Living For Sail

Follow along as we restore this tired old sailboat together. . Hi, I'm Jon. . After 15 years in the corporate world I had all but forgotten my dream to fix up a old ⛵️ and sail around the 🌎. . I felt like I was just trading my time for money. . I was a LIFE for SALE ... . Now I am chasing my dream and am LIVING for SAIL! . ⛵️ Antidote is a Liberty 458 🗽 . 🛠️Complete refit & restoration . 🌎 T…

Annapolis, United States· Mar 2026

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Can I Save This Bronze Cleat? Sailboat Bulwark RebuildJon prepares to pour Carbon Core compound into the bulwarks of his 46-foot sailboat, Antidote.Sep 29, 2026

PublishedSep 29, 2026

Duration23:46

Views10K

Behind The Scenes Updates and AnnouncementsSep 25, 2026

PublishedSep 25, 2026

Duration13:21

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This Was Inside The Boat!? — Should I Put It Back?The 1989 Liberty 458 Antidote undergoes transom core replacement and engine alignment using a 3D-printed shaft bushing.Sep 15, 2026

PublishedSep 15, 2026

Duration27:50

Views19K

BACK to Work on ANTIDOTE! - How I Used 3D Printing to Fix My BoatA 1989 Liberty 458 undergoes structural repairs using 3D-printed prototypes to fabricate custom G10 stanchion backing plates.Aug 23, 2026

PublishedAug 23, 2026

Duration24:48

Views10K

⛵️ I Tried Boiling Water Out of My Boat... It Actually Worked - sort of?!Jon uses a vacuum pump and heat lamp to extract moisture from a saturated fiberglass transom.Jul 1, 2026

PublishedJul 1, 2026

Duration28:08

Views10K

⛵️ This DIY Sailboat Repair Has To Work... Right?A 1989 Liberty 458 restoration uses vacuum pumping for moisture removal and custom G10 plates for stanchions.Jun 14, 2026

PublishedJun 14, 2026

Duration24:25

Views10K

Uh oh... 2 Reasons why there is No New Video Today...John and Bridget adopted two terrier mix rescue dogs named Hank and Gus.May 31, 2026

PublishedMay 31, 2026

Duration0:38

Views2K

Behind the Scenes Members Update - May 27 2026May 26, 2026

PublishedMay 26, 2026

Duration15:33

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⛵️ Can a 3D Printed Bracket Actually HOLD UP?PLA prototype brackets on a 1989 Liberty 458 confirm fit before stainless fabrication at Titus Machining.May 17, 2026

PublishedMay 17, 2026

Duration22:38

Views8K

Will This Transom Repair LAST? - Antidote's New Core InstallReplacing rotten plywood transom cores with rot-proof Kusa panels using pre-thickened epoxy for easier installation.May 3, 2026

PublishedMay 3, 2026

Duration30:25

Views11K

⛵️ From Simple Fix to Full Transom Rebuild - A DIY Project BoatA Liberty 458 transom repair expands into full core removal after rot, delamination, and a miscut into structural glass.Apr 19, 2026

PublishedApr 19, 2026

Duration23:04

Views10K

This Changes EVERYTHING!… Turning Our Bed Into a King | DIY Sailboat RefitJohn converts Antidote's aft cabin from a queen to an 80-by-80-inch king platform on a 1989 Liberty 458.Apr 5, 2026

PublishedApr 5, 2026

Duration20:32

Views10K

Why I cut a HUGE hole in the side of my DIY Project boat?!Apr 1, 2026

PublishedApr 1, 2026

Duration4:34

Views8K

Atlantic ADVENTURE! - Annapolis Boat Show & A few Other Surprises !!At Annapolis, John meets Passport Yachts owner Tom Wagner and links the Vista 545 to his Liberty 458 restoration.Mar 29, 2026 · Annapolis, United States

PublishedMar 29, 2026

Duration44:57

Views4K

LocationAnnapolis, United States

Members - An Atlantic ADVENTURE! - Annapolis Boat Show & A few Other Surprises !!Mar 26, 2026

PublishedMar 26, 2026

Duration44:57

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I Removed My boat's TEAK Interior… WITHOUT Breaking anything - Here's How!Acetone softens waterproof wood glue, allowing for the non-destructive removal of teak interior trim during restoration.Mar 22, 2026

PublishedMar 22, 2026

Duration26:21

Views11K

⛵️ I Found SERIOUS Rot in My Sailboat’s Transom - DIY RestorationA 1989 Liberty 458 transom re-core tackled from the interior, with a 1-to-12 scarf joint planned for new fiberglass.Mar 8, 2026

PublishedMar 8, 2026

Duration29:30

Views12K

⛵️ DIY Sailboat ROTTEN Transom Fix | ANTIDOTE's soggy backside get's a facelift!A 1989 Liberty 458 undergoes transom core inspection and hardware removal to prepare for Hydrovane installation.Feb 22, 2026

