CLOSING UP THE HOLES IN OUR BOAT (our biggest boat project ever)

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Closing up the holes in our boat | Episode 179
Recently we sailed to the boatyard to get hauled out here in Curacao. It’s been 2 years since we had Saoirse out of the water, so we got to work right away looking into things that needed to be fixed. But once we started digging, we actually found something we were not expecting. Water in our keel. Fast forward through a bunch of drilling, grinding and sanding and now we need to get to work on closing up these big holes in our hull. This is turning out to be one of the biggest projects we’ve ever done on this boat.
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@ianmcdonald6598 2 года назад

You may find it easier to wet the surface first before laying the glass fibre then wetting it out and smoothing , and those strands will be no problem;using the solid roller too gets out those possible bubbles-Just saying!

@superyachtsurveysltd1082 2 года назад

hello , you should fill up all inner keel gaps injecting 2 Part liquid waterproof closed cell Polyurethane Foam , let it expand and cure , sand it , laminate on top and finally use the expoxy filler to level and to be sanded . Not good you left cavities inside keel . Water will find again its way in from the bilge and compromise the solidity . Good luck and nice of you for feeding the dogs ) ! Note: If you already did the laminate repair job you can still drill few holes and inject the foam to try fill all air gaps inside keel.

@jacksmith8002 2 года назад

agreed, 100%

@sailingrollingstone8723 2 года назад

We recently filled some cavities around some built in tanks. They had a layer of some kind of porous foam material around them and the water had got in. We scraped and vacuumed out the foam best we could before shooting the cavity full of expanding foam. A hidden cavity like that is just an invitation to Old Man Trouble.

@lostsailor2089 2 года назад

agreed, those cavities scare me. If they hit a rock the hull skin in that area is thin and could crack and then the cavities would fill with water. The whole structure looks much lighter than I would have expected

@Bill23799 2 года назад

Awww, those dogs need Emotional Support Humans.

@TheAtma50 2 года назад

Resourcefulness is a bit like Common Sence .. As rare as Hens Teeth... But you Guys have got it in Spades. Stay Safe & Fair Winds !!

@nedfisher3688 3 месяца назад

Merci!

@robertschust2975 2 года назад

Beau, People think that you get some cloth, and resin mix. It up. In order to fiberglass correctly resin and harder need to be mixed correctly and use different type rollers designed for fiberglass work. You also need to let the each layers cure completely .

@ronaldwarren5220 2 года назад

I am thankful that you did not sink and that you are able to fix the boat. Peace!

@ChiChi-dy9qi 2 года назад

Yup, fixing boats in exotic places.

@BeauAndBrandy 2 года назад

ALWAYS!! lol.

@myinfinitestate1586 2 года назад

G'day Beau, I reckon after you opened up the affected area, removed all the delaminated and rotten core, damaged skin, let the hull completely breathe & dry ~ You then should've back filled the large openings with a core material, whatever is available on the Island. There's even injectable foam you can squirt into the voids and once it cures, it's hard as plywood - and makes a great backer. It's not good to leave voids in your hull mate. They can compromise the integrity! Good luck on your repairs. Cheers from Western Australia 🇦🇺.

@daveraeburn5517 2 года назад

If you must glass upside down, laminate on plastic sheet, and roll over the plastic. When cured, peel off the plastic.

@theendoftheworld5118 2 года назад

One day i wish i can live like you, with my man💙💙💙💙💙

@robertttttt716 2 года назад

Thank goodness somebody brought a roller. I was having an anxiety attack. I'm feeling much better now. Lol

@BeauAndBrandy 2 года назад

lol.

@lambertodgr8 2 года назад

When I bought my first fiberglass boat about 1965 I went to the college and did a fiberglass course .it was expensive but at the end I had a kayak that I built and knowledge that has shed me thousands in repair bills.

@TheAtma50 2 года назад

A pity we didn't have RU-vid back in the 60's !!

@RudixSA 2 года назад

Yes, like others said, wet the area first with resin then the cloth will stick so you can then wet the cloth more with a roller and get rid of bubbles.

@walterhoward5686 2 года назад

Correct me if I'm wrong the manufacturer of the boat originally built it with encapsulated ballast and left voids in the ballast for water to get in and stay , Wow. How about lead shot and epoxy mix poured in from the top to fill the voids ?

@goin2green 2 года назад

Thanks for feeding those precious dogs.

