As a professional shipwright I would give you three pieces of advise. First get a survey so you can focus on the areas that need to be repaired to stabilize the boat. Secondly break the project down to smaller tasks and focus on each one in turn rather than getting overwhelmed by the whole. And if possible have the boat hauled and work on land, it will save time and money.
Found this on a boat spotters forum. Sarinda was built as Harbour Defence Launch (HDML) ML 1392 by Berthon Boats, Lymington. She was ordered on 11 September 1942 and completed on 20 December 1943. She has a length of 21.95m, 4.57m beam, 1.40m draft with Gross Tonnage of 59. The HDML was designed by W J Holt at the Admiralty in early 1939 and ML 1392 is one of 486 HDMLs constructed mainly by yacht builders in the UK as well as other Allied countries. Originally her complement would have been 10 personel and she would have typically been armed with a QF-2 pdr main gun, 20mm Oerlikon AA Cannon and 0.303 vickers machine guns located either side of the bridge. She would have also carried 6 to 8 depth charges on her aft deck. As the QF-2-pounder guns were not particularly accurate, possibly because of the boats tendency to roll many were replaced by another 20 mm Oerlikon gun. Engines on this type of vessel varied but her diesel engine and single propeller would make between 11 and 12.5 knots. As part of the 149th ML Flotilla she was a navigation leader at Gold Beach during the D-day landings in June 1944. On 6 March 1945, she captured a Biber type German midget submarine off Breskens in the Scheldt estuary. After the war, she continued in service as the fast despatch boat FDB 73. In October 1947, she was transferred to HM Customs & Excise and renamed Valiant. In the 1960's she was sold and became the motor yacht Frol-Pejo and by the mid 1970's she had been renamed Sarinda. A total rebuild as a motor yacht was started in 1979 and completed by a new owner after she was sold in 1987.
wow, she's certainly had a colourful past & to actually have been part of the D-Day landings too, amazing & definitely deserving the right to be rescued
This is my first time watching this. You guys have come so far, since this video. I couldn't imagine doing all the work you've done so far. You're amazing.
HUGELY inspiring !!! We have restored old boats and it gives us great pleasure. We found people who actually VOLUNTEERED to work on them out of pride and community spirit. I know that as in WOOFING (working on organic farms for free) many people would love to spend a season helping with this labor of love, this amazing BOAT with history. We had sold a boat recently and the new owners indeed are spending $55,000 to restore her. It is worth it. So much labor yet so much love. You can make her your own. HOORAY HOORAY HOORAY
I was watching "cruising the cut" and they had an episode about your endeavor. I'll start with ep. 1 and work my way forward. Glad I found you. Thanks Bob
Hi All, Just to let you all know, after the first couple of episodes these videos do improve! We actually never expected anyone to watch them!! Thank you all so much for watching and taking the time to comment! If you would like to keep up to date on our progress and offer help and support please feel free to join our Facebook group facebook.com/groups/2749634145366801/?ref=share
Hi guys I know nothing about boats but I'm an ex military man I know your now on episode 20 but I will watch from the start I wish you all the success and can't wait to see how she turns out good luck
I'm in for the long haul if you are, I found you on a CNN news feed, I'm watching a few boat builders on RUclips at the moment, but at last a British couple, I sincerely wish you all the very best, I hope you guys succeed 🤞👏🤞👏🤞👏🤞👏
In a restoration of this magnitude it should always have a marine survey before beginning. If able to be saved one should construct a semi permanent frame tent so able to dry the superstructure so as to adequately prevent water intrusion from above and then attempt to re-float, followed by dry dock or shore placement for much needed hull attention. Best of luck ans WELL DONE on recognizing her potential.
I wish you all the very best with this fascinating project. Ignore the negative comments - you both sound fairly realistic. What better for a family adventure! I would say that your kids will thrive from this experience. Great to see that people are already offering practical help.
Oh my goodness! That was once a very nice boat, and still can be again. And this will either make you stronger and happier, or divorced. Hoping for a good outcome for all of you. Good luck!
The first thing to do is get her on the hard, empty the bilge and get the whole outside/inside of the hull surveyed so you’ll have an idea about cost. The inside of the of the boat comes later. Concentrate on one area at the time and take your time. Looks like a lot of work ahead for you so good luck and good sailing.
Hello and jolly good good luck. She is a fine vessel ! Step 1, build a long term temporary roof over the vessel with supports outboard of the deck. No more deck leaks and room to rebuild deck structure out of the weather. Another historic vessel saved! Cheers!
You beat me to it. I had seen the listing and spoken to the seller. Had been planning to transport down south for restoration... Then he said was sold. Be very interested to see your progress, good luck.
I know absolutely nothing about boat restoration.....but do know I really love your enthusiasm and just can do adventurous spirit! Looking forward to this journey with you! Kudos to you all for this undertaking!
You guys are very genuine. Thus is going to be a great project that should be a lot of fun and you will learn many skills. Lots of good luck to you all.
The work you are doing is amazing. We are building a boat in Arizona and really appreciate all the hard work you are doing to bring new life to the boat you have. We also love that you make time for fun along the way! We just watched the last week's worth of videos. I have to say, on this the international women's day, that you both are doing such a great job teaching both your kids skills they will use for their entire lives. Hats off to you all!!!!
First of all, well done for trying to save a part of history, second of all, haters are always going to hate & there will be plenty of keyboard critics to criticise your every move & every intention, ignore them, you know full well from the outset that this is not going to be a quick fix project, you even said so at the intro to this video. Work hard, learn lots & enjoy every moment of it, hats off to you & well done for giving it a go, I for one am here for the long haul with you.
You need to get her out of the water. Beacuase it will be easier to work on plus you will need to have a full inspection of the hull below the waterline. Then declutter. Get rid of rubbish and crap get her clean inside and out then you will be able to see where to start first. And to not get overwhelmed do one thing at a time. I'd start with hull repairs before you tackle any superstructure issues.
found you yesterday, watched a later post, decided to come back to the beginning, and watch the whole lot. well done guys, someone has to do it for the future.
