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Ep 150 This Bilge Hasn't Been Seen for 40 Years!

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Winter has arrived so we are not moving inside so work can continue no matter what the weather is like! We start by getting down and dirty in a bilge!
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Wartime Activities
6/44 Operation Neptune Invasion of Normandy
149th ML Flotilla
ML1295, ML1309, ML1383, ML1387, ML1389, ML1391, ML1392, ML1393, ML1407, ML1409, ML1421. ML1422
6/6/44 Channel Marker at Gold Beach on D-Day
Distributing instructions in the assault anchorage after the first landings in Normandy (Gazette Date - 19/12/44)
6/3/45 Captured a German Biber Type midget submarine off Breskens in the Scheldt Estuary. Eleven Bibers had sortied that day. Four were found abandoned along the coast at North Beveland, Knocke, Domberg and Zeebrugge.
One was sunk by gunfire off Westkapelle on 8 March and five vanished.
Post War Fate
1946 Fast Despatch Boat = FDB73
10/47 HM Customs & Excise = Valiant
1967 Sold = Frol - Pejo
1974 =Sarinda (Charter work on Crinan Canal)
1980-91 Extensive conversion to luxury motor yacht
11/95 Base ported at Liverpool
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@verdigo5892 8 месяцев назад

That is one gem of a woman you have there Simon. If you folks get along as well off camera as you do on camera count your blessings.

@awildthomaspowell6282 8 месяцев назад

That’s because he’s well and truly whipped 😂 don’t get me wrong I love these two but for instance, Gemma will and always has referenced to Sarinda and other things of theirs as ‘my’ or ‘mine’ yet the one time I’ve ever seen Simon reference to something as “my” when he spoke about the Facebook group in this video, she shot him down but then proceeded to spend the next 3 minutes talking about HER computer and HER videos and he didn’t say a thing… 🙈😂😂

@johnthomson1579 8 месяцев назад

@@awildthomaspowell6282that may be the strength of a yielding love in areas where being generous and self-sacrificial is true leadership. I don’t see Simon as weak.

@kimpulsipher647 8 месяцев назад

@awildthomaspowell6282 Guess you haven't watched very long. Gemma was the one that saw the ad and pushed to buy it. If she feels a sense of proprietorship, it is because of that. I often refer to our truck as my truck because that is what I always wanted to drive. Does not mean I have sole ownership. These two have changed their whole lives for this boat.

@dallasbull61 8 месяцев назад

Gemma and simon not sure if this video was the 1 last night 24 nov 2023 where you suddenly lost your grip with your feet carrying god knows tons of heavy wood us at home hubby son and 1 were killing our selves laughing simon you are worlds funny l love your chuckle as gemma said there probably thousands wetting them selves with laughter sorry simon just the thought even gemma wetting herself too last night would seem a percentage of people like gemma more than simon read all comments to find out why you are 1 terrific couple so lovely never see your daughter and son like we used too ❤

@awildthomaspowell6282 8 месяцев назад

@@kimpulsipher647 nice presumption but no, I’ve watched from the very first episode and as I clearly said, I love the pair of them, it wasn’t a hate comment but merely something I’ve noticed, so get down off your high horse and un twist those knickers little lady

@jeremyfdavies 9 месяцев назад

I know it’s a horrible job cleaning the bilges but can’t believe how much you made me laugh this episode!

@frankygdanga2999 8 месяцев назад

Love the fact you two are at your finest when when your covered in muck and proper grafting and still smiling 👏

@buffplums 8 месяцев назад

It never ceases to amaze me what courage it takes to work on this boat … your efforts are really paying off.

@Bernhard_P. 8 месяцев назад

Hello Simon, I envy you for Gemma, she is a very talented woman who finds nothing too dirty to tackle. She is a genius when it comes to craftsmanship.

@wimmol 8 месяцев назад

I'm truly amazed to how sound the hull itself seems to be . This old lady may be very pleased to have found you two ! You're doing her right by giving her what she needs .

@TR4zest 8 месяцев назад

I had a slip like that, buggered my ankle and had crutches for a few weeks. It took years to stop bothering me. No laughing here. I am glad Simon is OK.

@paulroberts5677 8 месяцев назад

You two are wonderful, charismatic, folk. The boat is lucky to have you and we are lucky to share your adventure. Thank you both.

@ShipHappensUK 8 месяцев назад

Thanks so much!

@marthabace632 9 месяцев назад

I'm glad Simon wasn't hurt, but, i have to agree, it was funny. He definitely needs to keep a couple of pairs of jeans, shoes, and socks aboard for slips like that!! Glad the poo tank came out without too much trauma and that the bilge isn't too bad. Really good progress y'all!

