Installing a Lock and Securing a Sailboat (Episode 34)

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Жыл бұрын

Hi everyone, My name is Vasil and I am restoring my 1974 Columbia 45. In this episode I am installing a lock on my entry hatch to deter pirates from taking my stuff.
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@georgelewis8904 Жыл бұрын

That's great, moving ahead living on board,looking forward to seeing this project develop.

@ambiguousglobetrotter Жыл бұрын

Yes sir, you and me both!

@pironiero Жыл бұрын

Hell yeah

@ambiguousglobetrotter Жыл бұрын

Indeed!

@Dustmadeout Жыл бұрын

It's really nice that you are getting ready to move it. Good luck.

@ambiguousglobetrotter Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@csisk Жыл бұрын

Don't sweat the shortcuts. Sometimes that's what is required to even get to the place where you can do final work.

@ambiguousglobetrotter Жыл бұрын

I agree, still makes me feel guilty lol.

@yayita2024-n5c Жыл бұрын

Hi! I own a Columbia 45, it needs a ton of TLC and money. I am in the Caribbean. I subscribed to your chanel. Best of luck and fun boat work.

@ambiguousglobetrotter Жыл бұрын

Hi, thank you for the sub!! Fantastic to hear it made it all the way to the Caribbean! I was wondering if there would be any issues in the shallow water over there with the draft of this boat. Have you had any issues?

@yayita2024-n5c Жыл бұрын

I have not sailed with this boat, it needs a lot of work. I just got it. When I did sailed around most anchorages were ok. You might bump a reef from time the time. I am in Curacao and not problem with 7 feet.

@ambiguousglobetrotter Жыл бұрын

Good to hear! Congratulations on the purchase, we both have tons of work ahead of us!

@svintheanajones88 Жыл бұрын

Hows about two locks, one on the door and one on the hatch? The overhang, I would assume, is important to keep water out. The front of that hatch serves as a drip edge. If the dodger is over that section, then you will be fine, but I see the dodger doesn't go over it. 😬 to fasten the lock, I would use machine screws and nuts with washers so it would be that much harder to rip off. The REAL question you have to ask yourself: Do you want to do the repair RIGHT? or do you want to go SAILING? I would suggest the latter!! Halfass-it and go sailing!!

@ambiguousglobetrotter Жыл бұрын

You are right on all fronts. Two locks would have been better, and I'm REALLY hoping were done with the rains this year lol. I want to go sailing, yup, yes sir, that's what I want to do!

@svintheanajones88 Жыл бұрын

@@ambiguousglobetrotter Enjoying your videos. Can't wait to see the boat move!

@nowhereman7398 Жыл бұрын

Doesn't your multi tool have a metal cutting blade? Just cut those screws off.

@ambiguousglobetrotter Жыл бұрын

Hi John. Metal screws really tear up the blades on multi tools, especially stainless steel. I really just need to get a pack of blades and have a dedicated demo one. The grinder would have been much better, and I didn’t have it on board at the time.

@captvaghunter Жыл бұрын

What do you do for work while you're fixing the boat ?

@ambiguousglobetrotter Жыл бұрын

I’m in outside sales in San Diego and the surrounding areas. 6 days a week… daunting but it pays the bills to get this boat where I want it to be.

@captvaghunter Жыл бұрын

@@ambiguousglobetrotter lol wtf does that mean !?! How can you sell outside ... I know I'm no dazzling urbanite can you break it down to Barney level for me 🙏

@captvaghunter Жыл бұрын

I'm working as a waiter while fixing my Pearson p30

@ambiguousglobetrotter Жыл бұрын

@@captvaghunter haha no worries. Outside sales means I have to travel to see my clients, so I drive to all my appointments. Inside sales would be where the customer comes to you, like in a store or dealership.

@ambiguousglobetrotter Жыл бұрын

@@captvaghunter I’ve done plenty of that in my day. Everything from construction to serving at casinos, bartending private events, bars, stadiums. I do miss the service industry, always nice to make cash and the people are awesome!