Ep 84 - We Finally Finish The Hull!!! 🛥

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With the help from our amazing team today we finally finish the hull, we get the starboard side up to the same standard as the port side!
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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 #wurth #würth

[@davidleake6491]

Can't believe people are so picky and always judging great job filming and what you thank you for your time and effort I look forward to Friday's

[@nzsaltflatsracer8054]

That's the shoulda woulda coulda tribe that never "actually" do anything but are first to tell you're not doing it right!

[@davidelliott5843]

Dome people are always cup 1/4 full. All they ever see is problems They hate people who get things done.

[@johnbarry8102]

I agree with you, what a couple they are. They are working towards their dream. They're a joy to watch and listen to

[@Minecraft-pj4hm]

Amazed at the support- Great friends. Good job done and in an estuary. Some of us struggle in a boatyard. Brilliant work.

[@eleanorchapple8772]

I’m glad the camera fell. We got those great shots of an English summer sky. I love how Gemma is excited and enthusiastic about everything. No one could be depressed around her.

[@ShipHappensUK]

You haven't seen the worst of me yet 😂😂

[@scottsorby7966]

Well done everybody, and a huge thanks to Robbo, Lee, Paddy & young Patrick who do so so much to bring the project on

[@ShipHappensUK]

We are so lucky to have such an awesome team

[@garybrimble5898]

A monumental task. Congratulations on your ongoing restoration. Well done.

[@nick.caffrey]

6:05 It looks as if you are dancing together! I just loved it when Simon said he couldn't read the label and wasn't going to try on camera, in the most natural way. I have just watched a master craftsman blow so many prejudices out of the water. He has just done more for people's confidence than he will ever know! Simon, I take my hat off to you! You are the "Acorn to Arabella" of the UK! Emilia and young Patrick are real grafters, aren't they? One of the best episodes yet. I so love your good Liverpudlian humour!

[@ShipHappensUK]

Hi Nick, what a lovely comment, I never think of what we say can have an impact on people in a positive way like this, we are just brutally honest, and we are always just honest, and show you exactly who we are, there are to many people online who make themselves out to perfect, but that is not real! We are just normal people, like everyone else, we will make mistakes and f**k up just like anyone else, there is no such thing as a perfect human! We hope we can continue to help people and inspire! Xx

[@nick.caffrey]

@@ShipHappensUK xxx

[@thomastaylor6991]

One of the wisest and most talented person that ever traveled the face of this Earth was asked,How are so accomplished in everything you do? The answer was, I could never read very well,so I had to learn how to use my ability to think.

[@philroberts7238]

A brilliant comment, Nick!

[@davidwilliams5662]

Simon you have every man's wife there, loves going shopping in DIY store's, love her new handbag too suits Gemma. Plus Simon the wife purchased you a pair of shorts lol.

[@lawrencetrapani5623]

You have. WONDERFUL Bride! Love the Handbag! And she will probably look for sandpaper and a scraper and a few tools for the next process! A thrifty woman! Spend it on the Boat

[@chronoboat11]

Ya'll need help!!!!!! Your kids will remember Ya'll as the parents who worked on a boat in the mud but never went anywhere......despite that I admire your tenacity.

[@tammy2944]

It’s so wonderful to see a couple who share the same dream. Have a great week! ❤️

[@mundanestuff]

You have come quite a long way from your first episode on this boat, the restored parts of the boat make the unrestored parts look so much worse! But you've already tackled so many pieces I would have thought impossible to restore, and yet here you are, solid hull, solid roof, etc. Well done all around, both of you.

[@misterspitfire6564]

Matching hoodies, matching masks, matching grinders... that's true love right there! Best wishes guys!

[@electronicsworkbench]

"Why can't you just like buy bags and like shoes like normal girls?" I just lost it! 😂🤣😂 Well buddy? Lemme tell ya somethin'. You got there the best woman you could hope for.

