Can we SALVAGE our HURRICANE DAMAGED BOAT with NO Fiberglass experience... | Ep.11

[@CeeJay1845]

I just binged the first 10 episodes. You two are truly inspirational! I am addicted to your journey.

[@brandendebuhr2997]

Raff and Sascha, I really enjoyed watching your fiberglass repairs. I too learned a thing or two but there was one last step that I was praying that I'd see but didn't which I've used with boats I've repaired in the past. In addition to adding the new fiberglass, to the outside after I have the glass in place, you need to take measures to keep bubbles from forming due to the heat in many cases. So what I do is I add a layer of shrink wrap or peel ply to the outside of the repair, then put a piece of foam that will be crushed by a board or piece of plywood mashed against the hull to keep pressure on the repair and to make sure there are no bubbles that form. I then jack or use some mechanical force to compress the foam till the fiberglass and resin have cured. Once that's done, the shrink wrap will peel off leaving a much more compressed surface which should provide years of strength. Other than that, you are a great craftsman! Loved the illuminated wall you did in your buddies place that loaned you the initial money to buy the boat. Nice unicorn you've got there btw...

[@christopherjonh9458]

Years ago when I pulled the rudder from our Catalina 30, I used a small 35-pound Bosch breaker (jackhammer), with a spade attachment (shovel), to dig a hole about two feet below the rudder so the shaft would be clear of the boat. No, I did not get permission from the yard. 🤐 Covered the hole with piece of plywood and the small mound of dirt with a little tarp until the rudder was installed and the hole was filled back in.

[@dahveed284]

You two are the fiberglass whisperers... Those patches looked great! When it weighs that much, maybe it's a Keeler? Every episode of your show reminds me (as an old guy) why I'm willing to pay extra for a boat that doesn't need any work. When I was younger and had more time than money, a diy project like this would be fine, but not now.

[@k20Fritz]

I'm a new viewer and Florida Man from Ft lauderdale. I used to do hydraulics, stabilizers and thrusters with my brother in law. He still owns NCH marine if you ever need anything like that in ft lauderdale. My buddy runs Marine Air SFL if you need AC/Refrigeration work. Both have well over 10 years experience. I also have family on Harbour Island Bahamas. Hope to cross paths one day.

[@edkleinstuber2119]

RUDDER!! Man, 18 minutes us just not enough! Moving into #1 position with me and I would suspect others as well. Nicely done!!

[@briancastleberry336]

It looks like a keel to me too

[@leehoffman3604]

I watch you guys every time you post to laugh! Love it. Keep it up and you will become the most watched sailing channel like you said in the beginning...Great job on the glassing.

[@SpearItAnimal]

Wow that really means a lot! Haha thank you, glad we can give you a laugh 😆

[@jhsrecordsentertainment4972]

Sasha, the man's jobs is to fill all the holes. The woman's job is to tell him how to do right. 😜 As for Prop, Keel, Rudder..after 14 so far working days..your both right. 🤣😂. Great Job on haul work so far. Youre both doing awesome. Love your vids.

[@appick01]

My last haul out I was finally old enough, and smart enough to just pay the yard to do the bottom paint. Best $2400 I've ever spent on my 38ft boat.

[@PreacherwithoutaPulpit]

Happy to hear you glassed over some of the many, to many might I add, holes in your boat. It was also refreshing to see you knew what the hell you are doing unlike so many "Sailing Channels" out there doing refits.You'd not believe how many I see doing patches in the reverse order to where the only layer truly holding onto the hull is the very first they put on or in other words they start with the biggest piece first or use to many larger pieces instead of doing what you did. You of course did it the right way and those patches should be just as strong or stronger than the rest of the hull. I really do wish you'd found a way to delete a few more of the thru holes but not knowing your boats systems that require all of them and the fact it isn't my boat I guess my opinion on it doesn't matter all that much. Great job getting some of the worst offenders done when it comes to boat work. As someone who did a lot of fiberglass work when I was younger I wholeheartedly agree with the if you can afford to pay someone else to do it or at least the initial grinding anyway, pay them it's worth it every time as long as they aren't asking crazy prices. I know you're already out there on the water or at least have already been out cruising and that your videos are lagging behind real time, so I'm glad to hear things worked out for you kids. Any refit you can sail away from safely in which you accomplished what you set out to do is a good one in my book, so job well done. Fair winds, following seas, safe travels and God Bless...

[@putukas99]

For such patch fixes, try tearing chop stand instead of cutting, so the layers blend better

[@allmomomosthomebus3895]

Don't forget to add blinker fluid to your port and starboard turn signals while you're replacing your keel bearings.

