Sail Life - DIY sailboat restoration update

[@ericmcvea2794]

Hey Mads, I think it would be wise for companies, who supply products that you could use on your restoration, hire you to do their testing and promotion because you do such a good and thorough job ! You and your viewers feedback could help improve their product and spread the word. Keep up the good work !

[@davidmarshall2482]

Love your videos I had a old hood 38 that I sailed to Bermuda three times after a lot of work fixing her up.so after ten years of not having a sailboat your videos got to buy oday 272 project sailboat to sail around cape cod and islands no big offshore dreams just like fixing up old sailboats

[@pavelkravtsov5258]

When you'll be finished, this boat is going to look better than when it was new! Looking forward to more awesome update videos!!!

[@RC-bl2pm]

Why is this channel so good? I'm really enjoying it and am on a binge watching tear. If someone asked me to describe it I'd probably say it was the story of a mild mannered Dane slowly sanding all parts of an old boat up on blocks! Never the less I'm quite invested in this series and wait eagerly for each new development! Strange!

[@jameslawson8193]

Absolutely love your sense of humor.

[@ethan5577]

I look forward to each one of your videos. I've never been more captivated by a hull drying!

[@SailLife]

Haha :D Thank you so much :)

[@memolei]

For the formica, I suggest you wipe them with whatever cleaning solvents you use, as well as bleach during your period of decision. Different coloring agents react differently to these solvents (especially bleach) and you may be surprised with the final outcome. ...unless you want to see perfectly clean but horribly yellowish formica within a year or two. Been there, seen it happen and this would be my best suggestion/two cents on the matter! And sail a bit! You have another boat and this is the only sailing channel on the web that we don't see the sea yet we continue to watch! :) Have a great weekend!

[@SailLife]

That's great feedback! Thanks :) I'll be sure to check! When I've replaced the portlights and installed the Refleks stove the pressure will be off and I'll be able to go sailing again :)

[@oliverdjurle711]

Hi Mads! I received a tip from my uncle for seasickness. He told me that putting a plaster over your bellybutton helps a lot. I don't remember if you've mentioned that you've tried that method but I do remember that you suffer from seasickness. A large plaster like the compeed foot plasters is supposed to be the easiest to use! :) best regards /Oliver

[@charlescurtius2261]

glad to see you are feeling better and back at it, dont go too crazy with your color selections you will be living with them for a long time. i ised what i thoght was a really pretty blue...2 years later i ripped it out and went with a cream

[@SailLife]

Thanks! Feels great being back amongst the living again ;) Good advice - I'll keep that in mind :)

[@fishin4bogey]

My dad painted the bedroom of his house Battleship Gray. I wasn't sure of it at first, but once I saw the results, it looked great! I'm one of those people who likes to sleep in a room so dark you can't see your hands in front of your face.

[@formosa41]

I'm glad you are feeling better!

[@SailLife]

Thanks! That man flu is no joke! ;)

[@Martin-yl5zb]

Great video again. Nice to see you switched to particle filters on your respirator. If I lived any closer I wouldn't minded lending a hand in sanding. Nice review on the scrapers too. Think I will get these myself.

[@SailLife]

Thanks :) Both types of scrapers are awesome. The bigger one has saved me a ton of sanding. I highly recommend you get one :)

[@BetterthanitwasNetsailing]

Hi Mads. You are making excellent progress on Athena. She's going to look great. Love the idea of washing a section of hull and comparing the results. As for colour choice... White. Or maybe white for me. In my head it will help spread light around!

[@SailLife]

Haha :) I like the white ones too ;) The blue one is starting to grow on me. Dang these impossible choices!

[@BetterthanitwasNetsailing]

lol. I was reading another comment about using an accent colour on the counter tops... hmm.. yes....

[@JoelWelter]

I don't know why I think this is one of your better videos, but it was. Maybe it was the humor? Great work (again!).

[@SailLife]

Thank you so much :)

[@agasion3229]

Greetings from Scotland. Another great video, thank you so much for never failing to make me smile:-). In my humble opinion choosing classic white for your counter tops is a right choice, it will go nicely with the rest of the saloon.

