Is this rusty yacht redeemable?

[@patience8884]

Big job! Lovely family. Jack is a big help.

[@rfdinesen4027]

This boat cannot believe it's good fortune! I want Jack's job with the power washer. I love how involved and capable he is. Oh, and you can't sneak up on Jack. He always feels the force. Beautiful work, on the boat, on the video. Thank you for sharing it.

[@sandersgray]

Every week a step in the right direction, i see your dream, respect.

[@SailingMelody]

I’m sure will take steps in the wrong direction along the way but that’s all part of the journey as well and sometimes going off in the wrong direction is when you learn the most and have the most fun

[@sandersgray]

@@SailingMelody In life as well as yachts, if you don't make mistakes you don't learn, good luck to you all.

[@SVImpavidus]

Cracking job team Melody! Another big bite of the elephant. If we may say? Sharpen the multi tool and give Jack some instruction. Cut away from you, hands behind the blade, etc... He's a smart cookie, and in your coming adventures crew with knife skills, rope skills etc will be a bonus. A cracking job with the pressure washer Jack, and a great cameraman in the making! Totally agree with with your project plan deal with the issues in the way you said in the "Post it plan". We are really loving the story so far, a proper sailing chanel for those that dream of sailing away. Sail Safe Guys, Ant, Cid & the pooch crew.

[@emily3764]

I just love what you are doing. Your family is a delight to watch.

[@SailingMelody]

Aw thank you! That’s so lovely

[@rudyvandijk3291]

Always tons and tons work but like u all doing at end u wil be happy whit all u done every tiny process actually a big step forward keep up the good work

[@glennp5872]

In the first video I thought you were bonkers but after today not so much. Best of luck and lots of courage to tackle all the issues .

[@SailingMelody]

Thanks :) we’re definitely bonkers! Don’t worry! That’s not going anywhere soon. Nobody sane takes on a project like this....

[@Trailer_Sailor]

Ty 4 sharing with us! LY all!

[@lancedaniels]

Thanks for posting and sharing. Impressed with Jacks abilities wielding the pressure washer.

[@matwilliams4608]

But you are doing a great job on your boat all of you nice one .

[@nojob6061]

Crazy (NOT in 1 Million Years) !!! You give that boat a lil love it'll give you a lifetime of joy & tons of fun & the site's and sounds those are memories!!!

[@nojob6061]

It will penetrate some even with heavy rust scale & help slow it down. So it's a fact hit all the worst area's you can't get to until spring !!!

[@SailingMelody]

I was wondering that. There’s so much to do and I just want to protect as much as I can until we can tackle those areas properly

[@nojob6061]

@@SailingMelody it's like loven a woman right or wrong men do it anyway no right no wrong just searching for answers, 🤣🤣🤣

[@gudjonjonsson4272]

Starting to show some progress looks pretty good what you’ve done so far keep it up I’m happy to see you’re teaching your son how to work This will bond your family. And you will cherish this time that you guys spent together fixing the Sailboat

[@SailingMelody]

Thank you! Lots of hard work ahead but we’ll get there little by little

[@kranzonguam]

👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼Looking good! Step by step is the only way! Keep on striding!

[@rickjohnson1632]

I’m anxious to see this boat come back to life 👍👍

[@SailingMelody]

So are we 😁

[@mwatkins2464]

Jack you are doing awesome work and when you are grown just think of how smart you will be learning all these different chores on a boat. I’m loving watching y’alls videos , I wish they could be a bit longer. It’s looking good already with getting some of the rust off. Take care and Jack you’re doing great helping your parents I know they are so proud of you. 🇺🇸👍

[@SailingMelody]

Thank you! We think.he will learn some valuable life lessons on this journey and yes your right!! We are very proud! Thank you!

[@ppapdddar6159]

What a lovely family!!!

[@SailingMelody]

Thank you 🙏

[@wanttoplae]

Way to se the force Jack. Good job.

[@neilfuller3172]

Good luck with the work. Bear in mind those nearby boats are going to love you as they will be covered in little rust stains from the little rust particles you are putting in the air which will land on them and then bleed in the damp. You really need to do this under a big tent. I was 3 boats away from someone doing this in a small way and got covered in rust spots. Took ages to get them off with oxalic acid and scrubbing.

