I CUT A HUGE HOLE IN MY BOAT

Welcome back everyone,
This episode we crack on and get some timber work started on the top side. We cut large amounts of rotten timber from around the windows and large deck sections.

[@elizabethlee1102]

Love your channel! My dad built a Hartley in the 1970’s. Great solid designs. She is a beauty & you are giving her the facelift she needed. Great work.

[@HarpersShed]

Thanks mate. What model Hartley did your dad build?

[@randyholly2594]

really enjoying this boat repair video series. it truthfully demonstrates the hard work necessary to make it happen.

[@HarpersShed]

Absolutely mate, I think people ( including myself) underestimate the amount of hours needed just for maintenance let alone bulk repairs. Thanks for watching and the support.

[@OLD-AND-UGLEE]

Wish I could do more. Hope this helps some. God Bless you and your army working so hard. Your giving this old submariner something to look forward to. Your can do attitude is fantastic!

[@HarpersShed]

Watching and commenting on the videos helps out more than you know mate. The kind words and encouragement all help to keep me going when the motivation gets low. Thank you for the support.

[@HarpersShed]

Wow sorry mate I just noticed your super thanks. Thank you that's very generous mate it will be put to good use on the boat mate.

[@kranson8514]

Your attitude is pretty cool also Mike, good man.

[@randyharritan7252]

There is something special about an old wooden boat.

[@HarpersShed]

Completely agree mate. I was never that fussed on timber boat until I owned one.

[@Mark-ie7dz]

The word your looking for the wood around the boat that you cant replace whilst on thay cradel is called the sponson. (rubbing strake) You might have to steam it before putting it on to get the curve shape. Steaming wood is about 1 inch thickness = 1 hour in the steamer. One other tip when owning a wood boat, make 'Everdure' your friend, its a 2 part mix and sinks into wood killing rot and hardening the wood. It's great stuff.

[@HarpersShed]

I will have to look into Everdure, can't say I have heard of it yet. Going to be an interesting process steaming it while floating on the mooring but where there is a will there's a way I guess.

[@jameshanks7037]

Great project, you are going to have a great family cruiser ! I'm recommending your channel to all my friends !

[@HarpersShed]

Thank you mate I would greatly appreciate the recommendation 👍

[@bubbleobill267]

Get into it!.

[@matt-hv7ec]

You would be surprised how a tiny water leak up high around deteriorating window sealant and grab rails can travel so far before it gathers and slowly rots out the timber. Also around the base of bow rail fasteners it won’t necessarily rot beside the leak but travel through the grain to a weak area and slowly get worse. I would be scraping out every rail and windows old sealant and re seal with urethane.

[@HarpersShed]

It really was surprising just how far it had travelled. Although it wasn't a small hole in the window so the problem was just made worse. In time all the windows will be coming out and getting resealed with new outside trim made also.

[@paulwalker9423]

Loving the latest videos 😊

[@bruceday450]

great music again

[@lost_highway_guy]

enjoy seeing the progress. you guys are working hard. ur very blessed to have such great friends, really enjoy seeing u and ur dad working and interacting , nothing cooler, than a dad and son working together

[@HarpersShed]

I completely agree mate I am very fortunate to have some very good mates and family. We all work together to help out who ever needs it.

[@couttsw]

Time for a bigger bandaid.

[@moosenbeans903]

Quick take it out in the water problem solved.😂 your dad is a legion cheers mate. I hope you can glass over that to keep it dry. From the land on pine needles moss and non stop rain Washington state keep at it mate

[@HarpersShed]

Lol not sure if that would fix all my problems mate. Dad is a legend, this project wouldn't be progressing anywhere near as fast without his continued support and help.

[@moosenbeans903]

Don’t you just love there are no straight angles in a boat. Square toaster boat 😂😂

[@HarpersShed]

Lol yep nothing flat, square or plumb. I would also consider Kiarra to be a rather square boat.

[@garyashdown5376]

Turning the boat into a religious icon, I didn't know you where so religious! Very holy (holey)😄😅. Just shows what hard graft can achieve well done . Gary 🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@HarpersShed]

I can't see her being an icon of any sort but she is full of holes that's for sure.

