The Critical Supports Beneath Our Sailboat Floor-Can We Finish?

[@rubensam1417]

I love you guys and cannot wait for a Friday night at around 8 to watch what you have done for the week but then before you know it you show is over and you have shown hardly anything - there are a ton of boat resto videos out there and they post weekly with a ton of work done. Just seems as if you guys never move on with some thing and are always doing a whole lot of other work inbetween what you should be doing and showing sunsets and having loooooong conversations about nothing - we subscribe cos we want to see the results, well at least I do - great show, you are a stunning couple but spead things up a little

[@SailingSeabird]

Hi Ruben! Thanks for your comment. We totally agree with you. We don’t record as much as we would like though and we are so up to date that literally the last part of the footage on every episode is recorded the same day the video is going live. You would be surprised how many KZbin channels are so ahead of time that can condense much more footage on one episode. We aren’t the fastest workers neither professionals so behind every step there are a lot of setbacks and doubts (which after the fact we realise shouldn’t have bothered about). But it is a challenge. This episode is a real reflection of 4 days of work. That’s how long it took us to get all that tabbing done. We are also taking 2 days off a week now because we know the winter is going to be tough and we want to keep the balance. Really trying our best 😅 Just out of curiosity, which channels are you referring to? There’s a lot to consider when comparing with other restoration projects… Resources, boat work experience, footage backlog, professional help, filming experience, jobs to be done… We used to compare ourselves to @SailingUma (arquitects, on their 3rd refit, with loads more resources and filming experience…), @SailingMagicCarpet (a boat builder and amazing carpenter, also on their second boat project and with a lot more resources and experience on filming), @SailingYaba (a team of amazing carpenters helping and looking at how well their channel has grown probably more resources). Just to name a few. Not criticism quite the opposite. We can only aspire to get to what they all have achieved. But we are trying our best… Currently not being able to do any epoxy work because we run out and had to wait until we got paid to buy it. We doubt they would have that problem 😅 We would love to post amazing videos every week with a ton of work and get the boat in the water in a couple of months but that’s not the case. Hopefully we’ll get better 😊 But thank you for mentioning because we do feel like that a lot of the time. We don’t want to disappoint all you who are watching.

[@bendaves77]

You're doing great... You're making the engine bed stronger than it has ever been and it will hold up.. thanks for sharing your journey with us and keeping us entertained..

[@arlisscott3455]

It's amazing the amount of work that you have accomplished. Your Mum is more than likely very proud of you! We all are, for the both of you. Cheers

[@tonydownunder5703]

Hello Mum, 👋🏼👋🏼👋🏼👋🏼 Your daughter rocks ✊✊✊ She’s doing a great job 👍👍👍👍 You should be proud of her as we all are 👌👌

[@rod7373]

I enjoy watching your excellent work on what is truly a huge project. Your explanations are informative and entertaining. While I dont love every process the manufactures use, I find it amazing when your construction is obviously stronger than the original, which has worked with no issues for decades, and some think the modifications will not hold up.

[@c.a.mcneil7599]

The hello mom was so beautiful. Along with how this boat is turning out.

[@claverton]

Loved your hello to your mum, she must be very proud of you!

[@andypandy955]

I am in the same position with my little boat. I am see the light at the end of the tunnel now nearly finished it's a nice feeling. Keep up the great work guys.

[@wallacekelley9179]

Sailing Seabird has become one of my favorite KZbin channels and I enjoy watching each episode. Thank you for the content.

[@harrisji]

I'm glad Marina is doing better and thank you for taking us along.

[@paulwalker9423]

Would you believe it? I’ve just seen how good and what quality the woodwork really is on the boat? those Louva cupboards oozes quality the mahogany looks stunning 😊

[@richardgrimm7503]

Love the progress guys, always enjoy watching your posts and watch with enthusiasm and excitement every week. Much love from the Grimm’s residents ❤

[@charliemcgrain]

No need for an answer. You guys are really getting there. Well done!!!!!!!!!!

[@a3r0n1]

Remembering the boat condition at the start of the project. You guys have come a long way and are making great progress. Keep up the awesome work.

