BOAT REFIT REGRETS AND MISTAKES! (After 4 Months Living on the Water and Sailing)

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[@ragzNtatters]

I wear a garbage bag until I get where I'm going.

[@SailingGoodBadandUgly]

That's hilarious 😂

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GBU...but DRY! 😎

[@figh462]

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[@ragzNtatters]

@@SailingGoodBadandUgly If it's HALLOWEEN, I go as "White Trash"...

[@kj5905]

I wear one too but often suffocate.

[@joepatterson5160]

You guys are definitely my favorite sailing channel!

[@johnduffy532]

You’re always entertaining. I marvel at how “clean” your interior design is and wonder where everything went.

[@Leith.D]

I always picture it piled up directly behind the camera lol. But every boat has a dumping area, out of sight where all the mess goes

[@clintonmiller4917]

Uploaded an hour ago and already over 1 thousand folks have watched your Show! I've been here sence the beginning so to see this channel grow is awesome. Love my GBU Crew

[@glennroberts3069]

Because we can’t wait til Sunday morning for their videos! 😎😉🔱

[@donnalatty]

Remember it's the Dead Dolphin now instead of GBU😀

[@glennroberts3069]

@@donnalatty I’m trying but I don’t know if I can say that! But I did buy two Coolie t-shirts!

[@rodneyross5282]

Good morning now for the show. The show just got started and I almost choked on my coffee with the demonstration of how the door could do bodily harm. As usual you two knocked it totally out of the park with fun and laughter. Wishing you a super great week. God bless in all you do.

[@SailingGoodBadandUgly]

🤣🤣

[@loubonaparte5063]

@@SailingGoodBadandUgly Isaac impersonation had to be hands down the BEST thing yet on this channel...hahahahahhaha... I was rolling!!!

[@SailingGoodBadandUgly]

@@loubonaparte5063 glad u liked it Lou

[@jeffcampbell815]

@@SailingGoodBadandUgly I had to go back and listen twice at isaac the ice man!!!

[@hycsailoriii]

You two are the best. Be kind. You are a rare a team. You are real. Good job from this old sailor.

[@donpassenger5148]

Matt you are ready for Dad jokes. Go for it.

[@bobgilbert8743]

Love the way you guys don't whine about things you just fix it , Good Job

[@marygiesler1363]

Both of you are great, but Matts portrayal of his Dad was so funny. Thanks for the laughs! Love your channel!

[@rolanddunk5054]

I enjoy the comedy entertainment value of your videos as much as the sailing and work projects….so PLEASE 🙏keep up the great work.Thank you very much.Roly 🇬🇧.

[@jakobtheinventor]

Can't tell you how much I appriciate you being honest about your failures and mistakes. It's charming, educational and so much joy to follow 🙂

[@jkat9871]

Things I Love Your insane drone shots That you have a kitty on board When you show a map of where you are and where you’re going Your sense of humor and how nice you are to each other

[@nea273]

Matt is hilarious, with a great sense of humor. Keep it up! From a dude to another dude.

[@stevehammond7485]

Oh MG! "Right up the cranny!" I'm laughing so hard! And the re-enactments are both hysterical although I've got to give this one to my boy Mattie! Kristen's enthusiasm for everything is so cute. Best channel ever.

[@Jack-gb1rl]

Regrets!!!! No need to have any regrets you two. Matt you took on a lot of difficult projects and I have to say you did an excellent job. Fans how hard would it be to run a new wire behind the light bar and mount fans on each end. Another great video with y’all both at the end big smiles as always. Keep it up Papajack

[@laurafolks2704]

Y’all make me laugh every week! We vote for popping out a few of your lights from the strip Matt made and putting fans in there. You already have power and it would be out of the way of your beautiful cabinets!

[@travisderrick2372]

I look forward to watching you guys every Sunday morning

[@Ralph2]

Doors to the cabin are waaay better, even looks like intentional design that the tops follow the cabin roof line when open.👌 Are you going to use a clacker or a magnet maybe to hold them open in the swell? All this stuff is standard debugging after a major refit. Nobody's perfect although you guys come closer than most!

[@jaydavis8738]

Good job on the tune up of the interior...there is always something to correct it seems! Love humor between you two! Oh the winner of the struggle with door demo is Kristin !! Sailrjay

[@leroysmith8203]

Ok, I have to admit it’s a tie. I laughed my butt off on both of your re-enactments. 😂LOL…

[@DannyCreech]

Guys, the biggest reason I love your channel is that you two keep it real. No pretending like everything is bunnies and rainbows. Thank you for honest opinions. I hope one day I get to meet you guys and buy you a Captain and coke.

