You guys aren't as prolific as some vloggers but I really enjoy your videos. I like the way you explain not just what you are doing (and thinking) but why. Keep them coming and I'll keep on watching.

@sailingavocet

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dana! We believe in quality over quantity, and although we would LOVE to produce more content we put a lot of time behind not only the projects but the filming and editing itself. Not to mention we both work full time and Chris is a professional cinematographer so getting him to edit for “fun” after a big shoot can sometimes be like pulling teeth 😂 we appreciate the kind words and can’t wait to share more soon

I caught the “oh glorious sanding” which is an homage to Mads from SailLife- Nicely done.

@sailingavocet

3 жыл бұрын

Indeed, one of our favorite channels

Believe me, I've been sailing more than 40 years. Your sense of humor is the most important asset aboard that boat. Everything else can be replaced. So what happens if Calif Highway Patrol stops you and finds 2-part epoxy, do you get arrested? Holy Mama.

@sailingavocet

2 жыл бұрын

Ha! Nothing happens, you can use it in California, you just cant buy it in California.

THANK YOU ALL for your patience as we did our best to finish this video. Chris's laptop died suddenly so we decided to upgrade to the M1 Mini and monitor that colorists use since, well, Chris needed it for work anyways. In addition to the minor computer crisis, we have also been busy working on our boat and others while managing our respective businesses to "fund the dream"... We look forward to more sailing soon, and can't wait to share some exciting news with you all! Stay tuned :)

@marissaneely616

3 жыл бұрын

It was definitely a beast of a project. I wish I could have participated a little more but i'm glad Jon was able to step in for me while I was at work!

Hello Marissa..wow what an awesome lifestyle you two are having...thank you for sharing your adventure with us. Xx

@sailingavocet

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Carol! We appreciate you taking the time to drop in

Great job of retrofitting the refrigerator/galley area. Just found your channel a little earlier and love the professionalism of the work that Chris has used in retrofitting Avocet with Joh and your assistance Melissa. I will have to spend some time viewing all of the back videos so that I can get up-to-date.

@sailingavocet

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers!

**sips coffee**takes notes on amusing humour, sarcasm and eventually beautiful craftsmanship** 😆🙌🏻 You two amaze every time 👍🏻

@sailingavocet

3 жыл бұрын

Lol! You crack us up Bruce. Thanks for watching, we sincerely enjoy yo ur comments on every post

Well done Avocet crew and yet another example, even with quality production boats, of how corners are cut. Your solid refit work will seriously pay off 👍🍺🍷

@sailingavocet

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, friends! It is amazing how some designs can be so well thought out in theory yet simple corners are cut (sometimes literally) like our fridge. As technology advances I'm sure in 40+ years we will be saying the same about today's "new" yachts!

I follow several sailing channels and this was one of the better refit vids I've seen. Nice work on the video and on the galley! Fair winds and following seas.

@sailingavocet

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Bill! We really appreciate that.

What a great improvement to the galley! The effort on the fridge was worth every $$ and time spent.

@sailingavocet

Жыл бұрын

Agreed!

So cool what you guys are doing! Really good job! Happy renovating :)

@sailingavocet

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Alison!

Crossing state lines for paint. Couple of fugitives right here. 🤠 -love that tip on using hot glue to create the templates. Great video!

@sailingavocet

3 жыл бұрын

We call it “boatlegging”

@SailingChannels

3 жыл бұрын

@@sailingavocet ❤️🤪

Glorious sanding. Your solid refit work will seriously pay off.

@sailingavocet

3 жыл бұрын

thank you! We are thrilled with the results

Now THIS is what its all about! Nice!

@sailingavocet

3 жыл бұрын

heck yah! Thanks for stopping by

Avocet looks AMAZING🤩well done guys!

@sailingavocet

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mermandy!

You folks do fantastic work. I see lots of great tips. Thank you.

@sailingavocet

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Good counter top's product testing! Thanks for taking the time to conduct the test and to share the result!

@sailingavocet

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! We want to make sure the info we share is more than just "we like it because its pretty" ... we want to share the "why" and "how" as well! Thanks for watching and commenting

Great job with the fridge/freezer. Avocet is a nice looking home, the galley looks amazing.

@sailingavocet

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We are excited to sail her far and wide. We appreciate you stopping by!

You guys rock! Smart, capable, good communicators and extreamly good taste in boats.

