Our Boat Project goes into the Water - Week 30 - Vintage Yacht Restoration Vlog

[@AdventuringwiththeS.G.O.C.C]

SIKA-flex is the single best sealant to ever exist. Love that stuff. I have used it for decades to seal windows in all applications.

[@MegaPoxie]

That paint patch on the hull cracks me up each time I see it!

[@mitch_the_-itch]

That was the exact same track that Ship that got stuck in the Canal made just before he got stuck ;)

[@goobfilmcast4239]

zee weener

[@paulshockieuk2651]

What a COCK up of a job..this boat will fail 😂😂😂

[@williamsutherland7005]

Small suggestion: tape or wire the handle of that new through-hull ball valve back onto the fitting to ensure that no accidental knock can open it. Suggest replacing it with a permanant one with a double-lock on the valve handle. Nightmare waiting to happen as is.

[@MrSychnant]

Very true !

[@leighstevensmusic]

or just remove the orange handle

[@Taz6688]

@@leighstevensmusic Take the handle off rotate it 180 so its on the hull side, no accidental knocks

[@Nerd3927]

I have two unused through-hull valves, but I have a hose on that ends above the waterline for safety.

[@stephenpenney6774]

Could always put an end cap on the valve. Wouldn’t matter if the valve tap did get knocked then. Just make sure the thread is sealed.

[@katrinebohr3119]

This channel is so good! Not a minute wasted. Be prepared to learn a lot from an entertaining person 😃

[@MrELOIGOMES]

i agree totaly.

[@muthiainaraentertainment7585]

🔥

[@granadakimj]

Those helicopter noises for the drone-footage, is kinde neet...! :D

[@mundanestuff]

I LOLed when I realized what it was. Pretty clever.

[@mathijsdevries728]

Was going to comment the same… Priceless! 🚁😅👊🏻

[@Ivartshiva]

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[@old_house_1906]

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[@dirkdiggler4860]

Loved it lol

[@PreacherwithoutaPulpit]

That was a very big victory as she's now in the water moving under her own power and not taking on water. Very well done young man, very well done...

[@jedz2941]

Congratulations on the launch! Frankly, I did not think this boat would be even close to being launched this season, no less at the beginning of May - and she runs and floats - EXCELLENT JOB!!! Now please, please, please remove those tattered burgees (flags if you're a landlubber) from the "Masthead" (the piece of wood holding the anchor and forward nav lights) and keep these videos coming. There are still a ton of things to be done and we can't wait to watch you do them!

[@RuneLar]

I started watching these videos last night, and I love this series. And its because its so realistic. Too many project KZbin channels show things way over the top, which is fine, I like those too. But your temporary fixes are a breath of fresh air. Also, your channel is the first one that hasn't made me think that I could be a master welder if I just bought the equipment, which means you are the realest. Thank you.

[@mphays]

Congratulations. You've put in a lot of hard work and there is still plenty more to do, don't forget to take an hour here and there to enjoy all you've accomplished so far. Grab a chair and a drink, head out on deck and just relax.

[@ClaesNycander]

Cool, well done and must say that I like your videos a lot.. nice and calm. See you soon I hope!

[@catmando1786]

from Florida.....I am super excited for you. I've spent a lot of time refurbishing a few boats with my dad in Florida growing up. People that find these old solid steel boats and revalue them are near to my heart. Good for you and happy sailing,

[@sergiofernandez5902]

From South America, in the North of Argentina, I send you my congratulations. A lot of work, a lot of effort ... finally it was time to enjoy. There is a lot of work ahead ... Greetings and Congratulations.

[@stephenjamesolsen]

Just found this channel a week ago. Watched every video. Now I am an an expert on restoring yachts.

[@timoschulz5943]

Respekt, da habt ihr euch ja richtig was vorgenommen! Bis hier hin seid ihr ja schonmal gut dabei. Ich kann euch gut nachfühlen denn ich habe selber so ein 10 Meter Stahlmotorboot von 1978. Da ist immer wieder was dran zu tun, selbst wenn man "fertig" mit dem Wiederaufbau ist. Ich wünsche euch weiterhin gutes Gelingen. Macht weiter so !!

[@TheDunny888]

Congratulations. Nothing quite like launching a boat into the water for the first time after doing all that hard work. Keep up the content. It’s excellent

[@WileyFox01]

The lever is for raising the anchor, to let the anchor down release/un screw the large locking wing nut by the side of the gypsy (chain carrier). Hope that helps and best of luck with the rest of the refit.