@georgewilliams1973 2 года назад

Ian McDonald beat me to it, That works for me as my help gets here just in time to pop the top!

@jhsrecordsentertainment4972 10 месяцев назад

What a Great idea ! Looks awesome 🎉❤

@oooodles3 2 года назад

We want more footage of you guys feeding the animals...!

@chgofdsteve 2 года назад

Fiberglassing is the itchiest of all performing arts!

@davidgroene1403 2 года назад

Don’t throw good money after bad. You two need a new boat. It’s a matter of safety. It’s ok - Many time good things wear out. This boat is more than a home. It has to be a vessel you can trust with your lives. I am not sure, in rough weather, 300 miles off shore, that you could comfortably rest your head on a pillow confident that your safety is well taken care of.

@lindawilson1965 2 года назад

Omg, those poor poor doggies!😥 I cried when I saw how skinny they were!! Brandy your the best. Beau did a great job on patching up the holes.. I hope you guys had a nice Thanksgiving. 🦃 Much ❤ too you both..

@sailingrollingstone8723 2 года назад

A Sidebar!! No dinner for you, mate!

@jeanhawken4482 2 года назад

You are very gracious in your stuff ups but it has all worked out in the end. Looking good

@californiakayaker 2 года назад

Be sure to watch Parlay Revival, they do more fiberglass than anyone period, and they've really got it down. Might help. Their boat has put them through the ringer but they persisted. Another monohull had a rotten bulkhead and took care of it, more of this fiberglassing with structural things being done like Parlay did. They have a way to bond the pieces together. Actually, the other boat isn't too fare from you.

@weburnitatbothends Год назад

good share thanks mate

@petetjaarda5112 2 года назад

More knowledge bumps. 👍😎👍

@pouterson 2 года назад

Watch MJ Sailing. They're doing a bunch of glassing and they use a metal roller. Maybe you'll pick up a few tricks.

@isi2isi67 2 года назад

you can wet out the glass on plastic as well and massage it into place then peel the plastic off

@rainfinger 2 года назад

Just when you thought things couldn't get worse, there is another youtube channel with you boat's name: "sailing saoirse".

@MikeBanks2003 2 года назад

I we the glass and transfer the wet glass on a melamine-faced plywood board to carry it to the hull, then work from the top down pulling it off the board as you roll it on to the hull. Once you have it on there, you can roll out the resin before adding another layer of cloth. I only ever use epoxy resin on repairs--it bonds to anything and keeps for years. I also use melamine faced board (they use it for forming concrete) and I put release compound on it, then a layer of glass or two and using small paint rollers, even out the resin and consolidate it using a consolidating roller. I put peel-ply on top for the final rolling to avoid having to sand the top surface. Once it has set, you can use it as backing for any fibreglass repairs, and as a former to stay as part of the repair because epoxy sticks well to any polyester, vinyl ester or epoxy surfaces if well cleaned and sanded.

@michaelalbert8474 2 года назад

All good advice. I would have also filled the voids with foam to provide some backing for the glass. The voids left will fill with water again as it is a low point in the boat.

@borderlineliving8465 2 года назад

Keep in mind if man made it man can fix it. Not sure what exactly was there every situation is different but in the future maybe research a little foam in the can would have held that glass level. Fill the hole up and Cut the excess foam off level with the repair probably would have given you a good foundation. Awesome job and the best thing is you saved your self about 12 grand.

@harveyg845 2 года назад

Hang in there guys.

@grabasalad5945 2 года назад

Hi Guys , before you leave please give the puppies worming tablets if you haven’t already… God bless you both.

@kenlarson6035 2 года назад

Brother when your doing your glass work wet the cloth out on a table covered with Saran Wrap. Then move it to repair location previously wetted with resin and you won’t have to fight gravity and excess resin is out of the glass cloth already. Saw this at skater race factory in Michigan in the 80’s changed how I do small jobs. Works great with extra help. Hope this helps!

@aniabrandt7 2 года назад

Yes actually u r first youtubers that I see u to epoxy and raise with paint brush. When u said it I realised yes all youtubers r doing with rollers

@lexylexylexy1234 2 года назад

That’s a super intimidating repair. Thanks for showing us your process and expressing humility as you sort through it. Keep up the good work!

@teresakinney955 2 года назад

So glad you all seem more hopeful and it's look-n good! Hope you can find homes for those pups!!!