@sailingavocet

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Brandon!

Glorious sanding...thanks for share

@sailingavocet

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure

Chris: The reason not to do it ? I don't know" lol great thinking he wants to do it right that for sure. Sorry took me a while to watch your video, I am subscribed to too many sailing channels and KZread does not do a very good job reminding me which ones I have not watched yet, despite having notifications set to always.

You guys for sure have the absolute BEST cinematography...glorious editing...cheers mates keep em coming.. I love it !

@sailingavocet

3 жыл бұрын

WOW! Okay, this was the best comment we have read. Thank you so much for the kind words and support, we are thrilled you enjoy our hard work :) Stay safe out there!

Was kind of surprised you had to drive to LV to get those items not available in California ... SHOCKED !! Nice work on the galley refit, well done Chris. Reminds me of Dan fixing up Uma with enhanced galley. Really enjoy your channel, one of my favorites, you guys ROCK !!

@sailingavocet

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! That’s a huge compliment

Great job guys!! 👏👏

@sailingavocet

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy!

Pretty sure Avocet is my favourite yacht of all the sailing channels... such as classy looking boat and you're doing a great job getting her back (and perhaps beyond) to her full glory.

@sailingavocet

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, this seriously made our day! Avocet has been so good to us, its wild to think our hearts were set on a completely different boat before we "met" her. It has been an honor to continue the previous owners legacy.

@AthelstanEngland

3 жыл бұрын

@@sailingavocet cool! :)

Wonderful work! Cheers

@sailingavocet

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, friends! We appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment

Nicely done guys. I was thinking of reinsulating our fridge & freezer next winter. Think I might just buy a plug in cool box now!

@sailingavocet

3 жыл бұрын

If you have the time a project like this is totally do-able!

sips coffee**takes notes on amusing humour, sarcasm and eventually beautiful craftsmanship* 😆🙌🏻 You two amaze every time 👍🏻 Sailing Avocet

@sailingavocet

3 жыл бұрын

looks like you copied Batmans post...

Looks great! You’re a couple of hard working, Sailors! Keep it up!! 🤙🏻🤟🏻

@sailingavocet

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Andrew!

Your humor is awesome!!

@sailingavocet

3 жыл бұрын

thanks! :)

Thanks for sharing guys, we will be building our fridge as well in the near future so its always great to see information.

@sailingavocet

3 жыл бұрын

thank YOU for watching! Happy to answer any questions you have about the build, a proper write up is coming soon.

@svroyalatenea4908

3 жыл бұрын

@@sailingavocet thank you

Very beautiful 😍👍 👍

@sailingavocet

3 жыл бұрын

thank you so much!

Looking awesome.

@sailingavocet

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

It turned out amazing! We are looking to do a bunch of galley work, so this definitely gave us some ideas.

@sailingavocet

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks friends! Let us know how your project goes

@maevademol3026

2 жыл бұрын

That's exacly what i was thinking 😁 i now have a good idea of what to do in our galley

good vloggs guys, lucky to meet you along TikTok on expedition Adams,I going to look all your vloggs one by one,starting from this evening and will gif every vloggs my 👍up.

@sailingavocet

3 жыл бұрын

Welcome! We appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment. Thank you!

Thanks for sharing. The galley looks amazing. I am stealing a bunch of your ideas for my boat restoration. I hope to make my boat look as good as Avocet some day. Cheers!

@sailingavocet

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tim! It’s all a labor of love. Feel free to reach out with any questions, we’re here to help

Fantastic job guys enjoy your video’s a lot keep it up 👍

@sailingavocet

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Brad!

You guys are doing a really great job!!!

@sailingavocet

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you think so!

Really like the galley. You did a great job.

@sailingavocet

3 жыл бұрын

thank you so much!

I really really think the howler monkeys and tools story has to be expanded on. Also the sander I think is the #1 most used tool restoring a sailboat. I collected 7 and a half pounds of sand dust from my boat project last year. 11/10 great video! I look forward to the next one!

@sailingavocet

3 жыл бұрын

True that on the Sander!

"I feel your pain."😂🤣😂🤣

@sailingavocet

3 жыл бұрын

Lol

Great work guys, it turned out awesome! And here I am trying to figure out what to do with my door seal on my fridge lol

@sailingavocet

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks friends!! Let’s connect on Instagram and we can throw around some ideas

Great work, Chris did an awesome job.

