Desiree, "Four guys, one hole." lol No one dared to respond! 🤣 You're a mess, girl! ❤️ Didn't realize that the "pole" in the salon was part of the mast.
Your determination is admirable. Most people would give up on getting to those hard to reach bolts. I’ve been watching your videos for a long time and really enjoy following along with your journey.
I feel your pain. I replaced the chain plates on my PSC 37' with the boat in the water, mast up. Getting the top nuts of the plates in hull to deck cavity was excruciatingly difficult.
Big like. Yu are doing a great job to ensure Atticus is in the best shape possible prior to sailing to the Caribbean. Look forward to seeing the final product.
I met them in Washington NC, and Jordan is a really tall guy. The fact he can squeeze himself in these small spaces is remarkable! In his past life, Jordan was one of those yogis who could fold himself up in a glass box!
More... really enjoying these diy maintenance vlogs. I see jorden leaves no stone unturned in his quest of discovering his boat. I do the same when I buy a new vehicle. You become the Craft...The more thorough the work done, the less bad surprises you face when on the way...
I love how "real" you guys are about boat life. No glossing over the amount of hard work it takes to make it sea ready. Hope all of this work now blesses you guys in the future in all your adventures!
Thank you guys for your reply to me it means so much to me. I hope you are both well and happy. Seeing you on atticus 1 was kind of sad and I could see you were very sad at clearing out all those lovely memories .Keep up the great work will always be looking for your video's .Love from Northern Ireland stay safe .
I have a Pacific Seacraft 34 and will be tackling replacing our chain plates next month. I thought I would have great access to them after removing the wooden battens. Didn't even think that they might be fiber glassed it! Even with all the extra work you made it look like a breeze!
I’ll be replacing/updating all my headliner over the next few months and I am so OVER pulling staples. I pulled my mast for the first time just before Christmas but it took me like a week to prep! I was so nervous the whole time the crane was there. I feel your pain. Your project videos are my favorite and always helpful. Keep up the good work, buds!
Apparently I am over the top claustrophobic! I found myself getting anxious watching you wiggle your way around in that locker to get your stern rail bolts! Then in the next scene Jordan you were crawling in headfirst, I was like oh for effn sakes how in the hell is gonna get out of there!! I had to pause and step away. I really did. I could not nor would not have done what you did. That was spectacular! Not only am I claustrophobic but I’m not that bendy. Atticus II is going to look so good with the new stern gear. I’m happy for y’all. I truly am. But really please go easy on the tight spaces.
I LITERALLY “laughed my arse off” when D dropped the extension off the stern 😂 I feel your pain you two ! I always tell my wife, “whenever I am doing a project for the 1st time, I am cursed with frustration and the length of completion”…. Hang in there, you’ll be proud of the work after it’s all said and done !
Tight fit almost everywhere. Great job seeing it through. No surprise though you’re a great team and you have the passion for the effort. All part of the adventure.
When you put the battens back, use some trim washers with the screws instead of re plugging. You may(will) have to get back in there someday and you'll be thanking yourself for the foresight.
If you are still in Washington and are up for a little site seeing, head East out of town to Bath, NC. Home port for Capt. Blackbeard. They have a cool little town and a museum there. The whole pantego-ablemarle sound area is loaded with little towns with lots of history
Old, old saying.. Nothing good comes easy". One of you more interesting episods with very good video and sound. I agree with all the others who have said it. . Atticus ll is distinctive, a great looking sailboat
This is what got me started watching your videos with Atticus I. Keep going. Hopefully Pacific Seacraft is taking notes for their future boats. They need to build with future accessibility in mind. I'm sure the finished project will rock!
When you were in the back of that boat headfirst legs up with a red face due to blood rushing to your head, I was just thinking "some people think sailors are tough because they can handle that rough weather out there" but man oh man... then you can at least see yourself in some kind of romantic light. Kudos for your persistence and determination, 100 points.
You tube hasn’t taken you two a long way . You dam sure know how to put a video together I’m willing to bet you would be great making reality tv show for TV good job u too
At one point my back hurt along with you. I almost feel like I worked out, thanks I don’t have to for today. I kept saying , “ keep your eye on the prize!”! When you are making the crossing I am sure you will smile and say, “ it was worth it.” Also you were correct when you said, “ sometimes it does take a bigger hammer.” Looking forward to next week. As always have fun be safe and enjoy the journey. I am truly envious.
