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  • čas přidán 28. 09. 2023
  • I was hoping to sail my boat this year. will it be possible?
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Komentáře • 585

  • @brandon2103
    @brandon2103 Před 9 měsíci +257

    Bro, never feel bad about sponsorships! We get to watch this build completely free, I think the vast maajority of us wouldn't mind a few more sponsorship deals to put a bit of extra money in the kitty! It's a business at the end of the day! Keep up the good work, boats coming along nicely!

    • @dustman96
      @dustman96 Před 9 měsíci +4

      But don't take sponsorships for crappy products.

    • @brandon2103
      @brandon2103 Před 9 měsíci +5

      ​@@dustman96If he clearly feels bad promoting Bluetti... which is a good product I think it goes without saying he wouldn't promote anything that he doesn't think would benefit the audience...

    • @jarm00725
      @jarm00725 Před 9 měsíci +2

      I have two of those for emergencies and powerouts and they work amazing. Very convenient to have.

    • @whennet
      @whennet Před 9 měsíci +2

      Strongly recommend fixing styrofoam in all under Floors , and glue it together with glue that does not attack the Styrofoam , and don't glue it to the hull , where there is the foam there's going to be very little water , and with a hole in the hull , there much less water that is going to fill up that space .

    • @davidsalisbury4290
      @davidsalisbury4290 Před 9 měsíci +1

      Don't worry about the sponsorship for products you would recommend anyways.

  • @josephhertzberg2734
    @josephhertzberg2734 Před 9 měsíci +61

    Bluetti !!!!
    Props to Bluetti for being generous

  • @inductiveash6290
    @inductiveash6290 Před 9 měsíci +21

    Anytime you have to drill a hole through wood and want it to stay dry and not rot from water intrusion, oversize the holes generously then put a backing over the hole and fill it with resin. Then drill your holes through the resin plugs. This seals the wood and if water does sneak it's way in, it won't be in direct contact with the wood and there will be a buffer between the hole and the wood.

    • @chrisoakey9841
      @chrisoakey9841 Před 9 měsíci +1

      A nice flexible compression grommet around the actual cable helps.

  • @moonhand8311
    @moonhand8311 Před 9 měsíci +33

    Welcome back from you sojourn. Bluetti are a star for you. Much credit to them. I have a friend who runs their 40 foot yacht off their Bluetti and solar, so it's a good way forward. BTW do not ever fish in marinas. One lost bit of monofilament or lure round a prop can cost someone thousands. Fishing in marinas is a faux pas major

  • @danlibby8366
    @danlibby8366 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Marine Surveyor here....Make sure you find out how that water is entering! Deck hardware? Windows? Make sure you stop the water. Buying a cool shirt from your store. Sail safe and Don't give up!!!!!!

  • @user-ou2er8zp5t
    @user-ou2er8zp5t Před 9 měsíci +11

    Hey Mark don’t beat yourself up because you did not post for a week it’s ok to take a break and recenter. It is a lot of work to videotape edit and fix your boat at the same time so don’t stress mate you have done a lot of Mahi!

  • @lewisparker7759
    @lewisparker7759 Před 9 měsíci +4

    We don't really care that you do paid promotion. To be honest, I see things I never knew I wanted, like them knives on the last boat. You are doing so well. Keep going Mark! You are mainstay of my Friday nights now!

  • @DLBard-bv2nd
    @DLBard-bv2nd Před 9 měsíci +49

    The solar generator is great. I bought one for my sailboat also. I don't want to deal with all the wires, and complicated systems. You made a good choice. I'm using solar rechargeable lights inside & outside. I also have oil lamps that I use in the cooler months. They give you light & heat. Every day you're getting more work completed and the boat is looking better & better. Cheers ⛵
    S/V Cork~Texas

    • @shoutatthesky
      @shoutatthesky Před 9 měsíci +2

      It's not a "generator"/

    • @clivestainlesssteelwomble7665
      @clivestainlesssteelwomble7665 Před 9 měsíci +1

      ​​@@shoutatthesky
      Storage station and converter.. is more accurate unless they are actually plugged into a solar array.
      I did see an interesting methanol powered catalytic true generator design that generates a bit of heat and very little CO2..
      But they are pretty expensive to buy from the manufacturer. The one i saw was a fully kitted on on E bay UK with fuel and only something like 25 hrs of use as a back up for a mobile home or during a construction project.
      You might want to take a look Mark . They are quite light and compact.
      Theres a new channel just started ...theyve a Pahi 42 in the warmth though. With a a ketch rig and a central Deck house.

