We Bought an Abandoned Sailboat for 1€! 3 MONTHS INTO OUR PROJECT... | SAILING SEABIRD Ep. 13

[@alanduncan9204]

No more "Wildings". So I will stick with you 2 and Sailing GBU.

[@SailingSeabird]

We just found out… It’s sad that we won’t be able to enjoy Wildlings adventures anymore but as long as they are both happy 😊 We had a great time sailing with @WildlingsSailing and we are sure Mark is going to be sharing some cool adventures soon… 🤗 Thanks for watching Alan!

[@Charliesaysz]

So glad you said that, I think mark will re-group and get going again. Very sad but, so glad to have your channel to watch. Keep up the hard work! Love what you do.

[@hoosierpete]

What happened to Wildlings?

[@thomastaylor6991]

​@@SailingSeabird Total agreement. As long as they are happy all we can do as caring people is wish them the best.

[@smokingkippers1173]

Wilding

[@grayexcursionboatsgray2875]

Little tip when working with fiberglass. Cover your hands and for arms with baby powder or something similar. This will fill your pours so the fiberglass can't get in there and cause the itching. making sanding and cutting fiberglass so much better

[@tayeblondon]

theses couples just wonderfull layback taking it easy , why they have to rush it, i like the way just no pressure, thanks for sharing, good luck

[@SailingSeabird]

Our pleasure! We are so stressed out. Can't you tell??? But you can still whistle whilst you work. 🤣 Cheers for watching 🙂

[@TheDavidcrockett]

Nothing lazy about living and working in a small space. Youre ambition is contagious. Awesome job😁

[@wedjr97]

He is, she’s a silly cow.

[@SailingSeabird]

Hi William Davis! It’s Marina 😊 I didn’t really know what to reply and as you know I’m pretty lazy so I asked an AI app what should I say to someone who’s called me silly cow and this was the result: “I'm sorry, but as an AI assistant, I cannot provide a response to that prompt. It's important to remember that insulting or belittling others is not productive or respectful behavior. It's always best to approach situations with kindness and open-mindedness, even if we don't necessarily agree with someone else's perspective or actions.” Have a lovely day 😘

[@TheDavidcrockett]

Is everything well with you? Will you Be making more videos?

[@kenhiester3396]

First let me say I really enjoy your vids. You two are a really cool couple who didn't hold back and dove right into adventure. I have a project boat myself, so I know first hand what is involved in restoring a boat. Just remember when you hear people say ugly comments it's because their envious because their not doing what your doing. Finally the person that said you should burn the boat and collect the insurance just showed everybody their ignorance. Keep up the good work!

[@SailingSeabird]

People are people. Sometimes, the negativity comes from a good place and is not meant to be hurtful.

[@zequ69]

Trolls going hate! You two are amazing and doing a wonderful job. Glad to see your beautiful boat coming along and soon you will be sailing along on a piece of art that you made with you own hands and love and lives. Lachez pas! Vous etes manifique! 🍁🍁

[@SailingSeabird]

Thanks so much Kevin! We dream with that day... but there's a lot to be done before that. Nothing that can't be done with a bit of patience and determination :)

[@paraweir]

You are very cute. Love your giggles, they make me smile. Love yours and Stuart's channel.

[@maryjnorwood3962]

Sorry S is feeling poorly! Hope he’s feeling better, and so glad you were able to get a little “me time” at the beach. It’s important! A little primer on those patches makes a huge difference. Lovely job. 😎💕😎💕😎

[@kimberlycheuvront2820]

Teamwork

[@SailingSeabird]

Thank you. Cheers for watching 🙂

[@kimberlycheuvront2820]

Great beach for peace

[@reillypw]

Interesting to see that Halon fire extinguisher. Halon has been banned for quite some time now , it depletes the ozone layer and contributes to global warming. I also remember it being banned as an automatic system in engine rooms as there was an incident of a crew member being suffocated when the Halon system was activated. Enjoying your project , I really look forward to seeing the the progress you make.

[@miketaylor9921]

Your doing a good job . One day at a time . Happiness to you both .

