It is called a dutchmanrepair because they do not replace the whole side but just the peace that is rotten. We dutchman are Cheap, but is mostly very strong. Greatings from Holland
@@SailingMagicCarpet Funny thing, I always catch a finger in ours, last time was yesterday. It is a soft edge anyway. I tested the power use because I put new lights in. The Caframo uses so little power it hardly registers. We only have three but could fit more.
So, now Kirsten has won the GGR. That's a huge testament to the seaworthiness of the Cape George design, so we need to congratulate you for such a wise purchase as well as Kirsten (we need to give a bit of credit to Kirsten. I'm only kidding, of course. She. not only won the race, she also took a long side trip to rescue another contestant whose boat had sunk. So Kirsten and Cape George yachts are now legendary. Oh, by the way, all your work your Cape George earn you a better return some day,
This is the first video that's popped up in my feed in a very long time. I used to watch every week but I haven't see a video in at least 6 months...I don't know what happened, the algorithm stopped recommending. But I'm back on board again baby! Happy to be back
Those bronze cockpit drains with the balls - often on older boats that sit low in the waterwith the leeward cockpit drains will be below sea level when heeled over. So when this happens, the ball rises up in the drain and seals the water from coming into the the cockpit. The drain hoses from these drain should be cross led so the starboard hose goes to the port thruhull and visa versa.
I did wonder about keeping water out of a capsized cockpit. Ours are glassed tubes, but I wish we had balls in them because a passing wave usually makes water come up the drain.
With crossed drains these balls are superfluous. Besides they greatly reduce the outflow which can be serious when pooped. A tip (maybe off topic): If wintering and the water freezes, these pipes can burst. I used to insert Willow twigs which are compressible.
@@jwwebnaut7045 That is not correct, with following seas there will be water up the drains without the ball traps even with crossed drains. Been there done that, and there's nothing more nerve racking than water coming in the cockpit, repeatedly for hour after hour in big following seas.
So, now you know for sure that you have a winner boat in the true sense. Kirsten Neuschäfer just completed the GGR as the winner in her Cape George 36 "Minnehaha". Fantastic!!
BTW as an ex Navy sailor we always added "Azure Blue" to our white paints. White paint inevitably goes to a cream colour as it ages, Azure Blue tint only just makes the White just notably bluish and as it ages goes white and as expected the older the paint will go to cream colour, regards.
Being married to a journeyman carpenter with 50 years experience, he said you can rest assured that the Dutchman repair piece far exceeds the strength of the original. Good job!
If you need some good JuJu for your refit, just look at that Kirsten- she's positively flying towards the finish in the GGR right now. What a boat. What a lady. More power to your elbow(s) , and keep at it. It's looking great.
When using a plug to mold a hole, wrap with nylon string or rope. Depending on clearance desired. Wrap it tight together and finish with the string or rope at the top. Then cover with tape or wax paper. Once your lay up is cured, pull the string out. Then you can pull your plug easily.
Mya, speaking as someone who has a history of back problems starting from the age of 18, please take care of that back. I used to blow it off when I was younger because I could recover in a day or two, but now that I'm approaching 50, it can take anywhere from 3 to 7 days for me to even be able to walk any appreciable distance, and can take months to fully recover.I attribute this to my earlier nonchalance about the problem. If I had begun serious physical therapy at an earlier age, I could have avoided the vast majority (all?) of these problems.
When removing things like those hatches I have a long history of slipping really thin putty knifes into gaps like those you cut with the recuperating tool and then wedging them apart. Sipping in the putty knife and the wedging them apart usually involves driving another putty knife in between.
I am always in AWE, viewing your channel after growing up in our New England boatyard, sailing in the US Merchant Marines as an officer for 35 years and owning a Hood 44 at 73 your episodes engage my imagination. Thanks for sharing!
I’m sure your following Minnihaha/Kristen - are you going to have a recap of her finish ?? What a sailor/ boat just like you two and Magic Carpet II - ! Keep up the good and excellent work !!
I have been following you for about a year now and look forward to seeing your post every week . I live in Georgian Bluffs. Caframo is about a klm from my house and I have a couple of there fans myself . What a surprise to see them when you said you had some packages to show that's awesome good company.
Hi,I love your adult advice…DONT stick your finger in the fan…brilliant,great humour.With oscillating fans I always pointed the airflow up towards the deck head,given that moving air is cooler it sinks down without the direct draft of the fan.cheers Roly🇬🇧.
Love all the work and attention to detail . Sealing the boat and getting it ready for the water is an excellent idea. We live in an ever changing world and if worse comes to worse with a splash ready boat , even without an engine Magic Carpet II could be towed up to Canada and help with Visa issues. I look forward each week to a new episode. Much love from Arizona.
