great shed anyway!no yard fee is a big win already! You have not gambled anything ,you are not the type, you have every detail ready and lined up we can all see it ,pretty certain you will succeed . Good luck anyway!
A fitting name. You have neighbors. Of course everyone knows of Tally Ho, but there's also The Duracell Project and Sailing Magic Carpet over there, too. They occasionally pop up on each other's channels. Magic Carpet even has a fellow Canadian. Maybe a road trip to say hi to some fellow youtubers. You all seem to have similar personalities. This was a great first episode and I'll follow along.
Thank you for the support! Yeah, there must be something in the water up here in the Pacific Northwest that is driving all of these people into these projects. Haha. I’m a big fan of all of the channels that you mentioned. Who knows, maybe we could see some collaborations. I love that kind of stuff. Cheers.
Jon, your Gothic Arch Boat Shed came out perfect. I worked for ARCO Marine, Inc who started a Crude Oil refinery in Bellingham, early 70's. Before the Valdez Pipeline was completed we shipped crude from Kharg Island, Iran into Bellingham and Long Beach. I wasn't familiar with the Liberty 458, goggled and found her designer's Peter Hoyt/D Peterson. If that is Doug Peterson, you bought a winner. Classic 1981 design, 31,000lb displacement with 11,000lbs of ballast = a 37.80 comfort ratio with a 1.65 capsize screening formula, 925 sq ft total sail area to be determined and built in Taiwan. My father started a brokerage in Marblehead, MA importing Choy Lee Boats in the 60's. The teak interiors were totally awesome and the price, do to labor, was outrageously cheap. Mostly, your new purchase looks both seaworthy with beauty. Best on the project, should be tremendously satisfying! Thanks for the share.
Hi David. Thanks for the support. That’s quite a story! I also appreciate that you’ve already done your research 🙂. The boat is probably closest related to the Peterson 46 which is a stretched out version of the very popular KP44. It’s a solid pedigree. They made 31 (32 unofficially) and they are all around the world. They are good boats :) Happy to have you along for the ride. Cheers!
For an engineer there is work every where, always. I am an electrical engineer and went self-employed 5 years ago. Work druing winter and free all summer. Living onboard for 1000 Euro a month is very possible. You did not loose your mind but found your sanity. Congrats!
Thank you Philip. I’m not much for cutting corners, so probably no worries there. I tend to swing hard the other way and have at times been known to employ the engineers mantra: “There has to be a harder way?!” 😂
Good for you dude, the boat abides. Every old salt I know since 40 years, when I asked about the sailing dream, responded with, "if it floats, rudder good, rig well kept, doesn't take on water, then GO NOW, DON't wait til it's perfect. That's the poison that will kill the dream." In the 40 years since, I've seen a lot of dreams that never left the yard, dock, mooring.
You are right about that. I have run into countless stories like that myself including a few more as I was looking for a boat. I am a recovering perfectionist also so I may need for you to shout at me to chill out if I’m diving down the rabbit hole 🤦♂️. Thanks for tuning in. I appreciate it!
@@livingforsail I probably won't be much help. But here's a story. I live on an island more'n halfway across the Pacific, and in the last 35+ years I have seen so many cruisers come tacking into the mooring basin, from all around the world (French, Japanese, Australian, Kiwis, Americans, Brits, Canadians, Norwegians, Swedes, Dutch, Germans, South Africa, all over. Some came limping in with shrouds barely keeping the mast up, some skippered with the authority of years of experience, some seeking shelter from storms, some very well appointed yachts (Gates' partner's yacht, sailed by paid crew), and yachts with rotting timbers, crew who couldn't wait to abandon the boat, couples who managed thousands of miles only to separate by the time they reached this port, some who had barely a nickel in the kitty, some who sailed with a gaggle of blond beauties, families with small kids, babies, and occasionally a single-hander, boats of all sizes and build, once a 24-ft factory plastic that circumnavigated solo by way of Cape Horn quietly entered harbor at night and surprised the harbor master (that sailor was talking to the barnacles by the time he reached these latitudes), there were one-off 60-70 footers sailed by Auusies, Kiwis, before it became an Open class, some were sailed by very accomplished sailors, among them a scoundrel or two, a cheat, a grifter, a war vet running from their demons. But they all had that one thing - love of the sea and all in it. Not a single soul would have given second thoughts if given a choice to do it again, they would all without question slip lines and keep the wind abaft the beam again. They stayed long enough to build the kitty and slip the mooring with little fanfare. I lived in Seattle for several years as a young man. I got to know that Pacific northwest mindset. I have no doubt you'll go when the time comes, with or without perfection. The only advice I can give you is get an oversized Rockna anchor and a good quality electric windlass above all else.
