Please don't stop the videos. I'm still looking for my boat and have been searching for a 34-38 ft boat to single hand. Hoping to buy one in the next 6 mths and head down the ICW to south Fla. With a little practice and some schooling i'll get out there soon. I watch everyone of your videos and would love to find a Pearson 385 ( My dream boat ) but they don't come around very often . I have learned so much from the Captain and Ran-day that i feel confident i could inspect a sail boat and get most of it right just by what i have learned from you all. Thank you both for being the sailors and teachers that you are. I bet there's a lot of hopeful sailors out there looking for advice from a experienced sailor and waiting for the answers you all have. THANK YOU BOTH....
@Ran-Day Sweet! This is rewarding prior to work done!! I seen another new used boat owner was using a mobile water disalanator purifier which was renewable capable as well as fossil.. I seen a lithium mobile power pack which was stackable where you can pull a section for dingy use? Rainman Flex 1500 power station
I'll be looking for your updates.. Rebuilding, fixing stuff is more rewarding than sailing, fishing, diving.. at least for me. You guys provide us with history, creativity, technical/old tech, sailing knowledge, Q & A, comedy... Thank you!
Ran-Day It will be an interesting experience, reworking an old boat. I am getting a Pearson 365 back into shape. Wiring issues have a lot to be desired (old boats tend to have a hodgepodge of add on or reworked wiring). I have a background in Marine Electricity and Electronics so a good challenge. Looking forward to the rest of your series on rehab. Labeling and proper color coding of the wires will help out a lot. Nigel Calder has a great manual on Mechanical and Electrical Systems that could help you (Boatowner's Mechanical and Electrical Manual).
Great advice and good luck with the 365... (one of my favorites of 2021!). Nigel is fantastic and I plan on digging into his materials to get up to speed. cheers!
I have been looking forward to seeing this. A positive note on the mass of snakes is the value of the scrap copper! Excellent presentation as always and the new camera man did a good job too. Thanks for sharing.
Cameraman wasn't bad for a rookie, right? Yes, there will be piles of scrap copper for sure. Going to be very satisfying to get her up to ship shape. cheers!
Randy , there isn't a person that could have given a more respectively honest opinion on the sailboat that you bought without maybe being negative to the previous owners . You explain everything very clearly without going on and on about one thing for ever . Very very well done ! Your honest and easy going nature shows with every word you speak . Thank you both once again for the great video's that you produce .
that's very kind of you, thank you! I love the boat and really looking forward to bringing her up to modern standards and getting in some sailing in the meantime :)
Yeah, I had a Westerly sailboat with an electrical system that looked like that. What I did was to pull out all the unused cables. This took awhile, but when done, things were waaaay more simple and I improved after that. I believe if you pull out all the dead headed cables you will begin to get a grip on what is going on.
Great choice Ran Day, I loved this boat when you two revviewed it. Love the layout, I hope you have endless hours of enjoyment cruising the east coast in it. Just needs a little sweat equity and you're set. Well done sir
I don’t think you should rip out any electrical. Sort it all out, use plastic tyes, and label everything you know. Down the road sometime you might find out you tore out something you shouldn’t have. At least give it some time before you do that and know that what you do rip out you definitely don’t want.
If there's one thing I've learned about admiring all of these beautiful sailboats is that if I don't have unlimited funds I shouldn't buy a boat longer than 26 feet long, one without a fixed keel. I want a fiberglass, (not wood,) boat I can spend my time sailing and floating around on, reading and napping on for a week or 2 at a time, then load it up on a trailer and haul it home, and not spend most of my waking hours working on, worrying about, or tossing money into it. Sails in good shape, portable coolers for food and drinks, an electric trolling motor, battery-powered lighting, a pair of lithium batteries for aux power, jugs of water, sponge baths, a camp stove, and 4 or 5 flexible PV panels and I'm good to go. I can admire as they sweep me all of the majestic, teak an mahogany decked and trimmed boats dotted with glowing, polished brass and chrome, then I can go back to reading my book in peace. Captain Q and Ran-day satisfy my urges for more.
Congrats Ran Day!! I loved the boat tour...more like a real estate tour of a mansion. That is a ton of space. I love the inclusion of the boat layout along the way so we could keep track of where we were at on the boat. By the time you get that wiring panel straightened up you WILL be an electrical engineer...or a brain surgeon. Dean
Good luck Ran-day, looks like a boat load of work but also looks like it has a lot of potential to be a beautiful boat. I can't wait to see the finished product.
Thanks, Jim... really looking forward to the challenges of bringing her back to a great state. It is a full boat load but what better way to learn, right? Cheers!
Ran-Day: Great tour and description of the host of little “gotchas” that come with buying anything used (i.e. car, boat, trailer, vacation home, etc…). My advice: buy several bottles of Goo-Gone to get rid of any adhesive left over after you peel off those red Dymo labels on the electrical panel, buy a couple bottles of 91% alcohol to get rid of those labels written with a Magic Marker, and buy a Brother label-making unit and start labelling everything with nice, easy-to-read, black on white 1/2” labels. Labelling switches, pumps, water lines, wire bundles, through holes, etc… makes a world of difference and adds a level of professionalism and clarity that can’t be beat. Pretty soon that Scheel 45 is going to look like it just came off the factory floor! Great job on everything you Captain Q do together! Looking forward to your next video update.
Thanks, Darryl! You got it… great suggestion. I picked up a thermal printer (no running ink) to do the trick.. so important to be able to identify things without having to place the role of archeologist 😉
@@YachtHunters If that thermal printer doesn't prove satisfactory, try the Brother PTouch model PT-D600 (available at any Staples or OfficeMax store). It has been an easy-to-use, versatile, and hard working unit for me. You can make 1/2", 3/4", and 1" labels in a snap, and the labels will hold-up to just about any environment! You can also choose from about 6 or 8 different fonts as well.
