Ep 181 The Last Step Before Fitting Our New Deck!

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About Sarinda - ML1392
Wartime Activities
6/44 Operation Neptune Invasion of Normandy
149th ML Flotilla
ML1295, ML1309, ML1383, ML1387, ML1389, ML1391, ML1392, ML1393, ML1407, ML1409, ML1421. ML1422
6/6/44 Channel Marker at Gold Beach on D-Day
Distributing instructions in the assault anchorage after the first landings in Normandy (Gazette Date - 19/12/44)
6/3/45 Captured a German Biber Type midget submarine off Breskens in the Scheldt Estuary. Eleven Bibers had sortied that day. Four were found abandoned along the coast at North Beveland, Knocke, Domberg and Zeebrugge.
One was sunk by gunfire off Westkapelle on 8 March and five vanished.
Post War Fate
1946 Fast Despatch Boat = FDB73
10/47 HM Customs & Excise = Valiant
1967 Sold = Frol - Pejo
1974 =Sarinda (Charter work on Crinan Canal)
1980-91 Extensive conversion to luxury motor yacht
11/95 Base ported at Liverpool
#boatrestoration #offgrid #boatproject #woodenboatbuilding #boatproject #boatlife
#woodenboatbuilding #boat #ship #asmr #mentalhealth #tools #boatfails #ww2

[@JamesHardiman99]

"Is Gemma a normal woman?" No, she's an absolutely extraordinary woman! 😍

[@chipking6036]

Back in 60 you had Wonder Woman nowadays you have to wonder if it is a woman she lift heavier weights and most men as she does more work than most men😂😂

[@lauralake7430]

Gemma is goals!❤❤❤

[@gregbolitho9775]

True! Simons not a bad bloke either!

[@jeffreyoldham55]

So cool to see the White Ensign flying above Sarinda! Curly and his shipmates of ML1392 would be proud.

[@barbaramollmann5990]

After my divorce, working as a woman contractor, I was thrilled with the tools my kids(3) gave me. Now that I'm in my 60's, kinda retired, they call me to use those tools at their homes. You guys are great! Enjoying watching!

[@carltontweedle5724]

Nice of the Navy to let you fly the White Ensign. The boat is close to getting some of it's deck on seems like an age, must seem longer to you.

[@peterbrooks9984]

I thought the White Ensign was /is reserved for commissioned warships?

[@rickswanberg4995]

Not to be a "Safety Sally" but, You should not use the miter gauge with the rip fence as you did at 11:20 in. The cut off can bind between the blade and fence and shoot back towards the operator. Clamp a scrap of wood to the rip fence short of the blade so there is extra space between the blade and the fence for the cutoff and it can't bind.

[@billsrq1788]

Let them learn that lesson a couple times.

[@bunkerhill4854]

@@billsrq1788But leaning the lesson could cost a finger or a piece of wood thrown back into a face!

[@MyFairbanks]

@@bunkerhill4854not in his face but will leave him with an accessory belly button.

[@jimk8520]

Some hearing protection might help a bit, too.

[@garymucher4082]

I was going to mention the exact same thing. Never ever stand behind the part cut off between the blade and fence. Amazing how much speed a cut off piece can sling back. And if it hits you, it can easily do serious damage to you requiring a visit to the ER. Please don't learn that mistake by experience...

[@markmilostan2493]

Back when that vessel was built, they just tight-fit lumber and hoped it would swell. Maybe they used hyde glue, but only in the interior as it is not very waterproof. You two are using far better lumber combined with epoxy and quality primer and paint. This good old vessel will last forever and take whatever nature can give it. When your up in the helm during a storm, you'll have the confidence of diving through the waves, knowing she can stand it just fine. When anchored, I would kiss The helm and say thank you.

[@dannmohr5721]

Boy you guys must love that old boat to do what you do…….but you know what …… don’t quit and don’t give up the ship….. you inspire more than you know……. Keep up the good work….. kudos mates……..⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⚓️⚓️⚓️⚓️

[@brianlockyer4389]

You both should be nominated in next years honours list for an OBE for your enthusiasm and hard work to restore this boat. You have never wavered in all weathers to work on this important project relating to D day the nation will be so grateful on its completion.

[@johnrimmer5955]

I second your comment Brian. They have both worked extremely hard from day one and are becoming a pair of legends

[@keithstandiford3761]

Been watching since the beginning, and I can’t WAIT to see the deck go on! Such a hugh milestone! Great teaser for the next episode BTW.

