You’ll NEVER Believe What I did to the INSIDE of My Boat

[@PreacherwithoutaPulpit]

You've had to quite literally go thru hell fixing this vessel but once it's all done you and your family will be in heaven cruising and enjoying life to it's fullest. My hats off to you young man many would have thrown in the towel long ago but you've stuck with it and haven't quit. You and others like you and Colin really are a true inspiration and a real world demonstration of the strength of the human spirit and what someone can do if they just refuse to give in and quit. I can't wait to see you and your family getting to enjoy what their father/husband/son, you David, have suffered thru and done for them. Fair winds, following seas, safe travels and God Bless...

[@david_shih]

Thank you so much....it really was incredibly difficult, I don't show a lot of the dark times. The only 2 reasons I didnt quit was because of Colin's help and comradery! And also following through with these videos....i couldn't take a loss and just pack up and go home. How would I ever explain that to you guys??? So thank you Mjr Burn!

[@myinfinitestate1586]

G'day David, you're bloody hilarious mate. Your channel is definitely one of my favourite sailing channels on YT. You do a wicked amazing job at editing mate. You definitely make some great content 👍. I'm so glad you got to see your wife and kids. You have an incredibly supportive wife. I wish you nothing but success mate :) Hopefully you can get your Lagoon completed and splashed in the near future. Then you & family, can finally be reunited again on the boat 😃🤗😊. Cheers from Western OZ 🇦🇺.

[@david_shih]

The wife is supportive you’re right about that. She’s the one that makes Al of this possible…that’s why I really can complain much! Thanks so much for watching and I’m really glad you like the vids! Can’t wait till we start sailing so I can make content around the good side of boat life!

[@siberia1409]

David....YOU ARE A NUT! But, you have the drive to get the job done like NO ONE I have never seen! GO GET EM', MAN!

[@david_shih]

Aw thanks man LOL!

[@albertgomez7722]

One of my favorite sailing channels…, and I haven’t even watched you sail yet. 😂. Keep up the hard work. I can’t wait to watch you and your family on the water. 👍🏼

[@david_shih]

We’re your fav? How cool is that, thanks so much. Promise to keep it interesting once we start sailing!!!

[@jhsrecordsentertainment4972]

A man on a mission is impossible to stop. You got this bro.

[@david_shih]

I like the sound of that man. Thanks so much JHS!

[@lowellmccormick6991]

50 years ago I sandblasted and painted offshore platforms to pay my way thru college. My suggestion for anyone going thru what David and Colin are going thru is to buy a sandblasting hood with a small air compressor. The hood straps around your chest and has an air supply hose that is hooked to the air compressor. This gives you positive pressure inside the hood and keeps the dust outside. The air supply also provides a cooling breeze inside the hood as it blows across your sweaty face and it keeps the face plate clear so you can see.

[@david_shih]

wait...so then I don't feel like a fish in fish bowl from all that condensation and sweat! Hell yes, where do I sign up? I'll check the ferreterias!

[@gavinferguson]

@@david_shih 3m air fed hood life changing for an dust fume tasks clrean air cool (sometimes) but all foging and sweat gets pushed out..

[@edwardnigma2216]

@David Shih Just make sure you put your compressor somewhere outside where it can't suck in any of the dust. OR, see if someone in the area has a scuba hookah they can let you borrow. Those typically give you a better quality air than a regular compressor.

[@markkelc]

@@david_shih Think air fed mask used by spray painters in panel shops, the cool breeze as you are working is great, you just need an air compressor and a good filtration system on the compressor to remove oil and water from the line (you don't want to breath that either) before it hits the carbon filter at the mask.

[@david_shih]

@@markkelc been doing some research. Pretty damn cool I must say. Solves 2 problems in one!

[@kptbillburkett8735]

Your getting closer!!! Trust me. When you are done all this hard work will pass. The memory will never go away but you will be happier. And the Best part is you will have confidence in your Boat 🚢. And when you are out in the middle of the pacific the bulkheads will be the last thing to worry about. So keep up the good work. And until next time. Aloha from the Big Island 🏝 of Hawaii 🏞🍹

[@david_shih]

Bill my MAN! It's all about the memories isnt it! And yes , can't wait to be in the middle fo the Pacific without a worry and headed to your paradise in Hawaii! Thanks for being our Patreon family brother!

[@howardhudson11]

Your mistakes are encouraging to the rest of us mortals. Keep up the good work repairing your boat and stay positive.

[@david_shih]

Howard, I am a mere mortal myself, just thrown into the fires of boat repair with no way out but through it. Thank you so much for watching my friend.

