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Follow along as we restore this tired old sailboat together.
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Hi, I'm Jon.
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After 15 years in the corporate world I had all but forgotten my dream to fix up a old ⛵️ and sail around the 🌎.
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I felt like I was just trading my time for money.
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I was a LIFE for SALE ...
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Now I am chasing my dream and am LIVING for SAIL!
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⛵️ Antidote is a Liberty 458 🗽
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🛠️Complete refit & restoration
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🌎 Then off to explore!
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Hi, I'm Jon.
.
After 15 years in the corporate world I had all but forgotten my dream to fix up a old ⛵️ and sail around the 🌎.
.
I felt like I was just trading my time for money.
.
I was a LIFE for SALE ...
.
Now I am chasing my dream and am LIVING for SAIL!
.
⛵️ Antidote is a Liberty 458 🗽
.
🛠️Complete refit & restoration
.
🌎 Then off to explore!
Goodbye ROTTEN Wood! Upgrade With COOSA Panels | E029
These new WATERPROOF Boards Should Last Forever! Follow along as we rebuild this old boat with NEW COOSA Panels and Beams!
_For behind the scenes updates and other interesting tid-bits, check out the Patreon group. All new memberships will receive a pack of Living For Sail stickers along with a hand-written thank you from yours truly. All funds from Patreon go towards the production of these videos. Thank you to our loyal Patreon members!_
*patreon.com/LivingforSail*
If you would like to support this project with a one time donation, I would be very grateful and you can do that easily with Paypal:
_*www.paypal.com/paypalme/livingforsail_*
*Sponsors of the channel that help me to do my very BEST work*
_*www.akzonobel.com/_*
*AkzoNobel* has been a leader in providing coatings to color and protect just about everything on this planet for over 200 years. Premium yacht coatings have been their specialty for over 140 years and we will be using an array of their top-shelf coating products on Antidote from the bottoms of the bilges, to the top-sides of the hull, the brightwork, and everything in between. The brands that we will be using include:
_www.awlgrip.com/_
_www.interlux.com/_
_www.seahawkpaints.com/_
_*boltdepot.com/_*
*Bolt Depot* supplies the Antidote restoration project with all of the _*CORRECT_*grade 316 stainless steel fasteners that you _*CANNOT_* get at most local hardware stores. They are the family hardware store that has become the best online resource for everyday, and hard to find fasteners, shipped right to your door.
_*www.pyiinc.com/_*
*PYI Inc.* has been helping boaters get connected with innovative marine products since 1981. They produce the PSS dripless shaft seal in their on-site machine shop, and operate the only world-wide facility for the refurbishment of the MAX-Prop feathering propeller (They are the distributor for New Max-Props to North and South America and Asia). PYI did an incredible job restoring Antidote’s 35 year old 3-blade Classic to “better than new” condition. Catch the action here: _czcams.com/video/SxjWJyJLPxU_/video.html
_*Helpful Products in this Video:_*
Disposable Piping Bags For Epoxy: _amzn.to/3YGP0wA_
Electric Scissors (Worth EVERY Penny): _amzn.to/49FaVr0_
Fiberglass Cutting Blade for Electric Scissors: _amzn.to/46niYWH_
Hawk Epoxy R1 Clear Low Blush Resin: _amzn.to/3HuwPAi_
Hawk C2 Slow Catalyst: _amzn.to/3u9w6BB_
Hawk Size 1 & 2 Pump Meters: _amzn.to/42aAPzA_
_*Recommended Playlists:_*
Watch our journey from the very beginning!
