I live on my 47 foot sailboat and fix sailboats for a living. You have done fantastic and inspiring work. The video was riveting and a tribute to your skills, ingenuity, craftsmanship and perseverance, and all for reasonable cost. Totally inspirational as was your rescue from on the rocks in Georgia in another video. I take my hat off to you Sir! Well done!
We built our steel boat IRON MISTRESS from a bare hull and deck and sailed her around the world and spent 2 years in NZ. Along the way so we could appreciate the work , sacrifice and drive for you to complete this vision! Incredible- all these young you tubers could learn a whole lot from your craftsmanship and knowledge base
Nice job. It brought me old memories back when I was 24 years old (1984) and decide to built a fishing boat 44' by 10' and after Two years of hard work it was in the water. I'm From Puerto Montt Chile. Now living 28 Years in USA and thinking going back to the blue soon
Amazing, my hats off to you for your vision, patience and skill. She's a beautiful yatch and I'm sure she'll take good care of you. It's also nice knowing you know every square inch of your vessel
Amazing. Reading through the comments it was time well spent given how much she has given you. I came here via the South Georgia video. I can't believe after all your hard work work, a couple of plastic cable ties almost undid it all.
A real artisan at work. True passion and love for the results. I am in awe and love your channel. I am learning and developing my skills refurbishing my 1970 Alberg 30 and looking to world adventures this summer. Fun, health and adventure ahead 😄😁😃
Nelson is where Lynda and I grew up and spent 3 years in the same class at school together. Our lives have a background in the marine industry. Having accomplished so much with our sailing background, when friends and businesses realized that the refit was about sailing Windora to extreme destinations and not about making money the discounted parts and materials were unbelievable. In their eyes we were living what they dreamed of accomplishing. All the best Phil and Lynda
What a fantastic yacht. You did a wonderful job on the refit. I hope I come across you in some far away cruising anchorage to complement you in person on this amazing project and admire Windora in person. Well Done!!
You must be so pleased with the outcome and so lucky to have good friends to help you. Wish you good luck for the future and lots of happiness sailing 👍
We happen to live in a community of friends and people where you do a job for someone, money never comes into it, you help them, they help you. Because we live other people's dream, they wanted to be part of it. Phil and Lynda
If you gave me the instructions I could probably do that work - the only thing is it would take me about 60 years and be the sum total of my life's work. Congratulations to you both for a magnificent project.
Lynda and I had over 10 years of sailing Windora to think about all the changes, so during the refit all we had to do was work because the thinking was all ready done. Phil and Lynda
Even though the refit was 11 years ago we are still amazed at how beautiful it is sitting down in the saloon, especially in the evenings with the wood glowing and the heater keeping us snug and warm when it's chilly outside.
Just came across this well-done video. Given that you sail in ice-infested waters, can you shed more light (possibly another video) on why and how a wooden boat with fibreglass cladding (as you did) is a good approach (Erebus was, after all, made of wood.... but there must be some caveats dealing with internal structure and strength?) (I did see the video of the grounding in South Georgia and wondered how a fibreglass vessel would have withstood that pounding without puncturing the hull). I am intrigued!
In all my years spent around the world looking on thousands of wooden vessels I have never found any boat built this strong. Often someone would tell me they have a strongly built vessel until they visit Windora. Phil
A fantastic rebuild. Did you consider upgrading the CQR anchors to something more modern? During our 5 year circumnavigation, CQR anchors were a common factor in draggings.
I never got round to building a new anchor, Windora has such a large 4 blade prop 28"x17" driven by a powerful 6b cummins that when you back down on the anchor you definitely know when it is dug in. Plus the anchor is attached to 120 metre's of 1/2" chain. Being a CQR it always needs an extra 10 metre's to set. If we waited to get every bit of gear right we would be too old to go sailing. Phil and Lynda
Impressive! What were your most important improvements? I mean, always when I am sailing I think of many things that 'someday I will make better'. I guess you had a long list of improvements. For me the lowered deck 'kuip' as we call that in Dutch. It is the best thing you did I think. But I am curious about all those little things you improved.
Very impressive in fact unbelievable and what a boat as a result. Is she available for sale? Total cost $90,000 NZD + (6000 hours at $70 per hour in 2008) $420,000 = $510,000 total refit cost.
Sorry not for sale, having sailed Windora twice around the world, money cannot compensate for what she has given to us. Windora has always been a very sought after vessel and continues to open many doors for us. Phil and Lynda
I am in major refit mode right now, and seeing your work gives me a bit more gas in the tank. I am almost done. My avatar is my 47' Ed Monk Sr. designed cutter rig. I have rebuilt almost every moving and mechanical part. Taken off every piece of deck hardware. Stripped the mast and painted, with all new standing and running rigging… you know the story! But, I am very interested in your homebuilt prop generator. Is there anyway you can divulge a bit more information on that? Could I contact you through email? Thanks, and gorgeous job!
