How Did Our Antifouling Hold Up After 2 Years? (MJ Sailing - Ep 101)

[@dougford5691]

You know you are not in the states when you deal with the issues of your boat not being put on the hard when promised. Kudo's to you for getting some financial relief . It is the right thing for them to do!!! Squeaking wheel gets the oil.

[@luckymacy745]

I know this is old but I’m so glad you did these videos from the Azores. I’m really surprised you didn’t mention Lajes Field Air Force Base right up the road or take any videos of the planes coming in for landing right over the bay. Looking forward to watching you next kit build project. Could you see yourself moving to the Azores someday? Awesome *secret* spot on earth.

[@DiogenesofSinope1]

Things I love: Jessica’s voice, Georgie, Matt is a mechanical genius, sailing and traveling the world. Not so fond of marinas that charge monthly slip fees and leave our boat in the water, but, like marinas that refund the difference when we get back, and toss in free stands.

[@phillipcorey2182]

If it’s not too late, I would strongly suggest you switch your bottom paint to Hempel’s SilicOne. It’s a silicone based product that is non-ablative and 100% eco friendly. Principal is it’s so slippery, nothing will stick once you start moving again. I have it on my 53 and love. I can assure you after one year in the water, my bottom was almost like new. Just a suggestion I think you could benefit from. Cheers and hope to see you in the Med this summer.

[@Gunnie1961]

Welcome home. The marina & jack stand thing sucks, but your now out of the water and prepping for your next adventure that's gotta count for something! Oh and I'm sure Georgie Girl is happy to see both of you.

[@TurbaFilm]

I wonder who is more pleased to see Georgie again.......you or me :) :)

[@klouism1]

You handled the matter in stride. Good for you. Less stress will make Sailors happier.

[@bird718]

yeah georgie is back, sucks about the marina and everyone screwing you over with the storage incident, hopefully it works out in your favor and you come out ahead at the end. i'm not going to lie, i like watching you two work on the boat, because i learn from it.

[@jameswieser483]

Looks like the bottom was cleaning up fairly easily. Hopefully the new anti fouling will do better. Good to see all three of you back together. Enjoyed this video as usual. The weather there looks terrible I’m sure you can’t wait to leave.

[@Filip-tw7bu]

There was absolutley no need to remove the forstay. Seeing Elements like this all I can say is congrads on the will you have and the distance you traveld on that boat. Shows good will is all that is needed

[@sorenmelchior]

I love this overview of boat maintenance. It's nice to see what you have to go through for long term ownership.

[@davidcoleman4800]

I am glad Georgie forgave you guys for being gone so long, which she clearly indicated by her cat-like indifference (at the end, her pressing her face to Matt's was cute). Looking forward to Elements looking beautiful again. And... hmmm... is Matt's beard getting more... robust?

[@magaisacult2023]

I follow several You Tube couples on there sailing adventures, I enjoy it. If I had to say what is the one thing I have learned from all of them...if you can not repair sail boats, don't want to learn how to sail repair boats, are unable to learn and or repair sail boats, you shouldn't buy a sail boat. You guys work hard, your lifestyle requires a lot of hard work, learning experiences and sometimes discomfort. It's not all calm blue seas. perfect tail winds, and exotic islands. Sail safe, keep up the great videos, they are a treat!

[@mattjohnson6716]

I've often thought being able to repair a boat was more important to a cruiser than being able to sail. Mechanical ability is much harder to learn :) Matt

[@pavichapin]

You do not want to own a boat unless you can do the maintenance and repairs unless you have lots of money to spend. I do all my own repairs.

[@corvairchris82]

The definition of cruising = Doing boat repairs in Exotic locations.

[@davidcoleman4800]

There is an old saying: If you don't like working on boats don't buy a boat.

[@SailingBlueMoon]

So true!

[@TurbaFilm]

And a very big hug to Georgie!!!

[@timeofyourlife7561]

They used handy man presser cleaner with a turbo 1800psi or 2000psi only at the little tip. Trick they use so you pay more cleaning and waste time in there yard. 2500psi with hot water and fan nozzle would save you a day of cleaning and money. Keep a eye out will be more tricks.

[@mattjohnson6716]

Yeah... it was a pretty weak pressure cleaner, but it did do a good job. We just had a few bits of hard growth left over that needed a scrapper. Matt

[@ontiltsailingdalehudson7170]

It's good to let people know that boat life isn't all fun in the sun, it's a lot of work to get out there and stay out there! The rewards are great, but so is the effort!!! I know!!!

