Episode 13 - Restoring 80 year old 40' Wooden Boat into a liveaboard ⚓ Painting Cabin & Repair stern

[@goldendreamer2122]

The reason your windows are still leaking is because you are letting the caulking set up before you are pulling off the masking tape. When you cut the boundary where the tape and the caulking meat you are opening that up for moisture to stand. As soon as you apply that and you wipe it with your finger, yes wipe it with your finger pull the tape off immediately afterwards. Hope this helps you out. Love your channel and the boat

[@janeinarnygaard]

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[@lpalmer1969]

Great looking project, I have a small group that has an 85ft 2 planked mahogany USAAF Crash Boat from WW2, we are chasing time and facing a lot of things you are. Glad to see someone saving another wooden war era boat, keep up the great work!

[@LakesideProductions]

Thanks for following along Lewis! Sounds like you are working on one beautiful boat. Would love to see some footage or photos of the work. Best of luck with it!

[@johnroddy8756]

Great project well done

[@patchmack4469]

haha, patches tip of the day, i used to restore Land Rovers and anyone who knows them, knows that the windows leak like the proverbial - the issue generally is the mix of weather and UV, i found that black mastic was a pain, it dries, hardens, the window if glass or plastic perspex etc would flex and create the gap and leak - silicon is of course way more flexible but during assembly would squash the wet silicon out, the answer was pretty simple, tape round the windows and frames as you have been doing, slip in between the glass and frame an inch length of electrical wire at corners and centre if window has some width, use a house hold like earthing wire as its a little heavier duty, squirt in your silicon and use either a wet finger or rag to wipe off excess, peel off tape and reinstall window with frame, should keep you out of trouble for a bit longer

[@jenateer2518]

Don’t give up on your dream. Keep on keeping on

[@Northstar1971]

Hey ther, just found your boatrestauration videos and like i havet lookt thrue all videos but i will 😊👍

[@LakesideProductions]

Thanks for following along. Glad to have you aboard. I am currently away for the time being but will return with episodes in June.

[@Northstar1971]

@@LakesideProductions Well i have few episodes still to watch so 😊👍

[@dwsinclair5282]

My dad always said that the hardest part to any job was getting started on it.

[@servicarrider]

It warms my heart to see a young man take on the restoration and preservation of an old wooden boat. You have an old soul my young friend. That's a good thing.

[@ShipHappensUK]

Great Video xx

[@ussweeneyd]

Try not to be disheartened. Look around you at the beauty of your surroundings. As you work with the craft you are adding your character to that natural beauty. Only you can see the end result in your dreams but, when it becomes reality you can and will hold your head high as you soak in the pleasure of your achievement. My heritage is from Letterkenny and my father instilled in me the values of hard work, dreams and persistence. Your videos are great.

[@trevorbyron9448]

Amazing project. What an exciting idea. The world is flocking to natural off grid living...living on a boat would also be my prefered choice

[@primsolllineguy8689]

Fantastic videos, never give up! You are doing a great job. I build wood boats and have encountered all the same thing. Nothing like ripples lapping against the hull and the smell of wood and varnish or fresh paint. I learned the same way and have had wood boats as a life long obsession. ⚓️🦞🎖

[@LakesideProductions]

Thanks so much! Glad you are enjoying the videos. Definitely nothing beats it!

[@glenn6229]

Aluminum window frames will sweat condensation on the inside frames when it's cold out and warmer inside. I admire you for your perseverance.

[@ignacemarchoul9270]

Exactly , well said

[@darrylb4048]

For the leaky windows: You could install a drip rail (eye brow) over the entire window systems. about one inch above and about two inches out (on an angle). That would reduce a tremendous amount of water from the windows. And its very wet here also, lol, Sidney, BC, Canada.

[@malcolmwichmann8359]

I like your style.

[@tommyhall2703]

Great job on boat very nice good luck buddy

[@clayfarnet970]

She’s really looking good. Keep plugging away at it, you’re saving a beautiful ole girl. 👍👍👍✌️✌️✌️

[@christianpalm2622]

Hate doing things twice or three times until it finally works, but thats life, I assume. You know what they say about building houses? You build the first house for your enemy, the second for your friend and the third for yourself. Seems there is truth in this. Keep on going! Take your time! Good to see that there are still young people around that like doing this kind of stuff.

