Ep 9 What awaits us under the poop deck cover? Restoring our wooden WW2 Ship - Ship Happens
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 ธ.ค. 2024
- So here starts our maiden voyage, we stumbled across an old WW2 ship on eBay, and without thinking we bought her! So this is the start of something crazy, she has so much history and so many stories to tell, So along the way as well as trying to bring her back to life we will also be looking back at her history.
We are very hands on people, in our day job we build camper vans, so we are hoping to use our skills, and obviously we have so much more to learn along the way!
Please be kind, we take all of your comments to heart so if you haven’t got anything positive to say then don’t say anything at all!!! But any help and advice you can give along the way would be great!
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About Sarinda - ML1392
Wartime Activities
6/44 Operation Neptune Invasion of Normandy
149th ML Flotilla
ML1295, ML1309, ML1383, ML1387, ML1389, ML1391, ML1392, ML1393, ML1407, ML1409, ML1421. ML1422
6/6/44 Channel Marker at Gold Beach on D-Day
Distributing instructions in the assault anchorage after the first landings in Normandy (Gazette Date - 19/12/44)
6/3/45 Captured a German Biber Type midget submarine off Breskens in the Scheldt Estuary. Eleven Bibers had sortied that day. Four were found abandoned along the coast at North Beveland, Knocke, Domberg and Zeebrugge.
One was sunk by gunfire off Westkapelle on 8 March and five vanished.
Post War Fate
1946 Fast Despatch Boat = FDB73
10/47 HM Customs & Excise = Valiant
1967 Sold = Frol - Pejo
1974 =Sarinda (Charter work on Crinan Canal)
1980-91 Extensive conversion to luxury motor yacht
11/95 Base ported at Liverpool
Memory foam worries me when I cut it: what if it remembers me cutting it, and takes revenge sometime later?
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Loved it when Gemma gave all of us viewers a motherly talking to. Social media can be so cruel, so let's be nice to them everybody.
Who cares about what people think? So much time addressing bullshit comments, don’t worry about the negative crap, super enjoyable to watch, do it correctly and at your pace!
Agreed, took the words right out of my mouth.
It's your project, do it your way at your speed. Bollocks to anyone else!
So great what you wrote..👍
@@Nissedasapewt42 what’s a bollock ? Lol
@@speedtrapp219d2 ask any bloke ;-)
The ones that want the boat in dry dock donate to the channel and pay for it!
Some people do not understand that others are not millionaires. You are doing well given your limitations in time and finance. The next time you get someone telling you what you 'must' do ask them for the cash and watch them run away.
You folks are gaining ground on this massive project ! You should NOT be concerned about the impatient comments for a second. Your family is all contributing their labor and learning life skills while building memories! There is nothing more important than the family striving to achieve success in the little projects and sharing the love. I look forward to each episode where you share real life issues in this ship's restoration. Keep up the good work and continue to make us proud...
Getting rid of the rubbish gets a big thumbs up. That would drive me mad. Have to agree being organised saves time and effort. Always put everything back where you find it. Not many people would be brave enough to take on this project. Well done for what you’ve achieved so far. 👍
Watching this reminds of the time my Wife, Kids and Self built our own vacation cabin. Your making memories you and your kids will never forget. Your plans and methods make total since based on current situation. Thanks for sharing this, look forward to more videos. -Brad
As a Yank, I love watching your progress. Your kids are going to appreciate all the hard work they're investing. Don't listen to the haters. Use your money wisely on the boat. You guys are doing an amazing job bringing her around.
I want to encourage you that you don't need to justify how you spend your time or money to anyone! You are doing great - "keep on, keeping on".
Always take time to enjoy the fruits of your labor so you can always remember why you work so hard...
I know norhing about sea going boats, but I am familiar with inland waterways where the worst thing you can do with a wooden boat is take it out of the water. The wood shrinks and it leaks like a sieve when returned to the water. Any wooden boats laid up for a period of time would be sunk amd then lifted when required.
I am amazed at what you have already achieved in a very short period of time. You are creating great memories for your children and a valuable learning experience.
You guys need to STOP reading the comments....EXCEPT mine of course lol =)
You're approaching this massive project in a way only you know is best and within your means, and THAT is ALL that matters. It hurts my soul to watch you address these comments that honestly don't warrant your attention, nevermind the attention of all of us who prefer to just sit back and watch you guys eat this elephant......one bite at a time, with patience and admiration. Drive on and be safe guys. Much love, as always from Orlando!
