#85 - BUDGET boat DIY!! Fitting New pannels on the cheap!!

[@notwocdivad]

Andy, That was a lovely and obviously heartfelt tribute to Mellissa and the work she does. You are indeed a lucky man to have a partner who is so in tune with the idea of moving aboard Melody and sailing the world! It is a huge undertaking and lifestyle change. I wish you every success and happiness when the time comes to set sail!!

[@agregat9190]

Да для сша это редкость приятно удивлён

[@stephenpenney6774]

Everything you do Andy is one step towards realising your family dream. No matter how small the step you make is, it’s one thing less for Melissa to do. She’s a very positive lady and she has a drive that isn’t often seen. Good luck with the house and the radicalising of its contents. Really enjoyed this episode and look forward to seeing you all aboard again.

[@Noniinthebush]

You’re a lovely man to acknowledge your appreciation and love of Melissa 💕

[@ddm220]

Why does my thumbs up go away when i come back to the same video ? Came back the next day and thumbs up worked !

[@SailingMelody]

I don’t know it’s strange isn’t it, sometimes it stays and sometimes not. I have a feeling it’s maybe got something to do with mobile phones because if I put a thumbs up on a video from my laptop or desktop computer it’s there for good but when i do it on my phone sometimes i find it’s gone when I re visit the videos.

[@pmnfernando]

your choice for the interior ply is perfectly adequate imo. it will last a long time. the difference for marine plywood is the amount of voids within the sheets and the glue, which is not waterproof but water resistant. people have built hulls with exterior grade plywood and never had a problem because they knew what they were doing.

[@JohnKenIRB233]

Very happy to hear that all of you are recovering! Do not apologize for sharing your work projects! We marvel at your family enthusiasm on this project.

[@SailingMelody]

Thank you. Sometimes it feels like terribly slow progress but even a tiny step is still a step in the right direction

[@flowfilms2040]

So glad to hear how much you appreciate your wife's work, that was really nice, wishing you guys the best always!

[@danielsteen4030]

Andy what a wonderful man and family you have Melissa,Jack. I wish you all the best in fulfilling the dreams you have in to restoring Melody and taking your wonderful family on your sailing adventure.

[@nigelwhybrow9257]

As boat builder of 20 years I also agree Melissa has done some amazing work and it hasn't gone unnoticed .love all you're work well done guys keep it going

[@SimonJones-jy8ly]

You are right Andy, you are very lucky to have Melissa and Jack who are wholly on-board with the project (excuse the pun). It's a rare team.

[@NigelTomlinson]

It was an absolute pleasure to meet you guys last week.. you're as lovely in real life as you are on here :) I'm looking forward to working with you on all those welding jobs.

[@SailingMelody]

And the exact same to you too sir!! Great to meet you and here’s to a long lasting friendship!!!

[@floydgraves3997]

Andy, You are doing a great job on the panels. To make them last, after the stain has dried really well if you seal the wood with 2 coats of epoxy on all sides and edges, there's no reason they won't last a very long time. The edges, just like the end grain of any wood will soak up a lot so a few extra coats on the edges till it doesn't soak in would be extra insurance. If there are any voids along the edge fill those with thickened epoxy. With all of this work you'll still be cheaper than marine plywood an even marine ply would needs to be sealed to keep it from absorbing moisture from the air, moulding and/or rotting. Keep up the Great Work!!

[@troz451]

Great honest complement about Melissa! You both inspire me to work harder. Best of luck.

[@matthewrodd3985]

Well done Andy...loving what you're doing...and your mission.. Melissa is something else ... Real kudos. Please keep going

[@hemeoncn]

I agree with your plywood choice Andy. It is a lot cheaper and like you said, you are doing internal work and not building the boat out of it. If it needs to be replaced in some places in 3 years then that is OK as boat work never ends. Well done on the heartfelt tribute to Melissa.

[@markroth9827]

It doesn’t look good…it looks GREAT! Glad you’re feeling better.

[@mwatkins2464]

Andy you’re a lucky man to have such a great woman to love you. She is a wonderful lady and mother. You are blessed ❤️🙏

[@Gold469]

Andy, you truly are a lucky man. Women like Melissa are so far and few between to have one is a god sent. Enjoy your lives together as we the youtube community enjoy seeing you two make dreams come true.

[@brianbevington8777]

Wow , well donne Andy !! friendly greetings, Brian

[@petequesada2936]

Andy, though Melody is a labor of love, the tasks are arduous and time consuming. Good for you for expressing your gratitude to Melissa. You two compliment each other well and are so supportive. It is no wonder Jack seems so positive and self-assured. I look forward to each and every video. Keep plugging along!

