NEVER UNDERESTIMATE BOAT WORK
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We’re Jason and Nikki Wynn. We been living #OffTheGrid and exploring the world for 10 years.
Our first six years of #travel were an epic road trip around North America.
Now we’re on a #sailing voyage about the world. Did we have any previous sailing experience, of course not!
Neither of us is overly talented, smart, rich, lucky, or retired. But that doesn’t stop us from reaching far-flung destinations, having wild #adventures and managing everything that makes living aboard a moving vessel possible.
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Timestamps if you like to Jump Around:
00:00 I Don't Want Your Caulk (Intro)
00:57 Boat Hatch Install: Butyl Tape vs. Caulk
02:44 Remove Lewmar Deck Hatch on a Sailboat
11:28 Fresh Baked Cookie & Coffee Break
11:52 Hatch Install with Butyl Tape
12:36 Hatch Fail - Epoxy Repair
15:28 Rain = New Project: DEMO FRIDGE
16:38 Artistic Procrastination on Skill Share #ad
18:04 Our Terrible 12v Boat Fridge
19:33 Demolish our 12v Custom Fridge
25:33 Boat Work Never Goes as Planned
29:29 The Hidden Spot Locking our Fridge in place
30:15 Success! Removing the Fridge
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I don't know why, but I love these repair videos as much or more than your happy fun playtime videos. Really enjoyable and fun to watch. I think it's awesome to see you guys working through all these problems with such a good attitude. Kudos!
Same Allen, the few that like to watch and learn, even if we'll never have a cat. I'm a builder custom remodels and makin stuff..
Same.
I used to own a 45fter in Australua. That brings back so many horrible memories. At least, these 2 get along. My ex (operative word ex) always found something wrong with my way of doing things.
@@laurence9695 ya get a real job, hey bud you got this far..
@@laurence9695 that’s called “control”. Good riddance to that in your life.
The more I watch your boat repairs videos, the happier I am just sitting on the beach in the Tropic Shade... living my life vicariously through Nikki and Jason.
Actually the repair videos give an honest and refreshing look into what your life is really like, besides just the happy boating adventures. Good job on the renovation so far. I'm a 30 year remod professional.
"I don't want your caulk" had me spitting out my tea 🤣😂🙈 Ah, married life 😂😂😂
I lived in NZ for a few years and, trust me, this is so much funnier when "caulk" is pronounced the way Kiwis say it!
@@robertlang5056 deck, too 😂🤣
@@robertlang5056 Kiwis pronounce 'caulk' as 'cork'. To us it sounded funnier with the American accent; rhymes with rock.
I was scrolling down the comments until I found this.
I knew someone else had to have noticed that.
If you can't remember the last time you had sex with a woman, you are either gay or married. - Jeff Foxworthy
I’ve heard it before. No biggie.
You both are the loveliest, hardworking folks on CZcams. The best part of my Sunday!
I can appreciate you taking time between takes to calm down and refocus. As a furniture maker I often had to do the same thing.
This was my ABSOLUTE FAVORITE EPISODE TO DATE!!! You guys have traveled far and wide and shared so much with us but I will have to say that when YOU TWO ARE LAUGHING AND JOKING AROUND...IT MAKES FOR THE BEST BEST VIDEO!!! YOU GUYS NEED TO SHARE MORE OF THIS SIDE OF YOUR PERSONALITIES BECAUSE I LAUGHED THROUGH THIS WHOLE VIDEO! Normally you guys are so serious only throwing a smidgen of fun like this. There were A LOT of "THAT'S WHAT SHE SAID" & "THATS WHAT HE SAID" moments, Nd tou guys really don't know just how funny you are when ya play around doing boat work or whatever it might be...and I'm all for it I love the new sunglasses Nik. I could go on and on but I'll stop with saying I'm betting on Nik's hatch lasting longest and also I want NIK TO KNOW THAT I LOVE YOUR HAIR AND I WISH YOU WOULD LET IT CONTINUE TO GROW OUT TO ABOUT BOOBIE LENGTH. (I'm straight by the way and that may have sounded weird, just wanted to clarify) I THINK YOU LOOK LIKE 25 year old anyway so your not to old to wear long hair Nd it look SO CUTE on you!! HECK IM 40ish and mine is waist length. Girlfriend let your CROWN AND GLORY GROW...HAHA
I can't wait to see the style fridge/freezer you get and even THE INSTALL, because if it's even half as funny as the yank, push, pull, tug and Jason's "laying on the floor in the "having a baby position" then it will be worth the week I have to wait to see next week's episode. Your channel is growing so fast and so are you both as sailor's as well as your video and editing skills. Thanks for the laughs this episode!!! I'm living for it! 😂😂
God bless and hugs from a TENNESSEE FAN SINCE THE FIRST VIDEO! 🙋♀️⛵🌏⚓😬
I am 74 years young with COPD and on oxygen 24/7, I love these videos, I have done a little sailing in my younger years and always wanted to do what y'all are doing but can't even hardly get out of the house anymore, I love y'all happy life, keep up the good work.