[@peteracke2209]

Another super watchable video...I have been where you are..rebuilding a cat in a swamp on my own over 3.5 yrs..sleeping in an itchy bed in the tropics..go see your family and take breaks often..as with any humungus tasks, break it down into smaller sections..more strength to you ..extremely impressed your still smiling despite it all...keep your spirits up...your rebuilding now not demolishing..things do get better. I had a picture of a nice island just off the coast..it kept me going and I sailed there as soon as I launched..made it all worth while. Never give up..great family you have there..cheers from Australia..come visit when your passing this way at the beautiful Whitsunday Islands inside the Great Barrier Reef

[@david_shih]

oh man...i feel for you... 3.5 years? How do you do it, i can barely stand a couple months at a time. Ok....i'll get a pic of an island up asap! Cant wait to see your country bro!

[@bigalon3wheels]

You crack me up, how you manage to keep such a great sense of humor while trying to beat that boat into submission.

[@david_shih]

Haha! If I didn’t laugh I’d cry lol! I shall win against this boat!

[@rsrguy]

Gotta say... I spent more than a year working in Afghanistan as a contractor... Never left the fob... I'd have traded places with you in a heartbeat! I absolutely love fiberglass dust when compared to that s-hole! Just a little perspective for ya brudda... Oh I only got to go home one time per year. Keep it up you'll be done in no time!

[@david_shih]

Damn man, can’t imagine working in those conditions. Does put things into perspective a bit. But you made some sick bank didn’t you. Now I just need to figure out how to get paid to fix this Broken boat!

[@pataulson]

Love your positive attitude ... week after week ... it really is inspirational! As always, great editing to keep things fast paced yet covering all the essentials. Thanks for sharing.

[@david_shih]

Hey Pat, thanks for commenting brother. Glad you like the pacing, it’s the toughest part for me to get down. I never want it to be slow and boring but worried I’m skipping over too much at times.

[@peterthermocline]

💧💧💧I feel clean as rain, just watching you🌧️

[@david_shih]

Haha!!! I need to go back in there and do it again after all the fiberglassI get I’ve done! How have you been peter?!

[@peterthermocline]

@@david_shih Good David, had a great Christmas and made every minute count... How was yours?

[@muntar123]

These clips are actually way better than any other sv channel. Natural dude, you gotta do more of the travel stuff like in the wee stores really interesting and funny as. Interview as many people as you can you have the ability to open them up and get them talking. Also go find Jamie stat!

[@david_shih]

You think? thanks so much. I definitely start adding more exploring videos. Also I found my jamie finally...you'll see him in the upcoming vids soon! thank god for CARLOS!

[@rockysouthflorida1707]

Marty Mc Fly! LOL! You go DS get that dam boat back in the water! Happy New Years and Cheers to sailing again with the family in 2022!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@david_shih]

who would have thought i'd still be on the hard almost a year later?! I'm almost there baby...1 more month!

[@bobstienke178]

Dayum David! You have massive balls to take on your boat’s repairs basically single handily. Impressive dude!

[@david_shih]

Hey Bob! It wasn’t by choice…eventually I found an awesome guy named carlos to work with me!!! You’ll see him in the upcoming videos!!! Thanks for continuing to watch brother!

[@robbbbbie12]

Another great video, the storytelling and editing is so well done.

[@david_shih]

Yo robbbbbie! Thanks so much man! Really happy you liked it!

[@VincentFumoII]

I found you because of Colin (of course) but I have to say that I'm loving your videos more. Not only the production values but also the personal feel. I feel like I'm on this journey with you. Literally. The beginning when you're driving around the jungle and hitting the stores.. Amazing! Keep it up David!

[@VincentFumoII]

oh.. and I forgot.. The editing is tight.. I used to be a professional video editor. I can imagine how hard it is to cut these videos!

[@david_shih]

So happy to hear the story is getting through. Especially coming from someone with experience editing??? As a matter of fact, can we talk... give me some editing tips to speeding up the process? And what questions to ask when hiring an editor? I've got so much content backed up and editing is my 1st love but also the bane of my existence!

[@anthonywentzel7176]

You have not posted much recently. I liked your interview with James yesterday. I think the tenacity and courage you & your wife have displayed to see this project through, is just amazing. I run a healthcare business & know how difficult it can be. I have been in my field for 25 years & still get challenges daily.i can Imagine the challenges you face with no knowledge of the project you embarked on when you initially did this. Onward & upwards to you!

[@david_shih]

Your words mean a lot! I was so lost in the beginning. Still am daily to be honest, it’s just that now I know there’s a path through, even if it’s well hidden. Sorry for the delay in vids. More coming soon and I’ll be weekly from now on.

[@david_shih]

@@anthonywentzel7176 hi Anthony, shoot me a message on Facebook facebook.com/david.shih.37017

[@whotknots]

Thank you David, your narrative style and sense of humor frequently crack me up.

[@davidbolduc828]

For the last two years I've been rebuilding a boat that is far away from my home. I usually work for a few weeks at a time before returning home for a similar length stay. I hate leaving my family behind; but like you, I hope that it will be worth it when we can all be together and living afloat. Keep up the hard work and fine videos. They keep us boat owners who have tough projects inspired to keep "grinding on".

