BENEATH the FIBREGLASS. [S4E10]

[@patrickd0188]

To make things right you gotta have talent, passion for your craft, skills and patience. I think you got it all. Continue your good work. Its really cool watching your project evolve. 👍

[@sharonpomber4618]

The reason Majic carpet sailing videos are my favorite is the music and artistic way the story is told.

[@peterphillips1638]

Hi, I'm Peter. Love your videos. Randomly came across one 6weeks ago, looked at another and needed to know more about you both and your adventure so went back to your first episode and am currently about 3/4 of the way through. I've watched your Magic Carpet II videos from the start. Swiss and Italian. Swiss is synonymous with quality which is how Aladino approaches and performs his craft and day to day life. Maya, you have a wonderful way with words and are a very accomplished young lady. Love the way you support and work with each other. Love the directness of some of your replies to a few of the comments. Watching your videos has been like watching a fast forward version of your lives and highlights your growth and passion for what you are doing. Maya, your use of diminutives for Aladino I find very touching. Aladino, if you could unleash some of that romantic Italian heritage.... Keep it up guys, you give me renewed faith in our younger generation.

[@erictakakjian6021]

Looking great! I've been there myself, almost finished with a Bristol 40 we gutted to a bare hull. I've made replacement half beams doing them in two sections with a long scarf, epoxied together and been able to get a tight fit on each end, carlin and outboard. You have great taste in tools!, Best of luck with your project.

[@thomastaylor6991]

Excellent explanation by you both. Love the enthusiasm. The execution by Aldino during Beast mode was pretty good also.

[@hansschaechter9471]

Maya and the Captain of her heart, there was a fine interview with Kirsten Neuschäfer when she arrived in Cape Town in her Cape George 36 during the Golden Globe Race 2022. She discussed her boat in some detail. Best wishes, Hans

[@lancedaniels]

Thanks for posting and sharing. Glad to hear you both so satisfied with the days work.

[@Gwenc22]

Love the fun music while he's pulling up the fiberglass deck!

[@auto1910]

This was a great video. Both of you have skills that very few KZbinrs exhibit, The cross-sectional sketches are outstanding. Although only a small number of subscribers will ever tackle type of project, it gives all of us a great perspective on what is important before jumping into any project. I Follow many boat building channels and find your channel and Tally Ho at the top of my list in every category. I understand that there are endless circumstances that impact the quality of workmanship for these type projects. I just want you both to know that you are teaching much more than boat restoration to your viewers! As my high school shop teacher said to me in 1962......."if you are not going to do it right, don't do it". You should be most proud of you accomplishments! Paul from West Michigan

[@matthewmonroe5338]

I very much appreciate the patience and thoughtful craftsmanship going into this refit. The dedication to doing things the right way without short cuts is terrific and respected. It really is impressive. If you stay on this boat for many years you will appreciate your efforts and thoughtful planning and work every day. There's great comfort in being out on the water and knowing your boat is perhaps more than capable to withstand terrible conditions because it was built and rebuilt right. On top of that function you will have beautiful boat. I am enjoying your refit tremendously. Best wishes. I do agree with the staging ideas and the boat builders here in Maine use that method with safety railing. It may save your backs and joints. Good luck to you both.

[@stevegem4155]

It's nice to see someone who isn't afraid to just tear it apart and do it right.

[@greggron]

It’s always a pleasure to watch someone at work who loves their craft.

[@jeanpaulmonnin9657]

I want to commend you for the casual but educatinnal approache to your film diaries. I am a canadian prairie lad and most of my on water experience has been in canoes and kayaks. Your approach has always been easy to watch and learn about sailing life and renovating boats. Through the years you have increased your video production values . It show that you have thought ahead so you include drawings and different camera angles to help tell your story. Continue the excellent work be it with the boat and with your story telling. Bonne chance.

