Tying up some loose ends

[@dannyk9149]

Very nice to see you coming back in to make things right. More folks need to do this! Shows your love and care for the boat.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Danny, yes, I want to have full confidence (as well as pride) in the boat. :)

[@bucknaykid5821]

Its the minor details that hamper most people at the end of a project! Glad to see you got on the jobs and knocked them out! Sending you hopes and dreams for your push to the end on this adventure!

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate. It is nice getting these little jobs knocked over.

[@jeromie6993]

Broken bolt removal trick for ya. Tack a nut to the snapped bolt. Used this trick at the motor repair shop where I worked. Saved tons of time from drill and tapping them out.

[@markolav7017]

Nothing more relaxing than sitting on your own boat having a fresh cuppa in your Reg Grundy's mate... Oh and I too always find that Dulux cleaning spray works a treat :)

[@DangarMarine]

It’s the little things in life. ;)

[@DanGarey]

I love how you tape up the winch base to the deck and then spray the grapple on the deck

[@DangarMarine]

The gray blends in more nicely.

[@JohnTheBrewer]

"I'll just get the hammer and get this off." Proceeds to slam it with a wrench. I love this guy.

[@JohnTheBrewer]

@@richardlamm4826 Of course! Not living in a metric country, that wasn't obvious to me.

[@bavariabearfan]

Everything is a Hammer!

[@jarredmcdonald1620]

That is what I was going to say 😂

[@jarredmcdonald1620]

Also coz I’m a Ozzie it’s called a spanner

[@jarredmcdonald1620]

Richard Lamm omg so funny you non Ozzies will not get that

[@wojomojo]

Tying up loose ends and getting to DONE...Such an underrated pleasure.

[@DangarMarine]

It is very satisfying. :)

[@wolftreu4799]

Any crappy day on a boat on the Hawkesbury beats a perfect day in the office.

[@DangarMarine]

It is, I can't complain. :)

[@flick22601]

I've got a hammer just like that Stu. I also liked that masking job. Certainly didn't want any paint getting on that pristine deck. Thanks for the videos and entertainment. I even learn a thing or two now and then.

[@DangarMarine]

Yes, didn't want the deck getting spoiled!

[@michaelcanto6175]

Great to see your progress and skills, Not many folks with that much capability. About the compressor, drill the broken pipe out close to size and re-tap it. Thanks for sharing, Good Luck

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate, fortunately got the broken pipe out yesterday. :)

[@harpomarx7777]

Tip for outside welds: mix a batch of two-part clear epoxy and brush-paint a thin coat onto the welds, allowing it to fill any voids or hollows. Stipple the epoxy into the weld with the tip of the brush ... THEN paint over with the black paint after the epoxy has cured. Primer not needed. Your welds will be impervious to rust for many years.

[@nicks3742]

Irwin Tools Hanson 53227 Hex Head Multi-Spline Screw Extractor Set, 25 Piece Works great I use all the time on trucks and air lines. Brass and steal fittings.

[@tallman8ft]

love how you didnt give a shit about paint the grapple on the deck but carefully put tape around the crane base.....that's prob why i like to watch you so much 😁been working on some loose ends myself these days feels good to get it done👍👍

[@DangarMarine]

The grey of the primer is very close to the deck colour anyway. ;)

[@RoadhogRNA]

Little jobs that matter!!!! Nice Vid!!! She’s coming together!!!!!

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate. :)

[@MrSychnant]

Been up all night here in Liverpool UK watching the trawler restoration videos great stuff highly addictive.. cant wait for more... Cheers..

[@BoatMcRill]

I have followd your channel for the last year or so. Learnd alot and got so inspired that egen i bought my new projectboat i started my own DIY channel. Thanks for your work and effort to teach and inspire! ❤️❤️

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate and good luck with your project and channel. :)

[@Belzediel]

Well, but, sure, yes, my Uncle Cosmo had the same problem with the LBG, but he was far, far brighter than the rest of us. He worked out that if the LBG is very heavy you can just let it out the bottom of the boat by cutting a few small gas holes in the hull. Just goes straight through. Worked like an absolute charm. I'd love to show you the proof but unfortunately shortly after installing them the boat sank.

