CAN WE OVERHAUL A HEAVILY NEGLECTED FISHING BOAT IN ONE WEEKEND?????

Gday everyone,
This time we take a look at Kiarras tender, but as usual things get out of hand very quickly.
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[@ShipHappensUK]

A quick job always takes longer than you think!!

[@HarpersShed]

Lol yeah every single time. I'm sure you guys are no stranger to this happening either.

[@yvesgardner9612]

I LIKE YOUR HONESTY AND YOU ARE AN EXCELLENT HANDYMAN.

[@HarpersShed]

Thanks for your kind words 👍

[@jeffreygilchrist1330]

Love your brutal honesty not hiding your failures with welding etc the boat isn’t worth persevering with because of the aluminium fatigue and many cracks but you use what you’ve got and that’s A good thing cheers mate love your work

[@HarpersShed]

Thanks mate, I don't see the point in trying to hide mistakes. We are all human and never get it right all the time. I think if it starts to develop large cracks again I will have to just scrap it but Hopefully I can get a few more years out of it now.

[@twowheeledcruiser1385]

Good job on the tender. Having that sun shade will be great on them hot sunny days. Nothing worse than sitting in the sun.

[@HarpersShed]

Absolutely mate, I'm keen to get it out for a little fish around the bay soon.

[@ronwilliams3249]

Good stuff mate ready for you and the family to go fishing I really enjoy the projects that can be done in a weekend it’s very satisfying to sit back after and enjoy a cold one admiring the completed work,thanks Ron 👍👍

[@HarpersShed]

Going to be doing some fishing soon to hopefully. I agree the quick jobs are good to get done, good feeling of accomplishment

[@philipstreechon4523]

Looks nice.

[@seventeenreasonsails]

The little boat will look good being towed behind your Cabin Cruiser now thit everything has a fresh coat of paint. Have fun with it.

[@HarpersShed]

Bit sad that the tender now looks in better condition then the cruise though lol

[@gregbolitho9775]

Thanks!

[@francisagosh2175]

Great job

[@AquaMarine1000]

When MIGing light aluminium back it with a piece of steel to stop blow through.

[@jamesmoon8947]

Well done that Man 😊

[@bubbleobill267]

Looks like a Clark Abalone. Bulletproof little boat!.

[@HarpersShed]

I'm not sure exactly what it is mate, it does actually have a HIN number so I probably could look it up.

[@lost_highway_guy]

It looks great

[@scottsorby7966]

It was crazy the difference just having primer on, the wee boat looks a million times better plus as you say it doesn't leak now and far more importantly you know there are no hidden leaks waiting to spoil a day and panic the family - crackin job (pardon the pun) 👍

[@HarpersShed]

I do find painting very enjoyable, it's all the prep work that I don't like doing lol. Your right though things look way better when they all become the one colour.

[@toomasnelson4561]

That looks suspiciously like my dinghy, 1972 De Haviland Norseman. Even the original green colour of the aluminum. Great tender mine planes with a 10 hp. Special note **** you probably are aware that aluminum boats don't like anything except their own paint. Anything else can start to eat your boat. I use mine as tender for my yacht, I stay onboard a lot so I am using it every day with crew and guests, shopping and so on.

[@HarpersShed]

I can get her to plane with the 4.5 but I have to me way up the front and a completely empty boat lol. I wasn't actually aware of the different paints causing issues with the alloy. I would imagine it takes a long time to cause issues though?

[@garyashdown5376]

Weekend well spent if you don't mind me saying, now all you need is a solar powered cooler for some wobble juices, a couple of rods but no bate as you don't want fishing to get in the way of the celebration of the the wobble juice. Gary 🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@HarpersShed]

Perhaps I may have to make a part 2 video to incorporate your suggestions 👍🍻

[@garyashdown5376]

​@@HarpersShed now that would be good, you you're son and you're dad and don't forget you're uncle with the parts you need. Get you're uncle happy with wobble juice, then get him to agree to donate all the parts you need on film. Job done 😂😂

[@deancleavesmith]

Nice job, good neat little fish'n boat

[@HarpersShed]

Thanks mate 👍

[@duncanhamilton3157]

Used to have a 12' tinnie, it had a 15hp on it. Really makes life so easy if you can get up on the plane if you need to beat the weather or want to go a bit further

[@HarpersShed]

I would like to put much bigger engine on her but that would then require me to register it and then have to pay the yearly fees.