@@YachtHunters I second the suggestion on the Brother Ptouch label maker, and I believe if you connect the unit to your computer you will have much more flexibility in the design of any specific labels as I do with mine.
Nice!!! Good thing she's a 10 and you can work on her in the water. Best channel just got better with some bright horizons. PS. Now that Ran-day is a Captain, does that mean Captain Q is an Admiral or still a Captain. Surely you can't demote him to First Mate...?
CONGRATULATIONS RANDY!!!!! I'm so happy for you!!! She's a gorgeous boat, absolutely beautiful, I'm so jealous...but in a healthy way:) Envious? Can't wait to see drone footage of you under way in brisk conditions.
Congrats on the boat Ran-Day, will be a cracker, I had a Ford Lehman 90 hp diesel in one of my yachts that had a lot of hours on it, had not been well maintained, had a mishap with exhaust manifold, held on by those 4 bolts, it completely fell off, it seems electrolysis had eaten away internally? Don’t know if those diesels have zinc anodes in them, might be wise to check ? All the best. Greg from Australia 🍺
You learn so much more after you get time to test everything out. That's important lesson for everyone looking to purchase a boat. It's amazing though and a fun new adventure.
Congratulations first mate on your new vessel. It's a beautiful sailboat... Once you finished it your way it will be beautiful... Thanks for sharing your lives with us.... Fare winds an following sea's guy's ✌🏼💗😊❣️
This was such a delightful video, the boat is amazing and it will always be a work in progress. Thank you both for sharing this exciting journey.⛵️⛵️⛵️🥰
Randy congratulations on your boat purchase. Like you I would have the electrical system totally redone. Get a pro to do it and some lithium batteries. I also like the possibility of gaining more space in the rear of the electrical cabinet. The engine room makeover will be part of the electrical update for sure. With Captain Q giving salty advice on projects and your own knowledge all this will come out just fine. I look forward to you sharing the upgrades on U Tube. Respect sent to you and the good Captain. Before you know it good weather coming and then, ⛵️🏝 👍
Beautiful boat, Randay - the amount of light down below is incredible, and I'm very jealous of that bathtub. I appreciate the electrical tangle of an old boat - the first impression is "oh no! I gotta do something about this" But remember that it's been sailing along just fine like that for decades now. First, do no harm. I found that after a few months I got familiar enough with everything to start pulling out old wiring, and eventually ended up with a nice big hairball of copper that was no longer connected to anything. Once all the unused wiring was removed - the original wiring was rather neat and trustworthy.
Just subscribed a couple days ago and started binge watching - saw the vid of the end of 2021 where you had bought this boat! Wowza! Really nice. It was such a good video you did because it gives people an idea of what to expect - and yes, it's a LOT overwhelming! Just loved your tour - looking forward to more. Thanks for sharing.
Beauty of a boat. Great bones and lovely lines. My two cents: make it safe and functional to last a year. During that year, keep a notebook with you to fill with plans, ideas, questions, and notes. Then haul it out in the fall when you are ready for a major refit. The electrical is ugly, the engine needs work, but that inaccessible through-hull scares the bejeebies out of me. Step 1: make sure the life raft is functional and ready to deploy. Looking forward to seeing your journeys, both diy, and seafaring.
What an awesome vessel. A bird's nest of wires can be cleaned up with wire ties once you figure out what's actually still being used. The previous owner of my vessel cut all the ties while adding stuff and never took the time to tie it back up afterwards so wires were hanging loose everywhere. I found that once I got at it with the small wire ties it all looked so much better. The under sink through hull should be addressed for sure especially if you can't get to it. I eliminated my through hulls by going with a sea chest in the engine room that goes to a manifold to feed everything and a ball valve at the manifold to shut water off to each one. The sea chest feeds my Main engine, AC, Genset, Head, forward and aft washdown pumps and water maker and I have 2 spare plugged valves I don't use. Everything that needs and gets fed saltwater comes from one spot and all of them can be shut off quickly. It looks like you have plenty of room in your engine room for it. I look forward to all your videos. That old salt Captain Q will help you out I'm sure! Regards
Nice boat, thanks for sharing. If you want to keep you boat smelling fresh, get rid of the marine head and put in a composting head. We love ours and would never go back, plus you can seal up some thru-hull fittings.
Congratulations Ran-Day. Your days are going to be preoccupied for some time, no women chasing for a while. LOL 😂 It sure was nice of Captain Q to give you a heater. Sea Dog is looking forward to visiting you and giving you a special gift. LOL 😂 Just remember, with the faith of a mustard seed, you can move mountains. 👍🙏😎✌️
I love that Scheel and I am looking forward a LOT to see more of Ran-Day in front and the Captain behind the cam. He is doing ok so far :-) Keep the refit videos coming.
I Love it! Love it! Love it! So happy to see you & the Captain getting this boat ship shape and I am looking forward to seeing your sailing adventures. 😊
The ultimate “practice what you preach “ episode. I’ve enjoyed the transition from student to master. Congrats Ran-day. I hope this will not impact our weekly boat tours, but you can certainly be forgiven a few distractions Best to all and Fair winds.
I’ll definitely be watching the refit. As a 25 year electrician I’d be happy to give you some pointers. Full disclosure I’ve never wired a sailboat, but the theory is all the same! Best wishes Randal.
This is awesome!! There’s nothing more exciting than bringing something new home and figuring it all out - thanks for bringing us along. Loved the footage of sailing her to the home berth.