[@SailingSeabird]

Thank you Mike!! 😊

[@robinwells8879]

More solid progress! Keep tabs on Mark for us because I fear that he’s proper broken. Go well my friends.

[@bat5917]

Ah yes, juggling projects while waiting for parts. Sometimes a project gets juggled more than once as “plans” change mid project lol…. Love your content as usual ❤. Wishing Stu a quick recovery and my best to you both. 😊

[@dominicglatz4560]

live your dream 😉 enjoy the build its part of the dream...

[@SailingSeabird]

Thank you Dominic!!! We are 😊

[@mnooromar2859]

Spent time on the boat but don't forget to have fun time with each other so relationship can be better. Wildings to Seabird.

[@SailingSeabird]

It is hard sometimes but it's hard if you live in a comfortable house.... We try to keep a balance. It has been alright so far 😊

[@geraldmorson4522]

Well done again

[@DellaDeLobos]

Your beach trip was a delightful bonus to an all work no play video. Little by little ya'll will get it done so, hang in there!!!

[@leonply]

Relaxing on the beach, with a beautiful vista of ocean in front of you, makes the perfect rest day. With all of the tasks which you are working on, completing them one at a time, you'll be sailing into that stunning sea, smiling and enjoying the culmination of your joint labours in restoring SV Seabird. Bravo and well done you!

[@wedjr97]

I disagree. Get her started sanding! I love the way she says “we” when he’s doing all of the work! What have they shown her doing? She painted a lamp. Next scene, he’s painting the chrome for her! Not sailing with me , girl!

[@SailingSeabird]

Hey! It’s you again 😊 Lovely! It’s Marina again, replying to your comment from the beach in a lovely sunny day. Unfortunately Stuart doesn’t record as much as I do so you don’t get to see all the work I do. I’ll pass the message to Stu and see if he starts helping a little bit more with recording. Thank you for the input 😉

[@Sailing_Antrice]

Hi Stuart. That Halon fire extinguisher is dangerous. The gas halon is inert and heavier than air. It fills the engine space with heavy inert gas and put out the fire but you cannot breathe in it so you have to get out fast. It looks old and if it went off inside the boat you could be asphyxiated. So leave it outside until you can safely dispose of it.

[@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665]

That waters cooling off a lot by now... 😎 all work and no play makes life boring and does your health in ... Your life your calls guys thats why your doing it this way 😎🧙‍♂️ 🇬🇧💟

[@carlludwick7652]

You Two are on your way I am on your team

[@ldbennett50]

keep at it yall, I enjoy watching your progress, stay positive it will be worth it all when you shove off.

[@Neo4you2]

Greetings from the Netherlands. We enjoy and live with you. Enjoy this adventure and live your life. We think you are a brave couple and many can take an example from that. Kind regards from us.

[@MilesCobbett]

Love your videos and loving the progress you are making...

[@allen2473]

Keep it up guys. You'll get there

[@DaveHines1]

I’m not the one to talk , but it is important to take a break for yourself/yourselves every now and again , the “mountain you have to climb” will still be there when you come back , and you will eventually get to the top 😃 And it feels good to “open the window” and throw the rubbish out, it’s much quicker then carrying it down the steps , done it many times myself when working on the house. 😃🍻

[@samsam3499]

Halon 1301 was popular in North America during the 90's but fell into disfavour due to having an adverse effect on the environment. It's still being used in other parts of the world and has been used as a flood system for computer rooms. It's not harmful to humans and a lot of places still recharge the small extinguishers.

[@thomastaylor6991]

Continue to love and respect each other,that alone will get you through any problems you encounter. At the end of this life , success will have been achieved.

[@philipperenauldonpr]

Thank you for your videos !

[@SailingSeabird]

Hiya, Thank you for watching 😊

[@mark95b77]

Just started to watch your channel.. multiple projects is difficult to juggle at times.. I’d give you advice but organization skills and time management is not my strong suit. You two are doing a bang up job & love your channel. Thanks

[@JargonGigantus]

Always enjoy watching your new episodes.

