Ripping Out My Boat’s Rotten Interior (So I Can Go Sailing) | Wildling Sailing

[@mattpovah5952]

That's what you need mate, a beautiful Dutch girl who is skilled with fiberglass...

[@testttest3363]

Hi Mark, Just ignore what those geese said about your work they are just jealous 😂

[@kevinturner8343]

Those geese that are swans you mean??

[@TomChaton]

​@@kevinturner8343Swans are just posh ducks anyway.

[@SaltyDraws]

That one was pretty rude about Mark's face.

[@testttest3363]

​@@kevinturner8343right you are old chap, geese are just as rude 😂

[@jaakkokorhonen]

There's even a fairy tale about people confusing swans for other birds.

[@ciberbri59]

“with the help of my glamorous assistant…” 😊 no one seems to go unacknowledged in your videos. You’re a good egg.

[@brandon2103]

Bro, you're killing this boat build! I can only imagine how proud your old man is watching you go head first with tools and learn the skills he has! Enjoy your week off and I'll be looking forward to the upload in 2 weeks time! Hands down my favourite channel on youtube!

[@dentside78]

I don't think I've ever met a goose that wasn't an ass. You're doing a great job, love watching you go!

[@2ndPrize]

Nobody has ever met a pleasant goose.

[@Mike-oz4cv]

Are those not mute swans?

[@jackn4853]

Swans with cygnets.

[@zBrush01]

Even if, still don't feed them with bread. It's bad for them. If you want to feed them, then try vegetables, fruits or oatmeal. Usually feeding them isn't really necessary.

[@kevinturner8343]

They are swans and as stated previously bread is very bad for all birds. It fills them up but has no nutritional value for them.

[@robertboss2581]

As much as I'll miss your video next week, I'm so happy to hear you're taking a break because you deserve it !

[@Sanity800]

Mark, good video, admire honesty of needing a break, you've a lot on your plate. Pause and reflect, recharge your body and head atteries, you'll feel better for it, mentally.👍

[@kristiansizemore3098]

I'm a Marine Technician in the States. You're doing a good job bud. Keep living your dream.

[@meandmybuddy964]

That’s what I’m say to that’s what it’s all about you only live once as far as I know he’s not in front of a tv or on the couch 🤙

[@mikethomas2138]

Getting that mast step is a great bonus. Until that clip, I couldn’t picture how the mast will fit. Great work.

[@robertwoodward5392]

Aah, my Saturday morning therapy Mark. Yes, take a break, balance life activities is vital to remain mentally healthy as well as physical health. It’s all looking so good.

[@dinacaldwell7522]

After seeing all the rot I would highly recommend getting a moisture meter and really checking things. It is highly likely there is hidden moisture and rot in process in other areas m

[@stuhorton66]

Hi Mark. If you have troubles getting wood screws out due to epoxy. Hold a soldering iron on the head of the screw. The heat will release its hold

[@GraniaCooke]

Next time, I would try coating them in mold release wax before screwing them in. Should come out easily!

[@cornishhh]

I've yet to meet a nice swan. The worst one came about 100 meters across a river and took the half eaten pasty out of my hand, badly bruising my fingers in the process. It knocked my drink over too. Thinking back, it happened not far from the Wharram's house. Keep up the good work. You're getting there.

[@johnhanson5943]

A swine of a swan.

[@Koolteer]

I mostly make friends with swans. They just need to be educated.

[@rolandtb3]

One step, one day at a time. You got the beam done. Working on the chain plates and mast step. Rest and heal.

[@dherman0001]

A boat belongs in the water. You will be blessed for soothing the soul of your vessel.

[@markthomasson5077]

When you are laying glass/ epoxy, once wetted out, place a sheet of polythene over it and smooth down. It gives a smoother surface. It helps stick it at edges and around corners. It should avoid the moisture causing the milkiness

[@pinkladybikermamma3603]

ALWAYS GOOD TO TAKE A BREAK. DON'T BE HARD ON YOURSELF. WE ENJOY WHAT YOUR DOING WITH PASSION.

