Refit begins on our Vindo 32!

[@svfairisle]

When the polishing gets to the point where it's just a pain in the butt (yes I know you're young and energetic and it's just a pleasant work out at the moment!) but believe me in a few years, when you're not as spritely & you have a bigger boat, you will want an easier way! Well there is one... nano technology is your friend. We've just switched to using a product called ceramic base & top coat which you just wipe on. No buffing and no re polishing all the time, honestly its a game changer!

[@SailingMagicCarpet]

I had to use them when I worked in the boatyard but as long as we can polish we prefer that. One does not know the long term effects of nano technology going into the oceans and lakes. But they sure work well in terms of protecting the skin&deck -aladino

[@svfairisle]

@@SailingMagicCarpet and you don’t know the effects of shedding polish and then tiny bits of gel coat into the ocean either which is what will happen. Your gel coat is in good condition but as the sun gets to it and it oxidises it will go chalky and be shedding billions of pieces into the ocean. Nano technology is a way of stabilising a surface so that doesn’t happen as much. Being afraid of a name and avoiding it for the wrong reasons doesn’t make you green!

[@Tosti3]

Love how serious Aladino gets when it comes to boatwork.

[@haywood12]

or coffee

[@alangwin3891]

@@haywood12 you took the words right out of my mouth. I’m the same. No coffee, no work!

[@SailingMagicCarpet]

You guys know me well;)

[@haywood12]

@@SailingMagicCarpet It comes with the A name. We are all like that. I don't do anything before morning coffee

[@sietuuba]

Seriously! I was wondering why on Earth would any of that beautiful varnish need any work but then it was explained. Really neat to have it explained in detail too. Looking forward to the next videos!

[@Matthew-ut6ed]

10:53 - Aladino looking like James Dean, love it! And the trick with the lock nuts to get the bolts out - that's one to remember.

[@Matthew-ut6ed]

@@stevenholton438 What? Looking like James Dean?...

[@waynemcphail7825]

The two of you make such a "Magic" couple. Captain, I hope you appreciate what an attractive, articulate, and masterful mate you have!!!

[@immostlyharmless]

You're mistaken! Aladino may be the Captain and Chief Engineer, but Maya is not the mate - she is the Admiral! ;-)

[@myhillslife27]

Yes, your intro was so appropriate for now. Dear Magic Carpet she looks so small out of the water! That driver was AMAZING! WOW how he parked her!

[@Sircraig7963]

Gday Crew,, Why do i love your channel ,,because there are so many aspects to it that in themselves are fulfilling . For example : The Hard ,, refitting & maintenance is taken very seriously , particually by Aladino,, its his thing , and so it should be , he is quite the craftsman , with no detail being left out ,or overlooked. So the upcoming episodes will be great for technical side of the channel . But there are also the sailing & musical sides to this channel, which also provide that same invigorating feel . So thanks guys ,for putting together one of the best KZbin channels out there...!!! We all love a surprise, but i hope the format dosent change to much . Much Respect from Down Under

[@jerrybailey3095]

Excellent video. You guy's are going to do a good job on Magic Carpet! You explain everything real nice, appreciate your channel and you two . Keep up the great work..Take care be safe. 😎🐈👍

[@johnmikel5934]

Oh my, all the yellow from the boat transferred amazingly to his pants 😆 Loved the details & descriptions of it all. Thanks for showing it all

[@JefElder]

I have spent the last hours watching your adventure from the Rhône to the Rhine. Wow. I am a Frenchman living in Bangkok, with an incredible view of the city and the river. I am still several months behind your real time but I will continue to watch the next episodes tomorrow. I had a glass of white Chardonnay listening to the young lady and her guitar on the ponton, looking at the sunset in Bangkok. Thank you, mademoiselle, you managed to bring me there. I am also sailing, and I like what you two are doing.

[@PanzerDave]

5:02 I love that you washed the bilge pumps! I do the same thing. Indeed, it helps things smell better, but it also is good for the pumps, especially the float switches when the water is silty.

[@PatrickPoet]

The whole morning coffee with Aladino(sp?) WAS fun and made me laugh and brought much joy. Thank you. Who wouldn't love them? They're the most endearing couple in the mega-multi-universe, right?

