A tip from an auto body guy. Not a good idea to sand flat surfaces with fingers. Makes for an un-even grooved surface that will reveal itself when painted. Always a good idea to use a block or at least a sanding sponge.
I was thinking square tube but then I realized steel bends and doesn't really bounce back whereas a 2x4 does. It still feels like too long a run for that 2x4 at least it looks too long in the video. Maybe you can have a removable support midway?
I agree with the epoxy on the wood. It will double the lifespan. So much work to do but it won't take much time. The pin holes are important to fix . Less problems later on. I can also agree that sometimes you can't do the fine stuff but your partner can. There is so much ying and yang in boat work so keep sharing the fun (load) . See you on the water soon.
You 2 are awesome together. I envy the spontaneous lifestyle you are living together. You will have an awesome time years down the line looking back at these videos and remembering the lives that you lived together.
Matt. You have to remember all the great chefs are “Men”. 🤫 Don’t tell her that or you’ll be in the the doghouse for… Well I let you know when I get out…. Great show guys
OMG 😱 WOW ‼️ What would Sunday morning be without you two. I mean, Matt's hustle bustle (time lapse 🤪) and Kristen's 'asthetic' eye and support. Team work makes the dream work. ✨ 🌊 💨 ⛵️ 🏝 👙 🌞 ✨
I must admit , all the sailing channels I subscribe to I find GBU to be the most entertaining. It is I must say my go to channel and look forward to seeing each episode. Keep up the good work and I will watch with a smile on my face and enjoy your frolics. :)
Yes nice to see Kristen doing some carpentry etc. She is very crafty after all and that's all construction/renovations really is, just a craft. When puddying etc. use two putty knives apply and then wipe the knife clean with the other. A clean putty knife edge is the trick to smooth application and less sanding. Did she admit she doesn't trust the process? Did he admit that he needs Kristen's quality control? That's growth and the team works better. Did I see our boy working with shoes on? Oh my you's have come a long way! I'm enjoying the process, one step one cut one laugh at a time.
Great video! GBU ROCKS and is currently the best darn channel on TH-cam. Where are the sponsors that have great equipment? Manufacturers that have supplied "tiny home" travellers in vans. How about someone step up to the plate here and make life easier and better for Matt and Kristen! They certainly deserve it. We know that GBU won't endorse junk just because it's free! Hopefully, they will endorse a great "gel" battery manufacturer and a great Solar Panel and Solar System designer/retailer. I agree with Matt, when our love is sitting beside us, we are inspired to do more and to do better. Especially if she comments negatively lol! Just remember Matt, the better your work ethics are now, the more satisfaction you will have with the results later. Luv n hugs to both. 👍🏻 🇨🇦
Be glad there is 2 of you involved , it's twice as hard to stay motivated on your own.😀 But it is hard for someone to see the finished product when it's in process...... Cheers Warren
You are both doing a lot of hard work, rebuilding almost every interior piece of your boat. Building drawers from scratch? From plywood? I admire your ambitious craftsmanship, squeezing every inch out of your boat! Great to see Kirsten getting her hands dirty too, with the attention to detail!
Home Depot has big corrugated rubber foam floor mats that are super light for 16 bucks .You could use them to sound proof and make finishing touches on the engine room .use Stainless steel screws and washers for a finishing touch. It looks like the chrome steel corigated but rubber .
It's good when you have two people that can cook. It is nice to 'create for', and be 'created for' by, those you love. Besides, it splits up the clean up drudgery.
You guys are making great videos. They are super fun to watch and you are my fav sailing video channel. Matt, you are an inspiration. What you do with no shop and limited tools is amazing, and inspirational. I have a full shop and I admire your techniques no matter what anyone says. Keep doing it your way!! Kristen, you are a true American beauty, smart and a driving force holding your little family of two together. I believe you have great ideas, and I love it that you don’t sweat the small stuff and keep all in perspective. The videos are well done, beautifully edited and super entertaining. You have an amazing way of expressing yourself.
Suggest painting that entire engine hole white - top, bottom, sides. Doesn't have to be Picasso, but it will make it way brighter with any sort of lighting when you do have to grovel in there.
Your teamwork continues to amaze me. Taking on one project right after another is not easy. You two are the perfect match and it really shows. Can't wait to see the "that's enough" episode where you call it done and get back to some fun.