[@gavinferguson]

It might be a good idea to seal the panels with epoxy before vinyl then they won’t take any moistures

[@livingsimplytosimplylive6817]

Andy it is wonderful to see you as well and when Melissa is on the boat. You three make an incredible team even if you don’t work together on the same day.

[@ainsleyhenderson4228]

Well said Sir,Yes lucky family,Captain Jack will be fine after a wee belt of Rum, amazing progress.GBYA.

[@samcaird4185]

You are both lucky to have found each other to find a single adventure that you both work towards and very much want. You lucky sods

[@Bladerunner264]

definitely need a campervan episode.

[@tonysimmons217]

Melissa is awesome but so are you and Jack. Thanks for sharing.

[@Artiz...]

Us 'followers' all already know what an astonishingly impressive team you 3 undoubtably are Andy... but lovely to hear your praise and admiration for Melissa's incredible work ethic too! She's amazing! Your adorable son is also a very clear testament to you both as parents and people, making you guys one of the most authentic and enjoyable sailing vlogs on KZbin! Crack on guys... your meticulous and dedicated momentum is building very nicely now!

[@yellowstonenaturerc8518]

Hey Andy, so good to see you back and sounding like you've recovered .. Please say hello to the other crew members when you talk to them. Ok sorry to take your time .. you better get back to work ... cheers from Wyoming USA👍

[@SailingMelody]

You’re very welcome and always welcome to take up our time with lovely comment. Melissa and Jack say Hi 👋

[@mustafanxusani795]

It's God's will that you have such a wonderful partner, she's strong and intelligent with a big loving heart. And Jack is a fine lad growing up just fine and picking up all kinds of life skills from both of you. Say hello to Jack for me. It's great to see you're back from the frightening virus. Love and blessings to your family from me in South Africa.

[@jeffreystork6862]

"It is what it is" you said in closing. That is so true. I put that on a sign over my work area and my manager hated it. I told him to stop making promises that we would get complex work done in a short time. He really didn't know what had to be solved first. None of my work was straight foreword. Boat work has many complications to sort out before you get to work on the real problem. Keep going.

[@SailingMelody]

Precisely :) each problems takes as long as it takes 🤷🏼‍♂️ And from a KZbin point of view I’d rather just make honest videos which show our progress and sometimes that’s more impressive and other times it’s not so impressive but it’s more honest than making up bullshit to to make an episode appear more interesting 😂😂😂

[@johncarpenter7664]

Andy, Melissa, and Jack, I love watching your progress, learning, and the boat come together. You guys are doing a great job. I support your assessment of needs vs looks. I live in the Pacific Northwest, Puget Sound, and know folks who have spent years and thousands of $ outfitting for a circumnav, and on boats that never leave the dock.The goal is to sail, live an adventure, and create memories, not build a shrine. That said you are on the right track. One suggestion I would offer is that I would seal the plywood, not sure after your experiment with the stain that I would bother with the vinyl, looks good from here!

[@simply5897]

Excellent, I keep living the dream watching you all , keep going.

[@pc3250]

You are indeed very lucky having a partner willing to share all the experience and you gave a heartfelt tribute, well done! Just a small point you are probably aware of, don't forget to trim some wood off the panels to allow for the vinyl wrap over, I suggest you try some when you get the vinyl to check how much you need to allow. Looking much better now and will improve dramatically with the vinyl. Keep up the good work, spring is on the way!

[@robertcaston2250]

Andy great to see you back on the boat. Such a nice and heartwarming tribute to Melissa - really well deserved! Best of luck with the downsizing and the camper van.

[@markmitchell8482]

I would recommend using G4 damp seal to seal the exterior grade ply. Its super easy to apply and gives a hardwearing finish. Its also cheap but will make your panels last considerably longer.

[@jeffreyryder6828]

Hi Andy what you are doing is very good I would suggest you coat all the wood/ply in something just like you wood treatment, your timber will last a lot longer even if covered afterwards

[@wildandbarefoot]

I always think Uxorious is such a glorious word.

[@SailingMelody]

Glorious glorious uxoriousness!! 😂

[@kevinmartin3859]

Hi Andy loved the video I shouldn't worry about what other people say about what wood you use inside the boat it's your boat your choice at the end of the day loved your speech at the end you are a lovely couple who care about each other with a good boy in Jack so enjoy your lives together best wishes Kevin

[@SailingYachtZora]

That trick with the plastic sheet is v clever, wish i had thought of that a few years ago...