[@georgem8200]

Good patch work.I understand time and money constraints, you just got to get it done. Who knows year's from now, maybe a full redesign. When you do the fibreglass , teach us how you did it ,and what product you used. TEACHING your knowledge is a big part of boat utube resto, especially for aussie viewers, and 🍺 of course.

[@HarpersShed]

So the next episode shows the glass work however I didn't really do any sort of explanation. I'm happy to do a bit of an explanation when I do the larger section of fibreglass on the top decks though. I don't tend to do too much of the "how too" style content because in truth I'm learning as I go also. Like the old saying goes " Jack of all trades, master of none"

[@wendyclitheroe426]

Mate have been watching this bost build from the bigining . I dont tecon the bloke you got the boat from ever expected to see this huge boat rebuild on the tube

[@HarpersShed]

Lol probably not mate. I did tell him about the channel and he was watching for a bit, not sure if he still watches or not but I don't think he would have expected it to get this big.

[@fosterkennel649]

Wonderful to see all the progress you're doing a great job. Blessings to you all from Southern Oregon

[@HarpersShed]

Thanks bud, she is getting there one step at a time 👍🍻

[@alexwilke7398]

You know I have been watching this series from the beginning.. but looking at the boat today..I can tell you.. you will just sink money into this project. If you took that money that you will need to finish this project and put it towards another used boat.. you would get something that.... yes.. needs work.. but not this much work. But if you just want a project that is going to give you a lot of content for a KZbin channel.. Good on ya.. this is it..

[@HarpersShed]

Hi Alex, It's a 50/50 at this point for me mate. On one side I genuinely love the boat but can see the $$$$$$ adding up for the repairs. The other side is the more I can accomplish the more the channel will grow and help to offset the cost. The channel in no way makes enough to self fund the boat but it does help with some of the material costs and mooring/ rego fees. Thanks for the support too mate especially watching from the very beginning I'm sure you have seen the ups and downs of the journey so far. I won't be selling her anytime soon though 🤣

[@nocturnalpete1]

Wow great to see all the work coming together and the worst of the rot being made gone it will be good to see the finished project all the best ol mate .

[@HarpersShed]

Thanks mate, still a fair bit of rot in her but every bit that comes out is one less bit in the boat.

[@Mylifelovingit]

That is a big task you are tackling. Looking goodso far

[@HarpersShed]

Thanks bud👍

[@gardeningfishingjimw9364]

It was just a small hole wasn't it Tim??? The marine ply sits there well and the fibreglassing will make it well protected; I thought you might have caulked it also just for an added layer against the elements. Fridge inside makes total sense!!! Keep up the great work Tim & Co. :)

[@HarpersShed]

Lol it started as a small hole...... I didn't put much thought into moving the fridge but now it's done I wouldn't have it any other way and dad did a great job making it fit.

[@Sluf7]

Nice work and ya doing the right things in the right order. Doing the Decks and windows bad wood first is vital in making her water tight. Pretty much everything else can be done either at the Mooring or tied up to the Wharf. She will look sweet once ya finish the rest of her Birthday. Keep at it now. ;0).

[@HarpersShed]

Thanks mate, I still have some large sections to do but like you said tie it up to the warf and do it all now.

[@glennjaggard7065]

I can can see all your Mates be saying are we going Fishing tomorrow just about every weekend ha ha

[@HarpersShed]

Lol yep going to be a few fishing and party weekend pay backs coming up.

[@bobadam7021]

They call it ship fitters disease when you don't know where to stop. That hard deadline overhead sure does help though.

[@HarpersShed]

I agree, when there is no alternative but to have it sea worthy by a set date it stops you pulling the thing apart too far.

[@flossey100]

❤❤❤

[@johndewaard8032]

You have done well so far mate. Cheers

[@HarpersShed]

Thanks mate 👍

[@nigeldlm]

I had a problem in a few places on my boat a few years ago I got it all dry and poured as much wood hardner liquid into it and built it up with chopped fiberglass and resin then bluffed it in and covered it with fiberglass and a rubber bump strip on edge then screwed checker plate on to spread the load when walking on it that was 15/ 18 yes ago and it was still good!

[@HarpersShed]

It certainly is good stuff. This is the first time using it and I was very impressed.

[@bryand1958]

The room in the bow would make a good bathroom/ toilet and allow you to open up the main cabin area - a future project to think about maybe

[@HarpersShed]

I'm thinking of making it a small V berth actually. We are a family of 5 so 4 bunks don't work all that well for overnight stays.

