BOAT TOUR: On Deck, Before and After our 5 YEAR REFIT - Sailing Uma [Step 220]

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[@tgillespie]

That was fun. I did notice when Kiki was explaining the paint, one of the shroud turnbuckles was visible, and there were no cotter pins helping to prevent the turnbuckle from loosening under tension. I admit that I don’t always use them for my Rhodes 19, but I’m not crossing oceans. Just sayin’..

[@SailingUma]

Ha!! We were betting how long it would take someone to notice ;). We actually are adjusting our rig after our haul out, so until we get it just right, we left them off so we can make micro adjustments after each sail.

[@BuzzLightyear9999]

Timothy Gillespie ...who is this “Kiki” person of which you speak...?

[@stevensaxon8888]

@@SailingUma is a water maker on the horizon? If so, is it going to be store bought or homemade?

[@ghost307]

@@BuzzLightyear9999 Kiki was the name of the pretty girl in the TV series Lightning Point.

[@Neilhuny]

@@ghost307 lol! Nah, Kiki is the frog in Hector's House! To be honest, it's a fair mistake to make, @Buzz Lightyear, when writing about Kika talking about Kiwi paint and spellchecker "corrections". I hate spellchecker, even if it is my fault for not checking!

[@jesper1406]

Admit it! Uma was a wreck, when you took over! It was something 90% of sailing people probably would have dumped, and bought a better boat. No engine, keel was loose, and it had bad repairs and soft spots in the fibreglass. All together made it scrap! But you have repaired it all, and scooped out every inch of space inside, and made a 50 year old design fresh and modern. And you have shown in details, and proven, how to make a boat so far gone, stronger and better sailing than ever. On a budget. You are not only doing the right things, but you are expanding the frame for what can and should be done to almost any of all these 30something footers monohulls that anybody can pick up all around the world for next to nothing, and fulfill their sailing dreams, even on a small budget. Your video and editing skills makes it all understandable and entertaining to watch. On top, your individual personalities and your partnership makes you loveable, charming and relatable. I am so proud of you, and happy to be taken a long for this experience, and I can't wait to see how far you can take this project! Thank you... ❤️

[@SailingUma]

Awe thanks for putting a smile on our faces!!!

[@gregwest6032]

What a nice comment.

[@dr.davidmiller6682]

Here, here! Ditto on all you said! I’m definitely in awe of the vision, creativity and skill sets of these two! There’s definitely some great synergy going on, bearing some wonderful fruit!

[@shelleyhiggins4343]

We bought and renovated a 1986 16' Compac but never really spent enough time sailing her. Yes, the couch and the kids happened! Sold "Lebowski" last summer... We kinda miss her and kinda don't. I love you two for going all in.

[@BjrnOttoVasbottenbjovas]

Well said

[@joesmith4494]

Not too long ago I heard my brother say he was going to "uma" the hell out of a thing, meaning he was going to make it pretty and do it pretty cheap. Uma(the verb): to re-quality an old thing. to apply love until beautiful.

[@tomriley5790]

Love this:-)!

[@zoelivetv]

The updated tour was so good! I am excited to incorporate Sailing Uma into our school's learning experience for 2020-2021. We have viewed many sailing youtube channels, but your channel stands out with a strong educational and fun element for sailing that students want to follow.

[@deanie3246]

I’m so impressed by you both. The fact that you don’t go around slapping each other on the back every other moment to rejoice in your Uma accomplishments astounds me. The sailing is impressive however your work ethic and work arounds are even more so. Something I have noticed on sailing channels is that sunshine, exploration and play only comes after significant time and hard work. In this world of shadows that we live in right now, what a shining example you both are of where positivity and hard work can take you. I realise your stories are so much more complicated than that however it only adds to the respect I have for you both. Thank you for being a channel I can show my children to help them understand that dreams can come true with hard work and usually a little less fibreglassing. 😉Thanks Uma. 🐨🦘🌊☀️

[@juleshorse9056]

Could not have put it better myself. Positivity, work ethic, work arounds. Many businesses would be more successful if they took a leaf out of your book.

[@stanleygodlewski5489]

Lol

[@dennisfetterman1644]

I like these kids they are a breath of fresh air for 63-year-old man who bought a couch happy sailing keep the wind at your back✌️

[@KoohaEbuyer]

Fresh breath of air

[@guillotineschnapp3862]

@@KoohaEbuyer you must be fun at parties lol

[@dmack1827]

@@KoohaEbuyer Really? "A breath of fresh air" is in pretty much every English dictionary.

