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[@WildlingSailing]

I hope you like copyright-free 80’s style music.

[@j4sun]

Thank you, this is what my life needed 🙏

[@markgolding8946]

I can tolerate the music but it is bad

[@terri..g]

The 80's music is somehow fitting!! I like it.. I've been following you a few months now. I look forward to seeing your progress. You're doing a great job!

[@rockshelter]

80’s music is better than todays music anyway😅

[@lesboothe7291]

It's like, "Refit 2, electric boogaloo"

[@happyscottman]

It does look like a lot of tedious work but your living the dream my friend. Im stuck in a condo in Bangkok 24/7 and I wish i could be out there with you doing these sorts of things. There are doers and there are watchers. You're a doer my friend. 👍

[@kekke5805]

80's music was a nice touch! Glad to see your progress, would personally agree with your idea of only having above waterline through holes!

[@theyard6958]

I enjoy these DIY builds. Im a shipwright of 15years and Its a fun trade. You are doing great and MAHI is looking terrific! Oh and when mixing in colloidal silica to thicken you epoxy you can add it to your own preference. It will last longer too. I like it to be no thicker than caulking or peanut butter. if its too thick it gets crumbly. We thin our epoxy with acetone ( just a little. I think it was no more than 10%) when we are just coating to seal wood. it penetrates deeper, and you can always scuff and re-coat with thicker (normal batch) to give you an even more superior product. Its great watching you learn this on the fly. fun stuff. Cheers from Portland Oregon. I subbed ! Lets go 100K!

[@alistairi]

Love, I mean really love, the music!

[@andybrands1883]

Dunno if i posted this last night as i was very drunk ASAP Supplies complete fitting is DZR apart from the handles which are stainless steel. HIC...

[@dominictarrsailing]

You've got to have a composting toilet (or other self contained system) on a wharram, because with a wet toilet you can't flush if you are dried out! (unless you flush with your drinking water!) Ability to park on the beach is one of the greatest strengths of the wharram approach. This didn't occur to me until just the other day because there are so many other reasons to have a composting toilet

[@rickcreel3657]

great Video Mark love it when a plan comes together great

[@GUCR44]

Fewer thru hull fitting the better... None is the best.. In my humble opinion. Peace man Rolfie

[@WelshVilliageDad]

Love the retro Casio and the Worzel Gummage hairstyle.

[@richardschaefer3889]

There isn't any other cat im rooting for more on KZbin, that this guy. Best show on the Tube, week, after week.

[@Mark-ww9sb]

For me, a modern see toilet is indispensable. Simple, effective, hygienic. I suggest not putting the new through-hull fittings in yet. Wait until you've painted inside and out. I believe that good quality bronze fittings are very easily renovated and re-used do if you want to stick with bronze, consider renovating the old ones

[@danielwaters2132]

And we are off, like a herd of turtles! Just kidding Mark. You are making great progress! Great to watch the boat evolve.

[@captaincooksboatybites9049]

My personal preference would be for no through hull fittings below the waterline. Dry toilet and all grey water pumped up and out of fittings above the waterline.

[@leonaessens4399]

Agreed. Generally speaking, ANY hole below the waterline is a bad idea! The more I see of this boat, though, the more I realise that Mark's instincts seem to have been spot-on. Mahi is basically a soundly built boat and is worth the effort he is putting into it.

[@SimonJones-jy8ly]

Spot on. Glass those through hull holes up Mark!

[@applebutter4036]

Agreed. Save some future headaches and plug those holes.

[@entropybear5847]

Yeah, through-holes below water line is just asking for trouble/maintenance issues.

[@markgrinter3228]

Why would you want tubes runing up the side of your boat . Youd still have to drill holes . Hes already got the holes cut . Much less work to put new skins and sea cocks in . He may look like a hippy , but he doesnt have to live like one !

[@SailingWithVampires]

The music was great, it matched your cool watch! 👍

[@LaurenceGreenwood]

I have used WEST System pumps for decades and always had good results. keep up the good work, you will be sailing soon

[@Tampo-tiger]

Mark your mum and dad are so proud of you, and must be thrilled to bits that you are living the best possible life you can. They are such lovely people, and you make them so happy.

