Fun With Sacrificial Sail Covers (MJ Sailing - EP 38)

[@RealFrankyDog]

Looking good! Obviously a lot of people are looking forward to the sailing and that is a good thing. Keep it up.

[@MJSailing]

Yes, it seems like a good portion of people are over us doing projects and want to see us on the water. And we're ready tog get there too! Starting the process down of emptying our storage unit and making provisioning lists....we'll be out soon now! 😀

[@Korbin57]

You two are phenomenal. I so enjoy watching you tackle projects. In my next life I'm going to live on a boat.

[@MJSailing]

Thank you so much! And yes, boat life is awesome, so get on one in whichever life you can. 😀

[@billb.6109]

Jessica, very nice job,.... you do rise to the challenge.

[@richardswatman7027]

I have enjoyed watching all your video's. Your obvious talents in the DIY department as well as your incredible grit and determination have been very inspiring. I wish you the best of luck with the rest of your travels. The boat looks fantastic now, what a transformation!

[@mattjohnson6716]

Thanks Richard for the kind words. It has sure been a long road, but we are finally there. Matt

[@HopeOfJoe]

WOW !! These projects were a T.O.N. of work !! Thanks for setting the example of what not to do so most of us can learn. 😊👍👊⛵️⚓️🚲👙🍷🍻

[@thomaswilkinson6276]

Great video Matt & Jess. Having visited aboard many other cruiser's boats over the years, I can attest to the virtue and reward of doing a boat project right even if it has to be done over. Quality work stands the test of time and enhances beauty. Hasty work fails prematurely and degrades the aesthetic. DIY adds to your skillset and enhances the seaworthiness of a yacht and its master. Nature degrades all construction over time and use. A wise captain does not leave port on a vessel up to the task of the passage. I feel like I know your boat almost as intimately as my own through your vlogs, great work you two!!

[@mattjohnson6716]

Thanks Thomas. After cruising for a few years, we sure to understand the importance of having a sound vessel before shoving off. I don't know how some of the delivery captains have the guts to take many of the boats they are hired to move into the ocean. Matt

[@astrid7880]

Amazing job with the genoa, got to admire your tenacity. I thought I was stubborn! thx for the vids and greetings from Sweden

[@mattjohnson6716]

Thanks for following along Henrik. Matt

[@GPSJayDog22]

A true story of "If your not rich, this is how we sail." Good job showing the other side of where we all have been as blue collar sailors. Cheers :-) Jay

[@MJSailing]

Thanks Jay! Yes, we always say that we have more than money....but right now we're thinking that these projects are eating up too much of our time and we need to start cruising. 😉

[@tizwicky]

Nice work Jessica and Matt!

[@MJSailing]

Thank you so much!

[@tizwicky]

I forgot to say that I love the grey canvas color.

[@geremychubbuck3730]

Great video as usual, guys. Your videos are always so nuts-and-bolts and not fluff. It is great to see the behind the scenes work that goes into your dream and makes me appreciate all that is involved. Keep up the great work!

[@34hatt24]

In the beginning I was thinking what a great yard to let you use the tables and patio but turns out they are just like the majority of the marinas out there today!

[@MJSailing]

I had no less than 15-20 people come and commend me on my work while I was on the patio....but apparently *one* person complained that I was working out there and it was enough to boot me out. 🙁

[@Joshuasouthwell1993]

Well done on the sail! fantastic effort!

[@doxasnob8137]

Again, great video. Making (re-making) a sail on the parking lot in Florida...now we are down to the nitty gritty. It gets real when you can't shoot the "money cannon" at every thing like so many people are able to do. Keep up the good work and I am looking forward to seeing some sailing. Best to you guys!

[@MJSailing]

Thank you Andrew! I think the sacrificial sail cover only comes in second for PITA jobs on the boat after my second round of sanding and painting. 😉 And even though we *could* sit at the dock another six months finishing up projects to get the boat 95% (because they're never 100%, right?), we're ready for some travel and doing everything we can to get the boat out in the next week or so.