[@GatoLand]

A man in love always gives tools for his wife, it is romantic and above all practical. Congratulations Gemma, greetings from Madrid, Spain.

[@robinday2392]

Honestly looking fantastic, you've done so much in a few weeks.Incredibly impressed. Just keep doing what your doing and now I'm a full member of the channel finally. Big up too Gemma and Simon.Amazing couple x

[@VicenteCorrochano]

Simon is so romantic, a table saw. LOL great job everyone, ROB is the best, enjoy and have a cold one to celebrate

[@lauralake7430]

Ill know ive found the right man when he buys me a table saw! ( if i havent al Ready bought myself one)😂😂

[@johnbazaar8440]

It would REALLY suck if you dropped the hammer in the drink. 😁 I loved Gemma’s “WTF are you doing?“ look at the beginning of the video. You’re doing a great job putting this historic piece back together. Can’t wait to see you motoring on the seas.

[@ladyfaith9347]

Many years ago I’d have been delighted with a chop saw. Now I’m happy when he washes up 😂

[@chox2001]

23:20 if you can’t find an adapter for the hoover pipes let me know I will make you one. I work with plastics everyday so can make it out of acetal or pvc if you want to glue it in place. 👏🤞👍

[@TRS-80Fanclub]

My wife would be thrilled to get a tool for a gift, hell she married one.

[@stevenholton438]

🤣

[@warlockborn1031]

Gemma reminded me of the Flying Lady Rolls Royce hood ornament on the bow of the skiff!

[@mikef.1000]

Thanks to God for D-day and the thousands who laid down their lives in the struggle against tyranny, and the preservation of freedom.

[@jakeblake_vwt4dub]

Wow that’s epic what a tribute, well in👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️❤️👌

[@lesleyhodgson9799]

Love the saw. When we were sailing my birthday present was 300 feet of anchor chain,

[@jamesnoyes8569]

My wife would be mad

[@jaygee5693]

@@jamesnoyes8569 If she had a boat with a dodgy anchor chain I think she would be thrilled.

[@thailex100]

3 years ago episode 4 you 2 was putting plastic down to keep the water out now you going for a new deck been watching every video since your first. love watching you work at your pace on your dream greatings from Belgium

[@noelbowerman1562]

No Gemma you are not normal ,you are extraordinary, Happy Birthday.

[@randysmith7862]

beautiful saw it will be easier on your knees ,just a little tip that i learned from school ,never use the fence when you are cross cutting because it can jam , love your channel

[@sheepdoglogic]

I bought my wife a Wok for her birthday once, and never bought her anymore dishes again. I could not imagine if I ever bought her a tool...lol You are a rare woman Gemma and that is a great thing to be in this day and age. HOOAH!!!

[@MuzzleMike]

Happy birthday! That is a useful and jealous gift. He gave to you . I have three. And love to put them to work .

[@normanvalentine1775]

my favourite youtube channel

[@ShipHappensUK]

🩷

[@wazza33racer]

I am convinced the ship happens crew watched every episode of the original "Mission Impossible" series as kids.

[@dcallan812]

👍 Great to see the flag flying over the old war ship. ❤❤

[@leighstevensmusic]

hi, remember me? -i'm the guy who said "you're the best in the weld!" i did have one request - I'm a media editor, and I know how much trouble the editing part is, but whenever you have a scene with grinding, sanding or sawing, if you could knock the audio level down around -10dB, it would be so nice. For people who listen on laptops, those high, whiny, annoying frequencies are accentuated, and it means you have to turn the volume down for those scenes, then back up to hear your lovely voices. I'm a longtime subscriber from the Chesapeake Bay in the US, love you guys and your channel, best of luck!

[@TDOBrandano]

I hope you can keep the beam with the boat registration. Though I guess if the ends are too far gone you could keep the central section as a non structural sister to the new beam

[@i12bcdtruth]

Interestingly, as well as D-day, there was an H-hour at which Operation Overlord began, at which time the flotilla of landing craft sailed and the naval and aerial bombardment of the Normandy coast began, to prepare the beaches for the landings and to erode the effectiveness of the coastal defenses. This was at about 2am. The convention of using "the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month," dates back to the Armistice at the end of WW1, which fell on all the elevens. As a veteran of another war in another place, at another time, I value your mindfulness of these young lads by air, sea and land, who gave up their futures so that we could enjoy ours. Family members of mine served in both WW1, WW2 and other military engagements of the 20th Century, including my dad's uncle, who died aged 18 in 1916 and is interred "on Flanders' Field."