Pay no attention to the haters. You are doing a great job!
Thank you, I will
I've recently just discovered you guys. THIS IS AWEAOME! I'm binge watching all your videos. Catch up with you soon. Don't stop! Your motivation is motivating me. Thanks!
Your number one priority is safety you are right. It is coming along and when you finally get everything organized and get the rubbish off the boat things will be moving along. Keep up the great work and the kids getting involved will bring on a lot of know-how and impress their friends at look what we can do. Building knowledge, pride, dreams, and reality for the youngsters is great. It is going to be an amazingly beautiful vessel.
To touchy on the negative Gemma , ignore them completely,
Cut the coat according to the cloth , you guys are and will do it your way, keep your spirits up 🏆🏆🏆🏆
Please don't feel like you have to keep justifing your plans to the minority of negative commenters! Anyone who's ever done a similar project can see that the way you're doing things makes absolute sense! Keep up the good work ! It will all pay off In good time !
Congrats on passing 20K subs. You've done the right thing by preventing any further water ingress and clearing the rubbish out. A clean(er) boat is a nicer place to be. Good to see your kids getting involved. It will do them a world of good. Looking forward the the next instalment.
Couldn`t agree more with your comments to people that always "know better" than you. We operate the P-520 here in the States and have been planning our haul out for over a year. People think a haul out is so easy. First, it`s difficult to find a yard willing to haul a WW2 boat out at all, and then the costs, ours was originally $25k US, now we`ve found a better deal, but it is still $600 a month for being on the hard, and then as you said, a wooden boat can`t be out safely that long, so we are on a clock once we begin. So many things go into these things and people don`t seem to understand the realities of owning one. All my crew work full time jobs and we can only schedule trips as we are able. Keep up the great work!
Gaining clarity, friends. Your discovery is paying off. Good forward motion. How do you eat and elephant? One bite at a time, that's how!!
you folks are doing just fine. stay out of the yards and docks as long as you can and put the money in the boat, not the fees. you're young and strong and able, and it seems doable to me.
No need to explain - just do it your way and enjoy and ignore the critics. It's you doing the hard graft (I wish I had anywhere near your energy !) and it's that that will make the project a success. You two (and your kids) are the right stuff and anyone lucky enough to know you is blessed.
no need to explain yourself. let's hear and watch the positive. they can keep their negative. LOVE 💘 THE CHANNEL
I watch a few restoration/self build projects and it seems that when aa new project is started there will always be a few people who believe it's their job to put you all down and to justify why you do what you do. They always get bored when you don't do exactly what they say and will move on, they always do.
Your video's really do get better each week and you are absolutely right, you don't take a wooden boat out of the water for anything other than the minimum time because they don't like it.
Ignore the comments that continue to tell you what you need to do. just ignore them, your both doing a great job love your passion and hard work. So far you doing a great job and your giving us a true glance of the hard work involved in such a project. Kudos to you both, keep up the good. Work btw I completely understand you not taking the boat to a dry dock when you can use the money towards the boat restoration itself. A lot of folks just don't have common sense and they think everyone is just made of money. Good to see mason on board helping out working hard. Good for him, awesome stuff.
Unfortunately Common Sense is not a very common commodity these days and lots of people don’t appreciate patience when it comes to Projects...The mind set of the majority is everything has to be done Now.
You take your time and do it your way,if it takes a year or longer then so be it,she deserves to be re-fitted properly with patience with love and with understanding.
I’m afraid Gemma there will be people who keep banging on about Dry Dock and re-decking and they’ll do your head in but just ignore them as the biggest project some of them have ever probably done is a jigsaw Lol 😂.
You are all doing great and keep up with the hard work when you can.
It’s lovely hearing your voice as you remind me of a GF I had from Liverpool years ago who sadly I lost but you remind me a lot of her personality and general outlook on life. I know for one I will follow you and your families story every episode.
Common sense isn’t very common. A lot of people watching TH-cam are spoiled watching other channels that can just drop everything and spend exorbitant amounts of money to expedite the process. It is in most cases unrealistic to expect the average family to afford to make that comment in time, resources, or money. Just keep doing what your doing and when you see the comments to put the boat in the dry or do this or that just move to the next comment. I personally like your approach and am along for the journey not the destination.
Thank you so much xx
Seconded! :)
No apologies, no explanations, no regrets, Winston Churchill, you're all doing really well every journey starts with the first step got to get the dog work done first , wish you well.
