I Had To BREAK My Boat Even More... How Much Worse Will It Get?

[@david_shih]

I read and respond to every single comment, so tell me what you think!

[@BG65]

I think it's difficult to disassemble these joinery properly, especially if you're on your own .... I do a lot of carpentry, and it's not easy to do that on this type of boat and construction. you need the right tools ...And take you time

[@david_shih]

@@BG65 I was basically stumbling through it the whole way. So many random screws coming from the backside in. Completely inaccessible so just had to cut!

[@dadedubbledee]

These are assembled in complete cabins ect then dropped in from above before they put the lid on so to speak. Cutting in the joints is best but you need blades for demolition that cut wood screws and nails. Then when you go yo put it back together your best friend will be a kreg setup.

[@david_shih]

Trying to take it one step at a time so I'm not even thinking about reassembly yet. On the upside I've got the whole kreg pocket screw kit! Thx for the tips!

[@palilikock1341]

Keep making videos mine freind

[@tarttartin8216]

Hi David. Seasonal New England Sailor here. I watch a lot of videos for inspiration during snowstorms. You are hysterical, and I watch them all. Thank you..

[@david_shih]

Aw thanks man!!! Gotta get more out for you brother!!! Swamped with boat work this week. 10 projects going at once trying to meet splash date!

[@PreacherwithoutaPulpit]

I feel really bad for all of you Lagoon 450 Owners having to go thru these extensive refits but damned if they aren't fun to watch. I absolutely love your sense of humor. My wife thought I was loosing my mind because at one point you had me laughing so damned hard I was crying. Even though I haven't mashed my fingers like that in years I remember when I was younger and doing something equally as goofy. Know that you aren't the only one going to bed sore on this night, my sides are killing me. Thank you for the laughter and may you find all of the materials you need in a timely manner. God Bless...

[@david_shih]

Hahaha! Love it, thanks for sharing! I figured for this video I would just capture all of my self-talk and put it out there. Appreciate you following along!

[@ericd1276]

I feel like the boys on parley make this shit look way too easy… you represent the other 95%of do it yourself’rs. Good job. Keep it up. Your doing great

[@david_shih]

Couldn't agree with you more....I see them knock something out in half a day and somehow it takes me 3...

[@michaelhaardt5988]

Both Colin and Jamie were quite open about having much experience with tools and having worked with them professionally. Of course it's hard to relate that to your own experience from seeing them on KZbin only, because 20 minutes a week are 0.2% of their time. Experience makes a big difference in efficiency. David: I am sure you agree that if you had to do it a second time, you would be way faster, and I guess even the second hull often feels better.

[@david_shih]

@@michaelhaardt5988 100%. Second time takes half as long! Really helps to be able to pop my head out of a hatch and ask the Parley boys questions though! Everything would have taken three times as long if I had to dissect everything from scratch!

[@rileybri]

It was all Jamie! Let's see how Colin does now that he has a dreaded musician as a helper! Lol 😆

[@david_shih]

@@rileybri Tom may be out of commission for a few days...he was spearing dinner and got stabbed by a lion fish! Fingers swollen like fat sausages.

[@aubreymachin1679]

i love your positive attitude with all the work you still have to do

[@david_shih]

If I knew then what I knew now I might not have been so chipper! Ignorance is bliss, but thanks so much. I'm trying to stay away from feeling sorry for myself and having a pity party.

[@aubreymachin1679]

@@david_shih I'm sure you will do a brilliant job

[@michaelhaardt5988]

You will sail a properly repaired and seaworthy 450, and feel damn proud each day of having been brave enough to sail to Panama and do the repair with your own hands. Only in the middle of the process the thought is more like "what have I been thinking?". Without experience, many things look simple at first, but performers dive in, learn and do what's needed after having discovered the truth.

[@david_shih]

getting excited just thinking about it! one day...not too far away!

[@glenncarpenter7422]

Man where have you been... you're a blast 🤣

[@david_shih]

I'm back baby! Videos every Saturday from now on, no matter what!

[@FatherTech]

Such a massive project. But you have one of the most positive attitudes of anyone I've ever met. I know you will make it through. Was great meeting you at Annapolis. Cheers, keep pushing forward!

[@david_shih]

Thanks so much!!! Great to meet you too, The boat show was such a blast. Thanks for the kind words!

[@slynn5138]

Glad the Parlay team was able to help you out. Hope you’re able to keep doing the videos too. They’re hilarious!!!

[@david_shih]

Really appreciate those guys. They're also kind enough to spare a cabin on Parlay while my boat is filled with dust. Oh I'm all in on the vids...1 a week, no more excuses. I'm super slow with editing, but I'm bouncing between boatwork during the day and editing all other times. I'll sleep next year

[@djopdam199]

You're lucky you have a good sense of humor... Makes it easier to handle all this bulkheads problems. Good job on the suction fan and good luck mate

[@david_shih]

Hey thx DJ! Quite proud of the exhaust fan. It worked well, but there was so much dust it was still pretty insane in there during grinding. Those videos are coming up in the next couple weeks. Glad you’re following along!

[@onemanandhisdog9]

Glad you are keeping a sense of humour through these tough times, keep going, you know it will be worth it.

[@david_shih]

Better laugh or I'd be crying. It'll be great one day!!!!

