Can I get This Boat Sailing In 3 Months? | Wildling Sailing

I was hoping to sail my boat this year. will it be possible?
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[@brandon2103]

Bro, never feel bad about sponsorships! We get to watch this build completely free, I think the vast maajority of us wouldn't mind a few more sponsorship deals to put a bit of extra money in the kitty! It's a business at the end of the day! Keep up the good work, boats coming along nicely!

[@dustman96]

But don't take sponsorships for crappy products.

[@brandon2103]

​@@dustman96If he clearly feels bad promoting Bluetti... which is a good product I think it goes without saying he wouldn't promote anything that he doesn't think would benefit the audience...

[@jarm00725]

I have two of those for emergencies and powerouts and they work amazing. Very convenient to have.

[@whennet]

Strongly recommend fixing styrofoam in all under Floors , and glue it together with glue that does not attack the Styrofoam , and don't glue it to the hull , where there is the foam there's going to be very little water , and with a hole in the hull , there much less water that is going to fill up that space .

[@davidsalisbury4290]

Don't worry about the sponsorship for products you would recommend anyways.

[@josephhertzberg2734]

Bluetti !!!! Props to Bluetti for being generous

[@inductiveash6290]

Anytime you have to drill a hole through wood and want it to stay dry and not rot from water intrusion, oversize the holes generously then put a backing over the hole and fill it with resin. Then drill your holes through the resin plugs. This seals the wood and if water does sneak it's way in, it won't be in direct contact with the wood and there will be a buffer between the hole and the wood.

[@chrisoakey9841]

A nice flexible compression grommet around the actual cable helps.

[@danlibby8366]

Marine Surveyor here....Make sure you find out how that water is entering! Deck hardware? Windows? Make sure you stop the water. Buying a cool shirt from your store. Sail safe and Don't give up!!!!!!

[@lewisparker7759]

We don't really care that you do paid promotion. To be honest, I see things I never knew I wanted, like them knives on the last boat. You are doing so well. Keep going Mark! You are mainstay of my Friday nights now!

[@user-ou2er8zp5t]

Hey Mark don’t beat yourself up because you did not post for a week it’s ok to take a break and recenter. It is a lot of work to videotape edit and fix your boat at the same time so don’t stress mate you have done a lot of Mahi!

[@moonhand8311]

Welcome back from you sojourn. Bluetti are a star for you. Much credit to them. I have a friend who runs their 40 foot yacht off their Bluetti and solar, so it's a good way forward. BTW do not ever fish in marinas. One lost bit of monofilament or lure round a prop can cost someone thousands. Fishing in marinas is a faux pas major

[@crabbingclammingboatcampin4962]

Build a 7' x 10' deck cabin. 3/8" plywood with 2" x 2" studs covered with cheapest polyester resin and rustoleum paint. You will have a waterproof cabin/ galley, topside, to work and live out of. Add door and windows and all for about $800 or less. Living topside, with windows, will make your life alot less depressing

[@guydeherdt9917]

Each of your videos reminds me of the work I was doing on my rotten sailboat more than 35 years ago. No nostalgia, only complicity.

[@marcanderson1073]

Mark I know your trying. Putting resin on that poorly cleaned wood wont go well. You must sand and get that wood down to clean new looking wood prior to any resin. You should also use mat glass to strengthen the wood a few feet all directions from where your chain plates will be mounted. Most of all if the area in the hull walls below where you found water are also double walled you must drill or cut holes through the inner wall all the way down to the keel too verify that water hasnt been drawn down there by gravity and time. If you take this boat out into real waters having not verified and repaired all the hulls then you are putting yours and anybody with you's lives in real danger. That foam also is not good you need structural foam and proper glass work. Think about what your doing stop worrying about having the boat ready in 90 days and do the right things so your boat is sea worthy.

[@terrytonkin2682]

You are absolutely right but im afraid Mark has neither the mindset nor skillset to repair the boat as it should be . I, like you, fear for his saftey if he continues the way hes going with this boat .

[@rationalist47]

@@terrytonkin2682 You are right and so are the dozens of others that have realized how his lack of competence is leading toward potentially life threatening hazardous situations. I just hope he doesn't take some naive crew member down with him when the bleak sea tests his half-assed sub standard repair jobs.

