Ep. 17 - Winter is Coming but That Doesn't Stop Boat Projects ~ Big Easy Sailing 359 0

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Winter hits South Florida with a vengeance. As bad weather moves in, bad news follows. We continue working on Gone with the Wind's exterior by adding Kiwigrip as our non-skid deck. We also take some time to make a donation to the Bid Dog Rescue Ranch. www.bdrr.org Video uploads will now be every other Thursday. We are working really hard to finish up Gone with the Wind and want to prioritize getting her ready to sail. We will continue to document our journey and hope to return to weekly videos shortly. Thanks for understanding! We are Shawn, Jessie, Mojo and Voodoo. We started our Youtube channel, Big Easy Sailing, to document our journey on our 1972 Gulfstar 36 sailboat. We've been together for 20 years and moved everywhere from our hometown of New Orleans to Alaska to Denver. Now our home will travel with us as we travel across beautiful blue waters. Show your support by becoming a krewe member on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/bigeasysailing or you can show us your tips using: https://paypal.me/bigeasysailing Keep up to date with us on social media at: https://www.facebook.com/BigEasySailing or https://www.instagram.com/bigeasysailing All music provided by YouTube Audio Library

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Brian Alsum - 6 years ago

Dogs in Florida do not need coats....

G King - 6 years ago

I'll second the recommendation for Indiantown Marina. It's the closest, affordable dry storage with amenities
within 100 miles of Pahokee.

Jeff R. Allen - 6 years ago

Are you guys ok? I saw this news article and I was afraid it was you. https://news.google.com/news/amp?caurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.usatoday.com%2Fstory%2Fnews%2Fnation%2F2018%2F02%2F10%2Fcouple-sells-everything-sailboat-sinks%2F326152002%2F

Trevor Esschert - 6 years ago

According to the Tampa Bay Times, it wasn't weather. They came into an unfamiliar port AT NIGHT, and ran aground. Total rookie mistake. Fortunately nobody got hurt. Hopefully they've got insurance, not only to cover their boat (home), but the plethora of salvage and possible related environmental costs if they have to bring her up from the bottom. If she goes down in inland US waters, you just can't leave her down there. True for other cruising destinations too.

Big Easy Sailing - 6 years ago

Nah, we're not that green. Like we pointed out, you got to respect the weather conditions.

Megan Meyer - 6 years ago

We are.headed out to BDRR today. Just in town for a few days. Would love to surprise my huge fan husband by buying you lunch in the area. Leave a message here if you have a suggested Saturday lunch spot and feel free to drop by for lunch too.

Big Easy Sailing - 6 years ago

Thanks for stopping by!!!! It was nice meeting you and getting a break from work.

LOJO Marine - 6 years ago

another great video happy for you guys

Steve Angell - 6 years ago

Great work on your boat. It is coming along great.

Allyn Onderdonk - 6 years ago

The first time I've seen anyone apply kiwigrip out of like a 100 sailing channels. I like the spruce up nature of your channel . Two thumbs up!!

Big Easy Sailing - 6 years ago

Have a feeling it will start appearing more. It's very easy to use and sticks like it's supposed to. Thanks!

Mike Hradecky - 6 years ago

NICE

Silas Marner - 6 years ago

It's looking very nice you guys - it's really coming along. Fantastic work and results.

Big Easy Sailing - 6 years ago

Thanks!

10. comment for Ep. 17 - Winter is Coming but That Doesn't Stop Boat Projects ~ Big Easy Sailing

sachamo100 - 6 years ago

Looking good!

Big Easy Sailing - 6 years ago

Thanks!

Matthew Burns - 6 years ago

Nice job y'all, the Kiwi grip looks like hell of mess to work with, then the finished job looks great. Y'all make it look so easy.

Big Easy Sailing - 6 years ago

It was pretty easy to work with. Got to move quickly with it so it doesn't mess up tho.

Vicki Munson - 6 years ago

Wow great job, you two just make all your work look so easy! Way to go on the donation, from one dog lover to another;)

Alaa El-Wakil - 6 years ago

I love your work— greetings all The way from Egypt

Big Easy Sailing - 6 years ago

Thanks for watching!!

Chase Mixon - 6 years ago

Oh and great video, the decks are looking AWESOME!

Big Easy Sailing - 6 years ago

Thanks!

