Rebuilding Our Rotten $1 Sailboat

Rebuilding Our Rotten $1 Sailboat
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[@trentdelancy3130]

Don't worry about what other people think about paint color. You guys will live there and enjoy your hard work. Cheers

[@bendaves77]

I couldn't agree more ... I don't know why anyone who isn't financing the rebuild nor living in the Seabird would care about the paint color. Also if they match the headliner color there would be no depth or division between anything other than the wood

[@fredrikhjelmare2266]

Great job! You can almost see the beginning of a small flickering light at the end of the tunnel 😅

[@SailingSeabird]

So close! But... It will come. Cheers for watching 🙂

[@florencetrowell6465]

Well done Team Seabird, she is starting to look like home ❤❤❤

[@Seafariireland]

I find the only solution that works for the bugs is to light a small fire in a bucket or old paint tin with some wood and as the fire develops add green damp material which smokes! The smoke from the fire outside the boat will keep all the bugs away. Just a small Smokey fire is all you need, the bugs can’t stand the Smokey atmosphere!

[@zivabrogan5807]

Hey Stuart and Marina, good to see you again. Nice job/s...looking good, I am so, happy you've kept at it! I wish you continued good luck!!!

[@greglomas7620]

We have loads of miggies here in nz to this winter.

[@SailingSeabird]

They aren't welcome, sorry to say. They are so annoying 🙄 Cheers for watching 🙂

[@greglomas7620]

@@SailingSeabird hate it when they thing my nose is a hanger for them to park in, bloody horrible lol

[@rezawaheed8879]

marinas milkshake bring all the bilge at the yard !!!😂

[@SailingSeabird]

It's because our paint is better than theirs 🤣🤣🤣 I'm sure those were the lyrics. Cheers for watching 🙂

[@timchance2002]

So glad the Plywood finally arrived, I don't know why it took so long, there should be 2 sheets eventually, i think 1 sheet got delayed. Anyway,, Awesome progress this week you two! The paint is really helping to show it's new life! Thanks for sharing your amazing adventure with us!

[@bendaves77]

You could also talk to the boat yard about putting up a bat house on a pole or a purple Martin house or another type of bird house that eats alot of mosquitoes

[@AngelaGrundy]

For the mosquitoes / midges mix together Dettol ( disinfectant) and babyoil. Rub on yourself keeps them away and you will smell nice and clean. Its an old camping trick we use here in New Zealand. Keep up the good work.

[@gordonmcfadyen4679]

Used it often in Totaranui in the AbleTasmanNational Park. Nice memory thanks Angela.

[@arteepee]

Every week looking better and better! Well done both and I hope you have a good weekend too! Richard (UK)

[@SailingSeabird]

Thank you. Strp by step. Cheers for watching 🙂

[@danielmclellan7762]

It's looking FANTASTIC!!!!!!! I wonder if I can hire you guys to do QA in my imaginary boat company??

[@MaritvanLieshout]

It really becomes a livable boat, I must say I was sceptic, but I really trust that you are able to pull it of from where you are now! Your progress is impressive. Especially since your method of keeping as much in place as possible is very labour-intensive. But please assure you remove all the moldy spots because those are very bad for your health.

[@SailingSeabird]

We do hope all the mould is found, cleaned, or replaced. Cheers for watching 🙂

[@ImTheDudeMan471]

The cross between the names Marina & Stu would be "Maru". I looked it up in Japanese and it means: worth protecting, loved, a world of it's own. It is a naming convention for Japanese boats. It could be worth considering the extension to Seabird. Seabird-Maru.

[@DaleShirley-o1u]

Beautiful work Amigas

[@SailingSeabird]

Thank you very much. Cheers for watching 🙂

[@jonadams5980]

It’s really coming along…I can see the finish line!

[@SailingSeabird]

You must have better eyes than us. The finish line is still a long way off. But, we are getting there. Cheers for watching 🙂

[@boatman909]

Another great transformation.Looking good.😊

[@SailingSeabird]

Thank you so much 😀 Cheers for watching 🙂

[@cals4200]

Really looking good you two, keep up the good work.

[@SailingSeabird]

Thank you! Will do! Cheers for watching 🙂

[@Steedy66]

Keep going you two , your doing a great job and sure you cannot wait to get that floor done and all the horrible jobs so you can move back in , been a journey and feel we have been there with you , your a great couple and have been through some really tough times , hears to getting back in the water where the rewards of all you hard work and dedication will pay off 🎉🎉❤

[@SailingSeabird]

Thank you for your kind words. One day... Cheers for watching 🙂

[@tonysutton6559]

The mechanics hand soap is Swarfega. My mate used to make his own stuff by adding a bit of very fine sand to turps and washing up liquid.

[@southernprojectsyt6340]

solar energy and a bug light will thin down those bugs a lot.

