I admit it's been a long time since I tuned in to this channel. I was into sailing a few years ago but then got into the "vanlife" thing. What I've been doing is almost as crazy as what Mark is doing: trying to build out a new cargo van into a camper van while living in it. I do remember when he first got this "project" boat. Yeah, definitely on the edge between fixable and not fixable. We both jumped into the deep end, with no way back. ;-)

no vid this week is mark ok?

Hi Mark, Loking good buddy. Mum has made it all look cosy inside. Even though you are not in a monohull you will need to take Nicky’s suggestion to fix your stuff down before sailing. Whenever I leave a marina to go coastal or offshore I am always forgetting something that goes crashing to the floor. For storage jars use Velcro superglued to the wall/bulkhead next to a shelf. Works a treat.

Nice to witness that a dream can become reality through determined work. Congratulations

Mums have the ability to make wherever you are feel like home. The feeling getting into the cabin after she‘s done her magic must have been pure happiness.

-hav.u tried/consider. norw.with fam.haf

Hi lovely progress. When you start sailing nothing will stay put on the selves; you will need to fix items in place . Cups would be hanging hooks .the plants will end up on the floor use Velcro to fix in place . Food items need to be boxes and fixed securely to the shelf .A ll clothing in waterproof bags otherwise you will end up with damp and mouldy clothing . Add humidifier is a practical weapon against the damp .Bread maker for fresh bread as bread can go mouldy very quickly . Good keep going Nicky and Gus

so nice to see your mum and dad down there helping you they do such great work your mum has made your home much more like a nice place to live for you.

water the flytraps with rainwater, and keep em moist, they hate the dutch tap water haha

Looks great

Mahi is the maori word for work

Love the music

It's amazing how those little easy jobs make the biggest difference. Having running water is going to be a major luxury untold!!

good on ya mum and dad!

In the phillipines, catamaran means lazyness😅

with a big enough sail you could probably get up to 10knots np :).

Your parents are so industrious and unflappable. The sound of that circlip engaging was so satisfying. 👍

I love wearing socks and sandals too, it’s a very practical combination! Great episode, you’re really getting there!

amazing family and great great music

careful for the presence of flesh eating bacteria

I'm not sold on the wharmm

the steel is a great buy for someone who likes working on boats..... the first one is nicer and can get you sailing quicker

The starting montage for this episode felt like Wallace and Gromit, a grand day out, when they were building the rocket! Fun vibes