[@SailLife]

Greetings! :) Lovely home you've got! I'm very much looking forward to going back to Scotland :) Thank you for the kind words and for weighing in on the color of the laminate :)

[@TheADVENTURESoftheCAYMANJEWEL]

So excited to see how those led lights look. We are in the process of running all new wiring and adding new recessed lights. Still trying to decide which ones to use.

[@SailLife]

I'll see if I can hook up the one I've got and do a small test in the next video :) Good lighting is so important! Especially up here where it's dark most of the time during the winter :)

[@SEGeiger]

I definitely wouldn't do white with the white walls because if it's so much as a half shade off it'll look strange. Go grey if you feel boring but a small pop of color (the blue) would add a touch of personality!

[@svZia-Switch51]

Wonderful progress! I'm really enjoying watching you make your various repairs and upgrades while I the same on my Endeavour 35 "Gypsy Soul"

[@denetietarot2726]

I have that blue on my walls at home. It looks really good. Pick the blue!

[@Knuud72]

Great video, Mads! I totally agree on the scrapers. They are lifesavers! May I recommend Isotherm ASU SP for the fridge. A really good product!

[@SailLife]

I've placed an order for the base model Isotherm (not the ASU). It was a lot more affordable :) I got a great deal (395 USD)

[@Knuud72]

+Sail Life I know the ASU is a bit pricy. And the base model is not a bad bye either. 👍

[@AndysEastCoastAdventures]

If you are doing the bulkheads white then the blue formica would work, especially with some blue upholstery thrown in. Mine is cream, teak, white & blue with grey headlining and it does look smart & modern

[@SailLife]

Awesome :) Thanks for the feedback :)

[@dbeney2280]

Another good one . always look forward to your videos.

[@SailLife]

Thank you so much :)

[@davebrown7321]

that saloon is looking awesome ,will be beautiful when finished!

[@txwallbedmurphybeds8286]

I recommend that you use polished Crome for the countertops. Or a brushed stainless. It would look slick and maintain its beauty for years. PS I am an interior designer. Love the white on obelisk.

[@SailLife]

Interesting :) I see that Formica offers some "metallic" laminates too. I'll order a few samples :)

[@txwallbedmurphybeds8286]

+Sail Life do you need to use Formica? You can get sheets of metal and cut it to shape. Bend it over the edge with a mitered corner. Also consider the cleanup around the stove and hard to reach areas. A sheet of metal is by far superior. And you could add a rail along the edge. To contain plates. It also will not scorch or stain when you put hot pans on it.

[@tjeerdgoslinga4086]

Nice progress! Bear in mind that the led dim controller also uses some watts while even when the light is not on. Ive tested it on board our live aboard boat with an amp meter. Not a lot though. Btw, i would get other light switches than the one that came with the dimmer, Berker makes nice ones that get used a lot in boats and caravans. All it needs to be is a puls switch. Then you can also match the sockets. I think they are the model Integra. Greeting from out of Faaborg, Denmark :)

[@SailLife]

Thanks! :) The switches from Berker looks great! I'll keep them in mind :)

[@godtmusikfradengang]

Hi Mads. I always enjoy watching your videos. I noticed that you were removing some silicone from your bulkhead. Be careful not to contaminate the surfaces that you want to varnish or paint, as varnish will not stick to surfaces, that have been in contact with silicone. even the sligthest contact with silicone, will spoil your panintjob.

[@tdk1246]

The blue Formica. It will go nicely with your white walls.

[@SailLife]

One more vote for blue noted :D Thanks for the feedback :)

[@Rottingboards]

As in a house..you want to stay with natural colors in case you sell it down the road. As a salesman once told me, "If you want color, add a brightly colored painting on the wall and colored pillows on the couch. Plus as many have stated…white bounces more light around the cabin. Vote: Brightest white you have…look at them in the sun. :-)

[@SailLife]

Great feedback :) Thanks! :)

[@MVStarCatcher]

Go with blue on the formica. Unless you are a compulsive cleaner, it will show dirt less than white. White formica looks nice, until you stain it or get it dirty. The white shows massive contrast with contamination.