    • @shoutatthesky
      @shoutatthesky Před 9 měsíci

      @@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665 Name of channel?

    • @clivestainlesssteelwomble7665
      @clivestainlesssteelwomble7665 Před 9 měsíci

      @@shoutatthesky
      Lots of different makers the one i stumbled on was called E foy
      and found a review on 🔌🛥️boat .. but lots out there this is German manufacturer if i remember and price a bit high new but methanols a renewable bio fuel and being investigated ast a replacement in full size bulk carriers as a diesel replacement. In the absence of hydrogen.
      These small suitcase units are quite light and designed for boats and RV as well as emergency generators.

  • @guydeherdt9917
    @guydeherdt9917 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Each of your videos reminds me of the work I was doing on my rotten sailboat more than 35 years ago. No nostalgia, only complicity.

  • @skaraborgcraft
    @skaraborgcraft Před 9 měsíci +7

    Yay, Mary P cleaning session! Chainplate better closer to the frame/bulkhead than the window, the difference wont matter.

    • @artbymaryf7283
      @artbymaryf7283 Před 9 měsíci +2

      Haha,,,Ive got the elbow grease ready & raring to go🤣🤣🤣

  • @carlisle
    @carlisle Před 9 měsíci +8

    Looking good Mark. I assume you figured out where the water was coming in and fixed it... Also - looks like it's time to get that heater working again, or maybe look into a cheap Chinese diesel heater (they are great)...

  • @ryanjohnson1814
    @ryanjohnson1814 Před 9 měsíci +5

    The duck peaking in was the best. Moment. I'm glad you are focusing in on really important interior, structural rot and repair. I don't know how many hours a day or week you are actually putting in on the boat. Or much you needed funded from the donations to do stuff each week? If you already got the funds for the wood supplies for engines, ect. Sails, ect, radio electronics, compass. Then yes you should actually be able to get done in 6 weeks. If you already got the money and got stuff there or on its way. If you don't got the money and are not putting in atleast 40 hours a week in. Then hard to say, if you will be done in 90 days.

  • @eshootziscrs2868
    @eshootziscrs2868 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Lucy lights. They are light, inflatable solar charged led lights. They appear as a cylinder when inflated with a small solar panel/battery/light at the top. They are completely sealed plastic with a inflator valve. You inflate them to create a globe for the light, deflate them and they store quite flat.
    Quite cheap, last a few years and usually several hours on a charge. I carry a couple on my camping sailer. They float, waterproof, self contained and really lightweight. Provide decent lighting as well.

  • @craigeaston-bk5ct
    @craigeaston-bk5ct Před 9 měsíci +2

    Hi Mark, its hard work in preparing the boat for sailing after its stood for such a long time. Watching all the work and all the help you get from a good group of people around you, is amazing. keep at it and sooner than later you will be off on the adventure of a life time. Say HI to mum and dad when they come to visit, they are such awesome parents, and such positive people.
    you will come across areas that need attention but that's all about owning a boat, your living space looks great, you will have to give it up for Mum and dad......
    Keep up the hard work and thanx for sharing this journey with us.
    Cheers Craig UK

  • @doggonedk
    @doggonedk Před 9 měsíci +35

    Pro tip. When you're cutting with your circular saw set the depth of the blade for the thickness of material you're cutting.
    You'll have less binding less likely to hit something unintentionally underneath and your blades will last much longer. Like if you're cutting something 3/8 of an inch thick set your depth to a 1/2 an inch. Your circular saw blades will love you for it. Lmao 🤣😂. You're doing a really great job repairing that boat for somebody that's never worked on one before, incredible!

    • @Lookup2Wakeup
      @Lookup2Wakeup Před 9 měsíci +6

      Yep, you can see his skill level has improved over the summer considerably.

    • @saylaveenadmearedead
      @saylaveenadmearedead Před 9 měsíci

      He's had multiple project boats... check the previous videos going back yearz....

