‘Chisel and a hammer and you know it’s going to be a good day.’ Please never change. Your humor in the face of all these challenges gives the rest of the kick we need to keep going in our own lives.
THANK YOU FOR DOING THESE LONG VIDEOS. There is literally no other source for seeing in depth boat work than videos like this on RUclips. This is very educational for future boat owners. So, Thanks!
Are you kidding? What about BoatWorksToday or SailLife? Even Onboard Lifestyle has documented doing quite a bit or work on their cat. There are a TON of channels about boat work. From building to flipping to sailing...
Sorry to be offtopic but does anybody know a method to get back into an instagram account..? I somehow lost my account password. I would love any assistance you can give me
Someone once told me that the importance of our time on this earth is 10% about the struggles we encounter and 90% how we react to them. You seem to have mastered this concept. I LOVE your personalities! Doesn’t really matter what mood I’m in when I watch your videos....I always discover myself smiling. Thank you for helping to change the world in a positive way.
To combat mould.... a quarter of a teaspoon of Oil of Cloves to one litre of liquid (or approx 33 fluid ounces). It smells strong, but Oil of cloves kills mould spores. From a book of "how to clean anything" written by a wonderful woman who is a curator... she's KNOWS her stuff!!
You are serving up a very large dish of boat owners reality and in usual Wynn fashion, making it entertaining and fun, “to make the medicine go down.”. I wonder how many wannabes are going to change their minds when they see just how much effort it takes to keep a boat clean and maintained. Great job guys. Hopefully you’ll be able to whittle the mountain down to size without any more major repair surprises.🙏🥰👍👍
Have to say, it’s turning me off actual sailing 😄, but ❤️the content Happy days when engines have all gone electric - HATE diesel fumes, especially at sea 🤢
Well honestly leave anything that large out side RV, Semi it’s gonna take a ton of work to get back in shape. I could see every new/used boast purchase is probably very similar. Just be ready to work, lol.
the fans likely have oxidation on the stators. clean the brushes and polish what they touch and they will all likely come back to life. brake cleaner is good too to clean out the issues. ive gotten motors older than us working that way. open, make shiny, reassemble. good to see you back, wynners
10 years ago there were 2 young men working on the crew I ran that were from Tonga. They were fixing airplanes and were very nice men. Because meds have wiped my memory I cannot remember their names. But if you run across someone who was working in Arizona 10 years ago tell them their old boss says hi. I wish I could remember their names or even which island. I am happy to see you are making progress. Soon your little home will be ready. Be safe!
Good news. Here in Australia we had no Covid cases or deaths over the weekend. That’s for the whole country. We’ve even had national football grand finals with half full stadiums last weekend. New Zealand is far more advanced with full stadiums at sporting events and life pretty much back to normal. The boarders have opened between our two countries and we are talking about opening up to Pacific neighbours. So...maybe order your tanks here and get them delivered? It could be worse you could be in the USA when the sequel to the Civil War premieres on Tuesday. I believe the main actor is saying it will be huge and great for his ratings.
Someone once said that any project you would do on land to multiply the time required by 3 if you're doing it on a boat. It took me all day to change my headsail furler from a cable to regular line. Instead of cutting the cable off with a grinder, putting some chafe protection on the drum, drilling a hole and adding some 5/16" line, I decided to take it all apart and make it an all day project. Today's task in winds blowing upward of 40 knots is engine maintenance. This should be fun while bouncing around in my tiny engine compartment.
Love the bloopers. All hard work but just think of the morning where you wake up in Your own bed and you realize you’re home. Even better when you hear the waves outside! 💕 🌊
ALWAYS celebrate the little things!! Sometimes that’s all you’ve got. No judgement Jase! You guys are doing a heckuva jobs. No tears on camera. Not if it was me!!
I feel so guilty just sitting here and watching. I can hear my Dad now. " Don't just sit there, get up and help!" I'm sorry you are having to go through all of this. I glad, however, to help monetarily. You've done so much to help other people it's inspiring and now it's time to pay it forward. Be well you two. Hi from Florida.
Ya know Jason, there was a time, not too long ago, where replacing that fan likely would have been an all day project, heck, you had a hard time changing a tire. You've come a long way with your mechanical skills. Good luck with the boat but it looks like it's coming along. Keep the good stuff coming.
Thank God you are young, slim and have a lot of energy to fit in all those tight spaces and are able to get out. some of us might be able to squeeze in but doubt if we could contort enough to get out! Kidding aside, I really admire your tenacity and will to go on an on with the tedious jobs.
I bet you guys know it already, but aluminum tanks can be pressurized to find if they are leaking and where. That is the typical procedure after building a fuel tank for a kit airplane-a good way to find out. Also, I may have missed it, but is there nobody who could weld, and do a repair that way until you can get new tanks?