[@randigustavson3653]

Poor Dad and the cabin door...... I'm sure you two never had that problem. That interior is so fine, hard to believe it was originally dark and rotted. Great job!

[@kaydog2008]

TIP 1 Just install an outlet inside the booze locker wall legged off the one in the nav station cabinet. 👉👉TIP 2 For the closet probs install a 12" hand towel bar upside down from back to front. 👉👉TIP 3 For your fan issues get the mobile suction cup mounted ones with the lever on it. From the online river store. 😍😍They hold on just as good as those safety suction cup grab bars for tubs/showers and the ones for installing window pains. 😎😎TIP 4 A BIG Plus! Those suction safety grab bars are a huge win for use on the outside of boats as Oh crap handles. On the hull to tie off to or a few used as a ladder.👈👈😜Not kidding they really do work like this.

[@jforsman10]

"We're here to embarrass ourselves like we always do..." Hardly. Your humility and willingness to share mistakes is part of why I

[@rsdaarud]

Matt, to access the outlet in the booze corner, just remove the door. It's a cool look and you will have electrical access. You can break up the laminato theme and add visual appeal.

[@mrnickbig1]

Concerning the outlet by the booze locker, just make a cutaway in the door so the outlet isn't covered. Then paint the receptacle cover brown to match the wood. As for the fans, try some low profile mounting brackets, like used for hanging radio mics, with electrical connectors. I also recommend buying a cheap thermal scanner, like TM160(under $400 US), or renting one. It will show electrical problems in wiring or batteries, problems with engines, water intrusion in wood and fiberglass, and more. They are also fun for spotting hidden animals or taking cool pictures.

[@claybornlewis276]

Myself I was thinking just move the outlet to the door

[@mrnickbig1]

@@claybornlewis276, Moving an outlet is FAR more work than cutting out a small piece of wood.

[@Fyn123]

Hinge the door up. You can get auto stays (up hold up again & drop) .. or to the bulkhead side.

[@peterk4134]

The interior is one of the best renovations , minimalist with the knack of putting things away. As for the doors, different hinges will work OR have it top hinged and slide it under the hatch ; maybe

[@J0EYbagaDONUTS]

Hate to say I don't like the sink fix . I would look into getting a new sink that pitches to the drain and try and sell the one you have . The companionway door came out great . The rest of the little things you will figure out Matt , you're almost a genius lol . The dingy ride was funny as hell . Love you guys , keeping it real .

[@Rouge_7]

I'm having more and more fun watching your videos as time passes. You "seem" like a great couple that can work through the issues of being together 24/7 or maybe 22/7...ANYWAY, thanks for the videos you two, you are in my top 5 sailing channels that I look forward to watching.

[@berty9561]

It just looks like continuous improvement to me. Don't be so hard on yourselves. The Dead Dolphin looks great and it is all down to you guys.

[@jacktaylor1030]

Another great video is over and my eyes fill with tears of sadness as we say bye once again. I'm a 68 year old orphan now that all my family cashed out of this rat race. You all bring such joy to this lonely old fool, love y'all.

[@RAEckart22]

I am wrapping a towel around my swimsuit area because I am laughing so hard at this episode's awesomeness. No regerts!

[@bryonensminger7462]

On the fan situation I'd definitely start with an exhaust fan over the stove to suck some of that heat right up and out of Galley area

[@sailingandrunning]

You could top or side hinge the door on the socket cupboard allowing access to the boooze locker and have the machine plugged in!😊

[@FreedomRock44]

Matt you did your best and Kristen you are a good sport!!!!!!! Love the laugh when Matt said he failed as a captain!!!!!! No one could have avoided that Matt.

[@wallywombat164]

I haven't got a clue about boats or boatwork but in my unqualified opinion, i think you both have done a magnificant job on your home. Love ya both and see you next week. I hope hahaha.

[@carvercebrun9454]

Nice to see you two back on the water

[@butchsytek8138]

I think we all love how you guys always keep it real. We have all had those moments .... why didn't I think of that. It is just fun and feels good because we are getting the real you.

