A day in the life of a trawler restoration
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 ก.พ. 2025
- In this video I show what an average day is like working of the steel trawler from waking up and leaving the island in the fog to coming home in the dark.
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Your home shower and clothes washer is the true hero in this project.
No, his wife is the true hero. She only sees Stu on the boat ride home... in the dark!
Any true DIY or mechanic can appreciate this video. What looks like only took an hour of work actually took 5 behind the scenes. People just don't how much actually goes into a project like this. HUGE respect for the hard work you do & the awesome content you provide. Been subscribing for years now. Greetings from Tampa Bay FL!
Best thing about your videos is your REAL! Keep telling it like it is!
Well ... in reality it was a normal nothing day made interesting by some very good editing. You maybe missed your calling Stu, excellent job, like everyone else, I enjoyed the vid. Hey when you have "Big Blue" in the water (complete) maybe try some more formal life style productions. Test your hidden skills.
Yes! I totally agree with this.
Want to compliment you on the way you present everything you are doing on the trawler. Love the humor and the sights around Hawkesbury river. As for your shop, so long as YOU know where you put something who cares! Agree with ZeppCo, keep it real.
Thanks Thad, glad you've been enjoying the vids. :)
Hey Stu, your new format and style of video is fantastic! We all knew you were a good Guy and now....there is no doubt. I have learned so much about metal working since subscribing and rest assured..your channel...your point of view..is influencing thousands of people. In Australia, where I live...you get an official "good work" and a "good on yer mate". Thanks for showing the hard work involved in building a steel, sea going vessel.....and the Design Thinking that underlies all the systems within a boat....when you said "geez my back hurts".....I laughed out loud.....just completed a 4 month renovation of my steel boat.....I can really relate to the endless grit in the ears, teeth......the arm fatigue....the hardware store......the $!!!! So excited to see the wet and dry exhaust comparison...the level of technical instruction you're giving is superb. Just wanted to give you feedback from another steel boat owner. Bloody good work Mate.
Thanks Max. Always great to hear from another steel boat owner. Someone who truly understands! :)
Thanks for sharing a peak into a man chasing his dream...you are definitely the kind of guy I would share a pint with and talk boats all day...I look forward to everytime I get notice you have a new video posted, can't wait till we get this baby in the water...PS your work ethic and grit is awesome mate....you remind me of a great mentor I had in my life who also possessed the multiple trade skills you have, and I admire that quality immensely, obviously you were not born with a silver spoon up your arse, nor was I....crack on Mate, and I will keep watching! God Bless!
Drink beer and talk boats all day? No, that's not my thing at all. ;)
I like the longer videos like this. Thanks for showing some of the countryside where you live. Greetings from Florida, USA
Dangar, enjoying your videos.. Thanks for showing a bit more of your personal life.. Your work ethic is inspiring.. Keep up your great work..
i like this format too. but i also like his other videos so idk
Great work mate, really enjoying this trip on the trawler so thanks for showing us the "Real World" instead of some of the false crap we get from others on video.
I just wish you were closer, you'd get my boat to service.
Must be nice to unwind with a good South Ozzie beer, keep em coming !
Thanks George.
Absolutely love seeing the "off topic" videos like this, it's refreshing to see parts of other peoples lives among the tech talk stuff.
what a great video now us watchers understand how yyou live and what your day is all about thanks stu its always a pleasure watching yor videos cheers jimmy from England keep up the good work
Thanks Jimmy!
I always feel so disjointed when I'm working on the boat but to see all of your little projects and your indecision on what work on and in what order makes me feel so normal.
When i subbed last year, i was working on my first outboard, which i used your channel to fix up. I’m coming to the end of a full restore on an old fiberglass i/o boat now, and even though i havent got a lot of information on that project from your channel, the experience you provided helped me push on with it. As a result of all this, i’ve made some relationships that led to a job working at a boat shop and several offers from people wanting me to work independently on theirs. So thanks, all the way from Detroit
Hey John. Glad to hear your project has been progressing well! :)
Oh, I'm not the only Dangarite running around without nav lights at the moment!
