Ep 73 - Boat Restoration of a 1943 WW2 Boat - Woodwork!

[@KennyP88]

Tick tick, every step forward get's you closer to the end. The definition of the end of course, is the biggest mystery. Keep plodding along till you get there and keep those smiles.

[@joelkarch3538]

i dont know what anybody else thinks....that ship is starting to look mighty sharp.your doung a wonderfull job!!!!thanks for the encouragement you guys give!!!your a couple of good ones.pip pip.

[@billmoran3812]

Gemma, you and Simon are doing an excellent job of planning the work. You will get it done. We are only half way through this year and you’ve accomplished a lot.

[@mick326100]

I don't worry about content, I follow several other boat shows, I just find you both very entertaining, its a pleasure to follow your journey.

[@ShipHappensUK]

Thanks Mick! So happy you are enjoying the vids x

[@booberry6993]

I don't comment often. I like you folks. It's impressive that you're documenting all your hard work. I appreciate the entertainment you provide as well as the amount of labor you've done. Good job, and thank you.

[@jeffknapp7094]

Having renovated an1907 row house in Washington, DC, I completely understand the massive logistical problem of what to do next. It took us 8 years to complete the project, but when we were all done we were very glad we took the time to do it right. I also have a fine appreciation for the budgetary concerns. We would invest or budget, do the work, wait six months and refinance to restorer or renovation budget. That's part of the reason it took 8 years to complete. But once we finished, it was exquisite. Our home was even published in the Washington Post in an article about renovations. The lesson learned is don't be in a hurry, take your time and do it right. Just keep at it as you are proceeding and you will be rewarded in the end. You are lovely people and I am so glad you are sharing your dream with us. .

[@MsJon52]

coming along nicely, she is going to be one hell of a nice vessel by the time you finish, well done the both of you.

[@johnrobbo69]

Good to see the basics being done again. The roof was necessary but you 2 know exactly where you're going!

[@jeremyfdavies]

Absolutely, I’ve never seen such a driven couple like Gemma and Simon.

[@clairepapadatos1116]

Absolutely brilliant! So glad that you're sorting out your knees!😊❤️

[@berniecoles2337]

Having in the past converted a Grade 2 listed Church hall into my home, I admire your enthusiasm and energy. I lost mine through all the red tape and restrictions put upon me to realise my dream. Keep at it, it’ll all be worthwhile in the end and she’ll be so much better than having an inanimate home, historical too and worth saving. Much love from SW’Wales.

[@dingc.velasco6038]

You're a beautiful pair to watch while working on your boat because you love each other and it shows in your laughter.

[@jeremyfdavies]

That’s an interesting observation about the keel and the hull frame. Keen to hear/see what you find out about how Sarinda was originally built.

[@Madiba100]

Can you not check what was done on Medusa?

[@TukikoTroy]

@@Madiba100 Came here to suggest that very thing :)

[@johnhanson5943]

A work of love! Good to see. Full of admiration.

[@jimmyccam]

Lovely videos thanks for being so inclusive. You saw how long it takes to build wooden hulls from scratch, well those guys were: in the dry, working on the inside and outside at the same time and able to down tools and leave jobs half done to pick up later. You have to cope with so much more and you have learned on the job. I really enjoy your weekly vlogs from the comfort of my armchair, so don;t apologise for when and how you get things done. Crack on, good luck, and best wishes

[@vincentsmith5658]

Awesome of you to be saving this old boat

[@williamd4707]

From California, USA: I really enjoy your English accents. Great team. I cannot wait to see the finished product and God Bless on this incredible adventure.

[@davidantill6949]

Love the music as the frames are being removed. Also it was great that Simon was happy to stay at home because he had done things like bike racing etc. That is a good marriage you have got there. Congratulations

[@normmcrae1140]

If any of the original boatyards that built the ML's are still around, they may have blueprints for how the frames and keel were put together!

[@waynegouin939]

Hello again. I must admit I was skeptical at first, such a huge undertaking, restoring the ship. But now I no longer have doubts. Your enthusiasm and determination are to be admired and commended, SALUTE!

[@thomastaylor6991]

You guys are doing absolutely the right thing. A house,any house,be it boat,home,cabin,marriage or whatever Cannot stand without a proper foundation.

