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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"

[@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...

[@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. 👍

[@GUCR44]

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

[@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 !

[@alistairi]

Love, I mean really love, the music!

[@SailingWithVampires]

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

[@danielwaters2132]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@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!

[@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

[@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.

[@LaurenceGreenwood]

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

[@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.

[@richardschaefer3889]

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

[@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.

[@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 😎

[@WelshVilliageDad]

Love the retro Casio and the Worzel Gummage hairstyle.

[@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.

[@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 🙏

[@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.

[@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. 😉

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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..

[@buza1300]

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

[@meandmybuddy964]

I grew up in the 80s and loved it no internet or cellphone we played video games at the arcade unless you were really lucky to have a Atari but most of us didn’t have a tv 📺 in our rooms 😂you knew everyone on your street we all had hunting rifles and no one was killed we played with lawn darts 😂and survived please don’t play any new kids on the block lol

[@christopherlynch4347]

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

[@Tampo-tiger]

Making these videos must multiply the time it takes to do any job by ten. It is an immense amount of work, but the record of your life will remain on record forever, so your children, grandchildren and so on will be able to watch it in 100 years or more. Imagine if you could watch your ancestors lives this way, and it may help with encouraging you to keep filming when it is the most annoying thing you could have to do!

[@MaryFarny1]

This is so true👏👏👏

[@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.

[@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!)

[@goodlifehomebrew6339]

You can't climb Everest by sprinting. Small baby steps. But just wait until you stand back and look the antifouled painted hull. That's when the baby steps have added up. That day is not too far away.

[@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.

[@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.

[@bobuncle8704]

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

[@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.

[@JeroenSWart]

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

[@michellemieux1544]

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

[@clactonmassive]

When I first heard the music I got very excited!.......But I was eventually disappointed. Not a single plumber with handle bar mustache and sunglasses. And No lonesome middle aged housewife....Apart from that, awesome video 👍❤

[@51marshmellow]

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

[@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.

[@paulwalker9423]

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

[@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.

[@danielwaters2132]

Quality beats quantity every time. Good work Mark!

[@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.

[@janeconnors1807]

If you've suffered from some unpleasant comments just ignore them. If people these days haven't got anything helpful or nice to say then they should keep their thoughts to themselves. It costs nothing to be kind. Cowards usually hide behind anominity which is so easy to do in this media lead age. Mark you are an absolute inspiration and a credit to your generation. Your relentless work ethic should be admired by all. Well done 😊

[@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.

[@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.

[@donx03]

You did it! 80's music is rad!

[@ericdawson3425]

No holes in the bottom of the boat pump all the water up out of the top of boat with bilge pumps

[@ClaesNycander]

Cool video.. I would for sure recommend you to close all the holes and get a proper dry boat without a lot of bullshit tubes going all over the place. Chemical toilet, many 5l water containers for freshwater, a 20 liter for water from the sink. and a big cement bucket for sink/bucket veg. garbage. Close them all since you have outboards you can do it. Save money, be safe and organise it simply. Cheers!

[@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

[@chrissailing8856]

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

[@sleroy1980]

Reminded me of classic 80s movie montage music.

[@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!

[@rickywroe]

Music was awesome. Good work bud.

[@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 🇺🇸🇺🇸🐟🐠🎣🛥🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@volkswatson]

Dude. I dont comment often but killer job on that rudder pocket. TOUGH SPOT but you done good.

[@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.

[@davidharlem6824]

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

[@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.

[@davebrown7321]

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

[@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 😃🍻

[@alainblanchard5808]

Amazing project, getting better and better

[@PetesCreativeRecycling]

I look forward to your videos every week!

[@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 👏👏👏👏

[@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..

[@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!

[@michaelbundy3867]

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

[@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.

[@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.....

[@yanobou]

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

[@rdc2724]

I'm no sailor, but I've got common sense, and I've always thought it's a bad idea to make holes in a boat!

[@waynedrummond6583]

If there's no hole, how do you get into it?

[@BlockchainToTheFace]

If there’s no hole, where are you going to throw your money?

[@benmac940]

Some are a necessity

[@rdc2724]

@@benmac940 I don't agree, there's always another solution, and you can always use pumps! It maybe more work, but it gives great peace of mind!

[@lucky-gh5ox]

​@@waynedrummond6583lol

[@chrisbartlett6022]

HOORAY, its Mark O'Clock, look forward to your video every Week, miss it on the occasions you are not able to post. Suppose it is not a bad thing to be hooked on though. You, and lots of others who do similar things are a great entertainment to me. Thanks again, not easy to do what you do, even more difficult considering all the camera work too. At One stage I thought you had VERY long arms like Mr Tickle, then 3 hands 🙂great to see you are getting so much help. That was in a PROPER awkward place, I can see ow it i wasy to remove the Rudder easily buy wow what a spot. Of course in an ideal World, lets say you had built the boat. It would never have got in that condition.

[@jlmbradshaw3619]

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

[@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.

[@kathyshea6698]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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 !

[@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.

[@MrJhchrist]

The 80's music was so great I was scared you were gonna get a copyright strike!

[@miketaylor5088]

You can get away with no underwater through-hulls if you are feeling spendy. Put in a holding tank and a Vacuflush toilet. The toilet will use about a pint of fresh water per flush. You can empty the tank through the standard deck fitting, or pump it overside with a discharge above the waterline when sufficiently far offshore. Your sink can also discharge above the waterline or into the tank.

[@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❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉😊😊

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!!!!!

[@18-242]

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

[@grunwode]

Mixing metals will create galvanic current. Try to pick one alloy and stick with it, or things that are very close. At least, keep the most expensive bits, or the ones you least want to deal with again as far away from the anode on the galvanic potential list. Use a plastic bag for mixing epoxy, and then you can cut the corner off to use it like a cake decorating tool. No cups or spatulas needed.

[@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

[@marcellucassen8033]

💪 Time for a 80's montage! A lot to be done, good luck.

[@klaudiaskyes2922]

West pumps every time, they wax up in the cold, but apply a little heat from a hot air stripper on min (don't melt the plastic) be patient. Much better than weighing.

[@richardkeith6113]

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