I'm a first time boat owner and a single female, so it was a bit crazy to buy a 1981 70' cockpit motoryacht, much less one that is a total project boat! I knew nothing about boats when I started, but I'm learning fast & enjoying the restoration of this old classic motor yacht!
My plans are to bring her systems back to fully functional and learn them inside and out. She needs a lot of work, but this is not a DIY. I'm hiring professionals, but I'll be down in the bilges working with them. We're replacing hoses, repairing/replacing wood and just anything we find as I work my way from hatch to hatch. I've found some things better than expected and others much worse!
Once I get her back in shape, then the real fun starts! I have to learn to drive her! Then, I plan on cruising to the Keys, the Bahamas and beyond!
Join me on this crazy journey! It should be good for a laugh, inspirational and instructional!!!
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It's sent before I wanted it to anyway I am too appears to be probably the best but like you said it's not that great. Other than those nothing else will have good I appeal and we'll probably still not work. Will be the closest you're getting. Probably enough to take care of it unless it's a gully washer
Add item one on my 43 footer. Was not totally effective.
The Heat Gun is SLIGHTLY more powerful than the .Blow Dryers' we grew up with/ Nothing to be afraid of.
Not so afraid of it anymore lol =-)
Unless you got this boat for a really good deal , free, I don’t understand why u would buy this boat,
I bought it because I needed something to shake me out of a dark, unhealthy rut. And if you watch some more, you'll see, her engines run great, generators are good, hull is good, stabilizers work, so it really wasn't as bad as we first thought. =-)
Without sounding like an ass, can I ask you , how much did u pay for this boat ??
Well, you can ask, but I won't promise about the ass bit or to answer. =-)
My suggestion would be to replace the panels and have screens where you want them but have an inside panel that can open and close as needed. I have a friend that used the “rain gutters” and he had very little success with them. During light rains they performed ok but the heavy rains you get there they were useless
I am not staying in Florida, so I am hoping I won't get so many hard rain showers. I really hate the isinglass... I literally hate everything about it lol I can't believe in all these years we don't have something better. =-) Thanks for watching!
@@ShaylaVie There are other types of clear. Find yourself a top MARINE canvas shop and ask them about the one that's as clear as glass but does not roll up. Instead it "hinges" up as it is BUT you need the ceiling room for that which is why I've never opted for it. Last new enclosure on my Sport Fish was $6,000. They typically only last about 8 years as the sun turns them cloudy and after that a horrible yellow. I know your on a low budget but a solution for the heat is add another AC unit. If your lucky it could run off an existing circulating pump but if not will have to add another one.
New isinglass would be a good option all the way around, you can have screens in your isinglass too. You just zip close the isinglass window when it rains. The zippers can be made longer so the rain doesn't come in as much there. It will still be hot though. You could have them made so the isinglass is rolled at the bottom instead of the top when open so you could leave a window open a few inches at the top to let the heat out and would still be covered by the ceiling overhang.
Ok. thanks
Just received your t-shirt and it looks great!
Awesome! Thank you!
Big Hug!
You look fantastic! I’m thinking about the air/rain issue…
Thanks!
So, I have had a change in plans!!!! Not going on the hard in Fort Lauderdale and not going to Bimini!!! I've been in scheduling hell and I will drop a video about that and why the schedule is changing, but now I'm leaving FL on July 8 and going up the coast... looking for folks to come along. Come for a few days or a few weeks... drop me a line at [email protected] for details. =-)
I would love to take that trip my problem is I work 7 days a week and during the summer 89 near impossible for me to get off
Well, I've had to change my plans again anyway, so not going up on the hard here. I'll drop a video explaining why this weekend. =-)
@@ShaylaVie now that we're getting close to hurricane season you might want to think about taking it to Maryland instead
@@kenmay4468 I'm gonna mosey up the coast, but yeah, I'd like to get to Smith Island in Maryland. I just have to be back in the Keys by December =-)
@@ShaylaVie I'm originally from Maryland and kept my boat in Deal Maryland for a few years
That is going to look amazing once it gets re-dipped!
I love your hair! I wish I could be a boat buddy. But I don’t think it’s in the cards for this year. I will take trips with you in the future though for sure!
Passed through your neck of woods a few days ago and traversed “the wiggles” with Happy Ours. Kept an eye out for you but no luck. We had some drinks at DownTowner watching the boats go by. Very nice. Tempted to do the Bimini trip but we’re on our way to the keys atm with our own trials and tribulations. Good luck! Love the channel!
Ah, the keys sounds fun! I've got a slip for December in Key West... but I've had a change of plans. I'm going to head up the coast to haul out. It's a long story, but it will work out much better for me. =-)
Big hugs from Michigan! Thanks for sharing your story, I enjoy every episode you release.