[@andrewpalmer7811]

You guys are so funny together! Sasha is such a wonderful girl, she’s one in a million! You’re a lucky guy! Great video, love your work ethic and chemistry! Keep going, she’s going to look amazing once she’s finished! Fair winds from the U.K. ⛵️👍🏻

[@SpearItAnimal]

Yes she is and yes I am! Thanks Andrew 🤘🏼

[@AJS-Now]

I know it took a lot more time with your editing to show why the center of your project needed to be the way you described, Most folks don't do that because of the extra time it takes so thank you for the extra time.

[@laurenlanders]

Proud of y’all!! Killing it💪🏼🔥

[@stephenroskilly3737]

You two are such great characters and from what I’m seeing, pretty competent too. Wish you huge success with your repayment goals. Great humour, lovely crazy, and above all not afraid to take risks. Loving the videography too. It’s a winner 🍷🍷😘😘

[@vettepicking]

I like to plug the holes with a plug and then glass the thru hull ports first. Because working inside the bilge area is tougher too do. But great work

[@Nakailla]

*Vibin to the intro track* Y’all’s intro always gets me!! Love it!! ❤

[@stevecrombie5357]

Thanks for turning out another video so fast. You two just, work work work. I can't wait till we get to the place where it's play play play. Only 8 1/2 months of work to go. I can't imagine how many layers of skin you had to take off each night to clean that stuff off of your faces. Stay safe and have fun.

[@Racerman27410]

I made some popcorn before i watched this....only downside was i still had popcorn left at the end of it. Totally digging the real life story complete with real holes in the boat and getting real dirty.... The algorithm seems to like comments as it appears a few more subs have come on board. Already looking forward to the next one! Cheers!

[@chrisanthony579]

I think a Porter Cable paint grinder (model 7403) would have worked very well. Very aggressive abrasives and doesn't gum up as much as sand paper disks. Can even wet sand with them. Someone has epoxy/glass experience, Well done!

[@marklapierre5629]

If nothing else you two are fascinatingly entertaining. The project is looking like it's in good hands.

[@bahade53]

This is 1000% going to be one of the great up and coming KZbin channels ! If you’re reading this and not subscribed.. you’re wrong 👍

[@michaelgreene5525]

One of the best KZbin channels hands down. I can’t stop watching it. Amazing content and editing. Lots of respect for your skills bro. I’m learning a ton. Those thru hulls wow wow wow that’s crazy.

[@SpearItAnimal]

Thank you! 🤘🏼

[@VenturiLife]

Your glassing skills are on-point.

[@joshuaash2494]

Let’s gooooo! It’s been 9 days put another one out! You got us hooked

[@mathewdavis-adventuresandd6643]

Awesome, I learned something. Thanks for the fiberglass layer tip. Perfect for vertical surfaces. Hope you get that rotational keel fixed, LOL.

[@mandmmilling3716]

I loved the comment about bottom paint sanding!!! "If you can afford it, pay for it"!!! I just bought a bayliner 4550. First thing i did was a bottom job. As it was sitting in the blocks and i am staring at 20 layers of crappy failing bottom paint, i remember when it hit me!!!! Nope not this time, i aint doing it again. I paid to take the boat back to gelcoat. 8k and 2 weeks later....money well spent!!!

[@patrickscarr]

This is my new favorite channel! You two tell a great story! Perfect mix of video action and narration. Keep up the great work and editing.

[@SpartyTime]

Awesome video. Your bottom sanding triggered flashbacks to when I bought my boat. It took me a solid week to sand down to the barrier coat. But I was solo and had a 2 hour commute.

[@hankh1610]

Com'on get the edit on... waitin' on the next edition. Been over a week now. chucklin'

[@stevethurlow9059]

I was lucky, had the bottom glass beaded with a wet blaster.. no dust!

[@MoviesSam]

You two are awesome. I wish I had a more powerful word, but you guys are adept at everything - even video production. Binging your channel now. Goals. Thanks keep up the great content.

[@icantv2696]

Nice job on those patches. I learned quite a bit about the patching i have to do on my 19 foot power boat. Love the videos. Keep them coming. Good job!!!

[@GetNGhost]

I would've toss that prop too, since I don't do the gram or book. I'll have to wait and see if you do, even though you didn't see any cracks in it. A folding or feathering would've been worth it, IMO!

[@briancastleberry336]

You guys clowning is freaking hilarious!!

[@SpearItAnimal]

Haha gotta have a little fun!