[@SimonPower65]

Don't knock yourself Mark. If you get as much as that done every day then progress will be good. If through hulls are a potential for water ingess and you don't need them why not just block them up then you won't need to worry about them in the future. ❤

[@nigelleyland166]

Spot on Athedoomhamer6050, the best way to avoid through hole issues is not to have them. Wharram's were designed to be minimilist and avoid problems arising from complexities, then what does the builder or subsiquent owner do? Complicate things and induce problems! One needs to think of a Wharram as a floating back packing tent. Ultimately cheaper and less work long term.

[@bobuncle8704]

Mark, you’re looking so much more confident on your fiberglass work. Your making good progress👍👍

[@gossebijlenga9075]

You have visited Dekker Watersport. A very complete store but a bit expensive. On the way there you pass Klaas Mulder. They also have a lot of nautical stuff and a lot cheaper.

[@nishnet8882]

I envy your drive and motivation to do this catamaran. I’ve sailed a little on a 72ft ketch many years ago, what good memories. Am loving watching the back catalogue. Your stronger than you think mark. Well done. I love the diy vids.

[@tregarrock4197]

So many positive comments, I absolutely love it, you’re doing great just keep chipping away and you will soon see the rewards for all your effort.

[@floydgraves3997]

Good work Mark. Use lots of epoxy and fiberglass in that area so you don’t have to go back and fix it in the future.

[@buza1300]

You should use a fiberglass roller, to get the air bubbles out of the fiberglass!! It's makes a stronger repair👍😎💙

[@oliverliddell613]

The less holes the better. Simply depends upon your needs. Trust me your needs will change but it is wonderful to watch your determination and ambition.

[@anthonyreardon7955]

hey when doing taping in the future it can be easier to wet out the tape outside the job say on a flat surface on some poly sheet..that way you can build up several layers and also put the peel ply on and get rid of most bubbles..then transfer the tape and peel ply to the pre wetted job site and smooth the whole lot on with your auto squeegee…that way you know the tape is properly wetted out and peel plied and it’s easier to apply like this..less messy…then don’t forget to remove peel ply for a perfect surface once it’s cured..

[@edgarmuller6652]

Great to see you advance to bring Mahi closer to sailing, thanks for taking the time to explaining all the progress. Good job Mark.

[@vg4413]

Way to go Mark! I am glad you have extra sets of hands around when necessary. I'll take any music you serve us. What you are doing is amazing.

[@africanhoopoetours]

It's hard to stay motivated when you feel you not making progress but from where I sit in Cape town,you are accomplishing much and doing the repairs properly.keep on going mate❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉😊😊

[@SecretSquirrel809]

I’ve used the pumps with west system and makes life a whole lot easier. A good tip I was given is to use icing bags for injecting thickened epoxy into small gaps. They are cheap to buy and you can snip off the end just a small hole so can fit in between panels and get the stuff where you need it. DZR is what you are after. Trudesign better but obviously space is the key. I always like adding a ring of ply fibreglassed around the through hull to beef up the area. I agree with you, sink can drain out above waterline 👍🏼

[@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665]

The one problem is they can freeze up more easy than below ....and they need a spout to keep the waste from splashing the sides...chemicals can attack the hull coating. Limit your hull holes and make sure they are always where you can get at them in a hurry Mark ‼️ nothing hidden and hard to reach...plan carefully.🧙‍♂️⛵🇬🇧👍🏼

[@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665]

The 3 in one multi tools combining rocking plunge saw and detail sander heads are amongst your most valuable power tools on a composite boat.

[@donx03]

You did it! 80's music is rad!

[@michaelbundy3867]

Brilliant filming, love the music and great workmanship. Well done Mark👍

[@51marshmellow]

Well done. Each day you can tic off and you are closer to your ability to launch. Bravo.

[@paulwalker9423]

Your doing a bloody good job mark love your videos looking forward to seeing what colour you choose for the. 2 hulls 😊

[@haydo8373]

You're doing an amazing job, Mark! You've overcome some trying times including criticism from KZbin followers. Throughout these times you've handled yourself with maturity and class, you have my utmost respect, you seem wise beyond your years. You're a machine and I'm excited to see where you'll end up with Mahi

[@christopherlynch4347]

Definitely close up those holes. No inboard and compost toilet means no need for holes waiting to cause problems.

[@alainblanchard5808]

Amazing project, getting better and better

[@Beorninki]

Nice work again. You are amazing. Greetings to your parents too,

[@mejeanlouis72]

Love the music mate Cheers with rebuild hope to see you in Seychelles soon.

