I appreciate the authenticity of your channel. While some others make believe and over dramatize non-issues, we can always count on your honesty.
@jimmyallen22455 ай бұрын
I totally agree most other channel’s are intent to dramatize on non issues.
@maiaontour90705 ай бұрын
You are so rght. And that's from the beginning.
@perstridh45455 ай бұрын
Well put! I agree totally.
@howardwittwer74905 ай бұрын
Well said, great comment.🇦🇺
@greetjevanderes14075 ай бұрын
Yessss!! And Tally ho, the other channel without drama. 👌🏼💦🍀
@wsfarnie5 ай бұрын
Best line ever- "It's really tiring to be myself..." That's why we love you Dino (and Maya), and this project! Your level of craftsmanship is unparalleled. 🙂
@canamcarpenter87685 ай бұрын
I must say, this has been a fun journey. With Tally Ho in the water and the Duracell project chugging along… it’s fun to see that “Magic Carpet 2”? Is getting closer every day.
@sailinggreenpearl25715 ай бұрын
Ha ha, we are all watching the same channels!!
@CaptRobH5 ай бұрын
Don’t forget RAN sailing. Another sucker for details and planning. 👍🏻🤙🏻
@sailinggreenpearl25715 ай бұрын
@@CaptRobH i love what ran sailing are doing but, omg, the editing pace is so slow, unwatchable.
@stevenschapera28885 ай бұрын
Watching Aladino perform his craft is like watching a surgeon perform his. It’s mesmerising. 🙏
@tomboooty5 ай бұрын
Best quote ever from Alidino… It is certainly tiring to be myself. ❤ A great possible name for your memoir when you write it. 😂
@keithh34635 ай бұрын
The color of the non skid was bright at the start now with all the beautiful wood work it really looks good. Amazing job seeing further down the road. WOW what a beautiful boat, she is looking amazing!
@peterjopson59505 ай бұрын
I like how the life lines appear to be higher than the average it just makes so much more sense to feel secure when going forward.. another great episode cheers!
@SailingMagicCarpet5 ай бұрын
These definitely aren’t tripling hazards
@restlessperson52585 ай бұрын
Two people with integrity have rebuilt a boat with integrity. No surprise.
@kikikirk5 ай бұрын
I think the yard watch your channel & gave you some help by not bothering you until you were nearly ready & you Myja, mentioned them in last week's episode, BIG SHOUT OUT TO THE YARD METHINKS.
@sashachip5 ай бұрын
These episodes are not in real time. The activity in the episodes is a few months behind the present day.
@robertnixon38165 ай бұрын
Due to all this effort, sweat, tears and attention to the details, Magic Carpet 2 is in a class of its own. One beautiful yacht!
@BobJones-r6o5 ай бұрын
I am amazed at the breadth of Alideno’s skills he is competent with many tasks. The boat yard where he trained truly gave him a wide variety of tasks to master.
@michellewolfensparger61225 ай бұрын
We are so very proud of both of you ❤and Dino’s master craftsmanship! She’s looking amazing!, Dell & Michelle W
@SailingMagicCarpet5 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@valhalla35955 ай бұрын
Always trying to make things perfect pays off with the self satisfaction of knowing you have done your best. It's tiring to be me, too!
@octaviodasilva97805 ай бұрын
Thank you, Aladino and Maia you are the perfect Ambassadors couple for a Professional Boat Refurbish. I love your Videos. You are well mannered, very clean and organized.
@waynerudiger17565 ай бұрын
Simply exquisite. You keep being you, Aladino.
@mariastaples6385 ай бұрын
Awesome job again guys my wife and I will be watching for the next episode on the boat 🚢 thank you for sharing your story and talent with us John and Marie
@GodschildinNC5 ай бұрын
I always love the work that Aldino does, he is so precise and meticulous. Everything comes out so well. Can not wait to see it in the open and standing the mast.
