Repairing the steel trawler's hull

[@MegaBait1616]

Working on steel boats over 40 years love the fact that you can just cut out any bad areas and weld up a new piece of stock. We mostly use 6010 and 7018 stick welding outside because of the wind and way lower costs. Ya doing a great job, take your time because you will have this nice boat for life :)

[@MegaBait1616]

After watching the whole video I agree with filling in all the small divots too. It might seem like a lot of work but it really isn't and once your hull is tight and primed you'll feel like a million bucks. The time spent on your hull is really the heart and soul of your great lil boat. Not the diesel as you would think because without a sound hull ya don't float ? Everything else is just work that once you reinstall your power you can finish everything in the harbor. Another great video, thumbs up.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate. I'm liking getting better at stick welding. With that small 10 amp welder it is such a compact and portable setup to keep on boat the whole time too. A few scraps of metal and some rods in plastic sealed packages and you have a great repair kit everywhere you go.

[@MegaBait1616]

@@DangarMarine yup plus the wind doesn't matter as much. Cheaper too. Although TIG has it's place . 6010 deep welds with 7018 as cover pass. You're doing just fine and think out all the moves. Spending extra time on your steel hull pays off. I would also make up a few pieces of pins and wedges incase you ever hit a rock and then you can pound one in the hole to get back home safely? Also I carry wooden spikes, wedges too. This will get you back home and save your dream boat just in case. Just don't rush the hull no matter what people say. It's a lifetime boat :)

[@robbie3304]

I'm glad you mentioned 6010 & 7018 welding rods being a time served weld I worked on ships hulls, a lot of X Ray work using 7018's on Vancouver island retired now but watching this brought back lots of memories, TIG isn't really the process for hull work, 👍

[@MegaBait1616]

@@robbie3304 agreed :)

[@bobuncle8704]

I’ve done a fair bit of metal fabricating myself, and am really enjoying catching up on these episodes.

[@Fireship1]

Metal repairs look like they are going well Stu. Lots of work now, but will be so worth it in the end. You’ll have a vessel that will be strong and dependable for many years to come.

[@DangarMarine]

Hey Jack, there are starting to get there now. A couple more days and the hull should be in decent shape. Then it's time to start on the top sides... ;)

[@jonoedwards4195]

Unreal! I had a Mate, I'd watch Him Weld for Hours, best Welds Ever, He was always telling Me to look away. Haven't seen Him in Years? Beauty DM.

[@huh2634]

Ahahhaa, too funny

[@alexandermenzies9954]

Boom boom.

[@webbtrekker534]

You are showing much more confidence in what you are doing as you become more familiar with the material. I remember my first steel boat (Colvin Ketch). Lucky I didn't have to weld but learning what to do with it was a big milestone. Doing good.

[@DangarMarine]

I've certainly been learning a lot along the way. Makes me want to do another boat now, maybe something 10-15 foot longer...

[@webbtrekker534]

@@DangarMarine: Just reading your comment and I had a flashback to that boat and job. I was listening to the radio as I worked and they announced that John Lennon had just been shot and killed. Strange day. Yeah, I'm old, (73). Hang in there!

[@bobpitt1261]

Great video Stu. She is going to be perfect and look terrific by the time you are finished.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Bob, long way to go still but it will get there. :)

[@offpherj7884]

This is one of the most interesting channels on you-tube. Thanks for posting...……..

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate. :)

[@jeffkatzer]

You're the hardest working man on KZbin.

[@waiakalulu3501]

More stick welding! Love seeing the stick welding coming into play to render the repairs. Stick welding is cool stuff.

[@DangarMarine]

Certainly going to be doing a lot of it over the next few days. :)

[@jakleo337]

War ships, including submarines are put together with stick welding. For a good reason. Hence: Navy certified rods. Shielding gas is frequently useless outside due to wind. And I will include bridges and skyscrapers in the list, for the same reason. Don't think stick is obsolete, it's not.

[@b.atwater3904]

Easy to patch a steel hull... Cut hole to fit patch, then on the inside, trap a thin sheet of copper between the hull patch and a magnet, Weld up and done! Cheers from The Great Lakes!