[@funofflying15]

Being the owner of a steel Dutch built Boarncruiser here in the UK, I really admire your patience and perseverance! Keep going matey and your dream will soon be realised 😎

[@Dr.Gunsmith]

Absolutely fantastic job on that rotten piece, been with you from day one and I’m so happy your not far from one hundred thousand subscribers 🙏

[@DLBard-bv2nd]

I would suggest you close up all the thru Hull openings. You don't really need them. It would save you a ton of money.

[@christopherlynch4347]

Yes

[@erikbrush]

I agree 100%. 👍

[@CaptainDustinAllen]

1000 percent. No thru-hulls below the water for the win! Run it all into a sump pump with a filter and pump it out through one a above water thru-hull

[@johnmead1337]

I agree. If you don’t need them then cover them over

[@lolly166541]

@@CaptainDustinAllen Same, we've closed ours as well, we only have two above the waterline... I don't trust holes under water haha.

[@davidnichols147]

Another amazing episode, fantastic cinematography with accompanied music. Making Mahi seaworthy is a must see video. Congratulations Mark, this project is a true adventure.

[@DaveHines1]

That hull repair is looking very good , I like the fact that you sealed the plywood with epoxy first , I wonder if you should have ground a wider strip back to epoxy , but that’s a question for the experts , not me who likes to over engineer everything 😉 and I’d vote to get rid of the under water thru holes if possible 😃🍻

[@JeroenSWart]

A lot of energy and sweat went into making this video. Thank you!

[@Alaskalad]

Wow Mark, you sure are making it happen and doing it the right way in removing suspect rot, etc, It would also be nicer still if West Systems sponsored you like they do on a certain other Ship rebuild Vlogs.

[@druid201]

Really glad you're on land now after your first sail. This must make the re-fit and everything a 1000x easier for you. Thanks!

[@jonasgamborn9255]

Get a composting toilet. Saves you all the trouble. I hava had mine for six years now, living full time onboard. Airhead. Seal all the holes and the ones you need, bring them out above the waterline. Or glass in a proper seachest were you fit the valves

[@arkansasboy45]

You learned a lot when you worked on Menke and it shows. I liked the background music.

[@catsailor9772]

My Wife and I have a 42 foot Hitchhiker, same build method as Wharrams, for the last 26 years. We just did a complete refit about 2 years ago. I also changed all the through hull fittings. The valves you have there are more than likely cast stainless and if the valves open and close they should be fine to reuse. We have 3 through hulls, 2 for toilet and one for a salt water pump in the galley. So I would close the ones you don't need. I personally would like to close all of mine but it's not possible. On the other hand we've been sailing around in Australia for the last 26 years and never had a problem with the through hulls. Looks like you've bought yourself a good boat, it'll be awesome when you're finished. All the best.

[@chaswarren7239]

That rudder box was a sod, but such a great job in a really tight space. Looking great Mark, keep up the fantastic work.

[@kathyshea6698]

You are doing an amazing job Mark!!! So satisfying to see your progress and your positive attitude. Keep up the good work!

[@anne-marie3692]

What a shame that the rot had to be in such an awkward spot, great problem solving though and another great episode!

[@johnmead1337]

I cant think of a worse possible place for it myself 😂

[@Ash-cy7yw]

The good news is. If that's the worst possible location, it's all gravy after that.

[@howardbeer5214]

Mark those lugs inside the skin fitting are to either unscrew it or hold it while you remove the fitting/nut from the inside . You fit a home made steel tool to hold it/unscrew it. Fittings in Holland are very expensive as it good paint etc

[@PetesCreativeRecycling]

I look forward to your videos every week!

[@dominictarrsailing]

The pumps feel expensive but are worth it. Another thing that will save you a lot is to buy the epoxy in a 20L container, it becomes MUCH cheaper in larger units. Just sell what you have left over when you leave the boat yard! (if there is any left!)

[@rickfunk1355]

Get yourself some of those hard-flexible rubber squeegees that they use in the automotive industry. They work great for forcing epoxy/polyester resin into tight places and they are reusable.

[@danielwaters2132]

Quality beats quantity every time. Good work Mark!

[@GaryASherman]

Don't put yourself down or the work that you've done. Good work takes time. It may not seem like you got a lot done (end product wise) but you did do a lot of pain stakingly detailed (and cramped space) work. You will be glad you took your time and did it right when you're out on the water, knowing that you don't have to worry about it..

