337. Getting the muck off my boat to see how bad the hull is
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 18 ต.ค. 2024
- Having brought the boat out of water for refurbishment, it first needed a really good shower to get some of the long-standing muck off. It's still a bit mucky in places but it was a good start.
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"Well, she was a very dirty girl....which is not always a bad thing" had me in stitches David, thank you for making my evening.
I'm so pleased someone liked that! It amused me to think of it hahaha
Gave me a good laugh as well.
@@CruisingTheCut Naughty fella, many of us caught it, I'm sure!
Hahaha
Me too 😂
The only thing Lemon about it, is the colour.
That's all eminently fixable, fiberglass is very straight forward to repair, and it will absolutely be worth it.
Thank you! Yes, I'm hoping so though I'm quite certain my fibreglass technique will be poor to start.
Yes. My best friend's boyfriend used to repair boats like this back in the dark ages . Fibreglass is much easier then wooden hulls according to him.
@@CruisingTheCut Well, that is nothing to be ashamed of and your past performance dictates that you will learn quickly and become very good at it.
Indeed, she appears to be structurally sound overall, and those holes can be dealt with rather easily - especially when compared to working on steel hulls.
The hardest part will be matching the colour on the finishing coats of the patches.
@@CruisingTheCut Make sure your first work is where it's the least important. When my wife and I rebuilt our first house, she learned to tape and float sheetrock/plaster board/drywall as she finished the walls. She started in the big rooms and finished with the master bedroom closet - where she did her best work. Don't do that.
Who knew that watching jet washing a boat is more enjoyable than watching England play football. Bliss. 👏👏👍😀
Almost anything is more enjoyable than that, to be fair!!
Everyone who isn't English.
Anyone who's ever watched England
Hello? I just thought we Germans have a reputation for being a bit mean because of our team.
As a consolation, the Spaniards also have problems with Georgia
@@derniederrheiner4518not any more!
"Isn't always a bad thing...". 😂
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As a project boat, Twiggy looks to be a good candidate. Sure there’s work to be done, but so far seems to be very fixable without outlandish costs. Carry on David, I’m excited to watch the transformation.
Fingers crossed!
I agree. Rebuild the boat in the manner that suits the budget and satisfies the intended use. Make it your own, and have fun doing it.
Please remember that B.O.A.T. stands for, Break Out Another Thousand. Enjoy
At least we can count on one Englishman to provide some actual entertainment this Sunday.
Hahaha harsh!!
@@CruisingTheCut even Twiggy puts in a performance with all injuries she has..............at least she tried
Hey, the F1 wasn't rubbish for once! Won by an Englishman!
The lads came through in the end, as I always knew they would!
Sorry to say, but I’m delighted that you brought a lemon, it means loads for content for me to enjoy.
Really looking forward to following the process.
Oh, there will be loads indeed!
She is not a lemon 😊
Have faith - it can move mountains so they say - the only thing lemon about our Twiggy is the colour.
She's the perfect colour for a lemon...🙄
There are those of us that think he secretly bought a boat with numerous issues so he could drip feed us with a new discovery every few weeks or months. There's only so many vlogs you can do with a finished boat. :-)
The irony of talking about welding, not being able to do it and having to get it done when it clearly sounds like someone is welding in the background 😂
Keep your chin up! I had a similar project with a 1971 27 footer. I patched and sanded and painted and sanded and … well you get the picture. For 2 years. After many years of cruising I gave it to a friend and got a bigger boat and I’m sanding and painting and sanding and …
I always wonder when you know when you are at the tipping point on projects. I have the tendency to think, well once I get this fixed I should be on the other side, only to be confronted with a new needed repair. I have to admit that part of the enjoyment of watching you is knowing that it's your project, not mine.
Of course we'll stay with you. Having watched all 337 of your stories, I'd hate to miss out on what you have ahead.
I love your optimism and competence. They'll get you through this doable project. Can't wait to see what's next!
Optimism, yes! Competence ... let's see hahahaha
perfect Sunday evening viewing
Thanks for the update. Every great voyage begins with a wash down…or something like that!
Fibreglass boats of that era were built thick and strong. Will last forever. Clean up the gouges well and fibreglass them with glass mat and it'll be good as new ones. Good thing is there's no osmosis, a dreaded fibreglass/GRP lurgi.
With your railings, check how they are fastened to boat before planning surgery.
Outboard starting: petrol does go off over time, 2 stroke especially so try to start off with fresh. Higher octane. and a squirt of EasyStart will help starting.
Antifouling only lasts a year or so .
Ask boatyard if worth adding 2 small bilgekeels to improve tracking and steering. 25to 30mm thick timber planks routed to fit hull and cut to taper up to 100mm following hull curve. Bond on hull with fibteglass tape to avoid drilling holes on hull. If you hit something hard at speed with the bilge keel you want it to break pr come off rather hull damage.
