Storm damage and sunk boat salvage

[@Darthbelal]

A man who'll drop what he's doing to work like hell to help another. THAT'S a true friend........

[@dirk013adfa]

KZbin comment: Seeing a working clock for the last month still makes me happy. Serious comment: Please stay safe while dealing with this mess.

[@iamrichrocker]

can't imagine the heartbreak..and sense of frustration..and cost...but what i do see is a sense of community spirit and friendship..

[@para1324]

One thing that stands out in your community is the great friendships and willing neighbors to lend a helping hand anytime needed. Respects! 👍🇺🇸

[@SA-fx8sl]

It gives a sense of hope to see good people selflessly working to help each other. The people around Dangar Island could teach the rest of the world a lesson on what community and friendship means. Good on you Stu!

[@malachy1847]

Bit like the folk who raised, "The Mary Ellen Carter" kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWipqJppotSqfbc

[@antoniiss]

Yz

[@antoniiss]

@@malachy1847 ekgl

[@lilliansmiljanich9132]

Hi Stu, this brought back both good and bad memories. One of the catamarans you photographed was ours. We had only owned her for a few months and had great plans of living on her. We had just returned to Melbourne when we got the news that our dreams were sunk and the loss was total. We had loved coming to the area but were gutted to hear others had broken into her and stripped her of some of our valued possessions. Thank you for giving us one last look at our beautiful boat.

[@DangarMarine]

Sorry to hear about your catamaran. :(

[@bartonrobinson4266]

Wow..that's a mess for sure. Best of luck to all that have felt the ugly's of the storm and hats off to those that have given the time and energies in time of need. Good friends are a blessing !!

[@dinacaldwell7522]

So wonderful to see a community band together to help one another

[@billgardyne7328]

Stu, You have a good heart 💓. That is what we enjoy the most.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Bill. :)

[@jaybats7865]

Helping others in need is so awesome to see especially in today’s world of disrespect and self centered mentality of a large portion of society. Glad to see people like yourself who care, doing what you can to help others. Did he ever find out what caused the sailboat to sink?

[@drewjones1356]

'A quick checkarenko' just rolls off the tongue hey.. nice work Stu 👍

[@lopezwoodenboats8441]

Awesome job on the salvage. Its ashame the amount of nice boats that sank. I am relieved that a few of my mates boats survived around that area.

[@DangarMarine]

It was sad to see so many boats either sunk or up on the rocks, some of them quite nice too. :(

[@cybersylo5786]

Very sorry to see all the damage done to your area. I hope no one was injured, Nothing like good mates to help you put the pieces back together.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate, haven't heard of any injuries.

[@jimallen1485]

Nothing like being a good neighbor. Props to you and all that lent a helping hand.

[@tomhudson1409]

That initial footage is absolutely devastating mate, so much personal property carnage. Wishing you and the Hawkesbury community all the best for the clean up.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate.

[@PittwaterMowingAustralia]

Thanks for the Storm update Stu Good to hear you and boat are ok. It sure was a crazy weekend. Ive never seen Pittwater so muddy and the amount of rubbish floating around is unbelievable.

[@DangarMarine]

It is nuts. Hopefully it doesn't take long to clear up again.

[@datamill]

Cool. Its like Dangar Marine meets 'Adventures with a purpose'.. wouldn't fancy jumping in that water Stu.. definitely deserves a beer. Really nice to see such a sense of community and chipping in together, dont see much of that these days.

[@TheNeverendingProjectsList]

Much like that boat... Seeing this title pop up in a notification made my heart sink. Glad it find out it wasn't your boat Stu.

[@richardgiles2484]

Really nice that you all stick together and help each other out 👍

[@lawrencewillard6370]

Heartening to see the help offered and given freely. When this attitude goes, disasters come, and scarily, it is coming.

[@fmxrider429]

Nice work Stu, always great to see mariners helping each other out.👍⛵⚓🚤

[@marcjordan29]

You guys are great people.... Lucky to have good friends

[@DangarMarine]

We try to look after each other around here. I think that is one thing that remote living brings to a community.

[@backdownontheboat6038]

I have a recurring nightmare that when I arrive at the marina my boat has sunk in the night! Great work fellas...

[@DangarMarine]

I think everybody has that moment as they peer around the corner each day. I know I do!

[@fredjones7307]

I really like the community attitude that exists there. I must admit though you seem to have an amazing amount of confidence in rope on the moorings that I don't have, especially with all that debris coming down.

[@saltydog888]

Do you mean on the Hawkesbury? Where are you?

[@BentTreeFarmPa]

You are a good person! It's awesome you took the time to help your friends.

[@colintate66]

Sad to see the damage mother nature can throw at us, and glad no one was hurt. Also nice to see a community come together.

