One Hull At A Time! | OLD Cat Refit - Fuel Tank - Blakes - Deck Fittings + MORE! | Wildlings Sailing

Lots of poop in this one. let's get to work on getting this SailCraft Cherokee 35 back to her former glory
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[@raymondgregory2136]

Perfection is over rated. It's refreshing to watch a young couple dive into a project not being a master craftsman and just learning by doing. Unlike a lot of other KZbin channels you're not spending years of time on the hard and tons of money trying to get the perfect boat. You're honesty makes it worth watching. I look forward to seeing the two of you grow and change over the years. Thanks for sharing this journey with the world. Good on you both.

[@goleafsgo8496]

I agree for the most part Ray but I think in fairness to a lot of the other channels they are refitting a boat to sail around the world or at least long distance cruising. This boat in its condition and with the inexpensive and somewhat junior skill set of the craftsman involved should really not be sailed much more then around the marina? Don't get me wrong awesome couple but perhaps their goals are much different then other channels? They seem to be looking more for a cheap place to live?

[@theballfamily4198]

For two people, who admittedly know very little about construction, you're doing very well. I am constantly amazed that you haven't given up. That's the mark of a true amateur. Don't let the naysayers get you down. Nothing ends up perfect. The difference between DIYers and "professional craftsmanship", is that DIYers can't see the mistakes that professionals leave.

[@sal_e._mander5151]

Never give up! Keep chugging along!

[@michynature]

Well said!

[@tubelab194]

Great Stuff!!! I'm a retired boat builder with 25k under my various keels, wish I was closer or I'd come down and lend a hand! Couple of tips, buy a box of nitrile gloves, I worked bare hands or cheap disposable gloves for years and after my first pair of nitriles I never do challenging jobs (dirty or abrasive/sharp) without them! Don't handle epoxy bare handed, even 1 day old dried stuff, you can sensitize your skin and wreck any future boat work projects. When using sikaflex to waterproof a deck fitting, make sure to oversize the holes, the sealant will have a much larger surface in the leak zone and I think you are going loose on initial fit and snugging down 24-48 hrs later - which will improve and compress the seal - have eyes on deck or you'll go to tight and make a mess of it! Keep up the vids and the brilliant work! On my boats I aimed for "quality work boat finish" and always was happy with the time/cost/results, perfection is for people who Don't want to go sailing!

[@SailHosailing]

That's our approach to the sikaflex too. Pile that stuff on, because by the time you're done there's exactly the right amount where it's supposed to be, with leftovers somehow on your hands, tee-shirt, jeans, next door's cat...

[@WildlingSailing]

haha poor cat

[@SailHosailing]

@@WildlingSailing and it's not even a cat like yours, just a slightly sticky feline :)

[@mikakari9498]

You have just reached 3 million total views! Congrats Wildlings!! 👍

[@WildlingSailing]

wohoo!

[@hookednrolling2009]

@@WildlingSailing congrats on 3 mil views can’t wait for you all to splash JT 🇺🇸🇺🇸🐠🐟🎣🛥🌴⛱😊😊🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@blueclue57]

“Legos for adults.” - wonderful idiom! I do see progress. You are doing good work at inspecting the nooks and crannies. It is becoming a real home!

[@WildlingSailing]

haha, glad you see an improvement, sometimes its hard to see for us!

[@darrenj3267]

Hi guys, you might want to think about using butyl tape for the fastenings on your deck fittings as its a hell of a lot cheaper than Sika and it stays soft so the seal remains. If you use sikaflex, on the faces of the pads etc don't fully tighten the fittings, nip them up loosely and the tighten them fully the next day when the sika has cured, that way it forms a better gasket. keep the enthusiasm up its infectious

[@WildlingSailing]

cool, quite a few people suggesting this!

[@Sailing_Aquarius]

My thoughts exactly 👍

[@stevenr8606]

... the same (loosly tighten, wait, tighten, wait, tighten then cut excess squeeze-out) butyl tape.

[@captainmorgan3773]

@@WildlingSailing Also, you should try and do things that prevent the problem from happening again. You could have fiberglassed the wooden block to the deck with a few layers over the top. This stops any intrusion of water. Also whenever you put a bolt through the deck always drill it out oversized then fill it with epoxy. Then drill through that for the hole. This will eliminate any water getting to the core if it does leak. Butyl tape is always the way to go. You should have a roll on board at all times. It comes in handy for many things.

[@JCrook1028]

@@captainmorgan3773 Good advice but iirc they don't have any core? I think it's a solid glass boat?