[@knutarneaakra6013]

Positive go ahead family lots of work swet and mabye some tears in the process. Beeing a shipwright i know. Pure madness but following a dream is the purepose of life. Just love it take the time you need try to enjoy the progress you’l get there. Fair wind from Norway.

[@bobr9731]

Great work, looks better already. keep at the rust spots and stop any leaks. Dont forget ventilation condensation inside over winter. Best wishes.

[@SailingMelody]

Yes absolutely. We’ve got a massive tarp and o go over her soon but the issue is tying it down because we regularly get 60mph+ winds here in north Wales

[@aaronp1434]

Hello from Ontario Canada! It looks like you’re well into it now Andy!! Such an awesome sight to see young Jack being so handy and pitching in to help take the load off you and Melissa! Looking forward to continuing to follow along with your progress. Both on KZbin and Facebook :-) Take care guys ~Aaron Porter

[@SailingMelody]

Thanks Aaron! It’s great to have such lovely and positive feedback from amazing places and lovely people all around the world

[@trevhedges]

Thanks guys! Very difficult to make disassembling look interesting, but definitely good to see some progress...

[@sailingavocet]

great video Melody crew!

[@janvanvliet5195]

The hull looks already a lot better after a good clean up! This is hard work and I think you 're doing a great job. Keep it up!

[@SailingMelody]

It really does doesn’t it!

[@kenshepherd3119]

I'm very envious of what you have taken on I would have loved to have done this 20 years ago, I'm a bit to old now, looking forward to follow your experiences in bringing this boat back to life.

[@SailingMelody]

Hey Ken. Thanks for the message. Well we’re glad to have you following us and if you fancy popping down to be a foreman and drink tea and shout and point then you’re more than welcome 😂😂. Where about a are you based?

[@kenshepherd3119]

Hi I live in Rainham Kent in the past I have raced catamaran had a Dart 18 and a Unicorn (A class single handed catamaran) I now sail a Solo and when I can get my daughter to come out an Osprey. I'm now into my70s but still stay active when covid allows. I'm also following Tally Ho being re-built which is interesting. I don't watch tv so KZbin is on most nights or a film All the very best to you three a merry Christmas and happy new year. Ken

[@WildlingSailing]

Lovely vid! We especially liked the ending montages! Keep up the hard work.

[@SailingMelody]

Thanks guys :) looking forward to your next episode

[@bradarmstrong8659]

Great stuff - love "My Boy Jack.""

[@ktgreen5789]

Wow, coming on well, nice to see Jack stuck in with the pressure washer! Well done all

[@SailingMelody]

Thanks Katie :)

[@AkinciX]

I love the determination. Keep up the good work.

[@SailingMelody]

Thank you

[@adam56usa]

I wish you guys the very best! You’re making progress.

[@7Zone-youtube-channel]

GREAT JOB JACK...

[@thecivvie]

Keep up the hard work, will be worth it in the end

[@SailingMelody]

Thank you. We cannot wait to reap the rewards!

[@sailingjihanlm3089]

Dont worry. No need to be stressed and when i doubt listen to Jack. Blood sweat and tears.

[@Mylifelovingit]

That bow really looked good after a bit of paint.

[@SailingMelody]

Yeah that’s the case with 98% of the boat. The rust is minor but caused a large stained area making it look worse than it is. There are obviously a few areas which are bad though.

[@bobthesnobscotland2821]

Cheers guys 🥃

[@tejolisboa]

Rust converter will not replace metal but will convert rust into iron phosphate... I believe you are on the right path! Let’s wait and see.

[@SailingMelody]

Yes indeed. We will be cutting out and welding where necessary of course

[@nena4215]

Holy cow, that work looks so good!

[@SailingMelody]

Thank you 😁

[@brianlintonjones]

Hi Andy , I think you. Should put up a tarp on the yacht near your grinding, I don’t think he will appreciate the metal bits going into his gel coat and rust stains, I know it’s a pain, but it will only take 10 mins to hang up a tarp..cheers

[@SailingMelody]

You’re absolutely correct! Will do that for sure. Thanks for the wise advice!

[@John-ps7mk]

great, great, great...