[@fxpthl]

You , young lady, have so much patience! What a project to tackle on your own! All in all I would say it turned out pretty darn good and the new sail looks terrific as well.

[@mattjohnson6716]

I agree! She does amazing work and is an amazing partner in getting this stuff done. Matt

[@urabus7875]

you are insane in a positive way.....nice job

[@mattjohnson6716]

Very good way to put it Urabus! She's awesome! Matt

[@SailingBalachandra]

I know this concept of limited workspace! So frustrating at times but it's still worth it to have this lifestyle :) keep up the diy! -Sailing Balachandra

[@oceanic43]

Looks awesome you guys !!

[@UweBehrendt]

You actually hand sewed that entire sail!!!!!!! Way to go

[@MJSailing]

Oh heck no! I just had to hand sew the tack, clew, and head at the corners where the fabric became too thick for my machine to handle. 😉

[@AfricanFlightStar]

Well done guys, nice to see the incredible tenacity you two have, to get everything done before you head off into the wild blue yonder. That's all going to make your future journeys that much sweeter, cheers! 🍺👍🏼🙏🏻😊

[@mattjohnson6716]

We're so thankful for having cruised a few years before starting the project. Hard we not known how great the lifestyle was, we would have given up a long time ago. Matt

[@skipperandy8081]

Great job kids, wishing you the best, and I enjoy the thought you put into your projects, fair winds my friends, I hope to see you out there soon,....Skipper Andy

[@jrlowery5372]

You did a great job on your boat. Sail on

[@PrecisionSailLoftVictoria]

Nice video guys. You did a great job replacing the sacrificial on your genoa. It's a big job even in a professional loft and you made it happen on portable tables in a parking lot. When you are ready to replace the genoa please let me know, we would love to help.

[@MJSailing]

Ummm, that depends on how much you want to help, lol. I will have happily just done all that work for nothing for a good opportunity with you. 😀

[@PrecisionSailLoftVictoria]

Lets try to find some time to chat about your needs. Give me a call 888-958-5638 or email [e-mail]

[@kleinbiker1]

I'm pretty sure "help" means, he's happy to help you buy a sail from him.

[@znon5876]

If Precision Sails were smart they would sponsor you. I'm replacing my main and jib summer 2018. Seems this airforce sail loft on the east coast has great prices. Best I've found so far

[@svmagnolia]

If you haven't already, you should definitely talk to the Precision Sails rep about your genoa. Sailing Doodles just got a really nice looking spinnaker from them, and I'm sure there was a healthy discount involved.

[@davidlanz5000]

Boat's looking great, really nice work! I'll be replacing the Genoa UV cover this winter, so thanks for sharing the 3M adhesive tip. Will definitely check out Sailrite's site as well. Happy Cruising!

[@d.c.stewart5336]

I would have needed MANY more of my favorite beverages for that project. Nice work...

[@MJSailing]

I had to take what was available to me at the time, lol. 🍺🍷

[@firstlast1047]

Yepper, when all else fails, read the instructions. I do admire your persistence for a two year daunting task(s)

[@MJSailing]

I don't know why I thought they wouldn't have them for this project, haha, they have instructions on *everything*!

[@tomharrell1954]

I don't think slaves work as hard as you two. You two are definitely owned by your passions. Seeing all the work the realization of what a good bargain you get when you buy sails. I hope you two get a lot of pleasure time for your hard work. Sorry you had such a tough time of it. God Bless you.

[@mattjohnson6716]

I never actually got a quote from a loft to do the sun cover, but whatever it is, it's worth it. Heck, a new sail would have been a better plan. Matt

[@topgun8683]

You did it !

[@rogers53]

Very good job.I admire you.

[@MJSailing]

Thank you Roger!

[@mariner3]

Not only is she pretty...She's a hard worker!

[@garysouza2277]

The eyes...

[@rickchollett]

mariner3 She is very pretty indeed!

