Sail Life - A storm, leaks and the last of the old wiring (rewiring the boat) - DIY sailboat refit

[@SailLife]

19.997 Subscribers and counting .... I think I'll hit 20.000 today :D

[@SailLife]

BAM 20.003 :D YAY!

[@brianwalk108]

CONGRATS!!

[@aserta]

The mystery switch is incomplete indeed, however, it is missing a Bakelite screw-on ball, you can still see the broken thread in the end there, the ball would stop it from ejecting in to the battery bay, whomever used it, smashed the ball end, thus shearing the thread. Not really worth fixing, much better and far more reliable systems available today, of which i'd recommend having at least two above deck and bellow deck just in case. Also, congrats on 20000!!! Here's to 20000 more in the next months, this channel, and you, certainly deserve it.

[@mrjsmoss]

You should have a tv show, seriously!

[@cwlbroeders]

well deserved, congratulations and happy new year ofcourse :~)

[@CruisingTheCut]

Your hat was not on incorrectly, it was merely worn at a jaunty angle and this is quite acceptable.

[@SailLife]

But...but.. the logo David... the logo ;)

[@CruisingTheCut]

Yes. Jaunty. Quite OK.

[@ismzaxxon]

That switch that flies out is a current fuse. Yes it is broken. The center section is a spring that changes shape when it gets hot, and moves away from the contactor pins. Bin it! It's seen better days and is a fire hazzard. A new resettable fuse is in order.

[@glenn6229]

I could rewire my house with all the wire you removed. You are doing things the right way Good Job !!!

[@brucekratky7993]

Considering the over all condition of Athena's hull, deck, ports, and wiring...I'm just glad you and your friends got back safely from Scotland! It's amazing how a poorly kept vessel can still function. I am enjoying the wiring episodes. This is where my skills in DIY are shallow to say the least. Cabinetry, woodworking, painting, staining, diesel mechanics, sewing are all in my wheelhouse. Wires are the dark side. You have taught me more than you know and are giving me the confidence I need to press forward. Happy New Year to you and yours. Have a blessed 2017.

[@SailLife]

Thank you so much :) Happy New Year :)

[@leonardkevin12]

And thank you! I feel the same way about boat ownership, the tear down and rebuild is my version of therapy.

[@johnmurphy6366]

Wishing you much success in 2017.Athena is a true labor of love,thanks for sharing the trip with us.

[@morgan17121712]

Thank you for the amazing professional content in 2016. Your channel has been a fantastic source of entertainment and knowledge for me thIs year!

[@KB1HQS]

Awesome video Mads! The only thing more satisfying than rewiring a boat is watching someone else rewriting a boat. Keep up the good work! Member of the OCD Team....

[@goodq]

Loved those bloopers. Not sure you’ve don’t then before or since. Amazing.

[@fradda1]

This is amazing Reno… started watching as I will be buying a boat soon… as a DIYer myself totally understand wanting to take it all apart and know what’s under the surface… we’ll done

[@johnbolongo9978]

Great stuff Mads....I re-watched some of your older stuff and have to admit the gallery swivel table on Oblix is pure frikkin genius. Amongst many other things I've seen you accomplish. Keep up the great work and always look forward to Sunday's and Thank-you

[@MacSilvey]

Fantastic! I love fixing up crazy wiring. Also my wife is rolling around on the floor from the outtakes! Keep it up Mads!!

[@RealityIsTheNow]

Mads! Your boat was a fire hazard! And all that cabling tied to the propane line as well! Nice work, as always. Such instructive and inspiring videos. Thanks! :D

[@rockystyer2136]

Great Video of a complicated process. You made the wire extraction process logical. Thanks

[@n7gn]

I salute your fearlessness and confidence. You inspire confidence and hope. I can think of few people that would strip virtually all of the wiring from a boat and expect there to be the prospects of a completed project in the not too distant future. Best wishes for 2017 and I look forward to being inspired.