[@DangarMarine]

LOL

[@scharftalicous]

that's a long slow laugh coming on

[@o0ThunderGod0o]

-golf clap-

[@Colt3854]

Stu, you can cut into the broken off piece in the compressor with a fine tooth jig saw. Be gentle like,so not to damage the thread if possible. After making a cut or two use your broken bolt extractor tool. The cuts should relieve the tension on the broken off thread. Squirt a bit of auto transmisson oil around the thread as well it often helps with rusted steel threads.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate. Got it out in the end using some heat. Looks like there was a strong loctite used that needed to be melted first.

[@alexfehlberg1065]

Best video for a long time. Very satisfying to watch little loose ends getting finished.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate, it was nice to get those things wrapped up before the engine gets here.

[@darrylmcleman6456]

multi-tool is a winner.There is a good selection of blades(smaller) etc. You have given me the idea that it is time for some homebrewed Coopers!!! Cheers from Canada!

[@SeahawkSailor]

That was fun! On my inflatable, I installed two eye bolts to lift it. Keeps the engine weight on the transom, and off the inflatable part. Quick and easy hook up. Straps under are a pain in the backside.

[@DangarMarine]

Yep, I think that is exactly the way I am going to go.

[@philuresky2993]

a mix of imperial and metric measurements for the same hole.......... a man after my own heart haha, love your work Stu.

[@richardbohlingsr3490]

The work is getting done and that winch looks great. No problems with dead batteries.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate. I’m really happy with the winch.

[@bishopbrathwaitee1734]

Nice install.....now that the grunt work, knuckle skinning and contorted muscles are on the mend, this is the fun part of any install! Congrats and thanks for posting all your efforts along the way

[@matthughes7851]

You’re creep’n up on it Stu....good work!

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Matt. :)

[@michaelnelson912]

I would put eye bolts through the transom to lift your dinghy - that'll take most of the weight of the boat and all of the motor. Those handles are a guaranteed failure point! Front mount could be the front tow point (or a bridle to either side, even)

[@BigMouth380cal]

The method a Pipefitter would use to remove that broken chunk of the old pressure switch is to use a "Roundnose Chisel". This chisel lets you cut into the old pipe without damaging the receiver's threads. Once theres is a bit of a cut on one side, you can roll the remaining pipe into itself and ultimately back it out.

[@hladonkey26g]

Use eyebolts on the transom of the dingy. Work great and super easy to install. Great job finishing up the loose ends. If you don't they tend to get away from you.

[@DangarMarine]

That does sound like the best way to go, good idea!

[@hladonkey26g]

@@DangarMarine my dad has cruised with his rigged that way for the last 18 years. Been thru two dingys with that set up.

[@hladonkey26g]

@@DangarMarine this is a video another friend made of his boat. kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6vClp-QYq2NrMU

[@redneckgearheadgarage495]

A little tip for laying out those switches. Pull the switches and fuse holders out of the faceplates, lay the plates out to find a configuration you like, then you can mark where you want the holes through the plates.

[@DangarMarine]

That's a good point, I'll give that a go next time.

[@coyote5735]

The weather looks great, pissing with rain all week here in the UK and cold...frost tonight!!!!!

[@DangarMarine]

The weather hasn't been too bad but it is supposed to get very windy tomorrow which is bad given the bush fires around at the moment.

[@mohdsultan1208]

Like the picture of costo ( B.M.) you r program are great. Ceep on! Greetings from Norway.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate!

[@harpomarx7777]

Tip for electrical posts and terminals: Lightly brush a very thin film of oil onto the connections with a brush and then wipe away, leaving a light surface film. Brush paint clear RTV onto the connection on all facets and allow to cure. The oil acts as a release agent, should you need to remove the RTV later with a penknife. Because salt air permeates the entire boat, no connections in the battery and electronics bays should be left bare.