[@stephenmccarthy6892]

This episode took me back 25 years to a horrible time taking out the inner layer of glass on the saloon roof of my Iroquois to remove the rotten balsa before re-glassing with foam and glass above my head. Well done Mark, keep it up.

[@richmorpurgo5554]

The best place for the chain plates are near heavily gassed in bulkheads. Structurally stronger.

[@miketee2444]

May not be a bad upgrade some day to build an angle bracket from steel or wood. Use it as a backing plate for chain plate that ties the gunnel to the interior bulkhead. I'm afraid any foam coring will keep you from bolting plates tight enough also. Movement is usually followed by breakage.

[@shfr1747]

Looking forward to your upper deck build. Kiwi Sam

[@EagleWarrior432]

Sometimes you have to step away from a project in order to not burn out , and any one who says it's not a thing obviously hasn't worked enough hours on some task to know , good show mate , you will be more productive when you come back to it

[@baldyetichronicles]

Hi, a heat gun will get rid of the milky surface on the resin. It's just a little trapped moisture on the very surface. I built Campion Boats for several years and the heat gun trick worked fine.

[@montyforster3370]

Had a Kelly toba. Lived on for years.

[@baldyetichronicles]

@montyforster3370 Funny story, the toba was presented to the dealers in a catalog without a name, so they typed ToBA. It was meant to be understood as ' To Be Announced'. The dealers place their orders for the toba and the name stuck. True Story.

[@Skiamakhos]

Great luck obtaining your mast-step!

[@alfreddaniels3817]

Very good to take a break now. 👍👍

[@christiangodin3185]

laying in a hot tube with a whiskey watching this.... I understand you completely, it takes a whole lot more to do all the boat work you are doing than what the audience sees. see you soon! great job!

[@sietuuba]

Take your time to do it right and to stay in the groove!

[@bobbrown9158]

When this boat project is finished, which really isn't, you will be a pro at patching and repair Mark.

[@stevenr8606]

That's why the most reasonable name for ANY sailboat is 'ENDLESS LIST'. 😊

[@ablemarine9072]

Perhaps a moisture meter Would be a definite purchase!

[@daveamies5031]

There's a technique for getting people to speak to you in English when they refuse to speak English to you, switch to another language you're comfortable with (e.g. Mandarin), quickly they realise that English might be easier. I was taught this by an Icelandic who learned it when travelling in France, as soon as he tried speaking to people in Icelandic they suddenly could speak fluent English 🤣

[@kevingardner1658]

Mate as an 'older' person, your generation cops a lot of flack from us as being lazy, disinterested and having no drive - you COMPLETELY BLOW THIS OUT OF THE PARK - keep up the great work that you are doing and good luck to Thomas - a true friend.

[@emmanuels7723]

Have a nice break!

[@wdentondouglas]

The wildlife and the wet core were terrifying.

[@Hotbulldozer]

The outdoor living area could be massive with an aft deck and a trampoline between the bows... amazing, that is a huge boat!

[@onneshar]

I've been following you for a while. nice to see how you finished the cat. I am also a sailor myself and have a lot of stuff in my workshop. So I thought maybe you still need sails. I still have a mainsail of 12.00 meters high and a boom length of 3.5 meters and a genoa of VL 9.60 meters AL 9.30 Ol 3.30 all for free.

[@CarlSmithAviationBroker]

Mark, there are numerous solvents you can use to alter your resin's profile. Acetone is very popular with little merit. For starters, most solvents alter the more aspects of your bonding mediums in negative ways. And most are expensive. Acetone is a known carcinogen, yet boatworkers seem to love using it as often as they can! One of the more fortunate things about de-natured alcohol is that it is none of the above! It's much lower in cost. It's much safer for you. It doesn't screw around with the bonding properties. On top of all that, it's a much more effective diluent!

[@sailingmoonshadow3169]

As always, a great watch. You deserve the week without stressing about getting a video out and I'm sure the next one in two weeks will be epic!

