Searching for a metal-lathe! - Repairs and Mods while sailing North BC.

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EPISODE 199

In this video we continue to sail North, doing some metalworking repairs and modifications on the way (after we luckily come across a metal-lathe!)
We visit the huge abandoned cannery at Namu, and discover layers of history under the detritus of industry. Nick shows us how to start the amazing 1941 6-cylinder Gardner diesel engine that powers Argonaut II, before we set sail across the notorious Hecate Strait.

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Ep199

[ddrsteen]

I gotta say, besides every other excellent aspect presented by this channel, the pleasant nature of Leo’s offbeat music selections never fail to add a delightful dimension to the viewing experience.

Well, not literally “off beat” but you get what I mean.

[robertarnold]

Thank You! and Thank You! I am your absent 93 year old crew mate and are with you in spirit. Enjoy the smells, wind and water for me. Even thou I am here in Yuma AZ (107 F.) I feel that I am aboard .
Thanks again and God Bless you all.

[tossedman]

"I'm a boat builder and a sailor." You're also a film maker extraordinaire Leo! Thanks for sharing the journey of rebuilding the Tally Ho and now the journeys of Tally Ho and crew. Looking forward to what comes next.

[tjrodgers]

I've followed the rebuild of Tally Ho since the beginning, and being this invested in the videos, I'm so happy to see her out on the water finally. The boat looks beautiful. The craftmanship and hours spent bringing her to where she is, is absolutely quality work. More importantly, I was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer that has spread to my liver and adrenal glands about halfway through the build. I was determined to see her in the water. So I have been fighting hard and so far, I'm kicking cancers butt. In a way Tally Ho helped me. I'm going to continue watching the adventures you have ahead of you, and I'm going to beat this cancer. May the winds always blow to where you want to go, and the waves favor a calm sail. absolutely a beautiful boat built by professional hands. I wish I had half the skill all of you have. Thank you for sharing this journey.

[paulbrown]

Tally Ho looks so beautiful out on the open sea with her sails filled with the wind. Thank you for the opportunity of coming along with you via these videos!

[Paul_Burns]

Leo, would be delighted to simply watch her sail. Perhaps a camera on the stern facing forward and let it go for an hour. No edits, just the sounds of the sea and the activity on Tally Ho. Minimal or no edits ... just pleasant company on the sea.

Thank for all you have done and continue to do.

[robcornelius]

Bob really is a talented guy. Rigging and machining are totally different skills, and he obviously knew what he was doing with a lathe that was far older than he is.

[jonsey]

Honestly, I thought that once the build was finished, I would lose interest. Nothing could be further from the truth. I am plotting the course and reading and learning about places that I never even knew existed. What a wonderful experience! Taking interested fans along for a fee would be an awesome offering, and it could be quite lucrative as well. I would pay to be aboard for a fortnight and feel really immersed in the experience. Think about it and post a price, Leo. We will pay Tally Ho's way around the world. What a great crew and the vessel is... I can only tear up, as words fail me.

[Tintenfinger]

After fifty years of sailing on the IJssel Lake, in the mudflats off the Dutch and German Coast, in the English Channel, on the North Sea and in the southwestern Baltic I am still awe-struck when, after hoisting the sails and turning off the engine, the boat heels over to leeward and picks up speed. Pure magic. Thanks for reviving those moments for me, Leo and crew!

[x...CrankyOldMan...x]

Every time I see Tally Ho from the drone shot sailing, I still cant believe its the same boat we have been following for all these years. Just an amazing journey...

[gerryjamesedwards]

Those drone shots of Tally-Ho spreading her wings in her native element are just spectacular! I also thoroughly enjoyed seeing that old Gardner being woken up. Long after we're all gone there'll still be a few old Gardner diesels chugging away somewhere.

[wilsonlaidlaw]

My father was in Nairn Scotland for a golf tournament around 1938. When he came out of the club into the car park, there was a Rolls Royce Phantom sitting there with a chauffeur in the car and the engine running. However the noise was more like a medium sized truck than the near silent Phantom engine. He asked the chauffeur why the odd noise. The answer was that it was Colonel "Goldie" Gardner's personal RR and it was fitted with a Gardner 6 cylinder diesel engine.

[TB-zfwe]

Relaxing Saturday morning watching Tally Ho with a fresh mug of coffee at hand...perfect.

[fritzdinkelmann]

Hey, and thank you again for this eye-catching video.
I'm a German guy whose great-grandfather lived in BC and for a long time on Haida Gwaii as a mechanic in all the hustle and bustle of the big logging industry. I was able to visit the island three times as a child and teenager and I had goosebumps when the island appeared so magically in the fog.
Thank you Leo for the very true and important words about the first nation.

[SootHead]

If this is an example of the new travelogue aspect of the reborn Sampson Boat Company, and what we can expect to see in future, two BIG thumbs up. Well done in all respects!

[thomasskoff]

Regards from down under 🇦🇺 Leo. My ‘old man’ (father) is a civilian engineering contractor for the Royal Australian Navy. He’s been on ships sailing some of the most dangerous seas for the better part of 30 years and loves teaching me about ship etiquette, proper practices (such as how to climb and descend down ladders), knot tying, among a bunch of nautical terms and executions. I’m sure you intend on touching on such things in future videos. However, I’m sure we would all love to see Patty or other crew members walk us through such demonstrations/tutorials as you document life above deck! :) Been a viewer of the channel since day 1, and as a 23 year old who looks back on Tally Ho’s progress, it’s reminiscent as I look back and watch videos I viewed as a teenager. Just wanted to congratulate you and give you my perspective as I have looked forward to your videos every week through a great part of my adolescent life!! 😃

[Gretchen-vhxt]

Bob to the rescue. Hope he stays with you for a long while. What an adventure.

[JeffGeerling]

Those shots around 20:00 really made me realize how far along this journey Leo has come. The iconic shot of the Tally Ho from so many intros over the years finally made real.

And I LOVE how Leo and crew are sharing stories along the random little spots they visit. Seeing that little abandoned cannery and hearing the story going back centuries (even millennia) is enlightening. Thank you for all that you're continuing to do on this maiden voyage!

[carlwiese]

Leo, I am really enjoying the format of the sailing videos. You're doing an amazing job and I am very happy and excited for you and your crew.

[thatmancalledhobbs]

Leo is a National Treasure, as is his boat and all her crew. his videos are the highlight of my week.