[@SeekerKnight]

If the boat got the attention that it did, Lord only knows what Georgie went through. Glad she is back together with you guys. I know how I am with my pets, so I'm sure you are glad to have her back "home" with you.

[@mattjohnson6716]

We were nervous about Georgie too, but we received text messages and photos of her all the time, so we knew she was safe. Matt

[@Capfka]

I hope you have a good sailing season this year. Back in the water and off on new adventures!

[@skflyfish]

Matt looks like he in his element dressed for the cold. ;-) Glad you are back and all is well. Cheers!

[@MJSailing]

I think he's kind of in heaven after three months in a hot and humid climate. 😂

[@johnlampe3258]

He looks like a studly seaman in that hat and beard.

[@skflyfish]

@@johnlampe3258 Well put!

[@andyallen7509]

Welcome back. Pretty much just fast forwarded through the SE Asia stuff, that stuff is not why I watch you guys. Glad your back home. Excited to see more. Thank you!

[@stevebumstead9840]

Glad you're back home with your furry friend. Enjoyed the video. Thanks

[@gogs1468]

Great to see you back at the boat and to see Georgie Girl.

[@MJSailing]

She has been very sorely missed and we're so happy to have her back. 😻

[@PierreLewin]

The red powder sand you have found on your boat may have come from Sahara desert. That's very commun in Iberia peninsula. It covers cars and roofs too. The colour of this sand is more redish that what you see on the beach. You can find Sahara sand in the Alps! Easy to identify on the snow left in summer.

[@mattjohnson6716]

We got that sand in the Canary islands too, but this is sand from the beach 100 yards away :) Matt

[@sleahcim4723]

Have not seen your videos for awhile and Georgie has sure grown up. Best wishes on your next destination.

[@imabeliever244]

The worst day in the boat yard is still better than the best day in the office.

[@triton20101]

Glad to see you back at the boat. I look forward to seeing your upcoming sailing plans. It will be interesting to compare your eventual Icelandic sojourn with that of Patrick Laine, who is there now (May 2019) in O degrees C and looks as if he is skedaddling around Iceland and now heading south toward warmer weather.

[@MJSailing]

We're actually not headed toward Iceland....can't get the cat in there (or it would be very hard to do). Our 2019 cruising plans include Ireland, Scotland, Norway, and England. 😃

[@34hatt24]

Wow can't believe its been two years on bottom paint. I remember when you got to that point and it was exciting because you were close to launching time Flys.....

[@ABeriault]

Happy to see you back on Elements

[@earlklinestub2167]

Was Matt a mechanic in his former life. He seems to be a jack of all trades. A good man to have for sure. 😀😀😀

[@MJSailing]

The absolute best man to have around!

[@hatemalkaikh149]

i like the new look guys

[@DrJRAyers]

Sorry, maybe it's the child in me, but I so giggled when you said "yank off the seacock". @ 23:07 Carry on. Love your videos. Hope to someday do 1/10000th of what you've done the last few years.

[@brianmoore5498]

looks like a fab spot for boatwork

[@MJSailing]

We won't lie, a good hardware store near here would have been ideal (they have a nice one in Sao Miguel)......but otherwise...yes, it's a perfect spot! 😃

[@smplyizzy]

Love the DYI repairs and upgrades

[@davidmilitz2275]

Nice shout out to Grand Rapids!!! I never noticed that on the side before!

[@sisimons7998]

I'VE DONE THIS BEFORE BY HAND ,,, BIG=HINT,,, GET A BIGGER , MORE FLEXIBLE SCRAPER , AND WALK THE LENGTH OF THE HULL ON ONE LINE , A LOT LESS WORK AND YOU ALWAYS GO BACK WITH BARE HAND TO CHECK , REPEAT WHERE NECESSARY . I HAVE ALSO DONE THIS WITH A VERY COARSE [ WET TYPE SANDPAPER ] ,, SAY 20-40 GRIT IN A BLOCK MAKING WIDE SWEEPS , THIS ALSO WORKS VERY WELL IN SOME CASES ,, RENTING THE PRESSURE WASHER FROM SOMEONE BESIDES MARINA AND ADDING A HOPPER TO IT FOR GRIT IS MY FAVORITE == CHECK [ THIS OLD BOAT ] FOR HOW=TO .

[@sstem2169]

I'm glad y'all are back on Elements, and thrilled to see Georgie back home too! That shot of Matt and Georgie is priceless!!! It's easy to see that she missed y'all a BUNCH!!! :-D

[@stephenfleming7918]

I am always stressed when they haul our boat with the travel lift . Afraid one of the straps will break. You guys are very calm about it.

