ive got a 1979 C27 tall rig, did the same thing, every nut bolt screw wire and hose was scrapped. do yourself a favor and ditch the binnacle, go to a tiller, gains about 30% of your cockpit. no reason why a boat that size needs a wheel. a 100w solar panel fits nicely on the sliding hatch too. i actually spoke with Patrick Childress before he passed away regarding his modifications to his C27 he circumnavigated with and i got ahold of his lists of modifications and did all but 3 or 4 of them to mine, and then some including a 3 burner cook range and propane fireplace, radar, AIS, autopilot, LEDs throughout.... my boat was totally rotted out, the decks are rock solid but all in all i replaced 5 bulkheads on top of some serious reinforcements to the standing rigging, there isnt a single piece of deck hardware that doesnt have an oversized stainless steel backing plate, the list of stuff ive done to my boat is so extensive its not even funny, but thats what you can get away with when you work at a boatyard.... bought my boat for 1000$, and i specifically rebuilt it for the trip to Alaska from WA biggest favor you can do for yourself is make sure the fasteners youre using are 316 grade stainless steel, anything else is garbage
Man, if I knew 1/16th of what you do I’d feel like a friggin’ genius. I’d like a sailboat but I can only afford an old one that would need a bunch of these same repairs. By the time I learned how to do it all and actually completed it I’d be too old to sail. Lol. Really excellent work, I enjoyed seeing the progress.
Wow - I am looking to buy my first sailboat. Kids and husband gone, mortgage paid. Thought the Catalina 27 would be a good starting point. I'm not sure now watching this if I'm scared away or determined. Your knowledge and skill is awesome, impressive. You should run a consulting service! Thanks so much for sharing - will keep watching.
Yeah, they are all pretty old and need a lot of work, better off renting and than if you are into in a big way, buy a new boat, or one that is literally only 5 years old. It really depends on what kind of sailing you want to do. At the very least, the standing rigging, motor and electrics all need to be sorted by someone that does this for a living, not the know it alls at the marina. We’re talking thousands and thousands of dollars to have someone else get an old 27 seaworthy, they are great sailing boats, but need those items done right, then the other things like sails and plumbing and winch service and lines and on and on can be done as needed.
Sometimes you can find them in decent shape, picked one up about six months ago it's in pretty good shape, I've been sailing Galveston Bay with it getting it ready for a trip to the keys and the Bahamas from Houston
Finally I found someone who’s like me who knows stuff. I like how you explain how you do the job. I hate watching morons using tools wrong and having to watch 10 minutes of the guys face before I see something good. I’m a new subscriber since I’m restoring a ‘70s Macgregor.
Thanks for watching, Its pretty simple as I described in the video, I just followed the directions on the Pledge Revive It bottle. I only use it on the nonskid as its abit streaky on the ‘flat’ parts. I show how to apply it in this video. th-cam.com/video/0it2HaweNMU/w-d-xo.html
Wow super great quality video. Really appreciate all the products you show and diagrams and explanation. Im sure the work to restore the boat took a lot of time but also all the video editing. Well done!
Thanks. The boat was on stands in the yard, so I had to dig a hole about three feet deep to drop the rudder, probably can be done in the water as the tube opening is above the waterline even with the radial drive wheel fitted.
Greetings from across the pond. Nice to see someone doing the work correctly, we have a few boats here in Portsmouth that could use your talents. All the very best buddy..... John T
If the stainless keeps rusting. Use osfo on it . it won’t dry good like it does on steel but it will stop the old stainless from flash over with rust.. I have a tayana 55 and make videos on TH-cam . It’s Sv bohemian. I’m going to subscribe. Unique video like it.
As a brand new boat owner, this video was very informative. As for the work you did on the cockpit area and deck, did you wet sand all of it with with the 3M product? I thought that was what you said but just wanted to confirm. My top side needs some cleaning and l'd love to replicate whatever you did. Also, did you use that pledge product on the non-skid parts of the topside? If so, how did you apply that? Thanks in advance.
Nicely done. I have a soft spot for the C30 and C27. Great boats. I did a lot of work on the C30 our sailing club had. It is very fortunate you have the diesel and not the A4. Not a horrible engine but gasoline is just not ideal in a cruising boat. For a day-sailor that jjst needs to motor in and out of the harbor it is fine. Travelling down the ICW, not so much. What are your future plans? Are you going to go cruising or sail locally? Either way you have a really clean C27 there now. Great job.
