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Barbara and Daniel, you are one of my two favourite channels on KZfaq. Escape to Rural France and Sailing Flying Coney. Both are tackling seemingly impossible projects and, despite inexperience, are doing a surprisingly good job and keeping the whole adventure entertaining. Well done!

Daniel, we can't imagine how tired grinding steel gets, especially on this huge steel boat. Both you and Barbara undertook this tremendously huge project and to date have tackled each episode with bright smiles. Your generosity with sharing such a massive project is truly unbelievable. You have completed so much in a relatively short period of time and have learned so much with the demolition of Flying Coney's massive interior. Thank you both so much for sharing this weeks water tank removing. Keep up the good work and we can't wait for further episodes to follow. She'll be a beautiful sailing bark when you finish.

Daniel, a plasma cutter would be a wise investment with the amount of steel cutting you have ahead of you. The time and effort saved would offset the cost of the equipment. Please rent one and see how much time it saves over the grinder. Time is money. Edit.. a generator and large air compressor are tools you need to invest in for this project, you will use them, they make quiet generators about 9500 watts for reasonable price such as harbor freight here in the states. These are items that are going to be a necessity for your refit

I think you two are making great progress! I never miss an episode, and I never find them boring.

There's always a place for bigger angle grinder on a steel ship! Good job.

This task you have set yourselves is immense; don't worry we get it and we appreciate the openness and humour in all your videos. For me as a minor patron (Adrian), I have contributed to Dangar Stu and Brupeg and now Flying Coney. I feel it fair to contribute in exchange for the entertainment you guys provide (I watch, every Sunday morning with a coffee in hand). From Australia; Daniel & Barbara, stay strong !

You two are awesome, and such hard workers. You can be very proud of yourselves.

You're doing great! Congratulations!

Keep doing what you can, don't compare yourselves to other channels, you're doing an amazing job and your channel will increase over time. I should know. I get excited when I get 1p more subscribers in a week! Keep going, much love and support from England.

Your dedication to restoring Flying Coney into a magnificent sailing ship is truly inspiring. I've been through similar journeys with sailing schooners, and I know the challenges can be daunting. But remember, it's in those moments when you dig deep and conquer the seemingly impossible that you create something truly remarkable. Your efforts will not only bring joy and adventures but also leave a lasting legacy. Keep sailing toward your dreams!

You guys are amazing to watch how much you have already got done. Keep going you will have such amazing memories to share. I love to see how much you have learned already. Keep up the great work guys.

I have been “watching” you for more than one year!!! I see your AMATEUR handling of metal and tools, BUT I also NOTE that you are BECOME MORE CONFIDENT AND CONFIDENT in your “body movements”.... .... I know, I'm not sure, BUT I KNOW that your work will end with COMPLETE SUCCESS if you continue to BE PATIENT AND STOBAST.... .... I hope I WILL LIVE to see your BOAT UNDER SAIL IN THE NORTH SEA .... ..... I'm an old man and I'm in that period of STATISTICS WHEN EVERY MINUTE CAN BE THE LAST... GUYS, be patient and success will be yours!!!!

The Glove belonged too one of the Night Shift Gnomes Danial. So much for the extra help. You Two's Channel is more genuine.

Demolition is the best part of any restoration project. It is quite labor intensive, it is a dirty job, and yes, Daniel, it is hard work, hard work. But demolition gets rid of the material that is in the way. In this case you got access to those rusted and broken frames! You both do a wonderful job. Grind it down to bare metal. ❤

Great work fella, dedication is all you need, and it seems you have plenty of that.

I think you too are doing a great job 👏

Thank you for sharing all that you are doing. I find the ship that you have is very interesting and worth following. Again, thank you.

Lots of hard work will turn you into old Dudes early. keep at it Daniel and Barbara. Follow your dream.

Daniel what a job ! Two 👍🏻👍🏻 for your work , the tank had to be cut up to get it off the boat , it’s real heavy. God bless both of you !

You are making a lot of progress. Don’t forget Bruepeg was 10 years of work. Ship happens has been working for several years and will be for many more before that project is completed.

Your doing a great job. I watch you every week and enjoy your vlogs. Alot of hard work but it will be worth it in the end and it will reward you tenfold.

Don’t apologise. I really enjoy watching your hard work. You do not seem to let the project get you down. Keep working away. My motto was - one thing at a time slowly. The tortoise yetis there before the hare,

That was one hell of a thick steel water tank and quite impressive to remove it with a 125mm angle grinder - think one of the new gen welder-plasma cutters may be worth looking at if you can source some power and if you plan to gain some welding fabircation/repair tasks yourself - talk it through with someone local that works in the field as the thickness of metal to be useful will be a bit higher than the average 'backyard'operation. Good luck.

