Docking my Boat at my NEW Plattform on the Water - Ep. #37 - Vintage Yacht Restoration Vlog

[@TOPIKTOAD]

Floating Dock..ingenuous. Boat rebuild...well done. Wife...very cute Sunset...priceless.

[@alexmichaud6171]

Life=bliss

[@briansmythe3219]

Haa Your one step ahead of Me Bro , I was thinking Now all you Need is a First Matess and then there she Is LOL

[@martin5504]

I like the classical music and the honest and matter of fact way you report your interesting projects, thanks.

[@robc5082]

A Pop-up 10'x10' Canopy screwed to the platform deck would be a good addition for sun/rain protection while working. Enjoying videos!

[@ukulelefatman]

TIP for using hole saw. Drill a 6mm hole just on the inside of the line of your circle before using the hole saw. The 6mm hole will allow saw dust to escape and greatly improve the hole saw performance.

[@helirious]

Hey, that sounds like a good advice. I drilled quite a few holes, but never tried that one! next time.. :)

[@jonathanflatman]

If you need a good finish on both sides of the wood with the hole saw, drill until the pilot hole breaks through and then finish from the other side. Stops the wood splintering.

[@TOHETOTEHOT]

I think that design is ingenious; flat platform to work on, storage underneath that is out of sight and plentiful.

[@jehadeid3264]

I am a restoration enthusiast and I can assure you that I am enjoying your vlogs tremendously, your attention to detail is impressive. The only sad part is when your videos end, but of course that's because they're like good books. Bravo, keep up the good job.

[@MrPetrvershinin]

nice girl !!! And it's good that you showed your wife !!!

[@glenmuir219]

Your wife not only enjoys this project, but also participates....?!!! Never let her go.

[@jrgrimm]

This is the best thing I have found on KZbin in years. Keep going! You are genuine, interesting and cool, and make everybody want to get a boat. Und - Viele Gruesse, von einem Expat Deutschen der seit Jahrzehnten in Australien lebt. Mach weiter, Ich kann die naaaaechste Folge nicht abwarten!

[@arthurverheijen6682]

Wunderschöne Aufnahmen!! Gute Musikwahl. Danke!!!!!!! Und sehr angenehm deine Frau kennen zu lernen

[@woodwardjr]

This has been a great project and adventure to follow! Please get yourself a boat hook and install more cleats on the new platform boat

[@chrishalstead4405]

I have to admit that in your first videos I did think you were deluded, but as things have developed, I think that the work you have done is amazing. I’m sure it doesn’t meet the steely qualities demanded by the regular ‘salty sea dogs’, but you have made incredible progress by doing things your own way. You have a working boat which you have saved by means of your own sweat (and sometimes blood!) Well done!! 👍👍

[@clifficus]

My feelings exactly, right from episode 1, couldn’t have put it better 👍😃

[@mchaves7663]

You should see what nightmare of boats exist out there... This guy is top notch..he chooses good quality materials for his projects He shows love and dedication to his stuff... A rare find these days. Congratulations boat man!

[@dhurt8955]

It’s always nice to have a place to put your dingy!

[@jukeman57]

Great job on the barge motor mount. Suggestion: use some the thin scrap medal you might have left over from previous patch work on the boat and fabricate two small squares to be glued on both sides of the new motor mount. The metal will stop the mounting hardware from digging in to the plywood.

[@josephperkins4163]

I like that idea! Good thinking.

[@MrKasutkoyak]

indeed sir.. very good idea

[@domicorb30001]

i also would use stainless nuts and bolts

[@MegaPoxie]

Don't forget the beer holder on the dash! 😊

[@dubes5594]

I lived like this in South Boston for a year. The inlet was called Reserve Channel before the "Big Dig". mine was a 1959 Pacemaker 40ft. It was like camping...only wetter.

[@Wijnamar]

I binched the first 20 episodes. I love the progress you're making. Can't wait for the electrics, thats my favorite part. Greetings from the Netherlands.