[@nick.caffrey]

Really clear explanation of what you are doing, and why you are doing it, Maya. This will be a safe sailboat. I just knew you wouldn't be satisfied with a surface job! Go Aladino!

[@bwuepper439]

Your drawings of the deck to hull construction method are very well done and highly instructive. It makes the video of your work even easier to understand. Keep it up. Thanks.

[@ricopo3522]

I laughingly so recognize the process. Tentative, cautious, tip-toed first steps... not wanting to get in over your head. You slowly acclimate to what you are working with and soon you fully commit and go all in. You are 100% in it now!!! I think in the long run- it will be much easier to rebuild and fair with the glass all off. Fun- interesting watch. Thank you!

[@trep53]

OMG, I don’t think I’d be as relaxed as you two are tackling this job good for you two! These are the days you both will look back on and say “oh yeah we really did that”. The end result will be confidence knowing your deck core is strong and dry.

[@stanmoderate4460]

I've never known anyone to be so happy finding damp and rot on a boat! I guess it justifies all you're decisions and you are so happy working together anyway. Love it.

[@michaelkante490]

One of the best Videos, I have ever seen on KZbin about the REFIT. Sometimes you are not able to see how much work it is to do a good job. I think you have make the right decision. Thankyou for this TOP VIDEO. Whish you all the best

[@michaellau5645]

Wow, Aladino just ripped up the deck!!! Awesome episode, I learned so much. That is a lot of work but it is so good to see you put the love into Magic Carpet II. She is going to be so beautiful and strong.

[@douganniewall3429]

You are doing this so right! It's inspiring to watch your decision making process. Videos are of excellent quality!

[@sonkeherting9987]

I really have great respect for your commitment and your professional reporting. You are realizing the dream that I have been dreaming for a long time: To restore a boat and let it shine in its old beauty. Your concept is simply fascinating and trend-setting. Thanks for these brilliant reports. Please keep it up.

[@southerntexashomestead5028]

You both are truley amazing! Love all the details, diagrams & explanation that you are putting into these videos. Awesome! I am blown away with the level of planning, organization & vision that inspires you to accomplish tasks effectively. I wait patiently each week for another peek at this beautifyl refit project. Bless you both. S/V Cork.

[@maurol.3731]

Hard work, very hard ... It takes courage and determination to face such a challenge: I admire you very much!

[@garypage9515]

I am now picturing the complete rebuild of your decking, saving only the cabin tops, and using all new materials. Good luck

[@vadmal5210]

You really knows what to do and how to do it. The way you explains all the what, where and why makes it even more interesting to take part of

[@richardp1522]

Amazing description and sketches of the repairs being contemplated totally clear the work you are facing. Additionally it answered many questions I had regarding construction of the boat. Well done, thanks.

[@SailingMagicCarpet]

Really glad to hear that, thanks Richard!

[@gypsymanme]

@@SailingMagicCarpet I agree. The sketches make it easier for a layman like myself to understand. Thanks.

[@joakimsall8384]

OMG you guys are so impressing! I get exhausted just by watching Aladino work.

[@georgecarney3083]

Maya I came across the video of the relocation of the refurbished boat to Canada. I started season 4 from the beginning and finding it very intuitive, especially the way you work around all the issues you come across. Another thing I like is your great selection of music played in the videos from the great violin jazz sound as played by Stephane Grappelli and the Celtic sound as the fibre glass was been removed. Awesome editing.

[@sietuuba]

Excellent stuff! Measured approach and meticulous application of smarts get the jerb done.

[@christopherstube9473]

When we were routing against particle board in cabinet making or a rough surface, we used to tape a piece of laminate or thin sheet metal against the particle board to give a smooth surface to ride on for a smoother cut. Good progress on the deck.