[@judd_s5643]

Gary Souza < the type of eyes that you cannot stop looking at.

[@Lalfy]

Sounds corny but i get lost in them when she does a close up shot of her talking.

[@bigwallyhdfb]

Thanks for sharing

[@MJSailing]

Thank you for watching!

[@sc1212able]

Jessica you are amazing and very dedicated, I would of gave up after the first week, I'm so glad our new boat came with new sails, less crap to worry about, our new boat is Privilege 615 catamaran.

[@mattjohnson6716]

Wow.... now that is a boat/home! After our adventure north, I'd love to get a cat if we ever get the budget for even a small one. Awesome boat!

[@sc1212able]

matt johnson, thank you, we have waited along time for a boat like this, its like having a condo on the water, probably leaving for the Bahamas in February, we are in Key West presently.

[@mattjohnson6716]

We'll should still be in the Bahamas at that time.... probably somewhere in the Ragged Island chain or Exumas. Keep an eye out for us! And the party is on your boat :) Matt

[@sc1212able]

matt johnson , you can bet on it, I'm still blown away how big this boat is, its a mansion, we well have a celebrity on board with us, my girlfriend is cousins to Nashville Recording artist, Kelsea Ballerini, her and her husband well be with us, so lots of live music. My girlfriend also is from Nashville, she is a studio artist, that has recorded with all the big stars, she just came off tour with Carrie Underwood as a backup singer, so lots of music, liquor, beer, and food, I'm down for it.

[@bird718]

you two work way to hard.... this is true dedication, almost non stop work for i can't remember how long its been working on this boat.

[@svmagnolia]

Matt and Jessica--- I just finished catching up on all of your videos, and have to say I really admire your determination and work ethic! You both did great on your companionway door and genoa cover projects, and I have not found your videos boring (well, maybe the topsides painting ones----- watching paint dry is tough!). My lake house is on the market and I'm "pre-shopping" for a 38-42' cruising sailboat (looking at Pearson 385/422/424, Endeavour 40-42, a few different Gulfstar models, and a bit intrigued by the Catalina 42), but no way would I tackle anything close to the project you guys took on 2+ years ago! Best wishes, and I look forward to following your travels and perhaps crossing paths in the islands.

[@ericgorny8799]

Y'all have more patience than I. Great job.

[@mattjohnson6716]

Thanks Eric for following along. We hope our patience will pay off. Matt

[@frosty2424cmp]

I went with far east sails a couple of yrs ago and will do it again. they do a great job and are a lot cheaper or the same quality that is sold in north america. I am a lake sailor, please keep us up to date on how the new sail fares on your travels

[@MJSailing]

We'd been hearing that a lot of US companies will buy there sails there and re-brand them. We figured why not cut out the middle man since we did have a month for them to make and ship it (which was actually even quicker than that!) We'll make sure to do lots of testing with the new staysail and give reports, but I think she'll be getting most of her use in the North Atlantic and Arctic in heavier winds. 🙂

[@chipbhi]

I love how industrious you guys are! One of these days, my wife and I are going to have the courage to take on a boat, too!

[@mattjohnson6716]

Chip, I highly recommend buying an already sailable one first. Maintenance will keep you busy enough :) Matt

[@chipbhi]

Thanks for the advice, Matt.

[@stevesheliflying]

I can understand them not wanting you to use their tables, but making you work in the parking lot, what a JACK WAGON the owner is... Thanks for the vid. Now I know to have the wife do this job. What a lot of work. Great job you guys.

[@kevinswanson3910]

Ya bud either way it's time consuming but think of it this way ,you guys are enjoying your time together and living is better then not and you guys are making your own heaving on this notacably ( messed up earth ) to put it lightly and your having fun doing it mark it down to that

[@SV-DEDICATED]

Impressive work.

[@MJSailing]

Thank you!

[@silkyjones2626]

Great vid Jes. Love the accent as in "max master Jahsica". Bed becomes "bad". Keep up the great vids.