  • @djkbrown
    @djkbrown Před 9 měsíci +13

    You've become the channel I'm excited to watch each week! Keep it up!

  • @thomascooley2749
    @thomascooley2749 Před 9 měsíci +22

    Use alcohol to dry the wood
    It will draw out the water and drys faster

    • @patrickcoleman3
      @patrickcoleman3 Před 9 měsíci +2

      Wood alcohol beauty.

    • @johny7206
      @johny7206 Před 9 měsíci +1

      and it will keep you warm when it goes up in flame. #vapor #heater Highly flammable. Vapour/air mixtures are explosive. Risk of explosion on contact with strong oxidants. NO open flames, NO sparks and NO smoking.

    • @claybornlewis276
      @claybornlewis276 Před 9 měsíci +4

      Whatever you do don't listen to the people telling you to use alcohol just let the damn thing dry fire a heat gun if you want but no alcohol on the boat unless you're drinking it

    • @thomascooley2749
      @thomascooley2749 Před 9 měsíci +4

      @@claybornlewis276 if you haven't noticed he isn't going to wait for it to dry properly and is in the water in a cold climate where condensation is an issue so he will need to
      A use a de humidifier and fans for a week or two or
      B use some sort of solvent to displace the water before laying up epoxy
      I'm guessing he waited a day and just laid it up wet still tho

    • @thomascooley2749
      @thomascooley2749 Před 9 měsíci +2

      @@johny7206 congrats you also understand how not to set yourself on fire when using solvents
      His other option is shore power and a dehumidifier and fans for a week or two

  • @marcanderson1073
    @marcanderson1073 Před 9 měsíci +12

    Mark I know your trying. Putting resin on that poorly cleaned wood wont go well. You must sand and get that wood down to clean new looking wood prior to any resin. You should also use mat glass to strengthen the wood a few feet all directions from where your chain plates will be mounted. Most of all if the area in the hull walls below where you found water are also double walled you must drill or cut holes through the inner wall all the way down to the keel too verify that water hasnt been drawn down there by gravity and time. If you take this boat out into real waters having not verified and repaired all the hulls then you are putting yours and anybody with you's lives in real danger. That foam also is not good you need structural foam and proper glass work. Think about what your doing stop worrying about having the boat ready in 90 days and do the right things so your boat is sea worthy.

    • @terrytonkin2682
      @terrytonkin2682 Před 9 měsíci +6

      You are absolutely right but im afraid Mark has neither the mindset nor skillset to repair the boat as it should be . I, like you, fear for his saftey if he continues the way hes going with this boat .

    • @rationalist47
      @rationalist47 Před 9 měsíci +2

      @@terrytonkin2682 You are right and so are the dozens of others that have realized how his lack of competence is leading toward potentially life threatening hazardous situations. I just hope he doesn't take some naive crew member down with him when the bleak sea tests his half-assed sub standard repair jobs.

    • @edwardpearce9668
      @edwardpearce9668 Před 3 měsíci

      Wry smile... if he rofl intends to sail across the Atlantic in this or sell it to someone unfamiliar with his alter ego cgaf technique.

  • @Zero.0ne.
    @Zero.0ne. Před 9 měsíci +3

    Timelapsing away! Thanks for the video. Your duck friends are hilarious.

  • @1datsunlover
    @1datsunlover Před 9 měsíci +2

    Great to see all the love you are giving the boat. I also noticed that you are down to one angry goose. Glad to see that you are eating well, lol.

  • @Samtzu
    @Samtzu Před 9 měsíci +8

    BLUETTI, BABY!! I bought the EB55 for truck camping this summer and it's great!! It does what I need it to do and it recharges easily. Kudos to you and Bluetti. Also, finding that much water in the hull can be an emotional drag, but you're working it the way it's supposed to work. Even MORE kudos to you... you impress us all, more and more, with each video!!

  • @howardbeer5214
    @howardbeer5214 Před 9 měsíci +4

    Mark You need to leave those area's open for weeks to dry out properly . If you don't IT WILL rot and travel LET IT DRY OUT COMPLETLY !!