@sharpefisherman 2 года назад

Fantastic Plastic Captain you get a wet your mat in the tray and then stick it to the whole starting with tiny then Feathering pieces over it for sure I have laid barrels of polyester and epoxy you have your second guy just keep wetting pieces

@pwnerpinistic 2 года назад

Hey guys. Great video. I hope this isn’t taken the wrong way, but I have to give HUGE shout outs to Brandy for getting right in there with these repairs! When my wife and I chose the same lifestyle, it was one of the considerations that I’d have to ask her for her help to do some pretty crappy jobs at least twice a year (haul out etc IF NO unforeseen problems). She has taken this one and jumps in and does the most mundane, dirty and mind numbing tasks without any complaints. For this, I consider myself lucky to have such a great partner in our boat life and marriage. Brandy does the same! Not only there for a helping had when Beau needs it, but getting right in there doing the crappy jobs as well. Way to go!!! Beau, you too get my huge respect as you’ve taken on so many jobs to do yourself where I might have given up a long time ago! Your never say die attitude is contagious. There have been times where I’ve been doing a job and kinda bitter about it but thought to myself, “Beau and Brandy have done this or a similar job that was MUCH LARGER so suck it up!” Haha. While you guys might get the odd constructive criticism and not done everything perfectly, you continue to make things work to continue your lifestyle and are an inspiration to us! KEEP GOING and we will keep watching! Oh yeah, we also love that you take care of the dogs you encounter along the way! ❤️

@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665 2 года назад

I put a link in last weeks but capt Q was looking at a boat of similar vintage and that was built with drains in the keel to deal water getting down into those voids. You might want to mark or record where they drop down for future reference. Nice of the local guy to show you how to roll the resin into the mat to get a smoother finish and less chance of bubbles included.👍🏼😎 Those pooches were literally starving ... they will miss you badly.

@davidferguson9213 2 года назад

Thank you!!

@danacoyle1826 2 года назад

I have used fiberglass for over 45 years that boat is laid up with polyester resin my opinion you should never use the epoxy on it there will be delamination within 2 years he should fill those holes with some type body filler my suggestion would have been tiger hair and being on the bottom of the boat where nobody sees it I would have enlarged the area taking off the old gel coat around the holes. place large patches of 1.5 oz mat yes you will have bulges but the. Repair would of been as strong as the hull was originally

@380Scania 2 года назад

Nice to see the repairs progressing nicely. Greg 🇬🇧 ps sorry the comment is short got to be at work by 7am

@North_Texas_HeartBreakers 2 года назад

What a grinde!!! Keep up the hard work. Looks amazing!!!

@mariemorrissey9378 2 года назад

So much work! So glad you got to help the boatyard dogs!! ❤ To all the people who help you help them. Thank You!!

@aniabrandt7 2 года назад

Glad u feeding those dogs. They all look like skinny bones

@robertscranton8293 2 года назад

Good vibes you way on your boat project. Love the boat yard doggie shots!

@michaelhaardt5988 2 года назад

If you do not want to fill the voids, I suggest to laminate a sheet on plastic to create a thin board. Cut pieces slightly larger than the openings and glue them with thickened resin to the inside, possibly fixed with a screw and wood from outside to pick up the shape of the hull. Once cured, you can laminate the structural hull over the glued board.

@alu.minium521 2 года назад

Great progress. Getting there.

@laurierodriguez1432 2 года назад

So much work, but so much closer to getting back in the water! Good job!✌💜

@kristaready8812 2 года назад

You guys put so much love and hard work into your home! I hope you finish up soon so you can enjoy more of your travels in a safe boat!

@patriciamckenzie3775 2 года назад

Brandy Bless your heart for helping those pups. Good soul people. ❤

@TheStanley65 2 года назад

Perhaps, If you could wrap glass mat side to the bottom and to the other side creating a cone at bottom for structural strength . Aesthetics not priority structure is .

@mikemalone2834 2 года назад

At work atm definitely watch when I get home.

@DaddysWreck 2 года назад

Glad to see.... I'm not the only one still learning how to do fiberglass stuff. 😁

@krispress7824 2 года назад

Thanks for taking care of the pups while you are there

@williamoberlander7932 2 года назад

Glad you fixed it. It's a fantastic boat. And at least you appreciate what you, have. And are thankful 🙏 for it.

