"Well, she was a very dirty girl....which is not always a bad thing" had me in stitches David, thank you for making my evening.

@CruisingTheCut

27 күн бұрын

I'm so pleased someone liked that! It amused me to think of it hahaha

@Innerspace100

26 күн бұрын

Gave me a good laugh as well.

@qiajenaehamilton6397

26 күн бұрын

@@CruisingTheCut Naughty fella, many of us caught it, I'm sure!

@gwrdriver1660

26 күн бұрын

Hahaha

@Multipleimaging

26 күн бұрын

Me too 😂

The only thing Lemon about it, is the colour. That's all eminently fixable, fiberglass is very straight forward to repair, and it will absolutely be worth it.

@CruisingTheCut

27 күн бұрын

Thank you! Yes, I'm hoping so though I'm quite certain my fibreglass technique will be poor to start.

@lenabreijer1311

26 күн бұрын

Yes. My best friend's boyfriend used to repair boats like this back in the dark ages . Fibreglass is much easier then wooden hulls according to him.

@andrewjones-productions

26 күн бұрын

@@CruisingTheCut Well, that is nothing to be ashamed of and your past performance dictates that you will learn quickly and become very good at it.

@lapsedluddite3381

26 күн бұрын

Indeed, she appears to be structurally sound overall, and those holes can be dealt with rather easily - especially when compared to working on steel hulls. The hardest part will be matching the colour on the finishing coats of the patches.

@goetzliedtke

26 күн бұрын

@@CruisingTheCut Make sure your first work is where it's the least important. When my wife and I rebuilt our first house, she learned to tape and float sheetrock/plaster board/drywall as she finished the walls. She started in the big rooms and finished with the master bedroom closet - where she did her best work. Don't do that.

The irony of talking about welding, not being able to do it and having to get it done when it clearly sounds like someone is welding in the background 😂

At least we can count on one Englishman to provide some actual entertainment this Sunday.

@CruisingTheCut

27 күн бұрын

Hahaha harsh!!

@markwhiting4322

27 күн бұрын

@@CruisingTheCut even Twiggy puts in a performance with all injuries she has..............at least she tried

@slots1407

27 күн бұрын

Hey, the F1 wasn't rubbish for once! Won by an Englishman!

@BadgerBotherer1

27 күн бұрын

The lads came through in the end, as I always knew they would!

Keep your chin up! I had a similar project with a 1971 27 footer. I patched and sanded and painted and sanded and … well you get the picture. For 2 years. After many years of cruising I gave it to a friend and got a bigger boat and I’m sanding and painting and sanding and …

As a project boat, Twiggy looks to be a good candidate. Sure there’s work to be done, but so far seems to be very fixable without outlandish costs. Carry on David, I’m excited to watch the transformation.

@CruisingTheCut

27 күн бұрын

Fingers crossed!

@jacksons1010

26 күн бұрын

I agree. Rebuild the boat in the manner that suits the budget and satisfies the intended use. Make it your own, and have fun doing it.

@peterolsen3797

24 күн бұрын

Please remember that B.O.A.T. stands for, Break Out Another Thousand. Enjoy

"Isn't always a bad thing...". 😂

@CruisingTheCut

28 күн бұрын

😉🤣

Who knew that watching jet washing a boat is more enjoyable than watching England play football. Bliss. 👏👏👍😀

@CruisingTheCut

27 күн бұрын

Almost anything is more enjoyable than that, to be fair!!

@alang5764

27 күн бұрын

Everyone who isn't English.

@rayholme

26 күн бұрын

Anyone who's ever watched England

@derniederrheiner4518

26 күн бұрын

Hello? I just thought we Germans have a reputation for being a bit mean because of our team. As a consolation, the Spaniards also have problems with Georgia

@faze3100

26 күн бұрын

@@derniederrheiner4518not any more!

David the little boat is in pretty good shape. I have owned a 1948 Chris Craft for 30 years and believe me your boat will be a piece of cake to maintain. Enjoy your channel.

@CruisingTheCut

12 күн бұрын

Thanks 👍

Of course we'll stay with you. Having watched all 337 of your stories, I'd hate to miss out on what you have ahead.