It's always good to have a plan B, just in case. You know, what do we do if things fall apart? I would suggest that you store all of your new appliances that you are not going to install this season back at your parents house instead of storing it there. And anything else that is just going to take up space there. That way Visa problems won't apply. I'm sure that you already have a plan B. If not, at least write something down to reference later. You both are very intelligent and I am probably just preaching to the choir . But I have been watching your videos for so long now that I genuinely care about your future happiness. And want the very best for you guys.
I miss a short version of violin concert! Apart from that these vlogs a just wonderful to see. I feel like I'm taking part of something I never ever could even think of. Thank you both
Thanks for bringing Kristen Neuschäfer to my attention. I followed her as I follow you and yesterday that came to a climax when she won the GGR (nonstop singlehanded circomnavigation) in a sistership of Magic Carpet II. It must be a joy to know that your choice for a Cape George 36 was such a good one.
I just watched Kirsten Neuschaffer bringing her Cape George 36 into les Salble d’Olonnes to win the GGR; now I’m looking forward to seeing Magic Carpet II in the water
Love seeing the extra parts of the boat come together! These may not be as flashy as painting large areas, redoing whole sections, or ripping out bulkheads, but these little repairs still keep the project going. Funnily enough, I did some work in my Club’s boatshop last week, and suddenly both of the sailing CZcamsrs I watch (You and Florence) upload repair videos. Granted, you guys normally have been uploading refit videos, but it still felt a little bit intertwined. Fair winds, and can’t wait to see MC once the paint comes in! -J
Thanks for another really interesting and enjoyable episode guys. I hope your back is feeling better Maya. Don't push yourselves too hard, try and have a break if you can from time to time. Take care and stay safe👍
I have those fans for our boat. You should also take a look at Vornado energy smart fans. They are AC-powered fans (although the energy smart actually convert to 24v, so it might be hackable) and move a max 1000cfm of air for a max 40w consumption. We keep these for hot nights and run them all night pretty easily on our house batteries. I plan to take one apart to see if I can hack it to run off 12v with a step-up to 24v. Our boat has a bus bar that centralizes all the cabin fan runs, so we could buy a single 12v to 24v step up and not have to change any wiring if we ever went that route. And since 24v can move more current through the same awg wire, won't have to worry about doubling the wattage of the fans.
You may already be aware of the GGR around the world non stop single handed race, but a Cape George 36 cutter sailed by South African,Kirsten Neuschafer is leading the event with about 100 miles remaining to the finish line in France.
I’m so impressed by your work! Both the filming and commenting and and the way you solve your challenges. And Aladino, I do really understand your struggle when you cannot do everything just perfect but looking at what you have achieved it it amazing! I guess that many of us would like to have someone with your knowledge and experience to ask for advice when encountering different challenges we may face in less difficult “refits”. You are a true master! And, as someone else wrote, you have given me many good ideas on how to solve challenges I have had and will have. Thank you for that. I am sure you truly will enjoy sailing Magic Carpet II when that day comes and despite it may have seen distant for you many times during your work, I am sure that day will come. Thank you!
Glad things are progressing. Have you thought of putting a couple of dingy supports on the cabin top to stabilize it when it's on the boat? That would support it when strapped down and give you a guide to put it in the "best" position every time.
Not certain if you were aware, but another Cape George 36 is now heading into port at les Sables d'Olonne, France as part of the Golden Globe Race - skippered by Kirsten Neuschafer. Around the world solo circumnavigation. The boat has held up well. So will yours!
I watched last weeks video while my brother was visiting. You have a new fan. And this one isn’t an electric fan. 😂. He thinks Aladino is a master craftsman and is in love with Maya’s beautiful, soft voice cadence. Have a great week!
I would venture to guess that even though you’re not 100% happy with the Dutchman repair, it is probably better than most. As a recovering perfectionist I used to always say “perfect is good enough”. Life is too short… now I’m learning to embrace “good enough is perfect”. 27:33
👍👌👏 Extremely well done again and as always (video and work). 2) The perfectly done Dutchman repair was definitely a lot of effort and should therefore be added to the list/plan and crossed out. At least in my personal opinion. Thanks a lot for making teaching explaining recording editing uploading and sharing. Best regards luck and health in particular. To both of you of course.
Sorry Aladino, but the ball in the drain valve isn't there to close it if you capsize the boat, it's to prevent water from entering in the swell. In other words: water can only run OUT of the cockpit and not enter from below. The valves thus act as a one-way valve since the ball will float up and thereby close the valve. A very imaginative construction that you should definitely get!
It’s going to be 70 degrees and sunny this coming weekend (28th and 29th).First 70 degree day of the year! Great time to take that awesome dingy out for a spin! Great episode as always.
Well excuse me (just kidding), you are getting all Canadian and telling us to be an adult. You are of course correct. The reduced protective cage also reduces wind noise.