[@woodwardmj]

Glad to see you have essential supplies on board. Gin, tonic, coffee. That just about does it. :-)

[@SailLife]

Haha, exactly! What more does a single guy need? ;) :P

[@woodwardmj]

BTW, I meant to ask. Are you putting in the same Refleks stove as you have on Obelix or does the bigger boat warrant a larger stove? I am considering a Refleks on a 38ft Moody and wondered what model to go for.

[@johnbolongo9978]

Always enjoy your videos.

[@SailLife]

Thank you so much :) I'm glad you're enjoying the videos :)

[@Expendible1971]

You mentioned using Formica counter tops, just for interest's sake I would suggest looking at the Corian line of products from DuPont. I'm not sure of the costs, but they do have some cutting edge products. Worth a quick search on the internet at least. Keep up your great videos.

[@SailLife]

Thank you so much :) I'm glad you're enjoying the videos :) Corian have been suggested a number of times :) it seems very popular! I've gotten a quote (760 USD). I might do it once I'm absolutely sure I like the gally the way it is and that I don't what to move the fridge to the other side of the gally etc. :)

[@TonyAnschutz]

Love the scraped love. Another great video Mads

[@SailLife]

Thanks Tony :)

[@leedsuk007]

Hey Madds...great work so far. Regarding counter tops I would consider going for something like a dark grey with a pattern such as a stone effect. i say this because if you cut or chip laminate the underside is always a darker wood that shows up forever especially on a white countertop. ive dropped my EPIRB on my countertop, accidently slipped while chopping vegetables and ended up slicing the counter and also had some tools fall during rough seas that left dark dents. if your painting some of your trim white that should be bright enough. the darker laminate adds a classy touch and is more forgiving if you chip or cut the laminate.

[@leedsuk007]

instagram.com/p/BJaEHGmg6sV/ this link is to my new countertop (on my boat which is not nearly as nice as yours) but gives you an idea of the colour and look

[@trevormackenzie2525]

Really enjoy your videos, thank you. So the gateway gizmo looks amazing and am eager to see how it works for you.

[@SailLife]

If it works as advertised it'll be amazing! Especially because I'll have a ton of data on my NMEA2000 network :) Being able to access all that information on a tablet or over the internet is going to be awesome :) Stuff like checking if there is water in the bilge or do I need to pick up some more diesel on the way home for the Refleks stove. The possibilities are endless! :D

[@AvaSailLife]

Woah, the oscillating multi tool is cool.

[@johnprice8805]

Good video bet you will be glad when you have all the sanding dun. your doing a good job the boat looking good

[@SailLife]

Thank you so much :) There are so many projects/tasks I'm looking forward to :) Right now I'm super stoked to start varnishing some of the trim prices in the gally. Oh, and to build the fridge! Athena and all the cool projects are the first things I think about when I wake up in the morning :) I'm so glad I decided to upgrade to a bigger boat now rather than waiting! :)

[@y4ukickmydog]

Another great one Mads🇦🇺

[@SailLife]

Thanks! :)

[@1yachtcarpenter]

You're doing really good. Keep posting .

[@jjboo4064]

I used round Ikea led cabinet lights in my ceiling after discarding the led driver. They even fit perfectly without modification, and cast a wonderful candlelight with excellent pattern and little glare. Cheap! For the counters I used the idea led light bars which fit under the cabinet ledge perfectly and flood the work surfaces with a fantastic even illumination. But its probably illegal to do this in Denmark, as opposed to the cowboy/pirate mentality prevailing in the US!

[@davidcannamela]

Dude!! That digital yacht is awesome!! (You know you're staying on Rasher your next trip to NY and going to work setting that bad boy up on her!!!!). We really need to push that sample thing at the Defender sale next March!! Get you some cool stuff!!!!!! As always another awesome video!! Thanks!!