You guys should have way more subs because you guys are awesome! I guess peeps just need to find you. I have no doubt when they do find you, your channel is gonna blow up. Yep, even watching you build out your boat is fun to watch. You two are doing a great job!
Standing in a closet. I remember telling a friend, that working on major changes in a boat... is like using a cloths-closet as a workshop - for building a garage. You`re both doing a great job working on the boat, and with each other.
Proper engine installation, with all the side work, probably 200 hours. Weeks of great renovation videos to come. Can't wait to see them. Keep up the great work. Cheers 🍺🍺
Tradional boat drawers don’t have sliders , just rails. There is a notch on the bottom of the drawer that fits over the face plate. The idea is to lock the drawer with out fancy hardware. You lift the drawer 1/2” then pull. Fairwinds
Having built kitchen drawers myself I wondered the same thing. Won't the drawers slide open when sailing without some sort of lock? Your suggestion is excellent. Hopefully Matt listens.
"Irons in the fire." That's what you meant. lol. A term harkened back to Blacksmith days when a Ironsmith may have several pieces of iron heating in his forge and unable to tend to all of them at the same time. Some irons would be overheating and some would not be hot enough. Hence: Too Many Irons in the Fire! Love your channel. So real. What a pleasure to watch. I crew on the 36' Junk Rigged "Aletheia" Hope to wave to ya'll one day on the blue.
Dear Kristen and Matt, you are a huge inspirtation source for me. Your easy going lifestyle, your worry less attitude, your friendly banter with each other which shows your appriciation of each other, your non pretentious videos, where you show boat life from the good, the bad and the ugle side are source for my daily inspiration. Thanks a lot for sharing, and please keep the videos coming.
Things are coming along. Don't forget to drop the project for a day for you time, It keeps the creative juices flowing. The project will always be there life can slip by. I talk from experience. Cheers you guys a great together.
Matt, I'm a carpenter with 45 years of experience and have enjoyed your learning curve. Looks to me like you get better with every project....that's how it works. I jus started sewing for the first time ever to cover our interior cushions and I should fire myself! Only made four little ones in two days but the quality control has issues.... Got a garbage can on ones that are totally messed up. Might not have bought enough fabric! Good grief and these are supper simple slip covers. I'm a newbie at it and the quality is improving but it's slow. If I have enough fabric I want to replace everything I've done so far but for now at least their covered. March on.
Matt, make sure you leave room for plenty of ventilation around the battery. You might want to have a removable door between the battery and the drawers. Keep up the good work.
If you have clearance under the engine it is a good idea to fit a drip pan under it. Make as wide as you need and have sides about 1-2 in. high. . This will catch any drips that may occur. If you have room for insulation that would help reduce the noise. Keep up the good work.
The boat is coming along nicely. You guys are awesome- really enjoy your videos. Tons of laughs and seeing the spunk with you two is beyond amazing! Keep it up
Hi guys. Just heard your finishes on the bulkheads are still up in the air. Once upon a time I did this.. Using fo ostrich skin. 54 inches wide comes in a nice array of colors. Glued to your newly rebuilt panels. The texture is rich..repairable...and has a warmth all over.
I've been watching you all from Philippines where we live and I've enjoyed every video so much. I'd never own a boat at 78 yrs old but I really enjoy your adventures with you. Keep up the good work guys.
Cheap / free boats are the most expensive in the end... But if you do all the work right it will last longer and customized to your liking!! Keep up the great work GBU!!🎉🎉
Matt After watching your videos for a while now and seeing your new found cabinet making skills I’m sure enough impressed looking good not bad nor ugly lol the two of you guys are funny together would love to be a fly on the wall at times so I could hear the real discussion’s.
If you want to see how important your bulk heads and chain plates are watch SV Seeker latest video "Sailing Rig Failure at Sea". Also think about where you found the most dry rot? In most cases it looked like it was along the hull in the edge end grain of the plywood. In most of the refits I've seen they are sealing all sides and all edges with epoxy. The end grain will soak up several coats of epoxy and that stop water intrusion and rot. It's important to exceed what the manufacture has done in the number of layers of fiberglass tabbed from chainplate bulkheaded and coverage distance out onto the hull. Fully sealing all plywood with minimum 2 coats of epoxy before installing them as well as fully covering the bulkhead with fiberglass will help insure the chain plates won't pull out and rip a hole through your boat's deck.