[@rfdinesen4027]

Well done on the work, and very well done on what you said about Melissa. You put it beautifully.

[@simonkelly2339]

Damn right Andy she’s a superstar and jack too!

[@rhadley958]

What a lovely thing to say about your partner - well done !

[@africanhoopoetours]

Andy you are a real man!!!!! Great to hear you complimenting you better half and also emphasizing its a non sexest comment you simply grateful to have such a partner. All the best to captain Jack. You guys are a great team no doubt a lot of challenges await but I am sure you will meet them successfully. Weldone to you all. Much love from Cape Town south africa. Hope you one day sail to our shores so I can take you around. Regards Marius

[@ericpeterson336]

I think you made the right choice for interior plywood.

[@wildandbarefoot]

On the marine ply front, a lot of 70s boats were made of it but they only used it for the hull and topsides and used affordable ply inside. It will last longer than you think. It's all about sealing the wood. Don't fret.

[@mikshepherd]

Great job Andy! Those panels are looking amazing. I used to work in a panel laminating company so have some experience with plywood. The difference between the wbp and marine is the adhesive more than anything. The marine uses a totally waterproof adhesive to prevent delaminating in wet conditions. For inside the boat, although it might be ‘best practice’ to use the marine, if you seal the edges with a marine varnish, it should make the ply last a lot longer if not indefinitely… also, I think the camper idea is great, and downsizing is tricky enough, you don’t need the added pressure of getting the boat done at the same time. You’ll be able to expand into the boat from the camper so it will feel luxurious! Keep up the great work mate!!

[@tomtroscher9612]

look forward to our videos and wish you the best. Exciting timese for you and your viewers.

[@sailingsjofagel]

Well done Turner Family..!! You've won our hearts with your genuine, honest and real approach to life and work, and thank you so much for sharing your hearts and your journey..!! P.S. in my humble opinion Hardwood ply is great choice for inside panels wrapped up and sealed. I can't wait to see how you do the mahogany trims as I need some pointers for around doorways and windows (I know that's not nautical) over the matchboard lining I'm doing. All the best..! Grant - South Australia. (Come visit?)

[@allanwood3562]

As an owner builder of my house that never finishes (and a small yacht + bus restorer) I can appreciate the time involved and the difficulties in trying to do things where a nice work surface isn't available. You're doing great mate. Very sweet note to end on too.

[@daniellawson9302]

I have just binge-watched all of your episodes and love this channel. You are indeed a lucky man to have such a capable partner in this venture. I too have seawater in my veins and would love to do just what you're doing. But my wife is vehemently against boats and the only way I'll ever get one is if it's given to me. Living in Louisiana, with water everywhere you look, I yearn for the life of a mariner, but that may not be in the cards for me. So, hope you don't mind me living vicariously through you and your family by way of your videos. Thank you, great work, and much luck on your adventure.

[@SailingMelody]

Hey Daniel! Yes I know I’m a lucky guy and have been dealt a good hand. Maybe you could get your other half to go dinghy sailing with you at a local club?

[@bubbleobill267]

Nice compliment for your wife. Brownie points aplenty!

[@SailingMelody]

Only true words spoken :)

[@jaymiller2213]

Progress is progress! thanks for the update! Lots of love from 🇨🇦

[@rows3063]

Wonderful words from you regarding the ‘team’,they certainly appear to enjoy the tasks even when you’ve not been there! Re the Marine ply versus Exterior grade (WBP ?); I’m more than happy to stand corrected but it was always my understanding that the only real difference between the two types was laminate quality. BS 1088 Mahogany ply had a guaranteed laminate lay up with no voids whereas the exterior grade WBP, whilst utilising the same glues etc, when cut was likely to show voids in the layup. Long & short of it is there really shouldn’t be any problems using the exterior stuff for panelling. I don’t suppose for a minute that you’d achieve Lloyds Approval for the exterior (especially for any structural elements) but don’t forget that Peter & Annie Hill built the original ‘Badger’ entirely from exterior grade and, to my knowledge, never experienced any issues. Keep up the great work!!!

[@louwilliams8528]

As a former professional wood worker I have an input on your inside wood choices. The major difference between exterior ply and the marine grade is price. They use the same glue and wood. Marine grade guarantees no voids and that is very important if you are using it for structural reasons. You can get exterior grade with the same ply’s and thickness For trim I would never spend the money for a name. Good job

[@stony7827]

as usual, Andy, you make a very good Job - congrates(!) ... and vy nice words to Mellissa (!!) my best regards from austria

[@jounikeravalla5027]

very good story . Sun is shining all the day .