[@toomanyaccounts]

guess every anchor mechanism maker did their own thing because I swear there are lever systems to lower the anchor slowly. then another system to drop the entire chain into the ocean if the boat needs to get away and the anchor is stuck.

[@WileyFox01]

@@toomanyaccounts To control the speed of lowering you alter the amount of pressure applied by the wing nut. Your anchor chain (In normal installation) is spliced to rode and attached in the anchor locker, should you need to let the anchor go you can release the gypsy and cut the rode.

[@toomanyaccounts]

@@WileyFox01 like I said different makers. different sized boats have different systems some with multiple levers and clutches that do those functions. some boat owners want a anchor system that they don't have to pull up or let down by hand.

[@WileyFox01]

@@toomanyaccounts Yes I agree that some boat owners want or have have different windlasses but in this instance they have a manual windlass, hopefully they can now use it as intended.

[@gillesgomez3091]

Your boat is in the water, it floats, the engine runs, the rudder moves. You're almost in paradise! Now you're just missing some confort inside and a good coat of paint outside but congratulations, you did it.

[@michaelfranz6937]

I cannot believe how much I looked forward to this event and even more how much I enjoyed it! I hope you keep doing this until you are completely finished as I always eagerly await the next episode. Thanks so much!

[@editor0018]

Congratulations from Canada! I owned a steel boat for years and may I suggest, keep a can of paint handy and a wet brush and make a point of scraping and painting one spot of rust every day. Make it part of your daily routine, like brushing your teeth every morning, and she'll look good forever. Great videos, binged watched the entire series in one day.

[@richardsiddon610]

That launch date must have focused your mind!😂 Now to make all those temporary solutions permanent. Congratulations on your amazing progress.😁

[@johncollier608]

It floats and it moves!! You have to be happy with that. Great achievement to get this far. Well done.

[@danielpearce642]

Really exiting and like the other comments. The time and care taken is better than some professionals. Learning loads about repairs and also German excellent humour. Really cool boat!

[@SorexSan]

Good job young man ! Congrats ! And .... about that bonus material. Do not worry, with patience and love, i am sure a thousand percents that your beloved baby will be more beautiful, believe me ! Just only wait see you both crossing the finish line. Goodluck and good well work !!

[@Sircraig7963]

G'day Crew,, Naturally congratulations are in order , and rightfully so . She is looking just magnificent, with a three leaf clover on her port side for good luck .. You look very proud at the wheel on the bridge deck, maneuvering your new residence to be into position . Good luck with everything .. I hope you are safe, and very comfortable onboard . Life on the river should be quite rewarding . Looking forward to the next videos . Respect from Down Under

[@garyharvey3545]

Well done. An inspiration for everyone to just do it. The solutions may not be elegant or completely correct but they have the virtues of simplicity, initiative, effort, cost effectiveness and they just work.

[@brad9529]

I look forward to seeing the not rushed and dodgy repairs.

[@peterhendry2154]

All you had to do was to loosen the cable, set the rudder to centre, then refit the chain with the wheel centered and both ends the same length. You can do that in the water though. There should be a mark on the top of the rudder post for dead ahead . All the best;

[@jukeman57]

Underway! Fantastic! Now you will spend the next few years working on your new home. Understand, you will never finish but you can work toward perfection. Nonetheless it will be enjoyable tweaking, fixing, fabricating and improving your yacht. Well done.

[@MrELOIGOMES]

I recently discovered your channel. And soon it became one of my favorites. I watched all the videos at once. Now I'm looking forward to the next ones. Please don't let me down! A hug from this old Brazilian sea wolf.

[@WildlingSailing]

we bloody love your intros

[@WildlingSailing]

Also, so glad you made it to the water. it reminds us a lot of the french canals, very peaceful

[@joemac2199]

BRAVO!!!! What a treat to see it on water. Congratulations...

[@kemperregan7450]

congratulations in the water and your first cruse that was AWASOME!!!!!

[@mikeriester8798]

Congratulations on getting your boat in the water and underway! Quite an accomplishment. Enjoying the videos.

[@bannzai]

You should name the boat Temporary Solution. Love, health and respect from Scotland UK.

