Sail Life - Removing the old teak deck & issues with the deck - DIY sailboat refit

[@1950BeachGuy]

It might be me.......... no its not. Get a different Moisture Meter. Or at least find you friend in the boat yard which has the same meter and do a little comparison of the two. I have two meters of the same make and model (not your brand) and they will always give two different reading on anything I test with it. After 1 year of readings on your boat hull it's time to compare. Good luck.

[@SailLife]

Good suggestion! I've already done that :) A friend of mine has an identical meter to the one I've got. It gave very similar readings :)

[@1950BeachGuy]

Well then, I truly hope that your new Thermal Vacuum Blankets do the trick. Now to ask a favor; will you please put up a link to the article you found online for the DIY Thermal Vacuum Blankets you referred to in an earlier video? Pretty Please!

[@1950BeachGuy]

Well then one more thing. On a previous video you stated that you had found a article from someone else about a DIY Thermal Vacuum Blanket setup they had used. Any chance you could put a link somewhere to that info? Pretty Please

[@SailLife]

hehe, seeing as you ask with a pretty please you leave me no choice ;) It's a bit fragmented and I haven't bookmarked all the links. First take a look at this: www.passionforpaint.co.uk/downloads/osmosis3v6.pdf ... more links to follow

[@SailLife]

Roger's HotVac pictures: goo.gl/photos/jyUGuyivzxGcaZVq6

[@nataliesmith6114]

Yeah, my favorite weekly sailing vlog!!!

[@SailLife]

Thank you so much! :)

[@nataliesmith6114]

Sail Life Anymore trips to the U.S. for meet and greet planned?

[@SailLife]

I might be heading back to NYC/Annapolis in the fall :) Also I might swing by LA at some point during the late summer/early fall :) Where are you located? :)

[@nataliesmith6114]

That would be awesome! I'm in Maryland!!!

[@SailLife]

Perfect! I'll be sure to arrange a meet up in Annapolis :)

[@OutsideAndStuff]

I'm kind of excited about 20min of scrubbing. Maybe a bonus feature for those of us who derive satisfaction from people cleaning things. :)

[@SailLife]

Hehe, I'll certainly keep that in mind :P

[@bgt7874]

"It's like being an archeologist and uncovering the sins of past owners." That made my day! Next to ""getting a big piece like that is like winning the lottery." I admire your way of positive thinking and it reminds me that the way you approach a problem makes all the difference, not the problem itself. Athena is going to be beautifull.

[@svguenevere]

I am AMAZED at how FAST you got the teak deck off!!!!!!!! I know many people who had to spend a lot more time doing it. CONGRATS!!!

[@SailLife]

All credit goes to the person that chose to use that horrible brittle adhesive ;) If they had used a more common adhesive (for instance Sikaflex) it could have taken weeks to remove the deck :)

[@RealityIsTheNow]

WOW! You guys got lucky with the ease of that deck removal. I helped strip the teak off of an old Hans Christian 38..with two people it took 4 weekends with the sun beating down on us. The adhesive on your boat must be pretty degraded. The stuff we were dealing with was black and unbelievably strong, even after 30 years. Either that or we were just completely incompetent!

[@SailLife]

Hehe, I doubt very much you were incompetent :) All credit for the easy removal of the teak deck aboard Athena goes to whoever chose to use that brittle adhesive. A horrible choice clearly but I'd buy him or her a beer any day ;)

[@RealityIsTheNow]

As for the wet deck...we had the exact issue on that Hans Christian. Who would have thought that drilling a few thousand screw holes through a perfectly good fiberglass deck with a wooden core would lead to water intrusion? I'm sure the teak was really nice under the foot when it was new...but these screwed down teak decks have proven to be perhaps the stupidest idea in the history of yacht design.

[@acmeopinionfactory8018]

RealityIsTheNow Hans Christians used two part Thiokol adhesive/sealer. It makes Sikaflex or 5200 look like wallpaper paste. You're lucky it only took that long.

[@akathesquid5794]

the biggest tragedy is people letting teak on an HC degrade to the point where they have to remove it. I was just on a 1981 HC38 and the original teak decking was immaculate. Maintenance people, it is not that hard....

