Ep 152 - See How We Transform An 80-year-old Boat With Some Simple Wood Repairs.

[@johnrobbo69]

Beautiful tribute to Rolf. Well done for not crying x

[@ShipHappensUK]

I did! Took me 20 minutes to film, so incredibly sad. 😭

[@roaxth]

@@ShipHappensUKGemma, I have recognized how sad you are. And it is good to be emotional. It helps a lot carrying the sadness.

[@Dave5843-d9m]

It’s a massive wrench to lose someone like Rolf at such a young age. RIP good man. I never knew you and now I never will. Heartfelt condolences to everyone who knew Rolf.

[@mrlamblambs5263]

Rolf was a good friend of mine. Please keep up the great work in his spirit. Thank you for the lovely tribute.

[@ShipHappensUK]

Rolf will be deeply missed, he was such an amazing person

[@roaxth]

I had to cry about the sad news. I am suffering with depression and therefore I can understand how hard it can be to stay alive. Sometimes it seems hopeless and you are out of strength, but there is also hope. I deeply support that someone in need should look for help. And if that is not sufficient, look for additional support. I also encourage friends, neighbors, colleagues to have more courage to give support.

[@henrinijkamp319]

❤️

[@TR4zest]

I am wishing Fair winds and following seas for Rolf. That was a lovely tribute, Gemma.

[@Birdii1980]

Rest in peace Rolf. Thank you for all the support you have given. My sincere condolances to the family. 😢

[@FlashGormless]

RIP Rolf and condolences to Rolf's family, He needs his name calved into the boat somewhere :)

[@pahooper99]

Rest in peace Rolf. A true gent and great supporter of the channel.

[@theconfessionsof_a]

Rest in peace Rolf and thank you Gemma and Simon for the wonderful and supportive community you've created; along with your numerous replies and kind comments to many people, including myself xx

[@SwedesGarage]

That's the perfect location for the batteries and electrical central, keeping it low down and easy accessibility. Cheers from Sweden.

[@terabyte1695]

Boats looking so good, RIP Rolf, maybe rename the ship SARINDA ROLF or ROLF SARINDA in tribute to him ?, thanks for all your hard work .

[@stevejohnstonbaugh9171]

What a touching tribute to Rolf, Gemma. It was kind and heartfelt. Grant Rolf eternal rest, O Lord. May Rolf know eternal peace, and may everlasting light shine upon him.

[@scottsorby7966]

It's not very often it's hard for this Scotsman to understand your accent Gemma, but when you are (understandably) emotional it was harder, did you say Rolf was nearly 40? My condolences to you both and especially to Rolf's family and friends for the loss of such a young man. Stay safe everyone.

[@duaneayers6117]

There aren't too many women that have the talent to do all that Jemma is doing and that's a plus for Simon. Boat is looking great.

[@KevinAmatt]

I agree, she’s an amazing human being. But I have to add that I have on restoring houses for over 20 years and, on some sites, almost half the workers were women. Plus the site manager, architect and interior designer. Without wanting to sound patronising, they were as good as any man.

[@Dave5843-d9m]

The women who choose to not get involved are just not the sort of people you’ll want on any practical job.

[@noelbowerman1562]

My dad ,would say about a woman like Gemma ",you should ask her if there are any more at home like her"

[@dtnicholls1]

Nonsense. Jemma isn't talented for being able to do what she's doing. Look at the results of the work. It's solid and serviceable, but it's not beautiful. None of that woodwork has the fit and finish of something like Tally Ho. And yes, It's quite clear that's not what they are trying to do. Simon could probably manage it, but not Jemma. She doesn't have the experience. Yet. What she is is hard working and determined. She can do what she can because she's worked at it. It's not talent, it's pure effort. Pretty much any woman you come across could do exactly the same if they decided to. What makes her special is just that. She decided to.

[@iainwilson4744]

So sorry to hear of the passing of Rolf. Thank you for this week's episode. Keep warm, keep well.

[@benfrancis4896]

Rest in peace Rolf. My condolences to his loved ones.

[@johnwynne2179]

Thanks

[@ShipHappensUK]

Cheers John xx

[@noelbowerman1562]

Sorry to hear the sad news ,of Rolf's passing ,In life the best we can hope for ,is that we made a positive difference to others ,Rolf ,surely did that Great progress guys ❤

[@SailingSisu]

Wow, what an amazing transformation of an 80-year-old boat! It's incredible how simple wood repairs can make such a difference. And what a beautiful tribute to Rolf, well done for staying strong. Fair winds and following seas to him, may he rest in peace. Your channel continues to shine with your dedication and support. Thank you for sharing this journey with us, it's truly a wonderful channel. Beautifully done!