Thanks! Glad to hear that!
I love all the nautical terms that have become part of your everyday speech, in the last year, like "going up on the hard & splashing."
I like your 3rd option with the rain gutter, which depending on the kind of plastic, could possibly be formed to fit, using a heat gun. At 61 years old, my hair is halfway down my back & drives me insane. I have been threatening to go back to shaving my head again & also donating my hair to CANSA, which is the South African charity supporting cancer patients. Most of my friends say "don't", but they don't have to live with it. Being a non conformist comes at A price. 😂😅
yeah, it was becoming a pain and it's hard to style your hair on a boat... it's wash and go lol too hot to run a hair dryer lol
You should talk to Gus’s from the in too deep channel he’s great.
I've reached out to him, but we're in totally different age brackets and he's got his hands full with his own boat. But I'll come up with something. =-)
Gus is the man, you should at least do a shared episode with him, he’s a wealth of knowledge at his young age
@@paulduplantis1491 Well then poke at him to respond to me. It would be fun to collaborate, but he has to want to do it, too! lol
We have same aft area Use strataglass on ours with Velcro flaps covering zippers Yup need AC out there Then perfect
The point is I do not want isinglass, I want a roof that acts like a roof so my outdoor sitting area is not converted to an indoor living area. But thanks for the comment, if I have to resort to that, I'll keep it in mind.
Just a thought here. My wife cut her hair (5lbs, 18 inches) She found that Locks of Love has a minor charge for wigs for patients. She sent hers to Pantene Shampoo company that does NOT charge these patients.
I did not know that. I'll look into that! Kudos to her!
You need to move the water away from the edge. A curb on the roof along each edge and then channel the water into either some 1 inch elbows to throw the water away from the structure or run 1 inch tube down the rear supports below the rail.
You’d have to drill some holes thru the roof to accommodate the elbows or “downspouts”. Something about 1 inch high, basically a thru hull fitting for bilge pump on small boat and then dicor the bejesus out of it. All in, $50 to $100
Thanks. I really hate that isinglass stuff. I can't belive in all these years we haven't come up with a better solution!!!!
roof needs to be extended , i did that on my boat and it solved that issue
The roof actually covers it, it's just that dang round trim... SERIOUS design flaw. I got some emails with some ideas I may try before resorting to extending it lol. I'm not made of money and I have so many things to fix still.=-) Send me a picture of your roof, pretty please. I want to see it. [email protected]
Would love to go, however previous commitments... 100t Captain (still working as) AB Unlimited Radar FCC STCW TWIC Passport Passable cook(south Louisiana) Ha Saltwater cures everything!!! Keep making content... I'll keep watching Goodonyas!
Well bummer! Maybe another time! Email me. I'm going to be travelling pretty much full time (at least that's the plan lol) and after this run, I should be able to get the sign off to drive her without supervision. =-)
@@ShaylaVie looking for your email address in the description?
@@ShaylaVie once you're comfortable you will be an ace!
@@ShaylaVie I work 21on/21off hopefully we can coordinate schedules!
@@Twelvestonestacking email me... it's really hard to see replies to my replies lol [email protected]
On my Hatteras 48 LRC the isenglass attaches from the inside of the hardtop so rainflows down the outside surface. But as you said you are sitting in a greenhouse so ACwould be required,
I hate the isinglass... I really want my outside sitting area to stay an outside sitting area lol I'll figure something out.
Spray your zippers with waterproofing and that will help.
lol I want to get rid of them!!! I hate the isinglass. =-) Thanks for watching!
Shawn Rhymes here. I'd love to cruise with you but my finances are not that great right now. The thought of being on a yacht for some time, I think would be really enjoyable. I'm a bigger fan of rivers and lakes than the vastness of the ocean. Concerning your couch, the first thing that came into my mind is the concrete couch that Bull had on the TV show Night Court. Your couch is much better than that even though it's not finished yet. You would think that there is some kind of flashing for yachts to fix the rain issue. Thanks for the video.
Yeah, you'd think in all these years they'd have found a better way to keep rain out than isinglass lol I'll figure something out. Got a few tips in email that sound promising. =-)
Any one of the RV gutters will work well. As for the corners, there shouldn't be a problem wrapping them around, but I'd highly recommend getting gutter spouts. They help direct water out and away from the vehicle so that it's not running down the sides. I had some on each corner of my RV (that I lived in for 14 years), and they worked great. The only downside to the gutters is that, just like house gutters, they need to be cleaned out at least once a month. And that's basically to prevent gunk from building up in them. That said, I think, again, that the RV gutters with rain spouts would work really well. They shouldn't have a problem wrapping around either, and yes, you can gave the spouts cross each other, or position one under the other. As for your new do, it looks great!