@davidbotterill7549 8 месяцев назад

20:42 The best part of the video is “There’s a log in the poop tank love!” Classic! Dave Birmingham

@fonhollohan2908 8 месяцев назад

Usually it's the next day and the day after that you end up feeling a bit sore from a stumble or fall. You's two are the perfect couple. Your like two pea's in the same pod and your also the perfect couple to be fixing up this boat. Gemma is one of those women you cherish because she's not afraid to work or tackle basically any job that you throw at her. Women like her are rare these days, your a blessed man Simon, you truly are.

@GARDENER42 8 месяцев назад

The former fuel tank room looks so much better with all the extraneous stuff removed. Energy saving tip: Drop the water temperature in the heating system to 65°C & it'll work more efficiently.

@Birdii1980 8 месяцев назад

Glad Simon is good and not hurt! But with that said... it was funny as all heck! 😂

@jimschaefer6923 8 месяцев назад

So glad Simon was not injured. Carry on!

@dianebranthwaite 8 месяцев назад

I’ve never seen Jemma move so quickly 👍👍

@harrisonandrew 8 месяцев назад

You guys are awesome. The thought of tackling a 40 yo poo tank is just too terrible to contemplate. Knowing it’s split and there is loads of brown stuff in the bilge had me heaving. I was rescued by Simons Bilge Diving episode -that had me laughing so much (I’m a bad person) 😂😂😂😂

@colinknight9850 8 месяцев назад

Room to swing a "Cat" refers to a "Cat of Nine Tails" Used for dispensing lashes to the backs of errant sailors back in the bad old days.

@everestyeti 8 месяцев назад

Poor Simon, always funier watching someone else fall over, than doing it yourself like Simon said you feel stupid. 😂 And what a trooper Gemma is, my wife wouldn't have been anywhere near that tank. 🌹

@svveritas9704 8 месяцев назад

An archeology project. Keep up the good work. Who knows what treasures you will find.

@Vegathlete 8 месяцев назад

Captain’s log book- Black”tank”Friday: Ship Happened

@user-jn4gf3ek5r 8 месяцев назад

Heh, Gemma with her 'hazmat' suit on after cleaning the bilge looked like I did when I was stringing wire under our 1980 motorhome. Went in with a white sweatshirt, came out with a gray sweatshirt! Nice, tough work, there in that nasty bilge!!

@user-pe2zd1gb6l 8 месяцев назад

I think its wonderful the way you guys work together and keep your since of hummer all the way through.

@mikeschillinger4427 8 месяцев назад

The phrase "It come off in me 'and" repeatedly came to mind watching this video.😊

@1425race 8 месяцев назад

This video confirms that you two are never happier than when you're dealing with the filth.

@mikelong8898 8 месяцев назад

Glad that the only thing that Simon hurt when he slipped was his pride. That was funny.😂 It is clear to me that Simon was the Safety Officer in previous employment. 😮

@garymucher4082 8 месяцев назад

I can't even imagine having to clean such areas out on a boat. But if you are going to refurbish a boat, everything is game. Sorry Simon fail and even though he wasn't seriously hurt, I am sure some soreness will be felt... Bravo to the both of you for doing and filming everything to get that boat ship shaped...

@anvilfireweld6084 8 месяцев назад

Gemma, "I dropped a log in the tank". Classic. HaHa!

@isickofit 8 месяцев назад

Hammer. “It’s the only time we get to like….” Express ourselves.

@DownunderDom 8 месяцев назад

When Simon went down in the bilge, I almost saw the project die. Thank God for the both of you. Stay Safe!

@davidhyman4541 8 месяцев назад

Glad Simon is safe after his slip. The tank you removed appears to be a "Grey Water Tank", where sinks and showers would drain, as there was no direct inlet for a toilet. There also would have been sludge in the bottom of that tank had it been a "Black Water Tank."

@TheByard 8 месяцев назад

That poor boat has had its share of bodgers aboard in it's long life, now you two have her she will get sorted. Well done and it will take a few showers and baths to get rid of the bilge smell.

@earlaagaard8175 8 месяцев назад

If there's any steel/iron in that door, put a magnet on the "Stair Wall" to hold it open.

@MsJon52 8 месяцев назад

so glad you never hurt yourself seriously with the fall, you took it verry well most men would have thrown a hissey fit, so well done to you, I am like Gemma I laugh once I know the percon is ok, great job as always with the boat.

@andrewrolfe4334 8 месяцев назад

Pretty sure if I ever met a harder working and more deserving couple than you two I would remember, but I haven't.