That hull shape isn't designed for 3 or 4 mph.
Just takes willpower and a list! You can do most of the work!
You might get dirty! Lol
Your the first person I’ve seen including myself that power washed and came out clean!
How is that possible!
Lol
"Gettin' Twiggy wit it" Thanks for another lovely video, David!
It's in fine shape for a 50-year-old fiberglass boat. Keep going.
That's the plan!
hi david.. yes i'm looking forward to growing old with you.. lol oh what fun.. lol
Careful with the anti fouling, it can be rather toxic depending on which type used!!!
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Stay with it. I think it's a great project. On the guardrails it looks as though it was probably hit hard on the right side which has put it all out of alignment. Maybe if you take it off it could be straightened at least to looking like the left side. I think this is great. Keep up the good work
David, the multiple layers of anti-fouling paint in different colours is common. Anti-fouling paint always flakes off easily, it is designed to, that is how it stops the growth from happening.
Ah, thank you. That's a relief!!!
Looking forward to the adventues of the little yellow boat 😊
David the little boat is in pretty good shape. I have owned a 1948 Chris Craft for 30 years and believe me your boat will be a piece of cake to maintain. Enjoy your channel.
Thanks 👍
I'm looking forward to this adventure making it to at least a year and a half.
We have renovates wooden sailing boats - my wife learned how to caulk - and fibreglass boats - I learned how to fibreglass. Yes it's not that straightforward at first but you'll soon get the hang of it and can pride yourself on the end result. The boat deserves it and so do you. "Ne'er a faint heart" etc.
Up there with the vlog that involved the hammer and a chimney 😂😂😂 good luck ☺️💛
Well done, you. We enjoy watching you fix her up. You do a wonderful job and have the know how. God bless you and I don't know if God will allow 10 years to wait, but wait we will. Take care.
Project boat for sure. Dont give up or quit, it will be more valuable than ever after you turn her into the beauty she will be.
I think it's fabulous that you're restoring her, putting some life back into old twiggy good for you and good for her.. I think you're both lovely can't wait to watch your progress 😽
Cheers!
And of course the project will do the wellbeing thing for David as well.
Top Tip: ALWAYS have something pleasurable to do and not against the clock.
David's recent video(s) ref volunteering is excellent testament to that.
This is especially good for retirees, it really, really is.
Your DIY projects are always inspiring! A most enjoyable montage of powerwashing as well. I think you should put the guardrail attachments out of your mind for now, the condition of the caulking looks very good, and there's so many other fish to fry on this project. Can't do everything all at once!
Of course we’ll stay with you for as long as it takes! Really grooving on your refit project, David. More wet t shirts! 😎😉🥰❤️❤️❤️
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When the boat is back in the canal it will be lovely. All fixed up and driving properly.
The fibreglass dings are of little consequence, and easily repaired. The main challenge will be colour matching (unless you intend to paint her). The 'pulpit' has had at least one substantial bash - best take it off and either bend it straight or get another made.
David, just love your updates on Twiggy. I don't care if it takes you 20 years. Only hope I'm still alive !!! Regards from New Zealand. 😂
Oh David, you didn’t take note of the washing instructions when washing coloureds.
That’s how I ended up with a pink! bath mat 😂
I would recommend you look in to plastic padding´s glasfiber 2 part (hardening) epoxy putty, often used to fix rust holes in cars, it will also fill most if not all the holes and scratches in your boat. It does dry green (or did last time I used it) so a topping of gel coat will most likely look best. It does fill and bridge gaps with a strong patch and for large holes a aluminium net is often used as scaffolding (on cars) as long as you get to clean "healthy" material around the damage. For small damages/holes in transparent plastic I recommend uv curing resin, it can make a nearly invisible patch and cost a tiny fraction of new plexiglas or similar, including lantern covers as there are pigments you can add should a clear patch not do.Good luck in your project boat.
Thank you for not giving up on the old girl. I’m sure you’re going to do a great job and enjoy her when finished. Of course then you’ll find something else to put your talents to, as that’s just who you are, and rest assured we will be along for the ride 😊
David, I hope it takes you less than 10 to 20 years. I will be gone by then. Just love your vlogs.🙏👍🇦🇺
Looking forward for the progress to come. Even if it will take 10 + years 😀
Those rails have had a good wack
SWITCH them around hehe
I must shamefully admit that as I scanned my homepage your thumbnail brought my scan to a screeching halt. No bother, it led to another excellent adventure of Cruising The Cut! Well done as always, David. Lots of pressure living up to the standard you've established yet you come thru every time. Cheers.