[@Minimikeintheshed]

I look forward to seeing what you are getting up to each week and you never disappoint. The floor and bulkhead/ribs (or what ever they are called!) has been a long process for you both and the relief you will feel when that is done will be great. The engine area is next, but love the way you both are confident and committed to what you plan. Go for it, you are doing amazing and love catching up with you each week. 😍

[@florencetrowell6465]

Another busy week and progress continues. Well done Team Seabird ❤❤❤

[@Petenz81]

This is one of the best boat renewal sites where Stewart is a great recycler and dumpster divers ,one of the best in the business. Perseverance is your watchword. Well done ..!

[@SailingSeabird]

Thanks. Tbh the trash collection has slowed down a lot. Trying to have a clear out. Plus it's now quiet in the yard. Roll on spring. Cheers for watching 🙂

[@robinwells8879]

Ola Marina’s Mum. Your daughter is an inspiration to us all❤

[@paulstephens5229]

You are both quietly very good at what you are doing I’m impressed.

[@SailingSeabird]

Thank you. We are just trying our best to do a good job. A job we are proud of. It will only be us dealing with it when the chickens come home to roost. Cheers for watching 🙂

[@maryjnorwood3962]

Having the ability to print the parts you need astounds me. (It’s just so cool…so very, very cool!) 😎🥰🤗❤️😎🥰🤗❤️

[@SailingSeabird]

Crazy right. And over night! I needed to do some drimel work but we now have the genoa sheet winches. I honestly spent so long searching for this part, being a 30 year old winch, parts are rare. How's it going with you? Cheers for watching 🙂

[@maryjnorwood3962]

@@SailingSeabirdWe’re well. Getting a bit cooler here. Reinstalled our diesel heater this afternoon, and will be working on our chain plates tomorrow. ❤

[@edgeveg]

Love the Energy you two have now that progress is really showing

[@danbusson]

Ah yes that is a better way to, can't wait to see your smiles on the day Seabird goes in the water super great project have a great weekend 😀

[@mariajesusgorostola4559]

Siempre disfruto de vuestros vídeos y hoy me emocioné con tu saludo😊 el barco va a toda máquina, gracias por tu guiño. Te quiero❤

[@USA-RE3]

Saludos Señora María Jesús!! Tiene usted una hija con una determinación indoblegable, muy inteligente y sumamente carismática. Ella nos ha cautivado con su narrativa desde los inicios de su canal en KZbin y todos le deseamos que logre tener una vida llena de sueños realizados. Saludos desde América del Norte! - Ricardo ⭐️⭐️🙏🏻⭐️⭐️

[@rosangelakarg8318]

We love you guys! Great job on remodeling and also on the videos.❤

[@SailingSeabird]

Thanks so much! We are glad you enjoy. Cheers for watching 🙂

[@mrmelrod]

You guys rock…can’t wait to see you on the water!

[@davidnichols147]

Marina, you should invite your Mother down for a stay. You seem to get so much work done in a short period! The engine mounts should be extremely sound. Great episode.

[@raytheron]

Great to see Marina fit and well again. The engine bearers will be pretty strong enough, I'm sure. You two are intelligent enough to know what you are doing. Keep up the fab work!

[@jameslandi4688]

Great opening sequence.... lovely mix of music, images, and narrative

[@dariuszziejka6585]

I have been following all your adventures from the very beginning. I look forward to the next episode every Friday. I am also renovating my yacht and I know that it is a challenge for the persistent. Fingers crossed. greetings from Poland. Ahoy :)

[@ianruskin8422]

Great work on the bulkheads. The foam really doesn’t make any difference when you fiberglass in a bulkhead. You are in effect producing hard spots with the reinforcement anyway.. I think the installation of the engine beds needs a little more thought. Firstly you have made sure the sterntube is well bonded… Which is good as it needs to be solid. However your P bracket was just bolted up to the hull. You really should have checked the alignment to the stern tube by making a disk to fit inside the sterntube inside the boat. Another to fit outside the boat, and one for the front of the P bracket and one for the back with small holes in the middle of each. Put a lamp in the engine room and if you can see the light looking through the rear hole on the P bracket.. It’s all in line. You can then stretch a wire through all the holes that will be your shaft line to well in front of you engine beds, You will the have the reference you need to install the beds to give you a good chance of having less vibration, costs to replace cutlass bearings and stern seals. Using the shaft pushed in is not very accurate. irokp is not the best of wood to glass over. Engine beds made of wood are best done in softwood with 1/2 steel on top just glassed over. They are lighter , glass holds to them, and they are cheap. If you want to come up 5 inches Once you have checked the Shaftline. Remembering to allow for engine feet adjustment.. Coachscrew on a 2 inch thick packer on top the existing bed followed by another coach screwed to that. 1/2 of steel.. Glassover the lot.. There’s your 5 inches and you can tap the feet into the steel. You will need to support the higher beds but you can do that with ply perhaps incorporated into the floor of the corridor and storage to port. You don’t need much in between and it gives good access to the sump of the engine and bilge pump arrangement. Great work so far though.