I loved this video, what the hell is wrong with me! When I sober up I'm gonna have to donate my 2 dollars to patreon so I can Demand that my restoration rules are followed to the tee. That cameraman is not working out, his moustache is too alphamale ! This is a humongous project. We're right behind you! In the stern, smoking cigars! We love u Randay!
Huge congratulations on your acquisition of this marvelous yacht, Randall. Thank you for taking us through the boat, stem to stern, and revealing that not only her highlights, but some of the challenges/learning opportunities ahead (and in the head). I look forward to learning from you, in the weeks /months/years ahead as you sort her out, improve her and, not the least, sail her.
I am an electrical engineer, having designed boat power systems among other things. I would not redo the wiring. It's just a lot of unnecessary work. I would, however, figure out where each of the wires goes, label them, and remove the ones no longer in use. If you see any frayed wires or broken insulation, then replace the wire. It's not rocket science...
Well done Randay!! It’s going to take a lot of work but I’m looking forward to seeing you getting her ship shape !! She is a wonderful boat!!fair winds ⛵️
Fantastic video. I am past the age for a project boat, but can’t wait to watch your journey as you bring it up to your standard. Engine room and electrical are the stuff of nightmares. Be brave, have fun, and sail her every chance you get. Thanks
Congratulations Ran-day! She's a beauty! I knew exactly nothing about sailing or sailboats when I started watching this channel, always wanted to learn to sail, and have been studying and absorbing for about a year now. I have learned SO much from you guys, can't wait to learn more as I watch your refit project. That is truly a beautiful boat, thank you so much for sharing.
Thank you Ran'Day for sharing your beautiful vessel with us. Yes there's a lot to be done but she's definitely worth it. The electrical room just Oof, Oof. That's going to be a lot of work tracking down all those wires but when you get it finished with modern panels it won't be nearly as daunting. Make sure you have someone with you when you go tracing all those as it's definitely going to be a two man job. Looking forward to your future vids and watching you bring her up to modern standards while maintaining her charm and character as it's obvious you're going to do. Like I said when you did the tour of this vessel there was just something in your voice that told me you'd fallen in love with her. Truly happy for you that you were able to purchase her and may all your dreams for her come true. Fair winds, following seas, safe travels and God Bless...
Great video. As far as the electrical system is concerned, certainly don’t tear it out until you have a complete plan and system wiring diagram with wire sizes and colors laid in. Also, only use stranded copper at a minimum. I would also replace power circuit switched with sealed toggle hydraulic magnetic circuit breakers as you can afford. The way i might start this project would be to define each electrical item to be used. List its power requirement as a start. I also suggest keeping separate ac and dc circuits. Don’t run them in the same wiring trays. Good luck going forward. OleDave
Wahoo! So great to finally see the big reveal 😊. Nice job using the scale diagram to illustrate the walkthrough. It’d be very cool to have a 3d model to help figure out how to repurpose space wasted on the tub/genset/electric etc. to max out the aft cabin for liveaboard comfort. Saloon has great potential too. So many projects, ha! Yer gonna need more patreons 😊.
Ran-day and CQ - Thanks so much for working on this series! We've been waiting for it. We look forward to more of the story. And we're super happy for your acquisition Ran-day; what a great adventure! We enjoy all your videos immensely.
I think it still gets a 10 because it still floats! Congrats Ran-Day. When I saw the original episode I fell in love with the layout. It is going to take some serious work (in addition to what you already have done) but it is well on the way to becoming the PB for me.
Had to go back and watch the review video. She is a beautiful boat and its good to see her in the water. It will be even better to see her under sail and hopefully progress videos of her as Randay progresses with her refit. Looks like a very nice investment Randay.
Great job guys. Talk about role-reversal!! And Congratulations! Randay!!! (Where was seadog? Maybe Randay needs a mascot) I’ve Been looking forward to this episode since you hinted at it awhile back! Having gone through similar surprises with our 30’ SeaRay I can feel your pain/joy. (More joy-less pain. $o far). I Love the follow up theme as well. Having watched this episode pre-purchase, now uncovering the smaller details. It’s a great format. Would really like to see you guys revisit some past gems with their new owners. You two are great at this. It is by far my favourite RUclips channel. (I only watch 3, they are all sailing related). All the best- thanks for sharing!!
yeah great idea... we've been trying to find some of the owners that bought some of the ones we've featured for a 'where are they now'... would be fun to know how it's turning out.
Congratulations on a solid purchase. Prioritize your work, but minimize your time ‘on the hard.’ I plan to sail north past you on my way to Nova Scotia.
Batteries forward for the windlass and bow thruster is to reduce the voltage drop, which is good. The charging system leaves a lot to be desired though.
Great boat. Big project. Great family boat. Space Shuttle wiring... Reminds me of why I KISS. Luv the galley and the requisite ice maker, and I have two professional chefs in the family who would appreciated it, too.
Way to go Ran day,… well done it’s all worth it And you’ll be sailing where ever you want … will be looking forward to seeing you fix her up… Take care and thanks for sharing…
😮😯😲unfortunately Ran-day you bought the "LIST" from the previously overwhelmed owner, which through up his hands. 👍 BTW, it is a nice sailboat. p.s. the aft Cockpit, later, can be made like the Armel aft cabin. Opps, I just suggested a longer list.
LOVED THIS BOAT FROM THE FIRST TIME I SAW HER. So unique and so practical. Need crew? I'm your man. Just stick me in the aft cabin and call me when it's my turn at the wheel. Ps, While I am NOT an electrician, I have rewired my boat and I understand the principles of electrical circuitry.
RAN-DAY, my $0.02: I say you delay your retirement by a year and repower with an electric motor! THAT's (THOSE are) a few episodes I would love to watch...
