I Did a Rub Rail

[@faircompetition1203]

The nice thing about a wood boat is you can fix it anywhere , the bad thing is you have to fix it everywhere .

[@Shady-Shane]

I hear ya.

[@boooshes]

There aren't any boats I know of that don't need maintenance.

[@jaysonnunley6602]

@@boooshes as with all things but some will simply need it less

[@guidouytterhaegen]

Ha ha,tell me about it…!!!😅😅😂

[@setkacagarro-blogspot-com]

A properly built and maintained ply epoxy composite boat is nothing like this boat, , abandoned on a mooring filled with fresh water, no wonder its rotting

[@KarimAouissi]

It’s all coming together well done.

[@Petenz81]

To make good scarf join always plane both pieces together so the angles the meet are will be identical.

[@maryjnorwood3962]

Great video. Very cool music…and LOVE your plug cutter. 😎🥰❤️😎🥰❤️

[@Seafariireland]

So much work but I'm sure great satisfaction when you stand back and admire your handiwork. Keep the faith!

[@DIYNauticalDream]

Mark, your repair skills have definitely improved. Great work 👏

[@MaryFandStevieG]

Flipping 'ek Mark....Grandad & Mr Hollows would be SO proud of you!!....Incredible work👏⛵️👏⛵️👏⛵️👏....Love, as always....⛵️🌈Mum!🌈⛵️

[@DonFarmer-hq5sw]

Many of those cuts might have been a perfect place to use your Japanese hand saw. 🪚 😊

[@johnthomson1579]

Very good. I appreciate mellow music quiet and not in your face. It makes the video relaxing and marries with your commentary.

[@RoyClare]

Impressed, Mark. I’d have bodged loads of stuff by now, but you’re setting the bar ever higher. 🎉

[@tube4h]

Going strong 😀💪💪

[@howardwilliams7399]

Wow I didn’t realise that you moved the boat to somewhere, where the sun actually shines. 😂😂😂😂😎🍻

[@TelmoDuarte-r8t]

Great work mate...she's turning in to a beautiful boat..

[@russells737]

great video. Thanks!

[@gibbongood3281]

Love the Keith Haring shirt mate 👌

[@dylanwebb421]

Great progress. Loving the background music.

[@izzzzzz6]

Nice work. The weather is not great in the south east of France. Snowy and very cold after a short heatwave last week.

[@everydayeverything]

Can we all just stop for a moment and appreciate the quality of video editing and sound engineering Mark gives to these videos!? Well done Mark, I’m ancient by your standards but feel you’re an old sole. I really appreciate watching your journey

[@MaryFandStevieG]

This is lovely & so insightful 🤗

[@jimmydaniel8752]

When using any wood tool always fo with the grain of wood so it dont craxk or splinter if cutting wood go the opposite of the grain if not it will split in 2

[@mp6756]

The transformation of the boat is impressive. There's no doubt about that. But more impressive is your newly found ability and skills to take on and complete everything you set out to accomplish. Outstanding Mark keep up the hard work.

[@aartkoeman6907]

Good@luck and keep on the happy works also, they keep you smiling during the rough Jobs!

[@mikeskelly2356]

After squeezing filler into the screw holes you can poke a wooden cooking skewer in to remove air bubbles, then press it all the way in and snip it flush...

[@MikeSantis]

You are an amazing young guy Mark. You took on such a huge project pretty much on your own with occasional help from family and friends and you keep going. Kudos to you man. Can't wait to see you sailing on this special catamaran!

[@MaryFandStevieG]

....So true Mike👏👏👏

[@MikeSantis]

@@MaryFandStevieG you can be very proud of Mark! And how wonderful you stand by his side on this!

[@MaryFandStevieG]

@@MikeSantis 🤗🤗🤗

[@basilbrushbooshieboosh5302]

A way to fill the holes deeper is to be ready with needled syringe, plaster on your epoxy, syringe air out from the hole spot, plaster again, syringe again, plaster again, etc till you can't suck any more air out with he syringe. Having a large width needle, comparatively to medical size ones, on it is essential though.

[@jimmydaniel8752]

When filling holes with epoxy u need to drill them out bigger and then taper the inside then fill it with epoxy but good job keep up the good work

[@sailingdutchmanhotmail]

work hard the best time will come good luck

[@xrphqlic9763]

You could use a syringe (bought in farmasies)for filling the screwholes.

[@RevDrMalamaRobinson]

Plane with the plank, always, to avoid all the chipouts. A belt sander or disc sander works well for grinding out scarf joints.... I know there's a formula for scarf joints but I usually apply 2x the width or more is better.