Great video, providing valuable instruction. I respectfully suggest putting a T-valve in line with the seawater intake for your watermaker, allowing you to make drinking water from a hose, supplying wash-down or well water at marinas that provide wash-down water for free. A perfect example is the Bahamas.
I'm not sure if you guys are still here in Lil Washington but if you are I hope your Warm and Dry. We have our Boat here. Great Videos and all the Best !
Thanks so much for great video. It’s always a tense moment when moving a mast. A small suggestion. Tie the mast sling to a long line and pull down so the spreaders don’t take all the weight.
This episode hit too close to home! My boat is currently in a similar state of disarray after removing the some of the teak trim and headliner to remove my stanchions and repair some nasty leaks. I empathetically laughed all the way though - especially when the socket fell overboard! :D Keep up the good work!
Your perseverance is enviable. It's pretty amazing the places you can stuff your 6' 4" body and still be able to function. Having a camera on you probably is a good thing when doing these jobs...keeps you honest and forces you to succeed. Like many have said below...most people would have given up and hired it out. The boat is beautiful..and worth the effort!
Yachting! Sundowners and bikinis! Ha ha! I have always loved your transparency. Minor gripe: I keep seeing "Pentimento" on her stern quarter. Is that forever her name or will we see something else? Whatever the answer is y'all rock! It seems that automobile manufacturers have been taking lessons from yacht builders. Make maintenance as difficult as possible as an after effect of making manufacture more economical. I eagerly await the next opportunity to wish you fair winds and following seas.
WOW !!! Absolute fantastic videos of all your steps of replacing things during the haul out. Very interesting and we could watch hours and hours of these videos. Jordan it really looked frustrating trying to remove all the nuts and bolts. I think after this experience with the refit, you should have no problems staying on top of things as you pretty much know the boat and most systems from top to bottom. It will be nice to know you checked off all your items white sailing in bluewater and don't have to say .... we should have done that while Atticus II was out. You guys rock, stay warm and know it won't be long and you will be sailing away !
My takeaway to make boat projects "easy". You need to be handy, 5 foot 4, 130lbs and REALLY good at the game Twister! lol! BTW, from what you guys have shown, your boat is in PRISTINE condition. I couldn't believe how new the bottom of that mast looked when it popped out of the boat.
Never seen a crane operator let an owner set the sling. Oh, and the owner of Pacific Seacraft happens to show up 😳 - yall get some interesting perks. Another great job / great video. Enjoy 👍😎
OMG do I feel your pain. You’d think removing the chain plates from a little PSC Dana would be easier. Not! It killed me to disturb the factory woodwork, liners and kitty fur. And trying to remove and re-install those top bolts above the wires and cables way up in the small bulwarks required a little bit of magic (and more than a few choice words) to accomplish. So glad that job is behind me.
Watching this is a great argument for having the dingy on deck! Of course at 6'4" you are lucky you fit anywhere in a locker. I once asked the owner of a marine diesel repair company what attributes he wanted in a prospective employee. He answered: "being small".
I love your videos about upgrading and maintains your boat. Very educational. My biggest learning - I’m not qualified for anything but a brand new boat!
I can SO relate to the theoretical planning vs actual time it takes. I started a project a year ago to replace my nav lights with new LED versions. The brackets turned out to be too small. I ended up making new ones myself, but then had to find someone to come to the boat to weld them. After a few failed attempts with flaky welders, I got them welded in place. Then to pull new wires as the old ones were damaged from the heat from welding. After a full 6 hours with my arm inside a 4" inspection port and a 10" x 6" bruise on my fore arm, I got the wire through the pulpit. The struggle continues, but man it will be nice when it is done :-) These projects are hard enough on their own but to also film them must make it that much more challenging. Thanks for the extra effort so I can know I am not alone in my boat project struggles. I can't wait to see the progress. Cheers buds!
I was very nervous at 4:30 after you talked about the mast sticking. I recently watched a keel stepped mast being lifted and it pulled the boat 4-5” out of the water before it finally let go. If you had started to lift Atticus on the hardstand that would obviously have been a problem! Must admit I would have done the mast lift whilst still on the water!