[@Jin-pt4en]

Gawd, the passion of this couple is amazing.

[@Gold_Hunt_Australia]

Watching a professional working on his pride and joy will be great.

[@SVImpavidus]

Aladino always amazes us with his level of knowledge, competency and experience. The exception to the rule you can't put an old head on young shoulders!!! You got a drone!? Us too! Been doing lots of practice flights in between the Med storms. Sail Safe Guys, Ant, Cid & the pooch crew.

[@waynerudiger1756]

So much more than a vlog. I love your introspection, talking about the feelings. Looking forward to a whirlwind transformation.

[@stevensbecica3169]

ESTABLISHED

[@mikeridgway4439]

One of my favorite parts about your travels is watching the boat repair and maintenance videos you produce. Odd, I know, but true nonetheless. I hope this turns into a nice long series and we get to see just how much attention Magic Carpet gets during the off-season!

[@jennyfulcher8035]

It's amazing the amount of things you have to do for the refit of Magic Carpet. Aladino really has an impressive knowledge of boats. I have a friend who used to be a sailing instructor here in Seattle and also was a live-aboard for many years on her sailboat the Sputnik. She's currently in the process of selling it and I will miss sailing with her on Puget Sound. I find your Sailing the Magic Carpet fascinating and love tagging along while you go on your many adventures. Thanks for sharing. Jenny

[@jeannettethevan1458]

Nice episode 👍. I LOVE Aladino's attitude. Calm, never in a hurry, professional, and pedagogue as possible.

[@androklesfb]

Aladino's skills on boatwork are amazing.

[@paulpaul9914]

A good morning to you. Bilge pumps don't need to be perfect and there are thousands of little things to be done. So onwards and upwards, we always need power.

[@Sharpiesailor31]

Yep, varnish work.....my boat work is never finished, but the boat is always ready to go sailing.

[@scable-eq7bp]

I feel so guilty after watching this amazing video. When we decide to upgrade to a bigger boat from our Catalina 27 we decided to buy new, we didn't want a hanger queen or a boat that had been neglected for years and one that would be sitting in a boatyard for 2 years while we refurbish it so we purchased a brand new Privilege 615 Catamaran, we kept this boat for 8 years, sailed it to the Bahama's a few times but mostly just lived aboard her in the Florida Keys. We just recently sold her and when they did the boat survey and they could find nothing wrong, the company doing the survey told us they never come across a boat in such impeccable shape and it showed in the resale price, we actually got more then what we paid for her. We didn't quit sailing we just made a few adjustments, we bought a condo in Key Largo, Florida and purchased a 2020 Corsair 880 Sport Trimaran, what a fun boat and wicked fast....

[@DFX2KX]

Honestly I wouldn't feel too guilty about going new instead. If you've got the means to do so, new isn't a bad option, for the very reasons you noted. Not everyone has the skills or inclination to tear a boat apart and rebuild it.

[@MikeHarrison3266]

I always smile when Aladino has the odd goofy moment " FUN ". It is clear that in your hands Magic Carpet will return to her natural beauty and fly again.

[@donlangham8242]

I took the plunge and became a Patreon subscriber. Getting to read your weekly journals made it well worth the few dollars I've pledged in support of your work.

[@SailingMagicCarpet]

Thank you so much Don, we really appreciate it!!

[@davidbuchan4610]

Thanks for another very interesting video, both with Aladino on the technical aspects of your overhaul to your lovely voice carrying us through the proposed work that you intend carrying out. Many years ago at the fishing we had a young Swiss boatbuilding student that came aboard our Scottish fishing trawler for a trip in Peterhead and he stepped off our trawler in Lerwick Shetland Isles about a week later to continue his journey.

[@tomspiers1658]

On commercial aircraft Boeing 737 classic models we actually held the fiberglass floorboards in the baggage area down with industrial-strength Velcro we had to watch how much length we applied because sometimes the fiberglass would actually break trying to remove the floorboards

[@charonstyxferryman]

Interesting, thanks! Usable for much more than holding down floorboards on a boat.

[@tomspiers1658]

@@charonstyxferryman They have no structural integrity, do they?