Thanks! I will try that! I just need to make sure whatever I do can withstand being on the move. I'm not a sit at the dock liveaboard, so it's got to be able to take some waves and wind. =-)
@@ShaylaVie Shouldn't be any problem with that. The gutters can be screwed in (even the ones with waterproof backing tape), and the spouts aren't really that big. ☺
This is a BOAT not an RV. Those who try to adapt things that work on land, to boats simply don't know WTF their doing and have no business spouting crappy advice.
@@rski1036 Hey stupid. Those gutters are meant for boats as well. And I've owned both boats and RVs. People who don't know what they're talking about shouldn't comment either.
If I lived in the United states I would jump at the Opertiinty too go on a Cruise I've had a bit of experience as a deck hand on Ocean going yachts too Good luck 🤞 young lass 😊
Thanks! I'll take all the luck I can get. =-)
Okay, I don't know why I didn't think about this before. When I mentioned about the zippers... I've owned a plethora of jeeps over the years, every single zippered connection point always had fabric on the outside and velcro to attach to the other side of the zipper to mitigate that rain and zipper problem
Yeah, I'm really hoping to do away with the isinglass, but thanks for watching!
@@ShaylaVie then the J rail would be best. Perhaps lose the glass and swap with screens? Flies, mosquitoes, and noseeums barrier would be clutch!
Replace isinglass and zippers and get a portable AC unit to put on the aft deck. That would really come in handy in the FL summers. Not sure about the J channels on a boat, as you mentioned, the roof line did not look like the channels would work properly.
Thanks for watching. If this was a liveaboard, that might be ok, but I'm going to be travelling and there's really no room for a portable out there, plus, I really want my outdoor area to stay an outdoor area. =-) But I've gotten some ideas from folks, so I may come up with a fix.
@@ShaylaVie If no "glass' and AC, the only option is FANS. Just remember ALL items put on the boat need to be MARINE. Land type items are NOT for boats.
Not sure about a gutter solution, but I lived with a friend on her boat for 3 months last summer before I found & bought mine. She has a Hatteras 43 with an aft cabin similar to yours and a portable air conditioner made a HUGE difference. You would have to have isinglass all the way around. Wish I had gotten my passport but I didn't because I don't expect to take my boat to the Bahamas until next year. I would love to have made the trip! Hair looks great by the way!👍
If this was a liveaboard, that might be ok, but I'm going to be travelling and there's really no room for a portable out there, plus, I really want my outdoor area to stay an outdoor area. =-) And I hate the isinglass... so tacky looking and always dirty. And who wants to sit in a distorted plastic bubble???? lol Good luck with your boat!!! And Ty for the compliment. =-)
@@ShaylaVie Hey, are you making fun of my flybridge? LOL! The boat is good now, I just have to get back to making money after taking more than a year off. I learned a lot and did a lot of repairs and upgrades. A LOT!
The new do looks great!!!
Thanks. It came out a wee bit shorter than planned, but it grows fast. =-)
@@ShaylaVie I've shaved my head bald a few times. I'm living proof it does grow back, albeit a little sparse on top these days 😁
I have used the RV “J” channel on my motorhome. It worked great. Just remember to slope the J channel. I did high in the middle sloping down toward each end to keep the water flowing. I would also suggest looking into A/C duct to that aft deck. Having the climate controlled area with the option of the glass gives you great flexibility.
I second this option. I'm assuming the J tack would go across the top, which would help alleviate the rain tracking down the zipper, but won't completely mitigate the issue, as water down follow gravity (and the path of least resistance)
No way to duct ac out there.. maybe could steal from Master, but honestly, I have so much space inside, I just really want this to stay outdoors area. I'll try the J channel and see if it works. I got some other options to look at, too, that may work. I'll post the results, of course!!!
Throw some big $$$$ at the problem 😂, but seriously it looks like a job for a canvas guy☹️
I really want to lose the isinglass... I truly hate how it looks and I want my outdoor area to stay outdoors. I have a 14x17 salon with windows all around... I really don't need another area like that. =-)
how about a fabric awning, clipped under the roof and angled down a bit with mini sticks to hold it out..6"' or a foot...maybe help a little with shade also.
Might be an option. =-)
Just like to say, your hair looks fantastic and it suits you very much.. you’ve got a good stylist there that you can trust… what fantastic offer you offering? Someone to go on a beautiful boat ride and just help out… it’s nice to give back. Beautiful offer…. Xx keep up the good work.. xx
Thanks!
As I watch your video I am amazed by how far you have come. You have done extremely well. Don’t worry about all the little things you we. Make a list and work it off as time goes along. She will fit as a fiddle in no time and you will as well. Best of luck
Thanks Ray! I have been making lists and when we finish one, I walk through the boat and make a new one lol I am wondering if I'll ever walk through and NOT see something to fix lol
Sounds like fun!
