Taking Our Boat Apart! The Rudder Is Not Looking Good... | SAILING SEABIRD Ep. 34

Taking Our Boat Apart! The Rudder Is Not Looking Good... | SAILING SEABIRD Ep. 34
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[@adventuresoftheF.M.]

“Well, you know what they say; “you’re only a broken bolt away from a three day job”. Hilarious, perfect! Words of experience.

[@stuartjames7259]

Dude you need an impact driver! Old school you hit with a hammer, I was screaming noooo as you cut it off😂😂

[@boyddubard4197]

We surveyed A Formosa Ketch in Sotogrande with osmosis in the rudder post likely you have. The owners refused to have it properly repaired. He brushed it down and filled it with JB Weld. He left Sotogrande and took a right into the Straights of Gibraltar. The shaft broke off just South of Algeria’s. The boat named “Natchez Trace” was towed into Gibraltar. That would have been around 1989. When I left Europe in 2009, the boat had not moved since the day the rudder fell off. Please fix it right, your have put too much time and love into this boat not to. I’ve been retired for 20 years and not kept up with the newer methods of stainless steel repair. There must be a Metallurgist following you that can chime in.

[@bobcornwell403]

Looks to me like crevasse corrosion of the rudder shaft. This likely means a new rudder, as the rudder shaft is the main structural component of the rudder. There may be a stainless steal plate inside, along with a pair of gussets, or two pair of tangs, that are welded to rudder shaft. The rest is probably foam and fiberglass. Unwelding the rudder shaft from the plate and tangs or gussets might be possible, but is probably not worth the effort.

[@DavideoSolar]

In my humble opinion you need to add an impact driver and a blow torch to the tool kit. Keep up the great work!

[@lenwhatever4187]

Wind is not a problem, it adds "Atmosphere" ;) It is what it is and lets us join your journey.

[@chrisyarnold6205]

I noticed that when the boat was moved last week, more water came out of keel, so think that now you can get to bottom of keel, it could be possible to drill some small holes in bottom of it. I watched another channel do this with encapsulated keel after they gounded it, it took a few weeks to dry it out.

[@garyhorton9280]

Loving the Marina show ❤

[@ianhogg8254]

Keep going guys. You are doing great. The good old saying... how do you eat a elephant? one bite at a time. Always a great watching your Friday night updates

[@user-vl6zl7fw7f]

I'm a retired Sea Captain, and I love watching you two bring new life to the old boat. I only wish I was there to help.

[@SailingSeabird]

Thank you for your offer. Cheers for watching 😃

[@pierro306]

Hi Marina Hi Stuart ! it's Pierre. You should ask Michel when you're in need of a tool. He's really helpfull . I should be back soon ;)

[@timmitchell8784]

I really enjoy your laid back style. Rudder is messed up, ah that’s one more problem to deal with. Rather than it’s a life stopping catastrophe 😂. All things will be taken care of. And you guys keep trudging along. I love it !!

[@SailingSeabird]

Laid back, hehe. What can you do..? Everything needs fixing so why stress it. Keep plodding along and before you know we'll be in the water, maybe. Cheers for watching 😃

[@TheMightyAntar]

Thanks for taking the time to make the videos each week. The jobs may seem to be endless at times, but just think, in only a few months time Stu will have a completly new hair style.

[@robertvandervelde60]

Hi Stu & Marina so very nice to watch your progress, those stubborn screws needed a sharp tap with screwdriver & hammer, always works for me, keep up the good work, see you next week❤

[@jackmarks2176]

I have to laugh every time I see you sitting in that bilge, that's too funny.

[@TraillRunner]

Hang in there, keep your spirits up! We love watching everything you're doing to this boat to bring it back to life... it is going to be incredible when you finish

[@SailingSeabird]

We hope so. Many moons away from that day. Cheers for watching 😃

[@bendaves77]

That's alot of hours spent sanding!! You both are doing great and one step closer to your goal everyday.. thanks for making these videos.. hopefully we'll catch you on the live during Sunday..

[@user-bc7gc5wr3n]

It's so cold her toes are blue!!