[@SailorReba]

“There is little joy in creating junk. Boats live a very long time and so do people, and so does the the spark of pride in a lovingly crafted piece of wood or canvas. Have patience, enjoy every step. You may never get the chance to do it again” Ferenc Maté

[@209turtleboy]

I love hearing Nadyana's proverbs, Mark there's great filters you can put in your vent hose so your stinkies don't ruin you outdoor relaxing.

[@alexwindsor4936]

You young people give me hope that the world may one day be a better place for those I leave behind. One of you is from my birthplace, btw. You are both so charming. I am glad for you, that you made it out of uk. You were just in the nick of time. Be free. Don't look back. Bon chance. Bon voyage

[@MrKenNoath]

I think you are doing an excellent job. You are paying too much attention to the naysayers. Just do it. We were exactly like you, rebuilt and old boat for a few years, and finally sailed for 20,000 miles half way around the world. Just keep going, you are really doing well.

[@colin-manyeates-clan5221]

Ok First, THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU For addressing the "cracks"... Once I heard you tap the area, (sounding) that is all I needed!!! I have a variety of "hammers" specifically for sounding. Hammers 1. Fist, sound Booommm 2. knuckle, Tonk, tonk 3. piece of medium hardwood, Tonk tonk 4. Thin piece of hardwood, a little bigger than a pencil for local areas, ..tick tick, tud= oops... And for anyone who is laughing at this .. I have run a railway and won every bet ever made that I could find rot, weakness, "delaminating" and fix it so that the "professionals" and "old timers" could not find it... and I also did metal ship surveys. If we did not pass them they did not go to sea. The guy I worked with could not figure out how I could always find the thin spots which then we would do ultrasound reading on and put on chart for replacement. This is back when it was with an oscilloscope, before digital and before visual... With oscilloscope you can even see impurities in the metal, bubbles, inferior densities etc... So the first thing you should always do is use your fist on the hull.... up down, for and aft.. then if the sound diminishes quickly, more of a thud than a ring you need to locate with knuckle screwdriver handle etc... Same way you can find studs in walls... its all sound and frequency.. when the waves bang against the hull you will hear it too... Anyway, thank you for banging the areas of question and showing it is just the paint cracked. Now I can tell from the sound that the wood is also good but if ever in question tap tap tap the wood getting closer and closer to the fiberglass then from the solid fiberglass closer and closer to the wood and then the fiberglass on the wood. Close your eyes and even put your other hand on different areas to feel the wave vibration through the wood through the fiberglass and in reverse... educate your ears and senses... You will literally be able to see what is within. Trick.. just because wood is dry rotted does not mean it has to be removed... Thin out the resin, cool the work area (to slow the curing) and just keeep putting it on and on and on and on.. till like a sponge it is soaked up completely and the evaporation is done. Start thinnest and then work to thicker... with thick wood I may even drill small holes and use a syringe to inject it, create a cup if you will with milk jug plastic cut to fit close to the surface and tape so you can literally fill it up and allow it to soak in on both sides. Then strengthen with glass layers because you basically have a resign hockey puck which is a bit brittle and without lateral strength to "bolt to" but works great as a filler like foam. If you run bolts or screws into it treat it as hard plastic, which means pre-drill and thread (cut a thin slice along an exact same screw or bolt on two sides with thin dremel cutting disk, then use as threader.), then be sure to use some sealant, calk etc.. when assembling. Calking... the key is to have no air bubbles so put thick bead and then like icing a cake or setting tile or speeding butter or mayo on bread or toast, roll your pressure from the bead side to to the other side till it oooozzes out completely on the far side and a little on all sides. Then use finger or thumb to run the edge all around in one shot. Done, leave it alone, don't try to clean up any one area... do all at one time or not at all. Depending on the calking you can use a wet fine rag or even spit on your finger to dress up a raised area... or shape it after partially cured. When making shapes simply use plastic and tape.. put plastic over it and treat it like putty. I find the thin plastic from drycleaners works best. It takes much more time to dry... but about the same to cure and usually the plastic will come right off. If not then you just have a thin plastic layer of protection... I've successfully used black plastic trash bag as a booty on CV joint .. it was only temporary till I could do it right.... I forgot about it for two years and it was still working fine... Hmmmmm.. I simply cut to fit around a few times (a cone) used electrical tape like the clamps after filling with geese and burping all the air out then taped the small end tight... no disassemble of shaft and all that craziness.... it's now been 5 years and I may simply put another layer on top .. and it is the front end with the steering movement... Hmmmm. So, good on ya, and from the beginning I chose this boat from the air shot before I knew you did too. !!! I would not say you got a "steal of a deal" but in the end it will be well worth it.. and I really like your improvements!! It takes real balls to cut into cabinets like that and make them into better ones!!!! BTW use a guide strip of wood for straight cuts with jigsaw and ALWAYS use masking tape on both sides to prevent fraying of the edges!!!! Sometimes I will use tape first and use your finger or thumbnail to really stick it to the wood and then put a piece of cardboard or scrap wood on top. Also you can mount a flat piece of metal to the jigsaw which only has a thin slot for the blade... the wide mouth is for angle cutting and you can make another plate for that too. or move the one place and cut the place hole with a metal blade.... I usually use a fine metal blade anyway. It is slower but gives a perfect smooth cuts which eliminates the need for planing and sanding etc. (BTW) Tung oil, linseed oil or something on all cut and exposed edges of wood!!!!!!!!!!!!! or use the left over thinned resin from the rotten or looking to get rotten wood projects... With fiberglass you have constant sweating (moisture, fresh water - wood = bad)... .. Look into solutions to this now while you have easy access to the hull, and whatever paint you use be sure it is anti mold!!!!! I seem to remember a guy using the paint as a glue to glue cloth to the hull which gave the moisture more surface area to evaporate.. but I have not done it myself so I would ask others with hands on knowledge in that area. Blessings, and thanks for sharing.. hope these suggestions are helpful to you and others who may read them...