[@rolandtb3]

Another milestone, plans and preparations for deck work, weather permitting.

[@duaneayers6117]

It's looking great 👍. Good thing that the wind didn't blow on y'all that day while transporting 4x8 sheets of plywood.

[@nicktomlin9137]

The amount of work you two have done recently is incredible. I know it probably isn't anymore than usual, but it has been very impressive. I'm looking forward to next week already. I hope everything goes perfectly for you.

[@1tonyboat]

Looking good . I replaced my old Titan saw about 3 years ago with the same as your`s . The old one had a bigger stop button which i prefered. Don`t forget to use the push stick ,,,,,,

[@CharlesHopkins]

For the deck stanchion and cleat placement as well as the underlying support structures, you might want to find a naval architect (or if one is out there watching the channel) and have them advise on the necessary requirements. Best of luck and “Keep On Keeping On!” Cheers 🍻!!

[@barrymayson2492]

This is very weird I once bought a table for my wife's birthday and she loved it... It's a strange world, she used hers to cut offcuts to fit our log burner.

[@clivewilson7764]

I have been watching you two since the start and your never ending enthusiasm is truly inspiring, I myself am refitting an old narrowboat so I know how difficult it can be to keep motivated when you come across small jobs that turn into big ones! If there are any medals that can be given to people for outstanding devotion to a project then you two truly deserve one, Keep up the good work and I wish you all the very best! 👏👏

[@ianewers9841]

Good luck to You Both. I've Been watching for a long time. All the respect in the world, for Your perseverance in the most adverse conditions. Fingers crossed for a good summer!!!!!

[@billmeldrum2509]

You guys are so IMPRESSIVE. Such dedication and work ethic. Thanks for doing this work for yourselves and the world. 🇨🇦

[@billjenkinsfcgi2214]

Guys. You are absolutely inspirational. Your PMA is right out there. You see a hurdle as an opportunity not a problem. Keep on. Completely blown away by you two xx

[@FinflazodeTurroai]

I always KNEW you could do it !. Keep up with the good work !!

[@johnnunn8688]

Have to say, Robbie is a blimp in ⭐️. 👏👏

[@mazdarx7887]

The biggest thing that many don't realize it that it don't cost the company any more money to do it right. Everything is done on CNC now-a-days, there is no excuse to have that much slop in the fence slide

[@jonathanworthing6278]

Got the wife a jackhammer for her birthday once, she was made up. We were modifying our house at the time , she loved taking down walls.

[@davidflamee]

Absolutely brilliant. Great to see Robbo onboard with the improvements, hi Robbo. What a team. Progress moving rapidly forwards, with decisive precision. Excitement mounting as the deck build comes ever closer to it's climax. Well done you's, and all your supporters for this truly compulsive content. Can't wait for the next instalment.

[@martinbarker5045]

I once bought my mum a drill and drill bits. She always wanted a cement mixer. She was a great diy'er .Keep up the good work.👍

[@vivanasperen3339]

So excited for the new deck!!! Soon you will be doing interior refit!!!!!

[@brucerazor5202]

It must cost you a fortune to purchase all that lumber, my hats off to you both.😊

[@IamSpectre2020]

SORRY but this is funny to see you so excited. Almost as excited as my wife when I bought her a new sander for mother's day to work on our boat.

[@bayoumike544]

My sister got a drill for Christmas one year and was happy to get it. Brother-in-law scored on that one.

[@BenjaminTaylor-ho6uy]

Makes my heart swell seeing how patriot you folks are ❤

[@etackhelicopter]

You can save some sanding on epoxy, if you wait until it is "gelled" then come through with a sharp knife or even a sharp putty knife and just scrape/cut it off. This is especially true with 205, as it kicks to a gel state so fast. Depending on how thick it's applied, it's usually about 10-20 minutes tops. This is better for your health too, as those fine fillers return to their powdery state when sanding.

[@timmywilson]

good luck with the weather. Deck beams and deck is going to be transformative.

[@theconfessionsof_a]

I think Mrs Confessor would be chuffed to bits with that birthday present, but only if she can make her own picture frames.