[@SailingSeabird]

Funny you should say. I was thinking of a blue bug light last night whilst getting mauled by mozzies. Cheers for watching 🙂

[@HoferAdam-xz9xz]

Hello you both, you are excellent artists in boat working 💪 👏 ❤❤❤❤

[@matsanga1]

Well done again. Splash in sight :)

[@SailingSeabird]

We are a very long way from Splash Day, but we are edging closer. Cheers for watching 🙂

[@naturalstateoutdoorsman9365]

I really like the two toned white and ivory both. With the darker wood on bottom, white in the middle, and ivory on top. The colors accentuate each other.

[@robertvandervelde60]

Indeed

[@brittjansen9737]

Haha Stu, your walkman 😂

[@SailingSeabird]

The classic Walkman. 😁 Cheers for watching 🙂

[@Gavin3001-le6xu]

Wow! Looks really amazing. Coming together nicely.

[@SailingSeabird]

Thanks a bunch! Step by step. Cheers for watching 🙂

[@treners7443]

Well done guys, it’s starting to come together👍🏼

[@SailingSeabird]

Thank you. Slowly slowly 🐌 Cheers for watching 🙂

[@colindixon806]

Love watching your progress. Can't wait to see your floor go down. Its awesome what you are doing!!

[@SailingSeabird]

Thanks so much! We are still not sure what the final covering will be. Cheers for watching 🙂

[@Mumbo_Jumbo_Kiwi.1]

More layers than a cheese cake

[@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665]

Flush those water tanks out thoroughly and then all the plumbing.. try to get any plastics and plastic fumes out the system fill them with water and leave them in the ☀️ the warmth will drivebout any volatiles while you can flush them out outside the boat. Your doing wonders ... the weathers been bonkers this year... flicking from floods to cooking hot 🥵 over days. Swarfega ... Soap 😊

[@eugenio1542]

My Favorite "scruffy sailors" 😂 ☝️♥️✌️🌍🙏

[@SailingSeabird]

Thank you. I do scrub up occasionally 🤣 Cheers for watching 🙂

[@joeybryan7065]

That flooring looks friggin great

[@greglomas7620]

The ivory makes the wood trim pop. Looks great

[@SailingSeabird]

Thank you. We think it works better than white. Cheers for watching 🙂

[@greglomas7620]

@@SailingSeabird you guys made me work hard to find an innuendo this week lol. Best I can do is Marina was good at getting the goo in the gap lol

[@clarencebirdashaw8117]

Good job. Greetings from Florida USA.

[@SailingSeabird]

Thank you very much! Greetings from France 🇫🇷 Cheers for watching 🙂

[@MaShcode]

Nice stringers! 😊 Rotten is relative. Gravity always wins.

[@AlanKaufer]

I really enjoy watching your beautiful boat come together. Definitely a channel I look forward to each week!

[@SailingSeabird]

Thank you very much! We are glad you enjoy our videos. Cheers for watching 🙂

[@benbainbridge]

thanks for sharing guys much apreciated

[@SailingSeabird]

Our pleasure! Cheers for watching 🙂

[@Gilespargiter]

Great to see it coming on. You are doing well.

[@SailingSeabird]

Thank you. Slowly slowly 🐌 Cheers for watching 🙂

[@mikeskelly2356]

You can make 'custom' gaskets or 'O' rings with surgical tubing and 'instant glue'. The tubes come in all sizes and colors and for low pressure applications they're way cheaper and make excellent seals...You can tell everyone you did it on 'Porpoise'!🐬

[@ludwik5992]

Yes, you may buy the NITRILE RUBBER 'O' RING CORD OIL & FUEL RESISTANT SOLD PER METER-1mm-15mm diameter on E-bay.

[@SailingSeabird]

Great advice. Tbh we found them online, easier option. Cheers for watching 🙂

[@johngibson1396]

Well done this week guys The ivory paint looks terrific and gives the cabin a warmer feel. I know there is still a distance to go but things are really coming together.

[@hanstinekevangorcum9718]

Love the way your saloon is starting te look.

[@SailingSeabird]

Thank you! 😊 Cheers for watching 🙂

[@kennethmcintyre3684]

Looking fab, well done to you both 👏👏

[@SailingSeabird]

Thanks so much! 😊 Cheers for watching 🙂

[@zenkohlrabi782]

I remember the garage hand soap smell. Looking good, can't wait for flooring.

