⛵ BOAT TOUR: Our 50 Year Old Fiberglass Sailboat (before her refit) - Free Range Sailing Ep 142
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ต.ค. 2024
- We've found ourselves with a bit of time up our sleeves and, after 3 years cruising, our old sailboat is in need of some tender love and care. Join us this week as we take you on a tour through our 50 year old, 30 foot fiberglass sailboat. We showcase the good, the bad and the ugly, as well as, how we are going to go about fixing her up over the coming months.
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I think there's some sound advice in here. - Scale back your ambitions and buy a boat you can live with; sail it for a year before you refit it.
I just want to say this as a testament to Troy and Pascale and their Free Range mindset, couple of months ago (after a video asking people for suggestions to locate replacement gas regulators for their stove), I contacted Troy and Pascale and offered to buy them a brand new gas stove and grill, I found one at £388 brand new but Troy and Pascale said no thanks, that a subscriber was sending them the gas regulators, many others would have snapped up the offer but not these guy's.., after that moment I honestly couldnt think more highly of these two souls truly living (The Free Range) lifestyle, I just wish there was a few more billion of these guys around as this world wouldnt be in the state it is..., I love you guy's!
New drinking game.., everytime I say (Guy's) you take a drink :-p
Cheers Andy. We're really grateful if your generosity. We just can't bring ourselves to get rid of something if it can be fixed. We're a bit attached to our old metho (alcohol) stove!
Free Range Sailing xf
There's something very satisfying in being able to fix stuff. You teach yourself new ways of solving complex problems, gain confidence in wilderness survival, and an appreciation for the designer who thought of the thing you're fixing.
Anyone who has owned an older boat understands exactly where you are and can sympathize. I’m looking forward to seeing more as you go through the refit.
I really enjoy the practical common sense approach both Troy and Pascale live by. It is certainly one of the most important reasons why I look forward to hearing what they have to say each week. These two are great role models for anyone taking up adventuring - not just a sailor's story but really an adventurer's journey.
Guys Moorool is a gem!
Like a careworn old hand-me-down garment you often choose in preference to anything else in your casual wardrobe she has been and I have no doubt will continue to be a happy and comfortable home and reliable, reasonably compliant conveyance.
May she continue to carry you safely on many more adventures to fascinating beautiful places.
For what it is worth from a complete stranger, in the brief time since I discovered your channel and began binging on your episodes, your delightful personalities have engendered consistent affection for you with me.
I am still viewing my way through the backlog of your episodes but presume I am now approaching the present so please be assured that for whatever my contribution may be worth all have received a thumbs up and I cannot envision that changing.
Also be assured that as no doubt do all those who are subscribers I hold you both in high regard and anticipate each episode with greatest pleasure.
Best wishes.
Troy, watching you and Pascale describe the work and showing us your boat in the state it is in now was great. The humbleness you two have for sailing is awesome. You two are an inspiration....
You've got the right boat, the right attitude and the right sailing Mate. Good sailing Cap!
What really got me hooked to this channel is the beauty of your mindset and your lifestyle. It is similar to what i've been pursuing for a few years now. As always, thanks for the inspiration and good luck on the refit. The ugly seems to need quite a bit of love to be beautiful again :)
Wise words Troy on not worrying about perfection. A shipwright once said to me I should learn the 30ft Rule as I sanded my teak house to perfection. When I asked what he meant, he replied, 'If you can't see it from 30ft, its desert matter'. He went sailing, I kept sanding. Should have listened. Looking forward to watching the refit.
Real boats for real people with real budgets!
Love your minimalist-simple lifestyle while you continue to live to the max. Minimal impact, respectful, frugal but not cheap, understand the value of work and the related value of money and time. Opportunity cost. All came to mind for me. I look forward to your videos every SINGLE week! Thanks for posting. Love my new burgundy T. Btw.
Your honesty always makes me smile. Best of luck with the renovations - that's a lot of work, but there's two pairs of hands and you've got time.
Can’t believe it’s two years since the last maintenance exercise. I’ve never stayed so long on any TH-cam channel except FRS and I know why - Troy and Pascal keep it real and interesting and they hold my attention. Anybody who knows me knows that is amazing. I’m looking forward to the refit videos.
I love the way you two are so real...keep it up. Not all of us are rich!
I'm never going to unsubscribe! Never, never. Love sharing the journey with you two.