[@SailingMelody]

Thank you 😁

[@TerjeNormann]

Thank you so much for your update from your project. You are doing a realy great job on this boat. I dont remember if you mentioned earlier about what is your scedual for this project... I mean, do you have any idea of when the boat should be ready for sailing, and when are you planng to do your journey and so on? It should be interesting to know... If you already did tell, can you please tell in what episode you tell about it and I will go back and watch that episode again... And just some safety advice from me.... (I'm a "tool guy". Working as rental tool maintainer).....about your use of your power tools. The needle gun give some very bad vibrations for your hands. Dont use it for long periodes, because it can damage the nerves in your hands, and give problems about your blood stream in the hands. The wire brush on your grinder splinter wire pieces that easily goes through your skin, and harm you quite bad. Use full face mask/shield when using it.. googles is not enough. Dont let this sailing dream become destroyed because of you get badly harmed or sick by working unsafe. Best regards from Norway.

[@SailingMelody]

Very good advice thank you very much indeed!!

[@hughie3192]

Thanks for the inspiring video, you three are all doing such a great job with a daunting project... I know because i'm restoring a steel Roberts 44 which looks a bit like yours! Oh, and the guitar and fiddle is great, much better having that original touch.... Greetings from Australia!

[@SailingMelody]

Thank you 🙏

[@waynecote31]

Take your time,and there will be a surprise for you in the end...TALLY HOOOO!!!

[@nic_the_aged_woodworker]

Another great episode, and very visible progress! I could almost smell the seashore as you explored the books and crannies, makes me want to get to the coast. Lock down in Wales is pretty severe, so it must be heartbreaking not being able to spend as much time as you'd like on the boat, here's hoping for a mild winter

[@SailingMelody]

Thank you! Fortunately we’re close enough to go fairly often although we both work full time so tends to only be one day per week

[@richardplatt288]

I have done similar projects. You will hit low times. But you must always remember your end goal. ( champagne in the south of France).

[@SailingMelody]

Yes and swimming with manta rays in French Polynesia

[@p3512at]

When it comes time to replace parts of panels the neatest method I found is to tack weld a larger replacement panel on top of the area to be fixed

[@p3512at]

And then use your cutoff wheel to cut both panels at a 45 degree angle . The excess outer panel is ground free, the patch removed and the excess inner panel removed. Then the patch is welded in. The 45 degree cut allows for a perfect fit with gap for weld and requires no measuring. Odd shapes are no problem.

[@SailingMelody]

Great advice thank you 👍👍

[@lowbrowscruffy]

Lookin' good! Take it from an old iron worker, I wear some sort of respirator, or at the very least, a dust mask when wheeling off old paint. Could very well be lead based. Don't want to be breathing all that stuff in... There is a lot of it to go...but a little every week...

[@SailingMelody]

You’re right. And we do try to. But in winter outdoors and wearing goggles it’s a contact battle to stop the bloody goggles misting up with a respirator on so I find myself getting frustrated and ditching the respirator, I won’t ditch the goggles as I value my eyes. But you’re 100% correct we need to find a solution to that because it’s not ideal is it

[@lowbrowscruffy]

@@SailingMelody When I started coughing up blood on a job the boss bought me a great unit that had a rechargeable filter unit that hung on my belt. It blew clean air over my shielded face all day. Fit under my welding helmet. Could weld for 10 hours inside a pipe and come out with a clean face and lungs. I still haven't bought one for myself though... well maybe as a retirement present before I start my refit on my 30 foot steelie...

[@SailingMelody]

@@lowbrowscruffy yep need something like that for sure!

[@martyjayful]

Lovely family wish you all the best in your venture....you remind me of a guy that was on a diy show with Tommy Walsh?.

[@SailingMelody]

Oh really? Not quite sure who you mean. Happy new year :)

[@HellRazorStudios]

A crazy project ... I'd love to do it too !

[@_instabil]

You can use the sound of that pressure washer very well for a Star Wars movie Sound FX

[@saha6818]

If Jack can just pop over to the West Coast of the USA, I could use his help on our little 15-foot boat :)

[@SailingMelody]

Hahah. Awesome. If you cover the flights it’s a deal 😀😀😂😂 Thanks though he’s a super star helper for sure

[@AdventuresofmrBosch]

Tip for rust: rustico (gel) works real great. Doesn't convert, it removes/disolves it.