[@SailLife]

Hi, David :D I love the pictures you've been posting over the summer! I'm not afraid to admit I get just a tiny bit jealous ;) I'm super stoked about the iKommunicate (horrible name)! I'd love to help you set one up the next time I'm in the city :D Haha, perhaps we could make it a tradition to head up to the sale at Defender each year ;) It'll be interesting to see if I get to test some cool products once I start focusing more on review videos. Once I've moved aboard Athena it'll be a lot easier to do reviews and stuff like that :)

[@horstkotte6114]

Hi Mads, I guess the only issue with the fridge will be slightly less efficiency. Since you're on shore power most of the times anyways don't bother. Thanks for the intro to signal k, didn't know it exists. I'm just waiting out a calm in sweden and am toying around with a beaglebone, nmea0183 ais, gps, wind, ... connecting it via wifi to my tablet and pc. Seems stuff is much more accessible after conversion, especially for folks who like json and NoSQL storage like mongodb... Cheers, Andi

[@SailLife]

Nice! I've played around with Arduinos a fair bit but never a BeagleBone :)

[@horstkotte6114]

First for me as well, had it in a box for a couple of years. Might be a sweet setup: beaglebone, grove cape and signal k. Both bonescript and one of the k servers are node.js . The groove ecosystem has plenty of nice sensors and display stuff. But as usual all the stuff drives me bonkers at the moment, I guess I'll resort to sailing tomorrow, gotta get home some day. At least the AIS thingy now communicates with my tablet....

[@jimbigner5902]

I was thinking of using adjustable color LED lighting. Red to protect from night blindness. Blue to keep the biorhythms in sync for good sleeping.

[@rexisgamer]

been awhile since we got a video. glad you're doing alright. can't wait for the day you launch Athena and move aboard.

[@SailLife]

If only I could create a backlog of videos that I could then publish from in case I get sick but I just don't have the time :( I'm super excited to see how Athena turns out too! :P :)

[@RealityIsTheNow]

Another solid vid, Mads. :D You should wrap up those scrapers in some sort of latex when you put them away. Population control.

[@SailLife]

LOL :D For a second I was thinking "why the heck latex?!?" ;)

[@Pat.Mustard]

👍 definitely the white. Actually, I like the color combination of the white and the old color (sandy, beige?).

[@SailLife]

One vote for white noted :) Thanks for the feedback :)

[@tarpon22]

Great videos! You should always sand or scrape with the grain

[@05Cat28]

Hi Mads I'm thinking the stove in front of the fridge might be a mistake. We have an ice box of similar shape and depth and there is a lot of leaning over, head down digging to get at things. even if the stove wasn't hot I think it would still be in the way. Maybe one day there will be a "crew" that isn't 6 foot that will have an even tougher time. Just my .02 euros. Good work on the teak. Rob

[@SailLife]

Hi, Rob :) My icebox won't be all that deep. I'll go into more detail in the next video :) Thanks for pointing out that I need to take into consideration that future crew/girlfriend might not be 6 feet tall. Honestly, I hadn't thought about that. I'll check to see what kind of difference that makes :)

[@shipskepr1]

shes coming along,shell be top notch before yu know it

[@aserta]

So that your blade doesn't sink in the wood, all you have to do is lightly, sand a bevel in to the blade cutting the bottom of the teeth. In essence making the blade cut only from above, it will then glide over the surface without the usual need to dig in. Of course, keeping it oriented properly still is important, you can't cut too much a bevel in the teeth without eventually loosing them.

[@SailLife]

Great tip! I'll give that a try! Thanks :)

[@michaelzietlow280]

I've seen those types of LED's on a CAT at a boat show and they looked great until some one with a GoPro filmed inside. They may "Flicker/Strobe" when filmed at 30fps so make sure ALL YOUR CAMERAS see the same "SOLID" warm white light. Another option you may not have thought about with LED is to go with a recessed RGB LED Strip. One 12V source at 2A can stretch out 2m and save you a lot of unnecessary wiring. The Pluss side to RGB is you can run the lights RED during crossings which wont mess up your night vision when transitioning between below and above deck at pitch black.