Great to see an uncluttered before video. Looking forward to the rest of the refit vids.
We're looking forward to sharing them with you!
A sailboat is:
1) The Designer
2) The Builder
3) The Maintenance
Plus Materials for all three.
If #1 and #2 are good, then #3 is worth it.
Pre 1980s boats are more likely to score high in #1 & #2.
I'm 50 years old too and I feel a kinship with your boat! (WelI.... I just turned 51 last week, she cant be far behind ;) Still goin' along pretty good for our ages - (with minor repairs). Best to you and the Boat.
One of my old man's criticisms of the Clansman was the way the U bolts that hold the shrouds were only attached to only the deck and by relatively small diam bolts in tension and smallish backing plates and not attached to the hull by chainplates with more than two bolts each and in shear, that was a visit to view one of the first 10 or so boats built that was sitting ready for it's new owner.
I bought a Kenner Privateer 26, she is quite a looker, and the designer has an awesome backround. She has spongie decks, Currently restoring the entire deck, but your statement about sailing for a year is 100% true. After one season on the water, all the frustrations I had with her current build came out. As a follow up though its also good not to do every single major project all at once, cause things on a boat live in symbiosis, sometimes changing out one or two features can have a profound effect on the entire boat in a good or bad way. So if possible its good to do a few major projects but then go out and have another round of sea trials. Cause your wants and needs of certain equipment can change. Anyway Cant wait to see the projects, Im currently doing a video blog of my progress and let me tell you , whole new appreciation for what you guys do. Filming a retrofit is like getting kicked in the balls and asking "thank you sir may I have another". You guys have great energy , and make me feel sane for wanting a similar lifestyle, Keep it up!
An inner forestay sounds a good idea- adds flexibility to the sail plan.
Wouldn't it also act as a backup in case the fore-stay fails.
She is a good old boat! Looking forward to seeing her beautification.
This will be a great series. With Troy’s skills and Pascal’s vision Marool will be a Grand Lady once again.
Love the before pics! She’ll look even more fabulous after a little bit of hard work & a few licks of two- pack paint!
Cover your hair if you’re painting Pascale!😃
I totally agree with your logic. I just bought a ,1979 Endeavor 32' for $2k from a guy who started the demo for a refit but already had to many projects. It's not the prettiest boat in the Anchorage but it's solid, doesn't leak and sails beautifully. I'm living on a full-time while I get it back into shape but the most important part is that I'm still enjoying though out the process. Thanks for the motivation. 🤙
I love it when you guys boat geek out I admire both your knowledge and know how
Thanks for the morale booster on fixing old boat ...... We have a 1981 Hunter Cherubini 31 which sank in a hurricane in Florida, hauled out and transported to Canada and somewhat put together so that it floated. Due to Covid 19, my wife and I didn't put our boat in the water this year and we are in the process of pouring money into it. Thanks again and stay safe
That was the best memory of my dad when Troy said "This is a particularly disreputable spot." That was, his voice, his tone, his sentiment. I'm almost certain he said it once about a dive spot in Coffin Bay.
For the deck, may I suggest thickens gel coat applied with a corncob roller, the color goes throughout and it keeps my fat backside on the boat, much better than factory nonskid....plus it will last for many yrs over any kind of paint and nonskid.
Love the honesty!! Love the vids!! Awesome guys!!
Thanks Ryan. 🙌
Super episode...brings it down to earth! One doesn’t need a superyacht, nor does one need to be in the yard getting it perfect.....get out and enjoy, while the enthusiasm is rich! Thx, andrew
You are the BEST Sailing Channel any where! I love your content. The video quality is great. You both have inspired me to continue with the refit of my little sailboat. Thanks so much for sharing your adventures with others. Cheers, S/V Cork.
Troy & Pascale, again, thank you for the well produced video. I echo Andy's comment from a week ago. The breadth of knowledge and experience is so evident, so appreciate your willingness to share. Continually considerate of your environment, of each other and of all else in general. The best example, in my opinion, of how to travel, be true to yourselves, and pay it forward. Be well & safe, all.