@pete.theeggbox5 ай бұрын
a little trick i used to use when setting glass panels was to cut some pieces of electric wire cable with good insulation, cut into a inch or two in length or to what ever is needed, bury it into the sealant around the glass and this acts as a good spacer and also prevents all the sealant oozing out or being forced out under pressure or just through the weight of the glass - great job on the prisms and butterfly sky light, looks magical - love you guys
@barbergibs56185 ай бұрын
We have used one of those heads for almost one year now. I think it's great. We live aboard our 36' Spray. Empty the toilet every 2 weeks with 2 people. Happy Solstice!
@1Wilful5 ай бұрын
Port Townsend foundry do wonderful work - what they did with Tally Ho was next level.
@sashachip5 ай бұрын
This Old Boat is looking stunning! I almost don't want the project to ever end because it is an aboslute pleasure watching a true expert craftsman hone his trade.
@jjezsik14905 ай бұрын
Bravo to both of you! Magic Carpet is a beautiful testament to your hard work and tenacity.
@robertgold26435 ай бұрын
The care, dedication and craftsmanship of your refit and episodes is no less than amazing and inspiring. Thank you so much for sharing your journey 🙏
@farmerjimbob675 ай бұрын
So most would have just used a bolt for the stanchions, others may have used a mushroom hex head, but the perfectionist has to use a carriage bolt where rounds need to be made square. Beautifully done ❤
@garrickmartin77075 ай бұрын
The prisms are a great touch. The light down below is wonderful and mellow. We used to call them deck lights and were very glad to have them. Ours were shaped like a lemon squeezer inverted, but the effect is the same. Getting there now guys. It's been a trip hasn't it?
@koosslootweg85005 ай бұрын
The butterfly hatch and the engine room look like….eheh……like…eheh….like you both made it. It is that beautiful!!
@mrradman2986Ай бұрын
To say this is a labour of love would be an understatement!
@davidwallis13665 ай бұрын
Doing great! As always, Aladino’s precise and careful work yields magnificent results. You are looking “Bristol!”
@chrisbartlett60224 ай бұрын
It must be SO tempting to crash on now you are getting closer and closer to being in the water. I have so much respect for both of you with your meticulous approach and support for each other. Yes, I understand how exhausting it must be, however look forward to the rewards of hopefully the rest of a lifetime enjoying the boat with the understanding that the time you have taken will contribute to less problems in the future. In other words, you done it, you done it right, therefore you understand how it is built, making it easier to maintain. A lot of words, meaning, good luck, well done, enjoy the fruits of your labours.
@duncanmarks15905 ай бұрын
hi, as usual a very good video and information, but a suggestion (please excuse me if you already know it) rather than using handheld Square to judge the "squareness" in two planes an old mechanical fitter practice is to drill a guide hole through a square block using a drill press. Then using the block to guide the drill through the surface that you are drilling through. So point form; 1) the block can be any material, size, or thickness that suits the drill you are using, 2) pressing the block against the surface automatically gives 90 degrees alignment in two planes (presuming the drill press was good). Use recommendations are to drill a shallow pilot hole to position the drill bit and if possible clamp the block in place using the pilot hole as a location. If the block is made out of suitable material it can be used multiple times, like when fitting stanchions. Again thank you for the effort and content in your channel. bye Duncan
@FIL3575 ай бұрын
The previously not so attractive boat is having its potential revealed to be a beautiful Swan - the result of a transformation born of skill, persistence and integrity. Thank you for your vlogs which I have been watching and thoroughly enjoying and learning from throughout. Regards, 😁Phil, Suffolk, U.K.🇬🇧
@gavinjones81325 ай бұрын
You’re a true craftsman Aladino. You’re both doing an amazing job!
@ashley-tm1uk5 ай бұрын
each painstaking decision and meticulous execution has paid off big time in seeing the results at this stage…very well on your way to having the finest cape george 36 in the world!… I found it amusing that Aledino’s work with the dremel appeared to be more the work of a competent dentist than even the most thorough shipwright… what a fine yacht she is! cheers!