[@gregbolitho9775]

Whose this cheeky STAv person paintin smile-ies on Sarinda? Give'm some sand paper and a section to complete BEFORE they get lunch! Welcome back Robbo! ✋[hi 5]. Like the shirt. Nice goin Patrick! 👊[fist bump]. Nice 1 m8s, thanks.

[@kevinjohn725]

Well done all of you.block the negative comments , there just jealous of what your doing. Keep on doing what your all doing. Love Kev.

[@henrirotthier5710]

Incredible how much energy you both have. But now you are advancing at max speed 👍

[@ShipHappensUK]

Thank you so much 😁

[@jontaylor1652]

I love you guys, this channel has become an addiction.

[@dynafxd1]

Been watching your videos from the start. You are doing a wonderful job. Wish I could come over from the USA to pitch in for a week or two. I'm a 71 year old retiree former sailor ( worked on an Aircraft Carrier back on 1970). Good luck with your future plans , I'll be watching and cheering you on.

[@TheAlpineHomesteadAdirondacks]

know every inch of her like you built her yourself... great teamwork, can't wait to see you enjoying your first voyage

[@robinday2392]

What a fantastic episode, it's truly incredible the progress and shes looking fantastic, it's all down too a brilliant team working together as on big family, congratulations everyone on your wonderful work. X

[@dannmohr5721]

Man she knows how to handle a caulking gun……….👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@shelleyregnier6671]

The couple that sand a boat hull together stay together. Each episode reinforces that you two are made for each other and make such a terrific team.❤❤

[@mikepelz7004]

Gemma your Paint Your Boat time is turning me into an Alcoholic Hic Hic😀😃😄🤣or was that stringer stringer stringer 🤣😂😜🤪

[@tacticalrabbit308]

Great episode the boat is looking good and your daughter Emilia is turning into a lady already , Simon with be watching all the men and telling them thats his little girl and to keep away sooner than later .

[@Woggerdogg]

Any couple who has this kind of tenacity to start and finish this large of a project...deserves all of the love, luck and perfection that they can get. I wish your family all 3! Love...from the U.S.

[@seaneatwell4188]

i am looking forward to when you guys start on the front deck and the transom, great work guys

[@zerofox7347]

Well done guys! Getting there slowly but surly.

[@harrisonandrew]

The boat’s looking great on video, I’ll have to take the dog to Heswall Fields over the weekend and have a nose from a distance. Great job everyone. I just have to say that Gemma and Simon are so good talking to camera, it really feels like you are chatting directly to us. It’s a skill and there are many KZbin channels who are nowhere near as good as you guys. Nice one.

[@alstonofalltrades3142]

I did this and I thought 3 metres away would be okay, set off the alarm! but once I was back in signal land on the bus home I apologized hehe. TBH I didn't have time to commit to another boat building channel as I'm already subscribed to a bunch. The possibility that I could actually see one in real life was too much to ignore. That and it's a right laugh here.

[@JIMMCCRANK]

It is beautiful folks. It is becoming a ship again with all the beautiful lines now being defined again. Great work and to have so many helper friends is a bonus. Keep smiling be good be safe see you next week.

[@frankobarressi7919]

Your boats a cracker. It’ll look amazing when you’ve finished with it. I’d love one like it.

[@VAdu56]

Hello friends, I don't really understand your work, you filled and re-sealed each board, very well, but you re-sanded all the wood with the gray layer that you had already put on some time ago. ..!! of course the rest of this coat fills in all the gaps and small holes, and veins, it becomes smoother...but it's still a lot of work, to redo a new coat of paint...; followed by the others which will come on it... well done, it's true that it will give a very smooth and clean hull finish... but it's not the one that is under water...!! Good luck for the rest, it's a pleasure to watch you, and with the automatic translation in subtitles, we don't miss anything...!! the French are not very good at learning a language other than their own...!!

[@jacktime9228]

The paint scraper was a great tip for me. I am restoring a boat as well and the old paint has to go. Thanks again and be well.

[@chrisdemers760]

You do the same as me! I go up and down every isle, even when I only need one thing!

