Rescued Boat Restoration: The Reality of a Rebuild When You Have NO CLUE | SAILING SEABIRD Ep.64
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- Rescued Boat Restoration: The Reality of a Rebuild When You Have NO CLUE | SAILING SEABIRD Ep.64
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You should keep a centre board between the tanks to aid floor sole support, the side line with sealed plastic, fit tanks with water in them and pour slow set foam at each side so the water tanks are supported along the length, then trim and remove, trim down by 2mm and skin with fibreglass
Nice episode 😀👍
For the water tanks you might consider to create cushions by putting expansion foam into trash bags underneath. After curing you still can remove them and cut into shape.
If no clue use glue. Ahhhhh......its friday, Carlsberg, Ships Happens and Wilding Sailing it dont get any better.😊
expanding foam in a big trash bag is contained no mess and it takes the shape of the tank gives good support and its cheap
Keep smiling the dust won't last forever. As always I enjoyed the episode
Really enjoying this whole process. Nice music choices. Love the treasure hunting, too. ❤
Beautiful job guys ❤
Thank you!!
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Huiii! New video! Yippee! \ü/
Enjoy 😉
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Love your three stool work bench ha
Another great bin find.
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Every week i love to enjoy your videos :-) Greetings from easter holiday next to huge river danube in serbia 🙂
Same to you!
You're in Serbia?!
Cool.
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@@SailingSeabird Roadtrip with Bulli. Today checking out River Main next to Bamberg. Yesterday was Danube in Austria beteen Linz and Passau. Collecting information for the big trip from Hamburg to Danube and then downstream 🙂Sunday restarting Boat work back home ... Selmatrudelli is waiting!
You are starting to make me question the correct names for everything. I found myself calling the sole a floor the other day and a floor a stringer. 😂
Every day you work on your dream boat is a day closer to the end result 🌈🚣
Thank you.
We are glad you enjoy our videos.
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you two is doing it well, fun to watch and i am learning smart way to do things, like sikaflex as a filler.
Nice work, just keep at it!
Thanks, will do!
The lighter days have been really helpful.
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Fantastic work lookin Great ........love it
Glad you like it.
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It's water under the bridge, but you could have cut those tank supports in two and put an inch gap between halves. Water could there flow around and between. Enjoy your videos.
Good call!
We did think about that.
But we decided no. 🤣😅😂
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Marina is definitely good with the corking, keeps the wood good and firm
Great job even dumpster diving
Thanks 👍
One person's trash...
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You should keep the centre board between the tanks. Use a upvc plumbing tube under the tanks for bilge water , and then fill under the tanks with expanding foam.
Tanks for the great video it contains valuable information with volumes of Interesting ideas
Glad you liked it!
Tanks a lot 🤣
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The only time the gaps under the water tanks will be restricting the bilge flow is when the boat sinks, which it won't, so no worries there. 😉Plenty of cross section, you could empty a bathtub through that in five seconds. I like how she's coming together! 🤗
You can have a screw with all sorts of heads including bolt heads. 👍🏼🧙🏼♂️ And you can have coach bolts with or without
a way of driving the head.. slot cross or bolt... Oh the joy of fastners 😂
Just make some wedges under the tank edges standing proud dont bond them in too tight. ..but do rot proof the wedges as they will get condensation and bilge water soaking them.
Hiya Clive.
Hope you're well.
It would be nice to have an assortment that extensive.
I've got 2 boxes that's it.
Thinking of polystyrene wedges fibreglassed..?
I can make them wide, movable and water tight. They have some flex in them. I don't know, yet...
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Water tanks, lay alrge sheet of plastic down wrap plastic around tanks.
Pour expanding foam on bottom and place tanks in foam at desired position
You now have a removable custom cradle for your tanks
BUT if you are slow moving, don't do it, you only get one shot to do it right or throw it away
That's it!
What plastic? I was thinking of a bin bag.
Too thin?
The foam is a good idea, but it's super messy stuff.
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I was thinking about your fuel tanks and the space directly under them and thinking if floatation foam was under tanks it would conform to the exact shape of the tanks while providing support , it's just a thought , awesome progress and interesting to watch !
Great point!
Might of had a brainwave.
Watch this space...
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Gradually making progress, slowly but surely, enjoying seeing your progress, you and Marina work so well together, good luck and thanks for sharing your journey
u can use ppe foam to make a sort of crattle on te outer undersides of te watertanks to support them and cut of the ecces foam i did ,ppe foam do not hold water and you have a perfect crattle for the tanks who will flex a little bith the hull
Pocket holes! And we have nothing but confidence in your ability to one day (soon?) walk on your new floor.
Need to drill semi circles in those blocks for the water tanks for bilge drainage.
We thought about it and went against the idea.