Yes sir,,, you have a ton of work ahead of you. Hope you don't have a day job!! Curious, as you said this was a former vlog of Captain Q. Sure there was a $$ amount to that vlog. How close to the price did you get it for. The reason I ask is I wonder what the average "play-room" to the price is norm!! Good luck with that electrical work, remember one very important detail... Electricity and water DO NOT play well with each other. Get that electric panel away from that shower area... Or seal the heck out of ALL your racetracks to the said area... Conduit, conduit, conduit!!!
Great boat Randle. And was a great price ....will be awesome when you make all the changes....I have a question for you and the captain....two boats I love are the gulfstar 50 and the nauticat 44...you guys reviewed one of each at $150,000 ....can I get your opinion on which is a better boat. ie .. better built, better sailer, better live aboard....any comments would be great...
The God forsaken wrath of the NE cold make the interior all the more cozy. A diesel heater--prioritize setting this up and getting it into action asap. It will take time but, in turn, you will get to each and every issue. Thank you for posting.
Thanks, Randy. Can't wait to watch the progress develop on this boat. She looks like she has good bones. Another great vid to look forward to every-other week or so!
I ❤️ the scheel 45 WOW so beautiful, may Jesus continue to bless you in your adventure, I give him thanks and praise for allowing me to now have the passion for sailing in my ❤️, in Jesus name, Amen.
Great boat you lucky man you...you will set it up right over the coming years and make it yours...working on watching this video...nap time first...Ok got woke up by hearing ...Why are you shooting my crotch...lol...Great way to learn all the systems by fixing all the systems...Capt Q heater bet he gives you a nice pillow next so he will be comfy for visits to help you...looking forward to the finished boat in the Maldives...
Nice to see Ran-Day getting a starring role. Have you considered a separate channel? "First Mate R"? She's a lovely boat. Still unconvinced by some of the layout. I don't love that rear cockpit, feels like wasted space and it means the rear cabin has split bunks and they are almost like quarter berths... It's the master cabin!
Hope you read this? Great boat - Dreadful wiring. Can I suggest you buy a good quality Tone Tracer. This will help you find cables, their route, breaks and shorts throughout the vessel. Make sure it is one with a sender and receiver unit with multiple connections. They are good for electrical, co-axial and data cables. My background is Marine radio and electronics, without a Tone Tracer I would have been at a total loss when fault finding on the kind of mess you have. Best of luck getting the boat ship shape.
I really liked this boat when the original episode aired for it. Nice seeing it in more depth this episode. Well bought Ran-day, enjoy it! Hopefully down the road after you get some work done on it, we can get an update. Safe sailing.
Please don't stop the videos. I'm still looking for my boat and have been searching for a 34-38 ft boat to single hand. Hoping to buy one in the next 6 mths and head down the ICW to south Fla. With a little practice and some schooling i'll get out there soon. I watch everyone of your videos and would love to find a Pearson 385 ( My dream boat ) but they don't come around very often . I have learned so much from the Captain and Ran-day that i feel confident i could inspect a sail boat and get most of it right just by what i have learned from you all. Thank you both for being the sailors and teachers that you are. I bet there's a lot of hopeful sailors out there looking for advice from a experienced sailor and waiting for the answers you all have. THANK YOU BOTH....
We absolutely loved this deep dive into your boat and can't wait to see more. Congrats RANDAY!
Thanks so much!!
@Ran-Day Sweet! This is rewarding prior to work done!!
I seen another new used boat owner was using a mobile water disalanator purifier which was renewable capable as well as fossil..
I seen a lithium mobile power pack which was stackable where you can pull a section for dingy use?
Rainman
Flex 1500 power station
The flex power station looks super interesting… thanks for the tip!
@@YachtHunters Happy to contribute. I heard they are awesome with answering questions and helping customers too!
I'll be looking for your updates.. Rebuilding, fixing stuff is more rewarding than sailing, fishing, diving.. at least for me.
You guys provide us with history, creativity, technical/old tech, sailing knowledge, Q & A, comedy... Thank you!
Good luck with the sorting out the wiring. Label everything live.
Ran-Day It will be an interesting experience, reworking an old boat. I am getting a Pearson 365 back into shape. Wiring issues have a lot to be desired (old boats tend to have a hodgepodge of add on or reworked wiring). I have a background in Marine Electricity and Electronics so a good challenge. Looking forward to the rest of your series on rehab. Labeling and proper color coding of the wires will help out a lot. Nigel Calder has a great manual on Mechanical and Electrical Systems that could help you (Boatowner's Mechanical and Electrical Manual).
Great advice and good luck with the 365... (one of my favorites of 2021!). Nigel is fantastic and I plan on digging into his materials to get up to speed. cheers!
The Charlie Noble, install at the far end of the solon bench seat, up on the bulkhead.
seems about the most logical place, right? I'm going to put together some drawings and see how it might all shape up... stay tuned :)
More wiring then the Space Shuttle, I’m panicked looking at it. You will get it cleaned up but right it is a bit scary.
Nice one, Randy! What brand is the furler system you said was so good?
I have been looking forward to seeing this. A positive note on the mass of snakes is the value of the scrap copper! Excellent presentation as always and the new camera man did a good job too. Thanks for sharing.
Cameraman wasn't bad for a rookie, right? Yes, there will be piles of scrap copper for sure. Going to be very satisfying to get her up to ship shape. cheers!
Nice looking boat Randal, Best of luck with her ( esp sorting out that wiring ) Look forward to hearing how the discoveries and remedial work go.
lots to share... really looking forward to it. Thanks for watching!