That's amazing!
I ordered one of your T-shirts and it looks great!
Awesome! Thank you!
Hello from The Northwoods of Wisconsin 👋, absolutely a fabulous video. Never Give Up, Never Give In. I would suggest you contact Sam and Rev . I believe i gave you my personal contact information, reach out. They are fellow Texans as well. Be The Best of The Best Always Scoty
Hope all is well with you and your boat! Thanks for the message!
@ShaylaVie Oh I don't own a boat yet, still in the looking phase .. But thank you 😊
What prior knowledge or experience that you feel qualified you to take on this monumental challenge? Most people in your position have years of skilled knowledge that they’re eggar to apply to this project?
If everyone only ever did things they knew how to do, then no one would do anything new! I had no real experience other than being on other boats when I was young. I wasn't even sure I'd like this lifestyle. I did a lot of research on boats, figured out what I really wanted from this and then bought the boat I thought might give me that experience. I planned 1 year at the dock to get systems up to date, learn the boat inside and out, how to drive it and then take off. I wasn't 100% sure I could do this, and I'm pretty sure a lot of folks had a betting pool on if I'd stick it out (especially after that first couple of weeks!!!) But if you let fear of the unknown keep you from doing something you think you'd love to do, then you're failing yourself. Most people are far more capable than they think they are, but they never find out because they are too afraid to push their boundaries.
Some of your facial expressions cracked me up! Congrats on the progress❤
Glad I could make you laugh!!!
Shay, sorry we missed your live stream, we chatted a while back we are the people from the Pacific Northwest and have a 70’ Hatteras. Just a few things: first you are doing great with your learning curve so good on ya. Next get a different captain, this guy is not a teacher, I was wondering why at slower speeds he has you using your steering wheel, nay, nay, always use your engines, one in forward and one in reverse to manoeuvre in tight spots. What over using the wheel does is when you go to use your engines for a quick manoeuvre you may have forgotten that you had the wheel hard over and the boat won’t respond the way you expect it to when you need it the most and quickly. K, back to boating, on our boat we did 3 months in the Mediterranean, 3 months in the Caribbean, through the Panama Canal and 3 months up the west coast to Vancouver Island. It was a great 9 month journey, so very doable easy Peasy. Would love to spend some of our winter down in Florida cruising with you, soooo you never know. 🤔 Keep up the good work kiddo. Talk soon.
Wow... sounds like an amazing journey!!! I am going up on the hard for the bottom job first week of July... not sure what the plan is for when I splash back in the water, but I'm really looking forward to figuring it out! Shoot me an email... like you said, you never know... =-)
Ma'am, may I please offer a small suggestion? I'm really interested in following your channel because I'm really drawn to the Hatteras boats. But, respectfully, may I suggest that while you're filming to try and make a conscious effort to really slow down the panning of your camera while you're filming? The content is enjoyable, but it's a little tough to watch sometimes. Wishing you all the best.
I will try my best
What you are trying to achieve takes time, Considering this is your first boat, you took on quite a task. Keep moving forward and don't let it drag you down. I am currently on the loop. I left the marina where Ed and Lynn keep their boat on March 12, 2024. I was making good time and distance until I arrive in the Solomon's MD area. When I arrived, I planned to stay two nights. Currently I am at least 5 weeks here. Boating will always present challenges that we don't foresee. Whether it is finding a teaching captain, boat issues or weather. Keep on plugging along and if you would like to colab with an upstart channel, feel free to reach out. Fair wind and following seas. CaseyG aboard M/V TIKA
Hi Casey! Sure, we can collaborate! Always fun! Why are you stuck in Maryland? I can think of worse places to be stuck lol Hopefully you're in a pretty spot!
@@ShaylaVie Hi Shay, What keeps me here in Maryland is the backlog of work that the boat yards and mechanics have. The first issue was a leaky prop shaft seal that took 2 1/2 weeks until they could service it. Then due to weather I wasn't able to do the shakedown for a few days. When I did, I found a vibration running between 1400-1800 rpms. Now it has been 2 weeks since I discover it. So just waiting for mechanics is the issue. The place is pretty with some great sunsets, but I would prefer to be catching up and traveling with my looper friends.
Would love to take the trip bake to the northwest, I do miss blue water and the northwest is one place that one can be at peace (the inland passage up to Alaska is pretty and so many beautiful places to see
I have not been on the water in PNW in a long time, but hopefully it's still as pristine and amazing. I do have a real desire to make the trip. Maybe I can find a way to make that happen!
Very nice; good job there young lady!.... (the guy in the aqua/green shirt reminds me of my nephew, who can't live without his nose in the phone! ☺)
Thanks! Yeah, I can't live (well, work really) without mine either. Cellphones and laptops untied me from a desk!!!