[@mattjohnson6716]

Awesome name Silky Jones! Thanks for following along. Matt

[@kevinswanson3910]

Im refitting an old midship 25 to learn on I got the 55 money thing happening so I'll be stepping up to a nonsuch when I go cruising and you guys are an inspiration to me ,I'll be doing that in 4 years so im going to put a 20 kw system on my boat to switch to my new boat then I'll sell this one and transfer the system to the new boat I'll keep the gas kicker to go with the boat .

[@mattjohnson6716]

The Nonsuch is a really great boat. We had one next to us in Guatemala when we spent a hurricane season there.... very well built and a ton of room for the length. Good choice! Matt

[@jdoe265]

Who in their right mind would kick stunning eyes out for anything?

[@amyclarke9085]

I love you guys and your attention to detail!! I hate Pacific Blue!!!! But since this is a Lake Michigan season sailing boat we bought for next to nothing to learn rehab projects on, the mainsail cover I am making will have to be Pacific Blue - which will look better than the 4 feet too short rotting black canvas and tarp she has on her now. And love your comments on the hot knife and feel better that it on it's way with the cover kit!

[@edhespen7538]

the management probably did not realize how long this project would take. At least they gave you a week or two. Any way you completed it. Thumbs up.

[@mattjohnson6716]

Yup, the employees are amazing here. They really do a good job taking care of us. Matt

[@eptyr12]

We get it right because we do it twice! :D

[@MJSailing]

And sometimes three times. 😉

[@BPratto]

From the beginning this has been a great channel to follow. The boat looks like it is just begging to get out on the clean water. The sail thing looks great and that floor is a work of art. Careful with the spaghetti sauce :) Another great video!

[@MJSailing]

Thank you so much for following along James! Yes, Elements is screaming to get into open waters now, and we're making last preparations now to get her there. 🙂

[@svbarryduckworth628]

A brand new sail...that's something I've yet to experience. That must be nice. Sounds like a good time to leave now that the marina is starting to crack down and pokey with you guys.

[@mattjohnson6716]

It's our first new sail too. I've bought many used sails, and swore I'd never buy a new one... now it just makes the others look bad :( Matt

[@svbarryduckworth628]

I'd rather buy used sails, and with the hank-on headsail that's pretty easy to do as they are cheap and plentiful. But we are going to need to bite the bullet eventually with the mainsail. I've never seen anything used in any condition that would fit our HR-35 main. That's going to be a big purchase.

[@user-earthandfire]

That epoxy removal looked PAINFUL... Nice Job on the sail :)

[@Sailingon]

just subscribed, I'm working on my boat and taking notes.. eek done the same with old epoxy it's hard work getting it off

[@patrickreid2767]

Once you’re underway all will be forgotten

[@MJSailing]

It's funny, we even felt that way on our shakedown. 😉

[@PlanetWatcher123]

Hi Jessica, Great job on the Sunbrella sun cover. An unbelievable task amount of work by hand. Marina owners do not like having to tell us sailors we should not be doing something. They have rules and regulations for the benefit of all of us sailors, so what we want to do does not interfere with the rights of the other marina users. That said ___ you should always ask first to avoid confrontations and putting the marina owner/manager in a position where he also does not want to be. PS: Trick of the trade ____ forget straight pins and spray glue. Far too time consuming Get a long reach Swingline stapler (12 inch reach) and staple the Sunbrella fabric down into place. As another fellow sailor said below ___ the new sun cover should have been an inch or two wide and sewing into newer fabric, rather than using the same old stitching line as your sew down line. Overall considering your age ___ you guys are doing a great job. As they say Live and Learn. Just to let you know ___ as a Pro with the correct work tables and machines __ it would have taken me approximately 6 hours to remove the old and add the new one on. Everything is faster easier __ when you know what you are doing. Tell Matt to get himself a long stiff 2 inch wide Stanley planner blade to use as a scraper which is the fastest way to remove old finish.

