Enjoyed this video on fitting the doors. I agree with Bruce and Sailing Pau Hana, chains to hold the doors horizontal will give you some shelf space while you are getting items from the locker and keep the door from dropping when you open them and stressing the hinges. Take care and enjoy the coming weekend.
Nice doors. I would route them out somehow for air flow in the cabinets. You could go with a simple, straight line top and bottom, or you could cut out some fancier design. This is why a lot of doors like this are louvered.
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I have come across your channel a few weeks ago and finally caught up to the present. You two are great together and learning a lot, but its your teamwork and approach that is making this lifestyle a success. Keep it going you are doing great!
Old geeser here. A) when using a circular saw to cut plywood or else, the only is to use a straight edge guide, clamped on the piece to be cut. Maybe a thin piece of wood or better, a scrap aluminium molding. Saves you from aggravation. B) Cut some scrap wood blocks to 1" x 1"x lenght required. Sxrew them on counter top and under existing upper cabinets. Screw and/or glue front pieces from behind. Much stronger than only glue you used. And no waiting time to continue. Otherwise, you're doing good kiddos !
Good Idea on the shelves. You could add short pieces of cable to the sides of the doors, make them like the tailgate on a Stepside pickup, so have a place to sit things while you rummage in the cabinets. I'd add some Stop-blocks Inside the doors, in case you get tossed against a door in a seaway, you don't push your doors into the shelf and destroy them or the hinges...
Just a suggestion, when you're using a pry bar on fiberglass surfaces, always put a backing board, like 1/2" oak 4"x8"(cheap at Home Depot) under the pry bar, distributes the load, and doesn't crack or deform the fiberglass as much
I like the doors and your vids. If you take some small pieces you can put stops on the back if the vertical spacers. Then the hinges won’t get damaged if your hand is on the door when you roll a bit.
Those are called piano hinges. Excellent choice for that application. They are also a lot easier to work with versus fumbling around with traditional hinges. Nice work, looking great!
My Cape Dory 31 had cabinet elbow catches which I really liked. You stick your finger thru a hole in the door and pull a little trigger, and the cabinet unlockes.
And you could dislocate a finger if the boat hits a swell when you are trying to open the "stick your finger thru a hole in the door and pull a little trigger" latch. Don't ask how I know.
You guys are inspiring!!!! I absolutely love your channel and how down to earth y’all are and that you aren’t perfectionists which inspires me and gives me great ideas for hopefully my future boat!!!!! Thank you for all that you do!!!👏👏👏
I would consider adding a stopper block on the top side of the shelf to prevent the door from going to far into the space and eventually pulling out the hinge. You also may need a chain to prevent the door from swinging too low. If the chain is strong enough you could use the open door like a secretary desk and provide some extra horizontal space. Just an idea. You guys are really making the boat “home”. Good Job
Those uprights may not be structural, but they will be continously struck by objects in a seaway as the contents of the cabinet shift about so you might consider some stabilizing block behind there.
Those hinges are really great. They are called "piano hinges". They are strong and eliminate all the problems you could have trying to use individual hinges.
You might want to put a perpendicular brace behind those vertical boards. A bit of ply T connected to the back would due. One sharp impact and they are popping out.
Instead of chain to hold the doors up when they are open try using fishing leader. Monofilament fishing leader, something like 200lb. test works really well. Make an eye loop on each end using fishing leader crimp connectors. Go ask one of the sport fishing boats near you how to do this and and tell them you just need four of these something like 10-12” long. they will probably make them for you especially if the admiral goes does the asking. Attach them using small eye screw on the inside of the cabinet uprights and on the doors.
Nice camera, a big difference! I agree with others that beefing up the three support pieces with some glass cloth on the inside will help keep everything together in rough seas. Definitely add some creative looking ventilation(holes) and some door stops. A good start though!
Consider putting a top rail above each door of about 1 inch or so, level and scribed as required. This could make it a bit simpler when putting in the headliner in front of the cabinets making headliner inside the cabinets unnecessary in terms of aesthetics. Then door stops can be applied behind and latches can be applied to the top of the door if desired.
