"If you can put a shelf up you can refit a boat." - *Naval Engineer* Ross Barrett The shelves have collapsed, _again!_ - my wife.
@elroymartyn84293 жыл бұрын
This was one of the best, most interesting and inspiring boating videos I've watched in a while. Well done Ross! 👍🏿
@davesimpkins83803 жыл бұрын
I know Ross quite well and have followed his rip out and build since he bought the boat. He has even found the time to help me out on our boat from time to time. Top bloke all round and a great result for all his work. Dave.
@matthewmartin19703 жыл бұрын
Fair play to Ross. That's a pretty huge refit done on a shoestring budget.
@MsLemons122 жыл бұрын
my excuse of "boats are expensive" is no longer a reason for not having one....awesome restoration.
@OverAndOverAndOver28 күн бұрын
They are expensive dawg.... Wait until something you don't want to fail, fails. Wait until you see how much marinas cost for live aboard type vessels. Shit hurts the wallet 😂 BUT If you're not absolutely broke (if you have *A* job) you can have a boat, and get boating experiences
@mattholley3642 Жыл бұрын
Bloke is an absolute legend. Throughly impressed!
@jerrysteger38203 жыл бұрын
Hello from Texas. Loved the video. Just got a 1975 Sea Ray 240 Flybridge with twin 165 hp 4.1 Mercruiser engines and Pre-Alpha sterndrives. FREE! I would love to restore this boat as you have and have learned alot from your video. I will try to film the restoration if possible. Thank y'all for the presentation. The best I have seen. Keep up the good work.
@maryholder3795 Жыл бұрын
If you're looking for a boat that doesn't cost the earth brand new. This would be the way to go but you need to be aware it will need hard work and good planning. That's what Ross did with a few tweaks. Have fun sailing Ross after all your hard work. More please Hugo please I'm sure lots of people would be interested in refitting their older boats.
@Traxxas1193 жыл бұрын
More of these videos please!
@hugoandreae34953 жыл бұрын
Will do our best to make more videos like this so let us know if you know of any similar projects
@appamaddox8190 Жыл бұрын
Dude, what a superb job. All that from 31 feet!
@DavesBoat3 жыл бұрын
superb man after my own heart doing all the work himself
@willienelsongonzalez46093 жыл бұрын
A labour or love but what a remarkable job where hard work, a bit of ingenuity meets serendipity. Well done!
@IamSpectre20203 жыл бұрын
90% of boaters are not millionaires with 80 footer and the latest and newest technology where you buy a 45 footer for $800K off the showroom floor. This is what boaters want to see and hear about a great job by both of you.
@redjohn2000111 ай бұрын
Agreed. Bring back Motorboat Monthly magazine.
@OverAndOverAndOver28 күн бұрын
💯
@lesbarnett96153 жыл бұрын
I have been on this boat. It's as nice in real life as the film suggests. And that new fridge doesn't half keep the beer cold!
@simes3333 жыл бұрын
Massive respect to this guy, imaginative and practical, what a boat for the budget!?!?
@markszulc11823 жыл бұрын
Unbelievable. Jaw dropping.
@abuhamza19702 жыл бұрын
Thank you for a brilliant video, I thought I was the only person shouting in the wind but this video proves you don’t have to have mega bucks to have a decent boating life.
@manuelvanderslikke6803 жыл бұрын
Thank tou Motor Boat and Yachting what a show this time I am blowing away witd this refit wow hope you do more of this kind of shows in the future
@Toby_the_Glen2 жыл бұрын
Let's appreciate that transom step! That's a high quality job!
@coalitionperformance59013 жыл бұрын
Remarkable job ! Inspiring stuff. I’ve seen many meet the owners videos with different degrees of modification/refurbishment but this beats them all (including the 60ft sunseekers)!
@billscott63152 ай бұрын
Beautiful job breathing new life into a solid design. 10/10
@chelseaguy702 жыл бұрын
Very impressive. I watched a refit of a Squadron 58 for £90k earlier, which was nowhere near as impressive as this one. Well done!!
@Old-Mad-Tom3 жыл бұрын
That was simply amazing!! 😳👍🏻 Great video, interview and tour!!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@hugoandreae34953 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for your kind comments
@Ob1sdarkside3 жыл бұрын
That's some transformation, fair play to him.
