For some reason I have seen you for a while... looks like life has been good to you both.

I had pearson 35 hull #7 and it came to me without a centerboard. Worked fine.

Beau! You are the MAN!!!

Sorry for dum question here, but what is this peel ply ?? where to find that ? how to apply.. wow, seen that previously but no idea how it's working !

It's moving! We just started to build our boat life plan and this video is really a must see...! Thank you.

dont let other people tell you how its done ,, those boat engineers are all stupid more boats have sunk because of bad design than sailors facts

We owned a 1975 Irwin with a very similar design. One of the previous owners did a modification like you have done but with a wing of sorts. It was more like an oversized sole of a shoe. That was the nicest sailing boat. Unfortunately, the "wing" was a non- corrosive metal glasses over with fiberglass. This caused the glass to weep every time we hauled out. Glad you didn't mix in any metal. Looks solid!

It is my understanding that unless the boat is primarily for racing and not cruising, daggerboards are just a hindrance and in the way. However, I do see their advantages in properly applied use cases. Cruising boats are probably most typically not the proper use case.

Don't use a grinder, hehehe, spoken like a true armchair sailor, regurgitating amature KZbin advice. Imagine the comments if they seen us using the big 5 and 6 inch belt sanders on a hull

I have seen lots of people getting into major labor work without knowing what they were getting into, but kudos to you because you know exactly how much, much, much work you are going into and are no afraid all clear eyed. Hats off.

Okay, confession time. We can't keep up on Whatsapp and somehow we missed this! Wow wow wow! First off, what a journey to the top and what an impressive journey. Not everyone can do that hike! And then to be treated with such an amazing show - Thank you for sharing! We love your journey and wish you both a very Happy New Year! Can't wait for what 2025 has in store for you both. Cheers!

Thank you for sharing, this has to be hands down one of the best boat life videos I have watched in years.

I love the jungle sounds of insects at night

Another great project almost completed....you guys are my fave...you can do anything you set your mind to✌️💙

Wait, what? Oh, my gosh! How logical! 😎❤️⚓️

For your application removing the centerboard makes a lot of sense.

I loved the way Beau's voice changed. It had me laughing pretty hard. I can see that in future videos. I'm still tickled!

I completed a similar centerboard (CB) removal on my Pearson 36-2 with a bolt-on shoal lead keel. I had previously reviewed my plan with Ted Brewer, who encouraged me to proceed. My motivation was to avoid the dangers of (a) loss of control of the CB during heavy seas resulting from cable failure, and (b) uncontrollable flooding resulting from rupture of the CB lifting mechanism that passes through the hull. I removed the CB, pin, sheaves & cables - revealing a hole (from the bilge to CB trunk) covered only by a sheave box! I closed off the bottom of the CB trunk, which extended vertically from bottom to top of the lead keel, with a series of transverse SS bolts about 1" above the bottom of the trunk opening. After sealing the trunk opening with duct tape, I poured a slurry of epoxy & 1/4" chopped glass (through the hole in the bilge) sufficient to flow over and encase the SS bolts. This locked the sides of the CB trunk together (in case of a grounding on rocks) and sealed the cavity from below. I then filled the entire cavity from above (through the same bilge hole) with a slurry of SIKA 212 Cement Grout. All of this probably added 200 lbs more ballast than the CB had originally contributed.

I see good/critical comments below and hope you'll listen carefully. That kind of design change can lead to serious consequences if you do not compensate with something effective. Note: This change might also affect your reselling of this boat in the future.

No option to find a massive hard wood you can add just to add a little more kiel and weight, you are in the right country to find hard wood for cheap, hard wood is heavy so you kill two birds with one shot

Great suggestions, how long did you bake the beads and at what temp?

Love this! Way to keep it real ❤

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@9:40 WOW! now that is one job i would be really scared to do. well done.

well done. interested to hear how she sails now.

i was worried about the centreboard until i realised you still had a keel 🙂

Hi Good Job Was there any weight in the centreboard ? This would have to be compensated for stability ,, Yes ? No ?

18:14 so fill this void with fairring(spelling?) compound then a second layer of fiberglass

Did you guys consider that your keel being completely saturated with water provided ample ballast with or without the centerboard in place? I’m worried that now that you’ve fixed the water ingress and filled the void with lightweight foam, plus the removal of the center board.. the absence of a considerable amount of weight below the waterline may make for a highly unstable vessel. Hope I’m wrong.

No drag on the new prop..but I'm guessing no regen either? Or how does that work? Edit...I asked this question just before you answered it lol...but I'll leave the question here for the analytics

Awesome work.

At first it sounded terrible but after your explanation it seemed just fine. It does look really solid. Good work as usual. That teamwork thing you showed was really an eye opener.

Good call on the centerboard

Nicely done! Are you going to fill the void where the board was with anything? Like concrete? Or cut out the box out on the inside or just leave it?

Do you have weight in the bottom to prevent her from rolling in rough seas or big seas? Also I noticed you did not sand for the epoxy or the fiberglass. How do you know you have a good bond?

Good Work Beau, now sirsha has had a hystarectomy.

CRAZY...In heavy seas with sails down that Centre Board may have stopped a role over if ya cop a wave from the side.. You not scared to do the work though Beau good job mate ..

Not a bad idea getting rid of the C board. My only concern would be that space in the trunk you sealed in or did you core all of it. How big is it because it will be now full of air not water. Being that low in the water I would want to fill it with something that does not float.

7:03 I Loved the little “Pansy” voice, somehow it was hilarious coming from you…..I didn’t realize that I had been watching so long until I saw the shots of the stream of water coming out after you drilled that hole and I had also thought I must’ve missed one because I couldn’t remember what happened to the center board……LOL!

Love that new prop!!! Kindest regards and a Happy New Year to two! Craig, Shelley, & Hayden!

I did the heavy grinding on my 1970's Bristol Corinthian below the water line. faired with quick fair and a squeegee'd on layer of West system. two coats of barrier coat, one coat of red bottom paint and two coats of black Kirby Copper antifouling. the boat is so smooth and is significantly faster in light air. I know you have been using total boat, and their products are top notch, but the Kirby Bottom Paint is made for slower boats like ours and I have had great results in Active New England waters. (you should have hauled and done this when you were in a colder climate. I can't imagine being under there in the heat.

Great job again folks...although, Brandy, one suggestion, when you're helping at measuring out stuff, how about a taller work table. I found myself bitting my nails as you were bent over with your hair on the ground. No amount of 'BEAM' is going to help if you have to chop off a chunk of those lovely red locks. Be safe you two.

12:02, is that a raw water intake? What do you use it for?

The boat was built with a swing keel should still have one. Sorry but this is dangerous. I ken you are not going deep sea, but a quick squall your goosed. Please stay safe.

Beau the money you saved by doing most repairs has to be unreal...wishing you both no needed repairs for 2025 🎉🎉🎉

Awesome video happy new year

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This dream powder is dangerous. :)

You da man brother!