[@edwardpearce9668]

Wry smile... if he rofl intends to sail across the Atlantic in this or sell it to someone unfamiliar with his alter ego cgaf technique.

[@scott3708]

Sailing, maybe.... not falling apart and sinking, that is yet to be determined.

[@skaraborgcraft]

Yay, Mary P cleaning session! Chainplate better closer to the frame/bulkhead than the window, the difference wont matter.

[@artbymaryf7283]

Haha,,,Ive got the elbow grease ready & raring to go🤣🤣🤣

[@richardroy2430]

Every time you find a new pocket of waterlogged rotten wood, I get depressed 😢

[@howardbeer5214]

Mark You need to leave those area's open for weeks to dry out properly . If you don't IT WILL rot and travel LET IT DRY OUT COMPLETLY !!

[@doggonedk]

Pro tip. When you're cutting with your circular saw set the depth of the blade for the thickness of material you're cutting. You'll have less binding less likely to hit something unintentionally underneath and your blades will last much longer. Like if you're cutting something 3/8 of an inch thick set your depth to a 1/2 an inch. Your circular saw blades will love you for it. Lmao 🤣😂. You're doing a really great job repairing that boat for somebody that's never worked on one before, incredible!

[@Lookup2Wakeup]

Yep, you can see his skill level has improved over the summer considerably.

[@saylaveenadmearedead]

He's had multiple project boats... check the previous videos going back yearz....

[@thomascooley2749]

Use alcohol to dry the wood It will draw out the water and drys faster

[@patrickcoleman3]

Wood alcohol beauty.

[@johny7206]

and it will keep you warm when it goes up in flame. #vapor #heater Highly flammable. Vapour/air mixtures are explosive. Risk of explosion on contact with strong oxidants. NO open flames, NO sparks and NO smoking.

[@claybornlewis276]

Whatever you do don't listen to the people telling you to use alcohol just let the damn thing dry fire a heat gun if you want but no alcohol on the boat unless you're drinking it

[@thomascooley2749]

@@claybornlewis276 if you haven't noticed he isn't going to wait for it to dry properly and is in the water in a cold climate where condensation is an issue so he will need to A use a de humidifier and fans for a week or two or B use some sort of solvent to displace the water before laying up epoxy I'm guessing he waited a day and just laid it up wet still tho

[@thomascooley2749]

@@johny7206 congrats you also understand how not to set yourself on fire when using solvents His other option is shore power and a dehumidifier and fans for a week or two

[@alfreddaniels3817]

Consult Hanneke about the chainplates, it’s important to do it right and to make that mast support very very strong

[@ryanjohnson1814]

The duck peaking in was the best. Moment. I'm glad you are focusing in on really important interior, structural rot and repair. I don't know how many hours a day or week you are actually putting in on the boat. Or much you needed funded from the donations to do stuff each week? If you already got the funds for the wood supplies for engines, ect. Sails, ect, radio electronics, compass. Then yes you should actually be able to get done in 6 weeks. If you already got the money and got stuff there or on its way. If you don't got the money and are not putting in atleast 40 hours a week in. Then hard to say, if you will be done in 90 days.

[@carlisle]

Looking good Mark. I assume you figured out where the water was coming in and fixed it... Also - looks like it's time to get that heater working again, or maybe look into a cheap Chinese diesel heater (they are great)...

[@eshootziscrs2868]

Lucy lights. They are light, inflatable solar charged led lights. They appear as a cylinder when inflated with a small solar panel/battery/light at the top. They are completely sealed plastic with a inflator valve. You inflate them to create a globe for the light, deflate them and they store quite flat. Quite cheap, last a few years and usually several hours on a charge. I carry a couple on my camping sailer. They float, waterproof, self contained and really lightweight. Provide decent lighting as well.

[@hughshepherd6596]

In my view, those chain plates need more than a couple of bits of supporting ply. Tremendous forces on them. I would suggest inlaying a large patch of 4-5mm steel plate, and/or even longer horizontal steel stringers over that entire load bearing, area and sandwich it between the ply. That rotten hull will not take such localised strain and needs to be over engineered . Perhaps the designer lady can give you some stress calculations? Somehow you need to assess how much continuity of plywood you have following all of the patch working, albeit using modern materials. Interrupted laminates do not perform the same as when new (just like your beam repairs) and if those chain plates rip out I suspect a large chunk of the rotten vessel will go with it. Your mother told me you do take note of comments, so think about this issue,..... if she is correct!.