[@sheiladunk7583]

Hi, Roly from the Uk. As a retired marine engineer I Love your videos .cannot wait to see the permanent fittings going in😃👍

[@williebulletman5217]

Outstanding I’m glad I found your channel I’m going to go back to the beginning to see your first video on this boat

[@Vineleafstudio]

Congratulations! You’ve worked very hard and fully deserve the good times you’ll have with your boat.

[@marvalan]

Congratulations! 4 days ago I found your channel and I want to compliment you on your skills and presentation. I'm impressed with how you deal with setbacks and bad critics, you are an example what an unstoppable will can achieve. Handwerkskunst durch Erfahrung! Chapeau

[@josephperkins4163]

Awesome job Captain, thanks for taking us along for the ride! You should be very proud of your self!

[@bulldog370a]

Watching her launch made my day! Great video! Thanks for posting!

[@Ratty_Rex]

Amazing to realise how much you've done in 30 weeks!!!!

[@andylimb]

Wonderful job. The joy you must have had when the boat hit the water and started her journey must have been overwhelming.

[@sabeszitro8343]

17:40 The helicopter sound!! Amazing!

[@TSCROGGY]

From Fortville, Indiana USA, Great job , and congratulations !!!!!!!!!!!

[@rickdearmont9950]

Its a beautiful thing to see a boat go into the water. Congratulations! Fair winds and following seas.

[@ussweeneyd]

Great day! Congratulations. A wonderful chapter begins.

[@stephensmith5317]

Absolutely enjoyed your videos. Your presentation is awesome and so interesting. Loving the journey of this restoration. A beautiful boat. Keep up the videos. Steve from S.A AUSTRALIA

[@777visionquest]

Awesome....just so proud of you....you make me want to go find an old steel boat and restore it....Inspiring....God Bless you.

[@jelleklinge9743]

Great effort, i am also fixing an old yacht, but i have not enough time to make a blog about every repair. One thing i would recommend is use 2c paint system and apply much more layers under the waterline on blanked steel if you fix it right it will not rust for 10 years or so. I wish you all the best and will keep following your channel

[@nicholaspappas9712]

Your getting it done and that’s what counts! You can fix the rest in the water.

[@craigkaschan4822]

Good job but as far as rust is concerned on a steel boat. Don’t take short cuts whatever you do. As for antifoul don’t skimp on that either. Even antifoul your prop it will foul up in no time. I hope it all goes well for you. Safe boating 👍🇦🇺

[@1Jurbo]

The handle you found should be hollow to fit on the friction release cross. On the RH side (chain side) you will find the friction release you need to “release” the friction of the chain drum to drop the anchor. Do it slow to control the speed of the anchor dropping. As you found out the other side is the anchor raise hoist.

[@pmusman]

I confirm, that’s how it works.

[@markusweber5561]

Mein Respeckt was Du bisher geleistet hast!!! Bitte weiter so.

[@garyroberts7592]

Fred would be so proud! Good job guys!

[@Nerd3927]

Well done! Your ability to cleanup after work, and setting the right priorities is what makes this a successful boat restoration. Only 5 percent who try can get where you are now. Much respect!

[@guitarmanmark]

Well done, great to see her afloat. You must feel good after all that hard work

[@RomanovDA]

Congratulations with moving the boat to water. Looking at your progress from the first episode and felt extremely happy for you to see the boat floating. Please continue and start filming your boating trips!

[@kevincharlton5236]

Absolutely brilliant job and well done on getting her Into the water , I've loved watching your work and your humour is fantastic , love to have a beer together on her

[@davidreedy7597]

Congrats, fantastic job. We look forward to seeing the next video. Best wishes, David and Tammy from Florida.

[@sabrekai8706]

Bravo. Well done Sir. Just don't let those temporary fixes become permanent (as they always seem to have a habit of becoming). I have to say your temporary electrical set up is very neat and well thought out. I bought Sabre Dance in 2007. Thankfully I am retiring shortly and will continue my adventure in being a boat owner. Hope you brought a good bottle of champagne, (rum is even better :). Sit on deck and salute as you watch the sun set.

[@alanlobley6497]

Well done and thank you for letting us see your progress enjoy from here on Alan Australia

[@MrButuz]

Looks so peaceful on the water.

[@davidcunningham6856]

Herzliche Gluckwunsche!! I looked that up just for you! Very happy for you & all your dedicated hard work too get this far on this beautiful "floating" project. I will be patiently waiting for the next installment because it's a pleasure to watch.