@martinbruckner21095 ай бұрын
YES! The dentist analogy came to my mind too! In fact, I am lucky that my dentist seems to share some work ethics with Aladino. Of course the downside is using dentist tools on a 37 foot boat takes time... which is a bonus to us spectators because we can enjoy the process a bit longer, and what a beautiful boat she is becoming!
@juansimon70205 ай бұрын
that ship must have been a good person in its past life... great work guys! thanks for sharing the ride
@martineyer53365 ай бұрын
I think the composting toilet is a big mistake. They are just so painful. It’s a such a quality build and having stinky composting toilet will just drive you crazy. Constantly separating pee and poo yuk. 😂 I like my electric toilet with a big macerator pump never had any issues and self-tailing winches is a must. Anyway good luck. 👍
@jimv14845 ай бұрын
Good to have u guys back. I am addicted to coffee and Fridays.....last Friday was tough but thankfully I still had coffee :)
@rickshick85445 ай бұрын
It is absurd but I loved that this week's installment had been up only 8 minutes when I got home from walking the dog and got to watch the thumbs-up count go flying up from 127 to over 500 as I type this. I am so glad you are at a point where the shed's removal is actually going to be helpful. Here's hoping all the carriage bolts went in perfectly!
@jpdj27155 ай бұрын
It's already visible that this is a lovely beautiful boat. All the attention to detail is paying off, visually. That's a decisive factor in future costs of maintenance as well as residual value. And you'll have a safe and lovely home for naval nomads. That's about value, not costs or price.
@FionsMcCormick-ox8tb5 ай бұрын
Well done Aladino you have done the most amazing job on your New Boat. And Mia such a wonderful job of documenting, your camera work has been amazing. I am so jealous of the great experiences you will have in your new home. I am getting closer to getting my own Boat Now and I have learned so so much. As a Single Person I have No Aladino so will have to try and do as much as possible myself.But I am sure I will be able to instruct and know what needs to be done so that in its self is a major thing for me, and to know what tools and products are the best.I thank you from the bottom of my heart for all that.
@stanmoderate44605 ай бұрын
Dino's work reminds me of a visit to the dentist, always the suction (vacuum cleaner) while drilling👍
@StevenJohnstoneJDESIGN5 ай бұрын
I would be happy for him to be my dentist with his drilling, suction and filling skills!
@gregmason22085 ай бұрын
Your boat is really looking immaculate. All the precision work pays off. Not long for the big day when she gets launched.
@ScotChef5 ай бұрын
she looks so clean 👌🏻 amazing work.
@goblinpiper5 ай бұрын
Airheads are fantastic - one of the most expensive parts of our budget narrowboat refit from 5 years ago but absolutely worth it. Its great
@Chr.U.Cas16225 ай бұрын
Dear Maya and Aladino. 👍👌👏 Extremely well done again and as always (video and work). Congratulations 🎉 for having the shed up so much longer. I'm very happy and very relieved that you had these extra months. Of course the boat is looking better and better with every episode. I'm really glad that you've chosen this non slip colour. It harmonises so well with the wonderful teak wood and the bronze. As always: Thanks a lot for making teaching explaining recording editing uploading and sharing. Best regards luck and health in particular.
@rodnelson81105 ай бұрын
Aladino you are a master of your trade i love watching you work and, not forgetting Maya who does some excelent work on the boat you should both be very proud
@mvlas43855 ай бұрын
The detail and finish of those chainplates.... wow..
@danmcbride62585 ай бұрын
Congratulations on a terrific job EXTREMELY well done 👍. She looks ship shape.
@andydawson89145 ай бұрын
Aladino....Why didn't you put the glass in the butterfly hatch and make it flush? Is there a reason? Personal choice? Keep up the good work....a boat technician in La Rochelle, France.
