MAJOR KEEL DAMAGE!! Boatyard Nightmare ... Ep 229

This is what Boat yard nightmares are made of... Fixing the Keel. www.sailingnan...
In this episode, Nandji brings on a potential worst nightmare... Sitting too long on the hard stand, the lead/steel weight of the keel has oxidised, causing rust and the fibreglass to delaminate. How far down the rabbit hole do we travel... If you are going to do a job right, you do it right the first time. After juggling any thoughts and short cuts in my mind, I do what I know should do and cut it all off (half the keel) and ay up new fibreglass. A job I do not want to repeat any time soon.
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With no sailing experience, we bought a yacht, got it blue water cruising ready and set off from Australia sailing to the Pacific! We have since cruised through New Caledonia, Vanuatu, the Solomon islands, Papua New Guinea, Indonesia and then onto the boat yard in Malaysia to prepare for the years to come. With a new engine, we continued onto Thailand, then back down into Indonesia and specifically West Sumatra to live the island life and chase the surf. With our Sailing plans changing, we returned to Thailand to wait for the weather and begin our journey to the northern route of the Indian Ocean to Sri Lanka before heading south across the Indian Ocean once cyclone season has finished and the trade winds begin! We were on our shake down sail when the mooring we were on failed and our home ended up on the reef... We saved the old girl and got her back to the boat yard for repairs to continue on our adventure! Ready to sail across the Indian Ocean, we were only days away from leaving when the pandemic begun closing countries around us... We are stuck for now, but enjoying the slower pace as we have just had our first baby, born in Malaysia! Now completing our second major refit, Nandji is ready for the world when the world is ready for us!!!
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[@jackrabbit5047]

In my experience fiberglass does not bond all that well to lead. Been watching you guys for a coupla years now, and am always amazed at your resiliency and courage. You are a beautiful family, and I send you much love from Canada.

[@coffeefish]

It's epoxy that does the bonding, not the glass.

[@CraigOverend]

Metals oxidize pretty quickly in hot humid environments so you have to work quickly and ideally you scour/scrub the epoxy onto the surface to break through the oxidation layer for it to bond well.

[@michaelkearney7923]

I was wondering if it delaminated when they hit the reef?

[@jefflaliberte1]

Yosh, you are a legion yourself. You knew exactly what needed to be done and you did it. That inner battle of contemplating to cut a corner didn't stand a chance. Good on you! Job well done!!

[@RiverWoods111]

Here is a bump for the algorythms! Enjoying seeing the boat come together and the little one growing!

[@w.hamilton9236]

So glad you have protected your family but doing the right repairs. When your in the middle of a storm and start leaking is not the time to wished you done it right. Rest assured Yoshi you've saved your family from greater distress. Keep up the excellent work.

[@tarivard]

Uncle has left an indelible mark on your conscience. Well done Jedi.

[@myinfinitestate1586]

G'day mate, I've glassed hundreds of boats at my shop and it's obviously not the funnest thing to do, but you'll eventually regret it, if you take short cuts mate. Good on ya for not cutting corners! Glad to see you reglassed all the delaminated areas on the keel. You must always remember, it's not just you on the boat mate, but your wife and child. If you repair the damage correctly the first time, it obviously lasts and there's nothing to worry about. You definitely made the correct decision. Cheers from Western Australia 🇦🇺.

[@robertserr3356]

You handled that like a true Warrior. Nothing like getting a job midway and then Basically tear it apart and expand your horizons. Good one on ya, You are the MAN!

[@DougVarble]

Fiberglassing the keel was great time lapse, the baby is the BEST! Thanks 🙏

[@robertnixon3816]

Excellent job Yosh! You did the right thing by taking all the glass off and doing it over. Again, right the first time! As tired as your getting Bonita and Tallula will be sailing Nandji while you sleep!👍👌👏⛵🌏❤❤❤😊

[@williamlilliott2433]

Absolutely exhausting work. I can hear how tired you are getting in your voice. Seems like you need more help for sure. Make sure you rest every day/night and get enough of the right food. This stress you are under could hurt you. Take care of yourself. You are the man and certainly a TRUE LEGEND.

[@rbc5878]

Yosh, you’ve bought an older boat that you know very little of the history! You were right to go the extra mile so you three can get cruise with knowledge that the boat is more sound now then before.

[@zzzxxzzz3248]

Remind me to not buy this boat if it makes it on the market !