[@bscott3211]

Mads, I have to say you are the most positive and enthusiastic guy when faced with all of the issues you encounter in your projects. I do like the fact that you've been slipping in a few expletives every once in a while! You're HUMAN! Thanks for doing what you do.

[@SailLife]

Thanks! :) I'm very much human :P Sometimes a little too human ;) I just find life is much more fun (and easier) with a positive attitude :)

[@WreckDiver99]

Newer viewer (found you from Andy at Boat Works Today)...you have an AMAZING attitude...AMAZING. I'm impressed at what you have been able to do with basic tools (drill/driver, battery operated skill saw, jig saw, sander, etc)...I have a fairly decent workshop in my home (10" Table saw, drill press, planer, router, sanders, etc.)...and what you do is amazing with half the tools...I can't do 99% of what you've accomplished...GREAT JOB!

[@Kyncer]

You are awesome. Not only do you show your love for DIY and boats, but you do it in a way that is not only informative, but entertaining as well. Please keep up the great work.

[@SailLife]

wow, thank you so much for that awesome comment! :)

[@StanFerris]

Mads, your energy and acceptance of the inevitable are remarkable. Makes me tired just to watch! Keep up the great work!

[@piccman1]

Oh my Mads. The wet deck is not going to be a fun repair. But I can think of no better person to tackle it. Looking forward to next week.

[@SailLife]

I'm honestly looking forward to it :) I think it's going to be fun and it's going to be so nice with a firm rock solid deck :)

[@FlexinJC]

Your videos popping up on my feed is one of the best parts of my Sundays. I get so into the video that I wish it was an hour long. Keep up the great work. James

[@SailLife]

Thank you so much, James! :) You're very kind :) I'm glad you enjoy the videos

[@FlexinJC]

You're welcome. Thanks for taking the time to film and edit these videos for us.

[@simple123abc1]

Camilla and Sebastian are HEROs!

[@What_If_We_Tried]

Although it is very enjoyable for me to watch you restore your boat, I know that I have neither the skills, nor patients, to undertake anything other than cosmetic repairs, and replacement / upgrades of components. Looking forward to next weeks video, as always, Mads.

[@randythorne4401]

That boat is getting better looking every time I see a new video. I'm enjoying the journey. Sorry I couldn't make it to the New York meet up, but I promise to mate it to the San Francisco meet.

[@daleyurk4369]

Madds, wow! The series has gone from "interesting" to "fascinating"! Seeing the old girl's bare deck and the insane manufacturer who decided to cover the toe rail makes for GREAT video. Keep up the great work, and thank you for your efforts!

[@SailLife]

Thank you so much! :) I'm glad you enjoyed the video that much :)

[@8028rsj]

Always love your videos. I am amazed that a teak deck could come up that easily. Great job.

[@SailLife]

Thank you :) Yeah, I got pretty lucky with that teak deck! :)

[@curtisbridges]

That's an incredibly satisfying time lapse! Athena is looking great.

[@SailLife]

Thank you :)

[@aserta]

That's very nice of them to help you out. Good neighbors are best neighbors.

[@SailLife]

That is very true! :)

[@aserta]

FOR THE CORE, take your router, remove the bottom plate, and replace it with one that keeps you from the toe rail to the core. It has to be a disc, so you don't have issues with curvature and it has to have rounded edges, so that it doesn't catch on the imperfections, alternatively, you can sand the whole cut path before hand.

[@georgecrabtree6447]

I love your optimism man! A wet deck = more videos !

[@ddm220]

Mads you are a brave soul ! What an undertaking and you make it look easy. Keep up the good work !

[@SailLife]

Thank you so much! :)

[@WaterFaucet24]

I sense a 18 part series on deck repair, fairing, and painting coming in the future...YAYYY!