@madisonbusman7688 8 месяцев назад

"Does My Head Look Bald in this"...🤣🤣🤣 Excellent progress, I'm sure it's a relief to get that tank out and bilge cleaning started!

@jamesa7506 8 месяцев назад

"TASTE TEST!!!" 😂 A good laugh Simon, thanks! 😂

@myultimatesweat2203 8 месяцев назад

Don't live to far away, would be happy to volunteer a couple of weekends if you guys ever needed some help, pretty handy with most things, and have my own multi-tool blades 😂😂

@BobbyT595 8 месяцев назад

Simon, an idea for you. What if you cut the lowest part of the stairs clean off and then add heavy duty hinges on top of both sides. That way you can swing it up out of the way when you need to access that floor.

@lauralake7430 8 месяцев назад

Its the sheer glamour of the work that intimidates me. I just dont know if im fancy enough to clean a bilge like our Gemma😅❤️😊

@richH1625 8 месяцев назад

Boundless enthusiasm and bounciness. Love it!

@billyhaddock5540 8 месяцев назад

Ouch Simon! glad that u survived ur fall and didn't brake anything. Gemma is a hoot when it comes to cleaning-up ur Boat. This WW1 Boat will be so cool to see when all of the repairs are done. lv and hugs from florida.

@MrStrangegoo 8 месяцев назад

Simon slips and falls and later denuts himself, film at 11. The bilge looks good.

@scumbag373 8 месяцев назад

The plate on the waterproof door would have been the location marker for the ship it came off 😉

@xabeque8 8 месяцев назад

Look at your description. Think you mean you are 'moving inside" so work can continue. Your tenacity is incredible

@duaneayers6117 8 месяцев назад

Simon likes jumping in the water so much. That maybe he could start jumping into bilge lol. Boat is getting further an further.

@6109river 8 месяцев назад

Some people getting ready for a Christmas party, others are just stuck in grime, dirt and water, others are waiting eager for their Christmas presents, you’ve got them early but your luck has been on your side. you didn’t get hurt, waiting this time for a more cleaner video but there are only 2 people who can do it and this you two, I think this will stick in your memory for a while

@TechyMantis 8 месяцев назад

When Simon slipped I was worried that he hurt himself, but glad it was just his pride that was just bruised.

@joeboonen7421 8 месяцев назад

Hi again guys, for cleaning that bilge , go to a farm dairy supply store . They have a product that just super cleans and sanitizes , spray on wash off as well.. Its a compulsory step here in NZ. Loving your channel!

@garymalone8253 8 месяцев назад

Simon made me jump when he fell. Glad he's not hurt bad.

@leewahler3058 8 месяцев назад

Naval ships when they went into Hong Kong used to get "local labor" to clean out the bilges and paint them.

@miketee2444 8 месяцев назад

I really like the lines of this boat except the aft salon being a higher roof. It looks added after the fact. A flying bridge in the future would work wonders for smoothing the flow out a bit. If this is original then it may would change my opinion.

@bruceottway8369 8 месяцев назад

You two crack me up, when you can't laugh at each others mishaps its time to give the game away. Mind you I felt Simon's pain

@rotinkerbell 8 месяцев назад

Jeepers!! When Simon plummeted my heart was in my mouth. I did not laugh- I thought he's broken his ankle. Please put sole plates back down even to meet temporary need.

@FastHatTrick 8 месяцев назад

Very satisfying episode, and we have all fallen on our ass at the worst time, shake it off, it’s how memories are made.

@benters3509 8 месяцев назад

I must admit that I was concerned when you bought the last boat. I couldn't see how it could not detract from the work on Sarinda. But so far, I must also admit that you are keeping up the pace of the work and the videos. So well done. How you do it without working yourselves ragged is a mystery to me.

@johnnunn8688 8 месяцев назад

That ‘ceiling’ you removed, is called a deckhead.

@flick22601 8 месяцев назад

I was going to say something about Simon making fun of Gemma at the beginning of this video. Then, karma stepped in when Simon slipped. I'm glad that it was only your pride that got hurt Simon and hope you didn't hurt from it the next day. Love your videos and stay safe.

@rcpmac 8 месяцев назад

That’s one good boat woman!

@stuartmiller6492 8 месяцев назад

Nothing like going to the pub with that blige smell. But then you could smoke in the pub at the time plus everyone you stood with had the diesel bilge smell anyway🤣

@oliverdismore6538 8 месяцев назад

You two are an absolute inspiration. Thank you for all you do. Even on a small warship, there would have been ‘location markings’ for each ‘compartment’ (room in your language), for damage control purposes. Where you saw evidence of a welded plate on the watertight door, this would have indicated what was on the other side. The ‘ceiling’ is the ‘deckhead’ in naval parlance…needed to be very careful with the spelling there! Keep up the good work!