[@asraharrison]

WOW! Another Awesome Video! I will bet, that you now realize just lucky you were, sailing this boat from Scotland to Denmark... now knowing all of the electrical hazards that were waiting to go wrong! I know I am late to the party, but I have been binge watching your Athena Project for the past 2 days. Your videos are very professional, In fact they are far and away better than most of the DIY shows on Cable, and light years better than some of the productions I've seen on Boat Maintenance on Amazon Prime Video. Sure, some of the "S/V "Boobies in paradise" channels are okay, but I am learning so much about what to expect when I buy a boat. You have taught me that "Access is king", and that there isn't much onboard the boat that is overly complicated. You have really demystified the process of refitting a boat, at least, for me! Thank you for your continuing inspiration... But why do have make your videos so damn fun to watch? I can't stop!

[@craigleemehan]

Thanks for the continuing nurturing of my OCD, it seems to be a common strength/affliction of technical people, like myself. Really getting glimpses of how wonderful your boat will be, when you have finished with her. Hoping you had a wonderful Christmas with your family and a happy New Year. Looking forward to following your progress into the 2017s.

[@SailLife]

Thank you so much :) I really hope I won't be disappointed with the end result considering the amount of work I'll have put in by then ;) :P Happy New Year :)

[@live4mac]

Congrats on your success in 2016! I've loved watching your videos each weekend and look forward to following the progress on your refit through 2017!

[@intelmacs]

Another fantastic video!! Can't believe rewirable a.c fuses were used, I guess back then they didn't have anything else

[@USMCCGAGNG]

I've been on my boat for a couple weeks so I had a bunch of videos to watch from sailing channels like yours that I subscribe to. Yours is the first one that I watch and look forward to the most. Congratulations for a great year of your hard work. I hope it is paying off for you. Thank you for the entertainment! ;)

[@ianredsell7976]

Hi Mads, this is a great series and I am really enjoying your journey, particularly as I have a Warrior 40 (Seascape) and you are doing all the explorative work and testing for me. Keep up the good work

[@mrjsmoss]

Any chance we'll see more of Jokull in 2017? Thank you for inviting us into your life and making it interesting enough to stay. Excellent job all around on your videos. I agree that there's something really satisfying about tearing out messy/dead end wiring, not to mention how many future headaches you've just eliminated. As always, a treat for Jokull.

[@tigersharkzh]

I love your outtakes. I've missed them in the last months.

[@robertaderholdt890]

can't wait for you to be in New York, right in my back yard! I will definitely come up to see you😁⛵.

[@dksharp1]

I love boats and I agree, fixing up and rebuilding a boat makes the vessel more like a relative than a possession. I look forward to each new episode you produce. I enjoy video blogs about sailing, cruising and boat repair very much as I learn quite a bit. Cruising Lealea and Drake Paragon and Sail Life are my top three of the seven or so that I follow. Keep up the good work sir. Happy new year and thank you.

[@jackodonohue2717]

Mads that switch thingy upon closer inspection looks like it had a stopper on the cabin side of the wall that would prevent the rod from going all the way through

[@WakeforMe]

I totally get what you mean about investing yourself into your boat. I *know* it's an inanimate object but it seems to have a soul. I feel that connection when I work on Little Bear.

[@DEMOGarage]

I've been binge watching you're channel since I found it a couple days ago. High quality editing! Like the shorter beard. I'm for forcing faster hull drying by plastic tenting and a small electric heater. Supper impressed with your grasp of English. I can barely order a beer in one or two different languages. Thought I was the only one with that freaky satisfaction of tearing into old electrical like that. I would love to see more content regarding system integration, meaning wifi, power management, tv, speaker, sending unit/gauges. Love the audio books myself, good way to get lost in the ..... sanding. Ever make it to the west coast of the US? Keep up the good work.

[@konstantymickiewicz3555]

You should come to Ireland I know a good few ppl from my surroundings that watch your channel and I'm sure there is many many more, greetings from Dublin, Ireland.