Project boat for sure. Dont give up or quit, it will be more valuable than ever after you turn her into the beauty she will be.

Sorry to say, but I’m delighted that you brought a lemon, it means loads for content for me to enjoy. Really looking forward to following the process.

@CruisingTheCut

27 күн бұрын

Oh, there will be loads indeed!

@susansurles3776

26 күн бұрын

She is not a lemon 😊

@bernadettec6386

26 күн бұрын

Have faith - it can move mountains so they say - the only thing lemon about our Twiggy is the colour.

@cmelodysax

26 күн бұрын

She's the perfect colour for a lemon...🙄

@andrewbarnard667

26 күн бұрын

There are those of us that think he secretly bought a boat with numerous issues so he could drip feed us with a new discovery every few weeks or months. There's only so many vlogs you can do with a finished boat. :-)

If this is what you like/want to do, then it's not a lemon after all ... have fun with it ! We like watching 👍👍!

Fibreglass boats of that era were built thick and strong. Will last forever. Clean up the gouges well and fibreglass them with glass mat and it'll be good as new ones. Good thing is there's no osmosis, a dreaded fibreglass/GRP lurgi. With your railings, check how they are fastened to boat before planning surgery. Outboard starting: petrol does go off over time, 2 stroke especially so try to start off with fresh. Higher octane. and a squirt of EasyStart will help starting. Antifouling only lasts a year or so . Ask boatyard if worth adding 2 small bilgekeels to improve tracking and steering. 25to 30mm thick timber planks routed to fit hull and cut to taper up to 100mm following hull curve. Bond on hull with fibteglass tape to avoid drilling holes on hull. If you hit something hard at speed with the bilge keel you want it to break pr come off rather hull damage. That hull shape isn't designed for 3 or 4 mph.

David, just love your updates on Twiggy. I don't care if it takes you 20 years. Only hope I'm still alive !!! Regards from New Zealand. 😂

It's in fine shape for a 50-year-old fiberglass boat. Keep going.

@CruisingTheCut

22 күн бұрын

That's the plan!

David, the multiple layers of anti-fouling paint in different colours is common. Anti-fouling paint always flakes off easily, it is designed to, that is how it stops the growth from happening.

@CruisingTheCut

27 күн бұрын

Ah, thank you. That's a relief!!!

I must shamefully admit that as I scanned my homepage your thumbnail brought my scan to a screeching halt. No bother, it led to another excellent adventure of Cruising The Cut! Well done as always, David. Lots of pressure living up to the standard you've established yet you come thru every time. Cheers.

@CruisingTheCut

26 күн бұрын

Haha glad the thumbnail worked :-)

Now day's it's a throw it away generation, no matter what it is or the size of it. There is nothing wrong with fixing things to keep them going just a little bit longer. Anyways, they did build stuff better in the past. Great video.

I love your optimism and competence. They'll get you through this doable project. Can't wait to see what's next!

@CruisingTheCut

27 күн бұрын

Optimism, yes! Competence ... let's see hahahaha

Oh David, you didn’t take note of the washing instructions when washing coloureds. That’s how I ended up with a pink! bath mat 😂

It's good to see you sorting "Twiggy" out. She might be an old-ish lady; but she's yours; which says it all. Respect where it's due.

@CruisingTheCut

26 күн бұрын

Cheers!

I wish there was a "Make-Over" show, with a very large budget, that would help you out on this.

@terenceseymour-tf8rptassie725

27 күн бұрын

then he would not have the satisfaction of doing it himself

@NoewerrATall

26 күн бұрын

Also, most of those shows do the superficial repairs that look good on camera, but are not what is really needed to actually repair the structure or solve the problems.

@Tinker001

26 күн бұрын

There's a "make-over" show with a very appropriate budget already on the job. IIRC... Called "CruisingTheCut".

@bernadettec6386

26 күн бұрын

No , it would not be half the fun.

@justinepaula-robilliard

26 күн бұрын

Those make over shows, pure scam, David would be better of sinking the boat...They would destroy the boat..leave it in a state of unseaworthy.