Your family is awesome, I admire your vision and your energy and look forward to your weekly vids. You are living your dream, so just ignore the smart arse comments.
Patience is a virtue that some seem to lack these days. It'll take as long as it takes, all dictated by time and money. It looks heck of a lot better just for the tidying up and clearing of rubbish 👍 Well done & ignore the nagging know better types.
I know nothing about boats except that one end is usually pointed and one is not. You guys are an inspiration and its so great to see you all pull together and have the foresight to see your final outcome. Keep up the good work, well done.
Hello nutters , I'm going to like this video before I watch it , because I already know I will like it
You're the best!
No need to repeat yourselves, you have explained what your life is like and why you do what you do. The majority of us understand and think highly of you two. Just keep doing what your doing and ignore those that give negative vibes. Also remember that most are just trying to help and mean well, they say things that are helpful, if one had deep pockets that is. HOOAH!!!
Just a suggestion. What about you put a length of wood on the roof with a tarpaulin attached and then have a frame on the bow (front) which would give you cover to stop the rain from entering the boat and also give you a dry area to continue to work. I hope this might help, good luck with your build.
Hello again guys! Another thought. I wonder if you’ve considered splitting your videos into two shorter ones during the week instead of one longer one? If you did we’d all still watch both episodes, and it would double your video views to push you higher up the TH-cam algorithm to get you more viewer recommendations.
And I know it’s been said often by others too, but just to reiterate, your parenting skills with your kids are a-maz-ing! You should be sooooo proud.
I have a YT channel also, great advice.
Please don't fret about the naysayers. You don't owe them a response. You're doing a great job with your available resources. All 4 of you present well on camera and are getting the job done. Carry on.
Great song created for your adventure. When I listen to it I always want to hear one line changed to "Come and draft away your blues."
"There's a place that we should be...
Cause its high tide and we can't lose...
Come and draft away your blues,
Come and draft away with us again."
Ah, I think that is drift, not draft. haha
Gemma, you'll find the boat world has more than its fair share of negative old codgers who Know Everything. It's hard to take when you might be worried yourselves about your decisions, But you two are so practical and down-to-earth. I love how you're teaching your kids useful skills.
Hey, hey, I am an old codger but I reckon they are doing it right, but Gemma ignore the
naysayers and keep doing what you are doing, you are on the right track.
It would be nice if you could work full time on it, but as you say there are other obligations.
Great to see the progress. Removing rubbish and organizing tools, screws, etc would be a priority for me as well. Also, making the boat a comfortable place to spend time in is super important.
You guys are doing great. Memory making as a family. Realize your children are learning and hopefully watching what it takes to make a dream come true. I have spent years rebuilding small boats, getting sidetracked with life. And saving for expensive stuff. Don’t worry about negatives. I enjoy watching real life. Not what tv calls reality. Love you guys. God Bless and stay healthy
Gemma....have you considered moving to a dry dock? ........?only joking........I think you are doing an amazing job. That deck looks so much better without the rubbish. You're doing an amazing job....you do it your way!
Great posts and an inspiring effort. I do this for a living on much larger yachts and there is no right way, there is your way. I commend you for taking on a wooden boat, i have always stayed away from them but seeing what you find tends to make me think I should look closer rather than judge a book by its cover. A little suggestion, it can be taken or left, you are now in a community where people help people, if you’re on a dock and need something, someone will lend it to you, give it to you or help you fix your broken part. Don’t be shy to mention that you ‘need’ or ‘could do with’ as personally I’d be happy to send you some of the parts I have amassed to put them to good use on your great project, it’s not a charity it’s friendship and community support. Good effort guys and keep up the good work, you inspired me to make a comment which is the first time ever.........
Thank you so much for your kind words, we are truly blown away with how great the boating community is xx
Dale your coffee donation was to kind, thank you so much 💖
Let’s hope it inspires others to assist.
Wi-fi and comfy beds! A good captain takes care of the crew. Don't listen to the armchair carpenters. You guys are doing it right, and making it fun, to boot!
My Dad is gonna love this ship salvage and save, waiting until you have more episodes so he can watch a few a day, but they are awesome. Hello from Cape Breton Island, NS, Canada. Keep up the good work!!