[@infour44]

Started watching during lockdown in AU and NZ. Have now cycled by many times IRL. Getting way ahead I know but I can imagine a day when there’s a brass band playing a proper RN/Veterans detail, champers, beer from Brimstage and so on. Brilliant story/job unfolding.

[@seankearney2592]

Well Done Guys N Gals..As Usual, you are working like Trojans, The Gods will be good to you with the Weather....

[@clivewiddall3430]

Pull the adapter of the hose and just stick the vacuum nozzle in it.

[@lauralake7430]

I bought a cheap bucket top vac at just keep it for my saw!

[@TMF1954]

Progressing along nicely. Your dedication to this project is inspiring.

[@Omri.Collects]

lovely progress you’ve made, cheers

[@markmilostan2493]

I love watching you two work as you have the same brain only in different bodies.

[@verdigo5892]

A saw for her birthday? That's a damn good woman you have there Simon.

[@boatingboy5337]

Hi Gemma and Simon. Like the saw. Couple of suggestions, make a push stick to push the timber through so fingers are out of the way of the blade. The other is to spray the table with some silicone spray, it allows the timber to slide easily past the blade. Like your work. Rgds John.

[@dfanta123crist5]

Did you not watch the video as he used a push stick when cutting.

[@user-qr5kn4sv5y]

your commitment to Sarinda is to be applauded in todays world. truly commendable, and for all the right reasons. I applaud you. I've watched every episode, in addtion to some of your other channels. I was guided to your channel by David from Cruisin the Cut. Your resourcefulness in all things boats leads me to this thought... his boat, (new boat) is in marina without a trailer. I'm assuming he is renting the one it's resting on. maybe you have some thoughts on where he might acquire one. anyway, as a long a time custom jobber I'm always impressed with your skills and attention to detail, and most of all your commitment to getting it right. something lacking in abundance on my side of the pond in my opinion. well done.

[@jeepanimal2943]

Congrats Simon and Gemma, a milestone has been met! New decking on the next episode? Wonderful! From there, it is only time till Sarinda sails the seas again. So I say, give me Steam! Give me power, balls to the wall (wo)men! Full speed ahead!

[@neilschristensen9143]

Lots of hard work. It will pay off eventually.

[@davidelliott5843]

A thin flexible painter’s scraper would take off a lot of glue before its sets up. The edge needs to be sharp, so time is needed on a diamond block. But it will mean so much less time with the grinder/sander.

[@drewmurray7102]

Many years ago I bought my wife a gerni for her birthday, best present I ever bought her. She still uses it😊

[@jamesbeaman5944]

Please don’t saw that way. You’ll get a kick back by leaving block between blade and fence. Dangerous. Use a step. Love your work and tenacity!! Best, Jim

[@barryansell5981]

As to the excess"wobble /side play" in the Triton mitre slide, take the slide off and discard it. Make a hardwood slide the the exact runner guide measurement width and the same depth as the Triton one. then a smidgeon of beeswax and your problem will be cured.

[@loki7441]

Happy birthday Gemma. Hope you got cake too🎂. I have one of those saws for the last two years. I replaced the blade with a 100 tooth blade from Saxton Blades on Amazon. Not expensive at all and the cut is like it was planed smooth. Good little saw.

[@Stewmag-hb9cr]

Love what you guys do and definitely not the safety brigade, please please don’t cross cut with the mitre gauge and with the material against the rip fence… want to see you finish the project with all your body parts intact. Keep up the good work, best wishes

[@choimdachoim9491]

It's really important that you listen, take heed, of all who are telling you don't use the miter gauge with the rip fence like you did for your first cut on your new saw. There's a safe way to use both in earlier comments that you must understand and use. If you want to feel like you've been shot with a bullet, ignore all this good advice.

[@loki7441]

P.S. I had the same hoover attachment issue, so I got a standard waste pipe reducer in the plumbing shop. Cheap as chips, 42mm to 32mm I think is the size. Also stand to the left of the blade when cutting incase the timber jambs and kicks back. Very painful, espically if it was Simon 😵‍💫. I added a strip of thin plastic under the miter piece. It raises it up in the track and takes the wobble out. Glue it on with super glue.

[@ToddTalksTech]

I hope the electrics can handle the Hoover and the saw. Been waiting for Simon's Simple Genset to get floated over and installed. Happy Birthday Gemma!