[@snowdingo7283]

Wish you would go sailing but but still loved the story about the greeny grey blue something something.

[@MJSailing]

Starting our preparations now. About one to two more videos of us at the dock prepping the boat to be away from shore (mostly storing all the things we've accumulated over the past two years) and we'll be gone sailing!

[@jeffb4969]

Time to sell the boat and buy another fixer upper. Your followers (me included) enjoy the boat projects. :)

[@MJSailing]

Do not give Matt any ideas!! 😡 I need my sunny beaches and palm trees!

[@sc1212able]

MJ Sailing, I know where there is a super deal on a Lagoon 44, needs sails, and one diesel engine repaired, but the boat is in very good shape, all the latest upgrades on the electronics.

[@edsondantas7179]

Parabéns você é uma costureira exelente muito linda gosto muito de voce e este excelete comandante e este gatinho fofinho

[@kevinswanson3910]

nice work ,i just bought my first sailboat im refitting to, it had teak veneer on plywood .I replaced it with 1 inch solid oak,in my midship 25

[@kevinswanson3910]

Thanks bud that's awesome,but I still say aluminum is the best choice for the ocean.

[@edsondantas7179]

Lida modelo e este amigo feliz ntatal

[@ascott6804]

Was it possible to put new fabric on the old? Going over it?

[@MJSailing]

I'm not sure really....but I know we needed the old fabric to make a template for the new one. Tracing it so that it would match and fit.

[@matthewfetherston5322]

Cool video so where are you guys off too? Cat seems happy wherever.

[@MJSailing]

Spending the winter in the Caribbean before crossing the Atlantic to Europe next summer. 🙂

[@peterlosangelos4108]

I get impression you are stitching at the same position again. Will that weaken the sail? Maybe make the sacrificial bit wider next time to overlap beyond the old stiches?

[@MJSailing]

I checked where I was stitching, and it wasn't the exact same position, so hopefully there won't be much weakening of the sail by having too many holes punched in the same area.

[@thatdutchguy2882]

That looked like a lot of work you guy's,....it's looking good though 👍.

[@MJSailing]

I'm so glad to have that project done, those mismatched colors were driving me crazy!

[@Dusty10]

GO just Go

[@MJSailing]

We're getting ready now! Items are getting stored and provisioning lists are being made! 😀

[@colinblow9231]

Don't listen to these pushy couch warmers. Do what you gotta do and leave when you are ready. No sense having to make repairs somewhere else just because you rushed to leave. It is always more comforting to know you've done everything right and should have no troubles at all.

[@MJSailing]

No, we were obviously never going to leave before we or the boat were ready, but we also do need a good kick in the pants to get moving. There are a few little things to be handled now (like getting the outboard running, and cutting the foam for our pilot house cushions), but then everything else should be able to come with us. Even if we just sit in a calm anchorage in the Bahamas to work, at least there will be beaches and reefs to explore in our free time. 😀

[@joethecomputerguy1]

Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay too much work for me. LOL. But love the look with Jessica's glasses and pony tail

[@MJSailing]

It was waaaaay too much work for me too, but before I knew it, I was too far in!

[@SailingEsperanza]

How did you u2 attach the flex solar panels to the vessel. We have an aluminum boat as well and plan to make a hard dodger as our fibre dodger looks like cramp and doesn't give the protection or surface we are looking for. Thanks Dale & Connie.

[@mattjohnson6716]

On the hard top dodger, the flexible solar is held down with 3M VHB tape. It works extremely well for this purpose. We are adding two flex panels to the Sunbrella fabric with velcro. Matt

[@allynonderdonk7577]

Wow the owner wouldn't let you finish in the little room. Not much you could do to that foor and I'll bet that for the most part nobody goes in there. I really hate it when people in authority just push you around for no real reason, and they have a lot of leeway to be magnanamous! I can really appreciate all the work that went into the new Sunbrella fabric. Sometimes projects don't go the way we like though....I too would make preperations to leave, they probably don't need any more of your money. At least for now....