[@Stoic-of-Rome]

So the copper wont 'take' to the molten steel and stops blow through!! great idea!!

[@TheRealMrCods]

I think the holesaw patching is a brilliant idea. Well done you :)

[@AM-ni3sz]

My first trip off shore was a six week trip as a welder's mate on an old drilling semi in the North Sea. Good memories. Love your work

[@prevost8686]

Your intro music is way too cool & retro to ever change. Thanks for the video.

[@ronedwards5258]

Hey Stu, From over 45 years of welding experience and having been taught by my father (who did his apprenticeship as a boilermaker way way back) I could offer some welding tips to save you a lot of time and money if you are interested. (Been there, done that) Wahroonga only 5 minutes from Hornsby Steel. Have home workshop with Mills, Lathe, Tooling, Hydraulic Press, Bandsaw, Plasma, TIG, MIG, STICK, Oxy, etc. plus everything else needed in a good man cave. You are doing it the hard way for sure. (Edcon Steel Brookvale {Mathew} => First tip) Cheers, Ron

[@DangarMarine]

Always interested in hearing tips. Will be welding in the skeg today and then just doing as much pad welding as I can on the hull before the sandblaster comes on Tuesday or Wednesday.

[@jamesthompson2522]

Just wanted to say that I have really enjoyed watching the restoration of this boat. I particularly enjoy your approach to such a large project, and your honesty when problems occur. Good luck.

[@pbentley1]

Making great progress Stu, I drive past often, will have to drop in for a Beer one afternoon

[@DangarMarine]

Please do Pete! Often on the road buying stuff I need but there a lot too.

[@ronpowell2373]

Stu, One mob I worked for used to cut off 12mm or thicker plates to add a mounting plate for a strain gauge to be fitted between the load arm and the lift tube. The certified welder used to pre heat the metal with two LPG/Oxy torches before stick welding the new mounts in place. That apparently did two things, one was fewer sticks were used up , better welds resulted and apparently the weld stresses in the metal were much lower. The last one I have no idea if it was true or not, but the pre heat definitely resulted in fewer sticks over all being used and the welds were much cleaner smoother and far easier to smooth out as a result.

[@dimreaper274]

Nah man, pre heat is only used to stop heat induced cracking around the heat affected zone of the weld. Steel expands when heated and shrinks when cooled, if there is really cold steel near where you are welding, or if you are welding a high carbon steel, heating everything up around it let's it move to allow for the heat input of weld and dissipate the heat smoothly

[@DangarMarine]

Hey Ron, there is no doubt that once there is some heat in the metal things start to go a lot more smoothly. It is always the first bit of weld on cold steel that goes badly for me.

[@pseudopetrus]

I hope you get a million dollar boat for all your hard work! I appreciate how meticulous you are!!!

[@pierdolio]

I almost unsubscribed after I heard your justification for using the TIG welding method outdoors on rusty metal. Stick was the only appropriate method to use as you soon found out. I’m so impressed with your positive attitude in the face of such difficult circumstances. I’ll keep watching with great interest. Best of luck.

[@davidsmith731]

Our lakes are still iced over but this has me wanting to get the boat ready.

[@DangarMarine]

Not long now Ryan!

[@johnstephens1965]

Looking good DangarStu. You have motivated me to do some work on my 15 footer. I have enjoyed and learned a great deal from you. Thank you!

[@DangarMarine]

Good luck with your project mate. :)

[@huh2634]

Mate youre a genius with that standardized size patch idea, onya legend

[@jeremymitchell995]

Just discovered this...great video, very informative and enjoyable to watch...I'm sure it will stand me in great stead when I get my steel barge (one day)...many thanks.....on to the next one.

[@DangarMarine]

Glad it was helpful!

[@srmj71]

I've no idea why, but I'm completely invested in your venture. While I like all things steel, not much of a boat guy. Can't wait to see the finished product. Don't forget that you were going to tell us your plans for this boat.

[@DangarMarine]

Ah yes, must do a separate vid on the plans. Lets do that on the water. :)

[@srmj71]

@@DangarMarine sounds good. looking forward to it.