[@davidwoods4366]

Hi Stu,awesome as always,love those new signs on the Electrical panel

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks David. :)

[@townsville69]

I have a very similar winch on my boat trailer. It was a replacement for the crappy original. I got the one with three different gear ratios. It works a treat and the lowest gearing is great for the smaller boating crew that need a bit of help in the strength department.

[@nickr7801]

"A pretty crappy afternoon". It's -10 and there's 20cm of snow outside. I was considering a move to Australia - the trees in the background are beautiful - and the comment about the "sea creature against the hull" making noise reminded me why I don't live there.

[@grumpygus9942]

Stu, funny. I didn’t notice until this video when you got closer to the Bob Ballard “salute” picture. Classic.

[@mallow173]

Odd Job!! Liked that guy....and his hat. man it's sure nice to see how far you've come! and gotta say love the dry humour. I love you're spin on bad weather too!

[@alantodd7048]

To make a better cuppa, pour boiling water on to your teabag, stir, leave to stand for two minutes. Squeeze it out, THEN put the milk in. Words of wisdom from a UK university. Just a thought.

[@DangarMarine]

Why?

[@alantodd7048]

@@DangarMarine I dunno, it just works...

[@dustyfarmer]

@@DangarMarine Words of wisdom from the same UK university that promotes the drinking of warm beer & eating cold meat pies.

[@tompozsonyi4278]

Thanks for your he great videos, before watching you videos I was a bit intimidated by working on my boat 🚣‍♀️ motor but today I usually do everything myself! Thank you so much for your guidance!!!

[@DangarMarine]

You're welcome Tom, good to hear. :)

[@sammytrz]

the dash is looking good!

[@STATOILKOPPEN]

Hello from Norway here, looking forward to see the installing of the Axiom. I bought te 9" RV not the pro version, but i use and old transducer. so maybe i have to buy new when i see the result on your Axiom. Love the show, so keep up the good work stu. ( sorry for my bad english)

[@DangarMarine]

I'm looking forward to getting it fired up too. Won't be long now. :)

[@PilgrimBangs]

Your English is fine, no need to apologize, haven't you heard Stu's.

[@scotwoodz3787]

Looks like she’s coming together nicely. I had a boss who would ask if I had finished the job, before paying me. I would say yes except for this and this and this... he would write them down and tell me that it was my punch list. After doing that, I would get paid. Again good looking boat!

[@DangarMarine]

I think I need a similar motivation to finish those last 1%s. :)

[@martinbrown2268]

Great video. I’m the same way about the last 10% of jobs. Don’t know why when done done is so satisfying.

[@kiwi-kt2bo]

"I'll just use my hammer to get this off" *continues to hit it with a spanner 😅 Love it

[@DangarMarine]

In the end I figured, why get up? ;)

[@kiwi-kt2bo]

haha you would have made a great sparky ⚡

[@peterg.8245]

The best tool is the one at hand!!!

[@webbtrekker534]

I'm still laughing... Was that the new 10MM combination hammer? I understand thay can be used right or left handed!

[@bobbuilder5362]

@@DangarMarine Metric spanners make the best hammers !

[@kevlarandchrome]

On the grease vs oil for tapping, oil for through holes where the chip can drop out, grease for blind holes to hold the chips so you can run all the way to the bottom. That Dulux cleaning spray looks like it works a treat. ;)

[@paulcavanagh9584]

did a boat up my self and it was so nice to work on it in the water also make a cupper sit back and look how far you have come good on you love the vidios

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate. It is nice to work on the water.

[@kiwi-kt2bo]

Drilling 2 or 3x 25mm holes vertically is a good way to fit switch mechs into a wooden face. Sparky hack ;D

[@DangarMarine]

Nice idea!

[@harpomarx7777]

Tip for panel items: measure and mark where the fasteners go, using the item's plate as a template. Be meticulous. Drill pilot holes. Install the item with the screws and it will look 100% neater.

[@chrisgoodman6058]

This was a fun one. Thanks Stu. I enjoy the process of wrapping up loose ends myself.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate. It is nice to be able to tick so many jobs off the list.