_czcams.com/play/PLtx2ax0GHEtCLfDXEnG7jgVKQyJm_p6LT_.html
Catch the whole Bulkhead Replacement Journey:
_czcams.com/play/PLtx2ax0GHEtB2Gk8XvROjLWjYNNcmK6tO_.html
Recommended playlist for other AWESOME boat refits:
_czcams.com/video/jePbYffRlgk/video.html_
_*Connect with me:_*
*Subscribe to the Channel:* _czcams.com/channels/rhxxvqtQ8z3fIc_abwndsg.html_
Email: _livingforsail (at) gmail.com_
Patreon: _patreon.com/LivingforSail_
Instagram: _ livingforsail_
Facebook: _www.Facebook.com/livingforsail_
_*Affiliate Disclaimer:_*
_I’ve provided some affiliate links in this video description that allow you to find some of the items mentioned in this video. If you decide to use the links, it supports the channel a bit at no extra cost to you. You, the viewer, are in no way obligated to use these links. Thank you for your support!_
CZcams Video URL: _czcams.com/video/F6A_b2EyTrY_/video.html
Video hashtags:
#livingforsail #boatwork #sailboatrefit
_For behind the scenes updates and other interesting tid-bits, check out the Patreon group. All new memberships will receive a pack of Living For Sail stickers along with a hand-written thank you from yours truly. All funds from Patreon go towards the production of these videos. Thank you to our loyal Patreon members!_
*patreon.com/LivingforSail*
If you would like to support this project with a one time donation, I would be very grateful and you can do that easily with Paypal:
_*www.paypal.com/paypalme/livingforsail_*
*Sponsors of the channel that help me to do my very BEST work*
_*www.akzonobel.com/_*
*AkzoNobel* has been a leader in providing coatings to color and protect just about everything on this planet for over 200 years. Premium yacht coatings have been their specialty for over 140 years and we will be using an array of their top-shelf coating products on Antidote from the bottoms of the bilges, to the top-sides of the hull, the brightwork, and everything in between. The brands that we will be using include:
_www.awlgrip.com/_
_www.interlux.com/_
_www.seahawkpaints.com/_
_*boltdepot.com/_*
*Bolt Depot* supplies the Antidote restoration project with all of the _*CORRECT_*grade 316 stainless steel fasteners that you _*CANNOT_* get at most local hardware stores. They are the family hardware store that has become the best online resource for everyday, and hard to find fasteners, shipped right to your door.
_*www.pyiinc.com/_*
*PYI Inc.* has been helping boaters get connected with innovative marine products since 1981. They produce the PSS dripless shaft seal in their on-site machine shop, and operate the only world-wide facility for the refurbishment of the MAX-Prop feathering propeller (They are the distributor for New Max-Props to North and South America and Asia). PYI did an incredible job restoring Antidote’s 35 year old 3-blade Classic to “better than new” condition. Catch the action here: _czcams.com/video/SxjWJyJLPxU_/video.html
_*Helpful Products in this Video:_*
Disposable Piping Bags For Epoxy: _amzn.to/3YGP0wA_
Electric Scissors (Worth EVERY Penny): _amzn.to/49FaVr0_
Fiberglass Cutting Blade for Electric Scissors: _amzn.to/46niYWH_
Hawk Epoxy R1 Clear Low Blush Resin: _amzn.to/3HuwPAi_
Hawk C2 Slow Catalyst: _amzn.to/3u9w6BB_
Hawk Size 1 & 2 Pump Meters: _amzn.to/42aAPzA_
_*Recommended Playlists:_*
Watch our journey from the very beginning!
_czcams.com/play/PLtx2ax0GHEtCLfDXEnG7jgVKQyJm_p6LT_.html
Catch the whole Bulkhead Replacement Journey:
_czcams.com/play/PLtx2ax0GHEtB2Gk8XvROjLWjYNNcmK6tO_.html
Recommended playlist for other AWESOME boat refits:
_czcams.com/video/jePbYffRlgk/video.html_
_*Connect with me:_*
*Subscribe to the Channel:* _czcams.com/channels/rhxxvqtQ8z3fIc_abwndsg.html_
Email: _livingforsail (at) gmail.com_
Patreon: _patreon.com/LivingforSail_
Instagram: _ livingforsail_
Facebook: _www.Facebook.com/livingforsail_
_*Affiliate Disclaimer:_*
_I’ve provided some affiliate links in this video description that allow you to find some of the items mentioned in this video. If you decide to use the links, it supports the channel a bit at no extra cost to you. You, the viewer, are in no way obligated to use these links. Thank you for your support!_
CZcams Video URL: _czcams.com/video/F6A_b2EyTrY_/video.html
Video hashtags:
#livingforsail #boatwork #sailboatrefit
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I was a union electrician for 8 years until I found out the average retiree only collects 16 pension checks before they die. Keep at it and keep trying to accept good enough as great.
This is exactly what I’m talking about! At my previous corporate job we would get a quarterly magazine and in the back were peoples names listed for anniversaries, promotions, retirements and passings. It always shook me to see that some people did NOT enjoy very long retirements… that’s why I’m starting this project now. Thanks for sharing. 🙏👍🙌
Great stuff but epoxy, especially in a non-structural elements, requires very little clamping pressure. Vacuum clamping for filler parts like the anchor locker floor is a waste of your time.