[@PorkBarrel.]

Can't help but admire your ambition that involves this much work. My hat's off to you mate!

[@johnkinnane547]

G’day Stu I liked how you cut those pieces out and welded new steel in with what you got planed for the hull it’s going to be great to watch the steps that your taking. It’ll be interesting to see how the sandblasting goes thanks for filming it kind regards John

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks John, I'm looking forward to the sandblasting now too.

[@jahjahbinks7895]

Thanks again Stu, loving the weekly informative sessions...

[@tommycusack2578]

Man I could watch this all day long ...

[@krisanderson997]

Hi Stu, At first I wasn’t sure about the circular hole patches, I’ve always cut square pieces & the stock is always in flat bars. So when you cut your patch from the stock you’re taking from other straight edges. But then I thought, well if there’s wires, fabric, or anything else that melts the torch will cook it, and a cutting disc takes some effort. So I think your idea is brilliant. Then I was thinking, instead of having someone make you some discs, just cut the discs from the stock with the same size hole saw. If that can be done without a center bit. I suppose if you couldn’t & there is a hole in the center of the patch, then it would have to be filled with weld. Which is kinda of a waste. I was trying to think of way to cut another trip and expense from the project. Your doing great, your making good progress for the conditions you’re in. It’s hard to explain, but there’s more and more of you going into the boat. The intent behind your effort equals quality and reliability. Simply, you intend for it to stand the test of time with out failure and it will. Well, that’s all you bud, your sweat equity will be paying off for years to come. Your UV comment was an understatement. Those rays are as intense as the sun without earths magnetic field and atmosphere. I’ve been cooked before and its the most uncomfortable, irritable condition I’ve ever experienced. You’ll have a giant intense itch for about six weeks that you cant touch, and ya its not good at all for you. So I also am often wearing heavy clothing and leather when it’s 90 f, 90% humidity, & working inches from hot steel all day. And its worth every bit of clothing vs the UV burn. Your torch and welding skills are very good. I don’t think any of your welds would break if put into a vice & stressed by hammering and prying. (Thats how my shop teacher graded students arc (stick) welding projects he assigned. In 7th grade btw. Boy, times have changed) oh and my gosh, the condition and thickness of the hull steel is mint dude! I mean I’m watching from a phone in the US, but it looks look like real good quality steel. The rust isn’t digging straight down its been just slowly working from the surface. I think that boat is solid. She’s gonna be a wave crushing tank. Im excited for the next video. Great job and great video.

[@DangarMarine]

The other thing I was thinking with the round patches is that you don't have any sharp corners to have stress cracks form in. I certainly feel like my welding is getting better as the job goes on. As you say, I don't think even the worse ones would break, they just aren't particularly pretty. The hardest thing has been learning to do them all out of position. All the previous welding I have done has been flat on the bench.

[@krisanderson997]

You are absolutely right about a round patch taking more stress without cracking. No edges mean stress is distributed evenly instead of a 90 degree angle where the highest stress is right at the tip of the edges. I think an oval shape will do the same thing as a round will, if you ever run into an odd shaped patch that needs to be made. The only other thing I thought of is the weld inside the fuel tank. Weld from the outside, then weld the inside, grind the inside weld down and put a patch of steel over the weld. Just for insurance that it wont ever seep. You’re right there though, and if you feel that it’s not necessary, than it isn’t. A small tip on oxy/acetylene cutting, if your running out of gasses too often, you may be able to rent larger tanks on a dolly for a few months, then return them after the bulk of cutting and fabricating is done. I purchased “B” size tanks for mine and i think yours are that size, cant remember if i saw them. You’ll only get about 45 mins to an hour of cutting time before the oxy runs out. Cutting and rosette (heating) tips eat up the gasses fast. Hope all is well and keep up the great work.

[@bashendriks4141]

Love these videos, just like we do it in Holland, work hard but always have a couple of beers ready! Keep up the good work!!

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate! I always loved walking around the canals in Holland looking at the steel boats. Really beautiful. :)

[@bashendriks4141]

@@DangarMarine Yes it is beauty full,been living on my steel boat for the last 5 years. would not want it any other way! Cant wait to see your boat in the water again!