Kristen teaching patience. Matt teaching what can work best for ease later. Now just remember Kristen, when I dispute. Lift your top..his brain will shut down and you win. Matt remember happy wife happy life. 🤪 Love you guys. Great job and I know it will be wonderful. Stay safe and keep up the team work. Much respect to you both. 🤗❤
Hey, My wife an I just found you channel this month, been sailing our Cal 35 between Maine and the Gulf Coast since 2011... Will be on jackstands in my driveway in a week or so for a big refit/upgrade... Watching (You guys. 😅) makes me feel more confident about the work ahead.
Don't worry about the clutter, as long as you can easily locate what you're looking for. I have a small 16x20 wood shop, and during projects like the one you are doing, mine looks just about like yours.
OMG Kristen did not almost die in this video! Just kidding guys. You are doing a great job (from this side of the camera). I think the boat is going to look great when you are done.
Boat is looking really good awesome teamwork can't wait to see you put the moter in . Somebody mentioned putting in a couple of lights in your engine room might be a good idea . Getting closer to the finish line take a little time give thanks for all you've done, very special people, all the best Dan
I like to use plywood laminated together for supports in tight areas, it can be many times stronger than a 2x4 on edge. Also on the engine access it might be good to add a removable vertical support to add strength to the cockpit.
I wouldn't be surprised you'll want to put some sort of acoustic stuff that you can jerk out of there because wide open might mean more engine noise ? Some sort of fireproof acoustic stuff ? In houses we just fill houses with glass insulation and its quite on the other side, maybe there's a way to make a removable thing with insulation in it ? You could even steel a diesel tank from a dodge and you'd have 35 gallons. Seems like you should be carrying more diesel?
Matt hi, hopping everything is going well this Cubalibre. Recommending to paint the wood you are installing. If not it will not last to long. Ideally paint them before installing. Enjoying your videos. From Guayama Juan.
I just finished building a house. I learned a whole lot. Just off the top of my head run some Electric tubing to run wire from one part of the boat to another part of the boat easily. : - )
Cool you guys are cracking on. You guys are brave to take into such massive refit... Remember if you going to put the starter battery behind the drawer for the pans and pots l, please.make sure nothing can fall into the back of the drawer like pot handle etc that would touch the battery terminals 😟
Matt, she has some valid points. If there are interior areas you are considering painting, the higher quality latex enamels applied over an indoor/outdoor primer create an excellent presentation. They are cheaper and last as long as standard marine grade oil base enamels.
You two are going to be so proud of yourselves when all these projects are done - and you should be!! It's going to be a great feeling. So happy to see you making progress. Keep it up, and keep being the good team GBU!!
Matt there is a video on you tube about a thing called a TICKLE STICK.It is a too used in boat building .I found it very useful.It is so easy to make and use have a look and see for yourself.
I know I'm good for another couple of washer episodes. I'm looking forward to the down and skinny of those mini washers. Great outside the box thinking Matt.
Matt, Kristen you're doing a great job under less than ideal financial and working conditions. Hat off to you both! I don't want you to think I don't appreciate your inventiveness and creativity; I do. But I scouted around to see if there are some other sailors with similar experience, outlook and budget to yours with really cool ideas, too. They had to be simple, practical, doable ideas that make sense on a small boat. I think I've found one that may fit. Check out Free Range Sailing's TH-cam video, "Inside our Tiny Home. The 50 year old sailboat we rebuilt." According to Captain Linus of Slow Boat Sailing Channel this Australian couple's TH-cam channel is the 10th most successful. They rebuilt the whole interior of their 30 ft. yacht diy, just as you are doing. What I really liked were all of the simple yet logical upgrades of use of space, access and containment they designed after living with the original boat for several years, just like you have done. Things like expanding cabinet openings for easier access yet with sliding door panels that will not pop out no matter what, rather than hinged. Short and wide multiple stacked drop panels that provide easy ventilated access to small storage spaces without hardware. They've also tackled technology failure possibilities with simple solutions, such as by isolating the watermaker discharge into a jerry can instead of the major freshwater tanks so that if there is ever a failure and it begins to discharge raw seawater, it will only contaminate the jerry can, never the main freshwater tanks. Or by providing a drawer of dedicated bung plugs for every through hull opening. Incase there is ever a flood by a through hull beneath the waterline, he can grab the paired wooden bung and hammer and jump over the side to immediately plug the flow. Check out Free Range Sailing's TH-cam video, "Inside our Tiny Home. The 50 year old sailboat we rebuilt". I think you'll find they're simpatico.