[@jeffreygrantsmith]

The re-enactment was hilarious! Thanks for the great episode. And Larry Laminato killed it again.

[@mykeharris8651]

One of the many things I love about your guys is that you are 100. And you share it well some of it with us. Your a blessing and encouragement for all your viewers. Keep up the excellent work.

[@galengautreaux942]

I recently went to St Thomas in route to the BVI and stayed overnight in the Red Hook area. It's cool. The biggest surprise on St Thomas was the high costs of taxies. While the dingy ride may have been wetter than expected, a taxi ride would have been very pricey. Also, you guys did a fantastic remodel job, and should be very proud.

[@daveamies5031]

Hang the fans from the light bar/panel at least then you can hide the wires, given the refit is over it's probably the neatest way you can add them.

[@slabslinger1]

Just love my Sunday morin laugh with you guys...

[@mikeperras-pw1qv]

Love your videos, your sink needs mildew resistant caulking around the rim of the sink (between the sink and counter top). This will prevent water damage on your pressboard.

[@andrewlocke1637]

You guys brighten my day. Thank you

[@donb270]

As already mentioned “lift off” hinges for the saloon doors is the way to go. I also used removable smoked plexiglass window with a screen underneath.

[@richardcoughlin8931]

No remodel goes completely as expected. I’ve never done a boat, but I’ve done several houses. There are always regrets. There are always mistakes. But at the end of the day if you’re satisfied with the outcome, it’s a success. By the way, your boat is beautiful.

[@Ihearthimandheheartsme]

Always projects to renew on a sailboat. Working on mine tomorrow. Ordered Your New Shirt can't wait till it comes. Thanks Peter

[@SailingGoodBadandUgly]

Hell ye!! Thank you #deaddolphin

[@rmhollin25]

Look at you guys go … 171k subs , 8k likes in 19hrs ! Way to go , love ❤️ u ins

[@patriotstand1776]

so guys for your fan placement. perhaps use a magnetic base that you can leave in place in the different areas that you want the fan when you need it. then you just have the permanent base only and no exposed wires or fan, just stick it up when you want it and plug it in.

[@suzannep8488]

Great video! Love how you share the good and the bad! Don’t worry about tan placement - Matt does such clean work, anywhere you need it - put one! And Kristen, love your highlighted hair! You guys are so cute together - nice, wholesome videos! We love them!

[@juliojames5986]

With Kristens charm and looks ,and Matts skill, no big problem to resolve these minor regrets ! 👍🏻

[@80884bpresley]

Y'all did a great job on the boat!!!! Awesome video for sure.

[@thomastolson6713]

As usual I like all your episodes.For placement of fans keep them low as possible so the hot air does not circulate.Have lots of fun.

[@davidharris3534]

You guys crack me up! Great video, Matt wins the Pops demo. Kristen, get a foul weather jacket and make a garbage bag skirt for those wet dinghy rides. You can reuse the skirt. 38 years experience... You guys ROCK and remember, no regrets, just learning. Cheers! Di (Dave's wife)

[@bgonz3599]

Can't wait for the spring to kick in so I can go in the water. Up in the east coast old man winter keeps us high and dry. Thanks to you both I never lose that enthusiastic feeling over the winter months, thank you for that!

[@patrickloring6914]

That was great! You two always brings a smile to my face!

[@miltoncharles4876]

I love you two. Ya'll are simply to cool. Carry on. Can hardly wait until ya'll have kids.

[@joeberkofly]

You guys are amazingly handy. It seems like you can tackle anything that comes up. Including improving on your previous efforts. I wish I could be half as capable as you two.

[@jtuesley2352]

You guys are great! Not regrets. You just learned the way you don’t like it. Then you fixed it! Awesome. Could you get some hinges that open the door upward? Then you can keep the sleek look and still open your booze locker. Anyway, love the channel!

[@ciberbri59]

Nice fixes Larry Lam. I spend hours imagining good simple workable hardware solutions to annoying things and when they come to me I usually slap my forehead and wonder why it took me so long. Love the funny love chemistry you guys mix up too.

[@tezdejesus8384]

About fan placement - we took a small plastic box (from Daytimer products) and put a sm 12 v battery in it, cover back on with holes to match the battery's terminals and attached the Hella fan on top. It could be moved anywhere it was needed. I was extremely pleased with it.