[@fonhollohan2908]

Looks like you have the good system down pat now, when it comes to copper nails and roves. Cheers looking forward to seeing more of the deck beams getting installed. cheers.

[@lauralake7430]

Remember when they were peening the roves with a hammer? They are greased lighting now!

[@competitiverteam]

For my 10th wedding anniversary I asked my husband for a band saw.

[@barrygermann1271]

LOVE THE CHANNEL AND WHAT YOUR DOING TO THIS OLD BOAT GOOD LUCK AND KEEP IT UP

[@ShipHappensUK]

Thanks 👍

[@sheldoncrane3588]

Whale ship ship hooray a new deck is on it's way. 😊

[@donnyanda3191]

you should glue in a thin strip of ptfe or delrin into the saw guide to take out the slop

[@doncortazzojr2960]

Discard the new push sticks you have plastic ones but here's a idea after you fiber glass the deck why don't you use a self-sealing membrane like the use on houses and roofs it seals around the nails and screws that you drive threw it but you can't apply it untill your ready for planking it because the sunlight does something to it has to be covered in a short time but works great to keep water out and it sopost to last 50 years

[@sbuzz5889]

u all are the best inspiration for me thx

[@waskier4842]

I'm oddly happy seeing 2-3 bags of trash going out to the van instead of 20. ~88k subs... ship gets real. HAPPY BIRTHDAY GEMMA

[@paulmason6847]

You two are doing amazing, I cannot wait to see the new deck starting

[@SpiralDiving]

If you ran painters tape along the edges of the planks before fitting the clean up would be very fast and make no dust.

[@andrewjones-productions]

Sarinda is a ship that is very much part of the history of the Second World War and I am pleased that the Royal Navy gave you permission to fly the Naval ensign on her to commemorate the D-Day landings. Indeed, it wouldn't have been the first time for Sarinda to proudly fly the naval ensign. An important event in history that contributed greatly in securing the freedoms that we enjoy today and liberated much of Europe from the tyranny of an ideology that was based on hatred, expansionism and a false sense of racial superiority. Lest we forget why so many made the ultimate sacrifice for us all.

[@lauriepearce8266]

Get some silicone polish on the table and the rip fence the wood will slide more smoothly and easier.

[@user-ob1xw9kf5l]

Looking forward the beginning of the deck, the main step of this project 🤗🤗🤗

[@ronkluwe4875]

You must feel great that you are now getting on to replacking the foredeck - been a lot of hard work to get to this point. Recommend you check out your miter fence set-up. Even with a cheap miter fence, there should not be that 2 degree wobble. Might be a washer missing or something not tight enough.

[@gillessibilleau8461]

Happy to see you all again!

[@richardford4570]

Great work so far , ask for a couple of local volunteers on the days you do the deck beams to take away the rubbish .cheers from Australia 🇦🇺 ♥

I'm exactly the same as you, I make jewellery and prefer tools for my birthday and Xmas. I've just bought myself a 15 ton hydraulic press for smashing silver into shot plates. Love it.

[@christiezahra7359]

I can’t wait for the deck! Well done guys

[@looyosummers5796]

I'm so excited for next week.👏🏻✨💖

[@nicholasn.]

best of luck 🤞🏻 with everything. i'm about to work on my roof / deck tomorrow. metal boat here. hoping the weather is not too hot for your deck too. looks amazing - the packers all in made me gasp. looks great 🥰

[@jamesnoyes8569]

Nice to see U have help

[@Warped65er]

Thx for the vid.

[@michaelroden7823]

Tip for the day. well two tips. First tip is LEAVE the guard on at all time, I know it is a pain but nowhere near as painful as taking 3mm off the end of your thumb and spending weeks doing rehab, voice of experience. Tip two, when the grip for the fence, that little handle you push down to lock it in place, fails to grip anymore, put a cable tie, zip tie, whatever, between the locking mech and the handle to give it something else to grip with. It works, again the voice of experience.

[@JoeTheLion60]

Silly suggestion - tie a peg with strong jaws to your copper snipper so that when you snip the nails you have the peg hold onto the bit snipped off and it won't fly off and end up in the bottom of the boat....I was gong to suggest a magnet but I think copper is not magnetic is it?....just a thought

[@bishopkinlyside8477]

Hi guys, thanks once again for the great video. Happy birthday Gemma. Hope you had a wonderful day. Lots of love from Australia