Sail Life - Athena’s new head (bathroom) - DIY sailboat project

[@karenmsuk]

Fleece, the new wonder material that every well dressed boat is wearing👍

[@grumpyg9350]

I've got to say, this is top ten of your videos. I am amazed at your insight. Remarkable for sure.👍👍👍👍

[@rwilco3289]

Finally we get to the structural fleece part of the Athena project! The long wait is over!! 😃 Excellent innovative episode, Mads!!

[@Saldanga007]

I just don’t understand why people thumbs down a great video like this

[@bocamax]

I'm always impressed at your perfect use of rather specific Americanism (idioms). Even rare idioms at that. Even if you only work 30 hours as a software developer (it may be 40+), commute 5 hours a week (it may be less), video edit 10 hours a week, work on the boat 20 hours a week, and research boat stuff another 10 hours a week...all VERY conservative underestimates except the commute time. That's still 75 hours a week of effort before even having to talk to the fiance or walk the dog. So how you have time to pick up American idioms with such fluidity is really amazing. You clearly don't have time to consume a lot of media. Perhaps you have a very diverse library of audio books that help with this. This is one channel where I religiously always give a thumbs up to every video. Keep up the amazing work.

[@saillarry]

I agree! Mads, you must have spent college years in the US. I have caught many tips and tricks from your epoxy work, which I have used a few times now..thank you. Do I ever look forward to Sundays. The only thing I would change is to increase the length of the videos to 40 minutes. More work...heh

[@saillarry]

I agree! Mads, you must have spent college years in the US. I have caught many tips and tricks from your epoxy work, which I have used a few times now..thank you. Do I ever look forward to Sundays. The only thing I would change is to increase the length of the videos to 40 minutes. More work...heh

[@bartonrobinson4266]

If it was any worse for wear...that fleece sweater...I think your choose of material for that sink molding was right on..Looking good Mads..again !!

[@popsoldboats3406]

I am getting alot of ideas here. Always wanted a old wooden ship then in the blink of a eye I was 50 years old with a 10 year old back and knee injury from work related incident. So I gave up on my boating dream. My son got me back into my dream with a slight twist. Fiber glass is easier than timber. So I started looking for one project boat and now have a fleet of junk. I really enjoy your channel.

[@richardrawling1874]

Mads - that sink moulding technique is neat. There is another approach I have used a lot in big model aeroplanes and kayak fittings called 'lost foam'. Basically, make the shape up in foam (and you can use cheap poly foam) by gluing blocks together, fair it off to get your shape then glass over it (if using polyester resin, then protect the foam with cheap brown packing tape). When done, sacrifice the foam by either ripping it out or if no access from rear, then pour acetone over it to melt it out. Works a treat!

[@mattevans-koch9353]

Thank you for the video Mads. That is going to be some head. The sink bump will look really nice and by not going to the sole gives more room for your feet when standing at the sink. For the mirror you might consider a center flat section with a hinged section on each side that can close over the center section. The side mirrors will help Ava do makeup (as if she really needs any) and can help when you have to trim your own hair (lol). Take care and have a great week. My best to Ava and Jukill.

[@roberteaster6655]

"Toilet paper reinforced sawdust"... priceless! :-D

[@svbarryduckworth628]

For quick glove changes I have found putting on 4 or 5 layers of blue gloves is awesome in some circumstances. If you need to, you can shed a layer really fast and get back to clean gloved hands instantly. So when you get your hands crapped-up, and don't want to get epoxy all over the place, you just peel a layer and keep on going. No need to stop and put on another pair.

[@donpetrey8007]

Also easier to do sense your hands are usually sweaty and takes a little while to be able to put on new gloves

[@danielbuckner2167]

This. I do this all the time and being in hot climates it is so I can even change my gloves. When it's hot my hands sweat and then another pair of gloves wont even go on. Then I have to run cold water over my hands to cool them and then dry them quickly before I sweat again a d try to put another pair on, what a hassle. So instead I wear a base layer then a pair on top and can change the top pair over and over with no problem!

[@anthonyrstrawbridge]

I do double gloving with precisely two shakes of Bralla for men genuine fine talcum powder but I like the smell of Bergamot too.

[@kenpole1840]

M.A.D.S. = Masterful Artist Does Sailboat. Your inventiveness is inspiring. 👌🏻⛵️🇨🇦

[@larrymacaluso9051]

Wait!!!! did l just see Mads using battery operated scissors to cut the fiberglass???How very innovative, great job, that sink is going to look very "spiffy". Keep up the good work and great videos.