[@agentstaple1]

That's a good idea, I was thinking of sticking two or three bearings or skateboard wheels laying horizontal in the jig but those would still transfer any imperfections into the cut, yours is a much better solution :)

[@paulkramer4176]

great video as usual. Clear explanations, great voices, appropriate music. I'm not a sailor, but I love all things wood. I've built countless cabinets, furniture pieces, cabins, additions, etc. I totally understand your desire to make it the best it can be. Wish I lived closer and I could offer assistance. (and I have a VERY complete shop). If you are going to sail in blue water, I'd think you want to have great confidence in your boat.. so make it the best you can. I really enjoy the care you both take. My wife was a landscape architect, (for city of SF) but she also got involved in our projects. She not only added her design ability, but often was a builder next to me. A great relationship. best to both of you

[@bartjohnson8139]

It’s so comforting to see videos of other OCD craftsmen out there! It seem as if it takes forever to finish a project, but in the end, I’ll never have to do it again. This is the same with MC II. Do the job properly the first time, and it will be the only time. Keep up the good work!

[@Jin-pt4en]

My god, the dedication is outstanding! Such a pleasure to watch and learn.

[@vraymond108]

I believe anyone watching this or having personally met Aladino would be impressed with his expertise and patience at such a relatively young age. Watching all this labor both physical and mental makes me so appreciative of my thick aluminum hulls. We have other issues of course but water intrusion, deck to hull joints and insidious rot are among them. Even if the interior as around the deck hatches would have some rot it does not affect the structural or safety integrity of the boat only the esthetic value is compromised until corrected. It is not something we concern ourselves in big seaways and other extreme weather conditions. It could also be an age thing. I don’t know. 😉🤪😂

[@brentbauer8258]

Opening up rotten areas to expose many more problems is very standard to most things in life. Usually one problem exposes several more and the first occurrence will open up more work needed. Example…found one loose screw which led to an unseen section rebuild. If there is anyone who says boats require less maintenance than a home they are crazy…lol Excellent job. Excellent videos…who needs cable when when you have Aladino in a stay puff marshmallow suit!

[@tortugabob]

I don't know anything about laying up fiberglass but I'm a DIY carpenter and love working with wood. The video was very enjoyable and your diagrams are the best.

[@Brisko-wh8ql]

You both got it right: "The expectations of life depend upon diligence; the mechanic that would perfect his work must first sharpen his tools." Your video explains a lot, thanks for that. Fare Winds. 👍

[@klouism1]

Looks like you made a lot of headway. It's a big job no matter how you look at it. But I'm sure you're up for it. Stay well and happy. Thank you for the video.

[@MrHenhei]

I am thoroughly impressed how you set about do'ing things, to quote Yoda; "Do… or do not. There is no try."

[@thomasdavison8996]

Getting rid of the rot is good. Take it step by step and re-evaluate. In the long run you will be happier knowing that it is all new and Seaworthy! Make her water tight and beautiful again. There is nothing more satisfying than getting rid of rot. Great job guys!

[@bengtkorswing5279]

WOW! Thank you for really great explainations of your work. I have leart so much. Thank you. Take care and God bless.

[@SailingMagicCarpet]

Thanks so much for watching :)

[@nhenderson2094]

I love these more technical videos. I am so excited too see where this is going.

[@gypsymanme]

I love the saying "there is more than one way to skin a cat". I picked it up from my Mother. My veterinarian wife doesn't like it and always challenges me to tell her the various ways. I have to admit I have no idea how to skin anything but my knees. :)

[@pisom4314]

better leave this one alone, my sister is a vet also!!! LOL BUT there are more then 4 ways!!!;-)

[@somadevo]

So good Magic Carpet gave you the confidence to do this. Highest Blessings

[@Paul_Crosbie]

Another great episode as always! There are very seldom any shortcuts for those who are always striving for the very best they can achieve 😀

[@mikewillis2934]

Excellent progress. Just a thought if you have to router against another uneven guide line. First tack a batten against the uneven side to smooth out the imperfections so as to make a fairer cut with the router. Might help? Keep up the great work and videos Mike

[@Valerie_Dawn]

This is extremely interesting. Thank you for sharing your thought process in such detail. Most of this, I never would have thought of but then, I am landlocked in Calgary so there are no sailboats here and all my woodworking experience is with home repairs and small furniture. I must say, it was rather satisfying to see the fiberglass come off the deck. I am sure you will do a beautiful job on the replacement fiberglass.