[@dennisevans2677]

Just another great day in the Mud. Looks like such fun. Sarinda is looking less like an orphan and more like a child that is being cared for.

[@fonhollohan2908]

I've said this more than once You were so so fortunate to have gotten that boat especially finding her is such good shape yes, there were lots of stringers and frames that needed to be replaced but at least the majority of the planks look like their in amazing condition which is fantastic news. No greater couple deserves the honor of restoring this ship than you two as far as I'm concerned..So I'll say it again Congrats.

[@wimmol]

I wonder , did they find this ship or did this ship find them ?

[@ShipHappensUK]

Thanks 😊 one day we will achieve our goal and set sail! Then all the hard work will be worth it!

[@josephdougherty2399]

She's over 80 years old.....hell....I'm 60 and a few of my support structures are rotten....lol

[@gordonagent7037]

Man she’s sure looking grand, bloody awesome effort all included

[@Parknest]

Gemma, those are polycarbide discs. They're brilliant at getting paint off without damaging the surface underneath. Was the shopping spree "Wurth" it? lol

[@lawrencetrapani5623]

Hey there you two! Hope that many people appreciate your dedication and tenacity to be so dilligent to the Passion you Both have towards a monumental task! A while back you mentioned that a Boatyard would not haul your boat with a travel lift. I would recommend that you find a Railway to haul your vessel for the First Time if it's Available. By doing so,it's easier on the hull as your keel will be supported for the length of the vessel and the best way to make your determination as to how the integrity as a whole is! From there you will be able to assess the keel and supporting ribs etc. Your videos showing how much you have done internally Surely have helped, and you both have decided to do the same throughout. Wish I were closer and able to assist you and recommend procedures as you go forward. I can only comment by what I can visualize via your videos. The inspiration shared by the two of you is out Refreshing! A couple on the Same Page with regard to Life Altering Decisions. God Bless You and yours! Great Job.

[@Barrygrif]

Quite a challenge and you all are handling it well... Keep on, Keepin On!

[@TheCaptainbeefylog]

Old pallets are an amazing resource. I love them. The real beauty of them is they're often free!

[@johnstephen7557]

It was lovely around 6.04 when you started working together! A lot of jobs like that are sooo much easier with two!!! Blessings to you all.

[@nigeldewallens1115]

I want to let you know why I love your channel! In the mid to late seventies, my dad has his boat at St.katherines dock in London and we got to know a guy that has a ASR whale back boat! I had a look on board and it was fantastic and this is why I enjoy your clips as you are preserving a bit of history! Well done to you and all the wonderful gang of helpers you have! 😉😊👏👏👏👏👏🤙🤙

[@nicholasviney5975]

The kids are going to have great tales to tell when they are older, making memories and friends

[@trevorpickering7487]

Hi Gemma and Simon. I have just finished "binge watching" all episodes of "Ship Happens" and you are doing a FANTASTIC job on the restoration Your attention to detail and workmanship is outstanding and you should be very proud of what you have achieved thus far You are wonderful people and I look forward to further episodes as you progress Thanks for sharing your journey with us and congratulations Love from us in Western Australia Trevor

[@ShipHappensUK]

Hi Trevor, great to have you onboard, glad you are enjoying the journey xx

[@marcobrian1619]

IV been around dry docks and seen ships come and for 12yrs.......what your doing and more where your doing it and the type and age of the vessel is fantastic, hats off to you guysb and (guyets) What do some folk expect.......QE2 in 3weekd!!!!!!!

[@marcobrian1619]

You know IV just thought, have you looked at a historical grant thing due to her historical past?

[@competitiverteam]

Love Gemma I love Home Depot a lot more than bed, bath and beyond. My 10th wedding anniversary I asked for a band saw.

[@MrNev53]

You guys are doing a fantastic job! I just wish I could help, as an aircraft and Helicopter Engineer here in New Zealand I have so many skills I could provide from engineering right through to Spray Painting, electrical and most others things! We spent 6 weeks touring the uk a few years ago and I’d love to come back and include a weeks work helping you guys, you deserve all the support in the world! Keep up the great work!