I wonder if condensation will be a problem behind the solid doors. Air flow is your friend. I also agree about using something to hold the doors if the latch comes loose. But not chain. Boats roll and move. Chain makes noise. And scratches. And noise. Chain will make irritation. And noise. Quarter inch line will do and cheap to replace when needed. Ken
Your supports may not be structural but just epoxy filler will not last. There is going to be flex between the deck and liner as you sail and if you haul your boat out and go in the hard it will flex even more. My boat is on the hard for the winter. I have a few doors that are not closing very well right now but as soon as I get back in the water all is good. Boats flex.
Camera looks great! Now we can see Jordan's every sweat bubble!!!! My thought was jams as I mentioned , and wouldn't it be cool to have chains on either sides of the door, and fiddles in the inside of the doors - so you could have the locker doors down at anchor with an extended shelving space! -
Man O Man what a difference with the New camera! Tons better kids! I like the idea of the doors on the cupboards, but wouldn't it be nice if they were vented in some way? Perhaps not If you plan on storing food products inside them. Just thinking out loud, nothing to see here, just moving along! I have noticed that you both are looking so much more relaxed in recent postings. I guess you are just happier and that is Okay for sure!
Great video guys. I’ve been wondering when you’re going to deal with the exposed bulkhead. And you’re in one of my favorite places in the world Marathon Florida. I spent a week at Key Colony Beach, just before the hurricane demolished it. you Guys do great work. And the camera looks awesome too
Great job guys. New camera is an improvement too. I used flowcoat over the inside of the cabinets to brighten up inside which now doesn't require any lights. Keep up the good vid's. And get a haircut!!
I would have hinged them at the top so you don’t fall into the open door and bust the piano hinges. Which WILL happen one day when you’re under way in weather.
Nice camera. Movin on up. lol Just got my tee shirt in the mail, but I won't be able to rock it until the weather warms up. Blizzard conditions today, here in Colorado. Keep up the good work.
Tip: Bit too late now am sure. But next time when you come across where it is not straight and trying to match (ie. cab doors). Take one measurement on height and mark that out on your door with an x. Put the door so top edge butts up, ENSURING that sides are straight. Take a block wood or w/e you have that matches that distance down to your x and simply scribe pencil line across the whole top of your door. Are slightly other variations on scribing, but same principle. As to epoxy with no glass because it is not structural. True mate it is not, and for most instances that will be fine .... except this is on a boat which pitches and rolls, with I am guessing someone will put things behind it. I do not know, it might be totally fine, but I would have put some glass at least on the back side. Glass is what gives it strength, not epoxy. However at same time, all of that might be irrelevant if latches are not holding either and things go flying anyway. The life of boat live aboards :D
Nice job guys. Are you planning to put handles on the doors, or just cut holes in them to open? I reckon holes would be better for air-flow and are cheaper to boot. When you're finished your renovations, is there any chance you'll do a before and after video of what the boat use to look like compared to now? The new camera is amazingly clear. Just remember to drop your f-stop down when filming up close so both of you are in focus. :)
Function over beauty. If it works it works. Glad you respect the neighbors. Cant wait to see thia completed. Nice new cam shots!! You now need a haircut! Lol
With all the work you have done on the boat so far, have you compared it, cost wise, to if you had gotten a boat that already had all of it to start with?
There's certainly nothing square on a boat. Those doors will make the storage lockers useful. Nice job, considering you don't have a full workshop on site.
The trick for getting that even gap is called scribing, and involves drawing a line a set distance away. Usually this is done with a compass, dividers, or sometimes just a small block of wood. I would consider adding partitions inside, to keep things organized. What's your new camera? (sorry camera nerd)
Hi guys we are currently binge watching your channel. Just a couple of questions - what thickness and brand pvc board do you use and is it a particular brand?
Omg is Randi short or was that wheel barrow just massive? 😂😂 Good work on the doors so far, it must be nice to run power tools on a boat with your inverter. A plus side to having a massive battery bank, you can run a 3000 watt inverter. I've only got a small inverter I use when engine is on to charge my batteries for my 18 volt power tools. Can't wait to see your next video.