  • @crabbingclammingboatcampin4962
    @crabbingclammingboatcampin4962 Před 9 měsíci +4

    Build a 7' x 10' deck cabin. 3/8" plywood with 2" x 2" studs covered with cheapest polyester resin and rustoleum paint. You will have a waterproof cabin/ galley, topside, to work and live out of. Add door and windows and all for about $800 or less. Living topside, with windows, will make your life alot less depressing

  • @sailingmoonshadow3169
    @sailingmoonshadow3169 Před 9 měsíci +51

    Good progress Mark, well done. That foam is totally wrong for a boat - as you'd found out it just holds on to the water! I think I'd be tempted to drill test holes all along that side to see where you get drips and where you don't

    • @Lookup2Wakeup
      @Lookup2Wakeup Před 9 měsíci +6

      I was thinking the same thing. But not high priority at the moment.

    • @WildlingSailing
      @WildlingSailing  Před 9 měsíci +36

      Yup, already did the test holes. Better than expected 👍👍👍

    • @wayneanderson1641
      @wayneanderson1641 Před 9 měsíci +9

      The foam is highly flammable! Test it😮

    • @MaciejWiercinski
      @MaciejWiercinski Před 9 měsíci +7

      @@wayneanderson1641exactly like the rest of his wood-epoxy boat?

    • @userjarabecko
      @userjarabecko Před 9 měsíci +2

      @@MaciejWiercinski 😆

  • @greensdreams
    @greensdreams Před 9 měsíci +1

    Many of us warned you about the rabbit holes from the beginning, but you continue to knock them out one by one. Keep the dream going.

    • @9johnhgs
      @9johnhgs Před 9 měsíci

      If you you were a rabbit that is where you would find your solace, security and relaxation.

  • @anthonyelam2257
    @anthonyelam2257 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Good to see you get that water and water soaked foam insulation out ...well done ...❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉😊😊😊 ...

  • @4npushap352
    @4npushap352 Před 9 měsíci +18

    Great to see you back at it , I cannot wait for the mast to go up . Seeing your catamaran with sails is going to be truly amazing . Keep up the great work and stay warm my friend. 💜

    • @nigelleyland166
      @nigelleyland166 Před 9 měsíci +4

      ...And we all know that Hannika will be most pleased to see the boat sailing as much if not more than any of us. the sooner the better.

  • @Smalleyster
    @Smalleyster Před 9 měsíci +8

    Thank you for taking us along for the ride! I'm living vicariously through you. I rebuild a Tiki 42 and absolutely commiserate and love your approach. Looking forward to you returning home from your round the world voyage. Best wishes on completing the rebuild to your satisfaction.

  • @johnwalker6711
    @johnwalker6711 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Gained 40k subscribers since the new adventure with the Wharram started well done on 102k Mark !! onwards and upwards mate.

  • @dave.bosarge840
    @dave.bosarge840 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Glad to see a youthful dude with a dream and support. Happy sailing from Florida US

  • @Tim8mit
    @Tim8mit Před 9 měsíci +4

    doing great Mark, a few rabbit holes of extra work is to be expected, better you find and fix those things now, that to find them when you are on a trip far from land...cheers

  • @richardroy2430
    @richardroy2430 Před 9 měsíci +7

    Every time you find a new pocket of waterlogged rotten wood, I get depressed 😢

  • @tylp4199
    @tylp4199 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Keep up the good work.. Sailing is around the corner..

  • @VeryNiceSmileDental
    @VeryNiceSmileDental Před 9 měsíci

    I love the attack swans that are protecting your boat....

  • @marcellucassen8033
    @marcellucassen8033 Před 9 měsíci +3

    13:50 When something like this happens, sometimes a good quick fix can be to put some regular waterproof wood glue on it and put the broken piece back with some tape over it, when it's all set you can sand it down and paint over it later and no one will know it ever happened.

    • @aserta
      @aserta Před měsícem

      Super glue works perfectly too, you just have to not glue your finger to it.

  • @nealeburgess6756
    @nealeburgess6756 Před 9 měsíci +10

    Good progress. Well done Mark. I would recomend fitting some fixed wired in lights running from the Bluetti. LED low current ones of course. Having at least some fixed lights coming straight from the power system would be more convenient. You can always keep a few portable lights to supplement them, or to use if the powerbank goes flat.

  • @paulington
    @paulington Před 9 měsíci +5

    Congrats on the 100k mate! Well deserved!

