Now we see how rotten the sailing boat we bought online is...
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 ก.ย. 2024
- Episode 1 - LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT
Join us as we take our very first steps onboard our newly purchased sailing yacht; the 1925, John Alden schooner, Adventurer. After buying her unseen during Covid and not seeing the boat for almost 18 months we start to find out just how much work there really is.
Watch as we mix wooden boat restoration with new family life in the heart of America's beautiful East coast .
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Over 40yrs I have sailed and owned six fiberglass and one wooden boat that I poured my heart, time, and money in restoring her. There were days over the two yrs that I just wanted to pack it all in, but her soul kept calling me back. It will become if it has not already a mission, a passion to bring her back to life. I am hoping that Ken can find the time to lend a hand or his knowledge as it will be invaluable. An adventure you and your family will relish all your lives. Yvan
Hi there! Great to hear your story, thank you for sharing. You understand a boat’s soul and so already have an understanding of our journey 🙂 not sure who Ken is unfortunately? Thank you for taking the time to write.
Ken was one of your subscribers that offered his assistance, he owns and Alden and is a boat carpenter
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As a John Alden myself, I have always had a soft spot for John Alden boats. Good choice. I look forward to following your journey.
Hello John Alden 🤩
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Well now, you have certainly gotten my attention. A neglected John Alden schooner bought sight unseen. My heart is with you no matter how you may interpret my comments. I am a boat carpenter and have owned a couple of boats this vintage and others. I've subscribed to this channel so I can meet you and possibly help you in some way throughout your journey. I can be had sometimes, because my heart sometimes rules my common sense and bank account.
Thank you for your kind words Ken and thank you for subscribing; I hope we can continue to keep you entertained with our efforts ☺️
what a beauty!
Heart... awesome
Mr. Page, I am looking at a 1959 Alden/Hinckley 42' yawl. I believe it's a one off build. Original named Bellatrix , currently Night Wind. She is in Brooklin, Maine on the hard for at least three years. Not sure how we could message each other with out making public. I subscribed to this channel as well, because I want to learn from these two...
Wanted to add...my heart is often above my head in these matters as well.
I sailed on this boat a lot when I was kid growing up in Essex CT 25yrs ago. Sad to see the condition but great to watch the recovery. As an owner of an Alden wood ketch, this also helps keep pep in my step for maintenance.
Hi there. Amazing! Always great to hear any stories from past crew members. What is your ketch called? Hopefully we will soon be in good enough shape to see you on the water sometime haha
I own the Alden ketch Abigail and keep her a couple towns near where Mark kept Adventurer. Abigail looks like a 39’ Malabar XII. Hopefully we cross tacks again. Good luck in the restoration.
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Welcome to America... hope you enjoy your time here.. you are definitely going to be master wood workers by the time you are done restoring her However it's awesome to see someone who is willing to spend the time on such a great piece of history rather than just letting her rot away..
Also I find the soul and craftsmanship of these old wooden boats amazing.. if this was a fiberglass or aluminum it wouldn't be worth fixing..being able to always fix anything that goes wrong with a wooden boat makes them very special
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I would highly recommend building a full wraparound scaffold as well as a ramp to easily walk up and down from the deck.
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A fine first episode! An ambitious young couple, a cute as a button young child, a frisky pooch and rascally rabbit restoring a beautiful classic sailing vessel. Carry on. You have piqued my interest. Looking forward to all future episodes. 😁
Thank you so much for your kind words Old Sharkie!! We are very happy to have you onboard ☺️❤️
wascally wabbit!
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I remember the listing was under 60k when I saw it, it sure is a rotten boat but not so bad, certainly not the worse I see on this video. I didn't buy it because I couldn't visit the boat back then.
It is an excellent boat if you know how to deal with wooden boats, otherwise it is expensive as there aren't a lot of people knowing how to work with wooden boats these days.
Never buy a boat uninspected. Whatever.
@@tomhermens7698 that is my general principle as well, but in this case the seller know his stuff and described the problem well.
How interesting! We have met so many people who have thought about buying her 🙂 it’s a small world haha.
@@taramiranda6869 well, probably not many sane people would look at a wooden boat, one of this size in this day and age!
