Ep 78 - In The Bilges and Making Our Own Floors!

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Today we paint our forward bilge, and Simon makes some floors!
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About Sarinda - ML1392
Wartime Activities
6/44 Operation Neptune Invasion of Normandy
149th ML Flotilla
ML1295, ML1309, ML1383, ML1387, ML1389, ML1391, ML1392, ML1393, ML1407, ML1409, ML1421. ML1422
6/6/44 Channel Marker at Gold Beach on D-Day
Distributing instructions in the assault anchorage after the first landings in Normandy (Gazette Date - 19/12/44)
6/3/45 Captured a German Biber Type midget submarine off Breskens in the Scheldt Estuary. Eleven Bibers had sortied that day. Four were found abandoned along the coast at North Beveland, Knocke, Domberg and Zeebrugge.
One was sunk by gunfire off Westkapelle on 8 March and five vanished.
Post War Fate
1946 Fast Despatch Boat = FDB73
10/47 HM Customs & Excise = Valiant
1967 Sold = Frol - Pejo
1974 =Sarinda (Charter work on Crinan Canal)
1980-91 Extensive conversion to luxury motor yacht
11/95 Base ported at Liverpool
#ukboat #boatrestoration #woodenboat #restoration #boatproject #boat #boatrepairs #offgrid #boatrefit #motoryacht #restore #project

[@ShipHappensUK]

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[@mariannedebrizzo3575]

Hello from NYC USA 🇺🇸. Great job, WELL DONE. It’s wonderful to see this old boat ship come back to life under your loving hands. ❤️🙏🐾

[@dongrider9040]

12/08/2022 Hello Ship. This boat must love you guys. A lot of this work could be much harder if she did not love you. This old girl knows and feels your love and therefore she allows you to work without interference. Every foot step, every word, the children and the laughter of all who have worked on board. I believe that some things have a living soul. I do not know why but this boat was made with the sweat falling on many of the planks. The oak was a living tree. It gave its all as demonstrated by the still 78 year old planks and beams. She stood still while you worked even when the tide floated her again and again. I believe that when you take her to sea she will reward you with the most love from an old boat. She knows! 5 months ago good work guys. It is really taking shape again. Don usa

[@jamesfoulger2098]

Love that Simon is gaining the confidence for explaining the why of things.

[@ShipHappensUK]

Simon has grown so much over our time with the boat, it helps his mental health to not read any negative comments x

[@WimvdBrink]

@@ShipHappensUK 32k of people watch the video's, only a few of them making stupid remarks .. easy to ignore them ;-)

[@donnamoss9650]

Dakota Meyer was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Ganjgal on September 8, 2009, in Kunar Province, Afghanistan. Meyer is the second-youngest living Medal of Honor recipient, the third living recipient for either the Iraq War or the War in Afghanistan, and the first living United States Marine in 38 years to be so honored. Meyer "personally evacuated 12 friendly wounded and provided cover for another 24 Marines and soldiers to escape likely death at the hands of a numerically superior and determined foe."

[@neilcampion3118]

Gemma is a star. There in no way my wife would go anywhere near my bilges 🤣

[@davestorer4391]

Glad to see that you have finally put one of those armchair "experts" in their place. Keep on doing it your way - it is obvious that you are researching the problems as you go. I learn so much from you each episode.

[@ShipHappensUK]

Thanks Dave, yeah this "experts" seem to do nothing themselves apart from trying to put others down online, personally I feel so sorry for the kids that were under his care, imagine being looked after by such a negative person!

[@brianlouky]

I’m really impressed with Simon’s ingenuity and welding skills! Doing a bang up job, the both of you! I look forward to the day when you take her out on the open water. Much love from across the pond, a fan in Kentucky.

[@dalejohnson3520]

When you bolt the new metal pieces in you might consider coating the bolts with tar or antisiez to reduce or eliminate any corrosion problems. You are doing a wonderful job of preserving this part of history.