You Do What Works best For You. Enjoy Your Adventure with Your Family, God Bless All
The forward main deck looks amazing after a little scrubbing. The darker stains will likely lift with a treatment of oxalic acid (wood bleach), but sadly it will raise the grain after drying. A good pumicing stone will level and lighten further what the wood bleach didn't get. I wish I knew a quicker way to fix the mid-section forward of the stern, but its in-depth process starting with the supporting timbers directly beneath the missing deck portions, and everywhere forward and aft from the breach. The rot has to go, as this is a heavily stressed section with the marine diesel's beneath the ribs & stringers that support the main deck & cabin areas adjacent to it. The kids berths turned out so well, after the barest of efforts, which undoubtedly was a blessing. Stay safe & be very well.
Beautiful teak decks. 😌
You are doing an awesome job with Sardina , it may take you a while but everything you do will be better for you.
Enjoy everyone of your videos and your enthusiasm , smiles galore. Be well ... stay safe .. Later Later.
Jemma, you are correct, it is a long term project. The joy of owning a wooden boats is being aboard and working on them.
Well done so far. You have done more than most. At least you're setting a fantastic example for your kids. Keep going, loving the updates.
I loved it when Gemma said to Mason, “I don’t have favorites, I hate you equally”😂😂😂 great video and like Simon explaining to Mills about the screws
Keep up the fantastic work guys rome wasnt built in a day its an adventure for you all take care Stephen
Wonderful to seethe whole family at it. Thank YOU all so much for saving the boat. Nice to see your son there, as teen his peers will pick on him if teens are the same in England. Those teens are really jealous😩👎. Thanks MR. Mason being there and supporting your fine family. Pat Gil. In stupid Texas.
I have a steel 60 footer that people have told me "what were you thinking", I don't listen. Keep up the good attitude it makes all the difference. Im glad I don't have to deal with tides, I live on the Great Lakes in the U.S.
Ignore the nay-sayers, you do great. Follow your own plan with the boat. I have had my boat for 8 years and havent started the restoration yet. But the final day will come. The same for you, take your time and all of a sudden you Will have an awesome ship to enjoy. 👍👍👊
Fantastic family project. It’s great to see you all working together, you can’t pay for this type of joy.
Absolutely brilliant to watch.
Love your channel. I think you are doing great. Especially with the fact that you both work. Do what you can and remember the journey with the family will be the best part of the whole project.
Hi guys I think you are doing the most sensible thing leaving your boat where it is ,the cost of dry dock is far to expensive keep up good work and stay safe
DONT get put down by the bad criticism!!
Weather, time and money is ALWAYS the hardest part of ANY project!
It was the say when I built my kit car..
It's SO FRUSTRATING!!
KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK GUYS... You'll get there in the end x
You guys are doing a good job don't worry what other people say just keep at it and you'll see her through to the end cheers
Been waiting for this to finish my 'Working' Day. Looking forward to seeing your progress :-)
One thing at a time. Even if you're filled another black bad of crap. You've done something. It's a step forward. That's all that matters. Just know one day you still get there.
I agree, there is a serious amount of work that can and needs to be done inside and above the waterline long before you need to lift her to anything that might need doing to the hull..warmer weather and longer daylight hours are on the horizon 😉
Slow and steady is the right plan I think. Getting water tight is the most important so good work . looking forward to your next video
Stop worrying about the negative comments it a backyard project and with no timelines. Everyday is an achievement with exploring and seeing what need to be done. It's not like the yaughties who have hard stand works and deadliness.
Forget the haters. Stop reading all comments. Love the content. Keep it up!
Impressive progress you've made, and what a fab adventure for you all, specially the kids, they'll remember it forever
Love your progress getting everything organized- even though a lot of work to do it’s starting to look like a proper little ship inside. Love your attitude too. Very nice family.
Amazingly helpful kids you have there, I would keep them if I were you!
That's the plan! hopefully I don't lose one overboard 😂
You guys are doing great, and I love watching you work with the kids. It is starting to look better and better every show..
Loving your adventure. Thanks for a brilliant tip on the mattress as we need a new one this season for your camper.
Glad it was helpful!
Looking good , you can only work when it’s clean and you can find things ! Anyone else who wants you to go on the hard , tell them to put their money down first 😂Your doing it right guys , put the money into the boat .Can’t wait for the next episode . If I win the lottery I will sort you out , your worth it 👍🇪🇸
Your doing a bang up job. You have a great plan of attack on this project. I like the idea of using the Teak on the Aft Poop deck. Maybe you could make a fiberglass construct to go over whatever underlayment you put on the bow. Whatever you decide I know it will be great. Sorry I forgot to say that I love the way you are teaching your kids on the working your doing for the boat. That's the same thing we did with ours. Their attitude is so positive to learn, use it before they loose it. Your great parents, and I don't say that lightly. ++++++++++++++
Stuff the know all's.Its your boat (jealous). Keep at it at your pace and budget.Best regards.
