FLYING CONEY

Rebuilding an Historic Sailing Ship

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On our YouTube channel, we share the full journey of restoring our 82-foot historic sailing ship. From rust and hard work to cozy living spaces and sailing adventures — each video captures the reality of working on a huge boat project and the dream of bringing a historic vessel back to life.

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In this video Daniel continues with the pattern making for our new structural frames of the steel trawler. This is a very important step in the refit of the historic steel ship Flying Coney. 💛 Support the Project Adopt a Frame: https://www.flyingconey.com/adopt-a-frame/ Leave your mark on Flying Coney and help repair a frame! We’ll write your name on it as a thank you. Support via Patreon or PayPal: Any contribution helps us cover the shipyard costs and keep the Flying Coney project going. PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=BNDZ5GT4GA4ZY Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SailingFlyingConey 🌐 Check out our new website: Learn more about the Flying Coney project, her history, our vision for the future, and other interesting details: https://www.flyingconey.com Flying Coney is an 82-foot historic steel ship that we are restoring to her former glory as a beautiful sailing vessel. Once the refit is complete, our dream is to set sail across the oceans, sharing the adventure and teaching traditional sailing skills along the way. —————————— Contact: sailing@flyingconey.com —————————— Get to know us: https://youtu.be/9vLaxBgqneA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flyingconey/
How to Make PATTERNS for the FRAMES | Steel Boat Refit | EP92
In this video we start with the pattern making for our new structural frames. This is a very important step in the refit of the historic steel ship Flying Coney. We're also leaving the shipyard and come back home to Leer. Last but not least we also have a very big and very important life changing update for you! 💛 Support the Project Adopt a Frame: https://www.flyingconey.com/adopt-a-frame/ Leave your mark on Flying Coney and help repair a frame! We’ll write your name on it as a thank you. Support via Patreon or PayPal: Any contribution helps us cover the shipyard costs and keep the Flying Coney project going. PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=BNDZ5GT4GA4ZY Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SailingFlyingConey 🌐 Check out our new website: Learn more about the Flying Coney project, her history, our vision for the future, and other interesting details: https://www.flyingconey.com Flying Coney is an 82-foot historic steel ship that we are restoring to her former glory as a beautiful sailing vessel. Once the refit is complete, our dream is to set sail across the oceans, sharing the adventure and teaching traditional sailing skills along the way. —————————— Contact: sailing@flyingconey.com —————————— Get to know us: https://youtu.be/9vLaxBgqneA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flyingconey/
A Life Changing Update! - Can We Still Finish The Frame Repairs? EP91
This time we remove an old rusty water tank from our historic sailing ship. We decommissioned it a while back and now with the frame repair ahead it had to go. We also get the first frame repair done on our riveted steel ship. What an achievement! This stage of the restoration is also one of the most expensive, as the frame repair involves structural welding directly at the hull — work that can only be done by the professional shipyard crew. 💛 Support the Project Adopt a Frame: https://www.flyingconey.com/adopt-a-frame/ Leave your mark on Flying Coney and help repair a frame! We’ll write your name on it as a thank you. Support via Patreon or PayPal: Any contribution helps us cover the shipyard costs and keep the Flying Coney project going. PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=BNDZ5GT4GA4ZY Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SailingFlyingConey 🌐 Check out our new website: Learn more about the Flying Coney project, her history, our vision for the future, and other interesting details: https://www.flyingconey.com Flying Coney is an 82-foot historic steel ship that we are restoring to her former glory as a beautiful sailing vessel. Once the refit is complete, our dream is to set sail across the oceans, sharing the adventure and teaching traditional sailing skills along the way. —————————— Contact: sailing@flyingconey.com —————————— Get to know us: https://youtu.be/9vLaxBgqneA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flyingconey/
Test Welding a Frame and Cutting Out an Old Rusty Watertank EP90
