Moving the stands and removing the Detroit Diesel blower

[@squatchymcsquatchsquatch3015]

Your explanation of why people don't have to donate $ for your issues is exactly why people donate money. You're awesome duder. Keep it up.

[@thomasautengruber8369]

It warmed my heart! haha

[@guy872]

I went and threw in some money to his PayPal for this exact reason. He doesn't wine or complain about having to sell it. He just states it as what's needed and is genuinely happy when people help him. If more people in this world had his drive and commitment we would be much better off! What a great guy.

[@jameschristie4596]

You stole my words.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate. I've been really touched by people generosity. It really motivates me to get cracking and build the boat you all deserve to see. :)

[@kaymoorridge2059]

Keep the Landy Stu! I just sent a few $$ your way. Love watching from North Carolina, USA

[@jacquesdeschenes6449]

In the begining of 70's I was a freshly new mechanic out from school. What a new mechanic do in an engine rebuilding shop ? Taking apart engines. That is the way to know and learn all makes of engines. Those Detroi Diesel where every where . Then the first I had rebuild was an 8V 71. I thing my ears still ear the sound of it when it was on the dino test. Good work.

[@JD-8-1971]

You would be hard pressed to find another channel to find viewers from so many different country's that agree and get along so well. Just goes to show everyone appreciates a nice guy with dirty hands and enjoys a beer.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate. It is fun seeing people from so many countries coming together to share a love of boating. :)

[@deathcar]

Stu you are a much better value than anything in the movie theaters these days, keep up the good work!

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Gary! :)

[@huh2634]

Absolutely true!!

[@mrwideboy]

I love watching stu renovating this Boat, any guy who has and interest in engines, mechanics should watch this.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate. Is there a guy who doesn't have an interest in engines? ;)

[@bucknaykid5821]

I cant tell you how much I look forward to every one of your new video. Great information and content. Thanks for taking us along for the adventure. Are you going to offer charter vacation packages for fans when you finish?

[@jayben00]

Celebrity status generates these responses

[@bucknaykid5821]

@@jayben00 maybe but I would love an adventure down under and a day or two on the water fishing would be great.

[@DangarMarine]

Will definitely be having channel meet ups onboard. :)

[@ScaryJudgeofCaracter]

Launch party? Flotilla? From its maiden launch and a lap of the island or maybe across to Sydney for a raft up..

[@TimsWorkshopTJY]

And a keg of coopers mate🍺👍

[@volvogt21]

Stu you have come so far in 16 weeks. From the joy of purchase, the 'what have I done' moment early on to now where you are not that far from having it back in the water.. I'm loving the positivity and also the magnificent support from your global audience. Cheers mate!

[@DangarMarine]

It has come a long way. I should go back and watch some old videos one day just to remind myself. I'm sure it would be motivating.

[@fstopza]

My son and I found your channel a few months back when we bought our first outboard. We've both been addicted ever since! Thanks all the way from South Africa!

[@gekolizzard]

Had to be another one around here somewhere. Cheers from Durban.

[@fstopza]

@@gekolizzard Ballito 😀

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate, glad you've been enjoying the vids. :)

[@lukestrugnell]

Here too from JOZI....you guys want to do a group buy of dangar shirts?

[@fstopza]

@@lukestrugnell I would be keen

[@trafficczar3366]

I find myself looking everyday for an update on the steel boat project!

[@randyrhodes7526]

Nice to see somebody looking to save a Detroit instead of destroying them !!

[@DangarMarine]

It's almost ready to go back in now. Looking forward to hearing it fire up!

[@wrx248]

I was a motorcycle mechanic years ago. I wish I had your even temper. You are amazing. Your thought process and grit should be taught to young people. Great achievement.

[@dianeswift]

Watching your courageous approach to diesel mechanics is more than entertaining, it’s fascinating.

[@DangarMarine]

Thank you! :)

[@joemartin6439]

So glad to see the skill you have learned over the years to be able to work on your green huge engine

[@RealZFactory]

You have had this boat for 4 months man time flies by

[@daleyurk4369]

What a gracious man you are! You're one of the very few UTube creators that don't beg for money. I plan on donating because of that, and you deserve it!

