Repairing the steel trawler's deck

[@alexrXX]

You can do anything if you set your mind to it. I am not a qualified tradesman and not a professional at anything. Never built a boat before. I built a luxury houseboat from scratch 6m wide 15m long, twin fiberglass pontoons,2 bedrooms, shower toilet, kitchen, lounge. sun deck on the roof. 240v Solar system, Battery bank, LED lighting. Fitted 2 x Mercury 65hp engines and controls, steering, Radios,Chart plotter, CCTV all round. Did the whole lot on my own. Although I knew a lot about this stuff already, people often asked how did you do it? Answer -KZbin. Loads of information on KZbin. Thanks Stu. You have provided me with tons of useful information.

[@HughJazz69696]

some folks in life are experts at telling other people when they do something wrong.....just a lot of hot air mate. I have done so much to my boat that folks told me to pay someone else to do, if I had listened I couldn't afford the gas to run her. Your channel helped get me in the right mind set to read and learn and fix things myself, and for that I thank you. There are still things I'm not comfortable with and for that I do pay a skilled person, but there are so many things on a personal boat you can do if you just apply yourself, and when done you will be a better person and a better captain when you know your machine inside and out. Thanks Stu, keep up the motivational content! And get some dang beer in that fridge.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Michael. As you say, you can spent a fortune if you pay other people to do all the work. I definitely wanted to use a specialist to recondition the detroit diesel, but that can then be paid for with all the money that was saved doing other things myself.

[@RoadhogRNA]

Stu. People can say anything they like but I truly believe your doing a fine job on your boat. I have enjoyed every video you have put out and look forward to seeing the new ones. You keep doing what your doing and let the jealous naw sayers take a hike. Nice work on that patch too!!!

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate!

[@willlowbridge350]

I love the image of Stu woking in his home shop cutting steel and sparks flying. With the Island greenery in the background. Looks like a scene from Robinson Cruso on steroids!! Thanks for sharing all the details of this job even fault finding fixing the Comp is enjoyable with added danger of live mains and spanners! No stunt doubles used in this production either. Cheers

[@solarmanmick2368]

Yer na Straya mate👌it's just another day🤣

[@andrewtaylor9615]

All the neighbours just loving the serenity... I know the sound of my chip hammer on my steel boat makes all my glass boat neighbours smile.

[@Tunaslayer1]

I love the statement that using a spanner near live mains, was safer than using a knife. There are not many people that can understand how that joke is so funny, in many different ways.

[@epsilonsilver7860]

There is a guy here in Boston, Mass. USA that buys up old wooden boats to scrap. He then salvages the fine woods and whatever else he can use. In many cases he takes helms or other interesting components and re-purposes them into furnishings or decorative pieces for nautical themes businesses. The beauty of the fine woods is always hidden there somewhere. There are thousands of boats sitting there waiting for some inspired human to come along.

[@joemartin6439]

What beautiful purple trees in the shore behind you Stu

[@TBPollock]

Another great video Stu, thanks. I always notice but haven't mentioned before, Eddie is a twin of my companion of 17 years, Derby.

[@craftingwithclay1255]

love waking up on a Sunday to a trawler repair video

[@beerancher3225]

The Jacaranda tree in the background (4.30) looks magnificent .

[@stephenring8144]

Hi Stu 2 words health & safety, I know its gone made these days but I have learnt the hard way over the 43years. A & E twice for metal in eye from grinder, stitches to hands from metal edges etc and even a nail in the foot twice !!! . But I have got away without any permanent damage so please look after your self and take some simple H & S step regards from the UK.

[@AW-Services]

I've just replaced a broken pressure switch on my 250L compressor as the tension spring assembly snapped. In the UK I paid £24 for a complete new pressure switch. Very easy to change out and works flawlessly. Another great video Stu

[@Buses2Bikes]

Excellent Job! Been really wanting to see the deck plating get started on. Really makes a person feel like the end of the refit is in sight. Then on to finding that treasure!

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate. Finally starting to get there!

[@ImnotChuck.]

