Sail Life - Companionway doors and a spicy rack! 🔥

[@eddyangilletta1628]

That line where you said " if that wood hears it's raining in another country, it swells", something like that, frigging hilarious!!

[@WeSixKings]

11:09 "Oh, I assure you, it is..." Had me laughing all by myself in a very quiet house 🤣🤣🤣

[@chasemixon6327]

Bless Her...LOL so cute!

[@bwuepper439]

Does anyone else wait all week for the next video like I do? Watching it is about the best thing that happens around here all week. The only complaint is that I wish they were longer (20 minutes seems so short) and twice weekly would be even better. Oh well, I am thankful that I get to watch the show. Great video, thanks. (and now I have to wait for next Sunday).

[@jasonfarrugia8833]

Sail life, sailing yaba, odd life crafting, sailing parlay revival, Sampson boat Co/tally ho, wood and metal shop time (mini bulldozer), sailing wood, knottFINNishedyet (ferro refit), acorn to arabella. Thatll fill your weekend. 👍👍👍

[@jasonfarrugia8833]

And travels with Geordie. All great channels, Sail life has a flare of its own though lol. 😆👍

[@jasonfarrugia8833]

And "ship happens" all my favourites anyway 👍

[@Punky3025]

Any man living in a confined space with his lady declares anything she does to be fantastic. Excellent survival skills Mads.

[@ghhammer3498]

The DIY gods are smiling down on you Ava. Mads plan is coming together.

[@Happy030358]

The outtakes at the end were the most romantic thing I have seen yet on your channel. It actually made this old guy tear up. Great job!

[@origamighost]

outtakes are the best part..Ava and Mads compliment each other pefectly, thanks guys :)

[@rupertgale9861]

Ava, you are hilarious. Your interaction with the 'master' is so super fun and although you run yourself down, the spice rack is brilliant!!!

[@SuperNova-Steve]

The thrill of the hand eye connection was demonstrated by Ava’s extreme joy at making and creating. I wish they would do more of that stuff in schools right throughout until senior grad

[@bardarians]

Make sure you create padding in that spice rack because it will sound like a musical orchestra when your out sailing 🎶🎵🌊⛵

[@sstem2169]

Ava has certainly added a new dimension to the channel! She is a gem, and I see why you love her SO much Mads!!! I always look forward to seeing the both of you each week!

[@Finn-McCool]

12:10 "Space Space Baby" *couldn't resist 😊

[@skunkwurkz]

Mads spent most of the video explaining the things he was going to finish next week while Ava planned, made, and got her project finished in one episode! What a fantastic job well done! 🥳. I love these finishing touches that are making such a beautiful home. Bless you both, and I hope you’re enjoying your time in the U.K. 🥰

[@kevinjasper415]

Ava you are a real star we love the humour, a great build of the spice, spice baby!

[@pezpengy9308]

applause to Ava! also, since you have access to not only a proper British woodworking shop but apparently also a proper British Woodworker, please whip together a DeHaviland Mosquito for us to enjoy next weekend. :)

[@alan-sk7ky]

9:57 I think you're very brave Ava, not measuring in 'freedom units' :-D

[@donnakawana]

Well, I absolutely loved this episode... Mads the doors are simply beautiful an brilliant. I can not wait to see the color darken on the wood .... ! An that beautiful well built spice rack....you out did yourself hon....I just loved how the bungs set off the piece..an when it darkens I'm sure it will be even more beautiful...I just thought of something...the bottom shelf you could add some wooden bars to hang the wax paper an stuff an still use the bottom shelf for more spices...who knows...?!?! I am inspired by you both an grateful for the lessons an laughs... mostly thanks for sharing your lives with us....Fare winds an following sea's ✌🏻💗😊❣️

[@papounet4842]

Great to see an American Spice Girl using the metric system ! This rack is a must have. Congratulations.

[@davandstudios]

I have been waiting every week for 5 years for this " Companion Way" episode.

[@Nerd3927]

Do not get intimidated building stuff in the shadow of the most respected boat builder on KZbin. You did great Ava!

[@MikeAG333]

I'm not sure that Ava has ever met Leo of Samson Boat Company, or Louis Sauzedde.

[@shaneriehl223]

Lol, yes, Ava, welcome to the fun fun happy club of F’ing DIY! It’s the best way to learn new forms of profanity (bung hole, for instance!) while still ending up with something useful (like a spice rack) at the end of the process! Loved this episode and the wonderful, genuine outtakes!