When Jason invents his own cocktail he can call it The Caulktail. (Or The Caulktale.)
Brilliant XD
Brilliant!
I can’t wait to hear what’s in it so I can make one to celebrate at home.
@@gonewiththewynns I was also thinking, "For the Wynns" or "FTWs."
Or Fair Wynns and Following Seas.
We appreciate your videos SO MUCH!
what a lesson in perseverance, stay well N & J xx
Enjoying your craft and the trip happy safe 2022.
Love your videos, stay safe!!!
Thank you guys for sharing your boat project adventures. I love that you keep your sense of humor throughout. The 'great' thing about projects is what you learn as you go. Typically it's what to do better next time :). I love that you have your boat project list categorized into sunny and rainy days too. Smart. Thanks for another great video!
I so appreciate your unwillingness to give up! It's a great trait to have. ❤️
As always, great video. Thank you.
Wow! You two are an inspiration on "sticking with it." Thanks for sharing the struggles along with the fun. All the hard work will pay off when you get back to sailing with the peace of mind of a "healthy" boat.
I genuinely felt Jason’s pain at the end when he looked so exhausted. I know exactly how that feeling of defeat is, but also how rewarding when you finally get the task accomplished. 👍🏼
Love you guys!!! You've got this!!!
I love this repair video, its really fun to watch, thanks guys!
Nikki: This is THE nicest day we have had since we have been in NZ
Mother Nature the next day: *We now return to our regularly scheduled programming*
Hey Kim, How you been no news lately.
Should be required viewing for everyone thinking of boat ownership😅 And somehow y'all still seem to like each other after the project. 💑 Thanks for all ya do!
Love your determination and attitude . . . I just spent three days doing some finishing work on my house and at the eleventh hour broke a vital piece . . . just had to laugh it off, take a day off and then try again. Fixed it all , and then sat down with a coffee and watched this - perfect timing , made me smile to see folk battle on - and keep their chins up , Cheers!
I've been working on my house also, wasn't this inspiring? Where in this great world is this vital piece which broke in the eleventh hour? Isn't that how it always works? Just curious to see the origins of this message. I'm in the USA.
You got to love a beautiful lady who takes charge of a situation and who is also very good with her hands.
Next time you find your self banging on the ends of bolts, thread the nut on the very end of the bolt prior to hammering to protect the bolt threads from damage. It doesn't matter if you have all new hardware, but it does give you a bit bigger target to swing at.
Thanks for that suggestion. I was going to mention that myself from years of cursing and swearing building enginea and race cars.
you beat me to this. 100% correct
Glad you mentioned that, it was starting to turn me a d d lol
With the force of the nut on the thread won't that ruin the thread of the bolt?
@@nickthequick no it distributes the force over much more surface area than just the hammer head. By threading the nut two or three rotations, it protects the bolt threads from impact
🤣🤣 "I think of it as the IKIA tool"..... 🤣🤣 y'all make me laugh EVERY video. Ahhh.. love watching!!
The power of marine grade Seka is now made legendary thanks to the GW crew... That was so painful to watch that when my steward asked what I'd like, I replied you can take the rest of the evening off, the Wynns have tired me out...lol... Your tenacity is wonderfully infectious, have a great week, hopefully sunny, warm and dry!
I love how you edit your videos. The subtle things you do from sound design to color treatment is so enjoyable to watch.
A fun episode to watch, love the positive attitudes on such tedious projects, you two are the best! Keep the faith, everything will work out for you! ❤️❤️
Don't worry Jason, my wife never wants my caulk either! Great video guys thanks.
Thank you for sharing from Texas. Inspired!
Your perseverance is Amazing
Thank you so much for sharing your journey, especially thr nitty grity. It helps me appreciate the boating lifestyle and keep it in perspective!