[@urlkrueger]

Mads, since you and Johan from RAN Sailing are not that far apart right now it would be cool to invite him over to throw ideas at each other and see what falls out. Of course we would expect a video of the brain storms, complete with lightening bolts, gales and rays of sunshine.

[@tombarker3608]

I have to say when it comes to your creativity. I have not seen it all. The sink idea is impressive and of course there is glorious sanding involved. Hi Ava.

[@johannwolf1]

Interesting project.Good race car analogy. I sort of liked just seeing the porcelain bowl protruding from the cut out plywood.

[@deanisham9780]

structural fleece is the next t-shirt!

[@amarieshearer7613]

The boat is starting to come together!

[@martyhandley4456]

I don’t know what I’m gonna do with my Sundays after you finish this boat.....Boatworks Today is awesome.....but I need my Mads DIY fix.....

[@mikeskelly2356]

A 4" deep 'medicine' cabinet above the sink could be tapered on the left side to accommodate the bend in the bulkhead while still providing a plane surface to mount a hinged mirror to. The added bonus of providing a lady with more cosmetic storage space right where it's needed will ensure a happy crew...(Don't forget the application of makeup requires more direct candlepower than many lighthouses put out, so you'll need a pair of bright LED's over the mirror and not just a 5 watt overhead for reading your ColRegs...)

[@danknox9986]

The sink looks great. Looks like it will work out fine.

[@danielbuckner2167]

The fleece trick cool. I saw that a long time ago for making custom fan shrouds to mate engine fans or electric fans to a radiator in a custom built street rod and really liked it. I haven't had a chance to use it yet though but glad I got to see a other application of it!

[@andersjakobsen9906]

It has been build a few speaker holders in car doors that way Mads. It’s going to look awesome 😎 Fair winds ,,,/),,,,

[@dbriggs1689]

Looking forward to next Sunday

[@billfromgermany]

Hi Mads. I feel that you may be unhappy with the sinks in both galley and heads. The ideal sink should be small and deep. The heads sink in particular will spill its water at a small angle of heel, and even in a rolly anchorage.

[@tiagoteles3152]

You make great videos. When I start my youtube channel (a billion years from now) I’m binge watching your entire channel for inspiration

[@Thomas..Anderson]

Quick tip: If you are changing your gloves often you can put multiple gloves on your hand. As much as dexterity allows. Now, when it is time for fresh gloves you just strip the dirty glove and expose a fresh glove underneath.

[@4englishlies875]

Love the way you improvised on the sink cover. What a interesting way to do that , way to think outside of the box on that.

[@MaxMakerChannel]

I admire your drive to start new side projects whilest being in the middle of a huge and seamingly never-ending project.

[@Packrat_Garage]

I wasn't expecting shirt based bathroom fittings, but it's a brilliant solution that is relatively low buck and looks like something you would see in a far more expensive fit job. I almost always find jewels watching Athena videos.

[@290Alenka]

Consider a light to mid grey colour in the heads - very contemporary. Don't forget you will need a full length mirror somewhere onboard to ensure the First Mate is happy!

[@pvdneste]

Nice video as always ! Would like to see the water in you wash basin slushing around 'when pounding into waves' :-) The round form of the bottom will ensure all water will slush right out in any waves :-)

[@lordpelvis63954]

The only channel That I cant wait to see every week...........btw...I dont even have a boat, but I enjoy your work.

[@donb4386]

Pretty amazing, fiberglass over fleece.

[@rabsmcsporrin9572]

Great idea for the use of the fleece

[@gbowne1]

"Structural Fleece 2000" lol Mads you're the master of Mads'isms.

[@pepperjake44]

Your innovation and problem solving never ceases to amaze me.

[@milt7348]

What a luxury been able to shift from one ide of the boat to the other without having to completely reorganize all of your stuff. Not to mention a great time saver.

[@kellybreit]

Mads, in the US you can buy thicker 9 mil black disposable gloves marketed for auto mechanics. They are about twice the thickness of the light blue 5 mil gloves you use. The 9 mil gloves run about 20% more than the 5 mil gloves. I use the 9 mil gloves with working with West Systems Epoxy in my woodworking activities.

[@SVLibertas]

Mads - I live and sail from Washington, DC. Have you ever considered taking 4 years off and being our president? You would be a great leader!

[@daviddickmeyer5231]

Warren Wick “Hi Guys for President!”

[@SheilaConvery]

It would be spiffy.

[@daviddickmeyer5231]

Sheila C I’m lovin’ it!

[@Garryck-1]

What.. and age 20 years in just 4 years? Haven't you noticed how much they age from stress in that short time?