[@JohnKenIRB233]

As usual great combination of video & audio! Major milestone to see underwater primer go on! Very nice to “involve” audience with “can you feel how smooth that is ?” Unfortunately Wurth is not common here in North America. Yes very nice to see wooden pallets (USA?). and green mesh to overcome mud and keep ground clean! Only concern I have is ear protection for younger workers- you all are younger than I am!

[@keithweybury5212]

Hi Simon, Gemma and crew. Fantastic work on the outside paint. Hope the weather stays favourable for you over there. Keith

[@seanyowies8532]

A big thumbs up 👍 for all the hard workers and hard work going on

[@jeffknapp7094]

Simon, some day I would like to hear how you and Gemma got together. Gemma is by far the most delightful woman. I am sure you consider yourself one of the luckiest men on the planet.

[@johnsmit2348]

Time to comment! Simon, Gemma, to say that I love how you guys operate would be an understatement! All I can give you is my respect and love of your tenacious attitudes. I'm sure you both have your moments of dissapointment and your days of hardship. So I watch episodes two or three times to get it all soaked up. I have a question.., I have not seen a new episode for this present time. Are there more coming? Is everything ok? I am hoping to see you guys sail the boat to a wharf or a Marina so you can be more comfortable working to finish the boat! I hope that this not an offensive question. And I may be impatient to wait and see. In any case, so far I have enjoyed your company in my home and hope for more videos. Thank you so much for sharing what you have wrought so far, love and much respect to both of you, ❤ John.

[@ShipHappensUK]

We have 122 episodes on our channel, this is only ep84! U have loads to watch!

[@CJLeTeff]

What a great team you guys are! Love the project and look forward to each post. Looking fantastic, hats off to you both! 👍👍🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🤘🏻🤘🏻🇬🇧🇺🇸🇬🇧🇺🇸🇬🇧🇺🇸🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@shellyrourke8994]

It was so lovely to meet you last night here on my little island! 😎🇮🇲

[@ShipHappensUK]

Lovely to meet you to! We had such a great night! X

[@TheTissie]

I have no idea how you keep going. But when you see progress like this week it must really help you keep the faith!

[@mdouglaswray]

The drone shots are great - really shows off Sarinda's lines - she a sharp little boat!

[@seankearney2592]

Hi Ship Happens Team,Gemma Spotted that little Loving Kiss on Simon's Head,well done on another great days work.

[@ShipHappensUK]

You guys seem to spot things I don't, even after I've spent days editing it all together!!

[@TheJoyOfGaming]

Ah man, this is all far too wholesome for me :') I love it, the spirit, the sentiment and of course the boat , keep smiling guys ! :)

[@cottamsgarage6132]

Nothing like restoring something with so much history and meaning much respect for you guys keep up the good work definitely will be keeping watch

[@lubbahubba]

Proud of you! I'm American and I don't understand you half the time but what great cooperation and attitudes!

[@davidadams007]

What a great day of preparation and painting. Ship community is a solid community. Keep on keeping on!

[@jeremyyork3538]

I have so much admiration for you all. That was a brilliant episode, well done.

[@chrisdemers760]

Looking good. I was remembering the early episodes where you couldn’t even walk in without stepping over all the debris. I’m amazed at y’all!

[@robertengster5643]

Looking forward to more..glad to see more and more.. Bringing her back to her Glory..Yes tons of work..but in the end. It's a new beginning.

[@laurenhansman3447]

Another great episode. Congratulations team,

[@2112theoden]

The work on the hull is coming along nicely. Seeing a close up of the exhaust it looks like at one point there were louvers to direct the exhaust down.

[@craigscoullar564]

You guys dean Martin.. I did it my way your journey your family.

[@Hunter-ym2kk]

The best content.. great to see the next generation involved.. great filming..

[@looyosummers5796]

She's looking good ☺️

[@jeremyfdavies]

Great video, hull looks amazing. The fly-around at the end was brilliant. Just love your optimism an enthusiasm! (btw I never knew there was a Wurth shop...)

