Poem has Sole -

This week I build a new sole in the wheelhouse of MV Poem. 3-1/2" lower than the original so now I can stand up!
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[@thomaslarussa6814]

Peter, you are absolutely incredible. Your positive outlook for everything that you do is not only inspirational, but good for the “sole.”

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Gosh Thomas, I’m flattered. thank you.

[@sidneysmith6095]

Poem has sole ,onward Peter we love our wooden sole's !!!!!!

[@SirRancealot]

Love your videos Peter. While life has been crazy the last 4-5 years your videos have been a happy comfort to watch every week. Thank you for sharing your journey.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

That's very kind.

[@joepvanlunenburg1274]

Travels With Geordie is always good for the Soul...

[@This.Here.Channel]

This page speaks to my soul, or if I'm on a boat, it speaks to my sole. Or if I'm wearing shoes, sole(s).

[@stevestuffmusicstudio6770]

It does my soul good to watch you do your magic each episode, and #345 is not solely an example of your creative craftmanship! That lowered sole is SO pretty with the tongue oil!! You will certainly appreciate that added headroom!! Cheers! [much more-favorable reaction to this week's BOTW compared to last!]

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@joeunger6106]

You got so tickled with yourself when the application of the tung oil went so well. I really enjoy your work when things like that happens. It definitely puts a smile on my face. Beautiful job.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Heh, thanks Joe!

[@Googas1968]

Drinking beer on a wooden boat is good for your soul. Cheers from Boston

[@rldukes5729]

From the restored sole to the restored soul of M/V Poem. I look forward to the progress and launch.

[@pfalzgraf7527]

Douglas fir is always nice Whether structurally or on display. However, never do ever discount That missteps cause a delay! That ledger was an easy fix. It only goes to show That patience with oneself will lead To a good sole in the bow. Mahogani oiling with this new technique Was an experiment, done with suspension. But since it seems to have done the trick, We can say it's a clever invention! More members are welcome, fig beer is good! Thanks to donators as a whole! And in the end we all can be sure That the word of the week is "SOLE"!

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Encore, Encore! Bravo! Love it love it love it!

[@johncollins5021]

Poem has a lot of soul.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Gosh John, she certainly does!

[@johnvititoe6051]

“Potato Chipped”! I love that description.

[@Jarom.M]

That tung oil really brought out the soul of the sole.

[@braithmiller]

Best boost in a week. Great moving forward with improving the condition of Poems' sole and Sole.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Couldn't agree more!

[@jasongargiulo3984]

Should have ten times more viewers. Fantastic channel.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Here's hoping.

[@bobcollard11]

Poem's sole is well done, I love the way you cut the sides. As usual, Free hand. LOL

[@rmojo23]

That is a fantastic looking sole. Can’t wait to see the rest transform into the 3d render!

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

You and me both!

[@gbthecamper458]

You put your heart a soul into the sole Peter. Love your craftsmanship.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thank you.

[@Jakedog428]

What an entertaining Channel. For reasons inexplicable, this episode was especially therapeutic. Start with a tree, end up with a viable boat, laced with the tension of imminent doom if Peter removes the wrong board ( ha ha just kidding we know he wont do that, but I would). That "oversize lump" of an engine has a special funk of its own, a bit of an orphan from the era when all focus was on v/8's. I would be inclined to keep the thing, love it much just to show the kids of today (who are smitten with exotic inline sixes) just how well the ol' chugger can do.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks fort he kind words. I too have degree of appreciation for the old chev 6. But it can’t overcome my disdain for a gasoline engine in a wooden cruiser. one that is also much too big and leaks oil into the bilge. A splendid engine this would be for a classic Chris Craft runabout of fish boat.

[@robertdegraaf5215]

if you had a soul you would have seen my winning entry last week and sent me a T shirt!

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Oh no, soulless degenerate that I am….heh,….

[@dondonner1095]

Corny at best I know, as he built the new sole he ingested such soul we knew it would be quite amazing. Again great video.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks so much Don

[@SuperKingslaw]

Loved seeing you help out on Finding Simon. Your example of helpfulness gives me hope for humanity.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Always fun hanging out with Simon.

[@wclukens]

Closed Caption had it as Seoul, sole, and soul. A long sole passage to Seoul would be test of your soul.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Ha! Loveit!

[@milt7348]

Stay safe and we'll see you next week.