[@tryNsomethingnew]

dude, we are fellow KZbinrs and I have to say your videos are so great, they are fun you have a great energy and I love your editing. you have massive potential, I know it’s hard to put all of this caliber of videos every week but if you did you would blow up. we all love to see what you’re up to and how you’re turning the boat around. I wanna see how you put it all back together

[@david_shih]

Family vlogs?! Love it! Your comment hit home because starting with this video I promised myself I'd be consistent and put out another video in a week. This week has been non-stop editing between boatwork. i Just woke up, half dreading the fact that there's only 1 day left before posting day and I have at least 15 hours of editing to go. All that to say your comment is just what I needed to hear, so thank you. Grabbing the computer and getting out of bed now...

[@user-zo6xg8bx4l]

I don't know whether to laugh (I do) or cry at your VIDEOS!! Tons of RESPECT, David!! Carry on!! 😀

[@david_shih]

aw thanks brother! cool bird!

[@siberia1409]

David, you are hilarious! I am sure it was hard to keep your sense of humor during this very physically and mentally challenging time. Keep on trucking brother!

[@david_shih]

Ha, that was a pretty dark time, but I’m a few steps ahead now…have started glassing! Getting close baby! Thx so much for following!

[@donlindell1994]

David, videos keep getting better and better. Great job. The graphics at the beginning really worked well. Audio was awesome. Keep up the hard work and don’t get discouraged. Enjoy the journey because you are doing a great job!

[@david_shih]

Thanks Don, means a lot man! It definitely gets tough some times. Trying to keep on pushing through it!

[@michaelhaardt5988]

What a great video! The plot and editing just match your style and I can totally relate to the feeling when I think back of how I started working at our house. In a few years you will see it again and laugh your head off, although I am certain it's actually not funny at all right now. This is how the repair looks like if you haven't done a few years of construction work already. You'll come out having learned a lot.

[@david_shih]

I'm definitely Looking forward to looking back on all this and laughing....wait did that make sense?! I definitely learning a lot though and it's a whirlwind of an adventure for sure.

[@marxtr6]

Dave I love your sense of humor. Keep up the good work and get some help.

[@david_shih]

Thanks Marx! Finally found some good help around the boat yard! Nothing like a Jamie like on parlay, but he shows up on time and doesn’t disappear! You’ll see him on the upcoming episodes!

[@marandam6019]

I can so relate to your internal monolog!!! 😂🤣😂🤣You have come a lot farther than you realize!!!!!!!!You got this

[@david_shih]

Thanks maranda! Glad somebody understands the craziness going through my head!

[@marandam6019]

Hahah Just remembered "The longer the journey, the more profound its challenges, the more it changes all who endure it." Tv show SEE

[@ianfirth-clark5975]

My first viewing of your videos after subscribing following Parlays recommendation. Glad I did love your humour.

[@david_shih]

Great to hear. Those guys are awesome, would be lost without their help!

[@frankandrews58]

I love you man, you are funny but also more than capable. You will make it, I can just tell!!

[@david_shih]

Thanks for the supoort Frank! It means a lot. I'm all in so i'll keep on going no matter what, but sometime I wonder if I'm cut out for all of this.

[@StevoBolgakov]

I am happy that you are putting out episodes again!! I am just done with watching through all Parlay videos from first episode and have to wait weekly for theirs and the few other channels I follow. It will be an interesting time to be following your progress. I wish you the best of luck to fulfill your dreams!!!

[@david_shih]

I'm back baby, and I'm already halfwatly thru the next episode, so it'll be ready by next Saturday for sure! Great to have you following along.

[@StevoBolgakov]

@@david_shih Perfect that you post on Saturdays! Delos on Fri, You on Sat, Parlay on Sun and Funny Sailing into Freedom on any odd day :) plus a few others Great job and as I said I am so happy to be following you on your journey helping me being inspired for mine later on in life.

[@david_shih]

@@StevoBolgakov ah yes Plucky, what a cool dude! Met him here in Panama a month ago and started watching him as well!

[@nkolchenko]

You can start watching Sailing Uma

[@dbg2644]

I love the no-nonsense approach!

[@david_shih]

Some people [wife] would argue its a 100% nonsense approach.

[@rileybri]

You are my renovation spirit animal.

[@david_shih]

Awwwwwwesome!

[@EvilTwinTT]

I love that you don't have a little voice in your head that says 'hey you have no idea what your doing, stop now!'... 😂😂😂

[@david_shih]

Oh but I do…he’s my nemesis I have to beat down daily. I’ve learned to ignore that dude.

[@jamesallan5253]

This is like deja vu! I’ve been watching Collins videos for along time now, you have a long road a head but just like Collin you have a fantastic attitude! All the luck to you and I’ll defo be tuning in weekly to watch the progression. 👍👍

[@david_shih]

Glad to have you join!!!!! I still go back and watch parlays vids myself. Long road for sure, but I won't stop till she's back in the water!

[@jarodjohnson763]

Keep it up David! Little by little you are reaching the goal!

[@david_shih]

Thanks J!!!! Then you gotta come down and help me sail her back!!!!!

[@onedisasterattatime9116]

Right on dude....at least you have mentors next door.

[@david_shih]

Lol “1 disaster at a time”. Sadly when it rains it pours and they all come at once.

[@mikemiklaucic9414]

I've been watching sailing blogs for years; just found yours...dude you are so funny! The fun part is I don't think you're trying to be this hilarious 🤣

[@david_shih]

So glad you enjoyed it!!! Just trying to make the best of a tough situation…started going a bit crazy back then!

[@tarttartin8216]

Hi David, you just replied to my comment, however, I am a woman! ( rips mask off scooby style) but really, I am the boat DIY fanatic in my family. My husband and I do all the work on our Pearson 424 ourselves. We are avoiding lots of projects, happy to watch others tackle them and become less anxious about my own projects. Your wife is hysterical and genuine, fair winds and following seas.