How about from reflective insulation in the engine compartment. It will make it lighter and reduce noise in the cabin. Keep up the great work. Waiting for the day is all completed and you guys enjoying it.
Matt, you're amazing. You are doing all this carpentry work without a pocket screw hole driller-jobby doobie. Listen, I will send you mine. I bought it 3 years ago and have yet to drill and pocket one hole/screw (what-ever)
Hope your venting of carbon monoxide is working properly after your engine install. Love you guys! I love everything you are doing to your boat. More people should venture to dyi.
Matt you amaze me! You always turn nothing into something!! Kristin keep up the great work!! You two are an amazing team! This boat will be looking like a million!!
You're doing good work I'm sure it will look beautiful when you're done. I was thinking maybe your boat is going to be a bit heavier with all the new plywood and other items. Maybe you'll have to change your water line paint? Wishing you the best. ⛵
I look forward to each video. It is great watching you two work. I must say (as a marriage counselor) that you two seem really compatible and fun together!
Sailing Until Valhalla referenced the teak plug removal trick you shared, worked like a charm! They did a drip-less shaft mod you guys should look at using when the new motor goes in.
A tip from an auto body guy. Not a good idea to sand flat surfaces with fingers. Makes for an un-even grooved surface that will reveal itself when painted. Always a good idea to use a block or at least a sanding sponge.
I concur
Good advice will be ignored
I agree on the engine room lights. Maybe some LED light strips, to pimp out the engine room, and provide light, when doing maintenance.
Mat has a great sense of humour and doesn’t seem to get too frustrated doing these projects. I love watching your videos.
Great ideas for engine room access. But it would be a good idea to saturate the 2 x4’s in epoxy or they will rot pretty easy.
I was thinking square tube but then I realized steel bends and doesn't really bounce back whereas a 2x4 does. It still feels like too long a run for that 2x4 at least it looks too long in the video. Maybe you can have a removable support midway?
Laminated plywood cut to include the uprights would been better
4 cuts of 1/2 " Marine grade plywood.
That's a really good idea!!!!!
I agree with the epoxy on the wood. It will double the lifespan. So much work to do but it won't take much time. The pin holes are important to fix . Less problems later on. I can also agree that sometimes you can't do the fine stuff but your partner can. There is so much ying and yang in boat work so keep sharing the fun (load) . See you on the water soon.
@@stevewildman1045 vertical laminated beam perfect good suggestion
You 2 are awesome together. I envy the spontaneous lifestyle you are living together. You will have an awesome time years down the line looking back at these videos and remembering the lives that you lived together.
Yessir!! 100%
Hopefully they will still be living that life together!
Matt. You have to remember all the great chefs are “Men”. 🤫 Don’t tell her that or you’ll be in the the doghouse for… Well I let you know when I get out…. Great show guys
You two are working so hard for this. It's truly inspirational. Y'all deserve a trip to the spa and a day off.
For sure they deserve a well earned day off
OMG 😱 WOW ‼️ What would Sunday morning be without you two. I mean, Matt's hustle bustle (time lapse 🤪) and Kristen's 'asthetic' eye and support. Team work makes the dream work. ✨ 🌊 💨 ⛵️ 🏝 👙 🌞 ✨
I must admit , all the sailing channels I subscribe to I find GBU to be the most entertaining. It is I must say my go to channel and look forward to seeing each episode. Keep up the good work and I will watch with a smile on my face and enjoy your frolics. :)
Thanks D! Glad u are enjoying the vids
Amen!
Yes nice to see Kristen doing some carpentry etc. She is very crafty after all and that's all construction/renovations really is, just a craft. When puddying etc. use two putty knives apply and then wipe the knife clean with the other. A clean putty knife edge is the trick to smooth application and less sanding. Did she admit she doesn't trust the process? Did he admit that he needs Kristen's quality control? That's growth and the team works better. Did I see our boy working with shoes on? Oh my you's have come a long way! I'm enjoying the process, one step one cut one laugh at a time.