You guys continue to be such an inspiration! I live on a narrowboat on the K&A canal in southern England. I left the marina a year ago and have had a long series of mechanical problems ever since. What you guys have given me is the courage to do is to fix stuff myself. I'm autistic and a pensioner, so any problem is very stressful, but I run on a budget like yourselves. Lockdown didn't help! I just want to thank you for your inspiration :-)
On my fifty-year-old wooden boat where maintenance is ongoing continuously, I strive for excellence over perfection all the time. I refitted the interior of the saloon when I bought her forty-two years ago and made simple swing down buttons similar to those on Mirool but they were pear drop shaped and heavy thick pieces screwed from inside the locker. They have a finger-sized hole under the button to remove the loose panel, which locates with a strip glued to its inner lower edge and rests against similar strips glued inside the locker opening each side of the opening. They have served well.
I live in the states and always figure it would be best to have the least attractive boat in the anchorage when the thieves are scoping out the boats. Plus, it fits the budget. 😂😂😂👍👍👍
You two have an outstanding attitude and Troy's outlook is right on point. You don't have to have the most beautiful boat in the anchorage or marina but you do need a boat that's sound, that floats and that get's the job done. The pretty things can come as they come because your boat is only the means to an end, not an end in itself. Glad I found this channel thanks to Captain Q another youtuber in the US. He runs up and down the east coast giving walk throughs of older boats that just need a little love in most cases to bring them back to their glory days. Many of the boats he reviews are very affordable because they are older and might need a little work. Some need a lot of work and some none at all really other than a good scrub and normal maintenance. Most of the boats he shows have some serious pedigrees and are proven blue water boats. Anyway side tracked myself a bit, sorry. Just wanted to say I'm very happy to have found this channel and I am now subscribed. I wish the two of you nothing but fair winds and safe travels with tons of joy and adventure mixed in and I'll of course be here watching. That would have sounded a little creepy in the old days but now I think it's the point of your channel...
Fantastic you two. A rare find is your sailing channel. So inspired after watching this
This is where I was about 10 years ago. Looking forward to your progress vids.
love you two! its never the instrument, its the musician :)
Hi Troy , I particularly found your comment regarding fitting a smaller jib to be interesting as that is exactly what I recently did on my boat a 26ft van der stadt dolphin design , great boat and space , she is beamy at 2.8m for an 8m boat but with the jib track on the deck and a 130% genoa she doesnt pinch very well . We sail on the west coast of South Africa and usually in summer . This is when the SE wind blows and when its up usually in the afternoon one can be sure its going to blow 25knts and build usually into the 30's by the time we get to an anchorage on several occasions we have measured over 40knts this is not uncommon and the reason kite boarders and windsurfers flock to Cape Town . Point being that mostly i end up having to furl the jib , with a furled jib sail shape sucks and thereby affecting upwind ability . Now I have a blade jib and this has improved sail handling considerably which leads to improved safety as loads on rig are reduced its more comfortable and easier to handle .
I do however need to rig up a system to enable me to sheet-in the clew more inboard which will improve upwind ability. I would like to almost be able to self tack the jib. So I will be watching to see what you end up doing .
Tinned trailer wiring ... Perfect! I knew I was dragging my feet on my rewiring project for a reason. Thanks!
Yep.. This is a tip I plan on making good use of, too!
Totally agree! I've been wanting to sort out the birds nest that is the wiring on Moon Shadow since I bought her but marine grade tinned wire is stupidly expensive so this one tip is going to save me a shed load of cash. I owe you a beer Troy 👍
Will be watching as this one unfolds, hope you don't skin too many knuckles on this one though the blood sweat and tears is half the fun! A similar old boat is looming in my not too distant future so thanks for taking the time to document your marine engineering adventures!
Thank you for the long awaited boat tour. I'm looking forward to the refit videos and the final out come. Go Mirrool !!!
Amazing and thanks for the before tour !!! Love your ingenuity and tenacity I'm sure she will be shinning and happy as any boat can be with her new look !!
Really enjoyed this Troy and Pascale. It’s such a huge job stripping it back to a nearly bare canvas. But with the things you plan to do having Mirrool bare will make it so much easier. We completed many jobs on our boat throughout 2019 in preparation for going to New Caledonia and Vanuatu. Unfortunately COVID saw us stuck in the greater Pittwater area for 9 weeks where we developed skills in the art of taking it slow and the thorough exploration of local walking tracks. We are currently in Queensland and not sure when we will get back home to Tassie but the boat projects continue. The projects fulfill both my partners need to be doing something constructive and having the time to fix some of those little things that niggle. Looking forward to your next instalment.