[@mircat28]

@@KoohaEbuyer "A breath of fresh air" phrase of fresh air noun: breath of fresh air a small amount of or a brief time in the fresh air. a refreshing change. "the company's no-nonsense attitude is a breath of fresh air" Definitions from Oxford Languages

[@KoohaEbuyer]

I was debating with people what’s the difference between “a breath of fresh air “, or “a fresh breath of air”. Of course the first one, but I like the other one. Anyway both are correct I suppose 😅😂🤣

[@marcryvon]

"that we can install ourselves, that we can repair ourselves and that is reflecting our style." Well said and done. And your style is awesome ! You started with a poor, sorry state boat and now look at it ! Awesome, modern, well thought and utmost safe ship. Bravo to you two. What not to love ! ❤️

[@richbrew3830]

I started converting my 34 yacht to elec mech 5 years ago and friends would say oh! JUST LIKE UMA!! uma who? Well now I've just about given up trouble shooting and researching my boat problems and go with the uma solutions. You've put in so much hard work and good research and product testing, I litterally just started to buy what you recommend. I've just placed a large order with victron for dc dc converters, inverter and a solar charger so I hope they give you a credit somewhere. I'm staying with my 48Vdc SEPEx engine and battery configuration for now, although excited to seeing the longterm results of your new saildrive build. I'm also looking forward to the bow roller design project and rigging tour. Let me know if you want to see pics of the variation on the uma themed boat.

[@awilson500]

Finally a detailed video. Im new to sailing and I have been scratching my head with how somethings work. You two are the absolute best at making videos that explain things in detail. Keep up the good work.

[@gmanwaseverywhere2104]

Two beautiful & oh so capable people, sailing what is now a beautiful & capable boat. All three are simply awesome. Cheers.

[@deltacx1059]

Ocean: I'm the harshest. Space: hold my beer.

[@StephanSails]

This series is great! You have made such improvements to the boat, I really like that you put them in the spotlight again. I like to take your work as an example quite a lot so thank you for these detailed show an tell videos :D

[@Anne6621]

this pearson is one of my top fav boats , and what you have done with her in upgrades is outstanding and goes to show with a little love you can make a 50 year old yacht still look young and fresh , the Jane Fonda of sailboats !!

[@clarisd]

Well today I felt like I could see you two with graying hair and it was strange, but I see you as people for the long haul! Sweet, video and we thank you for your lovely work!

[@papagowells]

Thank you for the tour, Uma has come a long way and looks great.

[@MojoFromMempho]

So, I'm on my break watching your latest video when a vendor walks by and says, "Hey! I watch those guys too!" Small world. Great informative video. Be safe!

[@SailingUma]

😂 hahah thats awesome! Thanks for watching

[@curtisstansfield9244]

Dan and Kika, Thank you for your KZbin dedication and sailing spirit. You are both so lucky to have the same passion and desire sailing and living your dreams. I honestly very much look forward to your weekly videos, to see what you guys are up to next. And you need to know that you both have such an influence in the sailing KZbin community. Your inspiration and "don't buy a couch" attitudes are part of the reason my wife and I bought our first sailboat in our 50's, a 1999 Hunter 380, in which, I too have been re-fitting over the last couple of years. Keep up the awesome work!

[@hannahbaldwin4073]

Holy SHIT. You guys have come SO FAR. I’ve watched Uma from the beginning and wow, this video almost made me emotional! You made this boat 100% suitable for you. How inspiring. You guys have been through so MUCH over these years and you ALWAYS are smiling, emitting joy and effervescent as always. Im so proud. Kika, you’re seriously my effing hero. I’m not kidding. I could cry. And Dan, you know you’re a friggin legend. I love your story, your message, and you. Keep going 😭❤️🙏🏼

[@dankotz722]

You two are absolutely brilliant! Thank you for all of the wonderful content, creativity, and style. Watching the evolution of your boat over these last few years has been nothing short of remarkable. Well done!

[@PacificSolo]

I loved your update tour, really great. I've learned new things from your update, like the polycarbonate! Thanks!

[@duncan.5228]

I've never been dissapointed with one of your videos. Your love for what you are doing, and for each other, is infectious. Waiting for the inside next.