Looking good. Keep up the good work. Are you heading up north at all? I live on Long Island NY. and my wife and I go boating on the Long Island sound on the week ends out of Port Jefferson harbor and we would like to meet you 2 and say hi.
Regarding your belief that what you are doing is not structural. When you are on a starboard tack all the contents of those cabinets will be pressing on those doors and supports. So you might want to you might want to tab the supports with some fiberglass cloth. I second the suggestion that you add door stops to prevent the doors from over closing. Particularly to prevent damage, should either of you steady your self on a door when on a port tack.
Yup, they should at least put some fiberglass on the back side where it won't show. Besides the vertical stops, I would add some chains on each end so when they are opened some horizontal space is created. That would be useful as a place to put stuff that is pulled out of the cabinets while digging for something else.
I just grabbed a GoPro Hero 7 Black myself. I'm looking to get a Sony A6400 by the end of the year too. Your footage looks pretty good. What did you decide to get?
You could save a buck or two if you just drill a finger hole in the door and putting a chain or cord to support the door at a horizontal and I am not a sailor but I would think a magnet in each of the corners would hold them shut ???.
Jerry Watson finger holes are not good unless you want broken fingers, chain is just constant noise, magnets won’t work as they would have to hold the weight of the door and the contents. Boats move and at times violently.
@@vial1sim - my right hand index finger is permanently twisted at about 45 degrees thanks to breaking it in a finger hole. It would have been better if I hadn't set the broken finger myself, but regardless finger holes are now a big no-no for me.
My wife says I can't follow simple instruction, so you'all said "If you like this video, please leave a comment down below". I liked this video, so I did as instructed. ;)
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Enjoyed this video on fitting the doors. I agree with Bruce and Sailing Pau Hana, chains to hold the doors horizontal will give you some shelf space while you are getting items from the locker and keep the door from dropping when you open them and stressing the hinges. Take care and enjoy the coming weekend.
Nice doors. I would route them out somehow for air flow in the cabinets. You could go with a simple, straight line top and bottom, or you could cut out some fancier design. This is why a lot of doors like this are louvered.
i HIT THE LIKE BUTTON BEFORE EVEN WATCHING! YOU TWO ARE THE MOST DOWN TO EARTH NON BEGGING NO FLUFF NO BS SAILING CHANNEL! MANY COULD LEARN A LOT FROM YOU GUYS!!!!
Thank you :)
Catching up on your videos. New camera is awesome. Great work with boat so far 👍👍
I have come across your channel a few weeks ago and finally caught up to the present. You two are great together and learning a lot, but its your teamwork and approach that is making this lifestyle a success. Keep it going you are doing great!
Old geeser here.
A) when using a circular saw to cut plywood or else, the only is to use a straight edge guide, clamped on the piece to be cut. Maybe a thin piece of wood or better, a scrap aluminium molding. Saves you from aggravation. B) Cut some scrap wood blocks to 1" x 1"x lenght required. Sxrew them on counter top and under existing upper cabinets. Screw and/or glue front pieces from behind. Much stronger than only glue you used. And no waiting time to continue.
Otherwise, you're doing good kiddos !
Good Idea on the shelves. You could add short pieces of cable to the sides of the doors, make them like the tailgate on a Stepside pickup, so have a place to sit things while you rummage in the cabinets. I'd add some Stop-blocks Inside the doors, in case you get tossed against a door in a seaway, you don't push your doors into the shelf and destroy them or the hinges...
Just a suggestion, when you're using a pry bar on fiberglass surfaces, always put a backing board, like 1/2" oak 4"x8"(cheap at Home Depot) under the pry bar, distributes the load, and doesn't crack or deform the fiberglass as much
I like the doors and your vids. If you take some small pieces you can put stops on the back if the vertical spacers. Then the hinges won’t get damaged if your hand is on the door when you roll a bit.
second the motion for the door jams. Helps to keep the door from warping
Those are called piano hinges. Excellent choice for that application. They are also a lot easier to work with versus fumbling around with traditional hinges. Nice work, looking great!