When you sanded 800,1500,3000 did you do that progression three times? You mentioned you had to hit it three times. Did you do wet sanding or just dry? Thanks for sharing all this. Have an 85 catalina 27.
Yeah, I like the way the 27 sails. The 30 is good too, and the extra room is nice, but they cost more. I don’t like to sail in anything approaching cold weather so the 27 is fine as I’m not below deck too much. The 27 just seems like a better boat, especially in light winds, and you can drag it around on a trailer if needed.
ive got a 1979 C27 tall rig, did the same thing, every nut bolt screw wire and hose was scrapped. do yourself a favor and ditch the binnacle, go to a tiller, gains about 30% of your cockpit. no reason why a boat that size needs a wheel. a 100w solar panel fits nicely on the sliding hatch too. i actually spoke with Patrick Childress before he passed away regarding his modifications to his C27 he circumnavigated with and i got ahold of his lists of modifications and did all but 3 or 4 of them to mine, and then some including a 3 burner cook range and propane fireplace, radar, AIS, autopilot, LEDs throughout.... my boat was totally rotted out, the decks are rock solid but all in all i replaced 5 bulkheads on top of some serious reinforcements to the standing rigging, there isnt a single piece of deck hardware that doesnt have an oversized stainless steel backing plate, the list of stuff ive done to my boat is so extensive its not even funny, but thats what you can get away with when you work at a boatyard.... bought my boat for 1000$, and i specifically rebuilt it for the trip to Alaska from WA
biggest favor you can do for yourself is make sure the fasteners youre using are 316 grade stainless steel, anything else is garbage
Wow, sounds like you got her sorted out 👍
So sad about Patrick, he was so helpful to anyone who needed help or advice, myself included.
Man, if I knew 1/16th of what you do I’d feel like a friggin’ genius. I’d like a sailboat but I can only afford an old one that would need a bunch of these same repairs. By the time I learned how to do it all and actually completed it I’d be too old to sail. Lol. Really excellent work, I enjoyed seeing the progress.
Ultimate neighbor to have, great job staying on task(s)
Thanks, I don’t know about the neighbour thing though.
James May bit was awesome
Wow - I am looking to buy my first sailboat. Kids and husband gone, mortgage paid. Thought the Catalina 27 would be a good starting point. I'm not sure now watching this if I'm scared away or determined. Your knowledge and skill is awesome, impressive. You should run a consulting service! Thanks so much for sharing - will keep watching.
Yeah, they are all pretty old and need a lot of work, better off renting and than if you are into in a big way, buy a new boat, or one that is literally only 5 years old. It really depends on what kind of sailing you want to do. At the very least, the standing rigging, motor and electrics all need to be sorted by someone that does this for a living, not the know it alls at the marina. We’re talking thousands and thousands of dollars to have someone else get an old 27 seaworthy, they are great sailing boats, but need those items done right, then the other things like sails and plumbing and winch service and lines and on and on can be done as needed.
Sometimes you can find them in decent shape, picked one up about six months ago it's in pretty good shape, I've been sailing Galveston Bay with it getting it ready for a trip to the keys and the Bahamas from Houston
You are doing a fine job. Better than new!
A job worth doing is worth doing right...
A sound axiom exemplified by your effort. Par excellence Captain!
And sweet prop BTW 👍
Thanks ‼️
Well done...great video, enjoyed the frankness and humor. Lots of good ideas got me thinking again about things i need to do.
You are a great boat refit-er. It gets fun when You get in the confined space work
Thanks and you ain’t kidding…..I just painted the engine compartment and I’m fitting the water heater in there this weekend
Finally I found someone who’s like me who knows stuff. I like how you explain how you do the job. I hate watching morons using tools wrong and having to watch 10 minutes of the guys face before I see something good. I’m a new subscriber since I’m restoring a ‘70s Macgregor.
Ha, thanks. I hate when channels have long intros and endless drone shots no one gives a toss about.
Thanks for sharing!
Love the shout out to the burger company at the end.
Yeah, there pretty good 👍
Man that topside looks great! Hope you can post a video of your method
Thanks for watching, Its pretty simple as I described in the video, I just followed the directions on the Pledge Revive It bottle. I only use it on the nonskid as its abit streaky on the ‘flat’ parts. I show how to apply it in this video.
th-cam.com/video/0it2HaweNMU/w-d-xo.html
@@Catalina27 ah yes. Got to get rid of the Catalina squeak! Thanks for the videos.
wow, you really got that topside and hull shining! good work. i enjoyed the video.