[@mboyer68]

Hand steering the first two years made you better sailors, made you understand your boat and sail trimming better. I'm so jealous! I love the cockpit layout and everything you've done to your boat! Congratulations! You've earned every joyful moment you've experienced:)

[@billbergquist4722]

When someone asks me about the motor in my boat my response is always "it's a sailboat". Really like that you sail everywhere.

[@davidalcala5249]

Great video!! It was like a trip down memory lane! Love watching

[@SailingUma]

Putting this episode together definitely gave us a deep appreciation for just how far we have come and just how much we've done along the way..and also how much we improved with our footage ☺

[@theogdirkdiggler]

That " yacht " is extremely custom. Nice job.

[@remarksdigsondenizenry6142]

wow... and wow. you two architects put it out there so freely, i feel i know y'all... and yet we may never meet. so strange. definitively strange. but i love you both and am so grateful for what you've created. i'll be cruising someday and you two have helped give me the courage to say that.

[@janislikejoplin71]

I have always thought sailing looked impossible and utterly confusing until I started watching your videos. You guys are the best!

[@DiabloSpearguns]

Great job. The two of you have so much to be proud of, from refitting Uma to the quality of your edits. 🤙🤙

[@jacoreyneke]

everything is so well thought through, comes only with experience. nicely presented guys!

[@Okimyhome]

Just finished watching step 63 when this was posted. Excellent👏👏 I’ve wanted to see everything you’ve done from the beginning. Very Impressive. Can’t wait until next week to see what happens then. Thank you for sharing your adventure 😎

[@anomalous1353]

Loved all your vids since the first day, watched every one and this is the most summarily informative from the most impressive conversion that I have seen. Thank you!.. waiting for the day to live the dream which you have damn near perfected, cheers!

[@arthurvanaalst]

The best thing to see is that you love each other very much and that's the best thing I like to see! Be safe and move on. Greatings from the Netherlands a very nice country to visit with your boat and beautiful waters. (I was also sailing for many, many years)

[@briansoyk7012]

Was I the only one having to solo-whistle the Uma theme song at the end of this video!?😏

[@jerrymiller276]

Nope.

[@ATDLN]

You two are on top of a whole different level with your work and professionalism when it comes to daily life, maintaining and upgrading a sailboat. You tackle any project with the gusto of knowing you will get it done even when it is something new and you have no idea where to start. Then you finish and it looks like that was done by a master who has had a lifetime of experience on just that one task. Excellent work!

[@gottasplit5707]

The things you guys have upgraded on your boat have really made it awesome!

[@danielgjorgjieski783]

I just came home from school and now i am gonna watch it😂so happy New video. Love from denmark

[@lawrencegleason4666]

Great video! I love the DYI aspect of Sailing Uma. You both are brilliant DYI'ers, going above and beyond. Great to see a review of the old girl from the beginning to the present. A lot of changes over the years. Loved this video. Two thumbs and two toes up.

[@maxplanck9055]

Interesting. I had forgotten how much work you had put into your boat, you have transformed it. Big thumbs up 👍

[@muntee33]

Very inspiring... I love how you are so true to yourselves and approach things from your perspective and not just what the ‘normal’ way of doing it is. One thing that stood out to me (having worked with carbon fibre.) though is, you may want consider a means for protecting the ‘end grain’ of that CF bowsprit at some point. Especially the outer edge radius of its face. Once you break the bond of the epoxy and a layer(s) of CF matting, (chain or shackle or something impacting it.) it can deteriorate (splinter) kinda quickly. And a CF splinter that is made up of chip that has broken away from the surface is DEFINITELY not the best type of splinter to have... I would make a stainless (or whatever material you choose.) end cap that has the same outer dimension profile as the bow sprit and with a recessed section that is inserted into the inside diameter of the CF bowsprit, making the CF surface transition flush with the surface of the end cap. Awesome boat... You guys have done an amazing job. And you did it in such an intelligent and considered approach. It is truly YOUR boat. 👍

[@amarieshearer7613]

Thank you for bringing a little sunshine into all the sadness. Very interesting to see all you’ve done!

[@jlowknight]

Alright I am doing it. Binge watch from step #1.

[@toddr2265]

Uma is a 'brand new' (1972) Person 36. Nice job

[@Bauchfalte]

I am in my 70. now and I was sailing for more then 50 years on a lot of different ships and in a lot of different countries. But - and this is the reason I write this - I still can learn a lot from you. The way you are planing and finishing your boat-projekts is fenominal. I love to whatch you solfing all of your problems so smart and perfekt. Thank you for that. Good luck to you and UMA and keep on rolling safely! Best Greetings from Bavaria/Germany.

