Dealing with Butt Cracks - Boat Life - Living aboard a wooden boat - Travels With Geordie

[@hallowther9735]

I think you are right on with using the hard plastic as extra ribs both in the fo'c'sle and through out the boat. You might want to talk with Lou of " Tips from a Shipwright ". He has used them in a couple boats. I like the classic lines of your Monk cruiser but, I'm north of Boston on the coast. It is a little way to the ICW . Still , it could be done. It keeps the dreams alive. All the best, Hal

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

It's Lou that first introduced me to the concept. You're a lot closer to the ICW than I am and I'm going!

[@pjposton5001]

Run, don't walk, to get more the Poppy Seed IPA. When you get something good on sale that's a win-win. Good to see the chain locker and forward cabin looking better than I had feared. Good deal.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Heh, I got a case!

[@moejaime2654]

Thanks for all the info on how wood works with fresh water verses salt water !!

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

You're very welcome Moe!

[@richarddebeer9081]

As a 20 year Master Technical Service Engineer for Basell, (Now Lyondell-Basell) who are the folks that will make your UHMWPE basic material, I can assure you that will be your best solution. It will last considerably longer than you and your lovely offspring combined. I had a 42 foot Matthews built in1939 back in the 60's and UHMWPE had not been invented yet, so had to repair mine the hard way. Used $$$$ in the shipyard. The Matthews was a "round bottom roller" however, without any "butt cracks" in the foc's'le. Excellent videos Peter, and keep em coming!

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks Richard, that's reassuring. Actually, I'm just now researching the differing properties of HDPE and UHMWPE and wonder if plain ol' High Density would suffice. Of course it's substantially cheaper. The coefficient of expansion is double but I don't think that's going to be a great concern. Any thought you have would be much appreciated.

[@richarddebeer9081]

Peter, Generally speaking the properties are much, much better with UHMWPE since it is used as a bearing due to it's great surface lubricity. You don't need those properties or the cost, so you are correct HDPE or Copolymer Polypropylene will do your job just fine. UHMWPE is generally "Cast", so the cost is extremely high, and can only be justified in small applications (Propeller shaft bearings?). For your frames, make them out of sawn and stacked extruded sheets of material from local "Plastics Shapes" store. Coefficient of Thermal Expansion vs wood is not relevant in your application, since hull will always be at the temperature of seawater. Assume that God made "Tupperware" out of HDPE since nothing (including food) sticks to it, therefore neither will adhesives. You must laminate sawn pieces of sheet, and fasten them together along with the planks with Bronze or at least Brass Flat head screws or rivets. That repair will last forever. I was surprised you have so many butt joints, but repair them you must, so this in my opinion, is best. I have seen "Lou" from "Tales of a Shipwright", but not the one on plastic frames, so will look for that prior to further comment. He is obviously very knowledgeable, so let's both look. You may be encouraged to consider sheets with a "foaming agent" or "blowing agent" but don't even think about it. Keep up your excellent work! PS. I helped Develop the Injection Molded 8' Dinghy at www.walkerboats.com in 1998, which was all CoPo Polypropylene from Montell Polyolefins. Regards, Rick @@TravelsWithGeordie

[@keithgough943]

"Folks-will" make all sorts of comments on plastic frames, but Lou from tales of a shipwright says they are the business, and he is awesome. Love that vid of his where he blasts around on his flat bottom skiff - full throttle, standing up, no life jacket or kill cord, it brings a huge grin to my face when I watch it.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Proper boating that!

[@michaelmooney3369]

I was fascinated by the discussion of munk boat hull problems, please continue to discuss things like this.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Lots more coming

[@gbowne1]

I found that if you actually want to clean the wood use vinegar.. even if its slightly diluted. It's worked on plenty of my wood stuff. Thanks Peter.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Good idea, I'll give it a go...

[@gbowne1]

@@TravelsWithGeordie yeah it worked for me first time out. It may actually help with its condition somewhat as well

[@moejaime2654]

Wow the wood looks really good for an old boat !!

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Nice Eh?

[@johnvititoe6051]

One word comes to mind....DAUNTING! Keep up the good work; I’m really enjoying your videos.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

I feel the same way, DAUNTING.