My anchor light works Dave. ;)
Show off!
Nav lights? We don't need no stinkin nav lights!
My wife thinks I’m crazy that I find your posts so entertaining. Truth be told, I’m jealous. Wish I had the time and knowledge to do what you do as a hobby. Thanks for sharing your passion with us.
That pump that runs off the engine was meant to be a backup bilge pump, it's always good to have one that's mechanical (off the engine) as a backup to your electric pumps, since a short can kill your system. There have been times I've really been glad to have backup pumps. I'd try to figure out how to have both. An electric clutch on the pump attached to the engine that engages when power is lost is really handy. Have a great day.
Love seeing the inner workings of Dangar Marine. Really impressed with the challenges you have to go through living on an island. Keep up with the good work.
Thanke mate. :)
"This is why cars have fuel filters" I love these videos because your real and have a sense of humor.
Greetings from Ireland and thanks for taking the trouble to make these videos. I enjoy your "no frills, no drama" presentation and also I like the fact that I'm not the only person with an overcrowded, untidy, disorganised workshop, but still manage to get things done. Keep up the excellent work.
Thanks mate, glad you liked it. :)
That was great, Stu. It all looks so easy when you look at a twenty min edit. I always knew you must be running around like a blue arse fly. My lovely wife has a similar superpower whereby everything only takes 15-20 min regardless of preparation, purchase, priority or passion. Bless her little cotton footy socks.
I am now addicted to this series. The first step with any addition is knowing that you have a problem.
Favorite video so far. been watching since you bought the steel trawler. Down to earth, hard working, and pretty darn smart, with a since of humor and irony. Great entertainment. Looking forward to the completion.
Ahoy Cap'n Stu. I really liked this video and a peek into the daily struggles of a mariner. Good of your neighbors to let you know you they were going out, so you could have a wild party with your beer and doughnuts! The boat's coming along nicely and you're obviously a master at juggling many things at once. Maybe you could get a drill powered pump and filter for your buckets of diesel. I like where you live, seems peaceful, but my arthritis couldn't cope with all those steps. Just as well your good lady has a sense of humour, she clearly understands you. Looking forward to the next one. Stay safe and keep up the good work.
Thanks mate. :)
I love this Day-Of Dangar! PS> Howdy to Mrs. Dangar!
You mentioned about the pre-pay of fuel in the US...back when gas was $5 per gallon (about $1.25/liter) the local stations kept having drive-offs...thefts of fuel.
They instituted the pre-pay policy...I show up with 2 big 25-gallon tanks (about 200 liters total) in my Suburban but they only allowed 15 gallons at a time...have to go in 4 times to fill up.
And since I had to over-paid on the last one they had to refund me the balance...was a ridiculous situation all around.
I have been singing "There's a hole in the bucket, dear Liza, dear Liza" lol. The reality of DIYing, you would never trade it for anything :) Another great video, thanks Stu!
Thanks Matthew!
Stu I'd like to thank you so much. Your vids have helped me TREMENDOUSLY! I can't begin to tell you how much money you have saved me fixing my 88hp Johnson myself. The marine shop wanted $450 US just to do the 2 carbs. (About $640 AU) With the help of your vids I did that myself as well as prop oil seals. (I pulled the carrier and did it the "right way") anyway, thanks my friend. Please don't ever stop making videos! Can't wait to see how the trawler ends up!
You're welcome mate. Glad to hear the vids helped you save some money. :)
Dangar Marine Hey Stu, just a thought- if you need patreon money you could encourage people like this to donate a small percentage of what they’ve saved to your channel? Love the vids, they’re the only ones I watch every time.