[@johndagle4249]

Your DIY skills never cease to amaze me!

[@Arfabiscuit]

The fleece idea is genius

[@Edrichmond]

Mr Mads Scientist and his structural fleece . Love it!

[@ApexWoodworks]

Great work, Mads! The head is certainly coming together, isn't it?

[@tonycross8101]

Note to Ferroboat guy, Last week you showed the damage to the hull of the ferro cement boat, having previously owned a 45ft Ferro yacht I have some experience in this type of repair, although my boat never had hull damage this extensive, I can offer some advice on how to repair the hole. Fixing the hole by just filling with cement will not give a very good result. 1 Clear the edges of cement with a hammer, you will know when it's back far enough because the hammer will ring and not damage the cement. To see what is good just hit the hull with the hammer in a good area it will ring in your hand. 2 Feather the edge of the hole with a grinder, to a chamfer of around 40-50 mm, clean the surface around the hole. 3 Treat the steel re-enforcing with kill rust and metal primer. (Inside and out) Make sure the humidity is low before continuing. 4 Here is the neat part, you need to make a filler which will bond to the hull and have the same expansion rate as the hull, using Fine Portland Cement (just needs to be sieved) and 2 part Epoxy (I used west system) mix up the epoxy using the correct ratio, then add some cement, mix until the mixture is like whipped cream consistency, it will resemble a black mud pie.. 5 Add this to the hole in the outside hull structure with a spatula. Beware not to get this mixture on anything near the boat it will not come off, wear protective eye wear Have some strips of plastic ready to tape over the hole to support the mixture.(Good to have a helper at this point) 6 Before it fully cures add another batch to the inside of the hull overlapping the edges of the hole by a small amount. I can't claim this was my method it comes from an old book about Ferro Cement yachts which I believe was written by Bruce Roberts in the 70's. However I used this method on my boat 30 years ago and never had any issues afterwards, I also used this on another ferro boat which had been holed and it worked very well, beware this mixture is very nasty and safety precautions should be used when using it. Cheers Tony

[@philrogers1758]

I recently replaced 6 square metres of hull on my Hartley southseas, perfected the method with a combination of repair advice by the real expert, Collin Brookes and enovations in an available product by Sika, sikadur 31/41 epoxy repair mortar. Breaking back to sound ferro around damage initially by air chisel then wet sandblasting , preserving & derusting the edge of the stringers & all 8 layers of bird wire for overlap, re tie and plastering. Impact damage is allways worse when the hull was built with square welded mesh rather than twisted strand bird wire, a combination of the two is okay for decks, transoms and floor frames

[@rethinkscience8454]

Tony Cross - with the new technology of graphene concrete boats may come back into fashion

[@tonycross8101]

@@rethinkscience8454- Wow sounds expensive, Graphene currently goes for around $150,000 a Kilogram, putting a small patch on my old boat would have quadrupled it's value. I loved my boat but the biggest issue with Ferro-Cement boats is that it's almost impossible to insure them, even though Ferro-Cement makes very sturdy and capable boats. Here is an interesting link to some Concrete boats which are still sitting around in the UK from D-day during the Second world war. londonist.com/london/history/visit-these-concrete-ships-from-wwii cheers

[@rethinkscience8454]

Tony Cross - yes still early day of this new technology but it will be in everything when it’s cheaper then wood

[@franknicholson1400]

I've been looking for a smaller sail boat. I've passed on a few because of the potential of a lot of work inside. After watching you put Athena into shape, I'm looking forward to getting a less expensive boat and building it out to fit me. Thank you.

[@-Oclock]

brilliant work on the sink!

[@iamblaineful]

That is exactly how we built car audio enclosures in the late 80s and 90s to get curvy shapes and conform interior shapes. Fairing, primer, and paint for a show worthy creation.

[@denniscollins2032]

Great job Mads. That free form on the sink uses a technique that DIY car speaker cabinets use for wild free form looks. I think you are going to find it is quite solid--especially being a curved surface too. Carving something out of Styrofoam and then putting down a release agent can also help doing curvy stuff in fiberglass. And as a side benefit you get to form the foam by oh, glorious sanding.

[@ianwalker4740]

what about two mirrors? one as big as you can make it and one small tall skinny one on the left with some storage behind it?

[@klif_n]

Awesome video as always. I can't wait to see how the sink cover turns out. It looks like it will be super spiffy.