[@johnerdmann2700]

THIS IS SUCH COOOOL WORK-HE REMINDS ME OF MY SON WHO DOES RESTORATION IN SAN FRAN.-MUSIC,CAMERA WORK,ALL VERY WELL DONE-COOOOOOOL!-John

[@miguelsalami]

I think you should name this boat "Labor of Love" I use to use a really good marine caulk called BoatLife to reseal windows & port holes it expands & contracts with the wood to prevent leaks.Heres a tip for ya, remove any masking tape immediately after your finished painting or caulking & never leave it on overnight or it will glue itself to the surface. You could make some tin visors to go over the tops of your boats windows & paint them, these will help keep water off them. Looks like you guys are making good progress & there's one thing for sure you have a passion for this old wood boat restoration. Thanks for the updates on this Wonderfull project.🍀

[@TheCowgirlNiamh]

You're making great progress! Don't get disheartened, all projects have ups and downs. You WILL get there! We never appreciate things we get too easily 😉👍

[@christinelabrie1430]

We have a 1956 42' Matthews wood boat. I feel your pain. Great work.

[@loloala6482]

I enjoyed watching the video

[@taylor152]

its reassuring to hear someone else is frustrated, I just purchased a vindo40 to do up and so many jobs have just made themselves apparent, even after apparent fixes. Keep on keeping on man!

[@pjboudwin2730]

I don't know about this boat but I know on my dad's boat he had years ago it was the metal framing around the boat that would expand and reset that caused his windows to leak and stopped having that problem when he replaced them with new ones. Can't wait to see it finished or as you would say with a wood boat finished for a while.

[@richie5552]

pure commitment makes you separate from most. i have alot of respect for you and what you are doing

[@Move-Monrovia]

Such an iconic boat, glad you are bringing it back to life.

[@stringjeans7035]

Don't give up! That is a cool old boat, and it will be really nice when you finish it. I can't wait to see it!

[@harrisonandrew]

Hi there, I discovered your channel yesterday and burned through all the episodes. I am loving your journey on the boat restoration - great job. I will certainly be watching future episodes as soon as they come out.

[@nothandybutcheap2086]

This is what I would’ve in my 20 s lol bullhead determination I think your doing a great job piece by piece it’s coming together love the videos

[@justintaisenchoy]

Awesome project 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@johncollier608]

I find watching your progress really hypnotic and can't quite put my finger on why. Nonetheless, great video. I hope you get the exterior buttoned up before winter sets and you can get inside on work on the renovation of the cabin. Thank you.

[@robertmayotte7744]

The window frames expand and contract from heat and cooling. Over time the sealant will dry out and separate from the glass frame and frame to cabin surface. Try using Butyl putty tape to seal the glass and frames. Butyl tape stays playable, won’t dry out and won’t crack and leak. I worked on aircraft for many years and we used Butyl tape to seal windows and panels. Unfortunately you’ll have to remove each window and frame again to remove all old sealant in order to apply the Butyl putty tape to a clean frame/glass surface. I believe that will fix your leaks. Good luck on your project!

[@bilgerat22]

I was going to suggest the same thing. Butyl rubber is a wonderful sealant, and much easier to work with than caulking out of a tube. Doesn't dry out and stays flexible. Make sure you find the marine grade, there's a lower grade used for caravans and campers that doesn't stand up quite as well. Great project, you're making good progress.

[@tomasstrandmanstrandman692]

Uh

[@pdubya4690]

Spot on

[@jonathoneadie-simcock8095]

Going a stunning boat when finished

[@thirtysixtothirtynine9657]

Your skill has really increased over last few months. I hope my orphan son (no English) can get inspiration and that we can tackle a project similar. Amazing what 1500 man hours can do. Thx. P.s. Serious Jazz music coming from a young person. Good on ya.

[@eppot1]

happy to see your repearing this old wessel :-)

[@wjewell7464]

just a tip when caulking push the nozzle away from you instead of dragging it over the joint you are caulking. this forces the caulking into the joint. keep up the good work!

[@IrishChippy]

Very nice project. Just got a link to it today from somebody on Reddit. I don't live in Ireland anymore, but that must be Lough Gill in Sligo.

[@offthekirb]

This is done so well, I love the commentary alongside the footage!

[@1961kickboxer]

I had a big wooden boat for years ,it was constantly being painted by me nice but hard work well done on the resto.

[@aquious953]

If the temp is warmer inside than outside, you'll get condensation on the inside of the window and metal frame. I resealed my windows due to leaks, but you never stop the window from sweating if they are single pane. A fan will help. Good luck on your adventure!

[@MrJerobona]

This project is looking greater and greater! continue the good work! and thank for sharing your adventure! Jerome, from Los Angeles!