[@navigator902]

Seems southern Hemisphere, suffers with fire and rain, while up in the north is huge snow storms.... so this is what solar minimum looks like hmmmm, glad you and yours and the boat are safe ... good having you as a neighbor in your island neighborhood. Dangar Marine ... like a good neighbor, with a helping hand.... Cheers

[@DangarMarine]

It has been crazy weather, that's for sure. Hope the snow hasn't been too bad!

[@dennissmith5037]

I come to watch the boats and mechanical parts (because I enjoy boats and machinery), and I end up enjoying the chickens the most.

[@geo-s-8530]

Great work Stu you're a true gentleman

[@DangarMarine]

It was team effort. :)

[@jeffkatzer]

Great video showing all the other aspects of "boating".

[@prevost8686]

Be thankful for the rain. It’s been the wettest winter here in North Carolina that I can remember but at least it’s been warm enough not to be frozen.

[@DangarMarine]

Not frozen is a start...

[@kevinbatchelor8532]

How good are the Gauslers ? Best operators on the River ...Refloating yachts, righting houseboats, helping out wherever they can. Good upon you to Stu for being a good mate to those in trouble...With winds of 100ks a lot of boats dragged or broke their mooring lines. . Looking forward to your next Vid..

[@DangarMarine]

They sure are. Yeah, plenty of boats with dragged mooring at the moment. Busy time for the contractors!

[@coreyballard8359]

Had me worried for a second that your boat was in trouble!

[@TR4zest]

Stu, you are a good mate to have, I reckon. Lucky guys.

[@TexansForChrist]

Love the sense of community and helping each other!!

[@johnkinnane547]

G’day Stu we could see on tv down here in Tassie that the storms you had were pretty bad, it’s a terrible thing when you see your boat or sum body else’s submerged like that, it’s lucky that he had blokes like you and the barge fellows to give hike a hand to raise it. As you said that he’s gifted in building work that he’ll have her back to where he was, interesting about that pump you were talking about I’ve never seen one, but it’s a great idea. Anyway Stu watching everyone helping him it kind of restores you faith in humanity, Kind regards John

[@DangarMarine]

I really liked that pump too. Going to keep an eye out for one.

[@deathcar]

That's some clean looking water to have to swim around in and get that bridal in place...it must be nice to have a Stu in the rescue party.

[@BrianSidecar]

Everybody needs a Stu.

[@sonofedmund5004]

But don't lose your Stu to some big dirty water soaked submerged tree trunk! Balls of steel!

[@annteve]

Bridle-bridal is the event most men fear and women aspire to.

[@deathcar]

@@annteve Ohhh...I guess I doomed poor Stu into marrying that boat.

[@timdouglass9831]

@@deathcar Stu's already married to Renko... Which raises other questions.

[@steveshoemaker6347]

Thanks a bunch.....From Kentucky USA...!

[@andrewbender8879]

Love the pic of Jacqeu Cousteau in your cabin! Nice salvage!

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks!

[@joannehart9624]

So sad to see all those boats damaged or sunk. As a boat owner, that's one of my worst fears.

[@DangarMarine]

For sure mate. Andy described to me the first moment he looked out and just saw the mast sticking up. Not something anyone wants to see, ever.

[@HughJazz69696]

good update Stu, so glad you are able to help your mates during times like these. Let us know if you every find the missing boat yeah? Cheers and good luck.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate. Missing boat got found safe and sound yesterday. Somebody grabbed it and tied it to their wharf then posted a picture on Facebook. Social media saves the day again!

[@jossmaxwell00]

So good to see the community pull together. Scuba man stu to the rescue :)

[@jonoedwards4195]

You Island Blokes must be living in the distant past, good Mates helping, having the time to help each other,, Beautiful stuff! We got hammered up here too. Great show DM, amazing how it always sorts out in the end?

[@DangarMarine]

Hope your hanging in there mate. How far north are you?

[@jonoedwards4195]

@@DangarMarine Up at Coffs, I was amazed at the current that was pulling on your moorings.

[@rodgeorge7244]

Great to see people helping each other unfortunately outside of small communities it doesn't happen much anymore when I first started driving interstate in the late 60s and through the 70s if you had a flat tyre or broke down within 15 minutes there would be another driver there giving you a hand sometimes you had 3 or 4 blokes helping you it was a great time to be an interstate driver now they just drive by sad really

[@DangarMarine]

It is sad. Many hands make light work and also add a few much needed laughs.

[@rodgeorge7244]

@@DangarMarine So true mate

[@kenleach2516]

Nice watching!

[@deanmills5106]

Nice to be able to help out a friend isn't it.

[@iamtheverybestever]

Good work by good people. Warms the heart.

[@royboydanny1415]

It's great to see you all helping each other, now get on with your boat .👍🇬🇧

[@DangarMarine]

Yes Sir!