Our reasoning, it's the boat will be on different "tacks" plus a hole that small will get blocked...
But let's us know your thoughts.
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What do I think, keep at it, you're doing well!!! I wish you continued good luck! Having watched further on...mixing of the primer...you can see Marina is a good stirrer. 😁
Hi guy# I think I would be inclined to put a board upright between the tanks as a means of central support for the floor 🙂 as it looks from the video that the floor will rest on the tanks and that is going to be a high footfall path through the cabin just a thought 🙂
Great idea!
But...
Long story short we can't fit it in.
So, we'll see what can be done.
The current mission.
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pst, Titebond wood glue is water soluble, next time you are running short put a little bit of water in it. :)
Thanks for the tip!
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I am a bit worried that the floor above the water tanks will bend when you stand on it, thus putting pressure on the tanks. You could consider supporting the floor by adding a steel T-beam in between the tanks. It only would add a spacing of say 3mm between the tanks, but it would increase rigidity of the floor tremendously.
Keep it up. You two are making amazing progress! Each Saturday morning (here in Japan) I look forward to watching your video.
Great idea!
It's on our minds what the solution will be.
But..
We need to test it first.
Once that's sorted, we'll have a better understanding what to do.
I really like the steel idea.
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The two of you are a fab team and I love watching Seabird being reborn under your hands. All the best!
Hiya Ray.
You had a good week?
Thank you for the kind words.
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put some holes in the wooden blocks at the base for water to pass through in the bilge. Love the problem solving though 🙂
Timmy.
Valid point.
Just been having the conversation with another person about the holes.
Tall and short of it is, the wood is in and now we wait and see if it works. Give it a couple of seasons with monitoring and we'll know more.
I'm not stubborn 🤣😅😂
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@@SailingSeabird All good, good call on making sure the tanks are secure and so it's clear to see your "building it back better".
Nice progress again, it's great to see you building in confidence using materials and putting your boat back together. Still one of my favourite channels. Wish you continued success!
Thanks 👍
We are grateful for the kind words.
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WOW, you both are doing great. I’m sure there are many moments of frustration/discussion, but look at your progress! We see progress in everything. Cleaner, neater, stronger.
AV camera work, editing, music and time lapse is much better! Tell your viewers to like and “share” the videos.
Good discussion on tanks. Liters of fluid in tanks can weigh a lot, shift extensively and break things. Thx for bringing us along. 😊😊😊 John Ken
Thank you so much!
A lot of positive points.
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I think your tank supports placed thwartships are just fine. You have plenty of room around them for water to pass. Good job.
Hopefully.
Only by testing we'll know if it works.
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Problem solving on a budget. Well done.
Trying...
Thank you.
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It is much the same....but a different same😂...and worth looking forward to...thank you👍😎
I would keep the center board between the tanks to help give you solid sole support. O BTW one way to filet the inside corner is to use a small piece of pipe to get a perfect filet ...over the caulking. for when you fiberglass those inside corners. You will have a floor or a sole I have no doubt about it. Your doing well keep pressing on. Ya hear. cheers.
If the hole is 50mm wide semi circle, with proxy edges, or a Fibre sleeve, it won't block. Most of your time your at anchor where it needs to drain and you won't be tacking. Good luck, love Marinas optimism.
Hiya Alex,
I see your point.
The only issue is that the wood is in. 🤣😂😅
We'll try it for a season or two then we'll know. At the point I'll be laughing thinking about this conversation 😂
We did think of putting the wood at an angle or cutting a hole.
I honestly think it's going to be fine.
Cheers for watching 🙂
I'll keep you updated
Good Vlog guys. More progress is always good. Good solution for the water tanks. ATB regards from the UK
Glad you enjoyed it.
Step by step.
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Oh Seabird, time to embrace that your boat will squeak. Just love and embrace the squeaks as your own, just as you love children. You could go so far as to name each boat squeak. "Oh Bob and Nancy are squeaking again".
So true.
Every boat does squeak in their own way.
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When doing a fillet with sealant, try using a plastic spoon....gives a great radius contour. Keep up the good work
Good tip!
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expanding foam ?
It was brought up in a recent house meeting.
It's messy. But, I think I've got an idea 💡
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Morning guys😊
Morning!
Hope you have a great day.
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@@SailingSeabird beautiful clear but chilly Saturday here in nz, good barbecue maybe pizza oven weather and get the fire pit going later.
Make the wood bases run parallel to the hull and there will be nothing to stop the water flow.
Hi Stuart.... Will be a nice house with rafters and walls.
If you were building a boat they would be stringers and bulkheads instead.
Those are the words I'm always searching for.
But in my defence, not everyone that watches "Sailing Seabird" has a boat 🤣😂😅
I am trying to use the right words, very trying.