Randy , there isn't a person that could have given a more respectively honest opinion on the sailboat that you bought without maybe being negative to the previous owners . You explain everything very clearly without going on and on about one thing for ever . Very very well done ! Your honest and easy going nature shows with every word you speak . Thank you both once again for the great video's that you produce .
that's very kind of you, thank you! I love the boat and really looking forward to bringing her up to modern standards and getting in some sailing in the meantime :)
Yeah, I had a Westerly sailboat with an electrical system that looked like that. What I did was to pull out all the unused cables. This took awhile, but when done, things were waaaay more simple and I improved after that. I believe if you pull out all the dead headed cables you will begin to get a grip on what is going on.
Seems like a nice gentle way to get started... and keep sailing at the same time. Good tip!
Great choice Ran Day, I loved this boat when you two revviewed it. Love the layout, I hope you have endless hours of enjoyment cruising the east coast in it. Just needs a little sweat equity and you're set. Well done sir
Agreed… just needs a little love and some modernization
I don’t think you should rip out any electrical. Sort it all out, use plastic tyes, and label everything you know. Down the road sometime you might find out you tore out something you shouldn’t have. At least give it some time before you do that and know that what you do rip out you definitely don’t want.
zip ties and split plastic conduit mounted and secured. Made huge difference on our boat!
@@symphonyfarm2009 Thank you, that’s what I was trying to think of, zip ties.
I'd also add a resistance check to the list. It will let you know if any of the wires are immediately dangerous or not.
Ran day is wearing red pants.....look out.
If there's one thing I've learned about admiring all of these beautiful sailboats is that if I don't have unlimited funds I shouldn't buy a boat longer than 26 feet long, one without a fixed keel. I want a fiberglass, (not wood,) boat I can spend my time sailing and floating around on, reading and napping on for a week or 2 at a time, then load it up on a trailer and haul it home, and not spend most of my waking hours working on, worrying about, or tossing money into it. Sails in good shape, portable coolers for food and drinks, an electric trolling motor, battery-powered lighting, a pair of lithium batteries for aux power, jugs of water, sponge baths, a camp stove, and 4 or 5 flexible PV panels and I'm good to go. I can admire as they sweep me all of the majestic, teak an mahogany decked and trimmed boats dotted with glowing, polished brass and chrome, then I can go back to reading my book in peace. Captain Q and Ran-day satisfy my urges for more.
Congrats Ran Day!! I loved the boat tour...more like a real estate tour of a mansion. That is a ton of space. I love the inclusion of the boat layout along the way so we could keep track of where we were at on the boat. By the time you get that wiring panel straightened up you WILL be an electrical engineer...or a brain surgeon. Dean
What an intro! I can't wait to get to know you and your new boat better Ran-Day. What both of you are doing with the channel is just amazing.
That's very kind, Elliot! Thank you!!
Good luck Ran-day, looks like a boat load of work but also looks like it has a lot of potential to be a beautiful boat. I can't wait to see the finished product.
Thanks, Jim... really looking forward to the challenges of bringing her back to a great state. It is a full boat load but what better way to learn, right? Cheers!
Ran-Day: Great tour and description of the host of little “gotchas” that come with buying anything used (i.e. car, boat, trailer, vacation home, etc…). My advice: buy several bottles of Goo-Gone to get rid of any adhesive left over after you peel off those red Dymo labels on the electrical panel, buy a couple bottles of 91% alcohol to get rid of those labels written with a Magic Marker, and buy a Brother label-making unit and start labelling everything with nice, easy-to-read, black on white 1/2” labels. Labelling switches, pumps, water lines, wire bundles, through holes, etc… makes a world of difference and adds a level of professionalism and clarity that can’t be beat. Pretty soon that Scheel 45 is going to look like it just came off the factory floor! Great job on everything you Captain Q do together! Looking forward to your next video update.
Thanks, Darryl! You got it… great suggestion. I picked up a thermal printer (no running ink) to do the trick.. so important to be able to identify things without having to place the role of archeologist 😉
@@YachtHunters If that thermal printer doesn't prove satisfactory, try the Brother PTouch model PT-D600 (available at any Staples or OfficeMax store). It has been an easy-to-use, versatile, and hard working unit for me. You can make 1/2", 3/4", and 1" labels in a snap, and the labels will hold-up to just about any environment! You can also choose from about 6 or 8 different fonts as well.
He needs a few cans of Dinty-Moore!
Maybe one more bottle to buy, a bottle of scotch to de- stress after you do the electrical work :-)
@@YachtHunters I second the suggestion on the Brother Ptouch label maker, and I believe if you connect the unit to your computer you will have much more flexibility in the design of any specific labels as I do with mine.
Nice!!! Good thing she's a 10 and you can work on her in the water. Best channel just got better with some bright horizons.
PS. Now that Ran-day is a Captain, does that mean Captain Q is an Admiral or still a Captain. Surely you can't demote him to First Mate...?
CQ can only get promoted at this point 😂
CONGRATULATIONS RANDY!!!!! I'm so happy for you!!! She's a gorgeous boat, absolutely beautiful, I'm so jealous...but in a healthy way:) Envious? Can't wait to see drone footage of you under way in brisk conditions.
Thanks, Mike! Looking forward to cooking up some nice footage and practicing landing on the boat while driving 😉
Looking at the required projects I think I would start with the bar....You may need a drink or two....
You last name is indicative of your wisdom. This is very good advice 🍸 😂
Congrats on the boat Ran-Day, will be a cracker, I had a Ford Lehman 90 hp diesel in one of my yachts that had a lot of hours on it, had not been well maintained, had a mishap with exhaust manifold, held on by those 4 bolts, it completely fell off, it seems electrolysis had eaten away internally? Don’t know if those diesels have zinc anodes in them, might be wise to check ? All the best. Greg from Australia 🍺
You learn so much more after you get time to test everything out. That's important lesson for everyone looking to purchase a boat. It's amazing though and a fun new adventure.