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Dale, that's very kind of you. :)

[@scottwatson5767]

Detroit diesels are bad ass old school motors. Good HP and a lot of torque. When it’s running right and everything is good internally it will give you several years of service!! Glad you decided to keep it.

[@btaylor9748]

Scott Watson since when do Detroit’s only last 3 years mate ? Last I checked they were pretty much bulletproof

[@brendandonnelly8375]

Thank you. Reminded me of how indestructible that two stroke engine design is. Took me back to my apprenticeship in the late 70's!

[@StonyRC]

Loved seeing the piston and liner seeping oil onto the Land Rover seat - you Sir are a true Bloke! Much respect to you and your amazing project.

[@stuartmclatchie62]

Yes I like Detroit diesels too. I used to work on them when I was an engineer at Garden island too many years ago to remember, they powered most of our work boats and small craft. they were built back in the day when the Americans had plenty of time to get things right. they made really good machinery too their Cincinnati mills and lathes were the best. Be a bit careful when you run it up after the rebuild. They can get away. the governor parts on some models have to be in exactly the right spot or they can run away. We had a couple do that and it was not pleasant. Have plenty of rags to stuff in the air intakes if that happens it does work if you can keep your cool!! cheers great job enjoy your videos.

[@cliffstevenson5773]

I am fascinated by your project. I love the slow, determined march toward the big voyage, and the quotidian confrontation of the engineering hurdles. Press on. sir, and thanks. I wish I could nip over from Ohio and buy you a beer.

[@DangarMarine]

Save my beer, I'll be in Ohio in September. :)

[@ronsmith8800]

Two minutes of banter will keep you going for two hours

[@Johnhealey-]

Hey Stu. I am happy to donate to help keep the project going and save the trusty landie. Consider it done. J

[@DangarMarine]

Thank you John!

[@regorsgarageboatbasin7515]

I really look forward to each episode on the boat. From watching your work I've been reading about the Detroit diesels. My truck has a 6L diesel, but nothing like the motor in your boat.

[@ianallan2337]

Stu, your back astounds me! If I ever got into some of those positions it would be the end. I would never get up again. Your temperament is simply amazing. Great videos!

[@einfelder8262]

You own 2 of the most wealth destroying items known to man - Boat and Land Rover :)

[@xgford94]

Ein Felder yep that’s the winning comment for this vid

[@barrylinkiewich9688]

My pops told me a couple pieces of wisdom, one was "if it flies, floats or f**ks, rent it, don't buy it." A few years later I owned a boat and discovered to source of the acronym B.O.A.T: break out another thousand and dear ol' dad was proven right once again.

[@prevost8686]

I thought you were going to say a wife & a girlfriend...at least you don’t have to keep the boat & Rover separated🥰

[@DangarMarine]

I must be a sucker for punishment!

[@prevost8686]

Dangar Marine No. You just love to hear a 2stroke Detroit sing. I can’t fault a man for that.

[@heaven-is-real]

love the shot of the chicken scratching in the dirt in the background at the end LOL great job working on that diesel motor Mister Dangar

[@Ken-fisho]

I found that funny too or hes fattening it up for a feast once the boats finished and broke

[@jackpatteeuw9244]

Stu, your DRY HUMOR get me all of the time ! "I don't have any square bolts here." You should have added, "I think I have some back at the shop."

[@rayg9069]

The square hole is put there for an external tacho drive, GM made a accessory pad that had standard 5/8? male thread with a 5/32? key drive, there was a square quill that engaged into the blower drive shaft. The engineers who designed these things in the 1930's put so much thought into making these engines future proof it was amazing.

[@ZaphodsPlanet]

Watching you rip that thing apart has given me a whole new respect for Detroit diesels ..... that is one serious engine man.

[@DangarMarine]

They are pretty hardcore.

[@tamaralee4108]

I think you will come to like the Detroit Diesel. They are about as simple to maintain and reliable as it gets, and rebuilt parts, especially fuel injectors, are commonly available. The one common complaint is collected oil dripping from intake ports into the intake air box, but Walker Airsep makes an oil drain collector system for Detroit air boxes. Keep a couple of unit injectors on board for spares. Greg

[@DangarMarine]

Hey Greg, thanks for the tips. That separator unit looks really cool.