Thanks. As a first timer using vacuum with some important parts coming up this was a good way to play around and get familiar with the tools. Thank you for your concern about my time management 😉👍
@@livingforsail fair enough. Don’t know your timeline.
@@BrianSimpson-tk3xj Neither do I ...
If you're having take the old core out, why not refill with resin and skip the core materials all together.
The core is 3/4” thick. That’s a lot of very expensive resin… it also has poor mechanical properties when it’s not combined with glass (think of cement without rebar). It would also be incredibly heavy and would make the boat less stable. If you mean, why not drill a bunch of holes in the wet deck and inject epoxy like some do on CZcams… That’s not actually a repair. Nothing will bond to wet and rotten balsa or ply or the old deck skins. Will it seem more solid after? Probably. Is it as strong as the original design was intended to keep you alive in a storm? Certainly not even close… For me, with goals to go over the horizon, a proper repair is worth the blood, sweat, tears, and $$$. 👍
Just did this on a NC42 system i picked up for $200. Like new now! Only problem is i have everything here to install except furler extrusion tubes, i have the joining sleeves, bearings (the plastic inners) grub screws....but no aluminium extrusion tube! After doing some hunting on the net its going to cost about $2500!!! Which is a ridiculous amount for aluminium tube. Im considering getting the C42 profile custom made which is possible and i can supply other guys who run into the same problem.
That is awesome and sounds like something that I would do! Love it. Is that the extrusion with the single luff groove? I know Profurl discontinued this line a few years ago so those extrusions will get harder and harder to find. Keep me posted about that project and good luck. 👍
super informative vid. fiberglass is super cool. nice work
Thank you! 🙏 I appreciate the feedback. 🙌👍
at 15:56 - Where did you purchase the black bilge collection box with the red access cover? Or was this custom made... thanks
It’s a Johnson sump tank. It’s a good sealed unit. Way more robust than some of the clear plastic boxes out there. Here’s an option for you (associates link FYI). amzn.to/4dusbRi It has a bad review based on the included bilge switch failing. I am going to use a better switch anyway from Ultra Safety. The box itself is top quality in my opinion. amzn.to/4cAvQf8 Good luck! 🙌
@@livingforsail Thank you for the info.!
That sanding/tablesaw table is genius! 😎
It’s pretty handy and with two really heavy tools it actually spins fairly effortlessly! 👍
i would ve removed the wooden braces, to avoid any future maintenance. and avoided the aluminium altogether, by inserting (potentially, im not saying they would have to fibreglassed/installed), some vertical pannels to avoid any sagging of the coosa board, sure its more work and money but you also create space for compartments and im not one to forego that chance! mind you i have a 29 footer, i think that contributes alot for this mindset aahahah what you fibreglassed is already stronger that what the wood might be doing. i always fibreglass on top and bottom, always 2 layers of 400gsm biax. one is always tempted to make everything flush, straight, right angle, what have you, but in reality what we want is to promote water running....to someplace where it can collect, be extracted and without pooling in places where its presence will promote problems. so actually you wanted that coosa board to have a slight slant both atwarthship and fore and aft so any water, and you will have water there, will run down to a better place. ppl will say oh but its never going to be much water. and i will answer that 90% of collisions happens at the bow, so you want water to run to a place where it actually promotes the stability of the vessel and where the bulk of your pumping ability is wired. its bad enough having to deal with emergencies, worst still when the boat is leaning because water is just better at self leveling than us. nice work as usual!
Some really good thoughts here. Good advice about the pooling water. I will think about that. I didn’t laminate the bottom of the Coosa since I didn’t need more strength or waterproofing from the panel. Just impact resistance. 🙌👍
It is a pleasure watching your craftsmanship! Thank you for taking us along. Best wishes from England. James
Thank you sir! I appreciate that very much. 🙏👍🙌
It is nice to see you using coosa which is excellent both by it self and as a layered setup with other composites to get what you need. I have used 2 inch Coosa , 1 inch Coosa and g10/fr4 sanchwiched to rebuild a rudder table where the the original was rotted by termites in my rebuild. looking forward to seeing your progress. I am still learning little techniques along the way.
It is a good product indeed. I have a few other uses in mind for it. All the best with your refit!