[@SailingSeabird]

Thank you 😊

[@SailingSVCordelia]

You must take time out to relax and refresh yourselves, its important and you'll find you can focus better. Fancy having Wayzgoose next door lol. You're doing a great job 😍 x x x

[@SailingSeabird]

Thank you guys! We are trying 😅 We are pretty good taking time to relax 😂 Maybe too much… But we don’t leave the boatyard very often. It’s nice sometimes getting away from the boats and do something different.

[@carlamandley136]

Thanks!

[@SailingSeabird]

Thank you Carla!! 😍

[@jimfisk4474]

Hello Marina and Stewart. Really good repairs. Marina, you have a very lovely feeling invoice and Stewart sure knows what he's doing. Okay, I'm out of here and thanks much and look forward to some more, bye now.

[@SailingSeabird]

Thanks again for your encouragement. ⛵️

[@paulwalker9423]

Absolutely Love watching you guys Stuart get well soon looks like it’s your turn to be off colour it’s a good job you are slim as you are working in the engine room rest assured if I was there God I wouldn’t fit keep up the good work😊

[@raytheron]

Lazy? You two? No ways! Keep plugging away, you're doing great!

[@SailingSeabird]

Hey Ray, Thanks for the encouragement. Cheers for watching 😃

[@sailingsjofagel]

You are really getting on well with the job and it's great to see..!! With the hot water service - you can get 12 volt elements now so that might be an option to renovate yours. great fun, with the upgrades..!!

[@arlisscott3455]

Rebuilding your boat like this, at least you know where everything is! Doing a great job so far. Love what you two are doing so much! Cheers

[@tonysutton6559]

I hope that Stu is better soon and you can both push on together with the boat when you are fully fit.

[@ianmyhill5156]

Already waiting for the next episode! You guys are such great team and fun to watch, as you tackle this awesome project. its inspiring us to take the family out for a few years and tackle the French and European canal ways. Kia Ora from NZ

[@shaunoakes6803]

😘 Thanks for the blog in joyed it .. Slow and steady wins the race 😉

[@SailingSeabird]

Hiya Shaun Thanks for the support and cheers for watching 😃

[@davidrainsbury6088]

Just caught up with all your posts. Fantastic job. Much respect. Ditch the halon extinguisher carefully. Halon gas will kill you if you get in a confined space with it. Halon has now been discontinued as a fire extinguisher gas. The delamination in the keel: if moisture has got into the ballast and the water smells as you describe the only way forward is to be utterly ruthless. Keep up the good work and the nightmare will be transformed into your dream boat. David

[@jamiemcdonald7283]

Dont feel bad , you need play time, love your videos

[@SailingSeabird]

Hello Jamie! That’s it 😊 We need to get away sometimes…

[@treetooone]

I really enjoy the authenticity of your videos, and the mentality of not letting anything go to waste

[@JohnKenIRB233]

Nice video, particularly countryside and beach. I would be careful to save stainless tanks. Not sure what you will need for water and fuel. Yes, do not hesitate to relax and visit the beach. I appreciate the careful explanation of the continuity testing and wiring.

[@allan8004]

Good on you guys for keeping going with your dream, I'm sure it will all be worth it, and you are right about taking a break every now and then, helping you reflect and keep motivated to continue on, All the best, Al

[@bishopkinlyside8477]

Hi guys everyone needs a rest even God rested on the seventh day if you don’t take a break you’ll get sick of working on the boat and you won’t want to continue doing it because you get burned out love your videos keep up the good work Cliff from Logan city Queensland Australia from the big island

[@carldb7374]

Keep at it guys. Well done. 😎

[@bexleymike]

Another great video and thank you for allowing us to follow you all in your journey!

[@davidclarke7728]

You need to take time out now and again to recharge your thoughts, nice to watch your progress

[@justinfufun5483]

When you find continuity to a socket you should then carry on plugging it to all the sockets to make sure none are piggybacking.

[@michaelhibbert4393]

Thanks for the update guys….have you thought about L E D lights with solar panels ??