[@webbtrekker534]

This Monk design was made for WW II and many were built with native woods. They were used for submarine chasers and spotters. Now being built in 1953 means it was later manufacture but the yards were still using that build mentality. They are lovely boats that were meant to retire into civilian life after the war and many people wanted them. 60, 70 years later they are having rebirths like you are doing many years after their expected life was to be over. My boat had, maybe, half a dozen butt blocks per side and all were 1 1/2" oak backing 1 1/8" red cedar planking. Each block over lapped the plank above and below by about 1" so the strength was backed up by the other planking. Never had to replace any of them. I looked at you plans for scarfing the planks and find that very interesting. With modern glues and adhesives this should work really well and reduce the need to replace much longer lengths of plank just for the sake of bad butts. Still going to need a haulout though. Looking forward to it!

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks again for the interesting background. I just love these boats. I've happily discovered that I have many fewer butts than I feared, perhaps only 20 on the whole boat. None of the others I've examined are suffering at all. So the scarfing may be as required.

[@jimplacko9092]

I know there are some purists out there that would think it's wrong in regards to you using plastic for ribs. Personally, any way you can preserve your boat that not only strengthens the structure, it eliminates any temp. / moisture movement, is the way to go. I've watched several videos by Louis Sauzedde where he sistered in plastic frames on a fishing boat and a sail boat.. I am currently working on a 1957 cruisers inc. 16' runabout. The hull is a plywood lapstrake design. I have (so far) replaced the inner keel, inner forefoot, bent 14 new ribs, repaired 42 more,(these are half ribs, fasten to the keel) new transom, garboard planks and scarf jointed in 8 lapstrake repairs ! All this because the boat was not stored properly.. I think what you are doing is great !! Remember, "you've got to break a few eggs before you make the cake" !! keep up the good work !!! Jim BTW : I couldn't think of anything to say about the focsle !!!!

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks Jim, wow, what a lot of work. well done.

[@ianadamson1241]

Please stop apologizing. I love every bit of you explanations. They never bore me. Fantastic videos - I particularly like your slant on the fo'c'sle!! Ho! Ho!

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Glad you like it Ian, I just expect not everyone is as keen on the details.

[@kevinbradleygardeningandou9767]

Hi Peter If you are going to use UHMW plastic, check on its Cold tolerance specifications. I have had some experience with thin 4x8x1/8 sheets of UHMW and exposure to one Ontario winter, renders them brittle and useless. Not a stable product that thin in cold or hot temperatures. I know you are thinking of using much thicker pieces but it would not hurt to check how stable UHMW is. Very interesting information this week. Thanks and cheers. :-)

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks Kevin, that's good info. I have been studying the data sheets and will review again for cold issues.

[@rastagrastag9496]

Very nice Peter ..I absolutely enjoy the videos and beer of the week. I have a new brewery opening here called Cacapon mountain Brewery.. looking to ship you a bottle of their IPA. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Yay!!!

[@danacoyle1826]

Green white oak soak it in Salt water for a month till it starts to turn blue steam it for at least 2 hours get very hot it will take the bend you need to make either new or sister ribs also find monel fasteners and you will not have problems with your galvanized clenched nails. Or stainless or bronze fasteners

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Hi Dana! I would love to use oak and I have a good source. In fact there will me lot's used in a sort of "knee" I'm devising. I may do a test to see if it will be able to "flow" behind the chine stringer.

[@danacoyle1826]

@@TravelsWithGeordie I had a 37x13 a wooden Maine lobster boat it had 19 broken ribs and few rotton ones total of 36 ribs. 3x1.5 clear white oak a old timer boat builder told me how to prep the new wood and it made the wood like spaghetti but I've never use the plastic ribs as your talking about but there's a utube channel called tips from a shipwrite that shows him using it good luck I'll be watching cheers

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

That's where I got the idea from. Cheers.

[@garyagish]

You are making me really appreciate my fiberglass hull. I should probably thank you so much.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

You're welcome......I guess.

[@charleycarson673]

I enjoy your videos! I like watching your repairs and beer judging with the cooking. The fo'c'sle on my sailboat has become my garage full of stuff.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks Charley, and congrats! You're this weeks winner of a T shirt. Shoot me off an email at [e-mail] and I'll get you set up.