Been waiting for this video for a long time ....the list of things to do is endless...wishing you both the best of luck, but a great place to be in, Tassy , no virus ... good timber available and plenty of woodworking tools, and some of the best woodworking shipwrights for some advice. Oh some good sailors too. I'm sure the locals will be of great help.
Your sail up the west coast rejuvenated my desire to bluewater sailing. I was just about to purchase a CT-54 that went thru a hurricane and needed a bit of a refit when I was told I need one too....in the way of dialysis. That stopped that desire, so I've been living vicariously thru episodes like this....the best for learning new sailing stuff. After all, I may be able ditch this peritoneal dialysis at some point and still be able to cross oceans. Thanks you two for your great episodes!!
Looking forward to watching you clean her up a bit. -Dave Vancouver British Columbia.
Awesome as always. Keep on keeping on. As an aside, the only person that I directly know of, oddly enough, to be taken out by this virus, is Patrick Childress, another sailing TH-camr..... He passed away in South Africa a few months back. Very sad.
Love you guys. Humble couple
A Solent rig seems like the way to go.
Looking forward to your renovation. Always enjoy your sailing adventures.
your well into your adventure
and I have learnt so much from watching you
one of the nuggets you have given me is that a Clansman
is a near on indestructible vessel
a worthy choice
Such a satisfying ring to a good paint scraper !!?! Enjoy the refit ...sure it will be the best of ‘good’ finishes! Thanks for your down to earth honesty once again. Stay warm down there. Cheers. Q
This refit series is going to be brilliant, I can't wait for next week's episode!
Looking forward to seeing the completed refit.
You guys are awesome!! I am still binge watching and love it!!!!!!!
Thanks for sharing your wisdom & practical advice as always! Look forward to seeing Mirrool's transformation :)
This is exactly what we (stuck in lockdown) needed! Best of luck with the refit, may it bring a new lease on life for your old girl!
'if you have high water marks in yer lockers' you may have some leaks! Priceless Troy, im using that one for sure along with save your money for good cheese and sailing gear ! you guys are the real deal, don't change! 100k subs soon I hope, you both deserve it whole heartedly.
Legends in the sailing community of TH-cam
I've been following for the past two years. I have enjoyed both of your no nonsense realistic approach to life and Sailing.
I have been searching 3 years for my own Ol Boat and back in May I purchased my '72 Dufour Arpege 30...She is a solid glass (1 1/4" thick) Hand Laid Glass Hull with a solid Cast Iron Bulb Keel. She came with a nearly new (15hrs) Yanmar 3YM30 Diesel. I have been spending the past 2.5 months on the Hard doing a complete Bottom job....I discovered a serious problem that is correctable but has taken many hours to do the repairs properly. If you are interested, I can send you a link to my youtube and you can follow my progress... I only need to find my Pascal...a rare find, Troy... good on ya Mates.
Just pop the link here. Others might want to watch it as well
@@FreeRangeLiving I'm just learning Video editing and not nearly as polished... th-cam.com/channels/2VnT2UlPyOMvWQbRlTDHaw.html
So looking forward to the finished product.
Looking forward to watching the progress.
Spotted the boat in the marina today, loved it and the interesting shape of the vhf antenna on top of the mast... 😃
I can only imagine how ready you'll be to sail again after a couple months alongside and/or on the hard. Here's hoping everything goes exceedingly well for you and Mirrool.
H-H-Hey Troy and Pascale and Free Range Sailing; It is !!!Sooooo!!! !!!GOOOOD!!! To see you BOTH, I missed you two Soooo-Sooooo, much; I've had to resort to watching other sailing channels, :( Y'all are just so beautiful, no other way to describe it; it's like seeing a couple of angels; May God, in Christ Jesus, Bless you both, keep you safe and well, hold you up and strengthen you, by His most gracious mercy; Heavenly Father, make it to be so???
Your channel is the Best on Utube 👍 I’ve watched, Re watched many times your adventures: Your compatibility together is unreal. If you don’t get married soon!! Keep up your travels: only go around once in this lifetime!!!! From Brandon Manitoba Canada I say: thank you for the chance to travel with you👍 Barry Deacon Mb Canada 🇨🇦
U can get 7 core in the trailer wiring, maybe leave U a couple of spares feeds if required in the future. Regards Kad
I can't wait until their new refurbished boat is ready!