This is an incredibly ambitious project, but the payoff, if you succeed, is going to be amazing! I would recommend a professional survey ASAP. Knowledge of what is safe and physically sound on a boat is something that takes years of experience to obtain, and a wooden boat of this age neglected as this one has been, has to have every square inch examined and evaluated. You're going to need to set priorities and set a plan as to what to take care of and in what order. I wish you all success and look forward to seeing this move forward!
Oi from Australia , Queensland. I shall follow you to the day you shall put her to Sea. You are undertaking a giant giant big big job, But when young, do it and don't give up. I was amazed that the Engines did start up , with a bit of trying. So that might be a good omen My name is Leo H and was born in the Netherlands, live in Australia for nearly 40 years, and have build houses for a living, Now on a pension, and have got some 12 trades, So a man of many talents I do humbly say. I do say boats and houses take the same hard work, one for land the other for the 7 seas. I have seen your videos and Cant wait for the next, be aware for bad and good days, mostly stick um out good or bad. till sea times,, greetings from Oz,, Leo H.
In answer to a couple of your questions, in the wheelhouse the container with Tellus on it probably holds a top up supply of oil of the hydraulic steering, the Sailor radio is a MF set you will need a restricted RT certificate to use it. The VHF in the drawer will be of more use on coastal passages. The construction is double diagonal planking, if it’s teak like you said on FB then you are lucky, if it’s mahogany then get a marine surveyor to have a look before you spend a heap on the topsides. As someone has already mentioned I would build a cover to keep the rain from doing more damage and allow you to work in the dry. Best wishes for the project.
Hi. I know this boat very well. I was moored next to it in Liverpool marina for years. I used to know the two owners of it at the time. I've had many a cuppa on board. I can tell you now that if you ever get her back on the water and start to use her she roll's like a bitch. In fact when the owners were selling her years ago there was a guy who was going to buy her but he wanted the boat on the other side of the mersey. By the time they crossed he was sick as a pig and that put him right of the sale. The damage to the bow has been repaired before. The helsman crashed it into the lock wall coming back from a diving trip. The Sarinda left Liverpool marina and had spent some years in the albert dock been looked after by a caretaker. When the boat used to fire up the engines were music to my ears they were beautiful to listen to. I will keep tabs on what you're up to in the repair process. Good luck.....
As a life long sailor, lover of trad boats, and shipwright, there comes a time when they are beyond economic and practical sense. As a rough guide you'll be looking at £750,000 + to make a dent in her. It's a massive project, and needs to be thought about exceedingly carefully. First of all do you have the funds? Second of all, do you have the funds to dispose of her if the worst happens? I love your enthusiasm, but this vessel will stretch you further than you've ever thought possible! I will follow your channel, and wish you all the best!
Here's your to do list: 1: get her hauled out and on the hard. 2: scrape the bottom so you can sand and prep for bottom paint ( antifoul ) you may also have to have some welden done 3: service and replace all of your through hole fittings and seacocks. ( thats so she don't bloody sink on ya ) 3: rebed all of your window and portlights ( butyl tape is your best friend ) 4: you will have to replace the house roof and get rid of all the rot. 5: relace all of your decking These four tasks will make your boat water tight. After that then you can start thinkin about the inside of the ship. .... good luck ... ⛵💕🌠
You do know the boat is made of wood so welding isn't an option! The decks are one of the first things to do as that is the worst part and the thing causing all the water damage. No point doing anything else until she is water tight. X
@@ShipHappensUK in that case you're going to be springing planks and replacing the keel olong with any frames that are rotten and then recorking the ship. I refer you to ( The Sampson Boat Company ) leo's channel will open your eyes to exactily what you're in for. Leo is a shipright and a salor and he is rebuilding the Tally Ho.
Awesome endeavor, you can make it happen.i would look for dry dock however for now get rid of all the trash from the boat. especially topside and a new tarp. keep her as dry as possible from the rain. fresh Batteries and bilge pumps are Number 1. it sounds like you have a petrol pump or generator going. lots of work but if she were mine id move in and get the heat safely working and bilge pumps and radio VHF. good luck. ill be watching! Thomas Masters Mocksville NC USA 27028
It's not a big job but it is a thousand or more smaller ones. First get the "crap" out and then get it on the hard, from there you'll be able to see where to start and have the luxury of shore power and easy access. I would suggest hull first followed by topsides and then interior at your leisure. You will of course need to sheet her over to keep the rain out. We are two years into renovating a Colvic Sailor and can now see what needs doing. I admire your courage. Best wishes. John
This looks like a great adventure for a family! I think the process you described about the hull planking is known as "cold molding." Typically it runs a set of thin planks at an angle forward, then at an angle back, and then one along the length of the hull. Newer builds may also use epoxy soaked planks (strips?) which are highly resistant to water. Your best bet on those Caterpillars is to get a model and serial number, and run it past your local Cat dealer. Find out how hard parts will be to acquire, or if they are plentiful and easy to access. Then make a decision on how to move forward in restoration. Looking forward to watching!
I think what you are doing is wonderful.. I agree with u, she deserves to be brought back to life… wish I lived over there, would love to be a part of this..
As a retired 20 yr Navy man, I can truthfully say you have poked Old King Neptune in the butt and I'm sure he's not gonna be pleased! lol. On a serious note, I commend the 3 of you for embarking on this journey. There will be times, I'm sure, when you will doubt your sanity. Don't give up, for when you finally succeed and put out to sea you will discover the magic and irresistible call of the ocean. Best of luck and "fair winds and following seas".! I'll be following you.... (P.S. It's not a kitchen, it's a galley! :))
You may never sail away in or on it. It may cost you real money. Folks may be negative. But hell, have fun, live your dreams. This life is for real, now, it ain't practice for later. Best of luck.
Hi folks, Just joined your family of followers. Heard you today on my drive from Camberley to Cardiff this morning so that’s why I’m here. Returning from New Zealand so interested in boat/ship’ story’. Really incredibly story. I love your enthusiasm guys. I’ll be watching and monitoring your progress!!