I admire your stick to itiveness. I'm overwhelmed just watching you two clean every crook and nanny. It will be a fresh start when you get to sail again!! Love your sense of humor which is always needed when things get tough. Blessings on you both and your boat.
Hey guys!! We feel your pain. Currently finishing a year and 7-month refit on our boat which we had to leave mid refit to go back to work because of Covid. So we have been cleaning for what feels like forever as the boat was sitting in a very busy & dusty shipyard for nearly 2 years. We also wanted to let you know that we have the same fans and we had them fixed at a little computer repair shop for 10 bucks a pop and they work great again so try to see if you can find a repair shop!!
You both made that boat look crisp an clean. Nicki you've had a major work out with all the scrubbing an crawling everywhere. But to step back an see an smell the "so fresh an so clean,clean"... an Jason figuring out how to get stuff done he's never or rarely done. It's inspiring to watch. I so enjoy seeing the change... Huggs an blessings...
We had an early morning drive into the mountains and into Switzerland, lunched at a really rustic place and just before arriving home, puff! Notification GWTW so lovely watching you all. Here the massive colors of autumn, there loads of work. We adore that you two are making such good friends wherever you go. Happy Sails, until next week.
The amount of work you guys have to do can be overwhelming to some people. There are so many boat owners that would have given up and sold out already just because of the work that had to be done. The best part of doing the work is knowing every inch of your boat is ready for sea and that you can trust it when the going gets rough. Don't compromise on anything, especially when it comes to the integrity of the hull. A leaking hatch can sink a boat! Love you guys! Fair winds and following seas!
I think y’all are making the best videos of repairing and being on a boat I’ve ever seen and I’m a grumpy old 52 year old south Alabama USA man ( in other words hard to please) . You two do great editing and you just seem to be down to earth good people. I like that so now you’re stuck with me. Take care and God bless both of y’all !!! 🙏🇺🇸👍
It's so nice to hear you laughing. It brought a smile to my face. Covid is hitting hard where I am. Near tears everyday but trying to pull myself together and find joy daily. Today, it was this vid! There's a lot of hard work ahead but with your positive attitudes, you will do great! Thank you for sharing and reminding us to laugh. The soup sounds tasty! ❤ take care ❤
Please take care I was in quarantine for 2 weeks Living on my own in South Africa It was really hard Only because I was in contact with somebody who contacted the disease
Hang in there, Audrey! So many of us feel overwhelmed, too. It can be weird to feel this isolated and in the same breath realize than millions of us feel this exact way. We will get through this.
What a pleasure to turn on your channel every Sunday. You both are a great pair. Not lazy and share the same goals. As you unwrap each chore I hope the sails are in good shape and the motor works. So happy you both are finally back at Tongo and will be living aboard your boat within a few months. Cheers today as I drink my coffee and smile at you. Very sunny 57F in Abbotsford, BC Canada today. Coming up to 53 years of marriage and we work the same as you guys....however wife can tend to push a touch. Jobs get done then you can relax. Hopefully you can head to Australia and New Zealand in the new year
Good Sunday morning my little worker bees . Looks like this has turned into a major job getting the ole girl back in shape. I see Nikki from time to time on a RV channel on tv, back when you guys got your RV and she was very young at that time. I would love to come help you guys, but I’m way over here in Florida.
The Sikaflex and 5100/5200 will last almost indefinitely in the refrigerator. After first use, I cover the nozzle with a little clear wrap and masking tape, squeeze a little blob out the end under the wrap and refrigerate it. It'll save you hundreds of dollars. I've been doing this with all types of caulking for 30 years, especially with 5200. Only difficulty is the competition for beer space.
Curiosity is looking good. Can't wait to see her splashed again! Even with all the cleaning and projects the joy on your faces being back to your floating home is priceless.
Just a hint for ya, @14:32, After you start the chisels under the lip, drip some solvent on the crack the chisels make, let the solvent do the work, it will soak along the crack using capillary action. Just keep steady pressure with the chisels. Much easier than muscling the parts off. Keep up the good work, it's lookin good.
Hi you two, Nikki is my ice lady, The boat is looking very clean inside. You wish you two all best for the week ahead, I love your videos. Lot’s Love Ianwood ❤️❤️🌹
Love 'Gone with the Wynns' Sundays. Feet up. Drinking my perfectly curated herbal tea in my favorite handmade cup. House cleaner came on Friday. Don't feel guilty 🤣😂. Aww, just playing around. Actually really, really glad you guys are back home.
The best way to describe you two is "TOUGH TEXAN'S". I admire your tenacity. What you do is what you are willing to do not necessarily what you have to do. Is that to many to do's cause you have a lot of to do's, to do. Damn there I go again. :)
I can confirm HE did NOT nail the prononciation of the french wine but, the episode would not have been as fun to watch if he had... LOL Marc from Montreal.