Yachtwindora@hotmail.com The prop shaft alternator is 400mm to a 50mm - 8 to 1 ratio. Produces 20amps at 5 knots and 35 at 7 knots. Email me with any questions
Yes, self draining. In all our years of sailing we have definitely put it to the test and we have never had green water on deck or in the cockpit. Windora's displacement is 21 tonnes, the cockpit holds less than 1 tonne, its wouldn't be enough to have much effect. It's difficult to get across to people the seaworthiness of this vessel. Athol Burns had a reputation for extremely seaworthy vessel designs for NZ conditions, especially Cook Strait. Phil
@@philandlyndachristieson8808 I understand...she is a superb looking boat...her lines are a delight to look at .... you have done an absolutely amazing job......think I was thinking about my little 17ft silhouette when I wrote that..lol.....stay safe and fair winds.......Chris.....Liverpool....
The refit involved around 6,000 hours over a period of two years. It was labor intensive as I made everything myself with some help from my wife. Electrical, refrigeration, rigging, marinizing the engine....
Windora's design is very capable of taking good care of her pilothouse. Athol Burns designed over 700 vessels in his lifetime most of them built for extreme conditions in the Cook Strait. Plus we have been in seastates most sailers would only not want to dream about. Phil
I live on my 47 foot sailboat and fix sailboats for a living. You have done fantastic and inspiring work. The video was riveting and a tribute to your skills, ingenuity, craftsmanship and perseverance, and all for reasonable cost. Totally inspirational as was your rescue from on the rocks in Georgia in another video. I take my hat off to you Sir! Well done!
Thank you, but have to admit my wife Lynda played a big role in all of this
Phil
My apologies to Lynda and all I said above applies to you both. Well done and a great source of inspiration for the entire cruising community.
I only wanted to point out how lucky I am to have such a woman
Phil
We built our steel boat IRON MISTRESS from a bare hull and deck and sailed her around the world and spent 2 years in NZ. Along the way so we could appreciate the work , sacrifice and drive for you to complete this vision! Incredible- all these young you tubers could learn a whole lot from your craftsmanship and knowledge base
Lynda and I thank you for kind words and support
Nice job. It brought me old memories back when I was 24 years old (1984) and decide to built a fishing boat 44' by 10' and after Two years of hard work it was in the water. I'm From Puerto Montt Chile. Now living 28 Years in USA and thinking going back to the blue soon
I was 24 also in 1984 and we have very fond memories of Chile
Phil
I was "mesmerized" from the beginning...absolutely great job....
My deepest respect for your amazing achievement, just a wonderful boat, I hope she brings you a lifetime of joy.
Amazing, my hats off to you for your vision, patience and skill. She's a beautiful yatch and I'm sure she'll take good care of you. It's also nice knowing you know every square inch of your vessel
Amazing. Reading through the comments it was time well spent given how much she has given you. I came here via the South Georgia video. I can't believe after all your hard work work, a couple of plastic cable ties almost undid it all.
Shit happens
Phil
A real artisan at work. True passion and love for the results. I am in awe and love your channel. I am learning and developing my skills refurbishing my 1970 Alberg 30 and looking to world adventures this summer.
Fun, health and adventure ahead 😄😁😃
We are pleased to have helped inspire you, our lifestyle is still beyond belief. 😊⛵🌎🌏🌊
Phil and Lynda
What a brilliant video, a greatly informative and educational time capsule.
Well done to all involved.
Thank you Ron
Fantastic job! Congratulations to both and thank you for sharing!
I very much enjoyed time Lynda and I spent working on Windora
Nobody who has not done this degree of refit can have any idea how much work it is. Well done.
Thanks, and I enjoyed the process very much. Phil
Wonderfull boat...Well done!
Cheers
Amazing retrofit.... I thought it would have cost much more to do. Wishing you many years of enjoyment! Cheers.
Nelson is where Lynda and I grew up and spent 3 years in the same class at school together. Our lives have a background in the marine industry. Having accomplished so much with our sailing background, when friends and businesses realized that the refit was about sailing Windora to extreme destinations and not about making money the discounted parts and materials were unbelievable. In their eyes we were living what they dreamed of accomplishing. All the best Phil and Lynda
The time and energy expended to revive this” rock solid vessel” was amazing. A first class job, well done!
Thanks for that, we really enjoyed the whole process
Phil and Lynda
@@philandlyndachristieson8808 WHOLE!
This is the most amazing boat on CZcams. outstanding refit with a beautiful result. Regards from Switzerland. Silvano
Amazing build to say the least. Thank you for sharing !