You are so much more patient and persistent than me. I would’ve pulled out the saw-zaw in the first hour. LOL
No, Jamie, get the chain saw out and do it properly! The destruction would make you feel better about the job as well
Maybe they need to reuse the white carcass.
True. Or just use the blade from a hacksaw. Wrap some tape round one end or wear a glove. It bends and goes closer to the floor or wall. Used them in tight fit places before.
Lol. I have to agree with the sawzall. It would be in pieces lol. Their going to have to build a cabinet for the new fridge anyway. Can’t wait to see the finish.
What perseverance! I'm impressed!
Thanks Nikki and Jason, pulling out the fridge freezer unit on our L40 was also on our list for this year but we have to delay it to next year. Watching your demo has really prepared us for what’s to come! 💕🤞🏻
"No Jason. I don't want your caulk!" The joys of married life, isn't it? 😂
"So.... I got mine off and I'm going to have a cookie and coffee, and you can keep working....!" Yup, married life lololololol.
Look for the black caulk skit from SNL it's hilarious
D'oh! I should have tuned in earlier. (It's football season) You stole my quip!
Jason: well I got my rags ready
Lol epic 🤭
Thank you both for keeping me company with coffee and cleaning up my house this morning! You two are very motivational. 🤣🙌
You two are amazing!
Love you guys
Here we go again Jason playing with his Chaulk lol .....
It’s the accent….
what ...............
Bet ya he puts in with butyl tape and some Ikea screws and nuts.
I just love Nikki's style so much! It's exactly up my alley. Also loving the red and white shades omg 😍
You guys are SO inspiring!!! Thanks!!!
I only have a conversion van that needs tweaking….I’m going to go look at fuse kits to see how to get house lights and things working again.
I already worked on my (new to me) bicycle today so I can go ‘tooling’ around and start my fitness.
I’ve said this before I’ll say it again Nikki gives the best, most natural commercials of any CZcamsr I’ve ever seen. I actually don’t mind sitting through her ads.
I’m so tired, and I haven’t even done anything! 😱 You guys are champs. I hope that whatever makes its way into that fridge/freezer space will *NEVER* give you a single second of grief! 💯
I’m so glad others struggle with projects that seemingly should be a few hours work and turn into more than anticipated. Thanks it makes me feel less incompetent.
Sorry of my life, Oh that'll take 5 minutes.... 2 hours later, really??? sad thing is I'd actually consider myself pretty handy.
You guys are wonderful!
I really enjoy your good mood even when in stressed situations ! Thanky you for it!
I just love how patient you both are, I would have resorted to C4 (plastic explosive!) after about an hour.
I tend to think “I can’t do that, I don’t know how “. You inspire us all to just start. No matter how hard or how long it takes you eventually get done.😊
Always remember, there was a time you didn't know how to walk and didn't know you couldn't. You just tried until you knew how.
That's how we learn in life.
You can read, watch, be taught but learning is experience.
The pain of mistakes are the lessons we truly learn.
I think we get less willing to endure the frustration and pain of learning as we get older.
Someone says, pain is growth.
Gotta love this couples willingness.
I am busy with a full refit, and suddenly I don’t feel so bad about things taking much longer than I thought they should. You make me feel sooo much better😁
Such tenacity well done
28:28 is the best moment in the whole show. Thank you so much for sharing your lives and adventures with us.
Replace the fridge with a stainless steel Electrolux inverter fridge. They're 5 star energy efficient, around 310kw/year. Just keep room around the rear of it for airflow. I replaced our custom onboard job with one and never looked back. Best part is they're not custom and don't require parts you can never find. Just glue a clip latch onto the doors to keep them shut in rough seas. You just won't find anything as advanced nor energy efficient on the custom market. A single upright unit will be more efficient than two smaller units.
Not sure that would fit in that space. There is not much room there. If they go with an upright, then getting a French Door style model might fit better as the doors would be small enough to open all the way. Still, it would really leave very little room. Most uprights are quite deep, front to back and that's a tiny space.
EDIT: Then again, if they go with a smaller unit that isn't as deep, they could repurpose the space next to it with a French door upright cabinet and vastly increase the kitchen storage space. Hmmm... Very interesting ideas are forming in my head...
How about cannibalizing all the working parts from a $150 Walmart mini fridge and installing them in your custom application? By creating a new back/floor panel you might not even need to recharge the gas. I bet these units are ubiquitous around the world too.