[@testicool013]

@@zzzxxzzz3248 why

[@Stenn333]

Are you kidding me ZZZX...Yosh will have perfected everything if they ever move off her !

[@gailgraham6331]

@@zzzxxzzz3248 thats a bit rough mate yosh is not

[@Kelte81]

For your legendary hard work you deserve a comment for the KZbin Algo... Keep it up and awesome to see your progress and fighting spirit!!!

[@jamesceastep8874]

Yosh: You did a great job sharing the stark reality of your challenge with dignity and honesty. We ache for the pain your experience requires. We cheer when you think through the issues and settle on a prudent solution. The end result will be the reward for your struggle. My momma always said: Anything worth doing, is worth doing right", and my great grand dad said: "Work makes life sweet!". Yah! It really does. Love to ya. - Jim PS: You look like a Saudi Prince in your spem suit!

[@dingo397]

You guy's are hilarious.... When she say's tallula and I hang out ALL the time....lol I hope so...lol. Yosh say's subscribe to give me incentive...LMAO. You guy's are legends...

[@spicat16]

I LOVE LIL TALLULA 💖🥰💯 She's too cute! That hair do is so cute

[@markfoster6110]

The A team does it again . Great job . Next one coming up . Go Dad

[@petebernhagen4640]

Do it right Yoshi. If you have to ask or question your decision.... Do it for the peace of mind and your family safety. You're the man. Get 'we done mate. Haha

[@drewjones1356]

Hasn’t anyone told you that cruising is just fixing your boat in exotic places... 😏🍻 good work 👍

[@kaydog2008]

If you drill 1/2 inch deep button holes in the led that will also help with giving the epoxy something to anchor to.

[@coffeefish]

He did scuff the surface well, and a good clean with acetone. It should stick pretty good.

[@advancednutritioninc908]

Yosh, excellent work!! You were so right to do the extra work and clean up that whole area with new glass! Well Done!

[@petergroves9343]

Great job Yosh, well worth taking the pain now rather than later, time marches on relentlessly, it will be worth it in the end, fair winds ⛵️⛵️⛵️⛵️⛵️

[@davidc6510]

Hello Legends! What a bonus job eh mate - re-glass half the keel on a tight schedule. Good on you Yosh - that was pretty sketchy and although maybe not the best perfection of a job it is a right proper job done structurally and will do well. Thanks for sharing! Yew!

[@karitane]

I am glad you did the right action with the keel problem.

[@bobbie7355]

Princess Tallula will be living in her own castle and a true moat. Marley will be her best companion. I'm so happy you're close to getting wet. Hugs from Texas.

[@oreospeedwaggindoesamerica6078]

I was set on selling everything buying a sailboat and traveling the world. Then I started watching all these sailing channels and all the work and wonder if I am capable of it. I’ve just never worked on a boat or engines which you better be able too.

[@AustinBoil]

Unless you are well funded enough to pay others to do the work your second thoughts are pretty much spot on. Even so, then you are held to THEIR schedule & availability. Additionally if you are in the middle of a passage with nobody around, you better have some good mechanical, engine, & electrical skills or you will be stranded, not good & maybe dangerous. There's a lot to consider and even then there are always things you never thought of that arise no matter how well prepared you think you are.

[@oreospeedwaggindoesamerica6078]

@@AustinBoil most definitely if I did I think I would spend the first years close like maybe the Bahamas while I learned.

[@cmoreoverland6739]

Don't let it scare you away from your dreams. I did a lot of this stuff as a kid and there are a lot of folks willing to lend a hand. Always. Diesel engines are fairly straight forward and glassing and epoxy work is too. Patience is the key. You learn by doing. Just don't take short cuts and prepare as best you can. Get out there.

[@oreospeedwaggindoesamerica6078]

@@cmoreoverland6739 I blame it on my dad never being in my life or maybe I would have learned to work on engine’s lol. I’m not afraid to work spent my life in Army and oilfield just all of this is new to me.

[@beaudwayful]

Hull looks great! Can't wait for splash day!

[@sailingmarie7097]

Sorry legend, you lost me when the whippet started sneezing…. 🤣🤣 Check the bilge, maybe there are cracks in the bilge floor… Not saying that , that is the case but my boat had a leak in the bilge floor. Draining my whole keel!

[@BoatingJourney]

We were dying during that part!! LOL

[@MrLebro11]

One step closer to splash day. Worth the sweat & tears. Great work!