[@shirleyboy8859]

Having worked in F1 with some very Fastidious Engineers.... It was a delight to see their finished work....I can see the same passion in all Aladino workmanship.... also a real pleasure to watch him work... :-))) xx

[@quoctrinh6064]

The couple harmony. Love you Maya and Aladino.

[@paulinebutler5186]

Back in the late sixties at the London Boat Show I always loved the beautiful woodwork on the Vindo boats. Keep it up.

[@StoopsThereItIs]

I think both of you have a brilliance in your own respect. Together, you two are exceptionally efficient and entertaining. The universe has aligned for both of you. I thoroughly enjoy watching both of you work and I wish you all the best: Always!

[@mowhoknow5098]

Wow you left me hanging on a cliff with that last bit of news, hope it’s all good! The haul out is extensive, a lot of work but Dino seems to really know the in and outs. Looking forward to the next video, stay cool safe and loving

[@carlobottigelli8955]

Excellent tutorial through perfect filming, that shows all Aladino's experteese and accuracy. Besides, as I'm still locked-down by year-long Covid restrictions, it reminds me of the yearly maintenance at springtime ( "camping" inside the boat on the hard) at the boatyard in Greece. My beloved is a cold-molded classic wooden sailboat that I built 20 yrs ago, so all you show in the video is something I go through too and that I really feel we share in spirit, Buon vento!

[@Tearlaich64]

“...you see it from over there?” So engrossed was I that I nodded and said “Yes” out loud. He’s a cracking teacher.

[@Tearlaich64]

..and the locking nut to allow a careful unscrewing also very neat. ;)

[@ray8328]

I absolutely love watching your maintenance videos. I learn so much and you guys explain everything so well. Thank you very much, please keep them coming as intend to be a future boat owner very soon.

[@felipealcabri]

Aladino is so didactic explaning thing! I love the class he gave! Do it more often!

[@IrregularPineapples]

Love this video. Especially Aladino working and explaining things. Great camera work btw with the B-unit shots edited in-between. Really makes it clear what Aladino is talking/rambling about. Just awesome all round.

[@lancedaniels]

Thanks for posting and sharing. Glad to see how smoothly the haul out and arranging the boat in the shed went.

[@pauljulius778]

I marvel at your attention to detail! Thank you for pointing out all the little things.

[@rebekkad.2092]

I loved the trick with the screws! I thought it was so clever. Aladino (sp?) sure knows his stuff. Several times my eyes glazed over - and that's a compliment. Now I see where you are living - in a caravan. I wondered where you would go.

[@juliesimpson3729]

Looks like so much hard work ahead of you, but you know what I like? You two always do it with a smile, good attitudes and teamwork! Great role models!

[@myhillslife27]

I find this so interesting Aladino. Magic is so fortunate to have you, thankyou for sharing.

[@monikastuckey8737]

Glad your plans worked out for the covered area and camper.

[@DFX2KX]

Thanks to Aladino to showing me what was inside one of those winches, I've always wondered how the innards of those where laid out.

[@kathleenstraube5356]

When I watch, I smile. When I listen, I marvel. ♥️

[@veyronsteve]

Fantastic video as ever, looking forward to seeing Magic Carpet back in all her glory. Stay Safe

[@Hunter-ym2kk]

really love Aladino's hand to eye coordination, sweet work.. but, i am a guy, and i super appreciate Maya's setting up the cabin for a place to stay, even temporary.. great work Maya..

[@raining6me]

Man, Aladdin really knows his stuff

[@thetessellater9163]

That's Magic Lamp, not Magic Carpet !

[@myhillslife27]

Haha ..yes

[@mopedinthemalverns6661]

@@thetessellater9163 Good work tessellater! Beat me to it.

[@felipealcabri]

@@thetessellater9163 HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[@syATLA]

Thank you so much for this episode! I am in the beginning of fixing an HR Mistral 33 that is a bit similar to Vindö, so now I really will follow every step of your refit! Thank you!!!

[@grahamsaunders1594]

It is so good to see thing done properly it remindreminded me of my apprenticeship all those years ago

[@paulsmith1707]

Great to have an insight into what needs to be done and how to do it. I feel confident that I could tackle a winch service on my boat now. Thankyou.