[@toddgardenier6735]

Wish I had photos to accompany my hilarious experience with doing some glass work.. Building some storage boxes for the back of my volkswagen van. Thought this would be some good experience before I do any glass work on my boat. So as I laid up this large box (18 x 18 x 36 that inchss) with one sheet of 1708. I knew the resin that I was using was a 5 to 1 and calculated so many pumps of this one for 20 oz and that means I need so many pumps of the hardener... not even thinking about the size of the pumps take that into consideration (ONE PUMP OF EACH) so I only put one fifth of the hardener in and I had the barrier cloth all on, it was looking very nice.. I was just so tickled that it was going to be this beautiful end product...so proud... I got up this morning and realize that the pumps were the five to one ratio and that I totally boned it. I had to scrape it all off using a gallon of acetone ...what a mess. so you're doing a great job is what im getting to.. You have no experience, yet you just go for it... Its so great.. Keep it up for we all make mistakes. Next week I will be shifting gears and working on my boat for the next few months to get her ready for the open seas. Be well, be safe. Be happy.. And keep up the awsome work.. Todd / Ailuk

[@eudaimonia4426]

Make a video, would love to see it

[@WildlingSailing]

aww damn, and its expensive too. good luck with your boat work mate!

[@ianmills6956]

I love the way you film and explain things. I am now addicted to watching every episode. Please don't ever stop your so good at this. All the best guys.

[@donnakawana]

You have lived in enough vessels luv... You 2 Kno what your doing that why I watch.. an Stop letting ppl effect what you do... You 2 may be young but clearly 2 very intelligent ppl... So enjoy learning from you both!! ✌🏻💗😊❣️

[@WildlingSailing]

Aww thanks, Donna!

[@skotbldr3068]

It’s great to have two fun dudes keeping our Friday real! Your interesting projects and your positive attitudes!

[@WildlingSailing]

Cheers, Scott!

[@DWilliams-ce8nb]

"It's like Lego for adults" That cracked me up LOL

[@WildlingSailing]

Nice ;)

[@glennshughes]

@@WildlingSailing just go for it all you need is a good life raft and your good to go!

[@evanbelknap3884]

@@WildlingSailing mad props on the diy videos i just hope you 2 are not cutting corners

[@lightend100]

@@glennshughes agreed, with an epirb of course.

[@CheersWarren]

@@glennshughes Nay, forget the liferaft and get a good dinghy for the same money . People who think buying a life rafts are like the people who take a cell phone up a mountain so they can get rescued! Be self reliant. Stay with the boat as long as possible !

[@edrosenberger6947]

I enjoy listening to Nadiyana's Chinese Proverbs. It looks like you two are going a good job improving your catamaran.....thank you for the videos!!

[@dkbauman6982]

Stay positive it is a learning journey! If you feel overwhelmed try stickie notes in three groups: needs done, working on it, and completed. Keeps you organized and shows you how much you are acomplishing. We enjoy your videos.

[@WildlingSailing]

Cheers, DK yes we certainly need to get a bit more organised

[@saxophool]

Really liked the real proverb. More of those and jazzy piano, please. 😎

[@WildlingSailing]

ok!