[@martinpiggins5772]

Good stuff Stuey, really like the inches and then mm measurements-a man after my own heart, everything’s looking 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@jus4funtim]

To get the broken piece of pipe out of the compressor tank try tapping it with a left handed tap,, thread in a bolt and the piece of pipe should come out with it. use fine thread if you have one.

[@daleskidmore1685]

I'm actually 6foot 2 litres. Nice catch up vid, Stu. All those little touches make a lot of difference.

[@DangarMarine]

LOL

[@rayg9069]

Batten down Stu, there's some rubbish weather heading your way. Spring in Australia, who'd miss it.

[@DangarMarine]

Yes, spring is always a bit this way unfortunately.

[@randynovick7972]

Good update -- always nice to see things wrapping up, in places.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate, it is nice to wrap things up properly.

[@KJC3101]

Where the stove is, when pulled out and you place a pan or kettle on it the flames will fan out and possibly scorch the wood at the back of the stove. I recommend you bend a decent size piece of aluminium to be screwed onto the front and tucked under the timber facing to save the timber from any scorch marks and damage.

[@tonysargent1699]

Cheers Stu.

[@jeremykamel9655]

Nice work. Looking forward to the deck replacement. I bet you are as well LOL. That’s going to be some work!!! You’ll have the welder running so at least you’ll be able to plug your battery charger in and get them full up. Assuming it has a 220 plug 🔌 that is.

[@DangarMarine]

Yes, good point. I really should plug the chargers in each time I start the generator.

[@davekimbler2308]

If I may make a suggestion, get a 2,000 lb. bottle jack and mount it on your crane ! One end to the jib and the other end to the tower . With the jib at its lowest point weld a bracket the attach the ram of the jack to it , with the bottle jack ram in weld a mounting plate to the tower ! That will give your crane jib more movement up and down ! My works fantastic !

[@DangarMarine]

Ah, You've just reminded me Dave that I do have a hydraulic crane arm under the house. I might be able to adapt that ram more easily.

[@davekimbler2308]

Dangar Marine that will make it better suited to your needs !

[@realnutteruk1]

Seat belt from the middle back seat of a car is a great way of retaining your bottles.... cheap as chips, and passes the British Boat Safety Certificate.... should be good pretty much anywhere..

[@DangarMarine]

Good tip!

[@gabewhisen3446]

Brilliant

[@billbergquist4722]

Unless there's a fire

[@UrbanFisherman]

The boat is coming together 👍🏾

[@jaybats7865]

Glad to see you back on Reno. I really enjoy your videos on her. Can’t wait for the next one. She’s really coming together. Thanks for bringing us along. Happy days mate. 👍

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate. Will be doing a video on it each weekend with the midweek video generally being something a little bit different.

[@mmckinley345]

If you take the handle off the wench and lock tight the bolt, you can get a cheap 20 dollar cordless drill and a bit and socket to turn the wench back into an electric, just store the drill, adapter, and socket in the wheelhouse, I bought one that was a worm gear so no matter when the pressure was let off the wench would stay in the same position, like an internal break. I use this all the time for water heaters, lifting stuff in my attic etc. With a couple of u bolts, you can attach the wench to anything.

[@DangarMarine]

Nice idea!

[@johnwilcox1302]

Instead of the handles for your little boat you could use the eyelets for the ropes on the sides maybe. I don't know how strong they are but they are closer to the body of the boat they probably won't flex or twist as much.

[@DangarMarine]

Yes, thinking eyebolts into the transom at the moment.

[@wildwestcoast8095]

Hello from Canada can’t wait to see the motor drop in Good work so far

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate, not long now.

[@Andi_Doci]

There is nothing like a good old mechanical device, makes you feel sure of it.

[@DangarMarine]

Yes, you really feel you can rely on them.

[@warrenneeves7103]

1:00 Going in early with the metriperial measurement system! Oh you crowd pleaser.

[@amascia8327]

Wait, wait!! Everybody knows it's the impric system, eh!

[@warrenneeves7103]

@@amascia8327 yeah I see what you're saying, but that sounds like a like a word I'd more inclined to use to describe some people I know.