Looks 100% better now it's tidy. You don't need to apologise for your plan... most of us get it. What a lovely way to spend time together as a family. Keep on keepin' on. Bravo Zulu.
I think keeping her in the place you have it makes perfect scents. Its your project and you have fun with the kiddos so take your time and do it at you pace and we will be here watching the whole way. it dont mater if its 1 inch or 1 mile forward its progress the boat is starting to shape up and look great love you family and what you are doing dont change a thing cant wait for the next video
Love the way you include your kids in this project, they will grow up fine. Well done & good luck.
Boat wins: “I’ve cleaned off the teak and it looks good”, I’ve got the first bed”’, “I’ve got full WiFi bars”, “I’ve banged my head”. Great work all of you 😁
Wonder if we will ever have an episode when Simon doesn't bang his head!
@@ShipHappensUK If he's anything like my husband the answer is no! :-)
One secret to a successful youtube channel is either a cute dog or really cute, cheerful, helpful, and well mannered kids. So there’s two big plus factors right there that are going to insure your success. You are very patient teachers and fine examples to those two charmers. I admit I was cynical about your project at the start but you have won me over and I wait for your videos. Wishing you the best.
Who's boat is it ? Your boat . Do it your way, your speed and to your liking. Don't worry about the peanut gallery . Love from Canada .
Have to say what a difference All that rubbish going & kids beds dealt with amazing.
Don't pay attention to moaners you know what you can & cant do keep at it. 😎👍
All these people saying do this do that …. Shurrup will yer!!! Lol 😂 folks you just do this at your own pace, there is no rush guys enjoy the journey
A clean work environment is the best way to enjoy the job,GREAT JOB to you ALL!!!!!!!
Just to expand on what you said Gemma; Having a wooden boat on the hard for a long time dries out the planking and it will shrink a LOT, this can damage the hull even more not to mention that it then becomes a huge deal it get it back in the water, while it leaks like a sieve due to the shrinking of the planks until the planks swell again. Also to give an idea on how much the planks can shrink, I saw one wood boat that spent too much time out of the water and the planks had shrank so much you could drop coins between them.
Viewers aren’t your boss! In time it will come together (years) when it’s seaworthy and livable! Big project and you have the right attitude! Your kids will mature in years to come as a family grows!
It's a grand adventure, but not cheap. I truly believe you're gonna get support in a big way. Just keep plugging along. Your kids are awesome
You are doing great! Ignore the haters and carry on, you’ve accomplished so much!
Thank you so much for this series of videos. I am really enjoying your style. It is so refreshing. When I watched your first video on this ship I had to tell my brother that this is so good to watch and experience. Keep up the awesome work!
Love two things in this video. First, that you have a small boat and you can start removing trash from the boat. Second, that all of this is happening on a beautiful sunny day.
Your logic is impeccable. Any work that can be done on the hook should be done on the hook. Yard and dock fees are just a bug suck on resources that could otherwise be used on restoration.
Gemma, you were right - whatever you did with the cameras - I am no longer getting sea sick. Thank you.
Also, you are a great mother.
You guys are doing well, ignore the knockers, do what you can when you can, you will get there!
Best wishes from the South of New Zealand!
Such a fantastic channel it's such a pleasure to watch this build with your fantastic energy and been so happy doing this rebuild
Fantastic, I think your all doing a great job, well done!!!
I tend to watch more channels about a build and am quite disappointed when it finished....like, now what am I going to watch 🤣. You take as long as you like, I'm loving seeing the progress.
In my time I have refurbished two boats - both 20 footers. You have my total admiration for taking on your present labour of love. The history alone makes it worthwhile. Best of luck to you both!
Great job , lot's of work done ! One comment , under all the merch it say's "Spring" So I was thinking not available til spring , Not so , it has already shipped , May confuse other's too , lose sales. Maybe add in stock , ships right away ,. Keep up the great job , I like your plans for the bow ! Maybe every month have a mug signed by the whole family raffle it off , sell tickets. 'm hooked , time fly's while watching. OVER......
Your doing a great job, don't let people get you down. The only bit of advice through my experience is keeping positive
Get the tv to do a series with the boat and your family it would be compulsive viewing love watching every week the best thing on you tube