Let’s just agree now that I’ll buy the first round if we ever make it to your area. Great story. Thank you! I think your advise is sound. I have an original Nilsson v3000 that is remarkably still supported by the company in NZ. I will be rebuilding it and upgrading it to 24v. I have no doubt that it will be good for another 35 years. They don’t build them like that anymore 🙂
I'm sure you have done your research on sailing/refit channels. I have been watching "sail life" for a long time. The "Duracell project" is another one I joined several months back. "Sailing magic carpet" is yet another one I watch. There is an audience to be built for sure. Again I say the best of luck!!!
Definitely. Mads @saillife is a huge inspiration for me. Massive. It’s been really fun to watch Matt on the Duracell project too. It’s simply an incredible undertaking and he is just calm and methodical. Pretty cool to watch. I’ve also recently started watching the magic carpet team too. I’d like to bring my own unique perspective to the RU-vid table, and I hope we all have some fun in the process. Cheers!
I am an old man that had some boats, I watch the same Channels as you two do and did a smaller version 25’ . Now I have the time but the ability is gone, both for sailing and working on them. I will follow, love the tent, I knew you were an engineer when I saw that! Good job, from an old trucker.
Another boat refit to subscribe to, and so close to all the content coming out of Port Townsend! Throw Leo's Tally Ho project in the mix too (Sampson Boat Co). It's wood, but his craftsmanship and knowledge is on another level 👍
How nice to be able to bring your sailboat home, park it in your driveway, build a proper shed and then start work on her. True meaning of take your time to enjoy the process.
Greetings from Olympia! When I was a kid my dad restored a 37ft Colvin Saugeen Witch and we sailed it around Vancouver Island. It's my fondest memory of my childhood. Hope to see you sailing the Sound!
I was wondering if someone would notice that ;) 16’s set the hook but I had access to that 18 for a few years and they are just awesome. That picture is almost 20 years old and I couldn’t find any good clips of me on a 16’ and didn’t want to re-shoot the footage. Busted 😜. Thanks for checking out the channel.
I was wondering if someone would notice that ;) 16’s set the hook but I had access to that 18 for a few years and they are just awesome. That picture is almost 20 years old and I couldn’t find any good clips of me on a 16’ and didn’t want to re-shoot the footage. Busted 😜. Thanks for checking out the channel.
Thank you! Yes, you are here at the start and as I’m catching up on the comments it looks like you’re all caught up too! I appreciate the feedback. Cheers! 🙏👍🙌
Hi mate... great selection of yacht to fix up!! You are living my dream and I look forward to following your progress over the next months or years!! Best of luck! James
Excellent video John, well done, looking forward to this refit I have a similar dream as yours. I do believe someday it will come to pass. I may be old when I attempt it but It will come to pass. cheers wish you best.. as you fulfill your long awaited dream. God bless!
Judging by the tent construction, there will never be a better Liberty at dock in all the world's ports. Congrats. Subbed. Watching boatless from Downunder.
I appreciate the vote of confidence! I hope to get it in very nice shape but you've got to leave a few dings and scratches right?! Otherwise you never want to use it for it's intended purpose :) Thanks for the participation in the discussion. All the best.
I remember that boat in London at St. Katherine’s Marina during the winter of 1999-2000. In fact I was watching the boat for the owners when they went back to the states. We have a similar boat a Kelly Peterson 44. Hope you have joined the owners group “Peterson Cutters” we have the Kelly’s, Formosa’s and some Libertys in there.
That’s amazing!! I’ve found some paperwork that leads me to believe the boat has been to Europe. This would confirm that. The name has never been changed from the records Ive seen. I love the KP44. From what I understand, you’re correct. The hull is basically the Peterson 46 that is a stretched kp44. I think the boat is a product of “relaxed” intellectual property philosophy that existed when these were built. Thanks for the comment. So cool!! 👍
Fantastic work and love your style. And you found a gem of an S/V! We own a Transpac 49 with all the same refit issues. I’m extremely excited to watch and learn from your journey! Thank you for sharing your work
I also bought a boat during the lock down, my dad always told me to live for today and not wait until your old and retired to start living your life, the future is never guaranteed, cheers 🍻
It's a good dream. It's also mine. I'm waiting to build a pole barn to put it in. I'm in Michigan so I need some insulation and a source of heat! Your LIberty looks to be in good shape, but I'm anxious to see what you need to do to it to make it safe and more convenient.