[@SailLife]

I was only planning on testing the light with my GH4 but I'll be sure to check with the other cameras too :) I've got two of RGB LED strips aboard Obelix :) I'm considering using a couple aboard Athena too but I think that will be a project for next winter ;)

[@Amphiron]

You're going to do the entire cabin in the same varnish? Have you thought about painting one bulkhead white, or light grey to match your countertop? It would definitely lighten up the area a lot.

[@CruisingTheCut]

And hey, where's the link in the video description to the Warrior Facebook page?

[@SailLife]

Ups! Thanks for warning me :) I've added the link to description.

[@jamesf5150]

Great video. Keep up the good work!

[@SailLife]

Thank you so much :)

[@lifeislikesailing]

so....just one or two more things to do and you are back in the water! ;)

[@BetterthanitwasNetsailing]

+Sail Life no plans for a swear jar on board I see...

[@philrusciano115]

do you really care what those very good looking new lites will look like on camera. way too SENSITIVE. I am not a troll I enjoy all of your videos.

[@gregtrahan1973]

thank you for your videos, i do look forward to them, and enjoy watching. a couple of comments, I would be concerned with having to avoid your heater when reaching into your fridge. it seems like this could be awkward, but I'm sure you've considered that already. next, go with a lime green formica?

[@SailLife]

Thank you so much :) I'll try to get some footage of me accessing the fridge in the next video. A bit of imagination might be required - I haven't even received the materials to build the fridge yet ;) I don't think accessing the fridge will be all that bad :)

[@jeremyrainman]

I was hoping to see links for all the products you introduced in this video as I'm looking for some of them for my own. Particularly the door catches.

[@SailLife]

This is the lock i showed in the video :) Keep in mind I haven't had a chance to use it yet so I don't know if it's any good :) www.svb24.com/en/southco-push-lock-chrome-round.html

[@wilsnich02]

Hi Mads, Scrapper love is bad love..... don't be to concerned though unless the scrappers start talking back to you....

[@SailLife]

Haha ;)

[@MaybeCornbread]

At 7:48 you can spot the rare Danish boat-bear in IR. #teamjökull

[@SailLife]

LOL :) Haha #teamjökull - that's a first :P

[@Svdreamchaser]

I got a kick out of that as well.

[@bigfoot1307]

Glad your feeling better now get back to work and yes you owe us a video just cause you were sick don't mean were letting you off on that Lmao thanks for sharing as always Mads keep up the great work

[@Kimbercat98]

I'm all for the middle grey laminate. Reasons- white tends to stain very easily; the whites are a bit different as one has red undertones, one brown and one blue; if you choose one that clashes with your paint or wood tones then you are stuck with it. The middle grey has blue undertones which make it a cool neutral tone that should blend with your more modern style. Just my opinion. One concern with the reflex stove location I would only be concerned about access to the bottom of the fridge with the reflex stove on. Might get a little too hot on the bum but maybe the camera isn't showing the "real" space.

[@SailLife]

Thanks for the suggestion :) Once I'm done varnishing and painting I think I'll revisit the topic of laminate color before making the final decision. You seem like you're excellent at picking colors! :)Feel free to take a quick glimpse at all the available colors :) I'd love to hear if there are any other colors you think I should order a sample off :) Link to all colors: www.formica.com/da/dk/products/formica-collection-colors#swatchesTab Seared bum sounds horrible! ;) Reminds me of a story from a ski trip about 15 years ago. Bum vs sauna stove - not what I would call a fair fight. I think I'll make a mockup of the fridge and the stove using cardboard just to make sure. I'll see if I can get that in the next video :)

[@Kimbercat98]

+Sail Life wholly Molly what a selection. You chose good options. Unless there is another color that just calls to you I think your good to stay with the ones you have for now...at least until you finish some of the varnishing to see what tone it turned out to be. What's your favorite color and that will be the best guide. My guess is blue or gray.