Watching you two work so hard and transform your vessel inspired us to take on our own project. Although, We bought a tiny home, on land in a small village called Mattarana, lol. Ask Al to translate. Lol The structure is literally hundreds of years old. Watching yall has us understand the importance of problem solving, you inevitably find and to tend to them in order. Sometimes you open cans and cans of worms. Lol 😆 YET you guys do inspire.
#GGR2022 Kirsten Neuschäfer (39) / South Africa / Cape George 36 - "MINNEHAHA" officially became the first woman to win a round the world race by the three great capes, including solo and fully crewed races, non-stop or with stops, and the first South African sailor to win a round-the-world event! You picked the right boat!
That repair looks succificant to me, I can't see it being a problem down the road, don't be so hard on yourself there Alidino, I think your ocd is kicking in and trying to make you feel as though this dutchman repair, isn't up to bar, I think it's fine. Once its faired and fiberglassed correctly it should be good to go.
Its probably too late by the time you read this but it seemed like a good idea to me. Before glassing the cabin top why not build up a slightly raised strip that forms a base prior to attaching the wood hatch surround. It could be a 1/2 inch that would be glassed in as part of the cabin top on the surface only in that small area that would be the mounting point for the wood. That way rather than the water on the flat deck tending to run under the wood (as apparently happened before) there would be more of a chance the water would shed and not seek to penetrate the seam.
Awesome work, you two! That Dutchman is SUCH a cool (and inspired) repair!! And it made my day to see my fav musician Maya more relaxed - am really glad your back is feeling better! Magic Carpet is getting allllll the love! (Go Kirsten ... win the GGR!)
I love seeing a young couple taking precautions seriously by wearing respirators while doing the sanding of fiberglass etc. I only hope you will also learn now to include Eye Protection, it is so vitally important that you protect your eye from flying debris and dust !
Looks like a Cape George 36 is going to win the Golden Globe Race Kirsten has been flying in Minihaha , she will also become the first woman to do so 800 miles left of 29,000mile race
As always love watching your videos ... looking forward to seeing this Sailboat when your done and sailing ... it is like your baby growing up into something beautiful ... the home on water ... done with hardworking and love . 😊😊😊😊
I have seen more than one owner demonstrate finger stopping this fan. Press onward, and an ok from him is better than many professionals work. Slightly envious, you won't have topside leaks on launch.
Hi Aledino, the balls in the cockpit drains are primarily meant to prevent the cockpit from flooding by following waves. This happens a lot when the cockpit floor is just a small distance above the waterline. Quite annoying to have a wet floor at all times when sailing. Inflow of water into the cockpit when capsized is least of your problems since gravity will drain that through the open top!
If that is the planned storage location for the dinghy, you really ought to be able to design some supports to hold it steady there and glass them into the top of the deck now before painting it. Make it look like it was an original part of the boat. Any motion (as you well know) will cause wear, and eventually wear gets through the fiberglass and lets water in.
You can get non-snap-off blades for sliding blade type knives, with things like lifting those hatch frames they are very good for slicing through sealant once you get the 1st part lifted slightly, lots of light strokes and change the blade often ( or sharpen if so inclined, it's a trade off of time to do it vs. cost of blades)
Another super interesting video with good explanations on the plan and the execution.Add to that the pro editing and great score, what else do you want....HIT THAT THUMB UP PEOPLE!! I am not an "know it all" but I can tell the difference between what I know because I have been there and what I just think I know. because of this I disagree with some boat repairs I see online but it has never been the case with Aladino's or Maya's work. (Maybe the way she holds some tools but it is personal after all.) PS: 2:00 It is not in case of capsize(would not help, be it 90degres or 180 flip) it is to keep sea water from rushing in (ball floats and plugs drain)when the sea level out is higher than the cockpit bottom, be it from waves(mostly following) or heeling . Thank you for sharing that labor of love.(and sweat)!
I so enjoyed this episode. Great to see your sealing up the deck and fittings. That must really help you feel the progress. We live in Victoria and we also are anxious for warmer weather. Hope it comes soon. All the best to you in the coming week. Just super seeing this project managed by such capable people. Thanks for sharing.
Looking great. I'm sure that dutchman will perform excellently. It's a whole lot warmer in California now; hope you are getting that good glassing weather up north as well.
Those fans Caframo have been known for years as the best fans , a Canadian company the II's are good , the I's were made offshore and were nothing but failures, the originals were made in Canada as are the II's
Thought you guys would like this - If you don't know her name yet, you will soon! Kirsten Neuschäfer is within two days of almost certainly being the winner of the 2022-2023 Golden Globe Race. Skipper of Minnehaha, a Cape George 36, she's closing in along with Abhilash Tomy at the finish line off Les Sables d'Olonne. Since they are "sailing like it's 1968" without internet access on board, it's wild to think that these two sailors have no idea that they are so close to each other! We can't wait to hear this strong sailor's reflections on the race in hindsight.