[@david_shih]

I'm so impressed by what you do David. I don't think any one that hasn't experienced it would understand. It's not like you can complain about having a sweet boat and some time alone. All this has just really made me realize that my wife and kids are my backbone. Keep on keeping on brother!

[@deanboyd587]

I started itching as soon as you started! Hope all is going as planned. Be an awesome experience to look back on. Great job on the videos.

[@david_shih]

big Dean our very 1st Patron!!!! how are you, are you down in Kemah for New Years?

[@deanboyd587]

@@david_shih Heading that way in an hour, be there till Monday.

[@david_shih]

ok cool...got something for you that I brought to annapolis but forgot to give. what day is a good day to swing by...sunday? i need to go buy a pump from west marine as well.

[@deanboyd587]

@@david_shih Sunday is fine, we should be around. Call me before you come so for sure to be here.

[@walterwinn2842]

Love your videos David. This is the real world.

[@david_shih]

thanks WWINN!! thank you so much for continuing to follow brother

[@david_shih]

Want sweet real time vids of our behind the scenes antics? Join our patreon fam won't you please? www.patreon.com/davidshihsails

[@darrenleask6042]

Cant wait to see you putting all this back togetherand get boat into the drink and you family get into adventure

[@david_shih]

Aw Darren I can’t wait to show you!!! Coming soon!!

[@dna8695]

pretty calm for a captain who's vessel is taking on water!

[@david_shih]

DNA....lol...i felt so weird purposely filling the boat up with water!

[@michaelluce4843]

Best video you've done so far love the family part of your video helps understand who you are

[@david_shih]

Oh so glad you liked that part. I was worried it was too sappy but figured what the hell it's the truth. I hope to bring them down soon and put them to work!

[@MK-gr9qz]

David, you are really good at youtube videos👌🏻, thanks🤟

[@david_shih]

thanks M K...but I'm soooo slow...i can't wait till i get faster and put these out every 5 days!

[@MK-gr9qz]

@@david_shih keep up in a nice pace, dont press too mutch.. looking forward at the price, your family 🏋🏻‍♀️👍

[@david_shih]

thanks for understanding MK!!!!

[@dagbad6493]

No shortcut, but soon there my brother! Keep up the spirit

[@david_shih]

You dag right brother! Thanks for the support!

[@Themarriedbachelor]

Wow sorry, that sucks. Just think happy thoughts about sailing with your family soon.

[@david_shih]

Happy thoughts, Happy thoughts, Happy thoughts. Thanks rob!

[@mypersonalresponsibility6315]

Amazing plywood in that boat, good luck. Love your positive attitude

[@david_shih]

Thanks! Can’t blame anyone but myself, buying the boat was MyPersonal Responsibility.

[@jiminauburn5073]

Love the map of the boat, showing where you are in the boat.

[@david_shih]

Ah cool. I’ll be sure to keep that for future vids. Thanks for the feedback!

[@bradsquirrel7923]

Hang in there. Great video about how it goes for most of us. It is just a grind.

[@david_shih]

the grind is a grind! a fellow boat fixer? what are you working on?

[@bradsquirrel7923]

@@david_shih No boat repairs, but I do home repairs, which are bad enough.

[@david_shih]

oh god....once we get the boat back to Texas i need to spend a month fixing the house to sell it!

[@scottbjergo]

Bring on the itch. You will feel the joy on the back side. All great achievements require time.

[@david_shih]

You’re right about that. Definitely taking some time! Thx Scott!

[@benthiry9865]

Great video Dave you work very meticulously cool to watch. The little tour of the grocery/hardware the teaveling scenery was a nice touch. One of my favourite channels! Thanks for sharing your adventure and hope you get reunited with familly soon.

[@david_shih]

Wow Ben, one of your faves? How epic, thanks so much. I'll try to make more like this for you in the future!

[@davruns]

I’m coming to Panama with my dad today. My dad is the one in the video!!!!!!. Tomorrow I’m going!!!!!. Anyways I love your videos so much

[@davruns]

!!!!!!!!!!

[@russmorse3942]

Wow david that's crazy . Hope tr hat you and your beautiful family get back together on the boat. . Your a strong man . Be safe . Sherri sends hugs .

[@david_shih]

We're on the home stretch!!!! Thanks Russ, and Hello SHERRI!

[@stevenr8606]

OMG More fiberglass dust! 😫 Its like a nightmare. 🥵 But, in the end you'll sleep safe and soundly.

[@david_shih]

I’ve got a few shards stuck in my wrists and ankles at this moment!! One day the dust will be no more!!!

[@Malakai_333]

came here after seeing you on Zingaro... wish you all the best and look forward to new episodes...