[@fransdriesen1311]

Your video recording and editing skills are outstanding.. Very organized script with valuable shared experiences... Job well done....

[@SailingUma]

thank you 😊

[@bergeron555]

Love what you have done, especially with real world travel lessons. Curious about the B&G setup? everything OK and quirks or bugs. I believe you have the wireless masthead setup, Is that reliable? Trying to talk my wife into a new suite of electronics. Ours date back to 1992 but still work.

[@SailingUma]

We'll be going over all of that in our systems video coming soon.

[@CoopWorldWide]

Just subscribed Love your channel I'm definitely getting a boat soon

[@christinasimpson7750]

You rock! May you always have fair winds and happiness, peace and love. Thanks for sharing. I'm binge watching.-C-

[@neliisilva466]

HI guys it was once again great. i do stay more and more motivated every video of yours thanks

[@ChisWest]

THat was fun and refreshing. Good to see you both ( all 3 including Uma ) are doing well. Stay safe.

[@zenzen9131]

I've been following avidly for ages now and remember you making most of these updates at the time but it was really enjoyable having them reviewed together like this. Cheers and fair winds :)

[@tonbos8968]

Again an interesting episode and I love the background of Durgerdam. I sailed there last week my self (Pampus and Muiden). Thanks!

[@franklindave]

I’m so impressed with all the thought, ingenuity, and beauty you both put into your boat! As a former Architectural students and a boat lover, I really appreciate what you’re doing. I had a small day sailer years ago, but an starting to look into getting a cruiser that I can work on abs one day live aboard. Thank you for your channel and your very instructive videos, they are a true inspiration for me!

[@scottkiwiz3841]

I've been binge watching upto step 77 not sure I can watch them all but don't want to watch new episodes lol

[@daveamies5031]

Keep it up, it's worth it. I binge watched about 80-100 steps when I found this channel till I caught up, the only bad thing is when you catch up you are like, "I have to wait a whole week for the next episode!" 🤣

[@BillB23]

I did the same. It's worth the investment of time, imho.

[@SMSabriIsmail]

I finally have full red bars on all Uma videos on kzbin.info/door/XbWsGV_cjG3gOsSnNJPVlgvideos ;-) I found I missed viewing Step 115 and a few other non-steps UMA Specials. - Full outline of Uma listed videos up to Step 220. checkvist.com/checklists/763555 Season 1: Launching Uma - Step 1 to 12 (12 steps, 16 videos) - May to Nov 20151 Season 2: Sailing Uma - Step 13 to 24 (12 steps/videos) - Nov 2015 to Apr 2016 Season 3: United States - Step 25 to 42 (18 steps/videos) - Apr to Aug 2016 Season 4: Haiti - Step 43 to 63 - (21 steps, 23 videos) - Sep 2016 to Mar 2017 Season 5: Caribbean Junkets - Step 64 to 124 (61 steps, 66 videos) - Mar 2017 to Jun 2018 Season 6: Time for a Refit - Step 125 to 149 (25 steps, 53 videos) - Jun to Dec 2018 Season 7: Bahamas (2018-2019) - Step 150 to 169 (20 steps, 25 videos) - Dec 2018 to May 2019 Season 8: USA to Canada (2019) - Step 170 to 190 (21 steps, 30 videos) - May to Sep 2019 Season 9: DAILY VLOGS Crossing The North Atlantic Ocean (Aug 2019) - Step 191 to 192 (2 steps, 19 videos) - Oct 2019 Season 10: United Kingdom (2019-2020) - Step 193 to 217 (25 steps, 27 videos) - Oct 2019 Season 11: The North Sea - Step 218 to ... - May 2020

[@aeroearth]

Splendid inspirational video as usual guys. Watching the stinky anchor chain coming up (I used to live on the UK's south coast....) a suggestion would be to plumb in a pipe from saltwater pump to the bow and end up in a (substantially built) multi directional multi spray head system to clean the chain just before the top roller plus possibly a few small spray heads to clean off the resulting splatter at the bow. Could link the saltwater pump into the anchor winch motor circuit so it comes on automatically with the winch motor with manual override for servicing or clean ocean floor anchoring. S302/304 grade stainless steel doesn't belong on a saltwater boat. Could have the company that made that wood stove exhaust supply one in 316 grade stainless or in the summer give it to a sheetmetal company to make two off. One for your boat and one to sell for someone who has the same problem! Have fun!

