This Boat Hasn't Seen Water in 15 Years.

[@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River]

“So it does what it’s suppose to do!” What a line! Congrats guys she looks amazing and you’ve both done such a good job! Enjoy freedom and sailing

[@dave_from_mo]

This channel is the total essence of KZbin. Adventure, Desire, Incredible workmanship, and Community.

[@juansimon7020]

After some very hard days with everything that happened in my country due to the floods in Valencia, and what has happened in the world with Donald Trump's victory, your video and your adventure have put a happy counterpoint and a smile on my face. As Sharon said, two wonderful kids. Thank you

[@crican2]

What a beautiful episode. Such a delightful and mellow change of pace.

[@robm.4512]

Thank you Maya and Aladino, for letting us all live vicariously through your journey of rebuilding Magic Carpet. I’m too old now to take on another boat, but seeing you two embracing the challenge together and bringing it to this new beginning has helped fill the void that being shorebound had left. From the mind’s eye vision that you both held and her long slumbering form, you have created something beautiful and special in the care that you have both taken to do her justice. She is exceptional, you should both be rightly proud of her and yourselves. The journey has presented its challenges to each of you and you have been honest, not painting a false image of the trials that such a huge project presents in real life. At times the weight of it has borne down on you but you have stood back up and carried on with grace. You have shown far greater resilience than you gave yourselves credit for at times, and that more than anything is a credit to both your characters’. From far away across the Atlantic the sight of Aladino lighting her evening lamp filled my heart. I hope that, in some small way, I can add my own tiny piece of gratitude to many, that your hearts may be filled too in return. Good health to you both, may you always find safe harbour on your journey, R.

[@Kristin-pl3sc]

Having experienced severe burnout myself, I'm so proud of both of you for finding your way to this beautiful moment.

[@ronaldelza1152]

I love your nervous laughter. Congratulations you two

[@jepomer]

Maya has nervous laughter while Aladino says "let's go!" They do have a wonderful mix of personalities to make watching "Sailing Magic Carpet". Maya does have a delightfully relaxed narration style. Looking forward to the next episode.

[@paulstebenne8401]

There is something magical about floating an old soul boat. Congratulations Magic Carpet and protect all that you carry, God Bless

[@mnbsay9548]

Not a doubt in my mind! This whole build series has been just awesome. Fair winds people, fair winds 😊

[@davidbroman8391]

Congratulations! She is beautiful!

[@davidbuchan4610]

Congratulations on your semi completion , you have had a long, exhausting journey and Magic Carpet II looks like a new yacht, due to the labour and exacting refurbishment that you have lovingly put in to the project. Looking forward to virtually accompany you both on your travels afloat again, through your excellent videos and thank you for allowing us viewers to follow your adventures . Stay Safe afloat!! David Buchan.

[@alphazulu8913]

This is a really magic moment.

[@michaelbowman4607]

It must be simply the common thread that connects people from any nation or culture.....: The excitement and contentment of seeing the success of people who have worked hard to accomplish their dream. Well done, my fellow humans! She is gorgeous, and it's because of your time, vision, energy, and follow through! B R A V O on (another) job well done! Thank your sharing your journey with us!

[@RobHaren]

I’ve watched every episode, I sat here mesmerized ! I was actually in tears of joy as the keel touched the water! I couldn’t be happier for you and wish I could have been there to see this momentous event unfold. Congratulations to you both. Rob

[@devdroid9606]

I don't know much about boats. But I do know Aladino's story about how he started on a bike ride, met a sailor and then became a boat builder at a relatively young age. I do also know about how Maya started with Curlew, a little boat she got for $1 and fixed up herself, with her dad's help. A chance encounter brought them together. I've followed the channel to see so many parts to the world from a small sailing vessel, to hear Aladino speak several languages and listen to Mayas beautiful music. I look forward to more and see this as a new Grand Départ. Congratulations to you both!

[@SailingMagicCarpet]

Wow, thank you for being with us for so long!

[@rashomon351]

Glückwunsch! Und immer eine handbreit Wasser unterm Kiel! Ein wunderschönes Boot.