Man you are getting a power of work done. You can see it in your face....and I don’t mean the muck on the face. You work hard for your dream. Always thinking and trying to make her better and she will be. Feeling her roll below your feet when she’s done will put and keep a smile on you face. It is keeping me smiling Keep on going your doing it well. Not sure if I could keep up that pace...Amacf
Thanks mate. It feels like it is getting close now which helps keep the motivation up.
I thought I lived remote.. I can't imagine going up and down those stairs everyday. Gives me mad respect for what your'e doing Stu! Keep up the hard work :]
You are the only channel I will check for a new upload every day.., even tho you upload only once to twice a week. I don’t care tho because you are so much fun to watch I can’t help not watch or look for new uploads!
Thanks mate!
That bit where you scoop off the diesel reminds me of a Mad Max movie scene... lol
I broke my ankle in February and had pins and screws put in it, while I've been healing up I've been watching all your videos, Thank you for out up such good videos!
Hey Dan, sorry to hear about your break, but glad to hear you've been enjoying the videos. :)
Doing all those steps each day is a great way to stay in shape...I can see how it would suck at the end of a long day when you’re carrying a pile of groceries and hardware.
Hi guy, this is John from France! Thanks a lot for your videos, due to you i increase my level in english and rebuilt some parts in my johnson 40 HP. Sometimes i'm glad to check the subtitles to confirm what i've eared. So i hope you will continue to share to everybody your amazing job with your amazing skills. I toast to your health bro. See ya
Merci! :)
Great video Stu. You live in a beautiful part of the world. Thanks for sharing it. Your video reminded me of everything pleasant about the Hawkesbury basin and Ku-ring-gai Chase: sandstone, bellbirds, lots of stairs, cockatoos, ferns, gums, hairpin turn roads and quite a few snakes in the Summer. As a bonus you've got the island and the Anglers Rest hotel. Nice.
Love the video, it puts a more human face on what seems like a machine (meant in a good way) that works all day to finish a project. Enjoying the entire restoration and will definitely look for that wet/dry exhaust video you mentioned for the future.
Wow no wonder you don't need a gym membership. The stairs alone give you a massive cardio blast.
Thanks again for the look around down there. The stuff you see daily and take for granted or just pass by are beautiful and wondrous to many of us out here in the rest of the world.
Thanks for all the updates on the boat.
My God, it's exhausting just watching you. I'm sorry, if I forgot the Land Rover keys I'd just go into town and get drunk. Keep up the good work Stu.
Great video Stu! It was cool hanging out with you for the day. Really enjoyed this one!
Thanks Jack, it was a bit of fun to make this one, will do it again ever now and then. :)
Excellent spot ! I go past Brooklyn and Dangar Island on the train most days.
Hi Stu,another great video,It totally wore me out,I would have stopped at Pie in the sky at least once in the day.I must say you are a brave man,I own a disco 2 and I wouldnt put fuel that had even sat next to dirt in my car,it doesnt like to run even with clean fuel.keep up the great work,I must get in touch and come down some time and buy you a beer or three.,Cheers from Nelson bay.
Hey Kevin. These Perenties have an Isuzu engine in them and seem to just keep going no matter what.
This video was very very good
Always looking forward to the next one
This video was not to long
This Channel is my favorite and has been since the beginning of the vids
Best regards
Frank from Denmark
Thanks Frank. :)
Terrific series , being a retired sea going c/eng, it brings back many memories , well done ! . Im positive all your hard work will pay dividends and give you hours of pleasure .great vids keep it up
Thanks Andrew!
Dude you are a machine, great worker....and your knowledge is amazing
I love the longer video format and I learn a lot from these videos keep them coming greetings from NYC USA
Wow, those stairs! No wonder everybody is in great shape despite all the beer consumption!
I do like the less edited version here, it’s a little more honest. If I wanted massive editing I’d still be watching regular tv.
I'm not usually into longer TH-cam videos but yours, unsurprisingly, was fascinating! You certainly live in an idyllic location, but a real eye-opener to see the flip side of that and how much graft is involved in just getting supplies.
