I Bought a New (old) Boat

[@rolybaker7770]

That's certainly a good old Perkins engine, I worked at the Perkins factory in 1970-71 (UK) at that time the engine of the day was the 4108 the one just after yours though virtually the same. The engine was shipped to the US and used in Massy Ferguson tractors. It was used by Sir Francis Chichester’s round-the-world yacht Gipsy Moth III. .30,000 were built at the Peterborough (UK) factory in 1970

[@neilcampion3118]

I have a Perkins 4108 made in 1979. Still runs like a charm with the odd oil leak now and then

[@liz.mcdonough]

I owned a Westsail 32 many years ago that had a Perkins 4108 engine. Never any problems.

[@ianmangham4570]

Awesome news, love perkins diesel

[@johnmilligan6605]

no parts avaliable for 4108 parts avaliable for 4107

[@mattjewett4473]

I just bout a 78 Cheoy Lee with this engine. Haven't started it yet.

[@vuilbaardgames3280]

I bought a sailboat a couple of months ago, 1949 "van der Meer", never sailed in my life, still dont know how to (only by looking YT videos), but I can't be happier

[@TheCorsair]

Nice...glad there are still a few sailors who appreciate a classic

[@austinharrelle]

I agree!

[@sprezzatura8755]

Beautiful boat Josh. I also have a fiberglass hull with teak decks and lots of wood trim except it is a 38' trawler. I've been having a lot of luck refinishing with three coats of West system epoxy with 207 UV hardener, followed by three coats of Epiphanes varnish. I apply the three coats of epoxy back-to-back without sanding, when the epoxy is tacky. The end result looks like 12 coats of varnish and so far is holding up very well in sunny Marina del Rey. Good luck with her. I am the author of myself!

[@sunsailormw1]

Great boat. I owned a 1965 Cheoy Lee Lyon, SOMA, in Santa Barbara for many years. Wood hull and tiller. Loved cruising the Channel Islands aboard her but she took over my life maintaining her in pristine condition. Enjoy this very special classic boat!

[@BilgemasterBill]

When I first started just "window shopping" for my first sailboat, I was totally smitten with a '70s Cheoy Lee 42' Luders-designed clipper-rigged ketch rather similar to yours. Of course it was absolutely the WRONG boat for me, but I totally get it. Hell, if you weren't three time zones away, I might pitch in to help refinish that teak. By now you've likely learned that many owners just strip that teak decking if it's too far gone, but yours still looks salvageable, and you might get away with a proper recaulking. Carry on!

[@bluewaterpines2santarosabe398]

Growing up on Cape Cod, I am partial to old Catboats, ( gaff rigging ), with my first being a beetlecat with cotton sails .The amount of work every year, calking the hull, filling, priming, sanding, then painting. Then topside where deck is canvas and alllll is wood. Work work work. You got a beauty. My father would never allow our boats to fall in disrepair. Captain he was. Fair winds sir. No engines on my boats, just centerboards , rudders and tillers.

[@space-pop3527]

Just found your video and look forward to your videos as you clean and restore your new (old) boat!

[@DB-yj3ii]

Glad to see that beautiful boat getting the attention she deserves.

[@SA-zv4wr]

No giving up hope here. All your videos, including the motorbike ones are honest intentions of transfer of knowledge and joy. Appreciate it. Having said this, great to see you doing back to sailing! It is a beautiful sailboat which might give a lot of us on this side of the channel ideas! Thank you.

[@marciocosta6506]

Great Josh. Well done. One more classic boat to the water again.

[@athiestwales]

Don't let the idiot get you down my friend . Your doing a great job. You have changed my outlook on life.

[@robertkeller9574]

Josh, I'm so excited for you, Congratulations on your purchase! I loved the whole video, Stephanie and you make an fantastic couple... things really seem to be going your way!! I smiled when you referred to the sailboat in "The Talented Mr. Ripley" as I too marvelled at that boat, it somehow reminded of a time when sailboats had this unique style and not these cookie cutter fiberglass boats of today! I'm so looking forward to your upcoming videos of repairing her to her former glory and taking her on the water! Not sure why some would bail and unsubscribe, their loss...your content and keen taste for music makes your videos always a pleasure to watch, learn and enjoy!

[@JoshPostVlogs]

Thanks Robert!

[@vt2lachris]

Wow Josh! Congratulations on the new boat and YOUR “new chapter”. That deck is gonna be a project. We look forward to seeing your progress and await the next videos of the work you will have done.

[@murphyjammusashi]

Beautiful Cheoy Lee. I am going today to look at at a '70 Cheoy Lee Clipper 42. We wish we had you here to look with us. Your vids are outstanding. We have learned much from you. Thank you.