C'mon guys and gals Daniel and Barbara sure could use your help with this massive project. They must struggle without better equipment in the day after day grind. I am going to donate the price of a cup of coffee every day... I hope it helps.

I think the angle grinder is not always the best choice. I would suggest getting a reciprocating saw and metal cutting blades. This will easily cut through pipes and even accessible welds with much less drama. Makita make some very good battery operated recipro saws. There are corded versions but for ease of use the battery saws are much better. I would suggest a 40volt one. They are also extremely useful for demolishing wooden structures using multi purpose blades designed to cut wood with nails and screws in the wood.

It looked like hard work, bloody good effort for sticking with it !

Daniel, I know this has been a real grind but I think you are doing a great job! Nothing in life worth having is easy...

Dear Daniel and Barbara ,you are a great couple and work so hard ! Standing aside it is easy to comment and advice ,but still ,I am some time worried about your safety :the angle grinder and falling chunks of steel ,don't go on too long a day and take a rest now and then ! And the next tank :put some pieces of pipe under and you can roll it aside 😊,there is a nice concrete floor ! Wish you a lot of success !

Keep up the toil, yes you do have a giant task, but look how far you have come from when you started. As a ship's boilermaker, back in the day, if you were here in Oz (Australia) I would be happy to help with the structural butchery! I must admit my boilermaking was many years ago but your videos bring it all back. Keep up the task, you have each other and you are a team! Cheers, Jim. p,s that glove may have been one of mine?

Next time you are using an angle grinder to cut sheet, you'll find that you will go through fewer discs if you do not cut through in a single pass - if you cut a groove in the sheet, then make it progressively deeper - you will only be wearing the edge of the disc - by plunging the disc through the sheet you are wearing both the edge and the sides of the disc - meaning you wear it away faster and use more discs overall for the same amount of cutting.

size dosn't matters even for you tube channels, your one off my favourite channels. Keep on with the good work off saving Flying Coney👍👍👍

I'm overwhelmed just watching, can't imagine having to do this type of restoration... But, you guys are getting it done and I commend you for that !! 👊🏻

Keep it up, do you guys, don’t worry about what other channels are doing

Remember in insulate the steel with a foam to keep their cold out when you have another heating system in place. But the first thing is to insulate the inside skin of the boat while you can.

Greetings from Cape Town, South Africa, I enjoy your videos and feel that each channel has its own formula. Imagine how boring it would be if every ship restoring channel was like the other? I admire your determination, both of you. All one can do is take one day at a time but it's a day closer to when you start rebuilding so that's good. I believe in your vision and hope to see it come true. Thanx for posting the videos.

I enjoyed you cutting the water tank with a small cutting wheel. The only thing I have to say is Get A Torch!

As an engineer and metal worker I would suggest that buying the equipment you need for oxy - acetylene cutting is the best option for you because its a cheaper initial investment and a way of cutting steel that does not rely on electricity that you can carry with you on your journeys. This would be a very valuable resource when things go wrong in remote places. I understand the attraction of plasma equipment and have it in my workshop but to get a plasma that will cut structural steels thickness which an oxygen cutting set will deal with easily becomes a very expensive purchase and as you know requires lots of electricity but the thing people underestimate is that plasma also requires high quality DRY air because moisture in the cutting air destroys the tips and gun so you have to not only buy the plasma cutter but also a large expensive compressor and a air drying unit both of which consume lots of electricity. I was feeling for you watching you cut up that tank because cutting it with a small grinder is as you found out very hard work. Using a 9inch grinder (230mm) would be overall easier and quicker but requires more strength and technique to use safely because it is stronger than a person so if it gets out of control it can seriously injure you. Keep up the good work - all tings are possible if you are motivated and determined !!

Well done Daniel & Barbara. The old stuff is slowly coming out of the boat. Wont be long before your putting her back together. Keep up the good work.

Keep it up!! Love seeing your progress. The ship will be amazing again. Good vibes and a thumbs up from the States!

Hi Daniel and Barbara, looking at this task and what you are planning down the track, I would strongly suggest the safest and most efficient tool you could buy is a Plasma cutter, you are at more risk of hurting yourself the way you are currently doing it now.

Many thnx for all your efforts to take us along on your project!!