[@david_shih]

Ooooh...that is so awesome. We have so few girl followers so im super thankful for you! Happy to entertain you while you rest up for your own boat work! Oh man it's never as easy as I think it will be.

[@nigelsearson5499]

Must be hard doing it all on your own but I am sure you will get there in the end! Keep on posting as you are very entertaining!

[@david_shih]

It gets tough, but I finally found some good help! Won’t quit till she’s rebuilt and in the water again!

[@nigelsearson5499]

@@david_shih as we say in the UK, keep your pecker up my friend! You know it will be worth it in the end!

[@david_shih]

@@nigelsearson5499...I wonder if that means the same there as it would here in the US. Either way, Thanks Nigel!!!

[@arazcaliph9067]

Looking fwd to hear you sing❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@david_shih]

Music nights!!! I love music nights on Parlay! I'll have to talk to Colin, we haven't had one in a while.

[@steverayment8371]

Man that was one of the funniest videos I’ve ever seen. Your video is priceless, had me LOL, much to my sleeping wife’s annoyance. It’s funny but not thanks to Parlay, as we know what lies ahead for you. Thanks for your video I seriously appreciate your honesty, keep it up and good luck.

[@david_shih]

Really glad you enjoyed it, I was worried there was too much random dialogue.

[@wanderlustscuba]

He's back baby !!!

[@david_shih]

Yeah baby!!! Every week from now on!!! No more letting boat work get in the way of videos!

[@wanderlustscuba]

@@david_shih Maybe we will catch up to the short hair ha ha

[@david_shih]

@@wanderlustscuba yes!!! It’s coming soon in A few more videos. But bad news, I got fiberglass epoxy all over the back of my head yesterday and didn’t catch it until night. Trying different things, but I may have to rock the bald look for a bit.

[@wanderlustscuba]

@@david_shih Did you not learn from Collin's experience bahahaha

[@BryanSailing]

Remember safety third. Right after getting stuff done and having fun. I thought I had the funniest boat repair channel, but I need to take lessons from you. Great stuff.

[@david_shih]

Safety 3rd... 😂! That reminds me, I really need some safety glasses! I'll check out your channel for sure!

[@david_shih]

Dude, just watched you latest vid, I'm literally standing next to you guys just off camera when you were filming with Colin from parlay!!! Small world!

[@Mrflynlow]

David I have a complaint the video is way to short. I actually have tears in my eyes from laughing so hard. Glad to see you back. What a nightmare, but stick too it. I look forward to your next post.

[@david_shih]

I wish the other complaints I get are as nice as yours! I'll see what i can do about making them longer, but just worried it gets a bit boring after a while. I'm 100% committed to fixing her, so I'm not going anywhere until she's sailing us around the world! Next post in exactly a week on saturday. Thanks so much for following!

[@PreacherwithoutaPulpit]

@@david_shih I whole agree 110% with Fred, I could watch your videos for hours. I know that isn't practical or possible if you really want to get things done but your videos are pure gold. Please keep them coming...

[@david_shih]

@@PreacherwithoutaPulpit too damn kind, you made my day. I'll keep them coming for sure. I'm already editing the next one--see you next Saturday!

[@secondstartotheright]

Wow love the duct fan! Brilliant idea!!!

[@david_shih]

Thx 2nd star!!!

[@makguzi]

I really like your videos, you turn all negative situations and accidents into an entertaining positive outcome, well done David!! great editing, worth the wait

[@david_shih]

Thank you makanas!!! More coming in 2 days. Where are you from bro?

[@amyw.2190]

You've got a winning personality, great photography and editing skills David. Keep up the great work!👍

[@david_shih]

thanks amy, really appreciate that!

[@scottmurphy3839]

You crack me up. Keep going. You will be sailing soon.

[@david_shih]

Hey Scott!!! Take care of that Catalina 27! Any boat work plans while hauled out for Xmas?

[@darrenleask6042]

Looks like your having fun

[@david_shih]

Having a blast, but also stressed to no ends!

[@MrRjj4321]

i went from cringing to uncontrollable laughter... i saw your latest videos first so i know you are doing great, just a bit of a learning curve!

[@david_shih]

oh my god what a big learning curve...i'm actually a bit further along, so i've got a ton more videos about rebuilding the whole thing coming soon!

[@TheOaksHeart2024]

Dude literally one of the best accurate video of doing any type of DYI it NEVER goes easy, nothing is ever square, and most of the time you uncover shitty ass work that was the cause of the issues. I never worked on a boat but me and my husband do all home repairs ourselves. So awesome video man, and made me laugh, I would of stuck my fingers behind the board also lmao!

[@david_shih]

Ah thanks for saying that. I think everyone just pretends that everything is always laid out perfectly and nothing ever goes wrong or gets lost. Lol! Are you the one in the other comment from Texas/kemah? Small world!

[@TheOaksHeart2024]

@@david_shih lol yes same Texas girl. But yeah I like to call our garage the black hole , because without fail when you go to find one specific tool it freaking is always not where it should be. I was just laughing at your video of debating on going back to get your power tool or just figure out a way to do it, literally most of us do that, your not alone!

[@WhatInTheWorld_Tom]

Hi David. Very funny video. Thank you so much. Love your work. When do you think you'll be in the water?

[@david_shih]

Ha thanks bro! Hoping to be in the water before the end of the year!

