Windage on the Wave Wall? Hand Rails and Deck Lights! - Emerald Isle: Ep.109 Fishing Boat Refit

[@susanmathis7561]

You wouldn't no this boat today!! Compared to when you bought it! Super Job you have done! Thank you for taking us along all the Refitting!💞

[@Maxchiprat]

Looks awesome!!!! Love it all folks. Hey Len I have never seen Matt weld. I think it’s time you passed that skill on. He is an expert fiberglass man thru you. He needs to get his hand in welding also. Just my old welders 2 cents. Thank you everyone for taking us along everyday!!

[@EISAlaska]

Thanks, Max! I have started a few welds here and there, but definitely need more practice.

[@Jjvv-m5s]

She's purdy fellas. I wanna hug her. Thank you for this one. Especially the welding parts. You know I need all the help i can get. Lol.

[@EISAlaska]

You’re welcome!

[@peterparsons7141]

Those floors are outstanding. Really finished good. Very similar to a traditional floor seen in many fishing boats, but the modern material should make for a very practical long life floor. I’m doing a deep V aluminum fishing boat and started with cedar and rivnut fasteners but the decking you used is a much better idea. That’s a really tidy boat you’re building, the clever design and attention to details is outstanding.

[@kenbob126]

i remember working on the family boats in the late 70s. hard but fun at the same time.

[@wesleyleach3300]

Not rushing but ready to see the new boat in action

[@cindydenton2681]

Wow wow wow! Look at this beauty, you guys are awesome! She’ll be underway in no time! We can’t wait to see it!

[@michaelbrausch8874]

Gentlemen your boat will be the nicest boat in the harbor when it’s finished! Do any of the other boat owners in the marina stop by and check out your progress?

[@philmccumbee6938]

Your dad is quite the welder. I can think of lots of things I need welded. One more step to the first outing of the EI.

[@salmonhunter7414]

What a transformation .

[@cyrillawless]

Here in southern New Zealand a lot of the rock lobster boats have weather walls these days. They work in pretty windy conditions at times and I don’t think anyone has had any issues with them, they are getting more common all the time. They make life far better for the crew on those miserable days. They also have verandas to keep the rain off as it rains a lot in fiordland and packing out live lobsters in the rain is a disaster for fish quality.

[@johnpierce1251]

Ya right …there ok … those look amazing as always she’s looking fantastic in reality your a ship builder and to proud to tell us right lol😂😂😂😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤stay safe my friends

[@dalebennett9867]

Looking soooo good the little kid in me still says can we go now huh huh lol 😅😅

[@steenhoffmann4259]

Looking really nice. Greetings from Misery Bay

[@strawcarpenter9559]

She's looking good. When does the freezer arrive? That music at the end was excellent; one of my favorite pieces.

[@TULUSRECORD]

Goood mister❤❤❤

[@hawkeye7435]

😊😊😊😊😊

[@dking749]

Great work once again. nice to see skilled work done with pride in making things work and look good. Thanks for sharing your work with us who sit back admiring the job you do. wish n we were fishin.

[@kenbates-m8t]

When do you plan to start fishing from the bigger boat that you guys have been working on?

[@dougallmcmillan8970]

I apologize for this question but what is a hayrack used for on a boat?

[@GoldVP...]

Any difference with weight on the deck, with that wall only on one side? Or will there be equipment to even that out, on the other side of vessel? Pretty clean welding

[@EISAlaska]

Thanks, gold. With the addition of the processing equipment, we will have a slight port list. But we have ways to correct it to an extent. We’ll see once we get the rest of the deck gear on.

[@GoldVP...]

@@EISAlaska awesome information. It wouldn't take much to even it, knowing aluminum isn't heavy, but on a windy day, a stabilizer in the water may be beneficial. Looking great, and cannot wait to be on it with you guys, when you video the events

[@rtaylor616]

Most boats have house that goes that far back, these “windage” people are nuts.

[@orgcoast5990]

I'm sure I missed something but I will ask: Do the deck gaps cause cleaning problems?

[@EISAlaska]

Good question, as long as you keep the deck hosed off it shouldn’t get too grungy.

[@Scheib907]

Is there a market for someone to sale fish off my cruiser boat?

[@Frankgraham-lq6es]

What is a slack tank?

[@youwillike]

Less then a full tank. Has "slack" in it.

[@zerog5041]

Hi guys from a sweltering south London, UK - bit worried there Mat about drilling holes into the mast, don't need to increase the prospect of a weak point in the drill hole when the boats a rocking and a rolling! Very appropriate music at 1800.

[@EISAlaska]

No worries! The holes were into a bracket that is mounted to the mast, not actually the mast itself.