[@DiscusRussell]

Wow put some Astro turf on it and then you have a back yard Only Boat in Berlin with its own garden

[@mrhorsepower31]

You did it right, glad to see someone who gets it.

[@terryhayward7905]

Just a small point, you should have the rope attached to the boat when you jump onto the pontoon, then tie it to the pontoon. That way the boat cant drift away. I have watched every episode today all 37 so far, I have enjoyed every second.

[@francoisprotat9342]

I'm amazed. You're doing the smallest things with attention and intelligence. Bravo for this new vlog ! (I even think it gets better every time).

[@davidzimmer2694]

Very nice job on the console.

[@MarvinMotorsofficial]

I could watch your videos all day long! So don’t be afraid to make longer ones 👌🏽

[@lazyplumber1616]

That is a great platform! That is a nice addition for entertaining and doing work!

[@debs-14]

That sunset was epic

[@mrfarmer532]

So glad your wife could come back, you deserve many more happiest days. After working so hard. Love the channel ❤️👍🏼

[@PlasmaOscillations]

Your life, glad you are enjoying it and thanks for sharing with the world.

[@jeffreysalzman1497]

That dashboard looks great! Your boat gets so much better every week.

[@mreza84]

As a musician I must say that your choice of background music is excellent and well-informed, I imagine you have a very good knowledge of music and classical music as well.

[@wesleywillard]

I enjoy the heck out of your videos. Thank you from Southwest Missouri.

[@Christian-rj2yc]

Your channel provides much inspiration to me!

[@hanzelbook]

Hi! I love your boat and dream ...I get mad watching when you bought the platform. ...success my friend..from a Costa Rican who lives in Brazil...

[@williamowens2970]

Here’s a little sea keep help. First I know you didn’t have help but with a boat that size you should have help docking. This can be done safely with out a hassle by yourself. Use your fender properly, meaning left them bump the barge, When docking a line (rope) should come from the boat to the dock/pier from the stern if you are approaching from in line going forward. This will allow the boat to be pull against the dock/pier/barge where your docking. Go slow little movement until you get the handle on it. The first set of cleats is when you need to move from the helm to the dock with the boat out of gear/in neutral, grab your stern line and put three or four turns on the cheat until the boat stop forward movemnt. Then just move forward and get your bow line. Easy paesy lemon squeeze!

[@jondavidmcnabb]

Solid work on that new console. Looks fantastic and i love the boat diagram with indicators.

[@bdmenne]

12:05 Nice drill footage!

[@richardgatchell2523]

I love the little detail work you do on her

[@paulschlechter9408]

I've been following your channel and am impressed with all the work you've done to date. A small word of caution regarding your anchor and chain set up. The type of carabiner shackle you have used to connect the chain to the swivel will in time work loose even with thread lock. My suggestion would be to use a standard galvanized u-shaped anchor shackle that has a threaded pin that can be seized with stainless wire or even a nylon wire tie to prevent that pin from working loose. Keep up the great work :)

[@bkluex5818]

nice boat and a lot of work!!! Tip: If you have to dock without help, keep going slowly ahead and use the stern line first (like in a a lock) and then the bow line.

[@VAdu56]

round the corners of your platform ... a tip, and put a Cleat in the middle, because when you arrive you are sure that your boat will not start from the front or the rear ... !! Bravo for your engine support work on the platform, as well as your new helm control console ... !! one day it will be necessary to think about the electric windlass, and to pass cables first would be smart before finishing everything inside ... a minimum 1000 Watts, cables of 70mm² ... !!

[@ramezgoldman6590]

I watched all your videos and you pushed me for bey un boat ... good job bro

[@Bhakti_Chakra]

I love your station. I find it very relaxing. Thank you.