[@CaptMarkSVAlcina]

Hi there Mads, it`s funny I am doing sanding now on my wash boards. Just had a thought, if you open all your cupboards and all hatches in side , then lock all out side air vet then put a heater in side tune it on for lets say 24 hrs , this way all the heat will go around the inside and may help to dry the fibreglass out, what do you think ?

[@SailLife]

It would be fun to test :) Once I've installed the Relfeks stove I plan on lettering that run for most of the winter :)

[@fuzzyspork]

Hey Mads!! Glad to see you're making progress! The boat is going to look awesome with the white interior with wood accents! I would usually not comment, but I wanted to pester you about your Reflux stove placement - Is this something that will be used at sea or only on the dock? If you're planing on using it at sea you may either look for a different, less exposed position for it, or to put some protective bars around it. We have a very similar heater on our family boat, and in a heavy sea, or when sailing it is the first thing you'd fall in to, or even grab when trying not to fall... I can tell you from first hand experience - OWWWWWWW! :)

[@SailLife]

Thank you so much :) The ONE downside to the Refleks stove is that you can't use it when you're heeled over. I don't plan on using the stove while sailing :) I'll be adding some railing around the stove to keep Jökull and myself from accidently touching the stove :) Yikes! sounds like that hurt a lot! :S

[@phygital1]

Hi, Just today came across your videos and they are REALLY fantastic. It's clear you put a lot of effort into good quality. I'm in the process of buying my first boat. We have agreed on price and it's off to the survey in the spring (I live in Canada and it's December 27th). You have done a lot of scraping and sanding on and around the bulkheads. The bright work on my hopefully soon to be boat is not up to standard and I'd like to sand and revarnish. The bulkheads and other surfaces in the galley are plywood with teak veneer. Is there any veneer on your boat or is it all plywood?

[@RealLuckless]

Is there a frequency spec listed on that PWM unit? If not then hopefully an easy enough task to set up a test before actually installing anything. But I would suggest trying to rig a test with a complete load if at all possible. I got caught awhile back with one that 'worked just fine' for video lighting when I had a handful of the LEDs wired in. Got surprised when I wired up the entire bank we were planning to use and discovered that the unit self load balanced itself due to the higher power draw and dropped to a low frequency PWM on all the lights. And if the PWM fails, well there is always the good old fall back of "Just add lots of switches" and keep lights you don't strictly need off.

[@miguelatambucho748]

Mads, can you give a link where to get the new locks for the cabinets? Great progress, thanks for share.

[@ing2y]

Blue! Gotta go blue

[@SailLife]

I don't know why but the blue one is starting to grow on me too :)

[@xavierbell3526]

The blue one man! Go with the blue one. Or consider a russet red one.

[@SailLife]

The blue one is starting to grow on me! Dang this is hard! :)

[@absolutwater]

Sail?Life ;) It's more like Madsimum restoration life :) But I enjoy every video on your channel so keep making lots of them!

[@SailLife]

Hehe :) Thank you so much :)

[@wallacejulian4905]

Instablaster

[@edwarddavis6022]

Awesome video

[@johnpierce7047]

I was wondering where you purchased the scrapers they look like they will help me out a lot

[@charlescain7962]

Dog: Yep, he's gone crazy, always talking to himself. :>)

[@SailLife]

Hehe ;)

[@vreference]

I wonder if adhering a temporary drip-edge (of some sort) to the hull above the waterline such that rainwater doesn't run down on the bare glass would help the dry time?

[@SailLife]

I'll add that to the test! :)

[@DoctorRock172]

You should add a blue accent wall it's would look so good. ^__^

[@piperguy76]

great video!

[@SailLife]

Thank you so much :)

[@user-tt2yx1hl7l]

@5:56 the self-loathing gets real for a minute.

[@TerrydeAlaska]

if you can it might work to take a picture of your of your cabin and then put it on Photoshop and then try playing with the colors to see which which works out the best for you and which gives you a nice contrast

[@SailLife]

Good idea! Thanks! :)

[@matualonso]

have you see what the guys from sailing Uma do on they boat? looks kinda cool.

