Love the episodes regarding the Cal 40 restoration and your plans for future great old boat episodes of other restoration projects. However as there are a great many of us who will never be able to afford much of what you are doing and who are subscribers to the "Good Old Boat" magazine because we tired of the million dollar yacht articles so prevalent in the other sailing magazines, I hope you will find it in your restoration episodes to tackle a smaller boat that is the starting point for many who get into sailing. Such boats as the Cape Dory Typhoon, or Pearson Ensign, or Bristol 24 sure would fit the bill for such a project. Either way I will continue to follow your projects for the interest involved. Best of luck and fair winds.
Truly a gorgeous restoration, but insane for any normal person, but most excellent as a marketing and advertising campaign. Thank you for bringing this beauty back to her full glory and beyond.
Great job, gentlemen. Looking forward to you guys looking into rebuilding many more boats. I've learned a bit watching you, and I look forward to learning more. We're finishing our Morgan OI 41 in getting her ready for the South Pacific where we can retire. Thanks!
What a great series. I have a 1970 C&C Frigate 36 that I have replace the main bulkhead in and built a new rudder for. This series is inspiring towards the preservation of these older boats. As a teenager I loved the Cal boats and actually received a letter from Bill Lapworth when I asked him for advice on nautical careers. Keep up the great work.
the only cal 40 I know of that ever sank was yawl rigged Tangent in the early 70s off catalina and all the boat's valuables were in the owner's garage as if it wasn't a failure of the too well of insured boat, they are one truly tough boat I've spent over 15 years racing one including 2 transpacs, sailed and raced many others as well, you have a veeeeeery safe boat, blessings and enjoy
Thrilling to watch this outcome. I've watched since the beginning and deeply appreciate the hard and thoughtful work that has gone into this project. As a woodworker of sorts I have enjoyed your efforts on trim and tillers.
Being that your Company Schaefer is located in New Bedford have you ever looked at the old wooden boat Moby Dick . She once belonged to carl Pimental who once owed Smuggler's Den in the south end of New Bedford. The boat is still located in the south end of New Bedford in a fenced in area on East Rodney French Blvd. near the hurricane dike gates. She is something to see and is a rounded shape similar to a submarine. She should be saved and preserved a truly unique boat.
the "Moby Dick" is now owned by Mike Yorston of Acushnet MA. and Mike is planning on restoring Moby Dick. If one is really interested in a Great Old Boat Mike should be contacted. Mike is well known around the area waterfront and yachting community having once managing West Marine.
It was great to see her in the water! Steve has done a huge amount of work on my Bear, and has done a lot to keep many boats in the fleet going. Continued good luck in your preparations.
Glad to see so much progress; thanks for sharing. I took the same safety at Sea course with the SF Yacht Club this past November. Fantastic course! Highly recommended.
Congratulations on the launch, Fred, and thank you for taking the time and effort to produce such an informative series of videos. Especially liked the interviews you did with the various vendors and crafts people, sharing not only their advice, but the rationale behind it. The chemistry between you and Cree is terrific. Best of luck to you and Sequoia going forward. Looking forward to the updates.
Congratulations on a huge milestone. Thank you for taking the time to so carefully document this project and share it with others. Lots of great information and well thought out decisions. Best wishes for continued progress.
Personally, I would love to see the restoration of an old 12 meter racing boat. It may be impossible to find one being restored or gain access to but I was always mesmerized by them. Any era would be fine by me.
Thanks for the great series. I think restoration of an early cold-molded Eric Goetz boat might be interesting to watch. I think of him as the Enzo Ferrari of the boat building world. He's built every kind of racing sailboat from A-Cup boats to TP-52s to Volvo boats.
This has been a true pleasure to watch from beginning to near-end. Thank you. I look forward to the new series on older boats, considering most of us out here don't have the finances (or interest) in newer boats, bringing back a classic plastic is definitely a worthwhile endeavor! s/v Gypsy Soul
thanks Frred - love your work - and yes we have had a good look over the entry list for the transpac - we have a few similar yachts to go up against - we will watch with interest
Yes, Fred will be giving a review and thoughts about the race. It will be November before we get to it. After that we will continue with the interior build out on the Cal 40. It was bare bones for the Transpac.
I'm thrilled to hear that you're planning more restoration videos! I would recommend a little more play-by-play of the projects themselves. You've got a great start going. Keep it up!