Have you considered making a mock-up of both fuel tanks using foam board? You can cut the boards to size to match the tanks, label them, and mark where fitting/penetrations go. You can send them along with detailed photos and video of the tanks ahead and plastic tanks can be made from them and have new fuel level floats installed. They may arrive at one of your destinations and would save you so much time. They probably are dying for work. Or Leopard c Mae them for you. They probably would appreciate getting the large tank as they do not have a drawing for it and others may be in the same situation as you are.
We know that feeling when you have so many boat job thoughts that you can't think straight, let alone walk and talk to the camera and complete a sentence. Nice work guys.
keep that positive attitude!!! It's most likely hard "off camera" but you guys have rocked it. Curiosity is already looking like new. I am imagining you in the water already. I don't know how you have the energy to do all of the editing after the grueling days.....oh you're young that's why!!
Jason, i think you just taught how to keep one's composure and be so patient while working on cleaning and replacing items. Also the most adoring warm smiles always brighten the dark days. Well its not a 3 day resurrection like someone we know, however, when the Curiosity is finally on the water, both of you will enjoy the clean, renovated, ready to sail little cat that could....Best of luck if you are set sailing before the cyclone season starts. May Poseidon grants you the wind to sail into the many Oceans and Seven Seas
FYI - mold is really toxic and can make you very sick. A simple thing to do, after you clean, is use an ozone generator. The ozone will kill the mold that you cannot see. You don't want to breathe the ozone as long term exposure will damage your lungs. What I do is: turn on the generator. Set it to run for 6-8 hours. Close up the room, boat, whatever, and leave for the day. I air it out when I get back. If things are pretty bad I might do two days in a row. Be healthy, and thanks for including us in your adventures.
thanks, as always, for bringing a real smile across my face, much needed as here in England we go into another 4 week lockdown from Thursday, stay safe guys xx
I’m so sorry to hear that. I’m here in California and even though we’re reaching daily highs of infection and death they want us to continue opening things up. Has the lockdown completely thrown your economy for a loop yet? We haven’t heard much about England over here. I’d love to know what your guys’ experience is right now. All the love from the US ❤️🙏🏼✨
A motor with brushes just needs the brushes unless it destroyed itself. The carbon that came out is just the brush carbon. They are a wear item like a sacrificial metal on your prop shaft. Someone local has to be able to make brushes. You should be able to get brushes for the whole boat for a few dollars. They can be cut to fit if you can't get the right size. Easy to replace.
We use air filter material for industrial air handlers under our mattress on our cat. About an inch thick so it keeps the flow of air moving so no mold builds on the mattress.
I'm not on a sailing ship but live in New Mexico and we have fans in every room. I spray WD-40 around the motor and use the hose with high pressure or sometimes in the shower to clean the fans. Making sure to let them dry for a couple days and use them. I feel like my fans go forever. I know but still only from time to time I have to replace them. Fun Story and Thank you.
Jason, I have those same fans stateside. I have done the same cleaning them. I have also lubed the bearing/bushings. FYI if they get to turning slow they will blow/trip the built in fuse/safety device. I have bypassed mine by twisting the legs of the fuse device together. Mine (3) have all done this. I suspect that if I fail to keep up yearly maintenance on them it will burn a winding as opposed to tripping a safety device. I made my choices you will have to make yours. I suspect your suspended fans are suffering the same fate. Thanks for the videos.
It's worth repeating! As Dennis Pitt says. I'm sorry that I'm glad you have so many projects ahead of you. Of course, we enjoy your "adventures" but watching you tackle all the tasks is the best. Strangely you give me courage to get back to the projects I had prior to covid while I'm stuck inside still. Thanks for sharing the details.
Once it's hard you have to keep the caulk moist by lubricating it or you will have a hard time getting it off later. A little caulk goes a long way, despite what some might say, so long as you know what you're doing. And a good waxing always makes things look neat and tidy. You guys are doing a great job, keep up the family friendly content!
Wow..... I TOTALLY vote you two (Nikki and Jason) THE most uplifting and positive people on the entire internet!!! TOTAL mouth watering in ... 3... 2... 1 ... 23:14 What a beautiful dish made by a beautiful woman!!!!
Wow. The progress is incredible! I have to admit - the last two episodes I was feeling a little frustrated and overwhelmed with how long each project was taking. I guess I expected, like Jason said, you would snap your fingers and the boat was back to life. But the great thing about you two is that you show real life, not some honeyed version of it! I truly feel in the thick of it with you guys! Congratulations on all your wins this episode and last! The finish line is near! 💪🏽🔧⏳🔚⛵️
put a litre of petrol in the fuel tanks and just turn them from side to side and the petrol will find the holes for you, it will also clean any muck out , mark out where the leaks are and get them welded up. you will have to flush out the petrol before welding. for a final clean out use mythelated spirits as it absorbs water. cheers Alister in Australia.