[@SailingMelody]

Nice! Will try it out. Trying lots of different things to see which works in different areas

[@AdventuresofmrBosch]

Yes, so i have heared in the video. You should defenetly try this one. I got some realy good results. Note: buy a pot gel, not the liquid.

[@SailingMelody]

@@AdventuresofmrBosch nice one! Will do! Thanks for the tip

[@bobuncle8704]

Things are coming along well. I’d not thought about a steel boat myself, but it makes sense. I know steel better than grp. You are making me think🤔

[@SailingMelody]

It’s definitely worth considering. Join some of the steel boat groups on Facebook and pick their brains.

[@aserta]

If anything, it's easier to repair. I mean, if you get yourself rated to weld steel under water, and setup with the most basic rig for it. You're pretty much set for life. Where as wood or glass, you'll have to come on hard. No way to permanently fix it in the water. An example, if you have a tear from a rock, you weld a patch on top from the outside, cut from the inside, weld a patch, and then you're set for until you're on the hard, where you just remove the patch and give it a lick of paint. Haven't done this myself, but i have seen it on fishing boats. In those, they pretty much just patch it with stainless steel and move on.

[@MrMarv75]

Great video guys . Andy just a pointer when grinding or welding near those boats. Place a screen covering the adjacent boat to stop sparks and metal filings embedding into their gel coat. of course you knew this already lol . Looking good so far . Want to see the next episode like now 🤣

[@SailingMelody]

Yes you’re right! We’ll do that. We’ve got the next few episodes already shot and edited ready to upload 😜

[@MrMarv75]

@@SailingMelody have you guys set up a wishlist yet of things you need to get project going. Items that could be donated or brought by viewers and sent to you to aid the project along ? .

[@SailingMelody]

We haven’t and not sure what platform to put it on. We do have the beginnings of a list of thing a we’re desperate for but not sure where to post it? Facebook maybe or maybe on our KZbin homepage or Patreon page?

[@teddytheyorkielowellpenner777]

Those implants are amazing .My Grandaughter has them too

[@SailingMelody]

Wow really xx

[@jimsandyrobinson3446]

I got some rust remover on Amazon for my old car and it worked great,

[@SailingMelody]

We use a few different types :)

[@billboat10]

Ask people to help I be glad I'm a qualified welder but can do most a y thing love the idea you have wish I had done it 20 years ago

[@SailingMelody]

Honestly if you’d like to come and help that would be awesome! Let me know and we’ll have a chat about it

[@matwilliams4608]

When you get to move it you can sand blast it to clean all the paint off and rust to show you what metal repairs you need to do on the boat , But removing the guard rail could be a bad if some one fall off the boat at that height above ground so get some sort of scaffolding around your boat to be safe for all .

[@caphorn7029]

Bonjour la famille. Pour certaines personnes vous êtes peut être fous mais pour aller au bout de ses rêves il faut être fou. Alors gardez le moral et dans quelques mois lorsque vous mettrez votre bateau a l'eau et que vous hisserez les voiles les gens qui vous traitez de fous aujourd'hui seront jaloux de votre réussite et vous envierons. Prenez soin de vous. Amitiés du sud de la France. Olivier.

[@jaymiller2213]

Looking good so far! I am interested in seeing how your going to get it out from that spot

[@mwatkins2464]

Me too. They look so packed together. But they will find a way I’m sure

[@joewengerd7263]

Its moved already,and it only cost him a six pack.

[@rommelsaint8869]

Question: Does a boat need a MOT like a car before going into the water?

[@CruisingwithDecisive]

Aloha from Kauai! We love your videos. Keep up the great work!

[@SailingMelody]

Aloha! Thank you 😁

[@terrytonkin2682]

Well done guys another goid video . Be wary of the ferrous oxcide dust getting down your lungs .... it will be there for the rest of your life.... long after you have finished the boat 😀 . Btw she looks a fine craft ...have you knowlege why such a good vessel was abandoned ? Regards Terry

[@SailingMelody]

Thank you! we have some better PPE on the way!! Unfortunately the owner became ill and it was left for sometime but he didn't want to part with it.

[@georgeroach7499]

My pleasure washer acts the same when it is not getting enough water.The boat is not in as bad shape as it originally looked.You guys can handle this no problem..