[@david_shih]

thanks so much for coming over! I've got so many new episodes coming soon! I'm all over the editing again! doing everything i can to get back to 1 per week baby!

[@chrisd8438]

Really awesome video. Looking forward to seeing splash and start sailing.

[@david_shih]

Hang in there bud, we’re getting close!!

[@HeidiandFranny]

That is so knarley! I can totally smell all that and my eyes started watering... I feel for you. Sucks dude. But it will be so sweet! ...and crazy strong. I'm surprised you can hose down all the wood but I guess it is all treated? The dehumifier is a great idea! Anyway, it will all be done before you know it and you'll be back with the fam :) Your kids are adorable! F

[@david_shih]

It's so counter intuitive to fill the inside of the boat with water...but Colin did it so I copied! It's getting there Franny! Thanks so much for supporting us on Patreon!

[@johnnynovember4471]

Id love to see more content of your repair. Your a great personality and make the videos enjoyable. cant wait to see it on the water again

[@david_shih]

Tha k you Johnny! I’ve got the entire repair documented and I’m editing it now!

[@Racerman27410]

Eyes on the prize..... Looking forward to the sailing videos with the family on board!!!!!

[@david_shih]

yeah!!! they're getting closer and closer! can wait to stop boring you with these boat fixin' vids and show you some real sailing. well, i don't know about real sailing, bc i've only sailed for a week in my life, but there will be some assemblence of sailing.

[@psycocavr]

Im really enjoying your video's. Your cheerful enthusiasm is good to see. Most people would have bailed on that job. you keep on.

[@david_shih]

Thank you so much, but I think the only reason I didn’t bail was because I was pot committed…sunk all of our money into her and wouldn’t be able to sell her even if I wanted to. Thanks for watching!!!

[@martymcfly3986]

hey, thanks for the mention, buddy! great video, happy to see the progress

[@david_shih]

Hahaha! Bttf baby!

[@Kenriko]

I had my house flood when Tropical Storm Imelda hit Houston in 2019. Had to ripout all of the drywall / flooring and redo the drywall from the floor to 4ft up. It was exactly like this but without the itching. I know your pain bro. #fistbump.

[@david_shih]

Oh man. Sorry to hear that man! I remember when there were entire neighborhoods with their houses in the front lawn. How long did it take to repair?

[@Kenriko]

@@david_shih Took about a month but we are still cleaning up dust 2+ years later.

[@david_shih]

@@Kenriko Aw man. Sorry to hear, too bad you can’t spray down the inside of a house!

[@dadedubbledee]

Oh man Dave I was getting really excited for ya and then boom 💥 more fork king grinding and dust.....nooooooo. Bollocks. Oh well your almost there and it's getting closer. I would so love to help. I know what it's like leaving family behind, and I can't wait for you all to be back together sailing in your finished cat-man-done.

[@david_shih]

so much closer now!!! can't wait to show you the next few videos where we start fixing the bulkheads!!!

[@edgarmuller6652]

It’s hard to be apart from The family. Hope that by now you can all be together, it will be an amazing life experience for the kids.

[@david_shih]

Sure is! Luckily I was able to bring them down to panama with me for the past few weeks! It’s been so nice being with them again!

[@nooneanybodyknows1321]

David, you have a beautiful family. It was very touching leaving your son in charge of taking care of the family. 💔 Wow! Hennessy did a fantastic job. I guarantee she put in many hours. 💪What you paid her was worth it. Sometimes it is two steps forward and one step back. It sucks.🍭 Your attitude is uplifting.👍👍 Cheer mate, Happy New Year.🥂

[@david_shih]

So incredibly true with boat work…2 forward 1 back, for ever 5 days of work I do I find 2 more! But we’re getting close!

[@JP-lz3vk]

As a dad, I know EXACTLY what you mean about leaving the family. It is tough. Soon your family will be on the boat and this will be in the past.

[@david_shih]

Thanks JP. Not a lot of people get it…it seems like a dream to get away and work on the boat and party with the guys. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a blast, but everything is just off without them around.

[@jameslgreen]

Great video David. Your editing is really tight.

[@wanderlustscuba]

You got this brotha! Keep your head up!

[@david_shih]

Thanks bro!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@eileennuelle4308]

I almost cried for you! But then you had me laughing!! Found your channel it’s after 3am n I’m still up watching! Great stuff!❤️❤️❤️🙏👍🏻

[@david_shih]

Aw good to hear you’re laughing! 3am 6 hrs ago… so east coast? I’m going to guess Florida… only bc I’m driving through it at the moment…

[@eileennuelle4308]

@@david_shih yes I forgot to say, I’m on west coast of Florida Tarpon Springs, The Gulf is beautiful! Really looking forward to more videos and you have a lovely family!❤️❤️❤️🙏👍🏻☀️

[@robertlemoine3500]

Wonderful program David , I enjoy journey you are on , cowboy up dude , you got this ! Thankyou sir .