Absolutely!
Congratulations first mate on your new vessel. It's a beautiful sailboat... Once you finished it your way it will be beautiful... Thanks for sharing your lives with us.... Fare winds an following sea's guy's ✌🏼💗😊❣️
This was such a delightful video, the boat is amazing and it will always be a work in progress. Thank you both for sharing this exciting journey.⛵️⛵️⛵️🥰
Thanks, Kathleen!! It's going to be a labor of love 😍
Randy congratulations on your boat purchase. Like you I would have the electrical system totally redone. Get a pro to do it and some lithium batteries. I also like the possibility of gaining more space in the rear of the electrical cabinet. The engine room makeover will be part of the electrical update for sure. With Captain Q giving salty advice on projects and your own knowledge all this will come out just fine. I look forward to you sharing the upgrades on U Tube. Respect sent to you and the good Captain. Before you know it good weather coming and then, ⛵️🏝 👍
Beautiful boat, Randay - the amount of light down below is incredible, and I'm very jealous of that bathtub.
I appreciate the electrical tangle of an old boat - the first impression is "oh no! I gotta do something about this" But remember that it's been sailing along just fine like that for decades now. First, do no harm.
I found that after a few months I got familiar enough with everything to start pulling out old wiring, and eventually ended up with a nice big hairball of copper that was no longer connected to anything.
Once all the unused wiring was removed - the original wiring was rather neat and trustworthy.
Love this approach... keeps the boat sailing as much as possible too :)
Wow! Congratulations!!! She's beautiful and there's no doubt she'll be ship shape in no time. Keep us posted. Thank you! ⛵
I hope you have some generous friends to assist you with your future projects! Love the video! Very informative! Congratulations! 😊
The looks on his face! Priceless Gorgeous boat Ran-Day
Ran-Day, 10 points, it floats. We saw it.
10 points for @captains camera work.
10 points for bathtub 🛀.
30 points 🥳
Just subscribed a couple days ago and started binge watching - saw the vid of the end of 2021 where you had bought this boat! Wowza! Really nice. It was such a good video you did because it gives people an idea of what to expect - and yes, it's a LOT overwhelming! Just loved your tour - looking forward to more. Thanks for sharing.
Beauty of a boat. Great bones and lovely lines.
My two cents: make it safe and functional to last a year. During that year, keep a notebook with you to fill with plans, ideas, questions, and notes. Then haul it out in the fall when you are ready for a major refit. The electrical is ugly, the engine needs work, but that inaccessible through-hull scares the bejeebies out of me.
Step 1: make sure the life raft is functional and ready to deploy.
Looking forward to seeing your journeys, both diy, and seafaring.
What an awesome vessel. A bird's nest of wires can be cleaned up with wire ties once you figure out what's actually still being used. The previous owner of my vessel cut all the ties while adding stuff and never took the time to tie it back up afterwards so wires were hanging loose everywhere. I found that once I got at it with the small wire ties it all looked so much better. The under sink through hull should be addressed for sure especially if you can't get to it. I eliminated my through hulls by going with a sea chest in the engine room that goes to a manifold to feed everything and a ball valve at the manifold to shut water off to each one. The sea chest feeds my Main engine, AC, Genset, Head, forward and aft washdown pumps and water maker and I have 2 spare plugged valves I don't use. Everything that needs and gets fed saltwater comes from one spot and all of them can be shut off quickly. It looks like you have plenty of room in your engine room for it. I look forward to all your videos. That old salt Captain Q will help you out I'm sure! Regards
Nice boat, thanks for sharing. If you want to keep you boat smelling fresh, get rid of the marine head and put in a composting head. We love ours and would never go back, plus you can seal up some thru-hull fittings.
Love the boat RanDay! Hate it for ya on the electrical stuff. Looks like R2D2 barfed. I'm sure you'll have it top notch soon enough..
😂 barfed and then was impaled on something… not to worry… it all works so I’ll tackle it when the more pressing things are done 👍👍
Congratulations Ran-Day. Your days are going to be preoccupied for some time, no women chasing for a while. LOL 😂 It sure was nice of Captain Q to give you a heater. Sea Dog is looking forward to visiting you and giving you a special gift. LOL 😂 Just remember, with the faith of a mustard seed, you can move mountains. 👍🙏😎✌️
Sitting Catatonic!! LMBO!!! Hilarious!!à 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I love that Scheel and I am looking forward a LOT to see more of Ran-Day in front and the Captain behind the cam. He is doing ok so far :-) Keep the refit videos coming.
I Love it! Love it! Love it! So happy to see you & the Captain getting this boat ship shape and I am looking forward to seeing your sailing adventures. 😊
The ultimate “practice what you preach “ episode.
I’ve enjoyed the transition from student to master.
Congrats Ran-day.
I hope this will not impact our weekly boat tours, but you can certainly be forgiven a few distractions
Best to all and Fair winds.
I’ll definitely be watching the refit. As a 25 year electrician I’d be happy to give you some pointers. Full disclosure I’ve never wired a sailboat, but the theory is all the same! Best wishes Randal.
Might have to Phone-A-Friend when I get to the electrical. But first, that pesky engine!!
500 hrs and 100 k you will never know the boat. 😳😳
Congrats on your new old boat. May you sail her more often than you repair her. Good luck!
This was very wholesome, it's clear the Captain isn't used to being behind the camera but he's doing an excellent job and seems like a true friend
This is awesome!! There’s nothing more exciting than bringing something new home and figuring it all out - thanks for bringing us along. Loved the footage of sailing her to the home berth.