[@WhatInTheWorld_Tom]

That's great!! What's your next project for the boat now?

[@david_shih]

In the middle of rebuilding the bulkheads at the moment! Videos to come soon!

[@SkiFanatix]

hell ya, keep it up! I really enjoy watching your videos.

[@david_shih]

Just so you know, your comments really keep me going. I had a really long day of fiberglassing, im itching all over, missing the family, and I'm just sitting down to start editing videos. Thanks for the motivation!

[@grahamfielding]

Great to see the video drop, I missed all the destruction. Still willing you on to get your boat sorted.

[@david_shih]

We’ll be back to all the destruction next week! Thanks for the positive vibes!

[@timtrinkaus7072]

Awesome video the struggle is real! Love how you show it all

[@david_shih]

Ain't that the truth! Glad that you like seeing everything, mistakes and all!

[@strongarm_aus5486]

Keep pushing forwards. Great job. 👍🏼🇦🇺

[@david_shih]

Will do mate!

[@mrsmith3554]

Dave thank you man I couldn't sleep I seen you dropped this . I was was like yeah man haven't seen the Dave for ages what's he up 2 with the boat. My sides are hurting bro this was some funny as F video. especially when you hit your finger lmfao. Keep popping videos man I love your sh#t your a natural funny man.

[@david_shih]

For sure duuuuude! Thanks for watching! When I see comments like this it makes me so motivated to get to my computer to start editing the next one. Next video next Saturday!

[@dino2540]

Your vids have been great since day 1, better than most the full time youtubers haha

[@david_shih]

Aw man, thank you. I'll keep trying to improve!

[@deanboyd587]

Great job David, love your passion!

[@david_shih]

Thx Dean! Can't wait to get her back to Kemah!

[@mary_shih]

So happy we saw you in Annapolis and can't wait to hangout more in Kemah!!!

[@deanboyd587]

@@mary_shih Were looking forward to having some more friends in Kemah can't wait till yall are here!

[@piratedave1005]

Nice to see you remembered to take the photos BEFORE cutting and prying like I told you to mate :-) You forgot to mention to your viewers the handy trick of Bagging and labeling all the "bits" in tougher FREEZER STYLE ziplock bags and then also INCLUDE THAT LABLED BAG in one of the photos.. as one can't always put the "screws back in the panel for later" So include your labeled bag of bits IN one of the photos of where it goes... This makes it easier to make sure each bag goes where it needs to later when you have a huge bag of bags o bits ;-) I've been restoring vintage boats for years, and I can tell you this will help.. Especially as I saw you forgot why you went topside ;-) I have the same Ryobi kit on the skoolie bus I built. It's good for light duty only, and handy as a kit. the heavy duty work you are doing you either need full leccy (corded) or let that shit rest and not over heat. Again it's a handy kit, but you're asking a lot. Borrow or beg a leccy sawzall for the heavy stuff. Also, nice job on the fan but another pro tip, turn it on in the beginning regardless what you smell :-) No reason to breathe ANY of it.. Lastly I want to point out besides the many things I have built I am currently doing a complete rebuild of a British Microplus 502 here in North Carolina. It is the ONLY Microplus in the USA. (verify on FB microplus group and ask me mate Ed ;-) ) I am using Raka Systems Epoxy on this one of a kind restoration. The quality rivals West IMHO and they are much more cost effective. I am unsure if you are sourcing locally, but I would be glad to reach out to them 9they are aware of my boat, well prior to covid..maybe need a reminder) And I am sure that considering the publicity of your bulkhead issue they would love to have some advertising, and may be willing to work with you on product vs advert etc. I am unsure how all that works, I am not a youtuber. I just like their stuff, and they are a smaller local FL company. Man I wish you were stateside... I have a place in belhaven NC.. If I was there we could make short work of the repair . Best wishes to you... been waiting for an update :-) Dave P.S. Also remind the viewers the cold water shower theary vs the "dust " cheers Again I am not uber tech I am "Veruca Tuxedocat" on FB Or Rolesvillemarina at the gmail

[@david_shih]

Ah yes! Couldn't remember who told me to take pics, thanks! Good idea on including the ziplock in the pic. So I used up all my west systems epoxy so i tried some panamanian stuff that was horrible and wouldn't cure. Just imported 10 gallons of US composites...so far so good! You got me thinking on the next big projects...if theres a way to make it to NC...

[@piratedave1005]

@@david_shih yup.. bit in the bag bag in the pic that way later on everything will make easy sense to sort. We are mile marker #136 on the ICW TJ's Marina is only a few blocks down the lane from us and has 60 ton lift and can easily haul a lagoon... our house is more a weekend cottage, older home that was hurricane damaged we patched up so we have a place to go fishing and sailing. is yours for the asking mate... you can bike the few blocks between the house and your boat I am there on weekends to lend a hand regards Dave Livingston

[@PochoNews]

Funny vid dude. Try a small waist tool bag for small things like screw drivers, wrenches and pliers. Get a larger canvas bag for the power tools. it wont be as funny as watching you lug that stuff around but it'll save a ton of energy and tool failure from dropping them.

[@david_shih]

Thanks bro! I'll look for some bags next time I'm in the city. You're right about tool videos, dropped one in the wet bilge and lost $150 just like that.

[@JohnMayfield-NS]

"Where's my PPE?" Doesn't put on safety glasses. (Yeah it's me again :D) Heck of a project, glad you're keeping a good, happy attitude!