[@masonpendrey5144]

hi a few videos ago you revisited the insolation of your v birth by adding the camping mat to your system under under the mattress. please can you let me know how this is going . many thanks Mason

[@theoldwizard998]

Did you order just replacement glass for the port lights or did you order new frames also ? The best way to clean up the frames is have them bead blasted (not sand blasted) and then powder coated. If you like the "brushed" aluminum look, have the frames vapor blasted and then powder coated with clear powder coat.

[@SailLife]

I ordered 7 new portlights (frame + glass) :) I'm super excited! It's going to be a huge improvement :)

[@richardcooper38]

How low does the moisture need to be before you can continue with the work on the hull? I bet you could come up with all kinds of programs for the open market. You're making headway. It'll be interesting on how you fit out the electronics. Thanks!

[@SailLife]

The moisture needs to drop to somewhere around 15. There's a looooong way to go! ;)

[@blueskyredkite]

It's difficult to get a perfect view in the vids, but you appear to have a lot of seating in the saloon. I'd consider sacrificing some of it and put the Reflecks on the opposite side of the door. Two supporting reasons: 1. You won't need the Reflecks when you're cooking, the stove will warm you there. 2. It'll be nearer you and your guests and may not require as much fuel to keep you warm.

[@xjester60x]

Push button latches are Awesome. The are clean modern & easy to install. Also if you adjust them right they don't rattle. Excellent choice. Now as far as the Formica you should go with white number 3. Just kidding. Fight the chicken shit and pick a color! Contrast with the cushions is usually good. greenish or bluish grays are usually safe and can be almost as "vague" as white......but that's just my opinion 😷⛵

[@SailLife]

Haha :P Number 3 is my favorite too ;) Thanks for the excellent feedback :)

[@jeremyrainman]

Oh, I was also going to ask another question. You did a video on internet wifi extenders/adaptors a while back, but I'm not sure I ever saw a follow-up on the system you ended up going with/liking the best. What did you end up liking/going with, and how decent is the service on board Obelix?

[@JK-ih7xs]

Hi, I have question regarding your choice for heating solution. Have you consider anything else for your heat source than reflex stove? I think in your boat a airheater would be much better solution. (Webasto, Wallas, Safire etc.) Great videos! Keep up the good work!

[@SailLife]

Thanks :) I'm glad you're enjoying the videos :) Forced air heaters are not a good choice for liveaboards. They are not designed to run continuously. If you ask any of the manufactures their forced air heaters are only under warranty for around 2500 hours of operation. That is not a lot considering I would run it around 4000 hours per year. Some of the other liveaboards here in the marina use forced air heaters. I wouldn't recommend it. They are however awesome if you don't need to run them continuously :) I would like to have a forced air heater aboard the boat for when I'm out sailing but for when in the marina or at anchor I'd much prefer a Refleks stove :)

[@JK-ih7xs]

Ok thanks for your reply. FYI Safire heaters have 2 year warranty. Reason why I brought up this subject was your heat spreading problem in Obelix. Which you by the way resolved nicely.

[@fissh29]

Another solid, informative and entertaining video...love em...Yerkle too! While you are waiting for the hull to dry, have you looked into using a copper anti foul paint? Just wondering your thoughts...keep up the great work...hope your feeling better!

[@claytonrohner4232]

great great great

[@SailLife]

Thanks thanks thanks ;) :P

[@iliohaleProductions]

Love the videos, big fan. Just became a Pateron donor for Sail Life because I enjoy your channel so much. Couple of questions on the iCommunicate interface for NMEA 2000 networks. I understand there is a lack of good apps to really take advantage of the data. what apps are you looking to use? Also can you provide an overview of your planned electronics set up. What manufacture are your considering for the sensors and why? Will you use MFD's or just go with handheld devices using the iCommunicate WiFi interface?