@sailingavocet

Жыл бұрын

He always does :)

Killer video!

Nice work by the Neely clan. Super looking galley,

@sailingavocet

3 жыл бұрын

It takes a village? Nah, it just takes the Neely’s.

Took me awhile to sus out this channel. Liking it a lot. Great videos from a really hard and smart working team!

@sailingavocet

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you sussed us out and liked what you saw!

Thanks for amazing content....❤️❤️

@sailingavocet

3 жыл бұрын

So nice of you

Wow amazing

@sailingavocet

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

Great project. Kudos

@sailingavocet

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Now that’s a fancy galley! Great video as always🙂

@sailingavocet

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alex! Glad you enjoyed it. Your projects inspired us to persevere. Keep it up

@AlexGoesSailing

3 жыл бұрын

@@sailingavocet thanks! I definitely have plenty to keep me going!

So awesome! Congrats on the new fridge. Now I want to rip mine apart.....thanks hahaha.

@sailingavocet

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kalie! This video would not have made it here without you. Thanks for the support and when you’re ready to rip apart your fridge let’s chat

Awesome

@sailingavocet

3 жыл бұрын

cheers!

You have done a real first class job on your gallery.

@sailingavocet

2 жыл бұрын

cheers!

You did a great job with the fridge space.

@sailingavocet

3 жыл бұрын

thank you!

Got to love the never ending refits!

@sailingavocet

3 жыл бұрын

Someone asked me the other day "how many more projects do you have?" and after listing the 3 main ones it turned into "well theres also varnish... and it would be nice to build a new shelf... oh and maybe install that doo-hickey we have had laying around..." so they truly never end. if they did we would be bored,

@RenegadeADV

3 жыл бұрын

@@sailingavocet It is the never ending story!

@Esschert

2 жыл бұрын

@Renegade Show You should know. Most people however finish them, according to your own YT channel, you just start them. But that's OK, because every yard I've ever been in has a guy like you. I'm guessing you're THAT guy in your own yard. Be proud of it however. Somebody has to be THAT GUY.

Wow the before and after is amazing.

@sailingavocet

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! You should see the head remodel videos 😳

This is really wonderful

@sailingavocet

3 жыл бұрын

thank you so much!

Guys you are amazing!!!!!The way of your life is wonderful!!!!!

@sailingavocet

3 жыл бұрын

thank you so much Neil!

fun to see Jon there and more surprise that he is your brother. keep up the good work both of you :)

@sailingavocet

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW WHAT A RIFIT!!!! Totally PRO...very impressive

@sailingavocet

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! We appreciate the support :) the full project details are on our website if you’re interested in getting super nerdy! Www.svavocet.com

@yaa63

3 жыл бұрын

@@sailingavocet Thank you very much! Looking forward to following you!!

Ohh the things we do for cold beer!! 😂🍻

@sailingavocet

3 жыл бұрын

and ice cream!

we are so lucky to have you save the day, you're so amazing DRAMA OMGS

@sailingavocet

3 жыл бұрын

huh?

Absolutely gorgeous ! I'd like to check out the boat too.

@sailingavocet

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gregory! We will be doing a boat tour sooner than later...

Awesome work projects. 😎👍✅

@sailingavocet

2 жыл бұрын

thank you!!!

Well done! Great planning, execution, and results! John, Mary Emily, Shelter Bay, Panama 👍⛵️

@sailingavocet

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you John! We appreciate the kind words!

Wow

@sailingavocet

3 жыл бұрын

welcome abaord!

Very beautiful

@sailingavocet

3 жыл бұрын

thanks for watching!

Wow! amazing job. best wish your work.

@sailingavocet

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Great video and production skills guys! New subscriber here, I’m enjoying your journey. Cheers from Vancouver BC 🍻🇨🇦

@sailingavocet

3 жыл бұрын

thanks! Welcome aboard :)

Hey guy's welcome back! Hope ya start pumping out video's. Cuzzz i'm ready to fallow your Adventures!!

@sailingavocet

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! How have you been?

Such a cool project!!

@sailingavocet

3 жыл бұрын

Lol I see the pun!

@twohalf-hitches

3 жыл бұрын

What brand of compressor does your fridge use? I'm trying to decide which to get for my fridge rebuild project

@sailingavocet

3 жыл бұрын

@@twohalf-hitches good Q! I will have to check with Chris. I know our evaporation plate is a sea frost...

