Sail Life - Spooky 🎃Czone digital switching & our home for the winter

[@bahionic]

Love that Ava does these historic feature, so cool to see Suhaili.

[@markusm3761]

Fun fact: I was Reading Bernard Moitessiers the Long way right before I switched to YT 😅

[@GypsyTinker2012]

@@markusm3761 quick, go back!

[@bahionic]

@@stelioshondrocolos1869 Not sure who Robert is? She had it perfectly right, i watch this with high quality in ear buds!

[@bahionic]

@@markusm3761 He is quite the character! The "Deep water" was a great documentary. I can't wait for the Golden Globe Race 2022

[@ethanturner5567]

Ava's segment was great! She's putting the "Life" part in Sail Life!

[@drive22automotive]

Nice division of labor with Eva doing lifestyle and points of interest while Mads covers DIY. And sailing is a joint effort.

[@beginnersboatyard]

i realy like that! but they need - NEED - !!! - a gimbal! i am not sensitive to moving sickness but the part of Ava was ... challenging But besides of that really enjoyable!

[@mySeaPrince_]

@@beginnersboatyard Turn EIS on...

[@Hinch55]

Love Ava! She adds a lot to the videos.

[@ubbeus]

Mads pulling a typical Mads: While pointing at a spotless, well ordered setup of cable-beauty saying: ”Please excuse the mess.” …;)

[@stimpsonjcat67]

ikr? cause how many boats have raceway (covered or uncovered) in their electrical spaces?

[@delucain]

Ava does such a good job as a tour guide. With the majority of the boat refurbishment being done, the channel is definitely going to shift from predominantly DIY to predominantly sailing, and Ava is going to make that transition seem so smooth.

[@rubin437]

This is not what I signed up for though haha

[@JeremyHolovacs]

It doesn't matter how much work you've done on a boat... there is ALWAYS more. I think we'll be seeing quite a bit more DiY.

[@ĶČXXĻ-ĀxÐ]

Lol, when I first read your reply I misread when you wrote, “the channel is going to shift.” As the channel is going to shxt. I thought wow, that started as a nice compliment to Ava that took an abrupt turn. Ha ha, I’m glad I misread it. I agree that Ava is doing a great job, and that there is plenty of things left to do for the diy crowd.

[@jeffmariajenson9751]

Today it was a lot of electronics.....again.

[@AG-oj6yj]

Love it! It would be really cool to have a tour of the boat as it is now, and then one at the end of the winter to see the difference... Thanks for all the awesome videos!

[@marticon9286]

Welcome to the UK you guys! Enjoy winter and I hope the locals make you welcome too! 🇬🇧😀

[@bryanwatt9751]

Cool. I'm liking the mix - boat work, city tour, etc!

[@donb4386]

I’m liking Ava’s tours. Hope to see lots more. Regarding the boat, well, it is the most tricked out boat that I’ve ever seen. It will take mad ( or Mad’s) skills to keep everything working. ;-)

[@markrushton4631]

That's for sure.

[@greek-divers]

Just love how well organized and well thought everything that you present is. Hats off to you sir from one engineer to another!

[@Outlaw_Adventure]

Just love the attention to detail you put into each task you do.

[@spinyheghog]

Awesome diy fun! Glad you found an amazing marinara.

[@larryschlosser2385]

Mads it's a good thing your a software engineer ,for an old sailor like me the only thing I really understand are mechanical switches .The rest of your gear to an 82 year old like me is called black magic. Best of luck and smooth sailing.

[@OlkaOve]

Love it when genius nerds explain stuff in a way that is relaxing to listen to and yet understandable. 👍

[@mikewillis2934]

Digital switching opens up so many flexible options! You are ahead of the pack - one day it will become the norm!

[@steveburton5825]

Exactly what new capability does this bring? The ability to switch on lights from the chart plotter? Give me a break. I'll bet it never happens outside of "demos". Exactly how much current does all this junk require? Is he going to buy another solar panel/wind generator to run all this gorp or just let the diesel run longer? A $30 HomeKit light switch gives the same capabilities if you really want a remote but so does two $2 light switches installed near the companionway. Even Mads said that he wasn't going to install the timer function (which could be provided by the $30 HomeKit solution) because it was horrendously expensive. It certainly doesn't add the reliability or maintainability of the boat.

[@WaterFaucet24]

@@steveburton5825 What new possibilities you ask? The ability to flush your toilet, set the mood lighting, and turn on some crazy music…all while you are up on the mast replacing a light bulb…or, while you are on the other side of the planet.