[@WimvdBrink]

Its great to see everything progressing, its not always fast but steady as she goes is maybe best ;-) Totally impressed by the hard work you both do, and even include the kids sometimes, they have a great youth working together with their parents on a great ship. And love the funny remarks of the both of you :-) I keep following this channel and hopefully will see it one day floating and sailing away from the mud it was stuck so long in. I always cry when I see al the ships around it rotting away, nice to see at least one that's being saved.

[@robertskinner1799]

I love your vlogs. You have this huge job ahead of you but you push on with big smiles, cheeky grins and determination. I am very much enjoying being along for the ride. I look forward to every episode. Cheers!

[@CJLeTeff]

Nice job on the braces! 👍👍🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🤘🏻🤘🏻🇬🇧🇺🇸🇬🇧🇺🇸🇬🇧🇺🇸🇬🇧🇺🇸🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@paulmckoen8247]

Great to meet you at the VHF course Yesterday Gemma - you Guys are doing an amazing job protecting that beautiful "little ship" - all the very best for the project (and another thumbs up for Blinkist)

[@ShipHappensUK]

Hi Paul, great to see you here, over 😀

[@NAVIGATOR600]

YOU SHOULD PAINT BILGES VOIDS AND THE UNDER SIDES OF FLOOR PLATES WHITE TO ENHANCE VISIBILITY FOR EMERGENCIES (FLOODING)

[@arthyland]

Grand job on the bilges Gemma & Simon , looking like a brand new ML. Sarinda will be like a shinning ruby with a strong sturdy hull with graceful lines.

[@FranklinNewhart]

For drilling you can purchase a water soluable oil for drilling and machining. It mixes up and looks like milk when mixed with water. Far better than just using oil for drilling and leaves no residue.

[@keithweybury5212]

Hi Gemma & Simon and great job on the Bilge and floor brackets. Cheers Keith Melbourne Australia

[@nordyfamily]

Ooh, chisel on concrete, double cringe! Great work guys. Found your channel and have been doing a deep dive for a few days. Keep up the great work

[@billmoran3812]

You’re doing a great job! Being thoughtful and thorough with each step. Sarinda will definitely be better off after your restoration. It’s a long hard job, but you are the ones who can get it done.

[@ShipHappensUK]

Thank you Bill x

[@baldysroost5757]

You guys are doing a wonderful job. When you get done your boat will be a priceless piece of work and something anyone would be proud of. I am enjoying the journey and look forward to the day you can consider it complete.

[@williamkhatchell620]

Painted bilges and the brackets look great, good job you two!

[@kelvinnapier3615]

Great channel, If you go on to Google maps and go to the end of Banks Rd on street view you can see Sarinda sitting the opposite direction and in a different spot. Keep up the good work. Watching from Wellington, New Zealand.

[@valleywoodstudio7345]

Impressive work! Sense of achievement for the bow too with the final coats of paint.

[@dennisbishop3842]

I like how Simon keeps the mini Sarindra nearby at 14:21 for reference when fabricating the metal floor supports.

[@daveevans7438]

Im sure you're evaluating every step you're doing...the project is looking great. Simon your brackets look great,

[@Antony_Jenner]

Good work guys! I love the way you just keep plodding along. Never mind the nay sayers, you guys do what you do.

[@shelleyregnier6671]

I'm so impressed every week with how much thought and hard work you put into Sarinda. She is one lucky boat!

[@ShipHappensUK]

She will be beautiful again one day!

[@stevenholton438]

@@ShipHappensUK Damn right she will and I will make it a special trip from Alaska to try and share in your joy!

[@davidfirth6535]

Excellent vid, found you on cruising the cut, will have to catch up from the start, great project, and you 2 are the ones to do it, well done and thank you.

[@stephenswirles8555]

keep it going guys, you will get there. 😀

[@patriciacrumrine5890]

Gemma that’s a beautiful looking village. Simon, Great designing and building, as usual. Can’t wait for the tarry mess!