[@normanboyes4983]

Delivered with pace.😀👍⛵️

[@JimKJeffries]

Love your idea of foam around the sink. Every space that is not storage I would also consider filling with foam. Porcelain is strong, just the brittle aspect causes problems. Keep up that great work and as always thanks for sharing

[@andymarshall2201]

Mads, you are an inspiring genius. My late father used to fit out bare fibreglass hulls, they typically took a year and a half. We had them on our drive until finished. Like my Dad, your attitude and motivation to experiment with different processes is so impressive. What is your day Job? I look forward to Sunday evenings to see what you have achieved. Best wishes, Andy

[@Garryck-1]

Mads' day job is computer programmer/software developer.

[@MidnightAmratha]

Placing the leveller, "make the noise" (yes i do watch bad obsession motorsport ( binky!))

[@JimKJeffries]

Such a great show, love those guys even if they can not say aluminum correctly

[@Greggspies]

Binky is comedy gold

[@gavinmclean3174]

Is the only car channel I watch, mad buggers but funny :).

[@almath9987]

Thanks Mads, getting worried i might not get my weekly SANDING FIX! hope you have stocked up on masks or we won't get to see the glorious sanding videos😱 love the heads sink 👍🏻 things like this and the curved bulkheads and seats make the difference 👏👏👏⛵🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@cantsolvesudokus]

You make my sundays whole and give me hope for the coming week. I mean it.

[@irgski]

Nice work...btw, don’t forget a (recesssd?) place for the tp!!!

[@rafburke7828]

Mads, we NEED two a week!!

[@anthonyrstrawbridge]

When I was a child I had this fascination about living in an oak tree remotely located at the Catskills. I imagined growing nori and catching proteins in the seclusion. An accomplishment easily had even now. Cheers!

[@Garryck-1]

Ever read "My Side of the Mountain"?

[@anthonyrstrawbridge]

@@Garryck-1 Sustenance, I consumed it; it was my bread and water as a boy. WSHTF covid19 it is my gos-pill. Realized today that isolation, wearing masks, etc. will increase infection because the virus disperses with aerosols. I may be doing a long wilderness adventure. Cheers!

[@malcolmmoy]

Dont let the door open with the seat up, that way there is less chance of things falling down the head?

[@joer8854]

Expecting people to do the right thing often ends up with your arms up to your elbows in the toilet.

[@RVLifeNOW]

Mal Moy certainly has had a life on a sailboat. When I open a cabinet door over the head, I now am adamant about closing the lid on the toilet, for very good reason.

[@dbriggs1689]

Good point

[@philgray1023]

My cabinet door opens into a handy shelf over the toilet so not much chance. It isn't going very far anyway unlike a domestic toilet. Our home version has been a bath for several mobile phones, even the odd pair of specs.

[@danielbuckner2167]

I was thinking the same thing. I am sure a woman would have said "what's so hard about putting the seat down before opening the cabinet?" 😜

[@mk1photography62]

Another great video Madds it’s coming along in a spiffy manner!

[@gregworkshop5713]

hi your boat is going very well

[@niklaswallberg4227]

I'm waiting with excitement for next week's video. great job your doing .👍

[@evilfluff6634]

You could use a bigger mirror with a small locker behind it like a medicine cabinet

[@michaelch5060]

Best part of Sunday! Thanks for sharing

[@walterwinn2842]

Yes, I do recall the shop teacher back in the early 70s teaching us that fleece trick 😋😄

[@bashaldermans3311]

Great work! I love the idea for the sink. Perhaps something i would like to try. Great work!

[@crickettgreen2670]

I don't know I don't know if you see it but what I see is the opportunity when you finish that off to leave the lines and that the fleece has instead of a rounding it off vertically totally and you can make that look like a seashell that would be cool.

[@ColinsFilms]

Ahh, you were watching how to make speaker boxes were you? Looks like a really good way to do it.

[@hallenw]

I’m impressed with your design & implementation skills. That’s going to be one very awesome vessel! ⛵️

[@frevele1656]

Sunday getting my sail life fix

[@lhendrix278]

Great vidio, thanks for all them!

[@shopshop144]

In the battle of which use gets any extra space available (head, bedroom, galley, living, large storage, etc.) which is the most important for you? Some people think a bedroom doesn't need to be much bigger then a mattress, but a good shower is a must have, others make different choices; what are yours? The sink front looks pretty darn good; I didn't realize one could sand fleece.

[@RVLifeNOW]

How do you come up with these things, like finishing off the front of the sink. That will look extremely nice. So many other people would have left it exposed for lack of an easy resolution. As Mal Moy says in a comment below, far better to close the toilet lid before opening a cabinet door unless you want to be fishing soggy things out of the bowl.