[@david_shih]

Wow robert...great to hear this. Thanks for coming along on the journey!

[@johnlothridge5899]

Wow, David, it is still unbelievable what you have put yourself through to get your boat repairs done. Soon.........soon you will be back on the water.....

[@david_shih]

John your last name sounds so epic, like some kind of medieval royalty. Every time I read your comments I imagine a warrior king complementing my bravery on conquering this boat.

[@BStrapper]

David, you have great vibes and you are a sailing youtube rising star!!!

[@david_shih]

You think bro? Thanks so much for the encouragement!

[@Trev044]

Hope you're sorted soon. At least you have had Colin to guide you through a humungous task. A word of advice don't try and chase happiness you will never attain it. Get your boat fixed and get sailing with your family that will be happiness. You never know what's round the corner of life.

[@david_shih]

thanks Trev...solid words of wisdom. I'm slowly starting to see that happiness I think I'm chasing has been here the whole time--albiet wrapped in stress and screaming, but its here.

[@Trev044]

@@david_shih Hey you think you have boat issues have you seen this family and the wreck they are getting seaworthy kzbin.info/www/bejne/ql69qKOEYtGHfKM

[@david_shih]

@@Trev044 uh…that’s not a boat that’s swiss cheese. Ok I feel better about my measly bulkheads lol.

[@Trev044]

@@david_shih your not wrong about the swiss cheese lol

[@paul_gradenwitz]

This shows the real dedication. Yes it sucks that you forgot a corner. But only removal of all problem places is the solution. Good luck and happy New Year.

[@david_shih]

Oh I couldn’t ignore it! The last thing I want is to for this to break and have to fix it again!

[@cmo6588]

Ok so I have to admit- just saw the Zangaro video with you on it .. I’m in the process of getting all my loose ends tied up .. gonna peruse my passion .. at 54 but I’m like a kid starting over .. Dave- you really need to put some more videos up my friend .. I can relate to your perspective although I do not own a Lagoon .. keep up the good work and hug those kids when ever you can ..

[@david_shih]

Follow that dream bud! You’re young at 54, and in the sailing world I feel like a kid every morning learning everything all over again! Got so many more videos on the way!!!! Now that we’ve splashed I’m focused on editing all day everyday!!! 1 per week at least!

[@grahamfielding]

Another great video. The family footage is good to see. Loved the glimpses of the shopping and checkpoint, keep adding those in. More progress, the cleaning job was awesome, shame about the bit that was missed, but you will get there soon.

[@david_shih]

Thanks for the feedback Graham!! We'll definitely include more of those extras!

[@SAILINGintoFREEDOM]

I believe it...I was there telling you not to do it ha

[@david_shih]

Hahah!!! Plukky!!!!! What’s up brother!!

[@joebloggs8785]

My boat was moored on La Palma when the volcano went off; had to do this to get all of the volcanic ash out. It did look super sleek with the deck in black.

[@david_shih]

oooh...an all black boat...I would love that!!! got any pics?

[@darrylallen8804]

David, i love it when you show Houston in the videos. Woodlands Texas Baby! lol

[@david_shih]

love that area!

[@marski5260]

I used a power washer after I did some grinding on my small sailboat. I hate the fiberglass dust too. You’re making a lot of progress even when you have to take a step back. Cheers from NYC !

[@david_shih]

Yeah NYC...such a beautiful place during Xmas! enjoy that cold for me....i miss it so much. the heat here is a bit too much after all grinding!

[@bernarat]

Great content man. I don’t even know anything about boats but you make the content worth watching. I remember watching your early videos with Mary when you guys traveled through Vietnam. Tell Mary I said hello. I’m an old high school classmate. Thanks TJ

[@david_shih]

Hi TJ!!! This is Mary!!! I can't believe you found us! This is a crazy adventure we're about to start with the 4 kiddos, but I'm so excited!!! We should be heading back to Texas in a few months to completely move aboard and start full-time cruising.

[@bernarat]

@@david_shih Mary that’s so exciting! Congratulations to you and your husband on finishing the boat and starting a new chapter. Hope you guys will be documenting the move and all the places you sail to. Take care!

[@juliazentner681]

You need to run shop vac hose and tape to grinder to suck majority of dust while grinding and sanding

[@secondstartotheright]

Amazing new video!! I work away from home and your so right about the first night being the hardest. Love the drip trace!

[@david_shih]

you know i couldnt figure out what was wrong with me at first...not used to that weird depressed feeling when going away.

[@secondstartotheright]

@@david_shih if you don't feel that way there's somthing wrong lol

[@onemanandhisdog9]

Oh man, gutted for you to have to take a step backwards, but hopefully there will be two steps forward coming your way!! Keep smiling.

[@david_shih]

I like the sound of that my manandhisdog! Thanks for the support bro!