[@SailingSeabird]

It's a classic. Cheers for watching 😃

[@huubhorst492]

Keep up the good work looking good already

[@seanchris8290]

I honestly think you both have made significant progress, and that you're winning more than losing. I can see how hard you've been working, and I've no doubt the light at the end of the tunnel is getting ever bigger. Great work guys. xx

[@joshjohnson3378]

Great video team Seabird! I know it must feel like everything takes forever but especially in this video seeing the hull and engine and windows and inflatable SUP all coming together made me appreciate just how far you’ve come! Thank you so much for the entertainment and your smiling faces.

[@richmelillo9637]

Great work U 2! Progress is terrific! Glad the rudder came out as the shaft looks pretty "sick". I would suggest that they ex ray or magnetize it to see if its just some bad surface pitting. Lose that in the high seas and it is quite a problem. Perhaps convert that paddle board to a new rudder?? LOL Cheers, rich

[@iantomlinson6041]

Always love to see an update from you both, there's something interesting and humorous every time! Keep going, you're doing great!

[@Gary-jk2oe]

Thank you love the 💃 dancing and the her ✂️ cut sorry about the ruder it will be OK soon good job on the sanding ok see you soon I wish things would go good for you👍👍💯💯💯💯 love your channel

[@maryjnorwood3962]

Great video! We’re dreading taking off our rudder, but we know we must. You may be back in the water before us. 😂😎🥰❤️

[@burlatsdemontaigne6147]

Every day you NEED to visit the hardware store is a good day!

[@oomwat6101]

Woo a LIVE for my birthday

[@SailingSeabird]

I'm glad you're looking forward to it. We enjoy chatting in real-time with people. Cheers for watching 😃 See you Sunday 😉

[@petercroft9895]

God, five weeks of sanding, that must be soul destroying! Well done. Get yourself an impact screwdriver. Bash the end with a hammer, it cams the bit around about a 16th of a turn, and drives it hard into the slot at the same time. They're cheap, and perfect for busting stubborn screws loose, or doing them up really tight.

[@vanessabryan786]

I feel for you with the great fibreglass riff…. It’s a pain and in the eyes it’s grim 😭 Clive sswomble again.

[@isickofit]

A cheap handheld impact screwdriver that you hit with a hammer should be in every toolbox

[@jasongray7683]

WD-40 is not particularly effective when used as a rusty bolt penetrate. Use a penetrate oil like PB Blaster or Kroil and those stuck nut/bolts will come apart much easier. Pre-cleaning any of the rusty exposed threads with a wire wheel and heating the bolt with a small propane plumbers torch will also help get them separated.

[@uli_build]

hot heat wave, but then we are going to get lots of rain, sometimes even hail, and the temperature may at some point get down by 20°C, I personally think it's welcomed, having to sustain some 35°C temperatures, up to 28-30 inside, which temperature you loose all motivation to do anything, this is what is planned where I live, in Isère only a few hundred Km north of where you are, good luck for this next week. For stuck rusted screw, a bite of WD40 and an impact screwdriver does very well the job. If it doesn't move, just hit more and it will move at some point, although it would have probably not worked well for the stuck bolt as the other end was free

[@rezawaheed8879]

wow it seems only afew months since ski season and it wont be long before the fisrt high snowfall . season change

[@ImTheDudeMan471]

1)Sometimes the best way to complete a long task is to stop and do something completely different (paddleboard fix, hardware store bike ride). It can help you think clearly, find solutions and be renewed when you start again. 2)Southern California, USA has similar winds called "Santa Annas". Not so good for fire season..

[@Marcel-J]

Marina & Stuart, your doing a very good job. Keep going and you will have a very nice boat. Greetings from Holland.

[@SailingSeabird]

Thank you very much! Glad you enjoy. Cheers for watching 😃

[@Larks01]

‘Loving what you two are achieving and loving your positive can-do approach to this project, very refreshing and inspiring and I have absolutely no doubt that we’ll be enjoying your sailing videos on this boat soon enough. It may have been a slip of the tongue but when you replace the screws in the rudder heel pintle you definitely don’t want "brass" screws - you need bronze (or stainless steel). Brass is pretty useless in a marine environment. If the pintle is bronze and it is still OK stick with bronze screws, if you do have to replace it and end up with a stainless steel one then of course use SS screws. That crevice corrosion on the rudder stock is a real kick in the teeth for you, obviously the cathodic protection was never functioning for it so rectifying both the rudder stock and the cathodic protection are going to be interesting jobs for you and I suspect that a lot of viewers will be interested to learn from your experiences in how you go about resolving them, particularly the cathodic protection failure. All the very best you two, you are both inspiring!!!