I know it is a money pit, but I guess I'm not alone in dreaming to have a Malabar
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I have always loved Alden schooners !
Then come with us as we fix and sail this one! ⚓️✨
What a handful, and the boat looks like a lot of work too.😄
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Beautiful. Love little kiddo tapping it's fingers on chair, like come on I'm waiting. Looking forward to seeing more. Tired of all the other plastic stuff boats out there.
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Wow, fantastic. I can't wait to watch the progress. Thanks so much!
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I do love the impossible brought to its knees Keep the faith and watch "Sailing Yaba" and of course "Captain Ron" / Keep in mind that rebuilding an old wood boat is like building a new one with an old boat in the way. Never lose sight of the adventure after the fact as seen in "sailing Uma" and Parley revival. An Yes I do spend my time on YT and loving every minute of it. As Parley said "In 40 years " you get the idea. Love your new channel and can't wait for the next episode.
Haha “Captain Ron” is one of Alex’s favorite movies and we love watching “Sailing Yaba” 😂
We aim to restore rather than rebuild… wherever possible… keep her old bits good and old…. we will see…
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omg sweet,she's beautiful...wish you all the best .Have no fears its all fixable,time and money and time ,time time lol...
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Awrighteyden!.....I'll keep an eye on this one,
I'm a long way from paint personally..
Have at it!
Good Luck!
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Even though she has rot and needs lots of work, she is 100% complete and even if a new hull is in order you have all the fittings, that is a huge cost saving, best of luck from Australia
Thanks Paul. Hello in Australia 🇦🇺
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I hope this is still on going. YOU CAN DO IT !!!!!!
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Hope you can do it! The financial burden will be horrendous but the physiological battle will be the hardest! Looking forward to seeing how you tackle it!
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This boat need to be back to life even it cost this is rely sea worth and strong boat
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Looks like a classic tale of a wooden boat.
😂 “That ol’ chestnut…”
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This is right up my alley! Whenever I go to a boat yard I always head for the wooden masts first. John Alden did some beautiful designs and I think you have a winner here. All the best to you!
Thanks Roderick!!
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Hi Guy's,
I confirmed with my friend Kate and yes she was raised on ADVENTURER with her brother and they sailed extensively up and down the East Coast every summer as far as the Bahamas . , Sterling.
Fantastic!! Well I hope Kate knows that we are looking after and loving Adventurer as I’m sure she once did! Thanks for letting us know.
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This looks like an impressive amount of work even more so as since your family will be aboard no doubt you will not be tempted to bodge or take short cuts. This project will hopefully if you come out the other side result in you having a beautiful sailboat and probably a stronger marriage.
A healthy amount of work for sure! We aim to keep the boat as original as possible (we try to save rather than replace), while absolutely making sure the boat is safe for our family yes. Thanks for commenting Glenn.
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My Grandfather had an Alden 54ft schooner, which he kept at Rose Wharf in Boston before the war. As Howard worked at the Custom House in Boston, the noon meal was often ate on board, being a short walk from work. Although young, I remember her lines were beautiful and she sailed like a dream. Best on your venture.
Wow,,, Probably the best looking boat I've seen in years and a beautiful family, enjoy guys 💙
Hi Max.
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God bless you. I hope you set her right. I once owned an Alden schooner because I fell in love with her at first sight, and seven years later we had her where I'd go anywhere any time. She sailed like a dream. You could singlehand her and once set up for the wind she would sail herself.
Lovely to hear about your boat Ken.
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Hang in there guys ! Lovely lady you got and she will pay you back 10 folds !
Best of luck !
Drew and the Midsummer
Thanks so much Drew. And a lovely shape Midsummer has! Are you restoring her?
hiya
yes, she's is being rescued and it is wee bit larger challenge that yours, trust me ;)
feel free to reach out any time
www.schoonermidsummer.com
my contact info is on that site
Best
Drew
@@schoonermidsummer6995 Fantastic! I’m sure she is going to turn out beautifully. Sending enthusiasm and stamina haha. All the best. Alex & Tara 🌻
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What an awesome project to restore this old beauty to her former glory. Looking forward to watching the magic happen. As a side note, there were some focusing problems with one or more of your cameras on this video. Not complaining but in case you weren't aware. What a stroke of phenomenally good fortune that the engine seems to run and sound great. Take care.