[@jeffcee9457]

Thanks for taking the time to work and film i know it hard but we appreciate all the steps you take

[@david_shih]

You got it Jeff! Thanks for watching and commenting, really helps the channel grow and for me to continue doing what I love!

[@mcd858]

you're kicking ass, Dave!

[@david_shih]

yeah mic d!!!! we're getting there baby!

[@djopdam199]

It's gonna be OK,keep going you're doing great

[@david_shih]

Gracias DJ!!!

[@brianmardon7123]

You'r a bloody tonic Dave.

[@david_shih]

That’s a good thing right? Pour some gin on me! Thx brother!

[@siberia1409]

David, I love the way you keep a positive attitude! Being away from your family is tough I know! Keep on Keeping on man! Oh, by the way....I get to watch YOUR videos, so watch one of mine by typing in..."TICKET PAID WITH 137 ORIGAMI PIGS" FYI...I am not the guy paying the ticket or the guy taking the payment! CHEERS!

[@david_shih]

Thanks Siberia! Can’t wait to be sailing with the fam. Searched your vid, but which one is yours a bunch of them popped up!

[@siberia1409]

@@david_shih it is the one with 3.7 million views. The author is Baconmoose

[@michaelhaardt5988]

That moment when you cleaned up everything, believing to be done, enjoying the now clean result and discover a problem... been there, too many times. Wash, rinse, repeat - literally. Have faith, in the end it will all be fine! (if it's not fine, it's not yet the end)

[@david_shih]

Haha....Michael you get it. It's the joys of diy weather its on a car, boat, or house. Either that or the 50 trips to home depot because I keep forgeting something.

[@annehoff6]

Almost there Dave, I hope you have a better 2022 will be watching for your next episode, you have come a long way with your videos.

[@david_shih]

We’re getting closer! Hope the next one comes sooner than later, but it’s always a challenge balancing boat work and editing. Thanks so much for watching and happy 2022!

[@bradfordsimms715]

Wasn't sure hosing it down would work but it was totally the answer.

[@david_shih]

I cheated though....i saw Parlay Revival do it and copied them. I did improve it by dehumidifying--they got some weird smells from air drying slowly.

[@mkllove]

You'll be glad you did all the protective gear and post grinding washing ! Leaving some hi intensity work lamps or a heater running while you're not inside hulls should help drying too.. but don't leave unattended overnight for fire reasons of course ! Those squirrel cage fans may be better used as exhausts on one or both hatches in sleeping spaces vs just moving air around inside hull with no escape. That's really the key to drying if you can't get massive AC to de-humidify. Being in Panama, since it's always so humid, heating the air may achieve more than chilling in those conditions. I don't know if they even have them down there, but a leaf blower ( or 2, they'll burn up ) may be useful to blast air through ceiling spaces etc to help accelerate drying too. Happy New Year David !

[@david_shih]

Hey Mike! great tips on the heat....no access to that so I ended up just running the dehumidifier for an extra week after it was dry...just in case. I didn't want to bring outside air in bc its so wet and humid here. Rains a few times a day as well!

[@pipelineraustralia]

Keep at it, your almost there!

[@david_shih]

Getting so close Murray! Thanks for watching brother!

[@pipelineraustralia]

@@david_shih Have been keeping an eye on your progress matey. You keep me entertained!

[@crystallimerick4787]

Great job David. You are really progressing. Hope your family can join you soon.

[@david_shih]

I’m actually bringing them down to panama this month!

[@crystallimerick4787]

@@david_shih That's wonderful.

[@canaldrip2523]

Keep it up dude! Good seeing ya!

[@david_shih]

Hey Lucas! Happy new year!

[@canaldrip2523]

Happy new year! Feliz año nuevo!

[@jeffconley819]

Hi David . Saw you on James channel. Very good talk for sure. If I wasn’t so old(60) I would have loved to try something like your doing. Rock on David 👍👍👍

[@david_shih]

Hey bro, i met a 60 year old sailor basically single handing a 63 foot balance catamaran around the world on his own. He actually crossed the canal this morning just before parlay. It's not too late, You can do it!

[@jeffconley819]

@@david_shih a short story. When my wife and I got married we went on a cruise to the Bahamas . The ship stopped at its private island for beach day. At the beach they had Hobi cats free to use . So I asked my bride if she want to go for a sail and she agreed. So I had to sail off the dock into the wind…..what a sight. Finally a few people pushed us off until the stern cleared the last piling. And off we went. After some time my wife asks if we are able to get back I said sure…..then I turned around and discovered I could only see the tree tops . That’s was scary. Another half mile and we would have had a problem because we had no compass no food and no fresh water. That was the last time in a sail boat until about 2000 when we took a ride on a Hunter340 on Lake Erie . That’s when the wife realized she really likes sail boats. Sorry for being long winded. I sure do enjoy watching your channel and you’ve got the perfect personality for doin great videos.