Wow! Awesome job restoring and improving! Your video will be my go to resource as I try to tackle DIY jobs on my C-27.
Thanks, they are worth saving, such a great sailing boat.
Awesome job bro
Thanks
I’m restoring actually totally rebuilding a Sun Yacht 27. Your video gave me some great ideas. Good job mate keep at it
Wow, those things seem like pretty good boats 👍
Love the videos and john Madden art. Keep it up.
Wow super great quality video. Really appreciate all the products you show and diagrams and explanation. Im sure the work to restore the boat took a lot of time but also all the video editing. Well done!
Outstanding!!
Very impressive research on repairs. Did you have to lift the boat to completely drop the rudder, wax the shaft, and put the rudder back?
Thanks. The boat was on stands in the yard, so I had to dig a hole about three feet deep to drop the rudder, probably can be done in the water as the tube opening is above the waterline even with the radial drive wheel fitted.
LOL at the list of Patrons.
C27, Great video. What did you do in your previous life that you know how to do all this stuff? Inquiring minds want to know.
Sailing since 12, working on boats on the side for decades, main job was dealer Mechanic at Porsche, VW, BMW and Range Rover
I see a trawler zinc on that shaft. You need a streamlined zinc--recommend 2 of them---Mikey
👍Yes, glad to see someone is paying attention❗️😂
Frickin' Beautiful!
Greetings from across the pond. Nice to see someone doing the work correctly, we have a few boats here in Portsmouth that could use your talents. All the very best buddy..... John T
Thanks Reverend ❗️👍
If the stainless keeps rusting. Use osfo on it . it won’t dry good like it does on steel but it will stop the old stainless from flash over with rust.. I have a tayana 55 and make videos on TH-cam . It’s Sv bohemian. I’m going to subscribe. Unique video like it.
Great job so far!
Thanks ❗️
Great job on the boat and the vid, it was never boring. The only thing different I would have done is buy a new engine.
Thanks, why would you replace the engine? It’s under 800 hrs and purrs like a kitten
As a brand new boat owner, this video was very informative. As for the work you did on the cockpit area and deck, did you wet sand all of it with with the 3M product? I thought that was what you said but just wanted to confirm. My top side needs some cleaning and l'd love to replicate whatever you did. Also, did you use that pledge product on the non-skid parts of the topside? If so, how did you apply that? Thanks in advance.
Nicely done. I have a soft spot for the C30 and C27. Great boats. I did a lot of work on the C30 our sailing club had. It is very fortunate you have the diesel and not the A4. Not a horrible engine but gasoline is just not ideal in a cruising boat. For a day-sailor that jjst needs to motor in and out of the harbor it is fine. Travelling down the ICW, not so much.
What are your future plans? Are you going to go cruising or sail locally? Either way you have a really clean C27 there now. Great job.
Thanks, lots to do still. I’ll be taking it across the Pacific next spring 😬
Have fun with that.
😂
You doe up boats just as well as James May can describe bad craftsmanship. 👍👍. Best regards from Jarle
Great video!
Does the Pledge make the nonskid slippery?
Nope, actually more grip, so far so good.
love your attention to detail and doing it right, great video and advice
Thanks
When you sanded 800,1500,3000 did you do that progression three times? You mentioned you had to hit it three times. Did you do wet sanding or just dry? Thanks for sharing all this. Have an 85 catalina 27.
Thanks for watching, I wet sanded it once with each grit, then machine buffed it with the restorer wax.
Would you get a 27 again? I am thinking the 30 might have just a bit more room? (two adults coastal cruising)
Yeah, I like the way the 27 sails. The 30 is good too, and the extra room is nice, but they cost more. I don’t like to sail in anything approaching cold weather so the 27 is fine as I’m not below deck too much. The 27 just seems like a better boat, especially in light winds, and you can drag it around on a trailer if needed.
👍 thanks
Thanks for watching 👍
More coming when I get back to work on it next month.
good lord. probably a great video but the music is unwatchable......
IKR, it’s pretty bad 🤓
Got a Facebook or email so we could correspond ?
Thanks. John. Cat 27 owner
lapworth24@icloud.com 👍