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I think the sailing world is ready for this new adventure going forward . The boat is beautiful and in need of a lot of loving from someone with lots of passion and energy ,I wish you lots of patience and good luck going forward . Following with great interest.
Thank you for your kind words John. Happy to have you aboard 🌻
@@taramiranda6869 You`re very welcome .
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What an amount of work! We don't know your background, and we can't just imagine how you will deal with all the repairs. Maybe a Q & A video would be a good idea, just to know who you are. Definately got my subscribtion. Wish you all the best, knowing you will probably run through the worst. Waiting for the next episode!
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New subscriber here guys. What a beautiful boat. Having rebuilt a 48’ wooden fishing boat I can understand your enthusiasm but also your apprehension as you start to dig into what work needs doing. Very best of luck, you have a supportive partner and a beautiful family and I’m sure you will do an awesome job. I totally agree on Alden, she looks stunning out of the water and in. Cheers until next time. Andy UK
Hello to you in the UK Andy 👋 thanks for taking to the time to write to us. Fantastic that you have completed a rebuild yourself, any advice going forward much appreciated 👍
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I send you a lot of good thoughts and encouragement. I'm looking forward to the next episode.
Thank you so much for your kind words. Glad to have you onboard 🌻
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Saw an old schooner in Chicago guy was replacing some planks in the 80s, saw him last year and he said it had not needed anymore since
That’s great! 👍
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Wow guys that looks like a massive job good luck
As you know this is the start of an incredible journey. There is quite a community of people working and restoring wooden boats on TH-cam and don’t be afraid to reach out. You will no doubt be aware of Leo restoring Tally Ho etc. You will soon know which is sage advice. Be prepared also for the negative comments and attitudes. The internet carries the usual dietary health warning. I admire your ambition and will be following avidly from the UK.
Hello to you I’m the UK Grahame 🇬🇧!! Yes we have watched Leo for quite some time…. I can absolutely guarantee that our carpentry will not be at his level haha…. but we are hopeful on our abilities and enthusiasm. Thanks for following 🙂
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Nothing a million dollars cannot fix. Good luck with your project.
Haha would be nice! Thank you for commenting 🌻
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Looking forward to following your adventures. Cheers from North Eastern Australia
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Captain Ron: "That's just dry rot. Don't worry about it. All boats have it. At least yours is above the water line. Well, most of it, anyway." At least you're young. Because, while rewarding, repairing old wooden boats, is definitely a young person's game. But, kudos to you two for doing it and saving the old girl! (and, if you don't understand the reference, go rent "Captain Ron" one night, it will make you laugh and make you feel better!)
So funny hahaha! Alex actually used this exact quote from captain Ron but it didn’t make it into the final video. Great to hear from a man of the same salt haha! Thanks for commenting…
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Now that you own a museum piece, I will be watching the long painful process of restoration and hopefully taking it back out to sea!
Thank you for joining us… fingers crossed it’s not too painful 🤞🥴
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Having a motor that runs is a big advantage. I hope it is a good one as you have enough to do without motor issues.
She hasn’t let us down so far… 30 yards far that is 😂👍
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I'm usually critical about most people working on boats I've been around boats most of my life 67 years of it I'm retired commercial lobstermen and fishermen out of the state of Maine and have preferred Wooden Boats until the last few years I know your intentions are good on saving this John Alden schooner. Most John Alden boats narrow and not much room below what I like is that you're tearing the transom out and you haven't even got the lines that are on the deck out-of-the-way
Then you are a man after our own heart!! With a life at sea you must have many stories. Adventurer is fairly roomy down below, at least for something of her shape and year.
Haha, the vacancy of the travel lift was a last minute offer and we jumped at it, couldn’t explain all this in the video but love that you spotted the unkempt deck 😂👍
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Best of luck with getting the old girl back to her former glory.
As the owner ( non paid handyman ) of a wooden ketch these last 18 year's I / you know there's a lot of work ahead.
Just hoping the hull is sound below the waterline as above looks like a replanking job.
Haha! She looks pretty good down there yes thanks.. a little attention needed at the garboard. Thanks for writing to us and what a great amount of time you have loved and looked after your boat 👍
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Beautiful!
