"...its a 9 metre vessel that was originally made out of steel, now it's made out of rust..." 1:03 That's the kind of humor that hooked me in to watching the whole series. I don't regret a second, and look forward to watching the rest of this recap vid. Thanks!
You can't think about the economics of this project. It's the journey and the mates you made on the way. It's so good watching your videos, I've missed them. I hope you can start doing some of your repair videos again. They are very cool. Perhaps a glass boat? 😀
Yes, there is no doubt there are plenty of upsides to doing a project like this. It was a great experience even with the hard time. Yep, more repair videos coming soon!
Yes you can and you should think of the economics behind it. He spent an amount less than the value you could buy one. As he said don’t buy a mess buy a nicer boat the extra margin will go out of someone else vs yourself. Also I’d rather be boating and not fixing.
@@captpepin Yeah. I work in the industry. For every guy like Stu that wins through, there are a half dozen who struggle for years and can't go on, who could have spent the same money on a smaller, viable vessel and enjoyed themselves.
At the end of the day if it was all about resale value nobody would restore anything. You’ve now got a top spec boat exactly how you want it and yes it cost a bundle but there isn’t another boat like it and it’s YOURS! Enjoy it. Just hoping the videos keep coming and you don’t give up vlogging.
That was your best episode ever. I felt your humble ness (not a word) amongst those very humble people and the lives they lead. Total respect for their lives and homes, yet allowing all of us to enjoy your visit. What an amazing country and what special people live there
I really enjoyed the 3 year recap. An amazing journey through the blood sweat and beers. A real turning point I think was not having to sell the 4x4 to get the dream going and on track. Well done!
You tackled each problem with calm and humor(at least on video). When you can keep a clear mind, you have a better chance at finding a solution. I've done quite a few of these rebuilds with my dad at the marina. We have seen so many DIY folks make every mistake you can think of and some you couldn't imagine. I'll entertain you with a funny DIY story. Two young businesses guys decided to redo the anti-fouling on a sportfish they just bought. They decided that their business knowledge made them experts in boat repair. They quickly got hard to work, sanding off the old anti-fouling with the orbital sander they bought. Three days in, and my dad told me to go check on their progress. I was surprised to see only a small meter square finished. They were wrapping up for the day, and I asked how they liked the new ordital they bought. The one guy said that it seemed like a quality tool, but the pads were wearing out too quickly. I asked them what grit they were using. He handed me the sander, and the sander's pad was trashed. I asked them where's the roll of sanding paper. They looked at me confused. That's when I realized there wasn't any used sanding paper on the ground or stuck to anything. I asked, "Did you buy any sand paper?" They looked at me, and one said, "No, it has a sanding pad." They had been sanding for three days without putting any sand paper on the orbital. I gave them a roll, and they were so happy the next day making actual progress. 😂 No matter the minor mistakes you made, they don't compare to that. Great job! Can't wait to see the next project. Hope your hands are all better!
Just happened upon this video while watching from Ireland ,what I know about boats icould write on my finger nail but I found this fascinating and a brilliant watch,well done sir .👍
3 years, 200k of subscribers and a boat you know backwards to front. Well done. I was one of your early subscribers and it is good to see it all again. I dropped in on Renko a number times whilst it was out of the water in Brooklyn but you were never there. I will see her again once AW rejoins the rest of Australia.
Thanks mate. Yes, it was amazing how much time I spent on the road buying stuff I needed during those days. It seemed like I always needed a part or tool I didn't have.
Watched the video start to end, I git the itch during the view but your final words will stick with me as I have made similar mistakes with other forms of transport. Buy better spend less. Brilliant project and video.
Thanks mate. It was a satisfying project but it is important not to romanticise it, there are cheaper easier ways to get a boat. Save the work for doing some nice customisations to a boat that is already running.
Thanks Stu & Co. Thoroughly enjoyed the recap. Flying the Dangar Marine (Hoodie) flag in UK today. Doing exactly what I love doing, against your advice and pouring my money into my boat renovation. All DIY thanks to you. Look forward to seeing future stuff
This was an absolute pleasure to watch how you restored your ship. You are inspiring. I also have fixed our boat too, and it took me 2 years. But the work you did is from other planet. Hudge respect.👍👍😎 And thank you for this video. With best regards from Finland.
nice to have you back Stu you have been part of my life for quite along time now, thank you for keeping me entertained and teaching me stuff i did not know, dont be a stranger mate cheers to you and the good lady
I started watching this channel with the first steel trawler video, and you've turned Renko into a seaworthy vessel that gets the job done, and you've created great content over the past three years (!)
Excellent recap of the project and I think you're right about the cost outcomes. However, you know what you have now and it's in great shape...so take it out with family and friends whenever you can and enjoy the fruits and cost of your labor. Cheers!