[@TerjeNormann]

Agree with you.... It looks like there is too low water pressure in to the power washer. Maybe too long or too thin hose from the source.

[@michaelhall4937]

If you have a water stop end on the hose change it for a straight-through one. The pressure washers tend to suck them shut and restrict the flow.

[@SailingMelody]

Ahhh I’ll check and do that. Can’t honestly remember what fitting is on the hose to be honest and not at the boat at the moment. Thanks for the tip!

[@mustafababdullah2485]

Hahaha rust converter I know is zip wheel and mig welder 😂😂 secret is to use a brass plate behind the weld area because the weld won't weld to the brass. Keeps blow outs from happening.

[@michaelbundy3867]

Looking good. Bit of a drunk mast from about 15:15 to about 15:50 in the background 🤣

[@SailingMelody]

Can’t see it 😂😂

[@anthonybeck2384]

Respect 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@SailingMelody]

Thank you

[@vivianbond7449]

Drill wire brush on the red and Red oxide paint afterwards ???

[@needwindinmysails6349]

Hi guys new subscriber here thought I'd say hello, and offer a couple of tricks that might help out, 1/ oxalis acid to wash down the boat with it will remove the rust staining and most everything else from the paint the good thing is even though it's acid it not really bad as in it won't burn you or anything like that, 2/ you need to make sure your pressure cleaner is not sucking air as it is in the video the results will be catastrophic if it keeps sucking air. 3/ this one for the inside of the boat for mould,mold you can use oil of cloves a few drops in a spray bottle with water it kills the mould,and you can also add it to your paint so it won't grow any. Cheers from central Queensland Australia where at the moment the temperature is around 42c everyday

[@SailingMelody]

Wow! Great advice! Can’t figure out where the air is being sucked into the pressure washer? Why is it catastrophic? Good advice about the oxalic acid and oil of cloves thank you! We’ll do that. It’s currently 1 degree Celsius here 😂😂

[@needwindinmysails6349]

Why Catastrophic, It starves the pump of water and will dry out so it will wear all the internals until it seizes, Here how you should do it ,hook up water hose turn on full pressure at tap letting all air out of hose ,then connect pressure cleaner,then hold trigger on gun until you hear no more air bubbles then turn the power on and it should be good,but even a little bit of air caught in the hose will cause trouble , also when you pull the trigger keep it on until your finished don't stop and start as it will damage the relief valve,just thought I'd point this out, sorry for coming across bossy which i'am not it's just writing instead of talking, but they cost a lot of money to get and looked after will last your life time. Anyhow have a great day and enjoy the cold at least you can put more clothes on to keep warm, cheers

[@feuzpatrick1009]

Dear. Is only one way if you want to restore the boot and sail without trouble the next year's. Remove everything and sand the entire boot and start from the bottom up. Step by step. It' needs a lot of manpower and passion to restore you boot. I wish you all the best with the project. Regards, Patrick.

[@SailingMelody]

Hi. Yes we’re explaining this to people a LOT now 😂😂😂 We can’t sand blast in the yard. Period. Not allowed. They only allow us to book their sandblasting service. The yard has blasting facilities but it’s very very expensive There is no indoor area so the boat has to stay outdoors If/when we pay for the sandblasting we will have to wait for 2 days of warm dry weather It’s currently winter and horrible weather. All that is coming in the spring

[@feuzpatrick1009]

Ok I understand. What's about build a temporary hangar with wood?

[@SailingMelody]

@@feuzpatrick1009 yes we have bought a tarpaulin, 60ft by 40ft to do that but it’s been 40mph wind and driving sleet and rain for weeks

[@graemelliott3942]

Let’s see some close ups of the needle scaling and wire wheel work and the results!

[@SailingMelody]

Will try to do that at some point especially for you 😂😂😂 But please believe me, if I prepare an area and look at it and think “hmmm that’s crap, that’s not going to last long if I paint over it” then I will do better prep and if that involve blasting in some areas then that’s what I shall do. Needle scaling and wire wheel works fine in lots of areas and is a tried and tested method but I completely agree it’s not always the best prep possible

[@brian.7966]

I bet your neighbors will be pleased grinding and wire brushing your bout next to their craft, nothing worse than rust stain on a fiberglass boat.