[@richardbohlingsr3490]

That's a shame to lose a boat in the storm, hope he finds it. Not a bad job getting the sailboat floating again. Good to hear the hull was pretty much stripped of equipment. It would have been a shame if he had the new engine in the hull.

[@DangarMarine]

Boat got found safe and sound yesterday. :)

[@makeitwork583]

Great to see you back. It seemed like you and Damien got a lot done on Brupeg. Damien responded to one of my comments saying you have MIG envy. Cheeky fellow. Always good fun to see you guys interact. Looking forward to these videos leading up to startup. Looks like quite the list still.... best of luck over the next few weeks!

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate, plenty left to do but looking forward to getting into it once the weather clears.

[@gabeloftus9773]

Friends helping friends 👍. Thàts what it's all about 👍😎

[@rodneymiddleton9624]

Just does to show that you can't have enough true friends as yourself. Be safe and can't wait to see your next video!!!

[@antonyhowell6189]

So sad to see boats go under. Cheers for helping. 🍻

[@rogerbayzand4455]

Great work Stu, I hate to see a boat on the bottom.

[@ThreeQuarterBrain]

Noble effort Stu! Great community spirit. 😊👍

[@TheRealGraylocke]

First fires, now storms and floods in Aussie land. Hope you all are all right. Your mate needs to put a fan in his raised boat and run it constantly to help things dry out to try and prevent mold/mildew build up. Don't know what all woodwork he's put into her, just hoping it's not a total loss.

[@DangarMarine]

Yep, some serious ventilation is a good idea.

[@TheRealGraylocke]

@@DangarMarine You should consider the same for Renko. I do like the solution you came up with to remove the flooding on the bridge. Run a line from that hole you drilled straight down to the bilge and let the bilge pumps handle it.

[@MrLargePig]

Good on ya, for the help!

[@LeytonC]

What a nightmare for Andy :/ So great to see people helping get it sorted though.

[@kevindouglas3972]

So glad to see the ideal of helping neighbors and friends is still a thing

[@ripkirby4872]

Great work Stu, both on your boat and helping others. I am following Tally Ho, Salt & Tar, Acorn to Arabella, Brupeg and a couple of steel boat builds. All great builds. Be great if you had episode numbers to keep track. Keep it up mate.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate. I have thought about numbers but KZbin seems to store everything in chronologically (although you do need to sort oldest to newest to view in order)

[@63256325N]

Never a dull moment. Thanks for the video.

[@michaelmcclure8673]

Stu I feel for you folks. We had a historic flood around here last spring, levels that broke records. On a different note, back a few years ago we restored a South wind tunnel dragster. Long story short ending owners son took it out, swapped the boat it sank to never be seen again. I'm talking new engine, rebuild dominator pump with all new interior. I cryed. 🤔😐

[@DangarMarine]

Oh man, sorry to hear about the boat. Nothing worse than losing the whole boat after a rebuild. :(

[@mallow173]

Man, that sure sucks! but it is great to see people helping people...another reason i love life on the water. No rest for the weary Stu! or is that wicked?

[@DangarMarine]

Wicked and weary. ;)

[@neilroark]

I noticed the clock myself, nice to see it’s working. Hopefully all this rain has knocked out most if not all of the fires. I saw Sydney had a rough time with the rain. Stay safe. It’s feast or famine sometimes.

[@daleskidmore1685]

I was reminded of the verse in the song Proud Mary about people on the river. A real community. Hope things get sorted for you all.

[@Seahorn_]

That feeling when it is 5 am and you want to sleep and Dangar uploads a video.....😶 edit: looks like that there is still alot of current on the river. Hope that the anchor is holding.

[@TimsWorkshopTJY]

Like how you all work helping each other down there👍

[@scofab]

Mostly got away with it then... good deal and nice job. Cheers as always.

[@DangarMarine]

Yeah, could have been a lot worse.

[@clayfarnet970]

Great job helping out. 👍👍👍

[@simonlee8327]

Nice to see the clock working.

[@graham6229]

Well done Stuart.

[@amascia8327]

Nice waterproof gate! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@miguelfatman6066]

That must have been some storm you had Stu, plenty boats damaged, just hope the insurance is up to date for them.

[@DangarMarine]

Me too. Sure had plenty of wind, quite a few trees down too. Power out for 3 days.

[@farmerjer9339]

Totaly of topic but Epic Bill Murray picture on your boat! Love it!

[@martinpiggins5772]

Wow that was some flow that was pushing through there, good stuff with the salvage Stuey 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@dozergyp]

Great friends always help👍

[@Dan_C604]

What a beautiful sloop, hope he is able to bring her back to beauty!

[@DangarMarine]

I'm sure he will. :)

[@Eric-gi9kg]

Sorry to hear about Andy's boat...though as you stated...he's very lucky

[@DangarMarine]

More info on the cause of Andy's yacht sinking is contained in the next video and Pete's boat finally got found!