[@SailLife]

When I've got Athena back in the water I promise to come for a visit :)

[@konstantymickiewicz3555]

Ill hold you to that, Happy New Year and a Merry miss muss

[@w056007568]

Happy New Year to you, I am not a boat owner of any description but I find your videos totally fascinating and educational. Many thanks for all your efforts.

[@SailLife]

Thank you! :) Happy New Year :)

[@jasonshalt3925]

I started watching your playlist from the beginning because next year I want to do the same with a sailboat. big thumbs up for you! and I also have O.C.D. So do not worry, your films are worth watching! greetings from Belgium!

[@somedaysailor7913]

I would never have thought there would be that many wires! Thanks for the Outtakes to keep it real ;) and good one on the "Brick"! Happy New Year from Florida!

[@farkasbr]

Just watched the video, with the outtakes, you sir are awesome.

[@cheese5368]

Thanks for the great videos. I'm doing the exact same thing to my boat right now. Can't wait to see next week's.

[@johnh.8906]

Mads, great video. Thanks for sharing your 2016 adventure with us. It has been so nice to see you grow in skills and confidence over the years. All the best to you and your dog in the new year. I wish I could come and help you with the wiring. John Huntley Vancouver Island, B.C., Canada

[@RAJAesq]

Best personal regards Mads. What a undertaking - here is to a fun refit.

[@wilsnich02]

Always outstanding and enjoyable..... I have watched you since the almost the beginning and always look forward to your weekly updates.... nice to see you using colourful language in English..... really looking forward to 2017.

[@queenofyeay]

I think we all ought to commemorate the end of this video by utilizing "Happy Mismas" every year's end... Happy Mismas Mads!

[@theoldwizard998]

I thought there was a lot of wire behind the control panel. Then I saw what was under the floor ! OMG !! OCD is not necessarily a "bad thing" if you can control it ! Before you start final re-assembly you need to be sure that there are no compartments that don't have drains to the bilge and that all parts of the bilge has limber holes that allow water to drain to the bilge pump.

[@leannecmoo]

Looking forward to watching your progress in 2017... Clearing out that wiring is a great start, would've driven me nuts just looking at it - rats nest indeed! Keep up the good work 👌

[@martyhandley4456]

This is such a great channel, Mads, you really do some of the best videos. And the out takes are awesome, keep them coming....

[@OrlandoPaco]

I totally agree with you on "knowing your boat".

[@20bs]

Happy Missmus to you and Wilma, Thanks for another year of great videos!

[@andrewwilliams9419]

Great episode, I love watching your progress. I am fixing up an Oday 28 and just love working on it almost as much as sailing it.

[@svfirefly7424]

Awesome work and dedication, you're an inspiration to us as we will be taking on a boat refit too in the new future!

[@SailLife]

Thank you so much :) Do it! You'll love it :) It's a lot of fun!

[@wallabyshane]

Great vlog. Loved the out takes. And a very happy miss miss to you.

[@AndyUK-Corrival]

Another entertaining video Mads, Happy Mismis to you too... Look forward to many more videos, out takes and laughter in 2017. I looked at the Blue Sea panels too....whoa very expensive but everyone says they are the best... Cheers Andy

[@93mikep]

Mads - congrats on hitting 20K.... your videos are very well done and your lighthearted approach is refreshing. I'm sure that your number of subscribers will continue to grow. I must also say that your progress is awesome. Most folks would probably be discouraged if they had to deal with such a project, but you just push through it all, and your planning and workmanship is top notch.

[@terryharms235]

Happy new year from Grande Prairie Alberta Canada, Thank you for all you are showing me, Terry

[@chipbhi]

Congratulations on a wonderful 2016. I hope 2017 is an even better year for you!

[@SailLife]

Thank you so much :) Happy New Year :)

[@chipbhi]

You're welcome, and Happy New Year to you as well. I cannot tell you how much I enjoy your videos! Wonderful!

[@Neptune730]

Its a good thing you are doing the work and I can't get my hands on it. I would have tore every bit of wire out and started from scratch. It's coming along good at this point. As I said I'm binge watching to catch up.