[@davidcahill3104]

I would suggest using peel ply on all your fibreglass ingredients it gives a better finish and saves a lot of sanding

[@petercarrington626]

yep too true

[@Neildstewart73]

Love you guys, only found you a couple of weeks ago! I kind of fell down a boating rabbit hole and have only see truly amazing people.

[@WildlingSailing]

Ahhh thanks, Neil! I know the rabbit hole you speak of, you must be very careful with it :D

[@lukemac9484]

Once you've had enough of sailing, im really looking forward to Wildling's Home Renovations. Xx

[@WildlingSailing]

haha for now we don't think that will ever happen:P

[@bradcurtis5324]

Rebuilt a Couple of old RVs and like your boat interior, I learned so much about plexi, plumbing, DC and AC wiring, etc, and had so much fun doing it with my wife. Then we put thousands of miles on it seeing the U.S. With our kids.

[@GeoffreyMH]

We have blakes seacocks too. I use copper grease as a lubricant/protector. Just clean them up with an old toothbrush, coat thickly with copper grease and replace. Thirty years on ours are still fine.

[@peterfrebold]

.... laughing .... when you Mark said "think I used too much of the Sikaflex" ... life is one big learning curve and somethings we learn in the first encounter and others take a few more rounds .... always surprises me when in this day and age see slotted screws being used ..... your project is coming along nicely .... thx for sharing Nadiyana and Mark .... as always .. never stop dreaming, just dream bigger .. have fun be safe, save our oceans ....

[@WildlingSailing]

Thanks! Glad we brought laughter to you!

[@graemebilbe1828]

Just a suggestion on the new fuel tank. When full it will weigh a lot and that means adding a lot of momentum to the boats motion. Hence mount it as low down as possible preferably below the center of gravity or righting motion for your cat. Not a fan of putting it in the top shelf of that locker. Really fix it well. In a heavy sea if that breaks loose... see if you can find a lower more central location... please. Otherwise good work so far !!! Good luck

[@mxf2812]

Mark fair play to you for showing your not-so-perfect fibreglass work, in reality many of us are no better and the important thing is to have another go. I have done some awful fibreglass repairs and we are not all like Mads on our first go. Keep going guys 👍

[@briancuthbert4508]

Such a sweet couple. Love all you are doing. 👌

[@markdemedeiros3239]

Things are really coming along....it's looking much cleaner and comfortable....it will be wonderful to have on board restroom and shower facilities....it's an exciting project and I thank you so much for sharing it with us...I know it must be a lot of work to document the refit but again from the bottom of heart thank you for sharing.

[@MrBernie101]

Hi Mark & Nadiyana, at this time I have read 102 of your total comments so far, and a lot of experience. A few which are a bit off, but hey, c'est la vie. Only this week, I watched ''Sailing Delos'' and they wrote down each job on a post it note and stuck it up under ''jobs to do." Then, when a job was started, the post it note was moved to work in progress. Then when complete, it was moved to the heading COMPLETED. Very clever I thought, an instant reference. Ref: Blakes hull fittings, I lay out news paper on the saloon table and use an old screwdriver and a sponge scratchy pad and clean the inside of the barrel, and to finish, smear a film of Vaseline over it all. When you replace it tie a wooden bung to it, I was told, it was good practice. Always use solid wood as backing pads, never plywood, too unreliable. When using SikaFlex be less generous, but your quite right to tighten the fitting 24 hours later. Please always remember, an empty or almost empty fuel tank in potentially lethal. You might find that buying a box of assorted Jubilee clips will be invaluable. If you can still smell gas, move that job to the top of your list. The gas will sink eventually into your bilges, not good. !! But hey, you have done a phenomenal amount of work in the short time the boat has been yours & your both still smiling. If time allows, get off the boat and go somewhere, it doesn't have to be far, just have a small break !!! Many Kind Regards, Barnacle Bern SY Cadbri. 👍👍

[@bobjones8864]

It’s great to see a young couple working hard towards a common goal. Keep after it, you will have wonderful memories of this time in your lives.

[@eamonnflanagan4180]

Mate, loving how you both compliment each other, however you need a backing plate to the cleat on the inside.....one solid piece of stainless or at least hardwood. Otherwise if you have a lot of strain on it, it will rip out of the fibreglass.

[@teaddict-]

Would probably keep looking for places to fit that fuel tank, would be a pretty nasty surprise if it started leaking into your bunks. The catamaran is coming along nicely though!

[@mikakari9498]

I was thinking the same. And also the weight could be a problem.