We bought an old boat that needed work but we've fixing as we go and having a ball. We get it.
Nice video. Everything on your boat is cosmetic that requires fixing so its no big drama.
Great advice to go with what you have, Thanks Guys great video keep them coming
Cheers Ross. Every week we'll keep them coming. Lots of footage to edit and sort through!
You two are awesome! Such a great outlook on life! Thank you
heya that is great to show how it was so we can see the diffeance
A video on the re wiring would be very interesting. Take care, stay warm.
Such a long video in a good way thanks y'all
The way things are going you might have more than a couple of months to refit.
can't believe I've been watching for 3 plus years, still enjoy every one.
Gary Edwards Tasmania eliminated the virus 99 days ago.
I just bought a 78 albin 30 ballad yesterday goin to refit and go I took the advice go small go now
Hope she makes you happy like Mirrool has made us.
@@FreeRangeLiving hope so tryn to think of a name as I'm doin refit I'm puting her on the hard next week
You guys and “Sailing into Freedom “ are the best.
Yep Plucky is pretty cool
Totally agree. Both Sailing into Freedom and FRS are top channels and Australian to boot.
Isnt that the guy who just tried to get any and as many girls in bikinis on his boat for click bait? Then sank his boat. Check put Odd life Crafting and their refit ot Sailing Magic Carpet for a better channel than SIF. FRS is probably my fav of any though!
It's great that you guys are doing an in depth before and after. And in true Troy Style, he has a sneaky plan for the Dodger. Looking forward to the refit videos.
You two have your work cut out love to see the finished results! Just a thought about the wood a light sand and restain or preserve what you have with polyurethane. I wouldn't replace the old wood it just needs some lovin. Your videos are relaxing to watch I enjoy please keep them coming! Take care you two!! :o)
Looking forward to seeing the refit!
Hope you are doing well. Love your videos. It will be great to see the boat fixed up.
Fantastic episode, your channel is so informative, but saying that I could watch you guys cook rice and enjoy it. 👌👌🇦🇺
Ok this is video number 19 of my "I want to buy a Free Range Sailing hoody" campaign
Cheers
Matt
Loving you channel guys best one out there. We are looking to do something similar as you gives us so much inspiration
Keep it up guys
I must say you guys have the lung capacity of Blue Whales when you dive amazing underwater footage
Looking forward to the refit! Thanks guys..
you guys have me sizing up the dozen or so clean looking 27-32 foot local cruisers that are less than 10,000 and in "good" condition. Lots of Newports, Irwins, and Ericsons. I just retired on disability and looking for a tiny home, and big change.
I have 15-18000 to spend on boat and repairs, and a couple thousand to provision and start, and a small income each month. More than enough for dock fees, insurance, and electricity. Do you think I could make it?
I have just bought here in Europe your exact same cable crimper, which I now feel very good about. One thing I have started doing is, once you have crimped and soldered your big connectors, flood super glue into the wire strands ahead of the insulation and before heat shrinking. This makes a plug so it is harder for water to capiliarate up the wire and it bonds the main insulation to the cable strands so it can’t pull back. Just sayin.
Thank You. One of the most valuable episodes yet.
I bought Preceptor for $750 US. And many of the issues you just pointed out on Marool is similar to mine.
I too have decided to sail her and have been. My first plans are the US Coast Gaurd Safety concerns, then 2ndary Safe Sailung issues. Then instead of hanking headsails Im going to up with a roller furler, fix my pump toilet ( I like the setup you did with your tank), and a rewire ( lots of cuts and splices).
Wish you all were harbored in the same marina, I'd give you a hand and perhaps you could kick a few cost saving ideas my way. But if you were you'd be sailing up to Alaska instead of hanging around in Tasmania.
looking forward to seeing the refit series of video's guys !
Exceptionalist descriptionoiist
Words I have learned to live by, "make do and carry on."
Working on boats thumbs up. Cheers
Love a refit. Can't wait to watch and learn :) Best of luck!
No doubt in my mind you both will do a proper job on her & you will be so happy that you did it all. I can't wait to see all the work you guys did, she'll be beautiful.
Looking forward to seeing the inside freshened up, good that you have given an insite of what you are going to do before you do it. I like the attitude of not getting to hung up on everything being perfect from the start.Stay safe.
Wise words 👍🏻👏🏴⛵