[@markchip1]

For future reference, are you considering a fold-flat propeller that can trim the blades to minimise drag when under sail? Or isn't that relevant to your plans?

[@SailingMelody]

I have mixed feelings about folding props. I think for now we’ll stick with the prop we have as it’s one less thing to spend money on. When we do eventually change the prop then I will strongly consider a folding prop but I have a feeling we will have enough trouble reversing this boat anyway without adding a folding proper to make that even harder 😂😂😂 we’ll see though.

[@markchip1]

@@SailingMelody - OR a prop that you can feather, like a propeller driven plane - that gives you instant reverse too but with less hydrodynamic efficiency when engaging reverse, because of the profile of the blades.

[@SailingMelody]

Yeah definitely something to think about. But for now I’m hoping we don’t have to spend money on a new propellor. If we do the. We’ll do a lot of research and look at all the options for certain :)

[@spencerwilson9104]

I’m sure you would be better off by Soda blasting, this way you can control the amount of surface you remove giving you a better finish long term, looking good though...👍

[@SailingMelody]

Not allowed to blast in the yard we’re in. We have to use their blasting service which is prohibitively expensive Might blast a few years down the line when we lift out and paint again but can’t at this point

[@waynepersence2192]

How much did you pay for the Boat?? I have a Topper the jack might like to have and he could use it to learn to sail in the summer??

[@SailingMelody]

Awwwh thank you! He has an optimist and we have also just bought a Walker bay as a sailing tender so we are well catered for in the small dinghy department but thanks so much for the offer!!

[@trevhedges]

A very kind offer!

[@rbrtcrowther]

Have a look on eBay for "Tercoo surface blaster" it's a sort of rubber disc with tungsten teeth... and very very good at paint and racist scale removal. .. used very widely in the narrowboat world and on dutch barges...it's the next best thing to a sand blaster without all the sandy mess...

[@pogump]

Given the amount of rust on your boat,there must be some producer of any kind of anti rust products should be interested in sponsoring you guys ?? Lovely videos of a lovely family.

[@SailingMelody]

That’s a good suggestion. I’ll make some calls after the Christmas period :)

[@williamwright2183]

No fiberglassing 👋

[@shanedillon4366]

Have you tried vactan great stuff

[@SailingMelody]

No, not heard of it..... what is it?

[@SailingMelody]

Ohhhh it’s halford own rust converter. No we’ve not tried it. It looks identical to Kurust by hammerite though. We’ve used : Kurust Aquasteel Phosphoric acid And so far genuinely we think the plain phosphoric acid seems to do the best job might give vactan a try out of interest

[@shanedillon4366]

@@SailingMelody we used it on cargo ships and also on my steel van der stadt

[@SailingMelody]

@@shanedillon4366 oh definitely worth a try then :) thanks for the tip

[@aquious953]

Fire up the sandblaster!

[@SailingMelody]

There will be blasting in the near future. We are not allowed to do it ourselves in the yard though.

[@blackbeardsailing1669]

She's GORGEOUS. My gf & i are soon to find something as glorious as her to live aboard too. 🚢

[@SailingMelody]

Hey! Yeah we love her too! She’s a gorgeous tank!

[@TheRealSasquatch]

making up a solution of 10% phosporic acid, applying with a brush and allowing to air dry is a much cheaper way of neutralising rust than propriety "rust removers"

[@SailingMelody]

Yes I ageee. We’re trying a variety of products including phosphoric acid. We’re a few weeks on from this episode and we’ve used phosphoric acid with great results. I actually think the result is pretty similar but there is a cost saving in just using phosphoric for sure. Not sure it’s a huge cost saving but it’s something and every penny counts. We’ve been trying different things to weigh up pros and cons of spending a bit extra or sometimes a LOT extra and weighing up the difference in effectiveness.

[@markchip1]

If you're hoping to make a comparison of different rust treatments, just make sure you have a written record of what went where or you'll spend days reviewing old videos to find out in the future!!

[@SailingMelody]

😂😂😂😂 that’s a very astute observation thank you! Yes we should do that definitely! Good call!

[@wesailwillow]

Your filming of each episode is so good. Have you got a background in video editing? There are channels out there that have been at it much longer than you, that are not near as good at editing. Well done.