[@fonhollohan2908]

My heart really goes out to ya Peter, especially, when " Ship Fitters Disease starts to set in." life can be hard as it is, without being plagued with that old rascal. I can relate though once it gets in your bones its never seems to want to leave without a good fight. LOL Jokes aside great job as always Peter. Now that is a great idea, Peter, for how you spread that Tung Oil.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks for the words of support Fon!

[@normanroberts6680]

Looks a little smaller than your cad drawing. Hope it works out for you. Like your squeegee technique. Carry on. Thanks for the content.

[@williamaiken2736]

Hello Peter, and what a great job, as always, fitting the new sole in Poem. You can already see how the added headroom helps in walking around in the cabin. The new forward area will be interesting to watch come together and looking forward to watching it as always. Cheers...

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Many thanks William!

[@mikehenry4868]

Soul or sole, now you have both. Poem is looking good.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks Mike.

[@tonyhinson5029]

I know I’m late to the party, but I do love that sole!

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks Tony

[@martin5504]

Really happy that you also make the odd mistake. I thought I was the only one. Thanks for the videos.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Heh, I make plenty. My position on mistakes is there is no shame in a mistake as long as the repair is honourable.

[@timandpatstephenson2638]

Your new theme song from Sam and Dave…”I’m a sole man”!!!!

[@mz10713]

It's hard to appreciate all the work that goes into these projects, and I always come away with something from watching. So thank you again Peter, love the new sole.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thank you very much!

[@kodylauzon6003]

Whenever you’re In rough waters it’ll be nice to have the soles of your feet firmly planted on a brand new sole! Well done Peter!

[@robertlewisvideo]

I can tell that you are a good person so you must have a Blessed Soul, Soul, Soul, I hear an echo.

[@monicaeaton7376]

My “sole” yearns for the beauty of your gorgeous wooden boats! Your efforts on all three of these vessels really shows your amazing carpentry and shipwright skills. Thank you for keeping the passion alive and inspiring others to follow their dreams.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thank you very much!

[@beeenn649]

Mt hearts cup runnith over with the warmth and sole that wooden boats give us.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Yes!

[@tamabuenker354]

Oh-sole-a-mea. Happy travels. From: Tampa Buenker

[@stewtube1240]

Great job on Poem . You make it look so easy but with a great style and very entertaining . Thx

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks so much Stew

[@linrepboras]

You sure did put a lot of soul in Poem's sole.

[@JohnKenIRB233]

Yes, diagonal “concept” is technique not understood by younger builders, nice to see you use it. Back in Ontario, Mom would have insisted you patch your left knee denim with a sticky, iron-on patch before that left knee disappeared!😊😊😊 Thx for bringing us along! Ken

[@ivarmichelsons7413]

You're a Sole Man

[@webbtrekker534]

That beautiful Ribbon Mahogany Sole, after the addition of the Tung Oil, now has Soul. My boat had tons of Ribbon Mahogany and I grew to love it! 😄

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

I just love it!

[@MVSheKon]

Having a nice flat spot to stand is good for the sole. 😊

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Oh gosh yes!

[@josephneuner6354]

I have watched your channel for years and I greatly admire your work. You are very talented and don't cut corners when doing the repairs to the boats. I especially admire your ability to stay positive when taking on large projects and having to work in a small space with limited tools but with all of that said, I cannot agree with some of the work that you are doing on Poem. I love that boat and in the words of my father " if it ain't broke, don't fix it." I am sorry to be negative but I think that you should restore it just the way that it is. It is a beautiful boat just the way it stands and just needs maintenance. Please don't be angry, I am just expressing my opinion and I am by no means an expert at anything. I will continue to like and subscribe to your channel no matter how you proceed. Your friend and loyal viewer, JOE

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thank you Joe! I appreciate your love and concern for Poem. I hope I can reassure you that all the stuff I’m removing is not original and quite shoddy. The boat was completely refitted inside in the early 50’s with cheap luan plywood cabinets. Poem was built in 1938, before plywood and her interior would have been spectacular panelled solid wood, much like the doors. I can’t be certain, but I also believe the helm was not centred as it was for the last 50 years. and then there are areas that are just plain rotten and horrible like the old sole and other non original structure. Now it’s true that I will use lots of plywood in my refit. however I intend to recreate the look and feel of prewar cabinetry. I’m glad you enjoy the show and will stick around despite your concerns. I hope that over time you will feel I have chosen an honourable path for this beautiful little boat.