[@tristianherbert6451]

"Mdf will swell up if it's raining in the nearby country and it hears about it" had me rolling haha

[@MVSweetwater]

Foam pool noodles or swim noodles are great for squeezing into spaces where you might have something slide around. For example the parchment paper could slide side to side while out cruising. I keep a few on hand as I seem to find new areas which require padding. Just cut them to length with scissors, and squeeze them into their new homes!

[@peterrivers809]

Beautiful job Ava, you should be very proud of your work. It is a fine thing! Brave also putting yourself out there doing it on camera!

[@dremein]

OOOH Very Spiffy Spicy Spice Rack, well done Ava!

[@brutusbarnabus8098]

Ava is hilarious and she did a great job! 😄

[@gacastro]

MDF and rain - LOL! The outtakes were hysterical too, You guys are so funny. Always enjoy your videos!

[@andrewmullen4003]

Wow, mega spice rack, great job Ava!!! well done for your coaching and encouragement Mads, nice of James to help out.

[@PrivateUsername]

Ava, it's ok.....being in Colorado, I also bong my spices.

[@SteveMorton]

Ava is now a true Spice Girl!! I’m so pleased to see Ava has adapted to using metric measurements

[@justsomeguy6474]

I remember making a spice rack in shop class in high school. I think we all did! You have to start somewhere!!

[@projecttrawler]

Love the out takes! My wife says she can relate to you Ava. We should send you an American tape measure. Lol

[@bradneve]

the outtakes are gold - Thanks for another great episode!

[@wp4246]

Note for Ava, switch all of Mass metric measuring tools to US standard inches and feet tools.

[@rickdaniel8478]

Ha ha .... Ava is cute in woodworking 101 class ! Ha ha ha 😀 Cheers Sail on !

[@bradcraig10]

Ava's the best of all the spice girls!

[@Thorins_Fury]

That spice rack is better than my attempts at carpentry haha good job

[@aserta]

Spice Spice Baby came out chef's kiss!

[@TowerHand]

Bravo Ava! Super dang spiffy results from your efforts, best is the obvious satisfaction in the work, well done! You too Mads!

[@mhensen1]

Gotta feel for you Ava, I’m a total noob woodworker and having a somewhat detail oriented partner could just possibly be intimidating, the spice rack looks awesome! Congrats

[@billmeldrum2509]

There’s only one word: adorable! 🇨🇦

[@xXJasonardoXx]

A love-hate relationship with DIY keeps things spicy! Looks great!

[@davidclarke7728]

Ava is a lovely lady with a great personality , my , that spice rack for a boat is bigger than the one in our house

[@ges7991]

Ava definitely brings a lot to the channel. Didn't think things could get better, but she adds a lot of fun and information!

[@RaymondChipLambert]

Ava's nervous laughter is the best part of today's video...

[@bentaylor4570]

It’s funny, I have come to enjoy out takes nearly as much as the videos. Not just on you videos but on the ones i watch in general. As it happens most of what i watch is well polished like what you do.

[@WaterFaucet24]

Nice “wood” work Ava and Mads !! The sanding fiends will probably be disappointed 😂 Sea Yoo next week !!

[@chuckscheaffer4694]

Very funny. I always learn from your videos. Thanks. Ava, nice job and glad you persevered. I hope you're having fun. You don't need to compete with Mads and his DIY projects. I enjoyed your walking tours. It would be great to learn stories about each place you visit as you travel, facts, myths, legends, whatever. I'm glad you guys are having fun.

[@Bacoprah]

Glad to see everyone has all their thumbs :) Cheers from PEI Canada,Bryan

[@2CabrasLocas]

You kill me every time with the "somewhat extensive" refit. 😅😅😅

[@mattevans-koch9353]

Nice spice rack Ava. Disappointed we didn't get to see any glorious sanding, but we'll survive. The doors will make the interior much brighter when at the marina and much cozier too. Thank you both and have a great week ahead.

[@haydenwatson7987]

FINALLY!!!! We have been binge "re-watching" the entire "Somewhat extensive Athena refit" and are now up to installation of the "Unobtainium 2000" gimbaled stove. I cannot remember how many times I heard Mad's say something to the affect of "sometime next year I will rebuild the companionway". Mad's, you need to encourage that girl in her wood working. There is nothing more sexy that an woman who can handle her power tools. My wife likes to get Yellow stuff for Valentines day because she prefers DeWalt.

[@1sheinz]

I believe a belated CONGRATULATIONS on reaching 100,000 subs is in order ! CHEERS AND FAIR WINDS Steve h.

[@richardascanio5416]

What a work shop and what a carpentry TEAM! Very nice to see Ava’s additions to the boat. She really brings a new dynamic that is so positive. I’ve been tuning in for a while and I have to say this was one of my favorite episodes yet. Awesome!