[@rationalist47]

Excellent advice. Unfortunately this guy makes decisions according to confirmation bias rather than critical thinking.

[@hughshepherd6596]

@@rationalist47 He is a dreamer and a chancer and I feel will come unstuck with this bad combo!

[@sloppy.giuseppe3860]

I would personally be going deeper down the rabbit hole. Rot so close to your main bulkhead, right where your chain-plate will attach. I would want to reach the full extent of the compromised material.

[@marcellucassen8033]

13:50 When something like this happens, sometimes a good quick fix can be to put some regular waterproof wood glue on it and put the broken piece back with some tape over it, when it's all set you can sand it down and paint over it later and no one will know it ever happened.

[@aserta]

Super glue works perfectly too, you just have to not glue your finger to it.

[@craigeaston-bk5ct]

Hi Mark, its hard work in preparing the boat for sailing after its stood for such a long time. Watching all the work and all the help you get from a good group of people around you, is amazing. keep at it and sooner than later you will be off on the adventure of a life time. Say HI to mum and dad when they come to visit, they are such awesome parents, and such positive people. you will come across areas that need attention but that's all about owning a boat, your living space looks great, you will have to give it up for Mum and dad...... Keep up the hard work and thanx for sharing this journey with us. Cheers Craig UK

[@Zero.0ne.]

Timelapsing away! Thanks for the video. Your duck friends are hilarious.

[@chrisfullwood6643]

I sure hope you have got to the bottom of where all that standing water in the coachroof has come from it would be an awful shame to do all that work for it to just get wait again.

[@DLBard-bv2nd]

The solar generator is great. I bought one for my sailboat also. I don't want to deal with all the wires, and complicated systems. You made a good choice. I'm using solar rechargeable lights inside & outside. I also have oil lamps that I use in the cooler months. They give you light & heat. Every day you're getting more work completed and the boat is looking better & better. Cheers ⛵ S/V Cork~Texas

[@shoutatthesky]

It's not a "generator"/

[@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665]

​​@@shoutatthesky Storage station and converter.. is more accurate unless they are actually plugged into a solar array. I did see an interesting methanol powered catalytic true generator design that generates a bit of heat and very little CO2.. But they are pretty expensive to buy from the manufacturer. The one i saw was a fully kitted on on E bay UK with fuel and only something like 25 hrs of use as a back up for a mobile home or during a construction project. You might want to take a look Mark . They are quite light and compact. Theres a new channel just started ...theyve a Pahi 42 in the warmth though. With a a ketch rig and a central Deck house.

[@shoutatthesky]

@@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665 Name of channel?

[@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665]

@@shoutatthesky Lots of different makers the one i stumbled on was called E foy and found a review on 🔌🛥️boat .. but lots out there this is German manufacturer if i remember and price a bit high new but methanols a renewable bio fuel and being investigated ast a replacement in full size bulk carriers as a diesel replacement. In the absence of hydrogen. These small suitcase units are quite light and designed for boats and RV as well as emergency generators.

[@anthonyelam2257]

Good to see you get that water and water soaked foam insulation out ...well done ...❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉😊😊😊 ...

[@sietuuba]

Nice to see you have good neighbourly relations with the local swans! 🥰 As long as they aren't fed any bread..!

[@aserta]

Like gremlins then...

[@saylaveenadmearedead]

No such thing as a cheap boat could be your new mantra.

[@1datsunlover]

Great to see all the love you are giving the boat. I also noticed that you are down to one angry goose. Glad to see that you are eating well, lol.

[@sailingmoonshadow3169]

Good progress Mark, well done. That foam is totally wrong for a boat - as you'd found out it just holds on to the water! I think I'd be tempted to drill test holes all along that side to see where you get drips and where you don't

[@Lookup2Wakeup]

I was thinking the same thing. But not high priority at the moment.

[@WildlingSailing]

Yup, already did the test holes. Better than expected 👍👍👍

[@wayneanderson1641]

The foam is highly flammable! Test it😮

[@MaciejWiercinski]

@@wayneanderson1641exactly like the rest of his wood-epoxy boat?

[@userjarabecko]

@@MaciejWiercinski 😆

[@ClassicCanoes]

You should drill small weep holes at the lowest point and leave them open as a tell tail and a drain.