4x8 sheets of PVC ,BEEN telling you this since the get go.. never rots ,lighter ,can paint it if you want or leave as is ,easy to clean
Great video! GBU ROCKS and is currently the best darn channel on TH-cam. Where are the sponsors that have great equipment? Manufacturers that have supplied "tiny home" travellers in vans. How about someone step up to the plate here and make life easier and better for Matt and Kristen! They certainly deserve it. We know that GBU won't endorse junk just because it's free! Hopefully, they will endorse a great "gel" battery manufacturer and a great Solar Panel and Solar System designer/retailer. I agree with Matt, when our love is sitting beside us, we are inspired to do more and to do better. Especially if she comments negatively lol! Just remember Matt, the better your work ethics are now, the more satisfaction you will have with the results later. Luv n hugs to both. 👍🏻 🇨🇦
Be glad there is 2 of you involved , it's twice as hard to stay motivated on your own.😀
But it is hard for someone to see the finished product when it's in process......
Cheers Warren
You are both doing a lot of hard work, rebuilding almost every interior piece of your boat. Building drawers from scratch? From plywood? I admire your ambitious craftsmanship, squeezing every inch out of your boat! Great to see Kirsten getting her hands dirty too, with the attention to detail!
Home Depot has big corrugated rubber foam floor mats that are super light for 16 bucks .You could use them to sound proof and make finishing touches on the engine room .use Stainless steel screws and washers for a finishing touch. It looks like the chrome steel corigated but rubber .
It's good when you have two people that can cook. It is nice to 'create for', and be 'created for' by, those you love. Besides, it splits up the clean up drudgery.
best one yet.. love the new format. finish the boat then enjoy.
I like how you both work together. It’s a nice balance.
While you have lots of access to the engine room, take time to install a couple of lights before the engine is in. Doing a great job so far!
You guys are making great videos. They are super fun to watch and you are my fav sailing video channel. Matt, you are an inspiration. What you do with no shop and limited tools is amazing, and inspirational. I have a full shop and I admire your techniques no matter what anyone says. Keep doing it your way!! Kristen, you are a true American beauty, smart and a driving force holding your little family of two together. I believe you have great ideas, and I love it that you don’t sweat the small stuff and keep all in perspective. The videos are well done, beautifully edited and super entertaining. You have an amazing way of expressing yourself.
Suggest painting that entire engine hole white - top, bottom, sides. Doesn't have to be Picasso, but it will make it way brighter with any sort of lighting when you do have to grovel in there.
It was nice to see Kristen helping out Matt ! And you're doing good work rocket man ! 😀
“ I could just duct tape this thing together and be up outa here!” LMAO!!!!!!
We love you guys!♥️🏴☠️
Gotcha! Nibble a little wood at a time. You can’t make it grow back, once cut too much. You peeps inspire the whole world.
Poor MATT is ready to paddle away from the dock and throw up the sails and move on😆…another great vlog✌️
Make sure you replace the stuffing box hose with one made for it..much thicker
Your teamwork continues to amaze me. Taking on one project right after another is not easy. You two are the perfect match and it really shows. Can't wait to see the "that's enough" episode where you call it done and get back to some fun.
I would've liked to add a slide out cutting board above your drawers ! They are always super handy especially for extra space to cut up stuff ! Cheers
Loved the quote "it doesn't need to be perfect it just needs to be pleasing". Words to live by!
You guys should have way more subs because you guys are awesome! I guess peeps just need to find you. I have no doubt when they do find you, your channel is gonna blow up. Yep, even watching you build out your boat is fun to watch. You two are doing a great job!
I enjoy watching the chemistry between you both. It makes the dream work.
Standing in a closet. I remember telling a friend, that working on major changes in a boat... is like using a cloths-closet as a workshop - for building a garage. You`re both doing a great job working on the boat, and with each other.
''Doesn't have to be perfect, it just has to be pleasing.'' Great DIY thought.
The two of you are doing excellent work with the tool and resources on hand!
Did you guys ever consider how entertaining you are ? Right ,wrong or indifferent ,Your entertaining and a joy to watch, good luck on your journey !