[@SailingMelody]

I’m a paramedic now but I was a professional musician for 25 years and lectured in multimedia/film music at various colleges and universities. So although I’m not a professionally video editor I did a lot of lecturing in video editing and composing music and soundscape for film and TV. I did the film score for Girl23 by Tumbleweed productions and for Committed by Hotaches productions and I was the musical director and conductor for Les Miserables for a little while in Birmingham. I studied for a masters in orchestration and composition at Birmingham Conservatoire after completing my bachelors degree in music production

[@wesailwillow]

@@SailingMelody Yes, some of that does filter through 🤣

[@SailingMelody]

Thank you :) glad you’re enjoying the content :)

[@sailingmoonshadow3169]

@@SailingMelody Whaaaaat!! that's amazing. talk about hiding your light under a bushel!

[@SailingMelody]

Hahaha well it’s a long time ago now. I rarely play music in anger anymore unless someone wants to fork out an unreasonably large sum of money to get me out of retirement 😂😂

[@francismontocchio9910]

Does Jack really have a cochlea implant? I don’t mean to pry, I’m just deeply impressed by you all - all the more having to deal with something like this. Well done!!!

[@SailingMelody]

Hi yes he was born profoundly deaf. And had cochlear implants fitted at 17 months before that he heard nothing. Lots of work later now we can't keep hom quite! We were told he may never talk. Very proud parents!!

[@SailingMelody]

He has 2!!

[@francismontocchio9910]

@@SailingMelody Thank you for responding to my question. I am a sailor and the father of a special needs child. Your story has really touched me. Thank you so much. I’ll be following you from now on. Thanks again!!

[@francismontocchio9910]

@@SailingMelody you have every reason to be proud of yourselves. You’ve obviously done fantastically well with him. He’s adorable!

[@martijnvanbeers7181]

Don't want to sound negative but the only right way to do such a project is to totally strip the boat, then sandblasting in- and outside.

[@SailingMelody]

Yep. Fully aware of that. That would involve....... Crane onto a low loader Transport to a massive hanger. Purchase of shipping containers to store interior and hardware. Strip down. Crane onto another low loader. Transport to a blasting facility big enough Blast inside and out. Treat with rust suppressant instantly. Crane back onto low loader Transport to spray shop large enough. Spray inside and out. Crane onto low loader Transport back to workshop. Refit under cover.... Can’t do any of that but thankfully we’re resourceful types where other people would give up. There are simply no facilities to do that in our area so have to find some other way.

[@billboat10]

We're is the boat now

[@SailingMelody]

Holyhead currently

[@JonMadsen70]

:)

[@terrytaylor3574]

Hi Guys. Wouldn't it of been safer to leave the guard rails and running rigging till last. That boat is pretty high up. one false move and you're over the edge. Think of little jack. Take my advise and keep jack and your wife off the foredeck. You must make a very stern rule from now on. Only yourself to be on the foredeck at any one time. There are to many hazards to trip and slip on. Good luck in your project.

[@SailingMelody]

Thank you for your concern. We are very careful and they will be going back on as soon as we have treated underneath them. Jack is only allowed to go forward when we are about and he must hold on at ALL time walking along the side deck. As for me (the wife) I think that pretty sexist comment! I do as much work on this project as my other half and am more than capable of moving round the boat safely. Thank you for wishing us good luck though very much appreciated 👍

[@ดุ่ยดุ่ยลุยเดี่ยว]

👍🌹👻👻🥰💯

[@deniermurch8693]

Did you contact "ODD LIFE CRAFTING" on YOU TUBE as I suggested ???

[@SailingMelody]

We’ve been in touch with Duca and Roberta for a long time :)

[@tonylock7657]

Damn you - another 'bring an old boat back to life' KZbin channel! I've become a little addicted to them during lockdown. :-) I've subscribed, so I'm with you till the bitter end. If you are after some hints and tips on steel boat repair, check out Project Brupeg on KZbin. They done a lot of welding and rust treatment.

[@SailingMelody]

Glad to have you along! Thanks 🙏 Yes we follow brupeg :)

[@gxk00]

You don't need "marine" epoxy paint. Use Penguard HB Jotun (two part epoxy paint. Painted my keels and there is no rust after a season. For the first time since I have my boat. Approx. £40 inc VAT per 5L. Drop me a message for the source and discount code if interested. Good luck.