[@thomastaylor6991]

Waiting on further instruction from a Master welder: I think Solomon would consider that to be Wisdom. Acknowledging and truly appreciating partner: Gentleman in every sense. Deeming this a nothing video : Humility. It's good to know Captain Jack and Lady Melissa are under Sir Andy's protection.A true Knight in my opinion.

[@fireantsarestrange]

I love that you took the time to thank your lovely wife.

[@sheldoncrane3588]

Such a humble family with a joy that comes from a deep love and commitment towards one another. May your adventures be filled with the excitement and rewards all your hard work brings . Looking forward to all your episodes. Good luck mates.

[@shrekyou4040]

It is awesome change in the boat mal is amazing person, her work ethic is fantastic, if I could get 2 of mell dam i could make some coin . And captain jack great job . Swab

[@JP-lz3vk]

I'm just glad you've got your voice back Andy. It takes longer to recover your energy so take it easy

[@leonbrouwer6105]

There is just something about you Andy and it is what makes you such a great human and youtuber! You are humble, calm and not full of yourself which is refreshing. And your comments about Melissa just prove this. What a nice journey to watch your family travel together. I wish you the best and every success.

[@Sircraig7963]

G'day Crew,,, Love the camper idea ,gypsies first , then sailors . Warmer weather will see work pick up ,soon you will follow S.V. SEEKER, Hope London went well . See you all next time . Respect from Down Under

[@SailingMelody]

We’re hot on Doug’s heels!!! What an amazing engineer he is eh!!

[@SailingGSEAG]

Great news on the camper van! Love watching your channel. Thanks

[@kbkarnesis]

Love your work ....... greetings from Australia 🇦🇺 can’t wait to see the finished boat .... Maybe give us a run thru of what you have done thus far !

[@roarskaar-hanssen8350]

Hi Andy, good to see you are back, keep up the great work👍😀

[@thanasisrizop6685]

Continue the great job. Greetings from Greece

[@SuperEjep]

What a great idea, Andy, using transparent plastic sheet to mark the window apertures!

[@timmywilson]

Great job Andy. Making great progress

[@colinturner4158]

You both make a amazing couple

[@mejeanlouis72]

For me one of the best boating channel out there,hope to see you sometime in the future in the Seychelles mate.

[@rolandtb3]

Recovering from a flu bout. Continuing to make your floating home more liveable. Visual impacts that boost the mood. Noticable, easy gains.

[@VAdu56]

for the panels, it is necessary to paint or varnish on BOTH sides, and to put the vynil it is also necessary to coat on BOTH sides and smooth with a card or a brush and very soft...,Good luck ...!! if it is well protected with paint, there are no problems over time, especially paint the edges well...!

[@redpillgreenenergy141]

These are the kind of videos I do enjoy watching, just vlog any updates no matter how minor! We all enjoyed watching Melissa crack on while you were convalescing.

[@daves_channel1491]

Invested is the word i would used. Great job!

[@thunder1505]

Hurrah for Melissa!

[@samanthafury8174]

Nice to see you again Andy. Hope Melissa and Jack get to have some fun in London after Jacks appointment. 🤞

[@happybunny1986]

New to your channel but really enjoyed the 16 month time lapse and few more of the videos. For your hardwood ply. As long as you can seal all the surfaces, (paint etc) there is no real reason it will not last the lifetime of the boat. So the biggest thing about sea air is the moisture containing salt. If the The salt water/moisture can impregnate the wood it can swell and break apart the layers. Your best bet is to get a good heater and dry out the panels for a couple of days and then paint/seal them, make sure any holes that you need are already done before sealing as they will be weak points.

[@SailingMelody]

Yeah definitely. Although we’ve spent so little on the timber for these panels it won’t matter if they don’t last too long and we can use them as templates for something better in the future when the welding work is all complete

[@bishopkinlyside8477]

Good to see you using the metric measurements so much easier than imperial measurements I don’t understand why the world they’re not use metric measurements it is so much easier we’ve had it here in Australia since 14th of February 1966

[@MrAlubenco]

Glad to see you up and running. Keep it up!