What a fantastic yacht. You did a wonderful job on the refit. I hope I come across you in some far away cruising anchorage to complement you in person on this amazing project and admire Windora in person. Well Done!!
We look forward to meeting up somewhere. This month we're off around the South Island of New Zealand.
Phil and Lynda
Beautiful work. At 12:54, that piece is truly spectacular! 👏🏻
As with a lot of my work the idea the design and the details come to me while asleep in the middle of the night
Phil
Amazing job!
What a beautiful boat .......... she was always good but now she's "Topnotch" well done!!
Have you sailed or been on Windora in the past?
Phil
Wow, incredible job!!
Thanks Raymond
Great to see the boat out there going it,knew the builder and remember going abroad then it was been built
Great to hear from you Malcolm, are you still in Port Charmers. Windora still atracks a lot of attention
Phil
Great job! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
very well done. Thank you for sharing.
Your a very clever man Labour of love fair seas no words need to be spoken she a Beauty 🤟👍👍👍👍👍
Thankyou for your kind words. Phil
Great video. Very fine ship. Detail and craftsmanship is amazing.
Thanks 😊
well done Lynda & Phil she's a fantastic boat. Fair Winds ahead
Thanks Simon
fantastic job.
Well done !
Great and inspiring !
I am deeply impressed. That requires quite some stamina.
The hole process was sheer enjoyment. Even so I wouldn't longboard a boat this size by myself again. Phil
You must be so pleased with the outcome and so lucky to have good friends to help you. Wish you good luck for the future and lots of happiness sailing 👍
We happen to live in a community of friends and people where you do a job for someone, money never comes into it, you help them, they help you. Because we live other people's dream, they wanted to be part of it.
Phil and Lynda
great video
Beautiful vessel
any sailor on this planet would be proud to navigate this vessel , absolutely stunning result
It's amusing watching the look on people's faces when you take them bellow for the first time. Windora is very unique in so many ways. Phil and Lynda
What a staggering amount of work. Outstanding attention to detail. That must bring you joy every minute you sail her.
The work was the debt we owed the Windora, for was she had given us. Phil and Lynda
Fantastic.
Awesome!
If you gave me the instructions I could probably do that work - the only thing is it would take me about 60 years and be the sum total of my life's work. Congratulations to you both for a magnificent project.
Lynda and I had over 10 years of sailing Windora to think about all the changes, so during the refit all we had to do was work because the thinking was all ready done.
Phil and Lynda
Fascinating 👍👍
Thanks
Wow! I’m speechless.
Thanks Eric, Lynda and I still overcome with what Windora has given us during the last 30 years. Cheers Phil
So nice......
Amazing craftmanship for a bountiful craft , Shes got an Athol burns look to her , See you on the water some time - Fairwinds .
Drop bye for a beer
Phil
Wow, some seriously amazing carpentry there. A truly stunning refit.
What an amazing journey well done!
Good job you are hardwork ..love and pacea.. 🌹
Thanks
Phil and Lynda
Windora it's amazing can you sale to get onther chance to sail around world... ?
I guess a third time around would be great idea, I would have to convince Lynda
Phil
What a well thought out re-fit. You did an exceptional job!
Even though the refit was 11 years ago we are still amazed at how beautiful it is sitting down in the saloon, especially in the evenings with the wood glowing and the heater keeping us snug and warm when it's chilly outside.
Wow, what a job. Absolutely beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Keith
Aye m8’s, you guys are really inspiring! Impressed by your work. Thnx for sharing 🙏🏽
Beautiful work on a beautiful boat!
Nice, l love to work with the boats.
Us too, our life has been boats
Just came across this well-done video. Given that you sail in ice-infested waters, can you shed more light (possibly another video) on why and how a wooden boat with fibreglass cladding (as you did) is a good approach (Erebus was, after all, made of wood.... but there must be some caveats dealing with internal structure and strength?) (I did see the video of the grounding in South Georgia and wondered how a fibreglass vessel would have withstood that pounding without puncturing the hull). I am intrigued!
In all my years spent around the world looking on thousands of wooden vessels I have never found any boat built this strong. Often someone would tell me they have a strongly built vessel until they visit Windora. Phil
A fantastic rebuild. Did you consider upgrading the CQR anchors to something more modern? During our 5 year circumnavigation, CQR anchors were a common factor in draggings.
I never got round to building a new anchor, Windora has such a large 4 blade prop 28"x17" driven by a powerful 6b cummins that when you back down on the anchor you definitely know when it is dug in. Plus the anchor is attached to 120 metre's of 1/2" chain. Being a CQR it always needs an extra 10 metre's to set. If we waited to get every bit of gear right we would be too old to go sailing.
Phil and Lynda
Does wrapping the hull in fiberglass over wood cause issues with the wood hull drying out over time and pulling away from the fiberglass?