Man y’all do all your work with such excellence. It’s so satisfying to tackle projects knowing work was done to the best possible quality and see your projects get done so well its easily just as enjoyable as when I complete jobs in my house. I redid a bath and our kitchen, hand building all the cabinets. I can’t wait to see your finished Pacific Sea(worthy)craft, particularly the cockpit upgrades. Keep it up!
I loved “When I say come out out of there you come out!” Then when Desiree dropped the socket I said probably the same word she did. Lol. She was trying so hard to hurry while Jordan’s just “laying around” 😉 in the locker. Good episode can’t wait to see when you guys are in the Caribbean. 😀
Don't be mad at me, but I think the chainplates were fine and did not need to be removed. Of course, I only own an 8ft sailing dinghy. So there's that :)
The chainplates are external and easily visible. Is there not some way to non-destructively check them for flaws that would need replacing? Bit different for plates that go through decks where they have to be pulled because of hidden damage. (and dismasting from chainplate failure.) But I guess you also need to assess the hidden bolts.
That chainplate he took off looked to be in mint condition. I would have inspected the others from the outside and slapped the one he took off back on and called it a day. But in saying that I know nothing about sailboats other then I love the way they look.
Damn amazing effort! But I would have left the chain plates untouched. 😊 Yes, you want to keep the mast up as much as possible but I think you are forgetting that under some circumstances you want your rig to let go eg if you get badly capsized / rolled then it’s better for the rig to let go than to start tearing the boat apart.
Got a lot of work done, hopefully they’ll bring the parts and will they help you with the mass as well. Good luck… I hope you kept and saved the money you needed to fix the mass when you bought the boat
Like houses with fitted kitchens and bathrooms..and newer cars everything gets done for looks or the assembly line sequence.. The rest is what turns maintainance into planned obsolecence..and thats something we all need to see change for the future. A spray of light release oil once you remove the nuts will help them slide out when you start to drift them out.. Coach bolts give a pretty finish but are a pain to get at. .. Trad hex heads are better to get out .. Allen and torex stars in pan head bolts can chew up...though this is more likely with smaller sizes.
I remember a Chrysler where you had to take the V6 engine off the motor mounts to get at the back spark plugs...great for the dealership, not so good for your pocket book...cheers🍷🇨🇦
I’ve been there and feel your pain. Boat work can be so frustrating yet rewarding, most times, in the end. Keep up the good work. You’ll reap the benefits shortly.
I feel your pain. I've always found that it's 10 times more difficult than you originally thought. Good luck on putting things back to your satisfaction.
When the extension and socket came off the ratchet, I laughed so hard; but only because I have been there! The one in the bilge and the one that dropped the tools. This year is going t bring a lot of fun and adventure! Cheers!
Here is something to think about for a similar situation. It hasn't always worked for me but it has occassionally, so would be worth a try. Put a socket on the bolt head outside and put a high torque nut driver on it, and (making sure it's in reverse) hit full force. If there is any paint, epoxy, or caulk on the nut to hull interface on the inside, it's static inertia may be enough to hold it stationary for that brief moment it takes to break the threads free and unscrew it. It won't work doing it slowly, it has to be done quickly and all at once. If the nut and washer remain in place, leave it there to simplify the reinstallation. If the nut breaks free and spins, then put a little off center pressure on the torque driver to sort of jam the socket on the bolt head so that you can perhaps pull on the bolt head with the socket gun and, pulling the nut & washer against the inside of the hull for more friction, finish unscrewing the bolt from the nut. This might be impossible if the bolt threads are coated with caulk. If it doesn't work then you are going to have to do what you were going to do initially. If it works you can then not worry and be happy!
Oh man. And I’m the kind of guy that turns a one hour job into a multi-day job! I really doubt I could tackle half the jobs, no, 99% of the jobs you do. You have my respect, bud. Just know that you have a lot of moral support out here, Jordan. And to never give up, no matter how tough the going gets. How can you with Bud & Lil’ Bud there as your helpers, eh?😉
Amazing patience bro, I would have lost it ages ago with those damn nut positions !!! It's odd how they make it so hard to access.... I guess that's boats for ya !
When you first started I was thinking Ha, if you think that's bad, try working on an Island Packet. Now the IP looks straight forward. I hope you get it all back together okay.
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I have to say, using the hole saw to isolate a removable fiberglass plug out of the chain plate nuts was utter genius!
That was hilarious when the crane operator said (today’s my first day). 🤣😂
Desiree, "Four guys, one hole." lol No one dared to respond! 🤣 You're a mess, girl! ❤️ Didn't realize that the "pole" in the salon was part of the mast.