[@patrolrider]

Good choice go all the way you would always wonder and worry it is your families life at stake O to be young and full of energy again I am rooting for you,stay strong.

[@richardhall7822]

Yosh, you are a perfectionist at heart. Good decision and great job👍

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Top job Yosh, you wont regret that work and at least you know it is done right for the future. Cheers Buddy. Ross

[@harryjeffries8054]

Out standing job yosh

[@americanbornwalkaway9110]

I still feel Bad for Poor Marley Dogs Get the Worst of the deal😟 Getting Closer is A Good thing though!😁

[@BoatingJourney]

Hugs to Marley!!

[@zzzxxzzz3248]

Check your keel bolts ! If your keel falls off the boat will flip and you all will die ! Water may be coming in from your bilge , top to bottom !

[@markbouchard525]

Looks great !!! Love the efforts - keep pushing thru the aggravation !!! Soon you’ll be sailing

[@jamesbaumann1180]

Do it right, do it once. Good decision Yosh. Love watching you sweat!👍👍

[@keithladd2365]

Glad you didn't cut corners Yoshi. It was only going to come back a bit you on the bum. Good stuff. 😉😉👍👍

[@keithladd2365]

Bloody auto correct. That was bite you on the bum. 🥴🥴🥴

[@crushednutts8934]

@ 3:48 Bless you Marley.

[@Ron-zr6se]

Yosh, you're an animal such a hard worker! Bonita and your daughter are so proud of you as we all are. Good job mate! I have no doubt that you are an inspiration to many a young couple getting ready to set out on a cruising adventure of their own. The only thing left is to get Marley started on his adventure and joining back up in OZ.

[@boyceroper9055]

You are an inspiration

[@sailingpopao]

The old ‘poodleblanket’ damn guys that’s devastating. There’s definitely no corner cutting when it comes to boatwork 🤦‍♀️ you’ll feel a lot more confident knowing it’s been done right. Hope to catch you guys in Oz soon 🤗

[@michaelhicks8867]

You Sir are a worker !!!!!

[@dailydoseofsydney]

Ive said it once and ill say it again Yoshi you are a GENTLEMAN AND A SCOLER absolute beautiful human being love your dedication to the boat and too your beautiful family 🙏

[@bobbyjonson2944]

Dude you gotta be almost 35 years old having your first child. A blessing . Trust me she's worth more than one.

[@tl4ever262]

Thanks for taking us along to share your fun. I love the sped up stuff a lot.

[@billhanna8838]

Its a common problem with lead incased keels , Iv just pushed resin down the holes , worked fine . third time iv done it .

[@rogercouzens3150]

Looking really great Guys, great job!

[@rickfitzgerald5548]

Keep up the good work Yosh!

[@jerualem1234]

There it is. Well done, son!

[@shaneedmonds84]

Legend mate! You did the right thing, the extra effort wil pay off in the long run. While watching at the start I also considered injecting resin behind. Awesome effort. You have made Nandji a safe and enjoyable home for your family.

[@ron343]

You came this far you might as well do it right great job

[@svZia-Switch51]

Nice job! Keep on truckin.

[@billysmith6131]

Fuekin' Hell man!!!! your doing the right thing mate. Good on ya to do it the following' the hard steps. Doin' the thing right shows, you've got your head screwed on proper!!!!!! Not may take the hard road, best way!!

[@douglasstarr5620]

Well done you know when it’s right.

[@donnakawana]

Welp that's boat life... But you have 2 smiling faces to come home to after a long day of work on the Sailboat. It's looking great Yos... Just great man✌🏻💗😊❣️

[@sebastianponce7672]

Way to overcome all obstacles

[@duncan.5228]

You did the right thing, and can hang on to that thought in the future. Your family will be all the safer after this work is over. Well done Yosh.

[@daled8221]

Uncle taught you well! Glass on!

[@jimlotspeich7117]

Uh oh...hope you get all that cleaned up and fixed like you want

[@drewkennewell4267]

Awesome job Yosh!

[@erichyney6287]

Thanks for sharing. We really appreciate what you do.

[@jaxmaria]

Great job done!

[@MrJackwork]

I dealt with extensive blistering with a wide, shallow fishtail woodworking gouge and avoided most of the grinding. The chisel finds the margin of the sound material.

[@californiakayaker]

I'd love to hear more about that. Not sure would be able to get the equipment from you description, would need more. I've seen boats go through this type of thing before.