[@buffplums]

Ahhh bless poor Rolf RIP … and also so good that you support MH too… bless you are wonderful people xx

[@tigerspook1]

RIP Rolf,,, xx

[@joncarter3817]

You guys are quite the couple - thanks for taking us along for the ride!

[@mrmullett1067]

What a lovely tribute to Rolf. He will sail the high seas with you I'm sure. Aroha xx

[@tonybeach3792]

It's Nice to be Remembered .by Friends .he had a good friend in you both .may he rest in peace 🕊️

[@roncj6937]

We love watching Ship Happens thanks "Simon & "Jemma for making it happen we are all leaning from one another and love your Video's. 🇦🇺 Ron.

[@praeliora]

Great progress today, but such sad news about Ralph.. My daughter Rhianne took her own life just a few weeks ago, following long term systematic mental and physical abuse from her partner..on her 35th birthday, just 6 weeks before her death he had destroyed her eye by hitting her in the face with a plate..She had always been so lively and confident, but she became a nervous wreck and was even afraid to leave the house alone. If you are in crisis, don't suffer alone, don't ever feel that there isn't a way forward, because there is..Please reach out for help, and be vigilant of those around you who are vulnerable, especially at this time of year ❤

[@lauralake7430]

Im so sorry for the loss of your daughter. May her memory bless you always

[@kevinmartin3859]

That was a lovely tribute to Rolf my condolences to his family and friends RIP Rolf

[@marklawton5753]

Condolences to Rolf's family and friends and all that knew him, Such a young age, so very sad. A very nice tribute Gemma.

[@seankearney2592]

So Sorry To Hear about Rolf...May he Rest In Peace with all the Angels and Saints.Also My Deepest Sympathy to His Friends and Family,and to you too.Take Care.

[@dandesjardins937]

Prayers for Rolf and his family. Thanks for sharing this info with us.

[@texanranger7212]

Every time I look at what you are doing, I see so much more that needs to be done. Your tenacity and determination keeps me watching. I truly hope that you get to use your boat eventually. RIP Rolf, an amazing person. Always seek help if you can't cope!

[@garyphillips7993]

Sad news about Rolf, condolences to his family. Moving the electrical panel is going to take some planning with a lot of forward thinking 😉 Should prove an interesting winter project & those bilge openings just lend themselves to battery compartments 👍

[@marylinhouk1468]

❤ my family and I are sending our love to the Rolf family, remember that he is not gone just on a new Adventure and he will see you Al later. From the Houk family in Kingman Arizona USA

[@glennchuckie773]

RIP Rolf, and condolences to his family 🙏 Well done guys, you certainly sorted that lot out!! Love the chanel, love Sarinda. Keep warm! 🙂

[@mikeunum]

You did a very good job on the US boat. Lots of new material is in. R.I.P. Ralph

[@whitneylake2107]

You guys show why this is a wonderful channel ! Thank you !

[@Bob8091]

The satisfaction you must feel when another task is completed must be a good motivator. Experts at web frames & stringers now 😊 RIP Rolf 😢. Too young.

[@biggene52]

my wife and i watch your channel on a tv where we cant comment. just wanted you both to know how precious you both are love your positive attitude. for 50 years we have redone many old fiberglass boats. watching you two is very uplifting so continue doing the things you do.we boat one the great lakes and love your tides.

[@simonmercer9530]

RIP Rolfe xx great work guys 👍🏼

[@Sircraig7963]

G'day Crew, Cool episode ,nice to see some woodwork getting done. Sadly, Rolf will be missed , but his contributions to the project will see he is remembered by the faithful followers . Respect...!

[@Rogster559]

Rest In peace Rolf gone but never forgotten by the people in your life ❤❤ To Gemma and Simon thank you for sharing your vlog , best wishes from Tasmania Australia 🇦🇺 ❤❤❤

[@rolfgubner4056]

I have two suggestions for you: 1) connect the water-cooling of the generator to your radiator/heating system. It should reduce the fuel consumption of the boiler quite a bit. And why heating the ocean if you want the boat warm? Since you mainly use it in winter, I think it would be worth the couple of extra valves and fittings. 2) please put a bilge blower into the bilge if you put batteries in there. And ideally put a thermocouple on each battery. Especially if you think of putting lithium Ion phosphate batteries down there. If they get into thermal runaway, NOTHING will stop them from burning your ship down

[@richb313]

RIP Rolf. Great job with those frames.

