Ep 79 🛥THE BOAT IS SINKING! Pouring Tar in A Bilge and Fitting New Floors To Our Boat

Today we nearly sink the boat, fit our floors and pour tar in the bilges
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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
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[@ShipHappensUK]

***We are having a painting party on Sunday 24th July! All welcome! ***

[@TheBoely]

I wish i could cam to help. Its a long trip from Netherland. And im to sick for that.

[@CJLeTeff]

I’ll book my flight over now! 😁

[@stevenholton438]

SE Alaska...I ain't gonna make it but I hope you will be Live!

[@leewilliams4541]

Count me in.

[@kinkong1961]

where are you moored I would like to come and give you a hand I live in Rugby Warwickshire I am multi-skilled my profession was a mechanic and auto electrician on diesel and petrol lorries at rugby portland cement then midland red omnibus corp which became stagecoach did 8 years self-employed on cars and worked for the RAC as a patrol and trainer I loved teaching now I am retired and have loads of spare time on my hands.

[@williamgauld7892]

Best thing for pouring tar is a metal watering can. That way you can heat it in the can then pour from the spout. A lot less messy and you can leave the excess in the can and just heat it again when you need more

[@ShipHappensUK]

Might bring our camping kettle for next time!

[@williamgauld7892]

@@ShipHappensUK hahaha don't put it in the good kettle the tea won't taste the same

[@darrenstockton9595]

@@williamgauld7892 brilliant idea

[@robertordewald8678]

If anyone complains about how rough your tar is feel free to let them come and show you how to do it properly. If not then they're just talkers not doers there are so many ways to do something right or wrong or semi right and it doesn't matter so long as the job is done and it does what it's supposed to. Thank you for letting us see what you're doing my name is Bob and I live in Virginia USA

[@agw5425]

Just remember to use marine/waterproof cement or you´ll have to cover the top with tar to in order to keep the cement from absorbing the water.

[@davestorer4391]

I am truly amazed with Simon's skills. He made some floor templates, took them away to the workshop and made the welded steel floor braces, painted them and when he returned to the boat they fitted perfectly first time. When I do anything similar mine fit to the nearest 10mm. Well done team.

[@lawrmori]

Those templates were something!

[@Dave5843-d9m]

3D plywood templates PAD is so much better than CAD. (Cardboard Aided Design).

[@chriskwakernaat2328]

Perfect excuse to buy new utensils and pans.. he can't complain now! I love the tiewrap scrunchie , lol 27:25 almost poked his eye out ,lol.

[@sdwelham]

Tar for all that, both entertaining and educational at the same time…………as for the cable tie attacking Simon 😂

[@michaelbird3183]

Simon, If you are having a mud bath at 80 thousand subscribers, what is Gemma going to do for 100 thousand subscribers?

[@flick22601]

You stole my comment Michael.

[@DEmma1972]

@@flick22601 I think its only fair. Plus a facial mud pack is meant to be good for the skin

[@christaylor6617]

Keep laughing & enjoying it, as when you look back it will bring back great memories.

[@raymaulder7383]

You shouldn`t be saying where is my third hole Gemma LOL. Great work you two. thank you

[@ddm220]

Having fun on a huge project like this is important. Makes the job fun ! Not so daunting !

[@pangtjonresor]

You two are so lovely to see and hear with clever comments while you do difficult work. Looking forward to the next video. 👍🤗👋

[@GetSmartish]

Simon knows the first rule of plumbing.

[@Birdii1980]

Must be a really funky smell in the boat doing that work! Lets get to 80K real soon, a mudbath in november would be brutal!

[@glyndevonport7802]

Make it really memorable. Christmas day or New Years day.

[@richardfearn6638]

You’re laughter is infectious, love it

[@fonhollohan2908]

Well if I wasn't six thousand km's away from you all. I'd be glad to help out on that paint job! that's for sure it would be a blast !!!

