Total Sailboat Refit (interior, electronics, B&G navigation system) Part 3 - Sailing Ep 201

[@followtheboat]

What do you think of our interior? Do you like the modern look or are you a traditionalist? Please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE, it really helps us. Cheers!

[@moejaime2654]

I love your boat very good choices on the design changes

[@TheRealSasquatch]

It looks beautiful.

[@TekkitsWorkshop]

I really like it. I've never understood the obsession for full wood interior and darker colors. Whiter ones make it look much more spacious and clean:-)

[@michalslavik6124]

It was very good decision to choose light coloured wood. It brings so much light inside. I also like the LED lights on the ceiling and the ambient lights under the sofa. Does the toilet stays the same or was changed as well? Would be nice, if you make separate video with boat tour to can see everything.

[@peterkacandes5905]

I definitely agree that the lighter interior looks great. I guess my one question might be how it will stand up over time to all of the typical kinds of stains and dirt that are somewhat more hidden by the darker traditional interiors or is it that the finishes applied are resistant?

[@HandyMan657]

As a 35 year veteran of low voltage wiring, on boats, homes, and commercial applications, I will confirm that the wiring your guy did is lovely. Cheers to him and his fine work. It looks much like my work actually. Good show!

[@followtheboat]

Glad to have your approval, Patrick. Fair winds!

[@HandyMan657]

@@followtheboat Cheers and thanks for sharing the wonderful transformation. Fair winds to you as well. Looking forward to the conclusion, my wife not so much due to numbers, but I certainly am. Keep safe, keep healthy.

[@thomsonsails]

Fantastic workmanship. Nice choices on the interior too.

[@hannahrosa5485]

I love the pink and green. Great choice. Fun vlog. Thank you.

[@gerardwise67]

thanks for sharing this informative vlogging 🙏

[@williambunting803]

That is a great summary, and a how to do it refit guide. Thanks. The only thing I would have done is widen the passageway openings. Mine drive me nuts. One inch either side more and I would fit through with out the inevitable hit/squeeze, and there is room to do it but they had their timber moulding formula to stick to. Baa Humbug. I love the end result, so I might try putting up some light colored material over the bulk head teak veneer to see how it looks. My saloon table swings (off center) around the mast support so I can swing it out of the way, but then it is in the passage way. I trimmed it down a bit to make it easier to get past, but finally realized I have to cut it in half to fold over to coffee table size. Then swung through 90 degrees it is almost completely out of the way and the saloon becomes a comfortable lounge, and so spacious as you saw on another boat. I love your lighting, well done. And the other masterpiece is the cockpit cover. I followed that when it was being done and I really couldn’t see it coming out as well as it did. That teak cabin sole is amazing in solid 3/4 inch teak (no squeaks I imaging). One thing I am adding is 3 large provisions draws on heavy duty SS runners under the Saloon seats. I hate lifting cushions to get to food. The chart table is a special problem I’ve yet to fully resolve. That big broad are in the perfect location to …. Park stuff on……and then you can’t open it. I’ve recently done enough reorganizing to have the table completely clear and I fitted one of those spring stays to hold the top up. There has got to be a better system, though.

[@scottgenius9189]

Awesome work and skilled artisans .

[@janereynolds7555]

Superbly run project. What a result! Congrats.

[@followtheboat]

Thanks, Jane 👍

[@Trim1]

Glorious, glorious sanding.

[@sailingavocet]

cheers to that

[@Roatanlova68fmp71lliiiak]

Looks absolutely stunning!

[@followtheboat]

Not bad for a 30 year old boat!

[@perryjones457]

WOW!!! Great job. You have a new boat that you’ve designed. Not many can say that

[@sailingavocet]

right? so cool! We love doing projects like these where we make a lasting imprint on our boat

[@JessicaRyan7of9]

Really love what you did to the boat.

[@DELLIOSUK]

nice bright finish .

[@followtheboat]

Cheers! Esper ended up looking so much younger and fresher by the end of the refit. Liz 🙏

[@IrishLegend64]

Im 18 and one day i want to refit a sailboat! The modern look is amazing and love the splash of colour!