[@AR1G3]

I think I saw you pushing the rod when you were stick welding. You're probably doing that because that's how you mig weld, but when stick welding it is better to drag the electrode. This allows the slag to flow out of the weld pool to the surface. When you push you create the risk of trapping slag inside your welds making them weak.

[@SomeGuyInSandy]

"If it makes slag, you drag."

[@DangarMarine]

Yes, always drag unless doing vertical up. I've never MIG welded for a minute in my life so no habit there!

[@ajbdb1]

SomeGuyInSandy - "If it makes slag, you drag." - Yeh, good basic common sense there bud, Unless that is, you happen to be welding ''vertical up'' [3G] Its pretty damned hard to drag a rod when welding in this position, especially when the ''code'' parameters require you to weld vertically ''up'' while positioning the rod at a 90° [minus] 15° angle from the root face.. Also, when using ''fluxcore'' wire process, you can actually use ''push'' or ''pull'' techniques when welding, although, i have found that ''pushing'' the wire into the root gap always gives a much hotter arc-pool, hence better ''penetration'' and a much stronger weld.. Just saying lol - Ajay.

[@Radswa_Chikinora]

And you thought you were going to get her sorted at the Marina …. not a chance. Great work by the way, keep the vids coming, don't stress about missing welding footage, it's kind of boring, talking about what your doing and how your going to do it with the before and after shots is more than enough. Brad from Brissy

[@DangarMarine]

Yeah, to think back now! LOL Totally agree about too much repetitive footage. Try to just put a snippet of each part of the process in so people can see what happened, they certainly don't need to suffer through the whole thing.

[@TheMoomba19]

@@DangarMarine Or if you do, speed up the video. Either way, I'm enjoying your efforts on the boat. You think along the same lines I do. One way or another, I'll fix something.

[@Ka9radio_Mobile9]

It looks like the former owner did not do any hull maintenance. I think its time to put those crabs on the beach to work. Lol Its a labor of love, we all have to have a passion for some thing, I'm glade that you found yours. Good Luck, and more beer too!

[@DangarMarine]

It certainly is a labour of love. I'm lucky I'm enjoying the process otherwise it would just be too much work.

[@vicmorrison8128]

WHAT! ONLY A TWENTY MINUTE VIDEO! Well that lets you know that I thoroughly enjoyed your journey fixing your boat. Until next week then Captain!

[@DangarMarine]

See you next week! :)

[@davidwoods4366]

nice to finish work on a Saturday night and come home to see another of your excellent videos. You are doing a sterling job indeed.Keep up the good work and take care

[@paulg9314]

The steel band-aid patch idea sounds like a winner.

[@markolav7017]

Getting close now mate ! Brilliant idea with the patch discs...hope they arrive soon. Sorry to distract you with my evil beer drinking ways the other day...looked like you needed a break :) Welds are looking solid as...will stand the test of time I am sure. Cheers

[@DangarMarine]

Yes, be sure to never do that again, it was an awful afternoon! ;)

[@dondelche]

These videos are fantastic! Really enjoying this series.

[@Greggspies]

Years ago worked repairing rusty barges in Brisbane spent some time making good barges which should have been scrapped. You'll get there, your doing a good job

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate. It's a shame how many boats get scrapped before their time.

[@glynnmorris2117]

I'm really enjoying this series. Thank you all the way from Cape Town South Africa.

[@jimz1168]

Standardised steel repair coupons is beer induced genius.

[@DangarMarine]

With enough beer you can achieve anything. ;)

[@SunnieSnell]

@@DangarMarine only xxxx will do

[@dowser81]

Sunnie Snell real Australians wouldn’t drink that piss water

[@Kypreos01]

Love how your channel has exploded with this project. Good work DM! Always looking forward to this series! :D

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate!

[@KenSiefert]

Really a beautiful ship

[@minix2971]

Great job!!! Really enjoy watching and learning from you. I was excited to see a new video when I sat down for my morning cup of coffee here in Ohio. Keep up the good work can't wait for the next video.....