[@david_shih]

Thank you actually, and keep it coming! I've actually remember to wear glasses many times because your past comments were running through my head. So you've actually saved at least 13.9% of my vision year to date (when considering odds of injury and extrapolating that out to % of time wearing eye pro due to your reminding.)

[@JohnMayfield-NS]

@@david_shih Yay! Glad to hear. Never thought about it being calculated out like that, but helps put perspective to it. Don't get me wrong, I'm by no means perfect in following this rule, but takes time to form a habit. :)

[@david_shih]

@@JohnMayfield-NS don't mind my maths...I'm probably a bit confused by all the resin fumes.

[@DavidMcRaney-r1y]

I am in hospital after having throat surgery today. This makes me laugh...a lot...wich really sucks. but worth it. I am not Shure you could cut a somewhat straight line to save your life, but so entertaining.

[@david_shih]

get well soon brother! and happy to hear you're laughing! i'll be working on those straight lines.

[@w4vy]

Dude this was really funny to watch but also I feel your pain bro and as others have said Colin made it look easy so fair play to you m8. Look forward to next video but hopefully won't have to wait as long like for this video seemed a very long time.

[@david_shih]

Sorry to make you wait so long for this one. Next video coming out next Saturday! Every week from now on!

[@alexforget]

Wow, great editing, great music, great rhythm.

[@david_shih]

Thank you much Alexandre! Spent quite a bit of time trying to get it to work!

[@mkllove]

David, in answer to your question about why you smashed your hand, it's part of the education... we all keep smashing our hands periodically to remind us to think a bit more about what we're doing ! ( and for the views ! ) I really like the fan system, it will make life more tolerable for temps, but you'll still need a vacuum attachment integrated with the sander/grinder to suppress the HUGE mess it will create. If your tools don't include that feature, you can go to the market and find a plastic bottle or two from laundry detergent, or better, beverages in clear plastic bottles with various cylinder or cone shapes to make a vacuum adapter for your tools with a box knife and duct tape. A little heat will also allow some creative bending or molding of plastic to get the best fit for each tool and shape of deck/hull where it's being used... PS get a dust separator like "Dustopper" or "Dust Right" so your vacuum cleaner(s) don't clog up every 2 minutes, and plan on multiple vacuums, you'll need to cycle them like your hand tools or they'll burn up from heat and dust.

[@david_shih]

Mike...love the explanation on why, I tend to remind myself more often than others. Good tips on the diy shroud, I brought a couple and both didn't fit my DeWalt grinder. As for the dust collector, I brought 2 dust deputy's which go inline into 2 of the largest shop vacs in parallel. It worked well and probably reduced the dust by 90%, but to be honest even 10% of dust was horrible to bare! Grinding videos coming soon!

[@carlosdelavega9771]

I'm very sorry you guys are going through this! wish you best of luck

[@david_shih]

Thanks and thanks…we’ll get her all fixed up and better than new…eventually.

[@walterwinn2842]

Hang in there David, your making head way.

[@david_shih]

Thanks Walter! can't wait to show you all the grinding, I actually got the wife down here for a week and I made her do some fiberglassing! Vids of it all coming soon!

[@walterwinn2842]

@@david_shih can't wait

[@gregwillden6181]

Refreshing and fun

[@david_shih]

Thx Greg, glad you enjoyed it!

[@rnunezc.4575]

Love your videos but sad to see your boat tear down but for the best . Hope all went right and best luck with your plans ahead. T care

[@david_shih]

appreciate that bud, repairs are still coming along, and it's going great!!! Hard, but great!

[@Richchange]

Props for doing it all yourself busting your bum and filming it all. Keep it up I definitely want to watch more!

[@david_shih]

Great to hear Richard!! Got more coming for you!

[@MrNatural]

Oh David….I really enjoy your humour & positive outlook, BUT I’m genuinely concerned you may have bitten off more you can handle. This is such a major undertaking & me thinks you need some skilled help. Going Solo on this one may not be the best thing. Again, you make me smile….stay safe….cheers from Australia

[@david_shih]

Im definitely in way over my head, but I guess Ignorance was bliss. I just didn’t know any better when I started this project. But I’ve slayed this elephant already and there’s no turning back, so I’m eating it one bite at a time. Going solo isn’t by choice, good help is scarce here in the Panamanian jungle. I’m having to spend a few weeks just learning and practicing each step of the process [demo, grinding/prep, fiberglassing, etc] and that’s been the hardest part of the process.

[@BG65]

HI DAVID so happy to see U again;;;;

[@david_shih]

THANKS! So happy to be back baby! I'm already editing the next video, so you'll see me soon...next saturday!

[@BG65]

@@david_shih it's really a big big job to do, but you film it with so funny style.....I love who you r , you and the all group... I will following you, and don't forget to stay in cryptos for the next bear market✌️😉🚀🚀🚀🚀

[@david_shih]

Such kind words, thank you! still trying to recover mentally from losing all that dogecoin...well its still there I just can't get into it. I'll get back into crypto eventually!

[@BG65]

@@david_shih David, I do love your positiv attitude, 👌💥

[@Garymt123]

I love your videos David. Really looked forward to this video. After Colins meticulously removing his cupboards and you needing to just rip things out like most of us would do. Really very very entertaining. 😅

[@david_shih]

🙏 thanks so much. Parlay is just a different breed--have no idea how they do it all! More to come next sat, and I won't make you wait this time!

[@Garymt123]

@@david_shih Really looking forward to watching you on Saturdays. You are awesome.

[@david_shih]

It's people like you they make me want to go edit (way harder than the actual boat work imo)....thanks for the encouragement!