[@bobbyridge9543]

Love you guys hopefully we will see that neck breaking yacht out there soon!!! Y'all are doing a knock down drag'em out job your #1 fan from Sailing Horus

[@SpearItAnimal]

Thank you! Appreciate the support 😁

[@purplepowell]

Keep up the great work! Would love to see episodes more frequently. You two are fantastic and your channel is now my most looked forward to seeing.

[@SpearItAnimal]

Thanks that means a lot! So far it has taken us a MINIMUIM of 6.5 days out of the week to edit an episode 😂 we would love to post more frequently if we could…Shooting for weekly at the moment!

[@klausfroehlich741]

yes guys, fresh wind in the boring sailing channels, good job

[@gavinerickson3632]

Great episode guys keep up with the hard work. One step at a time. 🇦🇺

[@MichaelPeatield]

Have you ever tried using peel ply?

[@MrJoemuck]

Love how you get quick and dirty with the technical points. Great videos!

[@jbird73]

Good stuff, yall. I learn something new every episode. Yeeew!

[@el_sweetime]

Thanks man Big fan Really drunk and stuff Can't wait to party with you guys I'm René and Star and Pepé he's our dog 🐶🐕

[@juniorcobb5162]

Anyone notice FLASHDANCE "What A Feeling" was jamming during the ruder/keel drop?

[@MesaperProductions]

I'm impressed by y'all's repairs skills. Being fiberglass proficient has to really cut your costs a ton!

[@josemanueldelpazo7460]

Gracias por compartir vuestras esperiencias, sois uno de mis canales favoritos.

[@gregoryfoster2547]

for everyone else wanting to buy a boat and sail get yourself an independent boat surveyor, insured, professional and you research them. Pay for a survey of the boat you want. I've seen some very sad situations.

[@arthurme1911]

Put brass in those holes it last longer

[@roynewport5397]

Love your channel , real people and you are a master at work.

[@camilalusso2488]

Loving your channel’s new vibe, Sascha I actually met you and Nathalie (and the pups) at the Annapolis boat show a couple years ago!! Eagerly awaiting the next episode to see what else I can learn from y’all…all while having a good laugh! Keep up the great work!

[@Diver420420]

You guys are great together. 👍🏻

[@dflawrence]

I got hooked on youtube sailing channels through SV Delos. Now I've found you two and I'm loving your videos. I know you will be catching up to SV Delos in no time. You two are so fun to watch and I'm learning so much from everything you do. Absolutely thrilled you are putting up videos every week now.

[@MikeB-gf6dj]

Spear it Animal is quite possibly the fastest new (revamped) rising sailing channel. Way Cool ! You both are rocking this, Am feeling the vibe between you both more and more each episode. Having been with you both since the crossover(s) I definitely enjoy this place better than others. Great Vid. See you next time. 😎Cheers from NZ 🇳🇿 M.

[@CarlSmithAviationBroker]

Hey Raff - acetone dilutes water and allows it dry out much faster. Soak up those damp balsa spots. Respect that solvent, it's not good for your health!

[@montymontano8618]

Hey, you guys are so much fun… and knowledgeable. Great energy and attitude. Can’t believe it, with that mess of a boat you bought. And, you know how to make a video!👍🏽

[@mariuszkijowski2180]

19 holes! Yee, but definitely you know what are you doing with the fiberglass. All the best!

[@SpearItAnimal]

Thanks 👍

[@sainte06]

I really like yalls videos! Been following you close to when you first started KZbin. You’ve grown a lot! My wife even said you were a punk in the beginning but now you show yourself in a new light! Keep up your videos and vibes! I hope this grows into its full potential!

[@ten4gonesailing]

Seems like you guys have been doing this professionally for a few years. Ya doing a nice job!! Be sure to put the pin back holding the keel in place!!

[@carltontweedle5724]

Just out of wondering if you drilled a few holes in the rudder just to check if any water inside. Hope that helped. Remember when you splash keep the stick up and the people inside.

[@franklinnorth7708]

Nice glassing work

[@jamesgrubbIII]

Love you guys! So glad I found you're channel! Keep up the great content.

[@ericlindsey7655]

Sasha is soo adorable!

[@DBartWest]

Well done. Just enough to cover the job and not to much to make it boring. I like these videos.

[@frankcoggan3880]

The prop looks very pinkish , make sure you check it out well for electrolysis .

[@SBoots29]

The motivation you both have to get that project done( and done correctly) is awe inspiring. Keep up the good work bringing that beauty to shine and sail again. Have fun and I hope your not faced with too many more surprises.

[@lonman154]

Very impressed. Nice job

[@skycop56]

You make your videos fun to watch and that is super important. Subscribers will grow for sure.