[@robertlindstrom540]

Heartwarming to finally see her float. It has been a long time coming so please enjoy to the max. And be proud over what you have achieved.

[@nick.caffrey]

What a beautiful home! Yes! I can hear joy in Maya's voice again! I feel glad for Dini, the fearsome weight of this project is lifted somewhat and breathing can become regular again! What a man. Make no mistake, you both made it here on your own merits, by your own blood and guts!

[@tonymogavero1854]

We've all watched a "Dream" com true .Amazing !

[@ericcommarato7727]

This episode made me tear up. It is good to see you cooking in the galley again Maya.

[@stevebaker7827]

This is the first time I have ever had tears in my eyes while watching KZbin. What an amazing accomplishment, two of the best human beings ever. Thank you for taking us along for this long and rewarding journey-Steve in CA.

[@canvashomesusa8729]

.... what a beautiful respite in the face of such turbulent times... following since MC I .... such joy! she is soo peaceful,...

[@The_ElunduExpeditionProject]

After building four aircraft and a 17 foot motorboat in the past I can appreciate the effort you two went to in order to produce that absolute work of art. Congrats and many MANY thousands of safe miles ahead!

[@michaelgillespie6526]

Thank you for this wonderful post! Congratulations on your launch of your new home. As you say in your video, still many things to finish, but, this pause will refresh you and focus your determination to what you really need and really want your home to be for you. Enjoy your journey. We're enjoying being invited to follow along! We're all cheering for you.

[@maramé.r]

Wonderful to see Magic Carpet on the water where a boat belongs. Good to hear all the comforting sounds of floating on water. Well done and congratulations

[@keithh3463]

Thanks for sharing your precious launch. I loved when he lit the light taking it all in!

[@olebloom1641]

I knew what the outcome was and I was still sitting on the edge of my seat. So great!

[@jvkew]

The most beautiful cabin interior I've ever seen.

[@drCohenWellnessCntr]

What a lovely episode, you brought tears of joy to my eyes. Smooth Sailing to all.

[@grizzle251]

YOU DID IT! A huge accomplishment. I have to say, it looks bigger in the water than it did on the hard.

[@emilecousineau1464]

Congratulations, she looks amazing , even more beautiful in the water. You have reason to be proud and happy. We have followed you all along. Tears in my eyes..my husband moved by all the hard work, persévérance , craftmenship and love put into this ship. Gefeliciteerd en groetjes. . Happy sailing. The best is yet to come. Love from Québec ❤️

[@pwong-quebeccanada9368]

Québec City?

[@nlzaaf]

Seeing Aladino look out over the water, accompanied by bird sounds and gurgling water made the stress I was feeling for your project float away. I can only begin to imagine what it did for your souls. I’m so happy for you!

[@idlikemoreprivacy9716]

Following you all this years changed me: I can't do any work without vacuuming simultaneously as I learned from Aladino. I think the vacuum cleaner deserves a chapter as long, detailed and emotional as the boat.

[@jamesfvandeventerjr9012]

Can I say you have turned it into a wonderful home, not just a boat

[@ianlangley987]

Magic Carpet 2 is an absolute credit to you both and I felt as if I was standing next to you all during the launch. Go and enjoy your fruits of your labour. Have fun and keep safe. Cheers Ian

[@pipercolearchitects]

Splashing the boat is so exciting!!! This boat never dreamed of sailing again let alone that Aladino would make it an example of unrivaled craftsmanship!!!

[@koosslootweg8500]

I like to give you both a virtual hug… after all this time… and she looks perfect… acknowledging the time and effort you put in. The result in in the final part. Cooking in the new home and sitting in the cockpit..l taking it all in….

[@CesarGonzalez-kt7vp]

I raise my tea cup to you both and may SAILING MAGIC CARPET bring "A Whole New World" ! 💙

[@thegaragejournal6584]

You guys make me happy.

[@juliandrake3159]

I'm so glad you guys are finally getting to enjoy the fruits of your labor. Congratulations! The boat is absolutely beautiful.