[@lancedaniels]

Thanks for posting and sharing.

[@shelleyrichards9028]

The construction of this boat is beyond interesting.

[@alandavid7874]

She is looking grand boss you're giving her some love!!

[@liamegan4303]

Hi Mark. Wow the intior was fairly wet. It's Great to finally see her on the water finally. Keep it up bro. 😅😅 🇨🇮🇨🇮🇨🇮

[@lkirkby3]

Removing and repairing any rot is always a top thing to do. Any penetration in the wood from the outside is always a challenge. Sealing them properly each time will save a lot of problems in the future.

[@AndyUK-Corrival]

Take it easy Mark, sometimes you need a break and come back fighting. Andy UK

[@DIYNauticalDream]

Great work Mark, the rotted sidewall wood reminds me of what we have been dealing with throughout our 52ft Endeavour Sailboat project. Its a shame the builder didn't do a little better quality on that area of the build. Chain plate structure needs to be dry and solid. Those swans were not very polite as you hand fed them. Enjoy your break from boat projects for a bit.

[@Mr-Tony-888]

Ive just done some work on my mothers home, in and out to the shed to get tools, paint, parts But! thats nothing to the amount of times you have walked / clambered in and out the boat 1000s of times I suspect, even dropping things in water. Behind the scenes will be more painful than what we see. Well done mate, keep up the good spirit.

[@kamesenLBC]

Mark I seriously anticipate all week your video uploads. Good on you for getting her in the water!!! What a huge accomplishment! Do you keep a journal? Its nice every now and then to remember just how far you've come, to motivate you, and remind you that... You've got this m8!

[@Austringer]

Mark you really are doing so well these days with everything. I remember back in the old days, those skeggs!!!!

[@KiowaFreedom]

Respect for your motivation to keep on restoring this big wharram cat. I like wharram cats, but i am too much lazy...lol, and minimalist (my current boat is a 26 ft monohull), so even a tiki 30 or tanenui in good general condition would be fiine for me , even for living on board/travel (and less maintenance..!) . But if it is your dream boat , stay focused, rest and go the distance! Take care

[@dunklematerie3990]

these videos always have the best vibes. awesome to see the boat back on the water again!

[@billm929]

Love what you are doing here, good on ya. But I believe the chain plates were in that position because they had cross bracing reinforcement them from the stringer going across the boat. Just a thought.

[@peterb9038]

Good to see you using the Nature Valley squaring tool, a must for all on the go tool kits.

[@meandmybuddy964]

Hope you have a good break ❤

[@sebastianhugely7035]

You’re smashing that boat restoration out of the park. ❤

[@Dies1r4e]

Thank you, watching you do this has been zen for me for the last few months, given me peace of mind and motivation to follow my dreams and keep on swinging for the fences so to speak. I wish you the best man.

[@rolfdc2934]

Hi Mark, you reached an important milestone with splashing the boat! I think that you deserve some time to take it easy after these busy months.

[@DonFarmer-hq5sw]

That’s a fantastic place to dock your boat project, right next to shore. You don’t need to trudge the pontoons with your supplies 😊

[@caractacus22]

Properly. You’re doing it properly. So proud of you. Wonderful!

[@stex1985]

I love my Bluetti solar set up. A worthy item of great value for anyone, especially if it’s free! A break is just what you need.

[@scottjones5221]

Super Cool you put yourself out there like that ❤ looks like good fun Rockin Roll ❤

[@christianmittendorf6623]

You put in so much work into the project and have to be proud of what you're doing, but recently, you're looking exhausted and tired. I know, time is running on you as Fall is coming and the boat should be ready soon to be in the ready. All my best wishes to you and the crew that helps you out! You are an inspiration for many!

[@Malakai_333]

Enjoy your break mark you deserve it and its amazing to see how well you are getting along.

[@adrianblunt4310]

Well done Mark.. It needed to be done well & that's what you did. With where you are and what you have to work with it very few people could have done any better.

