Ep 186 Big Deck Work On A 80 Year Old Warship!

[@ShipHappensUK]

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[@mwhelan53]

That big grin at the end has a medical name. PTDS - Post Traumatic Deck Smile.

[@GetSmartish]

Well done on the ad placement. You went all in on the production, didn't ya? Nicely done. While there's no way I'm going to buy one of those wallets, I clicked on the affiliate link anyway just to let them see that there's engagement.

[@harrisonandrew]

Gemma, Simon, I can’t tell you just how satisfying it has been to watch those beams go in. What you have done on that boat is nothing short of astounding. You have my respect.

[@PaPawsWorkShop]

Very impressive!

[@grahamlane1313]

Hi gemma and simon why didn t you just cut the deck you took off to fit over 3 beams and then use as board to stand to do the work on new bits you are putting in

[@SpeedyDad1]

For the registration number, you should save the old beam, mill it down to about 5mm and attach it to the new beam. Keep a bit of the old in the new

[@RoyCarter-o5n]

Cheers from across the pond in Oregon! Hey I am the guy who came clean about three years ago by telling you that when I watched your first episode I thought there was NO WAY you would finish the boat and if you did I thought the workmanship would not be that great. I came clean and confessed this to you and apologized to you. You responded by saying that at least I was man enough to admit I was wrong. NOW I just want to say that you guys have far EXCEEDED my wildest expectations. I am so impressed by both of you and the work you have done. ALSO your teamwork is such a healthy balance and good example of what a marriage should be. Jemma, you blow me away! You are so completely capable and I respect Simon so much for not running over you as many of us men have a tendency to do…. even with the best of intentions we have a hard time in that area on the whole. Your humor… goofy as hell but really funny with just enough naughty innuendo to crack me up but not offend those who appreciate a PG/PG-13 rating. You are two very real and very good human beings and I can’t help but to cheer you on whole-heartedly. Thank you for doing what you do and for doing it so well. Thank you for sharing it with us! Crack on!

[@jonathansharman1243]

You could take the old beam with the numbers on, cut away most of the beam material so that what is left is a plaque with just the lettering that could be varnish and attached anywhere. Great episode.

[@ELR1-C]

1hr 20 mins and what a total joy it was to watch. What the two of you are doing is just incredible. A suggestion for the reg number.. I think that A custom brass plaque would look very nice fixed on to a beam?

[@tonysimons2860]

Thanks!

[@stevenholton438]

Good man!!

[@ShipHappensUK]

Thank you so much Tony! Really appreciated ❤

[@randyarnold6361]

Gemma, from living in Texas most of my life, you need to hydrate and keep those electrolytes up. Drink plenty of water and keep some oranges handy as well as keeping under as much shade as possible and you should do better in the heat! It might be worthwhile to string a tarp up to keep you both in the shade. Take care of yourself!

[@davepfizer]

I have a feeling that the bottom will be rather better than you would think. Any ship made from wood rots from the top, it is the change between wet and dry during the tides and the weather changes but wander around any coastal areas and look at what survives, the bits that were always in the water!

[@ScottFidler]

Shout out to Scotty and Terry! ❤

[@splendidhuman]

You two are the bees knees. Your attention to detail and your tenacity are amazing. Thank you for entertaining me every Friday and good luck.

[@simonmercer9530]

Sounds sad but I love those Beams! Works of art

[@andyforster7023]

Superb work both of you, you’re really doing Sarinda justice there. 👍🏻

[@ratraceescaper]

The standard of the woodworking is superb. You should be rightly very proud.

[@davidmontgomery6170]

Might want to put some antichaffiing material between the chain loop and the ropes. That green rope wears really easy

[@vivienogden9916]

Well done. Through sickness and in health keep going!

[@robertzalnis3162]

the progress is amazing. you might not see it but we experience it every week. keep up the great work and the bow will be water tight before you know it.

[@FinflazodeTurroai]

The way you are cutting the longitudinals, to spread stress, is 100% perfect, if I may say so

[@maxpacker5288]

bloody brilliant im sure even the old shipwrights would be proud of your work.

[@jamesforehan2809]

The angled cut located between the beams is the way to go.

[@richardgreen5602]

You two are fun workin' together!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jbachhuber]

In another hundred years or so when Sarinda is refurbished they will remark about the quality of your work! Good job!

[@blaster8867]

Just loving the job the two of you are doing and loving the the 1h20 hr episode even more , please continue with 1hr episodes its great.

[@charlessoule8587]

Gemma, Simon, what an excellent job you guys did!!