I have absolutely nothing but respect and admiration for both of you, Daniel you are a lionheart nothing seems to phase you and you will tackle any and every job no matter how physically challenging it can or will be and Ive seen Barbara take on some pretty intense tasks herself too (although I think she avoids filming them for the most part 😉) My apologies, despite subscribing I missed this video last week and it was only while watching this weeks video I thought hold on I never saw that 😳 I really do appreciate your totally honesty style of filming, sadly there are only a few creators who do this with the rest preferring the perfect makeup, hair & nails etc,,, although Im not suggesting Daniel should paint his nails (well maybe just once and say nothing about it, just to read the comments 😂😂)

Having a steel boat , an oxygen/ acetylene torch kit could be your best friend! Easy to learn to use. Will make working with steel so much easier and faster. Cutting , bending welding .. a good torch kit can do it all. Love the boat / channel/ you guys !! Keep up the great work .

You are doing great work. I watch, or have watched, just about all of the other channels that you mentioned but yours is quickly becoming my favorite. Your honesty and willingness to just get the job done is admirable. I'm looking forward to watching every step of your journey you are willing to share.

G'day Crew.. Daniel puts in more time on his favourite tools, a nice job too. Removing that rusty tank looks much better. Great vid , now you have even more space , well done. Respect...!

17:23, the smile on Daniel. Yeahhhhh! The size of your channel and the fact that you are mostly just the two of you keeps the channel "real". I do hope you will get some help in the future but all in good times. Big milestone this episode with t hat rusty tank now gone!

Dear Barbara and Daniēl, We follow all the KZfaq channels Daniēl mentioned in the last part of this vlog without one plus some others not mentioned channels regarding the refit or rebuild of ships. There’s no reason what so ever to think your channel is less interesting than others. To be frankly WIlleke and I love your channel a lot because the way you’re doing is forcing a lot of respect for the two of you and I’ll explain why. First of all you both are from Austria what nowadays nothing have to do with the sea. Secondly you both were a great sailing couple but never on such a big ship as Flying Coney. Third you haven’t the skills to work with steel so you have to learn everything from the first step on. Fourth you are dealing with an old Dutch ship what’s for us double interesting as with other KZfaqrs. Last but not least you are a cute, sweet and friendly couple who aren’t afraid to finish what you’ve started with. Willeke and I therefore think you earn a lot of additional viewers and people who are subscribing your channel because the more people who will subscribe the more benefits you’ll get. Willeke and I admire you both a lot and will mentally try to support you in the best way we can and wish you all the luck of the world to finish the journey you started with Flying Coney and send you love.

Hi Danial Don't you worry about those other boats .Yes there flashy and crazy and loud .but there also almost done .I was one of the very first with Yab'a .They even asked me questions and advice 🤣when they started there journey .You see i have always had a boat most of my life all but one was wooden my largest was a 1953 , 53 foot Chris Craft and my first one was 10 feet long .in the early 80s i became a long haul semi truck driver i moved oversized and heavy loads all across the United States and Canada .my first real truck driving job was moving boats for 6 years .Sailboats power boats new and used steel ,wood ,Fiberglass .At this point in my life being retired i doubt i will own another one .This is why you and Barbara hold a place in my heart , you 2 are living and doing the very thing i dreamed of most of my life Not just finding and fixing a boat and sailing off to see the world on my own .But taking people with me and sharing the experience .I know an understand that feeling of looking to the horizon reading the sky and the water .I have never owned a sail boat although i have moved many of then and know how they work I would rather crew on one than own one .Danial you have a keen eye and a sharp mind ,You know how to plot a good course and how to hold fast and carry through. .Now from me a little advice from an old man who has weathered many a storm in life when you think you see a flat calm or a tempest sea coming set your brace look straight ahead and lean into it .don't forget to grin and laugh at the Fates as you sail past .Those of us that are free in mind and spirit cannot be held in check or stopped ,We will always find a course that will take us to wherever we wish to go .

Very glad to see the progress you are both making on this project. Well done.

Большое спасибо за видео, вы такие молодцы!

Fantastic effort and great result! I admire your perseverance and ambition!

I agree with the blades. Slow and steady. You will get the job done faster in the long run .

Pro tip: you can rotate the guard on the grinder to bring the cutting edge to the side. That makes it easier to hold with the side handle attached. Some grinders have a quick release on the guard, but on others it requires a screwdriver. On a different note, I think you two are doing a great job.

I really enjoy your channel. The straightforward approach of doing the best you can with what you have is the essence of all your hard work. Thank you for showing the realities of boat work !

We should 'Thank you' for your excellent videos and fascinating journey. Seeing how hard you both work and It'll be a beautiful ship. All the best and skol.

You're doing a smashing job. Remember that Rome wasn't built in one day. You'll get there eventually and then you'll be looking back and wonder what you were worried about. Try to see the end result, when you're anchored in a blue lagoon enjoying sundowners. Thanks for sharing. Greetings from Sweden 🇸🇪.

Our great work, very well done!!!