[@sjp52047]

I'd love to see this boat out of the water for a real fixer upper on the bottom, but not yet. Someday. I'll wait and be watching when it finally happens. Now that's what wooden boats are about! LOL! I'm really enjoying this series on the fo'c'sle. And BTW, Chain lockers always suck!!! And smell badly. Regards, Solomon

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

I hauled her a few years ago and the bottom was in lovely shape, aside from the garboard seam. I'll be hauling spring of 2021. MV Zephrus will be hauled this June.

[@MrThathurt1]

geordie i used to work in a marina and was told by the boss to jet wash a wooden boat .i advised against it as it was getting dark but told to get on with it . you should have seen his face the next day when i said have you seen the boat you told me to wash their was 6ft long holes all over . a jet wash will rip through any soft planks . keep up the good work

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

I've heard these horror stories, shiver.....

[@danieldonaldson8634]

I think the discussion of construction techniques and how they've aged, and how they can be salvaged, especially with the use of modern materials in an appropriate way is actually fantastic. Maybe you don't see it that way, but while the interior work you've been doing is nice, I think everyone knows that the kiss of death is to pretty up the interior of a structurally flawed boat. Not saying you're doing that - though I wondered how hard it will be to deal with sistering in the area of the head - but taking on these issues is really more about what makes a wooden boat what it is. More like this.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

So very true Daniel, several times I've mentioned how uncomfortable I am doing cabinet work while there's hull work to do. But I need to balance the quality of life as it's my home and as long as I have a good sense of the issues I feel comfortable.

[@kennylaxague5528]

I love watching your interior carpentry, but it's more exciting to see you dealing with the structural issues. Keep on Truckin' man. The new synthetic sisters are a great idea.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks Kenny, there's going to be an awful lot more of that!

[@christopherpeterson1400]

Also you can dust rot soft wood with concrete powder to change the ph, stopping rot and bugs in their tracks. i.e. old timer did lots of concrete patch and repair especially in garbard or keel areas.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Yes, I've heard that. Thus the concrete in my bilges.

[@jamesbennett5421]

Great 3D visual on replacing butt joint with scarfing. Nicely done. But 50? Whew.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks. Happily, it looks like there are way less butts, maybe 20 or so. Yay!

[@andrewchristie8901]

Hey Peter, you are really brave with your plan to install plastic ribs. I am just worried the wooden boat fo'c'sle give you a really hard time about this course of action. Good luck.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Heh, those fo'c'sle give you a hard time if you varnish on a Tuesday.

[@bobflinn7529]

I enjoy your extended explanations of your boat. Back in the '60s my Dad and I tore out the twin berths in our boat's fo'c'sle and converted it to 4 berths, one for each of us kids. Our boat was also cedar planked on oak frames.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Great times I'm sure!

[@jimlepeu577]

As a lifelong seaman on commercial ships I have always known what you call overheads as the deckhead.

[@reinderkalsbeek4748]

Please dont be sorry I enjoy the education used to own a 57 35ft Criss Craft Constilation have a great day

[@nena4215]

You explained it all so well what’s not to like?

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks!!

[@geraldtonjjeeper]

Poppyseed in the fo'c'sle, now there's a combination not often found at sea! Great video Pete!

[@randyc6392]

Love seeing the progress you're making in the fo'c'sle and the thorough explanation of how everything is put together and what you plan to do in the future.

[@christopherpeterson1400]

You can " back caulk from inside with oakum saturated with garilla glue " to attend to your weeps majic until you haulout and recaulk full hull.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

There's a thought

[@jonathanhinkins6215]

Hi. Don't stop explaining the technical side of things, really enjoyable. Is the Fo'c'sle the new beer of the week room?

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks Jonathan, well, not likely. Happily the weather is improving and we'll get back to BOTH on the upper deck.

[@aviewfromthepilothouse341]

What are your thoughts on using spar varnish on interior planking? On that thought, how about epoxy on the wood in the bilge?Was there insulation against the planking, your thoughts on insulation there?Jeff

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

I know lot's of boats had paint or varnish on interior planking but I don't see any reason to in fact would prefer if the wood could evaporate any moisture on the inside via good ventilation. No insulation and not required. wood is already an excellent insulator.