[@cassilva76]

great video guys. Lot of information I loved.

[@andrewseaman7012]

Jamie, using a diode splitter drops the charge voltage about 0,7 - 1V. That leaves you, (depending on the type of battery) with the batteries at most half full after charging. A relay doesn't cause that drop but has a finite life. Have a look at Sterlings A2B alternator charge regulator which gives you full control of the charging voltage. It also speeds up charging to 100%.

[@followtheboat]

The Sterling A2B charger is exactly what we have on Esper, and have had for 12 years or more. This is an old episode so I'm not sure what the diode splitter is you refer to but we got rid of that very early on.

[@uptone12111]

That modern look is great.I like the dark(warm cozy) as well but I think if I lived on that boat long term light , bright ,roomier would be better-mood changer

[@DStrayCat69]

Fantastic video :-) Some great ideas too. I tend to like an all Wood interior. I collect antiques for that reason. However, I wouldn't be able to take my Solid Oak Dining-room Suite onto a boat or my Cast Iron Stove... O-well... So much for sailing... Hahaha

[@followtheboat]

Yes, I think those items may weigh the boat down, somewhat! I think we'd own similar items if we were living on land.

[@peterkacandes5905]

Thanks, great material, very informative. One of my big projects will be to update my overhead and lighting, so always interested in ideas.

[@followtheboat]

You might want to consider putting capacitors on each light, rather than voltage regulators.

[@graemewoodruff9988]

Enjoyed that thanks.

[@Nils_Hammarsten]

Hull is 30% off the boat. Interior 50%? That leaves 20% for sail and motor.🤔

[@martintremblay1476]

Well since you ask I feel like you know you will need to redo everything! Fun times xD

[@brionyhall4250]

Wow. That would have cost triple that in the UK

[@SVImpavidus]

We watched the refit videos twice.. This is a brilliant summary series guys. I think next winter we will watch the refit again. Sail Safe Guys, Ant, Cid & the pooch crew.

[@followtheboat]

Always a pleasure, guys ✌️⛵

[@rodneygaul2227]

thank you

[@followtheboat]

👍

[@bluedog1052]

You asked me the other week what my favourite part of the rebuild was and in all honesty I'd have to say those brilliant tradesmen like Pong, Tong and the rest of the crew that did such an amazing job, there wasn't anything they couldn't or wouldn't do.

[@Twinflameadventures1111]

i love so much of your ideas. We are going to be a doing a total refit of our boat Uhane Ahiu when we reach Florida in this next coming year.

[@PacificSolo]

It's looking awesome you guys! Thanks for taking us through with your progress, I'm excited for part 4!

[@followtheboat]

Thanks for watching! Liz

[@danielwardin1203]

I remember a fellow who enjoyed refering to his massive width; tiring of this I taught him the word girth and its corresponding adjective adjective girthy which he promptly ran into the ground (i.e. overused). Can I now teach him the word beamy?? Love to you three.

[@stewwho6044]

Lovely refit. Quite inspiring! Also, THE MOST ADS I've ever had to wade through in a video :(

[@followtheboat]

KZbin sets the ads, but our content is free so hopefully that makes up for it. Liz

[@charrissa97]

I haven't had a single one 🖤

[@AjvarRelish]

Skip to the end and then press rewatch...no ads...

[@markstumpf9391]

Loved the refit, I have a similar issue with ceilings, what did you actually use? You only mentioned it was "laminate", Help! Keep the videos coming....

[@coldnorthadventures5905]

l love your videos so much l already look at most of your videos already and l just love it, l refitting my boat now so l know what a huge job it is.

[@followtheboat]

It's all about compartmentalising. If you can break the jobs down into smaller parts, that makes it a whole lot easier to manage. I think we've said this in one of our videos... maybe this one, I can't remember! Good luck with your own refit though. Where are you planning to do it?

[@coldnorthadventures5905]

@@followtheboat Thanks for the advice I'm resetting my Hallberg Rassy in the boat yard at my sailing club. it's good advice to try to break the jobs on smaller parts it's actually hard but I'm managing that. l also place the videos of my refit.