Well, you have made the most important step, a beginning. Every project has to start somewhere and you have made a great start. Wishing you all the best, even in spite of the naysayers. Above all, never lose sight of your dreams. Put this beautiful boat/ship back on the water so she can be proud of her name and her roots. Thanks to David's Vlog I have come over from the canal world and subbed. Hope things go well for "Sarinda" and all who sail in her!
Nothing but admiration, wish I had the dedication to take on a project like this. Who knows whether it will be a success or not, but as they say "getting there is the adventure" and this will live in your family's history for as long as that boat remains. Enjoy the adventure.
I am so pleased you bought her. I've watched your videos on your camper vans and I've decided that you two are the perfect people to work on this vessel yes you have a lot of learn and it will be a challenge but I believe you will do it. All the best Phil.
I remember converted HDMLs in Torbay back in the 1960s sailing between Bixham and Torquay, I have a part built model up in the loft, started by my son 30 yrs ago. Hope you finish your restoration sooner!
Looks like everything is there to get it working again, just needs lots of cosmetic repair. Hopefully the structure and hull is sound!! I have a new series to watch!!
Just read the article about you on CNN so of course HAD to search for your RUclips channel to subscribe! This reminds me of the young couple I follow on Instagram who bought the castle in Scotland and are restoring it! Good luck to you all and I look forward to watching all your wonderful videos on this adventure of a lifetime!
Just discovered you here and subscribed. This looks like a truly mammoth job and I'm intrigued to find out what happens along the way. I feel that it'll be successful and I can understand the need for this ship to be preserved. Wouldn't it be grand to have her internally as a bit of a luxury home on the waves and the outside looking as she did in WW2. Have a good journey. 😉👍
First time watcher here and it took me over an hour to watch this 24 minute episode as I kept pausing it to grasp the severity of your undertaking. Well, on to episode one and thank you so much for making my weekend adventure, I work long hours during the week an relax on the weekends, for however long it takes to watch all your episodes!
Just an idle thought or 2. Is there any gov't funding available for historically significant ships? Is there a local maritime museum or association that might volunteer labor or advice (hopefully for free)? Sometimes retired workers in a field just like to get their hands dirty again without any kind of heavy commitment.
That seems like a good ideal, Because them by themselves this very well could be an impossible task, a wooden hull boat is going to be pretty hard to repair especially if a lot of the wood below the water line is rotten.
Just heard about your boat! I subscribed because it was a dream of late father, who in the Navy in WWII, to restore an old boat. I'm very happy to see that there are folks out there who love them too. Im in Texas, but we plan on retiring to an island so we need learn more about boats, this is a wonderful inspiration! Take care!
Have you bought this hulk ? First above all I would have the hull surveyed. If that is not sound I would forget the project . ( The hull is Carvel construction) If the hull is reasonably OK next to cover up the deck areas as the biggest threat is further rainwater damage. Where you go from there is up to you . But I would install a chemical loo, then ensure one cabin (room) clear so as to rest and or eat. Good luck ! (This is my wife’s e-mail address)
Cannot remember when/at what stage I "hopped onboard" Sarinda, but I know it was many episodes since I became fascinated by your boat, you tasks, and not least you two as creators. Kudos to all what you do and who you are. I love it, love it, love it (as Peter on Travels with Gordie would have said it).
Nice one guys have fun rebuilding her take your time you will get some setbacks but fight through and you will get there and she will look beautiful and a liveable cruise boat so I am looking forward to seeing you guys turn her into a working and good looking boats so good luck cant wait to see her finished as you and I know it's not going to be a five-minute job so I am here for the long run to watch you have fun with her all the best from john from rugby Warwickshire.
Good luck! The interior doesn't look too bad. All that varnished wood looks nice. I suppose you's have mentioned if there were a smell of dampness, rot etc. It might be a good idea at some point to check all the extinguishers, safety kit and odds and ends to see if they are safe to use. The extinguishers are probably due some sort of service - it's probably an annual thing. Life jackets could be 'lifed' items - i.e. they may have moving parts, automatic inflaters, etc. If a window is hard to open, it might be impossible to shut!
Travels With Geordie is worth a look for advice on wooden hulls (even if a very different scale!). He puts rock salt into a bilge with fresh water leaks because that will rot wood while salt water won't. Epic project.
OK, I'm in. Best of luck guys! Looks like you have your hands full on this one, but I love your spirit and I have the utmost faith in my British brethren, so let's get some lol! PLEASE be safe!!!
Just found your channel and I absolutely fell in love. The passion you guys show for the history of the old gal is heartwarming and refreshing, as its the same passion that I share for the railroad museum where I volunteer here in the States. These machines and their stories have to be saved, as once they are gone they are gone forever. You will have many trolls and haters that come out of the woodwork, proclaiming to know beyond a doubt that you will fail because only they, in their infinite wisdom, are capable of such a task. Don't listen to that noise, they are jealous that they are sitting at their keyboard while you and your wonderful family are venturing forth with such a wonderful, admirable, noble, albeit daunting task. I know that our worlds are very different, but if I can offer any advice from my world of railroads and trains it would be to break it down into small victories and to not be discouraged if something goes wrong. These machines are huge, and it takes some very special and sometimes forgotten skill and knowledge (and tools) to restore them to their former glory, however even if you don't have that knowledge or skill it does not mean that you can't acquire it. I am rooting for you guys and will follow the progress. Don't give up! Much love from your new friend in Toppenish, Washington State, USA. 😃🤘🇺🇸
Hello Sir from not very far away from ship happens. That is one of the Kindest comments I've ever read. I'm also into my trains check out BARROWHILL ROUNDHOUSE you might see me on one of the vids. But thank you the world needs a bit of positivity and you have it many thanks to you.