[@o0ThunderGod0o]

Or spouting out a multitude of decimal fractions

[@kevinhornbuckle]

Weld a spreader bar for the length of your skiff, mid point balance with the motor on. Nylon slings custom diameter.

[@handsonwithblg4949]

Don't know if yall have them but on the air compressor tank with the broken part in it you could drill out the bad just enough to be smooth , re tap it and install a helicoil . That way the size is just right for the new install of the part to fix the compressor . Just a thought , I have used them a lot in my days .

[@DangarMarine]

Yep, I did think about putting a thread repair kit in it but it may be tapered, I'll have to check.

[@geraldswain3259]

Coming along nicely Stu .

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate.

[@britcom1]

Everything is looking really good. It's good to see all of those "dodgy" things being sorted. :)

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate, it is good to get these things sorted before moving on.

[@travellingsoldier5018]

Punchlist items............on the way to "practical mechanical completion." :)

[@miguelfatman6066]

Good vid Stu, love the ring hammer too

[@ruperthartop7202]

Great video Stu. Cheers

[@nuggetwv5302]

On the air compressor, weld you a coupling on it, if you can't remove the broken piece. Done it multiple times.

[@1phydoux]

With all the problems with LPG a diesel stove maybe the answer. I have seen them used in motor homes.

[@lerags22]

Hi Stu, Just thinking about the bushfires, not a million miles from you, hopefully things are ok in your neck of the woods and you guys personally. Best wishes from over the ditch. Mark in NZ

[@Mark_Lacey]

Nice video, cheers Stu.

[@tompozsonyi4278]

What a great boat!

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Tom!

[@samskeen4491]

you should lift the dinghy from the tow eye from the front and drill some holes and put eyebolts or u-bolts from the transom

[@DangarMarine]

Yes, I'm thinking of going that way. I'm a little worried that it is a cheap boat and the transom is chipboard, but with some good epoxy to seal the bolt holes it may be okay.

[@samskeen4491]

I have it on mine. Works great just seal with soma flex and epoxy. Also put a big washer behind them to spread the load

[@davidmc8110]

A couple cables to some spreader bars, and four short cables to the boat should work nicely. Maybe a couple clasps on the aft bulkhead to store the bars.

[@davidmc8110]

Maybe one more bar lengthwise above or between the bars; if you leave some angle toward center, from the hooks to the bars, whatever is between the bars doesn't have to be too heavy duty.

[@DangarMarine]

Good plan.

[@bluejeans725]

If you haven'y already got one fitted, a very good device for 2x 12v Pb batts in series is a battery equaliser, one batt is always a different resistance to the other batt so SOC drifts away from 50% each. The equaliser constantly corrects the difference and so the batts always have same SOC. A 10A Redarc equaliser is fine, no need for a larger one for your setup, it will never need 13hours to equalise :). Much Bigger capacity and huge alternator would change that.

[@DangarMarine]

Yes, well worth looking into.

[@muppetwelds5268]

Can you please use that little submarine too check out the sea critters under the hull? I think it would be pretty interesting

[@julesdby]

Great video really enjoyed seeing so many bits tidied up and finished. Must have been a very satisfying video for you.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks John, it was very satisfying to finish these jobs off given the engine will be back soon and that will take all my time up.

[@mikecollins8241]

You can also cut down the blades on the "vibrator" (as I call the oscillator tools, LOL) with a grinder, if you need a narrower blade for special purposes/ jobs ;) Bulk replacements blades are cheap on Amazon ($1-2) vs expensive ($3-5) at most stores..

[@SuburbanDon]

I'm 62 years old. My body aches just watching these videos.

[@alantodd7048]

I'm 67, I have to lie down...

[@thegunnut221]

I use that dulux mark remover too. Great product !

[@trolling4dollars816]

Great video. I enjoy this type of a little bit here, a bit there.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate. Variety is the spice of life. :)

[@dh-_1011]

Steve Zissou. My man.