[@peterwilliams1602]

Hi Guys, I admire your effort and dedication. I live on a 35 year old 60 foot plastic boat. It takes a lot to keep up with it all, mind you I am in my mid 70's. And old Scouer.

[@PaulGSX]

Keeping up an ancient maritime tradition 'The Dance of the Wayward Cable Tie'.

[@billmoran3812]

I really admire your perseverance working in that mud. Honestly, with the boat sitting as she is, is something of an advantage to allow working below the waterline without paying for a haul out and storage on the hard.

[@telern5681]

Hi from the middle of the USA. You are both so fun to watch a you undertake this massive restoration! A big 👍🏽 To you!

[@dcallan812]

She is starting to look so much better, the roof makes such a diffrence. 👍👍 you could use a load of pallets for the painting party.

[@andrewwheeldon3027]

I have never tared a boat, but I have worked with tar before. What works well is to use an old school metal galvanised watering can. there is a wide opening at the back to get you nuggets of tar in there and you can sit it on your gas ring. Then you have a nice spout to pour it out of. You will need some good gloves to hold the handles with though. You can of course leave any unused tar in there to solidify and cook it up again next time.

[@AndyUK-Corrival]

Making great progress. The tar and cement is a well tried method and was used in my old fishing boat. The planking under old cement I removed was perfect and the tar acts as a good gasket between cement and the hull. I was told a trick with the tar is to mix some old engine oil with it as it will keep the tar slightly more flexible and it seemed to work for me. Keep cracking on you have great momentum now and a band of happy helpers and followers. Sad I’m so bloody far away to come help. Andy UK

[@chipking6036]

Gemma loves getting down and dirty lol 😂

[@garyfairbrother5532]

When I was a kid I’d watch the roofers tar the flat roofs. They chopped up the tar billets with an axe. You could use a hatchet for the small amounts if you wanted. Enjoy watching your progress.

[@keithweybury5212]

Howdy Simon & Gemma. Great work and the tart levelled off nicely. See you next time. Cheers Keith

[@astengrenfall1741]

It's looking better every time

[@jeannevera8672]

I think the both of you are genius's I cannot believe how masterfull you are I wish I was there!! Love your video's I am a faithfully subscriber from North Carolina, USA

[@johnnunn8688]

Excellent Ep, as usual, thanks.

[@prodkey]

Well done you guys! The way you keep up your good spirits even with mud and tar messiness! Your hearts are truly beautiful.

[@ivanolsen8596]

Who would want to be on a hardstand, when so much fun can be had in the mud, hey Simon?

[@davidjm955]

Another great video. The ship is coming along nicely. How good/bad is the forepeak and chain locker. Are you going to plate in the chain locker and have a drainage pump fitted. I'm sorry I cant make the painting day, but keep up the good work

[@seanyowies8532]

Gee your a couple of cute 😊 little kids

[@cadiman56]

I'd love to come help,but I live about 20 minutes from the Aurora. That's a bit of a trip....🤣🤣🤣

[@clivewilliams3661]

The usual equipment for heating and pouring tar is a galvanised watering can without the spray nozzle and to get it into wide spaces/edges pour the tar on the back of a spade.

[@Pocketfarmer1]

Great job on the floors!

[@carlsapartments8931]

Glad to hear you know Leo, great series he is doing.

[@mikepelz7004]

Gemma's going to put Simon's eye out!

[@jeffusher4854]

Such a miserable filthy job working outside the hull, how guys stay motivated is amazing. Keep up the great work

[@dongrider9040]

12/08/2022 Hello SHip. I like the new knee bracing on the keel. I believe it will flex with the needs of the boat. Good work 4 months ago. I have worked on hot tar roofing and flashing. Be careful hot tar will not cool fast. It can burn deep. Be very careful of splashes. Don usa

[@TheGalifrey]

"Meant to be summer" Careful what you wish for hehe

[@speedtrapp219d2]

These are reasons you 100 percent need to move this boat to dry dock where it’s safe a secure

[@tonyhill5418]

Looks like something my wife would cook.