[@SailLife]

18 part ... pfff... more like 28 ;) Hehe :) I'll try and keep it kind of short ;)

[@Robinlarsson83]

My and my friend removed the toerail on our Wasa 55 a couple of years ago, it was damaged in a few places and it was leaking. We also changed out the entire foredeck due to rotten balsa core (from a hole from a hatch, not teak deck). We ended up lifting the entire deck along with toerail, (still attached to few bulkheads), cleaning out the butyl sealer, grinding and glueing the deck to the flange in the hull. Then we routered a nice big radius and laminated the hull and deck together on inside and out use with biax glass and vinylester :) We had a bad looking recess in the hull under the toerail from the angle iron that was used in the form to make the deck flange and needed to do something anyway. And since we changed the deck from the cabin top and forwards anyway (about 4m),we went all in :) we even reinforced the flimsy stern panel and made that into a nice sandwich panel. Turned out pretty darn spiffy ;) looks more modern with a big radius edge to the deck and the entire boat and deck stiffened up considerably. Probably added a liite bit of weight, but not much singe we removed the toerail and didn't put it back. Still need to finish the painting and painting a new anti skid on the entire deck, roof and cockpit.

[@patrickphilips9209]

Mads you have the best disposition of anybody I have ever seen. Kudos to you. I greatly enjoy your videos. I like the way you go about your work and how you show both the good and bad of repairing you boat. Thank you so much for sharing you adventures with us.

[@TexSavage]

This deck looks to be a much larger project than I would be comfortable with. Anxious to see your progress.

[@SailLife]

It's not all that bad :) The awesome thing about fiberglass boats is that there is almost nothing you can't fix yourself :) It's just a matter of spending the time.... and a little money ;)

[@Bacoprah]

Very nice of your friends to lend a hand taking off the teak! I agree with you on the toerail - shine it up as best you can and worry about replacing it later (if you have to). Cheers from PEI Canada, Bryan

[@MaximusPanin]

Thanks to Camille and Sebastian for their help! I think they deserve a shirt "Sail Life"!

[@dagwood1327]

I'm learning so much. Your positive attitude and high energy are a joy to watch!

[@SailLife]

Thank you kindly! :)

[@DougByrd]

😂😂 at the big chunks of toe rail teek. like pulling a big area of a sunburn haha. also, I'm gonna assume the fish note is for the "non boat related plans" you had the other week 👍

[@SailLife]

That is such a good description! That is excatly what it felt like :D

[@samiamm5764]

Hip Hip Horay!!! For Kamila and Sebastian 🍻🙂👍

[@MrBryantdavis]

I keep thinking it would be a good idea to raise the toe rail up to the level that is above (or on top of) the foam core. This would make the deck area adjacent to the toe rail flat (you mentioned kind of routing the area.) A flat area would be more stable footing. On a different subject, I've hear yacht reviews say that a taller toe rail adds more safety. So, I think it's good that you're removing the teak that was glued on top of the toe rail as it makes the toe rail effectively taller! One last thought, if too much of the deck core is damaged, it may be easiest to replace all the deck core.

[@SailLife]

Thanks for the suggestions :) I don't consider raising the toe rail an option at this point :) I have to be very careful what projects I take on if I'm to have Athena ready to go back in the water in the fall :) I'm in the process of sourcing new foam and 60L (15 gallons) of epoxy to replace the core. Before doing anything I'll consort with my friendly local shipwright just to get a second opinion :)

[@MrBryantdavis]

Yes, it speaks to the old saying "easier said than done". :) Thank you for the replay, and thank your for the channel!

[@marclonte3059]

Hi Mads, I really love your channel, even I have sailing around the world for eight years now, I still learn new stuff, so thanks for that.Good luck with your restoration and hope to see and meet you somewhere in this amazing world.Greetings from SV Aotearoa 1 in Madagaskar

[@SailLife]

Wow! Thank you so much! :) Cruising for eight years?! Color me a tiny bit jealous ;) I can't wait till I'm ready to untie the lines and go explore the world :) It would be a lot of fun to cross paths with you out in the real world :)

[@garysouza2277]

Your optimism is amazing. I can't say I was surprised your deck is wet after seeing how whatever "adhesive" they used was brittle and no longer doing its job. That coupled with the thousands of screw holes is just a recipe for wet decks. Seeing how you don't have an off switch, I can't wait to see you dig into the deck and make it as awesome as the rest of your projects. Good luck!

[@kevinarmstrong3125]

I love the positive attitude regarding the wet deck.........Keep your chin up:)

[@SailLife]

Thanks! :) My big secret is that I enjoy this kind of work tremendously ;)

[@___Tom]

you are such a positive guy! Really refreshing to hear how positive you cope with such bad news!