Keep plugging away I am 2 years into a full rebuild of an 1980 58 foot Bertram I spent the better half of 17 months in a boatyard with many setbacks from registration/documentation, delays for different reasons. I had no knowledge of boat building or refitting and had two guys that were helping me and kept encouraging me to fullfill my goal. Being on many forums they all told me to expect the reality of 3 times the amount of work you anticipate and 3 times the cost so all I can pass on is don't give up. I finished Phase 1 in January and I am on the water but have so much more to go.
Thank you for the encouragement! 🙏 It’s a big project as you well know! One step at a time right?! Keep me posted on your progress. Thanks for reaching out. Cheers. 👍🙌
So accessible is Bob.
It’s great that he is open to sharing what he’s learned over the years. 🙌👍
How do you clean the small metal roller?
I throw them into a 5 gallon bucket with a lid and an inch of acetone in the bottom. As soon as I’ve finished the work I get back to it with a stiff bristle brush if needed to make sure there’s no epoxy in the grooves then I let it dry. So far it’s worked well. Basically, if you’re not actively using it, dunk it in acetone… Good luck!
Jon, you are about to hit your first 10 thousand subscribers! You probably hadn’t noticed so I thought I should point it out 😊. Keep doing what you are doing and you will add another 0 to that count before you know it.
Hey! Yeah, we are getting close to that milestone which is pretty cool! It’s been fun to see the community build around the project and videos! Cheers! 🙌
Very nice, Jon, very nice.
Thank you! 🙏
Why are you cutting the aluminum beams like that? That making the strength at both ends only as strong as the thickness of the aluminum beam. Shouldn’t it at least have a strengthened support under the beam at each end?
If the fit is good and I can keep the ends in shear then there is plenty of material there to support the load.
I always sand my coosa with a coarse sandpaper on my orbital sander. You never know if contaminants are on the coosa even from factory. It is also vital to vacuum the surface after sanding as there is a fine layer of dust that fills the pores and can lead to delamination. I also acetone before glassing but I am using vinylester resin.
That all sounds like very good practice. I agree that the Coosa is a “dustier” panel than other foams. 👍
@@livingforsail it's also very satisfying vacuuming the board seeing how much dust is being removed from a seemingly clean panel.
Looking good, Jon, yeah, bevel those hard edges for the glass to hug the edges ..try the backside of a plastic spoon to smear the epoxy into those 90-degree gaps mate ..looking sweet.
That’s a good idea with the spoon. I’ll try that! Thank you. 🙏 Cheers!
Where to find plastic spoons? They became illegal to sell here in Norway 4-5 yrs ago. Same for plastic cups, plates, straws, etc, and due to environmental protection (if you wonder)
@@SteifWood Interesting. I could send you a few as the USA has a far different approach to environment protection practices.... There are probably some other commercially available options that would do a good job (better than the wood stick I was using...) that can be reused (silicone spatula?)
?what is the construction type of the building?
Google search “LSU Gothic arch shed”… 👍
@@livingforsail Thank you I see greenhouse potential
How did you secure transportation for your boat? I have a 36 ft Pearson I need moved from Mobile Bay to central Alabama (to do a similar refit) and the few companies that Google suggested have either ghosted me or flat rejected the freight. I have yet to even get a quote, so I have no idea if I’m looking at $2,000 or $20,000 to have this done. Any suggestions?
Look up “associated boat transport” here in Marysville WA. They are regarded around here as the best in the business. They have moved many big projects here like magic carpet 2, Duracell, and I think also Tally Ho. They might have a good lead for you or Even have a job engine g out your way that maybe they could swing by to help you with. I’d give them a call if I were you. Best of luck with that! 👍
Not even a zombie apocalypse will be able to destroy Antidote when your upgrades are finished, ha-ha. Great job!
Haha! Zombies are something that I worry about often. 🙌
Very nice progress. Your fiberglass skill have really come a long way. Looking good!
Thank you sir! 🙏🙏👍🙌
you do great work!
Thank you very much 🙏👍
I like this video. I'm sure it takes a lot of work to produce.