Having a good fan under deck is such a lifesaver when it's hot and humid! Never heard of that brand before, but the folding design looks smart. And having 4 of them throughout the boat you can easily produce a minor vortex down below :D
The ball in the cockpit floor drain should float so it will not close the hole when capsizing. It should however prevent water from rising up when healing by making the drain "one way".
Hey Aladino, my thoughts about the "balls": the balls density is slightly lower than surrounding water so they will leave through water from top but swim on top and lock the drains when water should ingress from outside due to seastate or speed of the boat, that creates suction at the stern. I can't imagine why water should not get in when 180° capsized?!😉 You both do a great job! Björn
Another really good episode! That dutchman repair is well done and is probably stronger than the rest of the cabin sides. Your knocking it out one (or more) jobs at a time! The splash is closer than you think!
What a great video Maya. I continue to feel so happy for you. 😊 (P.s. that shade of red on your flannel jacket looks fabulous on you when you're tired, just the right power colour can give you a little energy, and not seem so tired, eh? )...Back to more serious things on my mind tonight: 1.) I just wanted to acknowledge how tough this job is, and give you and Dino kudos along with virtual hugs. 💜 Like any remodel, it can suck you dry emotionally and physically. (My partner and I have done our fair share over the years, and currently still doing the fishing boat, and our little cabin...it can really test a person!) 2.) I don't want to talk badly about anyone, but I wanted to tell you that I'm glad you kept the name of the brokerage on your initial videos. We have had personal experience with them, and they have a reputation for not exactly being ethical, etc. I'm so, so sorry this purchase was such a mess. I really am. 😢 If we could help in some way, I wish we could. And finally number 3.) We want to purchase a few similar fans, but want to make sure you get credit/points/commission. Do I just go to the link posted? Or is there something else Im overlooking? 😊 Thanks Maya. Both of you hang in there. It will get better. Unfortunately, it takes time and patience. Hugs from afar. 🌲💚🌲
Great inspiration, just did my first dutchmen. certainly I did a crappy job, but it will work and I did not have to rip apart the entire door frame. Thanks for the inspiration : )
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Very much admire Aladino's methodical and precise way of working in these videos. It's extremely satisfying to watch.
Thank you so much Dan!
It is called a dutchmanrepair because they do not replace the whole side but just the peace that is rotten. We dutchman are Cheap, but is mostly very strong. Greatings from Holland
The best line "were all adults, don't stick you finger in the fan". Bravo for sanity!
Nice one! Either way, the blades are FingerSafe, soft, and won't hurt you! :)
Caframo is your biggest Fan!
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Dear Joe C
👍👌👏😁😁😁
Best regards, luck and health in particular.
@@SailingMagicCarpet Funny thing, I always catch a finger in ours, last time was yesterday. It is a soft edge anyway. I tested the power use because I put new lights in. The Caframo uses so little power it hardly registers. We only have three but could fit more.
Take the guard off and it will be even quieter. Think ceiling fan, no guard ,whisper quiet…..
@@philgray3443 Thanks for your support! :)
So, now Kirsten has won the GGR. That's a huge testament to the seaworthiness of the Cape George design, so we need to congratulate you for such a wise purchase as well as Kirsten (we need to give a bit of credit to Kirsten. I'm only kidding, of course. She. not only won the race, she also took a long side trip to rescue another contestant whose boat had sunk. So Kirsten and Cape George yachts are now legendary. Oh, by the way, all your work your Cape George earn you a better return some day,
This is the first video that's popped up in my feed in a very long time. I used to watch every week but I haven't see a video in at least 6 months...I don't know what happened, the algorithm stopped recommending. But I'm back on board again baby! Happy to be back
Kirsten and Minnehaha her Cape George 36 just won the 🌍 G°G°R° ! right now! 🏆🍾
Those bronze cockpit drains with the balls - often on older boats that sit low in the waterwith the leeward cockpit drains will be below sea level when heeled over. So when this happens, the ball rises up in the drain and seals the water from coming into the the cockpit. The drain hoses from these drain should be cross led so the starboard hose goes to the port thruhull and visa versa.
I did wonder about keeping water out of a capsized cockpit. Ours are glassed tubes, but I wish we had balls in them because a passing wave usually makes water come up the drain.
Though this feature, you will not enjoy wave slap geysers.
Exactly! Was gonna say they are anti back-splash / surge valves. Day to day problem. Not for a capsise....
With crossed drains these balls are superfluous. Besides they greatly reduce the outflow which can be serious when pooped.