In this episode, we tackle two big jobs on our historic sailing ship: removing the concrete to get access to the frames that need repair, and sanding the wheelhouse. These steps bring us closer to the frame repair, a crucial milestone in restoring this riveted steel ship. This stage of the restoration is also one of the most expensive, as the frame repair involves structural welding directly at the hull — work that can only be done by the professional shipyard crew. 💛 Support the Project Adopt a Frame: https://www.flyingconey.com/adopt-a-frame/ Leave your mark on Flying Coney and help repair a frame! We’ll write your name on it as a thank you. Support via Patreon or PayPal: Any contribution helps us cover the shipyard costs and keep Flying Coney sailing. PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=BNDZ5GT4GA4ZY Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SailingFlyingConey 🌐 Check out our new website Learn more about the Flying Coney project, her history, our vision for the future, and other interesting details: https://www.flyingconey.com Flying Coney is an 82-foot historic steel ship that we are restoring to her former glory as a beautiful sailing vessel. Once the refit is complete, our dream is to set sail across the oceans, sharing the adventure and teaching traditional sailing skills along the way. —————————— Contact: sailing@flyingconey.com —————————— Get to know us: https://youtu.be/9vLaxBgqneA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flyingconey/
Moving Forward with the Frame Repairs & Sanding the Teak Wheelhouse EP89
In this episode, we continue the messy but essential job of removing the concrete from our 82 ft steel trawler. It's a crucial step in the refit of our historic sailing ship, as we need full access to the damaged frames before we can begin the structural repairs. Armed with jackhammers, patience, and a lot of determination, we dive deeper into the heart of this restoration project. Flying Coney is an 82-foot historic steel ship that we are restoring to her former glory as a beautiful sailing vessel. Once the refit is complete, our dream is to set sail across the oceans, sharing the adventure and teaching traditional sailing skills along the way. —————————— Join our crew on Patron: https://www.patreon.com/SailingFlyingConey You want to help us to restore Flying Coney? Become a Volunteer: http://eepurl.com/isvgFU Support us on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=BNDZ5GT4GA4ZY —————————— Contact: sailing@flyingconey.com —————————— Get to know us: https://youtu.be/9vLaxBgqneA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flyingconey/
MASSIVE DESTRUCTION: Removing Tons of Concrete! EP88
It’s finally happening—we’re starting the structural repair of our historic sailing ship, Flying Coney! In this first episode of our new frame repair series, we’re tackling the very first—and very dusty—step: removing the thick concrete so we can access and repair the broken frames of our steel trawler. We bring Flying Coney to the shipyard, fire up the jackhammers, and start chipping away at the decades-old concrete layer. Flying Coney is an 82-foot historic steel ship that we are restoring to her former glory as a beautiful sailing vessel. Once the refit is complete, our dream is to set sail across the oceans, sharing the adventure and teaching traditional sailing skills along the way. —————————— Join our crew on Patron: https://www.patreon.com/SailingFlyingConey You want to help us to restore Flying Coney? Become a Volunteer: http://eepurl.com/isvgFU Support us on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=BNDZ5GT4GA4ZY —————————— Contact: sailing@flyingconey.com —————————— Get to know us: https://youtu.be/9vLaxBgqneA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flyingconey/
After 3 Years Finally Starting the Structural Repair! EP87
After weeks of effort, we finally transformed the aft cabin of our historic sailing ship, Flying Coney, into a warm and cozy home. Living aboard our 82 ft trawler is full of challenges, but creating a comfortable space doesn’t have to be expensive. In this episode, we build a custom window using reclaimed wood from the old interior we ripped out years ago, buy a couch and even get some work done on the Wheelhouse. Flying Coney is an 82-foot historic steel ship that we are restoring to her former glory as a beautiful sailing vessel. Once the refit is complete, our dream is to set sail across the oceans, sharing the adventure and teaching traditional sailing skills along the way. —————————— Join our crew on Patron: https://www.patreon.com/SailingFlyingConey You want to help us to restore Flying Coney? Become a Volunteer: http://eepurl.com/isvgFU Support us on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=BNDZ5GT4GA4ZY —————————— Contact: sailing@flyingconey.com —————————— Get to know us: https://youtu.be/9vLaxBgqneA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flyingconey/
They said: SCRAP IT!! Now it’s our cozy home! EP86
After years of rough living aboard our historic 82 ft sailing ship, we’re finally turning her into a real home. In this episode, we finish building our first proper bed and transform the aft cabin from a construction zone into a cozy, livable space. We also take time to declutter the engine room—a small step that makes a big difference aboard our steel trawler. It’s all part of our mission to restore Flying Coney and bring her back to life, piece by piece. Flying Coney is an 82-foot historic steel ship that we are restoring to her former glory as a beautiful sailing vessel. Once the refit is complete, our dream is to set sail across the oceans, sharing the adventure and teaching traditional sailing skills along the way. —————————— Join our crew on Patron: https://www.patreon.com/SailingFlyingConey You want to help us to restore Flying Coney? Become a Volunteer: http://eepurl.com/isvgFU Support us on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=BNDZ5GT4GA4ZY —————————— Contact: sailing@flyingconey.com —————————— Get to know us: https://youtu.be/9vLaxBgqneA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flyingconey/