[@tylp4199]

Keep up the good work.. Sailing is around the corner..

[@greensdreams]

Many of us warned you about the rabbit holes from the beginning, but you continue to knock them out one by one. Keep the dream going.

[@9johnhgs]

If you you were a rabbit that is where you would find your solace, security and relaxation.

[@karlmabe1649]

Love episodes including mum and dad does your brother ever visit?

[@user-nq6xh4qq8w]

Mark - in a previous video you said you didn't like the way the chain plate holes are so close to the bulkhead and in this video you showed where you plan to relocate them to. The original position places the bolts either side of the bulkhead so the forces on the chain plates are transferred into the bulkhead. If you relocate them away from the bulkhead the fixing will be much weaker. That part of the boat was not designed to take the loads the rig will apply to it.

[@tim7652]

You are 100% right. Those chainplates need to straddle the bulkhead. If that means making new chainplates then it is a necessary expense. The loads the rigging will put on them can be enormous.

[@jackdbur]

He could bond carbon fibre chain plates to the bulkhead there is video on how to do it on both Duracell & Youngbarnacles channels

[@tomainsworth5656]

If extra glass is laid up from the chain plate position to around the bulkhead it will carry the loads to the bulkhead. Lay the cloth at 45 degrees for best load transfer!

[@rationalist47]

Yes. that's exactly what I thought when I watched the video. This guy doesn't seem to have the common sense understanding of basic structural engineering that any good carpenter or mason has.

[@shanefthomas]

Try to buy a 12V electric blanket as very efficient. Even if you get simple cheap 240V version, position 1 is 20watts, 2 is 40W, 3 is 60Watts. You warm up on 3 and sleep on 1 or 2. Position 2, 40 watts x 8 hours =320 watt hours, not a burden to your solar, better than buying propane. Also a thin150W engine block heater attached to the back of a finned 12x6inch heat sink looks cool. Easy to buy and make. Put several around the boat. When your batteries are full good to use that solar potential that just goes to waste. Wattage sounds small but direct radiation in small insulated works well. Also don’t use 240V fans, on high they consume 55W. A 12V DC fan will be 25W. A 1£ speed controller saves even more as 0 to 25W Finley adjustable for comfort. In summer you can be wasteful but many winter overcast days in a row will test your solar to the limit. While ripping out rotten walls run cable for permanent led lighting.

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

I love the attack swans that are protecting your boat....

[@bruceottway8369]

In future Mark, pre drill your ply so as to not push out timber fibres when driving in screws this will allow the ply to set tight against the frame and even use offcuts pre drilled as washers to cover a bigger area of pressure . Top effort so far mate

[@arthurkettle3010]

Great advice 👍

[@MrCuttingI]

Maybe it would be a good idea to fit a little wood burner to the boat for those cold winter days.

[@DWilliams-ce8nb]

Would be great! But safety first last and always with wood stoves. keep your wood stored WELL away from the stove. OVERDO the metal insulation on all sides of the stove. OVERBUILD the stovepipe connections and through hole insulations. OVER-engineer the space above and around the top of the stovepipe. Seems like a project you'd want your dad involved in.

[@timfish]

There's been loads of research showing how bad they are for your health with all the particulates. I'd probably go for a diesel heater and then you can at least have it come on on a timer!

[@fonkyman]

i imagine a stove for a ship would be a closed type not and open cooking stove or something like that..@@timfish

[@howieroche7492]

This is just a suggestion. Please consider creating a simple working platform for your work space. The platform, in the case of a taller person as yourself should be at least 38 inches high. I noticed that you have a pair of sawhorses for work projects. I would consider fastening a piece of plywood from the underside of the sawhorses and the possibility of even adding 2x6 to the underside of the plywood on the ends and in the middle for extra stability. Even more, have one of your carpenter friends build some sawhorses from used wood. You will be so glad you did. I had the fortunate experience of working at a young age to be trained by an old-time carpenter. Our approach every workday involved setting up the job with a sawhorse work table and another table for just the tools we would be using that day. Best of luck with everything as I truly enjoy watching all your videos.

[@djkbrown]

You've become the channel I'm excited to watch each week! Keep it up!