That Scheel 45 was the ultimate bargain. Nice catch.
yachting is a very expensive lifestyle
I loved this video, what the hell is wrong with me! When I sober up I'm gonna have to donate my 2 dollars to patreon so I can Demand that my restoration rules are followed to the tee. That cameraman is not working out, his moustache is too alphamale ! This is a humongous project. We're right behind you! In the stern, smoking cigars! We love u Randay!
the cameraman is very suspect....as is his mustache. Hard to find good help these days. 😂 Thanks for the kind words
did you locate the Flux Capacitor?
It’s under the stainlesss hood?
@@YachtHunters
lol!!
Huge congratulations on your acquisition of this marvelous yacht, Randall.
Thank you for taking us through the boat, stem to stern, and revealing that not only her highlights, but some of the challenges/learning opportunities ahead (and in the head).
I look forward to learning from you, in the weeks /months/years ahead as you sort her out, improve her and, not the least, sail her.
Many thanks! Well said... some work, fixing, improving and hopefully a healthy amount of sailing
I am an electrical engineer, having designed boat power systems among other things. I would not redo the wiring. It's just a lot of unnecessary work. I would, however, figure out where each of the wires goes, label them, and remove the ones no longer in use. If you see any frayed wires or broken insulation, then replace the wire. It's not rocket science...
good advice!! if it ain't broke... something something! :) cheers!
Henry was an innovator. Don’t change things too quickly, until you get into Henry’s head and figure out the why.
Well done Randay!! It’s going to take a lot of work but I’m looking forward to seeing you getting her ship shape !! She is a wonderful boat!!fair winds ⛵️
You and me both! Cheers!
Fantastic video. I am past the age for a project boat, but can’t wait to watch your journey as you bring it up to your standard. Engine room and electrical are the stuff of nightmares. Be brave, have fun, and sail her every chance you get. Thanks
Congratulations Ran-day! She's a beauty! I knew exactly nothing about sailing or sailboats when I started watching this channel, always wanted to learn to sail, and have been studying and absorbing for about a year now. I have learned SO much from you guys, can't wait to learn more as I watch your refit project. That is truly a beautiful boat, thank you so much for sharing.
Thank you Ran'Day for sharing your beautiful vessel with us. Yes there's a lot to be done but she's definitely worth it. The electrical room just Oof, Oof. That's going to be a lot of work tracking down all those wires but when you get it finished with modern panels it won't be nearly as daunting. Make sure you have someone with you when you go tracing all those as it's definitely going to be a two man job. Looking forward to your future vids and watching you bring her up to modern standards while maintaining her charm and character as it's obvious you're going to do. Like I said when you did the tour of this vessel there was just something in your voice that told me you'd fallen in love with her. Truly happy for you that you were able to purchase her and may all your dreams for her come true.
Fair winds, following seas, safe travels and God Bless...
Can't wait to see the progress going forward. It will be a sweet boat.
Thank you, hope so!
Best episode yet! Looking forward to seeing some projects on Ran-Day's new boat. Congratulations Ran-day!!!!
Congratulations again Ran-day. Such a unique sailboat. The layout is fantastic, hope she gives you many years of joy and memories
Many thanks!
0:56 Thats a 4 out of 20 on the learning curve for those of you keeping score at home
Great video. As far as the electrical system is concerned, certainly don’t tear it out until you have a complete plan and system wiring diagram with wire sizes and colors laid in. Also, only use stranded copper at a minimum. I would also replace power circuit switched with sealed toggle hydraulic magnetic circuit breakers as you can afford. The way i might start this project would be to define each electrical item to be used. List its power requirement as a start. I also suggest keeping separate ac and dc circuits. Don’t run them in the same wiring trays. Good luck going forward. OleDave
Great advice, David! Sounds like you're speaking from some experience!
Wahoo! So great to finally see the big reveal 😊. Nice job using the scale diagram to illustrate the walkthrough. It’d be very cool to have a 3d model to help figure out how to repurpose space wasted on the tub/genset/electric etc. to max out the aft cabin for liveaboard comfort. Saloon has great potential too. So many projects, ha! Yer gonna need more patreons 😊.
Ran-day and CQ - Thanks so much for working on this series! We've been waiting for it. We look forward to more of the story. And we're super happy for your acquisition Ran-day; what a great adventure! We enjoy all your videos immensely.
I think it still gets a 10 because it still floats!
Congrats Ran-Day. When I saw the original episode I fell in love with the layout. It is going to take some serious work (in addition to what you already have done) but it is well on the way to becoming the PB for me.
Had to go back and watch the review video. She is a beautiful boat and its good to see her in the water. It will be even better to see her under sail and hopefully progress videos of her as Randay progresses with her refit. Looks like a very nice investment Randay.
That wiring would give me nightmares! (and i am an electrician)
I’m choosing to go the daydream route… I’m daydreaming of how tidy and over-labeled I’m going to make it!! Thanks for joining along!
This is great! Been a fan of the Captain and Ran-Day for a while and this is excellent follow-up.
Captain Ran-Day, good luck with your beautiful sailboat. Have fun with Captain-Q.
Gotta love getting to figure out what a previous owner has done with the electronics/wirings. All in all that is one sweet boat. Congratz for sure!
Great job guys. Talk about role-reversal!!
And Congratulations! Randay!!! (Where was seadog? Maybe Randay needs a mascot)
I’ve Been looking forward to this episode since you hinted at it awhile back!
Having gone through similar surprises with our 30’ SeaRay I can feel your pain/joy. (More joy-less pain. $o far).
I Love the follow up theme as well. Having watched this episode pre-purchase, now uncovering the smaller details. It’s a great format.
Would really like to see you guys revisit some past gems with their new owners.