[@thomask5295]

You truly have come a long way of upgrading Uma. Congratulations to the both of you. :)

[@mariusgrobler4235]

Hey guys lovely video and really liked it! Well done ... Its really inspiring how you plan all these jobs and execute it...great team :-)

[@Mahalo_83]

Keep on meaning to repaint my deck each spring but just end up going sailing instead 🤙🍻⛵️

[@peterkacandes5905]

Same.

[@stellarpod]

The real deal. Love you guys. My life would be less without the ability to live vicariously through your travels. As always, thanks so much for sharing. Steve

[@kendorsey5894]

I have so been waiting for this. Thank you

[@MARKLINMAN1]

Love you guys, to be honest the chimney looks freakin awesome the way it is now! Dont fix it...... Gives it character, The guard around it makes it look even better! Just sayin.

[@SailingUma]

Yeah, but it stains the deck all rusty.

[@owenleary1032]

I’ve been waiting so long for this!!!

[@skippyone2769]

Great vid as always ! That's a lot of upgrades and the cost must have been enormous . Just my rough calculations work out to over 100,000 dollars US. That's without the sail drive. Either you are super sales people who can melt the black hearts of the marine company CEOs or this Patreon and KZbin must pay really well. A full set of precision sails is not cheap I know having recently bought a set for my boat @ £18,000 Have you ever done a vid on the finance side of what you do? Lastly I did feel you wasted so much time in the UK and did not really explore the south coast it's a real sailors dream of bays coves and fishing harbours. The nautical history of boats and ships that changed the world was all there for you to explore. You also left without anything good to say about us here, I watched back to check and no not one good word about us or our Nation. To be completely honest I feel a bit disappointed especially as a follower of your channel for five years. I wish you well but the magic is fading now ... Plenty of new channels .

[@Zzzzzzzzz216]

skippy One great post, I love these videos too, and also ask myself the same questions. Also fully agree on the south coast (and east coast) missed opportunities.

[@kenmerrifield233]

I maybe mistaken but I think they explained the reason for sailing away to Holland was due to Kika's ongoing problem with how long she could stay in the UK and not able to extend her visa. This is due to her Hatian nationality. They talked about it in one earlier video when they arrived in UK and what they were able to do by going to Holland in a more recent video. She now has a better visa arrangement in Europe to allow them to travel longer before having to renew. Its very complicated but they don't complain much. Safe travels to all.

[@skippyone2769]

@@kenmerrifield233 ken I think the Visa still had a fair while left on it. Not sure if you are British or know much about the southern coast? It is packed with history and beautiful places. To have seen more of that in the content would have been great.

[@paulcaudill5543]

@@skippyone2769 Skippy one, you're right the Visa had time still but the folks in Holland told them to come now basically.

[@skippyone2769]

@@Zzzzzzzzz216 yes thanks! To think they stayed in Plymouth where the Mayflower set off for the USA with the founder father's and they seem to have missed it. The smugglers coves and old fishing harbours with many tales of seafaring and valiant rescues from fearless lifeboat crews all missed. The birth place of the Americas cup in the Solent and all its history, the J class sailing club today with the restored warriors now brought back to life they missed that. Perhaps it's not the sea or boats they are gripped by more freebies and getting money from the patrons.

[@ernstdunnewind1468]

Great tour!

[@mrmrlee]

No cockpit locker latches? If you roll they're wide open into the interior of the boat? Also at 23:50 if you're referring to propane, it is heavier than air, if leaked, it will settle in your bilge with possibly disastrous results. A loose cover (again not latched) is not a substitute for venting. For your own safety, an acceptable propane locker needs to be enclosed from the rest of the boat with upper and lower venting exiting outside the hull to allow the heavier than air gases to exit the lower vent to be replaced by ambient air from the upper vent. And in case you think I'm just being a picky jerk, I've literally seen a boat explode from improper venting of fumes (it was gasoline in the case I witnessed), fortunately all aboard jumped or were thrown clear. But it was very scary as the flaming hull drifted dangerously close to the docks! So I love the vids but please stay safe. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qn3SqqewfqhqetU

[@TheWaterbouy88]

Amazing couple with awesome tenactiy, vision and persistance. Kudos to you two.