Proper engine installation, with all the side work, probably 200 hours.
Weeks of great renovation videos to come.
Can't wait to see them.
Keep up the great work.
Cheers 🍺🍺
It's great fun watching your fantastic efforts and lively humour as you guys make your boat a better home. Sail on Homies!
Tradional boat drawers don’t have sliders , just rails. There is a notch on the bottom of the drawer that fits over the face plate. The idea is to lock the drawer with out fancy hardware. You lift the drawer 1/2” then pull. Fairwinds
Having built kitchen drawers myself I wondered the same thing. Won't the drawers slide open when sailing without some sort of lock? Your suggestion is excellent. Hopefully Matt listens.
@@GaryJones2012 thanks
"Irons in the fire." That's what you meant. lol. A term harkened back to Blacksmith days when a Ironsmith may have several pieces of iron heating in his forge and unable to tend to all of them at the same time. Some irons would be overheating and some would not be hot enough. Hence: Too Many Irons in the Fire!
Love your channel. So real. What a pleasure to watch. I crew on the 36' Junk Rigged "Aletheia" Hope to wave to ya'll one day on the blue.
Wow, you guys are rocking it! What a fantastic refit. You won't recognise her when she's complete. So happy for you both. Love the vlog.
Dear Kristen and Matt, you are a huge inspirtation source for me. Your easy going lifestyle, your worry less attitude, your friendly banter with each other which shows your appriciation of each other, your non pretentious videos, where you show boat life from the good, the bad and the ugle side are source for my daily inspiration. Thanks a lot for sharing, and please keep the videos coming.
Things are coming along. Don't forget to drop the project for a day for you time, It keeps the creative juices flowing. The project will always be there life can slip by. I talk from experience. Cheers you guys a great together.
Matt, I'm a carpenter with 45 years of experience and have enjoyed your learning curve. Looks to me like you get better with every project....that's how it works. I jus started sewing for the first time ever to cover our interior cushions and I should fire myself! Only made four little ones in two days but the quality control has issues.... Got a garbage can on ones that are totally messed up. Might not have bought enough fabric! Good grief and these are supper simple slip covers. I'm a newbie at it and the quality is improving but it's slow. If I have enough fabric I want to replace everything I've done so far but for now at least their covered. March on.
You guys are awesome! Cannae wait to see ya back sailing!!!!
Matt, make sure you leave room for plenty of ventilation around the battery. You might want to have a removable door between the battery and the drawers. Keep up the good work.
If you have clearance under the engine it is a good idea to fit a drip pan under it. Make as wide as you need and have sides about 1-2 in. high. . This will catch any drips that may occur. If you have room for insulation that would help reduce the noise. Keep up the good work.
The boat is coming along nicely. You guys are awesome- really enjoy your videos. Tons of laughs and seeing the spunk with you two is beyond amazing! Keep it up
Hi guys. Just heard your finishes on the bulkheads are still up in the air. Once upon a time I did this..
Using fo ostrich skin. 54 inches wide comes in a nice array of colors. Glued to your newly rebuilt panels. The texture is rich..repairable...and has a warmth all over.
I've been watching you all from Philippines where we live and I've enjoyed every video so much. I'd never own a boat at 78 yrs old but I really enjoy your adventures with you. Keep up the good work guys.
I'm 73 ...sailboater since I was 19 & our S/v ...Waves (a Buchan 37) is in the process of a new diesel as well.
Really enjoy you both. ...Waves
You two are a site for sore eyes keep going it's a pleasure to watch such a lovely couple 💑 😊
Keep going guys I know at times you probably think it's never ending but good things come to those who wait well done
Jason from the UK 🇬🇧
I’m so glad you guys are redoing or refitting your boat instead of SailingProject Atticus…buying a huge expensive boat. You guys are real. Thank you.
Kristen is all smiles. Awesome work you two. When I grow up, I want to be just like you.
Cheap / free boats are the most expensive in the end... But if you do all the work right it will last longer and customized to your liking!!
Keep up the great work GBU!!🎉🎉
i love you 2, you haven't a clue what your doing but you get there in the end, dont change you are well matched
A great episode. Mat very good enlarging the engine room space. Think about insulating it. Best to you both and thanks for sharing.
