It´s a great project, and i wish you sucess in every way. Also I am looking forward to the next videos in the hope that we can all learn a lot. Above all, I appreciate your structured way of working. but allow me some question. epoxy + hardener + 20 % thinner, all mixed together, to defeat theTermiten? thank you for your Answer.
1st time viewer, the boat looks pretty far gone. Try not use plywood, marine wood, has more layers, and stronger for a reason. Really sugest fiberglass mat, then rhe type you are using, but cross hatch it, 4 to 6 layers should be okay. Due worry, the rot will continue and not stay stuck to the fiberglass cloth or resin. Got alot of section everywhere to replace. But i ser a labor of love for a old gent, gives you motivation of life and goals.
I would be worried by any timber has gone dark. Surely that should be removed? Problem with glassing the inside,you could seal in moisture. With the monsoon season coming, you need to do a quick and dirty job to seal her. Just slap on some polyester resin / glass on the outside, remove later. Make sure all internal spaces are ventilated, with at least two vents, for airflow. I would also build in some watertight bulkheads. Looking at the state of her, there will be hidden surprises. And you could have a hull breach at sea. As long as the bulkheads come well above the waterline, they don’t necessarily have to be full height.
What you say is correct, the thing is, if I was to remove all timber that really should be replaced I would remove the whole boat! So if it's strong enough or can be reinforced it stays. Sealing against moisture is a top concern. I also need to seal against termites, so everything is being sealed inside as well. Difficult decisions every step of the way and I'm betting my life that I get it right
@@sailtofreedom6836 I take it this project will be more of a house boat, with gentle sailing, rather than crossing oceans. If so she will serve you well. And hopefully get great satisfaction from rescuing her. Just hope it doesn’t get too much, she is a big boat, and a lot of work
I see your at Tambobo Bay, I new the Australian man that had that boat, and looked like Dave's big Cat to your Starboard, looks like a lot of rot in the old girl better you than me mate,I guess you have seen Nigel, down there, I have a Trimaran in the bay also,,Saxon from Australia I'll be back in 2 months to check on her, I'm Rocket, most people know me at Tambobo, all the best mate
You're a better man than me, Gunga Din! Is this the old boat that you sailed back that you're repairing, or another that you found abandoned on the beach that needs a full rebuild? 😁 Old radio trick = pop guard on the mic. I hope you're well mate. You know where to find me. 🥂🍾
Nice to hear from you Col. This is another one. Excellent design but full of soft wood, rot and termites. Hard to organise a pop guard on a cheap phone, but I'll upgrade later.
There is something special about saving a classic It will take you another 18 months but who cares its only time and money Just remember you never have both at once
I hope you do mate The only reason I say 18 months is I just spent 2 years restoring 36 foot wooden monohull Love your work this is obviously not your first rodeo 👍🏻
Beeing a wooden and fiberboat builder my whole life. My work my job. Also been designing sailing and powerboats for company's. Not for dragging you down but please don't go forward on this project. Afraid this trimaran is too far gone. The metode of putting fiberglass and plywood together is a bad combo from the beginning and also quite shortlived. Why building this way? Answer must be cheap diy and cutting corners. Better find an old fiberglass boat hull. They will last forever and are quite easy to renovate. Take care ,all the best from a old shipwright far up north😊
Great sense of humor. Good luck to you.
Firewood 😂
This is a mega project!
It´s a great project, and i wish you sucess in every way. Also I am looking forward to the next videos in the hope that we can all learn a lot. Above all, I appreciate your structured way of working. but allow me some question. epoxy + hardener + 20 % thinner, all mixed together, to defeat theTermiten? thank you for your Answer.
1st time viewer, the boat looks pretty far gone. Try not use plywood, marine wood, has more layers, and stronger for a reason. Really sugest fiberglass mat, then rhe type you are using, but cross hatch it, 4 to 6 layers should be okay. Due worry, the rot will continue and not stay stuck to the fiberglass cloth or resin. Got alot of section everywhere to replace. But i ser a labor of love for a old gent, gives you motivation of life and goals.
I would be worried by any timber has gone dark. Surely that should be removed?
Problem with glassing the inside,you could seal in moisture.
With the monsoon season coming, you need to do a quick and dirty job to seal her. Just slap on some polyester resin / glass on the outside, remove later.
Make sure all internal spaces are ventilated, with at least two vents, for airflow.
I would also build in some watertight bulkheads. Looking at the state of her, there will be hidden surprises. And you could have a hull breach at sea. As long as the bulkheads come well above the waterline, they don’t necessarily have to be full height.
What you say is correct, the thing is, if I was to remove all timber that really should be replaced I would remove the whole boat! So if it's strong enough or can be reinforced it stays. Sealing against moisture is a top concern. I also need to seal against termites, so everything is being sealed inside as well. Difficult decisions every step of the way and I'm betting my life that I get it right
@@sailtofreedom6836 I take it this project will be more of a house boat, with gentle sailing, rather than crossing oceans. If so she will serve you well. And hopefully get great satisfaction from rescuing her. Just hope it doesn’t get too much, she is a big boat, and a lot of work
I see your at Tambobo Bay, I new the Australian man that had that boat, and looked like Dave's big Cat to your Starboard, looks like a lot of rot in the old girl better you than me mate,I guess you have seen Nigel, down there, I have a Trimaran in the bay also,,Saxon from Australia I'll be back in 2 months to check on her, I'm Rocket, most people know me at Tambobo, all the best mate
Make sure you come and say gooday when you come.
You're a better man than me, Gunga Din! Is this the old boat that you sailed back that you're repairing, or another that you found abandoned on the beach that needs a full rebuild? 😁 Old radio trick = pop guard on the mic. I hope you're well mate. You know where to find me. 🥂🍾
Nice to hear from you Col. This is another one. Excellent design but full of soft wood, rot and termites. Hard to organise a pop guard on a cheap phone, but I'll upgrade later.
@@sailtofreedom6836 Sure is a big job by the look of it. Can I still get you on Signal?
Yep. If you like epoxy in your hair it's a wonderland
DO NOT GO TO SEA IN THAT VESSEL PLEASE
There is something special about saving a classic
It will take you another 18 months but who cares its only time and money
Just remember you never have both at once
Thanks for your comment. You are probably right, but I'll work hard to prove you wrong!
I hope you do mate
The only reason I say 18 months is I just spent 2 years restoring 36 foot wooden monohull
Love your work this is obviously not your first rodeo 👍🏻
Beeing a wooden and fiberboat builder my whole life. My work my job. Also been designing sailing and powerboats for company's. Not for dragging you down but please don't go forward on this project. Afraid this trimaran is too far gone. The metode of putting fiberglass and plywood together is a bad combo from the beginning and also quite shortlived. Why building this way? Answer must be cheap diy and cutting corners. Better find an old fiberglass boat hull. They will last forever and are quite easy to renovate. Take care ,all the best from a old shipwright far up north😊
Thanks for your thoughts. Why do you say wood and fiberglass is a bad combo and short-lived? What degrades it?