Ep 142 One Mistake Will Set Us Back Weeks On This Boat Restoration!

[@billmoran3812]

The longer you work on Sarinda, the more impressed I have been. You make a good team. You’ve accomplished so much.

[@arjanwiegers474]

That’s an amazing piece of woodwork skill again guys, who’s the professional now? Looks absolutely great and sturdy again.👍👍👍

[@repairrestoreandrebuild8974]

Clicking like doesn't suffice! I'm a woodworker and that would be difficult with all of my experience. I did not doubt you two in ANY way, but I am thoroughly impressed!

[@johnrobbo69]

Brilliant progress you two. It fitted so well. I don’t care what Simon says, he’s a bloody genius when it comes to working stuff out. Good to see the “boardroom” is somewhere to be able to sit and have a brew as well again 😂

[@jeremyfdavies]

Absolutely yes.

[@ShaggyDA1]

50 gallon plastic drum with holes in it for drainage for your chain.

[@stevenshewring5528]

hi guys i think you are doing a great job i have been watching you from Ep 10 keep up the good work steve from Townsville Australia

[@almondgrove7580]

Brilliant work 😅

[@ShipHappensUK]

Thank you so much 😀

[@Lifesgood427]

Sarinda must be the luckiest vessels to have two people as dedicated and skilled to get her seaworthy again, onwards and upwards, great update!

[@allaboutboats]

Very impressive work on the new Breast Hook! I have an idea for chain locker: You should do what Damien and Jess did on Project Brupeg down under in Aus-land. He obtained a large diameter Nylon or Heavy duty Plastic cylinder (like a barrel) with a bottom on it, that fits into the allowed space. Then he fashioned a drain line and drain port in order to lead the water that comes into the chain locker overboard. This would prevent the wooden frames and beams from getting damaged by the chain as well as protect them from water rotting the wood. I think he obtained the plastic bin from the scrap yard so it was fairly cheap to purchase. This idea may work for Sarinda as well. I have been working on restoring a wooden WW2 78 foot Higgins US PT Boat here in Oregon (USS PT658) and have followed your progress for several years now. Keep up the good fight! Jerry

[@herieqb]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤you guys are absolutely amazing 🇯🇲

[@robertrigg9660]

Genius wording of the title for this episode. Sat there on the edge of my seat when you were drilling the holes for the bolts. So glad you nailed it👏👏👏

[@TheCaptainbeefylog]

I think that the lads who built Sarinda would be very happy with the work you've done to her so far. You're absolutely right to question doing the chain locker, but once it's done, it's done.

[@terryotoole9853]

Put a large plastic drum in the anchor locker and feed the chain into this. It keeps the chain tidy and also stops being caught and damaging the hull.

[@shawnmts7109]

Pigs made me have to watch it twice. I enjoy helping people. Neighbors pigs got loose 3 weeks. Supposed to be here for a week ended up being here for three weeks the last 2 weeks they didn't feed their pigs I had to feed their pigs. After studying the law about animal abandonment. Ended up finding them a new home. God knows i love all humans, Sometimes the things some humans do even i fall short sometimes of doing the right thing. One love keeps me moving forward. The love of knowing the good humans are capable of. It's all about choices. Your boat is amazing, you are amazing. Your love for life is right on.

[@nicktomlin9137]

That was amazing. To be so accurate without being in the workshop was so, so impressive. Every week, she gets that little bit further on. Incredible job guys😊

[@Sluf7]

I think yiou guys have earned the title of SHIPWRITES that is an epic Milestone and what a epic peice of Timber. The making of the cutting of the Drilling of and fitting of Said timber just epic. keep at it now.😁🤠😎

[@paulmurphy5648]

I have to confess I have been watching you for over a year...who knew watching 2 people cutting, sanding and painting wood could be so fascinating???