Daniël, please be aware of the fire risk when you attempt to gut diesel tanks with a plasma cutter . Although diesel is a smaller fire hazard compared to petrol , it will burn . Furthermore i do ask myself how many cutting disks you had used to get this tank out of the way . Perhaps selling the scrap steel will buy you some of them back . Keep on keeping on . By the way, love your sense of humor . 😏

Keep up the good spirit. Every job takes that time a job gonna take!

Brave people. Well done and good luck. 🙂

Danke ihr Zwei! Ich freue mich immer auf euer neues Video!

Thank you for your generosity in sharing your work with us. Many times I say to the screen I could show him how to do that but you get it done without my help. Peace Brother.

I think your doing a very fine job ! You don’t have the budget like Yaba and Brupeg but none the less your heart is into it ! There’s no need to explain certain things like not having certain tools or materials and I think it makes your channel more real ! I’d love to have a cnc table but not in my budget ! Do you have places like Harbor Freight near you ? Just wondering ? With a plasma cutter you need an air compressor , electricity and consumables ( tips and such ) a sawzall would be nice , cordless and 18 volts or more !

Your woodworking skills will make you a better welder/fitter. The better the fit up the easier the weld. I built a 42' schooner back in the 70's and was a furniture/cabinetmaking instructor for 27 years. I regret that I didn't take the time on my welding fitups - the schooner would have been better. But, at least the schooner is still sailing. Good Luck!

I like the demolition videos! Keep going!!!

Yours is my favorite channel, keep up the great content. PerryEastham

Thanks!

I've recently started metal work. I found a metal carbide blade for my wood circular saw. The blade supprised me as I recently cut 6mm steel plate like it was nothing. It also cuts wood with very little tear out in melanin. I'm tempted to get a larger metal carbide blade for my miter saw. I'm sure my angle grinder skills will improve to your level some day.

Thanks for sharing your journey

This IS best channel. Thank s this projekt 👍

invest in a cut torches or a plasma cutter that is my recommendation. Even a small set of torches would be fine you don't have to get an industrial set.

Keep going you make the ship better it cost time you have a big project you most have a long breat befoere she reddy. I keep follow you 👍👍

Daniel & Barbara, since I stumbled across Flying Coney content. I have learned so much from your journey. So know that I will wait for each and every update or video. And I will happily watch from beginning to end. Thank you for such great content.

You're doing a great job. Hang in there friends. Ed C

You are doping a greate job 👍👍👍👍👍

Hi from Tasmania… I really like your channel and your humble approach to the huge task ahead well done. I look forward to your videos. 😊

Love the channel and admire the two of you taking on such a task.Your approach is impressive.❤ Keep up the good work.

Keep up the good work!

Beautiful job I'm watching it from Juneau Alaska

With all that rust have you thought of getting a shot blaster, or hiring one. it would really help clean the rust of the metal and prepare it for repairs/ plating holes. As usual a great video.

7:29 So THAT'S where it ended up!

I would ave the good bits of the tank for patching up other areas Great video 2x👍

In this video you said your going to do the interior before you do the rigging. I know you two are always thinking Things through but I would like to suggest the idea to finnish all steelwork before starting the woodwork. Its much easier to weld Things on deck or put some fundations for winches under the deck, when there is no interior.

no thankyou for your time,youhave an amazing attitude. love the channel

We love your videos and your channel, you both are so nice and with so much patience, the boat is overwhelming but with Gods grace and your determination it will get done . Praying for people to support you financially and even to come and do work , be ready for the time will come soon .

I'm enjoying your content you just have to persevere

I remembered! gas and oxygen torch.

Very nice you make a Great job

I think you are doing absolutely fantastic, you really should both proud of what you have already achieved, many others would off given up by now. With everything that you have taken out of the boat, the boat must be a lot lighter, will weight be a consideration when you get around to refitting her? I wish you both all the best for the future.

I've been looking for that glove for years!!!

Slow and steady and you'll get her done before you know it.

hard work- great job, thank you for sharing ❤

I cannot fathom how you cope with wall to wall rust. Do you sometimes feel the task is insurmountable? Every post I watch it seems you have only scratched the surface! In terms of a steel yacht, as soon as something is completed it will start to deteriorate and become a never ending cycle of repairs. You have my utmost respect for even attempting this restoration. Good luck!

The videos are great fun. I guess part of the problem is that you have been in 'destruction' phase for quite some time and it probably feels a bit demoralising. Keep going.

bravo

A plasma torch would make a quick job

FYI they make 8" steel cut off wheels for circular saws that work very well on grinders. Just saying. Keep up the great work ! :o)

Love watching your channel. Look forward to it each time you post a video. Hope my donation helps.

great video