[@MrJackwork]

@@californiakayaker Just a mallet and a chisel with a shallow gouge configuration. Carve out the bad material.

[@californiakayaker]

@@MrJackwork Have you been getting on the water ?

[@MrJackwork]

@@californiakayaker Nope, been on the hard for a while now but the ranch is for sale and I will move back on the water when it's sold.

[@erbf1]

Boats....LOVE EM !

[@randolphquintana3355]

You go boy" get her done" that's what I like about you you're getting it done baby" nothing to it but to do it" you the man!!! 😎👍

[@ManiacNewf]

I’ll gladly support these guys. You have big fans in Canada. :)

[@pdmotors5027]

Nice job on the keel, I can imagine it was a bit of a ball ache, but hay ho, once it’s done, you have full peace of mind.

[@TheJeffrey575]

You are an amazing glass man. It’s a process and technique skill that’s hard to learn and demands patience. Outstanding mate!

[@frankpristov9745]

Josh you and I have something in common. I started work on my kitchen sink assembly like a wuss and ended up replacing the entire sink cupboard assembly as well as the taps and ended up finishing the job like a tradesman. you are wise in your decision making it inspires others to do the same

[@andrewdelaney2915]

Keep up the good work. Great videos. LOL on the suit name.

[@johnperry7534]

Great work buddy !

[@carolgale2590]

Good job!

[@derekfreeman6888]

Damn good job mate!!! Keep your chin up.....your new baby is beautiful like her mama! Cheers!!!

[@moneyfornothing3264]

Great video guys!!

[@sonsrc1326]

Great job done right

[@RustyManisduckman]

You can do the job the right way once or the short cut way twice or more times. You did right mate. That beautiful Lil girl needs the best home possible.

[@mkinSoCal760]

Your a legend Yosh! You inspire me to follow my dreams! Hard work pays off in the end. 🌎🗺⛵️

[@offtherichter7]

DUde your optimism is inspiring. You dolphinetly did the right thing there brudda. keep on you got it man! all the best from CA

[@SVZonda]

I have followed you guys since your first day on the water! Josh you are a Legend! You would not have even thought you could attempt that glass job back at the start of this journey! Also I was not sure what was dripping more, the water coming out of the keel or the sweat off Josh’s nose! All the best Richard

[@Blue-Steel]

GOOD GREAT JOB.

[@Fantic156]

Nice job mate. Stay positive and I hope there are no more nasty surprises for you all. Tallula is gorgeous .. ;)

[@vinesofoldmission]

Nice job!

[@sebastianponce7672]

Noooo man just seeing this headline super bums me out, about to watch hoping it sounds worse then it is!!

[@victorbitter583]

I'm sittin here going.. cmon Yosh, cut it all out and do it properly. Then i'm like.. feather them edges out better than that mate. It turned out good enough and you learned something from it . Good to see the girls and Marley doing good too. cheers.

[@geraldtonjjeeper]

Well done Yosh! Right solution and made a great episode!

[@joshuaslocum2345]

Do it once and do it right - Good job.

[@rboavida]

Go go go Yosh , your the best :)

[@garyfroeschner2523]

good stuff

[@webheadusa9377]

Nothing but the best effort for your girls, Yoshi! :¬) Webhead USA

[@paulczernotowycz2305]

The master glasser is at it again, well done champ!

[@donnasingleton6320]

It just the nature of the beast my friend, 2 different materials vibrating and rubbing together with every passing mile. All those old keels look like that. Do what you gotta do, the main thing is to get it sealed up again and check those keel bolts if you got 'em

[@frankkreyssig7626]

Sailing around the world is just having to fix your boat in exotic places! 🤔

[@cliftontibbits6644]

It’s all good my friend, you made do with the cards you were dealt, you got this…looking forward to the next episode…

[@westcoastoffroad]

Your a stud brother looking good!

[@jmcguire5548]

Outstanding!

[@michelebushnik2874]

Oooh! It's almost splash day!❤❤❤

[@theoceandragonfly]

You can fix it!!! Cheering you on 🎉🎉🎉

[@TheBeatlemanic]

Alright, just that much closer. Good Job as usual.

[@grant_thompson_twizel]

Top effort Cuz!

[@bilinasmini3480]

Fiberglassing the keel was great time lapse, the baby is the BEST! Thanks 🙏

[@Gladtobeleaving]

Sorry 'bout that. At least you now have the time to do it right.