Your determination is admirable. Most people would give up on getting to those hard to reach bolts. I’ve been watching your videos for a long time and really enjoy following along with your journey.
I feel your pain. I replaced the chain plates on my PSC 37' with the boat in the water, mast up. Getting the top nuts of the plates in hull to deck cavity was excruciatingly difficult.
Big like. Yu are doing a great job to ensure Atticus is in the best shape possible prior to sailing to the Caribbean. Look forward to seeing the final product.
I met them in Washington NC, and Jordan is a really tall guy. The fact he can squeeze himself in these small spaces is remarkable! In his past life, Jordan was one of those yogis who could fold himself up in a glass box!
More... really enjoying these diy maintenance vlogs. I see jorden leaves no stone unturned in his quest of discovering his boat. I do the same when I buy a new vehicle. You become the Craft...The more thorough the work done, the less bad surprises you face when on the way...
I love how "real" you guys are about boat life. No glossing over the amount of hard work it takes to make it sea ready. Hope all of this work now blesses you guys in the future in all your adventures!
Thank you guys for your reply to me it means so much to me. I hope you are both well and happy. Seeing you on atticus 1 was kind of sad and I could see you were very sad at clearing out all those lovely memories .Keep up the great work will always be looking for your video's .Love from Northern Ireland stay safe .
Totally thought you guys were going to need to call that crane back to get Jordan out of that locker... Lmao 🤣
Holy smokes, Jordan. You have a lot more patience and tenacity than me! Nice job!
BTW great video, finding a comfortable position inside an cockpit locker is an art.
Gees Jordon, just incredible what you did with the railings, your determination to remove those bolts was outstanding. 10/10 great job.
LOL!!!😀
I have a Pacific Seacraft 34 and will be tackling replacing our chain plates next month. I thought I would have great access to them after removing the wooden battens. Didn't even think that they might be fiber glassed it! Even with all the extra work you made it look like a breeze!
I’ll be replacing/updating all my headliner over the next few months and I am so OVER pulling staples. I pulled my mast for the first time just before Christmas but it took me like a week to prep! I was so nervous the whole time the crane was there. I feel your pain.
Your project videos are my favorite and always helpful. Keep up the good work, buds!
Apparently I am over the top claustrophobic! I found myself getting anxious watching you wiggle your way around in that locker to get your stern rail bolts! Then in the next scene Jordan you were crawling in headfirst, I was like oh for effn sakes how in the hell is gonna get out of there!!
I had to pause and step away. I really did. I could not nor would not have done what you did.
That was spectacular!
Not only am I claustrophobic but I’m not that bendy.
Atticus II is going to look so good with the new stern gear. I’m happy for y’all. I truly am.
But really please go easy on the tight spaces.
I LITERALLY “laughed my arse off” when D dropped the extension off the stern 😂
I feel your pain you two !
I always tell my wife, “whenever I am doing a project for the 1st time, I am cursed with frustration and the length of completion”….
Hang in there, you’ll be proud of the work after it’s all said and done !
Tight fit almost everywhere. Great job seeing it through. No surprise though you’re a great team and you have the passion for the effort. All part of the adventure.
When you put the battens back, use some trim washers with the screws instead of re plugging. You may(will) have to get back in there someday and you'll be thanking yourself for the foresight.
I am always impressed at the way you get thes hard to get to jobs done ! Pats on the back for you !
If you are still in Washington and are up for a little site seeing, head East out of town to Bath, NC. Home port for Capt. Blackbeard. They have a cool little town and a museum there. The whole pantego-ablemarle sound area is loaded with little towns with lots of history
Now that's a good boatbuilder, still going strong and able to make an arch from the plans. Saves a whole heap of work v getting a fully custom arch.
Old, old saying.. Nothing good comes easy". One of you more interesting episods with very good video and sound. I agree with all the others who have said it. . Atticus ll is distinctive, a great looking sailboat
This is what got me started watching your videos with Atticus I. Keep going. Hopefully Pacific Seacraft is taking notes for their future boats. They need to build with future accessibility in mind. I'm sure the finished project will rock!
Your determination to complete projects is admirable. How many of us give up on much easier tasks. Wish you continued success in renewing AT2
Amazing job!! So impressed with your resolve and attitude. So excited to see what comes next.
