He Left Me Alone with The Boat

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[@howardwinrow62]

Hi. Stu is in denial; It's the Genoa track!😂😮😂. Trust me; a 50 year old boat, the caulking under the teak strip is all dried out. Some of the bolts will be a pain to remove but do it now while the boat is ripped apart. Create good access to all the bolts - they are going to leak in the future! Get big fender washers and bed the bolts with Butyl putty. With two of you on it it will go pretty fast and it'll be good for 20 years. Go for it!

[@Cheers_Warren]

You remove it , fiberglass over the rail and never install the track again , go with a low friction ring or block on lines to lead Genoa sheet

[@CarltonTweedle]

@@Cheers_Warren You are right a low friction ring can be moved, or have two or three along the side.

[@paulwalker9423]

Everything is coming along great really impressed how genuine you have kept the channel

[@Pensiongeek]

Making great progress…keep going guys

[@1425race]

It's such a joy to see Marina's intros, presentation and attitude to what is a difficult and time-consuming refit job on Seabird. With Stu's growing technical skills you two make a dynamic team making us all impatient for the next instalment. I think the coming summer will see Seabird's refit rushing towards completion, well done guys.

[@diogenedespuys]

C’est drôle comme vous êtes différente quand Stewart n’est pas là. Vous vous hâtez moins . Vous faites plus attention à votre environnement avant de commencer quoi que ce soit. En tout cas un grand bravo et un grand merci pour cette vidéo.

[@Sailingsanctuary]

He is a really lucky man, he has you. Your out of this world beautiful.

[@paulrasmussen3858]

Totally agree.

[@SamuelKTennis]

I really enjoy you two, excellent channel. Subscribed, like every video and too poor to help more than that. But thank you very mush, you ARE appreciated. We are listening.

[@fredbreck344]

Go, go, go! Locking forward to the next steps! BR

[@SailingSeabird]

So are we. Trying to return the boat to its rightful place. A busy week planned, it's sunny. Cheers for watching 🙂

[@DiscusRussell]

Stu listen to the Mrs a fix the leak. Remember happy wife happy life 😎 Can you just put a soundproof box over the engine like Salt and Tar has on their boat. This would make fantastic access to it and make the boat more open plan and feel more spacious

[@SailingSeabird]

We plan to get on with leak hunting this week. As for the engine, we have an engine room, not just a compartment. We do plan on adding some soundproofing. Cheers for watching 🙂

[@TheRoxymusiclover]

I am totally amazed at the progress you two have done. I saw your boat when you purchased it and thought OMG... good luck! But WOW you have really come a long way, looking forward to seeing you splash her!! Keep up the good work!

[@gohanovago2288]

Great progress

[@MackMoore-q2n]

The old bird is evolving nicely your work ethic and perseverance is making her a new bird better than when she was new. Great episode stay safe,stay dry,stay warm until next time ☮️ out.

[@robinwells8879]

Nobody could accuse you of bodging the engine bed. I think it’s probably going to be nuclear hardened!👍😉

[@GrahamBarrett-b9n]

Prep raw timber with 240 grit, sand base coat with 320, 400 for top coats on varnish. From an old French polisher who has worked on Luxury yachts 🙂, (you can also use wood grain filler after prepping if u want that glass type finish Miranda was talking about but i would advise against it - Too slippery)

[@juergenzenner4219]

I’m sure Marina will the argument with the track. Stu will just be short in denial 😂😂

[@SailingSeabird]

I do agree, it's just a horrible job. It's a really horrible job. But we'll get it done once the weather improves. Cheers for watching 🙂

[@makeknowhow]

Answering your question about the "surface texture": sanding and coating and sanding and coating again is the right way BUT you will always have that texture if you are going to use these foam rollers AND if you just (manually) roughen up the surface before the next coat and NOT SANDING IT F L A T with an excenter sander ! Sanding it flat means that the COMPLETE surface has to be mat with no glossy spots at all. Otherwise you just copy that existing "orange peel" into your next coat and make it even bigger from coat to coat. And: NO MORE FOAM ROLLERS ! They are totally fine for primers epoxy or underwater coating but not for top coatings inside. Use short haired felt rollers instead. Good luck and best regards from your annoying paintshop-master from Berlin, Germany