[@ramblerebel1]

I'm like Buck, I so enjoy watching your videos. There so informative and inspirational. The blue you have chosen seems very close to the blue I chose for my boat. Thank you for sharing it with all of us. Cheers Jerome

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Jerome, glad you've been enjoying the vids. :)

[@offpherj7884]

You got lucky with that bolt. When I break one off it's level or flush and sometimes below the surface...………. Thanks for posting

[@MiniLuv-1984]

Yeah, I was expecting the worst.

[@kman-mi7su]

I was thinking the same, it breaks level or worse for me. Never easy.

[@DangarMarine]

You've got to be lucky sometimes!

[@michelebeck4311]

I just painted bottom of my jet boat this morning using the exact same paint! Very good product and very well priced! Crazy as it is, my boat has the same paint scheme too! Cheers from New Zealand

[@DangarMarine]

Nice one! Glad to hear you are happy with it. :)

[@johnlewis8647]

I just got done watching your video. The statement you made about loving the Detroit I couldn’t tell if you were kidding or not. The thing I liked about the Detroit engine they love to work hard. The harder you work them the better they run.

[@DangarMarine]

Hey John, no, I wasn't kidding, I've become quite fascinated by them. I'm really looking forward to learning more about them.

[@guthrie1960]

I am surprised with myself at how addicting this boat is to me I so want to see it finished which may be some time. But I'm hooked now and look forward to the next posting.

[@edwardmclaughlin6126]

All the rust and messed up injectors, but you drove the boat to where it was disassembled. You gotta love the old Detroit's, they just friggin' run and run and run.

[@DangarMarine]

Pretty amazing. :)

[@ralphvandereb66]

keep the land rover mate, it fits so well, love your vids and work, we all think you are the man, thanks for putting so much effort in and for being so humble and sharing your knowledge. respect.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Ralph. :)

[@robp7652]

Glad to see your spirits back to normal. What a cool color you have there on the hull. It really pops. Great timing on the upload as well I am in the middle of a 9 hour car ride with a 2 and a half year old. At least I smiled for 20 min. Crack on !!!

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate, I was feeling a lot better now the plan for the engine has been finalised. Glad the vid helped sooth the trip!

[@davidharlem6824]

You are a joy to watch mate. I hang for your latest vid. You teach us heaps and are such good entertainment.

[@COMM114]

Hello from California I thought that I heard a kookaburra in the background of the last video. I thoroughly enjoyed Australia on my last visit. That engine has surely been exposed to salt water. You will have to seen what the machine shop has to say about the condition of everything. I wish you luck in your endeavor. I'll be watching your progress.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate. I'm heading back out to the machine shop today. Will be interesting to see.

[@mallow173]

Love that endless blue! and absolutely ditto to Squatchy below! Will be awesome to see that motor when it comes back! you know those guys looking at it were wizards! and obviously you've got some pretty cool followers, which has to brighten the spirits! thanks again for sharing.

[@MrGTOFixit]

I Love your “go get it” attitude. Your content is entertaining and informative. I’m currently working on a 1996 GL1500 Goldwing she’s been setting up for 11 years

[@PorkBarrel.]

My neighbor had a Detroit diesel in a Peterbilt logging truck. He was constantly working on it. Has to be the most over-engineered complicated engine in history!!! Kudos for taking on the challenge! No wonder he called it 'She'.

[@ryanjames170]

tiger tank engine..

[@DangarMarine]

I think that's what makes them fun, there is so much to learn about them!

[@iBusinessLogic]

Actually many of them were built for simplicity and reliability. I captained a 78' Trumpy built in 1946 which had a pair of 6-71 Naturals that were originally U.S. Landing Craft engines. The owner of the yacht claimed they had never needed a major overhaul and this was a full 50 years after she was launched with those Detroits. They still purred like kittens with nary a puff of smoke from the dry exhaust. And they could push that old girl at 13 knots all day long at 2,000 rpm.