@Randiego5 ай бұрын
Maya and Aladino, There are several refits and builds going on on KZbin, however..........your refit is, like Leo Sampson's Tally Ho, a work of art. It helps to have a "Swiss" perfectionist at the helm and an "Artiste" as his helpmate. Together, with the input and help from Maya's father (and a host of others), Magic Carpet II is not only a physical and mechanicaly perfect example of quality workmanship and attention......a LOT of attention......to detail, but you have the most pleasing, estheticaly beautiful vessle that we all really enjoy watching her come together. Aladino is an amazing craftsman who doesn't let one little element hinder his progress. And Maya......not only have you demonstrated to us your ability to grasp the "bull by the horns" and dive right in and help, even though at times, it was such an overwhelming trek for you, a beautiful musician, who had to endure the mundane in sanding and varnishing....(very monotonous tasks that try my patience also) wondering when you will ever be done. But the end results is a vessle that will give you both years of pleasing travel in a beautiful boat. All the sweat, toil and effort that you both have expended in the refit will soon be a thing of the past, knowing that soon, you both will be enjoying the fruits of so much labor. We have seen the other side of the coin with work that was not near the quality of your work. Your efforts are stunning. Bravo, Bravo Bravo. We all cannot wait to see this beautiful craft back in the water and you both sailing off to new adventures with Magic Carpet II.And a special shout out to Maya's selection of music to accompany the videos. Having a violinist in my family, I really, really enjoy you playing for us, Maya. Such beautiful, soothing and inspiring music.
@dutchpot5 ай бұрын
Why did you use a black compound instead of a white compound to seat the prisms?
@HuntPierson2 ай бұрын
ONE IMPORTANT THING THAT SOLD ME ON THE CAPE GEORGE 36 IS THAT KIRSTEN NEUSCHAFER SAILED IT AS MINNEHAHA AND WON A GOLDEN GLOBE SOLO AROUND THE WORLD RACE ; BOTH BOAT AND SAILOR ARE ABSOLUTELY TOP NOTCH .
@TillerQueen3 ай бұрын
Completely understand what you say about some people being absolutely vehement in their head choice! Personally on my barge the best idea for me was a macerator and holding tank because I can pump out regularly and also I'm fitting a "purge" valve via a through hull so I can (if the situation ever presented and I was out offshore) I can empty the entire tank. You're right calling them desiccating toilets rather than composting toilets. One of the biggest issues with them is people just binning their 2s and on the canals in the UK that has become a bit of a problem. My neighbour has a composting toilet and she keeps all the 2s in storage containers in her engine room until they're just a fine soil-like powder but you need the storage for that. The correct choice is your own choice! ☺️
@janicewood55615 ай бұрын
I’ve just discovered your channel - binge watching. I’m undecided if I am watching first for the music and second for the boat work. I love the music and would love a Magic Carpet playlist. You are a handsome couple and a pleasure to watch, your talents are exceptional. I look forward to splash day.
@geoffreymurphy8965 ай бұрын
I am blown away with Deanos focus he is truly a great worker the lad never stops that boat is looking fantastic a credit to you both its bean a long hard slog 😍👍🤣
@fs7453-il5 ай бұрын
Beautiful work and a beautiful video, as always. You both look a lot more relaxed!
@johnwalker67115 ай бұрын
Well done guys cant wait to see "The Magic Carpet Ride" when she sails again
@dougford56915 ай бұрын
The boat is looking BEAUTIFUL. Look forward to seeing you two under sail. Very exciting times ahead.
@diIdaho5 ай бұрын
Speechless. The beauty far exceeds other sailboats out there. So excited to see MC with a mast. Would love to see all of the locals; Duracell and Magic Carpet sailing side by side. And, of course Tally Ho, if she were ever to cross paths.
@brucefischer47395 ай бұрын
Amazing craftsmanship and attention to every detail. I so enjoy watching this work of art unfold week by week. Thank you for sharing the story and beautiful transformation! Both of you are wonderfully talented artists! I hope you're making great celebrations plans for launch!