[@jadams3427]

70 litres is just the weight of just one healthy chap (not me!). The new plastic tank will not leak. Rotomoulded HDPE tanks are extremely safe, and used in cars. I think it is beneficial to reduce the fuel line runs, having a tank nearer the engine.

[@teaddict-]

​@@jadams3427 There'll be more than just the tank there though, lines, vents, drains, and fittings, so there's more points of potential failure that would be less than ideal to have next to one's pillow. Just seems like an unnecessary risk to me. As for weight, that's another potential concern, though perhaps not in the way you think. A boat needs properly distributed weight to lay right in the water, so removing too much of it isn't necessarily an improvement.

[@jadams3427]

@@teaddict- Yeah... it's a good point, but this boat is something over 5000kg. The movement of this fuel weight is not so bad. The steel one is bigger too. Mark is reducing weight, but moving the tank aft. I think it will be a better installation. If they end up smelling fuel in the cabin, they should make some new space separation measures.

[@WildlingSailing]

we thought long and hard about it and knowing this cat, it is the best possible place, and perfectly placed between the mizzen and the main and it balances out the engine pretty well

[@randigustavson3653]

IF you don't use the tank for fuel, how about you repurpose it as a large holding tank for used water. It is near the toilet. Or maybe open one side and fit in tank liners for clean water one half, used water the near side. Don't know if that works, but taking it out seems a huge job that could be avoided. Btw, I'm jealous of what you are doing. Keep it up and have fun.

[@mrsmith3554]

Good 2 c u 2 again😊 The boats coming along . The good thing is you are getting stuck in and doing it together. You make a great couple and give me a good laugh with your banter. All the best looking forward to the next 1 😊👍

[@WildlingSailing]

cheers mate!

[@lobotomyboy666]

Something strange is happening. Watching your clever hard work is giving me a sense of pride, as if I had anything to do with it besides just watching. You can add "creating compelling content" to your list of accomplishments when you finish this project.

[@WildlingSailing]

Ahhh that's so nice

[@johnleigh349]

Hi Mark/Nadiyana your doing good on the new boat 👏👏👍Mark you may have dumped the derv ? Keep it when you have time get a clean barrel check for emulsion /water should have settled at the bottom having watched you pore that in the dump it brought 😭😭to my eyes I've done this in the past myself an saved pounds (Lancashire lad ) keep up the good work ☺👍

[@dundeedolphin]

Good work guys. I'd be wary about leaving too many things to be "finished later" though. 😄

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

Dear Wildlings Sailing couple. 👍👌👏 I simply love your enthusiasm. Best regards, luck and health.

[@jimnash526]

Thank you for sharing your amazing journey with all of us ! You videos are excellent !!!

[@WildlingSailing]

Thanks a lot, Jim!

[@angelcalero6464]

You guys are soo funny without even trying. I always end up with a smile on my face.

[@stevethompson6867]

You can usually get valve grinding paste from an auto parts store. Only use fine grade on brass and do not over do it.

[@seekersofrhythm]

Hi guys, why don't you put together a wish list on amazon. I find it useful for viewers who may want to contribute. I like that you are giving it your best given the limited skills. stay safe guys. Looking forward to the next installment. J.

[@WildlingSailing]

yeah, not a bad idea, we'll give it a try, the only problem being, theres not much boaty stuff on amazon :(

[@harrycooper5231]

@@WildlingSailing Tools. You can always use tools.

[@markbailey6051]

Take a cookie pan or a large flat surface to mix the epoxy. Use a spreader giving it a quick mix and then add the thickener and mix it together. Work fast Keep the mixture spread THIN and lay the pan on a damp towel and that will help keep it cool. If you float it in ice water it will take much longer to harden. Do not leave it in the mixing cup or it will kick fast as you know.

[@WildlingSailing]

nice one!

[@sal_e._mander5151]

Just keep in mind, you guys are doing a lot of what most of us want to do but aren't! Keep up the good work!

[@lightend100]

FYI, the pipe connector 22.56 is called a reducer. If you are going to do lots of masticating on the boat, its a good idea to get a silicone finishing tool so you can choose what sized head to use, then you get perfect lines every time. (also spray it with some soapy water to keep it wetter for longer so you can keep farting around with it until you are 100% happy)

[@ThemeParkBazza]

A whole room dedicated to a sink... that’s pretty luxurious !

[@Falney]

It's surprisingly sturdy for British engineering. That being said, it reminds me of Caravanning with my dad as a kid. Also.. That fuel was Diesel. 20 year old diesel is still diesel. It's not like "gasoline" which contains ethanol which turns to jelly and causes the gas to go off. You should have kept it.