[@motogp001]

She is in the Water!! I’m so happy for you and Aladino. I want to jump up and run out the door yelling “She’s in the water!! Magic Carpet II is in the water”!!! She is so Beautiful.

[@joestevens3348]

What a magical moment. Waiting 4 years to see Magic Carpet II taking to the water. I am so happy for you both and cannot wait for the experiences ahead.

[@davidnichols147]

Thank you Maya and Aladino, for letting us all live vicariously through out this sometime stressful, most knowledge seeking, always inspirational rebuild of Magic Carpet II. I am as grateful for your kindness and generosity with production as I am overwhelmed by the beauty you both have presented us on this adventure. May your first sail aboard be as perfect as you both have allowed the presentation to be, each and every week. Thank you again and enjoy!

[@georgebertram8294]

What a GREAT GREAT moment see MC in the water. Congrats!

[@koulamarkidis2145]

Congrats she looks amazing!

[@bartjohnson8139]

This old, broken down, landlocked, ex-Navy, ex-private boater, ex-deep water fisherman, ex-scuba diver, had tears of absolute and unbridled joy for you two as Magic Carpet floated free of the slings. What a long strange trip it’s been! Congratulations from the bottom of my heart, 🍾Cheers from Dallas🍸

[@richardpeacock1197]

I can only imagine what the first journey felt like for you. I got the chills seeing her in the water for the first time. What a special moment

[@1991pony]

Wow, what a milestone moment. She floats!! Also, the first meal on the water. The presentation was wonderful and it looked delicious. Next up, down the river we go. Thank you.

[@lenwhatever4187]

As Mr. Buehler would have said: "she floats right side up." 15 years out of water.... kind of like a new boat really. Congrats all around. We weren't out on the water near enough this year.hope you did better.

[@davidmcgrath9738]

I'm sure there was a collective " WOO HOO!!" from everyone who has been following this restoration from the beginning through all the ups and down. Congratulation! Can't wait to see the adventures you will have on your new Magic Carpet

[@nrsjeni2351]

She was a work of art 4 years ago, now she is a masterpiece. BRAVO

[@DBaty4]

Tears of joy and applause. What an accomplishment! Congratulations!

[@ingtam]

I teared up a little.Touched by the sweet singing of the song birds, the gentle lapping of water, and your poetic telling of your story, I was touched by the beauty of the moment. How can a refit become such a lovely story? Only through the eyes of an artist, that's how. You are both artists in your own, unique ways. Thank you for sharing your passions and craft (yes, that's a double entendre) with us. Knowing that the videos are a bit behind real time, I hope you enjoyed your precious slow summers days. Looking forward to the next episode.

[@saltysnoopy]

I remember launching my boat ... the excitement .. the anxiety ... my boat had been out 35 years ... I wish I could have shared this day with you.

[@jenspetersimonsen4235]

You have every reason to be proud of yourselves on finishing what appeared to be a unsurmountable challenge from the get go. Cudos - and keep the footage coming 😀

[@livingforsail]

Congratulations guys! What a milestone. It’s a beautiful testament to ALL of your hard work and I was so honored to be there to witness it!

[@SailingMagicCarpet]

So glad you came, thank you so much Jon :)

[@scottcates]

Sweet! Your day is coming, too, Jon :D

[@livingforsail]

@@scottcates It's out there! One day at at time! Thanks.

[@livingforsail]

@@SailingMagicCarpet Loved it. Wouldn't have missed it.

[@R2robot]

Teamwork makes the dream work. What a journey it has been. Congrats!

[@murraywagnon1841]

Congratulations! She looks beautiful in her natural environment.

[@gerdrie5672]

Congratiulations and allways a foot of water under the keel.

[@Tomm9y]

Congratulations again! A boat being launched is always a lovely moment. After the years of hard work, tough challenges, visa deadlines, relentless tasks and lots more the reality of being afloat must a huge relief. The achievement is yours, a reality. Great to see the kind support from family and friends.