Haha glad the thumbnail worked :-)
the alternating colors are to detect it's wear, real common on sailboats to alternate color and putting on a few coats
@5:25 i think you have a perfectly good looking hull there, minus a few days or a couple of weeks work. depending on how much work you put into her. have fun 😇
She needs a bit of work yes.. I think you are up to the task David! You keep posting.. we will keep watching and cheering you on! Cheers!!!
A presoak helps a lot especially with a little soap in the mix. Ues a smaller tip down to a 5 degree fan but not a zero tip...a wide fan is good for final rinse. Better to open up the weak spots in the fiber than to let them hide! Power clean em back to solid. Then use a small grinder to feather the edges and open any cracks so you get a solid fill and bond. If things are still chunky buff with fine polishing compound, gets EVERYTHING and preps the surface ..
I look forword to watching the reformation! 🤓 She will be a lovely little cruiser! And completely unique!
All the best David! And thank you.very interesting..🤗
I think “nice boat”. Everything you remove and clean, everything you repaint, everything you change gives you more knowledge of how your boat operates and preforms. Everything you repair gives you knowledge of new materials and methods you could potentially use in other projects. Very much a win,win,win situation(not to mention the fun of simply boating). Enjoy.
Tim
Now day's it's a throw it away generation, no matter what it is or the size of it. There is nothing wrong with fixing things to keep them going just a little bit longer. Anyways, they did build stuff better in the past. Great video.
Always good to see you, David. Your enthusiasm for the project is enviable but then you're doing something you love and that always adds a pleasant vibe to it. Best of luck with it all from Canada, E. Ontario!
Looking forward to seeing more
Well, well, well, and we thought this guy is just boats and cheese sandwiches. ;)
He is secretly repairing Britain; Twiggy is just a ploy. ;) Cheerio!
Looking very positive actually- out of the water was the genius decision.
I hope so!
Great job. Use a scraper to remove the anti foul. I made one from an old chisel where I re ground the end to about 80deg to prevent it digging in.
Need to let the holes dry and then use west epoxy system to repair.
Should be a great project and great fun to use.
Always enjoy you working away on whatever it is, your boats, van, etc. You make everything interesting and your commentary charming and amusing!
Wow, thank you! 😀
Some work ahead but you will do it. Every confidence in you. It will be fun watching you from a distance up here in Scotland.
Another great video David, I really hope you succeed with this project 👍
Seems like the muck could do with a nice soak in a cleaning solution for a spell and then finish with a jet wash.
As for the guard rails, removing them and confirming their original intent may be prudent prior to conjuring a solution. Perhaps something else is awry altering the contour that, if removed, identified, cleared, and corrected, it's possible that it may fit snugly and securely. And I emphasize 'possible'.
I'm very much looking forward to watching the progress, however slowly it may go...
i enjoy and admire your positivity. Taking small steps but regular ones, slowly and surely the boat will end up looking nearly new.
Thanks for sharing , great vlog
Love your optimism! 😂
hang in there! Boats are a floating demonstration of Entropy in action. No, boat is ever finished. Enjoyed your vlog.
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Great up date and it will be worth all the work as she will look great when finished.
Looks like a fun little project. I'm sure you can handle it.
Fingers crossed!
If this is what you like/want to do, then it's not a lemon after all ... have fun with it ! We like watching 👍👍!
Its not that bad. You should see my 1985 speedboat before I got a new patch and Gelcoat on it. It works It floats its a good start for a project David.
Thank you for the upload 😊
I suspect David knew this was a project boat from the start, maybe a little bit more of a project than first anticipated, but isn’t that the way? I know just about every project I take on has some scope creep - it is fun to learn new things and pick up new skills. Thank you, David for taking us along on this journey !
Well, I think I may very well have 10 years to give, as it's been over 5, I think I've been watching & it's gone by so quickly!
Another caption for the rails is to build up some fibreglass, possibly on top off some wooden or plastic spacers as bulking filler, to create a platform with the same slope as the metal
Yes David I will stay with you. Twiggy will be a success. G'day from Australia
Yep a project boat for certain. Reminds me of when I built my boat. I've worked in marinas for several years as a mechanic so I'm giving you this little bit of a recommendation - working with fiberglass is not hard but if you want it done right you should have a pro do it so it looks nice. From what your video shows, it is not in too bad a shape and should take half a day to do. Looking at the cracks in the gelcoat, maybe repaint the boat with Awlgrip. With the bow rail (that's what we call it here in the states) you should be able to have one made or find one in a marine scrap yard that with some ingenuity will do the job. I'm looking forward in seeing your progress.