[@quabin5]

I just took off my toerail. Rebedding the deck hull joint is exciting. Quite a bit of cleaning, glass work, and general prep work.

[@petenash7994]

I thoroughly enjoyed this week's video with challenge on top of challenge. Your spirit and resolve will win the day and wish you the very best of luck. I have been fixing boats for many years and right now would be asking around for the right direction to take with the deck sandwich repairs - it is a bit beyond my experience. I have also learned that I have been using screwdrivers incorrectly all these years Ha Ha! Keep up the spiffing good work. I think I owe you 3 beers!

[@NameNaameNameeNaamee]

Hi Mads, I don't know if this is of concern any longer, but regarding your scraper attachment, the Japanese one probably isn't that bad. Don't be fooled, Asia is big, there are worlds of difference between Japan and Taiwan i.e.. Japanese products usually can measure up with the best of them. That said, the Mitsutomo attachment seems to be one of those "one size fits all" products. It features that quick release cutout that you'll need for a traditional (and overall more sturdy) mount like you find on the Makita. The Star Mount system doesn't need that, on the contrary, since it has considerably less grip to the attachment, it really suffers from that cutout. I guess the lesson would be: if you use a Star Mount tool, use Star Mount (only) blades and attachments. Thanks for your videos, I started watching your Athena refit series a week ago and am completely addicted. Awesome stuff! :)

[@normanshafty]

Those plastic bits you removed aren't doohickey's they're thingameebobs. Another great video, hope you have some industrial sized fans on order for the summer as you're lovely new shed turns into a sauna.

[@SailLife]

Hehe, my bad ;) I haven't ordered any fans yet but I probably should! :)

[@WakeforMe]

I just checked; you have 26K fans. I think that's pretty good.

[@Wauquiez48Pilot]

I can’t believe how amazingly upbeat you are the whole time even though you have discovered some horrors. Mind you when we stripped the teak of my boat it took days, so well done you guys- where do I find friends like that!?. Like you, I did not replace it - it was kiwi gripped after. Keep up the amazingly entertaining and informative vids🤛 respect to you mate!

[@gordon6029]

Great video as always Mads. Man that deck came up fast! Anyway, the hull. Just grab a 100 foot roll of plastic and tape it to the hull all the way around. Put some pieces of wood or gravel to seal it to the ground. Get 4 or 5 dehumidifiers from a flood clean up company and chuck them in there for a week. It's worth a try.

[@SailLife]

Thanks! :) I think the HotVac copy will do a better job :)

[@brucebutler2746]

Great video. Your attitude upon encountering problems and setbacks is inspiring.

[@SailLife]

Thank you so much :)

[@marcelias1902]

Thanks for giving me more motivation to do some works at my own sailing boat. classic 7ties S&S DEB 34 Can't wait for your next post.

[@regiebmoc9590]

New subscriber in the USA North East area, watched all your intro playlist. Looking forward to catching up to your current status.

[@thetaberfamily]

Your videos get more entertaining. Brilliant and good luck with that deck!

[@SailLife]

Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed the video :D

[@terrywilliams6923]

Another great video. Looking forward to see how you prep the hull once she has dried out. Keep up the good work.

[@SailLife]

Thank you so much :)

[@wilfwilliams]

Mads the boat was obviously built with a teak deck in mind, can't say I was very impressed with bits of teak stuck in epoxy as fillers. I wonder if you wouldn't consider filling the holes and getting it replaced. I'm just thinking that a nice smart teak deck is going to look a whole lot nicer, will hide a world of upside down cores, toerail gaps screw hole make mends etc. The hours that you save on all that stuff, just do some extra consulting work for $ that pays for the deck. I have done two weeks on warrior 38's and this Pandora's box really surprised me , I was super impressed with the build feel , so that's an illusion shattered. Cheers Wilf

[@olivermorfeld5663]

Hi Mads Love your work...and videos. I have been watching for while and I am happy to see you wearing plenty of PPE (personal protective equipment). In the last video I noticed you used the box cutter and the cutting movement was towards yourself. A recipe for blood on the deck! Also you should wear a harness while working on the deck without the life lines. It's high enough to kill you if you fall. Keep up the work.

