Well it has been a while but here I am trying to get back into the habit.... [WAYS TO SUPPORT PUFFINS RECOVERY! ] Subscribe! It's free and at 1000 subscribers I can use ad revenue to buy more shiny things for Puffin! PayPal - https://www.paypal.me/sailingpuffin I keep up to date an Amazon wist list just to either remind me or keep track of things I find I need, but if you wish to support on a one off basis I'd be more than grateful! Wish List - https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/S93IYUXB31EI?ref_=wl_share If you fancy being more involved and also want to directly support the rebuild then head over to the Patreon page. Patreon Page - https://www.patreon.com/SailingPuffin [PUFFIN ELSEWHERE] Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SailingPuffin Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sailing_puffin Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/SailingPuffin Website - https://sailingpuffin.uk/

It's here! I've finally finished the Kerf Bending Project and a couple of other tasks. The Tarp is still holding. Lets hope the Kerf Bent Plywood is the same! I'm sorry this video is late, new job working nights and I'm still adjusting! [WAYS TO SUPPORT PUFFINS RECOVERY! ] Subscribe! It's free and at 1000 subscribers I can use ad revenue to buy more shiny things for Puffin! PayPal - https://www.paypal.me/sailingpuffin I keep up to date an Amazon wist list just to either remind me or keep track of things I find I need, but if you wish to support on a one off basis I'd be more than grateful! Wish List - https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/S93IYUXB31EI?ref_=wl_share If you fancy being more involved and also want to directly support the rebuild then head over to the Patreon page. Patreon Page - https://www.patreon.com/SailingPuffin [PUFFIN ELSEWHERE] Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SailingPuffin Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sailing_puffin Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/SailingPuffin Website - https://sailingpuffin.uk/

This week is all about wrapping up my boat and resetting myself and getting back on track. #freesailboat #workshop #boatrefit [WAYS TO SUPPORT PUFFINS RECOVERY! ] Subscribe! It's free and at 1000 subscribers I can use ad revenue to buy more shiny things for Puffin! PayPal - https://www.paypal.me/sailingpuffin I keep up to date an Amazon wist list just to either remind me or keep track of things I find I need, but if you wish to support on a one off basis I'd be more than grateful! Wish List - https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/S93IYUXB31EI?ref_=wl_share If you fancy being more involved and also want to directly support the rebuild then head over to the Patreon page. Patreon Page - https://www.patreon.com/SailingPuffin [PUFFIN ELSEWHERE] Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SailingPuffin Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sailing_puffin Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/SailingPuffin Website - https://sailingpuffin.uk/

This week I remove the Rub Rail on my Free Sailboat! #freesailboat #rubrail #boatrefit [WAYS TO SUPPORT PUFFINS RECOVERY! ] Subscribe! It's free and at 1000 subscribers I can use ad revenue to buy more shiny things for Puffin! PayPal - https://www.paypal.me/sailingpuffin I keep up to date an Amazon wist list just to either remind me or keep track of things I find I need, but if you wish to support on a one off basis I'd be more than grateful! Wish List - https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/S93IYUXB31EI?ref_=wl_share If you fancy being more involved and also want to directly support the rebuild then head over to the Patreon page. Patreon Page - https://www.patreon.com/SailingPuffin [PUFFIN ELSEWHERE] Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SailingPuffin Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sailing_puffin Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/SailingPuffin Website - https://sailingpuffin.uk/

So I had a go at welding, not that my fibreglass sailboat will need much but it's fun to try! #welding #freesailboat #metalwork [WAYS TO SUPPORT PUFFINS RECOVERY! ] Subscribe! It's free and at 1000 subscribers I can use ad revenue to buy more shiny things for Puffin! PayPal - https://www.paypal.me/sailingpuffin I keep up to date an Amazon wist list just to either remind me or keep track of things I find I need, but if you wish to support on a one off basis I'd be more than grateful! Wish List - https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/S93IYUXB31EI?ref_=wl_share If you fancy being more involved and also want to directly support the rebuild then head over to the Patreon page. Patreon Page - https://www.patreon.com/SailingPuffin [PUFFIN ELSEWHERE] Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SailingPuffin Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sailing_puffin Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/SailingPuffin Website - https://sailingpuffin.uk/

