BOAT REFIT TIME: First impressions of the new Oyster Yacht
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- Опубликовано: 27 окт 2020
- The first days aboard a new 50' Sailboat are a bit overwhelming! The teak decks, the mosquitos, the batteries, the water... Will I be able to tackle ALL these things before I have to travel? Where will the money come from? How long will it take? Do I have the skills? Where will I get the parts?
All this and more in this week's episode.
**I'm temporarily changing the format of the videos until I get crew to help me out. They will be a bit more raw and uncut in a V-LOG style. That will allow me to put MORE content out while I refit the boat. Lmk if you like. :)
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Let me know what you think about the V-LOG format: more frequent, less edited videos. This is temporary until I get some help :) Much love everyone, thank you for all your support!
Very good format and will let you keep us posted on what is going on with the boat work !
Great vid James I'm looking forward to your progress. In Australia we have cheap air-conditioners called window rattlers, they're an all in one unit you just stick in a house window, however on a boat you can stick them on the deck and build a wooden air duct to divert the cool air down a hatch. A small unit would easily cool your bedroom and keep the mosquito's out, not sure how expensive they are there?
Like it - but it's still coming up as only 360p. Edit: wait - this is the same vid as on the patreon. Nevermind...
Fine by me , I don't think u got time for 2hrs for 1min edit at the moment , would rather see the easier edit vids and simpler updates rill u get to a good stage 👍🙂
Works fine for me. I don't need all that background music and b roll bs. I just like to see what your up too is all.
Remove all of the teak decking. I’ve seen it done.It looked great.
Yep! Teak just heats up, is lots of weight in the wrong place and it's a pita in general.
@@antonditt1661 Kiwi Grip is great.... water based, easy to roll on, good grip and soft under the feets... I did my entire small boat with a half gallon. A big boat like that would only need 2 gallons.
You’re kind of a purest, but the fake teak looks great and no upkeep.
mark rockliff you worthless asshole putting Trump ad in someones video.
I have a union 33 with teak decks a lot of work redoing but beautifull now they are done ,,,keep the teak
You should find a couple of local girls who clean houses and pay them a couple of green backs and let them clean the interior. Some times it's just worth the money while you concentrate on the heavy duty jobs. I would probably start with sealing the interior from water coming in.
A couple of green backs! These are human beings you are talking about, if you are going to use local employees please pay them above the national average if they are up to the task.
@@Andy-gb4yr you do know green backs is slang for money
@@maddogmaz1576 He though he was calling the girl's green backs. lol
Haha... maybe greenbacks was a little confusing...
@@joesurfer9754 He didn't think he was calling them 'green backs' he was concerned of the casual way someone was suggesting to exploit a local person by paying them very little!
If someone is a good, hard worker then pay them a fair price! Just because you are in a poor country you shouldn't be exploiting this fact, especially if you are in a position to pay them a decent fair wage!
String a tarpaulin high over the outside to protect from water leaks and give shade to work. The Tarp can be used after the refit.
It’ll keep the inside cooler too, keeps the sun off the deck, and you can keep more hatches open.
I would lose the teak deck.
The format is fine, whatever you can get out to us will be fine because otherwise we are all just cruising through our 9-5 lives wondering what is going on with the boat, fix the leaks, stop the water coming in and you will feel better about going after any other repair, once you start knocking hem down you will feel like your getting traction, basics first, leaks, living essentials, you got this, THE BOAT IS GONNA BE AWESOME ON THE WATER!
I don't need edits , just do summary of what you accomplished and your thoughts of the day . Simple and easier than filming every little thing 😜 thanks for sharing !
Hi James. I restored a 1992 Riva 50 Superamerica HP over the past year. Like your Oyster, it had been sitting for 4 years waiting for someone to come along and clean and refit her. There is nothing like bringing a premium quality boat back to life other than building a brand new one from scratch. FYI, one of the jobs was to chisel out the rotted out teak deck off the aft deck and replace it with Top Teak from Australia at half the cost of Seadeck. I love it, and it will supposedly last forever, unlike Seadeck or Flexi-teak, which needs replacing in 8-10 years. This stuff is pretty much maintenance free and is not foam; it really looks like teak, and cleans easily. It is super durable, and I installed it myself in 2 days. I’ll be putting it on my new 48’ custom cat after she’s finished in about 2-3 years. The after rewards by far surpass the labor.
Old African saying "How do you eat an Elephant?" "One bite at a time!" Start biting!
I love the new format. Im glad it works better for you too :) Thanks for the positive energy, vibes and great content. I really appreciate your passion and the hard work you put into your content. Thank you!