[@stephenpenney6774]

Brilliant video. Time always flies by watching your accomplishments. Really looking forward to the refit inside.

[@georgesnaim2861]

Well my friend that is alot of determination for an old boat salut from lebanon keep it up buddy, doing great man!!

[@bigian279]

Love the helicopter sound effect on the drone footage. Well done!

[@lancemitchell7883]

Congratulations. I wish you years of joy on your voyages.

[@jasonf9591]

Freaking awesome!!!!! Did a great job bro!!!!!

[@calvarybuilders5689]

Congratulations!!! what a great feeling to put her in the water and get her underway!

[@ZaphodsPlanet]

Congratulations on getting it back in the water!

[@ronver7915]

i follow your channel since 1st upload and all the progress now it time to float.... congratulation.... More thing left to do... but see the boat finally on water make me feel happy. Keep on going brother.

[@projecttrawler]

Congratulations its a big day when she floats! Excited to see more of this restoration!

[@JohnCarstairs1961]

Congratulations! You've made it! Now to sort the interior of your boat. You can now take what time you need to get things done (if your wife will let you take your time lol). I'm looking forward to your future videos showing how you transform the interior into a luxury boat.

[@myself3209]

I don't know why, but I cant get enough of your videos! Didn't even know I am interested in stuff like that haha

[@JohnnyRizon]

ive been loving this series since I found you on episode 3, keep up the good work, and good luck from Boston USA

[@BreezyRider66]

What you have achieved in the time that you had available is immense and would have defeated most people so congratulations skipper!

[@jameswilson7641]

Congrats on getting it floating and operational!!!

[@tomv2302]

Congratulations on the launch! Sweet prop wash. Looking forward to many more adventures

[@m4rr1y]

Have the same type of anchor system. Turn the 3 pins on the starboard side anticlockwise (towards the bow) and that will loosen the "brake" the chain should flow through on its own. If stiff, dump a load of wd40 and leave over night. Tighten a fraction then try loosening it up the next day.

[@zackketchum9925]

I am so excited for you and I know that you were going to put it in the water very soon am I am very excited for you

[@IPwnYouPay]

Awesome work man! Congratulations on finally being on the water!

[@Smacdoug1]

I'm so happy for you! So cool to see you get to this point dude! And ya finally get to sleep on board on water. Thats gotta be a great feeling. Good job man. I want to do what your doing in life

[@johnhughes8772]

well done buddy, i'm really happy for you. Greetings from Liverpool

[@pagegreer5081]

So what was the big need to get her in the water. With so much un finished. Financial.

[@RucknAroundFL]

Congratulations! She looks great in the water!

[@Toad434]

Great work, Looking good.

[@grizUSMC0331]

Good job brother happy for you ! Can't wait to see her when she's done from Birmingham , Alabama USA

[@neobaggins3718]

The GTA helicopter sound effect over the drone footage was perfection

[@TheOakRoom]

Momentous. Well done for getting this far!

[@luisgcasiquet]

Thanks for sharing that video. Congratulations, great deal of work now rewarded.

[@VinnyCSr]

VERY VERY GOOD VIDEO CAN'T WAIT TO SEE MORE, GOOD LUCK

[@scottschram1507]

Congratulations, job well done. We’ve all been waiting for this day with excited anticipation. When we put our boat in the water it feels great after her winter slumber. Many hours of smooth seas and sunshine for you All the best from the Midwest USA 😀

[@johnjacobjinglehimerschmid3555]

Can't wait to binge watch your earlier videos. This channel's gonna be awesome!

[@albundy1956]

Congrats to your launch, nice indeed! Greets from Sweden..

[@dinomaus1]

Congratulations, this first boat trip moment ... priceless 👌

[@chrischerry2787]

Congratulations!!!

[@reeley]

excellent work!. So good to see you floating.

[@dwtrksvc]

One small step for man... Huge congratulations on your splash. We all look forward on to your progress. 👏👏👏👏👍

[@michaeldecker2725]

Congratulations on your progress!

[@mttshw]

Great work! Can't wait to see more. I don't think I fully understand the rush to get into the water, although its always good to have a deadline!

[@ronburns6865]

I binged on your page today. Congrats on a job well done. Your welding skills have improved greatly!