[@boppermacca9346]

Mate ya definitely hooking into it.. And it seems you found a good window of weather too

[@HarpersShed]

Yeah I couldn't have asked for a better weather window that's for sure.

[@oculusangelicus8978]

Oh, My Dude, seeing all of that rotten wood is really discouraging, but it is something that you are going to never regret. She'll take good care of you once you get them done and for the other bit, they can wait for a more appropriate time. It was nice to see you get a lot of the structural stuff finished, and having the fantastic weather you've been enjoying while you partially rip your boat apart has been nothing short of a blessing. Hopefully the wood hardener works really well for you, which I'm sure it will, because the one thing Humanity has gotten done really well is chemicals for Glue and resins for hardening. Seriously, if our space age technology was as advanced as our adhesives technology we would already have FTL drives. Your Kiarra is really coming back together and it looks like your works is really coming together Keep your Head up, you may have a lot to go yet, but once your done your boat will be good enough to pass on to your progeny! Cheers Mate!

[@HarpersShed]

Thank you mate, it's the first time I have used wood hardener and it seems to work very well. Not applicable for every situation but sure does work for the smaller soft non structural sections. She is coming along nicely, been back on her mooring for over a week now seems the rain water ingress has slowed substantially.

[@oculusangelicus8978]

@@HarpersShed That is fantastic news! Eventually you'll have a classic boat that will serve you for the rest of your days, if you so wish, and eventually you'll make her right as rain, and put in that excellent BMW powerplant and leg, and then watch her go! Great to see you going through all of this and having something to show for it. And to think that you got this classic boat on exchange for a Motorcycle!!!! Thank you for sharing this with us and bringing us along on your journey. Cheers Mate!!!

[@HarpersShed]

@@oculusangelicus8978 lol yep when I think back I still can't believe I got it for a $1000 bike. Also seems a bit surreal in what we have been through in a relatively short time.

[@leongt1954]

Good choice of wood for your boat the indonesians use merbau a lot for building their boats

[@HarpersShed]

It's a bonus being so readily available and comparatively cheap here too.

[@glennjaggard7065]

This is a very old storyline where a lot of these Beautiful Boats don't get looked after very well especially when th e last owner is elderly, and hasn't got time or strength to do anything which is a shame it's when a young fella like you give her a bit of love and care she will look after you ,but don't tell the Mrs ha ha

[@HarpersShed]

Unfortunately mate you hit the nail on the head. I feel like I got her in time but wish I could have gotten her 18months ago, would of made my job easier.

[@jameslandi4688]

The hull is so very, very well made, and the superstructure was clearly not of the same quality. Do you have any history regarding your boat that helps to clarify the apparent disconnect in quality of construction? Those windows where they meet the wood framing are always the weak spots---even when it's not raining---moisture on the panes of glass wicks into the wood structure, and I've yet to find a solution, such as 5200, or boat life, that doesn't fail given how raised cabins constantly move when the boat "works" in seas. As I mentioned in a prior comment, you may wish to cover your windows with isenglass panels with marine canvas borders. We've had success with this approach --- somewhat similar to providing a set of "storm windows" on a house, the weather covers keep much of the destructive moisture away from those vulnerable glass/wood frames. Hope this helps-- respectfully, James

[@HarpersShed]

Hi James thanks for your comments, unfortunately I have almost no information and no documentation at all from Kiarras past. I would speculate though that when she last had substantial work done the hull was done by a professional then the owner decided to save some money and do the topside work himself. Do you have an example or website I could look at for the exact details of the storm surrounding you mentioned.

[@jenniferclulow2287]

Hi doing great

[@HarpersShed]

Thanks Aunty Jen

[@jackgrayson832]

you are making good progress... nice to have family and friends on a project like this... love yall...

[@HarpersShed]

Thanks mate, I couldn't have done it without the support and help of my family and good mates.

[@stephengirling7859]

It's coming on leaps mate! Really pleased to see your progress.

[@HarpersShed]

Thanks mate heaps or work but feel like I'm getting somewhere

[@malcsurfleet3888]

Don’t just make do. Do the job once you have only got to go back to it if you say that’s good for now, I hate that saying it is what it is your cutting corners and it will come back and bite you in the arse ,just get it floating and do the rest properly as and when,love watching your progress.