[@arthyland]

The amount of energy you guys burn must be astronomical while your brain is working out all the angels , dimensions and stability because it shows through your workmanship , your poise and positivity in everything that you have done on Sarinda and your other vessels. Outstanding work Gemma & Simon!! Wish I could afford more than just to like , subscribe and comment.

[@bruceknowling8633]

A 20% tick/like rate on this video is right up there and well deserved. Double tick if I could.

[@colinsutherland8965]

What an incredibly satisfying watch. Actually doing it must have felt that tenfold. And please don't lose that infectious style of presentation.

[@ShipHappensUK]

Don’t think we can…… it’s just the way we are 😂

[@nicholasviney5975]

That worked very well with Gemma on her knees guiding Simons bit, great work it turned out brilliant

[@myitbos1335]

Gemma talking about using M16 A4's on the bow. For an old naval boat you probably shouldn't go any smaller that 30mm or even better 50BMG.

[@112462112]

The feeling of tackling a project that requires skills never before used or developed can be extremely intimidating. It is also the cause of much procrastination on my part. However, the feeling of accomplishment when it ends successfully can be indescribable. VERY WELL DONE! Another first and another success!!

[@jontaylor1652]

Hey Simon, I've checked and you got it spot on, they are called 'Hole cutting drill thingys'.......haha.

[@ShipHappensUK]

🤣🤣🤣

[@frederickszalay1484]

You are no amateur restorers; You are true professional shipwrights!

[@ShipHappensUK]

I think we are still on the shitwright stage! 🤣

[@DougFiske]

Idea…..Get a whiteboard and write down order of things. Keep up the Awesome videos !!!!!

[@shelleyregnier6671]

I love to watch the birds, too, Gemma. Great work this week on installing the breast hook. A key piece for the pointy end.

[@stevejohnstonbaugh9171]

My suggestion is to work on packers on the pleasant days and build a permanent form in the workshop for laminating all of your deck beams. So when the nice weather rolls around next spring you may have all your deck beams ready to go. The deck beams will require a significant amount of material. Have you considered fabricating a fixture for a band saw (or finding a sponsor) on which you can do your ripping and resawing? I hate to see all that prime material winding up in your thickness planners chip bag. GREAT Job

[@a-ls6333]

My head was battered just watching you work out those angles, jeez! Excellent job! Great bit of innuendo too. I just wish Gemma had said she loved a good long screw - that would have killed me! Lol!

[@rickswanberg4995]

Perhaps a shelf in the bottom of the chain locker with a plastic drum sitting on it (50 gallon?) would work to keep the chain and ooge that it brings up under control as well as protecting the hull. Also, this is way, way down the road but when you secure the bitter end to the hull, use a piece of stout line between the hull and the end of the chain. That way if you have to abandon the anchor for some reason (dragging anchor on a lee shore) you can put a float on the end and cut the line.

[@tgs2251]

In my view that was the most impressive piece of work you’ve done so far. Brilliant result and significant progress!

[@johnnorth9355]

Simons ability to think in 3D and work out practical solutions is outstanding.

[@Dave5843-d9m]

This is three-dimensional thinking on steroids.

[@samphillips8322]

Looks like a touch of something Hemingway would have sailed in with that new work on the old cutter. Thank you for your generous sharing of this display of excellent workmanship and teamwork. Winter may be on the horizon but you have made good use of the fair weather. Well Done.

[@johncollier608]

That must have beeen tremendously satisfying. The difference of before and after is really impressive. When you think back to the start and how your skills have progressed, you hould be very proud of yourselves. Great episode. Thanks for sharing.

[@sandginkable]

Simon and Gemma you are both amazing. I can’t wait for the next video. When you redo the chain locker you may want to consider putting something like HDPE plastic on top of the frames. It will make it easier to clean as well as protect the wood from chain damage.

[@stanleyclark7758]

Well done. Such impressive work for amateur boat builders. One suggestion regarding the offcuts from the Breast Hook. Why not set them aside in the workshop ready for when Sarinda is finished and you are fitting her out with decor. You could then shape them, varnish them and use them as features in your saloon or on the bridge. Enjoying watching everything you are doing. Stay safe.