[@USMCCGAGNG]

WOW, you Danes are efficient! I am really starting to see the beauty and possibilities of Athena.

[@khyvich]

For drying the deck I would like to suggest spreading diatomaceous earth on it. This is a inexpensive, easily-available desiccant. Try a small area and leave plastic on the top so it doesn't remove air moisture and ruin the effect. After a week pull off the plastic, sweep up the powder and measure the result. Best of luck and let us know if you try it and if it works well.

[@stephengibson100]

Probably too late now, but taping a piece of plastic sheet over the open hatch would catch any flying scrapers! Anyway, another very enjoyable video. Thanks.

[@SailLife]

Thanks :) Hehe, I'll remember that for next time ;) I'm glad you enjoyed the video :)

[@stephengibson100]

Sail Life you said awhile ago that you only make your videos about 20 minutes long. I think it's because you think people watching don't have the attention span. Honestly, these are so interesting, I could watch for hours. They really make my Sunday night!

[@brianadams7903]

Stephen Gibson I second that.... my wife has her shows on tv I pop in my ear buds and watch sail life. 30 minutes would be a good sitting.

[@wmac3306]

Great videos. I appreciate your straightforward presentation & look forward to watching more. Thanks!

[@mrsmeganluke]

Maybe you could use a wire wheel in a drill to clean the toe rail. If a steel wheel is too aggressive for the aluminum then a brass one would work. It would save a lot of time. Excellent work!

[@LeifOve123]

Another great video Mads. Good to see some longer steps in the project. I personally would replace the teakdeck but do understand the cost implication. However, the feeling of walking barefoot on teak is great. Maybe use flexiteek to get less maintenance...

[@SailLife]

Thanks! :) I'm glad you enjoyed the video :) I know I'm going to sound like a grumpy old man but I'll hold off on using synthetic teak for another 10 years to see how it ages :) Teak looks amazing but the price is pretty amazing too ;) A simple nonskid deck seems to be the best choice for me :)

[@Dynaco77]

It is really interesting to follow your progress . Keep up the good work!

[@SailLife]

Thank you so much! :)

[@adamcotes4596]

Have you got yourself some good knee pads? With that much work it might be easier than moving the foam cushion around and more comfortable. Great work, and always look forward to your videos

[@ryanwinsor4458]

Started binge watching about a week ago and I'm all caught up, oh no! Your channel is amazing! P.s. it would In fact be super satisfying to see you clean all of that toe rail. I so enjoy watching Athena get cleaned and worked on (not boring in the slightest). Keep it up! I'll be right here on my couch with you when she finally launches!

[@Nomad5d]

Seeing the big chunks pull up was therapeutic to watch as well.

[@SailLife]

Hehe, right? :D It felt so good! :)

[@legend343]

Amazing..... I dread to think of what's under my teak onboard my Najad 343 from 1981... Warren

[@phygital1]

Hi Mads, I absolutely love your videos! Have you considered asking your Shipwright to take some readings of your hull? By now you're quite the expert, but a second opinion is always a smart move. Keep up the great work.

[@svswellskimmer5785]

imho, you would be wise to remove the toe rail. It will be much easier to clean up, you will be able to have it re-anodized ( in which case you probably won't have to clean it as much as the anodizing process will remove the corrosion), and besides, if the deck lip/toerail design is as challenged as it is, you would be wise to remove what is left of the old, dried out, crappy caulking and decide what to put down. imho, sooner or later you will have to deal with a leaking toerail, and the easiest time to do so must be now! Really appreciate your dedication to task, thoroughness, and excellence in execution.

[@RealityIsTheNow]

Yeah. You're right. It's very satisfying watching those big chunks being pried out lol.

[@SailLife]

Right! And I guarantee you it feels even better in person :P Super satisfying! :)

[@PDZ1122]

The more I watch boat restoration videos, the more I leaning towards building one from scratch. Although the cost of materials would likely exceed the cost of an old fixer-upper boat. I make a living doing the same kind of thing to old aircraft, so I know how it feels to tear into something and find problem after problem. Ah, decisions...