[@davidfrost1428]

Awesome

[@robertm7845]

hello what do you think about the boat bavaria 40 ocean (2003) For sailing alone. After mores and crossing the ocean? do you know this boat if so what should i keep in mind when it comes to electronics

[@fredflintstoner596]

Mrs Richards: "I paid for a room with a view !" Basil: (pointing to the lovely view) "That is Torquay, Madam." Mrs Richards: "It's not good enough!" Basil: "May I ask what you were expecting to see out of a Torquay hotel bedroom window? Sydney Opera House, perhaps? the Hanging Gardens of Babylon? Herds of wildebeest sweeping majestically past?..." Mrs Richards: "Don't be silly! I expect to be able to see the sea!" Basil: "You can see the sea, it's over there between the land and the sky." Mrs Richards: "I'm not satisfied. But I shall stay. But I expect a reduction." Basil: "Why?! Because Krakatoa's not erupting at the moment ?

[@daveschuetrum576]

Light colors keep the inside from becoming a cave. The craftsmanship of those guys is incredible. I doubt that kind of work could be found in the USA. Your utube is good advertising for them and I hope they do well from it.

[@followtheboat]

I know they continue to take on records and are doing some of their own updates to the yard too. We loved our time there.

[@Scorpresso]

Amazing and thank you so much for sharing. Your boat refit is incredible. I hope that one day I can make it to Thailand with an opportunity to do a project or two from these amazing craftspeople.

[@nortiusraskalius1]

Your wife is amazing in front of the camera and they way she presents is out of this world, 100%, Sailor Bob Hoskins deserves some credit too! Love the, the kitchen veneer was totally F#cked!

[@lindajackson618]

How absolutely sickening!!! Looks like someone one drugs wanted a candy/toy shop surrounding them. Ugh!

[@followtheboat]

Calm down, love. 😆

[@UKHaiku]

It was lovely to see a younger Millie again.. 😍 In terms of finishes, I love the lighter look, but would probably have gone copper accents rather than chrome to make it a little warmer. :-)

[@followtheboat]

I like your thinking, Dave. Copper would have worked well, especially in the galley.

[@lildeena1]

I’m a bit confused, didn’t you guys do this lighter interior a couple few years ago?

[@fairwayray]

Seem like you have to be rich have your lifestyle. No offense intended.

[@followtheboat]

That's purely subjective, of course. We are surrounded by boats costing two, three, five, ten, one hundred times more than ours.

[@IrishLegend64]

This is so amazing! If you ever need an extra hand when sailing im here! 18 year old Irish lad hahah

[@sailingsomeday5975]

You have me seriously considering a boat that is livable - but needs updating - and living with it till I can get to PSS....

[@jaquigreenlees]

Yup, the lower costs in that area and the quality work of PSS make it and incredibly good deal.

[@sailingsomeday5975]

@@jaquigreenlees - just not sure I am ready to live a year on the hard :-)

[@followtheboat]

It goes by quickly

[@neemguy81]

Love you guys. Stay safe! Joining the community soon if I can get someone to do a survey (now's not the best time haha).

[@followtheboat]

Good luck and let us know how you get on with the survey.

[@robz5435]

Beautiful, clean, crisp. Lots of good ideas (speaker boxes and covers fav). My old Morgan still looks like a floating homeless camp. This kind of refit would be a fortune in first-world countries like the States or Britain.

[@wynnroberts5388]

Wonderful to see Millie picking up. What a fantastic story, I had not appreciated just how much you were taking on. All has become clear now. What an effort! Well done to you both, and to your magnificent Thai “helpers”. Loving what you have done. Looking forward to see the finished product, will we recognise her? Esper will again be magnificent. Brilliant series of vlogs, thank you. Fair winds xx

[@followtheboat]

Thank you, Wynn. Glad you're enjoying the refit revisit.

[@Juliocmp74]

Congratulations beautiful boat

[@megrier]

Thanks for this video! Excellent summary and such fun to watch the progress.