[@BreakingBarriers2DIY]

Clever job on the musical score pausing with each “what the heck” moment and then dashing back in white continued action. Art work much appreciated

[@chrissailing8856]

Mark Fill the old Through Holes with epoxy and glass and move the through holes so you ca refit with the plastic Seacocks

[@Wauquiez48Pilot]

Great vid Mark, all the vid work and clearly loads of work, u r one busy guy. Thanks for the effort and I am sure Mahi will take you far once you are happy with your repairs 👏👏👏👏

[@michellemieux1544]

May I humbly say.....your skills have dramatically improved in the past few years....congratulations 😊

[@jlmbradshaw3619]

I am constantly amazed by your skills and determination. Well done, I look forward to next week's video.

[@yanobou]

Props to you. Aside from the boat work your video/editing is getting really good.

[@portalporodisa07]

Briliant filming love the music and great workmanship 👍

[@petershaw6727]

Top job Mark. Don't underestimate the amount of work you did just now. Could have watched an hour of that and not got bored.

[@iantomlinson6041]

A tricky and interesting fix which was really good to watch! Loved the music too. Great to see you happy and making progress with the help of others. Looking forward to see you breathe new life into the fantastic Mahi! Best wishes from Fife, Scotland.

[@davidhakes3884]

Good Music Mark and it looks like you are moving right along, am glad you have a nice bunch of fellow Boat repair people around, nothing better than reciprocal help.

[@richardmerrills-brown1561]

Nice job with the replacement panel. Onwards and upwards.

[@davidharlem6824]

A well deserved beer in so many ways. A true legend!

[@solarfunction1847]

I recently bought thru hull fittings for my boat I'm building & I bought Stainless Steel 316 & they were pretty pricey. Everything inside the boat I'll put plastic fittings to save money. If you can get 1 inch hull fittings for your waste pipes then it will match with a 12v or 24v macerator as they have 1.5 inch input & 1 inch output to either a blackwater tank or overboard.

[@xmarksthespot5188]

Mark , I mentioned once about your previous fibreglassing skills and I'd like to take it back and say out of 1 to 10 skills I'll give you a solid 10 for effort . Well done !

[@SailingWithDave]

OMG so many through holes and so low down. They frighten the life out of me and I think I would seal them all up if I was going across oceans!!!

[@StreetTruckinTitan]

It would be on any other boat that isnt a wharram. You can fill both hulls full of water and it wont sink. Not that Id care to test that therory. 😉

[@andr0373]

I love the 'waterworld' plant. Keep on going, you're doing great with minimal tooling.

[@rickywroe]

Music was awesome. Good work bud.

[@PreacherwithoutaPulpit]

Well done Mark that repair looks like she'll last at least as long as the rest of your vessel, so in other words decades. You've got this and yes Marine Thru Holes are expensive for the good ones but considering they can literally sink you new home best to go with the best you can afford. My hats off to the others in the yard lending a hand or tools or both, good on y'all. Fair winds, following seas, safe travels and God Bless...

[@3pennybit]

Hello. No to thru hull fittings. Weighted trailing 25mm hose attached to inboard self priming hand pump to bring sea water into boat. Line attached at training end to lower and raise, tie off under btwnhull decking when not in use. Also, A frame jury rig with one square sail top spar. Single halyard through one block at apex of frame. Loose footed square/similar sail. Sheets to two port and starboard foot clews. Control lines to either end of spar. Legs a A frame footed across between Hulls deck. 4 stays from apex of frame to each hull stem and stern. All lashed. No fixings. 1 large block. Sail could be tarp. Ancient simple effective design. Will get you across channel/N Sea 7-12 knts.

[@KandMe1]

So cool to watch the progress you are making Captain Mark. You asked for comments but only thing I could say might help if you haven't already thought this through is work from a big picture scheme and don't just do it by the seat of your pants. Like I mean if there is a deadline of 3 months work out the jobs and divide it into 3 goals a month each. Something like that, and leave like a month for the finishing on the last month but you look like you got it covered. I would definitely be working to a plan but segmented so you don't need to be thinking of all the details of some of those jobs and also gives you space to pace it all. It's such a cool project you got Mark. Congrats on the place you chose to do it, Dutch people seem really cool the way they are so giving and helpful.

[@18-242]

You are the place I go to calm my mind thank you for the peaceful content

[@ricopo3522]

After the hard slog grinding away in that remote mud-bog, it has GOT to feel damn good to be on the hard, in decent working conditions with infrastructure around you- able to make good progress with efficient return on your effort. You hard earned it my man! Empathy pains are gone... even I feel relieved and able to breath freely watching.