@SteveButterworth-n9m5 ай бұрын
As far as the head goes… we have the same in our RV. You can switch the handle to the other side! We also shower in the same space and place a bin bag over it to stop water entering it! …we go 3weeks and no chemicals 😊
@brunsonr5 ай бұрын
“Anyone who gets too excited about a head on a boat is not to be trusted”. Too funny. I am not “too excited” about the Nature’s Head we have used for 14 years. But I can say that on balance, the few minor cons do not compare to the problems we had with standard head/holding tank arrangements we had before. I am very excited about those bronze chainplates though. Sail-on!
@simonwilson12115 ай бұрын
It's an amazing accomplishment, so far.. We can see how knackered you are! You're nearly there brother. Go Go Go!
@clayfarnet9705 ай бұрын
I love the classic look of your external chainplates. 👍👍👍
@olebloom16415 ай бұрын
This seemed so far away and now it's here. Y'all have , and are, doing amazing work.
@sweetandlowcruising5 ай бұрын
We have been using the Airhead toilet on our boat for the last 4 years. We are cruising and living on the boat. Our previous boat had holding tanks. I would never go back to that. There is NO smell and we empty the solids one a month. We love it! Not having to look for a pump out station all the time. Pee bucket gets emptied every 2 or three day. You will live the Airhead. No nasty “ boat smell” anymore.
@chronoboat115 ай бұрын
I really appreciate your perfectionism. Ya'll work hard and suck it up and get it done......Bravo to you guys.
@garrykennedy56535 ай бұрын
I always look forward to Saturday morning to how you have progressed. She is looking great
@belimooo5 ай бұрын
This boat will be soooo pretty... 😍
@justacuppajoe5 ай бұрын
She's coming along beautifully! :)
@tduenchan5 ай бұрын
A couple of channels had done a hybrid install where they created a small holding tank and ran the “number 1” directly to the tank. Evidently, the liquid tank in a composting system does fill quicker than one normally expected and created late night sloshing removals…but I have no personal experience. Everything looks great and we look forward to life without the shed.
@joeybryan70655 ай бұрын
I think your head will work fine. No changing crap lines or crap pumps or crap tanks.
@khooalbert99485 ай бұрын
Thank you Maya and Aladino, i have been following your channel for close to 3 years now and its usually my highlight for the week. ❤
@davidcahill31045 ай бұрын
We find the best answer is both a composting toilet and normal holding tank. You will need two urine tanks as one fills up, you can get caught short will a full tanks. The solids part is great no smell and it looks like normal soil. Composting toilets are great for boat yard and marina use. A little inconvenient emptying the urine tank every three to four days for two people but when you are offshore we switch to holding tank which can be pumped overboard (3nm of shore something like that.)which is more convenient than trying to empty a urine tank overboard on a moving boat.
@TinTin-nz2kt5 ай бұрын
The Pride and Workmanship is top notch by both of you. Great Job. Keep up the great work.
@sailingnstuff5 ай бұрын
I hope you like the desicating toilet. On my little 22' trimaran I got rid of the portable toilet which was always a problem- smelly after one day, no place to dump it in the FL Keys or Bahamas. I made a desicating toilet with a urine separator- a 5 gal bucket, the urine diverter and a lid that fit the bucket. I use coconut coir for the medium. What a difference. There is no smell even without a sealing lid or a fan. It last at least 5 days with two people. Just pull the bag out and store it in a heavy yard bag until there is a place to put it in the trash. I've mentioned before but the attention to detail is amazing. You are going to have the finest, refitted boat in the world!
@duncanmarks15905 ай бұрын
Hi P.S, you can also make a block that has the hole pattern that you require, i.e. once clamped in place you can dill all four holes. Bye Duncan
@annaherlinger63165 ай бұрын
You’re going to be very pleased with your airhead. We are on season 6 with our natures head and would never go back to a holding tank. The boat smell is gone due to the old lines and what’s left now just smells like dirt! You will just have to figure out how often you want to change core but that’s better than looking for a pump out. You totally won’t regret this decision!
@ralfretter56745 ай бұрын
Looking forward to next week ❤
@marcoartini74805 ай бұрын
Great work both of you! Always!