[@thomasgraham5842]

If youre not bleeding on a job , youre not working hard enough . keep her lit Mark

[@dave.bosarge840]

Glad to see a youthful dude with a dream and support. Happy sailing from Florida US

[@Joe-yb9gu]

Mark I’m enjoying your ill tempered neighbor who is constantly trying to tell you what to do and when to do it. Maybe you need more anti fowl? Just a thought. Loving your channel.

[@simonhantler8062]

i would be taking it out of the water again and dissecting every single panel to look for rot. no point going any further otherwise.

[@GeraldMcCunn]

Surely, it would save future problems if you were to create breathers and drains in the closed spaces. Also, don't be reluctant, at this stage, to use doublers and butt-straps to reinforce your repairs. Function before form - you will have time and resources for for something more refined later.

[@dcallan812]

She is looking nice in the water. Now get a move on towards the sea. Great update 2x👍

[@jonny7491]

String a curtain across the opening to your sleeper bunk, it’ll keep you a lot warmer.

[@alan-sk7ky]

Temporary line it with some sleeping mat foam or those interlocking floor mats perhaps.

[@johnwalker6711]

Gained 40k subscribers since the new adventure with the Wharram started well done on 102k Mark !! onwards and upwards mate.

[@stelliform]

That swan cracks me up. You’ve got a co-star!

[@JustPlainRob]

Good for you, man. I would have called it quits the second I learned there was literally water inside the walls of my boat hull. That's usually a death sentence, but maybe your boat is composite enough to be Theseus'd back to whole.

[@rolandtb3]

Making the interior drier. Preparation for chain plate installation. As fall turns to winter, getting the cabins dry and warmer becomes challenging. Oil/propane/diesel heaters are all possible options. With sufficient battery power, limited electric heater. A used small dehumidifier(s) may reduce dampness. Interior work on rainy days. Exterior work (mast, chain plates, deck beams, engine mounts, sail rigging, sails, protected cockpit, rudder/steering). Continue discovering those rabbit holes and covering them both from tthe outside and inside.

[@Tim8mit]

doing great Mark, a few rabbit holes of extra work is to be expected, better you find and fix those things now, that to find them when you are on a trip far from land...cheers

[@martinandsharonwotherspoon4909]

If you get a chance see if you can get hold of brambles swan and duck food... specifically made for them. Look after your guests as winter approaches.. keep up the good entertaining work...

[@Digiphex]

Make a little drain hole to the inside cabin to allow those enclosed spaces to stay dry forever.

[@ashtontechhelp]

@11:22 - that looks like open-cell foam. Acts like a sponge. I recommend you use closed-cell foam, or polystyrene, when you replace it.

[@Samtzu]

BLUETTI, BABY!! I bought the EB55 for truck camping this summer and it's great!! It does what I need it to do and it recharges easily. Kudos to you and Bluetti. Also, finding that much water in the hull can be an emotional drag, but you're working it the way it's supposed to work. Even MORE kudos to you... you impress us all, more and more, with each video!!

[@privateparty4900]

15:52 Wilding Sailing uses every part of the sponsor-buffalo. I'm surprised how little rot there is considering how long water has surely been getting in.

[@richardschaefer3889]

Week after week, best series on the Tube.

[@LostYogi]

2 things 🙂Prepare a work area on the deck, where you secure the "workbench" and maybe a cheap pavillion/tent. It will save you many hours of work in the coming months. Second, get some wider chainplates so you can center them with the bulkheads, and still have plenty of space on each side of the bulkhead inside for knots. It will be the strongest way to do it, and you don't want the chainplates to fail underway!!

[@rationalist47]

Excellent idea on the chainplates. That hull has way less support for them than a plank on frame boat. Spreading out the stress would help a lot. Also great idea about putting up a deck shelter.

[@Bantie1]

You have a lot of American viewers and we can't understand the language on your wish list. At least I can't. You are doing a Great job and I'm seeing a beautiful vessel when you're done. Just like "Minki" you will be so proud after you can set sail and you will be truly confident of your vessel after all the repairs and builds you have done. Very accomplished! Ignore the nay sayers!!