[@peteracke2209]

If only they built the bulkheads as strong as the cupboards..very watchable as everyone can relate to all the mistakes your so honest about..fun to watch..no babe's.. aerial photos or palm trees and its still entertaining..keep smiling through the destruction ..good luck and stay positive.

[@david_shih]

Hey this means a lot…you’re right, give me a break people :) I don’t have no swimsuit chics on my boat to make you click! But you can watch me slowly take all the clothes off of the boat…she’s got some naked bulkheads under there!

[@CG-99]

On each video nice to know how long since you started the bulkhead project work. Be good for other owners to know how long it takes.

[@david_shih]

Maybe I'll do montage video of the whole repair process once it's complete. This one specifically was about 3 months in if I remember correctly.

[@alhubb66]

Dude… glad to see a new video! Starting to worry that you had taken the Dogecoin and flew the coop

[@david_shih]

It's so sad, but I was never able to crack that dogecoin password. 1.6 million coins trapped... But on the upside I'm already editing the next video and i'll be doing 1 video a week from this point forward even if kills me. Thanks so much for continuing to follow!

[@alhubb66]

@@david_shih Oh Man that sucks! But I am glad to hear that you are doing more videos. You really are pretty good at this

[@david_shih]

Aw thanks man. We went to the Annapolis boat show last week and met a ton of other sailing channels. Got to pick their brains for a week and I learned a ton -- totally inspired!

[@andymoss3132]

@@david_shih dude there's gotta be a way to get in there and get your money

[@dadedubbledee]

@@david_shih oh shit that has to suck large ffs. Damit Dave. I thought the same that your wife had finally quit her job and you had just said screw it I'm off on a vacay for a while. But then I saw you in the background of Colin's las video so lol I knew you were still there.

[@crystallimerick4787]

You're awesome man. Too funny. Best wishes to you.

[@sailingnuestravida]

The hose clamp deal……man I can relate!! Hilarious!!!!

[@david_shih]

Yeah seriously....i had my entire head and arm under the floors trying to reach under and to the other side of the massive water tank....then i dropped the pliers. That footage had way to much profanity to use! I love that bed-float in your video a couple back. Where'd you find that?

[@sailingnuestravida]

@@david_shih Believe it or not, we got that at Walmart….figured it would last one week for that trip. We still use it!

[@david_shih]

Wow cool...picking up a few of those!

[@brandonmoore5988]

Awesome job brother! Keep up the hard work . One piece at a time and you will succeed 😎 Great video 💯

[@david_shih]

Thanks! Back in panama cranking away!

[@brandonmoore5988]

@@david_shih you got this . I love the positive vibes . I wish I could come down and help . Looks like good times

[@craigmathieson4888]

That’s a great video,you are classic dude

[@david_shih]

Ha, thanks Craig! none of this matters unless I actually get her fixed and back in the water!!!

[@Random4Real]

Funny video (a bit to many adverts though) - keep up the good work!

[@david_shih]

Ah thanks for letting me know on the ads. Just turned them on for the 1st time.

[@kjellottostave3058]

Omg that was fun. Great work on the videos 😊

[@david_shih]

Haha thanks, enjoyed making it for sure!

[@chadd8906]

Glad you are back with more content. Curious how Lagoon has responded to your situation since they have agreed to help with bulkhead issues?

[@david_shih]

Hey thanks for continuing to follow! They've helped me a bit, but the original promise of inspecting and repairing all of the boats completely changed a few months back.

[@twisted-tenn1992]

TAPE the nozzle from the vacuum to the side of your tool. Just under the tool air intake. It will still suck up stuff and move air through your tool. Awesome Content and Good Luck

[@david_shih]

I've got a smaller shopvac with narrower hose where that just might work...i'll give it a shot.

[@danielatton675]

New subscriber here! Thoroughly enjoying all of your videos. You’re a hoot! Keep up the good work!

[@david_shih]

Thanks for the sub Daniel! You gotta tell me, what's your favorite episode so far?

[@danielatton675]

@@david_shih Either war with the bulkheads or the one where you met the Delos crew. Still need to watch the one with Parlay (and a few others), but honestly I enjoy them all; I love watching boat work and yours is particularly fun.

[@stephenmeadow9587]

I sort of cringe when you were tearing your paneling out but it is for the greater good. Hard, hard work and we are going to be amazed when you splash and sail out with strong as crap bulkheads. Love the content.

[@david_shih]

Hope we get to that point soon! Splashing shouldn't be too hard, it's rebuilding the cabins once we get back to texas that might be a challenge. Thanks for the kind words!

[@warrentuckwell2032]

Probably would have got Makita or Milwalkee power tools hey but your doing a good job!

[@david_shih]

I’m learning the hard way! Ryobi tools definitely don’t hold up to daily use!

[@kptbillburkett8735]

Great video! Glad to see 👀 you hard at it. And that you had a safe trip back to the Boat! Ok until next time ⏲️! Aloha from the Big Island 🏝 of Hawaii .

[@david_shih]

Yeah Bill, Thanks bud! Can't wait to make it out your way and see the big island! Next video in a week or you better be on me about it!!!

[@kptbillburkett8735]

@@david_shih lol

[@johnmooney9444]

You are so 'human'.. My screwups are often my best acts of humor. It's nice to have company. Cheers

[@david_shih]

Oh boy. If you like screwups you’re going to love all of my vids. Lol!

[@CoreySmallwood]

Would it be cheaper and easier to just gut the cabin to fix the bulkhead and then rebuild? I'm sure materials would be expensive but would it be faster to save money (and sanity) on the yard time?