[@matrixservices2707]

Please make sure to set up your tar heating equipment on Aft deck not inside the salon or wheel house it will off-gas fumes that we linger for days and permeate into fabrics and raw woods . not a safety Nazi here just don't want you to find out what I've learned the hard way.

[@muddyfeethiking]

Yea Simon you passed the paint inspection. Welders have duty cycle Look up your brand for how long you can weld with. It's just to keep from overheating the machine. Just some info. You guys are doing great on such a big project. 👏

[@cpyart]

Bang on !!! I run mine off a heavy duty extension lead and it blows the trip when it's had enough. Always times about right to go and make a brew whilst it cools down and then i can strike an arc again. If you use 'em enough at high amperage, then i find my cycles get shorter.

[@alstonofalltrades3142]

My cheap little arc welder is the same, 20% Duty cycle at max settings. Which is 2mins welding 8 mins waiting to cool back down. Rinse and repeat. Only the industrial ones can go at max settings all day without stopping.

[@chuckcorris2392]

Multi talented…

[@patrickconway5542]

Woohoo 🙌, go guys go , full steam ahead, batten down the hatches your on your way No stopping you !!! Keep going strong 💪 you got this people 😉😊👍🏼

[@fonhollohan2908]

I know I've said this before but I can't help myself. Its so amazing that your keel and your planks are in such great shape and that only thing you've had to replace thus far is the frames themselves that's amazing when you really think about it. Is that Luck or what? your so fortunate to only have to as I said replace just the frames. Of course you have to replace basically everything on the house of the deck but still your blessed that way. The front of the ship is looking great its incredible really how much work you've all accomplished on this ship so far btw the bilge is looking great ..congrats.

[@Birdii1980]

Simply amazing what you guys are able to do, i would be so lost! Another week with good progress!

[@2112theoden]

The bow section is looking amazing. I can't wait to see a before and after shot.

[@MrMattDat]

Great video (again!). So good to watch you rebuild that boat, step by step. Keep up the good work!!

[@jeanhawken4482]

Lovely work

[@davidadams007]

Really good, impressed with the variety of skills and thoughtfulness of your passion build. Cheers

[@one.of.two1969]

When I worked on the roads we used taw and it will go up quite well when it gets to hot good look

[@jiminauburn5073]

Making progress, step by step. You should be laying that floor soon. Keep up the good work.

[@dickiedavies6870]

Nice

[@davidelliott5843]

Get those steel parts grit blasted and zinc metal sprayed and epoxy primed. Hot dip galvanised is good but it doesn't take primers very well. Both take off the mill scale for a better grip on the finish coating. Water grit blasting is good. The steel will flash-rust, but that's handled with phosphoric acid and primer over the top.

[@wernercohrs4439]

Great show once again thanks to the both of you

[@southerneruk]

Remember the days with my dad at the boatyard back in the 60s, when he used to do the tarring it was a paraffin paint striper burner, always soften up the old tar first, with heat and turps, heat it up first then pour turps and stir it, that way he could get the old tar out without doing damage and reuse the old tar PS I use to think the same about Branson, until I learned he was in with Blair and PPI, so he could get his hands on NHS property. Never thought much off him afterwards

[@sw48093]

Loved it. Keep up the good work.

[@ShipHappensUK]

Thank you x

[@buffplums]

Great video guys… so good to see the forward end of the boat pretty much complete on the inside x

[@samrengert1031]

Doing really well!! Amazing how far you have got i know what its like to have such a big project boat But you will get there just tackling one job at a time

[@CJLeTeff]

Yes! You guys have made my Friday better! Always look forward to your videos. 👍👍🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@ShipHappensUK]

Hope all your weekend is great x

[@vadmal5210]

I think you made the right choice. Tar has been used for some years now. Old Noah used tar to seal the ark

[@ShipHappensUK]

Just very messy to work with!