[@SailingSeabird]

Hiya. I keep saying brass, I know it's bronze. 🫢 Want to try and keep as much as possible in one metal. The corrosion is a bit annoying, but we've got a new rudder stock. There are no anodes on the boat that could explain a lot. Cheers for watching 😃

[@mademyownway2975]

Progress is happening. I know personally that it gets frustrating at times. But, you are making good progress with everything. Keep up good spirits and keep moving forward. Each completed task it a step towards the end.

[@TowerHand]

Slightly disappointed, no trips to the bins! No good finds this week I guess, keep up the excellent work!

[@zenkohlrabi782]

I think you need some WD-40. Good Luck, kids.

[@renatofigueiredo603]

Progress is going on. uhuuuu!

[@ianrusso8790]

my fvorite sailing couple!

[@jgarner1104]

You guys are doing fantastic work!

[@SailingSeabird]

Thank you so much 😀 Slowly 🐌 Cheers for watching 😃

[@vanessabryan786]

You may be able to get that corroded section built up by metal spraying then cut back to size… or built up with weld metal.

[@timothybloomer8287]

Always a pleasure to see a new Seabird episode and a disappointment when it ends. I feel a set of bolts is like a metaphor for life, there’s always one that will be a pain to get out.

[@trevhedges209]

1:26 it’s smart TVs many don’t have the option of subscribing, if you reach 50/50 is good.. anything above that is excellent..

[@user-rc6fe6rn1b]

good job go on greet from holland

[@mikhem1962]

Thanks!

[@SailingSeabird]

Thank you so much for your donation. It goes a long way. Cheers for watching 😃

[@paulwalker9423]

Another great video guys keep buggering on your doing a stellar job 😊x

[@williamjolka4351]

Hi seabird s happy owners I never worked on osmosis damages but friends did and they told it requires quite a long drying time before to be filled up They spoke abt more or less a short year ! May be a bit less thanks to the " Kind mistral " Keep moving Success !,

[@6ftS]

Thank you for giving recognition to contributors. at some point your channel will be too heavily supported to do that, but we do appreciate a mention and it gives a sense of involvement in the project which will no doubt eventually culminate in a very successful venture. I am not a wealthy man but I contribute what I can because you guys are living my dream as well and I want to help you make it come to fruition. Keep up the amazing work and love from cape town.

[@levihansen3851]

love see your doing this huge projekt

[@SailingSeabird]

Thank you, we are glad you enjoy our videos. Cheers for watching 😃

[@dee106ful]

On the rudder shaft a good fabricator would be able to re sleeve and strengthen that section.

[@SailingSeabird]

We've got a new shaft steel. Our friend can weld them together, once we've dissected the rudder. We had to get the part from Ireland as its imperial and most places in the UK wouldn't send to France. Cheers for watching 😃

[@mattmcg3760]

Love you guys, see you Sunday!

[@DiscusRussell]

Hi Guys had a massive dilemma when your video popped up the same time as RAN Sailing so I just watched yours Great post btw and now off to watch RAN 😂

[@fredbreck344]

Always interesting! like. BR

[@SailingSeabird]

Thanks for the visit Glad you enjoy our videos. Cheers for watching 😃

[@joea537]

Nice video. Really making some progress on multiple fronts. Keep the pressure on, prioritize your efforts before the weather gets in your way.👍

[@roynewport5397]

love your channel.

[@treetooone]

Great progress 🎉

[@SailingSeabird]

Thank you!! 😊 Still a very long way off. Cheers for watching 😃

[@peterfrebold]

.... laughing .. the rudder stock .. MacGyver it with the tin foil from a gum wrapper .... have meant to ask what are you doing or thinking of doing to spruce up the panels that are just above your bilge dance floor .. are you going to try and salvage the wood look or you going to paint or even put a new veneer over it .... have to say your windows repairs sure are top notch ..... thx for the share .. as always .. never stop dreaming, just dream bigger .. have fun be safe, save our oceans ....

[@timwoods603]

Great video guys. Look forward to the next.

[@chhindz]

Maybe good to try an impact driver, before cutting bolts. Manual hammer tool often loosens screws without stripping head.