[@johnw3915]

I love the boat. You should put davits on there to haul the dingy out of the water and keep the bottom clean. Can't wait to see the next installment

[@burnie773]

Mate , your vids just get better and better . Awesome footage and great content , with good narration . Loved the sunsets and your new setup . Looking forward to further progress on the boat and keep up the great work on your channel . Cheers , one happy Aussie subber . Ps last weeks journey was a doozie ! and great to see wifey at the helm .

[@Clydio]

I dig the POTC Soundtrack sped up in the background music

[@waynep343]

change one of the 5 bolts thru the engine bed to a longer bolt or change one of the nuts to a coupling nut.. so you can add a chain to prevent the outboard from sliding off the engine bed mounting.. you can also after the outboard is mounted.. circle the area the screw mounting pads fit.. use a forstner bit to drill a counter bore for the pad on the screw to stop the engine from kicking out of place

[@smokedoliver1]

Good work 👍

[@SailingPuffin]

This is such an awesome idea! Mobile workshop space for hire 😂.

[@leighstevensmusic]

bless you my son, for putting that rubber strip on top of the engine mount

[@KevinStokes]

For drilling holes in steel, you will find it goes much quicker if you use a cutting fluid. It reduces friction, speeds up the drilling and reduces wear on your drill bit. I very much enjoyed the drone shot of you docking single-handed. It's not so easy!

[@michielderuyter6011]

Nice work on the boat. Watched a few episodes now and could not wait to view the last one. I know thats stupid from me. A will watch the others too because of the nice work 💪

[@rudyfisher7660]

If you put on a 1/2 section a roof on that docking. Then that way you could put solar panels on there and some extra battery sections in that build will and be able to have some lights on it and then that way you sit out there and enjoy yourself like a patio

[@Fr99763]

May I suggest you add a ball fender (Kugelfender). Makes you life easier at the bow of the boat when you dock as you did in the beginning of the video. But it will be useful as well when docking stern-to in some marinas. Again great work & video! Cheers

[@jukeman57]

I believe the new barge/dock is going to be essential to your continued work. Plus, when your a point where you feel your finished (you know really you never will be), it is going to be a great place to lounge and grill. Might consider erecting some type of temporary shade. Great video.

[@fonhollohan2908]

Next time use a 1/8 pilot drill bit and work your way up it will not take nearly as long. Smart move to seal everything up with epoxy resin. You should build a couple comfortable seats with a steering wheel setup and also build a canopy above the seats on your deck.

[@kaydesign]

Very cool setup! Stylish and practical

[@anthonystevens403]

LOVE YOUR WORK MATE from Melbourne.

[@mk1photography62]

That place and platform was perfect. Enjoy your new space ☺️

[@michaeldecker2725]

Always have lines attached to the boat and walk off with lines in hand. That could have been messy if the current and wind were stronger.

[@MrELOIGOMES]

Perfect!

[@flir67man84]

he needs all the advice he can get . He's learning from scratch

[@jamieminton172]

Need some bollards on that raft. A few turns around a bollard with a spring line, attached midship, to halt her and bring her along side. Continue forward with a bow line/Painter to cleat her off. Returning to the stern, gather up the bitter of the spring line and lasso a stern cleat on the boat. A pike on deck or carried with helps with the last bit.

[@joejuska5390]

Nice parking job in the last piece.

[@craigkaschan4822]

That’s a really good set up mate, way to go. 👍🇦🇺

[@m.a.3324]

Very enjoyable put together mate ! grtz from Antwerpen

[@richardford4570]

Next time your out of the water fit a set of bow and after thrusters for easy docking . You guys have done an amazing job so far .cheers from Australia

[@ronhatcher7734]

well done

[@michaelfranz6937]

I loved the dramatic music of your initial docking maneuver!

[@antp835]

Very great video as always thank you.....from Arizona

[@archdavis6942]

Awesome! Enjoying your journey!

[@serhiyranush4420]

When drilling regular construction steel, keep the drill revs low, which may require to use a series of on/off switches (i.e., switching the drill on and off). This way you don't need any cobalt drill bits and can use simple HSS bits. A drop of oil will not hurt either.