[@sailingavocet]

those are great. we live on a Cheoy Lee 41

[@davidgreenhalgh3946]

Great Video Josh. Thanks. Yes, Isle of Wight, origin of the America's Cup.

[@ralphcaptnketch]

Congratulations - best choice - I Iove to see like minded fellow boaters. After all your comparison with "Giraffe", there is the biggest difference to your Cheoy Lee yet to be discovered, once you are ready to sail her. You will find a BIG difference, and your present boat has tenfold the sailing characteristics and capabilities compared with today's short keel, spade rudder affairs. P.S.: I have a 1965, 30 ft Cheoy Lee ketch, still in the reno phase, of course.

[@johnmazza9432]

There's nothing like wood to add warmth and a natural touch . I love all things that have a bit of age , style and craftsmanship to them. I also love that often times things built in pervious generations were made to last, and not to use and throw away.

[@LisaRogerC]

Congratulations Josh, she is a beauty. I can't wait to watch your progress on her and then your adventures that she leads you on. Roger

[@frankj5947]

After all these years I unsubscribed you yesterday since you no longer had a boat. Then I get notified of this episode this morning. Literally a life line thrown at me.

[@johnbelt8355]

She's a beautiful classic! It was super nice to meet you in San Diego. Your so right about keeping these old classics alive, everyone always stops to see theses beauties!

[@JoshPostVlogs]

Thanks John! Video featuring you and your boat coming soon!

[@davidbrayshaw3529]

Reminds me of Dad's old yacht, an Abeking and Rasmussen 10 meter. He sold it in '86. I always wondered what happened to it and did a google search on it a couple of years ago. To my surprise, there it was, fully restored and it was for sale. I live a long way from the closest mooring these days but I decided to give the owner a call and have a chat. I was on the 'phone to him for over an hour. He'd done the restoration as soon as he bought it and had been living aboard for nearly 30 years and had kept the boat in immaculate condition. Despite the geographical challenge (3hr. round trip), I still wonder if I made a mistake in not writing a check. I hope that you can achieve what that fellow did and I hope you can make his son envious too, in another 30 years.

[@cathysiegel706]

Great to find someone willing to restore a classic wood boat. My hubby & I have owned 2 wood boats ( 2nd one was a 34' Franz Maas yawl - teak hull, teak decks, mahogany cabin). Then (for more self punishment) we got a Swedish Ohlson 41 (steel hull, teak cockpit, mahogany cabin & interiors). We believe that traditional oil based, quality varnishes are best for the wood. even teak; get 6 coats on & then make or buy a awning cover to keep the UV sun off. Re-coat with 1 or 2 coats every 6 months. For our solid teak cockpit seats, we use Semco - it's a type of oil - it worked really well for the year we spent in Mex & So Cal. I think it would be hard to use on your decks because you are not supposed to get it on the caulking. Generally teak decks should be kept clean but just with water, many cleaners are too harsh & erode the softer grain of the wood. Tropical sun ruins the teak decks on lots of FG boats, so awning are a must! We totally re-caulked the decks on our Maas yawl; it's a real hard job removing the old caulking. Our decks leaked like a shower! Good luck

[@dcpk]

You got a boat! Thank goodness. I can hardly wait for what is to come.

[@WilliamDenneyJr]

Aloha Josh, Nice find! I purchased a Choey lee Pedrick 36 six years ago on Oahu. I had to re-engine due to a cracked block on a universal 32. Now she has a new Yanmar 53hp. Also leaky windows had to be replaced and doing away with the teak deck. The decking was worn out but didn't leak. My projects are getting close to complete if that is ever possible. Presently on Kauai. Bill

[@WilliamDenneyJr]

Thanks for the reply Josh!

[@DovetailSales]

I have a ‘64 Cheoy Lee 26’ Frisco Flyer that I’ve been working steadily on for 3 years. Glass hull but the same teak over plywood deck that will need recall king soon. You’ll love the teak on your cabin. It comes back great! Looking forward to your videos!

[@DovetailSales]

*recaulking

[@williamdoral8193]

Congrats! She’s amazing. I just purchased an older Island Packet, so I’ll be staying in touch.

[@duncanbarriball3039]

A real beaut. Always will turn heads for its classic look, if you keep on top of the varnish its no problem, and my wooden boom on my 33 ft 1966 carvel, needs no vang, the shear weight keeps it down even in 25 nkts runing down wind , can't wait to sea her gleaming. .