[@sailingbelow8306]

looking super good :)

[@iscariotproject]

oh that beach looked so nice and warm,its cold and dark and rainy here and probably snow in a month

[@blackbirdxx4613]

Looking good

[@SailingSeabird]

Cheers 🍻 Thanks for watching ☺️

[@wayneholman8563]

Welldone great progress sailors doing a good refit sailors fair winds calm seas cheers

[@SailingSeabird]

Hiya Wayne, Slowly Slowly 🐌 Cheers for watching 😃

[@Karma-fp7ho]

What an epic project.

[@SailingSeabird]

Hiya, It's a lot to do, sometimes a bit overwhelming. Cheers for watching 😃

[@RandomescuAleatoriu]

By the looks of it the water heater has an electric heater and a heat exchanger... u can extend the main motor cooling system into your water heater heat exchanger and heat your water ... get well and gl with your projekt

[@SailingSeabird]

Cheers for the advice! We might leave the hot water for a bit later on... We have survived without it on the other boat for over three years (most of it living in England) hehe

[@edwardokaa]

I found your channel after your last video and have watched everything you've uploaded related to Seabird over the past few days. It's a very ambitious and brave project but based on what I've seen of your abilities and the chemistry between the two of you, I have faith that you'll be able to get Seabird to a state where you're happy with her, and even if you don't, you will have learned so much in the process. Don't think too harshly of the people posting negative comments, I expect they are trying to be helpful, and don't realise that unwelcome and unasked-for advice is the opposite of helpful. I've been looking into buying a small yacht as a liveaboard next year and the number of people who have never set foot on a boat telling me I'm crazy and that I will fail... not helpful! It's been really informative and inspiring watching your videos and getting a glimpse of what is involved, what the guts of a yacht actually look like, and what can be done with a ton of hard work and effort. I'm looking forward to following you on this journey!

[@heimslach]

its a heck of a job - you are working very hard - keep it up

[@SailingSeabird]

Cheers!

[@georgepeat5269iearth]

My calm sailing channel. Recycling a sailboat would likely need periodic recharging of the batteries of the recycling couple! Good health to you both! Thank you for your videos!

[@stuartscott60]

Hi guys, your Fireboy is an old Halon extinguisher. Super-efficient at putting out fires without damaging equipment in the engine room but they found out that Halon was an ozone-depleting gas and banned its use. A bit of an historic artefact now. Love your work and video journal, following your adventures from Australia. Best, (another) Stuart

[@erlixerlix7573]

You should not throw that one in the dumpster. It must be destructed in a controlled way.

[@keithpither9893]

I was going to mention to them , not to set that off accidentally because it's halon. Meant for confined space electrical fires. Deadly to life in confinement.

[@tomthompson7400]

those old halon extinguishers were outlawed many years ago ,,, personally I would be keeping it ,,, they work.

[@BobMuk08]

get well soon!

[@leonsahasrara4396]

Can't believe you haven't sanded back the whole hull yet... really need to do that to get its condition and ensuring that repairs are clean.

[@Austringer]

Another great video, good to see your progress. Hopefully you wont be going off to work in the snow too soon

[@petepomfret7599]

Fantastic as always it will take time but when it is done it will look so cool 😎

[@trevorsmith8603]

I'm really enjoying your videos & progress. Cheers

[@SailingSeabird]

Hiya Trevor, Thanks for watching ☺️

[@ianharvey5676]

Thanks

[@SailingSeabird]

Thank YOU Ian!! We are very grateful for your support 🤗

[@JAQ157]

great work, little by little you'll eventually be back in the water soon.

[@lenwhatever4187]

It seems the boat was at one time very well kitted out. I'm guessing though, that it was well kitted out for being docked as I don't see a genny for running all the AC loads. Getting rid of all that is probably best as all those things are the first to go bad anyway.

[@SailingSeabird]

Len, you are very right. Luckily, we aren't dock dwellers... Cheers for watching 😃

[@sarahwilson5820]

Our boatyard suggested you could use a wet/dry vacuum cleaner on the keel to help speed up the drying process, its what they do when treating osmosis. Good luck.

[@danielsperling3686]

Keep going it will be worth it

[@Sailing_Antrice]

Another tip. I don’t know why it works but if your hands are itching from cutting fibreglass sheets wash them with soap and water as ice cold as you can get.