[@daveevans7438]

What a great "progress video".... Rub rail down has really transformed! Beautiful work. Can't wait to see you tear into the topside. I just love how you're taking a piece of WWII history and breathing new life into it... Great job, keep it up!

[@reignfree7837]

I have a smile on my face the entire episode. Watching from Australia. My father started to built a boat when I was 6. We built it together and I grew up and lived on boats for many years. So lovely to see u guys give so much love to this beautiful old girl. She has some beautiful lines. Eagerly awaiting the maiden voyage but relishing the journey. Your documentation of this process will be treasured by your kids.

[@markpierson9723]

Wurth. Now I know where my patreon donation is going.

[@TrapShooter68]

I love seeing you both working side by side.

[@maninbootsuk]

Simon looks so manly and cute in his wellies.... ;0)

[@reidnolan4456]

Boats looking great guys , can't wait to see the next one

[@chuckcorris2392]

It’s looking good…

[@dennismarsden9177]

Your enthusiasm is fantastic, l look forward to watching the updates and you are coming along in leaps and bounds. Greetings from Switzerland !

[@rynait]

understandable the exhaust is "box" shaped. If that have to be removed-repaired. I would replace it with half cylinder shaped. makes future sanding and repaint job far easier.

[@kimmoesgaard7886]

Hey - you are always so positive, hang on fulfilling your dream projekt, love to follow you every week. Love from Kim in Denmark.

[@rb2whrider9836]

Wow leave it too Gemma race through store😎, bad example! Have Fun!

[@jeanhawken4482]

She is looking lovely

[@philphil6006]

Fantastic job well done guys.

[@mdouglaswray]

You two have SUCH dedication and discipline. Really inspiring to watch you carving this floating Mt Rushmore!

[@assassinlexx1993]

Put a handle on those rollers. Enjoy the easiest way to roll paint. Two hands are better than one hand.

[@lizzieclayandfamily]

God you two work hard!!! Your dedication is so admirable and you two and your tribe deserve all accolades possible for what you have done for the old girl. Love your vlogs every week - thank you for bringing your journey to us, well done! x

[@johnfritz7497]

The family that grinds together stays together.

[@lukehawkins7591]

Looking fantastic....

[@alanelder3259]

Simon she's starting to look really well ! You have both done sooooo much !

[@stephensmith5317]

wow it feels sooo smooth. lol

[@markperrins9485]

Hey peeps. I really enjoyed that film. I loved the music you had playing while you were both in frame sanding the hull. It was nice to see Amelia again. The pics that Simon took of the bow are amazing.. the bow is rather formidable isn’t it. Love you all.

[@billhadden7219]

Always lots of work to do. For the winers, don't like it volunteer to do it then. Don't want to? Then zip it. Well as your fond of saying 'Crack on with it" looking fine from my side of the pond.

[@mikebills9343]

Simon your Gemma sounds like my Gemma regarding taking photos , I just take 40 or 50 in quick succession and she usually finds one that’s good enough 👍🏻🇪🇸

[@ricecoffee3968]

Awesome 👍

[@graemeatkinson8411]

Great stuff Owatrol, my Dutch mate uses it on all the festival Steampunk stage stuff to keep it salty but not withering away to flakes. I have pickled a trike frame with it and the rust is no worse 3 years later.

[@MrMattDat]

She is shaping up beautifully! All of that prep work is exceptional and it will all show in the end! GREAT job to all of you!!

[@SnowDog080]

Hello from Florida🌴🐊 I love your determination in saving this piece of history. Your doing a great job! I wish you all much success!🥰

[@markmilostan2493]

You inspired me to paint my new calipers and rotors on my jeep. Watching you two work away and your patience with your projects just did it.

[@scottmuirhead007]

Fabulous work you two! Very impressed by your progress, I would love to see you both wearing ear protection while using the power tools. Take Care!

[@steveparkes1]

What a beautiful boat she is, with all the love and care you are giving her, it is so heart warming to see!!