[@mattjohnson6716]

I've heard stories of the boats falling, but yet to see it in person.... so we can just put it out of are thoughts. Matt

[@karlfair]

@@mattjohnson6716 A yard dropped my Alberg 35 about a foot. The only damage was scratched paint. That was a tough boat.

[@mattjohnson6716]

@@karlfair Yuck... now that would be a bad day! Happy to hear it all worked out. Matt

[@h2odragon1]

Your wind generator was taking a 360-degree tour! did you leave the batteries fully charged before leaving, or a lesser charge?

[@mattjohnson6716]

We left it on one of the solar panels to keep it in float mode while we were gone. The wind generator was tied off to prevent generating power, but it still rotates into the wind. Matt

[@cluelessbeekeeping1322]

Wow, your eyes, wow.

[@deesandiego]

welcome home

[@arqcm]

you guys are blessed! you are in PORTUGAL!!! enjoy :}

[@jeffgower8777]

Do you guys have a Tufted Topper mattress pad? We thought we spotted it when y’all where climbing in to bed after the flight. We got one in the fall and love it! Wendy

[@mattjohnson6716]

Hey Jeff. Ours is just basic foam we got from the foam factory. www.mjsailing.com/tag/murphy-bed/ But your Tufted Topper sure looks nice. Matt

[@brianb572]

Another great video. I really like this one because it shows that sailing and your lifestyle isn't all sunshine and sea shells. There is a LOT of hard work that goes into this. Kudos to Matt for always staying even-keeled. Seriously, does nothing phase him? Setbacks and projects that would raise my blood pressure is just no big deal for him. All that said, this stuff looks expensive. From the slip fees to having a place for you both to stay while you make the repairs...it all adds up. Care to share some expense numbers? Just curious.

[@edwardfinn4141]

Great episode

[@stevecrombie5357]

Classic dog vs cat scenario. Georgie gives you token acknowledgement where a dog would have been all over you for about an hour showing love and affection. Looks to cold there, any chance of a few more weeks in the sunshine somewhere? Welcome home.

[@neil1150]

Nice to see you back on board, and that work continues getting ready for more adventures. Not that your 'holiday' wasn't interesting. Lol

[@chascheess8470]

Great video guys like always be safe and may fair winds find you

[@scotthorton7786]

Go on Amazon,get bags of cuprous oxide add to your bottom paint ,full bag per gal. Mix well. Your bottom won't look like that

[@garysouza2277]

Don't think I'd put copper bottom paint or cuprous oxide on my aluminum hull. But that's just me.

[@Capital993]

I ❤️ that new intro!

[@earlklinestub2167]

I'm not a big cat lover. But that cat is growing on me. 😳

[@MJSailing]

You know, you're not the first person to tell us that. Must be something about this cat that is special. 😻

[@omos1010]

living the dream ...

[@1armedguy4]

What's up with the paint on the hull sides, is that something new or does it need a coat or two of paint ? Cheers !

[@jonhall9959]

Just hauled our 43' yawl, which was also bottom painted 2 years ago. Have had a diver clean the bottom every two weeks, so had a few small bare patches.. Was pleasantly suprised at the condition of the bottom. Me and my partner pressure washed the bottom, sanded it, and put two coats of anti fouling on it in two days. Back in the water in three days. Why weeks for yours, unless it has serious blisters, or other issues?

[@MJSailing]

Some of it was weather...there were a lot of rainy high wind days that would blow sand our way, which we didn't want the chance of it adhering to the wet paint. Matt also needed to get the yard to remove the prop and it was hard to get them to actually come out to do the job. Plus being in the storage yard is half the cost of a slip, so we were in no rush, haha.

[@ronaldwarren5220]

You are a loooooong way from Grand Isle Marina in Grand Haven, MI!

[@MJSailing]

Just a few miles, haha.

[@bandulasri]

wow...so happy Georgie is back ....glad ya got the boat on stands....best wishes mates ~

[@texas_concern4133]

Happy Meal on a plane!!

[@paulyh4531]

Weathers not all that is it , not what you been used to in Thailand lol . Are they your new coats from your parents. Great video as usual 👍🍺

[@MJSailing]

The coats we're wearing here are from Code Zero Sportswear, we got them just before we left Florida and wear them all the time. The coats we got from my parents were foul weather gear from Mustang Survival, and you'll see a little cameo of one in the next episode. 😉

[@edsondantas7179]

Boa viajem amigo e princesa Deus te acompanhar e um bom vento

[@kz4506]

Sure did many thanks for you efforts and adventures Thankyou

[@captaindad5057]

Y’all should meet up with sailing yacht ruby rose they are in that area right now

[@keandric2765]

Aw, did you guys not make any videos at Angkor Wat?? :(

[@MJSailing]

We did.. they'll be of a little side series called Land Travels. They'll be coming up soon in addition to our weekly episodes, I just needed to get a little ahead so we'd still have content to put up while we're on passage.

