We Found a DIY Boat Yard to Haul Our Catamaran - Removed The Barnacles - And Didn't Get Shot - 8 

Putting a bigger and better outboard on, with wheel steering, and turning it into a power cat, might be a lot more satisfying (and, a whole lot cheaper and faster) than trying to re-rig it ad a sailboat. I think you are going to be shocked when you find out what sailing rigging costs. If not, you need to find a boat you can strip. Just look up what new winches go for.

Lord in your name I ask you to bless these two and watch over them where ever they may choose to go may their happiness be with them at all times good and bad, and may the seas give safe passage when they are sailing about, take care you two ,be safe ,and know you are in my prayers ...good days to ya and stay true to what means more to you....

This girl is so funny and has her own charm, idk how to explain

Nice ending, you two look so good together. It saddened me your separation.

Right on dudes, keep on trucking. So glad you got your boat out this week and finally found food, it's the little things make a difference 👍

You guys are so fun to watch. I can't wait to see the progress with the boat. Thanks for the update!

This has been an adventure!! What story you guys have. Glad you found land and start fixing that boat. Looking forward to what this story leads too. Best of luck!!👏👏

I want to comment (for RU-vid 'points') and I have to say your videos are so very entertaining! I think it has a lot to do with your personalities... you two are simply, very nice people...

I live in Baltimore Maryland that is what we call ghetto sailing! Lol You are brave souls wish you 2 the best of luck you have gone through the hardest part of finding a boat and you are on you way to fixing it up and then it will be smooth sailing!!!

Wow it’s gonna be amazing to watch you guys take on this project!

Looks like it's time for the work to start. Cant wait to see what you do with it

What a Journey You 2 have decided to embark on, wishing You the best of luck, that will be a sweet little Boat when it's all said and done, nice of the Marina Owner to have such Faith in You, better get busy and don't let the Ol' Boy down, I'm sure He's root'n for You both to be successful, it's a major learning experience owning such a Craft, good luck I'll be looking forward to seeing this through too the End! :D

you guys just rode straight up in to a military base😂my heart started pounding

Dig the video guys! I won't lie, I paused a few times trying to spot our trawler in the background. Haha. Keep up the hard work. See ya down south.

We used to live in a big steel hulled houseboat that was built in 1952. She looked like an old river sternwheeler, minus the steering wheel. We lived on that through the winter and everything in Minnesota. It was pretty basic. I installed swinging beds for my kids, a queen bed for the wife and I, a cast iron gas fireplace, and even a small washer dryer. Unfortunately we didn't have it long enough to finish the work that we started. It was always sort of that Cabin in the Woods feel. The project that never quite made it. It's been years ago but we still talk about that boat. I've even talked to the man that has it now about buying it back. I can't remember who said it but I love the quote, "there are worse things a man could do than messing about in boats."

I have an Iroquois as well and have traveled a similar road. And have always been amazed at how cool Jess is throughout this adventure and how beneficial she is to the actual improvement on this boat! spirit and physicality, shout out to Jess!

Can’t wait to see you guys start working on and your new boat.

I have watched hundreds of sailing videos and these are freaking awesome. You guys are great!

What an adventure you guys are going to have. You are living it!

still watching haha, so inspiring for someone who wanna go boating.... I can only imagine how fun it would be to renovate that thing.. that's the joy of buying old stuffs :)) stay strong

You guys are so hilarious! Love it!!! Dang all that trouble for Burger 👑 hahahaha😂, but Dominos Pizza to the rescue for you 2 swabees 👍⛵️

*Good luck kids! This is going to end poorly but the middle part will be a lot of fun to watch!*

Just got caught up on your videos...Absolutely love what you guys are doing...Also love your guys humor...Can’t wait to see what’s to come......

I can't wait for the next video! You guys are so fun to watch!

Hi from France ! Enjoyin the vids .... keep them comin ...... and keep them simple ! Watchin out for the next one ! Cheers !

very well done... thanks !