[@ericktaylor-webb6711]

I have a lenght of small chain going through all the limber holes to prevent them being clogged up with dirt and other stuff all i do is pull one end then the other to see if their is a blockage but by doing this i can unclog it

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

I've heard of this, damn good idea.

[@gregorgman]

You sure brought back some memories on my 1955 Matthew (42'), similar issues but I had to use wood due to lack of creative products, in order to make repairs. Best of luck with your efforts, I know you will do a great job.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks Greg, here's hoping....

[@johnbolongo9978]

Thanks Pete...i always feel better about my old boat after watching ur vids. I just put the accelerant away for another season.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Glad to be useful, heh.

[@FranklinNewhart]

I used to own a 7 ton Sloop Rigged Motor Sailer, Oneida II, that was carvel planked with clenched galvenized cut nails. She was a boat designed by Alister Stairs of Blockhouse Nova Scotia, but built in Montreal in 1947. She was framed with white oak and planked with white cedar to the waterline and red cedar above that. No plywood in her. The bulk heads where White Pine 6 inch V Joint. I had to do several sister frames on her because of deteriation of the Oak frames due to the Iron fasteners. I never thought of using plastic for those sisters. I ended up using Ash since I had a 100 acres in Ontario that had a good stand of it and my own sawmill. I also had to replace one section of keel which was also Ash as well as a new Bow Sprit.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Sounds like a great project. Heh, I've lived in Montreal and about 5 minutes from Blockhouse!

[@bullhippo9023]

I have a 39 year old fiberglass sailboat. I am rebuilding it . Anything wood in it is rotten ! Even most of the deck core , rotten ! As much as I love wooden boats, I could never deal with the rot.Good Luck to You.

[@peacelove983]

Omg look like lot of molds on that lower sanction....mold is a killer! glad that you are making it look clean and sexy!

[@roncrosby4747]

Youve got some work on youre hands bud , look forward to watching youre pain , loving youre videos

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Oh I sure do, and lots more...

[@kevinmotley7334]

Wonderful video, I enjoy your knowledge of the structure of wooden boats.

[@gmay48]

fo'co'sle what a word and what a lot of work ahead of you. keep at it and we will all watch. thanks

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks Gerald

[@denniscollins2032]

Nice to see any kind of Masonite thrown out of your boat. It was interior only and not made to last even inside a house. As perfectly demonstrated by you just grabbing it with your hands and ripping it out. Well low density fiberboard (LDF) would be worse (except on a bulletin board).

[@fredthornes5087]

Louis Sauzedde from Tips From a Shipwright used the 'plastic' ribs on his last build so as a purist I'm sold. Great vlog!

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks, that's where I first saw them.

[@wilber504]

if you have to provide details; provide details. It's one of the things I enjoy, and goes to squelching the backgrouund noise.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks Adam, then so it shall be...

[@lancedaniels]

Fo’c’sle! Thanks for posting and sharing. So much still to be done. 50(!) of those Dutchman patch things!?! 😱

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

You're very welcome. Actually, happily there seem to be way fewer than I anticipated. Likely only 20 or so! Yay!

[@darylreed7771]

Well the wife’s fo’c’cles are here and I’m hiding out in the basement watching the old man and the dog getting that beauty back on the water. Can’t wait for next episode! Keep up the good work and get that dog a biscuit!

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Heh, I'll try to keep them coming...

[@MidnightAmratha]

Tubing from the winch down to a large plastic barrel, holding your chain, keeping your chain locker nice and dry if you like.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Great idea, something like that is in the works.

[@marcvepraskas8319]

Fo-c-sle enjoying your weekly videos on your adventures!

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks Marc.

[@webbtrekker534]

Fo'c'sle (Forecastle) comes from the days of warships before cannon. They were fighting platforms with crenelated bulwarks. The idea was to build them higher than the decks of opposing vessels to be able to fire arrows down into the other vessel and maybe pour hot oil or water on to the other troops. The structure looked a lot like mini castles. One was forward and one was aft. Forecastle (Fo'c'sle) and Aftercastle. Later these had their sides planked in and they became structural parts of ships. Though the purpose changed over the centuries the names stayed.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Awesome background. Thanks!!