A tip (maybe off topic): If wintering and the water freezes, these pipes can burst. I used to insert Willow twigs which are compressible.
@@jwwebnaut7045 That is not correct, with following seas there will be water up the drains without the ball traps even with crossed drains. Been there done that, and there's nothing more nerve racking than water coming in the cockpit, repeatedly for hour after hour in big following seas.
So, now you know for sure that you have a winner boat in the true sense. Kirsten Neuschäfer just completed the GGR as the winner in her Cape George 36 "Minnehaha". Fantastic!!
After watching many videos on many channels there is only one material for boatbuilding that is ALUMINIUM!!
BTW as an ex Navy sailor we always added "Azure Blue" to our white paints. White paint inevitably goes to a cream colour as it ages, Azure Blue tint only just makes the White just notably bluish and as it ages goes white and as expected the older the paint will go to cream colour, regards.
Being married to a journeyman carpenter with 50 years experience, he said you can rest assured that the Dutchman repair piece far exceeds the strength of the original. Good job!
Caframo fans are 110.00 each. So that was a very nice gift from them. I would include them again in a video.
If you need some good JuJu for your refit, just look at that Kirsten- she's positively flying towards the finish in the GGR right now. What a boat. What a lady.
More power to your elbow(s) , and keep at it. It's looking great.
I also did a lot of research concerning below deck fans and the Sirocco is the one-and-only choice. Happy coolings !
Thanks for your support! :)
Let's all chant with Aladino; "prep work, makes the boat work"🙂. Coming along nicely guys👍.
When using a plug to mold a hole, wrap with nylon string or rope. Depending on clearance desired. Wrap it tight together and finish with the string or rope at the top. Then cover with tape or wax paper. Once your lay up is cured, pull the string out. Then you can pull your plug easily.
Did you guys see that Kirsten won the Golden Globe on her Cape George? Proud South African 😊.
Mya, speaking as someone who has a history of back problems starting from the age of 18, please take care of that back. I used to blow it off when I was younger because I could recover in a day or two, but now that I'm approaching 50, it can take anywhere from 3 to 7 days for me to even be able to walk any appreciable distance, and can take months to fully recover.I attribute this to my earlier nonchalance about the problem. If I had begun serious physical therapy at an earlier age, I could have avoided the vast majority (all?) of these problems.
a cape george 36 has just won the GGR - guess you know that but now.- will give you both inspiration and strength as have taken on a major project
When removing things like those hatches I have a long history of slipping really thin putty knifes into gaps like those you cut with the recuperating tool and then wedging them apart. Sipping in the putty knife and the wedging them apart usually involves driving another putty knife in between.
Less grill means a quieter fan. The grill puts resistance to air flow in the path so it adds noise to the operation of the fan. Good choice.
I am always in AWE, viewing your channel after growing up in our New England boatyard, sailing in the US Merchant Marines as an officer for 35 years and owning a Hood 44 at 73 your episodes engage my imagination. Thanks for sharing!
I’m sure your following Minnihaha/Kristen - are you going to have a recap of her finish ??
What a sailor/ boat just like you two and Magic Carpet II - !
Keep up the good and excellent work !!
you're powering through these repairs, i think you made the right choice to move forward schneller.
That Dutchman repair is amazing.
I have been following you for about a year now and look forward to seeing your post every week . I live in Georgian Bluffs. Caframo is about a klm from my house and I have a couple of there fans myself . What a surprise to see them when you said you had some packages to show that's awesome good company.
So cool, right? :)
To me your channel is one of the best. Great part of talking and doing. Allways looking forward to every video release.
Great job!
Hi,I love your adult advice…DONT stick your finger in the fan…brilliant,great humour.With oscillating fans I always pointed the airflow up towards the deck head,given that moving air is cooler it sinks down without the direct draft of the fan.cheers Roly🇬🇧.
'Perfect is the enemy of good" the saying goes. Cockpit side repair is a winner. It's going to be glassed as well anyway :)
Love all the work and attention to detail .
Sealing the boat and getting it ready for the water is an excellent idea.
We live in an ever changing world and if worse comes to worse with a splash ready boat , even without an engine Magic Carpet II could be towed up to Canada and help with Visa issues.
I look forward each week to a new episode.
Much love from Arizona.
It's always good to have a plan B, just in case. You know, what do we do if things fall apart?
I would suggest that you store all of your new appliances that you are not going to install this season back at your parents house instead of storing it there. And anything else that is just going to take up space there. That way Visa problems won't apply.
I'm sure that you already have a plan B. If not, at least write something down to reference later.
You both are very intelligent and I am probably just preaching to the choir .
But I have been watching your videos for so long now that I genuinely care about your future happiness. And want the very best for you guys.
3 big cheers for Caframo!!!
Thank you! :)
"We're all adults here. Just don't stick your fingers in the fan."