[@phyllismcdaniel-cook946]

Enjoy watching the two of you Thank you for sharing with us ❤

[@dandersonjr]

You would think watching you put in frame after frame would get to be a bit boring to watch but I think the reason it's not is because we are watching progress being made and I think the vast majority of us are truly happy to watch you make progress on something you're passionate about. Thanks for bringing us along.

[@w.neddusharm6432]

Simon flip that engine room door around, so it swings the other way make it so much easier to get in and out of engine room

[@keithchappell6434]

I have learned a lot about wood for the last two years. Watching the episodes

[@jayjaybee1129]

What impresses me is the patience you both have for such a long tedious process.

[@deniseclark1349]

Prayer to Ralph family what a beautiful soul he was and he will be missed

[@austin12ascot]

Loved the gentle easy listening musical backing.

[@SquirrelBoy-nz]

While putting batteries in the bilge is a great use of that space, make sure you have a secondary battery location above the waterline or some way of externally powering your bilge pumps. If the hull is damaged or you have a seacock fail, the bilge will fill with water and you will lose your batteries.

[@colinmorrisondavies3709]

I have nothing but respect for both of you and your determination to save this craft. A piece of our maritime history. Ok I’m sure there at boat builders out there who will be shaking there heads saying ‘no you don’t do it like that’s but you are getting the job done and I take my hat off you you both.

[@fishingforbiteswithmo]

Great work as ever 👏 Terrible news best wishes to the family.

[@wileyboles4179]

Thanks!

[@ShipHappensUK]

Thank you so much Wiley xx

[@graemeatkinson8411]

RIP Rolf, you were an absolute diamond subscriber to these lovely people x

[@michaelbird3183]

Completely agree with Robbo. Beautifully done!

[@JanRob7070]

Great tribute to Rolf. ❤

[@CaptianKaos]

Putting your batteries in the floor is a great idea. Make sure you ventilate them well for off gassing. We put ours in the floor on our boat from a cupboard. Worked out well and gave us a lot larger bank and easier to maintain. And a bonus, it was right below our electrical panels which made wiring a lot easier too. Great progress this episode. Glad to see you have heat again. Cheers.

[@johnhughes8563]

Jemma you are unbelievable....

[@BrianCollings-k6e]

Hi ,great job guys. Your other boat is fantastic. Just bear in mind batteries and salt water produce chlorine gas. Please don't put them down there. Big boat plenty of other spots for them.😂

[@johnmorrison1180]

I'm loving the music accompanying this frame replacement segment its so relaxing and wonderful. lets have more of the same.

[@stevejohnstonbaugh9171]

Using the fuel tank bay as utility space is a great idea. And locating your battery bank beneath your floor boards is another great idea. One major benefit is the batteries will not be subject to big swings in temperature. In the bilge it should be a fairly constant 12-13C. The only issue you may encounter is air circulation - but I don't imagine you will be using lead acid batteries. In the meantime. May I suggest adding a second 400 watt wind turbine (less than 200 Euros) and adjusting the angle of your solar panels tilt upwards. Anything beyond flat will be an improvement with your winter sun so low on the horizon. You make quite a team. I'm jealous in a way - wishing I had such a life partner that had worked as a team. 👍

[@davidflamee]

Such sad news and beautiful dedication. Much love and thoughts to family and friends of Rolf.

[@alstonofalltrades3142]

Batteries in the bilge would be great for stability. I don't know what boat regs are but I'd want some batteries and their circuits to stay alive to the last.. like lighting stays on, radio works ect, so everyone can be gathered to the raft with med kits, water blankets and flares. I'm not scaremongering it's in a way good to think that nearly every boat dies in a scrap yard! Anyways your learning and connections to people who know their boats you'll soon be teaching us the regs I'm sure! RIP Rolf. We all gotta go at some point. so glad he found your project to get caught up in.

[@markcrockford9679]

so much more care and precision now than when Sarinda was built keep on doing what your doing, lovely work!

[@ShipHappensUK]

Thank you very much!

[@gregbolitho9775]

Innovative, using an oil pump to top up the heater water. No matter what boat it is Boutari or Sarinda, your gunna do BLUDY RIPPA JOB! Thanks m8s! Stay Vertical Eh!

[@simsjef]

So enjoyed this episode - the before and after pics of the knees was quite striking - you both work so well together - glad you both got the heat going. Your adventure channel is one I watch and so enjoy.

[@stevecam724]

You two sure are busy bees 👍😊

[@simonemaxwell5173]

One problem with putting the battery in the bilge is outgassing when the batterys are charging. You would need to provide an escape overboard for the gas. Don't forget it is hydrogen, lighter than air and highly flamable. You also need access for maintenance.