In the auto world we'd call this build a resto-mod. For some resto-moding the cost would be irrelevant, but my guess is the cost here was more than a new production 40 footer. She's a beauty though. Would like to know how you all fared in the Transpac race
Great idea Fred I d love to see some more videos on "Great Old Boats" Two potential. projects that come to mind are: 1. Chainplates , inspection and total replacement.. On many old boats the Chainplates tend to get ignored because they are out of sight and out of mind, and replacing the Chainplates is a BIG project! I could really use some help,and guidance on Chainplates replacement, especially on the older IP's . 2. Rudders. Inspection and repair/ replacement. I noted you replaced the rudder on this Cal 40, but I could use some more details. Other then performance , how and why does somebody replace or rebuild a rudder. Thanks a bunch, great RUclips series... Ed
Schaefer, Fred, Mike Yes I did view segment #9 , twice actually, both before and after your comments. Most all of your viewers can certainly obtain new Chainplates from yourselves. That's a great manufacturing facility you have there. I was referring to the inspection removal and replacement of Chainplates on the boats themselves, rather then making the replacements in the factory. Personally, I have an older Island Packet, and in this series of boats the Chainplates are imbedded into the fibreglass hull, and unfortunately they notoriously fail. I think it's due to stress corrosion cracking. As well the Chainplates are very difficult to access and inspect. Perhaps you could get a better view this problem on the' ipyoa' website... You asked for ideas for your "This Old Boat" series, and that is what I was trying to suggest. The problem with the Chainplates described above was my suggestion for this series. Funny people frequently replace their standing rigging, but ignore the equally important Chainplates... Hope this explains my opinion. Keep up the great work. Regards Ed
It would be wonderful if you could provide some resources to the restoration projects being done by a young English fellow on the channel named Sampson Boat Co.
Love the episodes regarding the Cal 40 restoration and your plans for future great old boat episodes of other restoration projects. However as there are a great many of us who will never be able to afford much of what you are doing and who are subscribers to the "Good Old Boat" magazine because we tired of the million dollar yacht articles so prevalent in the other sailing magazines, I hope you will find it in your restoration episodes to tackle a smaller boat that is the starting point for many who get into sailing. Such boats as the Cape Dory Typhoon, or Pearson Ensign, or Bristol 24 sure would fit the bill for such a project. Either way I will continue to follow your projects for the interest involved. Best of luck and fair winds.
Truly a gorgeous restoration, but insane for any normal person, but most excellent as a marketing and advertising campaign. Thank you for bringing this beauty back to her full glory and beyond.
Loving this show...!!!
Very cool that the synthetic can accommodate the antenna for the SSB. Was wondering about that. Thanks for that info.
Good stuff.
Can't wait for next video. Thx
..what about getting the boom kicker painted white?
Very cool that the synthetic can accommodate the antenna for the SSB. Was wondering about that.
Great job, gentlemen. Looking forward to you guys looking into rebuilding many more boats. I've learned a bit watching you, and I look forward to learning more.
We're finishing our Morgan OI 41 in getting her ready for the South Pacific where we can retire. Thanks!
What a great series. I have a 1970 C&C Frigate 36 that I have replace the main bulkhead in and built a new rudder for. This series is inspiring towards the preservation of these older boats. As a teenager I loved the Cal boats and actually received a letter from Bill Lapworth when I asked him for advice on nautical careers. Keep up the great work.
the only cal 40 I know of that ever sank was yawl rigged Tangent in the early 70s off catalina and all the boat's valuables were in the owner's garage as if it wasn't a failure of the too well of insured boat, they are one truly tough boat I've spent over 15 years racing one including 2 transpacs, sailed and raced many others as well, you have a veeeeeery safe boat, blessings and enjoy
Thrilling to watch this outcome. I've watched since the beginning and deeply appreciate the hard and thoughtful work that has gone into this project. As a woodworker of sorts I have enjoyed your efforts on trim and tillers.
How much does a total restoration like this cost? I'm guessing 150- 200k all in
Being that your Company Schaefer is located in New Bedford have you ever looked at the old wooden boat Moby Dick . She once belonged to carl Pimental who once owed Smuggler's Den in the south end of New Bedford. The boat is still located in the south end of New Bedford in a fenced in area on East Rodney French Blvd. near the hurricane dike gates. She is something to see and is a rounded shape similar to a submarine. She should be saved and preserved a truly unique boat.
the "Moby Dick" is now owned by Mike Yorston of Acushnet MA. and Mike is planning on restoring Moby Dick. If one is really interested in a Great Old Boat Mike should be contacted. Mike is well known around the area waterfront and yachting community having once managing West Marine.
Thanks for sharing. I've really enjoyed this series.
Can you share an approximate cost for this all in project?
It was great to see her in the water! Steve has done a huge amount of work on my Bear, and has done a lot to keep many boats in the fleet going. Continued good luck in your preparations.
Glad to see so much progress; thanks for sharing.
I took the same safety at Sea course with the SF Yacht Club this past November. Fantastic course! Highly recommended.
What a beauty. Great idea and will certainly will follow
You've done such a great job documenting the Cal 40 project please do continue the process with other boats. Many thanks.