Hahaha!!! I love it! Common sense!!!
You got it! :) Although the FingerSafe blades are soft and won't hurt you either way!
I had to try it once...
Great video! A Cape George 36 is in first place in the Golden Globe Race (non-stop circumnavigation), being a testament to the boat and her skipper.
I miss a short version of violin concert!
Apart from that these vlogs a just wonderful to see. I feel like I'm taking part of something I never ever could even think of.
Thank you both
I'm really starting to see the boat starting to take shape.
Thanks for bringing Kristen Neuschäfer to my attention. I followed her as I follow you and yesterday that came to a climax when she won the GGR (nonstop singlehanded circomnavigation) in a sistership of Magic Carpet II. It must be a joy to know that your choice for a Cape George 36 was such a good one.
I just watched Kirsten Neuschaffer bringing her Cape George 36 into les Salble d’Olonnes to win the GGR; now I’m looking forward to seeing Magic Carpet II in the water
Love seeing the extra parts of the boat come together!
These may not be as flashy as painting large areas, redoing whole sections, or ripping out bulkheads, but these little repairs still keep the project going. Funnily enough, I did some work in my Club’s boatshop last week, and suddenly both of the sailing CZcamsrs I watch (You and Florence) upload repair videos. Granted, you guys normally have been uploading refit videos, but it still felt a little bit intertwined.
Fair winds, and can’t wait to see MC once the paint comes in!
-J
Thanks for another really interesting and enjoyable episode guys. I hope your back is feeling better Maya. Don't push yourselves too hard, try and have a break if you can from time to time. Take care and stay safe👍
I have those fans for our boat. You should also take a look at Vornado energy smart fans. They are AC-powered fans (although the energy smart actually convert to 24v, so it might be hackable) and move a max 1000cfm of air for a max 40w consumption. We keep these for hot nights and run them all night pretty easily on our house batteries.
I plan to take one apart to see if I can hack it to run off 12v with a step-up to 24v. Our boat has a bus bar that centralizes all the cabin fan runs, so we could buy a single 12v to 24v step up and not have to change any wiring if we ever went that route. And since 24v can move more current through the same awg wire, won't have to worry about doubling the wattage of the fans.
You may already be aware of the GGR around the world non stop single handed race, but a Cape George 36 cutter sailed by South African,Kirsten Neuschafer is leading the event with about 100 miles remaining to the finish line in France.
Aladino pushes for perfection: always to the top ...
nice job guys, it will be a MAGIC boat indeed !!!
I’m so impressed by your work! Both the filming and commenting and and the way you solve your challenges. And Aladino, I do really understand your struggle when you cannot do everything just perfect but looking at what you have achieved it it amazing! I guess that many of us would like to have someone with your knowledge and experience to ask for advice when encountering different challenges we may face in less difficult “refits”. You are a true master! And, as someone else wrote, you have given me many good ideas on how to solve challenges I have had and will have. Thank you for that.
I am sure you truly will enjoy sailing Magic Carpet II when that day comes and despite it may have seen distant for you many times during your work, I am sure that day will come. Thank you!
Truer words have never been spoken “ we are all adults here , don’t stick your fingers in the fan “
yes , that quip was priceless 😹😹😸😺
Glad things are progressing. Have you thought of putting a couple of dingy supports on the cabin top to stabilize it when it's on the boat? That would support it when strapped down and give you a guide to put it in the "best" position every time.
Hopefully dinghy and not dingy😂
Chocks. Likely only one more custom project. Bumpers may get it to Canada.
Thanks for the video. Aladino goes where mortals fear to tread when doing boat work.
Not certain if you were aware, but another Cape George 36 is now heading into port at les Sables d'Olonne, France as part of the Golden Globe Race - skippered by Kirsten Neuschafer. Around the world solo circumnavigation. The boat has held up well. So will yours!
This is a huge undertaking, Thanks for taking us along with you. best of luck
I watched last weeks video while my brother was visiting. You have a new fan. And this one isn’t an electric fan. 😂. He thinks Aladino is a master craftsman and is in love with Maya’s beautiful, soft voice cadence. Have a great week!
Oh that's so wonderful! Thank you very much :)
I would venture to guess that even though you’re not 100% happy with the Dutchman repair, it is probably better than most. As a recovering perfectionist I used to always say “perfect is good enough”. Life is too short… now I’m learning to embrace “good enough is perfect”. 27:33
👍👌👏 Extremely well done again and as always (video and work). 2) The perfectly done Dutchman repair was definitely a lot of effort and should therefore be added to the list/plan and crossed out. At least in my personal opinion.
Thanks a lot for making teaching explaining recording editing uploading and sharing.
Best regards luck and health in particular. To both of you of course.