[@TheBeaker59]

Just a couple of thoughts re the filler packing of the ply while it may be advantageous to you to use premade fillers and it works well (I have done plenty of that) because it is a sponsored product. However for most of us its a bit spendy, so perhaps try some of the cheap and arguably better self compounded fillers what springs to mind is in boatyards the content of wood sanding dust, extractors contents, sawdust and wood flour often freely available I use it allot personally its actually stronger and sometimes lighter than a sandable surface filler like you are using. for filling add a small amount of colloidal silica to the epoxy then add wood flour stirring until I get a usable product almost dry but still workable then fill the void once cured sand the tops off then fill with a product like you are using now to get a good surface to lay glass on. Second thought was could you use the European canal system to get somewhere a bit more pleasant for the winter perhaps even down to the Med? Much as I love the Netherlands its not contusive to outdoor boat work in winter.

[@NakedNathan]

Lmfao bro that goose has me cackling

[@markthomasson5077]

I weeped when i saw those panels weeping….and I cried when he put back insulation and enclosed then again. If they were that saturated, no way would the timber be dry when re sealed

[@nealeburgess6756]

Good progress. Well done Mark. I would recomend fitting some fixed wired in lights running from the Bluetti. LED low current ones of course. Having at least some fixed lights coming straight from the power system would be more convenient. You can always keep a few portable lights to supplement them, or to use if the powerbank goes flat.

[@artbymaryf7283]

Great idea 👏👏👏

[@calvingarrett3245]

Looking good Mark. If it was me I would put that charging station up on something higher if you floor gets water in from the hatch or spring a leak it can damage your charging station.

[@Smalleyster]

Thank you for taking us along for the ride! I'm living vicariously through you. I rebuild a Tiki 42 and absolutely commiserate and love your approach. Looking forward to you returning home from your round the world voyage. Best wishes on completing the rebuild to your satisfaction.

[@ianrusso8790]

that bluetti is cool. very nice of them

[@kevinmartin3859]

Keep going Mark your doing ok that foam is a real sponge but at you are tackling the cause of the water for the age of the boat i think you have to expect water from the fixtures that are on the boat be warned the white polystyrene boxes you are using can be possible toxic fumes from fire starting to look more liveable good luck 😊😊😊

[@ShowMeTrucker]

The rabbit hole keeps getting deeper and deeper but you keep plugging away. Personally I would have given up by now but you're like the Energizer Bunny. I hope the best for you. I believe if anybody can do it, it is you.

[@dickdegraaff5452]

Dear Mark, Slowly but surely you will succeed in restoring Mahi properly and making it seaworthy again. In any case, you tackle the leaks well and all rotten spots are thoroughly taken care of. It will take a while before you have everything restored, but when everything is ready, Mahi will be the icon it should be and I think the catamaran will have a decent value again. Wish you lots of success with the rest of the refit and send you love

[@dylanwebb9584]

Rebuild one panel at a time, one screw at a time, one can at a time. Keep going. And - yes, I too have gone Bluetti.

[@MrSychnant]

The trouble with one panel at a time is you have to give enough time for the wood to dry out before repairing it/ If you remove all the damaged panels at the same time they will all dry out t the same time.

[@JasonR86]

Nice to see someone who is prepared to reuse and upcycle instead of buying new insulation I'd of never thought of that, great work keep it up 👍😉

[@joseenriquez3537]

After all no one works for free. You're doing a great job.

[@paulington]

Congrats on the 100k mate! Well deserved!

[@neilanevitt]

I’m a little concerned for your health. Have you consider alternating which hull your living in and working in? Since you basically have two boats you could always stay in the one your not working on while you work on the other. I know that’s super inconvenient because you want to try and maximize how much epoxy work you can get done all at once. Also I love the direction your channel has been going on since you bought this new project boat. Super excited to see you sailing.

[@glenndavis479]

I think you should name the boat Patches after all that.

[@spindlespringsranch3108]

Yikes! Mucky muck surprises behind those cabin walls. Excellent editing and music per your usual standard. I just love you and your project. ❤️ Fridays don’t come soon enough!

[@dankwok3]

you should write a book..."how to buy the wrong boat, you get what you pay for"

[@Bloodgod40]

Did you ever think about doing a full blown solar-electric boat? (No sails.) A completely stripped-down catamaran like this is kinda the ideal start point for such a build. The entire length and beam of the boat turned into a solar deck would provide enough power, combined with sufficient battery storage, to cruise 24/7.