So with the Yard Owner (Rod) and his mighty crane and some minor assistance from me, we manage to get the mast removed from Puffin. It looks easy and uncomplicated but was actually hard and a bit nerve racking. I'm not sure how many more grey hairs Rod has having me assist! Now with the mast down it's on to build the shelter, get heat inside and dry her out. Once dry it's bulkheads then the long task of replacing the core material. So this is where I stop JUST removing things and actually adding to Puffin! #freesailboat #mastremovalsailboat #boatrefit [WAYS TO SUPPORT PUFFINS RECOVERY! ] Subscribe! It's free and at 1000 subscribers I can use ad revenue to buy more shiny things for Puffin! PayPal - https://www.paypal.me/sailingpuffin I keep up to date an Amazon wist list just to either remind me or keep track of things I find I need, but if you wish to support on a one off basis I'd be more than grateful! Wish List - https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/S93IYUXB31EI?ref_=wl_share If you fancy being more involved and also want to directly support the rebuild then head over to the Patreon page. Patreon Page - https://www.patreon.com/SailingPuffin [PUFFIN ELSEWHERE] Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SailingPuffin Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sailing_puffin Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/SailingPuffin Website - https://sailingpuffin.uk/

Bits and Bobs ! - Episode 25 - Free Sailboat Restoration This week I've bought some fun bits to sand the boat and get ready for a week of work! I will be releasing an extra video soon. #DIY #freesailboat #sailing [ WAYS TO SUPPORT PUFFINS RECOVERY! ] Subscribe! It's free and at 1000 subscribers I can use ad revenue to buy more shiny things for Puffin! PayPal - https://www.paypal.me/sailingpuffin I keep up to date an Amazon wist list just to either remind me or keep track of things I find I need, but if you wish to support on a one off basis I'd be more than grateful! Wish List - https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/S93IYUXB31EI?ref_=wl_share If you fancy being more involved and also want to directly support the rebuild then head over to the Patreon page. Patreon Page - https://www.patreon.com/SailingPuffin [PUFFIN ELSEWHERE] Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SailingPuffin Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sailing_puffin Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/SailingPuffin Website - https://sailingpuffin.uk/

Hello! I'm still here. I'm stuck! I can't do much more until the mast is down and out the way. It is planned to come down but strong winds and a busy schedule has delayed it. Once the mast is down I will be building a shelter to protect the deck whilst I make that good. In the meantime I've been researching all the different modern core materials I can use instead of balsa. Looking at all the methods of re-coring and lots of other things. Extra from video - I realised whilst editing that the second plan of the boat was the correct bilge keel version and first was the fin keel. Also that the plans are to scale and will be immensely helpful with the layout and refitting everything on deck. I hope you enjoy watching and I will hopefully be back to building soon. Facebook link for all your printing needs! https://www.facebook.com/clcessexprint #DIY #freesailboat #sailing [ WAYS TO SUPPORT PUFFINS RECOVERY! ] Subscribe! It's free and at 1000 subscribers I can use ad revenue to buy more shiny things for Puffin! PayPal - https://www.paypal.me/sailingpuffin I keep up to date an Amazon wist list just to either remind me or keep track of things I find I need, but if you wish to support on a one off basis I'd be more than grateful! Wish List - https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/S93IYUXB31EI?ref_=wl_share If you fancy being more involved and also want to directly support the rebuild then head over to the Patreon page. Patreon Page - https://www.patreon.com/SailingPuffin [PUFFIN ELSEWHERE] Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SailingPuffin Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sailing_puffin Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/SailingPuffin Website - https://sailingpuffin.uk/

This week I remove the stanchions and boom in preparation for taking the mast down. Right now most jobs to come are waiting for mast removal. Once thats done its time to make a shelter! #DIY #freesailboat #sailing [ WAYS TO SUPPORT PUFFINS RECOVERY! ] Subscribe! It's free and at 1000 subscribers I can use ad revenue to buy more shiny things for Puffin! PayPal - https://www.paypal.me/sailingpuffin I keep up to date an Amazon wist list just to either remind me or keep track of things I find I need, but if you wish to support on a one off basis I'd be more than grateful! Wish List - https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/S93IYUXB31EI?ref_=wl_share If you fancy being more involved and also want to directly support the rebuild then head over to the Patreon page. Patreon Page - https://www.patreon.com/SailingPuffin [PUFFIN ELSEWHERE] Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SailingPuffin Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sailing_puffin Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/SailingPuffin Website - https://sailingpuffin.uk/

This week before refurbishing a prop I finish off protecting the fibreglassed thru holes. Definitely could be polishing a potential ornament rather than a boat part! #DIY #freesailboat #sailing [ WAYS TO SUPPORT PUFFINS RECOVERY! ] Subscribe! It's free and at 1000 subscribers I can use ad revenue to buy more shiny things for Puffin! PayPal - https://www.paypal.me/sailingpuffin I keep up to date an Amazon wist list just to either remind me or keep track of things I find I need, but if you wish to support on a one off basis I'd be more than grateful! Wish List - https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/S93IYUXB31EI?ref_=wl_share If you fancy being more involved and also want to directly support the rebuild then head over to the Patreon page. Patreon Page - https://www.patreon.com/SailingPuffin [PUFFIN ELSEWHERE] Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SailingPuffin Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sailing_puffin Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/SailingPuffin Website - https://sailingpuffin.uk/