[@Scottoh23]

I was glad to see Mark taping off around the Sika since it does get messy. I like his approach of using the Sika as a gasket then tighten it later. That’s what I have found to be the best approach! Happy to see that you are double clamping each hose. Not sure about your thru-hulls and sea cocks with that gaping hole inside. The are much more different than what we use here in the US. I’d suggest researching new ones from Groco and replacing them now while you are out of the water. Mark needs to wear safety glasses while cutting the wood please.

[@johnoflegend1529]

It’s decided then, I’m going to buy a very old dilapidated catamaran and have M&N refurbish it - you guys will be really skilled after this one. Cheers.

[@WildlingSailing]

haha, maybe after certainly not at the moment!

[@stevenr8606]

After John collects $'s from 'A Go Fund My Sailboat' account.

[@johnoflegend1529]

@@stevenr8606 what an excellent idea! Of source I wouldn’t be the first one to do that.

[@tonychorley4936]

Its looking really good guys, white is always the best colour for the accommodation spaces

[@somadevo]

You have so much to appreciate once you are in the water. Sure looking forward to you actually sailing her and life aboard.

[@conyermud1]

Great stuff guys....keep going, there’s so many people rooting for you to succeed.

[@WildlingSailing]

Thanks mate!

[@twiper]

If the epoxy is to thick it's to cold. Mads from "Sail Life" heats up the epoxy before use.

[@WildlingSailing]

Ayee, that'll be the problem

[@Sailing_Aquarius]

Yeah Mads is a good point of reference with this kind of stuff. Check him out

[@JCrook1028]

Check Life On The Hulls for true expert glass work. He's building a 40+ ft Cat from a mold.

[@bryanbadger6841]

Good Nz morning team. I'm reassured by the quote, "Noah's Ark was built by amateurs, but Titanic was built by professionals. Keep on keeping on. Take care. Atb.

[@Morrisfactor]

RE: fiberglass job on bulkhead. Glass "matt" without a layer of woven roving on top of it (or better, use bi-axle tape which offers TWO layers of strands going across the joint) provides very little strength when bonding bulkheads.

[@Tim8mit]

wow you seem to have gotten a good supply of tools. Good for you. If you are running on propane, remember it is heaver that air, so it will puddle in the bilge. over all your cleanup is looking good. Try to take a complete day off soon to avoid burning out. Do a day trip rent an AirBnB for a week end. You will come back refreshed. Better to get back in the water on June 1st and be happy than meet you dead line and be burned. Propane is heavier than air so if you leak the bilges will have puddles of propane. Varnish as Mads says several coat are best. Don't be afraid to redo any work you are not satisfied with, in some cases it is only after doing it once that the procedure becomes crystal clear. You are making great progress, Kudos I'm looking forward to next week to see what has gotten done

[@clairepapadatos1116]

Absolutely brilliant, my dears! 😊 👍 Thank you so much for sharing 😊 👍 All love, and best wishes, Claire, Berlin 😘 😘 ✌

[@jadams3427]

This is one lucky catamaran. You are going at it with energy and skill now. Sometimes you might learn from something that doesn't work well, but there is pretty much no risk of anything bad. 'Glad to see that Biltema caliper is earning its keep. Oh... a new cat advantage we see now.... it has a workshop underneath it when it is ashore ! Thanks for entertaining us with your progress. I think we all just want more ! I wasn't first commenter this time.... but I didn't get inside information !

[@WildlingSailing]

Im not sure it's so lucky, we think you're too kind, Justin!

[@bobadam7021]

I had the bell checked, I got the notification, but I was working my 7-3 job and couldn't stop to watch a video. Now I feel like I missed out.

[@daveamies5031]

Well all the way over here on the other side of the planet I twas asleep, so I missed it too 😞

[@WildlingSailing]

Sorry mate, we'll give a better heads up next time!

[@bobadam7021]

@@WildlingSailing The heads up doesn't help. I can't watch KZbin content while I'm supposed to be working. If you could leave it up for a day, that would help.

[@jimmerriman6920]

Both West Systems and Total have their own proprietary pump systems. For West Systems, it's one pump of the epoxy to 1 pump of the harder. West Systems has two hardness, fast and slow, which allow me to compensate for temperature. But I really like the proprietary pumps. I never ever have to worry that that the epoxy won't be correct. It's very helpful. The only downside is that West Systems and Total Boat epoxy products are not the least expensive on the market, but sometimes I get what I pay for, and epoxy is one of those products, because I want my epoxing to be as good as possible. Good luck, looking great guys. You're putting a l;ot of effort into making huge improvements on the boat.