[@SailingMelody]

Hey! Thanks so much. We’re already buying our paints from Jotun actually :) using Jotun87 winter grade 2k epoxy primer and then Jotun Hardtop. It is “marine grade” in as much as it’s used on boats, fishing trawlers, oil platforms and wind farms so it’s robust stuff. Thanks though

[@howardbeer5214]

Pulpit up forward Push pit aft

[@SailingMelody]

You’re right. I often get my mords all wixed up 😂

[@SailingMelody]

Correct I know I get them mixed up all the time (Melissa)

[@howardbeer5214]

@@SailingMelody Lol easy way to remember You pull from the front and push from the back lol

[@SailingYachtSaltyLass]

I worry that you will still be doing this in 10 years. It looks a huge project.

[@hansguenter6263]

5 years.....!

[@sailingmoonshadow3169]

@@hansguenter6263 I'll see your five years and raise you two years ;-)

[@hansguenter6263]

@@sailingmoonshadow3169 :-), depends on the quality of the outstanding works; A friend always said: "You can do the "african solution";( You more os less do as little as possible....);!

[@SailingMelody]

I know what you’re saying. But it depends on what we’re aiming for. If we’re aiming to get her “finished” before launching then it depends what “finished” means. Is finished..... 1. Floating and water right 2. Rig strong 3. Sails working 4. Engine working 5. Steering working Or is finished 1. Brand new standing and running rigging 2. Brand new sails 3. Full engine rebuild 4. Full back to bare metal restoration inside and out. 5. Bespoke hand made interior to an immaculate standard 6. Brand new electronics throughout 7. Brand new plumbing throughout 8. Water maker 9. Genset 10. State of the art navigation 11. Brand new cooker See what I mean. Once she’s fundamentally sound and useable we can launch and use her and live on her and it might then take 10 years to “finish” her yes but to be honest I don’t think you ever “finish” a boat in the same way you never finish a house. You might fit a new kitchen or new bathroom every few years and there’s always maintenance to be done just like any boat or house. So yes if we wanted to do absolutely everything to perfection before launching then I’d agree. But at what point can we dump her in the water with reasonable confidence she’ll stay afloat and go in the direction we want her to in a controlled and safe and seaworthy manner. That’s a whole different story. :)

[@hansguenter6263]

@@SailingMelody Youre right: "Finished "means what you decide; ! Of course it also depends on the amount of money you would like to spend;! In any case I wish all the best for your "project"!

[@alfgjelsvik2286]

Sandblasting is shit 😂

[@sailingmoonshadow3169]

13:31 there's nothing wrong with beating a child about the head for no reason because if they don't deserve it then they undoubtedly will very soon... Just kidding! (just in case someone thought I was serious, lol!)

[@SailingMelody]

😂😂😂😂 jack is honestly such a good boy we barely ever need to give him so much as a look. He just is honestly that good

[@sailingmoonshadow3169]

@@SailingMelody, yes it shows - he has definitely got the laid back attitude of both of his parents!

[@TSCROGGY]

UNBELIEVABLE Statement to make..... You don't have to " beat a child " if you take the time to teach them first. Only an absolute IDIOT would make such a statement like that. If you bothered to really watch these videos you would have seen that Jack is a very loving and well mannered little boy, not some stubborn mule in a muddy barn-lot. You have obviously been " BEATEN " to your head too much............. Jack, you are awesome ! ! ! Keep those videos coming ! ! ! !

[@chrisforrest7356]

I like what you guys are doing but you should teach Jack the proper way to use tools how he was operating the pressure washer is going to ruin a expensive tool you should never turn it on ad off over and over maybe read the instructions with him good luck with your restoration

[@SailingMelody]

Thanks for the advice 👍 I re watched and he wasn't constantly pulling the trigger its just the way the pressure washer was working it was coming out in surges.

[@TheMadSqu]

Dude, how did you loose so much weight? I am a bit jelous...

[@SailingMelody]

Eh? 😂😂😂 do I know you? Since when did I lose weight? 😂😂😂

[@jeancombot8559]

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[@SailingMelody]

Pardon. nous mettons normalement des sous-titres français mais avons oublié cette fois. j'activerai les sous-titres français et d'autres langues quand je pourrai obtenir mon ordinateur portable