[@josephneuner6354]

Thank you very much for responding to me. I did not know that those parts of the boat were not original and that there was so much rot. I now have a deeper respect for you and what you are doing to the boat . Carry on and best of luck, Joe

[@Vagabond1209]

You’re a Sooooole Man, Peter!

[@kenschoenfelder6260]

Love your heart and soul you put into the work and videos you produce.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

I appreciate that Ken.

[@robertrandolph4106]

Loved the video, great for the ‘sole.’

[@loubonaparte5063]

I want people to subscribe!!! Social experiment... any way possible because you provide a simple guy like myself inspiration to tackle project knowing that you're not a master shipwright, yet you manage to take your time and get the results one would expect. SUBSCRIBE people!!! Can't have Peter deciding to wrap it up...

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks for the words of support Lou.

[@jamesbrooks9828]

Cold Wendy night here in Charleston SC. Check Dock lines and they’re ok. Keep up your good work, look forward to you Sunday postings. Cheers! ⛵️🍺

[@scottkeefe3969]

Squeegee, smart! Nice job.!

[@gubieone]

Poem is going to be so absolutely COOL! Another great video.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

It really is!

[@MrCrabbing]

Ha ha looking forward to the Dover Sole season starting later this year, great lob of the floor by the way.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

I love sole for fish ‘n chip!

[@daveleephoto]

Bravo!! This was a terrific video! Shooting inside Poem is a big challenge and you found a great solution- overhead camera. Love it. So much math to figure out how to install the new sole. I love how you used the tape as a witness line. So much lingo I’ve never heard before. And applying the tung oil with the plastic spatula?! I never saw that before. You always used a brush previously (as did my Dad when he did his wood working projects). Thank you, Peter, for all your hard work this week!

[@rich40701]

A nice filet of sole would go well with that beer.

[@petevonschondorf4609]

I haven't used a spreader to apply tung oil, but I have used plastic squeeze bottle - like the ones used on ketchup or mustard.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Woo, must try!

[@patrickjernigan1025]

Nice work Peter always a perfect fit cheers 🥂 my friend it's always good to find your soul mate

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Hey there Patrick, thanks again!

[@4437RR]

Perfect, again.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks so much.

[@twan-zg6nr]

👍🍻Chears from the Dutch nice job you did with the tung oil

[@stevenholton438]

O sole mio! Lovely work Peter, I could watch you all day!

[@loubonaparte5063]

Filet of Sole is darn tasty!!

[@TrapShooter68]

Sail, sole, soul, sale!

[@glengullickson6538]

Your channel Is the sole highlight of my Sundays! Keep up the good work.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Glad to hear it!

[@DMS-TBW]

Guaranteed, Peter will always Give’r heart & sole ❤

[@LakesideProductions]

Loving the episodes Peter. I'd admire your work ethic and productivity. I'm always learning a thing or two. Keep it up!

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks so much, I appreciate it!

[@fishandcookaustralia8112]

The whole soul is awesome 👌 👏

[@michaelcima5772]

That sole warms the soul. Really bad. I know. First thing that came to mind.

[@davidnichols147]

Love the new cabin sole!

[@mickfisch96]

Thanks Peter, another great episode!

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks Michael.

[@TheBeer4me]

Awesome video! It seem you have a good soul Peter

[@jamesglass367]

Always enjoyable and have been subscribed for years thankyou for the fantastic videos of your work and sharing your life as alwsys be safe and be happy

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Much appreciated James.

[@TheMyllymaa]

That's very nice looking sole!

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks Marko

[@dougsrepair1060]

You have a good channel with many how to tricks. Thanks

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

I appreciate that Doug!

[@HiNk519]

Bless your sole for a Happy and Healthy New Year !!

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

And to you and your’s Scott.

[@ingtam]

Is the guitar music yours, Peter? I'm imagining you tapping the sole of your foot against the sole of the boat, playing the guitar with soul. Thanks again for sharing your passion and skills.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

It's not I'm afraid, I learned the tune but never got a good recording of it.

[@ingtam]

@@TravelsWithGeordie Hopefully one day you'll have a chance to get a good recording of it. And, maybe one day over the summer when you're out cruising you could delight us with a little of your music. That would be lovely!

[@richb313]

Really love the progress made on Poem looking forward to more progress Peter.

[@colinkulasik1128]

Peter, once again another beautiful piece of work. That tongue oil sure does give the sole some nice depth and really brings out the soul of the wood. Now are we supposed to use soul or sole in our comment?

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks so much Colin

[@dustymiller7758]

Fantastic job Peter, good progress made.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks Dusty.