[@alant207]

Your channel motivated me to fix my microwave! Weird connection, but I love the way you tackle everything so I started doing the same around here...so far so good! I’m a fan....did a bit to help the with the Land Rover, not much but I hope it helps. Cheers.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Alan, appreciate your support. :)

[@garymoore3399]

Thanks for the how to repair videos they helped me get my 60 hp Mariner carbs dialed in. Sent a small donation, keep up the good work the trawler is going to be awesome.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Gary, really appreciate your donation. :)

[@johnjarvis8185]

love working on 2 stroke Detroit Diesels, worked on several 16V92's that were massaged by Johnson and Tower 60 psi crankcase pressure . 4 turbo's feeding 2 8-71 blowers

[@Fireship1]

Excellent video Stu. Nice to see work on the boat and the engine progressing. Glad you stuck with the Detroit, it’s a bulletproof engine!

[@projectblue1751]

It's cool I feel like I've done all the work, but I've been drinking beer and letting you do all the work, I love it!

[@ustinman8446]

In this day and age To get pure Entertainment And education Is priceless That's why we love your channel thanks for taking us along And I can't wait To see the boat finished

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate! :)

[@stevorino7645]

I hope you get to keep your Land Rover. I just made a small donation. I hope it helps. Keep the great content coming. I'm really into boats, welding, boats, did I mention boats. I wish I was closer so I could come and help. St. Louis, Missouri is a long way to Dangar. Cheers!

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate, I really appreciate your donation!

[@karinalee-edmunds5254]

I too look forward to each new video, I really enjoy them. In my humble opinion, the best boat renovation videos on 'The Tube'. Had a bit of a moment seeing the oily piston on the seat of your Land Rover. Probably as i'm out polishing mine every other day. Will stay tuned.

[@davidjulian8536]

It'll stop the upholstery rusting.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate! :)

[@ratoneJR]

Really a great rehab series. Thanks for sharing... I really mean that.

[@robertheyes3975]

i am watching from England, i dont have a boat, just very interesting watching you doing restoring from inside to ouside of the boat

[@JoelWelter]

I follow these things intently, then never have a clue how all of the parts come back together. I'm lucky to remember where the oil filter goes... Nice video!

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate. Reassembly is the only time I watch my own videos. ;)

[@garystetler4358]

Like everybody else commenting, I'm hooked on these videos - I would never have the cahones to do what you're doing. Hat's off!

[@angelroman7631]

Looks like everything is moving along great, cant wait to see the end result. Thanks Stu.

[@jonoedwards4195]

When that Bolt snapped I bet Your first thought was,, Beer! Great Stuff DM.

[@DangarMarine]

Isn't it always my first though? ;)

[@scofab]

Learning right along with you, thanks again for taking us along on this.

[@VolareAlto]

Am loving these videos..watched a bit of the one putting the boat back in the water and thought stop, goto the 1st one and am hooked, just amazing.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate, glad you are enjoying. :)

[@jontisdall6248]

G'day Stu, I was just thinking exactly the same thing when you said that despite the corrosion all the fasteners were coming out ok. Even the one that sheared wasn't a problem. Gotta love those Screaming Jimmys. Looking at those cases/pumps etc they were certainly 'cast to last'. The trawler's really coming along nicely now. Hope you manage to keep the Landy. Regards.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate. There is certainly plenty of metal in these engines. Once it is back together it should last a long time.

[@jontisdall6248]

@@DangarMarine It most certainly will Stu. Scott, the Bus Grease Monkey, regularly works on Detroit Diesels that have way way over 100,000 road miles on them, don't know how that equates to engine hours on a marine installation but I'd guess it's a helluva lot. Really looking forward to further developments. Best regards mate.

[@somegenXdude]

Somebody please sponsor Stu's foot wear PLEASE !! Awesome vids Stu... i know nothing about what your doing but i seem to watch every vid you put out.

[@ruperthartop7202]

Yeah. Keep the Landie if you can. Thanks for sharing

[@jhe4982]

love your project sharing it with the world, donated some money, greetings from the Netherlands, Jurgen

[@billybruffy226]

Stu, the broken bolt god smiled upon you-usually it's drill and cuss. Your videos are awesome. You sir are a quality act.

[@metalmanglingmariner]

20 minutes of spanner work and every second was fascinating.

[@jamesyeatrakas605]

I love the videos and your comments. Only thing I would like to see is some sort of way to see the order of the videos. Maybe a date stamp or number system so we can see them in order. You have my fullest respect as a hard worker. I'm hooked !