Hello from New York! My Dad was a Seabee, gun in one hand, saw in the other. I'm also deep into WWII history. It rubbed off from my father, now my 16 yo son is watching documentaries about I & II. I hope it's going well. I just found out about you and came to visit. Good luck as you continue to progress.
Just found your channel from Cruising the Cut … from Pensby myself originally so nice to see a local project … live in Newport Shropshire now and miss the Wirral quite a bit
Has she had a survey? If not that is step one, have a marine surveyor go right over her from stem to stern and give you a report before you spend dollar one. Tellus is a type of hydraulic oil, Shell IIRC and it uses a very thin 15 weight version so not at all big rams. What that is an oil reservoir for I have no idea but it's probably easy enough to track back, it will be the helm most likely. Have you checked that genset exhaust is sealed and not leaking inboard? I don't want to read about three victims of CO poisoning on an old ML. Kitchen: Galley Bedroom: Stateroom or cabin Toilet: Head Please tell me you paid about 100 pounds for her and have a very large disposable income; you have no idea of what you are in for here.
Wow; you guys are very brave. There are few things in life that I find more satisfying than seeing an old vessel being saved and restored; doesn't matter if its a dinghy or a battleship. Saving a part of our WWII history is an honourable undertaking and I truly wish you all the best. I will be following this journey with great interest. Thanks for taking the trouble to take us on this journey with you and shun the naysayers. If you want it to happen badly enough; it will.
Unless you have an endless supply of money and access to highly skilled shipwrights, walk away from this. You can call me a negative Nelly, that’s ok but I’ve been boatbuilding 40 years. This is good advice . Good luck. 👍
I agree with Paul. I have been building boats for 30 years in Asia and this is not something I would take on unless a public company wanted to lessen their tax bill and sponsor it!
Sailing Flying Coney mentioned your site so this was my first viewing. I didn't think Id every see a project boat that looks "more challenging" than theirs...but I did!! Good luck and I'll watch on
I don't know why Google suggested your channel to me, but do watch a bunch of restoration videos and grew up in Flint (now in Sydney, Australia). Those accents and that background, has to be the River Dee. Best of luck with the restoration guys.
WOW what a boat! It's great you have purchased this boat as a project and I can't wait to see how you get on. The funny thing is that you seem to have no idea about boats lol but I wish you the best of luck and maybe take up some of the help from the comments ;-)
Hi guys wow what a fantastic project , i have been wanting to buy a WW2 vessel for a long time now its a strong passion of mine . That oil reservoir is most likely for the hydraulic steering , good luck and am looking forward to watching this vessel come back to all its former glory . 👍✌️🙏
Looks like the first expense is going to be a bunch of buckets to bail with and to carry the money that is going to be needed to make it even float again.
As an old time builder, who has seen many restoration projects in my time, I watch your video with a sense of dread. You are very very brave to take on such a project. I had more than a few jobs where the project has overwhelmed really nice people and marriages have broken down. Clients who have been hospitalized from injury's with equipment a novice should never touch. Finances crippled by indecision and poor choices. The age of the boat should ring alarm bells, and would scare off the most seasoned boat captain or boat restorer . Getting a survey done is a must , usually BEFORE the money is put on the table. Unfortunately you have purchased a deep money pit with only darkness and despair at the bottom . I am sorry for the bad news, but facts often hurt.. Sell it now, and cut your losses down to hard experience, for the sake of everything you have and know. You though you bought a boat, instead you got a chain around your ankle, and a noose around your finances.
WoW. Just watched the fist episode. This is gonna be one hell of a journey. Looking forward to watching the progress. Best of luck guys. Can't wait to see it finished.
As a professional shipwright I would give you three pieces of advise. First get a survey so you can focus on the areas that need to be repaired to stabilize the boat. Secondly break the project down to smaller tasks and focus on each one in turn rather than getting overwhelmed by the whole. And if possible have the boat hauled and work on land, it will save time and money.
I’ve been on boats for 45 years ...I always see newbies focus on ascetics...the hull below the water line is job 1 . If that is shot....well....
Hope the hull is sound. That is one massive project.
Found this on a boat spotters forum. Sarinda was built as Harbour Defence Launch (HDML) ML 1392 by Berthon Boats, Lymington. She was ordered on 11 September 1942 and completed on 20 December 1943.
She has a length of 21.95m, 4.57m beam, 1.40m draft with Gross Tonnage of 59.
The HDML was designed by W J Holt at the Admiralty in early 1939 and ML 1392 is one of 486 HDMLs constructed mainly by yacht builders in the UK as well as other Allied countries.
Originally her complement would have been 10 personel and she would have typically been armed with a QF-2 pdr main gun, 20mm Oerlikon AA Cannon and 0.303 vickers machine guns located either side of the bridge. She would have also carried 6 to 8 depth charges on her aft deck. As the QF-2-pounder guns were not particularly accurate, possibly because of the boats tendency to roll many were replaced by another 20 mm Oerlikon gun.
Engines on this type of vessel varied but her diesel engine and single propeller would make between 11 and 12.5 knots.
As part of the 149th ML Flotilla she was a navigation leader at Gold Beach during the D-day landings in June 1944. On 6 March 1945, she captured a Biber type German midget submarine off Breskens in the Scheldt estuary. After the war, she continued in service as the fast despatch boat FDB 73.
In October 1947, she was transferred to HM Customs & Excise and renamed Valiant. In the 1960's she was sold and became the motor yacht Frol-Pejo and by the mid 1970's she had been renamed Sarinda.
A total rebuild as a motor yacht was started in 1979 and completed by a new owner after she was sold in 1987.
wow, she's certainly had a colourful past & to actually have been part of the D-Day landings too, amazing & definitely deserving the right to be rescued
This is why we want to save her! To many people telling us to burn it, we need to look after our history!
Great historical perspective. Nice one.
Cruising the Cut bought me here. Looking forward to following the adventure.
Landed here from CNN. Great project - good on you, and good luck!
Me too! Stubled on this via CNN. Subscribed because I want to know how this is going.
Good luck and aLL THE BEST TO THE OWNERS.