[@babs9333]

Very detailed and sound advice. Exactly the kind of response you have been hoping for. The suggested metal (in our case aluminium) epoxied to timber and together protected by glass is the way it is recommended our catamaran sail tracks be installed. The track bolts then screw into the aluminium.

[@kyrrekarlsen]

Marina and Stuart, i am realy impressed of you two what you can do. its look very nice. well done.

[@NestorKazar]

Hola Mama de Marina! Disfrute del episodio!

[@Pixie-ix1so]

So excited to see the floor go down and the engine put in place!! 😊😊

[@kimberlycheuvront2820]

Great job making the case for the engine area!

[@ImTheDudeMan471]

La madre de Marina ha criado a una hija maravillosa. Ella ha hecho un muy buen trabajo.

[@MrMAC8964]

I think you should start every show with hello mama just like you did . Like Carol Burnett used to do in her show for her kids . Great job on seabird and I'm still subscribed and I'm not going anywhere ! stay chill!

[@MackMoore-q2n]

I’m totally impressed with your efforts and enthusiasm and let’s face everyone has an opinion but you’re actually getting the job done and the results are great. I don’t know about you but we have a great holiday coming this week it involves the consuming of large portions of turkeys and hams and veggies and desserts it’s our Thanksgiving holiday I wish we could share it with you guys I hope you both have a wonderful rest of the week.

[@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665]

Not untill Christmas 🎄

[@rgarizonahomestead2729]

It's coming along. Keep up the great work. Take care and have a fantastic weekend

[@juliabarnley7614]

I would love to see a clip or 2 of you guys shopping and cooking.

[@rijmenammerart1100]

Friday evening web sailing 😄seabird smiles... the work is going forward, the floor done... almost 😉 👍for sure you will build something nice to rise the engine thanks for the video this week, ☃🔥🌨 keep yourself warm, 💪work hard & enjoy you're weekend 🤳

[@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665]

Yay good to see you both back on form... One for the algorithm. 🧙🏼‍♂️🌍🇬🇧

[@josephinef465]

I’ve been subscribed for a long time. I watch the videos every Friday. I can’t wait to see it continue to progress

[@wayneschembri3754]

I truly love the up dates and can not wait to see you both on the water. Plenty of people will tell you what you’re doing wrong they can start a channel and show people how to do it right keep up the amazing work

[@oomwat6101]

U2 - New Years Day :p I have literally NEVER been unsubscribed to a channel automatically :p

[@fritzkinderhoffen2369]

It must be nice to see your work nearing completion and accomplished to your high standards. I wish you joy in all your voyages. That you find what you seek.

[@kimberlycheuvront2820]

Sanding help solve simple problems.

[@sabresierra]

The heart and love you both are putting into your boat is amazing and it,s shocking a lot of lazy people who would never take on a challenge like you have and are winning the hearts and minds of thousands of people go team go your doing great and wish you all the very best

[@SailingSeabird]

That's so kind. It's amazing that you think that. We are just a couple who want to build a floating home and see the world. Very heartwarming. Cheers for watching 😊

[@trevhedges]

Thanks guys..

[@USA-RE3]

@SailingSeabird : SALUDOS mamá de Marina!! 👋🏻😊 (desde América del Norte).

[@johntait8422]

Your idea looks fine. I’ve re-engined two boats and did exactly what you did on one. That boat is still going 15 years later.

[@SVPearler]

I watch each of your videos. Great work. I have heaps of work to do on our boat, but work is getting in the way. Most of it is cosmetic.

[@timchance2002]

Another great episode!!! Thank you!!! I was wondering, well thinking, if the old engine mount is basically hollow, could you cut a top square off of it to insert a piece of wood down into it vertically and epoxy it in at 4 different separate locations maybe where the engine mounts are or close by, and then finish filling the cavities with your foam. I was just thinking that this might give you even more durability lower towards the bilge. Then you could run long Lag Screws straight down into the new wood verticals. At least on the first Horizonal Riser. Anyway, I love watching your rebuild and hope you two have a wonderful week!