"Gettin' Twiggy wit it" Thanks for another lovely video, David!

Well, well, well, and we thought this guy is just boats and cheese sandwiches. ;) He is secretly repairing Britain; Twiggy is just a ploy. ;) Cheerio!

Looking very positive actually- out of the water was the genius decision.

@CruisingTheCut

27 күн бұрын

I hope so!

Third suggestion for the guard rails, chuck the pointless guard rails in the skip and fill the holes. You are welcome.😊

I'll stay with you David , but as I'm 60 already I would appreciate a time frame of slightly less than 20 years if possible please

I think it's fabulous that you're restoring her, putting some life back into old twiggy good for you and good for her.. I think you're both lovely can't wait to watch your progress 😽

@CruisingTheCut

26 күн бұрын

Cheers!

@t1n4444

25 күн бұрын

And of course the project will do the wellbeing thing for David as well. Top Tip: ALWAYS have something pleasurable to do and not against the clock. David's recent video(s) ref volunteering is excellent testament to that. This is especially good for retirees, it really, really is.

That’s the way to look at your vessel. “It was floating,” might as well finish the job! Good show Mr David⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

David, I hope it takes you less than 10 to 20 years. I will be gone by then. Just love your vlogs.🙏👍🇦🇺

Well done, you. We enjoy watching you fix her up. You do a wonderful job and have the know how. God bless you and I don't know if God will allow 10 years to wait, but wait we will. Take care.

I'm looking forward to this adventure making it to at least a year and a half.

i enjoy and admire your positivity. Taking small steps but regular ones, slowly and surely the boat will end up looking nearly new. Thanks for sharing , great vlog

We have renovates wooden sailing boats - my wife learned how to caulk - and fibreglass boats - I learned how to fibreglass. Yes it's not that straightforward at first but you'll soon get the hang of it and can pride yourself on the end result. The boat deserves it and so do you. "Ne'er a faint heart" etc.

perfect Sunday evening viewing

the alternating colors are to detect it's wear, real common on sailboats to alternate color and putting on a few coats

She needs a bit of work yes.. I think you are up to the task David! You keep posting.. we will keep watching and cheering you on! Cheers!!!

I believe in you david you and Twiggy are gonna look great on the water together one day

@5:25 i think you have a perfectly good looking hull there, minus a few days or a couple of weeks work. depending on how much work you put into her. have fun 😇

When the boat is back in the canal it will be lovely. All fixed up and driving properly.

Everytime I look at a video about this boat it sadly reminds me of an important principle I learned in Economics 101... ... The Sunk Cost Fallacy. Because, it appears there will be no end to the costly and time-consuming repairs this boat will need. Life is too short to obsess over a lost cause, especially for good blokes like you.

@CruisingTheCut

25 күн бұрын

And that is *exactly* why it's a terrible idea to view everything from an economic perspective: you are entirely missing the far more important factors of enjoyment, satisfaction and learning.

Just takes willpower and a list! You can do most of the work! You might get dirty! Lol Your the first person I’ve seen including myself that power washed and came out clean! How is that possible! Lol

Thanks for the update. Every great voyage begins with a wash down…or something like that!

David, just keep the faith. Twiggy is a cute little boat that just needs some TLC. It is well within your skill set to fill some holes, patch some dings and make her seaworthy. After all, the best boat is the one you can afford. Besides, if you don’t have a project to do, you will go bonkers. And we won’t have the joy of watching you tinker. So … chin up and Tally ho. Cheers.

I think Twiggy is well worth restoring, David, and I'm also sure I'm not alone in looking forward to watching your progress as you put her back in proper trim!

Great job. Use a scraper to remove the anti foul. I made one from an old chisel where I re ground the end to about 80deg to prevent it digging in. Need to let the holes dry and then use west epoxy system to repair. Should be a great project and great fun to use.

40 odd years ago my Dad used to build "Farings" for his Motorbikes out of fibreglass. The glue used to stink. Probably made me what I am today! Permanently high. 😮

@CruisingTheCut

27 күн бұрын

I love the smell!

