My Classic Boat . Saving Yo Ho. Britians First Folkboat 1948

[@daleskidmore1685]

Space has to be one of the most expensive costs of any restoration. Bernard has done a lovely job, and has had the support of his wife, which is another valuable asset. It will be nice to see Yo Ho sailing, looking forward to it.

[@christopherstevenson9737]

Thank goodness for guys like Bernard! There’s a Friendship Sloop for sale hare in Ventura, CA. Sitting in the water, no one seems interested. I just purchased a Pacific Seacraft, Flicka-20 (another classic glass ship), so not able to buy another ship. And I’m not that skilled in wood repairs. Perhaps if I start a “Save a Friendship Sloop” fund /foundation it could be saved! It’s a classic 1948, 42 footer. Like Bernard, I can’t bare to see her sink into to ocean.

[@MoosePantz]

So very inspiring to see such dedication, craftsmanship, and love. Thanks you.

[@rcpmac]

Respect to you SIR!

[@normanboyes4983]

A great story and well done Bernard.👍

[@douglashardman9059]

Well done, it the little gems that sadly fall on hard times because of the cost of restoration compared to the end value. Lovely job, well done!

[@jopydopy3397]

True craftmanship! I Just bought a Privateer 20. Would be nice to see one of those in these series!

[@pjenkins3700]

Well done, Bern! She'll be smashing and I'm looking forward to seeing her on the water :)

[@mr.morgan5643]

Well done Sir!! She's going too look better than new when your done!!! I love wooden boats as well! that being said, I took on a project in 2019 and still restoring her today, it's been a journey!! Good luck, you'll get there! Fair winds!! Doug

[@Boatlane22]

I restore wooden boat’s you have done a good job mate . Shame you couldn’t continue mate

[@Hindukushsailing]

I hope she lives another hundred years.

[@bosse641]

Lovely boat :o)

[@glenndavis479]

It's a shame she has to be sold...for a moment there I thought ha was talking about Mrs Bull. LOL I can't wait to see her (The Boat) in the water where she belongs.

[@bryansmith1920]

I'm an ex-mechanic Trained in a Tech college 1969-1972 City and Guilds I am a proud engineer One of my Grandsons is a modern mechanic They are not of a par I have concerns for the future When knowledge is lost It took 2'000yrs to relearn how to make concrete

[@adrianvalbuena8158]

🍺🍺 For the unpriceble wifes!!!

[@ИванПетров-л7х3ф]

The same man from July's Nordic folkboat.. How many boats he is restoring at one time ? 😄 Or they are twin-brothers ? 😁

[@kgilliagorilla2761]

Is this the very same (I’m assuming it is) Yo Ho that M.C.B. did a video on? A lovely lady did the interview. Cheers from Chicago.

[@myclassicboat9083]

It most certainly is - you'll see her in part 2 when Yo Ho is launched

[@soulewh]

It's a little bit snobbish to say that solely based upon the material and construction of a boat it doesn't have a soul? I would think that would rely more upon the character of the boat and it's idiosyncrasies than what it was made of.

[@MikeAG333]

Boats have soles, but not souls.......because souls don't exist. They're a figment of the human imagination.