WE BOUGHT AN ABANDONED YACHT - Inspecting and repairing the hull

[@brian.7966]

at least you are giving it a go. good luck.

[@TheBoatingBuoys]

Cheers Brian, That's what it is all about!

[@RyanWebb-t5k]

Hi, we used to own a cobra 33 exactly the same but it had 6354 leaners in it on shafts used to get around 25knts, one of the motors ran completely backwards however I have heard its now got 2 modern yanmars in it, we went everywhere in it and in any weather, it was a sturdy old girl and even managed to get it airborne a few times, il try and dig out some photos, good luck with her

[@kevinmartin3859]

When doing sanding grp or painting wear appropriate mask and paper allover suits and surgical gloves that you can chuck away afterwards but she looks great hopes she passes inspection good luck 😊😊

[@TheBoatingBuoys]

thanks Kevin, definitely something we have on order for when we do the top of the boat, its really nasty stuff to be breathing in

[@DavesDiscoveriesChannel]

@@TheBoatingBuoysonce those glass fibres are in your lungs they’re there forever 😬

[@TheBoatingBuoys]

@@DavesDiscoveriesChannel 🫣🫣🫣

[@evilla7579]

Pay attention when mounting the props. They are not interchangable. One is a left turn prop and one a right turn prop. Each belongs to its own stern drive.

[@TheBoatingBuoys]

Thanks evilla, I'll make sure to pay close attention when putting them on tomorrow

[@CCooke-nm2be]

Well done, your doing great 👍

[@TheBoatingBuoys]

Thank you 😁

[@technicstim]

Have you not used Antifoul paint on bottom ?

[@TheBoatingBuoys]

@@technicstim the manufacturer advised this is anti foul mate

[@technicstim]

@@TheBoatingBuoys Perfect for a bit i thought you used normal paint lol

[@howardbeer5214]

Word of advice !! You will not get from EM to cornwall in one day in fact it could take you weeks as weather this time of year in the Channel is not good. Then the run after lands end may look short but I can assure you its not ! The cost of fuel etc and marina fees etc you would be safer and cheaper to have it transported by road . Don't say you have not been warned it could end up costing you a lot more to take it by sea and could also endanger your life. How do I know ?? I have been at sea most of my life and done the journey that you are going to take many times . Good luck

[@TheBoatingBuoys]

Howard, what's your fee to captain the boat brother?

[@howardbeer5214]

@@TheBoatingBuoys To be honest I would not want to deliver it at this time of year . 1 the boat is untested etc The fuel tanks are prob full of diesel bug so once the boat starts to roll etc your fuel filters will clog and it always happens when you can't afford for it to happen and 2 the weather is not good enough IE long range to take her around Lands End . You will save yourself a lot of heart ache but taking her by road . From Dover to Lands End non stop is 2 days in good weather conditions at an average speed of 6 knts The tides in the channel can really slow you down . From EM to Dover is about 6 hrs alone .

[@howardbeer5214]

Its over a 500mn journey by sea . By road 310 miles and it would be there the day it left EM

[@Richardgwilliams]

Lads, listen to the above The Trip you want to do is no cakewalk I’ve done it too like the previous contributor If the boat was proven yes At the right time of the year yes With an experienced crew yes Get Her delivered by road If you are launching in North Wales I can help Cheers Rich

[@TheWhittleGreenVanUK]

@@TheBoatingBuoys Listen to this man, you openly admit that you know nothing about boats, and doing a journey like that in a proven boat is one thing, but in an unproven boat, with 0 experience is just asking for the coast guard to have to rescue you from a wreck

[@GrayManSurvival71]

Try thinning your paint with 20 to 30% thinners it will dry way smoother less dimpled, I redid my 79 28 ft cruiser in Canada, way easier to thin it then tip it with a brush for smooth finish, same with any spar varnish you use on wood. Keep them vids coming if boat.

[@TheBoatingBuoys]

Thanks for the tip Grayman! will definitely try this when painting the top!