@PaddyWV

26 күн бұрын

@@CruisingTheCut He occasionally used to boil up his own glue (bone glue, my Brother tells me) for other purposes and once he had built that faring he used the electric fire to bend the perspex windscreen into shape!

We are now well and truly between to two best days of a boat ownership. The Day you bought her and the day you sell her. I foresee lots of video content in the future and look forward to it!

I look forword to watching the reformation! 🤓 She will be a lovely little cruiser! And completely unique! All the best David! And thank you.very interesting..🤗

A cupla tips for you- before power washing, remove everything that is removable. Then, start at the top and work your way down, so as to avoid washing everything multiple times.

@WilliamMurphy-tj7il

26 күн бұрын

Wash everything several times but rinse top to bottom

I think “nice boat”. Everything you remove and clean, everything you repaint, everything you change gives you more knowledge of how your boat operates and preforms. Everything you repair gives you knowledge of new materials and methods you could potentially use in other projects. Very much a win,win,win situation(not to mention the fun of simply boating). Enjoy. Tim

Absolutely perfect timing for those watching the football! 🤣

@CruisingTheCut

27 күн бұрын

It's almost as if I was sitting there with the 'publish' button poised under the mouse...!!

@andrewdolinskiatcarpathian

27 күн бұрын

@@CruisingTheCut😂

Thank you for not giving up on the old girl. I’m sure you’re going to do a great job and enjoy her when finished. Of course then you’ll find something else to put your talents to, as that’s just who you are, and rest assured we will be along for the ride 😊

It's a fiberglass boat - EASILY repairable. Enjoy working on it. We successfully replaced all the wood on a boat transom using a vacuum bagging process. It worked excellent to pull the new internal marine plywood up tightly against the existing fiberglass on the hull. A right angle grinder with a very aggressive carbide carving head did marvelous at removing all the old rotted bits. There are even dust hoods available to for these to help extract all the dust and debris.

Always good to see you, David. Your enthusiasm for the project is enviable but then you're doing something you love and that always adds a pleasant vibe to it. Best of luck with it all from Canada, E. Ontario!

What a great hobby for you for quite awhile. Best wishes.

As someone who is a bout the same age as that boat I can tell you that a few chunks out of the gel coat and other beauty blemishes are quite normal 🙂

Love the video...always nice to see you post. You always give quality content...not just phone it in.

Lots of great potential. Looking forward to seeing more of the restoration!

@CruisingTheCut

27 күн бұрын

Haha me too!!!

Being a boat owner I think I can say ALL boats are project boats to one degree or another.

@lauralake7430

26 күн бұрын

Whats the fun if there is no projects?

@WilliamMurphy-tj7il

26 күн бұрын

Boats,cars,RVs...i have a 76 palmbeach, 400 horsepower hotrod with indoor plumbing that demands attention or things break!

@bernadettec6386

26 күн бұрын

BOAT - Bung on another thousand.

Thanks for this update. I've been following this with interest. If you don't mind, here are a couple of suggestions from the other side of the pond. I would suggested fully cleaning off any bottom paint so you can see any below-the-waterline hull damage that needs to be address. In addition to looking for holes and scars, check for soft spots. Then give the entire hull a good cleaning with more than just water followed by a coat of epoxy and then a good anti-fouling bottom paint. I don't know if these products are available there but I used the following on the 28 foot Catalina I owned for about 12 years. All from Interlux (I'm not selling anything, just had excellent service from these products). Fiberglass Surface Prep for cleaning, InterProtect 200E for the expoxy coat, and VC-17 for the bottom paint. It's very thin, contains teflon (make you go fast ;) ) and copper dust to prevent stuff from growning on the bottom. The VC-17 dries very quickly and it's easy to reapply when needed. As for the rail on the bow, I would personally remove it and fill the holes in the deck. It is clearly not original to the boat and I think the boat would look better without it. Add a couple of horn cleatsnear where the aft end of the current rail meets the deck on which you can hang fenders when at the dock. Make sure all of the cleats have suitable backing plates inside and are bedded well to prevent water ingress. Make sure all other deck hardware is also properly backed and bedded. If you choose to keep the rail, find someone who can correct the starboard side bend and then, instead of wooden wedges on the deck, use fiberglass plate to make the wedges. Not as easily worked as wood but they won't rot. Lots to do but it will never be easier than now. Good luck.