[@Sircraig7963]

Hi Crew,, Work is progressing nicely, soon you will be more comfortable .. The bulkheads do look good , considering her age they are showing no signs of movement. If your epoxy is gloopy, its probably to cold for best bond ,,so warm it with your heat gun first ,it will mix much better ,and achieve a better overall bond strength . No need to use valve grind paste , valves can be taken apart for cleaning & lube ,, but you can put strong twine through a pipe ect and "securely" tie a metal scourer mid way to pull carefully through a few times ,,,or similar will suffice. Your both doing a great job , keep making use of the scrap bin ect , to save money . Respect from Down Under

[@WildlingSailing]

Ahh cool, thanks for the trick!

[@freddiekozlowzki5697]

You both have been wonderful working hard hardly sleeping but getting the job done don't listen to the criticism I think you're doing a great job on the camera and I think it'll be wonderful for the both of you the real test will come when you're in your water and you have your shake down cruise and that's where you find out what's going to happen everything will be all right keep your wits about you take your time and don't worry about the deadline I hope you both safe love always Freddie

[@completeaerialphotography4076]

Fuel is heavy, dont forget to balance the other side with am additional fuel tank. Best thing is to center your fuel tank and lowest as possible. The idea with a sailing vessel is to keep you center of gravity center and low

[@albertbatfinder5240]

You two are my favourite adventurers. It makes me happy to think young folk like you two are out there, mucking about, exploring the world and eating cheese on bread at every opportunity.

[@crikycrocky]

Any progress is good progress, great job folks. I recommend an electric, (reciprocating), kitchen knife for cutting upholstery foam. And epoxy rather than varnish on exterior wood.

[@MaryFarny1]

I really can’t put into words how blinking proud I am of you both!!! Such bright, enthusiastic & inspirational people!!! Love as always & forever 🌟 🌈 Momma 🌈🌟

[@waltsailing2009]

For your windows, look at how they are done in the Gemini. You need lexan, and some spray paint, and some screws and the right kind of sealant, Dow 795. It's pretty easy and you don't need the frames. It's pretty easy to do. There are some videos on the web that show you how.

[@SailingSquib]

99% of all the advisers have never ended such a big project. You do quite well.

[@tonespeaks]

The saddest part of my week is the end of a Wildings Sailing Video. The happiest part of the Week is when a new video pops up!!!

[@WildlingSailing]

Ahhh

[@robKTM1290]

Hi guys. Wheen bolting through the deck. Drill larger holes and fill with epoxy. When this goes hard then drill through the epoxy with the correct size for the bolts. Then there is no water ingress into the core. Saw them do this on RAN sailing. Bad news !! Grealish out gor another 2 weeks... sacre bleu...

[@WildlingSailing]

Nice, will do for the next ones. absolutely gutted, i wouldnt be surprised if its another month, UTV tomorrow!

[@markgolding8946]

Well done you two , Don't let the negative comments get you down , You have entered into a massive learning curve and will get better the more you do

[@bobuncle8704]

For those brass through hull fitting valves I think you mean lapping compound. Any automotive site would carry it as well as amazon. It is used for lapping(sanding with very fine paste) valves in engines.

[@WildlingSailing]

That's the one

[@cosybike]

Ha ha ha! This channel is basically my childhood! I may turn up with a cup of tea in an ice cream tub and some soggy biscuits in the spilled contents for your tea break and then spend an hour holding spanner’s on nuts under a sink. I could also do oil changes and winterise a diesel.

[@DominicNSX]

You want all tanks as low as possible in order to lower the centre of gravity, also as close as possible to the mast for better upwind performance.

[@cornishhh]

Great to see your progress and your positive attitudes. To save wasting epoxy you can have small jobs on standby on which to use up the dregs. For example if you had the new cleat and its backing washers on standby you could have coated those. If you're fussy you can coat the insides of any holes you drill in wood to seal them. Diesel works well as penetrating oil so you could save some for that. It's always nice to give away rather than throw away. I've got loads of good stuff out of boatyard skips over the years.

[@WildlingSailing]

Nice advice, I should have prepared a few extra jobs for the excess

[@jornantrillsark1437]

You need some sanding tools. Eccentric sander + abranet:+vacuumcleaner. Get it. You´ll love it. 😊

[@WildlingSailing]

Thanks for the tip!