Your resilience is amazing! My wife and appreciate that while you acknowledge that all the work is a grind, you don’t whine or complain about the circumstances that put you in this position. Keep fighting the good fight! It’s very motivating for all your viewers!
I always so look forward to your Sunday morning videos. Also, I am almost always jealous of whatever it is you are doing, right now, not so much. All of your hard work will pay off though! I will soon be back to my envious viewer status!
I live in an apartment that would be plagued by ants and other creepy crawlers from neighbors, they would travel under the drywall and get everywhere. I sprinked a line of diatomaceous earth along the bottom of every piece of drywall facing a neighbor, as well as my sliding glass door. I haven't seen a single ant in my apartment in 2 years.
I also am going to use it because I have a baby kitten. I don’t want to spray the house any longer. So I’m going to put the diatomaceous earth in places where she doesn’t get into. The rest of the palmetto bugs (because I live in the deep South) she gets her self!!! 😂😂👍😂
Omg I am tired after watching your videos lately lol. So much work to do to get your boat livable and functioning up to snuff. You gain knowledge with these repairs and maintenance which is priceless.
You guys are great. We watched Nikki get the rooms all nice and clean and then Jason start pulling out hatches, I imagined my wife’s reaction and thought you better het the hoover out Jason. And yep there you were hovering up the mess, all be it next to the air conditioning! Great videos but no walking down steps and talking to camera Nikki!
Love chilling almost each night with our favourite ZEN MUSIC, T-light candles & incense, with my girls 🐾💖👣...your video’s are equally soothing due to consistent positive & humorous reactions 👊🏼😁🏆 WELL DONE U 2 *Muah*
One trick I used to change the hatches on my L44 was using cheap pairing knives to cut the caulk from under the frames. It was a real God send. I went through 4 knives for 6 hatches at $2.knife. Saved me hours.
I commented last time about using liquid rubber. Comes like paint. You brush it on and it will seal your fuel tanks. There is also a glue called "seals all" it sets up in water and fuel good to have around for emergencies. I hope this helps you and you are able to get the products. I might be able to help you with that if you need it.
Ha! I used to work construction & one morning, while drinking coffee & waiting on the foreman, I remarked to the guy next to me "You know you're going crazy when you start liking the smell of diesel in the morning!" He immediately said "No, I love the smell of fresh cement in the morning!". LOL! 😁
‘Chisel and a hammer and you know it’s going to be a good day.’ Please never change. Your humor in the face of all these challenges gives the rest of the kick we need to keep going in our own lives.
THANK YOU FOR DOING THESE LONG VIDEOS. There is literally no other source for seeing in depth boat work than videos like this on RUclips. This is very educational for future boat owners. So, Thanks!
Thanks for the 💙💛💙!
Are you kidding? What about BoatWorksToday or SailLife? Even Onboard Lifestyle has documented doing quite a bit or work on their cat. There are a TON of channels about boat work. From building to flipping to sailing...
Roger Wilco I agree wholeheartedly.
I love work, I could watch it all day long.
Over and Out
@@fmaz1952 Read my comment again.
Sorry to be offtopic but does anybody know a method to get back into an instagram account..?
I somehow lost my account password. I would love any assistance you can give me
Someone once told me that the importance of our time on this earth is 10% about the struggles we encounter and 90% how we react to them. You seem to have mastered this concept.
I LOVE your personalities! Doesn’t really matter what mood I’m in when I watch your videos....I always discover myself smiling.
Thank you for helping to change the world in a positive way.
You are absolutely right. It's not the problem it's how you deal with it.
Absolutely!! They have such endearing personalities.
So true!
You guys are always a breath of fresh air...Boats looking fabulous, keep up the good work, nearly there.
To combat mould.... a quarter of a teaspoon of Oil of Cloves to one litre of liquid (or approx 33 fluid ounces). It smells strong, but Oil of cloves kills mould spores. From a book of "how to clean anything" written by a wonderful woman who is a curator... she's KNOWS her stuff!!
You can store your opened Sika tubes in the fridge. Combined with a good plug, you can keep your opened Sika usable for weeks.
You are serving up a very large dish of boat owners reality and in usual Wynn fashion, making it entertaining and fun, “to make the medicine go down.”. I wonder how many wannabes are going to change their minds when they see just how much effort it takes to keep a boat clean and maintained. Great job guys. Hopefully you’ll be able to whittle the mountain down to size without any more major repair surprises.🙏🥰👍👍
Have to say, it’s turning me off actual sailing 😄, but ❤️the content
Happy days when engines have all gone electric - HATE diesel fumes, especially at sea 🤢
Well honestly leave anything that large out side RV, Semi it’s gonna take a ton of work to get back in shape. I could see every new/used boast purchase is probably very similar. Just be ready to work, lol.
the fans likely have oxidation on the stators. clean the brushes and polish what they touch and they will all likely come back to life. brake cleaner is good too to clean out the issues. ive gotten motors older than us working that way.
open, make shiny, reassemble.
good to see you back, wynners
10 years ago there were 2 young men working on the crew I ran that were from Tonga. They were fixing airplanes and were very nice men. Because meds have wiped my memory I cannot remember their names. But if you run across someone who was working in Arizona 10 years ago tell them their old boss says hi. I wish I could remember their names or even which island. I am happy to see you are making progress. Soon your little home will be ready. Be safe!