[@MrGSegrest]

Mads,. You may consider putting a medicine cabinet up with mirror on front. Just large enough to hold a toothbrush, tooth paste, and the like. Not sure if you will have room or not but it is worth consideration.

[@gking5522]

If it were just Mads I'd agree, BUT... I think a certain Admiral would find that size mirror too restrictive!

[@MrGSegrest]

@@gking5522 true. I did intend it to house TWO toothbrushes. I believe there is little worse than a wave that tosses ones tooth brush into the head...except tossing ones Admiral's toothbrush in instead.

[@Pierrelaliberte]

Mads when you make your doors it is better from an esthetic point of view to run your stiles all the way to the top of the doors and inset the rails between the stiles. I noticed on your test door that you have done the opposite. Not a big deal but it just look better.

[@bigdaven1999]

Another great video 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@svZia-Switch51]

Really nice job! Coming along nicely.

[@NameNaameNameeNaamee]

Hey Mads, you should've cut the holes bigger to leave room for....errr...never mind :D

[@davefoster7770]

Ooooooooh! "Toilet paper reinforced sawdust." A solid burn.

[@Scramasax]

They are trying to sell that by a fancy name to make it sound some how better on modern boats: "MDF". We will not be fooled! :-)

[@CaptMarkSVAlcina]

Dave Foster , there is a war going on in Australia about everyone buying to much toilet paper

[@larslange5482]

@@CaptMarkSVAlcina Yes, we have so many nut jobs or idiots here, we have two women facing court over dunny paper rot. It's unreal what is happening here in Oz.

[@Jeppe.P.Bjerget]

Hi! It seems that you do a great job. It is so fun and interesting to follow your steps. Great idea by the sink. I look forward to the end, but i enjoy every step. Have a nice week. Jan from Norway. Lykke til, og ha en fin uke

[@BaronWeber1]

Great video, thank you.

[@jeffgriglack9624]

When I am working with epoxy, and generally when I wear rubber gloves, I tend to use a thicker, nitrile glove first, then a thinner glove on top of that. The reason I double glove is that I sweat in them and it makes it easier to change out the outer glove layer. Also, if the outer layer gets ripped, the inner layer will still protect my hands.

[@tempest1261]

Loved the video but i have a question.....Considering the work you have done on the hull and decks would it not be wise to wash Athena to protect and maintain all your hard work?

[@bertju100]

great video's you make

[@chadchorniak1407]

This is just nitpicky traditional stuff but the rails should fit between the styles instead of the way you assembled your prototype. Great work on the head. Loving the progress. It’s all coming together now.

[@BoatMcRill]

Impressive as usual ;). I am sure that sink thing will be great, might even borrow the idea ;)

[@alec4672]

I'd say most of your boat is shaker style. Clean simple lines, not overly complicated but far from under built are some of the hallmarks of shaker design. The shakers originated in the Americas they discovered what the golden ratio actually is. I'd suggest you take a look into them, I'm sure you'd get allot of design ideas.

[@varad17]

Mads, are you going to run a 3rd pex line for a manual foot pump for the head and galley? I used a white colour in mine to differentiate the lines. You'd be surprised how convenient they are when you don't want to wake your crew up with the pump running or not having to leave to pump "on" while underway.

[@markrutlidge5427]

"Toilet paper reinforced sawdust." Very good lol.

[@ruthlessronnie2143]

Did you get the fleece idea from cement boat guy? They are very creative. Loving your work and dedication

[@DawidKellerman]

Cant wait for your episodes every Sunday bfore getting ready for bed. Have you considered doing your hot water in a loop like with radiators or is it all going to be the same hot water ? The point I am trying o make with a loop is the water n the pipes are always hot as it circulates so no waiting for hot water at the tap. Where I lve it is sometimes done with hospitals/hostels and clinics.. bit generally not done...

[@jacobskomager]

Being able to open cabinet doors with throne lid open = Murphy will make sure that things fall into the toilet 😬 Structural fleece ! 🤣🤣👍🏻

[@ahbushnell1]

I'm impressed

[@arqcm]

Love the sink!!!:)

[@davebrown7321]

LMFAO (structural fleece )pat pending !

[@DrA1985]

What about an wall mount extension mirror with an inbuilt light for the short wall in the head. I use mine all the time to shave.

[@richardsteele928]

I was wondering why you put overflow of the sink to the outside rather than against the wall. I know we're second-guessing you, but it wouldn't stick out in the room as far. I enjoy your blog a great dell.

[@Garryck-1]

It would stick out the same amount either way. It's not like he can cut a hole in the bulkhead to accomodate the overflow.

[@millskaviar]

What kind of gloves would you rather use for epoxy?