You may not be "an expert," but you could fool me. I am amazed at the variety of things you can do.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate.

[@edwinharvie6174]

Stu - those trees in the background are beautiful. Must be a nice time of year down there.

[@DangarMarine]

It is nice that spring is here again. Looking forward to summer now!

[@davemc1944]

I don't know why I enjoy these videos! I dont have a boat let alone an engine. I can't weld or cut steel. Maybe it because you're just an ordinary guy having a go. If you dont know how to do something you read up on it, or ask your mates or find the right 'expert' Whatever it is, I'm hooked. I'm sitting in my louge 10,000 odd miles away in the UK with a glass of Aussie wine. Cheers Stu.

[@webbtrekker534]

It's always more fun putting it back together than take it apart. Paint that engineroom before the rock crusher goes back in! You'll be glad you did.

[@DangarMarine]

The engine room was painted months ago!

[@webbtrekker534]

@@DangarMarine My bad. I thought I remembered you showing us some unpainted areas. Oh well, one less thing for me to worry about :-)

[@randynovick7972]

Great update. Sikaflex did the job!

[@lukestrugnell]

This isnt the best boat in the world....its a TRIBUTE to the best boat in the world :) Loving the Tenacious D shirt mate!

[@bajatuna]

Good work Stu. Also I'm glad you wore eye protection! ;-)

[@cornflake73]

That patch work was really a good job done. The tools makes the difference for a good job done. I like it anyway.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate.

[@Cjnchef]

Great creativity with the stove

[@Northernstar9370]

Stu, you are a man after my own heart. Do what you gotta do, if it's in the way, take it off, might not be "text book" method but it works just as well. Your definitely right about steel being more forgiving. That's why it's my choice as well for projects. Excellent video as always, keep up the good work! Cheers mate!

[@MatFlyinFoolHarris]

For someone that "don't know what they're doing", you're doing a pretty bang-up (American for 'good) job on that little boat...more than I have the means to tackle, not to mention the gumption (when was the last time you heard anyone use THAT word?) required for the job. Bravo!

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate. :)

[@glassgoat9601]

For somebody that "doesn't know what he's doing", you sure are getting a lot done. Keep it up, I sure am enjoying watching it.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate.

[@spinaway]

Every Expert started off not knowing what they were doing, the only way to learn is to have a go, love these type of videos, thanks for sharing Stuart.

[@flick22601]

@jimmy - you're right of course. And I know a bunch of experts, present company excluded of course, that still don't know what they're doing. I came to this conclusion by reading KZbin video comments and, I will admit, I stuck my foot in my mouth at least once. (Don't tell anyone)

[@spinaway]

@@flick22601 😂 nice 1

[@DangarMarine]

For sure, if you don't have a go you'll never get the experience you need.

[@TR-hf1nm]

Like the picture on the wall!

[@Bob8091]

Hi Stu. Never mind a vlog about fixing a boat. Its a vlog about a bloke being patient when needing to go one step forward but then having to go two back.

[@TRADERnel]

Well stew I'm pretty sure everyone here is really proud of you and all that hard work you're putting in that thing can't wait till the engine goes in that'll be an exciting day have a great weekend

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate. :)

[@andykent5569]

New donk going in, upcoming fishing trip..... plenty to look forward to! Cheers Stu 👍👍

[@MrBugsier5]

Everyone needs a Donk! lol

[@Yak9741]

Thanks for sharing this awesome project with us, I really appreciate the effort you put into bringing us along!

[@ionracer24]

Stellar welding/fab job brother, very creative. Ur right about steel being a much easier and forgiving medium to work with. Love it myself and the smell of it burning brings back wonderful memories of meh padre

[@larryprice9970]

Keep the videos coming Stu I look forward to each and everyone.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Larry!

[@scharftalicous]

Freehand plasma cutting?! you are a gangstar. If you can find an easy way to cut the plywood template offset by the radius of your torch tip and then run the torch around it you get a really accurate shape that only needs a little bit of cleaning up and grinding. There was an ex-navy guy I knew who explained an excellent process of using the bit that was cut out to reproduce the exact shape no matter how intricate, one of those moments in life that I wish I paid more attention. Great video and good work on the amount of progress that you're making.