  • @spindlespringsranch3108
    @spindlespringsranch3108 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Yikes! Mucky muck surprises behind those cabin walls. Excellent editing and music per your usual standard. I just love you and your project. ❤️ Fridays don’t come soon enough!

  • @alfreddaniels3817
    @alfreddaniels3817 Před 9 měsíci +8

    Consult Hanneke about the chainplates, it’s important to do it right and to make that mast support very very strong

  • @ClassicCanoes
    @ClassicCanoes Před 9 měsíci +3

    You should drill small weep holes at the lowest point and leave them open as a tell tail and a drain.

  • @bruceottway8369
    @bruceottway8369 Před 9 měsíci +1

    In future Mark, pre drill your ply so as to not push out timber fibres when driving in screws this will allow the ply to set tight against the frame and even use offcuts pre drilled as washers to cover a bigger area of pressure . Top effort so far mate

  • @rolandtb3
    @rolandtb3 Před 9 měsíci

    Making the interior drier. Preparation for chain plate installation. As fall turns to winter, getting the cabins dry and warmer becomes challenging. Oil/propane/diesel heaters are all possible options. With sufficient battery power, limited electric heater. A used small dehumidifier(s) may reduce dampness.
    Interior work on rainy days. Exterior work (mast, chain plates, deck beams, engine mounts, sail rigging, sails, protected cockpit, rudder/steering). Continue discovering those rabbit holes and covering them both from tthe outside and inside.

  • @martinandsharonwotherspoon4909
    @martinandsharonwotherspoon4909 Před 9 měsíci +3

    If you get a chance see if you can get hold of brambles swan and duck food... specifically made for them. Look after your guests as winter approaches.. keep up the good entertaining work...

  • @shanefthomas
    @shanefthomas Před 9 měsíci +1

    Try to buy a 12V electric blanket as very efficient. Even if you get simple cheap 240V version, position 1 is 20watts, 2 is 40W, 3 is 60Watts. You warm up on 3 and sleep on 1 or 2. Position 2, 40 watts x 8 hours =320 watt hours, not a burden to your solar, better than buying propane. Also a thin150W engine block heater attached to the back of a finned 12x6inch heat sink looks cool. Easy to buy and make. Put several around the boat. When your batteries are full good to use that solar potential that just goes to waste. Wattage sounds small but direct radiation in small insulated works well. Also don’t use 240V fans, on high they consume 55W. A 12V DC fan will be 25W. A 1£ speed controller saves even more as 0 to 25W Finley adjustable for comfort. In summer you can be wasteful but many winter overcast days in a row will test your solar to the limit. While ripping out rotten walls run cable for permanent led lighting.

  • @sloppy.giuseppe3860
    @sloppy.giuseppe3860 Před 9 měsíci +1

    I would personally be going deeper down the rabbit hole. Rot so close to your main bulkhead, right where your chain-plate will attach. I would want to reach the full extent of the compromised material.

  • @hughshepherd6596
    @hughshepherd6596 Před 9 měsíci +4

    In my view, those chain plates need more than a couple of bits of supporting ply. Tremendous forces on them. I would suggest inlaying a large patch of 4-5mm steel plate, and/or even longer horizontal steel stringers over that entire load bearing, area and sandwich it between the ply.
    That rotten hull will not take such localised strain and needs to be over engineered . Perhaps the designer lady can give you some stress calculations?
    Somehow you need to assess how much continuity of plywood you have following all of the patch working, albeit using modern materials. Interrupted laminates do not perform the same as when new (just like your beam repairs) and if those chain plates rip out I suspect a large chunk of the rotten vessel will go with it. Your mother told me you do take note of comments, so think about this issue,..... if she is correct!.

    • @rationalist47
      @rationalist47 Před 9 měsíci

      Excellent advice. Unfortunately this guy makes decisions according to confirmation bias rather than critical thinking.

    • @hughshepherd6596
      @hughshepherd6596 Před 9 měsíci +1

      @@rationalist47 He is a dreamer and a chancer and I feel will come unstuck with this bad combo!

  • @calvingarrett3245
    @calvingarrett3245 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Looking good Mark. If it was me I would put that charging station up on something higher if you floor gets water in from the hatch or spring a leak it can damage your charging station.