[@Gribbman]

Awesome journey 👍 I want my own boat now 😅

[@loloala6482]

Amazing work 😍

[@johnlinehan9053]

Starting to look like a boat. Good work!

[@gustavgron2252]

Never mind the boat, I love your Torso :-P

[@oakleyjack7600]

I hope that one day you can have the opportunity to tackle a project with your son or daughter.

[@hughroney6342]

One of the best episodes yet! Go get Automotive tape, same as they use in the Paint Shops, it can be left for a day or 2 even outside and will come off clean. I don\t know about there, but here in Canada a 500 Foot roll is just over 2 dollars.

[@TennesseeHomesteadUSA]

You need to pull all those windows and frames. Recaulk everything, then reinstall the frames with a generous bedding of marine sealant.

[@LakesideProductions]

Done and dusted. This is what I did when I worked on them one by one

[@Okrollins1]

Where is your cool Mr. T shirt? Doing excellent work.

[@kelleyfarm]

Keep at it man this boats so beautiful

[@johnhoffman4785]

Keep up the Great work. Looks awesome!

[@artpatterson248]

Your doing an awesome job, can’t wait to see the results.

[@jappecoco]

Great job

[@Lucc83]

What an inspiration! Has it been 3 years of work? Your first episode was 3 years back..

[@alfredrobertson6536]

Love the music! You've got this!

[@paultepas1943]

re. the windows leaking... my first thought was ... single pane = condensation?.

[@islander46]

If you push the caulking gun along instead of pulling it you will fill the groove more as you push the gun the sealant gets forced down into the groove.

[@gabrielmoreno1592]

Muy buen video saludos desde Argentina

[@bcabmac]

I hope at some point you have a chance to pull this from the water and inspect the hull. A boat like this most certainly is going to have some sleeping sink her demons under the water line. And you are doing a lot of work. There's no more disheartening feeling then showing up one day and it looks like the boat was stolen, until you notice the dock lines going straight down into the water and the bow tip sticking out. Been there done that. Lol

[@tomaswest6541]

Most oats leak through their port lights. Mine is fibreglass but leaks nevertheless. I have found butyl tape to be very effective in bedding frames onto fibre glass. Much better than sealant. Have you tried this? It may not be so effective on a wooden boat but thought it worth mentioning.

[@mirofisch940]

nice work bro

[@ronaldkirkland9859]

I had the same problem with my boat and it turned out to be condensation from the inside roof. I hope that helps.

[@paulbriggs3072]

Guys, a sharp oscillating saw and patience and craftsmanship can cut out each rotted diagonal plank complete with its own angled scarf joint. New planks easily made and installed with 3M 5200. Putting a piece of plywood in with one long vertical joint will never be right. Even with two layers. At the very least, the inner layer can be plywood but stagger the the seams and put on an outer layer the same as the original.

[@donaldharris9657]

Have you ever thought about using fiberglass to seal and repair?

[@LakesideProductions]

I will release a questions & answers video on Saturday where I talk about this.

[@santiagogoomezgarcia4578]

a mi me parece un trabajo muy digno con los recurso que tiene ,sin patones ni ayudas y con muy pocas herramientas,para mi tiene mucho merito para ir empezando

[@bwuepper439]

Regarding the sealing of the windows. Wouldn't you normally totally remove the glass and frames. Clean all surfaces, then rebed the frames and glass? I would recommend that you find a good book on boat maintenance as a guide. Also, is condensation a possibility for inside moisture? All that said, I like your work, keep it up.

[@SimonStJohn]

Just found your channel,and subbed! Well done......just don’t put in too many ad breaks, hey!

[@adamaerni4020]

Are you sure that the water is a leak? Could it be condensation building up on the inside of the aluminum? Maybe some sort of insulation on the inside frame?

[@LakesideProductions]

It's too much and there is no sign of condensation these days. The boat is all wood. Do you mean on the aluminium paint?

[@adamaerni4020]

@@LakesideProductions I didn't realize it was aluminum paint. I thought the window had an aluminum frame.

[@LakesideProductions]

You're right the windows do have aluminium frames

[@gotany1]

May i offer some advice about sealing your windows, if you use Sika multi primer for marine, also they do one for glass, it will work, I use it on windows and frames on fiberglass and it can be used on hardwood before veernering and formica and glueing or sealing with sika, and it will help lot's. Hope this is some help.