PublishedFeb 22, 2026

Duration26:14

Views12K

⛵️ Our DIY Boat Project Just Got More ComplicatedRemoving aft deck boxes reveals water-saturated core extending from the bulwarks into the boat's transom.Feb 8, 2026

PublishedFeb 8, 2026

Duration21:16

Views13K

⛵️ Watch This BEFORE Removing ENCAPSULATED ChainplatesA Liberty 458 restoration exposes the challenge of removing 35-year-old encapsulated chainplates from Antidote.Jan 25, 2026 · Bellingham, United States

PublishedJan 25, 2026

Duration34:05

Views19K

LocationBellingham, United States

⛵️ Was it a BAD IDEA to Remove This ENCAPSULATED Chainplate?! - MEMBERS AD-FREE VersionJan 24, 2026

PublishedJan 24, 2026

Duration34:05

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Behind The Scenes Update - What's next for the projectJan 12, 2026

PublishedJan 12, 2026

Duration7:19

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DIY Sailboat Repair - Bulwark DEMOLITION - Cutting Out the ROT!John removes rotted plywood from his Liberty 458 bulwarks using a chainsaw and long-reach burr bits.Jan 11, 2026 · on the owner's driveway

PublishedJan 11, 2026

Duration21:34

Views10K

Locationon the owner's driveway

The HIDDEN Dangers of Cheap "STAINLESS" Steel Bolts!A corroded Genoa-track bolt from Antidote drives a visit to Bolt Depot in Hingham, Massachusetts.Dec 30, 2025 · Hingham, United States

PublishedDec 30, 2025

Duration20:19

Views8K

LocationHingham, United States

Behind the Scenes Holiday Update - Thank you to all of the supporters!Dec 25, 2025

PublishedDec 25, 2025

Duration6:25

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Fixing a Rotten Deck Hatch Before It Gets WorseReplacing rotted deck core with foam requires vacuum bagging and G10 inserts for secure hatch mounting.Dec 14, 2025

PublishedDec 14, 2025

Duration26:34

Views8K

Removing this Hatch Did NOT go According to Plan!Removing a deck hatch requires cutting out the entire raised lip to effectively replace rotted core material.Nov 30, 2025

PublishedNov 30, 2025

Duration21:38

Views10K

Welp... No Going Back NOW!? - Members VersionNov 22, 2025

PublishedNov 22, 2025

Duration21:38

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What’s REALLY Happening Behind the Scenes? - Members UpdateNov 22, 2025

PublishedNov 22, 2025

Duration6:36

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DIY Repairing a ROTTEN Sailboat - Back to Work on ANTIDOTE!A DIY deck recoring project uses a portable power station to maintain vacuum pressure for epoxy curing.Nov 16, 2025

PublishedNov 16, 2025

Duration33:00

Views11K

DIY Repairing a ROTTEN Sailboat - Back to Work on ANTIDOTE! - No ADSNov 15, 2025

PublishedNov 15, 2025

Duration33:00

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I completely TRANSORMED this Yanmar 3GM but will it START?!John restores a Yanmar 3GM engine, correcting piston-to-head clearance and verifying fuel injection timing before start-up.Nov 3, 2025

PublishedNov 3, 2025

Duration24:56

Views27K

Rebuilding the Yanmar 3GM30: What I Learned That Could Save YOU Hours!John rebuilds a Yanmar 3GM30 engine, detailing the reassembly of the block, timing gears, and Kanzaki KM3P transmission.Oct 6, 2025

PublishedOct 6, 2025

Duration32:10

Views20K

Sorry Everyone - No New Video This Week ☹️ - Be Back Soon!John is finalizing an engine rebuild for the Antidote Boatwork project before attending the Annapolis Boat Show.Sep 14, 2025

PublishedSep 14, 2025

Duration2:57

Views1K

Our Sailboat takes FLIGHT… What Could Go WRONG?The crew removes a Universal M25XP engine from *Odyssey* after overcoming seized shaft seal screws and mounts.Aug 31, 2025 · Bellingham, United States

PublishedAug 31, 2025

Duration23:12

Views10K

LocationBellingham, United States

Our Sailboat takes FLIGHT… What Could Go WRONG?!Aug 27, 2025

PublishedAug 27, 2025

Duration23:12

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Stuck Washer in Your Injector Hole? Try This!Yanmar 3GM30 injector-hole copper washers yield to a blunt punch and overnight penetrant soak.Aug 25, 2025

PublishedAug 25, 2025

Duration4:22

Views4K

This Part Almost DESTROYED My YANMAR 3GM Engine!A mashed Yanmar 3GM30 crankshaft keyway triggers a full engine rebuild on Antidote.Aug 17, 2025

PublishedAug 17, 2025

Duration33:52

Views15K

This Part Almost DESTROYED My Engine! - Members Ad FreeAug 11, 2025

PublishedAug 11, 2025

Duration33:52

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DIY Engine Restoration: Refurbishing Rusty Yanmar Motor PartsJon restores a Yanmar Kanzaki KM3P gearbox and engine parts for his 46-foot sailboat, Antidote.Aug 3, 2025