[@lonner98]

Always enjoy your videos. They are extremely helpful. You two are very transparent and release videos with solid content. I can only pray that my wife and I have a relationship like you guys do when we buy our boat and start sailing. Just 4 more years left until we can financially afford it. Thank you. Watching from Texas.

[@followtheboat]

Those four years will fly by and you'll be on your way, Richard. Look forward to meeting you on the high seas!

[@benjimenlockwood]

I have wanted to live on a boat all my life but after hearing how much you have spent I might get a tent lol. Love the video, you guys are amazing!

[@sailingavocet]

LOL! Boats are definitely an "investment"

[@andysutils]

True, but that aint no boat these guys are in. Thats a dam cruise ship!

[@cassilva76]

Hello. I have a question how you do for Draw photo come to real photo effects... I loved 🥰

[@bob_the_bomb4508]

I’m slightly confused- how many refits have you had? :)

[@kevinfisher1345]

Good question. From what I know they have had either 2 or 3 major refits. Not sure how much was done when they first got the boat (in Turkey?) and was major refit or not ... but would love to hear clarification on actual answer. Over that long many years span, they have had many minor modifications, updates, etc as well ofc. For example much of this is from major refit (more like complete overhaul) in Thailand what like 5 or 6 years ago. However they have done more since then (again mostly in Thai) getting ready and in preparation for Japan and northern crossing, which is not what I think they would call a major refit, yet did involve several mo's of work and time. This makes it all confusing since a boat always needs work.

[@followtheboat]

We've only ever done one refit, which is the one we're revisiting in this series. It was undertaken 2014-15 at PSS, Satun. A few years later we added the dodger/dog house in Krabi.

[@bob_the_bomb4508]

Sailing followtheboat thanks! It’s the magic of the ‘revisit’ that has obviously confused me :)

[@stangiles2001]

a little baksish works wonders with customs , I have a friend who deals with cargo ships , the pay is very low , but very powerful , as a delay on cargo ships runs into $1000s per hour delay . so its not a $10 tip , and is totally corrupt , just an added tax

[@iainhunneybell]

What a *beautiful* job Pong and the carpenters did. Just WOW 😮

[@SteelDoesMyWill]

On US Navy ships we have a PA system that can public address the entire ship from the Bridge, this is called the 1MC (pronounced 'One-Em-Cee). There is also a special phone on the Bridge that is a direct line from the Captain's stateroom/office to the Bridge so the Skipper can speak directly to the Bridge Watch Team at any time, this one is affectionately known as the 'Bitch Box'. Just a couple ideas for communications upgrades to the 'Boffice'... No need to thank me... really, you're welcome.

[@followtheboat]

Haha! Bitch box! Love it, Luke! We have to install one of those!

[@Mark_Lacey]

I thought the interior was stunning and the electric panel looked very professional. One surprise was that you didn't get the engine out on a 12 month re-fit. Same with Bums on a Boat, they've just done a 12 month re-fit and had horrible engine problems after splashing. Very well done with the bonded customs deal.

[@followtheboat]

It was certainly an oversight and one to be discussed in next week's video.

[@michaelsenior7858]

You can see why , most boat builders in the US and the UK are going under ,they can't compete their tradesmen are as good if not better but a fraction of the cost .to do this all this work in a boatyard in the UK or the US ...you have to sell the crown jewels or take out 2 million pound loan ...

[@TheSaltyStockSkipper]

I may need to head there next once I am done with my initial fixes. Need a good place to do a complete overhaul.

[@twohalf-hitches]

I love your teak flooring! It looks so good!

[@followtheboat]

Thank you!! 😊 Liz

[@martyhandley4456]

So this is the refit back several years ago, I hung on every video for that

[@followtheboat]

Yes, this is the final in a four part retrospective. Cheers, Liz

[@RusstafaB]

You did an amazing job and very well thought out. Thanks

[@followtheboat]

Thank you, Russtafa!

[@cavit115]

Jamie, what brand of button shirts are you wearing? I like your style!!!

[@kamisatterlee]

For the LOVE thank you for posting ALL the answers to the constant question us wanna-be sailors have under every video! You guys rock!

[@followtheboat]

No worries, Kami!