[@patchmack4469]

a little tip on storing metal cans in the bilge, you could cut the bottom off plastic bottles, round ones, or square milk cartons, to the depth of a can, that way if any water gets in the bilge your can won't rust, of store in a plastic bag

[@OmarSher]

Everything is smile on the face of u both at wake up. You are a happy couple God bless u💐❤🇵🇰

[@RoyClare]

Insightful and entertaining, as always. 💥🤛🏽💯

[@sailingavocet]

love this, so excited to see how this adventure plays out

[@lentongrovetrust5201]

Good luck for the dry season under roof, hope you don’t get too cold

[@eulisan]

Oh, i follow you guys for a few time. Now i also see my own boat in your video. Greetings from Germany, also to Theo who surly did a great job for you.

[@starcatify]

Huge applaude to you, guys! Fair winds and following seas!

[@craigkaschan4822]

Always love your videos. I used to use UV polyurethane clear over my varnish it seals it really well and it’s like a permanent sunscreen. 👍🇦🇺

[@robbywittlin1631]

This is simple passion! Thanks guys - you made my friday (as usual)👍😉 what might be the major changes? Suspense 🤔

[@TomSramekJr]

Aladino's mad drone piloting skills there at the end.... ;-)

[@tuskybristler4321]

"I'm getting blisters" hilarious!!

[@svlamancha9877]

Skilled driver!!! Too true looked like it was on fast forward. Looking forward to watching a craftsman at work. 👍

[@vraymond108]

Ok, ok. Learned a lot here. Especially that Aladino likes his morning coffee. Me too. I will have to make him an espresso when we might up someday. Port Townsend has some prettying good coffee shops but I am sure you have discovered that already. Enjoy!

[@brucebaldy]

You can try to seal the winch screws hole by coating the screws with lithium grease, it won't allow moisture and prevent the holes from sweating out again. Quite a job you got there. Skoal.

[@elementsofcreation8240]

loving the Swiss precision

[@Helliconia54]

excellent! Very good video on boat maintenance. Keep up the good work guys.

[@ThePhrenchen]

That certainly looks like a very satisfying polish!

[@MrKubaitis]

Perfect and so helpful. ABC for everyone sailer!

[@bjorngb]

Love the looking at things "Swiss style". I don't know if that sika between the panels on the roof top will be according to "Swiss style" :-D Looking forward to the next episode of your transformation.

[@mopedinthemalverns6661]

Hmmm yes varnish over Sikaflex - very Dangar Marine! More slightly-drunk Australian than Swiss! I'm sure it works just fine though. As Stu from Dangar Marine would say "It'll do - I'll fix it properly later".

[@murraydalziel4701]

Greetings from Scotand. New Subscriber and lovin it. Thank You.for making these epidodes,

[@immostlyharmless]

It was interesting to hear Aladino say that the Vindo 32 is a coastal cruiser; I have been waiting to hear those words, but don't remember them being spoken in previous videos. Not that, properly equipped and upgraded, Magic Carpet couldn't be taken on bluewater passages . . . It will be interesting to see if, once Aladino and Maya have thoroughly explored Europe, they decide to switch to a different boat for longer passages. As always, love your videos - this one had lots of great maintenance info!

[@samaipata4756]

⚠️ Aladino, if you ever have some time to spare could you please make a video about a „first aid kit“ for boats? ⚠️ What kind of tools what kind of materials should such a kit contain! That would be awesome!🙏👍👏👏👏 Great video and very educational!👍🙏

[@tawharanui5011]

Another great video and nice music. Thank you for sharing.

[@jonassvensson1819]

very interesting project and this boat will look fantastic when you are done. It's Vindö though..

[@quietschrotesgummiboot9222]

Good luck! May I ask for you to specify the soap that does „wonder“ on the yellow... 🦦Having a 40something boat I would be 😀 to know what would get that yellowish away

[@sebastianodifende8688]

More Aladino, more Aladino, more Aladino!

[@donwilliams9661]

Nice, Dino must be in 7th heaven being able to refurbish everything and get her back in 100% rebuilt...

[@jean-pierredeclemy7032]

Boatyards: the day that you choose to do painting or varnishing is the same day that the chap next to you plans to do grinding, sandblasting or sanding. Always.