@christyhanlon554 2 года назад

It will be worth it guys, keep going Love your channel 👍👍🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪

@Liberta_BR 2 года назад

that black dog with bat ears looks just like mine! great job giving them some love. you guys are good ones. Cheers from Rio

@IanB22 2 года назад

Amazing work!

@redwood1957 2 года назад

Good job on all acounts.

@geraldd9232 2 года назад

Thank you for feeding the dogs!

@NM-zh6uv 2 года назад

you are both amazing. cheers

@obwan7217 2 года назад

I was wondering what you were going to do about the cavities and was shocked when you did nothing.Glad you found someone who knows proper.

@donnakawana 2 года назад

Before you know it you'll be in beautiful weather an even more beautiful anchorage... O glorious sanding... The dogs are so special.. that pups Ears.. "Baby New Year." Thanks for sharing your lives with us ✌🏻💗😊❣️

@johncartelli Год назад

theres an argument about patching hull holes . if going from a large pc to a smaller pc of fiberglass vrs starting with a small pc to larger pcs. the thought is, if you start with a large pc and it fails bonding to the hull, every pc which is over it is gone.....if you start with a small pc then each additional larger pc will have contact with the hull. therefore if any one pc fails adhesion. there are additional layers still bonded to the hull.

@frederickrbrock 2 года назад

Good Job!

@jorgegorina8358 2 года назад

You go Brandy show Beau and the boys how you glass just as well. Great JOB guys, teamwork makes the dream work. Best of luck on the ongoing project. Make it stronger will make it safer. Best regards.

@hookednrolling2009 2 года назад

Looks good you’ll be back in water in no time ( I know you all are already sailing down the road ) JT

@cindycornog8006 2 года назад

Keep one of the puppies!! They are adorable! Good luck with the boat❤️❤️🎄🍻🙏🏻

@agesolari 2 года назад

Good job

@PanzerDave 2 года назад

I don't know which I enjoy more, wiring (especially when it's not labeled) or fiberglass prep work! I wish you well and know that you will get it done and done well. Good luck!

@Worldviewsandthoughts 2 года назад

Looking good guys ! May want to do an epoxy barrier coat below waterline if you plan on staying in tropical waters. Looks like a good underwater hull design.

@pipercolearchitects 2 года назад

Pre-wet your surface and your fiberglass. Fill your holes first

@Sailing.Artemis 2 года назад

thank you for sharing deff going to watch this one a few times befor tacklinig my keel

@BeauAndBrandy 2 года назад

GOOD LUCK with your repairs!!

@Sailing.Artemis 2 года назад

@@BeauAndBrandy thanks guys

@jsmith5634 2 года назад

Great episode guys! Beau’s fiberglassing skills are improving by the day! Love that you are taking care of the dogs in the marina👍

@stevenichols4639 2 года назад

Those dogs make me sad. Glad someone is helping them.

@frankd2301 2 года назад

If you watch onboard lifestyle, Teal always used little rollers and he did a lot of fiberglass work.

@eileenveenhuis 2 года назад

Good work! Fibreglass is an itchy nightmare. Be glad it was on the outside. Keep the face masks on while grinding. Cheers & love!

@tommussington8330 2 года назад

Any reason you don't prewet the cloth before applying it to wetted surface?

@daniseakey3926 2 года назад

Wet the surface of the hull.... then apply the fiber cloth.... then roll it out with a wet roller. That is the easiest way with minimal mess.

@johnrathbun3641 2 года назад

I see you got the glassing done. Yea, the joy of sanding! When you get to the point of final fill to make it look new again. To save you time, don't worry so much about making it look perfect. Because it will get painted and it will be hidden under water. Unless you plan on selling the boat than fairing will be critical. Just get it done and get her wet is the name of the game. Don't swet the little stuff. Well good luck my friends and see you next week.

@sailingblacklotus 2 года назад

Ah yah I had gaping cavities in my boat too that I repaired! I was eagerly watching if you were going to make the same mistakes I did and made the same conclusions haha which you did through trial and error like me haha. I too made a a slurry of epoxy and fiberglass and shoved it in there in stages to build it up to have a have the fiberglass sheets to bond to. The surface to be bonded to at that point after building it up is sorta ends up looking like a pack of instant noodles... Then sand it down so it's smoother than rough it up. Yeah you can't seem to follow the same tapering rules on the edges of the hole anymore and just go full ham on bonding to a strong filler to help set up the structure. I'm still learning alot too. It's endless and fails and mistakes just make the lesson better. Also make sure you don't let that lady get away she's a keeper helping you out haha!

