Messing about on boats

We didn't sail, but took a picnic for Father's Day, out to our old boat. My dad is very involved with this boat, which used to belong to Joe's dad, now Joe is the dad.

We spent the afternoon exploring and getting to know her again with the kids. There was impromptu crabbing, testing the engine and of course the loo.

She's all ship shape now so we can take her for a sail next time. Thanks for watching. Cheers, Lesley

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

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• old
• wooden
• yacht
• Stuart
• Turner
• engine
• Father's
• day
• flydarling

[kiaweking]

Aloha Lesley,

It's fun to tour your old ship with you. We all remember the words of Ratty " there's absolutely nothing so worthwhile as messing about in boats".

Remember for the children's sake that old boats have old paint, and old paint has lead. It's a nasty business the things they use to help keep boats alive.

A hui hou,

Thomas

[flydarling]

Thomas thank you so much for that comment. I think that she's been stripped and repainted, I know her topsides were redone because I was the one doing it. Also some of the decking has been stripped out and replaced and there've been bits of remodelling. My father in law had young children on the boat and I expect it was sorted out then knowing his second wife. But I will check again that it isn't a hidden danger. We love our boat very much she's part of the family. Cheers, Lesley

[phekwig]

Is there a better way to spend Father's Day? That is one cool old floater...

[flydarling]

She's a classic yacht, over 70 years old and still whips along like a young lady when she wants to. We're getting the kids enthusiasm, safety awareness and confidence up before we sail with them. Joe was in his element and he got to sleep late, can't beat that Father's day. Cheers, Lesley

[vintagegarden]

What a lovely old boat! I love sailing but haven't gone sailing in years and years-can't wait to see your next sailing adventure!

p.s. Your children are adorable! :)

[flydarling]

Thanks, she's a great old lady and though age is taking it's toll, we love keeping her going. My son who is only 7, is very against all this modernising though! We'll be happy to have you along on our next sail, fortunately all my YouTube friends are able to squeeze on inside the camera or there wouldn't be enough room LOL. Cheers, Lesley

[flydarling]

YouTube nibbled the comment? Yep I know the terms and can tie the knots! Most of my viewers are new to boats so I pitch it at them. If you say pointy end, it gives them their bearings and sense of the space. We're very sure with our sea cocks that's why dad's labelled them to ensure no mistakes now his memory is going. Joe and dad will take her out once more to fully check the new fuel tank and echo sounder. Can't wait to get out on her under sail with the kids, you must miss it. Cheers, Lesley

[smithysrat]

It's not a toilet on a boat, it's a "head"....don't ask me why. I hope you remembered to close the sea-cocks (ooo...err missus). I've seen what happens if you forget them and the "pointy end" it's the bow, but I'm sure you already know that...lol Great video and once again what a lovely old lady Leola is.

[flydarling]

Hannah was only momentarily crabby about not bringing crabby home as a pet!

It's all about letting water in to flush but not leaving the sea cock open or it will flush to the point of filling the boat with water! There are so many things to remember it's a good job my dad is labelling things. I made a private video - what to do with all the knobs, levers and whatnots. It's hard to remember it all when you have a four year old yelling and a jet ski wash hitting you. Cheers, Lesley

[flydarling]

Well you saw the old echo finder before so we had to show off the one I bought for Joe's birthday! We are looking forward to some pleasant trips up the river and a sleepover though it looks like I'll have to remember who gets to sleep in the pipe cot this time to be fair! My dad is the brilliant label maker as his memory is going but it's a great help to us too. You don't want to leave your sea cock open when leaving the boat! Cheers, Lesley