[@Sfyre]

Fan placement: Tap into your light strip wiring! =) You could screw a fan straight into that trim piece and hang the fan from it upside down pointed any direction. Out of the way, no screws in Larry's fine craftsmanship, and access to a power source (or the ability to run more in that channel).

[@FullyAMPT]

GBU is by far my favourite watch, been watching for ages and thought I was subscribed because your always at the top of my viewing list…. Now I am subscribed hahaha Love your work guys always something that brings a smile to the dial

[@ericjackson178]

Thanks for the fist pump/hand clap. With the amount of work you all did…. Wow, and nice.

[@YOUNGNGRATEFUL]

Hide usb plugs off the ceiling lights and use a usb fan from Amazon. Super clean and power is already there. Will be clean.

[@para1324]

Good work on the changes to hatch and sink. Larry Lamanoto jumped out of the tool bag! Over all small things to upgrade compared to the rebuild. The islands are beautiful. Enjoy, 👍⛵️🏝

[@FreedomRock44]

That Breakfast looked EXCELLENT!!!!!!

[@trenthanson7992]

Matt, here is a multiple solution for your ice maker power issue. Cut a U shape cutout in the edge of the booze locker cover facing the pantry/storage wall. The hole would be big enough to get a finger in to help remove the cover. Then inside the locker below the outlet in your electric panel, add another outlet. Finally run the power cord for the ice maker through the locker cover and into the new receptacle.

[@gnsmk357]

Man you guys have done a great job with the boat. You could offer to do design for others. They send you pics of the before and you send back what could be possible and how to do it. Most people just do not have the imagination. Great Video.

[@Kiwi_Mike]

You guys are awesome. Very entertaining and creative. I get loads of laughs following along. You've done a wonderful job on the boat it looks fantastic. Cheers from NZ

[@baidarka-guy]

Entertaining as always. Keep them coming. The boat looks great. Maybe there are rechargeable battery operated small fans that have movable mounting brackets? That way you could mount them wherever you want without wires.🤔🤷‍♂️

[@NeilPBrady]

I would probably mount them on the PVC of the ceiling lights. The wiring is already there. Just angle them where needed and where you won't hit your head.

[@wileyboles4179]

I Think you 2 have done a GREAT job ,,you will always find little things it is all a learning curve Love you both!!!

[@chasepuzon6893]

Your channel is one of my first and most favorite selling channels. I love you too dearly.

[@laurie2563]

Love that you shared your fixes for the things that didn’t work the way you like! Great job guys!

[@jacquesmarzi987]

I missed Larry Laminato. Thanks for bringing him back. Sometimes I rather see him at work than a turtle at work on a reef !!

[@craiggoodwin9704]

Matt and Kristen, so glad you're having a good time. I'd say you got it 98% right and now you're just tweaking the other 2%. And you're living and learning, a process that never ends. I think we actually enjoy seeing some tools in your hands. Thanks for Sharing!

[@jasonharris3873]

I have the square sink at home and I agree it is annoying with draining. I see the benefit of the slightly angled bottom to drain better. It’s hard to get everything perfect when making so many changes. I wonder if Kristen could get a spring loaded metal hook to hold in her closet hanger. The door hindge placement change looks great.

[@TimAlfredsson]

You guys are definately the entertaining highlight of every sunday! Constantly smiling thru your videos 😊

[@planet4allofus]

Hi , make the door at the booze locker swing up.

[@sailingtelaru]

That's such a great idea! That would completely solve the issue if the spacing is right!

[@robertgould8099]

Your boat is fitted out well for relaxed cruising in the Caribbean, but you might wish to consider what would happen if you got slammed by an unexpected front when you are on a trip. For safety, you would need lee cloths to keep yourselves from being tossed about and injured. You would also need a solid companionway door to slide inside your current doors if you got caught out and needed to prevent the boat from flooding with heavy seas. That would also improve the security of your boat to protect against a break-in if you had to leave it for a few days in a less secure anchorage. Your current doors provide no security.

[@SailingGoodBadandUgly]

Ye if we were gonna go a crossing we'd get a solid door. But we jus sleep in the vberth or the floor when it gets rough.

[@heikkirantaviiva6246]

If you want to be totally secure, stay at home, but be careful.