[@michaelclutton8446]

Thanks for the video, nice little boat you should get some use out of it

[@HarpersShed]

Thanks mate hopefully it lasts a few more years now with all the cracks sorted.

[@oculusangelicus8978]

Nice work on the boat, probably the best treatment it has received in a very long time! For an outboard I recommend a Yamaha 225 2.8L v6 four stroke, LOL Honestly you get what you want to with this boat being as old as it is and how thin the Aluminium is, a high horsepower motor is likely to damage the boat and cause more cracks to appear, so a lower HP engine would definitely be a better option. If you intend to put the thing into salt water, I do recommend you put an engine with a bit more than the outboard you currently have, incase the sea get onery on you by surprise, you should have enough horsepower to get you to shore is short order, but then again, I'm a total landlubber and heavy waters scare the poop out of me! Jeez, just standing on the shore of Vancouver looking out into the pacific with some really black clouds coming towards me is enough to send me looking for higher ground. The Ocean is far too untrustworthy for my liking, she's a cruel mistress and highly moody and I can't stand women like that so I tend to go elsewhere when she's fixing to have a tantrum! LOL even being on large bodies of water on land is something that commands respect, I don't know how you salt water dudes enjoy the ocean as much as you do, the only thing that entices me to salt water is the world class fishing that can be had in Saltwater. Deep sea fishing makes freshwater fishing look like that magnet fishing game that you see at fairs and outdoor attractions of similar ilk. I mean I want to fish for Tuna, big ole Bluefin Tuna! two to three hundred pounders, yeah! Love Tuna! Can't wait for your next video, no matter what it is!

[@HarpersShed]

Lol I think a 225hp could be a touch on the big side for the 12ft tender. Main reason for only wanting a 5hp is we have a law here if it's over 5hp it needs to be registered. I also take the motor off and bring it home with me as the tender stays on the shore so a large outboard isn't practical. I don't particularly like going out in big seas too much either, we were in 6ft swells being Kiarra up the coast and that was enough for me. I do however like the idea of taking her back outside the heads on good weather for a fishing trip soon.

[@kevinmartin3859]

It came up trumps in end well done

[@HarpersShed]

Thanks mate

[@gardeningfishingjimw9364]

Nice work on the tender Tim; it's all you needed to do to it. Now it looks like Kiarra will be functional soon for a good test trip with overnight runs once the dunny is completed!!

[@HarpersShed]

I'm looking forward to getting the head all completed mate, make the boat a bit of a pain without it.

[@peterC1600]

Nice work it looks like new again.

[@HarpersShed]

Certainly looks better then it did mate.

[@paulviles5996]

Love you work! Wish I was closer I’d love to help you out on your boat. Keep up the vids. Cheers Paul

[@HarpersShed]

Thanks mate, I appreciate the support.

[@AquaMarine1000]

Keep the rubber bung. You can pull it out when you are underwater to drain water and replace when dry.

[@HarpersShed]

I never trusted them though. You can buy rubber scuppers that screw into the bung hole that allow water out when moving.

[@moosenbeans903]

Very nice to se ya mate. Two part bog doesn’t work due to contraction & expansion throw in twisting. Had a motor home 27 ft it over the years developed cracks above the side door and opposite side window Tim I fought them damn cracks fix them use it they would come back over an over. One day pulling into a fuel station light bulb 💡 moment twisting crack a beer can then keep twisting it. I would have to start boxing the frame to stop the flex. Might have to stiffen it if it keeps up. You have a nice weekend everyone. Jim western Washington USA it’s spring here yeahhhh

[@HarpersShed]

Thanks mate, if I have to go back and weld as much as I just did then I think it would probably be time for the scrap yard. She will hold for a little while longer. Enjoy the change of seasons mate.