[@jgsmith1624]

Matt Gillespie Ohio, same here!

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate!

[@warrioroftheclan]

Awesome, been waiting all day for this weeks update - Love the comment Russia is watching, I am watching from Tuggerah NSW about half 45min drive away.

[@Stoic-of-Rome]

Welding plates onto my rusty old boat trailer as I watch this LOL good to see some 'Proper welding' (Stick) Tip for the oxyacetylene cutting. Get the cutting line really clean and pre heating to cherry red at the start point will guarantee the cut will be super clean, with no 'blow outs' or swirls which are almost always caused by rust flakes on the face you are trying to cut.

[@hinno]

Hi. Good video. I haven't been following a long time but I like the content. About the holesaw idea - great idea! I was thinking maybe to use the same size saw for the hole and patch. Then you are left with a gap for butt welding them together. You can cut the patches out without the pilot hole also. First take the holesaw and cut a hole in a osb board. Then you use the osb board, put it over the material that you are cutting the discs from. Remove the pilot drill from the holesaw. And now when cutting, the osb keeps the cutter in place and the disc is without a pilot hole. (can be osb, can be a thicker piece of metal etc.) Have a good one. Greetings from Estonia!

[@DangarMarine]

Hey mate. Yes, I was also thinking of a few ways you could cut without the centre bit (drill press and clamp for steel etc) but I like you idea. Thanks!

[@hinno]

@@DangarMarine You are welcome!

[@jaybats7865]

Great job looking forward to your next video!

[@robp7652]

Getting tired yet ? Your perseverance is awesome. I've never had to shipyard a boat by myself . Keep it up looks as if you may be well past the halfway point now.

[@DangarMarine]

Yes, was very tired by the end of last week. I do feel it is well past the halfway point though which certainly lifts the spirits.

[@pimpshack81]

I tell you what ... if I ever own a steel boat I’m going to have a wealth of knowledge as long as KZbin is still around 👍👍👍👍👍...

[@ojibway3]

Love ya Eddie, you'll have fun on your new boat pup! Stay safe, God bless

[@inmotion81]

Wish you made more videos I really enjoy watching your show ...upload more often

[@pantera6169]

You are very ambitous! Keep up the good work. I am doing the same thing on a rusty Pantera.

[@richardsurtees5309]

Another grate video I so look forward to seeing your new uploads. Its to see the boat come along. Looking forward to seeing the next instalment. Regards Richard

[@geofham8332]

Hi, to fill gaps with a stick weld or MIG put a piece of copper or brass at the back of the hole and fill it from the edges, the copper or brass with keep filler metal in the hole and will not adhere to the backing , do it all the time works fine. Stick welding is so much quicker than TIG.

[@dimreaper274]

Stick on ceramics are a shit boilermakers lifesaver...

[@pikethree]

You're doing a cracking job mate. Enjoying this. Pity you're breathing the stick gasses. It'd be cool if you had a snorkel mouthpiece attached to a flexible pipe to a activated charcoal 3M filter on your belt/back canister thingy

[@DangarMarine]

Breathing filters are a good thing but being outside it blows away pretty quickly.

[@volvogt21]

Great progress Stu.

[@captainlee1]

WOW really moving along now some times seems like we don't get enough done, but this time you are going straight on, keep up the good work....Cap.

[@DangarMarine]

I know what you are saying. Feels like I'm busy on it all week and not much has been achieved but it will get there in the end.

[@captainlee1]

Peace be with you....Cap

[@TheRodbond]

did you know Seadoo does the same hole patch thing on their skis and boats.........so great idea Stu........They have them as weak points along the exhaust manifold so they rust out there instead of a worse point..........I cut out 10 discs to have on hand for my skis !!!

[@johnthorogood6601]

Making good progress... Can't wait to see the hull after blasting

[@davidandroes7237]

You are doing GREAT work!

[@WallysPlace66]

So much to comment on. I'm enjoying this series

[@pikemax888]

Nice job on the Tig and stick welding .. good job.

[@redgt3244]

I’m hooked with this channel. Keep it up

[@warriors5779]

thanks for taking time to make the vids , always enjoyable, no brewery indulgence on this last one ,sad

[@DangarMarine]

I don't know what I was thinking!