You are going to love that boat for sure. Can't wait for the next big adventure!!!
The refit will be cool to watch!
That's quite an impressive yacht you have. I've done my share of sailing it's a life few people will be able to do. Well done video sir. Thanks for sharing your story and embrace the journey it's yours for the taking. Outstanding job of harmony and humor in a world full of adventure. Thanks.
On the decking you have to decide what your needs for the boat are. Teak decks require a tremendous amount of time and effort to install and maintain. The false teak looks just as good, stays looking good longer and can look that way in a weekend.
That deck looks like alot of sanding, just to find out if you will have any wood left after the sanding.
Veneer = no screw holes!!!! You just saved 1,000 possible leaks and sources for deck core damage.
There are a lot of new deck options, like cork, that are great on bare feet, have grip when wet, and actually keep the boat cooler.
Love your optimism and get it done outlook. You are going to have a great boat in the end!
Your a warrior James! There is no quit in you.
Stoked for you and looking forward to your adventures. Amazing . Sail on🤙🏻
you got this man! with you all the way! can't wait to see it in the water and all repaired! i bet it will be easy to sail and point up real good!
Congratulations.....You deserve this .....I have been a big fan for some time now and will continue...sorry to hear about Kim...but life will go on for both of you..!!
I have watched a number of channels do a refit and I think best approach i saw was to make a huge list of all the jobs and prioritise them all needed to get moving.
That is an awesome boat, update the electronics, fix the hatches, service the engine and you good to go :)
I think vlogs make it feel more engaging with the process instead of a story about it excited to see this boat come back to life what a beauty 👍👍
Yes we are looking forward to all your new adventures all the way from trinidad and tobago
Dude you've freed yourself, embrace it. Loving the fact you have decided to keep sharing your adventures with us all.
Love the v log style. You've got me back, love your new found raw enthusiasm. Cheers
Im so happy too see you on a boat again. Have a nice time
Take the teak right off
Yup 99.9 percent of it needs to go before it starts leaking
Keep a few pieces for trim.
@@MrRourk shouldnt leak, its just bonded to the glass, only the king plank and the margins have fasteners
Hit it with a belt sander and fill, reseal, not perfect but will look great!
@@masdbo someone did that one to many times already. There is not enough left to sand.
Stoked about your new boat brother sorry to hear about the bad news sending out good vibes
Love the new boat man congratulations. I'm excited to see what journeys she'll go on.
Definitely another Awesome INTRO!!
V format is great , and you are natural, yours logs are now on top of my short list to see , thanx
I think you should not get worried about us and the video format as long as you keep us posted. Love your content and dying to see the evolution of this new project. 👍👍
V-log works fine. Keep em coming. Keep your head up, the boat's gonna be awesome. I'm rooting for you!
Looking forward to seeing the progress 👍
A good deep cleaning will help a lot. Nothing like walking into a trashed home to put some harsh on your enthusiasm. Those big cockpit windows are definitely a plus. You scored a nice boat. She’s a keeper.
What a great boat James, congrats!!
The boat looks awesome!
I love this yacht. Deck Salon sailboats are awesome. I bought a gozzard 36 in similar condition back in 2010 on the hard was sitting for few years in FL heat and rain. First thing I did was replace the golf cart batteries to get power. Clean the fuel tanks put fresh fuel, fuel filters ect. Running rigging changed out cutlass bearing new shaft log hose. Check thru hulls ect hose clamps hoses. I put new transmission gear shifter cables. Ya just do the main important stuff and get Her in the water! Buff and Wax that Blue hull before Splash! Hell of an upgrade from Zingaro. You will get Her in good order a day at time! Congrats on the Yacht if anyone deserves it You do!
What the heck is ect? Do you mean etcetera (etc.)?
James, new subscriber here! i know this is going to sound crazy. but consider replacing the decking with caulk decking. it's more durable than you could possibly imagine, won't stain, is MUCH EASIER to remove if you ever have to (vs teak), cooler under your feet, has insulating properties, virtually maintenance freee and weighs less! congrats on the "new" boat.
I watched the day 1 on your last boat. Best of luck on this one, and many more.
Love the format! Good luck with the refit!
Great effort my man! great to see you kicking into the next chapter of life!!
What a work hole, good luck and enjoy.....it will be great!
Good on you man! Keep living the dream!!!
First priority bra, get your boat in the water!
All your deck work and inside work can be done on the water.
Check list time....
Make sure your engine runs
Looks like all your through holes and paint are good.