[@florencetrowell6465]

Hello Team Seabird. Love Marina's approach to sorting out stuff, girls touch 😂. Seabird looks lovely after the tidy up. Well done to you both. You are getting closer to moving home. ❤❤❤

[@andrewharris3509]

Begining to look really sharp now 👍👍👍👍👍

[@SailingSeabird]

Slowly slowly 🐌 Cheers for watching 🙂

[@trevhedges]

Thanks guys! 😊

[@SailingSeabird]

Our pleasure! Glad you enjoy. Cheers for watching 🙂

[@Austringer]

That engine bed is a piece of Art... StuArt

[@BarrieHarmsworth]

I think I like it Stu, low friction ring for the headsail sheet.

[@SailingSeabird]

Cheers for watching 🙂

[@erikdailly]

Maybe put a drop of red ink in the genoa track holes and see if that end up inside. That'll be your proof, Marina. Otherwise, good job on the engine mounts. Looking great. As ALL your jobs do! Cheers!

[@SailingSeabird]

Thanks. We do the best we can. Hopefully it's good enough... Cheers for watching 🙂

[@mikeskelly2356]

You can smooth out 'roller finish' with a brush. It's quick because you're not applying the coating, just brushing down the roller 'bumps'...

[@SailingSeabird]

The classic "roll and tip" Thank you for the advice. Cheers for watching 🙂

[@greglomas7620]

lol I love it when you say pooptank, it sounds cute with your accent

[@SailingSeabird]

Thanks Greg Hope you're keeping well. Cheers for watching 🙂

[@ianrusso8790]

Marina you are a pro!!!! im so impressed!!!!!

[@pedroazevedo7413]

Go Go Go and show him your power! YOU should solve all leaks before going to ware: YES! Great music by the way ;)

[@SailingSeabird]

Thank you. Glad you enjoy. The track will get sorted in the spring. Cheers for watching 🙂

[@clarencebirdashaw8117]

Good job folks, greetings from South Florida usa. Let's go sailing.

[@Spongman]

close & seal all your windows/hatches. pour a bucket of water & a bottle of mouthwash around your stanchion bases. if it smells minty fresh inside, you know where your leak is.

[@goatman3828]

I don't know what you guys use for drop cloths, but a good and cheap item is freezer paper. It is (here in the USA) a heavy weight paper with an impervious coating on one side. So paints, solvents, etc won't seep through. Can be rolled up and burned when done. Easy Peasy. 👍🏻

[@SailingSeabird]

We've never come across this product. We'll have a look. Thanks for the tip. Cheers for watching 🙂

[@goatman3828]

@SailingSeabird It is used to wrap meat. Normally found along side the cling wrap and such at the supermarket. You can find it (here) in 24" rolls and is cheap. At least here it is easy to find and cheap. I love how you go slow on the boat. Too many channels want to get a project done so they can have a complete story each week. And then have problems. Keep up the great work guys.🍻

[@charliethomas2798]

Steady wins the race

[@SailingSeabird]

Something like that... Or we're just slow. Cheers for watching 🙂

[@matsanga1]

Gearbox is a big move forward. She's looking good.

[@SailingSeabird]

Still a lot to do. Strip down the gearbox and rebuild it... But it's a start. Cheers for watching 🙂

[@DaleShirley-o1u]

Oh it's you Hi Stuart 😂

[@robertvandervelde60]

Marina a little tip, between varnish coats yes you use 320G to lightly sand but just before the next coat of varnish sand lightly with 400G water paper(dry, no water) the result is a super smooth job❤

[@SailingSeabird]

Thanks for the tip! Dry not wet, got it 🤣 Cheers for watching 🙂

[@rustembek9820]

now do not let him come into your life and even into the boat ever, be strong.....

[@lexus5413]

Re your dowels - there is a reason for the flutes that you showed on the first piece - they allow air to escape and glue to fill the voids as you are inserting the dowels. Straight dowel tends to squeeze the adhesive ahead of itself when being tapped into the hole which can create an airlock preventing the dowel from bottoming out, the flutes also ensure that the adhesive completely coats the sidewalls of the hole which ensures a waterproof seal.