[@johnnychristo4895]

Wow you guys really impressed me. I had no idea it was 50 yr old boat. Love your innovative ideas certainly has inspired. I wonder that little semi circular void a little shaped cup may keep say knives n forks just saying

[@mrfarmer532]

Excellent video, thanks for the in depth look at the deck and I’m looking forward to the rest of the series. The editing was seemless and the storyline was easy to follow. Great Job Kika !

[@fritzon85]

Fantastic video! So many interesting and smart solutions on deck. Thank you for a great Channel, from just being me bingewatching. Now the whole family gather around to see the next episode :D

[@heidifritz3053]

Wow! Impressive rig! You make living on a sailboat look easy. In my next life, I want to be as adventurous as you both!

[@YuliveesOrden]

Very cool video 😄.. looking forward for the next of this series 😄..

[@svZia-Switch51]

Nicely organized tour with good explanations for the non-sailor viewers. Great job Team Uma!

[@randys1889]

Uma is so beautiful! You two have done an amazing job refitting and upgrading her. Wonderful editing and production for your videos too! I am a huge fan and LOVE your channel!! Cheers from Southern California USA ~~

[@fishlocker.]

I love what you both have done. Kept it interesting and informative. I've followed you for years via U tube and am still in awe that you have kept it together but in no means am surprised. You both are so well grounded electrically, emotionally and physically. I recall some early comments about working now/ playing later, seems you've done them both. Take pride in that and I'm glad you didn't...buy a couch! Best of luck, Joe Dirt. AKA the Fishlocker.

[@gregmirr]

I have to admit when i first watched when you got your boat , i thought it was questionably seaworthy . You've done an excellent on the re-build and it's been interesting as you've shown so much of your style in the designs . You're a great team and fun to watch so smooth sailing and keep it up . Thumbs up to Uma !

[@sadiqmohamed681]

You guys have done an impressive job on Uma. It has been fascinating watching you do the work, and I look forward to future projects. This is a nice recap of the story so far. Take care and fair winds.

[@NTF-fk8en]

304 stainless is designed to take heat (such as your log fire), that's why is is used on vehicle exhaust pipes, it will surface rust very quickly but once the surface rust sets up it won't rust any further. 316 stainless will discolour too if heat is applied so it won't stay nice and shiny either, it won't look rusty, it'll get that purple/straw type of colour.

[@space-pop3527]

I love your videos! You are both so outgoing and expressive!

[@nooneswedish5142]

since i heard that you to are in to architecture i would like to tell you about to places to visit in Europe but outside the EU. So that you might have time to plan it ;-), Peterhof Palace gardens outside Saint Petersburg , The Amber Room. Perhaps you have some Russian patreon that might help you, those places are yous mind-blowing

[@TheLegenDacster]

WOW. Outstanding video and info. Bravo on your amazing achievements so far and best wishes on all future endeavours.

[@berndheiden7630]

Hi Kika, hi Dan, that was a super idea to visually sum up some of the changes you have made. Uma has improved so much over the years! But why did you leave us to whistle all by ourselves? Sounded a bit thin? You keep on having the time of your life and please, don‘t ever stop letting us in on it! Greetings from Mallorca!

[@brentengle7302]

Nice tour, good to see every thing holding up so well on the out side. Back in the eairly 80's we would do salt water wash downs on a Navy ship. if you were luck you could get some expired AFFF from the HT's and really give the decks and such a good scrubing. Hope to hear soon on how Kiki's visa is going as in the last vidio you crossed the English Channel to see a lawyer.

[@brucemelmer5086]

My last post I was complimentary on how you have taken that old Pearson and really shined it up and made it a world sailor! However I have been waiting (years hehe) for you to do the little bit and last of bright work in the companion way? It has been the reappearing ugly spot since the beginning ... just saying. ;)

[@coug96fan]

Such functional and elegant updates. Thanks for the description of your motivations for design changes. For this land bound sailor, it is amazing to see your built environment evolve. Uma has a whole new life.

[@kevindeckert31]

UMA is like my favorite Ax I have chenged the handle several times and the head a couple times and still is my favorite ax!

[@SailingUma]

That analogy comes up a lot when we're talking about our little boat.

[@kevindeckert31]

@@SailingUma the only thing that is not replaceable is the Crew for they ARE the heart.