[@roberthorsford4266]

Andy, those deck head panels are good enough to finish with paint surely? I built a garden room recently and lined the interior with the same Far Eastern ply, then painted with primer/emulsion, the result is excellent. You could do the same, especially as you intend covering the joints with trim. In fact I think it’s a much more modern looking finish than vinyl and a lot less troublesome - think Westerly headlining! Rob

[@russellneville7145]

Well done mate, looking good. & Yes your a lucky man. Having the boat & a camper van on the way. Looking forward to seeing that. Also, I think that was a vary good call on the plywood. Good to see you, Jack & Melissa are on the road to recovery. All the best.. SV Kiwi Lady Opua Bay of islands New Zealand.

[@hjemison]

What a clever way to mark the port lights!

[@churchofthegreenflipflop2436]

Another great t-shirt. Love a bit of dream theatre

[@SailingMelody]

Freakin’ love them

[@marcobrambilla5851]

nice job, You and your better half Melissa

[@ianmcdonald6598]

Hi Andy. When you decide to coveryou panel in the vinyl don't forget to allow at leasr 3/16"on each dimension to allow for the cladding thickness of the vinyl. l only just remembered when doing the headlining on my late boat, It does save a lot of mucking about after glueing the vinyl onto the panels if the trimming is done first. I used a spray adhesive I used a PVA type with no fumes, can't remember the name of it but it gave some time for small adjustments. Beware too that if a curved section you need to allow a fraction more vinyl to stop it stretching when curved and flattening appearance.. Starting to really look the business aboard Melody .Welldone !

[@SailingMelody]

We’ve used both spray and tinned contact adhesive and found the canned stuff far superior. You can get a much more even covering of adhesive on both the timber and the fabric. It does smell but the results are much better

[@craigmartin8326]

Well done Andy.

[@TheMadSqu]

Great Episode as always! You are both doing great jobs and I feel very entertained with all the content you put out so far. Keep on being awesome!

[@TheE71462]

Hello , happy to see you back

[@afrociaal8073]

its good to see you're back!!

[@jackspears8368]

Thanks for the wildly entertaining video. Most especially thank you for your tribute to Melissa. Between the three of you, I'm never disappointed. I always love an underdog and you all are that. The saloon looks great with all those holes now being covered. Love to you all.

[@richardswire1384]

I think long term I would mold some grp and gelcoat and then fit and forget. It would reflect much more light easily washable and when you get to the tropics gel is far more resilient than vinyl in humidity and extreme heat. The other reason is every time you turn something on, you need battery capacity and re-charge facility.

[@atuanderson]

What a wonderful come back from covid!! So great to see you looking well. What a lovely video, great team, fantastic family. ✨️😍 and I agree, Melissa is awesome, so are you and Jack.

[@SailingMelody]

Thank you :)

[@bowlochili]

Nice shirt! Just saw DT a few days ago. Melissa is awesome.

[@pahooper99]

Hi Andy, saloon head is looking great. Your words about Melissa is very touching and from what I have seen in your videos, every word is true. A very talented person just like yourself. Would love to see your video on your life change!

[@william6526]

If you seal the plywood it will last as long as marine plywood. Marine plywood is so expensive because it's made with no interior voids. Otherwise besides the number of plys it's basically the same as exterior plywood. You will be fine if you seal it .

[@delukxy]

Yes, make sure you seal both sides. One side only will mean that they distort when they get damp, and they will get damp. Stain is not a sealer. Good work, all of you.

[@ThoughtfulWander]

Andy good to see you doing a bit better keep improving man! Safe travels to the other part of Melody team! Great episode! Be safe all! 👍👍👊👊⛵⛵

[@robertmcgregor7233]

Morning Andy I'm just taking time off work (use them or lose them) And watching your latest video. Just thought I'd message and I'm sure others already have You mention welding all around the chain plate that can be see and also drilling and welding a bolt through the middle. Can I suggest drill a hole in the centre of the plate as you suggest but only the plate not the Hull. Then plug the hole with weld, you will get a much stronger hold and you won't have yet another hole in the Hull (even though its plugged with a welded bolt) Check with nigel he will know best. Keep up the good work 👍

[@pfalzgraf7527]

Don’t make a work of two days small! The whole saloon is now panneled, with lights and all! That IS a result. Far more important than how much or how little you did is that you are working on it again! Good to see the whole family back on track! And thanks for keeping the videos going - another achievement in times of sickness!

[@williamrandall1415]

Welcome back.

[@michaeldavies9533]

Hi Andy wife and I are glad you are back on the boat you sound alot better than the last time you were in front of the 📷 camera 🎥,by the way do alittle more of your guitar 🎸 music very easy on the ears. Regards from Hereford UK