[@laurenarigo3894]

I know the first thing I was taught in engineering shop mechanics class was if you are drilling in metal and it fights you add lubricant.

[@johnpick8336]

Love your soundtrack !

[@flir67man84]

Great progress.. waiting for next video

[@stephensimpson5283]

Hi mate, you ok over there with the floods? Watching from Australia. Thinking of you all

[@michaelkelly8955]

Really enjoyable series, I’ve been loving every second.

[@williamrhea3535]

LOL, still looks like you are docked next to a small aircraft carrier. Great videos by the way.

[@1armedguy4]

I would have put the small gouges together and put the tach and speedo next to each other but that's just more. Cheers from Canada🇨🇦

[@waltercolby8751]

Love seeing your progress. Just want to share that whenever docking, always make sure the boat is stationary using the engines…. Engines are stronger than muscles! Practice makes perfect.

[@kanartech]

I love the beautiful twilight.

[@sknight1963]

How about a portable canopy for the platform that you can anchor to keep that blazing sun from heating down on you? Really enjoying the vids. Great job on the boat.

[@bally1213]

In my younger days I spent a year refurbishing a 31ft motor sailer and like you , it was very satisfying and a great experience. Really enjoying your videos 👍

[@jeffhreid]

Brilliant setup

[@nickviner1225]

Really good work well done.

[@anthonypoli8937]

You provide great content, I know nothing about docking a boat, it looked difficult for you, by yourself in calm water with great visibility, there must be a better way. Keep up the great channel.

[@jayben00]

Nice work!

[@bigwhale5840]

The rubber strip on the engine mounting was crucial .plain resin will make microcracks and let water through without fibre glass

[@aquious953]

I put a line on the midship cleat, so I can tie off quickly without the bow or stern wandering off. Works well

[@richardsiddon610]

Yay! Paintwork fixing time…😁

[@pauldolman7487]

Next Project, sunshade!

[@MsCatdograt]

I just binge watched the entire channel XD

[@Sircraig7963]

G'day Crew,, Great episode ,, love watching you dock the boat ,,i hope you dont have to swim after it ,whilst your waving from the docking platform . Instrument pannel looks cool, everything os comming nicely . I love the riverfront property,,,great idea... Respect f rom Down Under

[@HavokR505]

I like the SimCity 4 background music.

[@andrassebok553]

Hallo! Du hast sehr viel an deinen first Boat gearbeitet. Es ist Super gewurden. Weiter so. Du machst gute Videos. 😉

[@raytalbot5890]

Put the bolts in the motor mount the other way, so if a nut falls off it will be in the boat still not drop off in to the water?? 👍👍🇬🇧

[@evilla7579]

I am pretty sure he used thread locker. You could see something on several nuts.

[@iamlukie1826]

Great work on the engine mount.

[@Jimmy-dp6vz]

I love the videos doing a great job. But maybe I missed something why did you have to cut dash in half?

[@bdmenne]

yes, did not understand, either.

[@denniskittle8751]

I agree. If the helm console fit in place for the first fit, why would you cut it in half? Now you have a tacky seam.

[@stevecobb6001]

Getting the helm sorted.................... Nice!

[@hardyjensen8110]

Looks great 👍🇩🇰🇩🇰😁

[@stevemoore6523]

Love your videos, the boat is looking good. Great job.

[@gregbolitho9775]

Excellent work m8, your doin a good job.

[@mrchairman08]

If you plan on setting an analog compass in the pilot house then placing it on boat center line on the console will keep it accurate. A metal hull boat affects compass calibration even with compensators.

[@TOHETOTEHOT]

That be some heavy duty plywood.

[@michaeldecker2725]

Maybe you can get an easy up tent for shade, you can make pins or screws to hold it down. Use lard to lubricate when drilling into metal.