Sorry meant to add you guys are great
Great product love it
Wow, coming along nice, can't wait to see you guys set off to places unknown!
Fun channel. After working in the Gulf on small boats it's hard for me to imagine people wanting to be out there for fun.
My Cape Dory 31 had cabinet elbow catches which I really liked. You stick your finger thru a hole in the door and pull a little trigger, and the cabinet unlockes.
And you could dislocate a finger if the boat hits a swell when you are trying to open the
"stick your finger thru a hole in the door and pull a little trigger" latch. Don't ask how I know.
You should add brass chain to each side of the doors so they stop horizontally. That will make some great shelf space when you're moored.
Bruce Cardwell I was thinking the same thing. 😊
Better yet, nylon cords. No noise in rough seas.
The doors look good
You guys are inspiring!!!! I absolutely love your channel and how down to earth y’all are and that you aren’t perfectionists which inspires me and gives me great ideas for hopefully my future boat!!!!! Thank you for all that you do!!!👏👏👏
I would consider adding a stopper block on the top side of the shelf to prevent the door from going to far into the space and eventually pulling out the hinge. You also may need a chain to prevent the door from swinging too low. If the chain is strong enough you could use the open door like a secretary desk and provide some extra horizontal space. Just an idea. You guys are really making the boat “home”. Good Job
Those uprights may not be structural, but they will be continously struck by objects in a seaway as the contents of the cabinet shift about so you might consider some stabilizing block behind there.
I agree with the stops and adding a support so the doors can double as a countertop type deal.
New Camera is way better !! Well done ;)
Those hinges are really great. They are called "piano hinges". They are strong and eliminate all the problems you could have trying to use individual hinges.
I think that what you did with the overhead was brillient...looks great and is utiltarian good job.
The new camera is like night and day vs the old one. Very cool addition
Yay! Glad it shows.
You might want to put a perpendicular brace behind those vertical boards. A bit of ply T connected to the back would due. One sharp impact and they are popping out.
Wow. New camera is amazing.
Thank you! We're very excited about it.
Learning the Lines what camera did you get?
Love your channel. Your boat is looking good. Can;t wait to see the finished product and you can leave the dock.
Freebie is really coming along nicely! Good job guys
Excellent work! Big improvement.
You're in marathon? You are brave. Many get stuck there
Can't wait to see how it looks when finished. Good job guys.
Instead of chain to hold the doors up when they are open try using fishing leader. Monofilament fishing leader, something like 200lb. test works really well. Make an eye loop on each end using fishing leader crimp connectors. Go ask one of the sport fishing boats near you how to do this and and tell them you just need four of these something like 10-12” long. they will probably make them for you especially if the admiral goes does the asking. Attach them using small eye screw on the inside of the cabinet uprights and on the doors.
Nice camera, a big difference! I agree with others that beefing up the three support pieces with some glass cloth on the inside will help keep everything together in rough seas.
Definitely add some creative looking ventilation(holes) and some door stops. A good start though!
Consider putting a top rail above each door of about 1 inch or so, level and scribed as required. This could make it a bit simpler when putting in the headliner in front of the cabinets making headliner inside the cabinets unnecessary in terms of aesthetics. Then door stops can be applied behind and latches can be applied to the top of the door if desired.
I wonder if condensation will be a problem behind the solid doors. Air flow is your friend. I also agree about using something to hold the doors if the latch comes loose. But not chain. Boats roll and move. Chain makes noise. And scratches. And noise. Chain will make irritation. And noise. Quarter inch line will do and cheap to replace when needed. Ken
Your supports may not be structural but just epoxy filler will not last. There is going to be flex between the deck and liner as you sail and if you haul your boat out and go in the hard it will flex even more. My boat is on the hard for the winter. I have a few doors that are not closing very well right now but as soon as I get back in the water all is good. Boats flex.
Thank you for another great video...I am sure the doors are going to look awesome :)
Camera looks great! Now we can see Jordan's every sweat bubble!!!! My thought was jams as I mentioned , and wouldn't it be cool to have chains on either sides of the door, and fiddles in the inside of the doors - so you could have the locker doors down at anchor with an extended shelving space! -
Nice upgrades with the camera and cabinets ;-)!