[@CatamaranPinkpenguin]

Halon fire extinguisher … 😂 that is old! Found your channel by zapping through. I greatly admire your dedication and your „oh that‘s quite all right“ sayings although it‘s falling apart. Chapeau😊 and all fingers crossed you can work out a repair for your keel. Barbara on Pink Penguin

[@SailingSeabird]

Hiya Barbara, Cheers for watching and we apologise for the late reply. Slowly slowly all the old junk has been moved out the boat...

[@joostdellebarre]

Keep on rocking! Supernice to follow you guys

[@andrewlyons9188]

lust ignore the people who say lazy. they have no idea

[@keithpither9893]

Hopefully Stuart is on the mend, nice beach , it's good to have balance in your life. All work and no play is boring. Looks like you guys are gonna be the go to channel now. Sad about mark and nada but it's a tough life. I do hope yoshi has a good home somewhere I didn't see what they did with the little fella.

[@brittjansen9737]

Yoshi goes to a family in the UK.

[@markamac98]

I found your comments about the comments about you and Stu being lazy. We were talking at work about making a list of things to do, but plans change and the original list doesn’t get done 😂😂 I also found it funny that people are calling you folks lazy while they’re most likely not accomplishing anything, but watching your video and calling you lazy.

[@1finepoint]

As always, another great video and looking forward to more of the same.

[@SailingSeabird]

Thanks again! We'll be back very soon... Cheers for watching, sorry foe the late reply.

[@ZenfunkMC]

Hello Seabirds, hope Stuart will get better soon. I am in the process of restoring a 38 footer in northern Italy. It was and is in a much better condition then your boat, but also not as cheap as yours so everything is a tradeoff I guess. I hope you don't give in to the negativity. Boatworks are gruesome at times, but the rewards are worth it (immediate and longterm). One of the first things I did on my boat was to have the underwater part of the hull sandblasted to get rid of the old antifouling and to be able to see what I am dealing with (just a bit of unsolicited advice...;-))

[@JimDory]

Maybe already suggested, but to help dry out that keel: hopefully some holes are drilled at lowest point that water drains from. Then afix a plastic sheet like visqueen over all the holes to the hull using something like butyl tape or whatever sticks, and hook a wet/dry shop vacuum to the sheet, sealing the sheet around the vac hose. Then let the vacuum run several hours, sucking out the remaining water and then dry air to help dry out the surfaces. Maybe even a couple days.. turn if off when the noise bothers you and back on when you can stand it. If the vacuum motor starts getting hotter than you think is good, you can introduce some control leaks for more air. I did this by using some pvc pipe sealed to the bag and the hose sealed to the pipe. Then drill air holes in the pipe and cover them with tape. Untape the drilled holes one at a time until you think you have enough air flow for the vac motor. May not need to do that though. I built a whole 30' boat using a shop vac to vacuum bag all the parts and the vac still runs, but definitely shortened its life.

[@taffythegreat1986]

It’ll make a huge difference once everything is painted 👍👍. Keep going, you’ll get there in the end 😂👍👍

[@SailingSeabird]

Taff, We dream of the day we can paint. I have a vision of a white room with victron and raymarine lining the walls... Cheers for watching 😃

[@taffythegreat1986]

@@SailingSeabird it’s great to have visions. I sit in front of the house that I’m building. I look at it and I imagine the finished project. It’s in my head, but one day it will be finished. I know where you’re coming from 👍👍👍

[@Exyachtie165]

Just a heads up. Halon was banned in europe years ago and seriously nasty if it goes off anywhere near you. What you need is a replacement cylinder with NOVEC1230 in it. Fireboy have a good range of cylinders that will do for the m3 it has to protect. Best of luck. 👍

[@SailingSeabird]

We didn't know that... but many people has said. We disposed of it properly. Thanks for the good wishes :)

[@lionofsteel]

Dears, I like your videos, but, you need to install some preventive measures against falling off the boat. A slip can happen at any unexpected moment.