[@modsurgeon]

What a pretty boat. Perfect SoCal weekender. I like Stephanie's Range Rover Sport Autobiography too. Great choice.

[@marcryvon]

The best of two technology: the easier maintenance of a fiberglass hull and the look and tne warmt of a wood deck . Genius ! Congratulation, geat buy !

[@lukedenbleyker5091]

That's so cool. After you get All the wood work done it's so gratifying to see a job well done.

[@joppiere1945]

Wawww that's great boat... Congratz Josh... I can't wait to see your next video..

[@TropicTrdr]

Your channel popped up in my feed and it brings back memories: I owned a Cheoy Lee Clipper 33 when I was in the Navy. I did a lot of sailing in San Diego and San Francisco. There is a 1965 Lion 35 for sale on Marketplace here in Florida!

[@ddevil4980]

Once that woodwork is refreshed that boat is going to be BE-A-UTIFUL!

[@matthewmontgomerysr.9735]

She's a beautiful boat. Classic style is awesome. Wooden boom is a treat.

[@tdoster1]

Small world. Owned an Offshore 27 in the early 80's and met up and sailed a number of times with the prior owner of your boat. He brought it back up from what it looks like now and put new decks on it. You know you are on a CL because they all have the same smell. I miss that smell. You are going to love sailing her. We call them MOB boats (mostly underwater) and she will plow through about anything and very forgiving. Owners have come and gone, but amazing how many boats stay close in SoCal.

[@JoshPostVlogs]

Thanks. She has been tough to maintain cosmetically just because of all of the woodwork / brightwork, but you’re right she is VERY solid and plows through waves with ease and comfort.

[@jimsinclair2862]

Great boat. My father owned a Choy Lee Frisco Flyer in Oakland in the early 70's. I loved that boat but was not in a position to buy it when he was ready to sell. I've had several sailboats over the years and when we sold the last one we got a 1968 Grand Banks 32 woodie so I know what you mean about wooden boats, you gotta love 'em and if you do you'll be busy for life.

[@SamuelKTennis]

I have been in love with the Choy Lee since I was a child, not even certain where the love and fascination arose from.

[@sailingavocet]

:)

[@chrisstratton987]

Josh, The boat is NICE!!!!! Love the style!!!

[@AndyUK-Corrival]

Sweet boat, love the lines and she is very nice below. Once you put your stamp on her and get that bright work shining again she will be turning heads,wherever you go. Just FYI as a long time Solent sailor, it is the Isle of Wight, that’s the whole name not the island of Wight. 😊. Look forward to seeing how you fix her up. Andy UK

[@JOHNALOOPONE]

Congrats. Make Sunbrella covers for everything. Then sand, paint, repair and repeat.

[@lifeislikesailing]

Congrats on the purchase! We did a similar thing last year when we sold our 1982 C&C 34 that we owned for 10 years and purchased our 1979 Hans Christian 43T. I am sure you will love owning a classic as much as we do!

[@duanegarcia7418]

Always like the classic unique made wood boats. take care God bless

[@territodude]

I think you got yourself a great boat. I love the classic look and will look forward to seeing her brought back to her glory days! Congratulations and as you know, you will just love her more as she shines!

[@AlienX69]

The BIGGEST issue is the deck ... 1965 .... hundreds of screw holes ..... an the boat looks like the decking was not properly maintained, the salt/sun is a brutal on teak decks. Leakage is gonna be your main issue, have you spotted any leakage inside the cabin ? I first learn of Cheoy Lee in 70's from none other than Jimmy Buffet, he had Clipper 48, sweet boat. Good luck with the decking, a lot of current CL owners are stripping and either going with glued teak or the NEW faux vinyl teak or plain FG with Awlgrip (no teak) The teak pin rail is a very nice touch, mine had 4 bronze belaying pins on each rail. Most sailors don't realize what they are missing by not having these. How is this hatch 17:32 secured, watertight ?

[@JoshPostVlogs]

Thanks. Yes the deck is going to be tough. No major leaking under the deck but the water certainly gets in below the teak but luckily not through the fiberglass that is below the teak. I’m looking at the faux teak perhaps. Was thinking of trying to salvage this deck but not sure if possible. The manhole at the end is water tight. It simply fits down in a groove and the lid / hatch itself super heavy. Cool story about Jimmy Buffet.

[@RaphaelOertel]

Congratulations with your newest asset! Cant wait to see you make her shine again. Beautiful boat. Wood sounds great

[@timothythomas1626]

On the water Pump or any Copper items . I use Barkeepers Friend. I shake out some of the BKF Powder into small cup add water or degreaser and make a paste. Then spread paste and one can use brushes and or 3-m scotchbrite pads to shine like new.