Many, also boat manufacturers will paint on or soak bare wood with Borax solution as future termite deterrent
Another outstanding video. You to are knocking it out of the park. Have a wonderful week. God Bless in all you do.
Matt After watching your videos for a while now and seeing your new found cabinet making skills I’m sure enough impressed looking good not bad nor ugly lol the two of you guys are funny together would love to be a fly on the wall at times so I could hear the real discussion’s.
I love your philosophy. In the real world it's true, "injuries are injuries".
If you want to see how important your bulk heads and chain plates are watch SV Seeker latest video "Sailing Rig Failure at Sea". Also think about where you found the most dry rot? In most cases it looked like it was along the hull in the edge end grain of the plywood. In most of the refits I've seen they are sealing all sides and all edges with epoxy. The end grain will soak up several coats of epoxy and that stop water intrusion and rot. It's important to exceed what the manufacture has done in the number of layers of fiberglass tabbed from chainplate bulkheaded and coverage distance out onto the hull. Fully sealing all plywood with minimum 2 coats of epoxy before installing them as well as fully covering the bulkhead with fiberglass will help insure the chain plates won't pull out and rip a hole through your boat's deck.
I’m loving watching you guys so much I can only thank you both for the great humor singing and just the good Times thank you
Kristen teaching patience. Matt teaching what can work best for ease later. Now just remember Kristen, when I dispute. Lift your top..his brain will shut down and you win. Matt remember happy wife happy life. 🤪
Love you guys. Great job and I know it will be wonderful. Stay safe and keep up the team work. Much respect to you both. 🤗❤
Hey, My wife an I just found you channel this month, been sailing our Cal 35 between Maine and the Gulf Coast since 2011... Will be on jackstands in my driveway in a week or so for a big refit/upgrade... Watching (You guys. 😅) makes me feel more confident about the work ahead.
Don't worry about the clutter, as long as you can easily locate what you're looking for. I have a small 16x20 wood shop,
and during projects like the one you are doing, mine looks just about like yours.
OMG Kristen did not almost die in this video! Just kidding guys. You are doing a great job (from this side of the camera). I think the boat is going to look great when you are done.
Boat is looking really good awesome teamwork can't wait to see you put the moter in . Somebody mentioned putting in a couple of lights in your engine room might be a good idea . Getting closer to the finish line take a little time give thanks for all you've done, very special people, all the best Dan
LOOKING GOOD GUY'S....IT'S ONLY A MATTER OF TIME...I'M SO PROUD OF YOU TWO....KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK...MARK IN ARIZONA...
Looking very good guys. It will all be worth it. Sending you good vibes and can’t wait to see you back on the move ☘️🍀🇮🇪☘️🍀🇮🇪
Thank You GBU. I could smell the saw dust & smoke when I herd that blade slow down a bit. Great filming, Great couple of people.
Enjoyed that alot. Thanks. Lookforward to seeing the continuous shinanigans!!
Thanks Keith
Put some construction adhesive in that crack between the board and the deck to support the upper deck in the engine room .
I admire all the hard work you're putting in to fix up your boat
I like to use plywood laminated together for supports in tight areas, it can be many times stronger than a 2x4 on edge. Also on the engine access it might be good to add a removable vertical support to add strength to the cockpit.
Matt, those bolts that are around your mast in the cabin…screw on some eye nuts and use them to hang stuff on
I wouldn't be surprised you'll want to put some sort of acoustic stuff that you can jerk out of there because wide open might mean more engine noise ? Some sort of fireproof acoustic stuff ? In houses we just fill houses with glass insulation and its quite on the other side, maybe there's a way to make a removable thing with insulation in it ? You could even steel a diesel tank from a dodge and you'd have 35 gallons. Seems like you should be carrying more diesel?
Matt hi, hopping everything is going well this Cubalibre. Recommending to paint the wood you are installing. If not it will not last to long. Ideally paint them before installing. Enjoying your videos. From Guayama Juan.
I just finished building a house. I learned a whole lot. Just off the top of my head run some Electric tubing to run wire from one part of the boat to another part of the boat easily. : - )
BEST sailing couple on the planet ! ♥️🙂
Cool you guys are cracking on. You guys are brave to take into such massive refit... Remember if you going to put the starter battery behind the drawer for the pans and pots l, please.make sure nothing can fall into the back of the drawer like pot handle etc that would touch the battery terminals 😟
I absolutely love the 1000 yard stare at the beginning as he contemplates how much he has going on.