[@donlopeaguirre112]

Good idea for felt to stop the rattling of the spice jars - they will not only rattle against each other, but also the bulkhead!

[@jacobhicks7959]

Ava, the only way to learn this stuff is to start doing, the best part of being a beginner is that you get better and better.

[@johnneal7832]

Looking forward to the new series "Diy with Ava" 👍👍

[@JimKJeffries]

There are few experiences as enjoyable & satisfying as a learning curve - a wave worthy of surfing. Welcome to carpentry, a life long pursuit. Love the video.

[@tomk4199]

You guys crack me up! It's easy to see that it's going to be fun following you two when you get into sailing and cruising mode 🙂

[@garywaggoner1953]

“Spice, spice baby”, is NICE NICE, baby !!

[@dwaynekoblitz6032]

You did a fantastic job on the spice rack! It turned out beautifully. Good job!

[@bobrose7900]

All looking good! Iroko is much harder than teak and prone to crack, plenty of polish to finish. Eva was great, plugging, screwing and pelleting, we love it! companionway gate looks great and is a sound idea, I'm forever catching my feet! The joinery shop was a great find... Great video from both of you!

[@timothykowalski6378]

😂”Not that I needed your help”🤣

[@paulcrane2010]

Mads, doors looking good. Wonder if you could have hinges that make it possible to lift the doors off? So when at sea they could be stowed and then installed when useful in marina? Just a thought

[@markbernier8434]

Look carefully at 3:44.

[@teeanahera8949]

@@markbernier8434 Eagle Eye Mark. Well spotted, lift off hinges. In Australia lift off hinges are used on toilet doors to enable the door to be removed in case of a body behind them. Not sure why they don’t just have the door swing out though. Lol.

[@mySeaPrince_]

Well spotted.. My excuse.. I'm watching on mobile.. 🐱 ... I said about that type in my comment as well.. Didn't know you can get in stainless.. The trick with fitting is to have the pins on the door so you don't get hooked .. and .. grind a little bit off the top pins with all pins filed a bit like a blunt pencil .. all this makes hooking on easier.. Old speaker magnet's low down (away from compass) can hold the doors open. Put on doors and other side of fibreglass they don't rust...

[@jamieridington5176]

Loved the outtakes.

[@agentnuget]

I will say my boat has half hinges (lift off hinges) and they are amazing to have. On a warm day I can just remove the doors without issue, it also makes getting large items through the companionway a bit easier if needed.

[@jimb6208]

I haven't read all the comments so someone may have already suggested this possibility. You may want to make a third companionway insert made from the same wood but containing a lightweight screen. I have hinged doors and solid washboards on my Hans Christian 33 (just as you made for Athena) along with one that contains a screen. It would be great in the tropics and help keep out flying insects. An indulgence for sure, but it might be worth considering.

[@51rwyatt]

if only more boats had access to a master spice rack builder

[@edwardhovitz1753]

Ava! Loved and laughed at your spice rack bit. Nice work.

[@joanneshellings5457]

We are ready Mads and Ava 😜

[@edwardmassengale7988]

I know who to call when I need a spice rack, great job Ava! Mads you have a wonderful lady, you both are very lucky. Great Video!

[@blainespaulding3197]

Great work Ava! Oh and you too Mads. LOL. Just kidding. y'all are awesome...thanks for another fun video.

[@DrGruffLes]

Loving the UK developments and having Ava's humour on board too. The new hatch trim and boards/doors are going to look grand Good going Ava - you had me in hysterics with the spice rack, but the master spice rack builder did a great job (I'm sure the metric will make sense soon, hahahah :D

[@knut8556]

😀 @Ava: excellent, first step to become a carpenter 😀

[@julieperry1650]

Love love loved this video. Ava is hilarious. You two have great chemistry. Love me a good spice rack.

[@maryjnorwood3962]

I LOVE the spice rack! And we’re planning on making doors to go with our drop boards, as well. Everything looks so nice! You guys continue to inspire. 💕💕💕

[@mySeaPrince_]

Read my comment and the one I responded to..

[@alejandrovanags4948]

Loved Ava’s spice project

[@oghamstone5964]

Well done, can you interview James? And is he in Birdham Marina next door to Chi marina? Just for my geographic visual of where you are. Good man James, does James have an IG or KZbin channel? Very clean, tidy, well organised work shop James. And looks very well equipped.

[@ELCADAROSA]

Well done, Ava! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 I see a Sail Life cookbook in the future, too! And we learned of a new type of wood and building material. Always learning something new on this channel! Thanks, Mads! Doors look great, too!