[@rastagrastag9496]

Interesting

[@marcusosterback3355]

Nerdy enough to instantly get the title, it still made my day =) I did not find your lengthy elaborations on the fo'c'sle renovation tedious, in fact i liked it. Cheers! :)

[@spymaine89]

me to

[@LakesideProductions]

Certainly a little disheartening finding a leak like that but nothing serious. I found a few on the 1940 seaplane tender I'm repairing, found them below water level. Constructed with double diagonal mahogany so hopefully it's just rain water running down from the top. Will find out shortly enough. Keep up the great work on the fo'c'sle!

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks, I'm looking forward to more of your boat episodes.

[@colinbalme3064]

Just saw last weeks episode and saw that camper in a very sad state, I don't feel too bad about you throwing it out. The fo'c'sle looks like quite the project!

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Heh, thanks Colin, Icky mess it became.

[@ericlee3421]

Been following you for a wee while now, it’s addictive. Unfortunately my firestick won’t let me watch in order. Anyhoo your channel is brilliant, loved this technical butt joint video. Love the beer ad’s you need to be sponsored by a brewery. Thank you again. Looking forward to your European travels especially to the UK.

[@MrCrabbing]

Ha ha ha Forecastle fair enough, some nice wooden fishing boats been built here in the SW UK with steam bent ribs and laminated wooden frames every five ribs or so very strong, I like the idea of plastic but will it be ok at the point where its in contact with the wooden planking are you going to seal or paint the planking first?

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Yes, some lovely boats from the West Country. I don't think there will be an issue with the plastic against the wood. I'll be looking into it though.

[@kscipkkkk]

It may be not be a "foxal" but it definitely is "HMWPE" high molecular weight poly ethylene. Although a type of plastic not generally referred to as plastic. A very nice product.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Now I just have to be able to afford it!

[@Twelvestonestacking]

Louis S. will be so pleased with your choice of stringers!

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

He's my inspiration!

[@sstem2169]

As a newer subscriber, I've been trying to get caught up by watching your older videos. I've really enjoyed watching you rebuild your beautiful wooden motor cruiser! It sure has taken you a loooooong time to get to the fo'c'sle, but I've enjoyed ever episode of it!!! And for what it's worth, I think the "plastic" ribs are an excellent idea. If nothing else, at least you won't have to worry about them rotting, or getting iron sickness, or having issues with electrolysis!!! If that's what it takes to make MV Geordie stay afloat for another nearly 70 years, welllll, go for it!!!!! :-D

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks so much, glad you're enjoying the show.

[@toodamnmanyprojects7094]

Hey! We're getting a little older and slower. Give us a break!

[@sstem2169]

@@toodamnmanyprojects7094 Unfortunately I know that feeling all too well..... ;-D

[@teamfreerange9060]

The good news is you didn't find a foxhole in your fo'c'sle. Excellent episode, well done.

[@johnbissett6838]

Great work looking forward to you doing the fo’c’sle

[@wornoutwrench8128]

You give new meaning to the term Spring Cleaning, just going a little crazy with the hose. It sure looks good. So that was Fox hole, the word of the week ??? I'll go stand in the corner now.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Heh, the trick is keeping the important stuff dry!

[@schmeat2717]

This is exactly the kind of videos I want to see, love this stuff, the plastic supports are interesting never heard of them, cant wait to learn how this repair system works!

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks! It will be some time before I actually install any bit the plan is formulating.

[@normanboyes4983]

If plastic framing is good enough for Louis (Tips from a Shipwright) that is recommend enough.👍 Kepp up the good work - you have an engaging format.😀

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks, that's where I got the idea.

[@dondonner3105]

Please keep them coming

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks Don, will do.

[@alangilman6711]

I also plastic is the way to go.

[@petercrane4048]

Good episode Peter, inspired enough to head to the boat now to bury my head in the fo'c'sle, there will be butt crack but hopefully no cracked butts, cheers

[@christopherpeterson1400]

Scubbing bubbles, then spray bleach soak, rinse, dehumdify dry.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Great fun...

[@thedude8046]

Very cool channel, you have a beautiful boat peter. I have been binge watching all your videos. Thanks for sharing!

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks so much Dude.

