Preview: A Day in the Life, Restoring the Schooner HINDU

29 Responses So Far to “A Day in the Life, Restoring the Schooner HINDU”

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  Eric Takakjian says:

  Love seeing Hindu come back together, Justin is looking down from heaven smiling!

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  Mark Barber says:

  I LOVE the new format! Watching and listening to the video was a form of meditation to me…restorative, healing, grounding.

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  Rudolph Mircovich says:

  Like the video but a little narration about the particular parts and processes we are seeing would be nice.

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  David Rawls says:

  Chock and block, bit and drill,
  Caulk and chill! What masters of each skill!
  Fun to see such awesome work,
  And the dangers that often lurk.
  Jacks and clamps with tension work,
  To keep the hull from ocean twerk.
  Ribs align with keel design
  For moving through God’s brine Devine!
  What a gift the ships they be
  That go forth on open sea!

  Love, love, love, the ‘wander through’!
  May God continue to be with you!

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  Jim Jones says:

  A work of art. A beautiful compilation, and I mostly understood the process. It should not be mistaken for an instructional video. Similar films, with narrative and explanation are invaluable resources to us amateur restorers and boat builders.

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  Karen Naulty says:

  Perfect!

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  Scott Haley says:

  Quiet confidence, focus, one task at a time one after the other.

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  patrick beale says:

  This video is a work of Art: beautifuly filmed, beautifully lit and jsut the right pace: I wanted to put it on hold at just about every frame and study what i was seeing> Great job!

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  Baxter Evans says:

  I kinda felt like I was there in the boat shop but everyone was too busy to look up to say hi. The videos and stills were beautifully put together, it was indeed a work of art but personally, I prefer instruction videos of those things of beauty we call boats.

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  Ralph Kimball says:

  Hi Steve–No question that the filming and artistry in putting it together is top notch but….it is not why I joined Off Center Harbor. This video would make a great introduction to a series that delves into the specific parts of the rebuilding process narrated in detail by the workers themselves. How did they evaluate the condition of the rigging, what went into the planking process, what went into selecting Thomaston as the site for the rebuild process, etc.? I liken the video to one of Benjamin’s coffee table books. They are beautifully created and wonderful to look it but if I bought one, I would read it once and onto the bookshelf it would go never to be read again. Sorry to burst your bubble, Steve, but I am a hands-on guy who enjoys the craftsmanship that goes into the rebuilding process. I can’t tell you how many times I have gone back and reviewed OCH videos that explain processes in detail.

  Ralph

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  Kenny Cooper says:

  While celebrating my wife’s and my 35th wedding anniversary in Provincetown in 2007, I had the pleasure to taking the helm of “Hindu” during a day-sail charter. On hand that particular day a former skipper was on hand for whom Tom Cunliffe had crewed while living in the U.S. during his 20s. Being on the “Hindu” was a wonderful experience. I am so glad to see that she is being properly restored.

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  David Dawson says:

  This is perfect. I’d like to see more videos done in this style.

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  Dave Bruce says:

  Exquisite balance of action and photos … relatively easy to stop and examine, my own preference just a bit more ‘action laced in … narration ~ more like workers musing a bit : – ) Excellent time-hold on photos with wonderful story/perspectives … the talking of tools,etc … excellent workmanship all around. ThankYou All!

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  Ginny Jones says:

  I love gorgeous films such as can be seen here (Alison’s photography is truly extraordinary). Further, I love films that are more documentary in nature and which record processes, techniques and how to as well as why. We need to record the who/what/where/why/when/ and how to of traditional wooden working craft and classic yachts.

  By the way one of my all time star videos is by the owner [Wayne Hamilton?] of Hamilton Marine demonstrating why,where, how, from what you put a safe and effective mooring down to keep your treasure from the dreaded rocks.

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  Tony Williams says:

  Magnificent and magical- well done.

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  Ed Altonji says:

  Beautifully done, the photography is exceptional. I’d like to see more like this and will add to another comment that some narration would be nice. It’s a difficult balance between art and education. Thanks for continuing to challenge yourselves in producing wonderful content!

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    Kenneth Jeffreys says:

    I think all of OCH’s films are art and I think in addition to fine technical execution of the photography, narration and/or education should be a goal of all OCH films.

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  Stephen Barnett says:

  I agree – It made my Day!

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  Bud Albright says:

  Mesmerizing beauty. Astounding skill.

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  Walter Curran says:

  I like the alternating still and motion. They both offset and complement one another. Just enough sound to make you feel as if you are there.

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  Jamie Young says:

  Really loved the new filming style and the flow of it. Could watch this video over and over!

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  Michael Hays says:

  Two things struck me: – the grain on the spars looked like currents in the ocean; – from such tools of gross power, such sublime beauty can emerge.

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  Donald Sullivan says:

  I loved the video and the new format. This is the epidemy of “a picture’s worth a thousand words”. Well done. I have sailed on the Hindu numerous times out of Provincetown and have missed her these last few years. Can’t wait til she comes home.

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  Christopher G Knight says:

  Lots of good mood, but a bit of narration could add useful information.

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  Robie Gardner says:

  Beautiful video, so pleasing to watch. Can someone tell me what the orange paint is? I’m assuming its to prevent rot on joints and end grain?

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    Jonathan Lewis says:

    I believe you’re correct. It is probably a “red lead” primer to prevent rot and it helps the wood retain moisture for the time remaining in the build process. The orange color is traditional.

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    Ginny Jones says:

    Red lead from Geo. Kirby in New Bedford, MA — traditional primer to prevent rot. It is a basic component of traditional wooden boat construction. Kirby’s’ has age old paints and formulas. They are one of the oldest American businesses (think King Arthur Flour)

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      Bill Theurkauf says:

      Tried to order red lead from Kirby’s recently and the link no longer exists. Maybe you need to call? You can still order red lead on line from Sandusky Paints.

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  Kevin Brennan says:

  Great job with the filming and editing.