@rumanuu Жыл бұрын
Amazing, he should be proud of his achievements. I wish i had the patience / skill (although the fact he's an naval engineer certainly helped keep the costs down with regards to the engines).
@justinlinnane80433 жыл бұрын
really great job !! great video
@ironichumorist3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant chap. Can do and did do!
@frankiegregoriou46043 жыл бұрын
Excellent boat,and excellent meet the owner show, this fairline Corniche one of the best boat even in today's models for the size
@Celt_DownunderАй бұрын
Hey from an ex Southampton Uni girl now in Australia. I have to say this is one of the most incredible boat refit I’ve ever seen and I’ve watched 100’s. Bravo. So impressive. Fairline will be hunting you for CEO Such tasteful touches everywhere from the entertainment suite to the personalised toilet bags. Go you!
@markperrins94853 жыл бұрын
Astonishing. I take my hat off to him. I want to do this
@BigDAuditUK20202 жыл бұрын
Is this the one that has been down at the marina a number of years ? If so I know this old girl from passing. These are special to me as myself and my dad were about to purchase one just before he passed away and so have always wanted one since then, I live in Milton would love to see her at some point.
@Spiderella22 жыл бұрын
Hi. Pop on down. More than happy to show you around.
@BigDAuditUK20202 жыл бұрын
@@Spiderella2 That would be fantastic ! would love to see her please.
@BigDAuditUK20202 жыл бұрын
@@Spiderella2 Hi mate, so sorry for the delay in reply been so busy, do you still have the boat ? and if so would it still be ok to come down sometime ? the Mrs has been bending my ear to come down, many thanks.
@richdad1003 жыл бұрын
Well done Ross!
@cookiemonster22993 жыл бұрын
Brilliant attitude, gorgeous boat and very inspiring video 👏👏👍🇬🇧❤️
@iancharlton6783 жыл бұрын
Cracking tour of a cracking boat with an inspirational owner 🙂🇬🇧 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
@JulieWallis19632 жыл бұрын
Totally agree.
@richardrandomk2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic, great work Ross
@nickglossop3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant. I love the engineering behind this. What’s his day job?
@darthkek19533 жыл бұрын
He's literally a Naval Engineer.
@Spiderella23 жыл бұрын
@@darthkek1953 nope. I worked in the naval base for my career in various roles but not for a while now. Now a project director.
@darthkek19533 жыл бұрын
@@Spiderella2 sorry, former. All I read was the intro description. Lovely job you did on the boat btw.
@clifbradley2 жыл бұрын
Thats awesome. What a terrific job and so innovative in thinking
@herrpepe13553 жыл бұрын
Wonderful project!
@fishtigua3 жыл бұрын
Wow, well done that man.
@jonathanevans92573 жыл бұрын
I have just restored and made electric a 50's motor boat and the pleasure and satisfaction achieved by Ross and I when completed far outweighs taking out a cheque book and buying new.
@Spiderella23 жыл бұрын
Be great to see some pictures of that Jonathan
@sc0or3 жыл бұрын
The most positive owner in the World )
@tomcooney57212 жыл бұрын
As others have said, one of the best tours yet! Creative and engaged owner has yielded a very nice boat that normal people can aspire to actually own.
@niallohanlon33083 жыл бұрын
Wow. Fantastic! Amazing job and such a phenomenal transformation! Ross, if you ever decide to sell please let me know 😎
@anidamsa43962 жыл бұрын
What a fantastic refit. Incredibly thorough. You make it sound so easy!!! I’m 15 years into my refurb of my 100 years old Dutch barge where I live and have only scratched the surface😅😅 no end in sight but loving it. Got loads of fab ideas from yours. Congrats on such an amazing job. Truly inspirational. 👋👋
@tklandb93063 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed this one! 👌 talented bloke would love to see that in the flesh! What a build!!
@dospalmascb3 жыл бұрын
Outstanding and inspiring, thank you. So far this last 18 months of COVID lockdowns I’ve learned to wood panel walls, make curtains, tile bathrooms, fix plumbing and install electrical sockets, next up find a boat to refit I think..