[@w.mozart3048]

Have a friend who used just that (plastic) material for exactly the same reason and in the same place. He loves it !

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Yay!!

[@todddunn945]

Oh my do you have a lot of fun ahead of you. A comment about the deteriorated frame ends. I had a similar problem on Tortuga. I dealt with it by removing the bad frame ends and scarfing in new laminated frame ends. To deal with the iron sickness in the planks I drilled it out and then put double bungs in. A double bung is a small (say 1/2") bung on the inside that goes half way through the plank and a larger (say 3/4") bung that goes half way through the plank from the outside. I also solved the iron sickness problem by removing ALL the original iron boat nails and refastening from the keel to one plank above the waterline with silicone bronze screws. Above that I replaced the iron with 316 stainless screws. I am a bit surprised at how light the scantlings on your boat are. I think you will find that those iron sick frames are much more deteriorated on the side against the planks. However, you will only find that out if you remove one. I look forward to seeing your progress. Incidentally, I built a router jig to cut scarfs into planks when removing butt blocks.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Hi Todd, thanks for the valuable advice and the knowledge I've gained through your videos. How did you manage to get your nails out? Were they clinched? I don't expect to get mine all out so will do any new fastening with new galvy screws. Much cheaper too.

[@michaelcima5772]

Quite a job to clean that focsle and a bit unnerving as you don’t know what you will find. Looking forward to watching all the repairs.

[@imbadwrench]

I started watching your channel because I'm starting my retirement plan and I want to travel. Each room you rebuild gives me Ideas for my own build, although it will be a land vehicle without a Focsle.

[@nicholaspappas9712]

Great video!!! Love the information!

[@FranklinNewhart]

Me head was stuck in the fo'c'sle head aside the figure head aboard the Good Ship Venus. I leave it to you as a sailor to know the limmrick about that particular vessel.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Ha!

[@darrylmcleman6456]

I have seen the plastic ribs on a shipwright KZbin vid.Cant recall the exact name of the poster.M.V. Geordie is one year younger than me although I don't remember 1953 much! CHEERS from SOOKE

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

It's Lou from Tips from a Shipwright. That's where I got the idea.

[@davidkalaski7714]

Finally caught up! I've been following your excellent posts for some time but it is nice to be sort of semi-live. I'm located "up island" from you and look forward to taking a look at the boat the next time I'm in Victoria. I'll have many questions for you if we get a chance to talk. Maybe I'll bring a beer that we can share in the Fo'c'sle and you can tell me why you are doing this to this boat. Cheers

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks David, give me a shout if you're coming down and we'll try to meet up.

[@rogerhansen1314]

put the port hole in with 3M 5200 you can get it at home depot Hatteras yachts uses it on all vessels even sticks to wet wood

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

I stay clear of 5200 as most of the wooden boat world does. it's just too permanent. And nothing on a wooden boat is permanent.

[@glassgoat9601]

Good that you are opening it up and at least understanding what the future holds, as well as the bits of preventative steps. Any idea of when you’ll go “on the hard”?

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Next haulout will be spring 2021, but only a week or so. My plan is to do as much while afloat as possible. We haul MV Zephyrus this June for much the same work.

[@WileysShenanigans]

Fo'c'sle say I'm looking pretty good in my new Travels with Geordie t-shirt here in San Diego.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Woo Hoo, send a pic!

[@WileysShenanigans]

LOL....I haven't won one yet but when I do....

[@vicksdad]

As with all your subscribers, these folks'll be keen to see your next video.

[@mcpojack]

fo'c's'le ....forecastle .... same smell....cheers

[@jrcrawford4]

If I ever consider purchasing a wooden boat in the PNW I am going to hire you to do my vessel survey.

[@gregpallett1839]

Some folks’l get the joke, some won’t. 😂

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Heh, hope most do...otherwise.......

[@ned5706-l7j]

I am not sure if Fo'c'sle is the correct spelling of the word, but I have spent a few (happy) years before the mast :) Cheers, and thanks for a great channel!

[@rmojo23]

Cool label. You're fo'c's'le is showing!

[@genefoster7238]

I always wondered what fo'c'sle was.Thanks Peter

[@davenewland4675]

Hi Peter. Thank you for the videos. I have learned something from each one. You are a brave man, of course the old wooden boat part but yikes! poppy seed beer? I would have lived the rest of my life without knowing. Now, is that a fo'c'sle or a lovely tea room?

