Filling holes in Fibreglass and Rigging for Lifting - Free Range Sailing Ep 68

[@dondevine5129]

nice video thanks

[@geoffdunbar687]

The king of Mansplaining. Lol. I'm learning a lot because of it.

[@edrosenberger6947]

You really are an excellent interesting instructor Troy. Wish there were more school teachers like you scattered around this world. Also thank you for being a great camerawoman for these instructional videos Pascale.

[@FreeRangeLiving]

Thanks Ed. My job is easy because I can present info to a camera. Really great teachers are knowledgeable as well as being 50% first rate psychologists and 50% expert negotiators! We met a patron recently who was a teacher and I had to admire his commitment to his students and how much personal time he gave to their education. Very inspiring. * Thanks Ed-P

[@Rumrunner009]

Just a tiny tip when mixing Qcells with epoxy resins. You mentioned it was like trying to mix smoke in water, I can definitely relate!! I like to use a disposable glove..... Sounds weird already!! I know. Put the resin in a tin and add the Qcells, put the wrist of the glove over the tin, snip the middle finger of the glove, insert the mixing stick. And it's really safe and easy when you get the hang of it. A free boatbuilders tip.cheers! Love your videos!!

[@FreeRangeLiving]

Amazing!

[@mhansl]

Dude, I’m definitely practicing that quick Alpine Butterfly. Good one!

[@bandulasri]

Troy u da Man...Pascal...are ya enjoying the greasy bizness ~

[@graemefenwick6925]

Stir smoke into water. Gold!

[@SailingMerewether]

So much education watching this vid. I have learnt skills I will use!

[@FreeRangeLiving]

We couldn't ask for more. Thanks.

[@darrylmcleman6456]

The boat I have now is possibly my last. It is a sportsfishing powerboat that was gifted to me as it needed rot repair.I did a lot of what you are doing with thin and thickened epoxy, but I did no fairing and sanding and fairing again and again as the fish dont seem to mind the look of it all.Sanding that stuff is harsh. I am enjoying the rig as it is. Enjoying your vids too! CHEERS FROM CANADA!!!

[@danvonerlea]

Very nice full keel classic hull

[@sarahmacmillan232]

So chill, love your vids!

[@tompalmer334]

Nicely done

[@EscapeePrisoner]

That knot is great. I've just made myself a cool utensil, pot, and food hanging system for my kitchen. Ooo, I'll do some more in the van too. You ripper!

[@ralphrashly189]

Great video!

[@bevantweedie5129]

Loved Troys description of mixing the qcell.Smoke into water.Perfect description!Another great no nonsense instructional video.Cheers guys.

[@HopeOfJoe]

WOW !! The finished project at the end of the vlog is spectacular !!!

[@pearville37]

Troy really has a way of instructing while doing. Best way to learn. Good on ya sir.

[@cominguntide1046]

My grandad called those new knots that wouldn't come undone, cut knots because that's the only way to get them loose. Good video!

[@tbonemc2118]

Mirool is going to look real pretty after all the hull has been repainted. It's going to take a lot of magic sprucing the captain up to match. Well done guys. It's been many years since I've over hauled an engine but one thing I did do on re assembly was lightly oil absolutely every moving part especially cylinder bores. I used to use petrol to clean before wiping over with a clean oily rag. I agree that after the initial start up I would only run the engine long enough to get it hot before doing an oil change. I'm not sure I could have stopped where you did as with not a lot of extra effort one could renew all the bearings in the bottom of the engine and rings. Your engine did look in good condition but the peace of mind from having done a thorough job is priceless. Having a lady helping is definitely an experience from the million questions you have to answer and their uncanny ability of getting grease up to the armpits and then miraculously looking like they'd been doing needle point all day.

[@cyclomaniac9086]

I even like your refit episodes.... great info and tips.

[@alfredwylde3824]

Nice work I love Troys description have a good day .

[@joebrown1382]

One project in the books. Lots of work finishing the hull, looking nice. She'll have a big smile on her face when she hits the water.

[@steamerAE]

Nice video. Looking forward to see you back out on the water again. Thumps up.

[@kennethparker1032]

I have realized I enjoy your refit videos more than some other's dive footage. And you always make me laugh whilst learning something! That is a gift!