[@1425race]

Agree with you re wood and fibreglass engine beds but I would also bolt all the wood together with stainless bolts countersunk into the wood to give you more rigidity

[@SailingSeabird]

That's the plan. Either csk screws or lag bolts, both of which I don't have 🤣 Keep it simple. I don't want to have a frame made, mess about with that, then install the frame, then engine. The wood and fibreglass idea, to us, is the simplest option that we can do ourselves. Plus it's a sail boat, no real need for an engine 🤣🤣🤣 Cheers for watching 🙂

[@dougsjoberg2353]

I can’t imagine a better stronger way to secure the engine bay! Carry on! This is getting exciting! No need to respond to this …..can’t wait for more progress!

[@samijokinen6923]

Great work. I am so happy for you!🎉

[@rossanobizinellamontagna8470]

Q guay escucharte hablar en castellano!! Comento para q el algoritmo os ayude👍

[@TimFenton-dx4xe]

Stay positive and keep going 🎉🎉🎉

[@georgewood8691]

Oroco is a great wood to use. Really hard and super rot resistant. Takes adhesives and epoxies well.

[@theoldsailmaker6408]

Great that you are fit again Marina!! The engine bed is going to be plenty strong,especially with some white paint on it.😂😂 All the best aus always!!

[@DLBard-bv2nd]

Everything is looking marvelous! 🤗💖⛵🐕

[@erdi950]

I hope Santa is good to you two. We're all really hopeful☺

[@TrickyHumpherson]

Keep up the great work.

[@Geeone212]

Another great video guys 👏

[@carolegros2957]

Good job I can see you have many good ideas !

[@sal_e._mander5151]

Keep up the great work!

[@75robcam]

I was subscribed, and it changed, so i have subscribed again. Keep at it guys

[@johnpowell1952]

Give that man a Bells. Give that woman a pink Champhane. Well done you 2. Cant wait for the day that Seabird get into the water.

[@johnpowell1952]

⛵ Seabird ⛵ Steward 🦾🦿🧰 🏆🥇 Marina 🧤🦾🌹 🏆🥇 ⚓⚓⚓⚓⚓⚓

[@simonbradford6774]

Lovely couple

[@Robbie1820]

Thanks both, great video :)

[@EduardoArias-Martinez]

Hola Marina, Qué sorpresa, yo estaba seguro de que eras griega pero hoy te escuché hablar español con tu madre. Felicitaciones por el magnífico trabajo que están haciendo con el barco

[@kevinmartin3859]

Well done nice progress 😊😊

[@gohanovago2288]

Love the videos from you guys

[@gooddeedssailing]

We are just around the corner. I fitted a new engine in our boat last year, if you need any help or tips we will be here for at least another week. I know you know this but get your shaft in place first and work from that, as that's the only angle that cannot be changed. Great job your doing 👍

[@derov4132]

Auguri e buon lavoro, vi seguo sempre. Ciao from Dolomiti ITALY 👍👍👍

[@renatofigueiredo603]

Good work.

[@henkormel5610]

Still subscribed. With 60% of the people watching being subscribed you both having a high percentage subscribers. Like to see you progressing. If you ever need help, I am a 12 hour drive away. I am not by any stretch of the imagination a boatbuilder but I am fairly handy with tools and engineering. Cheers.

[@robbieodonovan1201]

More great progress guys👌 Build the engine bed the way your going, teak and glass spot on, I’ve seen lots of engine beds and this is the cleaner way to go and the mounts bolted down with coach screws, it’s all down to lining up the shaft then taking your time, getting it sweet⛵️❤️ Keep doing the way your going

[@jimb348]

When you are gluing up the stacked boards, it can be hard to keep them aligned when you clamp them (they want to slide a little side-to-side). But if you sprinkle a little salt, coarse is better, it will provide a little grip between the boards. You could use something else like sand but that could dull your saw blades/drills. But salt won't cause a problem.

[@6ftS]

Keep going. Looking great

[@Tabaccopipes_and_motobikes]

hi both, well done, best wishes from germany

[@miguelcastillo8441]

Mucho ánimo con el frío!