Thought this would be a video of Stu just grinding, cleaning and welding, swearing at rust and grinding some more. great vid stu, thanks
I don't even like boats, but I look forward to these videos every week. So satisfying to watch. Keep it up, brother.
You just seemed to get dirtier as the day went on. LOL. Cool video :)
You going good, that's a lot of work for one man. More power to you and thanks for sharing.
"Refinery Manager" - lol good man! Great vid Stu!
That's how it goes when working on something you always need parts or materials halfway through. And having a camera woman is a great idea!! Great job Stu and Misses Stu!!!
My man you seem to live lawlessly, and I admire it.
Anyone who has worked on a project like this will quite understand days like this. The downside to living in a beautiful place is often the distance to Convenience. I like the honesty of your vids.
Its still a lot better than driving across Toronto in traffic to get to work..... Love your videos
I just have to say, thank you for sharing your day. Really enjoyed this episode.
Another awesome video Stu! Thank you!
Hello!
Thank you for sharing a day in the life. It's a personal touch that helps all of us who watch appreciate all the more what you are doing.
Your videos are informative and very educational. Not to mention my wife and I get a kick out if your humor.
Thank you again.
Big fans😁
BTW - preference is toward dry exhaust.
Oh man i thought i was the only one that did stuff like this when doing projects! Good vid!
And I thought my self-employed day was long and busy: you give me energy from half way around the world! Keep it up Stu, you are an Aussie Inspiration. Iain in sunny Scotland.
Thanks Iain!
Hi Stu, really enjoyed this video, hoping to see more of them in the future!
Thanks Stu. I love the green machine, it was a search on doing tinnie repairs that bought me to your channel. I watched a few vids and subscribed right away. I was getting close to posting a comment requesting an update. I'm really impressed with that new switch you installed on her. That brings me to my other point; you inspire me to have a crack at jobs I need to get done when I may not have (don't) have the tools or experience/skill to tackle. Like you say "what could go wrong?".
Lovely place to live!
Awesome vid stu! Good insights into the life of restoring something of that size. Awesome to see a bit of dangar too. Always interested in the island.
Totally cool workshop area , and living environment , priceless , you are actually very organized . Just like myself , always lots to maintain , which I love .
Everywhere you look there is something that needs fixing. I find that more exhausting than the trawler!
Absolutely loved it mate.. I’ve often wondered what a day is like for you. The other videos give some feel, but this was great. Big hugs to Vicki.
Thanks Dayne! Big hugs to Tammy. You never know, might even get this boat to Singapore one day. :)
@@DangarMarineLooking forward to that!
Nothing is more cool than unsensored reality of a project :)
Good progress on the trawler. Love what your wife did to te back yard. Very talented that one, better keep her. You are driving on the wrong side of the road...ha ha. Love the longer videos, we get so much more insight to reclaiming a boat. NC, USA.
Thanks mate, glad you liked it. :)
I Like the day in the life, was great to see the green machine showing up again. Nice to have a needle gun with a pistol grip. All the needle guns I’ve used are all shaped like a cigar, no grip. Great video, I prefer this style. But, it will probably take longer to edit. Thanks for sharing. I always use my card at the pump, swipe card, fill gas, print receipt, drive away. USA most anywhere it’s the same. Cash, pay first.
He needs to add a waterbed on the boat
Really enjoyed the day with you..Thanks Stu... :)
To help with the stair logistics: A beer keg in the boat with a hose to the house would be a tremendous savimgs in time and back aches. Besides using plastic at the fuel pump in the US, you can take your wife in the store to wait near the cashier. After fueling you can decide if you want to pay for it, or leave your wife. Totally your call.
Do they accept mother in laws as well?
Great video. Excellent variation from the "norm". Really shows the incredible amount of work. Thank you, keep going!