This is my first time watching this. You guys have come so far, since this video. I couldn't imagine doing all the work you've done so far. You're amazing.
Thank you so much!
As a WWII historian, thank you for saving a combatant that took place in the landings at Normandy. This is an awesome project. Good Luck.
I just saw an article on CNN about your purchase. Looking forward to watching all of your videos and following your progress.
HUGELY inspiring !!! We have restored old boats and it gives us great pleasure. We found people who actually VOLUNTEERED to work on them out of pride and community spirit. I know that as in WOOFING (working on organic farms for free) many people would love to spend a season helping with this labor of love, this amazing BOAT with history.
We had sold a boat recently and the new owners indeed are spending $55,000 to restore her. It is worth it. So much labor yet so much love. You can make her your own. HOORAY HOORAY HOORAY
I was watching "cruising the cut" and they had an episode about your endeavor. I'll start with ep. 1 and work my way forward.
Glad I found you.
Thanks
Bob
Hi All,
Just to let you all know, after the first couple of episodes these videos do improve! We actually never expected anyone to watch them!!
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Love you two already !! Recommended to watch off a neighbour. Exciting an different
@@carolinewignall9086 promise the episodes get better!!! X
Hahaha, Already I'm captured by your honesty!
Hi guys I know nothing about boats but I'm an ex military man I know your now on episode 20 but I will watch from the start I wish you all the success and can't wait to see how she turns out good luck
I'm in for the long haul if you are, I found you on a CNN news feed, I'm watching a few boat builders on RUclips at the moment, but at last a British couple, I sincerely wish you all the very best, I hope you guys succeed 🤞👏🤞👏🤞👏🤞👏
I love people with a dream, love challenges and have a goal.
Love the D-Day celebration flotilla idea.
Oh I'll be watching this one!! This is undoubtedly the biggest restore project on the internet! I cant wait to see the transformation!!
Try Sailing Yaba, unbelievable the rebuild there getting done.
In a restoration of this magnitude it should always have a marine survey before beginning. If able to be saved one should construct a semi permanent frame tent so able to dry the superstructure so as to adequately prevent water intrusion from above and then attempt to re-float, followed by dry dock or shore placement for much needed hull attention.
Best of luck ans WELL DONE on recognizing her potential.
I wish you all the very best with this fascinating project. Ignore the negative comments - you both sound fairly realistic. What better for a family adventure! I would say that your kids will thrive from this experience. Great to see that people are already offering practical help.
I decided to come back here to the beginning just to remember where you’ve come from! You’ve done an amazing job. Well done, guys!
Oh my goodness!
That was once a very nice boat, and still can be again.
And this will either make you stronger and happier, or divorced.
Hoping for a good outcome for all of you.
Good luck!
Can't afford to get divorced 😂
The first thing to do is get her on the hard, empty the bilge and get the whole outside/inside of the hull surveyed so you’ll have an idea about cost. The inside of the of the boat comes later. Concentrate on one area at the time and take your time. Looks like a lot of work ahead for you so good luck and good sailing.
Hello and jolly good good luck. She is a fine vessel ! Step 1, build a long term temporary roof over the vessel with supports outboard of the deck. No more deck leaks and room to rebuild deck structure out of the weather. Another historic vessel saved! Cheers!
You beat me to it. I had seen the listing and spoken to the seller. Had been planning to transport down south for restoration... Then he said was sold. Be very interested to see your progress, good luck.
What a stroke of luck and or genius getting on an episode of cruising the cut. Thanks for documenting this for all of us to binge watch. Cheers🍻
I know absolutely nothing about boat restoration.....but do know I really love your enthusiasm and just can do adventurous spirit! Looking forward to this journey with you! Kudos to you all for this undertaking!
Magnificent. If it wasn't for people like this there wouldn't be anything historic left in the world. X
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Well said 👍
You guys are very genuine. Thus is going to be a great project that should be a lot of fun and you will learn many skills.
Lots of good luck to you all.
A massive reconstruction project!! Years of work and tons of money. Good luck, it will take everything you have.
The work you are doing is amazing. We are building a boat in Arizona and really appreciate all the hard work you are doing to bring new life to the boat you have. We also love that you make time for fun along the way! We just watched the last week's worth of videos. I have to say, on this the international women's day, that you both are doing such a great job teaching both your kids skills they will use for their entire lives. Hats off to you all!!!!
Ignore the doubters, your great people for taking it on, best of luck
Thanks Phil xx
First of all, well done for trying to save a part of history, second of all, haters are always going to hate & there will be plenty of keyboard critics to criticise your every move & every intention, ignore them, you know full well from the outset that this is not going to be a quick fix project, you even said so at the intro to this video. Work hard, learn lots & enjoy every moment of it, hats off to you & well done for giving it a go, I for one am here for the long haul with you.
I agree, dive head first into inevitable bankruptcy
You need to get her out of the water. Beacuase it will be easier to work on plus you will need to have a full inspection of the hull below the waterline. Then declutter. Get rid of rubbish and crap get her clean inside and out then you will be able to see where to start first. And to not get overwhelmed do one thing at a time. I'd start with hull repairs before you tackle any superstructure issues.
found you yesterday, watched a later post, decided to come back to the beginning, and watch the whole lot. well done guys, someone has to do it for the future.
Well done on taking on this project. Nothing ventured nothing gained. Will be good to see her brought back over time.
You kids are very brave and you're going to be busy for quite some time. l hope this is a labor of love for you both!
LOTS of both labor and cussing I mean love.
Cruising the Cut sent us here! Subbed and looking forward to seeing your project completed!
This is an incredibly ambitious project, but the payoff, if you succeed, is going to be amazing! I would recommend a professional survey ASAP. Knowledge of what is safe and physically sound on a boat is something that takes years of experience to obtain, and a wooden boat of this age neglected as this one has been, has to have every square inch examined and evaluated. You're going to need to set priorities and set a plan as to what to take care of and in what order. I wish you all success and look forward to seeing this move forward!