[@tonysimons2860]

Some real milestones accomplished you are rightfully proud of your new deck and beams, thank you for sharing your projects.

[@tomslayton2319]

It's really coming along and looks great! You must be so pleased!

[@Gregdubas69]

I’ve been following for 1.5 years and watch all of your videos. I couldn’t wait for the deck beams!

[@alangurman3961]

Oh goody over an hour of Ship Happens for my Saturday morning.

[@garrystacey7018]

Wow wow wow congratulations to you both amazing job both.thanks for sharing and all the hard work you have done. Looking forward to next week video 🎉👍🏻

[@billferguson6482]

Great progrerss, looks fantastic!!!! Just look after yourselves, no fun working while you feel ill

[@baldysroost5757]

It looks amazing. You 2 are doing some wonderful craftsmanship. Something to be proud of.

[@davidedmonds3637]

You two amaze me, the way you just take the the plunge, and put your hand to any thing. Well done. !!

[@macsenviehweg]

It really is so exciting to watch those beautiful beams go in! So proud for you two!

[@duaneayers6117]

Slowly but surely looks great you two 🙏🏻 from America 🇺🇸

[@brucevallee5623]

What a great change the new deck has made. You guys are doing a great job.

[@tezzathetracter2001]

Absolutely fabulous job guys. So glad Serinda has got you looking after her with all your love and attention. Please Gemma wear a hat when you are in the blazing sun. ❤❤❤

[@michaelwalker4935]

Those new deck beams really do look great, the bottom of the upper deck really makes them shine.

[@waynehutchinson293]

This is the only channel I “like” before I watch the video, and I’m right every time 😊

[@1tonyboat]

Same here👍👍👍👍

[@jeanhawken4482]

It is just beautiful. Many thanks to those who made this possible

[@thomashawkins9757]

Great job! I am glad your left the beams unpainted. the wood is beautiful, you can enjoy every time you see it.

[@ChrisDevismes]

Fantastic. Well done you two.

[@Nena84734]

Wow, it looks absolutely stunning!!!!

[@CJLeTeff]

Exciting to finally see progress on the foredeck! Great work by the entire team. When’s Rob-O making a reappearance? 👍👍🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@kenutton992]

You two do wonderfully work and smiling all the time. Please keep up the good work.👍👌✌️❤️

[@samphillips8322]

Regarding the flexing of the deck: Rest assured that the deck planking and supporting structure will flex in a heavy sea. I served on wooden hull minesweepers, 800 ton ocean minesweepers and 400 ton coastal minesweepers. In particular I recall watching the aft deck flex as we were taking the tremendous swells from a tropical storm off our port bow - USS Vireo, MSC 205, 1962-63. Our "mother" ship, USS Epping Forest, was 600 yards astern and at times all we could see was her radar antenna on the top of the mast. At other times it looked like that big ship was bearing down on us as she rode the top of swell.

[@riddepk]

it's a huge work you did !! You are Fabulous !!!!!

[@dar4171]

What a lovely job you’ve made of the deck, it’s totally transformed the look under and above decks. Can’t wait to see it completed. Well done! 👌🏻🙌🏻

[@phillipmetcalf9404]

Great video and great job. Well done. Have a brew or two and sit back and enjoy your work.

[@JohnKenIRB233]

As usual, great progress! When working outside, be sure to keep your body hydrated! Obviously we don’t know what you do, but when in the army I saw heat dehydration/stroke in young healthy men in 90 degree F weather. Thx for bringing us along! 😊😊😊 John Ken

[@Houghy-8550.]

Wow guys , it’s looking great . How interesting seeing how the deck is constructed well done and thanks for the movie.

[@darrenhickling9340]

You are doing a grand job it looks great

[@OlPaths]

Wow!! What a productive episode!! I started this journey with y’all 3 years ago when I started working on my college degree. Now, I have one semester left in earning my Undergraduate Degree! When my studies get overwhelming I have found great solace in watching each week. I look forward to your content each week. If you keep it going four more years I can earn my graduate degree, with your assistance.

[@normanboyes4983]

Just an idea with respect to the beam with the boatbuilders registration number. Cut out that section of the beam then take it the shop and cut it on the bandsaw say 25 mm thick and you have a bit of original wood with the original numbering that you can mount anyway convenient and on show. You could even put it through the planer too taking off the minimum so you could make it all fancy.😳

[@dadedubbledee]

It looks friggin amazing and it's getting more and more exciting. Stoked for yall

[@robertvincent8810]

I'm astonished at how much progress your making. I like these longer videos.