[@kevinhornbuckle]

dhesq03 kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5mXYWSIotCkZtE

[@Chris-wh2gy]

Have to love the tape the window off to spray the hook and over spray the winch..And weld with a flammable chair under the winch 😂

[@richardcranium5839]

gotta love those spring time swells

[@DangarMarine]

Yes, the winds have been up a bit lately.

[@TimsWorkshopTJY]

Paul Bunion once said I'll be cutting me timber today🤣. Hand crank works great but if you would like to clear the sides with the skiff you may need the mast higher up and a longer jib. Looks like it will handle the weight the way its mounted to the deck

[@DangarMarine]

Yes, I'm going to angle it up one more notch.

[@jamespowerish]

Nice one Stu. Just got back with 4 cold cans of Guinness. And nothing on tv. Until now....

[@DangarMarine]

Enjoy. :)

[@mcpheonixx]

Hey Stu, have you considered sometime in the future a cover over the aft portion of the boat? You wouldn't have to cover all the way to the stern, maybe half the deck space. This would serve several purposes. One it would give you some shade to work under. Second it would give you some more real estate to add more solar panels or a place to mount work lights or other fixtures. If it was up to me I would add a hard top over two thirds of the aft deck. That would leave you some uncovered work space but would give plenty of shade or shelter from stormy weather!

[@boooshes]

He's mentioned this numerous times. Yes, he plans on installing one and it will be used for more solar arrays as well.

[@samnelms593]

The camera makes the flat saw look so funny

[@DangarMarine]

Yes, the frame rate matched the oscillation rate.

[@Marine-Maintenance-Fife]

To get the thread out the compressor bottle, small junior hacksaw blade to cut two channels opposite not right through into threads oon bottle. one done use small chisel to tap them out.

[@DangarMarine]

Fortunately I managed to get it out yesterday with an EZ Out using a bit of heat.

[@Marine-Maintenance-Fife]

Can’t go wrong with a bit of fire 🔥 🤣

[@MRJMWH0546]

keep up the good work and greetings from the netherlands

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate!

[@24reprise]

Hello from NZ, I enjoy your videos and your efforts to date. I spotted Coopers beer in our local Supermarket a couple of days ago so I bought a box as I felt it was in order for me to enjoy a beer while watching your latest video. You are an "influencer" now so probably in order for Coopers to become one of your sponsors.

[@DangarMarine]

I'll have to tell them they owe me. ;)

[@gullreefclub]

Instead of the propane gas burner with the swap and go bottle out on the deck you may want to consider a Iwatani butane burner, they use disposable butane cartridges that last a surprising long time or a electric induction burner to do away with open flame cooking on the boat

[@DangarMarine]

Yeah, had one of those in the Land Rover for camping, quite cool.

[@bobpitt1261]

“Believe me, my young friend, there is nothing - absolutely nothing - half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats.” ― Kenneth Grahame, The Wind in the Willows

[@DangarMarine]

One of my favourite quotes. :)

[@bobpitt1261]

@@DangarMarine And it is true too.

[@andersonsroad5161]

Said the rat to the mole......

[@andersonsroad5161]

@Jim Alley Bullshit. Having direct ,firsthand experience of both situations I can tell you they are nothing alike.

[@andersonsroad5161]

@Jim Alley No knickers twisted here champ. Unlike a pencil neck poindexter like yourself ive actually lived life firsthand and thus have opinions based on lived experience. I dont need to parrot cliches to make myself sound like a man of substance whos been around.

[@waughthogwaugh3078]

Curious as to why you put the masking tape around some of the winch base. Now you have a narrow manky strip that didn't get any cleaning spray, like the rest of the deck, or the chair, or the gear downwind. Looks like you're having fun with this project, thanks for sharing.

[@DangarMarine]

Excellent point. I'll clean that bit later. :)

[@Stoic-of-Rome]

Snapped fitting removal. I just had to do 2 of these bastards on my heat exchanger. Got them out by using chisel just smaller and leaning over so side edges gripped the inner face of the fitting and they undid eventually by keeping the lean on and winding them out!!

[@DangarMarine]

Glad you got them out. I finally got this one out yesterday too.