[@TMF1954]

Very nice piece of work. I'm a journeyman carpenter and your method of fitting that breasthook was very clever. I agree with the decision to use a flexible adhesive.

[@montyzumazoom1337]

Well, I think that was probably the best episode yet! You two have come an awful long way in this project and this vid really shows that. That was a superb piece of work, great skill, teamwork and above all that incredible sense of purpose and determination. You guys work so well together, I love Gemma's little tweaks and adjustments whilst Simon was drilling those long holes. Brilliant mutual trust and teamwork, a pleasure to watch. But the best this about all of this, is that you share it with everyone. I really enjoyed watching that. It was a real uplifting video....Oh dear I think I have a little tear in my eye (sniff!). Just a thought, regarding that chain locker, how about lining it with stainless steel sheet? If you make templates you can use them to get the sheet cut. Might be pricey but would solve the problem of possible chain jamming.....? Great stuff!🥰

[@davidswinscoe407]

Been a joiner for 50 years know how hard that is good job

[@palmplex]

My favorite Saturday morning viewing here in Sydney. Not too much talking, plenty of work, good explanation and a lovely couple. 😁

[@seankearney2592]

Well Done Si and Jem Great Precision Work Done,And You Held Simon's Power tool Perfectly.🤪

[@budemonkey]

Make a chain locker bin to protect the wood from moisture with a drainage pipe whilst you can into it easily. It will save you oodles of time and discomfort later. Fabulous job on today’s job awesome skills.

[@choimdachoim9491]

Impressive work. Sarinda, not surrender.

[@jamesa7506]

Awesome job on the breasthook! I would think that the chain locker would or should be lined with sheets of stainless steel? I imagine the wear and tear of a wet chain on the bare wood will be quite tremendous. A fine job you guys! 👍

[@glynluff2595]

If you use stainless lining go for perforated to keep air flow functioning. You can hose out through limber holes to bilges occasionally to keep it all sweet.

[@paulwilliams3494]

Brilliant , well done. The last two minutes with you having your post job chat is so good, I would stretch to saying it is the key to the whole project, positive but down to earth is oozing out of you both. !!!🙂😉😎

[@BeeSting862]

Excellent work, well done! I wouldn't be surprised if that is a better job than the original!

[@suburban404]

I'd bet that the laminated breasthook using modern glue will be better than original.

[@Mark-jp9dz]

Super job. Little by little, that poor old boat is being transformed. I would recommend that you add walls inside the anchor locker while you can so that the chain is not banging against the outer hull.

[@stephengreen3778]

Simply the most impressive episode yet, ( and i have watched them all from the start) The attention to detail is incredible . All the work to make the breast hook and the thought gone in to fitting it, just amazing. Well done to both of you x

[@taffythegreat1986]

Isn’t it a great feeling when things goes right for once 😂👍👍

[@themackeler5011]

Absolutely a cracking job well worked through , she will be stronger than the original.

[@jimr71]

Easy solution for the chain/anchor rope. Get a big plastic barrel and plumb a drain hole into the bottom of it, also add a hose for a water flush to clean the rope & chain. Less noise and easy to clear stuff without it going all over.

[@johnclow3476]

Find a large plastic heavy duty container to fit the contours of the chain locker as best you can. This should allow the chain to pile up without gtetting caught on the sides. I really enjoy your ingenuity in solving problems.

[@brandonwells8300]

Congratulations on a complex task completed expertly. I feel your relief.

[@BrianCollings-k6e]

Hi, the anchor locker work is not a silly idea, you will be so glad you did it. Great work.

[@olgringo-421]

Absolutely outstanding! 😊 (TerryE)

[@markclifton14]

Lovely work well executed. She is coming together slowly but surely. But you have the piece of mind it’s done properly. 👍

[@kenpage1107]

What a "heart in the mouth" moment, well done you blokes you are getting there.