[@arwenevenstar9843]

Same as others commented, I do like to see progress on the bow. Your painting helps show what is done and not done. I'll keep watching all your fine work, regardless if it's more frames, stringers or web frames. When David from Cruising the Cut was their last year, much less of the bow was complete. Simply looking at the bow compartment's painting status. Comparing then to today, you have made amazing progress. I look forward to seeing the deck head done, (and the fore deck of course). In some ways, I'd like to see the fore deck with the solid bulwarks, like in the pictures from 10 years ago. But, the fore deck is quite a ways in the future. Change up as you need to do. Like fixing the roof over the forward salon. That work makes a difference in keeping the existing wood dry and mold free.

[@oldgrunger5]

Crazy how far along it's come .....its one of those jobs you keep looking at and grin and looks soooo much more structurally strong and clean !!!!

[@nicktomlin9137]

Another brilliant job you two. You didn't tell us if the angles were the same on both port and starboard sides. I love watching you two whatever you are doing so don't beat yourself up because you think it's getting boring. I love just watching your interaction with each other. We all know that there will be mundane weeks which lead to great weeks. Catch you on the next one x

[@ShipHappensUK]

Angles were the same, but the length of the frame was 3mm different!

[@mikegershon8528]

I cant tell you how much I look forward to these videos. You folks are a treat to watch, and its great to see Sarinda taking shape. Dont worry about the decks; you are working on her ribs and heart.. Cheers from Chicago!

[@uowebfoot]

Nice to see videos of your boat again.

[@martinsmith8557]

We could never get bored with you two special couple thanks for keeping us entertained with your banter

[@anthonyhutchinson2315]

I don’t think I could get bored of watching this !

[@stephent1117]

Everybody including me wants the Ship finished, But it takes time and you have to do things in order. You are both doing a Great job. Stop apologising . Keep well and stay safe.

[@williamturner5223]

You all a lovely and funny couple. Thank you for the smiles from Miami

[@christaylor6617]

Just stand back & see what you both achieved inside structurally, its brilliant !!

[@tonymatkovich4334]

Your content is just fine. Keep attacking that rot! Listening to Gemma's narration with her accent is always entertaining.

[@philw4625]

sOmetimes the build is the fun bit. SO often people do the build, and then disappear from youtube. Hope we will get to see some sailing one day in the distant future!

[@martinsnyman5151]

I really like your energy, both of you have this wonderful personality and you work together so well. Personally I love boats and seeing you guys restoring this one makes me envy what you are doing. There is so little feel good channels out there and Ship Happens is one I enjoy a lot.

[@buffplums]

I don’t mind seeing you working on the frames and web frames, it’s just good to see you all each week and it’s got to be done right

[@robjohnson2649]

This is not a sprint but a marathon. Keep spirits hight your doing great.

[@chuckcorris2392]

Congratulations 🎉

[@johnwynne2179]

Not getting bored, amazed at how far you have come since you started, and how good the workmanship is, Sarinda will last another 80yrs minimum, keep up the good work, really look forward to watching the videos

[@simonkelly2339]

You guys get more entertaining every week! How you make boat carpentry fun is lost on me but you do, you’re a great team and entertaining yet informative. Im never ever, ever, gonna refurb a boat, but I feel better qualified to do so when I don’t! If you know what I mean 😊 Me and Mrs K are local but on the wrong side of the 53, We hope to get a heswall visa soon and walk down to see her.

[@martinplayford6786]

Its about getting the job done in the best way possible to suit all considerations at the time - Do it your way, come what may. All the committed subscribers will be with you all the way. Thank you. x

[@richardormond8732]

Sounds a very sensible approach. Peace of mind over cosmetics every time.!

[@davidantill6949]

I really love to know that there are decent, fun loving, hard working families like yours out there around the country. It restores my faith in society. Thanks 😊

[@bobmcdermott9535]

I always look forward to Fridays, you two are so good to watch. Entertains and informative. Keep it up.

[@davidmosford5429]

The bow inside is looking like new. Battleship grey no rot and CLEAN. Well done.

[@dongrider9040]

12/08/2022 Hello Ship. The videos on deck, old unfinished deck, illustrates the difference from the rebuilt deck and the unfinished deck. What a difference! I know that the fore-deck will be repaired and refinished, but for now this really shows progress. I am confused about the keel connections. Like you and simon said that everything is about the keel but ... I do not understand. All boat shows I have watched have special ways of connecting the walls to the keel. Simon showed the wedges. I hope that will make me understand. I do understand all of the other frame members and their purpose in the wall and sometimes the fore-deck structure. But for now, 6 months ago I await this work but I will not move to the end. I enjoy each phase of the work and will not miss any videos. Don usa

[@geoffhaylock6848]

Looking good. Keep up the great work!