@paparay2747 8 месяцев назад

Yes, be careful with the vowels!!!

@paulstanding7267 8 месяцев назад

You need to stop giving us near heart attacks just because Gemma said you only have a bath once a year the bilge is not really ideal place to have a bath. But on the other side with you falling my heat was in my mouth and Gemma’s reaction was a stop shot moment. Glade you are ok Simon. 👍😀😀

@johnalexander4356 8 месяцев назад

Your whole work attitudes are fantastic! Yes, it's very hard work, dirty, and time consuming. But it has to be done and there just isn't any way around being dirty, tired, sore, and frustrated. But the two of you get it done and obviously have some fun dispute it all. Well done! I wish my kids would learn from you.

@DeathByCabose 8 месяцев назад

The play in the engine room door hinges is normal. It is a slot that allows the door to seal when all 6 dogs are tight. You are doing a great job and I enjoy your vlog. Andy

@grahamlane1313 8 месяцев назад

Hi gemma and simon if you want the stairs to feel secure just cut 2 blocks to fit under the end of the stairs that will take the weight temp neasure

@billb3444 8 месяцев назад

Dropping something in the bilge used to cost a case of beer on ships but not sure if that applies if it’s a husband. You will find that pure “poo” tanks when opened up don’t smell that bad. However if you have a grey water tank, sink water etc, then the smell is awful. Rancid fat and food scraps give off a far worse smell. Cleaning bilges is not fun but very satisfying when finished. You are doing a great job.

@dlfendel2844 8 месяцев назад

So guys, when I see great new boats one thing they get high marks on and rightly so is that every pipe, every wire, every connection is LABELED and when I saw you noting "Oh those are the hydraulic steering pipes" I thought "Hey, are you going to put nice labels on them before you finish so you (and more importantly someone not as familiar with Sarinda who may work on her or even own her someday) will KNOW what they are and, in some cases, what NOT to touch/cut/disturb etc. etc.? It'd be great to get a really visible labeling system/gizmo and mark EVERYthing as you encounter it, even things you may want to remove or relocate later.

@aidenjohns8248 8 месяцев назад

Anyone notice the pressure washer sounds like a Light sabre???... may the force be with you???.. keep up the good work guys..

@martinhillstead1541 8 месяцев назад

when you fell i got nightmare come back when i fell into septic tank up to my neck i was stuck in muck for hour till wife came down wander were i was. thank god she got she could drive our tractor to pull me out with rope. so i salute you for not cursing like i did . you two are great together. ship on

@charlesvarga7904 8 месяцев назад

Previous owners probably stopped using the poo tank because of the split! Lucky you!

@ronalddavies2488 8 месяцев назад

Simon please take care, pace yourself don't try and do everything at once, you have a wonderful wife who is only keen to help please take care both of you.looking forward to the next episode.👍👍🇬🇧

@stephenkruft2213 8 месяцев назад

The energy level is remarkable!

@PCStuart1 8 месяцев назад

The fire door; take it off the bulkhead and remount it so it opens towards the hull side. The dogs should be ok

@Mercmad 8 месяцев назад

Glad Simon didn't break a bone but he must be pretty fit to be able to pick up 56KG and still have a working back. Bend your knees sailor!

@Blanco22 8 месяцев назад

I am impressed again at your thorough approach and attention to detail. I see 'professional' boat repairs on a regular basis that just don't match up. You guys are going to get there and the job will be a good un.... respect ... Rob

@grahamwoollam4038 8 месяцев назад

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 We must stop it. Thankfully no harm caused. Again Brill video.

@billchasser8978 8 месяцев назад

Glad Simon came from the fall relatively unscathed. I had a slap stick humor moment visualizing Simon’s foot going through the Bottom of hull. Glad it was only my sick mind working this morning. Cheers!

@iainlyall6475 8 месяцев назад

@2:37 that's not how the 'tool man' would do it :-) he'd use a sledge hammer :-)) @25:37 SHIT! that scared me. glad simon wasn't hurt much. you two are amazing. well done.

@RikSandstromCalifornia 8 месяцев назад

The engine room door is not original? It sure looks like it could be original. 🙀 Glad Simon isn't hurt. When you put in your new heads you might want to look into RV type incinerator units. They are a bit pricey but would be much less maintenance.