Man O Man what a difference with the New camera! Tons better kids! I like the idea of the doors on the cupboards, but wouldn't it be nice if they were vented in some way? Perhaps not If you plan on storing food products inside them. Just thinking out loud, nothing to see here, just moving along! I have noticed that you both are looking so much more relaxed in recent postings. I guess you are just happier and that is Okay for sure!
Great video...looking good!
Great video guys. I’ve been wondering when you’re going to deal with the exposed bulkhead. And you’re in one of my favorite places in the world Marathon Florida. I spent a week at Key Colony Beach, just before the hurricane demolished it. you Guys do great work. And the camera looks awesome too
Great ideas for your 'Tiny House' living...! Keep making progress! : )
google up some images of "j trim", which would get glued on the top edge of the doors and make them look very sweet and continuous!
Great job guys. New camera is an improvement too. I used flowcoat over the inside of the cabinets to brighten up inside which now doesn't require any lights. Keep up the good vid's. And get a haircut!!
I would have hinged them at the top so you don’t fall into the open door and bust the piano hinges. Which WILL happen one day when you’re under way in weather.
Nice camera. Movin on up. lol Just got my tee shirt in the mail, but I won't be able to rock it until the weather warms up. Blizzard conditions today, here in Colorado. Keep up the good work.
That's awesome! Hope you'll get a chance to wear it soon!
Awsome! Maybe it's a good idea to put grid inserts top and bottom to allow for some ventilation?
Lookin good...ps I miss Jordan's bleep in the intro, always made me chuckle 😊
You will need some ventilation holes for those cupboards.
Good Job!
Nice
As a cabinet maker who grew up in a ship yard I can tell you to learn how to use hand tools so you can work when ever and not disturb anyone.
Perhaps put holes or luvers in the doors to allow airflow to prevent mold...
Tip: Bit too late now am sure. But next time when you come across where it is not straight and trying to match (ie. cab doors). Take one measurement on height and mark that out on your door with an x. Put the door so top edge butts up, ENSURING that sides are straight. Take a block wood or w/e you have that matches that distance down to your x and simply scribe pencil line across the whole top of your door. Are slightly other variations on scribing, but same principle.
As to epoxy with no glass because it is not structural. True mate it is not, and for most instances that will be fine .... except this is on a boat which pitches and rolls, with I am guessing someone will put things behind it. I do not know, it might be totally fine, but I would have put some glass at least on the back side. Glass is what gives it strength, not epoxy. However at same time, all of that might be irrelevant if latches are not holding either and things go flying anyway. The life of boat live aboards :D
Like the camera. Focus on you not important but ensure focus on Randy. Lol!
You should put some trim over the seams for the cabinets to cover the edges that aren't perfect
Nice job guys. Are you planning to put handles on the doors, or just cut holes in them to open? I reckon holes would be better for air-flow and are cheaper to boot.
When you're finished your renovations, is there any chance you'll do a before and after video of what the boat use to look like compared to now?
The new camera is amazingly clear. Just remember to drop your f-stop down when filming up close so both of you are in focus. :)
Try using a locking latch to keep the door closed in a heavy roll.
Function over beauty. If it works it works. Glad you respect the neighbors. Cant wait to see thia completed. Nice new cam shots!! You now need a haircut! Lol
His hair is perfect. He's not in the Army. Also, HIS choice !
@@marcryvon ...never said that, but ok... Just helping him brag about the awsome camera.
@@ascott6804
Sorry, I overeacted ! 👍
With all the work you have done on the boat so far, have you compared it, cost wise, to if you had gotten a boat that already had all of it to start with?
I see Kino’s!!! 🥰🥰🥰
There's certainly nothing square on a boat. Those doors will make the storage lockers useful. Nice job, considering you don't have a full workshop on site.
The trick for getting that even gap is called scribing, and involves drawing a line a set distance away. Usually this is done with a compass, dividers, or sometimes just a small block of wood.
I would consider adding partitions inside, to keep things organized.
What's your new camera? (sorry camera nerd)
As pointed out above a scribe is the way to go, gives you perfect gaps with less work and faster.