I've enjoyed watching your videos on Renko over the years, I have been in the same position as you described, spent a ton of cash on a old boat and only sold it for %50 of what it owed me after doing it up, however with the boat I have now, I was the lucky buyer who bought a boat from someone who had already spent the money fixing it up, and in the current boat market I would actually recover the $$$$'s loss from my first boat "IF" I was to sell my current boat, Merry Christmas and thanks for sharing the journey with us
Hi Stu , I have followed your journey with Renko from the start it’s been great . The amount of hard work you put into it was commendable. I’m Looking forward to your next project ( hopefully it’s not as back breaking lol) cheers
I’ve always had to put “sweat equity “ in most of the vehicles that I have owned over the years. I just can’t fathom paying 50-100 thousand dollars for a new truck here in the States. Being as close to debt free as I can means freedom to me. Thanks for the video.👍
Love this channel! Glad you're putting out videos again when you can. Thank you for posting this, so we can all relive the past couple years of restoring your beautiful Renko. I enjoyed watching it before, episode by episode. I don't do boats like you do, however I rescue & restore old American and British motorcycles. It's not often a profitable adventure, but it is rewarding.
Thanks mate. You are right, there are plenty of rewards other than profits. I just spent a day in Adrian's workshop last week getting my little 250 motorcycle ready to take up to Bundaberg. :)
This is awesome, I start watching you when I worked on boats and its cool to see how much you have done in the time I've been watching. Thanks for all the tips over the years and cheers to more.
You should be very Proud of what you have achieved Stu , I have enjoyed every minute of watching your journey with Renko , I can't wait to see what you next adventure is . Merry Xmas Mate
I started watching this project in the beginning and for some reason had stopped but I'm glad to see the condensed version showing the boat completed at least so far. You did an excellent job. Thanks.
Wonderful video mate. I've watched (pretty much) all of the Renko videos in full over the journey, as well as quite a few of the earlier outboard/boat etc videos before that. Awesome work and really good presentation, especially for an IT guy (yes, I'm one of those too).
Well, mate, if you'd just released this back in 2018 it'd have saved an awful lot of everyone's time. ;-) Uncle Cosmo says you need a new project and would like to know how you'd feel about building a glass bottomed inboard catamaran. He also said it ought to be a 'right proper shag-pad' but I think that was mostly the champagne cocktails talking. I say champagne, I mean he's got two boxes of Golden Oak that he's venting a helium tank into every few minutes and mixing the froth that comes out with a two litre bottle of Lift, so, basically the same thing.
Hey Stu, thanks for this recap video. Good luck in wherever your new path leads you . Have you considered " Motivational Speaking "? I know there has to be something special inside you that kept you going on this ship restoration. You know the hardest part of any project is just getting stuck in at first. I have the perfect Title for your first lecture. " START YA BASTARD " I'm sure you could get the Nulon Company to sponsor your first series.
Stu, I loved watching the project throughout its life, and I loved watching it again with your recap... You and all the people you brought into your videos are special. Thanks for taking us with you through your journey. You are an amazing person. BUT........ The boat is far better than it was even new. You have done things and added things that make it nicer, more reliable, and technologically up to date. My guess is you could sell it for a bundle. It is more famous than many Hollywood movie stars. You could ask triple the going rate for a boat of its size and easily get it. The only problem with Renco is, it is small. I am not saying something like Brupeg (Damian will have his hands full with that monster), but something a little larger would be VERY nice. You should sell it for a tidy profit and start a new one --- Bigger, badder and something you can cruise to the States with (well, at least up to Fiji or somewhere equally nice). Renco was a great name ....... thinking of 'better than a Hollywood movie star' ...... how about Bimbo??? naw, you know best...
Thanks mate, I do agree that the biggest problem with Renko is the size. It is great that it can be easily moored by a single person, that does make it handy to get around, but all that gear would have been better in a hull ten foot longer for sure.
It was great to see renko in person as you past the south port sea way. That was me in the black runabout cutting in front of you to say hi. I've enjoyed watching your journey.
Cheer up mate, you don't know how good you have it... Right now here at my home in Hollis New Hampshire, United States the temperature is 28 degrees and we are waiting for the cold thats coming Friday and it's going to be 40 to 50 degrees BELOW ZERO. Love the new boat.
Good stuff Stu. Its been a Journey for sure but the results sure are testament to your efforts even if monetarily you might not be in front. Merry Xmas and a safe and happy new year to you and yours from us oldies mate. All the best
Thanks for the recap on the project, I've thoroughly enjoyed watching them and look forward to any more videos you put on. All my best wishes to you on your future endeavours Stu, have a good Christmas and a great New year. (From a frustrated sailor) 👍👍
What I love so much about your video, is you show what equipment you need to do the hard metal work 😊 on removing rusty parts. Cutting the new opening for getting on/ off vessel ( is it WORTH buying an old metal boat) 😊❤😊 a BIG YES if you want to do all the hard work and especially know what needs to be redone that the KEY to buying a old metal vessel Wanting to save her and especially what it takes to Restore her to ship/shape 😊❤
The Adrian episodes were my favorites. Loved the local musicians doing the send off, too. You have to really celebrate life's "Wins," because these are the moments we remember in the end.
Your adventures with this Trawler is not only educational, but puts Australia in a good light. Why? Because of the positive attitude shown during this daunting task. Thankyou RU-vid and your great followers ! ps. I also enjoy your Aus- sy humor and comments throughout. WELL DONE MR. DANGER....