[@pjv767b5]

She’s lookin great; you two are amazing!

[@cpyart]

Sarinda is the modern day Ship of Theseus !!! Well Done on getting this far, it's looking Great. 👍👍👍

[@neil08brit23]

You are making a magnificent deck! Gemma should keep well hydrated to prevent heat stroke. Drink water even if you are not thirsty.

[@brianpulstsr8680]

I love it when Gemma films the sawdust mess you're making in the bilge! "It's Hoover me boat time!"

[@Mrdogface12]

Deck beams look beautiful 👍

[@brnrds]

Such big deck energy.

[@talullahlabelle]

👏👏 Great progress, great viewing! Thank you both so much 😎👍

[@ShipHappensUK]

Thank you so much for your support ❤

[@oyou812]

Butt joints work well when you're structures don't flex a lot but your way is better since the boat does nothing but try to flex in every way it can. 😊

[@nofider1]

10 seconds of fame for the little crab at 07:10 🙂

[@randyarnold6361]

The way you are able to work together and keep your sense of humor is delightful! And, yes , Simon as well as Gemma, those are the most beautiful deck beams I have seen. It is fun watching you from Austin, Texas! 🤠

[@jankodejong3771]

The two of you are gold!

[@fredjcarss7788]

Thank goodness it’s Friday again. I need my Shiphappens ‘fix’ . Great episode of so much work done. The longer episode is much appreciated as well. The internal roof finish is amazing but the trouble is that with that level of finish you will need gold taps and door handles in a few years.

[@madisonbusman7688]

Wow, that spider cleat was genius! I really like the way you cabled the stress over a larger area 👍

[@churchofthegreenflipflop2436]

Such great progress. Definitely one of my favourite channels along with the sailing brothers and refit and sail :-) Keep the excellent videos coming

[@weanie75]

So proud of your achievements, so excited for you to be at this stage Dx

[@rickschlupp9567]

Gemma is a real trooper and Simon takes great care if her Sarinda is looking amazing thanks for keeping a piece of history alive

[@prodkey]

It is hard to imagine the joy you two must be feeling! Bravo and well done!

[@austin12ascot]

YESSS. An extra long episode.

[@marcandrew777]

Ooooohhhh, what a treat for a Friday. Over an hour of Ship Happens goodness!!!!!! Lovely jubbly. Thank you 😊

[@nicholasviney5975]

The new beams looks great, I can almost smell the Iroko being cut. It's looking so good and all the hard work is on show. Keep hydrated (not just tea) and take electrolytes oh and wear a big wobbly hat we are not made for too much sun in the UK.

[@simsjef]

Hey Gemma, heat stroke is nothing to sneeze at and I’m glad you took a little time out - I once incurred it on a real hot day and it was a terrible feeling. The humor with the electrical and your hair standing up was so funny - you and Simon both have a good sense of humor which so adds so much. The wood working is spot on. What an entertaining episode.

[@stevejohnstonbaugh9171]

Get yourselves two or three 3/4's filled sandbags. Two to set the deck beams on when cutting and one to set on top. Then Gemma can sit on the hold down sandbag. Much less rock and roll and Gemma gets to sit down on the job ♥ I'll suggest fully bedding the end grain of your deck beams in adhesive is an important longevity detil. Protect all of your endgrain from water and moisture the best way you can. Gemma was able to clean up the squeeze out beautifully when the adhesive was wet. That is a great solution! 😊

[@ashleycurtis8732]

I've been watching for quite a while and this is the day I've been looking forward to seeing. Even though you have a lot more to do, seeing this brings it all together and makes me see how awesome of a job you both are doing. Can't wait to see the day you are done.

[@melodyr6004]

We have been watching you for months and love every episode! Love your work ethic, creativity and geniusness. Admire all of the ways you work together and the thinking behind your plans & solutions. Thank you!

[@mikethomas2138]

Simply stunning. The hard work is definitely paying off.

[@montyzumazoom1337]

Gemma, you’re a real trooper but you must take care of yourself. You guys are brilliant together and your teamwork on this project has been an inspiration. Sarinda is showing real progress now as the decking is a big job and therefore every stage is a big step forward. I think you two need your own TV show😜😉 Love you guys❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@PaulRansonArt]

Oh how good that must feel. Just freeing up the deck of all those lines and trip hazards. I'm delighted for you and the amazing progress. I cannot say how much admiration I have for you both.😃😃😍😍😎😎

[@PaPawsWorkShop]

The beams are spectacular! I remember when you two started this project and let me just say, you both are amazing. I love how you work together and figure it out. God’s Blessings from Cobbs Creek Virginia, USA🙂

[@Losgunna1954]

My patternmaker hubby says you’re joining those beam ties in the right place. It’s looking bloody awesome. Well done you guys 👍🤩

[@BarrieHarmsworth]

Truly amazing, I recall wgen you first got the boat there wasn't a dry area now the bow section is totally dry, Well done you are an inspiration to others. Along the lines of Tally Ho.