[@Degenhardt450]

Since you will have a nice big opening to cut a scarf to take out the rotten parts of the beams, it would seem less destructive to the rest of the structure to go that way. You the man.

[@jpdj2715]

Thank you for explaining the what and why. And your choices feel totally justified. Great video. Great job.

[@amaral.k.5607]

Hi guys, its wiser to follow the recommendation of the designer of the boat! Meaning, you go piece by piece ie...you select a sector of which you remove its two or three beams from the inside, and parallel to this action you realise a curve cut from above and the. Evaluate which is easier and faster

[@anthonyrstrawbridge]

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[@Arnaud58]

Being able to remove the fibre glass in half a day proves it was the right thing to do: it hasn't been properly glued to the plywood. Good on you! Making a cascade in the plywood to glue appropriate layers of plywood can quite easily be done with a (little more powerful) router the same way you did against the bulwarks/cabin-top, just increase the distance for every step. A little void will be filled by the thickened epoxy glue. I do think you secretly were not going to be happy with the process, and worked your way to removing the fibreglass/plywood from the beginning... Well done. Don't do anything unless your are prepared to do it the right way. 👌

[@McDonoughKelly]

Keep up the great work! Loving watching your story unfold!

[@robertfrancis1796]

At least now you'll know, and be confident, in the structure of your boat! Lots of work, but I imagine very satisfying, knowing the end result!?

[@benshore7357]

When I glass over plywood I like to paint on some epoxy with milled fibers to the plywood first. Then place the cloth. All the voids and air pockets will disappear. I think you have taken the right path by eliminating all the rot. Peace of mind when you are out on the high seas 🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊⚓️🌊⛵️🌊⛵️⚓️⛵️⛵️🌊🌊

[@38below39]

Lots of work / but will all be worth it in the end .. Thanks for sharing

[@eleanorchapple8772]

I love that you plan plan plan and think way ahead!

[@km33adv]

Ali D your in deep now! 😬Looking so forward to watching you continue to master your carpentry and shipping skills. Your camera work is a great dance capturing brut grace. ⛵️⛵️⛵️

[@ronaldwhayesjr]

Well I have learned a very valuable lesson. I will never ever buy a boat without first seeing it and having an official survey done by an experienced surveyor. Although I know some people find doing this type of work to about soothing and satisfying I would rather be sailing. Which ultimately entails a lot of work and refit as you go but still I'd rather be out on the ocean.

[@RossWilliamsDC]

The big Wonderbar is such a great tool. You will be so much happier to have all new fiberglass decks and not have to worry.

[@Doitgood52]

I noticed the rather wobbly router cut when using the existing deck rail as your guide. You can always clamp a thin plank onto your deck rail to make a more ’true’ router guide to make for an easier/cleaner edge to match into when replacing the deck.

[@SuperJaXXas]

Kudos, what a huge undertaking, I get tired just thinking about it! @2:50 Love their tools.

[@urlkrueger]

Awww, it was such a pretty boat. But when you are done I am sure it will be a Beautiful boat.

[@frankcoggan3880]

There is a product called Everdure which is a wood preserver come sealer that you can paint and glue over, for soft wood it works perfectly harding the timber after a few coats of Everdure. Not sure if you can buy it where you are. It’s very popular here in New Zealand . Good luck with it all, i love your attitude and quality of your work.