[@darylreed7771]

Wow, that sole came out great Peter. That tung oil really does bring out that wood grain. Beautiful. You mentioned briefly what the focsle was going to be. Are you putting together another 3D rendering for it?

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Probably no 3D, it's a complex space with a very simple plan. It's only just coming to me, I'll share soon.

[@darylreed7771]

@@TravelsWithGeordie I’m looking forward to it Peter!

[@beornwhetstone2797]

Always enjoy!

[@andypandy955]

Soul sole ? Loved the video reminded me of the time I built a narrow boat the floor was 30 feet long. Great job too getting it level. 😁

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

I look forward to when I'm building out a narrow boat.

[@patrickcwillis]

I really enjoy the progress you make on all the boats. The new sole looks great!

[@richardmccartney316]

great show Peter

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks Richard.

[@darcydossantos9444]

That sole looks amazing great work I get my inspiration from you cheers 🍺

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks Darcy.

[@nikafrost2775]

Pouring your soul into the building of Poem’s new sole and fighting with ship fitters disease makes for great content on your channel. Best wishes for the new year, Nick and Kathi.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks so much!

[@TR4zest]

A freehand compound bevel cut with a circular saw. And it is better than pretty good. Just wow, Peter.

[@mchurch3905]

I’ve done that myself, perfectly, backwards.😮

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks Brian.

[@waynep343]

The ledger boards you cut to length need to be shortened so the sides of the hull can move inward as significant waves hit. With them almost touching the inside of the planks. You might sink the boat at the worst possible time. Old screw and nail hulls. Non galvanized fastners. Is there a way to drill them partly oversize to remove any rust from the hole and seal the hole with caulking. Taping a screw to the driver. Putting a dab of caulking on the hole. Spinning the screw backwards to push the caulking deep into the hole.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

That sounds nasty. I've never heard of it happening but will ask around. Thanks.

[@waynep343]

@@TravelsWithGeordie poem is not heavy ribs and stringers like tally ho or arabella. An inch is probably enough clearance on either end of any beams that are ending at the inside of the planks. Worst case scenerio. I have seen the big weather that can kick up. Grew up spending summers on Lummi island. Spend 22 years working with a friend on his wooden 104' powerboat. An ex army rescue hull from WWII. Built by stephens brothers boatyard in Stockton cal in 1943. I loaned my personal photos to the owner and he lost them. Twin 6-71s. 3 to 1 twin disc transmissions with air shifters. 32x30 3 bladed props. 3 rudders. Outer two off a 165' mine sweeper. Helm hard over. Both engines a head the bow made a 40 foot circle while the stern swung like a baseball bat.

[@pl-ps2pd]

Nice work on the sole mod

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks!

[@myoldtractorshed]

Thank you.

[@paulroberts1383]

Peter you extol the virtues of tongue oil on the timber, how does it go on the sole of your safety socks

[@robertlandry5676]

Bravo 👏🏻

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks Robert

[@thomasraymer1085]

Hey a boat is like a barrel but cut in half. It floats on the water too.

[@gmay48]

nice sole, looks great.

[@mungmungie]

One thing I'm wondering about. Since I follow "Ship Happens," I notice that every piece of wood that goes in gets painted. That makes sense to me, but I'm guessing you have a different philosophy. Maybe you haddock with all the fish references, and perhaps it seems like I'm floundering, but that isn't the sole reason I ask. 😁

[@MarcelEling]

Very well done😄

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@rstevep9413]

me and you were the same Clothes

[@johnshoureas1629]

Will you be sealing the bottom of the sole plywood ?

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

I will this time .

[@joesprague1464]

Was Poem built by Vic Franck on Lake Union?

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

I don't know, it was built in Seattle. What can you tell me?

[@joesprague1464]

My boat was moored at a marina close to Vic Franck’s boat building yard,in the boat shop on a cradle was a small cruiser that looked very similar to Poem,it was said to be built and owned by Vic Franck,is sat inside the shed for years.

[@pepperjake44]

Nice work on the sole framing. My lesson of the week, using painters tape as a measuring reference. Peter, where do you come with these brilliant time saving hacks?

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Heh, thanks, I dunno, necessity? Be careful with the tape / chaulkline trick. The tape can end up slightly curved if you’re sloppy with the start angle.

[@KarlLittle1975]

Great video Peter! I love the new sole!

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks Karl

[@peterhirt991]

very nice done floor (or sole?). Excellent and well done !

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thank you!