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Beautiful lines…looking forward to the refit. She looks fast and sleek on the hard, a classic design. I can see a shipwright in your future.
Thank you for your kind words. Very happy to have you aboard!
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I'm a sucker for a good boat project. I hate to see a beautiful wooden boat (or any boat for that matter) get neglected. She is a beautiful boat, you have a lot of work ahead of you, but it will be worth it in the end.
Thank you Brian! Happy to have you onboard 🙂
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Have a look at Elley Grey 65ft pilot cutter replica and you will understand why even though ime a time served boat builder Elley is 14 layers of GRP. Any Way I think you know what your doing good luck .
Thanks Vail
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Oh my, oh my oh my! Going to be fun
Hope so!
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He's correct- Herreshoff didn't build many schooners. So Alden is the best in that category for sure ;)
Just keep in your head the image of being anchored in the Caribbean on a beautiful boat! Good luck 🏴
Hello Robert. Haha dreaming of turquoise waters! Thank you for writing to us, from a dreamer with roots in Aberdyfi 🏴
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Hi Guys,
I'm pretty sure a friend of mine grew up on ADVENTURER as a child , Family lived aboard . If I'm correct she has a number of wonderful photographs from life aboard during the sixties and seventies . I'm a New Zealander currently in the USA I have a Shannon here and a gaff yawl built in 1909 back home in NZ .. So delighted to see you saving this beautiful boat .. Sterling.
Our email address is adventurer1925@gmail.com if Kate would like to get in touch 😀
That looks like an incredibly interesting project , looking forward to seeing how you progress :) Cheers from NZ
Hello to you in the beautiful NZ! Thanks and glad to have you onboard 🌻
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Rule number one. Never buy a boat blind and always have a survey done before you put money down
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Awe this is going to be a good one nothing like a little rot to overcome it helps build character
Haha, sounds like you’re speaking from experience Ryan 😉
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I'm looking forward to following you on this project. But can I suggest you keep camera movement to an absolute minimum in every shot. Plan the shot in your head first, then set the camera on a tripod and shoot it. You can't move the camera about swiftly up and down, side to side on the run as your eyes see something and you refer to it. Viewers can't adjust that quickly.
If there is to be a pan or tilt, do it gently, deliberately, otherwise it makes for some "seasick" viewing.
When talking to the camera as you did, avoid lots of headroom between the tops of your head and top of screen....eyes should be in the top 1/2 to 1/3 of the frame..
Good luck.
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Hi folks, I enjoyed your first 2 videos and hope there are more to come. I circumnavigated on an Alajuela 38 called Moonshadow which is based on an Atkins design from the early 1900's She's glass, but still a traditional boat design. I still own and sail her but, I'm not doing long ocean passages at this point, however still hope I have a few more in me. Not many modern boats pull my heart strings like your Alden or my Atkins/Alajuela
I'll be watching your channel.
Richard
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I hope they didn’t pay more than a dollar for that tub. Good Lord what a freekin mess! Good luck with that one, you’re going to need it.
We definitely paid more than a dollar…
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I think you got rooked. Did you have the vessel surveyed before you bought it? If not, have it surveyed and closely check all the framing timbers. If you have rotten frames, best replace them and all the rotten planks. If the boat doesn’t pass a close inspection when you’re done, don’t even think about taking her offshore. You have a lot to chew on, good luck.
We did have a survey yes, but that was a good few years ago…
Whether or not we got ‘rooked’, I guess we will soon see!
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Danged fresh water is the culprit. If she leaked saltwater into the bilge while sitting that will help. You’ll need to be totally committed or it’ll break you. I’ve seen countless dreamers tackle old wooden boat projects that never succeed. I had a friend who saved a 26’ catboat from being burned as a bonfire, because it was not much more than driftwood. Five years later, she was gorgeous, completely rebuilt. I asked him how long it took to finish her, he answered, “Who says she’s done”. That’s it with wooden boats, you’re never done.