[@paulbennett7743]

I didn’t know that about lubing bolts before torquing them. Have been working on my boat on the slip for the past two days and still found this very interesting. Thanks!

[@MrRJBooth]

Brilliant no messing direction . love your input ;-)

[@alvessail4718]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏motivating...you both make a yard period look easier than actually his. Congrats

[@96chevydually6.5L]

Can't wait to hear the engine start up! Nice work

[@alofns]

I enjoyed this video. I particularly enjoy your explanations a d commentary. Thank you.

[@trongod2000]

Troy, I don't know how you get any work done at all with the lovely Pascale on the other end of your line. Great video.

[@amarieshearer7613]

Nice work on the engine! Looking forward to the painting! Had me worried when putting engine back in!

[@Viper_Poker]

It's looking really good, I can't wait to see you back in the water ... ⚘❤⚘

[@robertorzech7369]

Thanks for sharing. Always look forward to seeing you's two having such a great time cruising . Cheers

[@robertevans6481]

That sure beats breaking ones back trying to man handle that engine back in its home...have a great weekend you two...

[@robertbarnett3409]

I love the way that you work with what you have and think things threw like lifting the engine from the ground to the engine bay that was fun to watch "Well Done'...

[@Plineythedumber]

I really like your teaching style. And I learned how to tie an alpine butterfly knot, brilliant!!

[@brianb6603]

Excellent as usual!!!

[@RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors]

I think it's great how well you document the repairs but it's still fun to watch Great video 👍

[@opsecchief8184]

Like the way this man thinks. You're a legend Troy. As always another great episode from FRS.

[@svoctopus4888]

I like that knot!

[@mistercoffee8872]

Good to see the Mirool getting into her top shape and my favorite sailing duo out to their adventures again. Looking forward to your new adventures, Troy and Pascy. Love the video with the crabs :)

[@overlandteahouse1273]

Sweet! Thanks for taking the time to work us through the details of this.

[@bobarnall3913]

Very well done and informative. Thanks

[@philgawthrop2518]

Good work team, lookin' good!

[@RoyClare]

Been away on my own seafaring adventures, just catching up with you guys now. Another informative, interesting and engaging episode. Cheers, both! 🤙⛵️🎉

[@billroberts3864]

Another wonderful educational video showing your enthusiasm for the different projects.

[@stuartmcmichael5250]

Another great instructional video once again. Your all round knowledge is exceptional, and if your not sure you read up on the how to do pros and cons. Look forward to the next video.

[@jbsanger696]

Great video...mad skills my friend... Luv the instruction and information u 2 provide.. Your home is looking good!!!

[@mikeoconner1356]

Loved that episode!

[@lkm5462]

Nice” how to”. Always enjoy. Ur vids

[@m3rkgaming683]

Really amazing 😉 job on your boat.We love watching your channel,and seeing your lives.Stay safe always

[@bobswezey7452]

good information we enjoy this video …

[@BillB23]

I like your caution when moving heavy objects. I, too, am of the belt-and-suspenders school when moving things that approach or exceed my own weight. Thanks again for your videos.

[@johnburnie3710]

great job you two, will be using the alpine butterfly knot.

[@victorbitter583]

Nice job. lookin good. cheers.

[@brianpetersen3429]

Excellent video! The boat looks real sharp in the final image.

[@waynemazan7485]

Great video, thanks...

[@dianeswift]

Wonderful exposition on boat and engine maintenance. If only I had a boat, or legs with which to handle it! Otherwise, I just love all your videos.

[@svbarryduckworth628]

We went through a similar nightmare on our bottom when we stripped it, although it wasn't active wet blistering, just a lot of tiny open cavities into the gelcoat and the chopped layer just below revealed by the bottom paint sanding. They were all dry after a few months on the hard after a cold dry Chicago winter. The initial layup in the mold must not have been great, I suppose, with a lot of tiny trapped air bubbles when it was built. We opened every single one up that was showing (there were thousands of tiny pinpricks all over below the waterline) until we got to good clean laminate further in a bit past the gelcoat and let it dry. We used a Dremel tool for this with a small carbide spud blade, sort of like drilling teeth. We filled them all with epoxy putty after we were satisfied that the moisture wasn't too bad, and sanded them fare. Big job, but satisfying. After 2 years and another winter frozen on the hard and we have no sign of the pinpricks returning.