If you ever want to actually sail that thing worth a darn, you’re going to need bigger and deeper rudders for sure and some dagger boards or swing keels for what looked like some slots for them in the hulls.

Be sure and reinforce the centerboard trunks before you restore too much of the cabinetry and bulkheads, they will be easier to get to. They were a weak point on the Iroquois'. Probably better just to make some good dagger boards. Don't make them too strong, you will want them to break before the boat does if you hit something hard. Sugar scoops look great and are no doubt very functional in terms of added speed and easy water access, though they will add a bit to your marina fees every time you dock. Keep things light as you rebuild, these kinds of hulls are very sensitive to weight! Especially in that size. Actually using modern materials gives you a chance to make a better, lighter boat than the original - and the original is a pretty good boat. No one makes them like that anymore. You couldn't even look at something comparable new, like a Tomcat, for the six grand that cost you to buy yours. You have a lot of work ahead but it could definitely be worth it. Now that you have had a dose of cockpit fun in the sun you see the value of adding a hard top when you rebuild. The British were not big on hard tops on their cats, they wanted as much sun as they could get in their climate! Look at Iriquois 30 "Osprey" rebuild for inspiration, excellent example. Hey good luck and keep having fun!

Hurray you made it, a fun trip! To the doubters, they didn’t sink or drown or kill anyone, they used initiative and common sense and learned a lot. Go team!

Good atlast boat arrived its graveyard without hurting anybody.

I think I would make a power cat out of that boat and tour the great loop. Other wise its gonna be one expensive project.Good luck and thanks for sharing the adventure.

Great attitude guys! You get back what you give out.

How about a Q and Q session?? Do a video where you answer our questions!! I would like to know what your plans are for the boat.. do you plan to make it a live aboard and just go off sailing after you get it done? Are you going to work on it over the winter?? Can we get a few questions answered please guys??!! I subbed!! Well worth watching!!

Cngratulations to get land I was afraid your boat sink, becase its look pretty bad . I am Happy for you

Awesome news, now the work begins.

Thanks for building my confidence up by watching y'all just jump in and try. Even I know Dominoes delivers lol!!

The sugar scoops help sailing ability and are great for getting on and off.good luck with your project,keep it simple and get sailing

It has been fun watching you muck about on the water in a derelict vessel. Now time to see you get high with all the fiberglass work. Can’t wait to watch the progress.... seriously. Learning is part of the game.... but HOW you learn is the key.... hope you can get access to the internet and watch a few how to vids. Good luck!

I live in Suffolk England. I’ve recently started watching people on catamarans adventures. But you’re starting at the bottom. I wish you both the best of luck. And I’m so impressed by your attitude and drive to live your dreams..

I bought crestliner fish hawk, bass fishing boat for fixing. But I never give up! Lifted it into the air on wooden pillars I built myself. It was a huge pain to strip it, used, forgot how many cans of aircraft paint stripper. In the end some paint just wouldn't come off. Got a powerful power wash, and it barely blasted the remaining paint off. Painted with Alexseal, so that it is taken care of, now replacing all the plywood flooring,and the old carpet with vynil, do all wiring, and motor rigging. Quite some work remains, but I ain't quitting!

Good video. All the Best to you guys with the boat.

Yall are in my prayers !

"Thanks for not shooting us!" HAHA Welcome to Hampton. Good Luck!

nice another boat to watch get restored deff subing

I'm glad u made land , I was under the impression ur going down the coast, Nice u made it this far,

You’re gonna be just fine. When you’ve finished the boat and sailed south to Florida, you’ll have some great stories to share with other cruisers. Wow, google told you to go to a BK on an Air Force base. Priceless!

Enjoying the ride.......good luck.