I once saw a quote by a Navy admiral written on the bulkhead below on a steel schooner. “The only thing ship’s do by themselves is rust”
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You don't need a tent, you need a cool shed with natural ground floor to keep the woods moisture respectively not to dry it to fast. Drying fast will result in cracks and the planks will shrink a lot so the gaps will open up with no chance to close again. Depends very much on the wood the planks are made off. To be honest this project is far bigger than you imagine and will take years probably. Another reason to work in a shed. I have an A&R from 1937 in an brick stone build shed with a cellar below and two levels above making the climate inside very stable and warm enough even to work when it's minus degrees outside. Unheated of course. Heating would dry the air and therefore be seriously counter productive. The floor is concrete but with the rest of the building being just perfect it's at least great to work and easy to clean. I believe you're going to work full time on it, so that will make things a lot faster. But be prepared to discover a lot more than you already have. My boat was not floating anymore but looked quite sound, I knew the frames have to be replaced and the deck was completely rotten. What I found out the keel sole, the aft and forward stem had to be replaced, many planks as well. The keel bolts from galvanized iron were only needle thin and the iron has reacted with the oak, destroying the wood and the bolts at the same time. The keel sole will be soaking wet and needs to dry really slowly. The thicker the wood the slower. If it can be safed which I doubt. The hull - deck connection was rotten as on Adventurer and caused planks to be exchanged. In the end there's not much left from the original boat. Didn't want to discourage you, but it's better to be aware of what is coming up I believe.
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Oh. My. She's beautiful. And, she's in critical condition.
I met my first wooden boat in 1975.
You have quite the journey ahead of you.
I think of the analogy: "How does one eat an elephant? .... One bite at a time."
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Haha great advice 🥰
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R U kidding me? Bought online, not seen in 18 months? I was going to say what were thinking. Obviously, U weren't thinking. Incredible!
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Wow! Talk about ambitious!
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You’re the best 💯
Looking forward to the next one !
Hi Aurelie 👋 thank you!!
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That was a dirt dobber nest, not a wasp nest.
They are harmless and don't bight.
By dock gets full of them on the bulkhead.
Interesting! We didn’t know that. Thanks so much for taking the time to write to us 👍
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A brave beginning with a lovely crew. I fear that you will have so much hard work ahead to restore that beauty. Thanks for posting this for those of us no longer young enough to take on such a huge task and good luck!!!
Thank you Krumple! We are very glad to have you aboard 🌻
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How exciting. It's obvious you have a passion for wooden yachts. There will be hard work, ups and downs, achievements and setbacks on your restoration journey but before you know it you will be sailing the Seven Seas and one day we just might see you here in New Zealand.
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Wow this is an epic rebuild. Looks like a huge job.
Welcome aboard! 🙂
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`Awesome!
Please please please more videos of fixing it up!
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Lovely yacht
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Mud Daubers, Not Wasps! Smiles you have an Exciting Challenge to take on. The location of f the vessel will limit your abilities for working Seasonally on that beautiful piece of Boating History. Nice to hear your excitement and a bit overwhelmed as well I am Sure! Are you planning full time work or in between occupation and of Course, The needs of the Family First! Adventurer is Surely Beautiful! Is she going to a boatyard where you will be able to make covering while you engage in refurbishing and rebuilding? Congratulations you have a Dream.
Continuing, I am going to follow your progress and would enjoy perhaps visiting and sharing my knowledge with you, Spent my time as a young boy doing apprenticeship in an all wood boatyard as fiberglass was not available. Trough the years I transitioned to Fiberglass and others. steel and aluminum and at the same time, married had a family and if course had a love affair with wooden boats, and restored several for others and my family as well! Spent 15 years Live aboard on our wooden pleasures. Something about Wood that captures the Soul!
How interesting! Advice is always welcome 😀
We will both be working on her as full time as we can manage with a small family member haha! Thank you for taking the time to comment 👍
@@aldensadventurer Thank you! Looking forward to visiting your adventure! You Tube what a kewl thing. Wish I had it 50 years ago Mmmmmm
I am hooked!
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Fantastic…the lines, the heritage. I love all boats, but there’s something about wooden boats. They feel like a living and breathing things in my opinion. Something tells me this family will prevail. I’m hooked already. 👍👍👍
Hi Clay! Alex always describes wooden boats as living and breathing… so great to hear you say it too! Very happy to have you onboard and thank you for taking the time to write to us.
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What a project!