I recently found you guys and pretty much binge watch your older episodes, what's truly amazing is no matter how hard or difficult the task turns out to be you guys just roll with it and are always smiling and are never in a bad mood at least what you show us, anyways keep on sailing maybe you can thank God once in a while for keeping you safe bless you on your travels may the continue to keep surrounding you with angels
I live in a 1946 farmhouse that I remodeled down to the rafters and studs...I feel your pain. That is why I named it Crazy 8. I love seeing ya'll work together on these repairs. That is what builds a true relationship!
Where is your coconut machete?
Props to you guys for doing repairs and filming almost the entire process, it must make it much longer to get anything done! Love your videos 🙃
For tasks like that fridge removal where you need to see into tight spaces one of those cheap USB endoscope cameras might be useful.
I thought that as well on one of the other episodes where Jason was trying to look in behind something.
Great and very real video!!! Anyone who's ever owned a boat and tried to replace something on it can relate to your video. What looks like a simple project at the beginning, quickly goes sideways into frustration and then, when you discover that the previous owner decided to put 5200 on the back side of what you're trying to remove when they slid it in and there's no way to get to it, you realize that the best solution is to buy a new boat, but now, you can't sell yours because of the demo you're attempting.
Accomplishments are lifelong lessons, and you are doing the best that you can together, that's all that matters. Keep doing it!
The other great thing about butyl tape is when it comes to re-bed them again it is a LOT easier to remove. Don't forget to retighten the screws after a few days to properly bed the hatches.
As I say when finishing a frustrating job, "Well, THAT was easy!" Really fun seeing it doesn't just happen to me! 🤬
I like it, a big That was Easy is the perfect way to end a project. Or maybe 'it coulda been worse' :)
@@gonewiththewynns Ha, or...Done! I'm so good at estimating how long something's going to take!
When I woke up this morning never in my wildest dreams did I imagine Jason showing me his bilge hatch. :-)
This was a good one. Pure bliss to watch. Much love to the two of you!!
This Old Boat, pilot episode. Loved this one.
Wow! That was an epic fridge/freezer removal. I think a day on the signature cocktail discovery is now due 🤣
It should be a frozen drink, to commemorate the removal of the old freezer. Of course, they can't taste test it until they get the new freezer in, right?! Maybe they can share some trial drinks with a neighbor who has a freezer, and just give them the remaining ice cream or secret ingredient.
Both sides of the coin for me today! Reminds me why I sold my last boat and why I look forward to the next one!!
Great video! Thank you for such great quality. You, two are awesome!
You two are just amazing!
Trust in Mads from Sail Life. His refit has been amazing and thorough.
My husband said the same thing
Refit 🤔he built a brand new boat 😁👍
yea, when is it a refit and when is it a re-build :)
“I don’t want your caulk” and “caulk everywhere” but comes out as cock every time. Nearly fell over laughing.
😝😜
That’s what I heard too.
You mentioned 40 hours of editing, but the quality of your videos really makes your channel a pleasure to watch. Yours are the opposite of those with someone who is showing, dimly lit and out of focus how to do something technical when their hands are in the way of seeing what they're doing, and who mumbles through audio too low to hear. I know your video recording and editing is a lot of work, but your quality and skill is noticed and appreciated by 300,000 viewers, including me.
You guys , are my hero’s.
Y'all are the best team! Difficulties don't break your spirits!! Thank you.
As soon as you said "I saw a video where they used butyl tape to install them, I literally said "MADS!" outloud. And it was he.
When using butyl tape on bolts, always keep the bolt head stationary and only turn the nut. This will help keep the butyl tape in place without tearing or slipping. Re-watch some of the "Sail Life" videos and you will see him trying to keep the head steady while tightening the nuts without help. Definitely a two person job if you can! Andy with "Boatworks Today" is also a great CZcams channel for repairs and rebuilds.
Mads could design a wonderful fridge and freezer for that space with his eyes closed and he would have wonderful dohickeys attached to it to monitor the temps! :-)
@@rogerdepass9028 He certainly does like everything to be "pretty darn spiffy"! His attention to detail and the research he puts into his projects definitely shows. Truly inspiring to not settle for half-assed work.
This is SUCH a great sailing channel. Awesome sailors and awesome boat. The filming quality is superb. Really well done!
I admire your tenacity! Nicely done!
This might be one of my most fav videos of yours I have watched. 😂 We're renovating across the pond (Aus) at the moment and watching you pull out the fridge had the husbo and I in stitches. 😂 We've just done the same with a cabinet in the kitchen that wanted to cling on to the wall for another 100+ years.