[@jhe3881]

Mark, also remember to use a belt sander and 60 grit paper. It is very fast in woodworking. Wery nice to see your projekt 👍

[@rickyhowell6817]

Get you a turkey marinade injector syringe to inject epoxy in the screw holes

[@jonathansimmonds5784]

Next time you put tape on a drill simply fold one short length around the drill so it looks like a flag. The spinning flag will sweep the swarf away when you reach the required depth. Much easier to see.

[@Wauquiez48Pilot]

Mark! Your skills have developed fantastically over the years. You really are becoming very competent- congrats😅👏👏👏

[@johnwalker6711]

Getting there slowly but surely, wont be long now till the mast and rig sails etc go on and sea shakedown happen well done Mark cheers from Australia.

[@calvingarrett3245]

It's looking good like you're doing a great job excited to watch you set sail keep up the good work stay safe

[@paulwalker9423]

Mark your workmanship is really getting there you are making some very professional looking repairs 😊

[@moboloe]

Can’t wait to see the boat sailing and follow your process on a full restoration

[@HoldFast-un2fc]

Great to see how far you have come. I hope when the time comes you sail the seas you make outside the ice bubble and tell us just how different it is out there than it is in here.

[@jackbarnes694]

Get a handful of larger syringes (20 and 50ml) from a chemist. Great for mixing up small amounts of paint or epoxy for small touch up jobs.

[@myparadiseonbantayanisland9030]

Looks like you're not the only one rebuilding a catamaran, I see someone on the cat next to yours working too😁

[@Rottingboards]

2160p !!!! LOOKING GOOD! Thanks for the high grade of filming.

[@ricopo3522]

There's a sneaky hidden value that stems from not having the funds to buy a ready to go sailboat, having courage to be a beginner moving forward anyhow taking on such a daunting project. It is the education and skills you will build out of necessity along the way that you will carry for the rest of your life. Not to mention the fortitude gained through experience to take on other intimidating ventures.

[@MikeMichaels-f5i]

Well said ! 👍

[@blatherstorm]

Nice scarf!

[@sailingsjofagel]

We are all so impressed with your growth, and that video was so satisfying to see you working with the planer and the chisel to get that scarfe joint sorted..!! Mad Skillz ..!! That Rub Strake or Toe Rail as it has become to be known is a doozy. Yet another great episode, and another huge step towards sailing away, very soon. Good on ya, Mark. Cheers from Adelaide, South Australia. Grant Sjoberg.

[@ericd7975]

Hi Mark - you are making some good progress. A note when planing, whether a hand place or electric, always plane DOWN / WITH the grain . Not upwards as you were doing . Cheers mate.

[@jacejk2]

Hang in there

[@Larks01]

Nice work mate, you’ll really thank yourself down the track for taking the time to get things right as you seem to be doing. For what it’s worth a “toe rail” (ie not" tow rear”) is a rail around a deck that quite literally gives you something to hang onto with your toes, particularly on a monohull when the boat is heeling.

[@BobSmith-hz6bd]

Great work Mark. Not long now 🙂

[@seananthonyjohnson]

when ur dinghy had cork plugs I said I would buy u some more bottles to ensure extra corks so enjoy as I have the vids, THANKS!!!

[@WildlingSailing]

Hahaha I remember those days 😁 we’ve come a long way since then!! Thanks a lot mate!! ✊

[@kimphilley621]

Love it Mark. Fighting the Amsterdam spring weather..gggggg

[@JohnPatton-r9g]

Looks great , good vid.

[@martinbeaumont1135]

Top work Mark, you’re doing an amazing job. I’m looking forwards to you pushing off from the dock and heading south 👍🍻👏

[@Tuur75]

Love this channel, so relaxing! It's amazing how perfectionist you are in your work.

[@rolandtb3]

Each week she gets better with the finished upgrades.

[@robertgold2643]

Glad to see you in some warmer weather finally 🙏 toe rail is looking sharp!

[@itsConflan]

doing a extra day filling and sanding and a dry test fit of the rail really shows how far your craftmanship has come , correct me if im wrong, but i think mark from 12 months ago would of tried to rush it and then do it a second time. Great to see such growth in a single project.

[@gillianmason8543]

Chin up hinny x

[@tienloongtong]

You rubbed it the right way

[@manvaeris]

can i just say that i LOVE your music choices in the videos?!? 🥰 also the editing is so good. thanks for making these vids!

[@garymalm]

Time to get yourself a Japanese saw!!!!! Gary in Japan.

[@MargotBanning-Focke]

Keep up the good spirit! Soon you will be sailing!

[@achimelale9974]

you are almost a master carpenter....getting there slowly, but steady

[@felixengemann7610]

You're the definition of: "Guter Pfusch ist auch ein Handwerk." And i love it 😂

[@artthurman3446]

Mark, you are learning so much! I wish you would pay attention to your own safety...and wear eye protection. Good luck and good weather!!