[@divekatdreaming]

So glad that you got that beam done!!! Congratulations!

[@Bennyrockabilly]

Van Leersum you can get everything wood wise dude. I am restoring a wooden ketch from the uk. Good luck if you need more advice just ask.

[@Blurdage]

I love your enthusiasm for this boat, but i wouldn't take a brand new one out of a river let alone across oceans!

[@flightographist]

Since you asked, I've built a couple wooden boats with fiberglass shells and repaired several, certainly no pro. One boat got milky due to very high humidity but I went with it. It lasted for 2 decades then I sold it. About 2 years in, it took a broadside from a boulder in surf- no puncture, just cracked.. Nice pop view of the gooseses through the port window, they were my exes favorite bird...I see why now. At the end: you're rockin it, looking forward to some swell eating.

[@38below39]

You deserve a break. buddy . take as long as you need . we are not going anywhere

[@Jj-ff9vq]

Incredible how you have brought Tony Hart back to life with these musical interludes.

[@BreakingBarriers2DIY]

Glad to hear Thomas is coming back to us on his channel. Nice work on the repairs. It's nice how with this type of boat you seem to be able to do things a bit piecemeal.

[@briancuthbert4508]

Brilliant Mark. Going to miss you next week . Keep up the good work😉

[@montyforster3370]

Loving your progress and attitude. Just a mention bout the geese. I had my own brood that would meet me at meal times right near my lazarette when I lived onboard at Shelter Island. Instead of yeasty items that swell in their gullet and can cause injury I gave them dry cat food. A tasty alternative. Thankyou for all the great vids. Monty in Canada.

[@Zero.0ne.]

Thanks for the video! Of course we understand if you take a week off.

[@iainwilson4744]

Always a joy to watch you channel. Keep up the amazing work. Catch you in 2weeks time. Enjoy your peace.

[@craigeaston-bk5ct]

Hi Mark, all coming together and looking good. Love the new footage, and you deserve a bit of a rest, keep going, cheers Craig UK.

[@MrChristianbass2170]

You might try choosa board under the deck soft spot. Its like steel after using marine epoxy

[@jempro1674]

Coosa?

[@jackdbur]

That would be great to reinforce the area where the chain plates go.

[@SvMobyduck]

Ive had glass go milky like that but with poly resin it's a no go.. It means the cloth is wet, its not good. With epoxy moisture prevents it from impregnating the cloth. I would say grind it off is proper, but im bodgey too so i never have. Still floating. P.s. not grinding it off if it's on the wood will cause rot if it's in-between laminates will cause weak lamination

[@theconfessionsof_a]

Great work Mark, take a break if you need it, we're all here for you 👍

[@vrotaagje2135]

Thanks!

[@jackiegaudette6225]

Enjoy your little break !

[@lincolngrove2808]

Always a pleasure to watch. We all need a week off from time to time, so take it. I think your work is better every week and Mahi is looking great. That step looks the business and I'm pleased to see you getting some good help. Here's hoping for favourable autumn weather.

[@MaxPivovarov]

If strength and durability are needed, you do not need to use a beam from a whole piece of wood. The glued beam glitched from bars will be much more reliable and stronger!

[@steveberkshire3804]

Right on my brother, great episode!❤

[@colinduncan908]

'Milky' epoxy resin from moisture interacting with it while it it is curing, in my experience, the resin seems to stay soft when cured. Push finger nail or other into it and you will make an impression without much fuss and it won't sand easily e.g. clogged sandpaper.

[@IndyPennCham]

The boat is looking great. You can see all of the hard work that has been put into to it from the day it was taken out of the water. Ya'll have gotten alot done and should be proud of it. Can't wait.

[@MaryFandStevieG]

Soooo glad to hear you're having a break Mark!!! You really need it & will come back refreshed & fired up to go🤗⛵️🤗 Such grrreat progress & wonderful people helping you - you deserve it Son🌈🌻Love, as always,,,Mum🌻🌈

[@DaveHines1]

Looking very professional now , just feed us a few tidbits and crack on we all want to see you sailing this year 😃🍻😊

[@aserta]

3:32 angry water chicken.