[@Ibh111142]

Good grief so much water. I guess you just keep going, no turning back now. Bluetti are great sponsors and I would never of heard of them but for your channel

[@nigelleyland166]

When working on the side of a hull, consider doing it from your tender rather than leaning overe the side. it is much more comfortable and if you do happen to drop anything it should land in the tender not the water, it also collects all the rubbish rather than the water. Can you get sailing anytime soon? I should think so in some form, Even if it is not your final rig, an add hock rig is an exercise worth doing in itself, and hope you never find the experience gained handy! That accidental chip on the inside....a bit of old cardboard box laid out to protect around the working area is always a good idea...lesson learned!

[@4npushap352]

Great to see you back at it , I cannot wait for the mast to go up . Seeing your catamaran with sails is going to be truly amazing . Keep up the great work and stay warm my friend. 💜

[@nigelleyland166]

...And we all know that Hannika will be most pleased to see the boat sailing as much if not more than any of us. the sooner the better.

[@curlywirly1945]

with all these Rabbit holes....we'll have to start calling you Warren...🤣🤣

[@kamesenLBC]

Kudos on a good job m8. With winter approaching, bad weather days will only get more frequent. Consider the 80/20 rule. Do the 20% of the work that can get you 80% of the way done on the interior (support for chain plates) and you may want to spend the rest of the bad weather days staging your exterior days. That way you can ensure you can get the most progress towards the mast and engine boxes. You'll have plenty of time for interior work once those are done 😉

[@druid201]

Cheers man! I looks like you need not to rush the job imo. Too many cans of fine sailing worms to be digested. 8 )

[@injahnet]

I wish I could come help you. Really hoping you do get to sail by the year.

[@rogergurr9090]

Got to love the visiting geese

[@youtube_dj_65]

Hey man, what progress you have made with your sailboat. I would like to warn you about your lithuim power packs, make sure they do not experience frost. A lot of people don't know that, the batteries break down and the colder it is, the worse they charge. For example, I would make a styrofoam box with a ventilation opening. I hope you find this information useful. And go for your dream.....

[@ysesq]

most good packs have built in heaters

[@sail4life]

Good point. They can be frozen with no problem, but (solar) charging them below 0C will destroy them in no time. I don't know these units personally but the manual should state whether or not they have frost protection built in. I suppose they do but its best to check.

[@arthurschuler8906]

I read the Dutch army deep froze them fully loaded to start the Leopard tanks in storage them when war would break out.

[@youtube_dj_65]

@@arthurschuler8906 Which batteries are involved? Agm ,Gel, Lead,Lipo?????? They are all different, so which ones are you talking about? You shouldn't compare apples with pears! LOL ;)

[@arthurschuler8906]

@@youtube_dj_65 I was in the army in 1982, I do not remember it exactly, but I believe lithium batteries. However I am not sure. It was for tanks in storage.

[@stevenfogerty2110]

I have yt premium so don't get the ads. Nothing wrong with promoting those who are generous enough to help. Love ya work.

[@cartertanya1258]

Hi, just a bit of advise , keep the chain plates spread across the bulkheads . If you move them away you need to confer with builder for structural changes

[@bendaves77]

You're doing a great job at fixing things and exploring so that you can find issues. Imagine if you didn't cut into those areas and discover water, everything would have been rotten in no time and the original builder obviously did it properly or Mahi wouldn't be in this good shape. It would be nice if you could motor her home and have your dad's help

[@TheCocoDane]

You handle setbacks so well. I would have a mental fit, if i saw water splashing out every time i poked a hole. Im looking forward to seeing how the deckhouse will turn out. cheers

[@epsilonsilver7860]

Have you thought of painting a Mahi Mahi on the bows? I'm pitcuring a stylized version with a smile.

[@richb313]

You are still making progress and just keep at it the more you do the closer to your goal you are.

[@umvhu]

Making stain glass there is a pair of pliers called a nibbler, they are good for removing very small amounts of glass when trying to make difficult shapes. Perhaps using a 'nibbler' approach when dealing with wet patches would be easier, because less force is required to remove small areas.

[@karlmabe1649]

Blueyeti stuff is quality

[@garylewellen4241]

Mark, I enjoy watching your videos. Thought I might offer a suggestion. I've got many yrs experience in the construction field. When you're working on a vertical surface and want to contain a mess or debris. Use painters tape or masking tape and light weight plastic and make a net of sorts. That will help keep so much from falling in the water. Also keep you from cutting your hand with a sharp chisel. Keep up the good work.