@rickstevens14795 ай бұрын
It ain't easy being Aladeno . It's tiring 😅.. laughed at that one ..she's looking so beautiful 😍..the boat that is...
@mitchellmcpherson84895 ай бұрын
I'm sure my thought process is not unique but there is no-one more deserving than Aladino for really quality head😅
@davidschnell25915 ай бұрын
I think you will like your composting marine head. We have had several boats, and each one we have retrofitted to a marine head. We chose a “Natures head”, but I believe the “Air Head” is much the same. The operation is simple and easy to explain to guests. No more clogged valves and tanks and smelly hoses. Just vent your head per manufactures instructions, and you will have a trouble free experience. Cheers!
@dkbauman69825 ай бұрын
I didn't get a notification on your amazing video again! So glad I found it. Another awesome video
@watchful11685 ай бұрын
It looks wonderful...don't forget to insure it with a maritime Insurance Company.
@AlanKaufer5 ай бұрын
Well, it may be tiring to be Aladino, and I can certainly understand that, the best line ever was Maya‘s observation about not trusting people who are overzealous about a toilet!
@kevinleeobermeyer56015 ай бұрын
Timing is impeccable, isn’t it? So happy the way it all worked out!
@michaelwake56005 ай бұрын
Compost toilet, not your best decision. Fantastic work for so many years. Small space in a boat, I think will live to regret this one. Take care looking forward to seeing you in the water M
@hecdc3055 ай бұрын
Everything is looking great. You've really moved along and accomplished a lot with those extra months under the shed. My favorite head has always been a stainless steel bucket, but...
@philipo96245 ай бұрын
I like you were dubious about composted, but after 4 years I belive a made the right choice for a ccouple with light use, living full time onboard I don't comment, but it works and you will have a boat does not smell of a wet head, we use a vinegar water spray bottle after every pee and put some with water in the pee bottle to dilute ant smell.
@aeneas-sails5 ай бұрын
😊Zealousness over The Head is indeed suspect! (While transiting The Mississippi, Source to Sea in a solo paddled tandem canoe, I used doggy dookey bags, stored in a plastic coffee container until proper disposal during shore visits.)
@goofy4birds5 ай бұрын
thank you for including a pic of the products you have chosen, very very helpful. I had actually joined your patron in hopes of gaining that information but even with asking in patron I got not sure answer so the reason I joined was not there so left. So when I saw the pic included I jumped for joy!!!! Epic!!!! love it. You have both done incredible work and the boat is stunning.
@bendunselman5 ай бұрын
Maya speaks Swiss at about 21:15! Magnificent work again! All looking gorgeous. (Even the head 😂)
@newfiescreech73285 ай бұрын
I've liked watching the refit, more than that, I'm looking forward to violin concertoes in exotic locations!
@lenagrace4065 ай бұрын
Love the head segment, and your humor
@michaelgillespie65265 ай бұрын
Great episode you guys! Must be a great feeling to be ready to face outdoor weather again. Salutations from Victoria! 🇨🇦 No doubt you'll be strategizing Splash dates soon! Exciting days are here!
@philipo96245 ай бұрын
PS- keep your medium wet but not sloppy and turn regularly, it takes a bit of time for the 'bugs' to get established.
@larrymeyer60065 ай бұрын
Maybe tinted glass in the butterfly hatch
@mikehinson40625 ай бұрын
I bought some little round bubble levels from Amazon for my drill. I can stick them on with 2 sided tape and they show me if I am not drilling level
@DeanLewis-l9o5 ай бұрын
Love your channel and your craftsmanship is beyond compare! I agree with your comments about marine heads, thankfully I cruised extensively when it was legal to pump overboard if you were offshore. I’m sure it’s too late but I would have advised you to mount the head low enough so that your knees were even or above your hips which improves bowel evacuation and keeps your center of gravity low when the sea state gets high.
@bowlinggreenoil5 ай бұрын
My experience was with a Nature's head. You will not regret your decision. We used coconut husk for compost . Thanks.