[@david_shih]

Dude, that's exactly what I was thinking! And in the last episode I literally destroyed half of the forward cabins....and caught so much flak for it. My plan is to rebuild the 2 forward cabins to be completely custom and fit for our use. Maybe a sweet workshop/office combo.

[@CoreySmallwood]

@@david_shih With all the glue ups and hidden screws behind panels there's almost no way not to break something in the process. Are materials and tools readily available to take on something like that there or would you sail her home?

[@david_shih]

Sadly its a 6 hour round trip out of the jungle and into Panama City every time I realize i need a tool or part. The plan is to get the boat structurally and mechanically sound, then sail her back to Texas where we can move the fam aboard and rebuild the cabins. Sure miss having Home depots everywhere!

[@david_shih]

A couple weeks back I miscut the last one of the large bulkhead sandwich pieces. So i had to drive to the city, rent a truck, pickup a piece of plywood, drive back to marina to drop off the wood, then drive back to the city to return the car--took about 13 hours all in all because i dont know how to measure.

[@david_shih]

@Popeye that's my thought pop! Rebuild it all!

[@joshuajenkins]

Mate, I really enjoy watching your struggles. Makes mine seem easier. I feel for you though.

[@david_shih]

Niiice thx so much!!! What kind of project are you working on??

[@joshuajenkins]

@@david_shih Tanks leaked under the seats. Water seeping through the ply subfloor under the teak sole. Fun knocking out the floor and trying to not ruin the nice teak. It's a shitty job but I don't envy you one bit. It may be sick watching someone else fix their boat. I'm enjoying your videos.

[@david_shih]

@@joshuajenkins aw man.... so you had to tear it all out? thats insane, were you able to salvage all of the teak? Was the subfloor not glassed over?

[@joshuajenkins]

@@david_shih Of course not. Otherwise I wouldn't have to fix it. Watching you is like therapy knowing that it could be worse! It's a grind, your work looks tough but you look positive. At least on camera 🙂

[@guyd3504]

That was so entertaining had a real good chuckle who knew diy was so funny 😂

[@david_shih]

Hahah. DIY can be funny when you pretend you know what you’re doing but actually don’t. I’m really good at that as you can see.

[@kobboy007]

Hi David ! Do you have a plan to rebuild those parts you just cut into pieces? Keep up the good work, man !

[@david_shih]

So everything I cut out in this video should be able to be pieced back together according to Colin on Parlay Revival. They were able to make it look pretty nice in the end, but then again I’m not them so we’ll see. However the pure demolition job I did in the previous video (forward cabins) need to be completely rebuilt. I’m thinking we’ll do something completely custom for our needs, like a micro workshop/office in one cabin and maybe a quad bunk (submarine style) for the kids in the other side. Either way, I’ll do all the cabin rebuilding once I sail the boat back to Texas.

[@kobboy007]

@@david_shih I see. Thanks for the details!

[@ericpeterson336]

I'm glad you surfaced again, how are you holding up?

[@david_shih]

I'm doing great thank you. Had a little break back in the US, spent time with the fam and went to the boat show in Annapolis. I'm already on top of editing the next video, so I won't disappear again!

[@alwayslearningthankyou2708]

We thought sailing channels were about experiencing sun, surf and travel to far-away distant places. We were wrong! It's about endless repairs and expenses on the hard. Who'd of thought???

[@david_shih]

Hahah! That's exactly what I thought too! I figured a month of boat work after buying the boat and we'd be off. One day, one day i'll make videos about cruising the crystal clear waters of the carribean!

[@alwayslearningthankyou2708]

@@david_shih You're a great KZbin creator if that's any consolation. You're so good I can feel your pain. Ha!

[@david_shih]

@@alwayslearningthankyou2708 That's huge, actually. It's so motivating to hear that. You've actually made me stop procrastinating and open up final cut pro right now and get back to editing!

[@timothysuhr7903]

The disassembly of the cabinets and furnishings would be benefited by the use of Ziploc bags. After the fasteners are removed, insert them into the bags and then tape the bags to the major element like the lid.

[@david_shih]

thanks for the advice! Sounds like words from a very experienced builder/maker/diyer...which one are you?

[@timothysuhr7903]

@@david_shih I am a technical designer of electrical systems in this life. In my last life I was a truck driver. In the life before that a welder. And before that many other things including somebody who worked with automotive application of fiberglass in the repair and production of kit, cars and other fiberglass vehicles. I'm a big fan of the sailing parlay KZbin channel. And what I learned from watching them I believe would help. Especially if lagoon stepped up and provided. Not just the mod to fix the bulkheads but lent some expertise and how to dismantle the cabins with minimal damage. In the last episode of Salem parlay, I made this as an extended comment from what I've seen. Good luck on your dismantle and repair through the doing much good can be achieved along with the experience.

[@Cubamara]

Yep! Think you have have reached the point of no return as far as thinking you will place the original cabinetry back in it's place. Would definitely re-think, and place some more access panels where needed. You are going to have to show others what you did in the future. I now have a better understating of why many of these Cats are creak, and moan festivals in the water. Going to boat shows and seeing all these lighter weight, all white, interior fiberglass designs are no bargain either. Where your boat is situated definitely has some storage, and outside labor advantages. But material availability has to be a ball buster. Getting the boat back in the water should be the primary concern. Keep up doing the routine maintenance on all the systems. We owners of these money pits in the water are all in the same boat. The projects never end.