[@jeffreyfish7666]

I love all the teak. Your new boat is a diamond in the rough. You’ll have her standing tall soon. Congratulations.

[@christip20]

I’m so glad to see you back and with a “great” boat!

[@terrycavender]

"How's the peeping Tommy? How's the peeping...." Have that movie, and you are right, it's a beautiful boat. 👍

[@RedneckBBQ-NC]

I am buying my first sail boat and I love your channel I am learning a lot from you thank you. I am from Newport Beach I loved living there maybe I will see you around..!!

[@CHRISTINAMAGNOLIA]

Looking forward to seeing the new adventures!

[@davevaughn6293]

I'm glad you choose that boat . It's beautiful. Love the classic look. Love your videos

[@herbescobar4548]

Congratulations on the new boat! Look forward to West coast adventures!!

[@aevoguitars2576]

You've got me thinking! That's a beautiful boat and affordable..I also fix up old classics as its my job.

[@JoshPostVlogs]

Very cool. Where are you located? I should hire you to help fix up this boat. 😄

[@aevoguitars2576]

@@JoshPostVlogs I,m in the south of France, a long way from you.I repair an old classic John Alden boat called White wings.

[@ruaraidhmcdonald-walker9524]

Fabulous boat! Look forward to seeing your West Coast sailing adventures and the resto of this beautiful boat.

[@clarisd]

For anyone desring to refurbish a classic this one is in fair condition and the perkins is a very solid engine! The Classic's are amazing to look at, yet I not the condition of the teek and the bullworks, all exterior wood is in need of full restoration! and I already have $$$$$$$ signs and many hours of labor! The sails are far gone and need replacing! Wenches need attention and the troubles with the classic deck/sail mechanisms is finding the parts to recondition them!

[@gjunior2471]

I forgot about the boat scenes in TTMR.I loved them too.Have not seen the movie in about ten years.Gonna watch it tonight.Sweet boat.

[@mauivi1113]

You are right. Beauty boat.

[@flyingdutchman6984]

I love the look of wooden topsides and cabin interiors, but loath the amount of work involved. I hope this vessels carries you safely during the next leg of your journey.

[@jebp4594]

Show, beautiful sailboat ... I love the classics. "the things that give us the most satisfaction are always the most difficult to conquer". I'm with you in this new adventure :)))

[@dougduke2589]

Hi Josh, just found your channel. If you haven't done this already,, get a hose and squirt as much water as possible, on the cabin top, port lights, and the surrounding deck, to see if, and where the boat leaks. Good luck! Duke

[@KandMe1]

I just bought my first boat this week. It's a Kayak double, a tandem Plastic fantastic kayak ***laughs*** From little things big things grow. Just want to get out on the water at this point and catch some fishing. It's a beautiful boat you have purchased lovely...

[@hrmacdonald4471]

Congratulations on your new boat. Best of luck.

[@andreflavell2689]

I have a classic yacht myself. Lots of bright work . I recommend using oil. Get rid of varnish. Looks the same and less work

[@It-b-Blair]

😻 beautiful! And the wood looks pretty good too! Nice find m8 👍👍 definitely a timeless treasure you have!

[@frankgatto2427]

Best of luck with the "new" boat. She is a beauty with classy lines. Look forward to see the result of your hard work in cleaning her up, and the big job of restoring the deck.

[@MrA1582000]

Lovely boat, beautiful. Can see why you are smitten. The You Tube channel Boat Works Today will be your friend as you bring this beauty back to Bristol shape.

[@gregduzian9375]

Thank you for the videos. I've just recently started getting excited about buying a sailboat, mainly to live on 3 to 4 days a week and slowly learn how to sail. I appreciate the detailed explanations and the time you take with each video. I'll keep on watching and learning. Cheers.

[@JoshPostVlogs]

Thanks Greg!

[@RoryL83]

Awesome Boat! Looking forward to the future with that classic plastic!

[@Flynghi]

Congratulations josh on the new boat. Be sure to post vid on the progress and restoration of the new vessel. Cant wait to see the final product.

[@mikaliias3603]

Very cool vintage boat! Looking forward future updates.

[@trafalgartireinc.4192]

Josh, what nice project. Congratulations.

[@hanknaclek9747]

Beautiful yacht, designed by Sir Arthur Robb, an expat NZer who was knighted for his service to the maritime effort in WW2 in Britain. My wife's elder sister worked in his office in England in the '60's. His yachts were graceful beauties especially the 63ft. Kahurangi.

[@JoshPostVlogs]

Very cool info. Thanks!