Thanks for this update. I've been following this with interest. If you don't mind, here are a couple of suggestions from the other side of the pond. I would suggested fully cleaning off any bottom paint so you can see any below-the-waterline hull damage that needs to be address. In addition to looking for holes and scars, check for soft spots. Then give the entire hull a good cleaning with more than just water followed by a coat of epoxy and then a good anti-fouling bottom paint. I don't know if these products are available there but I used the following on the 28 foot Catalina I owned for about 12 years. All from Interlux (I'm not selling anything, just had excellent service from these products). Fiberglass Surface Prep for cleaning, InterProtect 200E for the expoxy coat, and VC-17 for the bottom paint. It's very thin, contains teflon (make you go fast ;) ) and copper dust to prevent stuff from growning on the bottom. The VC-17 dries very quickly and it's easy to reapply when needed.
As for the rail on the bow, I would personally remove it and fill the holes in the deck. It is clearly not original to the boat and I think the boat would look better without it. Add a couple of horn cleatsnear where the aft end of the current rail meets the deck on which you can hang fenders when at the dock. Make sure all of the cleats have suitable backing plates inside and are bedded well to prevent water ingress. Make sure all other deck hardware is also properly backed and bedded. If you choose to keep the rail, find someone who can correct the starboard side bend and then, instead of wooden wedges on the deck, use fiberglass plate to make the wedges. Not as easily worked as wood but they won't rot.
Lots to do but it will never be easier than now. Good luck.
That’s the way to look at your vessel. “It was floating,” might as well finish the job! Good show Mr David⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
It's a cute little boat. Don't give up on it...great project!! From California ❤
We are now well and truly between to two best days of a boat ownership. The Day you bought her and the day you sell her. I foresee lots of video content in the future and look forward to it!
Lots of great potential. Looking forward to seeing more of the restoration!
Haha me too!!!
Nothing wrong with project work whatsoever- my renovations are carrying on into next year now. Full removal of the old generator is planned and replacement. I look forward to watching your updates as I send you some of mine too. All the best.
Buying a boat that needs little done v a " fixer upper" - if you have the ability/ confidence to do most of the upgrades; then it's Twiggy and the satisfaction of saying at the completion "I did that". And thanks for sharing the journey - I and many others by the comments are "along for the ride"😊. Good luck Jan Adelaide
Thanks for the update and lots of work to be done.
Wessex Resins in Romsey ran day courses on the use of West System epoxy products to repair boat hulls. I completed the course about 18 years ago & it was very useful, especially learning their technique for building up patches for holes up to 6 inches in diameter. They have a number of YT videos about repairing polyester resin boats like Twiggy.
Looking forward to seeing Twiggy get back into shipshape. Thanks for another good one, David.
I think those repairs are easier than you imagine. A boat that age will have a few dinks.
Just cut the handrails and get em rewelded. All the very best.
Hi David, it's better to unwind your extension cable all the way. So that the heat can dissipate, ask me how I know
Great that the red antifouling didn't adhere too hard 🤗
I never get tired watching David work while safely an ocean away? May I suggest cheap golf tees of another color to spot the holes? Wet again in Twenty-Seven.
A "project"? Yes, I think you're right. The big question is whether yours will be complete before Sarinda, the ongoing project on Ship Happens.
I think Twiggy is well worth restoring, David, and I'm also sure I'm not alone in looking forward to watching your progress as you put her back in proper trim!
I absolutely love your take on things, you go David, and we'll follow along.
Visited bath a month ago passed by the canal and thought about you. thank you for the videos they are great and can’t wait to see the progress of twiggy,s make over .
Yes, massive boat project ahead, but imagine how cute and fabulous it could be?
The stainless rails at the bow, they look as though they have been bent inwards until they have lifted from the deck. Perhaps a squash in a lock? Bend them out again until the foot plate sits flat again. Of course they might break or crack depending how soft the metal is. Bend the pipe instead of cut and weld. Worth a try?
Third suggestion for the guard rails, chuck the pointless guard rails in the skip and fill the holes. You are welcome.😊
Wishing you plenty of energy and a lot of fun for this learning adventure Thanks for the show From New York
Twiggy is so stinkin cute 😭 just a pretty little boat
Loving the restoration David .
Good luck and patience!
Everytime I look at a video about this boat it sadly reminds me of an important principle I learned in Economics 101...
... The Sunk Cost Fallacy.
Because, it appears there will be no end to the costly and time-consuming repairs this boat will need.
Life is too short to obsess over a lost cause, especially for good blokes like you.
And that is *exactly* why it's a terrible idea to view everything from an economic perspective: you are entirely missing the far more important factors of enjoyment, satisfaction and learning.
I believe in you david you and Twiggy are gonna look great on the water together one day
Keep going David, I've seen quite a few boats that have been scraped and it breaks my heart. People don't realize what some hard work and a bit of love can achieve. I'd love to have a boat like Twiggy. I'm sure you can give her a new lease of life. 👍