Sorry Aladino,
but the ball in the drain valve isn't there to close it if you capsize the boat, it's to prevent water from entering in the swell. In other words: water can only run OUT of the cockpit and not enter from below. The valves thus act as a one-way valve since the ball will float up and thereby close the valve. A very imaginative construction that you should definitely get!
This is coming along well. You explained the procedure to seal up the core penetrations really well. Great Video!
Thank you!
It’s going to be 70 degrees and sunny this coming weekend (28th and 29th).First 70 degree day of the year! Great time to take that awesome dingy out for a spin! Great episode as always.
Haha I wish! We have to fiberglass when the temperature allows us to😅
Well excuse me (just kidding), you are getting all Canadian and telling us to be an adult. You are of course correct. The reduced protective cage also reduces wind noise.
One would be lucky to buy 1 of your repaired boats. Super nice quality work. I guess some of the builders- manufacturers should take lessons. 👍❤
Watching you two work so hard and transform your vessel inspired us to take on our own project. Although, We bought a tiny home, on land in a small village called Mattarana, lol. Ask Al to translate. Lol The structure is literally hundreds of years old. Watching yall has us understand the importance of problem solving, you inevitably find and to tend to them in order. Sometimes you open cans and cans of worms. Lol 😆 YET you guys do inspire.
Caframo fans are great!
Thank you for being so supportive! :)
#GGR2022 Kirsten Neuschäfer (39) / South Africa / Cape George 36 - "MINNEHAHA" officially became the first woman to win a round the world race by the three great capes, including solo and fully crewed races, non-stop or with stops, and the first South African sailor to win a round-the-world event!
You picked the right boat!
That repair looks succificant to me, I can't see it being a problem down the road, don't be so hard on yourself there Alidino, I think your ocd is kicking in and trying to make you feel as though this dutchman repair, isn't up to bar, I think it's fine. Once its faired and fiberglassed correctly it should be good to go.
Its probably too late by the time you read this but it seemed like a good idea to me. Before glassing the cabin top why not build up a slightly raised strip that forms a base prior to attaching the wood hatch surround. It could be a 1/2 inch that would be glassed in as part of the cabin top on the surface only in that small area that would be the mounting point for the wood. That way rather than the water on the flat deck tending to run under the wood (as apparently happened before) there would be more of a chance the water would shed and not seek to penetrate the seam.
That is EXACTLY what I do on every boat I restore!
ALADINO IS THE BEST TU THE BEST
Yes too true, any upstand is better than a caulked joint. I’ve always thought of caulk as temporary
Awesome work, you two! That Dutchman is SUCH a cool (and inspired) repair!! And it made my day to see my fav musician Maya more relaxed - am really glad your back is feeling better! Magic Carpet is getting allllll the love! (Go Kirsten ... win the GGR!)
Nice video
I like the Dutchman repair, I would not think Aladino would do any less
Great video
I love seeing a young couple taking precautions seriously by wearing respirators while doing the sanding of fiberglass etc. I only hope you will also learn now to include Eye Protection, it is so vitally important that you protect your eye from flying debris and dust !
Love this refit series guys! I like the Aladino speaks to camera format!
The ball is also really good for following seas on the stern of the vessel.
It is proceeding very well, yes there is light ... Cheers
Looks like a Cape George 36 is going to win the Golden Globe Race Kirsten has been flying in Minihaha , she will also become the first woman to do so 800 miles left of 29,000mile race
As always love watching your videos ... looking forward to seeing this Sailboat when your done and sailing ... it is like your baby growing up into something beautiful ... the home on water ... done with hardworking and love . 😊😊😊😊
I think that the repair looks pretty good to me. Keep up the good work.
I have seen more than one owner demonstrate finger stopping this fan.
Press onward, and an ok from him is better than many professionals work. Slightly envious, you won't have topside leaks on launch.
Respect for the skills you have , love to see your determination and passion you guys put in to this .
Cool fans and book! Always interesting watching damage be replaced. Dealing with that on a shed.
Thanks for your support
Hi Aledino, the balls in the cockpit drains are primarily meant to prevent the cockpit from flooding by following waves. This happens a lot when the cockpit floor is just a small distance above the waterline. Quite annoying to have a wet floor at all times when sailing. Inflow of water into the cockpit when capsized is least of your problems since gravity will drain that through the open top!
If that is the planned storage location for the dinghy, you really ought to be able to design some supports to hold it steady there and glass them into the top of the deck now before painting it. Make it look like it was an original part of the boat. Any motion (as you well know) will cause wear, and eventually wear gets through the fiberglass and lets water in.