I suspect David knew this was a project boat from the start, maybe a little bit more of a project than first anticipated, but isn’t that the way? I know just about every project I take on has some scope creep - it is fun to learn new things and pick up new skills. Thank you, David for taking us along on this journey !

I agree, Twiggy is a great project boat. When renovation is compleat keep her for enjoyment or sell and pick up one of the small narrow boats. John in Idaho

Well done David, great entertainment. You now have the perfect excuse to change the colour scheme. 😄.

projects are never cheap but they are both affordable and doable carry on I'll keep watching

@CruisingTheCut

27 күн бұрын

I'm not sure about affordable!!

@martykitson3442

26 күн бұрын

@CruisingTheCut well if you stretch it out long enough, maybe I meant less immediate cash outlay😁

Your DIY projects are always inspiring! A most enjoyable montage of powerwashing as well. I think you should put the guardrail attachments out of your mind for now, the condition of the caulking looks very good, and there's so many other fish to fry on this project. Can't do everything all at once!

Looking forward to seeing more

Stay with it. I think it's a great project. On the guardrails it looks as though it was probably hit hard on the right side which has put it all out of alignment. Maybe if you take it off it could be straightened at least to looking like the left side. I think this is great. Keep up the good work

Always enjoy you working away on whatever it is, your boats, van, etc. You make everything interesting and your commentary charming and amusing!

@CruisingTheCut

26 күн бұрын

Wow, thank you! 😀

The hull need a total makeover I think. Repair all the damages, remove the loose paint and then apply new paint inside and outside. The engine also need some love if you intend to keep it. Replace the cooling impeller, check the carb' and make sure it's greased and oiled everywhere.

Back to basics! Some filler in the right places and several coats of paint and it will look like new - from the outside. Onwards - and upwards!

Don't get rid of it! This is a perfect opportunity to learn how to patch fibreglass! The small pits probably only need resin filler or something like that, and some glass cloth with resin for the big bits. I'm sure someone can teach you.

Well, I think I may very well have 10 years to give, as it's been over 5, I think I've been watching & it's gone by so quickly!

Of course we’ll stay with you for as long as it takes! Really grooving on your refit project, David. More wet t shirts! 😎😉🥰❤️❤️❤️

@CruisingTheCut

22 күн бұрын

🤣

Ah my friend no matter the precived shape of the craft they are never done.kmowing that just ignore the critics and carry on with the repairs there is a certain joy in accomplishment at least for me. The truth is i do honesty belive they have souls and respond to a gentle touch and love

1970s British workmanship at its finest.

Let's look back at the cars of the 70s and you might find a parallel to the quality issues you've found on your boat. Great videos - thank you!

David: just wanted to thank you for getting me thru covid here in the colonies. I would go crusing with you everyday. (2020-2021)

@CruisingTheCut

19 күн бұрын

Thank you

Twiggy is so stinkin cute 😭 just a pretty little boat

Many years ago I had the dubious pleasure of "borrowing" a Microplus 600. I found it difficult to get it to steer in the direction I wanted it to go, unless it was at planing speed. It had a Yanmar 65hp with power trim and tilt. Now thats ok when you are out in the middle of a large lake but as in your case I spent most of my time cruising rivers and canals with frequent visits to harbours jettys, locks and marinas. Due to its design, flat bottom, shallow draft and high freeboard slow speed maneuvers were always diffucult if not impossible in any sort of wind. Add to this the centre cockpit- aft cabin arrangement made it near impossible to fend off at the stern. With the hood up it was impossible. Having said all this we managed to spend a very enjoyable fortnight cruising the Shannon. The reason for tellin my story is to give you some advice, and now, while the boat is on the hard would be the best time to avail of it. Bolt some false (timber) keels to the bottom to improve the directional stability at low speed. The increase in draft would not be a problem when using the boat in the canal and you probably care less about the reduction in planing ability. The chances of finding an undamaged second hand pulpit for a Microplus are very slim, it's the first thing to hit the wall when the boat goes off course, which it will, all the time. It should be possible to tweak the bends in your existing one to fit the deck better. Use a telephone pole or a gate post as a solid anchor and bend a little bit at a time.

