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 ott 2026

Pubblicato13 ott 2026

Durata21:30

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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.29 set 2026

Pubblicato29 set 2026

Durata23:46

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Behind The Scenes Updates and Announcements25 set 2026

Pubblicato25 set 2026

Durata13:21

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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 set 2026

Pubblicato15 set 2026

Durata27:50

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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 ago 2026

Pubblicato23 ago 2026

Durata24:48

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⛵️ 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 lug 2026

Pubblicato1 lug 2026

Durata28:08

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⛵️ 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 giu 2026

Pubblicato14 giu 2026

Durata24:25

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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 mag 2026

Pubblicato31 mag 2026

Durata0:38

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Behind the Scenes Members Update - May 27 202626 mag 2026

Pubblicato26 mag 2026

Durata15:33

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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 mag 2026

Pubblicato17 mag 2026

Durata22:38

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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 mag 2026

Pubblicato3 mag 2026

Durata30:25

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⛵️ 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

Pubblicato19 apr 2026

Durata23:04

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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

Pubblicato5 apr 2026

Durata20:32

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

Pubblicato1 apr 2026

Durata4:34

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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

Pubblicato29 mar 2026

Durata44:57

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PosizioneAnnapolis, United States

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

Pubblicato26 mar 2026

Durata44:57

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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

Pubblicato22 mar 2026

Durata26:21

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⛵️ 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

Pubblicato8 mar 2026

Durata29:30

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⛵️ 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

Pubblicato22 feb 2026

Durata26:14

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⛵️ 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

Pubblicato8 feb 2026

Durata21:16

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

Pubblicato25 gen 2026

Durata34:05

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PosizioneBellingham, United States

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

Pubblicato24 gen 2026

Durata34:05

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

Pubblicato12 gen 2026

Durata7:19

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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 gen 2026 · on the owner's driveway

Pubblicato11 gen 2026

Durata21:34

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Posizioneon 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 dic 2025 · Hingham, United States

Pubblicato30 dic 2025

Durata20:19

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PosizioneHingham, United States

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

Pubblicato25 dic 2025

Durata6:25

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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 dic 2025

Pubblicato14 dic 2025

Durata26:34

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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

Pubblicato30 nov 2025

Durata21:38

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

Pubblicato22 nov 2025

Durata21:38

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

Pubblicato22 nov 2025

Durata6:36

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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

Pubblicato16 nov 2025

Durata33:00

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

Pubblicato15 nov 2025

Durata33:00

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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

Pubblicato3 nov 2025

Durata24:56

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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 ott 2025

Pubblicato6 ott 2025

Durata32:10

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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 set 2025

Pubblicato14 set 2025

Durata2:57

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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 ago 2025 · Bellingham, United States

Pubblicato31 ago 2025

Durata23:12

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PosizioneBellingham, United States

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

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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 ago 2025

Pubblicato25 ago 2025

Durata4:22

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

Pubblicato17 ago 2025

Durata33:52

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

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Durata33:52

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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 ago 2025

Pubblicato3 ago 2025

Durata26:11

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

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

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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 lug 2025

Pubblicato20 lug 2025

Durata33:43

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

Pubblicato13 lug 2025

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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 lug 2025

Pubblicato6 lug 2025

Durata29:55

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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 giu 2025

Pubblicato22 giu 2025

Durata29:32

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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 giu 2025

Pubblicato8 giu 2025

Durata29:16

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

Pubblicato4 giu 2025

Durata4:20

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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 mag 2025

Pubblicato28 mag 2025

Durata25:20

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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 mag 2025

Pubblicato11 mag 2025

Durata25:03

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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

Pubblicato27 apr 2025

Durata25:14

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PosizioneVancouver, 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

Pubblicato13 apr 2025

Durata22:16

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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

Pubblicato31 mar 2025

Durata20:50

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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

Pubblicato16 mar 2025

Durata31:15

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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

Pubblicato2 mar 2025

Durata28:46

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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

Pubblicato16 feb 2025

Durata32:11

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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

Pubblicato2 feb 2025

Durata28:28

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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 gen 2025

Pubblicato19 gen 2025

Durata28:00

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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 gen 2025

Pubblicato5 gen 2025

Durata29:02

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