[@johnthompson6656]

The spirits of the original builders are smiling down on the respect you all are showing to them and Sirinda !! Great work !!

[@UtahVideoMan]

You can use hand sanitizer to remove sharpy marker. Easy peasy!

[@jaygee5693]

Also rubbing alcohol, methylated spirits, paint thinners, or organic solvents such as acetone, xylene, or toluene will all work.

[@darrylscott4237]

I used to fast forward through a lot of the monotonous things but now since doing the deck I have to watch every second. It really feels like progress. 🎊 🎉 It looks so beautiful I am amazed. I’m embarrassed to say but I can’t wait for each video. This is by far my favorite channel. I usually don’t like long videos but I was so excited to see this one was long. Great job guys.

[@terenceseymour-tf8rptassie725]

you might have to go back and watch t he bits you fast forwarded. Sometimes it does tedious but I watch all of the videos but I might pause them and finish later.Usually they are uploaded when I should be sleeping

[@darrylscott4237]

@@terenceseymour-tf8rptassie725 OK deal, cheers

[@stevefairbanks835]

After all these years of watching, it’s a pleasure watching the deck come together. So proud of you guys

[@thesparrowfam]

Love the work you guys are doing. Use the old decking to help raise money. You can sell them so people can have a small piece of history. Other youtubers have done this before. Check out the Elvis jet project.

[@davidbotterill7549]

Those deck beams with the longitudinals and the white under deck looks MINT! from inside. You both should be very proud of what you’ve achieved so far. Well done guys! Dave Birmingham

[@garyphillips7993]

The white against the beams looks really good 👍 It’s all coming together & should look stunning throughout the boat ☺️

[@richardcreamer6582]

Wow! What Simon gets away with freehand, would take me hours, because I would need to create and mount jigs, guides, and take several deep breaths before attempting the cut. This woodworker is amazed. From this retired US Navy sailor - Bravo Zulu!

[@noelbowerman1562]

Tremendous progress ,this week. I'd say ,Gemma had heat stroke ,almost every time I get a Brit come and work here in Australia ,I tell them ,"you are not used to heat ,you need to drink at least double the water ,you think you need" most don't listen ,then you are taking them to hospital with heat stroke. Gemma I hope by now you are well recovered ❤

[@kensiler9208]

Gemma and Simon, you 2 are awesome! Be careful about spending the whole day in the sun, heat exhaustion is no fun and usually takes a day or two to recover from, don't wear dark clothes. I would like to suggest that you put blocks in between the deck beams, as that will stiffen up the deck and make it stronger. Keep up the great work!

[@SuperPirate100]

Cut the red wire first, and for those of you without a colour TV it's the wire behind the blue one ! . Another great video, I love how well you work together and do not need to hide any tool with a point and sharp edge . As a suggestion , cut the original beam with the Reg no. Down into a plaque .

[@ASeekerOfLostSkills]

Hey all random unrequest project funding idea. Turn old decking old and copper fasteners in to chopping boards, coasters, earrings, necklaces key rings. Hope it helps the project all the best.

[@davidflamee]

Those beautifully crafted beams, highly glossed and varnished, have a magnificent aesthetic when contrasted with the white underside of the new decking. So pleasing to the eye and a testament to your foresight. The beauty you's are bestowing on this historic craft are a credit not just to Sarinda but also to your dedication and commitment to the wider plans that you are aiming for. As always, I would like to thank all your supporters for making these these videos possible.

[@praeliora]

You could melt own the old copper nails to make a plaque for the registration number.. i never get bored of watching your, progress, you are now makung leaps and bounds instead of baby steps and Sarinda is looking brand spanking new ❤🎉

[@dennisrobbins5451]

I'm excited to see new decking getting put on! Great job guys, you'll be cruising sooner than you know!

[@robertengster5643]

I have to tell you, it's so cool seeing the progress it's exciting to see your fruits of labor paying off big time.

[@johnmead1337]

Not are you only making an excellent job of the boat but your also doing an excellent job of entertaining us all.