[@billb.6109]

We enjoyed this very much, ...remembering your past adventures and how far you have come. Well done! Safe travels.

[@DoubleUThings]

Very interesting video, muchachos! You guys are a clever and inventive bunch. You gave us some good ideas through your series of vlogs. Kiwi anti slip paint, the chain flush thingy. Liked it. Have fun in our home country (where we don't want to be! :D ) Happy greetingz, Wim

[@urlkrueger]

OK, Now just when is it you are officially opening D&K Yacht Designs? Another great video with one very tiny exception. When Dan was talking about the breakaway shackle on the dodger wing I tried to stop the video to see what he was talking about but the clip was so short it was very difficult to locate the frame.

[@SailingUma]

We went over it in more detail in the instal video listed in this video description.

[@ivonluizdeoliveirajr.2098]

Hi guys. This is Ivon from south Brazil. I couldn't understand the name of the guy who recommended you the vertical paint.

[@SailingUma]

Boat works today (that’s his youtube channel)

[@grantrodgers2829]

Love your videos. You make very complicated look easy. By doing almost all of it yourself you know how to service and maintain when you need too. I have a 40 year old Jaguar that I am just starting to refurb and your use of paint and non slip upgrades will be going into my plan, thank you. I saw Uma at Southampton last year and she looked fantastic, keep up the great work and the great channel 👏

[@sf_raiders_fan3520]

For the auto-pilot I understand that the wind vane (wind power)connects with a rudder in the water below (hydro power). My question is how is the course set and , or, destination maintained ?

[@SailingUma]

check the link to the install video for the capehorn (in the video description) In there we explain a bit more about how it works and how we have it set up.

[@sf_raiders_fan3520]

@@SailingUma Thanks for your reply and I did watch Dan's Cape Horn install video. The part I am still not understanding is how the course setting/boat destination is set ? In other words, how or where are the boat's destination coordinates set ?

[@TwotheHorizonSailing]

Good job you guys, what an amazing difference from start to finish! She's like a totally different boat/beast :)

[@stephenroskilly3737]

Without doubt you two rule the roost entertaining me every Thursday. The best sailing channel. The recap today was a great reminder of all the work and effort detailed in earlier episodes, but taken together like this, was just so much more impressive. I love your home almost as much as you do and to top it all the trip up the English Channel and NorthSea Canal to Amsterdam brought back tons of memories from 54 years ago, when I made the same trip in a 21 foot sailboat. So keep on doing what you love and I’ll be watching. 🍷🍷

[@ghost307]

I really like the mainsail's 'sleeping bag' to protect it from the sun when it's stowed.

[@xevious2501]

OK so we've all love being a part of you guys journey with Uma.. and loved every chapter. But i think its time you guys moved onto something larger and im more than sure, despite all the love you guys have for your beloved home, that idea has likely been bouncing around. I can really see you guys with a 30+ catermeran. and dare i say , it would be cool to see what other viewers think about this whole idea. we would LOVE to see you into something all together new. Ide like to see a vote. and also.. dare i say i would doubt your viewers wanting you to do a fundme to get one, youd be surprised at the result.

[@SailingUma]

Thanks for Following :) But Although we appreciate the thought... we love our boat, we worked really hard into making her the way she is and turning her into the little home she has become. Now its time for us to enjoy the fruit of our labour.

[@Miller6616]

Awesome video as always, very interesting.

[@shanewilliams9501]

Hey guys I always love your videos and look forward to them every week. Keep up the awesome work and adventures. Your boat is getting set up so nice. I wouldn’t be surprised if you start having kids soon. Thank you for the motivation to keep going on my sailboat projects, I have two sailboats and haven’t been able to go sailing as much as I would like⛵️ I always keep all your videos in mind when facing my problems. And when I need a break from working on my boats I watch you videos and share with my friends. Someday I’ll start making videos!

[@Muratshayev]

Thanks you! Very informative. Tell us about the experience of using an electric motor. How practical? The previous series drowned out the noise of the generator...))

[@yorukkizigeziyor]

Very beautiful 😍👍

[@GulfSouthGene]

Love watching you both live your dream! Have watched most of your video's. Your knowledge and experience on Sail Boats is gaining every day! Cheer's Matey's

[@gforce2945]

I love you guys! You are so wonderful . Love watching all your videos. What a life you both are living ! Safe travels. Keep enjoying your lives ♥️