[@caphorn7029]

Salut. Il n'y a que ceux qui ne tentent rien qui arrivent a rien. Je suis certain que tu vas nous faire un bateau magnifique. Prends les défis les uns après les autres et tu arriveras au bout de ton projet. Bonne continuation. Amitiés du sud de la France. Olivier.

[@TheBoatingBuoys]

Salut Olive, Merci pour votre commentaire, j'espère que pendant les mois d'été, nous naviguerons sur le Shadow Lady vers le sud de la France, je vais devoir vous acheter une bière !

[@MikeAndCarolineKolling]

Hi, My dad had one of these, but with 6 cylinder Perkins. The biggest thing to be wary of is that the hull is a sandwich construction ie two layers of fiberglass with Balsa wood in the middle and sometimes water gets in and rots the balsa. It is however an amazing seaboat due to its width. Where are you going to take it to/keep it. I have a boat in the Medway

[@TheBoatingBuoys]

Hi Mike, We've checked her over and she feels pretty solid on the outside and the inside to be fair, so I think we've came up trumps there Reference keeping it I've not got a clue currently but open to suggestions

[@mennoboon8037]

Do you think grey is a good color for it or making it white like the other boats

[@TheBoatingBuoys]

I personally think it looks like a battleship. We like battleships hahah

[@Steve-Cross]

When it comes to painting the hull. They do have special anti-fowling paints. They will stop crustaceans attaching themselves, and they will last longer. I am pretty certain the paint you have used will last about a year, before having to be redone.

[@TheBoatingBuoys]

Cheers Steve, this has only been done this way until we get her on her way ready for a full build series in the spring

[@rodcollinson4689]

Hi Don’t get your props the wrong way round has the out drives are handed one revolving left and the other right good luck Regards Rod

[@TheBoatingBuoys]

Thanks Rod brother, ill make a note of that!

[@tizer33]

wow that's a long way from Essex to Cornwall, your fuel bill will be close to the cost of the boat I reckon. Good luck on your travels.

[@TheBoatingBuoys]

I roughly worked it out to being about £900 🤣🤣

[@Dwjzdljn]

Respect nature and your life, use protection for both

[@TheBoatingBuoys]

100%

[@Steve-Cross]

Definitely need PPE, guys. Goggles, mask, gloves and probably full bodies suits. If you don’t, you are going to have some serious issues going forward. Also, if the guys don’t like being in the video, nobody will recognise them anyway. 😂

[@TheBoatingBuoys]

100% agree mate

[@bucknaykid4236]

since none of you have any boat experience are you planning to hire a delivery captain?

[@TheBoatingBuoys]

hey Bucky, its already in the uk and we are going to costal hug all the way around, plus im going to draft in some friends with sailing/motoring experience

[@JamesWilliamson-w8y]

Please explain how you purchased an abandoned yacht. If you paid somebody for it then it was not abandoned.

[@TheBoatingBuoys]

We paid the boat yard to recoup some of their money they had lost out on.

[@R.E.HILL_]

Look at the lens not the lcd screen, makes you look blind otherwise.. besides you're supposed to be talking to your viewers and not yourself, right?😉

[@TheBoatingBuoys]

Noted thank you

[@barrynelson814]

I know it's not the end of the world, but try to go ahead and stop saying 'go ahead' all the time! 😂. It just sounds a little odd coming from a Brit. It's bad enough when the Americans do it! It's just extra words.... Anyway I'm gonna go ahead and shut up now😜

[@TheBoatingBuoys]

duel noted Barry

[@Richardgwilliams]

Did you say Cornwall to Llandudno?

[@TheBoatingBuoys]

Essex to Cornwall, then Cornwall to Llandudno buddy

[@Richardgwilliams]

@@TheBoatingBuoys ok I’m on Anglesey Semi retired instructor motorboat skipper geezer! 😁 You need any advice/ help Let me know I’ve a boat in Deganwy marina by the way By the way Yer off yer heads like! Brill though😂👏👏👏👍

[@MikeAndCarolineKolling]

@TheBoatingBuoys you know with 4-108s it will only do 6-8knots. Will take you weeks to do that journey.