[@russells737]

Thanks! It's amazing how much time it takes to keep yourself alive during these kinds of projects.

[@jimmathieson9549]

Put your version of peel ply , use plastic as you did previously when you know your epoxy work will have evening condensation on it,plastic or peel ply will save the white waxy build up that is a nightmare for builders….good stuff Mark…

[@420lse]

Everyone needs to subscribe to your channel. Best sailing channel by far !! Dude , you've come light years growing your channel. Your skill level is growing just as fast. Would love to see you hit the mega numbers, no doubt you will. Keep it going. We'll be watching.

[@MrSychnant]

Lets be honest, its a repair channel, sailing might happen again some day.

[@420lse]

Since we're being honest, That's what they said about Parlay Revival. I've watched you sail and I'm 100% positive I'll watch you sail again. It's often more about the journey than the destination. Rock on. @@MrSychnant

[@MaryFandStevieG]

​@MrSychnant ,,,Of course it is at the moment!!!!! What exactly do you expect Mr Sychnant?

[@fossil_free]

When you bought the boat, I jokingly said you should have been paid to take care of the boat. Now that I see everything that is bad about the boat, it feels more and more true. Having said that, I hope you manage to get it sorted and that you will have many nice moments sailing in fantastic places.

[@MaryFandStevieG]

Nooooooo,,,She's literally evolving in front of our eyes,,,from an Ugly Ducking into a swan!!!⛵️

[@fossil_free]

​@@MaryFandStevieGyes, that's also true! I'm admiring the work your son puts in and I'm sure he will get her back in sailing condition, but I still think the guy who got her sold must be happy with the deal.

[@SH-fi8sn]

Nicely done on a tedious and likely frustrating part of boat work. See ya in a couple weeks. Cheers!

[@themadman1357]

Mark You are doing awesome job just slow down and relaxe more thanks

[@rickardflodin4200]

I suggest that you get a rotating mast, its much more efficient and your boat will go faster. Just a thought!

[@jackdbur]

Making a rotating mast is difficult and the mast has to be very stiff. He would have to have that mast base welded to the bottom of the mast & make a ball & socket attachment to the boat. Young barnacles has set one up on their catana using a salvaged AC carbon fibre mast, then again he is a carbon fibre master that has many years of experience sailing and building America's cup race boats.

[@licencetoswill]

it's not a big job, it's just a hundred little jobs. Mahi is looking better every week. enjoy your catch up time.

[@Aesir247]

No worries bro! You busted your ass all summer. Take the time you need, we'll be here when you get back! Great job so far! 💪🏼👊🏼

[@stacymaise8539]

Great videos Mark! Tip with filler, take a zip- lock bag and scoop filler in bag then close. Snip one corner and squeeze those tight corners full. Wish you were here in Florida! I would definitely help. See you on the next video!

[@stacymaise8539]

Yo! What I’m winning?

[@djleigh4868]

Good Job Mark...you've come a long ways...hang in there...in the end all that hard work will be worth it...fair sails ahead...⛵

[@TheAegisClaw]

Mark, you do realise you can get scraper blades for those multi tools? And they're brilliant.

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

Dear TAC 👍👌👏 Yes, there sooo much different and useful attachments for those multi tools available. Some even especially for boat building purposes. Of course the brand Fein has the most stuff but unfortunately also the most expensive attachments. There are also electrical scrapers existing (I own an older one from brand Bosch. Newer ones are called PSE). Pretty helpful devices, even pretty good for carving. Best regards, luck and health in particular.

[@ddouglas3687]

Wow! Lots of progress and a wind fall find of the mast step, huge! That's quite a bit of rot and moisture to find but gives you the opportunity to tie the fiberglass into the bulkheads better for extra strength especially for chain plates. Good luck and it looks awesome! Enjoy the week off and maybe just shorts for updates. 👍