[@marksaunders4487]

Love what you guys do ❤

[@repairrestoreandrebuild8974]

Looks great. Awesome idea moving the electrical stuff and great place to put the batteries. Also, so terrible about Rolf.😢

[@bobr9731]

You work so well together. This was one of your best videos of your teamwork and approach to to this mammoth restoration. RIP Rolf

[@mdouglaswray]

Always impressed at how you guys keep slogging along with all this brutal hard work! Can't wait to see Sarinda sail again! Keep strong!!

[@garethjones2171]

love the piano music very relaxing

[@chrisfairbrother9197]

Nice to see you fixed the heating. Nobody works well when you are cold. Good progress today😊

[@wakeupnews3242]

When hammering best to have thumb at top pointing to nail,keep up the good work

[@brianwillerton8659]

Godspeed Rolf- We'll see your sails on the horizon...

[@mechanick1000]

condolences to rolfs family

[@jeanhawken4482]

So glad you put your beautiful hair up to do the sanding of the knee. You both do such skilled work.

[@ShipHappensUK]

Thank you so much!

[@jerrybauman6927]

Love the relaxing music you're adding to your videos. Thanks!

[@keithwignall1428]

Rest in Peace, Rolf. Top guy!

[@davidaverill7041]

You guys are doing great. So sorry to hear about the passing of Rolf. Will say some prayers for him and you guys, as well. God speed.

[@johnnunn8688]

In awe of you two’s work. I was hoping Simon would drop a tool, it looks like a lovely day for a swim.

[@denis9450]

Love and thoughts to Rolfs family from the community

[@wimmol]

Rest in peace Rolf , i know how difficult live may seem . But there is a way through it . Reach out to people around you ! I'm sure it wouldn't be a bother for them , they would really want to help . For the electrical equipment , you found a nice place for it . But i would keep the generator in the engine room . Also , i would want to get information whether you are allowed to put this equipment in a separate room outside the engine room . I don't know the rules and regulations in the UK , so get your info before committing .

[@jackzux9362]

You have taken on a great challenge! I admire your courage! At this rate, only 20-30 more years of work and we'll be ready to hit the water.

[@PhilBarnes-g7w]

Thank you both for everything you do. Love watching the channel every week even though I no longer own a boat anymore. from upstate NY.

[@ShipHappensUK]

Thanks for watching!

[@5gadget5]

Another great update from you, keep plugging away at the jobs and the list will soon be getting smaller🤔😁 RIP Rolf, fair winds & following sea's. Condolences to his family & friends.

[@joelkarch3538]

you guys are real troopers.as well as good people!!

[@lauralake7430]

So satisfying to see all the rotten wood come out! Like a metaphor for something or the other😅

[@DEmma1972]

RIP Rolf. Quick comment regarding batteries in the bilge, is this usual? Only thinking that if there is water ingress that it may cause issues and as its below the floor you may not notice. Bilge pumps should never be relied upon (as such). Thank you for another great episode

[@CherrylThorneq-qk6ou]

Another great video from you both another job done and dusted . Can you send some of your cold weather over to me here in Queensland Australia as it’s our summer now and heating up quickly. So sorry to hear about the passing of your Dear Friend and how lovely of you to dedicate this episode to him . Looking forward to watching the next episode that you put up . I also have been watching your other channel working on your other boat and by the look of it it seems to be going guns out on the water . I hope you family gets to enjoy many wonderful outings on it . And have you caught any fish Gema whilst out in the sea .

Gemma and Simon, I'm so impressed with your fantastic woodworking skills. A great team.💗

[@112462112]

You two are so completely likable. Cheers from across the pond in Oregon.

[@dereklaw3686]

RIP Rolf. 😢

[@ancientstigg3970]

You're using that radial arm saw as a chop saw, use the full reach of the saw and steadily push forward of your self, you're cuts will be more efficient and less likely to grab/jamb the wood.

[@keith800]

I bet you dream about rib frames by now😊 , they seem never ending , but at least you have the heating on a blessing with this winter coming on😊 .

[@guyvessieres8902]

Condoléances to Rulf family. Very nice and clever work with cold température. 👍👍👍

[@davidh7142]

You guys are doing a great job! Keep krackin on!

[@k-man1372]

You could get old water tanks. Cap them, cut the tops off and you would have a massive waterproof battery box. Like a big fibreglass tub.

[@TheSpexxyboy]

R.I.P Rolf 🙏 a man who knew his whiskeys 🙏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