[@krockpotbroccoli65]

Might I suggest a product called Kroil for loosening rusted fasteners? Its WD40 on steroids. Also an adjustable crescent wrench on the square shank of the screwdriver would have helped with the removal of that shaft bracket.

[@SailingSeabird]

All sort. But we'll check out that spray oil. Cheers for watching 😃

[@cameronsmith2928]

trick for getting stuck slotted screws out , get a battery drill with torque settings and a slot screw driver bit , not an impact driver it will be too much , put the drill in reverse and work you way up the torque settings so its not too much its very effective )

[@vanessabryan786]

👍🏻 but Torque … predictive text is a pain I know .. I’m using a friends Apple and it’s very very insistent it knows what I’m actually saying but it doesn’t 🙄

[@cameronsmith2928]

yes i should have checked @@vanessabryan786

[@phy7dop]

I have seen people using a "bit and brace" (oldskool manual drill) with a flat blade inserted to tighten and loosen flathead screws. apparently you can get a lot of torque on the screws, but at the same time maintaining pressure so that the bit doesn't jump out of the slot. Haven't tried it myself, but have seen other people doing it. Its the sort of thing you'd get for 50p at a car boot sale.

[@carlthor91]

To patch the osmosis blisters, look up the patch diameter, for the depth of blister. You want strength, not cosmetic repair. You really have very little osmosis, compared to some that I've seen hauled up from Florida, in the early 90's. The grinding needed on them, was way worse than that little pit you showed. Best wishes from Canada.

[@SailingSeabird]

Thanks for the tips! The boat has been in a hedge for 15 years... Cheers for watching 😃

[@user-bc7gc5wr3n]

Heard a bit of wind when Stewart was paddle boarding if you know what I mean!

[@bucknaykid5821]

Hi Guys! Hope I can make the live today!

[@aaronjohnson3613]

Yes sir thanks for sharing your journey

[@wizquack4505]

This channel gets better and better. Great job you two!

[@SailingSeabird]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoy our videos. So much to do, we'll be entertaining you for many months to come. Cheers for watching 😃

[@royclose9385]

Love your content and the boat projects. Thank You!

[@victoriavickers33]

buy an impact driver the old hit with hammer type usually come with 4 driver bits the largest flat driver is perfect for what you will be faced with on a boat . because you smack it with a hammer it tends not to chew the slots like a screw driver. They are reasonable cheap as tools go. from a car tools place invaluable for taking anything apart. much better than power tools. I can send you a pic if you need

[@darrelcraig8668]

Why oh why did you remove the P bracket! There will need to be heaps of alignment issues if you do not get the installation and alignment right. They will include stern baring wear and heating, stern gland leaking and P bracket bearing wear and overheating.

[@nickshipman620]

You really should wait a bit longer after grinding out that osmosis for it to dry , it needs repeatedly washing over a few weeks to make sure all the blister juice is out and then leave it few months before filling them , you really need to get someone with moisture meter to test that keel before re laminating , a wet hull can be left ashore for 20 years and it won’t ever dry unless you take the gelcote off and even then it still takes long time to get to level of dryness to get good bond with the new epoxy

[@SailingSeabird]

No real osmosis blisters just many pin holes and bits of fibreglass that need attention. The keel is our main concern, but it will be fine. We've started airing it out and with underwater epoxy I'm sure we'll get it fixed. Only an issue in cold climates. Cheers for watching 😃

[@lhendrix278]

Hang in! Really have a great channel with good content!

[@borys2767]

5 weeks of sanding? Soda blast would have done that in a day.

[@VERYMENTAL]

Loving your shizz. Awesome.

[@TimFenton-dx4xe]

Stay positive and keep going 🎉🎉🎉

[@gking5522]

I think refinishing the hull is the worst job I ever did. But, you just have to 'sand' on. It'll will happen ;8>)

[@mbgames73]

Had to paint an attic recently and Stu looked like how I felt. Keep up the great work guys x

[@AdamFraser-hz4ic]

Not sure what your thoughts are for the brass bolts stuck in the bracket and rudder post, You could maybe drill them out Pilot hood and work your way through the size of drill bit or Perhaps you could drill and tap a thread to accept a bolt and try unscrewing each brass piece After a proper soaking in a penetrating spray. It would likely be easier doing either of those than having to tap larger holes. Anyway great progress on the hull and a huge relief after all the sanding. Nice one

[@trevhedges209]

Cheers guys..