[@markoverton5858]

The frames stringers etc etc are your foundations as you say have to be sound, the keel saddles for the bow are a very good idea as you think there must have been some, 👍

[@NoseyLurker]

Your work and progress is looking very good. Thanks for the insight/explanation of the budget, wood supply, and other challenges associated with the project. The bouncing around to different areas of the project is normal to me, but thanks for the explanation on why your are doing it. And as always, thanks for letting us be part of your life and project. Never change yourself because of viewers. :)

[@keithweybury5212]

Howdy Gemma and Simon. Great job and as you said it is a long project. Fantastic to see that part fixed and it looks amazing. Cheers Keith Melbourne Australia.

[@YvesDeforge]

Je vous suis depuis pas mal de temps et j'admire votre travail sur ce bateau !..Heureusement j'ai la traduction en français pour comprendre !..Un grand bravo pour cette restauration !

[@fonhollohan2908]

I hope you realize you's two have done an amazing amount of work so far to this ship. I'm super impressed with what you've done, you should be very proud of what you've accomplished thus far. My hat is off to you both. The boat is looking great btw. cheers have a good one...

[@jamiegreen1219]

you do know you can resharpen the multi tool blades very easy,love the videos shes coming on well done to you both. one gutsy project

[@JamesRook]

Just a suggestion for attaching the hull frames to the keel that might possibly work. Cut a short crossjack that fits between opposing starboard and port frames on the bottom, secure it to the frames and then through the crossjack to the keel.

[@marklawton5753]

Hi guys.Your still doing a great job here. Don't worry about the repetition of the wok your filming, it's all very interesting and you guys and your helpers are entertainment in your own right.

[@dereklavington6629]

Love it. One of the best weekly's on youtube.

[@mondo2417]

Thanks for sharing, great video`s.

[@MarcelEling]

Looking great the way you do👍

[@pandaking6822]

I really love the content watching old boats being brought back to life, I'm really looking forward to the day when you finally get enough of her done that you can start figuring out how to get her out of the mud and dry docked for her outer hull work.

[@billyboy7721]

Great explanation planning ahead, totally agree, you will reap the rewards, keep up the great work, it’s never going to be easy 😄

[@Dave5843-d9m]

A tip for those iron & steel parts. Water/grit blasting rusty steel is very efficient. It flash rust but that good. Leave 24 hours and treat with phosphoric acid. This converts rust to chemically inert iron phosphate. A sanding and second acid wash catches any missed areas. Rinse, dry and paint. Project Brupeg (in Australia) does this with their steel boat restoration.

[@BobSapey]

Very meditative 👍

[@stu281]

Great to see you’re winning.

[@wadeshore]

It’s looking good 👍🏻

[@peterperigoe9231]

Was full of beans, had a beer or two and watched this, can go to bed now exhausted and have a full nights sleep, thanks!

[@NKPGSweden]

I watch every friday, it is a perfect combo of boat, restauration, tips in problem solveing, use of the media (including videon edeting ) and you two. Really inspiering / Magnus from Sweden

[@BrownMatters]

Gemma,u and Simon are a great team!Ur "can do"attitude is infectious and encouraging.Ilove u guys.If I lived in the UK,I'd give u a hand.Peace,my friends....

[@ddm220]

Great job guys ‼

[@jamesfoulger2098]

Thanks for bringing us along on the journey.

[@ShipHappensUK]

Thank you for coming with us! X

[@ricecoffee3968]

Tis what it tis. Most important its done right. Good job.

[@kevinbullas2328]

Great effort….looking good👍🏻

[@FranklinNewhart]

A bird visiting your ship has always been good luck.

[@ShipHappensUK]

We must have loads of luck, they keep finding a way in!

[@shadetreemechanicracing22]

It's not just the content we watch, it's your personality.

[@jamespollock2500]

You could invite a IBTC Lowestoft instructor up to "visit" to get a couple of pointers and comment (Grade)on how you're doing. Also, see if you can find the manual for the anchor windlass so when you have to remove it to do the fo’c’sle if you need anything special it can be on hand. Great job so far it is incredible how much you have accomplished to date and the punch list always seems to get two items added for everyone you take off. Those items you're adding though are minor, rather than fix the bow it replaces frame x on the starboard side. Please keep up showing the world how YOU"RE doing repairs to YOU'RE ship.

[@jerrybishop9515]

So about the jig saw. I am waiting till the first full week of August to do it. Heading to the beach that we4ek and we usually do a couple puzzles while there. We are in the US in Massachusetts and will post pics on the Facebook page as we do it. :) Keep us the awesome job you are doing.