[@Anne6621]

outstanding boat you have !!! the number 1 problem with the layout of 85% of all boats is the number of possible people it can sleep , oh i have a 40 foot boat it sleeps 22 people , when in reality 70% of the time only 2 to 3 people ever sleep on the boat , that was how i remodeled my 40 footer , for 2 people , the more freedom space you can give the interior of a boat the more you end up loving it

[@followtheboat]

Got it in one, Anne. It's purely marketing and since we're so far from home now we rarely have more than two people on board, giving us lots of lovely storage space.

[@BreakingWavesNews]

Amazing! A perfect example of what you can have with a little rearrangement.

[@helenbritton3977]

I think mission accomplished!

[@followtheboat]

Aye!

[@redsailor101]

My table was the first thing I got rid of

[@followtheboat]

We don't miss ours at all!

[@boatman6865]

To me the interior before and after looks much the same except the clutter is removed, too much time on you hands?

[@simon_sheriff]

the whole video is about looking at your faces or the boat?

[@sailingavocet]

whats wrong with their lovely faces?

[@boatlover123]

Just started watching your channel. You guys obviously do lots of work to do things right, both on your boat and your videos. Congratulations. Looks amazing! 👌🏻

[@followtheboat]

Thank you, Steven, and thanks for joining us. Check out our playlist section for loads more videos. There's a lot of viewing there!

[@jim1205]

Too late to join the contest for me, but that was an incredible educational experience.

[@michalslavik6124]

Very informative video. From my point of view this was the best video from all the renovation videos. Looking forward for the last video with final costs. In fact you have almost new boat :-)

[@followtheboat]

Cheers, Michal. We'll give as much breakdown as possible.

[@ProductionJunction1]

I didn’t catch where you are for the re-fit. Thailand?

[@petekunzler5098]

It's called a bum gun. ;-)

[@marklchapman2785]

I liked it better before now. It looks like a flat in Bayswater 😂

[@iainthebruce]

Was binge watching your episodes when something wonderful happened. We just purchased a very old ketch cutter (yellow) which is located at Miri Marina in Sarawak, Borneo. I was surprised when i later watched your boat enter Miri Marina and berth right beside it! What a coincidence! Been onboard the last few days and i'm overwhelmed by the amount of work required. Any motivational advice would be most welcome. Fair Winds and Following Seas!

[@mikefetterman6782]

Awesome Fu?

[@followtheboat]

Thank you, Mike. Appreciate the sentiment and positive feedback 👍

[@mikefetterman6782]

your welcome, thank you guys for teaching me so much. Im still on the fence but just retired and there are a lot of reasonably priced monohulls around here for a steal and I have need to make a big change. You two were the first to teach me about the budgets, mono vs cat, cutter vs other sailing configurations, solo sailing and a lot of ins and outs. Just happy there are people like you out there doing stuff like this.

[@svbarryduckworth628]

Fantastic episode. I can't wait for next week's installment. I am quite jealous of your large open spaces and all the room for storage that you have. We are not by any means beamy here, and with a low centre cockpit our usable space belowdecks starts at the main bulkhead just forward of the cockpit. Under the cockpit is lockers only accessable from the cockpit, The aft cabin has its own separate companionway leading aft from the cockpit and is basically a large bunk with some limited storage and shelves above that. It is our "garage" and is mostly a pile of gear, sails, and folding bicycles.

[@followtheboat]

I used to be able to get one of our bikes on the single lower bunk but these days it stays on deck in its bike bag.

[@svbarryduckworth628]

We actually have less room on deck than we have in the aft cabin. I often keep our #2, #3, and #4 jibs in bags on the foredeck and ready to hand. They do very well out there and get wet and dry out fine. Our #1 is a huge nylon drifter that rolls up tiny, the size of a small pillow. That we keep in the aft cabin.

[@clarisd]

Where is Millie? Finally saw Millie!!!!! Its like finding Waldo! lololol Sorry I've been out of touch for so long, we have had some devestating loss in our family! So happy to see this and now I shall watch all the others I've missed!