You two are great at this. It is by far my favourite RUclips channel. (I only watch 3, they are all sailing related).
All the best- thanks for sharing!!
yeah great idea... we've been trying to find some of the owners that bought some of the ones we've featured for a 'where are they now'... would be fun to know how it's turning out.
That extra room from the electrical area could be a much needed Tool room.
Congratulations on a solid purchase. Prioritize your work, but minimize your time ‘on the hard.’ I plan to sail north past you on my way to Nova Scotia.
You did a great job with the camera on the tour. Occasionally panning really helped give perspective where everything was.
Thanks!!
Batteries forward for the windlass and bow thruster is to reduce the voltage drop, which is good. The charging system leaves a lot to be desired though.
Yup, makes total sense to have them there... thinking solar might be a good solution but we'll see. It works for now... 😁
Great boat. Big project. Great family boat. Space Shuttle wiring... Reminds me of why I KISS. Luv the galley and the requisite ice maker, and I have two professional chefs in the family who would appreciated it, too.
Way to go Ran day,… well done it’s all worth it And you’ll be sailing where ever you want … will be looking forward to seeing you fix her up…
Take care and thanks for sharing…
Can't wait for more progress and sailing when the temperatures get to reasonable levels ;)
😮😯😲unfortunately Ran-day you bought the "LIST" from the previously overwhelmed owner, which through up his hands.
👍 BTW, it is a nice sailboat.
p.s. the aft Cockpit, later, can be made like the Armel aft cabin. Opps, I just suggested a longer list.
LOVED THIS BOAT FROM THE FIRST TIME I SAW HER. So unique and so practical. Need crew? I'm your man. Just stick me in the aft cabin and call me when it's my turn at the wheel. Ps, While I am NOT an electrician, I have rewired my boat and I understand the principles of electrical circuitry.
You guys have the best sailboat shows. These are totally mainstream quality shows.
I think your cockpit grate is teak, no?
You got it… there is a small corrective note we put in the corner 😂
RAN-DAY, my $0.02: I say you delay your retirement by a year and repower with an electric motor! THAT's (THOSE are) a few episodes I would love to watch...
Yes sir,,, you have a ton of work ahead of you. Hope you don't have a day job!!
Curious, as you said this was a former vlog of Captain Q. Sure there was a $$ amount to that vlog. How close to the price did you get it for. The reason I ask is I wonder what the average "play-room" to the price is norm!!
Good luck with that electrical work, remember one very important detail...
Electricity and water DO NOT play well with each other. Get that electric panel away from that shower area... Or seal the heck out of ALL your racetracks to the said area... Conduit, conduit, conduit!!!
Great boat Randle. And was a great price ....will be awesome when you make all the changes....I have a question for you and the captain....two boats I love are the gulfstar 50 and the nauticat 44...you guys reviewed one of each at $150,000 ....can I get your opinion on which is a better boat. ie .. better built, better sailer, better live aboard....any comments would be great...
The God forsaken wrath of the NE cold make the interior all the more cozy. A diesel heater--prioritize setting this up and getting it into action asap. It will take time but, in turn, you will get to each and every issue. Thank you for posting.
Thanks, Randy. Can't wait to watch the progress develop on this boat. She looks like she has good bones. Another great vid to look forward to every-other week or so!
Thanks very much... looking forward to it as well!
Congratulations! Beautiful boat.
You must be kicking yourself for buying it thou. Capt Q only rated it a 16. Last weeks boat got a 31!
Awesome buddy 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks Terry!!
Congratulations Ran-Day!
Can't deny I'm not just a smidge jealous. Gonna be fun to share your new adventure. Fair winds and good painting weather.
Thanks, Michael... you'll get to enjoy all the satisfaction without the skinned knuckles ;)
Congratulations, I love her ! The wiring would drive me crazy with my OCD, I think I'd start from scratch
Best of Everything buddy and looking forward to seeing you through! I’ll keep in touch.
Thanks terry!! Cheers
Congratulations Ran-Day, super stoked for you, hopefully the wiring doesnt drive you crazy :)
I ❤️ the scheel 45 WOW so beautiful, may Jesus continue to bless you in your adventure, I give him thanks and praise for allowing me to now have the passion for sailing in my ❤️, in Jesus name, Amen.
Great boat you lucky man you...you will set it up right over the coming years and make it yours...working on watching this video...nap time first...Ok got woke up by hearing ...Why are you shooting my crotch...lol...Great way to learn all the systems by fixing all the systems...Capt Q heater bet he gives you a nice pillow next so he will be comfy for visits to help you...looking forward to the finished boat in the Maldives...
Nice to see Ran-Day getting a starring role. Have you considered a separate channel? "First Mate R"? She's a lovely boat. Still unconvinced by some of the layout. I don't love that rear cockpit, feels like wasted space and it means the rear cabin has split bunks and they are almost like quarter berths... It's the master cabin!
@8:55
Reference to Ernest Henry Shackleton, who had explored the Arctic ocean🥶🌊.
He led three British expeditions to Antarctica.
Hope you read this? Great boat - Dreadful wiring. Can I suggest you buy a good quality Tone Tracer. This will help you find cables, their route, breaks and shorts throughout the vessel. Make sure it is one with a sender and receiver unit with multiple connections. They are good for electrical, co-axial and data cables.
My background is Marine radio and electronics, without a Tone Tracer I would have been at a total loss when fault finding on the kind of mess you have.
Best of luck getting the boat ship shape.
I really liked this boat when the original episode aired for it. Nice seeing it in more depth this episode. Well bought Ran-day, enjoy it! Hopefully down the road after you get some work done on it, we can get an update. Safe sailing.
Hoping to update the progress every two weeks with a new item from the list. Thanks, Michael!