Making our Project Ship our Home EP85
After three years of sleeping on a mattress on the floor, it’s finally time to build a proper bed aboard our 82 ft historic steel trawler. In this video, we begin transforming the aft cabin of our riveted sailing ship into a comfortable living space—starting with the bed. This marks a big step forward in our journey to restore and live aboard a steel vessel. Flying Coney is an 82-foot historic steel ship that we are restoring to her former glory as a beautiful sailing vessel. Once the refit is complete, our dream is to set sail across the oceans, sharing the adventure and teaching traditional sailing skills along the way. —————————— Join our crew on Patron: https://www.patreon.com/SailingFlyingConey You want to help us to restore Flying Coney? Become a Volunteer: http://eepurl.com/isvgFU Support us on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=BNDZ5GT4GA4ZY —————————— Contact: sailing@flyingconey.com —————————— Get to know us: https://youtu.be/9vLaxBgqneA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flyingconey/
We’re Restoring an 82ft Project Boat - And Living on Just 22ft! EP84
We finally bring our historic ship bak to the sea. Join us on the last stretch of our adventures journey on our 82 ft trawler through the Netherlands. It is the first time we sail in a tidal area. And it is the first time that our huge project boat sails the ocean since 20 Years! Flying Coney is an 82-foot historic steel ship that we are restoring to her former glory as a beautiful sailing vessel. Once the refit is complete, our dream is to set sail across the oceans, sharing the adventure and teaching traditional sailing skills along the way. —————————— Join our crew on Patron: https://www.patreon.com/SailingFlyingConey You want to help us to restore Flying Coney? Become a Volunteer: http://eepurl.com/isvgFU Support us on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=BNDZ5GT4GA4ZY —————————— Contact: sailing@flyingconey.com —————————— Get to know us: https://youtu.be/9vLaxBgqneA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flyingconey/
After 20 Years: Taking An HISTORIC SEASHIP Back To The Ocean! EP83
What is a Coney? Was our ship always called Flying Coney? And when will we finally put a proper name on? In this episode, we’re answering all your questions about our ship’s name. From the history behind “Flying Coney” to why we haven’t yet put a proper name on the bow—we’re telling the full story. But that’s not all! While we reflect on the ship’s identity, we also tackle some much-needed maintenance aboard our historic riveted steel vessel. Join us as we derust, paint, and take one more step toward bringing Flying Coney back to her former glory. Flying Coney is an 82-foot historic steel ship that we are restoring to her former glory as a beautiful sailing vessel. Once the refit is complete, our dream is to set sail across the oceans, sharing the adventure and teaching traditional sailing skills along the way. —————————— Join our crew on Patron: https://www.patreon.com/SailingFlyingConey You want to help us to restore Flying Coney? Become a Volunteer: http://eepurl.com/isvgFU Support us on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=BNDZ5GT4GA4ZY —————————— Contact: sailing@flyingconey.com —————————— Get to know us: https://youtu.be/9vLaxBgqneA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flyingconey/
What About The Name? EP82
Go to: https://www.coupert.com/join-coupert?ref=flyingconey-1742227200&m=youtube and start using Coupert to save money and avoid paying full price in 2025 #coupert #cashback #coupon —————————— We are still on the journey to Germany with our historic steel ship. This time we are on the short trip from Groningen to Delfzijl. It is a quite beautiful voyage with many bridges and some cargo vessels passing us. Join us on this adventures trip through the dutch inland waterways! Flying Coney is an 82-foot historic steel ship that we are restoring to her former glory as a beautiful sailing vessel. Once the refit is complete, our dream is to set sail across the oceans, sharing the adventure and teaching traditional sailing skills along the way. —————————— Join our crew on Patron: https://www.patreon.com/SailingFlyingConey You want to help us to restore Flying Coney? Become a Volunteer: http://eepurl.com/isvgFU Support us on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=BNDZ5GT4GA4ZY —————————— Contact: sailing@flyingconey.com —————————— Get to know us: https://youtu.be/9vLaxBgqneA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flyingconey/
The Challenge of Docking and Maneuvering a Ship Shorthanded EP81
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