[@thetessellater9163]

The loose tooth that engages with the toothed wheel is called a 'pawl' - sounding as "porl" With a spring, they make up the ratchet mechanism.

[@AlienX69]

Need one decal mirrored of the Magic Carpet Logo . Only noticeable when looking at both when viewing at the bow looking aft ... 1:27 Aladino, how could you let this happen .... LOL !! Use Velcro for bilge floor boards makes it very quiet when walking on too !!!

[@journeymanadventure]

The couple of weeks leading up to slipping is a bit nerve wracking not knowing what unplanned surprises are awaiting but it's always good to splash in again. I'm converting my varnish to oil as it's easier to prep and getting eight days of good weather in a row to varnish can be a challenge here.

[@travelradiocoza]

Oh no .... I hope you will not close down the channel. I trust it is for a bigger Vindö . Please.

[@olivierorban787]

Have a nice work on magic carpet, sur that in your hands it will be pristine

[@garyfroeschner2523]

Always enjoy your videos.

[@bphenry]

30:25 - The cat clearly stalking Aladino and the drone! LOL

[@Nicorien]

You are going to grow old together!

[@SailingFridaafWisby]

Dino allways has some good tips and trix

[@stefanswede285]

Nice work..What do you think of covering the mahogany with epoxy and rowingmat protected with uv lack?

[@NatiHerron]

Can't for next week when you work on the teak!

[@abelarellano2048]

What a beautiful life you live in all ways as a couple as sailors, you tubers. In any way, we can feel it and enjoy the good vibes from you, that’s what make us to fell you as family and to stay hook on your stories. Captain Aladdino Keep your eye on the crew to eliminate any mistake specifically those from the cute blonde.👱‍♀️ And now I just have one question. Why are you posting a video of the winterization on magic carpet if we are initiating spring and winter got behind already? O well is just a question but anyway we enjoyed so much this Friday again.

[@sailpowerd]

Windlass anchor locker modification. Saw this on another site. "The biggest problem is that a windlass does not work properly unless the chain and rope have enough drop to supply some tension, like tailing a winch. This means a chain locker at least 30 inches deep, preferably clear to the keel. Insufficient drop is one of the most common reasons for poor performance." Agree with getting weight aft, is the slope of your chute going to cause a problem?

[@guyten1968]

If only if you are looking for a bigger boat I would recommend a Jonmeri 40. I have the luxurery to sail on one as a friend ownes one and they are just unbelieveble seaworthy. Have been in the Nordics and Norway Lofoten and they are superbe for a small crew or a small familiy :) They are not the floating caravan but extremely craftmanship like Aledino would love.

[@AlienX69]

Need one decal mirrored of the Magic Carpet Logo . Only noticeable when looking at both forward of the bow looking aft ... 1:27 Aladino, how could you let this happen .... LOL !!

[@gavinspring1350]

Great episode, really interesting.

[@timdunn2387]

"Swiss style"; that's why we let you make the watches😁

[@seayak]

Is there a reason you do not do a base coat of clear setting epoxy, like WEST 105/207, before you apply varnish, especially in areas with exposed end grain and in seams like the cabin trunk side to cockpit coaming transition?

[@joytekb]

Beauty getting her make up.

[@donaldryder5534]

Locking the nuts together to remove the machine screws- brilliant!

[@kevinmcneill468]

At about 29:15 I thought as she polished she keeps missing that scratch, then I realized it was a hair on my laptop screen.

[@CaptRon817]

Very interesting as always. If i may ask a question? At about 16:00 minute mark, you commented that your boat in basically a coastal cruiser as opposed to a 'blue water cruiser'. My question is this, when you decide its time to leave Europe and being in big water is necessary, do you plan to get a different boat or? Thanks, just curious?

[@operator0]

I think the last part of the video was hinting at that. This boat could make it across the Atlantic on her own if the weather were right, or they could ship it over on a cargo ship, but wouldn't it be much easier if they just had a boat that could handle big seas and blowing wind. Also, it would be really hard to raise children on a boat this small, and they strike me as the kind of people who would want a family in the future. In fact, the really big change might be that she is already pregnant and they are fixing up the Vindo to sell it and buy a bigger boat for the third crew member.....maybe. I guess we'll know more in a few weeks.