[@chraven69]

Yeh fiberglass dust and getting into your skin is like a itchy nightmare that you do not want as its never ending vibrating itching nightmare. Great video 😁

[@david_shih]

Yes, yes, so many times yes. Hate fiberglass and the itch gets so unbearable at times. I've tried every tip on how to remove the itch or prevent it, but the only way is just not do it!

[@lifejoy5703]

Happy New Year David 🎈🎊🎆 You are in another level 👍 I’m with you about how the important thing in life is the moments you share with your family. Now some times we have to do big sacrifices to be able to enjoy and go places we wouldn’t be able if we don’t make those sacrifices. What your kids are going to learn traveling and the experience of it, there is no school that can teach that Even do is frustrating to have to do all that work you are doing without being able to enjoy sailing first, it is bringing you the best knowledge about your boat and where things are and how to fix it. Now you know more about your boat than most sailors out there. Is best now than when you are with your family in unknown location and not having the proper tools and place to fix it. Now you only need some time traveling to know more about sailing and how seas behave in different parts of the world, and one of the must important thing is how to understand the clouds to see what the winds are going to do and how to read the changes of the surface of the water to know where are objects or shallow places to avoid. And lastly and most important, learn first aid and if possible do a lifeguard course, since some times you will be far from any help for any health emergencies Thank you for your videos, I really enjoy them 😊

[@david_shih]

Wow thanks for all the awesome advice! I’ve got a lot of learning ahead of me for sure. And what an amazing explanation on raising the kids…you put it so eloquently, I’m going to refer people to you from now on when they ask me… “what about the kids, what about school?” The experiences they get interacting with people while immersed in their cultures will be invaluable in my opinion. Thanks so much for the support! Can’t wait to get on the water!

[@lifejoy5703]

Lol, thank you but I wouldn’t be the best person to be referred on how to raise kids since I don’t have any experience 🤪🤣🤣 I just know traveling is the best education for kids an adults I do have lots of experience on how the wind works and the ocean behavior since I spent most of my life in the water sailing sport cats , windsurfing, kitesurfing , diving and free diving Now what I need to learn more is how engines work and the electric part too I’m also learning a lot watching your videos on how to come up with tools to make the work easier and imitate your filming skills and story telling 👌👍

[@david_shih]

travelling is just amazing isn't it! The hard part is wind and ocean experience, the engines and systems are easy and doesn't change. Happy to answer any questions about my filming or style...I love talking video making!!!

[@EMTBEpicureanAdventures]

Are you kidding me you reply to every comment! You’re an amazing dude with killer work ethic, really love your channel. I’ve been watching DIY sailing and cruising videos last couple of years and I’ve never become a Patreon since I just got a new job and getting some cash flow, but I really want to help you and watch you create some epic adventures for you and the fam. Keep it up and cheers from snowy North Arizona!

[@david_shih]

Hey Scott! Snowy north Arizona….flagstaff area?, cause I’ve got some good memories there! We were vanlifing and staying in the BLM woods outside of the grand canyon when some random fuel module broke in the ford transit…. Had to finagle my way over an hour to Flagstaff and back (without a vehicle) to an o’reillys. Bought a bunch of random parts and luckily one of them was correct! Would love for you to be a Patreon, but totally appreciate you just watching and leaving comments! Congrats on the new job!

[@EMTBEpicureanAdventures]

@@david_shih The “bad” lands around in the Canyon are so rough and ragged, I can totally see something like that happening to you but I can also see you being resourceful af and getting out of it like a champ, you were just getting primed for this crazy boat life thing you got going on now!! I’ve been loving the park life the last year and just made director for a contractor here, now you have a contact for comfy rooms and good food on the other side of the BLM woods lol.

[@david_shih]

@@EMTBEpicureanAdventures congratulations on making director! What an epic place to live and work. Comfy rooms and good food? Honestly wouldn’t know what to do with all that…j/k hell yes. Thanks bro!

[@davecochran7324]

Rock On Bro Fight the Good fight it will be over soon

[@david_shih]

rockin' on baby...we're getting close to splashing...i can taste it!

[@donpeden6601]

Love your videos, David you are a natural ol mate ! Greetings from Oz !

[@david_shih]

Aw don, thats so nice to hear. Thanks so much! More coming soon!