Good news. Here in Australia we had no Covid cases or deaths over the weekend. That’s for the whole country. We’ve even had national football grand finals with half full stadiums last weekend. New Zealand is far more advanced with full stadiums at sporting events and life pretty much back to normal. The boarders have opened between our two countries and we are talking about opening up to Pacific neighbours. So...maybe order your tanks here and get them delivered? It could be worse you could be in the USA when the sequel to the Civil War premieres on Tuesday. I believe the main actor is saying it will be huge and great for his ratings.
You're reminding me of exactly how much I DON'T miss owning a boat. :)
Someone once said that any project you would do on land to multiply the time required by 3 if you're doing it on a boat. It took me all day to change my headsail furler from a cable to regular line. Instead of cutting the cable off with a grinder, putting some chafe protection on the drum, drilling a hole and adding some 5/16" line, I decided to take it all apart and make it an all day project. Today's task in winds blowing upward of 40 knots is engine maintenance. This should be fun while bouncing around in my tiny engine compartment.
Love the bloopers. All hard work but just think of the morning where you wake up in Your own bed and you realize you’re home. Even better when you hear the waves outside! 💕 🌊
ALWAYS celebrate the little things!! Sometimes that’s all you’ve got. No judgement Jase! You guys are doing a heckuva jobs. No tears on camera. Not if it was me!!
NOW my Sunday can start. Thanks for taking the time to take us with you.
You guys are awesome. Always smiling and enjoying your time cleaning and getting your precious boat tip top. Stay safe and keep going.
I feel so guilty just sitting here and watching. I can hear my Dad now. " Don't just sit there, get up and help!" I'm sorry you are having to go through all of this. I glad, however, to help monetarily. You've done so much to help other people it's inspiring and now it's time to pay it forward. Be well you two. Hi from Florida.
I had the same feeling, "Go help them for heaven's sake!"
No one could make cleaning more fun or watchable than you two
Teamwork makes the dream work 🏴🙏😎
Ya know Jason, there was a time, not too long ago, where replacing that fan likely would have been an all day project, heck, you had a hard time changing a tire. You've come a long way with your mechanical skills. Good luck with the boat but it looks like it's coming along. Keep the good stuff coming.
Thank God you are young, slim and have a lot of energy to fit in all those tight spaces and are able to get out. some of us might be able to squeeze in but doubt if we could contort enough to get out! Kidding aside, I really admire your tenacity and will to go on an on with the tedious jobs.
I bet you guys know it already, but aluminum tanks can be pressurized to find if they are leaking and where. That is the typical procedure after building a fuel tank for a kit airplane-a good way to find out. Also, I may have missed it, but is there nobody who could weld, and do a repair that way until you can get new tanks?
There is nobody on Vava'u who can weld aluminum. 😩
Curious Minion
I admire your stick to itiveness. I'm overwhelmed just watching you two clean every crook and nanny. It will be a fresh start when you get to sail again!! Love your sense of humor which is always
needed when things get tough. Blessings on you both and your boat.
Hey guys!! We feel your pain. Currently finishing a year and 7-month refit on our boat which we had to leave mid refit to go back to work because of Covid. So we have been cleaning for what feels like forever as the boat was sitting in a very busy & dusty shipyard for nearly 2 years. We also wanted to let you know that we have the same fans and we had them fixed at a little computer repair shop for 10 bucks a pop and they work great again so try to see if you can find a repair shop!!
Hi from lock down North Wales UK. What a joy it is to see your positivity during these strange times. Thank you both.
Hello Niki and Jason hope your having a great day!
You both made that boat look crisp an clean. Nicki you've had a major work out with all the scrubbing an crawling everywhere. But to step back an see an smell the "so fresh an so clean,clean"... an Jason figuring out how to get stuff done he's never or rarely done. It's inspiring to watch. I so enjoy seeing the change... Huggs an blessings...
We had an early morning drive into the mountains and into Switzerland, lunched at a really rustic place and just before arriving home, puff! Notification GWTW so lovely watching you all. Here the massive colors of autumn, there loads of work. We adore that you two are making such good friends wherever you go. Happy Sails, until next week.
The amount of work you guys have to do can be overwhelming to some people. There are so many boat owners that would have given up and sold out already just because of the work that had to be done. The best part of doing the work is knowing every inch of your boat is ready for sea and that you can trust it when the going gets rough. Don't compromise on anything, especially when it comes to the integrity of the hull. A leaking hatch can sink a boat! Love you guys! Fair winds and following seas!