[@HarpersShed]

It's always going to be a compromise in my situation. I can only work on her in my spare time and weekends but also want to be able to use her at the same time. I'm trying not to compromise too much but some things will have to be revisited I know that.

[@Gary-jk2oe]

Hi I love your channel good work pal

[@HarpersShed]

Thanks mate glad you are enjoying the content 👍

[@kevinmills5293]

I love watching your videos and your tenacity but man, I’ve seen drift wood in better condition. 😂😂

[@HarpersShed]

Lol, Kiarra has been drift wood from time to time.

[@caseylimbert266]

Yea, Kiara's looking a bit rough around the edges, but she's getting what she needs... and she's gonna be a whole lot prettier and a much better boat on the other end... plus I can't wait to see what the propspeed does. And then with a diesel later on, she's gonna be the queen of the water. I've always wanted a project boat like what you're doing, Harper, but I've never had the means, so I'm living the dream with ya, buddy. I'm watching every vid every step of the way, and I'm happy for you. You've got an awesome dad, too. Keep the vids coming, brother, and I'll keep watching up here in the US of A!

[@HarpersShed]

Thanks man I really appreciate the support. I am very lucky to have a fantastic family that are always happy to lend a hand when needed. Dad and I actually work together professionally so we know how to get along in a work environment......most of the time.

[@robbiegardenier1602]

Love to watch your videos you'll get there in a bit. makes me tired watching you keep it up thanks for thime till next time R

[@HarpersShed]

I just finished editing the video for next week and I look so tired in that one. Glad you're enjoying the content too mate 👍🍻🇦🇺

[@72mardy]

Bloody big job mate, I don't envy you at all. I don't know if you have replaced the toilet yet, but have you seen the ones out of motorhomes/caravans that have a basin on the top of them. Great space saving idea. Keep plugging away champion, you'll get her done 👍

[@HarpersShed]

I can't say I have seen that type of toilet but I will certainly be looking into it now thanks for the lead.

[@72mardy]

Search for Contessa C400 and Thetford C402 👍

[@barje.waffles5461]

Comment.

[@davidsutherland5044]

Can't wait to get my next boat. I'm definitely going to be coming over and paying you a visit just to meet you and Kiara

[@HarpersShed]

No drama mate I'm always keen to catch up with fellow boat owners 👍

[@holgers5216]

getting there mate! Looks like most of the rotten wood is not structural, and although quite a bit of work, but nothing disastrous!.....and the subs are steadily rising too!!

[@HarpersShed]

Thanks mate, I feel like I got the rot at the right time. I think if she was left for another year it would be starting to get into the actual structure of the boat making it unsafe. The response to the first few haul out videos have been very positive and subs on rise, hopefully reach 10k in the not to distant future 👍🍻

[@philipstreechon4523]

That has been a lot of work nice job you have to when to draw the line.

[@HarpersShed]

Yeah mate, I would love to rip all the gunnel timbers off and replace them but it's just not possible. Same for the drip rails and lots of other bits, if I pulled her all apart she wouldn't be able to be refloated and that would be an issue.

[@kranson8514]

Who doesn't love a challenge, lol your cracking on for sure. But your right to prioritise what is absolutely essential in the time available. 👏👏 idea promote a favourite brew Other local services help you.

[@HarpersShed]

I will be doing a few videos on some of the local businesses that have been helping me out. I will also try and do a full in-depth video on the slip way I'm on as it has lots of local history.

[@gregbolitho9775]

Keep up the good work. Wish I was closer to help. But my skill level lends me to going to get the lunch sangas and drinks.

[@HarpersShed]

Thank you for the support mate. Never underestimate the importance of a good lunchtime support crew mate. Several of the days on the slip I was just to busy to stop and eat, not healthy at all but when time is money it's what you do.

[@bruceday450]

really enjoy your channel. Wished you had bought/traded for a yacht. Maybe next time... I'm all for free travel from wind and solar. Enjoy man

[@HarpersShed]

Thank you mate. I have never been one for sailing vessels I always like having an engine of some sort but then again I was never very fond of timber boats. Now I can honestly say that I truly see why people fall in love with them. Perhaps one day I will set foot on a sail boat and my mind will be changed.