[@DellaDeLobos]

Thank you for the video!!!

[@liamegan4303]

Hi Guys. Thank God your finished the Sanding Stu. You must be really happy. Just afew holes to fill and that's that. I hope the weather holds out for you there. And the Rudder needs abit of Work. But you are getting there slowly. Great Work from the both of you. Anyway great video again Stu and until next week Stay Safe and keep Smiling bro chat soon buddy 😅😅

[@axelf1234]

I am looking forward to your life session today and I do not want to miss it. Where can I find the time?

[@SailingSeabird]

Hiya, The more the merrier. 2000 french time, that's GMT +2 Hope this helps. Look forward to seeing you later. Cheers for watching 😃

[@allen2473]

Keep it up guys

[@user-bc7gc5wr3n]

Sounds like you're in a gale😂

[@SailingSeabird]

Welcome to the Mistral. Cheers for watching 😃

[@samsprauve8710]

Nice but hard work u all will get it goung

[@raytheron]

Good luck with the rudder stock. You are getting there slowly, it might seem at times, but surely. Love the videos! ¡Buena suerte!

[@scottmacpherson5174]

Thanks

[@scottmacpherson5174]

Never owned a sailboat in my life but what you two are doing is fantastic £10 not much but I hope it comes in handy for something love the channel ❤️ Scott in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧 UK.

[@SailingSeabird]

Thanks Scott!! Every little helps. We are glad you are enjoying our channel. Let’s hope we get to show you how Seabird looks afloat 😊

[@Hukubob]

I’m subscribed 😆😆

[@olejensen5335]

Do you not need a longer rudder stem anyway, so that you can make provision for an emergency tiller?

[@sadzasnake1755]

G’day Stu and Marina chuffed the sanding is done . . . Almost. Five weeks of sanding would have driven me around the twist. But good on you for persevering. No option but to I guess. Stu when you put the Rudder assist and the prop shaft “P” bracket back in please use some stainless steel Nylock nuts to ensure they don’t wiggle loose. Especially the “P” bracket. With regard to the “P” bracket I would also get a 10mm (3/8”) stainless plate bent up to fit snugly in the inside to give it more area to support it from the inside. Those two rectangle plates are as useless as a bull with boobs. That original install was not good workmanship from the boat builder in my opinion. However I am a heavy mining equipment mechanic snd not a boat builder so I could be way off the mark. That is just my input. I know you are no fool and will do what’s best. Great progress guys very impressed indeed with the achievements. Marina great job with the window and as always superb content and editing. Look forward to next weeks look in. Take care guys. Stay safe snd keep that vision alive. Have a fantastic weekend. Cheers Ken Australia 🇦🇺

[@timwelsh9849]

Impact drivers are good for seized screws...

[@user-bc7gc5wr3n]

Found the subscribe button duh!!

[@dominicglatz4560]

good work

[@cstrachino]

Hello! I'm from Brasil and I'm a saylor too I saw the episode of repairing the engine and I see Stwart heating the piece of cooling system where you've showed a crack in a radiador made of Coper. Did you repair that welding it? If you did not, the salt whather wil mix with whater inside the engine.

[@SailingSeabird]

Hello! 😊 Yes, that was repaired. We knew we couldn’t leave that crack there so our mechanic helped us welding it. Thanks for your concerns 😊 It was pretty important! Nice that you noticed.

[@beertruk2429]

Well done...the pair of you.

[@elizaandalisa]

Slowly slowly catchee monkey guys cheers n beers Marty Australia

[@florencetrowell6465]

Great progress this week, well done ❤

[@daveetherington5149]

Awesome videos, we appreciate the effort just like us we own a trucking step deck business and work for free a lot. Just wondering u used a military expression and me being a veteran noticed it, just wondering ? Us ex miltary are definitely a sucker for punishment but enjoy it, no?

[@user-ec4wi7yd5c]

🤞👀👍...

[@ericktaylor-webb6711]

Why not pad weld the rudder stock and grind it back to new stock that`s the cheaper way of doing thing. why make more work for your self if you can get the rudder stock pad welded

[@SailingSeabird]

There's always a cheaper way to do things. We figure, do it once with a new rudder shaft and it should last another 50 years. Tbh I'm starting to hate stainless, I'd rather have everything in bronze. Cheers for watching 😃