Watched all your videos its been really great to watch your project unfold, it will be good to see the boat sail
Congratulations on the splash,great series,thank you for bringing s along on this adventure
Congratulations on the launch, Fred, and thank you for taking the time and effort to produce such an informative series of videos. Especially liked the interviews you did with the various vendors and crafts people, sharing not only their advice, but the rationale behind it. The chemistry between you and Cree is terrific. Best of luck to you and Sequoia going forward. Looking forward to the updates.
Congratulations on a huge milestone. Thank you for taking the time to so carefully document this project and share it with others. Lots of great information and well thought out decisions. Best wishes for continued progress.
Personally, I would love to see the restoration of an old 12 meter racing boat. It may be impossible to find one being restored or gain access to but I was always mesmerized by them. Any era would be fine by me.
Outstanding! Love the idea of "This Old Boat"! Thank you for sharing!
Wonderful series, look forward to the continuation and hopefully some behind the scenes looks at the Transpac.
Thanks for the great series.
I think restoration of an early cold-molded Eric Goetz boat might be interesting to watch. I think of him as the Enzo Ferrari of the boat building world. He's built every kind of racing sailboat from A-Cup boats to TP-52s to Volvo boats.
Wow two years. Can't believe it doesn't possible. Great sailing and fair winds.
Keep er. Goin....this is why i like utube.
please post info about the new channel or website address
this has been excellent looking forward to the new one!
This has been a true pleasure to watch from beginning to near-end. Thank you. I look forward to the new series on older boats, considering most of us out here don't have the finances (or interest) in newer boats, bringing back a classic plastic is definitely a worthwhile endeavor! s/v Gypsy Soul
You should put a link in the description to the new channel! Thanks!
I can't locate the new channel.
I have the same issue
We have not set up a new channel we may transition this You Tube site.
thanks Frred - love your work - and yes we have had a good look over the entry list for the transpac - we have a few similar yachts to go up against - we will watch with interest
GREAT series, thanks. We'd love to see a "final episode" of the race itself. Is one in the making?
Yes, Fred will be giving a review and thoughts about the race. It will be November before we get to it. After that we will continue with the interior build out on the Cal 40. It was bare bones for the Transpac.
Looking forward to seeing how you fared against Stan Honey in his Cal 40. That guy is incredible and one of the nicest people I’ve ever met.
i have enjoyed your series so much ...when is the Shake Down chapter being released ???
I'm thrilled to hear that you're planning more restoration videos! I would recommend a little more play-by-play of the projects themselves. You've got a great start going. Keep it up!
In the auto world we'd call this build a resto-mod. For some resto-moding the cost would be irrelevant, but my guess is the cost here was more than a new production 40 footer. She's a beauty though. Would like to know how you all fared in the Transpac race
NM - I found it. Third place, very respectable. Congrats
Wonderful direction you're going! I'm staying tuned.
And me!
Great idea Fred I d love to see some more videos on "Great Old Boats"
Two potential. projects that come to mind are:
1. Chainplates , inspection and total replacement.. On many old boats the Chainplates tend to get ignored because they are out of sight and out of mind, and replacing the Chainplates is a BIG project! I could really use some help,and guidance on Chainplates replacement, especially on the older IP's .
2. Rudders. Inspection and repair/ replacement. I noted you replaced the rudder on this Cal 40, but I could use some more details. Other then performance , how and why does somebody replace or rebuild a rudder.
Thanks a bunch, great RUclips series...
Ed
Edward, did you look at segment #9 we also talk about chainplates in the factory tour. This is whats up now, we will revisit this in the future.
Schaefer, Fred, Mike
Yes I did view segment #9 , twice actually, both before and after your comments.
Most all of your viewers can certainly obtain new Chainplates from yourselves. That's a great manufacturing facility you have there.
I was referring to the inspection removal and replacement of Chainplates on the boats themselves, rather then making the replacements in the factory.
Personally, I have an older Island Packet, and in this series of boats the Chainplates are imbedded into the fibreglass hull, and unfortunately they notoriously fail. I think it's due to stress corrosion cracking. As well the Chainplates are very difficult to access and inspect.
Perhaps you could get a better view this problem on the' ipyoa' website...
You asked for ideas for your "This Old Boat" series, and that is what I was trying to suggest.
The problem with the Chainplates described above was my suggestion for this series.
Funny people frequently replace their standing rigging, but ignore the equally important Chainplates...
Hope this explains my opinion.
Keep up the great work.
Regards
Ed
Wow, nice job.
Did you put a dollar under Her mast step for luck?
It would be wonderful if you could provide some resources to the restoration projects being done by a young English fellow on the channel named Sampson Boat Co.
if the Seacocks are closed
Fred - I could be a dill - I cant find the great old boats RUclips channel - may I ask can you provide a link please