[@JamesWilliams-oi5rz]

If your talking about the defender in waterford, CT then I'm in for a meetup, I'll be down there shopping the sale to. The videos are really helping in restoring my own boat, mostly because I'm jealous of how much your getting done! My wiring looks like a rats nest too, I'll probably be digging in this weekend.

[@TheHappyTravellers]

Saw you on cruising the cut, glad we found you.

[@matthieuvanwijhe3857]

I wish you a wonderful 2017! I'm looking forward to your videos every sunday.

[@michaelrush956]

It's always a great pleasure to watch your videos. I wish you a very marry christmas and happy new year.

[@SailLife]

Thank you so much :) Happy new year to you too :)

[@rochicomunale359]

"I'm not a super rich guy"..... Just rich hahahahahahah Amazing job mate! I can't stop watching the refit of your cool boat! Thanks for all the content! Hopelly one day I will do the same....

[@aserta]

Happy New Year, here's to a plentiful 2017! And my, what a change that electric system has undergone, from a rats' nest to what you're going to make with it, really cool results in sight. An advice, get some proper engine hose clamps and remove the really inappropriate cable ties, they are never a good engine management solution unless you're RoadKill (a KZbin car show).

[@jimjenkins673]

The out takes, Brilliant

[@drakeParagon]

Yeahoo!!! :) Happy New Year Mads! What a amazing year! I'm really looking forward to watching Athena's 2017 renovation, along with your now over 20,000 subscribers!! :) :) :) Congratulations!! I've always thought the exact same thing as what you said about developing a bond with your boat after doing such a big renovation and going through every nook and cranny of it. So great to see all of that old wiring go! And so exciting to imagine what Athena will look like this time next year! :)

[@SailLife]

Thank you so much Drake! The 20,000 mark kind of snuck up on me. Last I tried calculating the date the result was January 31. That's the day after my birthday and I thought it would be really neat if I could hit 20,000 on my birthday. But hey, this is even cooler :P Eagerly awaiting your next video as always! :)

[@firesmagic]

Great channel. Thank you for taking the time to do all this!

[@janelucas1962]

Happy new year and thank you for all the great films you really make our Sunday's. David and Jane

[@SailLife]

Thank you so much! You're very kind :) Happy New Year :)

[@roryderbyshire4630]

G'Day mate you are doing an awesome job it's good to watch the progress hope it all goes well. Cheers Rory. PS now back to the rest of your vids.

[@CaptMarkSVAlcina]

Happy NEW YEAR from the other side of the planet ,Melbourne Australia.

[@InventorGadget]

And a very happy Miss-miss to you too! :D

[@kgstudio5352]

Loved the outtakes Mads!!! Too funny. Would love to meet you when you come to NYC

[@randythorne4401]

I'm sure you hit the 20K mark, congratulations ! Would love to meet up but I'm on the port not starboard coast, but you never know I do get out there on occasion, would be great to meet you. Looking forward to 2017 videos, thanks for all your hard work producing the videos. Randy

[@glassman51]

I always love your videos, of all the sailing blogs I watch on KZbin you are certainly my favorite even though you and Athena are on the hard. From one craftsman to another,happy new year and I look forward to your videos in 2017

[@soulrebelsailing4534]

Love the videos! Nice to see the in depth look. Been doing the same on my boat.

[@Jimfoxyboy]

I was watching another Danish youtuber, who also affected by the storm. They mentioned about the water rising. Seeing it in your video, I'm surprised by how much it did. At least everything turned out alright for you. Also, that is quite a lot of wiring. The previous owners must have made quite a few changes before you got it, what with all those loose ends. All the best for you in 2017!

[@TheFernandesDiogo]

20.000 Subs!!!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! You realy deserve it! cheers

[@Robolerto]

OMG!!! Watching you pull all those useless wires was ecstasy!! I want to do that as well on my boat, but I need to know a little more about boat wiring before I get at it like you did. HAPPY NEW YEAR MADS!!!

[@alansailing1387]

Thanks for a very entertaining and informative 2016, best wishes for the new year.