Chase Mixon - 6 years ago

you may want to check out Indian town marina, the MJ Sailing guys were there, and I believe I remember them saying something about it being pretty affordable. but I may be wrong... :) that should be pretty close to where you are as well, if memory serves me it is just passed the 1st lock on the way to Lake Okeechobee from the Atlantic side.

Graeme Henderson - 6 years ago

Wow! What a transformation great job guys

roger 53 - 6 years ago

Great job on the grip.

wrthrash - 6 years ago

Nice work there guys, the boat keeps looking' better & better!

Big Easy Sailing - 6 years ago

Appreciate it!

Trawler Life - 6 years ago

Here are a couple of places to check out for dry dock for the do it yourselfers.. http://www.gcsmarina.com/ Real affordable and great little town that has everything.. 15 min to home depot.. This other that is real close to you though a bit more cost and not sure what's around it.. http://www.indiantownmarina.com/

Big Easy Sailing - 6 years ago

Will do. Thanks for the links.

20. comment for Ep. 17 - Winter is Coming but That Doesn't Stop Boat Projects ~ Big Easy Sailing

Dee Shipley - 6 years ago

Looking good. I enjoy watching you change "Gone With The Wind" from derelict to sweet lady.

Big Easy Sailing - 6 years ago

Thanks!

SV Barry Duckworth - 6 years ago

Did you use any kiwigrip in the cockpit too? Trying to figure out how much we will need this spring. Even though you can buy it in 1l cans as well as the 4l cans the price of 3 liter cans is equal to one 4l can. I guess we will buy 2 4l cans and see how far the first can goes before opening up the second one. If we can get away with using just 6l of the stuff we could save $50. I don't think it would store very well.

SV Barry Duckworth - 6 years ago

Cool. At least our cockpit is really small and almost half of that is a teak grate so that doesn't need non-skid obviously. The engine access door a the front of the cockpit is approximately 3x3 feet, and I think I'm going to kiwi most of that leaving a little margin around the edges painted sort of like a typical hatch. With painted margin aound the dogging levers and the hinges this will mean only about 8 square feet in the cockpit to kiwi.

I really like the product and have talked to a bunch of people online and IRL as well as a distributor at the local Chicago boat show whom I asked 1000 questions, and took his time up for the better part of an hour. I can't wait to try it out when it finally gets warm.

Big Easy Sailing - 6 years ago

We are debating the cockpit floor. Currently no kiwigrip, that would definitely require more than the two 4L cans. Can't answer about storage but we don't plan on trying to have extra.

Big Easy Sailing - 6 years ago

We have a very shallow draft of 3ft and have passed under the bridges from Stuart to Pahokee already. No worries there. We've checked out a couple of the yards you've mentioned. Just a few more to see before we make final decisions. Thanks for watching!

CJ Mac - 6 years ago

The boat is really coming along! Hope y'all make it back to NOLA for Mardi Gras......

Big Easy Sailing - 6 years ago

Probably not this year :(

Andrew Craig - 6 years ago

Great video,
Looking good. When the tape was removed from the grip paint it looks very professional, factory finished. Kitchen looks homey as well. Paying it forward, nice!
Rain rain go away, come again on a non painting day. Big smiles to you all. Good job. Tea time.

Big Easy Sailing - 6 years ago

Appreciate it!

NW independent - 6 years ago

That Kiwi-Grip looks awesome! Great job guys, keep up the good work.

Big Easy Sailing - 6 years ago

Thanks!

michael d - 6 years ago

Soon you will be cruising in the Bahamas having a Hell os a good time!

Big Easy Sailing - 6 years ago

That's the plan!

michael d - 6 years ago

Grip job looks good! Great for footing!

Jeff Cain - 6 years ago

Nice job on the KiwiGrip. Sure makes it easier than paint then add texture. Keep up the good work.

Big Easy Sailing - 6 years ago

The Kiwigrip is pretty easy to work with. You do have to move fast or work in small sections or it won't come out right.

Digital Drifter - 6 years ago

I know it's over used, but... First! :D Looking forward to seeing Gwin out at sea soon.

Big Easy Sailing - 6 years ago

We're getting closer!!!

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Sailing With Vampires - 6 years ago

Great video guys. Nice to see things coming together for ya!

Big Easy Sailing - 6 years ago

Thanks!

David Chandley - 6 years ago

Looking real good,,, won't be long and you'll have her shining like a new dime and have a fine boat you can be proud of . Can hardly wait to see her under full sails... Cheers

Big Easy Sailing - 6 years ago

Us too! Thanks!

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