Ahh, another great video from my favourite Aussie marine engineer. I live on a little boat on the Norfolk Broads (UK), and I've learned quite a lot from your channel. For example: Coopers is evidently a good beer while XXXX is pretty much watered-down piss; Health and Safety is important and you should always try for one or the other... lol
You have definitely absorbed all the critical information. ;)
I liked the change...watched it in two sit downs. Your birds really make the racket. Interesting country.
When he was tying up the boat? They're not birds, they're drop bears, viscous little bastards!
You are a workaholic! Good luck with the rest of the project. I’m enjoying the series!
Thanks for letting me follow ya around for the day...quite the enterprising MacGyver you are! Beautiful area you live in as well! Cheers!
You need to buy more beer and invite your friends over for a boat work party. Good video.
Nice to finally meet your wife, wow what a trek from your home to the boat love the wilderness areas you have...o yea your friend Cap. San Diego ca.
What a beautiful space you live in! Love it!
In addition to being entertaining you are fueling my fire. I live on Vancouver Island off the west coast of Canada and plan on getting a boat 3/4 that size and living part of the year on it. Thanks Stu and make em however long you want, I'll watch
Excellent vid...its good to see what goes on in a day in the life of stewie.👍
Carrying beer up all those steps without chugging it on the way, I salute you sir!!!
Always looking forward to your videos. You work hard on the grind every day. Nice to see that you still have your sense of humor with your wife at the end of the day. Keep up the good worl! :)
That was a very interesting look at a day in your life, Stu. It looks and sounds idyllic, living where you do, but having to hump all sorts of stuff to your home from the car on the mainland is a lot of work ( maybe your next project should be a Funicular Railway, lol ). You earned your beer, as usual. Thanks for sharing.
Loved the normal day to day situations. Went fast.
That is really hard work you do there. My respects to you man. I should say that Im really enjoying the videos. This is truly better than a TV show. Multitasking is a must when required, I do it all the time my work requires it, some people can do it or fail doing it - you are clearly very good at it. Good day. From usa Florida .
Loved the glimpse into your life, I'm nosy like that! Also nice to see that lovely young lady that puts up with your shenanigans! :-)
Nice one Stu... thanks for sharing. Good to see your bilge pump switch still resembles mine mate !
Thanks mark. I’m just about to fix it!
@@DangarMarine well that's no fun mate ...now I'll have to fix mine
I did it! Working float switch again. ;)
there was a wall of fog coming up the river to barrenjoey yesterday. i love your videos and always keep a look out for the green machine up the Hawkesbury.
can't wait a vid on the green machine
fulfilling day Stu; This Video wasn't a bit boring !! Thanks fer the hard putting all together. Cheers !!***.
Thanks mate! :)
Excellent video, great days work.
I liked seeing “the rest of your day” not just working on the boat. Here in Pennsylvania we don’t know a thing about boats. I’ve come to be very interested in the work you’re doing. I can’t believe I got excited when you said you would explain the difference between wet and dry exhaust. I’ve been wondering about that!
Thanks mate. I'm no expert on exhaust but I'll tell you what I do know! :)
Wow you live in paradise, awesome!
Hey Brother in my opinion you can make videos like this all the time. I find it very interesting to watch someone else suffer the way I suffer working everyday lol
Love the workshop looks like mine, messy but you know where everything is well mostly everything LOL.
Great video mate! Lots of good laughs in there.
Stu you are one smart man a jack of all trades and a master of none much like myself 👌
Its funny how before I imagined you just living right by the beach! What a day. Makes me appreciate your videos even more.
I've been watching brupeg thanks to you 👍
I tried watching it, but they were too gushy for me, lots of lovey dovey nonsense.
Stu just gets on with it, in a real way
Wow . Much respect for you . All those stairs, it seems like you have to go work before you go to work. Then the hardware store so far away ... I had no idea, you are a straight beast. My day seems not so horrible now. Lol. My service van tidyness is way worse than your work areas lol. It looks like 2 tornado hit it then a earthquake for good measure. Keep up the good work brother.