[@JeffinLowerAlabama]

Great update on Island life Stu, Jeff in LA USA

[@supershane1960]

Hey Stu, great video mate. If I didn't know any better I'd reckon you live in the middle of a great playground for those of us who never grew up. Jealous as mate. Have a great week. Looking forward to the next one. Cheers for now mate... ;-}

[@DangarMarine]

It's funny you should put it that was because that's a pretty good description. :)

[@raceace]

Heart breaking stuff.

[@MrBugsier5]

Lot off damage there, nice to see the comunity spirit helping eatch other out.

[@JulieWallis1963]

MrBugsier5 “off”? Or did you mean lot _of_ damage there? Wow, I’m always impressed when folk struggle to spell two or three letter words like ‘etc’ I’m not even going to comment on your appalling “eatch” but, what _do_ schools teach these days? 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

[@leeh.4453]

Good to see a little community working together to help one another and exchange 6-packs. A somewhat insular world with a huge moat to keep out the creeps?

[@vindivergilio3482]

Did ya figure out what caused the boat to sink? You are lucky to live where you all look out for & help each other out. Glad everything went well and see you in the next one.

[@martinrothwell8966]

We had some bad storms and flooding last Sunday in the UK. Know how you feel, especially cleaning up the mess. It also looks like we might be in for another this weekend!

[@DangarMarine]

Stay safe!

[@joseph.d5187]

Love your clips, makes Minnesota winters oh so better. The boat sank because? Keep up the great vids. : }

[@redsky8509]

people who do not live on the water do not understand how much stuff there is floating down the rivers into the ocean. I lived on the water for 3 years, I miss it alot.

[@chrisnorman1183]

Good work by everyone as always :)

[@rdeanbenson217]

great job, nothing like good Mates! bless you all

[@dbriggs1689]

Interesting video this week. 👍

[@tolex3]

Nice job!

[@ronaldwells1805]

Thanks for the video..

[@paulgallagher9734]

Moorings don't always hold you in a gale. There is a school of thought that if you are onboard then you are safer at anchor. Moorings are usually close together and runaways damage nearby vessels. Also mooring lines are short and under more stress than a secure anchor with plenty of road. I get it that there was no time to prepare and make secure for this storm. Very sad to see all the damage.

[@DangarMarine]

For sure moorings are far from ideal, but I bet if all these boats were on anchor there would have been more carnage. The bottom around here is very soft and doesn't hold that well.

[@jonwetherell5214]

Sad to see all the boat damage and glad you escaped. Driving down to the coast after a storm and trying to see if your boat escaped is not a good feeling. Mind you silver lining is that the diving conditions were good....Looks like a normal UK dive except you are not wearing a dry suit and polar bear thermals.😁

[@anthonywall5227]

Thank you

[@briansmythe3219]

yeah them Pumps with the cable are good , We used to use them for Plumbing Suck anything out

[@thilltony3362]

Wow, I hate to see so much carnage. Best wishes to everyone going through difficult times

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Tony.

[@spinaway]

It's all good fun, having messed about with boats for over 35 years i have seen my fair share of sunken boats, one in particular always makes me smile. i knew this old man that was a bit of a knowall and extremely tight when it came to parting with money, he owned a 30 foot cabin cruiser which had a capped off sterntube, but was powered by a 15 horse outboard, he decided he was going to fit a inboard diesel as he thought petrol was far too expensive, he hired a Marine Engineer to survey his boat and give him a quote to do the work, he nearly collapsed with shock at the price, so he decided to employ a local garage mechanic who had no experience with boats, with the old man sat in the cockpit on his deck chair, the mech got to work, the boat was sat in about 6 or 7 feet of water, after a good half hour of measuring and general farting about the mech took out his angle grinder and began cutting the sterntube to size, as he pierced through the tube water started to spurt from the cut, the old man assured the mech that it was residual water from inside the tube, so he carried on cutting, as the tube fell off the water was now a torrent, the mech decided to abandon ship with his tools, the old man stayed put still sat on his deck chair, as the boat slowly rested on the bottom, the old man was upto his neck smoking his pipe, he uttered well that's buggered that, a week later he ordered a crane to lift the boat, and again he did not like the price that the local Marina were asking to lift the boat, so he hired a company that had never lifted a boat, as the boat came to the surface we tried to tell the old man that he should pump out the water, he would have none of it, his reply was it will run out of the sterntube, as the boat still full of water came out there was an almighty crack and it fell into the dock in two pieces, the last i saw of the old man he was getting into his car, that was 25 years ago and i haven't seen him since.

[@DangarMarine]

Although he clearly has himself to blame, I do feel sorry for people who end up paying such a high price for a couple of poor decisions. Hope he found something easier to enjoy!

[@boundsgeorge]

Good job , cheers.