Oi from Australia , Queensland. I shall follow you to the day you shall put her to Sea. You are undertaking a giant giant big big job,
But when young, do it and don't give up.
I was amazed that the Engines did start up , with a bit of trying. So that might be a good omen
My name is Leo H and was born in the Netherlands, live in Australia for nearly 40 years, and have build houses for a living,
Now on a pension, and have got some 12 trades, So a man of many talents I do humbly say.
I do say boats and houses take the same hard work, one for land the other for the 7 seas.
I have seen your videos and Cant wait for the next, be aware for bad and good days, mostly stick um out good or bad.
till sea times,, greetings from Oz,, Leo H.
In answer to a couple of your questions, in the wheelhouse the container with Tellus on it probably holds a top up supply of oil of the hydraulic steering, the Sailor radio is a MF set you will need a restricted RT certificate to use it. The VHF in the drawer will be of more use on coastal passages. The construction is double diagonal planking, if it’s teak like you said on FB then you are lucky, if it’s mahogany then get a marine surveyor to have a look before you spend a heap on the topsides. As someone has already mentioned I would build a cover to keep the rain from doing more damage and allow you to work in the dry. Best wishes for the project.
Thank you for your knowledge Roger x
Hi. I know this boat very well. I was moored next to it in Liverpool marina for years. I used to know the two owners of it at the time. I've had many a cuppa on board. I can tell you now that if you ever get her back on the water and start to use her she roll's like a bitch. In fact when the owners were selling her years ago there was a guy who was going to buy her but he wanted the boat on the other side of the mersey. By the time they crossed he was sick as a pig and that put him right of the sale. The damage to the bow has been repaired before. The helsman crashed it into the lock wall coming back from a diving trip. The Sarinda left Liverpool marina and had spent some years in the albert dock been looked after by a caretaker. When the boat used to fire up the engines were music to my ears they were beautiful to listen to. I will keep tabs on what you're up to in the repair process. Good luck.....
Not surprised it rolls a bit. It’s high and narrow.
As a life long sailor, lover of trad boats, and shipwright, there comes a time when they are beyond economic and practical sense. As a rough guide you'll be looking at £750,000 + to make a dent in her. It's a massive project, and needs to be thought about exceedingly carefully. First of all do you have the funds? Second of all, do you have the funds to dispose of her if the worst happens?
I love your enthusiasm, but this vessel will stretch you further than you've ever thought possible!
I will follow your channel, and wish you all the best!
Here's your to do list:
1: get her hauled out and on the hard.
2: scrape the bottom so you can sand and prep for bottom paint ( antifoul ) you may also have to have some welden done
3: service and replace all of your through hole fittings and seacocks. ( thats so she don't bloody sink on ya )
3: rebed all of your window and portlights ( butyl tape is your best friend )
4: you will have to replace the house roof and get rid of all the rot.
5: relace all of your decking
These four tasks will make your boat water tight. After that then you can start thinkin about the inside of the ship. .... good luck ... ⛵💕🌠
You do know the boat is made of wood so welding isn't an option! The decks are one of the first things to do as that is the worst part and the thing causing all the water damage. No point doing anything else until she is water tight. X
@@ShipHappensUK in that case you're going to be springing planks and replacing the keel olong with any frames that are rotten and then recorking the ship.
I refer you to ( The Sampson Boat Company ) leo's channel will open your eyes to exactily what you're in for.
Leo is a shipright and a salor and he is rebuilding the Tally Ho.
Awesome endeavor, you can make it happen.i would look for dry dock however for now get rid of all the trash from the boat. especially topside and a new tarp. keep her as dry as possible from the rain. fresh Batteries and bilge pumps are Number 1. it sounds like you have a petrol pump or generator going. lots of work but if she were mine id move in and get the heat safely working and bilge pumps and radio VHF. good luck. ill be watching! Thomas Masters Mocksville NC USA 27028
It's not a big job but it is a thousand or more smaller ones. First get the "crap" out and then get it on the hard, from there you'll be able to see where to start and have the luxury of shore power and easy access. I would suggest hull first followed by topsides and then interior at your leisure. You will of course need to sheet her over to keep the rain out. We are two years into renovating a Colvic Sailor and can now see what needs doing. I admire your courage. Best wishes. John
A massive and certainly exciting project - I shall watch with interest and bits of encouragement as you follow your dream on this.
This looks like a great adventure for a family! I think the process you described about the hull planking is known as "cold molding." Typically it runs a set of thin planks at an angle forward, then at an angle back, and then one along the length of the hull. Newer builds may also use epoxy soaked planks (strips?) which are highly resistant to water.
Your best bet on those Caterpillars is to get a model and serial number, and run it past your local Cat dealer. Find out how hard parts will be to acquire, or if they are plentiful and easy to access. Then make a decision on how to move forward in restoration.
Looking forward to watching!
Thats a life time project. Fun, fun, fun
I think what you are doing is wonderful.. I agree with u, she deserves to be brought back to life… wish I lived over there, would love to be a part of this..
Thank you David, and if you continue to watch the videos you will see the improvement in the video quality xx
As a retired 20 yr Navy man, I can truthfully say you have poked Old King Neptune in the butt and I'm sure he's not gonna be pleased! lol. On a serious note, I commend the 3 of you for embarking on this journey. There will be times, I'm sure, when you will doubt your sanity. Don't give up, for when you finally succeed and put out to sea you will discover the magic and irresistible call of the ocean. Best of luck and "fair winds and following seas".! I'll be following you.... (P.S. It's not a kitchen, it's a galley! :))
@phil johnson THANK YOU for YOUR service
Hello! I also saw the article on CNN.I am looking forward to your adventures with your new boat. I wish you the best of luck.
You may never sail away in or on it. It may cost you real money. Folks may be negative. But hell, have fun, live your dreams. This life is for real, now, it ain't practice for later. Best of luck.
Hi folks, Just joined your family of followers. Heard you today on my drive from Camberley to Cardiff this morning so that’s why I’m here. Returning from New Zealand so interested in boat/ship’ story’. Really incredibly story. I love your enthusiasm guys. I’ll be watching and monitoring your progress!!