Cheers for watching 🙂
Hi you two, Thanks for the post this week always look forward to it. It's coming on bit by bit won't be long now !!
Iv'e been busy, the rudder is finished, boats antifouled and back in the water. Spent the day with the crew replacing in riser chains on the mooring. Boat is in the Exe at Topsham. First race on the 8th of april Keep smiling Kev in Devon
You could turn the blocks under the tanks slightly to direct any water forward and back, maybe.
Roy. We were thinking the same thing. Like a staggered chevron, but...
We didn't, K.I S.S.
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P.S. I really love that background music you use on your time laps shots!
Glad you enjoy it!
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Them's good works! Good seeing you yesterday, I'll be back around the 10th I think, postponing departure for 2 days due to wind and current being all omgwtfhigh
The wind...
Oh, the wind...
Slowly getting bored of it.
But the weather always changes.
Anything I can help with let me know.
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@@SailingSeabird toss me a Pelforth the second I come around the corner at Navy? :P
Making progress! Loved the dumpster diving! Have a great week!
Thanks!
The season is starting = more treasure.
Found some hard wood 🪵
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I dont normally comment on vidoes but i beleive you both are doing an amazing job. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much!
We are glad you enjoy the content.
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Hello again, Well another interesting video about your work. Very enjoyable. Also when reading the comments I see lots of suggestions that seem to me
to be good advice. I feel sure you both give careful consideration to everything you're doing to the boat. Ok, keep up the good work and stay happy. Don't
get discouraged just keep going. Later, ciao. geo
Great point!
Like all advice, think about and if the idea suits, give it a go.
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We've always called it Dumpster Diving. A great way to find free treasures.
One man's rubbish, is another's treasure.
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And food as well. Depending on location. 😜
👍
Thanks.
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Dear Marina &Stu, greetings from Greece. You are a big inspiration to all of us with much smaller boat projects. I would use more epoxy than sika for gluing structural members. Epoxy is less flexible, stronger and more resistant to oil/fuel leaks. Cant wait to see you sailing at our islands. Keep up the good work!
Thank you.
The epoxy/sika debate 🤣😅😂
It's an experiment. I'm intrigued to see how it goes...
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Gracias, suerte y que vaya todo bien
Boat starts to look much better. Will you start working more on the outside soon?
Once the floor is down. We'll probably split the week up.
A few days outside and a few days inside.
We have such a lot still to do.
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Nice job keep it up.
Thanks, will do!
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As far as the secoflex goes, when you lay glass over it. I don't knowvif your resin will bond to it when it kicks off. Whereas thickened resin would kill ck and bond to each other. Just my opinion,keep up the good work.
Travailing along nicely marina and stu you would have to be happy with your progress. Keep up the good work. Cheers
We obviously enjoy ! Keep going
We are glad you do.
We really start to enjoy making these videos.
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The old motor boat looks like it may have been a ex pilot boat or lifeboat..
It sure has been floating in the water a long time ..those muscles have been growing for years to reach that size. 🤔
You should see some other boats that haven't had a bottom scrub.
A meal for a few people.
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Great job. I’ve been watching from the beginning. I’m excited to see every episode and inspired. I may get my own fixer upper.
Awesome! Thank you!
It's slow progress...
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I’ve been watching from Colorado USA. It’s so great watching you both! Learning a lot. I’m rooting for you guys, can’t wait to see you on the water!!
Thanks so much!!
We're a long way from the water but every day, we get a step closer.
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Looking good Marina and Stu, it will be nice for you guys to get the floor back down soon and get working on upwards through the boat.Step by step its coming together. Hopefully more luck with the treasure hunts as it gets busier on the yard. Keep going - loving the videos.
Step by step indeed.
It will come, hopefully soon.
Tbh honest we haven't been treasure hunting lately.
The neighbour found the cutest little dinghy, only one bad repair.
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❤every day is a day nearer your goal.well done.
Thank you.
Much appreciated.
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Super jobs ! Lets go to the finish line 🤪 ! Step by step is the secret.
You got that right!
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Tricky with the water tanks , good final plan .
FYI be sure to check the water tightness of the fittings , with all the banging around ! And be sure you can remove the tank to repair the connections !!!! Because you know….
Triax glass is good , harder for sharp bends !
Cheers Warren
Hiya Warren,
The tank fittings will need resealing.
We hope the tank solution works. If it doesn't, then find another solution.
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looks good guys
Thanks.
Slow progress...
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You could start a whole new channel The Art of Dumpster Diving. I promise you would have a great following.
Great episode even without power, hey people these folks need a new Honda inverter generator how about it Honda it would make for some good advertising. Let me know if that works for y’all. Love you guys keep up the good work. I see fair seas in a tropical paradise for Seabird and you.