[@hookednrolling2009]

Yes mark west system is the best but expensive but worth every penny when you get a bad storm and every thing holds up well worth it and if you don’t need then fill in the holes with1708 and twelve to one ratio on your your thru hole holes grind a angle all round the holes six inches and then a backing on inside JT it’s five o’clock somewhere bottoms up 🇺🇸🇺🇸🐟🐠🎣🛥🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@darrenwatson1539]

Well looky here, we got us a new Sail Life rebuild show... LOVE IT! You learn so much from watching this type of stuff. Your going to have one kewl *** boat when you get done Skipper. Keep at it and youll get there

[@bmunday]

another Portland Oregon here! Penetrating epoxy for wood repair is key. maybe an acetone dilution, but.... id start over with your repair area to penetrate that soft wood, and id let it dry out another week or more before attempting to work on it. obviously the epoxy wont penetrate wet wood.....

[@directorstu]

Youve come a long way. Every hard won lesson makes the next step easier. I cannot quite believe how good the hull is. Brilliant!!!!!

[@stephenpenney6774]

In the tight spots you’ll have more space to work by taking your watch off. Just thinking about wet weather during your build, an old sail over the deck will give you a dry area to work in and set up a bench to work on. Maybe give you a bit of shade when it gets hot too. Brilliant episode. Thanks for all your hard work editing.

[@davebrown7321]

you are an Amazing human Mark My wife & I love your video content keep up the awesome work! you are truly an inspiration!👍

[@peterjohnstaples]

Mark for the skin fittings it is a good idea to fill the hole with epoxy and re-drill the hole, no way of rotting. Anywhere there is a chance of getting wet or light immersion all fittings and screws into any timber should be done like that. Should have fiber glassed the panel before you fitted it and it is fairly paramount to do it, especially there where sharp creatures can live, several layers would have been good.

[@theromihs]

Getting things sorted, making good progress. That patch of rotten ply was tricky to sort out, but looks like you did a good job!

[@sietuuba]

Exciting stuff! So nice to see the boat choice is panning out. You're well on your way to living that dream... well in fact you're living it already!

[@richardkeith6113]

I would borrow a good moisture meter and go over the entire boat. A lot of work good luck.

[@Kinematographer]

This episode reminded me of the A-team, when they would build a jet fighter out of lawnmower parts…maybe it’s the era of music you’ve moved into this week!

[@TheJarrodh]

I would keep bronze, definitely more reliable than plastic. Especially for valves on through hulls.

[@timarmstrong6421]

They are holes in the bottom of your boat. In this instance buy the best fittings money can buy. I would recommend Forespar from the US. They have composite right angle fittings

[@gaiachristopher]

Start from scratch Mark. Get rid of those holes and then make the least number you can get away with (1?) In an easily accessible location. Ask yourself what they are all for and could you use one and some small hoses through the boat. Cheers

[@BreakingBarriers2DIY]

Such amazing progress. Not screwing around! It seems you’ve got solid plans too.

[@oceansquatch1481]

You’re doing good work Mark. That glass work will be just fine, bullet proof. And I’m loving the 80’s vibe, graduated high school in 84 and find myself listening to 70’s-80’s music a lot lately! Keep up the hard work, you’ll be back in the water soon.

[@topnobau]

Looking good!

[@cornishhh]

You're certainly lucky with the weather at the moment. Keep at it!

[@kennethwheeler9520]

Lots of progress. You should consider making a plywood rudder cutout, that you can store on the boat and use as either a template to build up and replace a rudder, or figure out how to rig a replacement at sea, in the event Orca's attack your rudders. Watching you pull the rudders out, you could definitely figure out how to do that at sea if you had too.

[@StreetTruckinTitan]

yep spares come in handy out at sea.

[@iainurquhart7606]

I concur, they look a wee bit light and vulnerable. Very replacable at sea though. ye dinnae get that on many boats.

[@RowenSinclair]

Gidday mate from Oz. When I cut out rotten wood/ply, I soak the cut edges with Glycol. Yes the green fluid for car radiator cooling. Even if you cut the wood back to what looks clean, the dry rot spores are still present, so the glycol kills them all, totally. If not treated they will continue to chew up the cellulose that binds the wood together, and thats why it goes soft. Keep a liter of glycol in the tool kit. You're doing a great job mate. Cheers