[@scharftalicous]

hold on, typing that just made it all click about what he was saying but it isn't as useful for you as you can't get the plasma cutter to work on the boat... 1. cut out rusted piece and tidy the hole up 2. suspend the cutout piece below the hole that you've created by ~ the depth of your torch tip 3. run the torch hard against the edges of your hole so that the bit that was cut-out gets smaller by the size of the offset required (i.e. the radius of the tip) 4. use the cut-out (which is now correctly offset) as your template and run your torch around that to get the exact piece that you cut out.

[@UenoLocker54]

Looks nice and warm. I'm jealous.

[@michaelcanto6175]

Nice work on the deck, wooden boats are much more difficult. And you're right, welding assures the strength is retained.

[@joemartin6439]

Don’t say are just winging it Stu , if I had 1% of view on life and your get up and go is so much fun to watch. Can’t thank you to much

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Joe.

[@PittwaterMowingAustralia]

Nice work Stu Looking forward to the motor install

[@lawrencewillard6370]

This is the best blog to watch!!. Aussies do the best repairs. Glad to be one myself.

[@joshuawiley7200]

My wife has a hard time understanding why things take me so long to get done sometimes. when cutting out a piece of plate involves rebuilding an air compressor, it sounds like one of my projects. Good to see the project moving along though, You'll get there.

[@charles1379]

Hi Stu, when I do such repairs to various items like car bodies and equipment. I cut out the infill piece first and the lay the infill piece over the body/hull then mark out the section I need to cut out. This works well especially for compound curves and places where i can't get behind to scribe the edges. Se essentially the process is make up a replacement panel and fit it over the area to be patched as a trial fit. once the fit is good, then mark out the body around the perimeter of the patch . remove the patch and cut out the body. allow about a mm clearance overall between the patch and the body. go around and tack weld the patch in, then infill weld all round in short sections to distribute the heat evenly.

[@ianjnoone8231]

I've been watching your journey from the start. I've got bugger all experience with boats, but I can certainly relate to some of the mis-measures, injuries and learning. Not sure how you keep your temper when things go tits up, maybe you're just far more level headed? Anyhow, love the program, love the journey and wish you all the best for this and any future projects. Well done mate, you're a star!

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Ian. That's the great thing about these projects, they make you far too tired to get angry. ;)

[@philipbrailey]

Thanks for posting. Really enjoyable. 🇦🇺

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Philip.

[@COYOTE5053]

Great job Stew, looking forward to the next one, put that safety cover back on.👍

[@johnrobertson9181]

The Dangar Shop looks like you've been doing some serious fiberglass work. What gives? The wood tender getting some love again?

[@_bodgie]

For someone who's supposedly hopeless, you seem to be doing a pretty good job to me. People that say that sort of thing are the ones who are inadequate, incompetent and useless in my experience. Keep doing what you're doing as you may just inspire one person to have a go.

[@gregmirr]

Always good to have a plan and safety first .. keep up the good work .

[@deweylee2449]

Hey Stu. Ive noticed a few comments on bending the steel and all pretty good ways to do it. On things like this I normally get the piece close to length and then tack one end securely an continue tacking until I get to the curve. When there I go back and make my welds top and bottom to that point of the curve. Now before it has a chance to cool I start bend the metal into the curve and tacking it when it bends into place till I have the whole bend almost done. At the point you get the bend done enough to use a clamp to continue the bend then you can just tighten and tack. Ive done this alot. This way your using the initial heat from the first weld and the tacks coming around the bend to help make the bend. I also leave the piece long for leverage and then cut it at the last minute after your bend or where ever your stopping. Anyhow just another option. Glade to see the motor is back and we will start seeing some work on it and getting it in. Thanks for the vids. Im one of your greatest poor fans.

[@DangarMarine]

Yes, I was thinking of a similar process. I know this will spring back when I take it off so I'm guessing it will be a combination of starting with it mostly bent and this technique to finish the job.