When you were in the back of that boat headfirst legs up with a red face due to blood rushing to your head, I was just thinking "some people think sailors are tough because they can handle that rough weather out there" but man oh man... then you can at least see yourself in some kind of romantic light. Kudos for your persistence and determination, 100 points.
You tube hasn’t taken you two a long way . You dam sure know how to put a video together I’m willing to bet you would be great making reality tv show for TV good job u too
We call projects like that “boat yoga”! Been there. But she’s going to be awesome!!!
At one point my back hurt along with you. I almost feel like I worked out, thanks I don’t have to for today.
I kept saying , “ keep your eye on the prize!”! When you are making the crossing I am sure you will smile and say, “ it was worth it.” Also you were correct when you said, “ sometimes it does take a bigger hammer.” Looking forward to next week. As always have fun be safe and enjoy the journey. I am truly envious.
Oof, whew. Dropping the soccet over the side nearly made me spill my delicious cocktail. Good one!
Great video, providing valuable instruction. I respectfully suggest putting a T-valve in line with the seawater intake for your watermaker, allowing you to make drinking water from a hose, supplying wash-down or well water at marinas that provide wash-down water for free. A perfect example is the Bahamas.
Jordan, after watching this episode, you just dispelled any notion I might have had of ever owning a sailboat...
Great episode! I'm tired just watching Jordon...think I'll take a nap.
I'm not sure if you guys are still here in Lil Washington but if you are I hope your Warm and Dry. We have our Boat here. Great Videos and all the Best !
Thanks so much for great video. It’s always a tense moment when moving a mast. A small suggestion. Tie the mast sling to a long line and pull down so the spreaders don’t take all the weight.
This episode hit too close to home! My boat is currently in a similar state of disarray after removing the some of the teak trim and headliner to remove my stanchions and repair some nasty leaks. I empathetically laughed all the way though - especially when the socket fell overboard! :D Keep up the good work!
Wow, that is about all I can say. WOW… Jordan, that was amazing work, especially for a tall individual. Better you than me, bud.
Hilarious conversation with self. Really that was a lot of fun.
Your perseverance is enviable. It's pretty amazing the places you can stuff your 6' 4" body and still be able to function. Having a camera on you probably is a good thing when doing these jobs...keeps you honest and forces you to succeed. Like many have said below...most people would have given up and hired it out. The boat is beautiful..and worth the effort!
Man, you’ve got some patience! I was pissed off just watching. You’re a better man than me.
the amount of patience you have is remarkable... I would have no tolerance for those jobs
Good info and I wish I were that skinny to fit in those tight spaces! Always look forward to your videos. Keep up the great work.
Yachting! Sundowners and bikinis! Ha ha! I have always loved your transparency. Minor gripe: I keep seeing "Pentimento" on her stern quarter. Is that forever her name or will we see something else? Whatever the answer is y'all rock! It seems that automobile manufacturers have been taking lessons from yacht builders. Make maintenance as difficult as possible as an after effect of making manufacture more economical. I eagerly await the next opportunity to wish you fair winds and following seas.
Jordan, try taping the vacuum's nozzle to the Dremel. It should catch about 80% of the spray filings.
WOW !!! Absolute fantastic videos of all your steps of replacing things during the haul out. Very interesting and we could watch hours and hours of these videos. Jordan it really looked frustrating trying to remove all the nuts and bolts. I think after this experience with the refit, you should have no problems staying on top of things as you pretty much know the boat and most systems from top to bottom. It will be nice to know you checked off all your items white sailing in bluewater and don't have to say .... we should have done that while Atticus II was out. You guys rock, stay warm and know it won't be long and you will be sailing away !
Those chain plates would have stayed if it were me 🤣🤣
You two doing great ! An Admiral is doing great in directing you two! An Where are the salutes to Admiral Oso
LOL
Great episode as always. Thank you! This week's highlight has to be Jordan reaching in to find two nuts behind the baton boards.
Wow that's a lot of work. Good on Jordan for handling it so well and being so meticulous
My takeaway to make boat projects "easy". You need to be handy, 5 foot 4, 130lbs and REALLY good at the game Twister! lol! BTW, from what you guys have shown, your boat is in PRISTINE condition. I couldn't believe how new the bottom of that mast looked when it popped out of the boat.
Starbucks and Sailing Project Atticus video....my Saturday morning routine!