[@davidnichols147]

Marinna, such a lovely episode, your head will be amazing. Stu, nice to have you back from retaining the engine gear. Your engine bed looks superb, nice job on gluing, just marvelous work.

[@SailingSeabird]

Thank you for the encouragement. Step by step. Cheers for watching 🙂

[@paulbrands6239]

Another coat and then thereafter a last one a bit more thinned......it will be smooth as a babyskin.....great work!!

[@noopy24]

You guys are doing such a great job. I can't wait for your maiden journey... It's going to be incredible 😊

[@SailingSeabird]

Us too! One day. Cheers for watching 🙂

[@noopy24]

@SailingSeabird thoroughly enjoy it ...Thank you

[@LolloGustin]

Tack!

[@genieclarke7346]

My money is on the genoa track. Great vid

[@SailingSeabird]

We'll give it a go this week. See if we can find this little leak... Cheers for watching 🙂

[@bendaves77]

Both sides of the track definitely needs to be removed so that you can inspect the area and replace the teak under the tracks.. Stew definitely has a great idea for putting a drain tube in..Seabird is going to be such an amazing boat and home when done!!!

[@SailingSeabird]

Great point! We'll get to the track once the weather improves. Cheers for watching 🙂

[@maryjnorwood3962]

Oh, yes. You guys are looking great! Inspiring!!! ❤️😎🥰🤗❤️😎🥰🤗

[@todddunn945]

The wood you varnished looked like some variant of mahogany. Mahogany takes a LOT of coats of varnish to fill the grain. If you want a perfect finish, put on 10 coats or so. It will get a bit smoother with each coat.

[@daveffs1935]

He left you again? Bloody skiver. That counter top with the sink and tap looks great, if you warm the varnish up before you put it on it'll spread and even itself out better, also if you gently run a brush over after you've rolled it, that'll make it look nice and smooth.

[@SailingSeabird]

Thanks for the tip. Cheers for watching 🙂

[@SailingSeabird]

Thanks for the tips. Cheers for watching 🙂

[@bendaves77]

You need to use a quality brush rather than a roller to get a proper finish with varnish.. you sharing your journey with us is greatly appreciated and highly entertaining along with providing some knowledge.. Marina your videos have dramatically improved. Can't wait to see the wonderful videos you're able to create once you & Stewart are out sailing!!!

[@SailingSeabird]

Thanks for the tip! Cheers for watching 🙂

[@hinderikusbos1370]

When you want your vernish flat whitour structure , you can use epoxy the for the first layer , a verry thick layer , sanding and epifanes last 2 layers . You can also use 2 comp , polyurethane vernish whith fast hardener and make 5 thick layers in one day , sanding and than your epifanes last thin layer 2 times .

[@michaelnewby7597]

Great jobs guys she is beginning to look like a boat again 🙂

[@Pixie-ix1so]

Missed you ❤

[@SailingSeabird]

Thanks. We needed a little pause, unexpected pause. Cheers for watching 🙂

[@AtaleofTattonTug]

wow the boat looks amazing - i can so relate to your jobs as i am sanding, varnishing and then priming all the wood work on our narrowboat fit out - its too cold in the uk to do it on the boat so we have to measure, cut and dry fit and then take it home to varnish and prime - great work 👍

[@SailingSeabird]

Good luck with the varnishing. Cheers for watching 🙂

[@peteraldino3423]

Looking more like home! You need a catchy phrase that you end the videos with - something meaningful, encouraging ... a lot of channels use one ;-)

[@greglomas7620]

You’re definitely an expert at getting wood primed Marina😂

[@arteepee]

So much progress! It's really coming together and you should both be proud of what you have achieved. Hope you have a good weekend. Richard (UK)

[@Shaz-on-Adventure]

I noticed that I wasn't subscribed anymore even though I subscribed in the beginning , 🤔 Great progress 🎉

[@topcat43truffles15]

It’s starting to look more like a home Marina! 👍🏻😁

[@pietvanstom3079]

there is only one word to describe you 2 ..Masterful

[@richardmorgan2679]

At this stage it makes sense to do the Genoa tracks. Also I get the resistance to starting a job like that. But it needs to be done. You can do it.