[@franklinnorth7708]

No square corners on a boat fix, use a hole saw on those corners

[@rupertcolley3794]

You two have an incredible range of ability - don't stop! - love it to bits!

[@davidcalvano958]

Love It hard work but will be worth it... From the after photos it looks awesome 👍. Love the channel 😍

[@michaelvandewalle8843]

Love your videos, not many sailing channels do great videos But you guys are nailing it! The interaction between the two of you is hilarious 😂. Fair winds from Belgium 🇧🇪

[@Tomc8030]

I can’t tell you how impressed I am with your knowledge and ability to work with that fiberglass. You guys are going to make the ultimate dream team! Off to the next episode.

[@luisribeiro8214]

Great episode guys keep up with the hard work.

[@elismith3869]

You two are absolute machines. Really impressed by the quality of your work in all aspects. Master mechanics and boat builders. Really looking forward to following your adventures from New Zealand.

[@briancastleberry336]

You guys are the best!

[@SpearItAnimal]

Thank you! Means a lot 🙂

[@briancastleberry336]

@@SpearItAnimal Dude, you have outkicked your coverage by a mile! Stay humble, keep your head down, and hope she doesn't come to her senses! (and damn, your sisters are fine! Guess you are adopted!) Just busting your balls. I have the hook up in the Bahamas. Next time you are in Nassau/New Providence hit me up and I will get you a free slip and some local friends to help you get around and enjoy some exclusive private membership club activities. Old Fort Bay Club and Albany VIP!

[@rdspang90]

patching the threw holes would cause some changing on the inside to take place. interested in what those changes are.

[@billyhume59]

You guys are doing the hard yards for sure ... Loving the content and learning some stuff at the same time . keep it coming Cheers from New Zealand .

[@stop7305]

That was hard work and the work done was trade grade well done .

[@johnmayer3433]

I had the same problem and ended up with a good old scraper actually in a modern form with a hollow handle to vacuum away the shreds of anti fouling. It worked better than the professional sander from the dockyard. That one I used in the last stage sanding a nice surface. I went down to the gelcoat and afterwards applied three coats of epoxy iot prevent osmosis. Then some primer and two coats of anti fouling. As for the moisture meters they quite often don't tell the truth. Since they are based om measuring electrical conductivity they get easily fooled by e.g. wiring behind the skin. Best thing is to go away from the rotten patch step by step until you reach dry wood as you did.

[@DaydreamAboutNiceThings]

Man that’s a lot of work !

[@petercaras3696]

That prop looks a wee bit pink(electrolysis?) The way those thru hulls snapped off could be an indicator. Worth looking into.

[@Jcoop21]

Great Videos! Keep them coming love you guys!

[@SpearItAnimal]

Thank you! Will do!

[@jamesbresee]

Awesome work you guys!

[@willmills1388]

Sascha if you have changed any since your sailing with your sister, it is that you are funnier 😂 LOL!!!

[@usmikeharomy]

Your boat looks amazing! Just saw you today in George Town!

[@Morrisfactor]

Another great video - you guys are slamming it - and moving fast up the "must watch" sailing video channels!

[@cheechchong3869]

Good luck guys

[@707rudo]

Thanks

[@SpearItAnimal]

Thank you!!! 🙌🏼🏴‍☠️🍻

[@darrellgresham6744]

I love y’all’s opening music what is the name of it Love y’all’s videos as well

[@leonbrouwer6105]

You two are deadset legends. Your can do happy attitude to a shit tonne of really hard nasty work is so inspiring. So good.. nothing seems to get you rattled

[@francoisgraf7230]

Great glassing work and video, regarding the anti fouling you could have used a long arm scraper instead of using sander and gumming up your sandpaper 😊 I love your channel and his funny spirit keep up on hard work and it will be soon back to water👾

[@coreymanero4224]

Great work! But chopped strand mat should not be used with epoxy resin. The chopped strand fibers are held together with styrene which polyester resin will dissolve but epoxy will not. You won’t get great adhesion.

[@redbovine]

How far behind real time are your videos?

[@jamied.2734]

Really look forward to all your videos. Stay safe!!

[@michaelgreene5525]

I feel like you probably already do this but when I had a boat in Florida I got a tax id and website on wix as a boat marine service company and got wholesale prices from west marine and other retailers and manufacturers.

[@huggyjd]

Thanks for sharing your adventures. Keep em coming😀

[@rboston33]

Sascha said weekly episodes! YEA!! She is adorable even with a dirty face.

[@russells737]

Great video. Thanks!

[@80884bpresley]

Awesome video guys

[@SpearItAnimal]

Thank you!!

[@svZia-Switch51]

Soda blasting that bottom would have been money well spent.