Salt & Tar Archive – Page 2

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We did it! Just about 2 months and the cabin redo is complete. I'm also pretty proud I got Part 3 to you in 2 weeks!!!! Working full time on the boat and getting into a rhythm with the videos. We're picking up pace too! We're hoping to see that water befor...

https://saltandtar.org/ https://www.patreon.com/saltandtar https://www.gofundme.com/saltandtar My longest video yet. So to those who complained about episode 33 being too short...careful what you wish for ;) I'm really happy with this video. It was trick...

https://saltandtar.org/ https://www.patreon.com/saltandtar https://www.gofundme.com/saltandtar We conclude the rudder saga in this episode. Originally put together last July and this July she sits proud at the back of the boat. Next up, more sailboat part...

Since I've made you wait so long for an episode I've put together this lengthy one! We're piecing all the prop assembly bits together that have been collected since January this year. I've never seen Garrett actually change out the packing in a stuffing ...

We are getting closer to real time. This is the last of the redo projects! We are currently working on the sheathing, the episodes are about 2 months behind. Redoing the bulwarks was one of those projects you get mostly done and then realize you should pro...

just a quick update to let everyone know we are still working hard on the boat and trying to get a video out but having computer trouble. hopefully we'll get everything sorted out soon!

A huge thank you to Sender Sailing for lending me their computer to edit this video as mine crashed. This is the second time I've put this episode together! Thank you to all of you, subscribers and patrons, who waited for this video. I'm indebted to so man...

In this episode we fully get our hands into sheathing. Making even the stickiest of projects fun. We are so thankful for our amazing neighbors and now very close friends. Tyler, Garrett, and I have a work-trade agreement, trading hours on each others proje...

The long process of sheathing continues into August with breaks out to a scrap yard and a river cruise to celebrate my birthday. We also weld the top pieces of the chainplates that the dead eyes will attach to at Rolf's shop with the sound of the racetrack...

Happy New Year! While Garrett's busy cutting planks I work with Tyler on his rigging project. Tyler has an Aries 32 and has to replace the rigging but he's decided not to put back stainless like it was before but to try blending a few traditional techniqu...

https://saltandtar.org/ https://www.patreon.com/saltandtar https://www.bonfire.com/salt-and-tar https://www.paypal.me/saltandtar https://www.gofundme.com/saltandtar Teddy teaches us the ways of stick welding...tries to anyway. We get the bobstay plate mou...

A brand new boat is launched. Rediviva is in the water! Nuff said. https://saltandtar.org/ https://www.patreon.com/saltandtar https://www.paypal.me/saltandtar https://www.gofundme.com/saltandtar If you want to join the band, here's the link for a t-shir...

https://saltandtar.org/ https://www.patreon.com/saltandtar https://www.bonfire.com/salt-and-tar https://www.paypal.me/saltandtar https://www.gofundme.com/saltandtar The morning after the launch we awoke tired but with a smile. We check every few hours but...

https://saltandtar.org/ https://www.patreon.com/join/saltandtar? https://www.paypal.me/saltandtar https://www.gofundme.com/saltandtar This was an amazing day! We are eternally grateful to Judy and her hospitality. Tiffany and Tyler were excellent crew. Bi...

We talk a lot in this episode about the interior. After serious research on the driveline we decide to go with a company that does this for a living. While waiting for the driveline to be made we start in on making lasting choices for the interior. Getting...

https://www.bonfire.com/saltandtar2019 Celebrating our 4th year of building Rediviva (March 2015-March 2019) we thought it was time to update our logo and get her on the shirt. We're excited to release this new shirt and to get started in on the spring pro...

(If you stay tuned at the end of this episode is a little real-time update.) We install the driveline and finally finish permanently securing the engine to the beds. Then we rearrange plywood in the boat while we wait for more engine parts to trickle in. W...

We take a little trip south of the rain to Garrett's hometown, Morro Bay. Rejuvenated we get back to Rediviva and install the thrust bearing; the last piece of the driveline assembly. Taking time for yourself is crucial during a longterm project. Something...

Determined to finish Rediviva and get her sailing we've decided to focus on the projects we have the motivation for. Tired of being trapped down below working on the engine and interior it was time to step outside. Now that the sun is making more of a stea...

When all the prep was done the reward was hanging planks! The preparations took weeks but finally the visual satisfaction of our first two runs of planking were on. We bought green lumber which means some movement is expected but we were surprised how quic...

This episode takes you through some typical work days; wake up, coffee, work on the boat, maybe a supply run, work on the boat, try not to forget to eat lunch, then clean up, sleep, dream about working on the boat. This is boat life. It'll be nice when we ...

We've finished up with the port side bulwark planking and now to turn our attention to Rediviva's masts... Unfortunately with all the distraction of building the boat our masts we're not taken care of. Our mizzen developed a kink at one end so now our orig...

Last episode we laminated up a new main mast. We continue shaping the mast to fit the mast step and getting it closer to round. Long but great days working outside in the Napa Boatyard! Thanks for watching everyone! Many thanks and much love, Ruthie http...

The mast project took just about 2 weeks to complete. We wanted to move quickly as renting the space was adding up daily. We get the mast rounded and add the hounds which are where our shrouds are attached. We've got about a month before we are hoping to h...

Our final weeks of water life are upon us. Do not fret we are super excited about our haul out. In this episode we take on the sampson post and installing our house battery bank. The sampson post is our last big construction project while at Judy's dock. I...

I had a lot of fun putting this episode together. I'm looking forward to the day I get to make a sailing video for you all! We are so very grateful for the help we've received from you out there. The views, the subscribers, our patrons, and everyone that h...

Here we go! Back to the boatyard to get a few more big projects done on the boat. To come is deck planking, mast raising, through-hull cutting, bottom painting, and re-splashing. The trip was about 5 miles and took a little over an hour and a half. We arri...

Diving into yard life again. Long and productive days. Napa is hot so taking mid-day breaks is huge. The second half of the day when it's still warm but the decks are fully shaded are the best. After our work here in the yard is complete we'll be looking f...

Thanks for watching everyone! Many thanks and much love, Ruthie https://saltandtar.org/ https://www.patreon.com/saltandtar https://www.paypal.me/saltandtar https://www.gofundme.com/saltandtar a HUGE thank you to everyone that has purchased items off our ...

Garrett did a majority of the filming for this episode! I was stressing about whatever video I was working on at the time but Garrett crushed it and nearly finished the bowsprit in the time it took me to finish the episode haha It looks so great and can't ...

Since our solar's not hooked up we have a propane generator that we ran until the propane was empty. We were away from the boat for the weekend to help Garrett's dad move and didn't get the news till late last night when we rolled back into town... Hopeful...

Thankfully this episode is only hours behind when I normally upload and not days. Garrett scrambled and hooked up one of our solar panels so I could keep working on this video during the odd power outage in Napa. The bowsprit is finished up to where we p...

Special thanks to Ron for taking us out to the Farallons aboard his Ericson 38, Spellbound. It was a very welcomed distraction from the seemingly never ending boat projects ;) Thanks for watching everyone! Many thanks and much love, Ruthie https://salta...

Garrett has had continuous back problems. Blame it on pour genes or the relentless work he puts his body through. He's learned the hard way that every once in a while he's got to take it easy! With a simple light task like shopping for materials for the bo...