[@SailingSeabird]

So true. We'll get it done once the weather improves. First, we'll do a little bit of leak hunting. Cheers for watching 🙂

[@philippekowalski5178]

⛵️ ⛵️ ⛵️ Phil...

[@gfimadcat]

Dang, you will have the nicest engine bed on the Med at this rate! :D

[@SailingSeabird]

It's some nice wood. Hope you're keeping well. Looking forward to your return. Cheers for watching 🙂

[@gfimadcat]

@@SailingSeabird keeping very well, just doing some re-wiring on le bateau, and installing new water tanks (solid ones, I hate the fucking flexi bags). I'm aiming to depart from here in 2 weeks (15th), should be at either navy or napoleon around the 23rd, but I'll be taking off pretty much the day after to go back home for Roxane's birthday and to pick up the car. So here's hoping that trip down on a single old cranky engine goes ok :D

[@_PJW_]

11:07 : been there, done that. The orange skin look is caused by the foam roller. That is inevitable. You can get rid of that by first use a roller to get a good coverage. And after that lightly brush with a wide brush. But now you run the big risk of interchanging the orange skin look by a streak look. Also do *NOT* use too many coats of varnish. Otherwise it will get a cheap glossy plastic laminate look. My own choice was to use the roller to apply three coats of varnish, let it dry thoroughly, and then use the finest sandpaper to give it a very delicate sanding. Thus you get a slightly velvety look instead of the glossy look. Finish it off with some Pledge furniture wax. Best thing, in case you don't like that look, is that you can simply give it another sanding and apply a new topcoat to get a glossy effect.

[@Herblay63]

If the track is leaking now when Seabird is at rest then the pull of the genoa will definitely open the track up.

[@Orbacron]

It's definitely nice to have water leaks sealed up, the floor, and bathroom almost done, and much of the interior painted. I'm curious what's next

[@GeorgeHarn-e8s]

Hello, Stu, I must say I have to agree with Marina. If I had a boat I would want to fix ALL the leaks. Just my opinion. Ciao. geo

[@rdavisrock]

Roll and tip is how to get it smooth as glass. You should roll the varnish for even coverage, then tip it with a brush lightly with long even strokes from one side to the other.

[@khardy2857]

Nice going.

[@SailingSeabird]

Thank you so much for your generous gift. Very grateful. Cheers for watching 🙂

[@dougsjoberg2353]

Marina you did a great job on her own! Nice to see the engine mounts almost complete! Keep on moving forward! Cheers D

[@bobbydavison4908]

Good to catch those leaks while you can do something about it

[@SailingSeabird]

That's the plan. We'll find them. It's a fun game. Cheers for watching 🙂

[@excaliber32]

Could you put dye in some water then tip it down the holes. Then change dye colour and put it round your repair to check that?

[@kyrrekarlsen]

you two is doing a great job again, and i have watch your videos from the start when you startet on the boat and i was afraid that the work would be to much bcs it was not so fine at start but you two have done a amazing work at the boat and it will be very nice when its finish. hope i will see it when its finish and getting on the water..

[@rf1115]

Really nice song in the begining of the video

[@Mary-f1v7k]

You may find it difficult to get a smooth coat of varnish using a roller dipped in the can. First you’re contaminating the unused varnish and adding contamination to the varnish. Second a roller won’t yield a smooth coat. Get a good bristle varnish brush and use that 15:56 starting with a few diluted coats before you switch to full strength.

[@SailingSeabird]

Great advice 👍 Cheers for watching 🙂

[@Jolleseileren]

Just a comment: The captain is smart - he knows the Admiral does clean up the boat inside when away to London!

[@slp15300]

Hola from Creuse 😉 Didn't see you before leaving (before the thunder) but you probably have the card. Nice very meticulous job.

[@doxies]

Did you guys decide not to apply a couple of coats of epoxy primer and paint to the bilges and all the subfloor support structure so painstakingly installed and fiberglassed? Besides making everything look amazing and professional, it adds strength and protection as well as making clean up infinitely easier.

[@fulks19]

I can't believe how fast you two get things done. Cheers to Simon from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

[@paulrasmussen3858]

Marina is a keeper!