[@JSmooove]

You have really, really cool eyes.

[@verynearlyaboutsailing8114]

I sort of admire your dedication to colour coordination. I am in the process of installing a beige sprayhood (dodger) - I bought it cheap, no choice of colour. Everything else is blue - including the sacrificial sail strips. It wouldn't occur to me to change the blue stuff to beige. Well, it hadn't before I saw your video...now I'm thinking I should change the lot to match the sprayhood.

[@mattjohnson6716]

Sometimes the two tone looks awesome (we obviously think so). But the Pacific Blue and Ginkgo Green were horrible together and looked like we had just pieced it together (we had).

[@hunkaburger]

Are you EVER going to be able to actually sail the boat to some destination?

[@MJSailing]

Starting our preparations now. About one to two more videos of us at the dock prepping the boat to be away from shore (mostly storing all the things we've accumulated over the past two years) and we'll be gone sailing!

[@rickjames4882]

Congrats, you've turned into a guy. 1 week estimate equals 3 weeks. The boat looks to be getting nice patina. Look forward to the sailing.

[@MJSailing]

I tried mastering the art of doing something horribly wrong the first time so I'm never asked to do it again.....but that never works. 🙁

[@terrywilliams6923]

Was there really a need to change the uv protection strip if it was still serviceable. surely just for a colour change was all the work worth it?

[@mattjohnson6716]

Terry, We thought it would be a couple of days work to replace the UV strip. For color, yes a few days would have been worth it, but since it took so long, no. Matt

[@juliamariepalero2105]

Wondering why you didn't use basting tape.

[@MJSailing]

I tried. 3 different versions actually. None of them were strong enough to hold with constantly having to move the sail around.

[@greggronemeier1256]

Glad that you did not pull your hair out !! Pacific Blue ! Your way to unique for that color !!

[@MJSailing]

Thank you! We think Elements deserved to get pretty far away from Pacific Blue and into something uniquely for her. 😉

[@MrRourk]

New sails time to do some racing.

[@garysouza2277]

@ 2:14- Did "we" decide to get a new sail or did one of you decide and the other went along with it? HAH!! Love that side look. Great job on the new cover!! Waaaay more work than I'd want to undertake. I'm with you on Pacific Blue. What is your initial impression of the Far East sail? Maybe give an update as you use it- I'm looking around for a new headsail and on a budget too.They all look great when they're clean and crisp, but... Owner of that marina sounds like a bit of a stuffed shirt for something so petty as using the tables, IMO... Take care.

[@onthebeaches]

Yeah...that was a cute part of the scene

[@mattjohnson6716]

Far East did what they said they would do. They were quick, kept me up to date on the process, and the price was about 2/3 of the other lofts (including the Taiwan ones). I'm too ignorant to spot any issues at this point, but time will tell how it holds up. The purchase was done like everything we do... we laid out all the options, talked it over, then I did what Jess told me to do :) Matt

[@garysouza2277]

Good one Matt. Smart man...Funniest thing is I wrote that at first, then edited my comment cause it sounded too sexist. See, I learned too, grasshopper..

[@kevinswanson3910]

i have to strip my epoxy down not because the hardener ,but because my epoxy was way to old i brought it back ,they apologized gave me free mixer measure cups and gave me new batch of resin.

[@mattjohnson6716]

I don't know if it's better when it's your fault for mixing it wrong, or when they gave you a bad batch. At least you got free cups :) Matt

[@siaripop7]

Cups at local paint stores are way cheaper than at Home Depot. Looks like the ones you used too, and the resin measurements are on the side. Looks like I'm too late for that tip though!

[@rickchollett]

I thought you were going to make some dresses out of the old fabric! And Matt we all know that men don't read the directions! Looks like y'all will be heading out in the near future. Smooth sailing. I look forward to seeing more!