[@jiefflerenard1228]

I consider Aladino an expert(of cause he is!!) and he has (I asume ) learnt with classic boat building pros but things have evolved and it is now proven that a straight butt joint properly glued with epoxy is stronger that is was before being cut (we are talking non oily wood). I did not believe it at the time (forty years ago)so I have done the experiment on different woods and sizes and the pieces always broke beside the glued repair . Just to say that any kind of scarf (even1 to 1) would be more than acceptable and would permit to push in the new beam end (from the top) in one piece.

[@notsure8041]

Your iceberg reference is so accurate. You may as well do it the right way from the start. And lets be honest Aladino would not cut corners anyway

[@robertedge6902]

From sailing show to boat rebuild. Interesting!

[@edwardparkhurst9804]

Only place success comes before work is in the dictionary. But you have your job before you. I only wish as a painter amongst other things that I was there to help you. Can't wait till the yacht is finished. Where are you taking us next in the deep blue sea ? Thanks so much for sharing your story with us that are your fans. Yours truly Ed.

[@igorb4650]

A nicely drawn deck construction diagram, and good job explaining it!

[@I-0-0-I]

Hey guys, I just realized that there is small chance that you have not heard of Leo's Tally Ho project in Port Townsend. The YT channel is called Sampson Boat Co. In any case, I remember Aladino joking about not being able to use his demo work to apply to the Cape George yard. Not sure if he was serious about looking for work, but volunteering at Tally Ho might be super educational and good for career development. I know that Leo also hires people. In my idealized world he would also pay Maya for video work. I know video takes up way too much of his time. I say this all just as a fan of both channels. Cheers and good luck wherever it's needed :)

[@waynerudiger1756]

Demolition can be so satisfying. Just get physical, little thinking or finesse required. It looks great with just the plywood, and what peace of mind to know that you eliminated so many issues.

[@lynnagnew4920]

This is very interesting and well presented! Can you tell me when this actually took place - in relation to the 100+ temps we just had in the PNW? Hope you took a few days off of working on MAGIC CARPET II during that time!! We have a 55’ all steel trawler that is slated to be pulled out of the water in Port Townsend on July 27th. We’re told we will be out of the water for 6-8 weeks - exterior and bottom paint, move a through hull, remove the no longer needed sea chest, new and longer anchor pulpit, and maybe a new aluminum Bimini for solar collectors. Nowhere near the work you are doing! Again, thank you for the wonderful videos. Ready enjoy following along on your journey and discoveries. Thank you for taking us with you.

[@timgwaltney4793]

Bravo. Great work. It is going to look great and be so sound.. thanks for taking us with you.

[@ByMyRecords]

rebuild her the way you know she needs to be rebuilt Al, Don't skimp this is going to be you're home, Rip up the decks and get down to the rotten wood and replace them the way you know they need to be replaced! Awesome work guys keep up the good work!

[@MC-re2ry]

Onward! Ever forward in the direction of flawless correction!

[@smaug1234]

For the age of the boat the decks have held up well, time and saltwater is a nasty combination. That said it eventually becomes time and it has to be done right or what's the point of doing it at all, your life could depend on it. She is just a pretty looking boat. Good adventures ahead :)

[@RandomGreymane]

*attempts to listen but hears overwhelming birds* You guys are doing so much good work! It’s satisfying to see it all get cleaned up. :-)

[@johnekins4408]

A little violin playing whilst remedial work continues would be a wonderful thing.

[@JagLite]

Excellent demonstration of why epoxy should be used to glass everything to wood. Polyester resin does a poor job of gluing the glass to the wood. Water will get under the glass somewhere, sometime and then it spreads. That's when rot starts, and it spreads. On the other hand, if the glass had been put on with epoxy resin you would not have been able to peel it off.

[@ThaJay]

That's the 80s for you. Everything was poly. I'm very happy that the world is turning away from esters in favour of epoxy resins. Epoxy has much better properties and also chemically pretty much inert. It took a long time but the price difference is still getting smaller and smaller and back then people did not really care about the toxicity. Every time I see a sufboard glasser use his bare hands to stick the glass to the underside I get a cold shiver.