[@DuncanBeaird]

The 3-D chess required to get all those angles cut, and cut close to perfect is simply amazing to watch! I can only imagine the nights spent laying awake mulling over the best way to get that work done. Thanks for stepping through the thought-processes required to get that piece properly-cut and installed.

[@nicksearle3677]

Just the first tap with the hammer produced a solid sound the boat was lacking only a few weeks ago. More wood is being added than taken away now and every step is a step closer to the ultimate goal. Wonderful work and very precise. The drilling routine you guys worked out is exactly what we do when we need to drill into an aircraft. Nice to say hi to Gemma at the boat show. Can’t wait till the next video.

[@dennisbishop3842]

I would say that you already know what to do next (i.e., the chain locker!). Just image hoooow hard it will be to do this later. It would be like putting a new roof on your house and finding a dodgy beam and not fixing it while the roof was open.

[@praeliora]

It's looks so much better and of course stronger.. I think you definitely need to line the anchor locker, using lead would be easy to fit and will cushion the chain, but you would need to adjust your ballast accordingly, I'm 100% sure that Simon will have worked out what to do already 😊

[@garymucher4082]

Okay, I have to admit Gemma came up with a great tip to help align the drill to drill a straight hole. It looks great and will probably outlast everything else on the boat 150 plus years from now. Thumbs Up!

[@davidholloway14]

have to say i would have sweated over this with all the angles . Well done .

[@shawnmts7109]

Glad i decided to watch it the second time i know it would turn out fine, bravo. Here's my second thumbs 👍.

[@SuperSamiam25]

You guys are Good. My head exploded trying to figure out how I would do this! As always GREAT job!!!

[@AC-jk8wq]

Great after and before pics at the end, with the paint your boat theme running in the background! 😃

[@verdigo5892]

Simon, you have a much better eye than I do for drilling holes.

[@Taz6688]

Make a large plastic bin shaped for the anchor locker, incorporate a drain so you can wash it out, use 10mm plastic, only problem is once fitted it won't be coming out so all the wood needs sorting. Look after your selves with the colder weather coming, a cough can soon turn bad.

[@billgolcher2537]

Great job drilling Wahoo

[@donkirkham1894]

A tip for aligning drills level, if it is really important to be super accurate I use my laser level along the drill to ensure it stays level, its a pain, but it works!

[@clivewilliams3661]

Put a big HD plastic dustbin in the anchor locker to put the chain in. Cut up another dustbin to provide smooth sides for the chain to slide down? You can weld the plastic all together.

[@bobminchin]

When you want to keep a drill horizontal, slip a washer onto the plain bit of the drill near the chuck. As the drill turns the washer will walk up and down the shank if you are off horizontal. Good Luck

[@patriotmob3227]

Jemma you are a National Treasure

[@mikeskelly2356]

That 'Drill Job' was a beauty! For the anchor locker, you could install horizontal, 4 or 5 cm strips of Marine ply about 2 cm apart, then, if the chain is to noisy or abrasive, you can cover them with used restaurant kitchen floor mats. You might get them for free from a local eatery. And since that locker bulkhead isn't really 'structural', why not cut a large hatchway and install a cover?

[@harveycalder672]

Whew, well done I was holding my breath for you.

[@dannmohr5721]

Awesome piece their guys….kudos on a piece of art……👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@arwenevenstar9843]

Great work & episode, thank you. I look forward to the year when you can made trips with your boat. In regards to the chain locker, perhaps lining it with pre-made foam / fiber glass boards. One other boat channel I have been following, (The Duracell Project), uses such and it would seem ideal for this use. Strong enough to last perhaps 10 years, light enough to work with easily and maybe cheap enough that it won't break the bank. A flat bottom would keep it from catching / tangling the chain, with drain hole for the water. Plus, another hole for the rope to tie down the anchor chain to the keel. (If I understand boating, using a large rope for the last part of the anchor chain to boat connection, allows the rope to be cut in an emergency when you can't pull up the anchor...)