[@rogercurnow180]

You've really knocked that bow structure into shape....perseverance pays off, eh?

[@Hairball786]

Thanks, Guys! Can't wait for next week.

[@philyew3617]

Hi Guys, nice progress, well done. Simon, your welding is fine, 10 minutes continuous on steel of that thickness is actually pretty good, so worry not. Have you considered Cold applied Bitumen Paint? It's worth a look before you commit to Hot. Dont be offended, I'm not trying to be a wet blanket. I saw my mate splashed with the hot bitumen, the burns are horrific, even if you get cold water on the burn immediately. If you're committed to Hot, watch the temperature very closely. Once you get it warm and reasonably fluid, turn the heat right down. My mate got it on his forearm and it took weeks of hospital visits to re-dress before it healed, and he has the scar for life. The other caution with hot bitumen is, once it gets fluid enough to use, it's very close to it's flashpoint. If god forbid it does flash, do NOT try to put it out with water, that's like pouring water into a burning chip pan, it would just explode covering everyone and everything. Kill the heat first then put maybe a piece of steel over the top of the pan to exclude air and suffocate the flames. You can use Dry Powder but, It takes a long time to cool down, and if it's got too hot it keeps re-igniting itself. Also if it catches light there would be huge volumes of thick black smoke. Use good PPE especially gloves and a full face visor, and no bare arms. If you can, it might actually be safer to heat it up in the open, not below deck, and ladle smaller amounts into a metal bucket or similar to take below. Water or moisture and hot bitumen are bad news if they come into contact with each other.

[@maxmillion7007]

Actually.... you did miss a spot! the square spot under the temporary support! hehe. Looks great.

[@jenesisjones6706]

You two are the BEST!

[@stevenholton438]

Well done the both of you

[@petercousins4767]

Great video keep it going👍🌞🥳

[@jeremyduncan3654]

I’d like to see the know it all’s go and volunteer their time and help you get this finished faster.

[@jeremyduncan3654]

If I was in the UK, I’d be there.

[@billradford2128]

I love the 2 coffees with iron spark supplements! Very healthy!

[@alanrogers8781]

i have been involved with 2 of these vessels 1001 peggy doreen she ad 2 6cyl thornycroft engines that was seized when purchased got running but took a week to move it from river itchin southampton to yarmouth IOW and 1309 morning wings that a friend had some good memories and bad

[@jamesfoley4319]

Another amazing video guys loving the work judt amazing xxxx

[@rod8823]

I see (at about 14 mins) your 'cartie' and your daughters boat. Great vids - thanks 😀

[@mikebills9343]

Great job , I love bitumen , I use it on house roofs 👍🏻

[@yvonnekrause1810]

I love this couple Doing a wonderful job Houston Texas Originally from Tenby south wales

[@robindthornton]

Great job guys ~ its really coming on now

[@markoverton5858]

Hot tar is great way to seal it lasts many decades

[@harrisonandrew]

Outstanding video 👍

[@ShipHappensUK]

😘

[@18robsmith]

Nice little Mirror lurking in the background as you were spraying :-)

[@ShipHappensUK]

Yes, Emilia has been doing more work on it this week! Have you seen her channel?

[@18robsmith]

@@ShipHappensUK Not yet, but it's on the list to binge watch.

[@richardfearn6638]

Love your vlogs, makes my day and makes me smile 😊

[@ShipHappensUK]

Aww thanks Richard xx

[@davidbeem184]

Sounds good feed wise

[@bobthistle708]

I look forward to your updates and the progress you are making, very satisfying watching the sped up bits!! You are both working so hard and that comes across on the videos, fantastic content I’m hooked!! Best wishes and look forward to seeing future videos 😊

[@gregbolitho9775]

Nice Peter Gunn bass work music too. Nice job m8s. Thanks.