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks Dave, yeah, the beer was amazingly good. Heh, I really like the feel of the fo'c'sle.

[@robertlandry5676]

Can’t wait for the new anchor line😅

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Hopefully going to all chain...

[@TheBartmobile]

Do you like boating, or do you just like working on old boats?

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Hello Bart, I expect you've just joined us as I've done lots of boating and enjoy it very much. But the cost of owning one of these gems is the work which I gladly invest. Stick around, lots of boating coming.

[@TheBartmobile]

Travels With Geordie I guess I should’ve said I had an old boat, and I think I liked working on old boats MORE than boating. Lol. I tuned in on the hanging locker. Beautiful work. Thanks for the reply.

[@phdconstructioncork]

Love it Love it Love it!!!!

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

I think we should have a "Love it Love it Love it" T shirt...

[@rethinkscience8454]

The concrete is a concern

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Well not really, although it seems sketchy it's actually quite common and many feel it preserves the wood. Time will tell!

[@mikevogdes3940]

Another awesome episode, thanks.. I suppose you are well aware that Lou from "Tips From A Shipwright" has used these new fangled plastic frames on a dory build of his design, and on a repair of a commercial fishing boat with great success, so good luck with you're fo'c'sle project and I'm looking forward to it. Also: I have been layed up for a while recovering from a surgery and I managed to binge watched ALL of "Travels With Geordie" whew.. Later, Mike V >

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks Mike, I hope you're recovering well. Yes, I got the idea from Lou.

[@patrickjernigan1025]

Say I was thinking that during your last haul out the straps broke your frames you may need 4 straps rather than the two they used just saying

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Hi Patrick, happily our yard has a 4 strap travelift so no problem there.

[@mcmmilo]

thanks for another awesome episode.....focsle your project

[@BoatMcRill]

And I thought i had problems with rotten wood. I wouldn’t even dare to get a wooden boat, my OCD would probably force me to take the poor thing a part totally 😂

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Well happily there is very little rotten wood on the boat. And what there is is relatively easily dealt with.

[@toodamnmanyprojects7094]

Greetings! Loving your progress on the fo'c'sle! I was thinking where the frames bend for the chine, you could construct some knees. Then place them on each side of the frame at the bend. Lou (Tips from a shipwright) recommends not sistering against an existing frame. I would surmise that would avoid the possibility of water incursion between the frame and the sister, thus setting things up for a future fail. I'm all for using High Density Polyethylene. I may use some on the big boat project. Just starting my video on the little Curtis. Spring is in the air, and time is short. So I'll have to get the projects going post haste!

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Hi Bentley, I have a "knee" plan brewing, more soon. Look forward to your videos!

[@dondonner3105]

Once the fo'c's'le is finished where do you go from there?

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Well this time around I'm only gutting the fo'c'sle to examine the hull. It will be some time before I get back to refitting up there. Next is the same treatment for the engine bilge and the engine itself.

[@skwyrz1]

The furthest part forward "Fo'c'sle" Often requires extreme boat yoga to fit into.Also if you can stand the Barrage of daily emails Deluth has one day sales on there stuff but have to be watching to catch shirt's,Last run I got them for 12 buck's.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Ahhh, good tip!

[@hackfabrication139]

Fo'c'sle. Yep. I got it now..

[@peem1244]

Hi Peter, Geordie, Caitlin, hope you are all well and happy. Now...Peter...did you just use the 'b' word? How could this possibly be boring? I found this episode really interesting and as usual i learned a lot. But plastic framing on a wooden boat feels like a step too far for my wee brain. I feel a pain coming on. You have a beer and i'll have a lie down. Thanks for sharing. Stay safe and keep up the good work. 👍🖖😎⚓☠🐶🦴

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks Pedro, I know the plastic is hard to swallow, for me too, but I think it's the only real possibility given the nature of my boat's issue.

[@kscipkkkk]

O ja e seen another channel that applied a liquid to timbers that made them very hard like steel. Have you heard of and if so what is it?

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Likely CPES, Clear Penetrating Epoxy Sealer. A common technique and I'll probably do it in some cases.