[@david_shih]

Definitely past that for the front cabins, might be able to puzzle back together the aft cabins. Either way....agree on more access panels. Creek and moan festival....lol. mine was ridiculously bad on the way over to Panama!

[@Cubamara]

@@david_shih Relining the faces on cabinetry in place has come a long ways in recent years. It's not very hard to learn how to do. Gives you the chance to insert some lighter weight components. Stiffening the bulk heads should eliminate most of that creaking, and moaning. Can't go wrong stiffening the length of the outside of the floor deck as well. Since you have the boat out of the water it's very easy to do. The channels end up not being visible. The channels will also benefit redirecting the water that eventually ends up splashing on the underside. Something Parlay has not addressed. Putting the floor deck back in place is not enough after seeing how much his deck flexed, and lifted in spots. Be a hero, and bring it up to him. This conversation is just between you, and me.

[@pattimessenger6214]

Oh David! Will you ever get your boat fixed? And will you ever see your family again? I would like to see you living the dream! Not the Lagoon induced nightmare!

[@david_shih]

Hi Patti! I just brought my wife down for a week and made her fiberglass with me...she wasnt ammused. So check on "see family"! Can't say the same for the boat yet...maybe a few more months and we just might have an actual sailing video!!!

[@mary_shih]

Hi Patti! I thought I could come down to Panama to help speed up the work and get him and the boat home a little quicker, but fiberglassing is no joke! The itching is horrible!!!!!

[@pattimessenger6214]

@@mary_shih Hi Mary! I’m so glad you could spend time together! It does look like David has done a huge amount of work on the boat. And, it looks like hard, uncomfortable work! I hope he finishes soon so your family can be reunited!

[@donnakawana]

Your amazing just amazing!! You so remind me of me ... Lol!! Should I stay or go get easier tool... Um, stay make it work... Please work🤞🏻... Whew ya did it mate!! Your brilliant!!

[@david_shih]

Donna Kawana, the coolest name ever--thank you, thank you!!!

[@benlindner5285]

David you are a wild man! Is your boat going to ever get back together, all that cabinetry that will need to be remade OMG a lot of work?

[@david_shih]

Uhhhh…No comment? Lol. Structural repair 1st then rebuild the cabins after I’m back in Texas…where there are Home Depot’s and Lowe’s around every corner! But yes…a lot of work!

[@gwfried1]

As long as the boat floats your doing alright! as long as the boat floats

[@david_shih]

Hahaha. Float? Well I can guarantee that, but float after a storm in big seas? We’ll see!

[@johnb4183]

Any progress with Lagoon , are they doing anything for you and the other owners?

[@david_shih]

They're not ignoring the issue anymore, but they're not really doing much either. I definitely don't feel like their recommended repair addresses everything thats broken. It only focuses on strengthening the vertical part of the bulkhead and ignores all of the cracked tabbing and severely bent bridge deck.

[@merrystoneequestrianfarm]

Thank you - loved t

[@david_shih]

Gracias!!!

[@dadedubbledee]

LMFAO.....DAVE STEP AWAY FROM THE TOOLS...LOL. UR CRAY CRAY

[@david_shih]

haha! I need some new ones...these ryobi's are falling apart!

[@rnbspowa7of69]

Watching David with tools is like watching my toddler with a sharp knife. 😳

[@david_shih]

Lol, now you got me worried my kids are going to watch this and copy me. “Do as I say damnit, not as I do!!!”

[@rnbspowa7of69]

@@david_shih Proficiency with the tools is what makes trades people more valuable. It’s a skill and experience they had to learn. My middle boy went to university and he can’t use a screwdriver. Like everything practice makes perfect.

[@david_shih]

@@rnbspowa7of69 and they’re worth every penny! To be honest the only reason I got the job is because the guy hiring didn’t seem to know much, if anything, about boats.

[@craigscoullar564]

Great spirit bro

[@david_shih]

Why thank you brother!

[@bobstienke178]

Funny stuff David……..all the while I’m sad that your boat has suffered so much unseen damage that wasn’t your fault.

[@david_shih]

Hey BOB thanks for continuing to watch!!! I'm finally done with all the demolition and have actually begun the repair process so it's slowly coming together now. Also, I was sitting on the flybridge just now reading your comment to the boat and she wanted me to tell you that she doesn't want your pity and it's not her fault. Women...

[@bobstienke178]

@@david_shih haha! Women for sure. No, it wasn’t her fault either. I’ll leave it at that.

[@smartprocesssolutions748]

David, how’s the boat in age compared to parlay? Newer or older?

[@david_shih]

I think I’m a year newer than parlay. 2013.

[@smartprocesssolutions748]

@@david_shih I am so happy to hear from you and your true to your word. David, I am a huge fan of your channel and Parlay, the best on KZbin. My friend in Quebec Nick from Nick’s Garage mailed me his window decals and patch for my Mopar Jacket. Is there any possibility at all that you could help me and ask Colin if I could be mailed two of his Parlay decals for my man cave? I would be elated to possess Parlay decals.

[@david_shih]

Hey smart, look me up on facebook messenger and I'll see what I can do. Link is in the description of any of the vids.

[@bradsquirrel7923]

I do like your videos and looking forward to more (as if you don't have enough to do). Sadly for me, you are still 1000% more handy than me. So, you may not be up to Parlay standards, you are still above a lot of us. Sorry about the Dogecoin problem. I thought for sure you cashed out.

[@david_shih]

Thanks Brad! All good on the dogecoin...life is good! Better than i deserve for sure.