PublishedAug 3, 2025

Duration26:11

Views16K

See How We Bring Rusty Engine Parts Back to Life! - MembersJul 30, 2025

PublishedJul 30, 2025

Duration26:11

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Behind The Scenes Update - Workshop Week and Plumbing Surprise!Jul 24, 2025

PublishedJul 24, 2025

Duration4:23

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Shocking Find INSIDE This 35 Year Old Marine DIESEL Engine!Jon replaces degraded Yanmar 3GM motor mounts with Elibogan units after discovering a damaged crankshaft keyway.Jul 20, 2025

PublishedJul 20, 2025

Duration33:43

Views46K

Shocking Find INSIDE This 35 Year Old Marine DIESEL Engine!Jul 13, 2025

PublishedJul 13, 2025

Duration33:43

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What’s Making That TICKING Noise in This Old Yanmar ENGINE?A Yanmar 3GM30 diesel engine undergoes compression testing and component inspection to diagnose a persistent ticking noise.Jul 6, 2025

PublishedJul 6, 2025

Duration29:55

Views56K

Fixing the Cockpit Floor and a Big Surprise!A Yanmar 3GM30 engine undergoes diagnostic testing after a catastrophic failure on a 30-ft Newport sailboat.Jun 22, 2025

PublishedJun 22, 2025

Duration29:32

Views11K

Will This Vacuum Drill Jig Actually Work? - DIY Boat RepairA 3D-printed vacuum jig secures a drill for precise binnacle mounting on a Liberty 458 cockpit sole.Jun 8, 2025

PublishedJun 8, 2025

Duration29:16

Views12K

Behind the Scenes at the Workshop! - June 4, 25Jun 4, 2025

PublishedJun 4, 2025

Duration4:20

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DIY Boat Restoration - Rebuilding the Cockpit Floor With COOSA!Restoring a waterlogged cockpit sole on the 30-foot sailboat Antidote using Coosa composite panels and 1708 fiberglass.May 28, 2025

PublishedMay 28, 2025

Duration25:20

Views12K

RESTORATION of 45 year old Windlass GEARBOXJohn restores a 45-year-old windlass by refinishing the gearbox and replacing seized fasteners with 316 stainless steel.May 11, 2025

PublishedMay 11, 2025

Duration25:03

Views11K

DIY Boat Restoration - Can Old TEAK Decks Be Saved?The owner of *Antidote* replaces cockpit teak with screw-free, thermally welded Permateek synthetic decking panels.Apr 27, 2025 · Vancouver, Canada

PublishedApr 27, 2025

Duration25:14

Views89K

LocationVancouver, Canada

⛵️ Seacock Destruction and 3D printed BOAT Parts?!Jon removes 11 bronze through-hull fittings from *Antidote* and 3D prints a custom windlass shaft seal.Apr 13, 2025

PublishedApr 13, 2025

Duration22:16

Views9K

Does Injecting EPOXY actually FIX a rotten boat deck?!A 20-ton shop press tests the structural integrity of rotten balsa deck cores repaired with epoxy injection.Mar 31, 2025

PublishedMar 31, 2025

Duration20:50

Views87K

Ancient Boat Windlass Gets AMAZING Second Life!Restoring a 1989 Nielsen V3000 windlass on the boat Antidote requires sandblasting, epoxy coating, and motor upgrades.Mar 16, 2025

PublishedMar 16, 2025

Duration31:15

Views10K

Completely Redesigned Deck PRISMS for my Sailboat Deck Rebuild! | E043Testing confirms M5 machine screws threaded into 1/4-inch G10 laminate withstand over 2,000 pounds of force.Mar 2, 2025

PublishedMar 2, 2025

Duration28:46

Views12K

How It's Made. Touring GROCO - a 100 YEAR OLD Marine Factory! | E042GROCO's Maryland factory produces 220 strainer heads per day using a robotic twin-spindle lathe added after 2016.Feb 16, 2025

PublishedFeb 16, 2025

Duration32:11

Views8K

The Trouble With Deck Prisms... Part Two | E041The owner of Antidote tests mold-making techniques for deck prisms using Duratec 707 and vacuum bagging.Feb 2, 2025

PublishedFeb 2, 2025

Duration28:28

Views10K

Molding new LEAK PROOF Deck Prisms. Will it Work? | E040The owner of Antidote fabricates custom fiberglass housings to replace leaking deck prisms on his sailboat.Jan 19, 2025

PublishedJan 19, 2025

Duration28:00

Views11K

I Built a DIY Boat DRYER but Does It Actually WORK?!| E039The owner of Antidote builds a forced-air drying system using a vane fan and a Conair hairdryer.Jan 5, 2025

PublishedJan 5, 2025

Duration29:02

Views13K

Fixing HOLES in my boat with my new FAVORITE TOOL! | E038John repairs a hull hole on *Antidote* using a dust-shrouded grinder and a 12-to-1 bevel technique.Dec 22, 2024

PublishedDec 22, 2024

Duration28:31

Views59K

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