Anxiously awaiting the next 40+ hours of video editing for the next episode 😉😁
WE have 14 hatches on our cat. Replaced them all when we bought her 8 years ago. Used sikaflex and allows good for ages. After about 4 years one or 2 started to leak. Try and get them off without damaging gelcoat or bending the aluminium. Now I only use Sikaflex for certain projects. Hatches will all be re sealed with butyl. Lesson learned.
Good work you two... keep up the positivity and thank you for the content!
Awesome guys💪.
I was totally shocked when you opened the refrigerator and it was empty. Broken refrigerator in Swahili means bookshelf with doors.
It's been broken since French Polynesia, so they've been just using it for misc. storage. I'm sure Nikki cleaned it out prior to the start of shooting.
Curious Minion
Nikki and Jason: It's over, Curiosity! We have the high ground!
Boat work: *You underestimate my power*
😂😂😂
Excellent work guys, I'm really enjoying the repair videos. I appreciate how hard you two are working 💪you're a great inspiration 💕
Love the repair videos! Trick for those stripped out screw holes that works without letting the epoxy have to dry first is pushing small rolled out pieces of bronze (not steel) wool fine or medium infused with epoxy using an ice pick or awl. The threads grab the mix and you end up with a pretty bomb proof bond. Have used this on several stripped out screws on downhill ski bindings. If the hole is too wallowed out you might have to let cure first.
Before I get one minute into this I am already laughing. The two of you are so darn cute. Thanks for making my Sunday mornings a day I want to get up for.
Can you imagine the history of tools that have demo-ed a home in Texas and a boat in New Zealand?! Whodda thunk? Another super great episode showing perseverance /and/ patience.
haha. Never thougth of it that way...but some of those tools have made the rounds :)
Great job, Wynns!!!! Love the hard work
So glad to get to watch my favorite couple. Haven’t had internet in 3 weeks due to hurricane Ida.
Doing great guys but you should put the nuts back when hitting thread ends with a hammer as you destroy the threads, you are a great team and I do enjoy your videos. Keep up the good work if the weather lets you.
A dremel with a grinding disc on the end can "fix" smashed end threads. Just round the tip of the bolt off so the smashed threads are gone. Done this myself a couple times after having to hammer out a rusted bolt on my old jeep.
good advice from an old salt/mechanic. an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure!
Came here to say the same thing.
Agreed! Hitting steel with steel is not a good idea, it "bruises" the end. Put the nuts back or at least hit it with a nylon or copper mallet. A scrap bit of wood is a good substitute.(Hit the wood with the hammer!)
That's Rule #1 for removing bolts.... Good call.
Great work, guys. For easier stripping of old silicone sealant, spray it with WD40, leave for a short time, then it will simply peel away and wipe clean (thank you NASA). Love the channel! G.
If people just knew of all the products we have today because of NASA.
You guys are so much fun, even when working on tough projects. Good work guys!!
Thank you for this very entertaining video! I hope you will make good progress with all your boat jobs! 💪🏻 You are very positive in life and a good example for many, I love it 😃
Wow! Way to go guys! We were on the edge of our seat wondering if you’d get the fridge out until the very end. Thanks for providing us a great laugh on our Sunday morning. Since becoming boat owners, we can relate more and more to the challenges of boat project. They’re always a 10/10 🤙🏼
Always a 10 :)
Did anyone ever think bout fixing the refrigeration in such a nice looking, well fitted unit? Sometimes repair is easier and better than replacement, IMHO.
I wondered about that too. We know the unit fits into the space.
How satisfying to watch that piece come out. Congratz on the hard work paying off and getting the video out.
I've been a fan of your channel since you were in the rv heading to Alaska and key west. You two are amazing, would love to see curiosity in person. Be safe you guys.
When you are done using your epoxy pull the plunger back. This will keep it from hardening where it mixes.
You've made tons of videos throughout the journey you're on.....I have watched them all....this episode must be in the top 3-5 to be the most entertaining, informative and contain so many hidden jokes it's almost not funny......Totally enjoyed the crap out of this one!!! Keep it up guys...luv ya!
I love your attitude. It is always quite positive.
What a great sense of humor through out all of the the boat fixes! Congratulations on the refrigerator! Funny Video and good attitude even when things seem like they're going wrong. All of the hard work will pay off!! Cheers Guys!