[@keandric2765]

Oh goodie! =D ^_^

[@wlrottge]

Excellent restaurant within walking distance of the marina, Sabores du Chef. HIGHLY recommend!

[@dfharris03]

How does she go to weather with the centerboard?

[@tomshively5419]

Georgie is saying Mom better not leave me alone again!!

[@MJSailing]

It was so hard to leave her for 3 months, I don't think we *could* do it again! Even though we knew she was in great hands.

[@tomshively5419]

@@MJSailing lol I'm sure you won't..I could see the very evident bond..you guys are a threesome! Good luck J!!!

[@vahnlewis9749]

What ablative bottom coat product did you use back then?

[@kevinfisher1345]

Hmm, funny. To me it sounded like Georgie said "must I actually do this." :P

[@MJSailing]

Hahaha. I'm going to have to work on version 2 where she actually *wants* to be picked up and cuddled on cue.

[@billberry557]

Curious what was the rectangular panel with the two knobs on the keel when you were removing the thru plug?

[@mattjohnson6716]

It's the sacrificial zinc... there is one on each side. Matt

[@johnnybarbar7435]

Matt, That hull anode at 21:30 sure looks just like the painted bottom in the video...is it painted or is it just an illusion?

[@mattjohnson6716]

Nope. No paint on the zincs. Matt

[@beastlyendeavour9184]

2 paws up. 🐈

[@MrRourk]

You guys should watch Drake Paragon new episode. Is that a island or a iceberg? You will feel much warmer.

[@Bradley_Clark]

@ 2:02 I don't look quite that qood when I'm so tired lol!! Like the new intro. Thumbed.

[@friarfox]

I was surprised how much the power wash took care of so that's a plus. Looks like aluminum is a great choice. Nice to see Georgie is doing fine. I guess you are still set on getting to Ireland. Fair winds and following seas.

[@mattjohnson6716]

Just watching the weather now looking for a window to leave for Ireland. We had wanted to be there by now, but like always, the weather isn't cooperating. Matt

[@mauriceryton]

Everything in writing!

[@edsondantas7179]

Parbens linda princesa pela linda voz muito linda

[@Quimzical]

Georgie! Star of the episode!

[@duathlete827]

We didn't even get to go play with the elephants lol.

[@MJSailing]

Other than our charter it was the ONE THING I wanted to do in Thailand, haha. A girl can have dreams...

[@jcf6597]

I'm retiring soon and hope to buy a boat and sail away, but I've had pets all my life and am concerned about what to do with them when a person leaves like you just did. How hard was it to find someone you trust to look after Georgie?

[@mattjohnson6716]

For short trips under a week, we can pretty much always find someone to watch her. Longer than that and we have to search a bit harder. Typically, you can ask a local vet and they'll give you leads. Matt

[@MJSailing]

We also made the pact that if we could not find someone we felt 100% comfortable leaving her with, we'd scrap the trip to Asia and would have gone back to the US for three months to stay with family, bringing Georgie with us. Luckily a set of friends on the island (one whom is a vet, actually) recommended a family that takes in pets for weeks or months at a time...and they leave their dog there while they're away. We met with them and then went to their home to make sure we felt good about it for Georgie. Luckily they were great and we could set our minds at ease about that issue while we were gone from the Azores.

[@jamestheotherone742]

@4:24 An hour later, Matt finally cornered the darn cat and after a brief fight, managed to secure her.

[@MJSailing]

@4:50 Georgie thanks Matt for saving her from a life on the streets. 😻

[@runemartinguldberg9056]

Norway is virgin ground for sail vlogs. You sail few meters from the mountains going 1000 meters straight up.

[@aztreyful]

Yay Georgies home, has it been 90 days out of the EU already?

[@MJSailing]

We left right around New Year's for Thailand...time flew by until it is was time to come back. 😊

[@johnathankaye6747]

Had haul out there two yrs ago. Complete rip off and bad attitudes. Love the way they drug your centerboard over the concrete

[@laman491]

Yeah lets invent a dolly with wheels to place under it!

[@WadeGauthier]

You guys rock!

[@MJSailing]

Thank you so much!!

[@scholl734]

Non-boater question here...what is a "thru-hull" and why would one need a hole in the bottom of your boat?