Glad you found us!!
Massive job ,tent it with a frame & start at one end ,gooooood luck
Discovered your channel by accident, what an amazing adventure you are about to embark on...good luck, i'll be willing you on...
You are dead brave taking on this boat so I'm looking forward to following you on this mammoth restoration project.
Brave or stupid only time will tell!! But thank you for following John!
Hello from Alberta Canada!!!!!!!! I wish you folks all the luck in your journey. I look forward to watching your progress in future updates.
Well, you have made the most important step, a beginning. Every project has to start somewhere and you have made a great start. Wishing you all the best, even in spite of the naysayers. Above all, never lose sight of your dreams. Put this beautiful boat/ship back on the water so she can be proud of her name and her roots. Thanks to David's Vlog I have come over from the canal world and subbed. Hope things go well for "Sarinda" and all who sail in her!
thank you so much for joining us! we really hope you enjoy our journey, its going to be a long hard one! but we will get there in the end! x
Nothing but admiration, wish I had the dedication to take on a project like this. Who knows whether it will be a success or not, but as they say "getting there is the adventure" and this will live in your family's history for as long as that boat remains. Enjoy the adventure.
WOW! Good luck with the project guys, thanks for sharing this with us and I will be back here to see how it’s going 👍
I am so pleased you bought her.
I've watched your videos on your camper vans and I've decided that you two are the perfect people to work on this vessel yes you have a lot of learn and it will be a challenge but I believe you will do it. All the best Phil.
very gutsy taking on this project. good luck.
Look forward to watching your adventures and progress
thank you cruising the cut!
Subscribed. Looking forward to seeing the boat coming back to life. It looks like a massive project, so good luck with it.
As a retired sailor all I can say is WOW! You have really got your work cut out for you..
I remember converted HDMLs in Torbay back in the 1960s sailing between Bixham and Torquay, I have a part built model up in the loft, started by my son 30 yrs ago. Hope you finish your restoration sooner!
Dig the model out and get it finished! Would love to see it!
Maybe the lad will let me in lock down!
Looks like everything is there to get it working again, just needs lots of cosmetic repair. Hopefully the structure and hull is sound!! I have a new series to watch!!
I look forward to watching you fix this up!!
Just read the article about you on CNN so of course HAD to search for your RUclips channel to subscribe! This reminds me of the young couple I follow on Instagram who bought the castle in Scotland and are restoring it!
Good luck to you all and I look forward to watching all your wonderful videos on this adventure of a lifetime!
Just discovered you here and subscribed.
This looks like a truly mammoth job and I'm intrigued to find out what happens along the way.
I feel that it'll be successful and I can understand the need for this ship to be preserved.
Wouldn't it be grand to have her internally as a bit of a luxury home on the waves and the outside
looking as she did in WW2.
Have a good journey. 😉👍
First time watcher here and it took me over an hour to watch this 24 minute episode as I kept pausing it to grasp the severity of your undertaking.
Well, on to episode one and thank you so much for making my weekend adventure, I work long hours during the week an relax on the weekends, for however long it takes to watch all your episodes!
Just an idle thought or 2. Is there any gov't funding available for historically significant ships? Is there a local maritime museum or association that might volunteer labor or advice (hopefully for free)? Sometimes retired workers in a field just like to get their hands dirty again without any kind of heavy commitment.
That seems like a good ideal, Because them by themselves this very well could be an impossible task, a wooden hull boat is going to be pretty hard to repair especially if a lot of the wood below the water line is rotten.
Good luck from land locked Oklahoma City America. Love the challenge and will be happy to watch you bring her back to glory!!!
No problem getting that into ship shape. All it will take is time and money. Lots and lots of both.
Just heard about your boat! I subscribed because it was a dream of late father, who in the Navy in WWII, to restore an old boat. I'm very happy to see that there are folks out there who love them too. Im in Texas, but we plan on retiring to an island so we need learn more about boats, this is a wonderful inspiration!
Take care!
Have you bought this hulk ? First above all I would have the hull surveyed. If that is not sound I would forget the project . ( The hull is Carvel construction) If the hull is reasonably OK next to cover up the deck areas as the biggest threat is further rainwater damage. Where you go from there is up to you . But I would install a chemical loo, then ensure one cabin (room) clear so as to rest and or eat. Good luck ! (This is my wife’s e-mail address)
Thought this was double diagonal not carvel?
@@gregcolechin3011 Your right , my apologies. Being MOD , the construction will be made of good materials . Keep up the good work !
Cannot remember when/at what stage I "hopped onboard" Sarinda, but I know it was many episodes since I became fascinated by your boat, you tasks, and not least you two as creators. Kudos to all what you do and who you are. I love it, love it, love it (as Peter on Travels with Gordie would have said it).
Nice one guys have fun rebuilding her take your time you will get some setbacks but fight through and you will get there and she will look beautiful and a liveable cruise boat so I am looking forward to seeing you guys turn her into a working and good looking boats so good luck cant wait to see her finished as you and I know it's not going to be a five-minute job so I am here for the long run to watch you have fun with her all the best from john from rugby Warwickshire.
Good luck! The interior doesn't look too bad. All that varnished wood looks nice. I suppose you's have mentioned if there were a smell of dampness, rot etc.
It might be a good idea at some point to check all the extinguishers, safety kit and odds and ends to see if they are safe to use. The extinguishers are probably due some sort of service - it's probably an annual thing. Life jackets could be 'lifed' items - i.e. they may have moving parts, automatic inflaters, etc.
If a window is hard to open, it might be impossible to shut!
Travels With Geordie is worth a look for advice on wooden hulls (even if a very different scale!). He puts rock salt into a bilge with fresh water leaks because that will rot wood while salt water won't.
Epic project.
Simon a genius that boat will be ship shape before you know it. Big project though even for you lol
OK, I'm in. Best of luck guys! Looks like you have your hands full on this one, but I love your spirit and I have the utmost faith in my British brethren, so let's get some lol! PLEASE be safe!!!