You got the owner of Pacific Seacraft to be in the video. You the man. I’m starting to believe. Sv Bohemian
I sure am glad when I want to go to the Caribbean islands I just call Princess. LOL
Amazed they wanted you to put the sling up on the spreaders. The crane guys always did that.
Really great that you had 2 guys from Pacific Seacraft
Never seen a crane operator let an owner set the sling. Oh, and the owner of Pacific Seacraft happens to show up 😳 - yall get some interesting perks. Another great job / great video. Enjoy 👍😎
OMG do I feel your pain. You’d think removing the chain plates from a little PSC Dana would be easier. Not! It killed me to disturb the factory woodwork, liners and kitty fur. And trying to remove and re-install those top bolts above the wires and cables way up in the small bulwarks required a little bit of magic (and more than a few choice words) to accomplish. So glad that job is behind me.
Watching this is a great argument for having the dingy on deck! Of course at 6'4" you are lucky you fit anywhere in a locker. I once asked the owner of a marine diesel repair company what attributes he wanted in a prospective employee. He answered: "being small".
Awesome channel. Not thrilled about the crane operator's hat. Brings this channel down a notch.
I love your videos about upgrading and maintains your boat. Very educational. My biggest learning - I’m not qualified for anything but a brand new boat!
I can SO relate to the theoretical planning vs actual time it takes. I started a project a year ago to replace my nav lights with new LED versions. The brackets turned out to be too small. I ended up making new ones myself, but then had to find someone to come to the boat to weld them. After a few failed attempts with flaky welders, I got them welded in place. Then to pull new wires as the old ones were damaged from the heat from welding. After a full 6 hours with my arm inside a 4" inspection port and a 10" x 6" bruise on my fore arm, I got the wire through the pulpit. The struggle continues, but man it will be nice when it is done :-) These projects are hard enough on their own but to also film them must make it that much more challenging. Thanks for the extra effort so I can know I am not alone in my boat project struggles. I can't wait to see the progress. Cheers buds!
Keep on Trucking guys!
Definitely better doing it all , new bolts the lot on that scary windy night you will never be unhappy you covered all bases .
I was very nervous at 4:30 after you talked about the mast sticking. I recently watched a keel stepped mast being lifted and it pulled the boat 4-5” out of the water before it finally let go. If you had started to lift Atticus on the hardstand that would obviously have been a problem! Must admit I would have done the mast lift whilst still on the water!
I was on a sailboat once where the mast came down. It ruined the whole trip. Enjoyed your video!
I love seeing how you two work together.
Man y’all do all your work with such excellence. It’s so satisfying to tackle projects knowing work was done to the best possible quality and see your projects get done so well its easily just as enjoyable as when I complete jobs in my house. I redid a bath and our kitchen, hand building all the cabinets. I can’t wait to see your finished Pacific Sea(worthy)craft, particularly the cockpit upgrades. Keep it up!
I loved “When I say come out out of there you come out!”
Then when Desiree dropped the socket I said probably the same word she did. Lol. She was trying so hard to hurry while Jordan’s just “laying around” 😉 in the locker. Good episode can’t wait to see when you guys are in the Caribbean. 😀
Lots of work to do but worth it! Also, Love the crane operators hat!
man that boat is awesome I envy you gust great choice of boats thing is the factory does the best job installing and sealing those chain plates
Don't be mad at me, but I think the chainplates were fine and did not need to be removed. Of course, I only own an 8ft sailing dinghy. So there's that :)
Looking forward to seeing your project happen.
Such a strongly built boat! Great work guys. Glad to see Oso approves. 👍🏽
OMG 😱 WOW ‼️ That was a lot of work and destruction. Can't wait to see the new setup finished. ✨🌊💨⛵️🏝👙🌞✨👍🏻
The chainplates are external and easily visible. Is there not some way to non-destructively check them for flaws that would need replacing? Bit different for plates that go through decks where they have to be pulled because of hidden damage. (and dismasting from chainplate failure.) But I guess you also need to assess the hidden bolts.
That chainplate he took off looked to be in mint condition. I would have inspected the others from the outside and slapped the one he took off back on and called it a day. But in saying that I know nothing about sailboats other then I love the way they look.