This week on the free sailboat refit I finish fibreglassing the thru holes. #DIY #freesailboat #sailing [ WAYS TO SUPPORT PUFFINS RECOVERY! ] Subscribe! It's free and at 1000 subscribers I can use ad revenue to buy more shiny things for Puffin! PayPal - https://www.paypal.me/sailingpuffin I keep up to date an Amazon wist list just to either remind me or keep track of things I find I need, but if you wish to support on a one off basis I'd be more than grateful! Wish List - https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/S93IYUXB31EI?ref_=wl_share If you fancy being more involved and also want to directly support the rebuild then head over to the Patreon page. Patreon Page - https://www.patreon.com/SailingPuffin [PUFFIN ELSEWHERE] Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SailingPuffin Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sailing_puffin Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/SailingPuffin Website - https://sailingpuffin.uk/

This week I fibreglass over the thru hulls. Also who has an inflatable Kayak that they recommend ? #DIY #freesailboat #sailing [ WAYS TO SUPPORT PUFFINS RECOVERY! ] PayPal - https://www.paypal.me/sailingpuffin I keep up to date an Amazon wist list just to either remind me or keep track of things I find I need, but if you wish to support on a one off basis I'd be more than grateful! Wish List - https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/S93IYUXB31EI?ref_=wl_share If you fancy being more involved and also want to directly support the rebuild then head over to the Patreon page. Patreon Page - https://www.patreon.com/SailingPuffin [PUFFIN ELSEWHERE] Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SailingPuffin Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sailing_puffin Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/SailingPuffin Website - https://sailingpuffin.uk/

In the grand plan of patching the thru hulls I've been grinding a lot but it will be nice to no longer have a colander! #DIY #freesailboat #sailing [ WAYS TO SUPPORT PUFFINS RECOVERY! ] PayPal - https://www.paypal.me/sailingpuffin I keep up to date an Amazon wist list just to either remind me or keep track of things I find I need, but if you wish to support on a one off basis I'd be more than grateful! Wish List - https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/S93IYUXB31EI?ref_=wl_share If you fancy being more involved and also want to directly support the rebuild then head over to the Patreon page. Patreon Page - https://www.patreon.com/SailingPuffin [PUFFIN ELSEWHERE] Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SailingPuffin Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sailing_puffin Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/SailingPuffin Website - https://sailingpuffin.uk/

I do not enjoy fibreglassing above my head! It is not fun but I have lots more to do like this. It seems that even though I've just started I've been finding the hardest jobs to do first. I've struggled this week to get good footage so hope you don't mind going back a few steps in video quality ... (yes I even left the lens cap on once)! #DIY #freesailboat #sailing [ WAYS TO SUPPORT PUFFINS RECOVERY! ] PayPal - https://www.paypal.me/sailingpuffin I keep up to date an Amazon wist list just to either remind me or keep track of things I find I need, but if you wish to support on a one off basis I'd be more than grateful! Wish List - https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/S93IYUXB31EI?ref_=wl_share If you fancy being more involved and also want to directly support the rebuild then head over to the Patreon page. Patreon Page - https://www.patreon.com/SailingPuffin [PUFFIN ELSEWHERE] Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SailingPuffin Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sailing_puffin Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/SailingPuffin Website - https://sailingpuffin.uk/

Well this week I see if a propeller that has been on the boat for ten years will come off. At the end of the video I describe how to do it on your own boat. Will it come off? I'll show you the technique on how to remove it at the end... if it worked and the biggest discovery we made! I had some excellent help from a couple of people who work in the yard. One Nathan has his own channel I'll link below. I think I would of struggled without their advice. Every Sunday I release a new vlog on the refit of my Free Sailboat Puffin. Subscribe to be notified of every new episode. The Fat Fish Chaser (Nathan) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5yyFkaIl5T8Vb1Onzo07fw Happy viewing! (Spoiler Alert) P.S. I thought this was going to be a long, long job so it is a short video in the end. I have upgraded my audio (Rode Wireless Go) to improve that end but struggling with set up. By next week I will have tested and have it set up properly. I hope you enjoy the extra editting that went into this video. #DIY #freesailboat #sailing [ WAYS TO SUPPORT PUFFINS RECOVERY! ] PayPal - https://www.paypal.me/sailingpuffin I keep up to date an Amazon wist list just to either remind me or keep track of things I find I need, but if you wish to support on a one off basis I'd be more than grateful! Wish List - https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/S93IYUXB31EI?ref_=wl_share If you fancy being more involved and also want to directly support the rebuild then head over to the Patreon page. Patreon Page - https://www.patreon.com/SailingPuffin [PUFFIN ELSEWHERE] Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SailingPuffin Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sailing_puffin Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/SailingPuffin Website - https://sailingpuffin.uk/