[@denevs12]

very interesting. you seem to be so calm discovering all these things! but hey it's a hobby. i'm looking forward how you handle all these solutions. only thing i wonder is how you can make all the time for this...

[@gs032009]

It seems like a good idea to leave the toe rail as it is. After all it is aluminium, does not appear corroded, and as you say it's extra labour and expense. I would however replace the screws or some of the corroded screws with marine-grade screws.

[@xavierbell3526]

Getting there! always look forward to your videos Mads!

[@horstszibulski19]

On the first look the idea of filling the groove between the teak and the toerail with some odd material looked good to me, would cover the core of the deck from the side and also the screws of the rail, but as it turned out, the water had find it`s way through the years...too bad, I´m outof ideas by now... Lifting the toerail to the level of the former teak would do the job, but will come out as a heck of work.... I wonder how you will resolve that problem... Es bleibt spannend! :-) Have fun and thanks for the vids!

[@ocxb]

You have to get the salt minerals out of the fiberglass to expedite drying it may require a couple of power washings. I was impressed on how fast you got all that teak off of the boat. Do you have an idea on how you are going to take out the foam core and replace it?

[@Felix-ok2mx]

i just love your fingerschnips. greetings from germany!

[@SailLife]

Thanks! ;)

[@twiper]

How do you secure the deck for water intrusion ? - Do you cover the deck with fiberglass ? - The coating should also be a type that does not crack over time. On my old Banner 26 I had a kind of rubber non-slip coating which you are gluing on. But you also have to choose something that does not turn green and slippery of algae.

[@kevinswanson3910]

looks good coming along

[@SailLife]

Thanks! :)

[@malcolmmuirhead8833]

still love watching the videos, I am like your other poster in that I am a bit concerned about the router plan. I really admire your courage in tackling the deck, not replacing the core which is easy as you say, it's the massive area of teak which you are replacing. I hope you get some good ideas for the edge of the deck where it meets the toerail I wonder if you could stop the edge of the teak directly above the cored part and leave a slight drop to the exposed toerail, not so pretty but long lasting and serviceable

[@ekoyellow]

the tow rail is fine....good job

[@bradhullin8358]

You have an inspiring attitude! I enjoy your videos and can't wait to see the finished refit. Keep up the good work!

[@peffypluis9786]

I finally caught up with the episodes. Cant wait for the next one! Thanks for letting us follow your project, it is really informative and enjoyable to watch your enthousiasm! Also a big compliment for the quality of you video's. Best of luck, Peffy.

[@SVKajsa]

Great video. You might want to try to use your two new tools (Sebastian and Camilla) to clean the toe rail. :-) Greetings from Norway.

[@ArcticSeaCamel]

Mm. Fresh from sauna and Sail Life. Perfect sunday evening. 😊

[@kylebronisz9689]

to figure out more soft spots use a rubber mallet and hit around and listen for the sound difference

[@Dave-nw3ir]

My wife and I just finished watching your video. As always its something we look forward to every Sunday. We have a question about the calibration of your moisture meter. Have you recently compared the readings from a known dry hull? My moisture meter is by no means as "Gucci" as yours and certainly would not put all my trust in it.

[@SailLife]

Thank you :) I'm glad both of you are enjoying the videos :) I use a point on the hull above the waterline as my dry reference. Also, I've compared the readings from my meter with a similar meter. I don't think there is anything wrong with my meter ... sadly ;) That would be much easier to fix ;)

[@rufussprague6407]

Yes! More videos for us.

[@SailLife]

Hehe :D

[@1555yodude]

what about something like the end of a new toilet brush chucked up in a drill to help with the scrubbing?

[@nssdesigns]

"But That's OK…" this should be on a t-shirt :-) I wish I had your patients...

[@SailLife]

Awesome idea :D

[@calsailing4204]

Another great video, I look forward to my weekly fix of Sail Life :-) Well done

[@wilsnich02]

Hi Mads..... your toe rail is fine. Clean it and if necessary you can paint it. Looking at your deck it looks like it was laid up over a male mould with the Cabin/Cockpit a separate drop in moulding. Hence the core on the top ??!!!

[@SailLife]

Could be :) I think they might have done it to bring the deck up to the level of the holes in the toe rail but I'm just guessing. Seems like more work to me.