[@MJSailing]

Most men do not read directions, unless they have OCD like Matt does, and then they can not do anything *without* following directions, lol. It has helped to turn this into one hell of a boat though! Yes, pushing off quite soon now, we're so excited to get out!

[@justwayne4785]

Way late to make this suggestion, but maybe next time Matt could get two Saw Horses and fix a tube or rod between them so you could roll the sail into the rod, then it would roll off as you are sowing it up.

[@silasmarner7586]

Jeez. How frustrating to have to contend with all of that. I am not suggesting. .but did Sailrite suggest - to spray-stick BOTH materials? It looks like it all worked out o.k. And the marina owners were Schmucks, no more, no less. Good job you guys anyhow!

[@MJSailing]

When I watched the video they actually only sprayed the Sunbrella canvas and not even the sail. But I was fighting such high winds that day, my canvas was blowing all over the place and I figured at least the sail wasn't going anywhere after I anchored it down. 😉

[@benc65753]

We use 3M spray adhesive too and it works.

[@rondejoux8006]

Great work Now time to go sailing??

[@MJSailing]

Starting our preparations now. About two more videos of us at the dock prepping the boat to be away from shore (mostly storing all the things we've accumulated over the past two years) and we'll be gone sailing!

[@62mhorn]

Matt, Don't forget about your hearing and eye protection. :)

[@andrewwilliams9419]

Glad I watched this video before I replaced my headsail sunbrella, you saved me a lot of misery Jessica. Thanks!!

[@MJSailing]

Oh my gosh, this project was such a pain! But if I had to do it over again, knowing what I do now, I think it would be much easier and faster. Or I should have followed the Sailrite video, lol. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGPIiXqId7yYh8k

[@andrewwilliams9419]

Well I brought the sail home to sew and found it had a 3 foot tear at the leech seam so not repairable so looks like I need a new sail also. I am waiting to see how precision sails works out for you. I already received a quote from them and they are very reasonable compared to my local sailmaker. Actually a few hundred cheaper.

[@benc65753]

A funny thing happened this evening. We were discussing hitting up the local Harbor Freight for a hot knife. We're holding off for now. What were the drawbacks you experienced with your HF hot knife?

[@mattjohnson6716]

It's like a cheap soldering iron... it doesn't get hot enough to do much. We originally purchased it to cut the foam for our cushions, but it just ended up tearing the foam and not melting anything. Matt

[@benc65753]

'Preciate your reply. How did it work on your sail material?

[@mattjohnson6716]

We never actually tried it on Dacron sail cloth, but with Sunbrella, it doesn't do much. The Sailrite hk, while ridiculously expensive, works amazingly. Hard to justify for a few small projects, but if you have even one big project, it's worth it. Matt

[@benc65753]

Matt, thanks for the update. To date all we've done was sail repair, minor rip repairs, etc so a 30 watt soldering pencil has worked out pretty well. I just took the tip and filed it to a chisel point and we got by okay. We're thinking of upgrading so we don't have to wrastle with sacrifical cutting surfaces anymore. Using our methods, by the time we're done, it looks like someone has tried to make a woodburning project. I tried to fabricate something for a soldering gun but the wire was too large so it never got hot enough. Anyway, it depends on whether you want to scream once or twice. Twice is screaming at the pos failing and then for the price of a good one. Screaming once is coughing up the cost of a decent tool first.

[@jameslane2667]

👍💤💤💤💤👏👏👏 the butt looks good did a good job on it proud of you James KCMO

[@tswrench]

Have you ever tried Solarez UV-Cured Epoxy? It's great stuff, no mixing, self-leveling and it cures in 3 mins when exposed to sunlight or UV. It's very durable and designed to work well in a marine environment.

