Ep 185 - Putting The Boat Back Together After Decades Of ROT!

Deck work onboard our 80 year old wooden boat restoration project!

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About Sarinda - ML1392

Wartime Activities
6/44 Operation Neptune Invasion of Normandy
149th ML Flotilla
ML1295, ML1309, ML1383, ML1387, ML1389, ML1391, ML1392, ML1393, ML1407, ML1409, ML1421. ML1422
6/6/44 Channel Marker at Gold Beach on D-Day
Distributing instructions in the assault anchorage after the first landings in Normandy (Gazette Date - 19/12/44)
6/3/45 Captured a German Biber Type midget submarine off Breskens in the Scheldt Estuary. Eleven Bibers had sortied that day. Four were found abandoned along the coast at North Beveland, Knocke, Domberg and Zeebrugge.
One was sunk by gunfire off Westkapelle on 8 March and five vanished.

Post War Fate
1946 Fast Despatch Boat = FDB73
10/47 HM Customs & Excise = Valiant
1967 Sold = Frol - Pejo
1974 =Sarinda (Charter work on Crinan Canal)
1980-91 Extensive conversion to luxury motor yacht
11/95 Base ported at Liverpool

#boatrestoration #offgrid #boatproject #woodenboatbuilding #boatproject #boatlife
#woodenboatbuilding #boat #ship #asmr #mentalhealth #tools #boatfails #ww2 #deck

[evieeighteen]

We really enjoy watching Simon’s little ‘side projects’!! I don’t think you realise what a good teacher/explainer you are Simon!!! 😊 I mean obvs we miss Gemma, but it’s still luvly to see you in your element!

[oskar]

I suggest drilling oversized holes through the deckplates first. Fill it completey with epoxy resin and let it cure. Afterwards you drill the smaller required hole. The benefit together with using washers is a much better protection for the wood underneath.

[kevinhitchner]

I always enjoy watching you solve problems that some wouldn't even think was a problem until it was too late. Great work!

[benwouda]

I bought a 70 inch tv, now Simon is literally and figuratively larger than life! 🎉😂

[GarryI]

I like Simon's shirt. My dad used to say, "If I Can't fix it, I will make sure no one else can!"

[davidflamee]

This is brilliant progress for Sarinda.
Not long ago, that complete area was a massive hole, with the timbers around it rotting away.
You've done a a sterling job and should feel very proud with the results. I'm especially impressed with your fabricating skills, clearly evident in this episode.
The attention to detail is second to none and every cut is well thought out and executed.
Bravo to you's, and to all your amazing supporters for their continuing enthusiasm.
I wouldn't miss your Friday night videos for anything. Already looking forward to the next.

[petebowler]

You certainly know the dingle dangle of the angles! Excellent metal working. Great to watch you working.

[DavidRitchie-hsfu]

Don’t know how you and Gemma do it fantastic work just keep on going hope to see you sailing and maybe take her over to one of the d day celebrations in the future keep our history alive and preserve it for future generations

[scottcates]

The gussetted cleat brackets are super strong. Good to mount them the way he did.

[nialloconnell]

19.54... All I could think about was the auto pilot from the movie "Airplane" 😆...Great work Simon.

[Pavitt]

I've only just found the channel, I've watched all video's you've uploaded. Been an amazing journey, well done to both of you and the family!!

[Seahorn_]

20:47 always a relieve when the drill is not going to bite into the plate and gutting you 😅

[RR]

I have long been an admirer of Gemma and Simon's inventiveness and initiatives, but this episode highlights the fact that Simon deserves to display the Post-nominals "MDotg" after his name! (Master, Design on the go) 😊.

[scottcates]

Brilliant work in accounting for the future decking under that anchor roller!

[gl]

What a great video guys, very impressive work this week as usual of course 😂 especially your welding and fabrication skills Simon, very professional well done guys, Graham

[tomthumb]

Good job with your brackets Simon, yeah its a good thing hanging onto steel plate rather than getting rid of all scrap. Price of steel now is crazy so every little helps.

[herieqb]

I thought that I was going to have to watch a whole episode without hearing Simon giggle thank God Gemma showed up and made it happen😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[vg]

Your skills are amazing! Nothing you can't achieve as a team. I am in awe.

[tonystandish]

My god so much better watching this than opening ceremony 😅

[garymucher]

With every new added part, it looks and sound extremely solid. I don't see any of it coming apart... Thumbs Up!