[@mattjohnson6716]

Hey Mike. The thru-hull is a fitting attached to the hull where the engine can draw cooling seawater. The seawater flows through a set of tubes in a "heat exchanger" that run parallel to the engines coolant, transfers the engine heat to the saltwater, than goes out the exhaust. Matt

[@scholl734]

@@mattjohnson6716 Now I know...Thanks!

[@scholl734]

BTW...you guys are great. I'm going to buy you a '"beer"...looking forward sailing the fjords.

5:27 You need a foam cover for your mic so the wind noise does not drown out your voice. Outside of that, your voice is very soft so you need to speak more forcefully.

[@gerhardseifert6925]

Why do you still carry this 2nd outboard with you? What for?

[@AliasJimWirth]

That wine on the flight is probably the only safe thing from what I am seeing there.

[@nealbirch9462]

one paw up!

[@kennethyoung3911]

So sorry you missed the elephants, maybe the next time.

[@allynonderdonk7577]

I enjoyed the video, and my cat got a kick out of the part where Matt was petting your cat. My cat went "What a cat????" "Woaaahhhh whoooz dat???" So even your feline audience likes your content!

[@manfredschmalbach9023]

Can't help it, I find any lifting haulout scary everytimes, the more so even with a temporarily removed forestay. Boat is supposed to be slipped the ancient way, isn't she?.

[@MJSailing]

I guess we've never given an ounce of worry to haulouts. After living in a boatyard for 3 years and seeing hundreds performed and never any incidents....I guess we assume the odds of anything going wrong are pretty low. 🙂

[@manfredschmalbach9023]

@@MJSailing Well, that's really a good thing for You. I was called to a buncha cracked hulls when straps didn't stay where they were supposed to, saw masts bent and rigging damaged with swinging when the hydrostatic actuation was everything but smoothly operated, had to replace shafts visibly bent with straps, saw stanchions and wedges failing after the straps were yanked out, and so on. Its not a regular thing but more often than one would believe all around the (European) Med where fees on the hard are low and prices for craning reasonable. Never saw a boat fallen off a slip cradle all those decades though, no matter torn by winches or tractors or frontloaders or excavators, no matter cradles built from wood or iron. Anyway, don't be bothered, and good luck for the next season! Thanks for sharing.

[@andrewleech6468]

Matt what antifouling are you going to use for the colder northern waters you are coming to ?

[@justbanter8727]

I think he mentions a product called 'seajet'?! 6:50

[@andrewleech6468]

@@justbanter8727 I missed that !

[@justbanter8727]

@@andrewleech6468 yeah, wasn't sure myself - had to go back and check :)

[@mattjohnson6716]

We're using Seajet 038. It's a ablative with no copper and designed for aluminum. Its new, but so far the reviews are good. Matt

[@chrishouston7099]

Great to have you back on your own boat. One thing, I was delighted to hear that you didn't ride the elephants. If you knew they cruelty they go through to make them passive to allow tourist rides you would never 'sponsor' them again, because that is what you are doing when you pay for rides. Sorry to be a kill-joy but that is the reality.

[@MJSailing]

NEVER ONCE SAID I PLANNED TO *RIDE* THE ELEPHANTS. I stated that I wanted to visit them at a sanctuary to play with them. Give them food and maybe walk with them to the river while they bathed. Chiang Mai is full of sanctuaries where elephants have been rescued from those horrible tourist traps. Here people will visit the sanctuaries for about $75 a person where they can help care for elephants there. We don't support the riding of elephants and would never even think of doing that.

[@chrishouston7099]

@@MJSailing delighted to hear it. Hopefully someone who was unaware has read this conversation and changed their minds about supporting any captive animals.

[@AnimatingJosh]

Welp...I see no ducks stuck to the bottom, so I'd say the Anti-Fowling worked!

[@brianmay530]

what a mess... l live by lake erie in north eastern ohio and we have that same problem!!

[@thebutler7284]

Here is an Idea dont be so cheap hire a diver Sail boat owners are cheap and should not even be on the water Do you people even have insurance.....

[@ourv9603]

GUYS, WE ALL MISSED GEORGIE GIRL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !

[@yorukkizigeziyor]

very nice 😍💖

[@DD-Aerial-Photography]

Great video

[@adonylopez1444]

Been waiting for your videos this is great😋😋😋😋😋

[@andrewb4556]

Hi you guys Amazing! The life of sailing. Love you're work and vlogs.

[@danieloliver20]

Ahhh ship yards, the same everywhere in the world, they are worse than the mafia, "just kidding Guido!" Hey at least no blisters to deal with, that thru hull sounds scary, glad you yanked it.