[@barriecharmsway8026]

can i ask what happened to the original floors? Like how did you know what to make? The floors are critical for the strength of the boat. Crazy?

[@davidhtims]

You can use stir sticks with the ply and hot glue to make the pattern.

[@peterwall9896]

That is really starting to look... top job 😎❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🇬🇧

[@ShipHappensUK]

Thanks Peter x

[@TrapShooter68]

A grinder and paint make me the welder I ain't

[@shadetreemechanicracing22]

If your making steel floors you may want to have them powder coated, or get your own kit it's not hard to do.

[@billchasser8978]

I also recommend powder coating. I powder coat my MGTD chassis restorations and even powder coated the sheetmetal prior to re-timbering the body structures. The powder is an epoxy and once heated and cure is nearly indestructible and your steel will be permanently sealed with no future corrosion.

[@johnrobbo69]

It's grey!! At least no-one will be able to ask how the frames are attached to the keel anymore.

[@Frank-bb9lu]

Why not, I still don’t know

[@davidelliott5843]

You guys should get the word out for new music acts to publish their work on your channel.

[@howardtennant5766]

Love the content of your video's keep up the good work, ? Do you still find time to build campers and perhaps that could be a slight side step in some of your quieter weeks Love seeing the bilge paint area increasing 👍👍👍

[@malcolmadams1051]

Gemma, you achieve a high standard of work in the cramped spaces.

[@ShipHappensUK]

I'm use to small spaces from all the tiny campers we have built!

[@malcolmadams1051]

@@ShipHappensUK Now I understand.

[@leewahler3058]

You might try putting some absorbent pads in the bilge bottom. That may suck up moisture and oils

[@gerhardvanwaltsleben8944]

Lekker man lekker 🇿🇦

[@ShipHappensUK]

👍

[@FinflazodeTurroai]

Everything looks better under a good coat of paint... and that's a good mask, Gemma. Paint fumes are no good, especially on an enclosed space.

[@carljohnson5006]

Have you considered spraying the paint? Since everything is the same color you don't even have any masking issues.

[@ShipHappensUK]

As we are off grid we don't have enough power for a compressor

[@clausfrennessen2362]

And!

[@chox2001]

Welding sounds fine if it sticks it’s good. I’m just worried about mild steel so close to the water.

[@buffplums]

Hehe how many are now searching for Clyst lol 😂

[@Skipper.]

Ballast ! Don’t forget she had half the crew and probably most of the dockyard throwing that in. Fantastic video tho.

[@jeremyduncan3654]

❤️❤️

[@ShipHappensUK]

🥰

[@royrowden8956]

Cutting oil will make your drill bit last longer

[@adrianrouse5148]

Has the person you bought the boat from seen it after all your work. That would be fun to watch the reaction. Stay safe

[@glennjaggard7065]

Hey why don't you try and get one of those industrial spray painters then you can really get into those hard to get places I use one to do our 44fter when we left it to dry had a peek at it was far better than th e good old brush

[@jiminauburn5073]

Nice to have the music during the time lapse video. Should list somewhere what the music is. The music actually sounds better when I run at 1.25x or 1.5x speed.

[@georgeb.wolffsohn30]

Guys make a mess, then the women have to clean it up. That's life in the world.

[@JohnKenIRB233]

Nice videography as usual! Unfortunately the nice time lapse photography “ hides” the time effort needed to fit templates, cut, weld, drill & paint the metal. Glad the paint supervisor approved the work. Note I did not use the word “Senior” !

[@davidholloway14]

looking forward to hot tar

[@jimcub22]

Make em in steel he said I hope it’s stainless or thick steel well protected.

[@RockyRacoon66]

Fantastic job! Is that a Mirror dingy hiding in the corner of your work shop?

[@ShipHappensUK]

It is, Emilia is currently restoring it and learning how to sail, she has her own channel kzbin.info/door/g1k3e5oNukydXRpCRfRLYw