[@MartinErlandson]

Beautiful rub rail! Good Job! Fix the rest of the rail on a coral beach where the water is warm!

[@mariastaples638]

Hello Mark awesome job buddy she looks ready for the sailing I can see the end in site she definitely has it in her to go around the world 🌍🌍 not in 80 day's but I would sail around the world on the boat she's solid no problem great job thank you for sharing your talent with us John and Marie 😊😊😊

[@drsnapid]

Half the time i am wondering why you do things the way you do and the other half admiring your results.

[@alanduncan9204]

Poke a matchstick in to get the air out and just leave it to set in the hole and just sand it flat.

[@marandam6019]

She is really coming together!!!

[@beaconbus]

Makita for the win!

[@slimjim3229]

Your skill level has increased. The more projects you do the sharper the skills become. You don't forget this stuff it accumulates.

[@Adamthegeek70]

Found your channel 3 days ago. Now... I am all caught up and have to wait like everyone else. I always wanted to do something like this. Unfortunately I waited too long. Watching you do this is a joy. Thank you.

[@WildlingSailing]

haha wow you caught up fast! thanks for watching along!

[@sailinguglyduckling8016]

Once was the king of bodge. Now the king of craft 😉

[@jimmathieson9549]

Nice scarf freehand cut, & filling all holes, U are Pro now….congrats, hard work = success

[@jimlane6717]

Mark I think your skills are showing the capabilities of a full fledged shipwright. You have come a long way from the early days Miniki😊

[@Nodalities]

Mahi is such a gem; truly look forward to these videos and watching you turn it into what I think will be a real beauty.

[@ianbell5611]

Great work Mark. Looking good 👍👍. The weather mate I feel your pain it can be frustrating. Cheers

[@adriannicholson8819]

the planner cut the wood floacol so you will get some srink eg were a saw skilsaw rips the wood Floacal sealing it

[@machielhoogenes3158]

Nice work, If you wanna fill more litle screw holes i use a surange and needle. And thin epoxy tape it shut ... golden. Love to follow youre personal progress 👍👍

[@louis220558]

Its coming along nice good job

[@davidswain5687]

As usual smashing video. You’re really suffering with the weather, but-thankfully, you’re working around it and making great progress. I’m really pleased to hear you’re not worrying so much about what others think. The boat is yours and she is looking lovely, as long as you’re happy that’s all that matters. Looking forward to seeing the mast going up along with the rigging. Good luck and -more so- good weather. Keep up the fantastic work. Dave Swain and family. UK😊

[@sailingarista]

I know you want to get moving but hope you have good access to supplies

[@bryanrowell4793]

Well done Mark! Keep up the faith bro.🤙

[@lancedaniels]

Thanks for posting and sharing. Nice job on the toe rail.

[@eugenio1542]

No comment but "carry on up the Khyber" 😂

[@rogerdilley4359]

Kia Ora lad. A pal of mine was restoring a 40ft boat in a huge shed, a chap started to build a 45ft boat alongside. The new build was finished and in the water way ahead of my pals. Professional boat builders tell me it’s always cheaper, easier, quicker to build new! I know you don’t want to hear this so please carry on entertaining those of us watching. Rog

[@UKvet246]

Multitools are so good

[@bowdezaufa2609]

Killing the rebuild. Seriously can't wait for the rig to go up

[@RobbyO-p5p]

For finishing work with your chisel, try using it bevel side down, won’t dig in as deep. That being said, you doing fine work

[@mikefox1332]

As a former carpenter, GOOD WORK!

[@MaryFandStevieG]

That's so reassuring Mike!👏🤗🤗👏

[@PainterDee]

Craftsmanship and editing skills both becoming very strong!

[@dancarter482]

_A BAD DAY ON THE BOAT IS BETTER THAN A GOOD DAY IN THE FACTORY!_

[@MaryFandStevieG]

SOO true 👍

[@davidorbell5803]

think your right you should had done the whole side but its great seeing your skills/craftsmanship improving.

[@cathyg1891]

It looks so good.

[@sygogentle364]

Well done dear Mark !

[@sailorpete136]

The rub rail or Sponson is a top effort and reflective of a tradesman standard.

[@teyoung2000]

what a life...love this. wishing u well. not like all use 9-5 guys not following dreams

[@danielwaters2132]

Really looking good Mark!

[@yusufdavids766]

You got a super mom and dad👌👌and awesome friends.

[@russellthomson5571]

Still better than working in an office!!

[@MaryFandStevieG]

Agree 👍

[@calebjackson5698]

Very nice work. Always 1 step closer.!