You never cease to amaze!❤
You can get non-snap-off blades for sliding blade type knives, with things like lifting those hatch frames they are very good for slicing through sealant once you get the 1st part lifted slightly, lots of light strokes and change the blade often ( or sharpen if so inclined, it's a trade off of time to do it vs. cost of blades)
Another super interesting video with good explanations on the plan and the execution.Add to that the pro editing and great score,
what else do you want....HIT THAT THUMB UP PEOPLE!!
I am not an "know it all" but I can tell the difference between what I know because I have been there and what I just think I know.
because of this I disagree with some boat repairs I see online but it has never been the case with Aladino's or Maya's work.
(Maybe the way she holds some tools but it is personal after all.)
PS: 2:00 It is not in case of capsize(would not help, be it 90degres or 180 flip) it is to keep sea water from rushing in (ball floats and plugs drain)when the sea level out is higher than the cockpit bottom, be it from waves(mostly following) or heeling .
Thank you for sharing that labor of love.(and sweat)!
I so enjoyed this episode. Great to see your sealing up the deck and fittings. That must really help you feel the progress. We live in Victoria and we also are anxious for warmer weather. Hope it comes soon. All the best to you in the coming week. Just super seeing this project managed by such capable people. Thanks for sharing.
Looking great. I'm sure that dutchman will perform excellently. It's a whole lot warmer in California now; hope you are getting that good glassing weather up north as well.
Those fans Caframo have been known for years as the best fans , a Canadian company the II's are good , the I's were made offshore and were nothing but failures, the originals were made in Canada as are the II's
Thanks so much for your support! :)
You two are wonderful. I could just imagine what Aladino said when the dinghy hit the boat on its way up.
That won't be the last time. Never is.
magic carpet 2 is coming along just beautifully, i gotta say Thank you Aladino for teachhing me so much
Amazing work, as always. Bon courage!
So reminded me of "oh glorious sanding"
Thought you guys would like this -
If you don't know her name yet, you will soon!
Kirsten Neuschäfer is within two days of almost certainly being the winner of the 2022-2023 Golden Globe Race. Skipper of Minnehaha, a Cape George 36, she's closing in along with Abhilash Tomy at the finish line off Les Sables d'Olonne.
Since they are "sailing like it's 1968" without internet access on board, it's wild to think that these two sailors have no idea that they are so close to each other!
We can't wait to hear this strong sailor's reflections on the race in hindsight.
Having a good fan under deck is such a lifesaver when it's hot and humid!
Never heard of that brand before, but the folding design looks smart. And having 4 of them throughout the boat you can easily produce a minor vortex down below :D
The ball in the cockpit floor drain should float so it will not close the hole when capsizing. It should however prevent water from rising up when healing by making the drain "one way".
Great work and great upload
Hey Aladino, my thoughts about the "balls": the balls density is slightly lower than surrounding water so they will leave through water from top but swim on top and lock the drains when water should ingress from outside due to seastate or speed of the boat, that creates suction at the stern. I can't imagine why water should not get in when 180° capsized?!😉 You both do a great job! Björn
Love the progress! You’re doing great!
Congratulations to Doctors Maya and Aladino on a successful delivery of baby Bronze F. Itting! Cheers!
Another really good episode! That dutchman repair is well done and is probably stronger than the rest of the cabin sides. Your knocking it out one (or more) jobs at a time! The splash is closer than you think!
What a great video Maya. I continue to feel so happy for you. 😊 (P.s. that shade of red on your flannel jacket looks fabulous on you when you're tired, just the right power colour can give you a little energy, and not seem so tired, eh? )...Back to more serious things on my mind tonight: 1.) I just wanted to acknowledge how tough this job is, and give you and Dino kudos along with virtual hugs. 💜 Like any remodel, it can suck you dry emotionally and physically. (My partner and I have done our fair share over the years, and currently still doing the fishing boat, and our little cabin...it can really test a person!) 2.) I don't want to talk badly about anyone, but I wanted to tell you that I'm glad you kept the name of the brokerage on your initial videos. We have had personal experience with them, and they have a reputation for not exactly being ethical, etc. I'm so, so sorry this purchase was such a mess. I really am. 😢 If we could help in some way, I wish we could.
And finally number 3.) We want to purchase a few similar fans, but want to make sure you get credit/points/commission. Do I just go to the link posted? Or is there something else Im overlooking? 😊
Thanks Maya. Both of you hang in there. It will get better. Unfortunately, it takes time and patience. Hugs from afar. 🌲💚🌲
Great inspiration, just did my first dutchmen. certainly I did a crappy job, but it will work and I did not have to rip apart the entire door frame. Thanks for the inspiration : )
Always learning from you, the quality of your work and your techniques inspireme me to attempt to bring to my own project.
As we say in the UK keep plodding onand you will reach where you are going. Great video much love to you both
Can't wait to see the finished deck.🎉😊
As always so impressed by you guys. Keep up the spirit!! This boat is going to be so beautifull and your travels so rewarding.