[@DangarMarine]

Hey James, glad you've been enjoying the vids. I keep all my vids grouped into playlists in chronological order. This is the playlist for the trawler kzbin.info/www/bejne/rWqYZZ96mbCgbqc

[@davidbrandt6925]

Great work sir! That motor was built close to me. I'm in Pennsylvania.

[@davidbrandt6925]

@grenade thank you! I did not know that!

[@Captain4life3]

i must say i like you down to earth sense of how to get thing done. Your going lots of directions but getting it done. Keep up the good work love the videos. Cant wait to see the engine back in. Good job on explaining with out complicating.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate, I can't wait to see the engine back in either.

[@Hissmannen]

I really hope you can keep the land rover, best of luck with the boat. You are keepinng my dreams alive. Cheers from Sweden.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate, I do too! :)

[@heavytrix9998]

Mate that rover is sweet, Can't believe how fast you took that Detroit Diesel apart.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate. I wonder how long it is going to take me to get it back together! :O

[@tumanuvaomeaole9458]

Oh man this is gonna run sweet when your done. Respect from Cali.

[@dn52n56]

HI, your getting closer to the water. great job so far. Detroit's are a hearty eng for the older ones. easy to work on as your seeing. Use to run a Detroit in our small crafts boat div in the navy. Lot of torque in those engines.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate, definitely getting close now!

[@dougeastman]

"I don't have any square bolts here" 😂

[@flick22601]

Me either.

[@jeffallen2923]

Classic Australian "dry" humour..

[@zook357]

Yep. thunked that was pretty funny also.

[@shoominati23]

I know, lolz of teh month

[@mattinsley1721]

Well done once again Stu. Really enjoy the series. Cheers from Southern California.

[@alfgjelsvik2286]

hi mate who i proudly sponsored the wax,oil,grease remower/sope on your body ;-) ;-) ;-)Love your work Stu.

[@bowmaster24]

Man you are blowing and going on this boat! 100k is coming soon as well. Awesome to see your channel grow so much.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Jason! :)

[@Marine_Ret]

Wearing rubber gloves to keep your hands clean while allowing Piston gunk to get on the Land Rover seat - never try to understand a genius 🤟🏻

[@barrylinkiewich9688]

Have you ever had to scratch your nose or ear with a nasty greasy finger? Yeah, that's exactly why I wear gloves because it's guaranteed you'll get an itch 2 seconds after you get your fingers all gunked up..

[@DangarMarine]

LOL.

[@gregorythomas333]

Really looking forward to the future videos...and the rebuild of the engine! I know they are expensive to own but I absolutely LOVE Detroit diesel motors :)

[@tomharrell1954]

Wow, the head looked like a new casting! Maybe she will live again! Hang in there

[@romeowhiskey1146]

Don't know if this helps for RE-ASSEMBLY... Knee Bone connected to the Thigh Bone connected to the Hip Bone. GREAT video...taking your time now bagging parts and bolts. Don't stop now...I've watched a couple videos about the Diesel 471 on KZbin. I pray for your re-assembly success.

[@DangarMarine]

With those instructions I can't go wrong. ;)

[@rayg9069]

Stu to help with reassembly get yourself a couple of half moon spanners, they are ring spanners with a curved shaft, I know Snap On have them, but no doubt others make them. Failing that a couple of cheap ring spanners and an oxy torch. They really help with getting to obstructed bolts. When you dismantle the blower take very careful notes on the position of any shims on each end of the blower shafts, these things run with clearances of only a few thousands and you need to shim the rotors so they spin freely without the helix lobes rubbing each other, you will find couple of extra long series feeler gauges ( or thin shim stock) a critical tool as well. The manual will tell you the details. Having a blower rub then pick up the aluminium and lock will ruin your day.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Ray, appreciate the advice. I got the blower to the house yesterday so I'll be carefully disassembling it on the bench. Definitely want to get it right!

[@AW-Services]

Amazing progress Stu. Beautiful colour and looks crisp

[@robp7652]

Crisp was definitely the word I was looking for great job beautiful color

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate, I'm really happy with the colour. :)

[@Graveltrucking]

I like that blue which is my favorite color its going to look good on the boat.

