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· 03/2026

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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.23/08/2026

Publicado23/08/2026

Duração24:48

Visualizações9K

⛵️ 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.1/07/2026

Publicado1/07/2026

Duração28:08

Visualizações9K

⛵️ 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.14/06/2026

Publicado14/06/2026

Duração24:25

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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.31/05/2026

Publicado31/05/2026

Duração0:38

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Behind the Scenes Members Update - May 27 202626/05/2026

Publicado26/05/2026

Duração15:33

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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.17/05/2026

Publicado17/05/2026

Duração22:38

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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.3/05/2026

Publicado3/05/2026

Duração30:25

Visualizações11K

⛵️ 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.19/04/2026

Publicado19/04/2026

Duração23:04

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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 458.5/04/2026

Publicado5/04/2026

Duração20:32

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Why I cut a HUGE hole in the side of my DIY Project boat?!1/04/2026

Publicado1/04/2026

Duração4:34

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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.29/03/2026 · Annapolis, United States

Publicado29/03/2026

Duração44:57

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LocalizaçãoAnnapolis, United States

Members - An Atlantic ADVENTURE! - Annapolis Boat Show & A few Other Surprises !!26/03/2026

Publicado26/03/2026

Duração44:57

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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.22/03/2026

Publicado22/03/2026

Duração26:21

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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.8/03/2026

Publicado8/03/2026

Duração29:30

Visualizações12K

⛵️ 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.22/02/2026

Publicado22/02/2026

Duração26:14

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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.8/02/2026

Publicado8/02/2026

Duração21:16

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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.25/01/2026 · Bellingham, United States

Publicado25/01/2026

Duração34:05

Visualizações18K

LocalizaçãoBellingham, United States

⛵️ Was it a BAD IDEA to Remove This ENCAPSULATED Chainplate?! - MEMBERS AD-FREE Version24/01/2026

Publicado24/01/2026

Duração34:05

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Behind The Scenes Update - What's next for the project12/01/2026

Publicado12/01/2026

Duração7:19

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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.11/01/2026 · on the owner's driveway

Publicado11/01/2026

Duração21:34

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Localizaçãoon 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.30/12/2025 · Hingham, United States

Publicado30/12/2025

Duração20:19

Visualizações8K

LocalizaçãoHingham, United States

Behind the Scenes Holiday Update - Thank you to all of the supporters!25/12/2025

Publicado25/12/2025

Duração6:25

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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.14/12/2025

Publicado14/12/2025

Duração26:34

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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.30/11/2025

Publicado30/11/2025

Duração21:38

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Welp... No Going Back NOW!? - Members Version22/11/2025

Publicado22/11/2025

Duração21:38

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What’s REALLY Happening Behind the Scenes? - Members Update22/11/2025

Publicado22/11/2025

Duração6:36

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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.16/11/2025

Publicado16/11/2025

Duração33:00

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DIY Repairing a ROTTEN Sailboat - Back to Work on ANTIDOTE! - No ADS15/11/2025

Publicado15/11/2025

Duração33:00

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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.3/11/2025

Publicado3/11/2025

Duração24:56

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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.6/10/2025

Publicado6/10/2025

Duração32:10

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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.14/09/2025

Publicado14/09/2025

Duração2:57

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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.31/08/2025 · Bellingham, United States

Publicado31/08/2025

Duração23:12

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LocalizaçãoBellingham, United States

Our Sailboat takes FLIGHT… What Could Go WRONG?!27/08/2025

Publicado27/08/2025

Duração23:12

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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.25/08/2025

Publicado25/08/2025

Duração4:22

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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.17/08/2025

Publicado17/08/2025

Duração33:52

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This Part Almost DESTROYED My Engine! - Members Ad Free11/08/2025

Publicado11/08/2025

Duração33:52

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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.3/08/2025

Publicado3/08/2025

Duração26:11

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See How We Bring Rusty Engine Parts Back to Life! - Members30/07/2025

Publicado30/07/2025

Duração26:11

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Behind The Scenes Update - Workshop Week and Plumbing Surprise!24/07/2025

Publicado24/07/2025

Duração4:23

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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.20/07/2025

Publicado20/07/2025

Duração33:43

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Shocking Find INSIDE This 35 Year Old Marine DIESEL Engine!13/07/2025

Publicado13/07/2025

Duração33:43

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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.6/07/2025

Publicado6/07/2025

Duração29:55

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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.22/06/2025

Publicado22/06/2025

Duração29:32

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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.8/06/2025

Publicado8/06/2025

Duração29:16

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Behind the Scenes at the Workshop! - June 4, 254/06/2025

Publicado4/06/2025

Duração4:20

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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.28/05/2025

Publicado28/05/2025

Duração25:20

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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.11/05/2025

Publicado11/05/2025

Duração25:03

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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.27/04/2025 · Vancouver, Canada

Publicado27/04/2025

Duração25:14

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LocalizaçãoVancouver, 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.13/04/2025

Publicado13/04/2025

Duração22:16

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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.31/03/2025

Publicado31/03/2025

Duração20:50

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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.16/03/2025

Publicado16/03/2025

Duração31:15

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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.2/03/2025

Publicado2/03/2025

Duração28:46

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How It's Made. Touring GROCO - a 100 YEAR OLD Marine Factory! | E04216/02/2025

Publicado16/02/2025

Duração32:11

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The Trouble With Deck Prisms... Part Two | E0412/02/2025

Publicado2/02/2025

Duração28:28

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Molding new LEAK PROOF Deck Prisms. Will it Work? | E04019/01/2025

Publicado19/01/2025

Duração28:00

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I Built a DIY Boat DRYER but Does It Actually WORK?!| E0395/01/2025

Publicado5/01/2025

Duração29:02

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Fixing HOLES in my boat with my new FAVORITE TOOL! | E03822/12/2024

Publicado22/12/2024

Duração28:31

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What's Hiding INSIDE This 35 Year Old FAILED Seacock? | E0378/12/2024

Publicado8/12/2024

Duração27:03

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The Hidden DANGERS Lurking in Your BOAT's Hull?24/11/2024

Publicado24/11/2024

Duração21:56

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I tried a CHAINSAW to fix my boat. See what happens! | E03510/11/2024

Publicado10/11/2024

Duração18:39

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