Windora was glassed in epoxy when first built and never had any issues
WOW! All for just $60K US, outstanding!!!
👍✌️👏👏
Impressive! What were your most important improvements? I mean, always when I am sailing I think of many things that 'someday I will make better'. I guess you had a long list of improvements. For me the lowered deck 'kuip' as we call that in Dutch. It is the best thing you did I think. But I am curious about all those little things you improved.
So many of the improvements speak for themselves in the video. But for us it is to sit onboard Windora in awe of what we created over 11 years ago.
@@philandlyndachristieson8808 👍🏻⚓️
Unbelievable
Hi lovely job, could I ask you what the angle of the chair back rests are and what's the measurements of the height of the chair. Many thanks
5 degrees and 550 high top of the cushion
Beautiful boat !
Can there be a specs & tour video?
Put yachtwindora into Google and you can find Lynda's blog. Enter it into CZcams and you can see some Windora videos
Phil and Lynda
@@philandlyndachristieson8808
Thank you !
@@fredr6381 Have a great day
This was an incredibly satisfying video to watch helped by the low key music.
Agreed and far better with some single malt.
Uauuu!!!!!
Very impressive in fact unbelievable and what a boat as a result. Is she available for sale? Total cost $90,000 NZD + (6000 hours at $70 per hour in 2008) $420,000 = $510,000 total refit cost.
Sorry not for sale, having sailed Windora twice around the world, money cannot compensate for what she has given to us. Windora has always been a very sought after vessel and continues to open many doors for us.
Phil and Lynda
Bravi !!!!!!!
Paolo a love of wooden boats helps
Phil and Lynda
Thanks
Phil and Lynda
I am in major refit mode right now, and seeing your work gives me a bit more gas in the tank. I am almost done. My avatar is my 47' Ed Monk Sr. designed cutter rig. I have rebuilt almost every moving and mechanical part. Taken off every piece of deck hardware. Stripped the mast and painted, with all new standing and running rigging… you know the story! But, I am very interested in your homebuilt prop generator. Is there anyway you can divulge a bit more information on that? Could I contact you through email? Thanks, and gorgeous job!
Yachtwindora@hotmail.com
The prop shaft alternator is 400mm to a 50mm - 8 to 1 ratio. Produces 20amps at 5 knots and 35 at 7 knots. Email me with any questions
Todd please send us some photos and more details to yachtwindora@hotmail.com
Is the new cockpit self draining.presume it is....could take serious amounts of water in there...fantastic job by the way.....now following...
Yes, self draining. In all our years of sailing we have definitely put it to the test and
we have never had green water on deck or in the cockpit. Windora's displacement is 21 tonnes, the cockpit holds less than 1 tonne, its wouldn't be enough to have much effect. It's difficult to get across to people the seaworthiness of this vessel. Athol Burns had a reputation for extremely seaworthy vessel designs for NZ conditions, especially Cook Strait.
Phil
@@philandlyndachristieson8808 I understand...she is a superb looking boat...her lines are a delight to look at .... you have done an absolutely amazing job......think I was thinking about my little 17ft silhouette when I wrote that..lol.....stay safe and fair winds.......Chris.....Liverpool....
@@christeague7596 we thank you very much, especially coming from a man with a good eye, sailing a 17 foot boat
Phil and Lynda
How long did it take.
What an achievement.
The refit involved around 6,000 hours over a period of two years. It was labor intensive as I made everything myself with some help from my wife. Electrical, refrigeration, rigging, marinizing the engine....
@@philandlyndachristieson8808 it's a credit to you both. I know only too well how much work goes into this type of project.
@@gulag8735 Thank you. We are still amazed at the out come. After being back on board these last 11 years and 65,000 miles
What took u so long haa I am still stuck in Trinidad borders closed
Maybe you should get a sailboat and come and see us, we have a mooring for you. Plus the fact we could drink a bottle of rum together
Phil and Lynda
Really enjoyed this video, may I ask the the details on the music please
Amazing skill required to do all this. I haven't got it !!
15:29.... hope you never have to remove the one on the left...!!! 😜
AustralianAid boat shoulda taken the trash out of Minerva despite NZ High Commissioner's intervention
Sorry what you wrote didn't make any sense to us, on both our visits to Minerva we didn't see any trash. Cheers Phil and Lynda
20 minute slide show? this is the 21st century!!! buy a video camera..... nice job though....
For a very few of us the skills lay elsewhere, buy your own video camera 😊
Too much wheelhouse ingress risk.
Windora's design is very capable of taking good care of her pilothouse. Athol Burns designed over 700 vessels in his lifetime most of them built for extreme conditions in the Cook Strait. Plus we have been in seastates most sailers would only not want to dream about. Phil