CRAZY FAMILY take on a HUGE steel yacht restoration. Boat Tour

Welcome to the first episode of Season 2

We are Andy, Melissa and Jack, a sailing family based in North Wales, and for the past couple of years we have been looking for a bluewater sailing yacht to take us around the world.

Well we've finally found her. Our new sailing yacht is a John Teal designed 38ft Steel Pilothouse Cutter. She has been standing ashore for at least 15 years and now we're embarking on the huge challenge of refitting her and doing her up ready to go sailing around the world.

Follow along with our journey and help us with any advice and tips you have along the way.

Our links

If you would like to make a regular contribution to help towards getting us started on our adventure you can use this link to go to Patreon

or make a one time contribution via PayPal using this link

We would like to say a massive thank you for all your support so far!!

KO-FI is a website where you can support us buy buying us a "coffee" which would really help us out.
We would love if if you bought us a coffee or Jack and ice cream, click the link below :)

Other links to our contributors and friends

Great Dane 28 Website
This is the official website for the Great Dane 28 owners. Here you can find the history of the GD28 and a full list of all the owners.

Dudley Dix
Legendary yacht designer Dudley Dix! Dudley is world famous for some of the best racing and cruising yachts ever seen.

Mylor Yacht Club
Lovely people and a stunning place to have a mooring, or just a stop over. Mylor yacht club are very friendly and have all the resources and help you could wish for.

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[perhennung]

I feel very humble when I see the enthusiasm of this wonderful little boy. May he not be disappointed and learn a lot.🙏❤️

[MrButtonpresser]

This has a Chitty Chitty Bang Bang vibe to it. And she came up wonderfully and had many adventures!!

[Andre-hixn]

A family of crazy people, a crazy boat, in a crazy project... I'm in! I subscribe!

[Maddie-Girl]

What a great boat wonderfull to see her brought back to her full potential

[moozy]

Great adventure; today i'm watching your first episode from Portugal.

[afsafuan_channel]

Fabulous boat and finally all weel has done .... 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 and waiting for your maiden voyage

[quinnliberatore]

You’ve got gumption and a supportive family. There’s no challenge that can’t be overcome with those ingredients. Looking forward to seeing it in the water

[iceman]

I love the design of that vessel, its sturdy, strong and has character. Young Jack will develop into a resourceful person with everything that is going on around him, more so when the sailing adventures start in the future. Well done guys I admire your resolve. May all your dreams and aspirations come true. Keep up the good work!!. Greetings from Gibraltar.

[radams]

I have been watching people doing what you are doing. I hope all will be good. I will be watching. Have fun and good luck

[johnmikel]

Your son has a great spirit, intelligent, great narrator 😉 he makes your video tolerable 👍

[WildlingSailing]

Great stuff!! Looking forward to more! Nice to hear us mentioned too ☺️ we can recommend the canals just make sure you attach a weed plough to the bow

[godangerdad]

The boat’s layout looks amazing. What a wonderful journey as a family. That young lad will be well rounded as an adult, having the attitude of being able to accomplish things.

[Danbud]

Just started watching today but watched when you first started restoration, so envious and good luck will keep watching 👍❤️

[janpalmers]

Just love your spirit!!! Good luck I´m in!!

[bethmeredith]

This looks like so much fun!!! Can't wait to watch!! Your narrator is awesome!

[jacksterdaniels]

Get a 3in1 plasma tig mma to cut out rusted shell plating, cut new and weld it in much easier better & faster than oxytorch, grinders and drills. Use several welders magnets to hold smaller plating in holes to tack larger plates need tabs to position. Get a qualified welding inspector to check it all out when done and your good to go. Having welding inspected could save your lives money & heartache by picking up any deficiencies/defects.

[unstoppablezone]

great vision of future sailing...now time to fix the boat! We will be there as your cheering team!

[LuZak]

wow... so much work, and so in good mood... an inspiration watching

[jeanhawken]

I watch a number of yachties and have no doubt that each and everyone knows exactly what they are about to enter into. It seems nothing is to much trouble and the capacity for work and disappointment is immeasurable. So glad she is going to live again.

[SuperDemon]

looks a brilliant project guys good luck i can see you's will have some fun with it