[@Pav4Fun]

Beautiful cruiser. Would love to see it restored and looking spectacular. Looking forward to further vids. Would be great to see her on the dry getting a full makeover

[@christurner2340]

Congratulations on your new boat!!! I’m looking for the right Cheoy Lee 41 Offshore (Ray Richards design). I like your comparison with a classic car. Beautiful lines. Classic. Bless her and all who sail on her :-). Wishing fair winds and thanks for the video :-) :-) :-)

[@emcmanamna]

That's cool--so much work but it'll be beautiful when it's done. Enjoy!

[@anvilhead59]

Her lines are fantastic. What an adventure!

[@martincarter3771]

Beautiful looking boat Josh. My guess is that she was originally a gaffer. Those belaying pins are typical of gaff rigged boats and the metal mast would have replaced the original wooden mast. There's a lot of gaffers here in Falmouth in Cornwall, England.

[@popsoldboats3406]

This is great. Seeing as you left us hanging. Just can't imagine not having your channel to follow.

[@KwanTao69]

I couldn't believe it when I saw those 'belaying pins' as in 'belay that order' great boat - Choi Lee is one of the best trawlers out there so I have got to believe their sail boats are the same.

[@briandale8386]

When I removed my teak hand rails , most of the stainless bolt heads broke they where corroded and broken under the teak plugs . It’s a tayana 55 from 84. It’s making me think to check the bolt on all the tracks

[@brianw6645]

What an awesome boat. It will be a thing of beauty when you are done with it.

[@mrpmessina]

Absolutely love it!!!! Well done! Can’t wait to see how you maintain it. Right up my alley. Also I was in the Isle of Wight recently. I should have sent you a picture. 👍👍👍

[@firestormlivingsolutions]

I'm jealous.. These Choy Lees shine up gorgeously

[@williamwright9681]

Keep the videos coming. Learning a bunch, while I dream of sailboat projects!

[@mattziegelbein4469]

I like it! Thanks for posting another great video! Looking forward to the DIYs.

[@TheArmchairrocker]

Those boats need a lot of maintenance. Keeping the wood up, the mast. My dad had a 1970 Cheoy Lee 33, and it was a lot of work. That mast has probably been replaced - the original should have also been wood.

[@elainemitchell5755]

Congratulations on the new boat.

[@twistedrace6885]

Josh, Great to see you once again and Big Congrats on your ... New Old Boat... a Choi Lee ... many many years back I had a contract on one of those boats but sadly at a closer look it did not pass . If memory serves me right those teak decks are screw downs into cored Balsa and fiber glass . On the video they appeared to be a bit thin and not sand-able . I have sailed a number of Choi Lee's and always liked how they Sailed a very good solid feel . Robert North Star

[@bowlinggreenoil]

I am a wood boat survivor. 1972 Dickerson 36 Ketch. Good luck.

[@JoshPostVlogs]

Thanks. Yes after a few months I can already feel your pain. Lots of work. There is a guy at the dock who has a full time employee (literally a 40 hour per week employee) who is only there to varnish and upkeep on the boat’s woodwork. His is a powerboat that has about the same amount of wood as mine.

[@bowlinggreenoil]

@@JoshPostVlogs In my day the one wood of advice was, Plastic. Now it is Epoxy. You will become a master and it is amazing. I look forward to your journey. Thanks.

[@stevewhite791]

Very cool. Lots of character.

[@jasonhale5439]

Josh I haven’t watched your channel in a while and then this popped up. Beautiful boat. Congratulations!!!

[@pauljamison3340]

It's the "Isle of Wight" . You will have the natives bashing your door down!!!! 😎😃😜

[@alecgriffin1108]

Congrats on the boat. Very cool and certainly different. I’ll be interested to see how it sails and the places it will go. Enjoy.

[@silverark2693]

Man that boat's going to be a beauty when the wood is done. Nice interior too, surprisingly bright. Have at it, Captain!

[@kassiedreaneai7459]

I cannot guess how much money or effort it will take to properly restore and preserve this boat, but if I could afford to own a boat I believe I would enjoy greatly to own such a boat as this one you have. I wish you every success with it.

[@surfingjim8321]

We have a Perkins 4.108, the "sister" to the 4.107. Transatlantic Diesel is a GREAT source for parts and advice. The Perkins is a great engine. Congrats on the new old boat!

[@sailingavocet]

Our Perkins 4.108 is a TANK

[@yeoldegunporn]

They are very good boats. Nice. Can't wait to see you bring her back to life.

[@factanonverba6169]

Congratulations, and fair winds with your new boat.