👍
Like the door, looks much cleaner. What happened to the wind generator? What did you decide to do?
I am aware you are not sailing in any cold climates, but I would still put in ventilation. Any drop in temperature will result in condensation.
👀ing good
Nice progress, hows the potable water holding up ?
If you add chains to them you would have a temporary self just a thought.
Hi guys we are currently binge watching your channel. Just a couple of questions - what thickness and brand pvc board do you use and is it a particular brand?
Omg is Randi short or was that wheel barrow just massive? 😂😂 Good work on the doors so far, it must be nice to run power tools on a boat with your inverter. A plus side to having a massive battery bank, you can run a 3000 watt inverter. I've only got a small inverter I use when engine is on to charge my batteries for my 18 volt power tools. Can't wait to see your next video.
Just curious how hot was it in your boat while doing the work on the cabinet's down there at the keys?
Looking good. Keep up the good work. Are you heading up north at all? I live on Long Island NY. and my wife and I go boating on the Long Island sound on the week ends out of Port Jefferson harbor and we would like to meet you 2 and say hi.
At 5:12 you forgot to put a disclaimer where you said "I Think" ha ha
The 48 volt draw on the saw? Couldn't see it.
What type of latches are you going to use to keep the cabinets closed while under way.
new T-Shirt: "What do you think, Randy?"
tab them in from behind and they wont pop out the first time your boat flexes in a seaway
Regarding your belief that what you are doing is not structural. When you are on a starboard tack all the contents of those cabinets will be pressing on those doors and supports. So you might want to you might want to tab the supports with some fiberglass cloth.
I second the suggestion that you add door stops to prevent the doors from over closing. Particularly to prevent damage, should either of you steady your self on a door when on a port tack.
Yup, they should at least put some fiberglass on the back side where it won't show. Besides the vertical stops, I would add some chains on each end so when they are opened some horizontal space is created. That would be useful as a place to put stuff that is pulled out of the cabinets while digging for something else.
I agree. If you are heeling a bit underway, opening the lockers on the windward side will dump the contents on you, the berth and the floor.
"If at first you can't cut right.. ask your wife ! " ... hilarious !
I just grabbed a GoPro Hero 7 Black myself. I'm looking to get a Sony A6400 by the end of the year too. Your footage looks pretty good. What did you decide to get?
I think I see a varmit at 513 on wall
What is the new camera?
Are those hinges SS?
You should add stops to the door jams so the cabinet is sealed when closed. Keep out roaches
What was the current draw? Sorry, I could not see.
What camera are you using?
You could save a buck or two if you just drill a finger hole in the door and putting a chain or cord to support the door at a horizontal and I am not a sailor but I would think a magnet in each of the corners would hold them shut ???.
Jerry Watson finger holes are not good unless you want broken fingers, chain is just constant noise, magnets won’t work as they would have to hold the weight of the door and the contents. Boats move and at times violently.
@@vial1sim - my right hand index finger is permanently twisted at about 45 degrees thanks to breaking it in a finger hole. It would have been better if I hadn't set the broken finger myself, but regardless finger holes are now a big no-no for me.
at 5:40 how do you use a level on a boat thats at sea?
If you float the level on a board on a calm sea, it will always be level. TaDa.
Nice to see this improvement! It will serve you well!
Glad there is a workroom at the marina. 👍👍⛵⚓⛵
Thanks, Marie! We are definitely going to enjoy the workroom.
"A comment down below"
Does a reply "count" as a comment???
My wife says I can't follow simple instruction, so you'all said "If you like this video, please leave a comment down below". I liked this video, so I did as instructed. ;)
Scribe the gap.
piano hinge.
Better to be too long than too short. Measure twice cut once....
I like you guys unlike most channels out there you guys so different and honest not lets show some boobs and get money for it !!!
keep true to yourselfs and this channel will grow megga
I’ve been searching forever for that song you play at the end of each episode. Siri doesn’t know it. Shazam doesn’t know it. What is it?
When will you learn: measure twice and then check with wife thrice?
Better get that electric outboard inside or its gonna disappear.