[@finscreenname]

Man, look at that Spring time sun.....I so miss it.

[@Bikerbob59]

Nice patch job got to love steel so easy to fix.

[@jaybats7865]

Looking good! It’s getting there. Good job on the deck.

[@dianeswift]

Slowly but surely making progress. Love to see it

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate.

[@gordonpeden6234]

Damn! I was watching saying to myself; Yep! done that. Uh hu done that too! But bare chested short wearing grinding? You got me there Stu! Another great vid thanks mate.

[@ianadkins471]

Interesting comments about wood vs metal. I still don’t think I would ever work with a steel boat but I will likely have a different thought after dealing with fiberglass 😝. Great and ironic to see you sporting an Arabella shirt. Way to represent! Looking forward to the continued work.

[@DangarMarine]

Fibreglass can be good to work with too. Not much fun to cut out, but quite satisfying to reglass.

[@tuvia4082]

As always, very interesting. Keep cranking along. Thanks!

[@astrodiver1]

You mentioned "Leo" then woodworking @17:37. I bet you are speaking about Leo from Sampson Boat Co. That guy is amazing.

[@davemall1]

I work with wood more than metal, but I like to make the patch first and use it as the template for removing damaged material. Sometimes you can cut the damaged material and patch at the same time.

[@workinonhouse]

Patch looks awesome 👏

[@matts.8342]

Sounds like you'll be giving us a nice Christmas present then, a video of your boat running under it's own power!

[@mallow173]

completely unnecessary safety feature removed....amazing how much better that ran with all that junk off the compressor! Is a panel beater the same as a tin pounder? Man i love it when a plan comes together and you are sure gettin there. great vid stu! thanks again for sharing.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Mark!

[@richardbohlingsr3490]

Deck patch went well. It seem like you never run out of small jobs that need to be done.

[@rogerbayzand4455]

If you know someone with a skip truck they are great for picking up engines and lowering into a boat. Looking forward to seeing the fishing trip.

[@DangarMarine]

Yep, have the guy organised already. Should go smoothly.

[@erinclark7658]

Looks fantastic young man keep up the hard work you will get there

[@davidwoods4366]

Thanks so much Stu...... not sure if you should have painted that pigeon green though

[@Dan_C604]

Great steel job! Looking forward to see the engine up and running. Cheers mate!

[@SFRabie]

Stu! I have the same Tenacious D shirt! Bought the bundle with the hat too!

[@jw228w]

I always learn something from your videos.Great how u can "macgyver" a lot of difficult problems. thanks John

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks John.

[@Hyperdrive2]

Looking good Stu, Life's full of little challenges

[@strasbertos]

Fishing trip! Yesssss.

[@daleskidmore1685]

The cowl on the compressor motor is to aid cooling, the cage over the pulleys is just to stop you from learning to keep your fingers out of moving stuff. You could just put a sign up for that.

[@841k9]

AVE has some appropriate warning decals for that.

[@Colt3854]

A true ozzie . Your videos are just great Stu. Buy a Mapp torch Stu great for heating steel for small jobs.

[@TimsWorkshopTJY]

Love welding projects. Good job on this one

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Tim.

[@dmc2554]

Use a DIAL indicator clamped to one shaft when aligning motor to prop shaft. Very important to problem-free long life, also safety. Dial the (back) face of one flange for PARALLEL , dial the CIRCUMFERENCE of the flange for left/right/up/down.....Good Luck.

[@allanmoulton3745]

The collet/crush washer thingy is called a ferrule.

[@63256325N]

Thanks for the video.

[@richarddenboer5364]

I jus love the whole process.....Keep making more videos mate.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Richard.

[@jcnpresser]

Your stick welding is looking better!

[@TheSwampdoggydog]

In England we call that little thingy an olive Used them allot when fittting the red/yellow air lines on the back of trucks which connects to the trailer

[@fifocrew3040]

Ambitious 22 Dec.. good luck.

[@MegaBait1616]

Ya gotta just love steel boats with a cutting torch n a stick welder ya can fix anything. good luck Stu.......