[@gh0stchannel19]

For the antifouling I would bold the stamps on a wooden block in a 45 degrees angle and place the part that connects with the boat on the blue part or the metal railing (fence) if possible. That would make applying the antifouling a lot easier. I'm really enjoying your videos! Keep up the spirit and great work Dangar

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks for the tip and glad to hear you're enjoying the vids.

[@MikeM-of2if]

Came across you working on this, and I am really enjoying it. Thank you for the effort you are putting into recording it.. best wishes .

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Mike, glad you like it. :)

[@svhulda6157]

I really enjoy your struggle. Remindes of myself when I was 50 yrs-. Had a look in my passport, and I am allmost 73. Bloody Hell! Time to cool down with a sixpack.

[@svhulda6157]

Replace lifters!

[@DangarMarine]

Yep, new lifters are on the parts list.

[@Gmtail]

I didn’t donate much, but hope the little I did helps. There is no reason to get rid of your vehicle especially when you live modestly and work so hard. Again, I hope I helped a little. Keep up the great work sir.

[@signelengis]

I priced out the cost of my Merc EFI fixes for this summer, and you've likely saved me about $2000 USD. I don't mind sending some cash your way to save that Land Rover. Keep up the projects.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate, glad the vids saved you some cash. :)

[@rodneyjohnston6280]

You be surprised How many awesome people are in this world willing to help you They are a gift from God

[@DangarMarine]

You are so right Rodney. I'm close to being able to keep the car now and feeling EXTREMELY grateful. :)

[@jamesharmon5963]

Thanks for sharing. I really enjoy your videos. I love the old Detroit two stroke engines. I have a bus with a 6V92 and it’s a beast. 👊

[@paulbradford8240]

I don't have a boat and will probably never have one, but I'm really enjoying your series of restoration videos. Just a thought about the stands. As you say, they are just keeping the boat balanced. Instead of having to move them periodically to paint the lower part of the boat, could you not have rigged up a system with timber going through the scuttles across the deck and then had props supporting the boards. That way the underside of the boat would have been free to paint totally with each coat.

[@DangarMarine]

You could definitely rig something like that up. It would be an interesting experiment!

[@paulbradford8240]

@@DangarMarine I'm really enjoying your project. I can't believe how long I sit here watching what you are doing. Your presentation is good and you aren't afraid to let people know that you maybe could have done it somewhat differently. Keep up the great work. Looking great from France!

[@nozmoking1]

After seeing the condition of the motor and actually witnessing it run I am thoroughly amazed.

[@keeganwebber]

Its common for them to overheat to the point of seizing, then restart perfectly fine after cooling off lol

[@harrygreene8669]

I really look forward to these videos. A big thank you from a fan

[@ltf1239]

You rock Stewie!! Great video.. Everyone who watches this channel once.. loves this channel! It's my first to check for new vids and my personal favorite channel on the tubes! You deserve the recognition !! Keep up the good vids! T

[@fernandsimard4112]

J'adore tes vidéos, j'ai hâte à chaque semaine de voir où tu es rendus… Merci et continus….

[@duncanjames914]

Another great video. I'm looking forward to seeing your re-built motor back in the holy place. :-)

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate. Me too!

[@paoemantega8793]

well done with the vice grips

[@frankkreyssig7626]

The square hole in the end of the shaft is for an accessory tachometer drive cable.

[@robp7652]

There is one on the cam cover plate.

[@Maxumized]

Nice mirror action for lighting

[@dodgeplow]

omg so many bolts and brackets and more hidden bolts. I've rebuilt a few engines in my life but just cataloging the hardware on this one looks like a chore

[@MrTallpoppy58]

Great if you can keep the Drover. I am only a $5 a mth patreon, so I very much feel your vids give value and as I have said before your style make us feel part of your project. When the boat is finish, please think about bringing it to Brisbane, maybe find a mooring at Cleveland and have a BBQ in the park (simple sausage sizzle) raise some diesel money and meet your partners. I for one would be happy to help set it up.

[@DangarMarine]

Hey Adrian, thanks for becoming a Patron! Definitely planning to head up the coast once the boat is done. :)