@TheShorterboy 2 года назад

should have gotten some G10 sheet as backing

@wayneb7100 2 года назад

Looks like Brandy has learned some new Fiberglass skills. 🤙

@stephenadams9767 2 года назад

you also need to get a steel paddle roller,

@calvingarrett3245 2 года назад

Hello my friends your boat is looking better on the bottom it would be nice and strong when you're finished keep up the good work and Brandy thank you so much for looking after the dogs they were so skinny when you first got there you're feeling them out really good it's too bad you can't keep the dogs I can see you have a lot of love for animals they are God's creatures and they all look up to you expecting their next snack and meal thanks again for looking after them you have a special heart. Watching from Roseville California USA Ray Garrett

@ThoughtfulWander 2 года назад

Sheesh patch job is rough work. Hopefully no more for a while! But if course that is not how boats are lol :) keep rolling along BB crew! Doing great!

@garyhay695 2 года назад

Always wet your glass first

@johnjtarnowski7803 2 года назад

Hello guys. Ran across this video by Captain Q where he describes the ballast compartment in the a Pearson 35. Take a peek at the uTube video - at the 7 minute mark he mentions that the design of the boat had a removable plug installed in the ballast area to drain off the water that accumulates in the ballast compartment. on your boat that plug must have removed by a previous owner.

@obwan7217 2 года назад

Like sailing Atticus there comes a time when you stop pouring money into a worn out boat and purchased a better one..You'll save money and be much happier in the long run....

@TheStanley65 2 года назад

Yes , but Atticus borrowed the money for there new boat and seeing even the new boats have issues . There comes a time to stop borrowing money and retire with a $ paid in full vessel 🚢 .

@Valerie_Dawn 2 года назад

I wondered why you weren't wetting out the glas before laying it up over the holes. I never even noticed you were using a paint brush. It is looking easier now.

@GrampalettasCamp 2 года назад

Too late now but I’ve found corner taping Saran Wrap on plywood the placing the cut glass mat on the Saran and pour mixed epoxy on mat and rolling with grooved roller until mat is transparent. Then pull up impregnated mat and Saran and place mat against hull and roll against Saran to get good contact. Finally carefully pull off Saran. Add next layer or better impregnate all 6 at once and apply one after another. Leave Saran on last layer while it cures to give a smoother final outer finish. Works on any surface orientation

@artzi67 2 года назад

Sailing Sunday also gives lots to dogs and cats. Hopefully someone keeps feeding those dogs after you left.

@ctndiaye1 2 года назад

Cool! How did you ultimately install the backing piece for the large hole?

@russellegge9840 2 года назад

Question: Could you have applied some thickened epoxy resin to the surface and then worked the glass into the epoxy so that the glass would stick?

@Cepreus 2 года назад

Also there's an option to make the whole multy layered patch of fiberglass watered with epoxy on the table and apply it as a single thing

@magdakaniewski 2 года назад

Semi Wetting out on a piece of foil on a table, then applying to hull, then fully wetting on with roller is the best method. Especially working on vertical surfaces.

@williambunting803 2 года назад

You did very well. I hate fibre glassing upside down. My last attempt i used a grooved roller, but I can see that the paint roller is far better. Did you find where the water was getting in?

@davidprocter3578 2 года назад

Not going to repeat what everyone else has told you already, some of it is bollocks by the way, hope your CSM is epoxy compatible if not could prove problematical down the line. I can't understand why the builders left those voids in the keel not something I have come across in british built boats lead steel and concrete ballast usually bedded in with a high strength gloop of resin chopped strand and fine filling powder. makes them far more resistant to bottom pounding. With patches start small and get bigger. the great thing with GRP if you have cocked up you can always cut it out and start again so don't sweat up over it, it is probably not as bad as you think unless it is a complete pigs ear it will probably be adequate.

@hansslob6749 2 года назад

You will get there! Doing the right thing. But one question stays in my mind, did you fix the reason why water was there in the first place? Was it the rotation point of the movable keel?

@karenwilliams3468 2 года назад

Wow, so much work, it's so nice to be able to do the work yourself and save some money. Thank you for feeding those pups, the one with the ribs showing breaks my heart. Hugs 😊❤❤🐕🐶🐕🌏🏝☀️⛵