[@RoyClare]

Priceless spice rack episode. What a legend you are, Ava! 🎉💯👌🏽 Yup, ok, you’re awesome too, Mads. 🎉💯👌🏽🤣 Spiffy outtakes, too …. 🤣💥

[@lacelotte82]

I’ve been waiting eagerly for this episode since you mentioned you were replacing the companionway woodwork. I may have been holding off doing my own because of it 😂

[@tomclause9555]

Bongs 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 You guys rock!

[@TheDomin8rr]

@11:10 Spicy & salty reassurance, excellent!

[@flyinggyros9745]

Mads, that shot of you in front of the nav station towards the end of the video is amazing. The look of it all completed compared to when there was nothing is incredible. Watching this all come together is truly amazing. What good craftsmanship. Alan

[@aribach]

love the spice rack....loved the outtakes even more hahahaha :D

[@ot0m0t0]

That spice rack is amazing. I need one just like it.

[@scotttan6377]

Luv'd the outtakes of Ava. I definitely felt her angst when it comes to woodworking. Ava is fortunate to have a great mentor - Mads . Now , that Mads anointed Ava as a master spice rack builder, perhaps she can build a few more as merch ?

[@realulli]

I'd sand and oil the new wood. It makes it more resistant to water and depending on the oil you're using, it will also darken the wood somewhat, bringing it closer to Teak.

[@Tomm9y]

I would epoxy and varnish the wood, It's just a preference.

[@realulli]

@@Tomm9y I'm not sure what's better. I'm also just a DIYer, nowhere near Mads' level, but I built myself some furniture before - every piece turns out better than the last one. The last was the base for my bed, with bedstands attached. Oiling was recommended to me, with a wood that turned out very similar to what Mads is using for countertops. I'm having a bit of trouble translating it, though... Google translate says, acacia wood. I'm planning to build a large writing desk, with a shelf integrated in the coming year. I'm planning to epoxy/varnish that, but I'm still unsure what resin (brand/type) to use. :-)

[@mySeaPrince_]

... 😻 ... Hi Ava and Mads. Regarding the moisture under the bed .. I did my bed so it is open at the middle front.. to allow lots of air movement .. it also gives easy access to everything.. without moving my home made futon mattress.. also the bed base is 3" wide oak slats .. 1" thick .. with edges nicely rounded and all sanded very smooth .. with an inch between for ventilation.. You could add a ducting pipe near the bow to draw the air in summer and reverse the air flow in winter to warm the area up .. I have hot water pipes that I use when it gets really cold.. Companion way door hinges could be the type with pins so they can be unhooked and stowed .. also make several different companion way boards including a thick perspex shutter.. Hope this helps.. Regards Bella and Mark.

[@normanboyes4983]

It must be a real pleasure to do some joinery in a well equipped for purpose workshop. Spice Rack - we now see the female influence - with the spice rack taking up more real estate that the display monitor.🤣Great work though.😀👍⛵️

[@abafeher426]

Nice work you guys! Ava, you rock!! Well done chick, very impressive! So funny as well, spice spice baby 😂😂😊

[@gac914]

Ava, you did a gorgeous job on that "Spiffy Spice Rack!!" Now I challenge you two to say "Spiffy Spice Rack" quickly 10 times!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@davidbrown8365]

Excellent with all the out-takes at the end!!

[@bdphourde]

"The Mads & Ava Do DIY Show!" I think I could grow to really like this 'bote' show! Another few hundred episodes and I can finally decide! If I were doing my boat, I would have the doors on the inside, opening to the inside and have the hatch boards available to cover the doors and protect them on the outside. Is there room under the companionway hatch to store the hatch boards when not in use? Ava could fashion a bracket onto the bottom of the companionway hatch into which the hatch boards could attach for convenient stowage.

[@465maltbie]

Yes MDF will swell at the mention of rain...lovely shop, thanks for sharing. Charles

[@AdamC5013]

Wow Ava excellent work! Nicer than I could have made

[@kimyoung230]

Nice job, Ava! You too, Mads!

[@ekavoian]

Another Great Video. Congrats Ava on your spice rack. However, I am disappointed that Madds did not mention again about glorious sanding.

[@bolo863]

For future projects in wood if you have to put screws in near the edge then use a grinder to grind off the tip of the screws leaving them flat at the bottom and then screw them in. That helps prevent the wood from splitting. I leaned that from my dad.

[@mikepierce11]

Need more of Ava building stuff. That was fantastic!!!

[@smileyone4654]

Goo sail life!! You guys are freaking amazing. Plugging along knocking one task out after another. And somehow keeping on schedule. Keep up great work you two!!