[@EspCoke]

I look more and more forward to the next episode for every episode i watch. Dont have a steel boat myself, but i find your videos very interesting 👍🏻

[@gaius_enceladus]

Another great video as always! Cheers from "across the ditch" in NZ!

[@MrHAPPYHAWAIIAN]

Your a GENIUS, hands down. LOVE THIS STUFF😀

[@firstgan114]

I thought you were pulling an April Fools Day joke with that “sunburn from tig welding” bit. Thanks for sharing that info.

[@normanboyes4983]

Keep up the good work Stu.👍

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Norman!

[@daynecowan]

Loving this series mate.. I was hanging out for the latest vid all week!

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Dayne. Forgot to get back to you after I watched the trailer you sent me. Very atmospheric, can't wait to see more!

[@daynecowan]

@@DangarMarineThanks! Should be a good one (we hope)

[@williamaichinger2358]

you look very very smart wearing those glasses kind of like a chemistry teacher !!!

[@nasimhasanksd894]

Awesome inspiration for marine mechanical 👍from kerala

[@DangarMarine]

Would love to take the boat all the way to India! :)

[@peterbeyer5755]

the Essential Craftsman, a genius and genuine nice guy, a master blacksmith and sword maker had some interesting things to say about his collection of hand grinders the main thing was that he had acquired enough hand grinders to have one set up with the disc or brush for each metal work requirement.

[@DangarMarine]

For sure, I have my three grinders set up with grinding disc, flap disc and wire brush. Saves so much time swapping around and stops any one overheating.

[@PapaPugs]

Stay at the boat and keep cutting the holes where you need them. You can weld all the patches on when they arrive. No need to wait for the patches to make the cutouts. Just call and make sure they are on the way, then keep working.

[@jeeperscreatures]

Damn you work fast...You`re an inspiration Stu...friggin love your videos

[@handsonwithblg4949]

I'm havin' a few beers now and watching .Great progress and videos ! That inside weld does look fantastic ! Cheers !

[@walkertongdee]

Hey, you should try 3M cubitron Ceramic grinding and sanding discs. They last forever are self-sharpening and cut like a machete through butter.

[@DangarMarine]

I'll check them out, thanks!

[@eastcoaster5354]

Never heard of them, but if they are 3m I'll bet they are great.

[@michelebeck4311]

Looking good stu. I myself only braze and cut with my gas, means i dont need acetylene, i just use lpg, a bbq bottle easy to get filled. Kind regards from New Zealand

[@DangarMarine]

We do have one pure LPG torch (no oxy) that we use for heating. It is so much cheaper!

[@michelebeck4311]

@@DangarMarine ur acetylene regulator will fit the lpg bottle mate, then head to wherever you buy gas equipment and ask them for a lpg cutting tip, off memory i use a #18 tip. Works great, ive cut plate 1inch thick, u cant weld though as lpg doesnt have the same heat as acetylene. If you have difficulty getting the flame right there are utube videos that will be helpful. Kind regards from New Zealand

[@webbey6479]

Looking good mate cant wait to see it once its blasted!

[@mashrien]

Thoroughly impressed with how you've chosen to do the repairs- I wouldn't have considered cutting holes in the keel to replace with flatbar, my first instinct would've been to cut the whole damn keel off. Might have to patreon this project now.. shit. lol

[@DangarMarine]

There definitely is the temptation to replace whole sections, but I figure I'll just get the boat back in the water and enjoy it for a few years first.

[@mashrien]

@@DangarMarine There's something to be said for actually getting to enjoy end result of hard labor for sure. Don't blame ya at all :D

[@para1324]

Solid, smart thinking ahead of the work. 👍

[@miguelfatman6066]

Good vid stu, I do like the idea of the laser cur beer mats that can double as patch discs too. I can see the welding is getting better by the day with very little pigeon crap showing now. Keep it up, looking forward to the next vid.