[@KentHolloway-t6e]

I'm really enjoying watching you two bringing the seabird back to life , I'm a livaboard yachts in N Z , you a doing such a good job of every thing , it's cool

[@SailingSeabird]

We hope we're doing a good enough job. Only time will tell 😂 🤣 😅 Cheers for watching 🙂

[@andrewharris3509]

Looking absolutely brilliant. Hard teamwork at its best. Enjoying watching 👍👍👍

[@SailingSeabird]

Thanks for the visit. Glad you enjoy. Cheers for watching 🙂

[@carlthor91]

Pssst, your determination is showing 😂👍👍

[@arthurbouweriks5484]

It's starting to look more and more like a beautiful boat. I like the white color with the wood accents. You still have a long way to go, but progress is clearly visible. I hope you feel that way too. Have a nice week to you too. Good luck with all your work.

[@laurabartoli5909]

You guys have come a long way. Love the way the boat is looking!

[@SailingSeabird]

Thanks so much! Sep by slow step... Cheers for watching 🙂

[@graemebilbe1828]

I think the white paint with varnished wood as a combination looks very modern and gives good contrast. Good decision not to paint the bilge stringers but leave clear epoxy. Well done. For me, I very much like your color choice(s) as it gives the boat a light and airy feel inside and a feeling of space. Excellent!

[@BruceBrennan-yf8lz]

Excellent progress all round and I think the the colour cream is perfect for the interior with varnish trim. If your yacht could sing she would sing 'you make me feel brand new' ....👍👍

[@willsta21]

Smart plan with the epoxy, it’ll look great and you 100% know it’s sealed.

[@tomasz6109]

Skomentuję po polsku, żebyście wiedzieli, że tu też ktoś ogląda wasze zmagania z przyjemnością. Powodzenia.

[@repairrestoreandrebuild8974]

I'm loving the progress guys! It's looking amazing. Excellent work!

[@SailingSeabird]

Thanks so much! It's amazing what a bit of colour does. Cheers for watching 🙂

[@dwighthires3163]

Just keeping one foot in front of the other. Nice to see some paint on your boat.

[@SailingSeabird]

Oh yeah! Can only go one way. Just step by step. Cheers for watching 🙂

[@GeorgeHarn-e8s]

Hello again. The interior is starting to look good now. Can't hardly wait to see the tanks and floor installed. And then all the wood walls and cabinets. Looking forward to next week. Ok enjoy. Ciao. geo

[@RobbyO-p5p]

Good job kiddos…it’s starting to look like a boat

[@yingyang6453]

Excellent progress guys keep it going.

[@SailingSeabird]

Thanks! Will do! Slowly slowly. Cheers for watching 🙂

[@joeybryan7065]

Engine room wall looks fantastic

[@georgecarter4870]

Work, work, work and then more work. You guys are doing an amazing job. The paint jobs look great. " Steady as she goes ". Good luck with all.

[@SailingSeabird]

Thanks 👍 We enjoy what we do, so it's not all bad. Cheers for watching 🙂

[@MrJimmymcauley]

Great episode. The destination is in sight! I’ve been following from the start and I’m still not bored. It’s a weird thing but it’s like you’re a couple of mates sending me a videogram every week. It’s so much more personal than a tv show. So I have to follow to the end and I know you’re really committed to getting there. Well done. Love it!

[@seanhanlon5867]

Your boat is looking great, you've come a long way guys..more power to all elbows 👊🏻👏🏻💪🏻

[@rossbrown6686]

The boat looks terrific. Keep up the good work. You should be very pleased with what you have achieved.

[@renatofigueiredo603]

The painted parts are really beautiful.

[@DLBard-bv2nd]

On my boat I prefer the ivory as when the sunshine comes in it softens the light. 💖🤗. All the work you are doing is looking so very nice. The boat will soon be your beautiful home. ⛵ 💖 🤗

[@kdclothes]

How beautiful the boat looks. You two worked really hard this past week. Excited for you both. love from Italy

[@tomblodgett7389]

It's starting to look like a home now, very good job. You guys are extremely hard workers and the results are definitely showing.. Cheers from Austin, TX

[@traylor1949]

I admire your perseverance and in the end you will have a very nice and safe boat. I really like watching you two working together. 👋

[@maryjnorwood3962]

Wow, is it ever looking spiffy! Hard work is definitely paying off. Yay!!! 😎❤️😎❤️😎❤️😎🥰

[@caneraydogan1154]

you are giving your best thats all the metter.

[@SailingSeabird]

We are trying. Mostly importantly is that we are still having fun. Cheers for watching 🙂

[@05stones]

Looking forward the end of the deck 🤗🤗🤗

[@SailingSeabird]

Coming soon! Cheers for watching 🙂

[@MonzyColon-nj3rv]

Hi guys: I really enjoy watching your videos, and I wish can be a little bit longer(30 min). I want you guys to know, that you are doing an excellent job. So keep going and never give up. Sincerely: GC

[@glennclarke9787]

Hi guys. Another great vlog.thanks for sharing with us.You are getting there,slowly but sure. We love you xxx 😋

[@stephengregory296]

I don't know if you have them in Europe, but in Australia you can buy flexible plastic pouring lips that will flex to fit the rim of paint cans from 500 ml to 4 litres. They are really handy.