[@stevenholton438]

You guys are such a hoot! And Sarinda is really coming along too!

[@tracybooth9665]

I can’t wait to see the mud bath! Always enjoy watching your work.

[@mikebills9343]

A lovely smell is hot tar , I’ve done a few roofs with it , and it dates back many years in boat construction 👍🏻

[@billgolcher2537]

That turned out awesome

[@simonmercer9530]

Great progress and that explains the Tar on old fishing boats when I was a kid

[@kinkong1961]

Shes coming on a treat now guys thanks to your hard work and skill she is going to be awesome once done.

[@mikeskelly2356]

Great work guys, you deserve the 'Phil McCrackin' award for a bilge job well done! 😁

[@horsebee1]

So we have to view Simon skinny dipping in the mud. God help us but bring it on!!

[@canarbn3com]

If you enjoy British weather ...come to Nova Scotia we have the same weather LoL One side of the house can be bright and sunny the other side can be a torrential down pour...or fog ..

[@davidantill6949]

Love the cable tie in your hair. Practical yet stylish

[@886luke]

I caved. Bought one of those caulk guns lol. Amazon also sells an adaptor for it for like $30 so I can use my DeWalt batteries.

[@stevenrobinson9600]

Simon, Do the full Mounty mate. lol

[@lesliegray2889]

Thanks

[@ShipHappensUK]

Thank you so much for your awesome support, all donations go straight into the pot to help with the huge costs of Sarindas restoration xx

[@DG-ig9xy]

Leave a few holes for the water to drain...save work on the bilge pumps!

[@arthyland]

Good job with the Tar Gemma 👍 Simon's Millwright skills are top notch 👍 Sarinda is looking better all the time. Awfully goopy mud to be having a mud bath in Simon when you get to 80K Subs ( should make a celebration out of it 😁 ) Truly enjoy your channel Gemma & Simon you both are fantastic. .. catch ya on the flip side .. Cheers.

[@robinday2392]

Fantastic really enjoy your episodes every week, and they always make me smile,brilliant work.

[@ShipHappensUK]

Glad you enjoyed it x

[@Spinner_70]

Funny episode 😂😂keep up the good work 👏💪💯

[@53HB]

Little beach photography tip guys get a old frying pan ,the wider the better ,then buy a cheap tripod ball head on Amazon etc .. drill hole in centre of pan then get a bolt to fit the thread of the ball head . You can then mount camera on top and slide across the mud . Will add a pic later of mine to the FBgroup

[@patrickloring6914]

Love how you both keep laughing!

[@JoeTheLion60]

Tar muchley for this episode

[@jeffknapp7094]

Gemma may have started a new fashion trend with the cable tie barette.

[@jontaylor1652]

I love you guys, you're a great team and bloody good fun to watch. You're doing a fantastic job on the old girl...x

[@ShipHappensUK]

Thanks Jon xx

[@johnmccallum9542]

Old perk coffee pot , to melt the tar easy to pour

[@ericktaylor-webb6711]

The MUD there is good. As Teenagers we used to go Skinny Dipping over there in Thurstyn country park. and camp on the beach. the River Dee is good to go shrimping in the gully`s and also Fishing for Flatties i.e. Flounder - Place - Eels all good for eating

[@Cryptomaniac-qq8qc]

You are both lovely people, you will make 80000 subscribers with no problem. keep up the good work and keep the content coming and you will no doubt see 1 million. So good luck from across the pond. P.s. What kind of shovel is that.