Looks to me that the easiest way to mount rudders on you boat its to remove the "Sugar Scoops" and mount a pair of rudders on pintels outboard. Otherwise your going to have to drill holes through your hulls, and creat whole new internal structure to mount your rudders to mount new rudders inboard. Good luck ;-)

Not knowing your plan, my thought is wtf are you two doing? The haul out was probably more than the value of your boat. However, im all in. Prove everybody wrong. Looking forward to seeing you in Bahamas!

That is so awesome you succeeded in the boat you bought, three cheers !!! Now if you ever do that _ _ _ _ _____and more again!!!!! I trip like that i so scary, all the dangers, pitfall, if that little motor stopped in the middle, bad weather, sea sick ?, It was enough for me to pull my hair!! Thou, it is so fantastic and adventure to accomplish, again three cheers and a hurrah!!!! Now lets repair and remodel the boat, ooou , I am so excited !!! lets do it !!!!!!

Ive never seen them pull a boat out like that..cool!

Have fun, looks like a good project

Funny... i subscribed then un-subscribed then searched for your channel...then subscribed again. There's something in you which I can relate my life with the kind of mess you've got. What matters is the journey, everyday. Allow your passion and determination to steer you to great heights. Just do your best. Make the negativities as fuel for your dreams. So long as you both are happy with what you're doing, without hurting others, just go ahead. Someday, when you look back, you will be able to give thanks to this boat. and find this decision as a blessing. This is YT. What matters is your content and how you touched lives and make a difference. Do your best in your journey! Don't forget the good deed of people who helps you along the way. Don't give up on that dream! God bless you my brother and sister!

I really enjoy your videos! I think you're a little nuts, that's a huge project your taking on but, I'll watch every video you post and wish you two all the best!

Wow you got lucky

Lol ! Thanks so much for not shooting us !

Now I see the full hull . The added on extra back stop can help get extra speed and for swimming . To make rudder solution use a stainless steel round bar attacked to the original transom down through a hole in the new added on back section .Then attach a rudder to that . The present skeg is tad small for protecting a rudder I would add 50% to the present skeg and make rudder flush with that Skeg and make rudder reach out 2 feet . If the rudder turns out to be too big you can cut it down to 18 inches but bear in mind if you lose one rudder that its good to have extra so single rudder can cope with steering . The boat has dagger boards so I presume has the interior casing to take them . More easy to go with that . If the casing has been removed then more easy to block up slots and add keels to bottom typically 1 foot deep and 10 feet long with sacrificial wood on the last two to three inches so you can take a pebble stoney type bottom better

You can buy tiller extension handles. Produced by a bunch of companies. Low cost as well.

Why am I reminded of an Abney Park song? You guys are awesome!

Bet that shower was awesome!

I can't help myself. I said I won't subscribe to another sailing channel but you guys are addictive.

What a crazy adventure! So much fun watching. cant wait for the next episode!

Let’s the fun begin!

Suggestion: That PVC pipe to the throttle seems to be a weak spot. Perhaps a trip to an auto store and you might find a section of coolant line / radiator hose that adapts to the throttle tighter. A couple of hose clamps should help. Hate to see you break off the throttle or lose that pipe while underway.

Love your videos. There is dreaming and doing. Doing is better. Ignore any criticism that does not come with advice.

The total craziness of youth, but so much fun. Keep smiling and enjoy. Belatedly

LOVEYOU GUYS GREAT VIBE keep it up we want to se more

Awesome 😎

A for enthusiasm anyway...... good luck you pair.

Thanks for the video’s. I would be interested in taking a trip from New Jersey to Fort Myers on a shipwreck or a cruiser. Or from Fort Myers to New Jersey.

more viedeos please! keep the story going!

You should start recording your audio with a couple backup mics just in case you lose audio again. You’ll also be able to catch more voices from both of you. Either way, loved the way you made up for the lost audio. You covered it up well!