[@lpabildgaard]

Nice work, are you following "Travels with Georgie"? Lots of inspiration in there for boat restauration of an old wooden boat on a small budget. Think you can find inspiration too in "Finding Simon".

[@MrJerobona]

I would recommend "Travels with Georgie" but not "Finding Simon"...

[@mitchr8481]

Pine would be almost the worst possible choice of wood for a rub rail.

[@LakesideProductions]

Well she had a deal rub rail. So I shall remake it from deal. The previous one lasted 23 years so that's no joke. Thanks for watching.

[@mitchr8481]

@@LakesideProductions Of course with some paint it will last, lol. But the reality is Pine is a very soft knotty wood. Not ideal at all. Maybe for paint grade interior trim, lol.

[@pma2903]

Somebody PLEASE get this kid some proper tools to do this job! Dewalt? Craftsman? Someone step up!

[@gregbolitho9775]

Yeh well, life's 2 steps forward an 1 step back most of the time. your doing ok! Nice 1, RAF, nothin like that downunda so look after her anyway you have to. stay safe, vertical an well! P.s. Here me on Face book talking bout your resto on a seaplane site. hope you gunna get a view more of me checkin this out.

[@dee106ful]

Water will find any pinhole in the sealant and will find its way in. It may be the ally trim is worn out in places or out of true

[@tomwinkle1597]

Don't use tape Run a clean bead and if you need just smooth out with your finger. A little mineral spirits to keep it clean.

[@migal0412]

Sikaflex is a great product but for sealing your windows mastic does a far better job, never goes hard and is easier to clean up with mineral turps.

[@TrapShooter68]

2 comments. Might want a dehumidifier to draw moisture out of the cabin. #2. When is it time to give up on the leaky teak decking and just coat it with Flex Seal?

[@tatankacleary]

Oh and who owns the sunken boat ?

[@supershane1960]

What size are your engines?? Are they working?? ;-}

[@129jaystreet]

Parents take note. Young people do productive things with adults not other young people. Social skills come easy. Dedication, responsibility and life skills come from adults and lots of practice.

[@brentchalmers1436]

Did you ever get windows to seal???

[@LakesideProductions]

Yes I sealed all of them.

[@angelocacciatori5020]

👌👏👏👏

[@rodneybrand7512]

What has happened to the mink ?

[@carlburgs2543]

What design is the boat 🚣?

[@vhall2779]

RE Windows Had problems with a Range Rover sunshine roof it turned out to be condensation => Have had the same problem with Discovery sunroofs => Yes I had water leaking into the vehicles but not through the sun roofs...

[@sprezzatura8755]

Be sure to check out Leo and his Tally Ho channel. You will get a real education. You have a beautiful boat. I hope you stay with it. Don't worry about the frustrations... It's a boat...It's supposed to frustrate you. In a year's time you will have mastered so many skills. Even if you have to redo some things a second time you will have so much more confidence and work so much more efficiently. It's also okay to take a break from time to time. You will come back recharged and reinvigorate it for the project.

[@jonathanmeeks7666]

What is the condition of the engine?

[@michaelkoren5431]

You can bend that rub rail around the curve without breaking it thats how thay build boats if a board is long enough it will bend you should look at building glen l boats on you tube give you some ideas

[@jefflaliberte4587]

Aluminum has oxidized, that's why you lost your seal.

[@johncritch6812]

Is it condensation on the inside of Windows ?

[@danacoyle1826]

You own a boat get use to doing repairs to it even if you think you have it fixed the first time you

[@marcinkosilo6568]

I am impressed with your work. SUper that so old and charming boats are saved. However, I am shocked at the lack of respect for nature. You show the pike and all the work is done on the water. Most materials are very harmful. Not nice...

[@tatankacleary]

Enjoying this restoration I’m in Ireland myself but the far end of the country waterford just a couple of things why not just haul it and fix the hull ?? Then do the rest? The other thing is car filler is porous and is the wrong thing to use .... I fear this will come back to haunt you I know as I’ve fell foul of this myself

[@michaelbradley7529]

I admire the dedication and work put into this project but let's call this what it is, patching up an 80 year old boat not a restoration.

[@kz4506]

It’s in shocking state and only getting a bog up so not a real restoration so good luck with this

[@waynehelsel3949]

Maybe you have to put a little brow over the windows

[@babbon9043]

💪❤😜

[@kz4506]

Quiet simple with the windows , the DIY therapy did not work , take the frames out , Rebed them in properly screw them back in using the correct syliflex these hav ego be water tight

[@herbybrooks5131]

She a lovely las