Stuffing box and prop barings
Charts plotter and depth finder need to be in order.
I know that you know this, but when your overwhelmed it helps to have someone nudge you back into the right mindset.
Do what you need to so you can save yourself some money in dry dock fees.
I started your check list, I know that your going to add to it. You got this .... ⛵💕🌠
You are a Hero and a total inspiration!
Thanks Man.
I love that intro!!!! Congrats! Damn you got some work ahead of you, but she is gonna be beautiful when you are done.
James, The teak's worth trying to keep on a Oyster if you can. The next buyer will pay you a much better price for the boat. There is about 8 to 10mm of teak left. You just need to get a Record 43 grooving plane ($30 used on ebay) and cut the grooves right down to the gel coat then fill with about $1500 worth of TDS 440 and sand it flat. It's surprisingly quick and easy to do. I did it on my Najad. It's good for another 10 years. It's easier than removing the teak completely and cheaper than replacing with real teak (about $50k) or replacing with fake teak ($30k). It's worth having a go on a section before you consider the alts. If you want more info on how to do it get in touch.
Will love the rehab detail. It is a sailboat! Eyes on the prize.
So excited 😍
Format works. Whatever works for you James. She's def going to be a sweet home.
looking forward to seeing the final piece
Congratulations, James! Super beautiful boat :)
Tons of potential...it's going to be a very nice home.
Janes you see. so much happier and enthused!
How have I not seen this channel before? Subscribed...you sir are awesome. You're living the life I wish to live one day in the future!
Pretty sweet boat! Some type of sun shade over the boom to shade the boat as much as you can, you'll get more work done if you stay cooler. Good luck.
Great boat!
Get busy James and make it happen but do it right even if it takes longer. Make that boat seaworthy and get back out there!
Block those decks with a pumice block, dig out the old caulking first. Re-caulk with black butal. Do not worry about smearing it. Then re-sand with a pumice block and you will have perfect re-caulked lines. There is plenty to work with. The only issue would be a soft deck under the teak and you can determine that ahead of time. I’m speaking from experience.
Great video! Amazing boat bro!!!!
It looks like a mammoth task to me, so any format you choose is fine. Great channel
The v-log is cool, I like it. This way you give an other type of impressive content like before. I do really enjoy your videos, the old ones and this too. Sometimes I do miss the life of a fixer, combining things, to improvise and to achieve impossible looking fixes on anything what came to my hands. Your timeline recap on the start of this video is the absolute condensed truth that you are amazing! Keep it up! You are a winner at Life!
If the deck doesn't leak your in good shape. That deck is glued down. If it doesnt leak just sand it down the black caulking is just to mimic the old style, you can re tape them or just patch them.
Hey sailor, its a fantastic boat you got. Lots of working, but then you have a perfect cruiser. Fair winds
That Oyster design is beautiful. Going to be great to see this beauty brought back to blue water condition and James can get the most out of it.
James you rock man. I just discovered your channel. What an adventure.
Loved the vlog
Coming from someone who tried to save teak decks on a Formosa against the advice from many sailors. You can spend the next 14 months ripping out caulking trying to make what's there the best it can be it'll still not be any good. Or you can take the right step and rip it all off and grind it down then paint the decks. The boat will be cooler in the heat too.
Fab boat good luck 🤞 some hard work ahead 🇬🇧😎👍
Such an incredibly beautiful boat 🚢 ⛵
Very Nice Vessel! Lots and Lots of TLC congratulations. Lots of boat Tons of Upkeep! Living the Dream, LOL You have a Boat! It's the Owner be Good to it. Smiles
Dude this intro is so cool I want to watch it fully every time. For all the other sailing channels I skip it but this is one is is cool
I lost a boat to a teak deck :>(
My partner was a woodworker, and so committed to making our newly bought (but very old) 36 foot wooden yawl look good that he forgot all about sailing, and fell in love with trashing then installing all new teak decking.
I let him buy me out, and I went out and bought a fiberglass sailboat.
20 years later:
His boat (with nice decks eventually) sits rotting in his backyard, and I have 20 years of great sailing stories.
The moral, as I understand it; get the boat ready for the sea. Forget for a while how she looks.
Go sailing.
I love your social ways. It comes across strongly how you love people bro
Hang in there and you will get it done!
Hi James love your channel and love your lifestyle and attitude towards life .Keep up the good work and I wish you luck on your travels stay safe keep sailing .peace Stephen from ireland 👍 .and edit your new boat is a little gem
Broke up with the girl? Big boo boo. Loved her. I like you, but loved her.