[@Clover12346]

Good work

[@ianrusso8790]

amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@paulspackman8021]

Great job guys! Every effort moves forward! Steward, you share habits with my son: 5 C and you’re wearing shorts! 😊

[@simoncroatia]

Doing a great job 👍

[@glennclarke9787]

Hi Guys, we are definitely Subscribed .We would be so upset if we missed an episode..Our fondest to you both xxx

[@danbusson]

Silly question seeing you use levels inside I guess the whole boat on the mounts is perfect level ? Love the videos 👍🏻👍🏻

[@SailingSeabird]

We used the old floor as reference 😅 We marked where the level was and we’ve copied that throughout the boat. Let’s hope the original floor was level 😂😂

[@mazeofmind3181]

Total glow-up :)

[@scotthenderson9918]

Love to see all of your progress, please ask the person that 3d printed that part for you to share the file,in the future perhaps you could purchase a 3d printer of your own and make parts anywhere in the world your adventures take you.

[@richardfoote7723]

See you in Oz sometime.

[@Winterbourne_Workshop]

Glad to see you’re back and well again. Stu, get something on your legs or were you a postman in a past life?

[@greglomas7620]

Hey hey hey here we goooooo

[@greghumphry9030]

Look forward to your content. Have you ever thought, of an unedited video. In the middle of the week ?

[@DaleShirley-o1u]

Fiberglass Boats is a great book for Learning to build a plastic boat!

[@Cheers_Warren]

Your engine bed looks great, you can also bolt them with recessed bolts to the old beds., the top piece could be just wood so you can adjust the height as reqd unless you are super confident of the height. Cheers Warren

[@DaleShirley-o1u]

Been there in cold weather Reno Nevada 1979 through 1986 snow in winter 100 plus summer!

[@AJB-g3f]

You guys are doing well with problem solving. It might not be perfect, at least it works. "Where there is a will, there is always a way."

[@benjaminstone6496]

Will you do a test fit of the engine before glassing in the beds 🤔

[@garryames2959]

She is looking good

[@Larks01]

I love what you guys are doing and I am really loving your work and look forward to tuning into you two every week so I really don’t want to be a downer but I have to be honest (and I’ve actually said this before though I guess you may not have noticed it) I really do not like the foam beneath your floors and bulkheads and I can’t understand the logic of whoever suggested it to you. It defies every boat building practice since wooden and fibreglass boats started being built and everything that I’ve ever learned about boat building and repairs. The floors and bulkheads very much should be integral to the hull as they provide the dimensional support to the hull and structure and provide the stiffness that you need when forces are acting all around the hull through the mast, chainplates, keel and so on. The foam that you’ve added creates a weak spot rather than preventing any so called “hard spots”, there really should be good firm joins -“hard spots” - around the floors and bulkheads and boat yards often look for them to position their slings when they pull the boat out of the water. In a normal build the hull would still flex slightly, but overall rather than in localised areas where you don’t want it to flex as seems too be the intent with the foam...(??) Given that you’ve tabbed the floors and bulkheads down with fibreglass and epoxy, you now have an issue where when the hull does flex overall the connection to the floors and bulkheads is weaker because of the foam instead of a well glued join so they will eventually crack all the fibreglass tabbing along where the hull has flexed. The fibreglass tabbing negates any cushioning/local flexing that the foam seems intended to provide anyway so all you really have achieved is to weaken the floor to hull joins. Also the floors spread the weight of the keel around the hull where they extend outward from the keel so if the floors aren’t well secured throughout, the hull will flex and pull away from the floors under the weight of the keel and again crack the tabs under the weight of the keel as the boat flexes more than it otherwise should in a seaway. I understand that re-doing the floors would be a huge and soul destroying job at this stage in the game so perhaps take some time to beef the tabbing along the floors up throughout??? And just keep a close eye on them in future ...... BUT: On a more positive side, your engine bearer mod’ plans look fine - as long as you wet our your timbers before joining them and everything is well glassed in it should be solid. Hardwood and fibreglass on a fibreglass boat is a tried and true and well accepted solution. If I was to suggest anything to ease your concerns because of the height of the beds, perhaps a couple of triangular hardwood struts down to the hull outboard of each longitudinal frame to stabilise them against any lateral force from engine torque and maybe a couple of lengths of threaded rod epoxied down into the original beds either side to add strength to cope with thrust forces from the prop’.