Alright then get to it, it does look like your starting with a pretty good base project. A breakdown of your refit goals are would be nice so we get a idea of we get to follow along with. Good luck in your journey 👍👍
Thank you. I am planning to roll out a comprehensive status and update plans for all of the major areas in episode 3. Thanks for the support. It is appreciated!
I'm with you, 2 years in Anacortes on my Westsail 32 totally refitting and going. The beginning is in sight I was hoping for June 1 but I'll be happy if I'm in in July. Not doing videos of the rebuild but full on to the lifestyle, culture, and sharing experiences coming soon. Open to exchange war stories if you want to connect. I basically bought a solid Hull with a 5 year old engine.... Added solar lithium ion batteries inverter new electronic panel wind vane hydraulic tiller autopilot composting toilet VHS ASI MFD two new sails, radar. Now I'm dealing with ground tackle rebuild The Windlass all winches Cutlass bearing packing gland I'm sure you're inventory list is wide and deep as well. Enjoy and hope to connect....
Hey there. It sounds like you’ve had quite the project there yourself. The Westsail 32 was the boat that started all this madness in the first place 😂. Keep us posted on your progress for starting your travels. All the best!
I think what you're doing is great. Looks like you found a nice boat to refit. But I don't thank you for giving me another sailing channel to watch. I have been watching one of your neighbors there in Washington State refit a Cape George 36. Another pretty boat I wish I owned. Look forward to watching you make Antidote your home on the water.
I'm amazed by the shed you built, especially the light beams holding it up. Never seen such a technique used in a light construction and a beautiful shed it's become. That got me hooked on your story apart from my interest in boats and people crazy enough to take them sailing on an ocean. Great job.
I’m going to aim for weekly if I can make a video that I’m happy with in that timeframe. It might take me a few weeks to figure out my work flow. I really appreciate the interest. Welcome to the channel!! 🙏
My mind is blown. I'm so inspired by your willingness to risk possible failure to follow your dreams! Too many of us are stuck in the battle and don't take time to figure out what we really want and how to get it. Good job!
Thanks Tom. I really appreciate your support and encouragement. I can relate to feeling stuck. The daily grind is also what we are all “supposed to do”. There are just to many indicators that life is short and unpredictable. I’m going for it now!!
They are just on the packed gravel but each pair is connected with chain. I was skeptical at first but Dennis with Associated Boat Transport assured me it was sound. After a year of wind and rain they are quite stable. Thanks for the question Steve.
If your boat building is as fun to watch as your shed building I'm stoked for the journey ahead. Well done on getting this train rolling. I'm watching from The South Island of New Zealand and I am more and more paying attention to this yachting caper. I love to ride my bike down to the marina and the hardstand and watch the dreams coalescing. It's a glorious thing!
Thank you very much for the encouragement! I hope to get Antidote over to New Zealand some day…. Don’t leave the light on for me just yet, but I’ll let you know when we’re on the way! Cheers!
We have a lot in common. Although you have more sailing experience than I do, we are both mechanical engineers who have a dream to go sailing over oceans. I attended sailing school in Bellingham, and earned ASA 101 through 104 and 118 certifications. I now have a much smaller boat (Catalina 25) in my own driveway that I am refitting to sail on our local lake until I can give up the land job and transition to a blue water boat. I will be watching with eager anticipation. Good Luck!
That’s awesome! It’s amazing how many people are out there with little to no experience (there are plenty of channels here based on that premise). Good for you for taking some classes. You will never regret that. All the best with your future plans. Cheers and thanks for the support!
That’s awesome! It’s amazing how many people are out there with little to no experience (there are plenty of channels here based on that premise). Good for you for taking some classes. You will never regret that. All the best with your future plans. Cheers and thanks for the support!
That’s awesome! It’s amazing how many people are out there with little to no experience (there are plenty of channels here based on that premise). Good for you for taking some classes. You will never regret that. All the best with your future plans. Cheers and thanks for the support!
That’s awesome! It’s amazing how many people are out there with little to no experience (there are plenty of channels here based on that premise). Good for you for taking some classes. You will never regret that. All the best with your future plans. Cheers and thanks for the support!
Thanks for checking in! It’s pretty good but there are a few issues that we will explore on the channel. In an upcoming video I will walk us through the game plan.