The cleanest boat on the hard, ever! Great job you two. Blessings.
Its not just letting us follow your journey,but,inviting us along while you make friends across this beautiful planet of ours.Thank you.
All that cleaning and repairing is surely exhausting and tedious for you guys, but oh so satisfying to watch!
I think y’all are making the best videos of repairing and being on a boat I’ve ever seen and I’m a grumpy old 52 year old south Alabama USA man ( in other words hard to please) . You two do great editing and you just seem to be down to earth good people. I like that so now you’re stuck with me. Take care and God bless both of y’all !!! 🙏🇺🇸👍
It's so nice to hear you laughing. It brought a smile to my face. Covid is hitting hard where I am. Near tears everyday but trying to pull myself together and find joy daily. Today, it was this vid!
There's a lot of hard work ahead but with your positive attitudes, you will do great! Thank you for sharing and reminding us to laugh.
The soup sounds tasty!
❤ take care ❤
Please take care
I was in quarantine for 2 weeks
Living on my own in South Africa
It was really hard
Only because I was in contact with somebody who contacted the disease
Hang in there, Audrey! So many of us feel overwhelmed, too. It can be weird to feel this isolated and in the same breath realize than millions of us feel this exact way. We will get through this.
@@southernskywoman Thanks.
What a pleasure to turn on your channel every Sunday. You both are a great pair. Not lazy and share the same goals. As you unwrap each chore I hope the sails are in good shape and the motor works. So happy you both are finally back at Tongo and will be living aboard your boat within a few months. Cheers today as I drink my coffee and smile at you. Very sunny 57F in Abbotsford, BC Canada today. Coming up to 53 years of marriage and we work the same as you guys....however wife can tend to push a touch. Jobs get done then you can relax. Hopefully you can head to Australia and New Zealand in the new year
Ok I’m really going to clean out my garage ,this time ,I keep saying that but today I’m starting thanks for the inspiration 😀
Good Sunday morning my little worker bees . Looks like this has turned into a major job getting the ole girl back in shape. I see Nikki from time to time on a RV channel on tv, back when you guys got your RV and she was very young at that time. I would love to come help you guys, but I’m way over here in Florida.
Ättiksprit/ Vinegar is good for mould indoors! Yes the one used for pickling! Barbro Sweden
Nikki’s ICE ICE BABY was too cute 😂. Such a positive vibe from both of you 🙂
I am planning to buy me a boat within the next two years and I wish I can have me a Lady by my side like yours.
Wow, so much work! But we're amazed as to what you are using on the mold and mildew. It works so great!!!!
Good morning beautiful couple!
The Sikaflex and 5100/5200 will last almost indefinitely in the refrigerator. After first use, I cover the nozzle with a little clear wrap and masking tape, squeeze a little blob out the end under the wrap and refrigerate it. It'll save you hundreds of dollars. I've been doing this with all types of caulking for 30 years, especially with 5200. Only difficulty is the competition for beer space.
Love you guys! 😎 We watch quite a few influencers and you guys are the ones we look forward to watching. Just sayin. 😁
Curiosity is looking good. Can't wait to see her splashed again! Even with all the cleaning and projects the joy on your faces being back to your floating home is priceless.
"Oich" almost Yiddish. Love it. Damn you are some dedicated folks.
Just a hint for ya, @14:32, After you start the chisels under the lip, drip some solvent on the crack the chisels make, let the solvent do the work, it will soak along the crack using capillary action. Just keep steady pressure with the chisels. Much easier than muscling the parts off. Keep up the good work, it's lookin good.
I'm sure the sailboat is blessed to be cleaned after everything it's gone through
Hi you two, Nikki is my ice lady, The boat is looking very clean inside. You wish you two all best for the week ahead, I love your videos. Lot’s Love Ianwood ❤️❤️🌹
Love 'Gone with the Wynns' Sundays. Feet up. Drinking my perfectly curated herbal tea in my favorite handmade cup. House cleaner came on Friday. Don't feel guilty 🤣😂. Aww, just playing around. Actually really, really glad you guys are back home.
The best way to describe you two is "TOUGH TEXAN'S". I admire your tenacity. What you do is what you are willing to do not necessarily what you have to do. Is that to many to do's cause you have a lot of to do's, to do. Damn there I go again. :)
I can confirm HE did NOT nail the prononciation of the french wine but, the episode would not have been as fun to watch if he had... LOL
Marc from Montreal.
Have you considered making a mock-up of both fuel tanks using foam board? You can cut the boards to size to match the tanks, label them, and mark where fitting/penetrations go. You can send them along with detailed photos and video of the tanks ahead and plastic tanks can be made from them and have new fuel level floats installed. They may arrive at one of your destinations and would save you so much time. They probably are dying for work. Or Leopard c Mae them for you. They probably would appreciate getting the large tank as they do not have a drawing for it and others may be in the same situation as you are.