[@FreeRangeLiving]

Our problems are also due to contamination during layup so some more may show up in time. The old saying: No boat ever sunk from osmosis...

[@svbarryduckworth628]

@@FreeRangeLiving we went nuts stripping it down to the gelcoat and building back up 6 coats of moisture-barrier over the epoxy patches (Interlux 2000) so if that fails it's going to suck patching in the repairs if they are ever needed. So it goes...

[@TheNutriarat]

If I had an assistant that looked like that, I'd be repairing stuff all over the place....lol. Nice video.

[@barrythompson8858]

Another home run

[@jeffsmith6441]

Another excellent video leaving me wanting more!

[@alcooper944]

Another excellent how to ,hope we get to see your painting technique.

[@tahoe4beauty]

I find myself purring like some fool cat when watching your videos... ✍️ )))

[@alansellen4561]

Love the how to videos

[@FreeRangeLiving]

Cheers mate, thanks for your help.

[@stormspotter7330]

" It's so boring" Lol Best channel on KZbin!!!

[@vfsurgpa]

I don't know how warm it is there, but something I do is put my small cup of mixed epoxy in a larger cup of icewater. Gives me longer time to work before the epoxy sets.

[@brianmardon7123]

I give you GUY's a thumb UP!! before watching the Vid!!!

[@davidspelmans9438]

a fish, an eight, over and through the hole that's how i remember the butterfly ;)

[@flyingfalafel7748]

Hey..Hey>>>

[@TheMusicrox4]

Thank you for an exceptional video. Please comment on whether or not to the engine prior to pacing it back into the boat. Thanks again.

[@FreeRangeLiving]

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[@andrewkeir2282]

I was lucky with my 30 footer. I bought her without a survey and there is no sign of osmosis. There was a big hunk of glass on the keel that needed replacing but that was not a big drama. Great to see what I could have been doing. (But I paid someone to do mine )

[@FreeRangeLiving]

It's all about picking your battles isn't it. Sometimes doing everything yourself isn't the best option for everyone.

[@luksweam]

Thank you for another very interesting video. About torquing: about half [internet] sources say that the factory stated "torque value assumes clean and dry parts", the other half says the opposite. I couldn't find a clear answer in the factory manuals I've got. It's quite disturbing since both, over- and under-torquing may have dangerous consequences. Being a lazy amateur mechanic I would go for with the latter since there is no correcting once you've stretched a bolt or stripped a thread.

[@joebrown1382]

In my mind common sense tells me lubing the threads is the smart option. Takes away the friction between nut & stud.

[@FreeRangeLiving]

Just going by the manual for Yanmar engines.

[@nzsaltflatsracer8054]

LOL. Bog is a pretty localized word other than a few strays still using it Mate! ;-)

[@BrassLock]

Naah! Its gonna get world-wide use now 🌐

[@nzsaltflatsracer8054]

@@BrassLock Everybody's Googling it & going What!!

[@bobsdogtag]

Great

[@geneberry7114]

5:40 Troy's feeble attempt at sarcasm : )

[@markhamze154]

The alpine Butter fly knot is still a knife knot!

[@fitzyholden1036]

G'day Troy. Not saying you are doing it wrong and nor do I think you'll have any problems with what you are doing given the type of engine you have there. You mentioned that all threads need to be lubricated when torqueing them down. Built many engines over the years and the advice I've always been given is to not use oil. Apparently assembly lube, or better still, molygrease, reduces friction better and ensures that you get the correct torque setting. I only play with older engines like Holden reds, early Chev's, and Clevelands and have never had a problem following this advise.

[@FreeRangeLiving]

Just following the manual in this case mate.

[@lesabre1972]

I wish I was able to be there with you to help or just watch if so it would be great!!

[@rdwise4513]

A shame you had to paint your hull. It was beginning to look like van Gogh's Starry Night! Excellent video, as always.

[@rondejoux8006]

Hi Guys, When you have finished your refit, there is another boat next door needs a little TLC.

[@mlsmith3361]

That was a good one, though I was smiling to myself because I was sure that the epoxy was going to set up before Troy got done talking. :) Leaving a little something over on PP because I about had a heart attack when you read the bill for those pre-combustion chambers.