Thanks Kevin. Welcome aboard! It was love at first sight (am I talking about the boat or my wife 🤔). Bridget is a huge support in this process and I don’t think I’d be doing this if it were not for her encouragement.
Looks like fun! We are on a similar journey. Last July, we bought a 1988 Vagabond 43 and sailed it up from Barra Mexico to Los Angeles. Lots of projects and the list seems to grow quicker than we can knock them out. Look forward to watching your refit. I’m sure to learn a ton.
I’m liking your videos the best on this subject. (I’ve gone back to this first to follow them in order.) Your shelter is beautiful. You may have mentioned this in later videos, but did you not know that older Taiwanese boats had a reputation for soggy decks? Does the teak top stiffen the deck and hide this defect? I know my own old boat’s deck has a balsa core, but the very small blocks are isolated from each other with resin and apparently keep any rot contained. My boat is 43 years old, a Bristol 40. (The little exterior teak there is on my boat is a pain.)
Thanks, I’m glad that you’re enjoying the videos. I was aware of the reputation of the “leaky teaky”. I also had a survey and he also told me to expect a wet deck. I still chose this life because it’s something that I wanted to do believe it or not. Not to save money, or get on the water faster. Certainly there are much easier ways to achieve that. I like to restore things and this gives plenty of that 😆. The teak varied from 7/16” down to 1/16” depending on where you were on deck after years of use (and probably some bad sanding jobs). It provides impressive stiffness because there were only two spots that felt a little soft. I think the WHOLE deck will be replaced. You will see in future videos that soggy wet balsa can still be quite stiff/strong. Cheers! 🙏👍🙌
@@livingforsail I can Id with liking the work. I just hate teak because it gets moldy and grainy with age unless it is sealed with varnish. Once it’s moldy it can be epoxied to contain the mold and painted. I can’t see oiling it as doing any good other than making it temporarily look good as the oil contains linseed oil, which promotes mold!
Will you have everything on RU-vid or split between RU-vid and Instagram? We share the same dream, and you're a few years ahead of me! Best of luck building your channel. Edit: I was just looking at a Formosa 41 which has a very similar looking stern, with the sides coming to a point right at the bottom. A very unique feature which I think looks great! Nice boat you have!
Thank you Mike. If you just want to follow the project then you will get your fill on RU-vid. I used the instagram as an easy way to tell more of the background of my story with pictures and videos. I will also probably post occasional rants, pictures, updates to that in a more casual context. If you want to follow there too, it will be different but you won't miss anything if you don't! Thanks for your interest in the project and all the best with your dream chasing adventures!
I just subscribed. I'm looking forward to following your adventure. Awesome boat. I was on a sister's ship a few years back in Florida. They are beautiful boats.
I thought Your insta is really well done and this is top notch as well. Don’t change a thing your fun to watch and I know this channel will blow up. Seriously congratulations on making this happen and letting people follow along. For somebody out there dreaming of sailing This page will be like “sailing a serious ocean” was for you. I’m a goldsmith and a wood boat enthusiast and I know what being overly picky and taking to long is all about. Do your Best But don’t take years and years. Lots can be done on the water and your still able to enjoy the boat. But that being said for me fixing up and working on a sailboat is just as fun. It’s all a part of living your dream. Stoked to have found you at the very beginning. P.s. I love the name of this page. I totally get it.
Hey Ryan. Thanks for the kind words. It really means a lot. I think there’s a lot of wisdom in there. This is t just a refit story. This is a dream chasing story. It sounds like you’re in for all of it. Welcome aboard and best of luck with your boat project.
@@livingforsail I’m in my own dream chasing story as well. Thanks again for getting me extra stoked to do some chasing. I think that’s why so many people that sail enjoy watching someone on RU-vid fix up a boat and chase the dream. Inspiration.
Great to be here at the beginning. Not familiar with this design but she sure looks strong and will be perfect to fulfil your dreams. Having the boat at home, next to your garage/workshop and building such an awesome Boatshed is the only way, IMO, to do a big refit as boatyard fees will often kill a project like this. I rebuilt a 48’ wooden boat back in the 80’s/90’s and the money spent on storage was crippling and has a knock on effect as it eats into the funds for the refit. I’m looking at buying a 50’ yacht but I will only do it with the funds in place to get paid help to get it done quickly. I love woodwork and boat work but if it’s in the boatyard I need to get it ready ASAP. If I can work out RU-vid and video editing I may start my own channel. Best of luck and look forward to the ride. Andy UK
Thanks Andy. That was exactly my thinking. I wanted to be able to work at a humane pace and not completely destroy the budget with lay days. Good luck with your future projects and we will see you around here hopefully again. Cheers!