Two suggestions, one, get the girl back, she was a rare dream.
Two, do all the repairs you can manage in the water at anchor.
"Cheers"
She wanted to go back to school. Nothing he could do about it but accept it and try to move on.
Yeah get the girl back... she doesn't give a shit about school... she wants a commitment... DUH
@@codylapoint BS,
@@toddwhite3217 She does not want to be a dependent when she grows up.
James, what a difference your hard work has already made. Just stick to your daily list and don’t look any further for now. Just be cautious as you bring power back on as some of your wiring and connectors may be compromised from the heat and moisture. Make sure the fire extinguisher is charged. I used to survey so I’ve seen some ugly stuff. Congratulations.
Good advice about the fire extinguisher
@@thelastpirate Hi James. Beautiful boat, about to have a great captain. Speaking of power and consumption, try and change out your halogen spots for the warm LEDs when you get a chance. They draw little and stay cool. Peace
James, Very few people inspire me like you have. I see a lot of myself in your can do attitude and your unwavering perseverance to succeed in your quest. Your meager existence persuaded me to cough up $100, so revel in your many tasks and get that downtrodden boat repaired and restored back to her glory days !!!! My best wishes to you always, Brian
Thanks for that, Brian! Man that helps so much. Can't say that enough, thank you for supporting me. Much love from Curaçao!
Glad to see you in a substantial vessel, may the balance of your life follow suite. Good luck, mate.
Shipwright from Sailing Magic Carpet has an excellent tutorial and demo on restoring and recaulking your teak deck.
Mate, been following you for over a year now, head down and crack on.
When i get my job back ill be a patron i promise.
HELL YEAH BROTHER! This boat is f****** sweet!
James, the new intro is epic! Can't wait for more of these videos, you're a wild man dude!
What fun, were doing it all over again!
Hang in there man, easy to say but yea, dont let it get to ya, that is a hell of a nice well built boat and like I said in the other vid, by the time you are done its gonna be epic.
Linseed Oil 3 parts to 1 past some varnish. tge wood will swell by 18% . Wipe down after full apply. Reapply in 4 hours and wait overnight. What you will find is a hard shell but breathable varnish like coat totally water proof.
I read a lot of the comments. I guess from reading them you have to determine priorities. As I see it clean the boat if you get some girls OK. Stop the leaks. Cover the boat. Mechanical , Electrical The last thing is the Teak deck A mountain is climbed on step at a time. Having built a boat that is the mental challenge. Cutting down on editing is a Smart thing to do at this time. We love the rebuilding.
Wow, like an Odd Life Crafting take two - you might even have more work and theirs was on the hard far longer! Looking forward to seeing the refit - best of luck!
This was good. Hope you have the gumption to complete the project.
With all the damage to the window seals I expect you got to this boat just in time. Much longer and the water infiltration would have really started to degrade everything. Nice find.
I’m selling everything and coming to help!!
So cool
Raw vids r good man! It makes it very real & I would think u r getting the vids out much sooner. Yeah it works! Again, nice yacht man! I c someone commented to get a couple locals 2 help u clean her up quicker. That’s a good idea... keep your updates coming! Raw works! Dean
G’day James, I reckon you said the boat’s dry-docked currently in Curaçao? One of me blokes bought a 1495 Dazcat that was in Curaçao. I flew over from Western Australia to help rebuild both damaged hulls. The previous owner really butchered the forward hulls. Thankfully we were able to fix her completely. It took an absolute shitload lot of carbon composite, foam and glass, but me mate was able to eventually sail her all the way back to New Zealand! We hired locals for cheap to help clean the boat why we repaired all the structural damage. Flying in all the bloody supplies was wicked expensive. Thankfully we saved a lot of money just hiring locals to help out. Good luck mate with your refit. Make sure to Re-Bed everything on the deck that can possibly leak, so the inside of the boat isn’t leaking like a sieve mate. Cheers from Margarets River, Western Australia.
still here - love this guy. you will have a crew very soon.
Please, please, PLEASE... do a google search for "synthetic teak decking" and look at images. It's got to be more affordable than actual teak... A lot of the fishing channels I watch are using this stuff, foam decking, on their boat refits. I'm rooting for you James! I wish I could help more...
Congratulations James!
She's a floating palace! 😂
Excellent video. I like the V-Log if it means more frequent videos!
Know it is a lot of work, but what a great boat. Glad you got a monohull. Overall more reliable than kats, imo. Can see lots of memories for you on this boat, and can see babes lining up at the dock to get on. Lol. Great investment and thanks for posting.