@patrickmcevoy44603 жыл бұрын
You said it: "absolute genius!"
@stephenb73333 жыл бұрын
well done ross and hugo.this was excellent.i admire your patience ross.it just shows how determined one can get and do for what they precisely want.amazing will power.she is a credit to you..
@richardbrighton33813 жыл бұрын
Absolute genius! Great transformation for minimal cost and the kudos of knowing he managed it all himself !
@bunalibaytv48643 жыл бұрын
Nice boat.
@loki7441 Жыл бұрын
Very interesting video and an excellent job done. Colour scheme on the interior I'd probably be a more traditionalist and re lacquered the wood work, but then it's all personal taste. The vinyl work is top notch and the seamless effect worth the effort and rolls of vinyl.😀. I wish you good sailing and fair weather.
@keebs5009 ай бұрын
This is a wonderful example of living the dream. Almost everyone wishes of a 'yacht -lifestyle but it truly is a rich man's sport. It doesn't have to be. If your willing to put in some sweat and get creative, you can do it!
@781mm2 жыл бұрын
amazing cant believe what I witnessed ! You made my day!
@grahambrown81233 жыл бұрын
Ross, what a fantastic effort, your family must be truly proud of you. I hope you enjoy the yacht for years to come.
@DrangeDragRacingTeam19672 жыл бұрын
I did the same with a 85 Princess P35. It had Volvo penta TAMD 41A When i Got it. I swapped in Volvo penta TAMD 61A. Changed some interior and modern raymarine stuff. Made 12500Pounds.
@AmraphelofShinar3 жыл бұрын
Firty one fousand pounds? For a Fairline? Fantastic!
@chrish29963 жыл бұрын
Hi Hugo and Ross. An amazing job, true passion in the restoration. He knows his ship. Great walkthrough video tour thanks 😊
@hugoandreae34953 жыл бұрын
Ross deserves the real credit. It’s amazing what he’s done on such a tight budget
@cjjames832 жыл бұрын
good job great way to spend time with the family... without breaking the bank
@DELLIOSUK3 жыл бұрын
amazing ....absolutely smashed it !!
@Rudgeyakathedoctor3 жыл бұрын
Nice one, love the extra cabin
@roberthind33942 жыл бұрын
Love people like Ross, what a cracking job. Well done fella
@marineboy60333 жыл бұрын
I love the Corniche - classic looks and actually a sensible size for smaller UK harbours….I’d love to do something like this but not sure I have the skills or patience! There are some superb ideas - it’s really great what he did for his daughter too! Lucky girl….
@dlamb28402 жыл бұрын
Fantastic, inspirational project! Top notch stuff with a superb end result.
@wanderer7755 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely phenomenal and inspiring graft, what a beaut. Well played sir
@MG-mb6mj3 жыл бұрын
What a lovely boat! So much charm! This gentleman should be a boat designer :D Nice contemporary design that will be adequate for years, plus that double room, WOW. What a value for money amazing amazing amazing
@andreasj96253 жыл бұрын
Great content loved it!
@benhill1733 жыл бұрын
Great video Hugo - as some have already eluded to, this is boating at its finest. Great job Ross, hope you have many a happy years on what is a cracking refitted classic. 👏🏼
@maphewification3 жыл бұрын
Really good effort there! I have just started that exact same journey with a 1979 Fairline sedan so will be taking notes 📝
@derekmmmm3 жыл бұрын
Good luck with it
@JulieWallis19632 жыл бұрын
Good luck, I hope you will be documenting it. I love watching restoration videos.
@blaircampbell29972 жыл бұрын
Wow please show more of these, I’m sure a lot of us could relate and get some great ideas to make old boats great again
@sisms47283 жыл бұрын
Wow. Its Dolphin Star (later renamed Jojin)- I remember her being on oil drums in Birdham Pool in the early 90's. I was told by a chap from BA Peters she came in from Nigeria - she had tyres as fenders. Good to see she is still going. Had petrol V8's (seized), then twin AQAD40's, then AQAD41's - fine motors. She was featured in motorboats monthly mag as part of thier Corniche feature around late 90's..that owner restored her from her eledged African days and fitted the Aqad40's..and the the aqad41's (look like Bs?)..she was on 290 drives with single props when the V8's were fitted - assume the chap in the 90's fitted duoprops. Shame about the painting over of the waxed teak interior - each to thier own though - she was so abused in her early life and good to see her still going.