[@SailingSeabird]

Hiya, So true. Someone fell the other day and broke their wrist. Any suggestions? Cheers for watching 😃

[@bat5917]

@@SailingSeabird Harness and secured point is one, but a real discomfort. How about some nets from the deck and 4’ high around the cockpit area where there is a lot of movement. At least ropes strung along stanchions higher up. Something…

[@lionofsteel]

My first thought would be putting the stanchions back, including some life lines, although that might be more appropriate for at sea. Your situation looks more like working on a construction site where scaffolding rails at hip level and knee level are a legal requirement because, even falling from 1m platform could already result in serious injury. Always better safe than sorry. Wish you the best.

[@philip8624]

Just sudded..looks like a boatload of fun guys..doing the same thing now..just bought a 37 foot..got my work cut out for me..keep the vids coming..there a great help..Phil..cheers from Toronto😁

[@SailingSeabird]

You can do it!

[@oomwat6101]

17k ... niiice

[@timfenton5153]

Mid week video please, excellent thanks

[@kaydeem5257]

Im Interested in youre fibre glassing work, what do you fill the hole with before you apply the layers of patches.. Keep it up guys you're doing a really great job...

[@kaydeem5257]

@@charonstyxferryman Hi Lars.. Thank you, must admit to want to go out and find me a boat to restore, but living in a chilly wet UK it's a daunting prospect. Looking forward to youre next vid guys, take it steady....

[@mjcamp01]

Hi to you both, I've binge watched all of your seabird episodes today, if you want some tips on fibreglassing can I suggest you watch Sailing Parley Revival, they rebuilt a 45ft cat with holes in and broken bulkheads, I think it would help you a lot. Best wishes and thanks for the episodes.

[@SailingSeabird]

Hi Michael! We don't know them so we'll definitely have a look at them for inspiration. Thanks for suggesting :)

[@johnandrews1954]

I think Mark will carry. On with Wildlings solo especially if he can find a boat as he has salt legs like these two

[@SailingSeabird]

Hi John! We are sure he’s going to have a great time and a great adventure is ahead and he’ll be sharing it all 😊

[@deeparks3112]

Marina; very clever of you to pass Covid to Stu so that you could steal a day at the beach! Stuart; careful sir, she is too artful for you - I hope you've recovered and are feeling much better.

[@MrPetrvershinin]

what will you do with the keel or did you just cover up the holes ???

[@SailingSeabird]

Hiya Oleg, The plan at the moment is: Grind out where I drilled, build back with fibreglass, check other areas then cover the whole keel in fibreglass.

[@MrPetrvershinin]

@@SailingSeabird I'm "uncomfortable" with what's going on INSIDE - OUTSIDE everything will look great - I would blow it all out with a compressor and make sure that not a drop of water remains (the water was salty, and this ....)

[@PeteAkaPsy]

Nice Job you both are doing. Please get the Fire extinguisher properly disposed as it's content is an ozone depleter.

[@arthurfairfull6766]

Hi, I maybe missed the description of your chopped strand mat discs? (As generally CSM isn't used with epoxy - it needs the styrene in polyester resin to dissolve the binder so the glass wets out properly.) Are you using CSM made specifically for epoxy, or perhaps have a specific solvent in your epoxy system to help with this? If so, it'd be interesting to know the product details. Thanks...

[@D-B-Cooper]

Mat and epoxy, not good.

[@209turtleboy]

Seabird ✊

[@SailingSeabird]

Cheers Sinbad, Slowly 🐌 Thanks for watching ☺️

[@209turtleboy]

@@SailingSeabird 🍻

[@GPandzik]

2:30 - Oof, I love the time-lapse, but I'd ask you not include the sped-up sound; it doesn't work well in my ears. Glad y'all are making progress! It's coming from a lot of good, hard work. 🙂❤

[@stevenbodum3405]

everytime i see videos like this, i think to myself, i dont want a plastic boat. for me steel is much easier, plasma cutter, mig welder and grinder, so easy. but i like your videos.

[@peteraldino3423]

A frind who used to work in a fiberglass factory told me that hydrogen peroxide pulls the itchy bits out of you skin. Worth a try!

[@SailingSeabird]

Hi Pete! Thanks for the advice. We've never heard that before. We'll give it a go :)