[@NewZealandPakeha]

This videos totally makes you the most skilled utube boat chick

[@SailingSeabird]

Thank you for those kind words. Just want to get sailing. Cheers for watching 🙂

[@kdclothes]

I do like the two of you together. But we all need a break from each other. Individually or together you two are a great team.

[@SailingSeabird]

Thank you, that's very kind. We are lucky to work together and spend with one another all day every day. Cheers for watching 🙂

[@kdclothes]

@SailingSeabird I love your channel.

[@CJ-ok7rk]

Marina you have some good points, not sure I always agree with Stu's approach.

[@SailingSeabird]

🤣🤣🤣 Thanks. Cheers for watching 🙂

[@michellenicholes2087]

I wonder if you could inject a high contrast type dye into those holes on the Genoa track. If the dye shows up on the inside then there you go.

[@SailingSeabird]

The food dye trick. I forgot about that one. Cheers for watching 🙂

[@Petenz81]

You should use a brush for varnishing so you can get a smooth finish.using a light stroke.

[@yout.2871]

Try Roll and Tip for varnish 😊

[@SailingSeabird]

Many have suggested the same. On the next layers we'll try this. Cheers for watching 🙂

[@georgecarter4870]

Steady as she goes.... good work.

[@SailingSeabird]

Thanks. Step by step. Cheers for watching 🙂

[@Larks01]

Those engine beds are looking great - you have absolutely no reason to doubt your work on this job or to worry about how sturdy they’ll be when they’re done. Nice job all ‘round both of you.

[@jakobusphsteyn3500]

That leak can be a doozy. Check if there is a flange between the hull and deck and how it is sealed. I had very similar problems at some stage in my boat efforts.

[@mattmcg3760]

It's the Genoa Track! You've worked too hard to have a dry boat, why give up now haha. Stu needs to fix up.

[@SailingSeabird]

It looks like we all agree. We'll start that leak hunting once the sun returns. Cheers for watching 🙂

[@DaleShirley-o1u]

Beautiful workmanship Amiga ❤😂🎉

[@SailingSeabird]

Thank you! 🤗 Cheers for watching 🙂

[@louis220558]

Great paint job And Engine base build

[@GrahamLangston-i5n]

It's starting to look really good look forward every Friday to see your progress

[@SailingSeabird]

You and me both! We forget what we do and where we've come from. It's just a blur of work 🤣🤣🤣 Cheers for watching 🙂

[@6ftS]

It is starting to look really solid now. You guys have come a very long way already. well done!

[@SailingSeabird]

Thanks so much! Slowly slowly 🐌 Cheers for watching 🙂

[@dwighthires3163]

I absolutely love the tour of the boat. This is actually looking more like a sailboat not just a nondescript construction site. The video tour reveals so much progress for you to be very happy about.

[@SailingSeabird]

Thanks. We still have a lot to do, but it's taking shape. I think once the galley and the sofas are built, it will really start to look like home. Cheers for watching 🙂

[@randalltowers2097]

I have the Makita drill and driver set. I find that the driver breaks screws more often than the drill. The drill is heavier, but has more control

[@SailingSeabird]

True but sometimes you need the power of the impact driver. Cheers for watching 🙂

[@ascot1049]

Great progress

[@GrumpyOldTech]

You need to roll the vanish on and then lightly brush with the tip of the brush to get that smooth finish

[@tienloongtong]

In Stuart's defence you both left me for two weeks. Lol. I can cope for a week, but two has been unbearable. I think I have problem, yes a vicarious one, but a problem non the less.

[@juanjosegarcia8499]

Very Good job!!! All go very well!

[@hinderikusbos1370]

Good vernish paint Epifanes , i use it to for boat and house

[@benibeni3244]

Top

[@SailingSeabird]

Thanks. Cheers for watching 🙂

[@53HB]

Falling into place nicely

[@CraigScott-c8t]

You guys are making amazing progress on a tight budget.

[@kimberlycheuvront2820]

Great bathroom

[@petercallister532]

Looks like it's coming together, keep up the good work, always enjoy your videos.

[@SailingSeabird]

Thanks 👍 Slowly getting there. Cheers for watching 🙂