Matt, she has some valid points. If there are interior areas you are considering painting, the higher quality latex enamels applied over an indoor/outdoor primer create an excellent presentation. They are cheaper and last as long as standard marine grade oil base enamels.
You two are going to be so proud of yourselves when all these projects are done - and you should be!! It's going to be a great feeling. So happy to see you making progress. Keep it up, and keep being the good team GBU!!
You are both so comically funny, industrious, and with your great ingenuity you entertain my soul...blessings...m
Matt there is a video on you tube about a thing called a TICKLE STICK.It is a too used in boat building .I found it very useful.It is so easy to make and use have a look and see for yourself.
This is such a welcome change of pace from other content I have been watching this week, thanks guys for sharing
I know I'm good for another couple of washer episodes. I'm looking forward to the down and skinny of those mini washers. Great outside the box thinking Matt.
An absolute necessity !
Matt & Kristen, you two ROCK.
Matt, Kristen you're doing a great job under less than ideal financial and working conditions. Hat off to you both! I don't want you to think I don't appreciate your inventiveness and creativity; I do. But I scouted around to see if there are some other sailors with similar experience, outlook and budget to yours with really cool ideas, too. They had to be simple, practical, doable ideas that make sense on a small boat. I think I've found one that may fit. Check out Free Range Sailing's TH-cam video, "Inside our Tiny Home. The 50 year old sailboat we rebuilt." According to Captain Linus of Slow Boat Sailing Channel this Australian couple's TH-cam channel is the 10th most successful. They rebuilt the whole interior of their 30 ft. yacht diy, just as you are doing. What I really liked were all of the simple yet logical upgrades of use of space, access and containment they designed after living with the original boat for several years, just like you have done. Things like expanding cabinet openings for easier access yet with sliding door panels that will not pop out no matter what, rather than hinged. Short and wide multiple stacked drop panels that provide easy ventilated access to small storage spaces without hardware. They've also tackled technology failure possibilities with simple solutions, such as by isolating the watermaker discharge into a jerry can instead of the major freshwater tanks so that if there is ever a failure and it begins to discharge raw seawater, it will only contaminate the jerry can, never the main freshwater tanks. Or by providing a drawer of dedicated bung plugs for every through hull opening. Incase there is ever a flood by a through hull beneath the waterline, he can grab the paired wooden bung and hammer and jump over the side to immediately plug the flow. Check out Free Range Sailing's TH-cam video, "Inside our Tiny Home. The 50 year old sailboat we rebuilt". I think you'll find they're simpatico.
As a supporter on Patreon, I'm able to see photos of the new drawers in the rough. Can't wait to see how they polish up! Cabinets are TOUGH! ⛵️
Cabinets are really tough
Kristen, you are very detailed, and have excellent taste! Matt is very skilled with his hands.
How about from reflective insulation in the engine compartment. It will make it lighter and reduce noise in the cabin. Keep up the great work. Waiting for the day is all completed and you guys enjoying it.
Gray pvc pipe makes great electrical wire conduct atround boat.
Matt, you're amazing. You are doing all this carpentry work without a pocket screw hole driller-jobby doobie. Listen, I will send you mine. I bought it 3 years ago and have yet to drill and pocket one hole/screw (what-ever)
Hope your venting of carbon monoxide is working properly after your engine install. Love you guys! I love everything you are doing to your boat. More people should venture to dyi.
Always look forward to your videos. Can’t wait for the work to be over. Thanks for sharing.😎
You two are the best at refilling your boat…. Fun and one day at a time!
Matt you amaze me! You always turn nothing into something!! Kristin keep up the great work!! You two are an amazing team! This boat will be looking like a million!!
You're doing good work I'm sure it will look beautiful when you're done. I was thinking maybe your boat is going to be a bit heavier with all the new plywood and other items. Maybe you'll have to change your water line paint? Wishing you the best. ⛵
I look forward to each video. It is great watching you two work. I must say (as a marriage counselor) that you two seem really compatible and fun together!
Sailing Until Valhalla referenced the teak plug removal trick you shared, worked like a charm! They did a drip-less shaft mod you guys should look at using when the new motor goes in.