  • @dcallan812
    @dcallan812 Před 9 měsíci +6

    She is looking nice in the water. Now get a move on towards the sea.
    Great update 2x👍

  • @scott3708
    @scott3708 Před 9 měsíci +6

    Sailing, maybe.... not falling apart and sinking, that is yet to be determined.

  • @JasonR86
    @JasonR86 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Nice to see someone who is prepared to reuse and upcycle instead of buying new insulation I'd of never thought of that, great work keep it up 👍😉

  • @Bantie1
    @Bantie1 Před 9 měsíci +2

    You have a lot of American viewers and we can't understand the language on your wish list. At least I can't. You are doing a Great job and I'm seeing a beautiful vessel when you're done. Just like "Minki" you will be so proud after you can set sail and you will be truly confident of your vessel after all the repairs and builds you have done. Very accomplished! Ignore the nay sayers!!

  • @rcninjastudio
    @rcninjastudio Před 9 měsíci +4

    well done Bluetti for sorting the lad out, those power banks would have been great back when used to race R.C's many years ago. and will definitely keep them in mind if I ever pull the trigger on buying my own boat

  • @stelliform
    @stelliform Před 9 měsíci +1

    That swan cracks me up. You’ve got a co-star!

  • @kevinmartin3859
    @kevinmartin3859 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Keep going Mark your doing ok that foam is a real sponge but at you are tackling the cause of the water for the age of the boat i think you have to expect water from the fixtures that are on the boat be warned the white polystyrene boxes you are using can be possible toxic fumes from fire starting to look more liveable good luck 😊😊😊

  • @MrCuttingI
    @MrCuttingI Před 9 měsíci +11

    Maybe it would be a good idea to fit a little wood burner to the boat for those cold winter days.

    • @DWilliams-ce8nb
      @DWilliams-ce8nb Před 9 měsíci +1

      Would be great! But safety first last and always with wood stoves. keep your wood stored WELL away from the stove. OVERDO the metal insulation on all sides of the stove. OVERBUILD the stovepipe connections and through hole insulations. OVER-engineer the space above and around the top of the stovepipe. Seems like a project you'd want your dad involved in.

    • @timfish
      @timfish Před 9 měsíci +1

      There's been loads of research showing how bad they are for your health with all the particulates. I'd probably go for a diesel heater and then you can at least have it come on on a timer!

    • @fonkyman
      @fonkyman Před 9 měsíci +1

      i imagine a stove for a ship would be a closed type not and open cooking stove or something like that..@@timfish

  • @richb313
    @richb313 Před 9 měsíci +7

    You are still making progress and just keep at it the more you do the closer to your goal you are.

  • @GraniaCooke
    @GraniaCooke Před 9 měsíci

    We love you Mark! good progress

  • @rodmeisterful
    @rodmeisterful Před 9 měsíci +3

    Simply staggering patience and persistence…RESPECT!

  • @kamesenLBC
    @kamesenLBC Před 9 měsíci +3

    Kudos on a good job m8. With winter approaching, bad weather days will only get more frequent. Consider the 80/20 rule. Do the 20% of the work that can get you 80% of the way done on the interior (support for chain plates) and you may want to spend the rest of the bad weather days staging your exterior days. That way you can ensure you can get the most progress towards the mast and engine boxes. You'll have plenty of time for interior work once those are done 😉

  • @howieroche7492
    @howieroche7492 Před 9 měsíci +1

    This is just a suggestion. Please consider creating a simple working platform for your work space. The platform, in the case of a taller person as yourself should be at least 38 inches high. I noticed that you have a pair of sawhorses for work projects. I would consider fastening a piece of plywood from the underside of the sawhorses and the possibility of even adding 2x6 to the underside of the plywood on the ends and in the middle for extra stability. Even more, have one of your carpenter friends build some sawhorses from used wood. You will be so glad you did. I had the fortunate experience of working at a young age to be trained by an old-time carpenter. Our approach every workday involved setting up the job with a sawhorse work table and another table for just the tools we would be using that day. Best of luck with everything as I truly enjoy watching all your videos.

  • @richardschaefer3889
    @richardschaefer3889 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Week after week, best series on the Tube.

  • @srperk6163
    @srperk6163 Před 9 měsíci +3

    I can see your skills getting better as you progress through the boat.