[@isobelchapman9548]

My heart was beating like nothing on earth watching you…..fantastic work folks.

[@maxiemills6982]

Jemma seems to come up with some great ideas.

[@michaelbeck7799]

Well on your journey to become boatwrights!

[@dleogump2752]

cheers from australia. i saved two (much smaller historical wooden boats) many years ago & it takes me back to that time. i admire you & what you are doing to restore this important piece of history. amazing & hard working heroes👍👍👍

[@kaygreen7249]

Love the methodology you use to overcome a difficult problem fantastic work 👏 👍 I look forward to every episode

[@thorhammer6040]

16:40 - It almost looks like you guys know what you're doing. Great job

[@oldschool1993]

When I worked at Boeing in 1966, they gave you some simple tests to determine where you would go. One was to drill a straight hole through a piece of aluminum by eye- if you could do that you went on the line as a mechanic, if not you became a rivet bucker.

[@chazzyb8660]

A wonderful, inspired, bit of work, and it went right thanks to all your planning. And like the anchor locker, which you of course do have to do next, it won't be seen again once the new deck goes on. Except, like the pyramids, the evidence survives in this case in the amazing series of videos you have produced to record your project. Well done both, that deserves at least a brew, possibly something stronger!

[@boyscott7193]

Sweet! Great combination of skills and practical problem solving with an entertaining voice over. Well done

[@jimkuplast3772]

I think you guys are pulling my leg. In reality, both of you are Master Shipwrights. Very well done, both of you. Tipping my hat to you.

[@micmccann1315]

Simon, you are a craftsman! You and Gemma really make a great team.

[@ShipHappensUK]

We are definitely blessed to have each other

[@dalexdba1]

Absolutely beautiful work, guys!

[@charlese.mullensjr.6449]

Now you can breathe now. Great job guys!!

[@LeeBoulton-pm5nq]

I've watched you from the start and Sarinda looking amazing well done,

[@frankreed8610]

Wow !! Great job 🎉👍👍

[@Dave5843-d9m]

Stainless steel lining the anchor locker will protect the timbers. Only snag is electrolytic corrosion of the chain where it’s sitting on the stainless. A tough plastic sheet would be a better option.

[@Dave5843-d9m]

I’m rewatching this one. The best chain locker lining would be conveyor belt rubber sheet. But I’d you intend to use a stainless chain, you could use stainless linings.

[@mikewatson4967]

The progress you continue to make is amazing. Keep up the great job.

[@ShipHappensUK]

Thanks, will do!

[@planecrazy9208]

You two never cease to impress and deliver. I have no doubt there are few who could undertake this project, and you are both too modest; your skill sets are admirable to say the least and what a "can-do" attitude - if you could bottle that you'd make a fortune! I'll be bringing a suitable bottle to the grand launch when it happens :) keep it up you two.

[@Dave5843-d9m]

Simon and Gemma are seriously exposing the so-called “professionals” who caused so much damage in the 1980s refit.

[@planecrazy9208]

@@Dave5843-d9m I forgot about that! Gemma and Simon impress me more and more :)

[@pangtjonresor]

WOW! You guys are incredibly skilled, I'm impressed. Keep up the good work. 😮👍👏

[@paulheitkemper1559]

You guys have a good mind for this sort of thing. Well done.

[@agw5425]

You may want to look in to cladding the inside of the chain locker with 1,5-2 mm stainless. Perhaps even a premade/custom "bucket" that fit that hold just right, with a drain pipe going through the bulkhead with a tap for when you need to clean and drain your chain locker. Nice work on the brest hook, by the time you are done with this ship you could have a career repairing ships for money. If the customers want a reference just show them your videos.

[@thekenneth3486]

An extremely tricky job, handled masterfully, Gemma and Simon. SWEET!

[@ShipHappensUK]

Many thanks!

[@royrowden8956]

You all are so amazing you work so hard and the end result will show. I enjoy watching the show.