They do take some effort so it’s nice to hear that people enjoy them. 🙏👍🙌
Gonna try to boost this channel in Swedish FB DIY boat channels!! Even the music is good…
Thank you! 🙏 I’ve been hearing from a few Swedish viewers lately. It’s so cool to know that people around the world are watching. I’ve not yet been to Sweden but I will look forward to that someday. Cheers. 👍🙏🙌
I wonder what it would look like with you and Aledino building a boat together? Be crazy! 👍🏼
Haha. I’d love to spend some time working with Aladino. That would be a lot of fun. 👍🙌
Was waiting for that round over part until you admitted you forgot. As in building furniture where you intend to paint, always "break" exposed edges as a 100% sharp 90 degree often will chip off the paint
Yep, it’s funny how I thought about it and then realized I didn’t have the camera ready… then when I had the camera, I forgot the step 🤦♂️ It looks like I got away with it this time on the non-critical part.
You always keep your work space so tidy!
Haha. Thanks… it’s not always. Just ask Bridget… 🤣
Do we have to listen to a tin can being hit😢
I’m not really sure what you mean but I don’t think anyone is forcing you to do anything that you don’t want to do… 🤷♂️
Great work John! 🎉 If it were me, I’d put down that Ram Board on the floors, steps, and table in the interior of Antidote to protect that beautiful home.
Thanks. 🙏 Yeah, that’s a great idea. I’ve been thinking about that. The only reason that I haven’t is that I haven’t figured out how to make the components accessible and hold the edges down. Maybe gaffers tape? Any thoughts?
@@livingforsail Ram Board Tape
@@Psychobilly Is it a nightmare to remove after 1-2 years? Like painters tape is? It will need to stick to the wood sides of the floor panels...
@@livingforsail I can’t comment on that, any tape will likely be a bear. 🐻 You’re likely going to re-finish anyway. I would at least put the Ram Board down to protect your would from divits and damage. The tape can easily be removed with Goof Off. I’d rather that and it be protected from bumps, gouges, and such. I’d suggest to put this up to your audience in the next video. Get a roll of Ram Board and 1 roll of tape. Ask your audience if anyone can help on feedback and thoughts. Heck, maybe a Short take instead of next episode.
@@Psychobilly Yeah. very good advice here. Thanks!!!
Great video so honest and heartfelt. You two are wonderful and Bridget is a dream for supporting your efforts. I see that you lost your friend John back in March. I had a major medical event back in Feb, heart attack, my LAD was 100% blocked, fortunately I was to get to the hospital and had a stent inserted. I am back to the new normal, only difference is the meds I need to take. I too have refurbished/restored a couple of boats over the years. First one a 1964 Cal 40, which I raced from SF to Hawaii in 2016. Then redid a 1988 48' Californian motor yacht. I really liked doing the Cal 40 more and love to sail. I retired in 2023, before I knew about my heart problem, so you've got to believe in your dreams and make them a reality, and not postpone. As you never know what will happen down the road, carpe diem! Love Yacht Hunters, Captain Q and Randall. I miss Captain Q and all his wisdom. Randall, time for a new video! Right now I am in Amsterdam on my 44' van de Stadt sailboat, I bought last year. Enjoy being on the water and retirement. Keep the effort and enthusiasm going you will make it!
Hello and thank you for saying hi! I’m so glad to hear that you enjoyed this “unvarnished” video. 🙏 Wishing you the best with your health, retirement, and finely crafted Dutch boat. I actually have lived in Eindhoven for about a year in total in 2-3 month bursts over a few years. Great times!! Good people. I appreciate the support!! Prost! 🍻
I just found a boat for free that I want to get and fix up
I’m all for it! 100% in your corner!! Be aware if my videos don’t make it clear. There is no free boat here. It will be the most expensive thing you ever own… It may also be one of the most rewarding things you’ll do with your time/energy/money. All the best and keep me updated!
How many episodes will this take you think ??
Very hard to guess… it’s a big project so I think we will be here for a while…
to house the prism, you could take some of the old teak deck, plane it, and build it up with some pretty joinery, and have a raised portion, that you can look at to remind you of how many screws you removed....
Thanks for the idea. I love teak but I’m trying to have less of it in my life… at least up on deck. That’s my practical side talking… My sentimental and creative sides really like the idea! 🙌👍🙏
dude....wow. keep it up! what you are doing is special.