  • @donnanhuggler8451
    @donnanhuggler8451 Před 9 měsíci +2

    You’re doing it right !
    Thanks for filming it !!!!

  • @chrisfullwood6643
    @chrisfullwood6643 Před 9 měsíci +2

    I sure hope you have got to the bottom of where all that standing water in the coachroof has come from it would be an awful shame to do all that work for it to just get wait again.

  • @Digiphex
    @Digiphex Před 9 měsíci +1

    Make a little drain hole to the inside cabin to allow those enclosed spaces to stay dry forever.

  • @GeraldMcCunn
    @GeraldMcCunn Před 9 měsíci +7

    Surely, it would save future problems if you were to create breathers and drains in the closed spaces. Also, don't be reluctant, at this stage, to use doublers and butt-straps to reinforce your repairs. Function before form - you will have time and resources for for something more refined later.

  • @sietuuba
    @sietuuba Před 9 měsíci +3

    Nice to see you have good neighbourly relations with the local swans! 🥰
    As long as they aren't fed any bread..!

    • @aserta
      @aserta Před měsícem

      Like gremlins then...

  • @nelmax07
    @nelmax07 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Love your vids, keep on chasing! ❤

  • @TheBeaker59
    @TheBeaker59 Před 9 měsíci +7

    Just a couple of thoughts re the filler packing of the ply while it may be advantageous to you to use premade fillers and it works well (I have done plenty of that) because it is a sponsored product. However for most of us its a bit spendy, so perhaps try some of the cheap and arguably better self compounded fillers what springs to mind is in boatyards the content of wood sanding dust, extractors contents, sawdust and wood flour often freely available I use it allot personally its actually stronger and sometimes lighter than a sandable surface filler like you are using. for filling add a small amount of colloidal silica to the epoxy then add wood flour stirring until I get a usable product almost dry but still workable then fill the void once cured sand the tops off then fill with a product like you are using now to get a good surface to lay glass on.
    Second thought was could you use the European canal system to get somewhere a bit more pleasant for the winter perhaps even down to the Med? Much as I love the Netherlands its not contusive to outdoor boat work in winter.

  • @SoItGoesCAL34
    @SoItGoesCAL34 Před 9 měsíci +6

    So nice to see you happy and making progress. Your building skills are coming along nicely. Have a wonderful weekend.

  • @JustPlainRob
    @JustPlainRob Před 9 měsíci +1

    Good for you, man. I would have called it quits the second I learned there was literally water inside the walls of my boat hull. That's usually a death sentence, but maybe your boat is composite enough to be Theseus'd back to whole.

  • @ianrusso8790
    @ianrusso8790 Před 9 měsíci +4

    that bluetti is cool. very nice of them

  • @briancuthbert4508
    @briancuthbert4508 Před 9 měsíci +6

    Always good to see you Mark. Keep up the good work. Cheers mate😊

  • @bryankeith3651
    @bryankeith3651 Před 9 měsíci +4

    Been watching since the beginnings! You're creating a great channel! Seeing ya pulll the corroded nails made me think you might consider doing a few fastener tests in a solid section.

  • @KhafidIbrahim
    @KhafidIbrahim Před 9 měsíci +1

    Glad your video showed up. I was looking for you.

  • @karlmabe1649
    @karlmabe1649 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Love episodes including mum and dad does your brother ever visit?

  • @Ibh111142
    @Ibh111142 Před 9 měsíci

    Good grief so much water. I guess you just keep going, no turning back now. Bluetti are great sponsors and I would never of heard of them but for your channel

  • @mikebourke1185
    @mikebourke1185 Před 9 měsíci +4

    Well done .. considering all the rot your finding..But you are making it good again n peace of mind.. 😊
    Stay Free and Safe

  • @murdomacinnes6176
    @murdomacinnes6176 Před 9 měsíci

    Coming on man - keep on keeping on 👍👍😎

  • @tomdoesfinance1910
    @tomdoesfinance1910 Před 9 měsíci

    cant wait for every vid my friend, been watching for a few years now!

  • @jefeke76
    @jefeke76 Před 9 měsíci

    happy to see you holding strong, i do admire your resolve and tenacity with this project !