Hey wow kind of cool to see some uncandid video of the marina Cove, was fun following your adventure so far yes that was interesting in that Storm also that night good thing you made it to the hotel Yes the big adventure begins I have to stop by and see what kind of progress you've made in past weeks oh, we've been busy out here on the hook for the last 3 months preparing for departure South by East, Far East eventually but one day at a time as we say mason Adventure each day if you choose to challenge it and live to tell another day the story at some point I have subscribed will be heading out of port soon hope to visit you both and see your progress before leaving oh, boy it's been cold lately here wishing you both an awesome week and a productive one at that looks like the temps are going to be sliding down soon fast be safe

I'm glad you two found a place you could afford to get the work done. Don't make your minds up about ditching the sailing rig until you spend some time out sailing on a friends boat. Motoring gets boring as hell IMAO.

You could use 25 hp MERCURY OUTBOARDS are great engines and I’ve heard they are very CHARITABLE ⛵️

How is it no one showed you how to rig a canopy and tiller hold? Also you need a bigger motor bro. That was made for a marina dinghy, not open water.

Boat has a lot of potential.

I bet its hot in that cabin - you ought to make some port holes

Good luck.

hey an AF base, let's just go through it!

Ok. One battle out of the way. Just finding someone willing to put it on the hard alone is an accomplishment. Now lets see what you do to that hull.

Imagine the possibility of being shot for a whopper. Where I live, the mighty whopper holds the possibility of needing antibiotic shots after consumption, but not of being shot. So- similar, sort of. . ;)

can you tell me the name and location of the Marina and how much they charge for haul out and per day on the hard ? And can you live aboard while you work on your boat if you wanted to do that.

I think the coolest thing about your channel is you guys literally know, NOTHING.... it's inspiring... please be safe!

Subscribed interested to see what it will turn out like. As a piece of advice do yourself a favour find a second boat with a gigantic hole or something to take parts from. Getting everything new will be extremely expensive. Everything marine is extremely expensive new. So a good source of components goes a long way in keeping it affordable.

A little late, but you should put a piece of heater hose on the tiller extension by the top of the transom to give you more flexibility

I’m so relieved you didn’t get shot by the armed guard at the Air Force base!

Nice, step by step. Good job. What are the plans while she on the hard? I say a bimini and some remote controls for the motor. Makes me want to start a project boat.

Subscribed 👍

Hampton here also!!!

The Air Force base 😂 things could have really been bad there!!!!!

Where are the rudders on this boat? Looks like you have rudder skegs but no rudders. And have you got sails? I would cut off the sugar scoops, hang rudders off the back of each transom and get the mast up. Oh and get a manual bilge pump in reach when you steer the boat 👍

Wow. Flash back.. and now your on an electric /car camp journey

I buy and sell boats and all I can say is, what a horrific POS that boat is! Whenever I sell a junk boat that's near the end of its life I can always count on someone new to boating who has no idea what they're doing to come along and snap it up. But, you're young, are having an adventure and having fun so there's that.

What Boatyard are you in? Some of us are looking at options for hauling out at a reasonable priced DIY yard for our boat projects. Would be nice if we could call and compare rates. Thanks. Hope your project goes well. Keep the videos coming. We enjoy your content. ♡

Did the boat ever have a rudder? I swear by the things. For directional control, a rudder and a tiller combine with balanced sails can really make a difference ;-)

You've a ton of advice already, but I would suggest watching a channel called Sail Life, he has very in depth videos of restoring 2 boats, which will I suspect be of great help to you guys

Before 911 you could go on base and eat at Burger King tax-free LOL

So close to 9.5 subs

Didn't think about this before, how are the rudders going to attach to the skegs with the scoops covering the stern caps where the steering gear USE to be mounted. I can't stand it when other people try to make a boat more than what it was designed for. Scoops would look good finished but I would get a tyvek suit and a cut off wheel and descoop. I don't know how your going to steer under sail. Or, get a wheel and a 25hp and just motor. Shame, that's a nice small cat.