[@dannyoktim9628]

Oxygen acetylene torch use: Try tipping your torch head 15 to 20 degrees, sometimes more, in the opposite direction of your cut, this will blow the slag forward away from the cut, preheat the metal in front of the cut, reduce the slag on the underside of the cut, and will result in a faster cut with less distortion. All bets are off with rust, that shit just explodes. Your doing a great job, always a thumbs up. . . best of luck. . .Oktim

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Danny, I'll give that a try.

[@BornAgainBoating]

Another awesome video bro, where did you learn all of your metal working skills? You really know your different types of welders and welds:)

[@alexfehlberg1065]

He learnt them escaping for prisons

[@BornAgainBoating]

@@alexfehlberg1065 Haha too funny lol

[@danbranxl]

Great video! Been following for a while, Id suggest using a low hydrogen rod for this type of work, I've found it's much more forgiving, quicker, and much more versatile in all positions except vertical down, I would use the WIA 16tc, excellent stick rod! Cheers!

[@garysramblings8584]

Mmmm the multi sized circular plate and hole saw tip I gave you a few months back. never got a reply to it but at least you used it eventually..

[@DangarMarine]

Hey mate, sorry, hard to get to every comment these day. Good tip though!

[@garysramblings8584]

@@DangarMarine Not a problem mate, I put the original tip/advice in the comments of the video "Preparing the trawler go on the hardstand" a few months ago, if you have a quick read it could save you a fortune as you won't be paying for the cutting service. keep hanging in there, the ends in sight

[@63256325N]

Thanks for the video.

[@bikemessenger7]

interesting insight from you saying "a bit of work but I found it relaxing".

[@garystetler4358]

Another great video!

[@joramvandervorst7715]

What about using a stick welder and add extra material by holding a second non-powered electrode and joining that in the puddle? I have seen that being done on foundry oven bins.

[@DangarMarine]

I'd be interested to experiment with doing that.

[@dimreaper274]

Doesn't work, the 2nd rod would just suck all of the heat out of the weld pool

[@joramvandervorst7715]

@@dimreaper274 well i have seen it being done, but maybe they cranked up the current?

[@fragwitz8898]

I'm wondering if tin/lead loading might the thing to do on that rough hull.

[@djfish6143]

Thanks for the awesome video

[@carlglassmeyer8425]

While I live in the Arizona desert, being retired u.s.navy, I truly enjoy your weekly show. Looking at the hill it appears to be very heavily and deeply pitted. What is your plan for this? Surely not simply using fiberglass filler?

[@dustyfarmer]

Thick paint.

[@TimsWorkshopTJY]

Hi Stu, Patching coming along well for the sandblasting next week. Are you shooting part of that process? I think they have to contain it so may not be able to video the process? Oh when are you planning on changing the forward and aft seals on the engine? That alone would be a good video to watch. Tim

[@DangarMarine]

Hey Tim, yep, I'd like to film it. I have a waterproof camera that will be able to go inside the tent and film the blasting.

[@MrCalifornia1234]

Nice work!

[@Bill-cg6oh]

another good video, its going to take you 2 yrs to get it done tho. Wish you could get more each video, cant wait to see it done

[@DangarMarine]

I think it will be back in the water in a month or so.

[@Bill-cg6oh]

@@DangarMarine i hope it does for your sake. I know you been working on body alot like 3 videos of just body work, plus you still have the engine, the rewire, the new prop assembly, etc. I imagine engine compartment is going to take a week to prep and retrofit pipes and wiring, a week to redo fuel tank. Hope the best for you buddy and will keep watching

[@trev9874]

you may have finished but you could heat the area with the oxy then stick weld you will be amazed with the result this will also burn of any contaminants cheers and beers

[@DangarMarine]

Will give it a go.

[@jacilynns6330]

Looking good so far though most hole saws are made for slow speed in steels. You might want to borrow a mag drill for that. If i may suggest, finding a flat surface around bad rust pitting will give you a better idea of what needs to be welded. I suspect that there is going to be a lot of it. Those pits look DEEP in some places.

[@DangarMarine]

Yes, the high speed drill really isn't the tool for the job. I'll definitely run a flat edge over the hull and use the ultrasonic thickness tester after the sand blasting.