@sisms47283 жыл бұрын
Just add, in case the owner is reading, the magazine she had a small feature in was Motorboats Monthly January 2000. Oh how I miss Motorboats Monthly...
@fincorrigan71393 жыл бұрын
Absolutely fantastic job Ross. Wishing you many years of enjoyment on your wonderful vessel. Congratulations
@Alex-cw3rz3 жыл бұрын
Well done, brilliant refurb
@richardmcbroom39253 жыл бұрын
Phenomenal job, created the perfect well built family boat, well done sir 👍
@karlgriffiths59563 жыл бұрын
Well done Sir
@meoutwest3 жыл бұрын
Thanks folks for doing some refit videos for us folks with classic boats.
@kevinharcourt91712 жыл бұрын
What a talented guy ! You maybe need to start a custom boat shop. Seriously!
@razamatazbaz70212 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed every minute.
@robtudor37852 жыл бұрын
What a top video and fabulous result.
@robwatk3 жыл бұрын
Bravo! What an inspiration!
@Sanmer503 жыл бұрын
Totally awesome results, Ross is brilliant!
@lunes-12 жыл бұрын
Great refit⛵👍
@Aistutisa2 жыл бұрын
Nicely done ! Inspiring video. Gonna do a refit my self, was looking for a similar captain chair :D Where did you get it or maybe got a name of it? Can't find anything similar. Thanks in advance !
@Spiderella22 жыл бұрын
Hi. I’ll dig the original invoice out and let you know
@hugoandreae34953 жыл бұрын
Ross asked me to pass on the following message to all of you. “I’m blown away with the comments and if anyone would like any further information on how I done parts could they join the fairline corniche owners club on Facebook and message me.”
@zombienectar2 жыл бұрын
Can you imagine a factory boat this well designed? It would sell thousands of units.
@alexis19593 жыл бұрын
What an amazing project! Love the Corniche 31RB
@TradeWindgng3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely magnificent amazing work! Thanks for sharing such lovely refit project. keep them coming
@godfreyschembri98123 жыл бұрын
Supperb transformation.well done
@timhough2843 жыл бұрын
Well done Ross, brilliant! Glad its finished now. I can't believe how it has changed from when the boat was at Fareham.
@sh0102723 жыл бұрын
Brilliant
@live4trucking3 жыл бұрын
This is so cool, I never seen such a good refit like this. Ross, nice job man...
@wekker0903 жыл бұрын
It just shows how much you can safe if your willing to learn some trades and spend some elbow grease.
@andreasmeinen82782 жыл бұрын
Amazing, have a lot of fun and save ride,🍀🍀
@justinmartin77232 жыл бұрын
fantastic job Ross. thinking of going on this journey myself !!
@billwheeler32652 жыл бұрын
Very, very impressive.
@kwsfilms618 Жыл бұрын
Ross is a genius and should work for Fairline. I was wondering if he could come to Corfu and refit my battered old Princess 37 for 10k?
@charmingjinx93792 жыл бұрын
I'll bet he has more pride in, fun with his boat, and memorable adventures with his family, than does any millionaire with a multi-million dollar yacht. Brilliant innovations!
@izadyarfassa3 жыл бұрын
amazing job !!!
@leehughes26662 жыл бұрын
Fantastic. Love it.
@michaelgenias84912 жыл бұрын
Wow inspirational how.long did it take you from purchase to finish ? I assume she was dry docked during the whole exercise? Well done👍👍👍
@Spiderella22 жыл бұрын
Hi Michael. Took me about 14 months all in all working weekends and evenings. She was on a hard stand for only 3 months. Rest I done afloat in a boat yard.
@michaelgenias84912 жыл бұрын
@@Spiderella2 wow well done very impressive thank you
@viggendriver19752 жыл бұрын
Just beautiful! Fantastic customization. Quite the artist
@gerhardvanwaltsleben89443 жыл бұрын
Lekker man lekker
@michaeldb3507 Жыл бұрын
W O W Well done!!! Its beautyfully done!!!! Great inspiration ! Michael from Sweden