Just found your channel and I absolutely fell in love. The passion you guys show for the history of the old gal is heartwarming and refreshing, as its the same passion that I share for the railroad museum where I volunteer here in the States. These machines and their stories have to be saved, as once they are gone they are gone forever. You will have many trolls and haters that come out of the woodwork, proclaiming to know beyond a doubt that you will fail because only they, in their infinite wisdom, are capable of such a task. Don't listen to that noise, they are jealous that they are sitting at their keyboard while you and your wonderful family are venturing forth with such a wonderful, admirable, noble, albeit daunting task. I know that our worlds are very different, but if I can offer any advice from my world of railroads and trains it would be to break it down into small victories and to not be discouraged if something goes wrong. These machines are huge, and it takes some very special and sometimes forgotten skill and knowledge (and tools) to restore them to their former glory, however even if you don't have that knowledge or skill it does not mean that you can't acquire it. I am rooting for you guys and will follow the progress. Don't give up! Much love from your new friend in Toppenish, Washington State, USA. 😃🤘🇺🇸
Thank you so much for your very kind words, It means alot to us to have amazing people like you onboard for the journey xxx
Hello Sir from not very far away from ship happens. That is one of the Kindest comments I've ever read. I'm also into my trains check out BARROWHILL ROUNDHOUSE you might see me on one of the vids. But thank you the world needs a bit of positivity and you have it many thanks to you.
Hello from New York! My Dad was a Seabee, gun in one hand, saw in the other. I'm also deep into WWII history. It rubbed off from my father, now my 16 yo son is watching documentaries about I & II. I hope it's going well. I just found out about you and came to visit. Good luck as you continue to progress.
Just found your channel from Cruising the Cut … from Pensby myself originally so nice to see a local project … live in Newport Shropshire now and miss the Wirral quite a bit
I'm looking forward to watching much of your journey. Thanks much for sharing this adventure!
Don’t know you, but I’m proud of you, I will be watching.
Good luck all of you. Looking forward to following your journey
Has she had a survey? If not that is step one, have a marine surveyor go right over her from stem to stern and give you a report before you spend dollar one.
Tellus is a type of hydraulic oil, Shell IIRC and it uses a very thin 15 weight version so not at all big rams. What that is an oil reservoir for I have no idea but it's probably easy enough to track back, it will be the helm most likely.
Have you checked that genset exhaust is sealed and not leaking inboard? I don't want to read about three victims of CO poisoning on an old ML.
Kitchen: Galley
Bedroom: Stateroom or cabin
Toilet: Head
Please tell me you paid about 100 pounds for her and have a very large disposable income; you have no idea of what you are in for here.
tellus is used for older LP steering gears indeed.
Wow; you guys are very brave. There are few things in life that I find more satisfying than seeing an old vessel being saved and restored; doesn't matter if its a dinghy or a battleship. Saving a part of our WWII history is an honourable undertaking and I truly wish you all the best. I will be following this journey with great interest. Thanks for taking the trouble to take us on this journey with you and shun the naysayers. If you want it to happen badly enough; it will.
Wow you guys have come aloooooong way! 👍
Best of luck there guys.... perseverance and determination is your best friend on this project.
Unless you have an endless supply of money and access to highly skilled shipwrights, walk away from this. You can call me a negative Nelly, that’s ok but I’ve been boatbuilding 40 years. This is good advice . Good luck. 👍
salvage what can be sale the rest is just good for a firecamp if it can burn !!!!! Totally agree with you Paul..
I agree with Paul. I have been building boats for 30 years in Asia and this is not something I would take on unless a public company wanted to lessen their tax bill and sponsor it!
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Sailing Flying Coney mentioned your site so this was my first viewing. I didn't think Id every see a project boat that looks "more challenging" than theirs...but I did!! Good luck and I'll watch on
I don't know why Google suggested your channel to me, but do watch a bunch of restoration videos and grew up in Flint (now in Sydney, Australia). Those accents and that background, has to be the River Dee. Best of luck with the restoration guys.
See Google knows you well and knows what you should be watching 👀 😉
God bless you both for giving the old girl one last time out.
WOW what a boat! It's great you have purchased this boat as a project and I can't wait to see how you get on. The funny thing is that you seem to have no idea about boats lol but I wish you the best of luck and maybe take up some of the help from the comments ;-)
Hi guys wow what a fantastic project , i have been wanting to buy a WW2 vessel for a long time now its a strong passion of mine . That oil reservoir is most likely for the hydraulic steering , good luck and am looking forward to watching this vessel come back to all its former glory . 👍✌️🙏
Good luck with her restoration.
I’m all in. Just like you guys. You’re doing, while most are watching. That alone is worth your effort.
These poor folks are way over their heads. I really hope that this doesn’t destroy their lives.
be patient
Looks like the first expense is going to be a bunch of buckets to bail with and to carry the money that is going to be needed to make it even float again.
Wow that’s a project and a half ! Good luck and I look forward to watching you rebuild her
As an old time builder, who has seen many restoration projects in my time, I watch your video with a sense of dread.
You are very very brave to take on such a project.
I had more than a few jobs where the project has overwhelmed really nice people and marriages have broken down.
Clients who have been hospitalized from injury's with equipment a novice should never touch.
Finances crippled by indecision and poor choices.
The age of the boat should ring alarm bells, and would scare off the most seasoned boat captain or boat restorer .
Getting a survey done is a must , usually BEFORE the money is put on the table.
Unfortunately you have purchased a deep money pit with only darkness and despair at the bottom .
I am sorry for the bad news, but facts often hurt..
Sell it now, and cut your losses down to hard experience, for the sake of everything you have and know.
You though you bought a boat, instead you got a chain around your ankle, and a noose around your finances.
WoW. Just watched the fist episode. This is gonna be one hell of a journey. Looking forward to watching the progress. Best of luck guys. Can't wait to see it finished.