[@NothusDeusVagus]

This is so much fun... I would've worked as a labourer/cleaner and general unskilled hand just f'kicks.

[@melee401]

My 61 year old kness would never put up with that work without knee pads. Oh to be young! LoL Even the cheaper ones used in basketball will you save you the time of moving and psotion that pad on the deck you are using. Your knees will love for it later in life. Good progress though, very good indeed. I rather guessed before your moisture readings you were not going be impressed with that deck.

[@gs032009]

Well done! «Dry? Dry! Not really, it's wet, just kidding!» Great danish sense of humour! I mean great sense of humour by another descendant-of-vikings-the-great-longship-builders-turned-proficient-restorer-of-modern-sailboats:-)

[@billfournier1043]

Thanks for the update Mads. Do you suspect all the moisture on the deck is partly do to age, all those screws, and the toe rail siting below the deck? I recall reading your plan on repairing the deck, will that also seal the area around the toe rail and deck to prevent any moisture seeping in? Thanks again for a great video.

[@rosssadler3008]

Always super pleasure watching your vids! Nominate you for oscar next year!

[@davidspelmans9438]

Mads, you earn all my respect, man!!

[@bentaprop]

Did you say the boat had a foam core deck? It sure didn't seem that squishy to me and I was wondering if another coat of fiberglass fabric and mat before might be adequate. As for drying out the hull have you considered heating the boat inside? This would raise the relative humidity on the outside layer of air and the differential would suck the moisture out of the hull. Don't know how efficient it would be. I was wondering if you ever calculated the relative humidity in the hull to the relative humidity of the air. If they are similar, then the hull will not dry out unless some type of differential is created.

[@meldonahoo4935]

Been watching your video's for a while now, great. Blown away by the foam core on the upper side of the deck. I can't picture a female deck mold being made that way. Thinking maybe the core was added after the deck came out of the mold. FYI I've see a product called Kiwigrip that is getting lots of attention these days. Looking forward to seeing how you fix the deck core.

[@mikehibbard8971]

As for the moisture readings of the hull: is there a section of the hull that is more dried out than others? I was thinking that I was noticing the hull section midship that was drying fairly well and the aft section is still very wet. When you were working in the salon under the sole, there was some standing water that was stuck there because of poor drainage openings and none in some areas. Have you investigated under the sole in the aft cabins? Around engine? If there is standing water in those sections like there was in the salon, it might account for the slower drying times in those sections. Just thinking:) I'm enjoying the videos, keep up the great content, even if it's some toe rail scrubbing.

[@SailLife]

Here is a link to the readings from last week: goo.gl/photos/SxHA59fgT2RfRRnT6 I have checked for standing water throughout the boat. It's nice and dry :) Thanks for staying tuned :)

[@neilmarshall4927]

make sure none of those screws end up in the gravel on the shed floor. Flat tires on big trailers and trucks to move boats are insanely expensive.

[@SailLife]

None of them did :)

[@wallacegrommet9343]

Fairing the deck to the level of the toerail limber holes is your challenge. Fiberglass/epoxy over faired foam. Expert territory in yacht refinishing. What is involved with reusing your toerail if you do remove it to accomplish the deck core repairs? Might actually be simpler overall IF yours is removable. Rebedding the toerail is considered a maintenance task on a twenty five year interval in some marine trade circles.

[@colinbagshaw1796]

Check your internal top edge of the core is not square coz if it is you may run into it mid radius where rounded outside corner meets square internal........just a thought.

[@SailLife]

Good thought :) Thanks :)

[@shinybaldy]

Thank you for another awesome update! Do you think a solid layer of glass between the deck/toe rail with epoxy will do? Permanent barrier that'll also direct water to the drain holes.

[@adriannewton6688]

How about using: 1. A dehumidifier 2. What about placing a highly absobent material along part of the hull, possibly in conjuntion with dehumidifier.

[@yngverosetheik3476]

If you are going to sand the deck, one of those big giraffe-sanders to sand plasterwalls (gips plater?) would make it easier/faster.

[@Kimbercat98]

Yeah for having friends who like to work on boats !!!!!

[@SailLife]

Right!? Those two are awesome :)