You guys continue to amaze me! Your energy is contagious! Love being a part of your adventures! Be safe, be healthy!
By now, sailing channels have made us thankful for our relatively effortless landlubber homes. So grateful! Thumbs-Up.
We know that feeling when you have so many boat job thoughts that you can't think straight, let alone walk and talk to the camera and complete a sentence. Nice work guys.
keep that positive attitude!!! It's most likely hard "off camera" but you guys have rocked it. Curiosity is already looking like new. I am imagining you in the water already. I don't know how you have the energy to do all of the editing after the grueling days.....oh you're young that's why!!
I have a sock filled with cat litter to absorb moisture in my classic cars. The cars may sit for a month or more.
Jason, i think you just taught how to keep one's composure and be so patient while working on cleaning and replacing items. Also the most adoring warm smiles always brighten the dark days. Well its not a 3 day resurrection like someone we know, however, when the Curiosity is finally on the water, both of you will enjoy the clean, renovated, ready to sail little cat that could....Best of luck if you are set sailing before the cyclone season starts. May Poseidon grants you the wind to sail into the many Oceans and Seven Seas
(Got to celebrate a win, even if it's a tiny one!) I NEEDED TO HEAR THAT TODAY! Love You guys! You inspire me every video!
FYI - mold is really toxic and can make you very sick. A simple thing to do, after you clean, is use an ozone generator. The ozone will kill the mold that you cannot see. You don't want to breathe the ozone as long term exposure will damage your lungs. What I do is: turn on the generator. Set it to run for 6-8 hours. Close up the room, boat, whatever, and leave for the day. I air it out when I get back. If things are pretty bad I might do two days in a row. Be healthy, and thanks for including us in your adventures.
thanks, as always, for bringing a real smile across my face, much needed as here in England we go into another 4 week lockdown from Thursday, stay safe guys xx
I’m so sorry to hear that. I’m here in California and even though we’re reaching daily highs of infection and death they want us to continue opening things up. Has the lockdown completely thrown your economy for a loop yet? We haven’t heard much about England over here. I’d love to know what your guys’ experience is right now.
All the love from the US ❤️🙏🏼✨
@@kpeezyforsheezy the govt has borrowed billions and everyone is depressed - it's going to be a very grim winter - take care yourself
A motor with brushes just needs the brushes unless it destroyed itself. The carbon that came out is just the brush carbon. They are a wear item like a sacrificial metal on your prop shaft. Someone local has to be able to make brushes. You should be able to get brushes for the whole boat for a few dollars. They can be cut to fit if you can't get the right size. Easy to replace.
Keith has a video on that from about a year ago I think. It was his engine room exhaust fan. Same concept for every brushed motor.
should look into air craft type fuel tanks made out of plastic , they are self sealing if they get a hole
We use air filter material for industrial air handlers under our mattress on our cat. About an inch thick so it keeps the flow of air moving so no mold builds on the mattress.
I'm not on a sailing ship but live in New Mexico and we have fans in every room. I spray WD-40 around the motor and use the hose with high pressure or sometimes in the shower to clean the fans. Making sure to let them dry for a couple days and use them. I feel like my fans go forever. I know but still only from time to time I have to replace them. Fun Story and Thank you.
Jason, I have those same fans stateside. I have done the same cleaning them. I have also lubed the bearing/bushings. FYI if they get to turning slow they will blow/trip the built in fuse/safety device. I have bypassed mine by twisting the legs of the fuse device together. Mine (3) have all done this. I suspect that if I fail to keep up yearly maintenance on them it will burn a winding as opposed to tripping a safety device. I made my choices you will have to make yours. I suspect your suspended fans are suffering the same fate.
Thanks for the videos.
It's worth repeating! As Dennis Pitt says. I'm sorry that I'm glad you have so many projects ahead of you. Of course, we enjoy your "adventures" but watching you tackle all the tasks is the best. Strangely you give me courage to get back to the projects I had prior to covid while I'm stuck inside still. Thanks for sharing the details.
Y’all are so blessed! Thank you for sharing with us.
Once it's hard you have to keep the caulk moist by lubricating it or you will have a hard time getting it off later. A little caulk goes a long way, despite what some might say, so long as you know what you're doing.
And a good waxing always makes things look neat and tidy. You guys are doing a great job, keep up the family friendly content!
Oh that fish soup! 😋😍 Plus, it's good for hangovers 🤣👍
Wow..... I TOTALLY vote you two (Nikki and Jason) THE most uplifting and positive people on the entire internet!!!
TOTAL mouth watering in ... 3... 2... 1 ... 23:14 What a beautiful dish made by a beautiful woman!!!!
