiration to try my hand at restoring a boat and making videos on TH-cam 😍
Congratulations and well done on getting started on getting the flooring in! You guys are amazing!
Thank you so much!
Cheers for watching 🙂
Been waiting for there to be floors, couldn't imagine walking around in there back and forth trying to do things with no floor.
Hello. About your cost video, you're rebuilding at today's prices which are a LOT more than 50 years ago. So I think you're doing great! Keep up the good work and enjoy. Ciao. geo
It is great to see the mast is safe. I am sure that Stu has learnt of the pitfalls of putting his finger into sticky places by now, tempting though it is.
Dark would be best option for durability and looks ❤
looking good i think a lighter floor would be better so that its not so dark inside at night 😎💚💙👍👍🍺🍺🍻
It's in debate atm...
Maybe the lighter is better.
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Love your vids.. I am very impressed with your skills ... LG Canada
Thank you very much!
There is still a lot more to come.
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I’m with Marina,the lighter floor looks nicer. Plus it will be easier to find stuff when you drop it.
This was always going to be the biggest renovation drag... must have been soaking away in that 'ingress' water for a long period! She really wasn't worth even a Euro when you bought her of course! Lovely watching you two working patiently/doggedly away at your ocean going dreams... inspirational team work is a beautiful thing! Crack on SeaBirds... 50k is deffo coming soon!🏖
I agree the foot looks very dark and it is a small space. Darker colours do tend to make things appear smaller.
Sorry Stew you do great at most everything 😊
The light floor looks much better. Owatrol stripper would probably get rid of the wax and stains on the teak, is brilliant stuff. Alternatively use new ply sheets and fake the holly stripes by paint thin cream lines (using masking tape) and then satin varnish/lacquer the top.
I like the lighter color, with some oil, maybe. Beautiful! (Exactement.)😁😎🥰❤️😁😎🥰❤️❤️❤️❤️
I think more people are leaning toward the lighter colour.
Hope you've had a good. Productive?
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@@SailingSeabird we removed our wart of a depth sounder from the leading edge of our keel. Previous owner just epoxied it on top of the gel coat. We’ll plug that hole next weekend. Making progress. 😎 You guys are too! Looking good! ❤️😎🥰❤️😎🥰
When we put the floor in our boat, I left a message for the next guy in a part of the bilge that you wouldn't be able to see without pulling the floor up: "Abandon all hope ye who enter here."
Huge step forward with that floor. Once that’s in it will make a huge difference. Keep going guys !!!
I think that just may be your happiest video since you started this project. Congratulations on making a start on that floor and all your gardening work!
Excitement is building with the arrival of the flooring stage. You both seem uplifted by it too.
I find the noise of the wind very evocative but I guess it’s just for half an hour for me rather than for days on end with you guys. Go well. ❤
Building a sailboat is not always glamorous!!!
Yeah it is 😂😅🤣
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Thank you fou the videos. Really enjoying them!
What a great team you two are !
Thank you. You're very kind.
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Great episode, I really like the background music. You're really getting good at editing, not that you were bad, lol.
Thank you.
Marina is an ace.
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Hope there was a lot of 'to me, to you' going on while moving the mast.
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A lighter floor will make the whole interior feel more spacious Basic interior decorating rule-of-thumb. Same applies for the roof.
True.
The walls will be ivory plus the ceiling.
Hopefully, it will make the interior seem more spacious.
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Marina I think you are right to want a light-coloured floor. If you are going to sand back the teak and holly you could even blond it. There are some nice polyurethane blonding agents available.
⛵️ ⛵️ ⛵️ Phil...
If you use a metal blade in your Jigsaw you get a cleaner cut in plywood less tear out
I normally try to use the finest blade possible, I only had a semi fine blade...
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Marine plywood and use veneer for the look. It’s a pretty small floor, so cost should not be prohibitive.
It's trying to find the product.
I'm sure at some stage we'll get all new flooring but it's not on the cards for now.
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Definitely try and keep the floor a lighter colour Marina!
Floors are underrated! ;-)
I wouldn’t recommend varnish for floors. Urethane is far more durable
Thanks, I'll look into that.
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"Stu is very protective of his hammer!" -I should think so! Men have to take good care of their tools! 🤗
May not be too exciting Stu but hey its progress and any progress is good. cheers have a good one.
Thank you for the comments.
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well, he might get his fingers in sticky places, but you have a bigger hammer. well done woman!
Marina only has the 15oz🔨!
😂😅🤣
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Marina got a hammer, Stu is happy and I got my weekly dose of Seabird. Every thing is fine.
I like the lighter colour
Not another for the light option.
🤣😅😂
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Hi , I was wondering how/why you decided to notch out the floors for the stringers instead of attaching a support on the floor so you don’t weaken the floors?
I think it will be ok ….but you could also have notched the stringers and had a smaller notch in the floor?
Cheers Warren
Good point!
Tbh I don't know why I do half of the things. It just makes sense to me.
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