[@rolanddunk5054]

Hello to you both,I have just found your channel and subscribed,so I am binge watching and looking forward to catching up.good luck on your journey from my point of view 😀👍Roly from 🇬🇧

[@ian-c.01]

That was surprising, I never would have expected you to just remove the glass from the entire deck ! It is going to make finishing it much easier though and also you can now access all the fixings so (in theory) it shouldn't be too difficult to lift the entire deck structure off !

[@53goforit]

Bless you Aladino

[@pietrokefa2354]

Massima stima!!!bravissimi

[@over-there]

my cabin top also sits down on the deck, held by long bolts from bottom of frame through deck plywood to top of cabin wall plywood, with thin fiberglass on top and bottom of deck plywood

[@richardlong191]

How about using a tongue and groove joint for the plywood? With epoxy in the groove it would be water tight. You can cut the groove with a router.

[@christopherstube9473]

The 12 to 1 scarf joint is easy to cut with the router and would be very strong particularly if you did it on each layer and offset the scarfs.

[@MichaelMechsner]

Your diagrams were good, and helped with your explanation - which was excellent and had good detail.

[@jerrym3261]

I know I drone on but, for humans, everything is not a logic problem. Most times the smart choice is the one that gives you pride (a word Aladino uses a lot because it matters), instead of worry (fear). I know I make the wrong choice a lot but, Maya and Aladino are such an inspiration to be smarter.

[@rainydaykennels]

a lot more sure and more maintenance, but a fir or teak overlay on top of the plywood and new fiberglass would look amazing....

[@curtisloud1027]

Go for it guys!! Al your option 1 is the way to go. Less cutting anscrewinga around with fitting new ply wood!

[@rogerbayzand4455]

Getting fibreglass to bond effectively to plywood with polyester resin is difficult, I have see decks fail even when the ply surface has been really roughed up or scored. However I was introduced to cobalt naphthenate by a well known boatbuilder and that seemed to help it stick. We painted it directly to the ply before wetting out with resin but after some searching I came across George Buehler's "Backyard boat building" where there is a mention of adding 2% Cobalt to the resin before catalyst to aid adhesion.

[@Wearyman]

Smart choice on the replacement. Get the rot OUT and replace with new. Were it my boat, I would also replace (as much as reasonable) with materials that won't rot in internal areas (Synthetic deck coring, for example) A bit more expensive, but guaranteed problem-free for the future.

[@josephstevens3357]

Oh my, so much for little bit by little bit! At least now you can see the problem areas and fix them.

[@richardbrameld1572]

Great work, may as well rip all the glass off the cabin while you’re at it. As others have commented polyester resin doesn’t bond well to wood. If that was epoxy it would be a nightmare. Good progress👍

[@jasonholmes6137]

Aldino doing this like a champ like a peal and stick floor tile its going to be another spectacular 🙌boat

[@jamieminton172]

That looked like as much fun as removing 40 year old linoleum from plywood subfloor. Hard on the body, but satisfying.

[@ABeriault]

Wow...already look cleaner! Cheers

[@lancer2204]

11:00 Explanation Go in from the bottom? Well... farrrrrkkkkkkk that! Not enough access, short cuts required, most likely damager the deck anyway trying to get the beams out and I don't even want to think about those few VERY WELL secured bits of blocking that are sure to be there!

[@fede1973it]

Greta job, well done!!! Keep up the hard work. 👍

[@gailalbers1430]

With Dino in the lead on this refit I am not worried that the boat will be great ; better than before - but I am worried about the Wildling . They are the ones who recommended your channel and that’s how I initially heard of your trip through Europe to the Netherlands. I really hope you can help them eith done good advice, i feel they need all the help they can get with that broken down ur- old cat they’re working on, Dino ! I know you’re super busy , but I am seriously worried about the safety of that boat !