[@FreeRangeLiving]

We sure do appreciate it!

[@ramabamaboomboom]

I really appreciate the effort it takes to do the work. Never mind the added effort to video and explain the work then edit and post. Thank you so very much! I wonder if you have a time constraint beyond saving money on fees? Weather? Real job ECT? Obligations? Thanks again.

[@FreeRangeLiving]

The money we receive from our contributors is a gift so we try not to waste any. Also, weather is definitely a factor as different seasons bring changes in the wind direction.

[@johnlenton5549]

Liking the reality and how hard work is dealt with very calmly. How long is your 28'?

[@FreeRangeLiving]

Clansman 30'

[@markhamze154]

The Warren and brown head tensioner is the best type of head tensioner you can get. i don't like the other type as they can become unaccurate if you drop them. The head tensioner with dials can get very unaccurate.

[@RocNoggin]

Alpine butterfly knots and I also noticed the sewn runners. Have you spent some time climbing or traveling on glaciers? As I recall when you were back in Kimberly didn't you also have some climbing gear there too?

[@alohathaxted]

My trucker hitch is your alpine butterfly hitch. Damn you Brion Toss. Just kidding Brion.

[@larryhill7563]

I work on my own stuff never new about oil on threads for torque.

[@FreeRangeLiving]

Workshop manual

[@markhamze154]

Be very careful when tensioning head bolts and don't put grease or alot of oil on the bolts as expanding hot oil or grease can push the head bolts out. I always re torque the head even if it's a type of monotorque head gasket.

[@theislandpackrat]

I always worry right when the engine is all the way up that the line breaks and goes thru the boat! course that's a tiny one, not a V-8. Big sigh of relieve when it's setting on the bed!

[@FreeRangeLiving]

I've done lifts on some large pot engines too. Just beef up the gear! I like the nervous tension when a lift gets into the big stuff.

[@frankd2301]

All the years I’ve been torquing nuts, I’ve never done it in steps. I’ll do it next time 😉

[@jimnickles2347]

CRITICAL for Head bolts and Crankshaft main bearings. Keeps the Castings from warping, and makes Head and intake gaskets seal better, last longer.....

[@peterjones8872]

The boatbuilder who works out of my local marina / hardstand only ever uses vinylester for this situation. He would probably also apply 2 layers of fabric over the whole boat below the waterline

[@FreeRangeLiving]

An enviable budget!

[@4amwaj]

5:46 haha Next Free Range t-shirt addition.. #iloverefit haha.. I'm surprised how much I like watching refit.. I think I prefer watching it not doing it haha!

[@philbox4566]

Oh gnoes, using a biner for lifting gear. Yer gunna die. Hah. I'd do the same. Hey what I teach as a mnemonic for the Butterfly knot is; three times round the hand, fingers to wrist, then fingers to wrist again then push that loop under the other two along your palm. Pull the loop through and set the knot by pulling both tails. Works a treat. Once the students get that in their skull they never get it wrong. Always have to run through it a couple of times of course.

[@svbarryduckworth628]

I'm an electrician and I can't ever remember how to do the hand thing even after years in the trade. I have to do the fish thing when I have to make one. I can tie a bowline the fast way in my sleep, but for some reason the Alpine linesman's knot on the hand just will not stick in my brain. I only tie it every few months instead of every day. I guess that is what does it.

[@peterinthegong9437]

Hi Troy, is there any reason you didn’t rust proof / paint all parts of the engine before returning it to the boat? Many years ago, I had a sump rust through n lost all the oil when under way. I had no idea it was so bad and just assumed surface flake. I think your sump is alloy but it’s all the other bits and pieces. Just curious? All the best and thanks for the video.

[@FreeRangeLiving]

We couldn't do a good enough job to ensure no future paint failure. Large paint flakes can adversely affect a bilge pumps ability to function. A soda blast and power degrease would have been a good resource to have.

[@S.Kona34]

I'm here for the laugh...!

[@johncottis9746]

Thoughts on using Q Cells below the waterline?

[@FreeRangeLiving]

Don't sand it and leave it unsealed.

[@DAMusicalHQ]

Excuse the neighbours... Haha

[@Dutch_off_grid_homesteading]

heya more refit that engine will work as new

[@shippen2010]

What's the best boat??......... The one you got