Congratulations on fulfilling your dream to this point. I join your efforts as a subscriber from my home in Vancouver USA a few miles south of you. I am excited for you and your family as you start the refit under your impressive boat house! Best wishes and good luck!
Happy to have found your channel. I subscribed and set personal notifications on. I look forward to watching the videos. How often will you put a video out and on what day? The back story was great and I love the boat shed! Best of luck to you and your family!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Hi Peter. I’m glad that you’re here. Welcome aboard. I am more focused on making interesting videos with good content right now. I will aim for weekly content but I might need some grace from the audience as I sort out my work flow 🙏.
No , you haven't lost your mind , you may have found your True higher mind . By the looks of the skillz you put into the ribs of the shed you built , you're going to have a very fine Sailboat when you get finished with the re-fit ! . I saw the thumbnail for this video beside the latest Magic Carpet 2 video that I just finished watching , Aladino and Maya are at the front of the class when it comes to fibreglass boats - refits (imho) and Aladino is a trained Shipwright from Europe ( perfectionist too ) and I'll bet there's videos they've already done ( in their library ) that may save you a lot of time with your re-fit ? Magic Carpet 1 is a living testament on how to conquer the impossible . Like your channels name so I've subbed to see what's coming down the road , Bon Courage as we say here in Quebeckistan 🙏😸😺 / ps : Happy Caturday😹😺
Allô bonjour. Ça va? (And that’s about as far as my grade 9 french class will take me) Thanks for encouraging message. I have only recently started following the work of MC and have to agree. I also have been meeting with Andy from Boat Works Today for guidance. Thanks again for your support. Cheers!
Hi Tim. Thanks for subscribing. I’m learning every day how to make the videos better including a realization that the volume in my headphones is not a reliable way to balance sound d. Hopefully they are getting better in that regard. This was my very first video. 🙏👍🙌
Thanks for the quick reply. I understand the "learning curve" problem. Since you are addressing it, I am sure it will get better. I am still subscribed and looking forward to journey.@@livingforsail
Ok. Lets see what needs to be replaced and or rebuilt. After watching "Sail Life" you got some Big shoes to fill. So it looks like you got the boat back in 2020 or 2021 and it is Now 2023. So what are your plans? Are they to gut the boat and start over? And after the refit what do you plan to do? Sail around the world or to the Sea of Cortez ? Witch has the a nother name. "The Sea of Lost Dreams " Or do you plan to sail to the Islands of the Pacific? Ok hope to see the next video. Until next time, Aloha from the Big Island of Hawaii!
Aloha! Thanks for checking in. Mads @saillife has been an inspiration for me. No doubt about that. He is on his own unique journey and I would not be surprised if we have more “fun-packed-somewhat-extensive-refits” to look forward to from him and Ava. I don’t want to fill anyone else’s shoes. This is my own unique story and journey 🙂 Stay tuned for more about the boat and refit plans. The loose plan is to round Vancouver island to shake-down and then head to. You guessed it. The Sea of Cortez. Then we will likely head out into the pacific but no promises just yet 😜
I was actually just thinking of doing that for an upcoming video… looking at the major updates that are on the menu. It looks like we have 2 votes so far. Any other takers?
@@livingforsail diesel heater ,20 gal tank for it , and enough solar to run it in poopoo weather for Weeks, insulation, and install the new toilet and shower I got for it . I'm one year at most from finishing!!! How much do you have left , guess I'll see in the next video lol
I am also restoring a boat of around the same vintage. A Bolger Black Skimmer, plywood, about 26 feet. Just for puddling around the Gulf Islands, and a much simpler project. But enough for me! One thing I have noticed. The brightwork is red gum, the "poor man's teak". This stuff has been out in the rain since 1982, and has not noticeably rotted. A bit of sanding makes it almost new. @@livingforsail
I’m all for it! 100% in your corner!! Be aware if my videos don’t make it clear. There is no free boat here. It will be the most expensive thing you ever own… It may also be one of the most rewarding things you’ll do with your time/energy/money. All the best and keep me updated!
Have you lost your mind? Yes. Yes you have. But hey, you'll lose it sooner or later. I lost mine in 2018 on a 1983 lady. Hard work and lots of $$$ keeps the dream alive.