[@hookednrolling2009]

Never would have thought of that but didn’t sound to good to me at first especially like do I spray in the drawers I’m like noo but you said yesss Ok then looks good especially getting it down to 46% humidity. Now that you found a spot you missed double check every where again to be sure especially by yourself nice job JT 🇺🇸🇺🇸🐠🐟🎣🛥🌴⛱🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@david_shih]

Will do bro! Checked and double checked! But you know the crazy part? I was so naive then, had no idea we would have to go back in to grind 10 more times once we started fibergladsing! :(

[@hookednrolling2009]

@@david_shih wow just keep digging you’ll come up soon and see the sunshine ☀️ remember it’s all for a better better picture when your wife and little ones are with you and having a blast on the new and improved battle wagon then you’ll realize why you had to do it I love taking my grandkids fishing and boating to the outer island call Elliot key marina for cook out here in biscayne bay in Mia fl great marina with cold water showers and bathrooms maybe check it out JT 🇺🇸🇺🇸🐠🐟🎣🛥🌴⛱🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@david_shih]

@@hookednrolling2009 oh I’ll definitely check it out when we’re over that way. Sounds like a dream of a marina compared to linton bay!

[@peterthermocline]

I guess that's the best solution, but what about preventing mould????? Do you have dehumidifiers blasting????

[@david_shih]

Yes sir! Kept them going for about 10 days and got the humidity in there down to 30%!

[@peterthermocline]

@@david_shih Good stuff. So when are Lagoon writing you a cheque? ☠️ OR when 👹🥶 over‼️

[@belledetector]

Good idea to hose everything down. Otherwise you would have been having to deal with reoccurring dust for years to come. Happy New Years

[@david_shih]

That’s what I was thinking! Once we’re back in the water and the wind starts blowing that last thing I want to feel is dust swirling around! Thanks for watching belledetector!

[@ThoughtfulWander]

Dude you got me itching at fiberglass... stop it :) Be safe and keep rolling along! You got this one step closer to getting the family and you on the blue :) 👍👍⛵⛵

[@david_shih]

noooo....to be honest i imagine the itch and literally manifest it the second I hear or smell fiberglass grinding.

[@therealpomme]

omg David, Back to the future! Spot on! haha

[@david_shih]

Love that movie….all of them actually!

[@memoryim]

Dude I love you and I feel for you! It was so clean and now you have to go mess it all back up again! Hang in there!

[@david_shih]

Mr, Memory, you’re the man…thank you so much for watching and commenting bro!

[@simonbroomfield6895]

take your time with the videos i can wait there brilliant.

[@david_shih]

thanks simon! but I'm working on them right now!!!

[@jskidpatrol]

Welcome back and it was great to see your travels in Annapolis meeting up with all the other SailTubers. I hope your fam can join you soon. Just keep swimming! You got this !

[@david_shih]

Annapolis was so much fun can’t wait for next year. The fam is coming down to panama to hang out with me in January!!! Super excited!

[@brendanb4900]

Hey brother love that you are starting to do vids properly ! You will blow up big time love from perth Australia

[@david_shih]

Thanks so much for watching…but you gotta tell me more? What do you like better about this one? I’m stumbling around in the dark trying to put these vids together. That’s why it takes me so long! A bit more detail brother! I really want to make these awesome for you guys.

[@brendanb4900]

@@david_shih I'm not the greatest with explaining mate haha but I like how it shows your family connection and just the way the video is laid out starts off chill then into action but you keep it funny and non-boring, really hard to explain I am shit with my words mate haha

[@david_shih]

@@brendanb4900 that helps a lot actually thanks for share bro!

[@gwfried1]

All I can say is WOW awesome job!

[@david_shih]

Thanks Gary! Appreciate you bro!

[@SailingOneLife]

Your videos and editing are 🔥, keep crushing it!

[@david_shih]

Thanks so much!!!! You guys aren’t still in San blas are you?!

[@SailingOneLife]

@@david_shih We are in Bocas now, we've been here for about a week.

[@david_shih]

@@SailingOneLife bouncing from on paradise to the next! What’s on your schedule after, let me know if you stop in Linton Bay!

[@Madiba100]

I am enjoying this immensely, you are a great story teller and make me laugh loads - thanks! When can we expect another episode?

[@david_shih]

Hey Mark! Thanks so much! Soon, brother soon! So much stuff has been happening i havent had a chance to edit, but I did film it ALL. But things are calming down now and i'll be back to an episode every week!!! PROMISE--thanks for your patience!

[@chrisdunham6119]

Got to hate it when you miss a bit. At least you found it now and not later

[@david_shih]

you're damn right man...i should have looked at it that way!

[@jeffherrman5037]

Hey David. Love your videos brother. We met for a short time when we were at Linton Bay. You may remember me and Lyndsey. We were the big 60' navy blue catamaran (Invictus) on the other side of the small canal. We just spent a few weeks hanging out and surfing with Colin when he brought Parlay up in front of our sailing center here in Costa Rica. If you ever bring Epic over to the Pacific side please look us up. Anyways, thanks for sharing the great videos and keep up the awesome positive attitude! Pura vida. Jeff

[@david_shih]

Hey Jeff! Oh we’ll definitely look you up when we make it to the other side! I bet Colin had a blast with you, he loves surfing more than anything. How’s the cat doing? Do you live aboard out there?