[@holgers5216]

nice job mate, should give you years of fishing a leisure!

[@HarpersShed]

I do hope so mate. PS you will have a package coming your way very soon.

[@holgers5216]

@@HarpersShed cool, thank you so much for doing that, I'll let you know when it gets here

[@vitaminsea3503]

Hi dude. I have exactly the same with our next project Dory...but I'd rather fix than replace. Crack on dude!

[@HarpersShed]

Pun intended?? I'm the same mate I would always prefer to fix if possible 👍

[@jimifix]

Good job mate , outboard wise I would recommend a 10-15hp range for that size tinny.

[@HarpersShed]

Unfortunately if I go over a 5hp it means I need to register the boat and pay yearly fees. 5hp and under I don't have to register.

[@jimifix]

@@HarpersShed woah that’s crazy !

[@HarpersShed]

@@jimifix yeah I know bud it's a bit ordinary.

[@Ken-gk6qi]

Mate, that looks fantastic compared to what it looked like. Well done and can't wait to see more of the big brother boat. I'm still plugging away with my sailing boat matilda here in the UK. Hopefully in the water this summer. First time in 5 years.

[@HarpersShed]

Thanks mate, I bet that's exciting having you boat so close to getting back in the water. Good luck with it hopefully it all goes well

[@72mardy]

Nice little birthday for the old tinny, looks 100 times better than it did. Maybe get a zip up bimni cover. It goes over the fabric top when it's folded up. Just protects it a bit more when it's not being used, and keeps it tidy too. I'm guessing you just want a 5hp so you don't need to worry about registration? Or because you take the engine on and off a lot. Cheers mate 👍

[@HarpersShed]

The Bimini came with a cover bag already, your spot on with the 5hp mate. Don't have to worry about rego and also like you mentioned I am always taking it on and off to keep the tender at the shore so don't want anything too big and heavy.

[@72mardy]

@@HarpersShed sweet as mate 👍

[@Alaskaman1953]

DID I see some sort of aircraft just outside of your shop???? Future project?? Hope so!!!!! LOVE the videos..THANK YOU!!!

[@HarpersShed]

Well spotted, that is dad's 2 seat gyro he is building. It may make an appearance one day.

[@gregbolitho9775]

Nice job m8, that hoist came in handy. Kinda makes me wish I had a garage.

[@HarpersShed]

I wouldn't be without access to a hoist anymore. They are so handy and make working on cars way safer.

[@lachlanswinbourne6459]

Great video as usual mate, check out the low temp aliuminium brazing rods. They are the cat arse for fixing holes in thin material and you only need portagas to do it. Cheers Lachy

[@HarpersShed]

Funny enough I actually have some in the toolbox and the thought didn't even cross my mind to try them. Next time I will give it a go for sure.

[@peterwall9896]

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[@HarpersShed]

Thank you for your support as always Peter

[@Mylifelovingit]

You weld waaaay better than me

[@HarpersShed]

Lol I feel I can weld quite well if everything is nice and new material and I get every set right. What really separates the good welders from the great ones is when things aren't new and your welding in tight spots or upside down.

[@michaelsimpson9779]

That's just not what I do...... Yep, tossing stuff that can be repaired is anathema....

[@HarpersShed]

Absolutely mate 👍

[@davidsutherland5044]

Good thing about tinnies is they keep going forever. Might not be much of the original left over time but they do put up with use and abuse

[@HarpersShed]

Yep completely agree, I feel like I have extended her usable lifespan a little bit now too

[@djmini2numpty141]

think you are looking for the term, jack of all trades, master of none lol. needless to say, having a crack is what its all about and you certainly do , and do it well

[@HarpersShed]

Lol yeah that's the saying 🤣

[@glennjaggard7065]

So you brought your self a love me tender ha ha

[@HarpersShed]

Lol that would be one way to put it 😂

[@francisagosh2175]

Does the dinghy take on water when it’s in the water are those cracks leaking?

[@HarpersShed]

Some of them were leaking yeah, she would take on a litre of water in an hour or so.