[@Leith.D]

Lol. Theres nothing you can make out of 12mm ply that privides security. Even hardwood washboards are a size 10 boot away from being open. I havnt locked my boat in 3 years

[@cliveclapham6451]

Rather that raising the sink it would be easier to lower the ocean ❤

[@robertgould8099]

@@Leith.D I used 3/4" lexan for a companionway slide that could be secured from the inside in each of my transatlantic crossings. Believe me, when you have 20 to 30 foot seas, you appreciate the security.

[@geraldmiller6679]

We all learn from experience. Just part of life! Good job, keep up the good work.

[@butch3715]

Great video guys. Couple of suggestions. There are RV fans designed to fit over roof hatches which do a great job of pushing or pulling air (reversible air flow). If you could rig something like this up on a roof hatch you'd have air flow throughout the cabin. For the hidden AC outlet. I'm guessing you don't need stuff plugged in all the time so perhaps either design a small trap door in the electrical panel door, or install a small marine screw-out inspection hatch, either of which will allow you to route the electric cord to the outlet, close the electrical panel door, and have access to the booze locker.

[@bmwchefbmw]

fans? you have a wire channel with the little lights on the ceiling. run the wire there, and install fans near the ceiling on the bulkheads. The cabinet door over the outlet, change the hinges so it opens to the bulkhead and a magnet to keep it there. Now your outlet and booze locker are accessible most of the time, can close only when you want to look totally sleek! Great job guys.

[@michiganengineer8621]

Two things I might have done differently for your fixes Matt. On the sides of the pull-out for the trash can I would have cut some indentations to grab with the fingertips when it's out a little bit. Closed it would still look the same. For the screen doors on the companionway I would have considered using stainless steel piano hinges. They would have given you the 180 degree opening you want, although it would have involved finding them and spending a little $$.

[@JAQ157]

Beautiful refit, no regrets that I can see. What you did was after thought, but either way congrats on your new rebuilt boat.

[@artmraz575]

keep going you two love every weeks episode and there are no mistakes only learning :))))

[@galvanic842]

The boat rocks, no matter what little things you change. One question I have been wanting to ask for some time: how do you secure your boat when you go into town for whatever? what keeps anyone from steeling it? Thanks! Hope to see many more videos in the future.

[@doctroxel1921]

To answer your question about fan placement, put them at window height. That way there is no conflict with cabinet door swing. They don't need to be on the cabinet doors, nor are the cabinet doors so tall that the fans would be at too great a height for you to get good effect from the fans on a hot day (or night). Good program today. I am most interested in your videos in which you are problem solving, either maintenance or sailing.

[@ddm220]

I agree with you Matt don't mess with electricity. Top priority to fix !

[@mmoore102]

I’ve slays loved the realness you both have. People aren’t perfect and you both are so genuine. Would love to meet you both if your ever in Savannah. Be blessed and safe on your travels…

[@saenole66]

Cool video this week. Matt’s funny sense of humor came through and his little voices make me smile. The village looked really nice. Your fixes were well done. The wild dingy ride was cool.

[@brckmsn]

Hey Matt and Krista, love the new upgrades. Yes, your boat looks amazing. You guys did a boat load of work. 😁 Was cool Matts dad made a visit and to me, looked like he held his own. WTG pops. Glad you guys got away to visit family. So important. Cheers. Day 1 subscriber.

[@jimfisk4474]

Well Captain Matt and dear Kristen, you did it up right captain. All went fairly smooth and bring bear out more often, love that cat. Like your stop offs at the various Islands. Keep looking pretty Kristen, Bueno noches.

[@lawrencecanright2541]

What a great exotic location you found to do boat work in! Another great video!

[@jimmarshall5453]

It's nice to see Bear doing the supervising.

[@davidpicardo5999]

Hey Larry Laminado, nice repair, You guys are honest on your retrofit. Love the videos.

[@robmclaughlin420]

Such great content you guys have. Really like how you guys present things.

[@FreedomRock44]

Bear likes when you talk about the sink....SHe looks relaxed!!!!!!

[@rivergirl1554]

What fun you are! Thank you 😊. Kristen, lovin’ your hair! Fans are very important in a sailboat 🥵Maybe attach some on brackets, or a bending arm attached to your wood trim, as opposed to the laminate. Good luck, you’ll figure it out. Look how far you’ve come ♥️

[@barryanderson5116]

For your fan mounting.,,, check RAM mounts, Amazon sells them. They have suction cup mounts that mount almost anything. They are super strong and will have no problem mounting one of those little fans. With a few of these you can stick the fans anywhere you want and move them around.