If Simon and Gemma can save their boat, this is a weekend project and certainly worth doing! Anyone who says otherwise is just a kracken.

Some work ahead but you will do it. Every confidence in you. It will be fun watching you from a distance up here in Scotland.

Keep going David, I've seen quite a few boats that have been scraped and it breaks my heart. People don't realize what some hard work and a bit of love can achieve. I'd love to have a boat like Twiggy. I'm sure you can give her a new lease of life. 👍

It's a cute little boat. Don't give up on it...great project!! From California ❤

I would recommend you look in to plastic padding´s glasfiber 2 part (hardening) epoxy putty, often used to fix rust holes in cars, it will also fill most if not all the holes and scratches in your boat. It does dry green (or did last time I used it) so a topping of gel coat will most likely look best. It does fill and bridge gaps with a strong patch and for large holes a aluminium net is often used as scaffolding (on cars) as long as you get to clean "healthy" material around the damage. For small damages/holes in transparent plastic I recommend uv curing resin, it can make a nearly invisible patch and cost a tiny fraction of new plexiglas or similar, including lantern covers as there are pigments you can add should a clear patch not do.Good luck in your project boat.

"Here is my lance!", quoth Sir David....delighted to watch you in action, again. I love the description of 'accumulated grime' - sounds a bit like my life story! As always, a grand episode. Thank you, David

@CruisingTheCut

27 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665

26 күн бұрын

Top top work from the top down... You'll have to grind back that glass and rebuild but first you have to dry out the matting. Don't use wood shims use an old ikea or who ever plastic cutting block.

Visited bath a month ago passed by the canal and thought about you. thank you for the videos they are great and can’t wait to see the progress of twiggy,s make over .

I saved this one for today because it's Canada day. A day off, hanging out with you and Twiggy, even if it is for a short time, really brightens my day. Thank you for the video, and for all of your hard work.

Working to repair fiberglass is not difficult. I was a whitewater kayaker for many years, using fiberglass boats. Repairs were commonplace due to banging off of rocks. Easy to do just requiring preparation. Start on the bottom in unseen spots, and once you get the hang of it do the upper body repairs. Use Saran wrap to keep it smooth and keep the bugs off while it sets up. It peels right off afterwords.

@CruisingTheCut

27 күн бұрын

Thanks for the tips!

Wishing you plenty of energy and a lot of fun for this learning adventure Thanks for the show From New York

Definitely don't even think about throwing in the towel on Twiggy, David. Most boats are a project to some degree. Stick at it, she'll be fine. And please keep the fascinating, informative and often very funny content coming 👍😄

I'll stay with you. This is getting interesting :)

I think I might have commented somewhere about power washing our back deck. I’d never tried it before. But it was very enjoyable. The deck isn’t new so I had to quit. We can’t afford to replace it so I didn’t want to ruin it.

Fish bump TV on KZread is the boss of fiberglass repairs

@CruisingTheCut

26 күн бұрын

They're my favourite channel for that!

I wasn't going to say sell it, I was going to say time to learn how to patch fiberglass. In America we use a 2 part auto putty called Bondo for a multitude of repairs and the covering of sins, not sure what you call it there, but embrace it, it's going to be your new friend

Instead of wood spacers of a specific shape, if you know someone with a 3D printer, they could fab those out of near solid ABS or carbon fiber filament with screw holes and all. They wouldn't degrade like wood.

Another caption for the rails is to build up some fibreglass, possibly on top off some wooden or plastic spacers as bulking filler, to create a platform with the same slope as the metal

Well done. Slow and steady. Carry on.

Looking forward to seeing Twiggy get back into shipshape. Thanks for another good one, David.