Damn amazing effort! But I would have left the chain plates untouched. 😊 Yes, you want to keep the mast up as much as possible but I think you are forgetting that under some circumstances you want your rig to let go eg if you get badly capsized / rolled then it’s better for the rig to let go than to start tearing the boat apart.
Got a lot of work done, hopefully they’ll bring the parts and will they help you with the mass as well. Good luck… I hope you kept and saved the money you needed to fix the mass when you bought the boat
Love that boat, beautiful lines
15:09 I know this suggestion is way to late but I wonder if you could use one of those air palm hammers on in side to drive those bolts out?
Dude, what a nightmare....this is why I watch you guys and live this thru you! lol
The work is always way more intense than we think it is...ugh! But you did it!!! Yay, great job✌💜
Fantastic episode. Congrats and good luck
I am waiting for your adventures across the seas. Be happy and have luck.
Good luck on your projects. It was fun seeing you get the bolds off.
Best wishes,
Raul and Joan Bryan, Texas
Can’t believe how these boats aren’t designed with maintenance actions in mind ! Well done for persisting.
Like houses with fitted kitchens and bathrooms..and newer cars everything gets done for looks or the assembly line sequence..
The rest is what turns maintainance into planned obsolecence..and thats something we all need to see change for the future.
A spray of light release oil once you remove the nuts will help them slide out when you start to drift them out..
Coach bolts give a pretty finish but are a pain to get at. .. Trad hex heads are better to get out .. Allen and torex stars in pan head bolts can chew up...though this is more likely with smaller sizes.
I remember a Chrysler where you had to take the V6 engine off the motor mounts to get at the back spark plugs...great for the dealership, not so good for your pocket book...cheers🍷🇨🇦
Jordan, an air impact tool would have made your removal of the chain plate nuts and bolts a lot easier and less time consuming.
Well done persisting! Looking forward to seeing the arch!
I’ve been there and feel your pain. Boat work can be so frustrating yet rewarding, most times, in the end. Keep up the good work. You’ll reap the benefits shortly.
OSHA is apparently going to use this as safety video, lol. Good job on the rigging of mast!
Great Video guys ...Imagine if you had to remove those hard wood slats in an emergency (hull Breach) food for thought !
Jordon, it's what we'd call in West Yorkshire 'a ball-aching' job'. Really impressed with your perseverance.👍
I feel your pain. I've always found that it's 10 times more difficult than you originally thought. Good luck on putting things back to your satisfaction.
When the extension and socket came off the ratchet, I laughed so hard; but only because I have been there! The one in the bilge and the one that dropped the tools. This year is going t bring a lot of fun and adventure! Cheers!
Here is something to think about for a similar situation. It hasn't always worked for me but it has occassionally, so would be worth a try. Put a socket on the bolt head outside and put a high torque nut driver on it, and (making sure it's in reverse) hit full force. If there is any paint, epoxy, or caulk on the nut to hull interface on the inside, it's static inertia may be enough to hold it stationary for that brief moment it takes to break the threads free and unscrew it. It won't work doing it slowly, it has to be done quickly and all at once. If the nut and washer remain in place, leave it there to simplify the reinstallation. If the nut breaks free and spins, then put a little off center pressure on the torque driver to sort of jam the socket on the bolt head so that you can perhaps pull on the bolt head with the socket gun and, pulling the nut & washer against the inside of the hull for more friction, finish unscrewing the bolt from the nut. This might be impossible if the bolt threads are coated with caulk. If it doesn't work then you are going to have to do what you were going to do initially. If it works you can then not worry and be happy!
Oh man. And I’m the kind of guy that turns a one hour job into a multi-day job! I really doubt I could tackle half the jobs, no, 99% of the jobs you do. You have my respect, bud. Just know that you have a lot of moral support out here, Jordan. And to never give up, no matter how tough the going gets. How can you with Bud & Lil’ Bud there as your helpers, eh?😉
I miss the struggle. I'm here for the struggle. Not disappointed.
Nice to see the progress on the new boat! Captain Oso is a great project manager 😀
Amazing patience bro, I would have lost it ages ago with those damn nut positions !!! It's odd how they make it so hard to access.... I guess that's boats for ya !
Thanks Jordan, I watched you grinding fiberglass with the dremel and now my face itches...lol Keep killin' it!
When you first started I was thinking Ha, if you think that's bad, try working on an Island Packet. Now the IP looks straight forward. I hope you get it all back together okay.
love the crane operators HAT !!!!