You both a have a fantastic work ethic , clearly your dreams are on track.
Thank you both for sharing with us all. Being smart and thrifty is paying off. Power to your plans and aspirations.
BTW enjoyed your choice of music.
Thanks so much!
We appreciate your comments.
Slow and steady.
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Love watching every week. Won't that be a lot of unsupported floor directly over the tanks? Thanks for sharing the videos. You guys are doing great:)
Great show! Love ur project! So admirable. 🎉
Wow! I am still impressed by your determination to restore this beauty. No cutting corners here! Chapeau as they say in French. Keep up the good work and thank you for sharing it with us.
Thank you very much!
Love your attitude and the music over the heavy grinding... Wish it was as nice as the waltz but someday we can look back and say.... "That was easy"
You two work so good together, l am impressed.
❤ U 2
Thank you so much!
We're just working.
We enjoy hanging out together. 🤣😂😅
Plus we get to fix this boat.
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Great progress this week, just make sure all the wood is well and truly sealed 100% in the bilge and above.🍻😎⛵️
I am so thrilled that you are working in a new space...the Bulkhead 😊😊. Can't wait to see that floor go down. You guys are doing so well !! Till next week...😊🌈 😊. Ems. South Africa.
Awesome progress as you can really see the transformation happening in the boat.
Slowly it's coming together.
We are so close but still so far.
Cheers for watching 🙂
Great teamwork as always. I've found that a hex drive right-angle adaptor works a treat and has got me out of a number of awkward screw positions. Only a few pounds/euros.
Step by step, guys! That’s how we like it!
Hiya, glad you enjoy.
Cheers for watching 🙂
I really enjoy your shows. You are doing a great job, I’m impressed. Cheers.
Thank you very much!
Cheers for watching 🙂
Thanks
Awesome accomplishment this week!!! I look forward to seeing every new episode! Thank you for sharing your adventures with us!!!
Its taking shape guys and at least the days are longer and warmer,many thanks ,another great video.
You got that right!
Strange how your energy levels increase with the change of the season.
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Hello from the Seattle-Tacoma, WA area in the USA. I have been binge watching your channel for 2 days. First of all, I congratulate you both for taking on such a big project. You are closer than ever now and I am excited for your sea journey to start. I have watched a channel of a young couple who left Wales and are creating a homestead Portugal. Marina, you look so much like Carissa that I had to do a double take as I was sure she was you or you had a twin in Portugal. For fun, look up their channel: Frankie off grid. Her partner is Iwan. See if you don't agree, you both have features that are very similar. I told Carissa to look you up on your channel too. Keep up the good work on Seabird. I can't wait to see her set sail. Best wishes. I have 2 friends who's birthdays are October 18th and 19th, so now I know of 3 people who's birthdays are in sequence.
It is so satisfying to see the progress you're both making, I am glad to see all your hard work is paying off. The paintwork is coming along lovely, I love the colour it brightens the whole inside up. Once again thank you for sharing this video, see you next week. xx
Crabbing for me so thanks to mr googly your coming through loud n clear on my phone cheers guys Marty Qld Australia
Looks great
Thanks!
Slowly but surely, we get there.
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very brave couple taking on that mission rebuilding that boat
Brave...
That's a very nice way to put it.
But it is fun.
We get to fix up our boat every day (hopefully not forever)
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Thanks.
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Your doing a great job. Having restored a boat and had to remove old Sikaflex have no fear your fairing joints should be bomb proof with the matting and resin over it. We had steel and embedded all the deck fittings and hatched with Sika. We are still in contact with the couple we sold the boat to and not a leak 17 years later after multiple trips in Bass Strait, New Zealand, Japan and on to Alaska this season.
Looking forward to watching your coming adventures as you restoration continues.
Thank you.
We are glad you enjoy watching.
Lots more to come.
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Die Versteifung zwischen den beiden Tanks ist eine gute Idee für die Stabilität des Bodens unter der Leiter. Ich würde drei bis vier Queträger unter die Tanks montieren damit, liegen sie nicht mit der Außenkante auf dem Rumpf und das Gewicht verteilt sich besser, außerdem bleibt dann die Bilch frei für für Wasser und es kann weniger wegfaulen
Still watching. No comments. You have it covered.
Hiya Clive,
How you keeping.
Glad you are still watching.
We hope you're still enjoying the videos.
Cheers for everything 🙂
You guys are getting really good at what you do. I sincerely believe your boat is going to be much stronger than when it was new. Your work ethic is right there with the best of them.. If there is something you don't know how to do, you put your heads together and come up with a plan. Cheers from Austin, TX
I am impressed by your stick ability regardless of innumerable setbacks. Looking forward to you getting the rewards of a well restored vessel in the not too distant future.