Beautiful kitchen! Faithful update to your choi Lee

@sailingavocet

2 жыл бұрын

thanks!

Love the way of this video presentation ❤️💥💥

@sailingavocet

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 🤗

Amazing video 😍😍

@sailingavocet

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🤗

Very nice video. Several steps up from the others. 👍

@sailingavocet

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks !

Amazing job

@sailingavocet

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Obviously wonderful and so impressive tutorial for all kinds of people

@sailingavocet

3 жыл бұрын

thanks for watching!

Just remember that 'heat tolerant' is a full grade below 'heat resistant'. I think I would be putting my hot pots into the sink for safety from damages to benches and from boat movements. The refit looks fantastic!

@sailingavocet

3 жыл бұрын

indeed, the reality of me cooking elaborate meals while underway are slim but this was still a good test.

Awesome video

@sailingavocet

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

This amazing video 🙂🙂

@sailingavocet

3 жыл бұрын

thank you!

Wow nice

@sailingavocet

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Good job! The dream of sharing an ice cold beer together one day is getting more realistic 😁

@sailingavocet

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely, closely followed by ice cream sundaes

Amazing video

@sailingavocet

3 жыл бұрын

cheers

best of luck.... Go ahead

@sailingavocet

3 жыл бұрын

thanks

Great Working Bro

@sailingavocet

3 жыл бұрын

thanks

Wow amazing job. Best wishes from the crew of Wave Dancer Westerly fulmar

@sailingavocet

3 жыл бұрын

thank you so much Yvonne!

amazing content carry on

@sailingavocet

3 жыл бұрын

thank you!!!

Very nice

@sailingavocet

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

What a project haha

@sailingavocet

3 жыл бұрын

for sure

You guys get as messy as I do - Great content.

@sailingavocet

3 жыл бұрын

Sometimes creating a mess is the only way to create a masterpiece... Chris is good at seeing through it all to the final product but I cant see the "big picture" until it is closer to the finish line!

Great job. I wish I was a DIY guy. I’d love to have a front loader fridge.

@sailingavocet

3 жыл бұрын

We love it!

I like the fridge refit. Nice video. First time viewer of your channel.

@sailingavocet

3 жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard! We are so glad you enjoyed this video and took the time to comment. Thanks!

@bahamasking2063

3 жыл бұрын

@@sailingavocet Welcome.

You guys nailed the intro! Nice work 👌🏻

@sailingavocet

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it! You should check out the latest one, its pretty sweet

I feel the pain. Did this two years ago on our Pearson 424. I now have a functioning fridge freezer with 7" of insulation in the freezer and 5-7" in the fridge. Tons of space and the compressor hardly runs. Good luck!

@sailingavocet

Жыл бұрын

Sounds like we did the project around the same time :) cruising in Mexico now and very thankful to have this project behind us. Fair winds!

You guys have a new sub.

@sailingavocet

3 жыл бұрын

Welcome!!!

Le Creuset. Fancy!

@sailingavocet

3 жыл бұрын

A Christmas gift :)

@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017

3 жыл бұрын

@@sailingavocet I didn't mean to sound jealous, but I am. : )

Amazing contain

@sailingavocet

3 жыл бұрын

thanks?

Met you over on the Tok...👍

@sailingavocet

3 жыл бұрын

Well hi there!

Love Led Zeppelin! Excellent video.

@sailingavocet

3 жыл бұрын

Grew up listening to Zeppelin! This is Chris’s late fathers shirt that has seen many a refits.

Nice work !! Motivating me to fully refit too. I just have a few questions as your excellent video has me thinking about my 1978 Pearson 35 project. What type or brand of refrigerator/freezer system was originally installed ? Does your compressor run much less now through the day ? What type of hinges are installed on the door, allowing the insulated door plug to open and close? That's some really nice craftsmanship. Again, excellent work and thank you for sharing this project !!

@sailingavocet

27 күн бұрын

Ahoy Don! We had a Seafrost air cooled compressor, but we recently upgraded to an Isotherm keel-cooled compressor and evaporator which works better here in warmer climates (Mexico). It runs a lot less now! The hinges were found in a marine consignment shop, and are just marine fridge hinges. We write about the project more here: www.svavocet.com/2021/04/28/building-a-marine-fridge/