[@wadeshore]

Your in boat workshop setup is awesome

[@markthemisphits3586]

I am watching from Houston Texas, I think you two are doing a fantastic job!

[@TunTavernWarrior2]

Outstanding work today! You guys are awesome!

[@davidflamee]

Great work. Fascinating content, and coming along nicely. Well done.

[@paulgilson9876]

Your doing a awsome job..

[@brianlockyer4389]

just gotta love you two!

[@ShipHappensUK]

Thanks Brian 😘

[@MrCrabbing]

That's some work your getting done well done, great getting the roof done too stop the freshwater getting in.

[@denjones4560]

Great stuff ,our you having a open day this summer

[@alanadair2367]

Watching this put’s me restoring my old mk5 transit into perspective 🤣

[@jerrycollins2775]

Really enjoy the verbals between the two of you. I am looking at doing a restoration of a US WW2 Naval Mine support vessel (steel hull though).. Has spent a long time as a marina live aboard and hasn't had good bottom maintenance. I am 80 and it would be good adventure to keep me active.

[@ShipHappensUK]

Sounds really interesting Jerry, keep us posted on your progress x

[@michaelcann280]

Great achievement and very well done, congrats

[@brucefowler3371]

I'm frikin thrilled! Wear your earmuffs.

[@p.a.reysen3185]

Another alternative think about on the frames. How about installing a brace at the lowest part of the frame across from wall to wall at each frame for about 6 feet. It will strengthen and tie in the walls, in case Simon decides to use the boat as an Icebreaker. These strengtheners could be used for additional deck support.

[@mslcreative]

Your both doing a cracking job and hope that nail with the leak has been sealed up ok, looking very smart, thank you for sharing

[@ShipHappensUK]

It was replaced, Simon forgot we had high water when removing the rotten frame! Rookie mistake 🤣

[@nena4215]

You two are crazy like foxes, you’ve done your homework and are doing one heck of a job!

[@ShipHappensUK]

Thanks Nena 👍

[@chrishobbs236]

love the ship is looking very good and you guys are doing a great job don't worry about the content it is your ship and your life do what you want I will watch no matter what you guys are doing you are a great couple and even better parents thanks for letting us follow along on your journey

[@poorwotan]

Same thing on Sailing Yaba. They did ALL the framing first, bottom up. Only now they are getting to roof, deck, and extras. Barely begun any inner stuff. Its all good. Get the basics done first as everything is based on a solid foundation.

[@taffythegreat1986]

You’re getting the hang of the nautical terminology slowly. Good to hear it 😂😂👍👍👍

[@keithwignall1428]

I think you guys are great! If I wasn't so old, I'd definitely buy a camper van from you. Love your channel - mud and all!

[@philiphartley8823]

You are working in the way that the job demands you work and that's how it has to be done. Us viewers don't really mind what we are watching cos it's all good stuff and the two of you make it good entertainment. You both have the right temperament for what you are doing and the dashes of comedy you inject really makes for great videos.. Keep doing what you do and OK you may lose a few bods from the viewers every once in a while but I'm sure you will still come out in front. I gues there are those who just don't get the feelings that go with doing something like this, and the satisfaction too, but hey ho, you can't please all of the people all of the time. You please a lot of the the people for most of the time which is better than a lot on here manage.

[@Rasputinslair]

Seriously remarkable, amazing...you're both so very talented, lovin the humour that goes with your content! The logistics are certainly well placed and we're gaining much more knowledge about ships/boats and those tips n tricks! Thank you both for sharing your journey...Lookin forward to the next edition...X

[@amodelboatbuilder9043]

Keep up the great work she's looking great.I look forward watching your Vlogs every week ! Never miss out ..love u guys!

[@momorrison5188]

restoration is a labour of love and your passion for detail is paramount so time and budget permitting one day at a time with patience and perseverance you will git it done . its a pleasure to watch each episode of your journey . P.S. you cant get to the top if you don't start at the bottom . heh heh well done and crack on

[@drewbale]

So jump forward 30 years and your still at the rebuild 😂 what a life project you have taken on

[@clayfarnet970]

You’ll can get hammered now. 😂😂 You guys are amazing.

[@michaelgillett5477]

Hi there I’ve seen Meduza is a beauleu This weekend going to see if I can get there and say hello I just look through some paperwork and I realise that I didn’t know it was on anyway keep going keep going there’s more wood enjoying your program. Michael

[@Bill23799]

I will never get tired of watching you two working on the ship. As Mrs. Slocombe would say " I am unanimous in that ".