[@peterengel7885]

Polishing the through hole valves. If you can't get the right compound you can use tooth paste. Also will work for polishing plastic. Just rinse it off before lubricating the valve.

[@paulinebutler5186]

Love you two and your lovely cat. Keep it up. XX

[@The33TIGGER33]

It's nice to see your learning new skills.

[@Dan88888]

You guys are making great progress! Keep up the good work 😀

[@robhalliwell3155]

Mark Epoxy gets more viscous 15C and more so under 10C. Ideal working temps are around 20-23C. Before mixing in low temp stand part A & B near a heat source, fan heater or similar to acclimatise. The less viscous the mixture the easier it is to blend- the hardener gets more distribution the the liquid volume. For thickening, e.g for filleting use a wood filler and the silica- more wood flour than silica. If you intend to sand the fillets replace the wood floor for phenolic balloons. Phenolic balloons should only be used above the water line or on the interior. West Systems is probably the best epoxy system and I have used their systems ever since I took my Yacht building apprenticeship in the early 80's. I am no longer a professional have have built and restored other light sailing craft and of course there is the inevitable maintenance and modifications to past and present yachts. If you can switch to West systems and use their pump system to ensure you get the correct hardener to epoxy ratio- ratio is important. W/Systems is admittedly more costly but very reliable and consistent. Many others will agree with me. Also consider obtaining a log of Peel Ply which can be cut int to strips. Peel ply laid over the top of your fillets or other epoxy work will prevent amine blush (caused by condensation & dew points.. its technical)and produce a nicer finish, reducing sanding. Yes all more expense but far less elbow grease.

[@ysteine9397]

Those Blake seacocks loooked good, but grind them well with fine grinding paste before greasing them up. They will work better and last longer.

[@ryanjohnson1814]

The both of you, seem like the most, genuine, nicest people. Thanks 4 the videos. Fingers crossed project goes wrll.

[@sidgreensides6709]

Keep going .your day will come..I think you are doing brilliantly. Just think when it's done you will have earned your sea wings..crazy no no it's the fumes..all the best..enjoy..Sid.

[@WildlingSailing]

Thanks a lot, Sid

[@stevethompson6867]

Deck fitting penetrations. If there has been a leak it will have probably gone into the core, did you check? Also when you have holes through the deck you can open them out, fill with epoxy and re-drill. This will stop any water going through the core. Sail Life shows you how to do this. Also, please wear eye protection when using a circular saw.

[@richardfinnigan7458]

It's a joy to watch a dynamic, can do, young couple firing on all pistons and the only thing that I can think of that will dampen your spirits is an accident so stay safe :)

[@richardfinnigan7458]

One day off a week?

[@Peteamareet]

I enjoyed your video, the cat is looking better every time. Fair winds and happy days to you both.

[@WildlingSailing]

Cheers, Pete!

[@marklapierre5629]

It's fun watching you refit your old boat. Very edifying.

[@minibusadventures5483]

I bought an old cement yacht many years ago, my wife and l spent many happy times with our heads down the toilet or the bilges, keep up the great work guys..... :)

[@johnhoag2171]

Doing a fantastic job!

[@WildlingSailing]

Cheers mate 👍

[@chrisbeansailing]

Nice to see you're keeping to plan. Nice one!

[@theoborgsteede1727]

guys don't apologize for everything you do. it's your boat and not the viewers'. just read over the uninteresting comments ..

[@tomparker8136]

look forward to you vids every week guys!

[@superdon1chw]

I think dead lines help. I have friends going on 35 years on there hot rod project......... : ) You guys are a fine couple keep up the good work

[@WildlingSailing]

Yes, they help for sure, but they are causing us a fair bit of stress!

[@upstreamrower]

Thanks to both of you. There is a refreshing honesty mixed with the excitement of outcome. With age, that is something I'm happy to remember...the adventure of life ahead. Enjoy every moment. I have never heard of odor free toilet pipe. Is that a sales pitch, or has science advanced that far. Even I'm still learning. Enjoy your present labour's as they lighten the load on future plans. Life is a joy and is better with two.

[@annsheridan12]

A point on economics. Sailcraft , the Cherokee builder , was producing one boat a week when the British government introduced a 17.5% VAT. Sailcraft went under in 18 mo. Totally destroyed the domestic market.

[@joecucch8261]

The more you two get into these projects the better you two get. And yeah that was a bit heavy on the sealer...

[@WildlingSailing]

cheers mate!

[@karibakid]

just finished you travels on the Canals you two will have no problems go well from Vung Tau Vietnam,,just keep on doing what you need to do