[@stangiles2001]

is the lime and red toilet door for real , is it so you dont spend a long time in head

[@DIYDaveT]

Those steps are so nice. I'm refitting a 43' convertible right now, inside and out, and I know just how much all this work is. Very few people can really understand what a big job all of this is.

[@sailingavocet]

Way to go you two! LOve the effort you have put into your floating home. it is beautiful

[@trevhedges]

Very nice guys, lots of memories from the first time i watched this refit. One thing, i never found a complete walk through after the refit, I don’t know if i missed it somehow, or you never did one at the time? Any chance (remembering its years later) you could do a walk through? It your own time of course. Kind regards Trev..

[@followtheboat]

Hey Trev. The only issue I have with a walk-through is the boat is rarely in showroom condition! You've got me thinking though, it could be fun to do a 360° video!

[@trevhedges]

Sailing followtheboat, yeah i did think of that, kinda why i added “of course it’s years later!” And “in your own time” remembering Esper is actually being used to a full time home, it would be near impossible to make her look “show room”. But mainly the layout I’m interested in, ive seen all parts of her, but never as a Continuous tour. But I totally understand if that’s not Feasible at the moment..

[@lisawilliams8517]

It would have been nice to what it looked like after. We got lots of details on what it looked like under construction and a mess, but a full complete shot after is really lacking.

[@followtheboat]

It's not, there are before during and after shots in each section and a montage at the end.

[@samaipata4756]

Wow, this video is a great documentary of wonderful Thai craftsmanship! I love it all, but particular impressed with the wiring job! Better then new, to say the least! Of particular interest is for me to hear about the changes and as the out of what reason experienced sailors like you make to your boat. It is interesting to also notice how the industry is more and more seeking advice from live a boards like you in creating their new designs. Thank you for sharing and documenting all those experiences with us!

[@followtheboat]

We should be charging commission from those boat designers 😉

[@samaipata4756]

Sailing followtheboat you know it is coming to that! The manufacturers are getting smart and realize that you guys know best what works and what not, and most important safety. No one has more experience then you guys! Boat design failures are costly and can kill a company in no time, they finally are picking up on the fact. If I would be in there shoes, I definitely would seek your advice designing a boat. I noticed that Ruby Rose got involved with a catamaran company. I also noticed watching the boat trade show in Germany, how manufacturers welcome you KZbinrs and the interest they show in your experience. I think you should plan on visiting, once that Covid nightmare is subsiding. Watch the episodes from RAN and Distant shores at this trade show. You guys are inspiring and the boat builders know that!😉🤗👍

[@bryanwatt9751]

Any yellowing or cracking of your PU? I just redid my bathroom door and am curious to see how it'll last.

[@cameron9665]

Where did you guys get your work done?

[@followtheboat]

PSS, Satun. Check out our refit playlist, Cameron.

[@cameron9665]

@@followtheboat hi yes i will watch all of them at some point. Thank you!

[@GTyoutube]

Esper looks fab now. It was the original refit videos that gained my interest in FTB originally.

[@onawhim9079]

The guys did a great job. I think she looks great. Looking forwards to seeing how its all held up since she was done and what you would do differently!

[@followtheboat]

Thanks, Simon. We'll be recording that episode this week!

[@olelaustsen8657]

She said Fucked… OMG!! Totally didn’t expect that 😮😂

[@followtheboat]

🤓😁😉 Liz

[@bryanwatt9751]

Is it just me or is there a shit ton of ads these days!?

[@danawoodward1913]

Unbelievable remodel - beautiful!

[@rfunk727]

Beautiful workmanship and the prices are unbelievable.

[@markperry4220]

No questions at all. Great info and so far your interior looks amazing. Thank you !

[@followtheboat]

Cheers, Mark 👍

[@stangiles2001]

lovely work , good to have easy access love the warm bum wash . the cold ones a shocker

[@AustinBoil]

Beautiful, you should be proud. No shortcuts so it looks like a new, modern boat. Congratulations!

[@hwntwww]

What is that painting above the bed?

[@moejaime2654]

Hi Liz & Jamie you look like you have lost some weight ! looking good guys !! how is Millie faring ?

[@yasienmajiet8073]

Simy amazing!