[@chrisdixon9697]

♥ Massive congratulations. The only thing I can add to the other comments is.... you are so sensible and well adjusted. My favourite moment is when Maya says "...is the anchor ready.........oh! I know we are going to be good, let's go." xxx

[@bregodk]

Wow, I love the pace of this chapter. What a great snapshot of an epic journey… Thank you for sharing it with us 💜

[@notsure8041]

The boat looks magnificent ! So glad to see your dream fulfilled. May she take you as far as your hearts desire.

[@robertgold2643]

I can’t imagine just how good that felt. My “someday” was your yesterday, thank you for showing me what’s possible 🙏

[@montgomerykellogg7893]

Congrats!!! It has been a blast to watch! "If my ship sails from sight, it doesn't mean my journey ends, it simply means the river bends." Enoch Powell

[@jwwebnaut7045]

The culmination of so much hard work! Phantastic job, folks, nobody could have done it better. And kudos to you for persisting in spite of the occasional burnout!!! Happy sailing!

[@shirleyboy8859]

I have followed you both for quite a few years now...... I have Laughed with you, I have Cried with you........ I am now Full with tears of Joy for you both........ I am going to raise a Glass of Wine to celebrate your huge effort and superb craftsmanship....... She looks Truly Stunning, and I can see Many Many hours of fun and adventures in Her........ Bless you Both and I wish only fair winds for you..... Lots of Love :-))) xxxxx

[@VenusSantaCruz]

What a great feeling to be aboard again. Settling into your home after being in many temporary spaces for years. Happy for you! 🥰🥳

[@gregoneil2036]

You two have done quite a thing. Its no small feat to do a refit of that scale and keep your sanity along with it. Maya, it is obvious that you have grown as a filmmaker and Aladino has clearly spent his 4 years well refining his skills as a shipwright. You have taken care of each other. You have both done such good work, thank you for bringing me and your other 162,000 subscribers along for your journey. I wish you fair winds and hope to cross paths somewhere, sometime...

[@makeknowhow]

Congratiulations to you both - that you've made this, - that you let us be part of it, - that you finally ;-) come to this point. It was a joy to watch Aladino with all the woodwork and it is a even bigger joy to see you, Maya, smiling again. I was ancious so often and feared that you break down and the project will not be finished. And, of course, it feels so good hearing you playing your beautiful violin again. She and you creating music was missing for much too long . . . Fair winds, happy travels and big adventures for you both. As you've always say: T H A N K Y O U ! Best regards from Berlin, Germany

[@riviera4744]

The smiles say it all

[@AdventureswithNamaste]

Epic day! Congratulations!!

[@cjamachado]

How exciting to see you on the water again, with this new boat. Maya was a little bit nervous but it’s comprehensible. But boats were made to float, and Magic Carpet isn’t different. There she is, ready to great adventures. Congratulations Aladino, the great boat builder I ever knew! Hehehe Good luck to you both!

[@robbywittlin1631]

I had tears in my eyes, seeing SMC floating! Thank you for this incredible journey.

[@badcat4707]

" Fabulous " seems to the perfect word to cover the launch 😸 , the best part will be seeing you pick up your Violin again and serenading us all from one of those very comfy looking deck chairs , and then everything will be " right " with the Universe again ! ❤😻🙏🙏

[@mpetrino7330]

Maya, Aladino : Hi from Calgary warmest regards on this so very special day. MC2 is now where she was meant to be on the water thanks to both of you and those who assisted along the way. I was so happy to hear you are going to relax, raise the sails and enjoy your home. Thank you for allowing us to accompany you on your journey.

[@MikeV607]

👍👍So awesome to see her in the water! ... after sooo long and sooo much hard work. CONGRATS !!!

[@chrisbartlett6022]

You said it has been a long road. Thank you so much for letting me travel it with you.

[@sailorjim6454]

Congratulations! I'm so very happy to see MAGIC Carpet II floating. May all of her future voyages be as successful and uneventful as her first voyage! She looks SO VERY GREAT! Good work!