[@mattjohnson6716]

I've never heard of that before. I'm always looking for a quick epoxy for stuff around the boat. Thanks, Matt

[@UweBehrendt]

First if your going to do this again get a book called "The sailmakers apprentice"this will help you a lot . When the cover is put on the leach of the sail the sail is usually place under tension and then marked for position. I believe sailrite has a video on this process but im sure by the time you have posted this video the project is done and looking good

[@mattjohnson6716]

Like most things, we attempt to do it the logical way.... only to later realize that was totally wrong. Jess then watched the Sailrite video and it was completed much easier. Of course, we also have the Sailmakers apprentice and a few other books on canvas work that haven't been cracked open. This is how we learn :( Matt

[@klouism1]

Good job. You were certainly not working under optimum conditions.

[@BRZZ-xw4hd]

Jessica i watch your vids just to stare at your blue eyes their stunning....er ...ah... and the sailing part is good to ...peace out

[@SailingTranquilityBay]

Wow, lots of harsh criticism about Matt and Jessica's choice to finish projects before leaving -- probably because the ones making the comments never had the guts to follow their own dreams. Not far now Matt and Jess!

[@MJSailing]

Thanks for having our back Kim & Scott! Most people don't understand how long projects like these can take...or how many things can go wrong when you start them. But at least we know that you can sympathize with what we're going through. 😉

[@SailingTranquilityBay]

I don't know how many times people tried to rush us on our way. But all those projects that we carried along for so many years were a huge burden -- and you know how it goes trying to fix stuff at anchor without a car. Year thirteen now, and we're finally getting rid of those alligator clips on the masthead connections! 😉 Not far now! Wish we were as far along as you guys.

[@arthurpryor773]

time to get jess some new second hand clothes from the resell mart......

[@MJSailing]

Oh my gosh, I can not wait to get into my 'nice' clothes once we're done with boat projects. On of my jobs this week is going to be purging my cabinet of 90% of my worn down and paint stained clothes. But I still need to keep a few for future projects. 😉

[@frklin5]

Are you reading a ransom note?

[@edrosenberger6947]

When problems hit left and right, both Matt and Jess forge ahead and regardless of the extra time it takes, they finish the job and it will be done well. It is almost sailing time!!

[@MJSailing]

We're so close now! Just have to empty our storage unit, provision, and find a place to fit everything!

[@ZoneTelevision]

But, but, but, but I like the blue 👋😋.... that owner was a real dirt bag.

[@kevinswanson3910]

It will have the longest life

[@drdoody]

How much money have you guys spent in that marina? Not wanting you taking up the patio is one thing. I get that. But telling you to work in a hot parking lot? Time to move.

[@MJSailing]

Probably about $25,000, lol. Yes, definitely time to get moving on, we can't wait to be at anchor again.

[@rosco1024training]

Good point and well said. How can you not reach out and help Matt and Jess. Rich greedy landlords Breeds apart. $$$$

[@edsondantas7179]

Meou Deus que lindos olhos você é linda muito boninta

[@rossipop]

I love you both.... but wen do you sail ?.... MJ sailing........ SAILING....... much hugs.....

[@MJSailing]

Starting our preparations now. About one to two more videos of us at the dock prepping the boat to be away from shore (mostly storing all the things we've accumulated over the past two years) and we'll be gone sailing!

[@rossipop]

SWEET .....I not going anywhere can do two more vids of work stuff...:)

[@craig_ramjet990]

I like what you two have accomplished, but it's time. Leave. Part of the adventure is doing things while underway or while tied up in a Coke bottle green lagoon with 100 feet visibility.

[@MJSailing]

Starting our preparations now. About one to two more videos of us at the dock prepping the boat to be away from shore (mostly storing all the things we've accumulated over the past two years) and we'll be gone sailing!

[@claytonrds58]

👏☺

[@mbiv2000]

I love your channel; you are two amazing young people. Would you reccomend FarEastSails to anyone looking to buy sails?

[@mattjohnson6716]

We had a good experience with Far East, but I kind of knew what I wanted (at least I think). It's not one of the places I'd suggest unless you have a plan since they aren't there to go over the measurements in person. I'm sure some lofts can do well over the phone asking you questions, but Far east uses Google Translate for their emails, so I can't imagine a phone call would accomplish much. Matt Matt