[@SailLife]

Thank you so much for the kind words and I'm honored you have chosen to help support the channel on patreon. I tip my hat to you, sir :) I must confess I haven't looked into what apps are available that utilize NMEA data from the iKommunicate. I got because I wanted to write my own apps ;) When I do the full review I'll be sure to look into what apps are available. I have a feeling there'll be a lot of apps published this winter when all the backers from Kickstarter are confined to their homes (can't go sailing). So far I really like Maretron but that is purely on spec - I have yet to test any of their devices. Also keep an eye on Yacht Devices (www.yachtd.com/). Again I haven't had a chance to play with their products yet but I'm very intrigued :) I'll most likely have a single MFD at the helm (with wifi access from down below) and lots of handhelds as backups :) Personally I'm looking at the Garmin 721 but that is mainly because I've always used Garmin :)

[@iliohaleProductions]

Thanks for the tip on the yachtd.com sight. It is going to be great to have more interfaces and ways to utilize the NMEA data. Quick question is the iKommunicate interface bi-directional? If so, potentially you could build some very cool apps that would have integrated tide & weather information for course planning that then is tied into the autopilot with consist monitoring for changes in conditions. Or intelligent alarms based on predictive analytics and AI. No limits here, it is a very exciting time for NMEA networks and apps are for sure the future. If manufacturers were smart they would be doing a lot of R&D on app tie ins rather then try to hard code features in their own instruments. The app developers will eat their lunch and people will look to buy only the sensors and use third party apps and devices for everything else. Can't wait to see what you do with the iKommunicate interface.

[@tedboender]

Go with gray one. Cheers

[@youyouulf]

About colors. Maybe talk to Kika (Sailing Uma) and Liz (Followtheboat)? They seem to have done a lot of thinking re color themes..!

[@Svdreamchaser]

That is true and I admire their bold decisions but I think I also would be too chicken for something like that as I love the look of varnished fine wood.

[@LANDandSWELL]

More thermal imaging footage of Jokul please.

[@SailLife]

I'll see if I can work some into one of the upcoming videos ;)

[@davidtiner4094]

You give us a close look into your life - sail life - and I follow your videos. In fact, I look very much forward to them. Thank you! But i've noticed a lack of anything female in these videos. Now what's a nice looking and cool headed guy like you doing without being hounded by a woman like the rest of us guys?

[@SailLife]

Thank you so much :) I'm glad you enjoy the videos :) Ahh yes those elusive females! They're not easy to catch! It gets even more difficult when your not into the whole big-house-expensive-car thing but rather a more untraditional lifestyle. Add to that the fact that I plan on leaving Denmark in five years and have no plans to return. Somewhere out there will be a girl for me but I'm not holding my breath ;)

[@Bra55Monkey]

I totally thought you were going to do a door fridge there.

[@SailLife]

Sadly I can't fit that for the stove but I don't mind a top loading fridge :)

[@moejaime2654]

I think top load fridges are much more efficient since the keep the cold in because the are top opening

[@kenreddin6479]

Another great video May I ask, what software do you edit with?

[@SaltyDougSailing]

Hey Mads, if you put the Refleks 66 where you're thinking, will it interfere with access to the fridge? You might burn yourself every time you reach for a beer! ;-)

[@SailLife]

Small price to pay for a cold beer ;) I don't think it'll be an issue :) I plan on putting some stainless steel tubing around the stove to keep me (and Jökull) from burning myself. During the last 11 months, I've spent aboard Obelix I haven't burned myself once and I reach in over the stove twice a day (to get my toothbrush).

[@SaltyDougSailing]

+Sail Life Just looking out for you, my friend! :-)

[@moejaime2654]

Hi Mads wanted to ask if you have allergies since you get colds so often like I do ? I have bad alergies and I always end up with a cold

[@SailLife]

Hi Moe :) I'm allergic to grass but other than that nothing. I think it was something I picked up at work. Lots of my colleagues have been sick during the last two weeks. Good thing it's over! :)

[@petejohnson1724]

hi madds i did say next year for dry out so its coming on as i thought speak soon pete mas epoxies

[@PyeGuySailing]

reviewing free products, good idea... I'd watch that

[@CDNRower99]

Please consider naming your new boat 'Asterix'

[@SailLife]

Hehe, that is the name of my current dingy ;)