[@danielthecyborg8933]

I've only been watching your channel a couple of months now. I enjoy the content and like your sense of humor. Happy New Year to you as well.

[@terrywilliams6923]

Another great video.That push switch maybe an engine cut off switch.

[@ronharbin6678]

Thanks Mads Nice job on removing the wiring - but what I'm looking forward to is seeing all those new wires, nicely labeled with that new label maker. Congratulations on your subscriber stats. BTW, I'm rethinking my position on the Saloon pronunciation. Ron

[@gullvilarsson]

happy new year Mads. I'm doing something similarly with the electrical wiring in my old Comfort 30 and smiling when I see all those cables you are pulling out. Keep on whith your videos I'm waiting every Sunday for the updates. 😊😊

[@bugsmoran21]

Love the out takes

[@LearningtheLines]

Your sound is great in these videos. Do you mind me asking what microphone you're using? I apologize if it's mentioned in another video. I have only just found your channel and I have a lot to go back and watch!

[@sarahrebekah9527]

Your outtakes made me laugh :D Thank you so much for making these awesome videos, your work is so inspiring. And yes, please do a meet up!!

[@talderson1]

Happy new missmiss. I love the outtakes.

[@SailLife]

Merry Miss Miss ... hmm I'm not sure if it's happy or merry miss miss. I'll check ;) Hehe, thanks :)

[@talderson1]

Sail Life I think you're right. it wasn't the merry or happy that I found so funny though :) I'm sorry if you've answered this already but, are you planning on doing any work to the deck? I've never seen that done. Well, at least not the way I expect you would do it. which is to say, I expect you would cover the topic really well.

[@johnVidBozo]

The switch at 8:35 is obviously the kill switch for the flux capacitor. :) 19998 subs! Great job on boat and vids.

[@oldbutler]

Mads you do a great job in your projects and your videos are excellent! I am in the NYC area and would love to meet when you are in town. Let me know!

[@qwerttrewq9192]

Gott nytt år! Don't take the cables to the recycling-centre, sell them. Even tough copper prices are down, there is still some money there, and instead of having to pay for being bullied at some R-C, you get paid. Congratulations!

[@gunne6347]

Sail Life>20 000 subs, but seriously, great video. looking forward to many more videos in 2017!

[@SailLife]

Thanks! :) I'm glad you're enjoying the videos :)

[@tonysutton6559]

Happy New Year and thank you for the return of the bloopers.

[@ChrisHadlee]

Another great video mate. Happy new year...from the otherside of the planet! New Zealand!

[@SailLife]

Thanks :D Happy New Year :)

[@salt669]

Mads, A very Happy New Year to and your family, really enjoy all the work that you do. Many Thanks, John. Wirral. UK.

[@gregcurrie982]

Loved the outages Mads. Hang in there you will get it eventually :)

[@SVKajsa]

Did I hear some Danish swearing...? Great video. Godt Nyttår! Greetings from Norway.

[@jackdaniels8898]

Happy New Year. Love your videos. Looking forward to many more. 😊

[@SailLife]

Thank you so much! :) I've got no plans of stopping :P

[@LeonardoCossio]

Happy new year! congratulations for all your videos. I am watching them all to get familiar with a sailboat. Thank you!

[@sokoleoko6539]

thank you Mads. happy miss miss to you also;)

[@earthmanchris]

I cannot wait for your rewire video!

[@leebachelor3484]

Great way to start 2017 with 20,000 subs! Have a fantastic New Year, Mads! Looking forward to seeing progress on Athena.

[@RazvanAndreescu]

If you add a drinking game to your videos, ...say...every time you find a ZIP TIE - take a drink! ... then i think you will be increasing your viewership. A warm and firm handshake from Toronto, Canada. I am hooked on your videos. You inspire me! Cheers.

[@chuckklima807]

Happy Mismis to you as well!

[@chuckhoover5269]

Thanks for all of your videos and I hope you have a great 2017. See you aboard!

[@robertcole9391]

Happy New Year! Boats taking shape.

[@SailLife]

Thanks :) Happy New Year!