[@michaeltillman1147]

Wonderful video! That young lady was the missing part that we didn't realize was missing. As good as the videos have been, they are much better now. Hi from Louisiana USA... 😎

[@Amicaner]

OMG this is lovely, each of you have found (or stayed) to your focus. So wonderful.

[@brucedysart6496]

Nice to see you finally, partially, on the move. Mads, you have a gem there with Ava. Loving her input into the channel.

[@TheRealIdleTime]

Yes, love all the availableity to marine thingies...lol great episode!

[@KC9QVF]

You Guys look great and getting very close to 100K! Ava brings so much fun and humor. Cheers!

[@Lindsay1050]

Thank you for the tour of my old home town, its changed a bit in 30 years.

[@peteralund]

Good to see the audience has grown , us old seadogs who joined when living aboard Obelix was a dream can just admire the progress ..

[@TravisCreighton]

I'm truly happy for you both. Seeing all the work finally paying off pleases my soul and puts me in a good mood. Thank you.

[@ClinToneCust23]

Ava’s a great addition to the channel.. been watching for years now just love you guys and love the dyi stuff. You two have great chemistry ❤️

[@itsnotmeitshim]

Wow Ava, you are sliding into your new role as presenter brilliantly🤓

[@svbarryduckworth628]

Awesome to learn more about the Czone stuff. As an electrician I installed and wired a number of Lutron lighting relay panels with all sorts of low-voltage wired and wireless switching and stuff. It is amazing what can be done with that hardware. We usually turn off our NMEA-2K network when not moving to save power. But we are an ultra low-power super-efficient boat where using a couple of amps to run instruments and sensors we arent using and don't need is hurting our battery run times 250w of solar and 200w of wind are all we have -no generator running on dinosaur squeezings and we are rarely plugged-in or at a marina if we can help it. It seems it is pretty windy in jollie olde Englande. It's blowing like stink in our anchorage in the Chesapeake tonight too. I hope you guys get everything done that needs to be finished so you can cross the Atlantic next season and start living the life as gypsy cruisers not tied to marinas and boatyards all of the time. When you get there all the work will have been worth it.

[@PrivateUsername]

I wonder if Tom Cunliffe is around that area. Sail Life interview with Tom would be awesomesauce.

[@berg8970]

I just have to say both of you are a perfect fit for each other.

[@johnclark9717]

The finish on the doors and drawers looks beautiful. I hadn't noticed before.

[@lisahanlin5317]

Thank you Ava for the great tour. Happy Halloween to you both. 👻🎃👽

[@g2macs]

Ah.. . memories, if you walked a few yards further you'd pass my old flat, I don't know if they are open due to you know what, but I recomend you visit the Submarine museum and of course the dockyard with Victory and the Mary Rose.

[@iamthetarget52]

16:50 Oh... The galley looks good and clean.

[@Tim8mit]

Mads, Athena looks fantastic, it was clear long ago she would, but the finishing touched of living aboard have pushed her to new heights.

[@bayareablues2255]

Thanks for the peak at the marina and the Clipper boats. I'm doing the 2023-24 Clipper race, so happy to get a preview of the area!

[@searchpei470]

good fun folks! that digi stuff can automate so much now. with off the shelf parts even. - it's crazy.....

[@pepperjake44]

I’ve been following you for five years. These episodes just keep getting better and better. Great content, great production.

[@simpsonservicesllc2987]

You will have to cover the tides for that area, they are quite unique in regards to many other locations. I played Football (American Soccer for a Summer in Portmouth...) Looks great. Oh the memories...

[@robertwayne3567]

Loving Ava’s Area Tours.

[@southernpaths2986]

I’m absolutely sure Mads has already addressed this potential issue, but seeing all that electronic equipment can’t help but make me think… one bolt of lightning could fry every bit of it.

[@gavhirt9168]

Yup see above lol angy pixies having fun

[@fatasford]

You two look perfect together beautiful couple beautiful boat great job bro

[@mattevans-koch9353]

Happy early Halloween Ava and Mads! Glad you made it safe to the UK and are getting things done. Thank you Ava for the tour. Hope you have them every chance you can. Take care, stay well and don't forget your umbrella.

[@dr_thirsty]

Nice, I liked the trip around Gosport. Many years ago I used to frequent, all the places you pointed out 😊.

[@smallberries]

So freaking cute you two. These videos just make me so happy! Can't wait for more

[@bin_chicken80]

Thanks for the great videos. Ava's tours are awesome and I'm sure any engineer that opens that control panel would breathe a sigh of relief!