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Found the description of Adventurer online, certainly a boat with history. Watching the video as your moving her for haul out, was struck by the sight of the current cockpit coaming, so the 1992 refit did quite a number things. Think it’d be interesting to see how the layout changed over time. Best of luck with the work ahead of y’all!
Hi Ric. Yes we would love to put the classic Alden cockpit coaming back in! However this is aesthetic rather than functional so will probably go on a ‘to do’ list. We will do a Q&A in a couple of episodes time so I hope you won’t mind me taking your name and question about the layout for then! Thanks for watching.
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Great video. We are in Cambridge and I keep wanting to stop and say hello……we will make sure of it now.
Thanks! Would be great to meet you.
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That boat and story merit a better image quality, 720p does not cut it....
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Cant believe you didnt even give that 85ft boat next to you a glance. P-520 is the last WW2 USAAF crashed aircraft recovery vessel. Based off an old PT boat.
Haha well spotted!! She’s a beauty isn’t she. She is so well looked after. Thanks for commenting.
Good luck with it :)
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so proud and happy for you getting that beautiful craft a new life. best wishes
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The only thing you can be sure of, is the decay is far worse than it looks. Buying a boat unseen is utterly foolhardy in conventional terms, but when you have a brass neck to pass the TH-cam begging bowl around modern miracles can happen. There are kindly folk out there in Interwebland ripe for exploitation, as other dreamers have found.
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Ahoy, there is something unique about you two (+1), no, there is everything unique about you two and this here project. Very refreshing couple. Brave, big balled and a beautiful schooner to call your own. Just what we need these days, high seas romance at it's finest. Okay rare breed, have at it.
Haha thank you so much for your kind words Jp! A pleasure to meet folk like yourself… believers and doers! Glad to have you aboard 🌻
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This looks a promising channel - hope it works out for you all. The high speed panning with the camera reveals the excitement you feel. The description on the offcenterharbor web page makes me think you have a beautiful boat with lots of potential. I'm hoping you'll carry on the TH-cam series of boat rebuilds.
Thanks so much for taking the time to write to us! Happy to have you onboard!
Not just a rebuild… we want to go sailing 🤩
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I've seen this many times here on TH-cam...people fall in love with the idea of a boat and that pushes everything else off the screen. But they didn't buy an 'idea'...they bought a wreck. Often it will be cheaper to just build a new boat from scratch than to try and 'restore' a wreck like this. I know this sounds harsh but it is often the reality. Lovely people, now facing the hell of boat restoration. I wish them good luck and happy sailing down the road. Have a look at Sailing Yaba to see what is involved in 'restoring' a rotten boat...definitely would have been cheaper just to commission a new boat. At least with Yaba they have cheap labor and good access to a range of woods at low prices. In America...another story entirely.
Reality has not sunk in yet. It's still a dream about to enter a nightmare.
Yes wood and labour (which we are doing ourselves) may be cheaper elsewhere, but this is where the boat was . We are very happy to find ourselves in Cambridge. A new build may “often” be cheaper than repairing or rebuilding an old one… but oh the workmanship and the history and the uniqueness of the old ones.
@@aldensadventurer Another YTuber to watch is Leo at th-cam.com/users/SampsonBoatCo he has a great wooden boat restoration channel. Good luck & regards from the UK
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Just a comment.. but, I'm not sure what is going on, but a lot of the time the camera is out of focus for what you are trying to show us.... She looks like a lovely yacht and you have taken on a big challenge and many empty pockets of $$$ in the forthcoming years. As a Wooden boat enthusiast here in Melbourne Australia, I look forward to following your adventure.
Hello to you Tim over in Australia! Apologies for this scruffy footage. It truly is our first steps onboard and Alex was just too excited to hold the camera straight 😂 we hope to be a bit less shaky moving forward…
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Dream boat. She’s beautiful and I am eager to see her fully restored. Wish you all happiness.
Thanks so much for the kind words Paul ❤️
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Looks like a great project. It's a beautiful boat that deserves restoration and love. Thanks for sharing. Looking forward to the next episodes.