[@DangarMarine]

That's it, you can carry all the tools you need everywhere you go.

[@MegaBait1616]

@@DangarMarine , just carry some steel stock and good to go.

[@MrApolliyon]

When it comes to sandblasting and painting the deck, consider throwing some sand on the epoxy paint before it dries. You want something to add grip on the deck. My fathers boat has an aluminium deck and it can get very slippery when wet. Like your channel and keep up the good work. Greetings from Norway.

[@DangarMarine]

For sure, will definitely have a non slip deck coating. I'm no safety guy but I reckon that one is essential.

[@MrApolliyon]

@@DangarMarine Yeah. Have experienced some "events" where my feet go where they want when the boat is rolling about. You, together with Damien & Jess have giving me some encouragement to start on a boat project of my own together with a buddy of mine. Just a small 17 foot thing. Engine had gotten some water inside, so now working on restoring that with parts from another engine. Good luck with your engine build!

[@johntomassetti3818]

I love it! Completely unnecessary safety features 🤣

[@ruperthartop7202]

Great work Stu. Thanks for sharing

[@The_Arby]

Its all coming together nicely Stu :-) Good luck in getting most of it done for your fishing trip on the 22nd mate :-)

[@theessexhunter1305]

Next time you bend cold plate, cut a few segments with the grinder. just shallow cuts abt 1/3 deep It will bend easy then just weld them up. the cuts give the steel somewhere to go as one side stretches the other compresses. Old trick to get bits back in shape

[@DangarMarine]

I'll give it a go if I can't get it installed.

[@theessexhunter1305]

@@DangarMarine As I fix lots of bent stuff most of the time then it pays off, I run a 200 amp dc stick set oxy/acl bottles vice grinders rack clamps in a trailer. You turn up on a job you have to fix it....

[@doogiek13]

love your videos. You HAVE TO wear eye protection! No do overs if you get a big chunk of metal in your eye!

[@Arandolor]

This just enlightened my boring day. Thanks Stu!

[@DangarMarine]

You're welcome. :)

[@VS202]

Love seeing stick welding Stu !

[@johnkinnane547]

G’day Stu that patch came out really well. Good vid regards John

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks John!

[@minimonte1]

I sat my little girl down with the promise of seeing your dog because if he doesn't feature at lease he's in the intro....... so i had some explaining to do... the old intro was a bit more informative about your channel.. keep up the good work..

[@DangarMarine]

Oops, accidentally put the outro in the into...

[@barryfields2964]

The 22nd of Dec? That’s pretty ambitious. I wish you all the luck!

[@DangarMarine]

It is.

[@jonoedwards4195]

Great Show! Unreal do's an don'ts in the Mix. Deck Template and Weld was Brilliant. A Beauty DM.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Jono!

[@russw5301]

Nice work, love your improvisation. She will be a sound unit when completed. Look forward to more mate!

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Russ!

[@billbly1691]

Great work

[@MrBugsier5]

You have probably figured it out by now, but the radius on the strip wil be to big.. lol (Noting a tag weld and a hammer cant fix) Your doing a great job Stu!

[@jmc0070]

Do you want a spare motor for the compressor ?? I have one sitting around almost new - am only up the m1 - hr away Also have an oxy set if you need , happy to drop it down

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate. That compressor is already on it's second motor so I'm sure it will fail again eventually.

[@scottdaviesvk2sdx319]

Hi Stu, don't know if you saw us, but my whole family waved as we went past on the train the other day! (lol)

[@DangarMarine]

LOL

[@bobjoncas2814]

..great vid, good job on your deck repairs...comin' together nicely...

[@legendaryshepherd4569]

just a tip if you dont know, be sure have the shaft coupling and trans coupling lined up before torquing the engine mounts always bring the transmission coupling to the shaft coupling i had guy pull the shaft up to the trans and you can just feel the vibrations

[@uncledodge9396]

Watching your series I now want my own boat...

[@DangarMarine]

Justu it!

[@robertthompson9455]

WOW !...It's spring in Australia....