Congrats on the Clean Boat! Lots of work my goodness.
Great mix of hard work, beautiful scenery and awesome music, you guys are the ultimate RUclips creators. Larry
Wow. The progress is incredible! I have to admit - the last two episodes I was feeling a little frustrated and overwhelmed with how long each project was taking. I guess I expected, like Jason said, you would snap your fingers and the boat was back to life. But the great thing about you two is that you show real life, not some honeyed version of it! I truly feel in the thick of it with you guys! Congratulations on all your wins this episode and last! The finish line is near! 💪🏽🔧⏳🔚⛵️
put a litre of petrol in the fuel tanks and just turn them from side to side and the petrol will find the holes for you, it will also clean any muck out , mark out where the leaks are and get them welded up. you will have to flush out the petrol before welding. for a final clean out use mythelated spirits as it absorbs water. cheers Alister in Australia.
love the projects! again! lol
Your resilience is amazing! My wife and appreciate that while you acknowledge that all the work is a grind, you don’t whine or complain about the circumstances that put you in this position. Keep fighting the good fight! It’s very motivating for all your viewers!
I always so look forward to your Sunday morning videos. Also, I am almost always jealous of whatever it is you are doing, right now, not so much. All of your hard work will pay off though! I will soon be back to my envious viewer status!
Oh man feel for y’all!! Giving me lots of memories of our boat years!!! But I’m sure you shall be back on the waters of paradise soon!
I live in an apartment that would be plagued by ants and other creepy crawlers from neighbors, they would travel under the drywall and get everywhere. I sprinked a line of diatomaceous earth along the bottom of every piece of drywall facing a neighbor, as well as my sliding glass door. I haven't seen a single ant in my apartment in 2 years.
I also am going to use it because I have a baby kitten. I don’t want to spray the house any longer. So I’m going to put the diatomaceous earth in places where she doesn’t get into. The rest of the palmetto bugs (because I live in the deep South) she gets her self!!! 😂😂👍😂
You are both a breath of fresh air. Thank you.
Good morning. Love the electric scooters. Have a great day.
Omg I am tired after watching your videos lately lol. So much work to do to get your boat livable and functioning up to snuff. You gain knowledge with these repairs and maintenance which is priceless.
Good morning from Houston, TX ... looks like you’re making good progress and I’m anxious to see Curiosity back on the water.
You guys are great. We watched Nikki get the rooms all nice and clean and then Jason start pulling out hatches, I imagined my wife’s reaction and thought you better het the hoover out Jason. And yep there you were hovering up the mess, all be it next to the air conditioning! Great videos but no walking down steps and talking to camera Nikki!
Jason never ceases to make me laugh...... He is getting very comedic ya know lol
Fairwinds from the @captains.chair
Love chilling almost each night with our favourite ZEN MUSIC, T-light candles & incense, with my girls 🐾💖👣...your video’s are equally soothing due to consistent positive & humorous reactions 👊🏼😁🏆 WELL DONE U 2 *Muah*
Even my small boat drives me crazy. Lol I can’t imagine living on such a large boat and the problems that can Ensue
One trick I used to change the hatches on my L44 was using cheap pairing knives to cut the caulk from under the frames. It was a real God send. I went through 4 knives for 6 hatches at $2.knife. Saved me hours.
Easy pizzy he says..lol
Talk about cleaning... wish you guys many blessings⛵
Progress is it’s own reward. A good deep cleaning is something that is needed sometimes.
I’m overwhelmed for u
I remember the days my hubby and I rehabbed old homes yuck 🤢
The end result is well worth it
Y'all are amazing. Such positive attitudes. A little bit every day and soon you will be back on the water.
Rhino 9700 Epoxy Fuel Tank Sealant will do the trick!
I never had so much fun watching boat projects. You guys are that fun! Thanks.
Thank you for cleaning my room Niki, when can I move in to start helping you guys? 😜
I commented last time about using liquid rubber. Comes like paint. You brush it on and it will seal your fuel tanks. There is also a glue called "seals all" it sets up in water and fuel good to have around for emergencies. I hope this helps you and you are able to get the products. I might be able to help you with that if you need it.
I love the smell of diesel in the morning...
Sour diesel that is lol
Ha! I used to work construction & one morning, while drinking coffee & waiting on the foreman, I remarked to the guy next to me "You know you're going crazy when you start liking the smell of diesel in the morning!" He immediately said "No, I love the smell of fresh cement in the morning!". LOL! 😁
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@@j.gravett2878 yes! Coffee, diesel, concrete and hydraulic oil. 14 yr journeyman pump operator right here lol.
it's got a certain appeal hahaha
Thats the best Buffer money can buy.. Totally rebuildable.. There so awesome.. I can say that because i rebuild them , drills, dumores ect..
On the plus side, you are now experienced at "Extreme Boat Detailing" so you can start a professional detailing company now, if you want.