Thanks for taking the time to write to us Ofer! Happy to have you onboard 🌻
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Just what my wife needs, another boat project channel for me to watch 😂. Can’t wait to watch it all, hopefully each week. 🤞
😂 this is relatable!! Happy to have you with us… not each week, more like once a month, as you can imagine, our plate is a little full…
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Wow...I love your spirit and wish you all the best! At some point, please provide us with info regarding your background, experience with restoring boats, and the plan and timeline to restore this one. 🙏💙
Hi Marie! We will do a Q&A episode after the next one… but I can tell you the breakneck plan is to get stuck in, up to our ears, (almost) every day of the week, fix what needs to be fixed and go sailing! Thank you for writing to us, glad to have you onboard 🌻
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Sorry I hijacked a reply down in the comments. I am looking at a Hinckley built Alden 42' yawl...so the woody adventure has bitten me as well. Something about saving these works of art from the burn pile.
How exciting! Did you go for her?
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Just stumbled across your channel
First you mentioned Cambridge Md (I grew up near there in Easton)
Then, Alden schooner: (I briefly worked on one of these specimens (@1977) named Tarbaby (1928, I believe)…
I’ll look forward to your progress 👍🏼
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Hoping to see more videos of the work you've got yourselves into. Fascinated to see the progress and it coming together. Good luck.
Thanks James!
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Really nice project! Well done Tara! Look fw to the next episodes !
Thanks so much! 🌻
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I don't know if you are foolish dreamers or you'll be able achievers, this is a massive job with the associated massive costs. Even if you supply your own labor this is a shed load of cash and effort. Personally I wouldn't take the boat if it was free, despite having boat building skills and the spare time, but the cost is to prohibitive and unless you are seriously cashed up, I hope you don't regret this decision.
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When it is restored, may it last another 100 years.
Being older, think I would rather sail then restore, but it will remain quite a beauty. Hope the cost of lumber, which has been rather high, does not 'sink' your efforts to rebuild it. Looks even more ambitious that Magic Carpet, and they have a protected shed to work in. See Sailing Alma.
Hi Robert. Thank you for your comment. Absolutely! The only reason we are restoring her is so we can go sailing.
Your question about how long she will last is a fantastic one and I hope you won’t mind me taking your name and question and saving it for a Q&A episode we will put together soon. We will check out their channel, thanks for the suggestion 👍
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this shud be verrrrry interesting
Hope so!
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lots of marine epoxy, scarfing, and a highspeed grinder, can do wonders. Amazing what just elbow grease can accomplish. Needs to be put on the hard and let too completely dry.
Hahahaha 😉
I recommend, "Raka" brand epoxy out of Florida. 2 to 1 mix, best epoxy for less. They have everything.
@@potsmoke5187 I think we already put an epoxy order in, but great information. Will definitely give it a try when the first lot runs out haha. Thanks for the recommendation 👍
@@aldensadventurer Well, I built 3 boats from plans, I've used West System epoxy lots of times and it's finicky and expensive. A famous boat builder from Wa. state that made my boat plans told me about Raka epoxy. Now it's all I use. Far superior to West Systems, And it costs less too. I mixed epoxy with a little cabosil and graphite powder I got from "Raka" I mixed to a thick black paint consistency and coated the bottom up to the boot stripe. I sanded it smooth exposing the graphite super slick bottom and on the saltwater every day never got marine growth.
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1957 Laurent Giles...plenty of viewing @ Restoring Susanna on Charles Chiara's YT channel
Great, thanks will check it out!
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Hi from back home in the UK. Just come across your video and toally absorbed already. Can't wait to see how you get on. One down side is the video itself, check that you're focused on the item you are showing! looking forwrd to future videos 😀👍👍
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Wow. I feel so much better about my own boat when I see this. I wish you all the best and will follow with interest.
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OMG WHAT A PROJECT! I’ve seen boats that looked perfect at first take a year to make seaworthy and this one certainly looks anything but perfect. Your boby will be grown by the time this boat is ready and you’ll still have a leaky old boat.
Oh gosh! Hope not! 😂
@@aldensadventurer Didn’t mean to offend. Just being too honest I guess. You kids have a dream and that is almost as good as a first love. Good luck!
@@randyharritan7252 not offended at all 🙂 Your honesty and thoughts are genuinely appreciated. Just the fact that someone is interested enough to take the time to write to us is fantastic. Happy to have you onboard!
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Summer is short and New England winters are hard. I am hoping that you are working hard and filming a lot so that you can edit and bring us up to date this winter.
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