[@GeorgSal]

Nice one as always. Good progress and the painted walls look really nice..

[@SailingSeabird]

Glad you like them! Cheers for watching 🙂

[@arts2412]

Really starting to come together!

[@kapkone]

White and cream together looks great with warm wood. It's hard when you judge each alone... Cream looks old, white looks sterile, warm wood looks old fashioned etc...Until you see all together it will look beautiful

[@SailingSeabird]

Great point! It is hard to tell ways going to work. We are really happy with the ivory. Cheers for watching 🙂

[@paulquick-cm2rc]

Paint looks really good, walls & bilge. Love the wood floors! Will look awesome when it's all in!

[@SailingSeabird]

Can't wait! It's slowly taking shape. Cheers for watching 🙂

[@leslierussell4345]

Getting there guys. Always good to see it going back together.

[@bendaves77]

Thanks for sharing your journey with us!!! Its a great idea to fill that back part of the bilge under the engine with epoxy. Sailing Squalo discovered that there was alot of stench coming from that area because the water that made it back there along with engine oil and everything else disgusting you can imagine, so the had to cut open their keel and rebuild it back up. They basically closed the void that the factory left with epoxy, foam and then fiberglass over it all

[@Gerard6235]

Amazing watching it all coming together very inspirational cheers guys.

[@SailingSeabird]

Glad you enjoyed it. Slowly things are taking shape. Cheers for watching 🙂

[@ImTheDudeMan471]

Paint color: 1)Get any color paint on, 2)Carry on w reconstruction, 3) Get her in the water, 4)Get her under sail, 5)Worry about paint color on exposed bits which will make Marina happy, 6)Do not forget #5.

[@SailingSeabird]

It's a great plan! The only reason we are painting now is because that paint stinks! Cheers for watching 🙂

[@rhonin210]

your color choices are spot on. i love it.!

[@kevinmartin3859]

Well done Stuart and Marina the boat is coming alive no longer looks abandoned

[@joeybryan7065]

Paint look great

[@tevanoff6754]

Best show on KZbin

[@petercroft9895]

Looking good. OMG, that wind!

[@thomasjustice1716]

Love the progress, keep up the great work.

[@SailingSeabird]

Thanks, will do! Cheers for watching 🙂

[@paulspackman8021]

Wow! Great looking paint job!

[@DaleShirley-o1u]

HMS The Snail!!

[@SailingSeabird]

🤣🤣🤣 Cheers for watching 🙂

[@HoosierPete69.]

It's amazing how far you two have brought that old boat, she's going to look new by the time you're done with her.

[@nickballs-f6f]

I always enjoy your episodes. Thank you

[@SailingSeabird]

We are glad you enjoy our videos. Cheers for watching 🙂

[@davidnichols147]

Marina & Stewart, fabulous episode. I've been in the yachting industry all my life and realize the expense of their product's. Finding your engine room epoxy white was truly an omen. Your success seems contagious. My wife just returned from our local grocery store, their butcher gave her 3 lbs of lamb bones which I'll turn into a broth. She said, "if Stewart can paint his yacht with bin paint we can enjoy our free broth from Hannaford's! Great stuff, you both are a privilege to watch each week. Keep up the fantastic job and enjoy!

[@jenniferdavis8088]

Things are looking great!! Can't wait for the next video to see what you do next!!

[@SailingSeabird]

There is a lot to come. So much more 🤣 Cheers for watching 🙂

[@MichaelCollins-the-other-fella]

Nice to see it is coming together!

[@SailingSeabird]

Thank you. Slowly, the pieces fall into place. Cheers for watching 🙂

[@Larks01]

The ivory looks 100%, nicely done. Looks like you two are making great progress now that things are going back in, I love your work!!

[@williamjolka4351]

Keep going !! At the very beg of yr adventure i said 3 to 4 years ... You answered " we expect less .." We all can see you ll win yr challenge . All the best . This will follow you for the whole life..

[@philelliott3683]

Looking really good. It’s come a long way from the 1 euro boat you bought❤❤❤❤❤

[@SailingSeabird]

We think so too! Cheers for watching 🙂

[@trevhedges]

Thanks 😊

[@SailingSeabird]

Welcome 😊 Cheers for watching 🙂

[@dcvargas8917]

It’s looking really good now. It looks like progress will seem faster now. Great job y’all.

[@SailingSeabird]

Hopefully... There is still a lot to do. Cheers for watching 🙂

[@Topher5035]

Nice week.

[@SailingSeabird]

Thanks for the visit. We got a few little jobs done. Cheers for watching 🙂

[@petergough2635]

Looking good team.

[@SailingSeabird]

Thanks. Slowly slowly 🐌 Cheers for watching 🙂