@davidflamee 8 месяцев назад

Battle of the bilge, get the wrecking ball out!! nothing phases you's. I hope you're ok Simon that fall looked nasty on the video but you just got up, got changed, and carried on. Amazing team, awesome progress. Compulsive viewing content. Probably the shipiest job on the channel so far, the muck in those bilges looked disgusting. Hoping you don't find anything nasty when you do the assessment. Well done.

@jankodejong3771 8 месяцев назад

What comes in mind is Augean stable. You're awesome!

@moreybandel5560 8 месяцев назад

I'll say it again! You two do good work! I could see Simon's fall coming a mile away! With his hands full and heavy weight! Sure glad he's okay! I look forward to next week's video!

@SailingSisu 8 месяцев назад

Hey Simon, great episode! It's amazing to see the progress you're making on the boat. And don't worry about that slip, accidents happen to the best of us. I'm glad you weren't hurt! It seems like you've got a wonderful partner by your side, and your chemistry on and off camera is truly a blessing. Keep up the fantastic work, and looking forward to the next adventure!

@johnnunn8688 8 месяцев назад

Less ick than expected, that’s top news.

@loki7441 8 месяцев назад

Glad your ok. Could have had three Adams apples had you gone both sides of the beam. At least you can laugh about it. As Jim Davidson says, 'Your knickers will dry out later' 😄

8 месяцев назад

I am so relieved. That Simon wasn't hurt. You guys are doing such a fantastic job. I so enjoy your videos,

@peterbrooks9984 8 месяцев назад

The engine room door is a standard watertight one. No need to change it.

@Joe___R 8 месяцев назад

With the split black water tank, all that muck in the bilge was likely from that.

@stevenreissr1938 8 месяцев назад

excellent job you two are doing , bilges are sometimes the worst , so put on the 'grunges and go head first and it will happen .. see if you can find a 'biodegradable product you can 'apply with garden sprayer and let it soak for at least 4 days , then go back with 'power-wash .. im certain you'll be impressed , also use a round dowel about 4ft long and tape it to your vacuum hose as to reach down in bilge so as not to crawl in .. eh (excellent teamwork you two have )

@NUTTER8291 8 месяцев назад

I like Simon's attitude regarding hammers goes well with one of my favourite sayings "IF AT FIRST IT DON'T WORK .. HIT IT !!! ...... IF IT DONT WORK AFTER THAT .. ITS BROKEN !!! "

@mrdobi49 8 месяцев назад

Hi Gemma & Simon, you two are truly the perfect couple. Especially how your love for each other shows in anything you both do. Being from the USA I sometimes have a hard time understanding some of your dialect, but I love all that you both equally do to work things out and get it done. Hopefully the next time I visit my son and his family in Kingston Upon Thames, we can take a trip up to your area. We visited Portsmouth in August and I got to see the Mary Rose and the HMS Victory, two amazing ships for their time. Keep up the great work and as we say in America, Get-R-Done! Hi

@hankystang1 8 месяцев назад

@nancynordstrom2727 8 месяцев назад

Mercy……I hope your tetanus shots are up to date , within the last 10 years.

@MrOVERANOUT 8 месяцев назад

I was eating my tea just as you began opening up the poo tank... Yuk! I'm glad Simon moved to his right the way he did when he slipped off the beams. A leg either side of that beam and his Crown Jewels would have taken a hit. 😮 Gemma, you are the real Wonder Woman. There's just no holding you back. You have my permission to go take a bath. ❤

@cybermatstrikes7557 8 месяцев назад

I was sure you were about to discover the old captain's log.

@tracybooth9665 8 месяцев назад

You gave us a real start Simon! Glad you’re ok.

@patriciacromwell933 8 месяцев назад

Glad he is not hurt

@bruceyoung1343 8 месяцев назад

What a mess the bilge do have. CHEERS GUYS

@clivelondt3433 Месяц назад

I would like to let you know that it will not be any Woman, or Wife that would be willing to take on a very big Task like you are doing with your Husband. I must Congratulate both of you for all the hard work that you both have done so far. I'm surely going to buy this book asap. Greetings to both of you. 🇿🇦👍

@rorc2498 8 месяцев назад

Great video, glad theres no injuries. Nice to see a couple having a real go. Brought back memories of the 3 yrs it took to restore my wooden cruiser. Keep up the good work and stay safe.

@davestorer4391 8 месяцев назад

The biggest collection of jubilee clips I have ever seen.

@paulryan9024 8 месяцев назад

Someone has been watching Steve from Bedos Leatherworks I think. Hammer time!

@lizziemonk 8 месяцев назад

I actually gasped when Simon fell, so glad he's ok. Jet washing was extremely satisfying. You two are so fearless, you're not scared of tackling anything... even poo!