[@grahamwheelock7497]

I have more advice knowledge then both those guys give me a ring anytime I watch every episode if you can't see I have a giant smile on my face but also I'm a Scottish Irish lad

[@clivewiddall3430]

If you put a bag round your drills make sure you don’t block the air vents

[@Phelix27]

I’m setting up a number of email address and KZbin logins just so we can get your to 80k subs. Simon, be careful what you wish for 😂😂😂

[@ShipHappensUK]

🤣🤣🤣

[@RestoringKailmora]

We definitely know that feeling with the great British weather! we go from pouring of rain to a heatwave lol, your doing a great job guys!

[@wernercohrs4439]

Love your show

[@bingorn]

So is the roll in the mud a FULL MONTY roll?

[@jenesisjones6706]

You two are a hoot! You make me laugh out loud! 🤣

[@davidjones332]

In the days of sail, proper matelots used to tar their pigtails (hence the blue jean collars to keep it off their jackets). I had visions of Gemma reviving the tradition.

[@ottoreuter6279]

16:15 Simon draining his 'bilge' before that quick cut?? 💦😁

[@sheldoncrane3588]

Tartar sauce great on black cod

[@robertyoung663]

Well don.keep it up.

[@glennrichardson2966]

Galvanised watering can much safer to use handle on top and side 😎

[@MrCrabbing]

😂😂😂 I think I’ve got some blue and red cable ties on the boat if you want some, you two crack me up and well done I remember seeing the shipwrights with steel watering cans and a ladle with a spout on it too

[@mikeatpudhamjunction2323]

ref your being 2ft short for painting the hull. If you get an old scaffold plank then screw on 2"x2" at a 90 Degree angle sticking out 150mm each side at each end. 200mm in from each end. get 2 lengths of rope long enough to tie on the cleats on the focsle down to the plank so that its 2ft off the mud this will give you a platform to reach the top of the bow for painting. Hope this helps. Or a bosuns chair. Stay safe.

[@ianmitchell3725]

Does the authority that is in control of the area have any plans to remove any of the obvious derelict boats in the river and mud flats??

[@timconnolly4105]

Just love your videos. Might have been covered before but have you contacted Ryobi for a sponsorship? Running all their tools in various stressing environments is a great advert for them. The muddy drill could be a feature of theirs. Keep up the great work and go for 80K subscribers!

[@neilfairbrother5803]

Love the cable tie!

[@leoncolyer9420]

Fully COMMITTED not the full monty 🤤🤤🤤🤤 hay Simon 🤣🤣🤣

[@ShipHappensUK]

Wouldn't want to scare everyone off!! 🤣

[@Nerd3927]

13:27 I will be subscribing around early Feb 2023 when it is really cold an gnarly :-)

[@ShipHappensUK]

Can u make it the 29th Feb? 🤣

[@anttimaatiala9111]

Tack!

[@ЛеонидТатаринов-и3т]

УДАЧИ И СПАСИБО !!!

[@charlesvarga7904]

Simon needs an angle drill for all the drilling outside!

[@conover1978]

23:38 my wife would really love y’all. She’s one of the few people that drink hot tea. She also puts milk in it. I’m a Southern boy from Florida and I only drink sweet iced tea.

[@conover1978]

14:27 is that a British crab? LoL

[@paulbennett4548]

Another fun great video, your a great team I love your solutions to problems. so I guess it's tar-Tar for now till next week.

[@jeanhawken4482]

Looks terrific

[@scottjones5221]

Super fun great job

[@patrickconway5542]

Lol can’t wait to see him do a swan dive into it , but aren’t you partners 😉 in you go girl!! Yup

[@martynbuzzing3327]

When you actually go sailing the water will make its way back. I would have a bilge pump up front anyways. You guys are so good at what you do. Well done.

[@gerhardvanwaltsleben8944]

Lekker man lekker 🇿🇦

[@holmesjunction]

It's been a really educational/entertaining programme today! I'm really looking forward to seeing you fasten down the 'floating' lead ballast! and then, you go and reinvent the 'non stick pan'? Keep up the 'fun'! 😀

[@josa9902]

Great work

[@ShipHappensUK]

Thanks