Thank you so much. I really like the way you put that. 🙏🙏🙏
Learning a lot from watching this series, thanks for sharing your knowledge! //fan from Sweden
Thank you! 🙏 It means a lot to me to hear this kind of feedback from places far beyond my horizon. We are all learning together on this project! Thanks for staying tuned in!! 👍👍
Hi John I was always obsessed with wiping everything with acetone like you , and even did what did in a previous video and ripped up some wet epoxy work because I forgot the pre wipe with acetone, I’ve since been doing some reading watching some west system videos on CZcams and west systems themselves actually recommend NOT to do the final wipe with acetone , they say wipe BEFORE you sand , then sand and dust it down or vacuum, this apparently is the best surface to apply epoxy to , from what I’ve been reading they say you can re spread contaminants over the freshly sanded area , also I’ve read on some forums that wiping it down with acetone can actually melt the nice sharp edges of scratch’s you have just put into the fiberglass so you don’t end up with as much mechanical grip when come to laminate, this is on a microscopic level, but I can see the point 🤔and one other point I’ve read ,some people say that when you wipe the area over any dust on the surface turns into a slurry and gets deposited to the bottom of the scratches and this also can affect the bond , I can see why all three of these could have some truth to them , but this from What I’ve read just related to epoxy , the only exception to this is bonding oily woods like teak as you already know , I’ve now switched my approach and I’m skipping the final wipe down ,
Thanks for this! Some very good points to think about. I can appreciate that a good clean to START with and then Sanding with new and clean disks is probably just about as good as you can get. I will definitely consider that as I move on. Thanks for sharing that! 🙌👍
@@livingforsail I agree about fresh sandpaper is the best,because any solvent can just clean some areas and contaminate others.After reading all the comments I will never post anything negative or unkind to you.Thats a Huge project,I have 2 big sailboats and both are taking way too long.😉
@@markbuskens6070 Thank you sir! I would say that most of the feedback that I get (99%) is positive. You can't make everyone happy!!
Great video, next time tell Everyone which way the snap rings go , the flat side is for pressure
Thanks! 🙏 I meant to include that! Like he said! 👆
Holding the assembly in a Vice would be easier and safer
That would have been wise but maybe a bit less suspenseful and entertaining to watch ?! 🤷♂️
Glad to see your back! New shop looks great. Keep rollin.
Thanks! 🙏 on we go! 🙌
Late to the party on this one but I just want to say that personally, I have a busy life myself and enjoy the slower pace of your content because I don't end up missing anything! I couldn't keep up with a video a week.
Thanks for that insight! 🙏🙏 I really appreciate that perspective. 🙌 Are you listening CZcams?!?! 😂
Great video, love to see the mind of a mechanical engineer. I always tell my clients to buy a boat from an engineer if possible. Y’all really go in-depth on everything. Most people wouldn’t even think to touch the chain locker, y’all not only touched it but even had a mock up with ideas to make it better, love it, keep it the great content coming for us obsessed sailors. As for the chain tube, I’d certainly keep it straight and centered for a multitude of reasons explained in the comments. Great build though y’all, love the details, love the effort, love the little things. Spectacular A+ and what an awesome boat. Stoked for y’all. Cheers
Thank you so much! 🙏🙏 I appreciate that a lot! I figured… why not start at the front I guess 🤷♂️ haha.
Expanding epoxy foam? Has anyone used it?
That’s more common for filling molded parts like a rudder for example. It would be a challenge to get an even core thickness with expanding foam for a deck.
Have seen this hundreds of times but they are not on CZcams. You're going to lean to hate that ladder. Don't waste time...... Hire the best to get this wreck back in water. You're not getting any younger. Get a bow thruster and a prenup... Just saying.
Thanks for the opinion 👍
great video!
Thanks a lot! 🙌🙌
Considering your height and need for more headroom in the cockpit, if you were re-rigging with a NEW mast would you still increase the stive (as Bob suggested, which means cutting the sails differently) or would you increase the mast height and raise the boom (no change to sail)?
IF I were starting with a new stick I would probably get help making a design with a flat boom a few inches higher off the deck. Moving the gooseneck is not completely out of the question but mine is welded on so it will probably stay where it is. I was relieved to hear from Bob that a bit of “stive” is no big deal. Good Q. Thanks! 🙏 🙌👍
Considering your height and need for more headroom in the cockpit, if you were re-rigging with a NEW mast would you still increase the stive (as Bob suggested, which means cutting the sails differently) or would you increase the mast height and raise the boom (no change to sail)?
Pls talk more about garbage! It’s a big problem not well addressed on almost all boats, esp. those that like to keep garbage separate for recycling (paper, plastic, tins, wet / food waste). I have a 45ft and it’s driving me crazy trying to come up with a plan.
Right?! It’s crazy how little attention seems to go to this…