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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Completing this repair BEFORE it’s TOO LATE!The owner of *Antidote* uses self-regulating heat tape and 3D-printed tools to restore bulwarks during fall temperatures.13 Oct 2026

Published13 Oct 2026

Duration21:30

Views13K

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

Published29 Sept 2026

Duration23:46

Views14K

Behind The Scenes Updates and Announcements25 Sept 2026

Published25 Sept 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.15 Sept 2026

Published15 Sept 2026

Duration27:50

Views20K

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.23 Aug 2026

Published23 Aug 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.1 Jul 2026

Published1 Jul 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.14 Jun 2026

Published14 Jun 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.31 May 2026

Published31 May 2026

Duration0:38

Views2K

Behind the Scenes Members Update - May 27 202626 May 2026

Published26 May 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.17 May 2026

Published17 May 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.3 May 2026

Published3 May 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.19 Apr 2026

Published19 Apr 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 458.5 Apr 2026

Published5 Apr 2026

Duration20:32

Views10K

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

Published1 Apr 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.29 Mar 2026 · Annapolis, United States

Published29 Mar 2026

Duration44:57

Views4K

LocationAnnapolis, United States

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

Published26 Mar 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.22 Mar 2026

Published22 Mar 2026

Duration26:21

Views12K

⛵️ 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.8 Mar 2026

Published8 Mar 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.22 Feb 2026

Published22 Feb 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.8 Feb 2026

Published8 Feb 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.25 Jan 2026 · Bellingham, United States

Published25 Jan 2026

Duration34:05

Views22K

LocationBellingham, United States

⛵️ Was it a BAD IDEA to Remove This ENCAPSULATED Chainplate?! - MEMBERS AD-FREE Version24 Jan 2026

Published24 Jan 2026

Duration34:05

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Behind The Scenes Update - What's next for the project12 Jan 2026

Published12 Jan 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.11 Jan 2026 · on the owner's driveway

Published11 Jan 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.30 Dec 2025 · Hingham, United States

Published30 Dec 2025

Duration20:19

Views8K

LocationHingham, United States

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

Published25 Dec 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.14 Dec 2025

Published14 Dec 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.30 Nov 2025

Published30 Nov 2025

Duration21:38

Views10K

Welp... No Going Back NOW!? - Members Version22 Nov 2025

Published22 Nov 2025

Duration21:38

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What’s REALLY Happening Behind the Scenes? - Members Update22 Nov 2025

Published22 Nov 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.16 Nov 2025

Published16 Nov 2025

Duration33:00

Views11K

DIY Repairing a ROTTEN Sailboat - Back to Work on ANTIDOTE! - No ADS15 Nov 2025

Published15 Nov 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.3 Nov 2025

Published3 Nov 2025

Duration24:56

Views28K

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.6 Oct 2025

Published6 Oct 2025

Duration32:10

Views21K

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.14 Sept 2025

Published14 Sept 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.31 Aug 2025 · Bellingham, United States

Published31 Aug 2025

Duration23:12

Views10K

LocationBellingham, United States

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

Published27 Aug 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.25 Aug 2025

Published25 Aug 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.17 Aug 2025

Published17 Aug 2025

Duration33:52

Views16K

This Part Almost DESTROYED My Engine! - Members Ad Free11 Aug 2025

Published11 Aug 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.3 Aug 2025

Published3 Aug 2025

Duration26:11

Views16K

See How We Bring Rusty Engine Parts Back to Life! - Members30 Jul 2025

Published30 Jul 2025

Duration26:11

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

Published24 Jul 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.20 Jul 2025

Published20 Jul 2025

Duration33:43

Views47K

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

Published13 Jul 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.6 Jul 2025

Published6 Jul 2025

Duration29:55

Views57K

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.22 Jun 2025

Published22 Jun 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.8 Jun 2025

Published8 Jun 2025

Duration29:16

Views12K

Behind the Scenes at the Workshop! - June 4, 254 Jun 2025

Published4 Jun 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.28 May 2025

Published28 May 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.11 May 2025

Published11 May 2025

Duration25:03

Views12K

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.27 Apr 2025 · Vancouver, Canada

Published27 Apr 2025

Duration25:14

Views90K

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.13 Apr 2025

Published13 Apr 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.31 Mar 2025

Published31 Mar 2025

Duration20:50

Views89K

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

Published16 Mar 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.2 Mar 2025

Published2 Mar 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 2016.16 Feb 2025

Published16 Feb 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.2 Feb 2025

Published2 Feb 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.19 Jan 2025

Published19 Jan 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.5 Jan 2025

Published5 Jan 2025

Duration29:02

Views13K

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