[@billhellmers2739]

Beautiful!!!! Loved sharing this magic moment and special day with you both! Enjoy exhaling. 👍👍👍

[@coachfernslotboom8088]

Congratulations! Magic Carpet looks Beautiful! Your love , sweat and tears are ingrained into every part of Magic Carpet. You will have many adventures ahead. Take a breath and enjoy your hard work. 🥂☀️

[@amsel_anselm]

finally. Also some really nice news this week. That brightened up these days for me. It gives me hope because it shows me that there are nice people who put their time and energy into such great projects with passion and beauty. I'm very happy for you, you did a great job with the boat. Thanks for the work of documenting. I was able to learn a lot for my own boat and projects. Grüässli us SG.

[@seanattwood4963]

I cant tell you how excited I am to watch this episode. Congratulations to you both. Much love x

[@TheJarrodh]

What an amazing feeling this must be to finally be back in the water. Looking forward to seeing you sailing the Salish seas in person.

[@GH-jf6rg]

I have an old house that creaks just like your lovely new Magic Carpet ! Wonderful!!!

[@annecampbellweimoth9906]

Dear Aladino and Maya! Congratulations on your great achievement. There was a few tears watching the splash and that moment when you caught your breath 🥰 much love from Norway

[@paulshaw-lu6eo]

Congratulations. I have shed some tears of happiness for you. I am also about at the end of a 4 years refurb. Now enjoy.❤❤❤❤

[@srsailor1]

"A ship is safe in a harbour. But that's not what it is built for!" Maya and Aladinn, my Bigest Congratulations deep from my heart for the beginning of a new beginning (as one said here). I was following you from the very beginning experiencing all your heartaches when things turned out not the way you wanted them to be, as well as tears in my eyes, when you could close "one hole after the other"!!! I can feel all this because (for only one year) I also refurbished a 9,00m boat. Including all ups and downs like you had. I wish you will have a relaxing end of season where you can test your boat hoping you only find minor things to convert or repair. I wish you fair winds for sailing and for your long common life. Best wishes and kind regards from German Northsea. Peter

[@scottcates]

Words to live by, indeed.

[@markusingebretsen4037]

Just realized how much my life have turned around since i watched your announcement of buying this boat. Time flies. And what beautiful work you’ve done, will follow and look forward to see your sailing adventures when its all done

[@bobnmarewilcox4855]

Congratulations. Very very well done. This happened because of two visionary and focused people with help from friends. Wishing you fair winds and following seas.

[@paultabone2010]

Congratulations 💜🩷💚⛵️ A man of little words but made a big impact on all of us , and to the beautiful Maya who we love and we are so proud of her accomplishments as well 💚🩷💜 we hope one day you make it to Australia 🦘🦘🦘🦘 Safe travels ⛵️🦘🐬🐳🦘🥰🧜‍♂️🧜‍♀️🐋🐟🐠🦭

[@charlessmith7911]

Congratulations. I’ve followed you for a long time. This year I am 77 and I was hoping to see you launch. It’s a beautiful boat, I had a BCC for about 10 yrs a long time ago. I am just so pleased to have watched what you have accomplished.

[@chipcurry]

Such a success! I feel like I am one tiny bit a part of it. I've been joyed to watch.

[@tomas5376]

Felicidades! I’ve launched several boats and the feeling is always wonderful! Hopefully your parents will join you on the sea trials!⛵️⛵️⛵️⛵️⛵️⛵️⛵️⛵️⛵️👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@anitavonderheid1580]

I am so happy for you, I had happy tears, I have seen all the work.,Sincerely, Anita

[@martygrove3986]

Its alway so amazing to see the hull finally touch the hull and begin to float after a long refit.

[@merryfergie]

I love the advent of youtube, So people can support people, Loving life & sharing dreams.

[@SailingSteelSapphire]

Congratulations. Such a special moment. We've loved being with you every step of the way, through bad times and good.

[@scottwhite2379]

Congratulations. I sure would like a bottle of that pride your parents are feeling right now. Thats the good stuff.

[@stevenbromham1594]

Congratulations, it is wonderful to see you both performing the ordinary tasks (cooking and washing dishes) of living in your home. She is Beautiful.