  • @LostYogi
    @LostYogi Před 9 měsíci +5

    2 things 🙂Prepare a work area on the deck, where you secure the "workbench" and maybe a cheap pavillion/tent. It will save you many hours of work in the coming months.
    Second, get some wider chainplates so you can center them with the bulkheads, and still have plenty of space on each side of the bulkhead inside for knots.
    It will be the strongest way to do it, and you don't want the chainplates to fail underway!!

    • @rationalist47
      @rationalist47 Před 9 měsíci +1

      Excellent idea on the chainplates. That hull has way less support for them than a plank on frame boat. Spreading out the stress would help a lot. Also great idea about putting up a deck shelter.

  • @TheCocoDane
    @TheCocoDane Před 9 měsíci +3

    You handle setbacks so well. I would have a mental fit, if i saw water splashing out every time i poked a hole. Im looking forward to seeing how the deckhouse will turn out. cheers

  • @mattmcg3760
    @mattmcg3760 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Great video Mark, and I'm still loving them chilled tunes. Keep pushing mate!

  • @b.b.grenade1407
    @b.b.grenade1407 Před 9 měsíci

    Just love the lounge music you been playing. Brings back memories of a simpler time in my life.

  • @dannycrooks8462
    @dannycrooks8462 Před 9 měsíci +5

    It's a fantastic day when another video comes out 😊

    • @artbymaryf7283
      @artbymaryf7283 Před 9 měsíci +1

      I know,,,I feel the same!!! When Friday comes round I think,,"Why do I loove Fridays??,,,Ahhh, yes, it's movie night!!!"🤣⛵️🤣⛵️🤣⛵️

  • @ashtontechhelp
    @ashtontechhelp Před 9 měsíci +1

    @11:22 - that looks like open-cell foam. Acts like a sponge. I recommend you use closed-cell foam, or polystyrene, when you replace it.

  • @loveoracle8797
    @loveoracle8797 Před 9 měsíci +1

    102 thousand Mark !! Woo hoo. Was hanging to see this video. You're my fave now ❤

  • @ianrusso8790
    @ianrusso8790 Před 9 měsíci +2

    I can see the plaque!!!! well done congratulations

  • @simonpickles3633
    @simonpickles3633 Před 9 měsíci +1

    I'm proud of you brother one English man to another what your doing is hard just keep looking to the future thank you for the videos and taking all of us on this journey with you

  • @garylewellen4241
    @garylewellen4241 Před 9 měsíci

    Mark, I enjoy watching your videos. Thought I might offer a suggestion. I've got many yrs experience in the construction field. When you're working on a vertical surface and want to contain a mess or debris. Use painters tape or masking tape and light weight plastic and make a net of sorts. That will help keep so much from falling in the water. Also keep you from cutting your hand with a sharp chisel. Keep up the good work.

  • @cartertanya1258
    @cartertanya1258 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Hi, just a bit of advise , keep the chain plates spread across the bulkheads . If you move them away you need to confer with builder for structural changes

  • @Joe-yb9gu
    @Joe-yb9gu Před 9 měsíci

    Mark I’m enjoying your ill tempered neighbor who is constantly trying to tell you what to do and when to do it. Maybe you need more anti fowl?
    Just a thought.
    Loving your channel.

  • @robvangelderen2359
    @robvangelderen2359 Před 9 měsíci +4

    Hi Mark thanks for the video there’s a lot of wet stuff, I hope you find all the spots. And that you can sail south to get to warmer areas soon. Good luck 🍀

  • @markwhittingham5270
    @markwhittingham5270 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Hang in there, you'll get through it

  • @StephanPluemer
    @StephanPluemer Před 9 měsíci

    Whow over 100.000 Subscribers, Congrats !

  • @matrixmike4089
    @matrixmike4089 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Great videos, I like the tempo and music! Great to see your progress and there is some good advice in the comments.

  • @scruffylookingnerfherder3418

    It’s great to see your progress and how much you’ve turned your boat into a home. Keep at it, it’s worth the effort!

  • @markamsterdam539
    @markamsterdam539 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Once again a very nice video to watch

  • @umvhu
    @umvhu Před 9 měsíci +2

    Making stain glass there is a pair of pliers called a nibbler, they are good for removing very small amounts of glass when trying to make difficult shapes.
    Perhaps using a 'nibbler' approach when dealing with wet patches would be easier, because less force is required to remove small areas.