So a few weeks of work have come to this, finishing the fairing and finally painting. I've now got some Epoxy Paint which is most likely the brand and type of paint I will use for the rest of the boat too. You'll see my irregular techniques to get the cockpit floor smooth and ready for the primer. Don't forget to check out the new website, I will be adding blog posts to go with each video to go into more detail. You wouldn't want me to bore you to death in the videos, so if you do want more information and more step-to-step guides they will be on there soon. Thanks for the advice from Brett - Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/940190639831385 Thank you for the donations this week and happy viewing! #freesailboat #sailing #epoxy [ WAYS TO SUPPORT PUFFINS RECOVERY! ] PayPal - https://www.paypal.me/sailingpuffin I keep up to date an Amazon wist list just to either remind me or keep track of things I find I need, but if you wish to support on a one off basis I'd be more than grateful! Wish List - https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/S93IYUXB31EI?ref_=wl_share If you fancy being more involved and also want to directly support the rebuild then head over to the Patreon page. Patreon Page - https://www.patreon.com/SailingPuffin [PUFFIN ELSEWHERE] Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SailingPuffin Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sailing_puffin Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/SailingPuffin Website - www.sailingpuffin.uk

This week on my free sailboat I've only managed a bit of prep and fairing.... I forgot to say why! I've been working on the website and the first page is done and in que to go LIVE! I will be adding more to the webpage as I go along including more details that go with the episode (so that I don't talk so much in an episode). And much more! #freesailboat #sailing #fairing [ WAYS TO SUPPORT PUFFINS RECOVERY! ] PayPal - https://www.paypal.me/sailingpuffin I keep up to date an Amazon wist list just to either remind me or keep track of things I find I need, but if you wish to support on a one off basis I'd be more than grateful! Wish List - https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/S93IYUXB31EI?ref_=wl_share If you fancy being more involved and also want to directly support the rebuild then head over to the Patreon page. Patreon Page - https://www.patreon.com/SailingPuffin [PUFFIN ELSEWHERE] Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SailingPuffin Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sailing_puffin Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/SailingPuffin Website - www.sailingpuffin.uk

This week I make tidy up the engine bay a little bit and then go hunting for buried treasure in the bilge! #freesailboat #sailing #sailboatrefit [ WAYS TO SUPPORT PUFFINS RECOVERY! ] PayPal - https://www.paypal.me/sailingpuffin I keep up to date an Amazon wist list just to either remind me or keep track of things I find I need, but if you wish to support on a one off basis I'd be more than grateful! Wish List - https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/S93IYUXB31EI?ref_=wl_share If you fancy being more involved and also want to directly support the rebuild then head over to the Patreon page. Patreon Page - https://www.patreon.com/SailingPuffin [PUFFIN ELSEWHERE] Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SailingPuffin Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sailing_puffin Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/SailingPuffin Website - COMING SOON

I have not had time to do any work to the boat but this Sunday I'd thought I would film a little video explaining my issues with the Bulkheads, also my mast and deck. #freesailboat #bulkhead #sailing [ WAYS TO SUPPORT PUFFINS RECOVERY! ] PayPal - https://www.paypal.me/sailingpuffin I keep up to date an Amazon wist list just to either remind me or keep track of things I find I need, but if you wish to support on a one off basis I'd be more than grateful! Wish List - https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/S93IYUXB31EI?ref_=wl_share If you fancy being more involved and also want to directly support the rebuild then head over to the Patreon page. Patreon Page - https://www.patreon.com/SailingPuffin [PUFFIN ELSEWHERE] Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SailingPuffin Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sailing_puffin Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/SailingPuffin Website - COMING SOON

I apologise in advance for this weeks video. I've not been well and a lack of energy has affected the amount I could do both physically and mentally! It was a fun week still, with a day of sailing, seeing the clouds that created the Tornado in London and I actually managed to do a little bit of work to the free sailboat Puffin. I managed to drill some holes and fill them back up with some thickened epoxy to stop the never ending leaks! Thanks for watching! #freesailboat #saillife #sailing [ WAYS TO SUPPORT PUFFINS RECOVERY! ] PayPal - https://www.paypal.me/sailingpuffin I keep up to date an Amazon wist list just to either remind me or keep track of things I find I need, but if you wish to support on a one off basis I'd be more than grateful! Wish List - https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/S93IYUXB31EI?ref_=wl_share If you fancy being more involved and also want to directly support the rebuild then head over to the Patreon page. Patreon Page - https://www.patreon.com/SailingPuffin [PUFFIN ELSEWHERE] Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SailingPuffin Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sailing_puffin Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/SailingPuffin Website - COMING SOON