[@bruceday450]

@@HarpersShed you would have an engine on a yacht the size of Kiara. Anyway love the channel, you present the vlogs very very well Love it

[@HarpersShed]

@@bruceday450 lol this is true, thanks for the support mate👍🍻

[@darrenleask6042]

Looks like you might have to take the boat home and rip the whole top off and start again

[@HarpersShed]

It's very close to that mate.

[@Anne6621]

all the window trim i would use PVC

[@HarpersShed]

I think I will end up using epoxy coated Merbou, I want some nice timber trim sections when she is all fone

[@holgers5216]

this should help things a long a bit mate!

[@HarpersShed]

That is incredibly generous, It will definitely be put to good use and I greatly appreciate it. Send me an email with your address and I will send you some of the merchandise I have been prototyping.

[@holgers5216]

@@HarpersShed just sent you an e-mail

[@westennant4495]

Doing a great job mate👍🏻 But looking g at all that rot wouldn't it be easier and in the long run better to replace the lot from the deck up and re shape to suit you and make it look more modern?

[@HarpersShed]

If I had the room to work on her out of the water long term this could be a better option. Unfortunately I'm having to do the rest of the work on the water and it's just not possible to take the entire top deck off.

[@eatsinabeat]

Hi mate, would it be easier to make the new sections off site and make all the necessary units and sections so you can fit each section to the boat once the old has been chopped out?

[@HarpersShed]

It wasn't to bad doing these bits on the stand but yeah going forward I will be doing pretty much exactly how you explained.

[@kevinmartin3859]

She has the size inside for a decent cruiser in the sense of a redesign which is what I would do the hull looks good just the upper works is rotted so why not go for a new look

[@HarpersShed]

It has been suggested a few times to re do the entire top side. The main issue I have with this is pure money and space restrictions. If I had a spot to put here close on the land where I could work on her long term and low cost that would be a very really option. As it stand I'm forced to do the remaining work on the water and it's just not possible to replace the entire top side while floating.

[@kevinmartin3859]

I understand it is a pity because I think you would make a good job of it but at least you are preserving it as best as you can good luck

[@HarpersShed]

@@kevinmartin3859 thanks mate I will to me best 👍

[@lhendrix278]

Like what you are doing! You just might have some red neck in you! You have an old fashion attitude. Do say it can't be done. Do with as you have to do with. Good luck!

[@HarpersShed]

Thanks mate, lol not the first time I have been referred to as a red neck and that's fine with me 👍🍻

[@bryand1958]

Instead of making up new doors why don't you settle for custom canopy sides with clear panels - use caravan slider strip for the top with stoppers, press studs or elastic straps for the base and sides.

[@HarpersShed]

I had considered this but I really do like the hard timber doors. It means I can properly lock the boat up when not there but also makes for a fantastic aft deck in bad weather.

[@bryand1958]

Can you extend your land stay by having it propped up on the hard, it would give you more time and more space?

[@HarpersShed]

Unfortunately not at this location. They only have the one cradle lift and no provision to move the boat off.

[@bryand1958]

@@HarpersShed Bad luck there, however you're doing really well with what you have. Good work and well done

[@HarpersShed]

@@bryand1958 thanks mate 👍

[@jollyskip]

How’s the bmw engine parts gathering going ?

[@HarpersShed]

Getting there slowly mate, I have some good leads on the bits I need 👍

[@jollyskip]

Ah good stuff , looking forward to seeing the build 👍

[@Jester123ish]

Wait, what, you can't say "That's cool thing going down the river", and not show us!

[@HarpersShed]

Lol yeah sorry about that I wasn't quick enough on the camera. It was a pontoon boat but the house portion was a tin shack with the whole front porch and rocking chair going on it was cool as.

[@heli-man-]

I’m sorry to say but the truth is what you’re doing is hit and miss to do it right either transport it home or dry dock for a month, the only way to do it right is windows out and remove top section and rebuild it, patching little bits is a waste of time and money I don’t understand how you can’t see it.🤔😕🙁☹️

[@HarpersShed]

It's not a matter of not seeing it mate it's a matter of real world constraints. If this was my full time employment and I had a month straight or more to throw at it this would be a completely different channel. It would be naive of me to think at my current skill level I could also accomplish such an undertaking. I hope this explains the decisions I made.