[@BobMuk08]

It's good to see you're still feeding your inner nerd as you get settled in. You may find Gypsy Moth IV (1966 Sir Francis Chichester) in the Port Solent marina. Was moored close to Wetherspoons 'the 'Sir Alec Rose' (Good Traditional English breakfast & All day coffee cup & free wifi...but you will get the same grub in any 'Spoons'.)

[@ProspectingMonkey]

With all those electronics id be worried about a lightning 🌩️ strike!

[@eduardomontes1276]

I met Sir Robin several times in Den Helder during various Clipper Race Round the World stopovers, where I worked as a liaison officer. A very interesting person with a lot of knowledge of personal challenges and human nature. A wonderful experience. In addition to the extraordinary personnel in charge of the race, 100% professionals, friendly in the treatment and very expert in the work they do.

[@pc3250]

This is the most interesting sailing boat channel which I look forward to each week. Its amazing to see the attention to detail , professionalism and the highly technical installation of equipment. I have been watching Athena refit videos since the beginning and I'm so pleased you are visiting the UK just a few miles from home. You are watched by so many fellow sailors who have great respect for what you have achieved. I do hope you will be able to visit a few of our lovely harbours, especially on the Isle of Wight. It would be great to meet you and see the boat in real life. It would be good to see you meet up with Cadoha to compare notes as you are now so close. If you need any help or local transport please let me know. Good luck!

[@ed_richards47]

You can take the man out of IT but you can't take the IT out of the man, haha! My head hurts!! Thank goodness for Ava's very enjoyable tour around the locale, 😃

[@danielbuckner2167]

It cracks me up that the content from Mads and Ava seem like completly different channels!!

[@Lostmissionary]

So much tech! How many different ways of doing thigs on so many different interfaces. Mind boggling. I'm glad their are geniuses like Mads in the world as if it were up to me we'd still be lighting torches in sconces on the wall with a flint and steel. Really enjoy Ava onboard with Mads transitioning seamlessly and adding to a thoroughly enjoyable interesting watch. Good job guys.

[@peterc.anderson1840]

Great fun to watch guys! Still waiting to see from the camera on the mast! Hope there wasn't a problem with it. I thought, wow, what a great idea for a bird's eye view. Loved the video!👏👏👏

[@jeanhawken4482]

Phenomenal IT knowledge and boat building. Eva is a bonus knowledge base

[@JohnnyRizon]

Nice job on halloweening up the boat! another great video, thanks guys! stay warm

[@runristaren2]

Love Avas small adventures reminds me of Fraggle rock with the reports from outer space🙌 Loving it 👍👍👍👍👍

[@michaelch5060]

I throughly enjoy this channel and Ava and really brightened up it all, thanks for sharing.

[@CaptainShack]

Really love these videos. It was videos form this channel and a few others that got me finally moving on my own projects. Just finished up buying my own boat this week! Hope to run into you cruising one of these days!

[@mySeaPrince_]

Do a YT channel... ... just looked at your channel... there's no email address that you refer to... maybe because of subs ..

[@Paulholio69]

After all these years, I can’t believe you are actually out there cruising full time. It’s been great watching your progress over the last five years.

[@SimonJones-jy8ly]

Ava have you noticed in the path (08:56) leading to Haslar, there are names in the run of stones. I believe when this promenade was built, you could sponsor a stone.

[@LesSharp]

Quick tip Ava. Train yourself to look both ways before stepping into any road. It's easier than trying to remember and in many countries the side they drive on may be best described as 'random'.

[@jordanm6473]

The naval yard would make a good day, hms victory, warrior, mary rose museum are quite interesting.

[@rancidbilgewater4641]

We enjoyed stopping by the Hardway Sailing Club this last summer. It's very close to you guys-maybe check it out if you get bored. Very agreeably priced pints too when the bar is open.

[@anthonybeck2384]

Very entertaining. - just love Avas work 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@lotophagi711]

Nice to see Suhaili in good nick. I met her years ago in Falmouth then while being restored up the Hamble and then at a Southampton boat show after her restoration. As a child I member the who-ha of K-J returning to Falmouth. I worked in the town hall in Gosport High Street back in the 80's (my first programming job). I would get the train to Portsmouth harbour everyday and then use the ferry to get over to Gosport. An interesting voyage twice a day. Good times.

[@AndyUK-Corrival]

That was a great happy people video. Portsmouth is an ideal spot for you both. If I sail round from Chichester I will drop by to say hello. Andy UK

[@SawmillerSmith]

I'm not sure but I think I like watching Ava the best.

[@bobrose7900]

Great! The Hella lamps are fantastic - we have the dual colour strip lights everywhere-helm, galley, nav. station etc, and bus switching makes this all so convenient. The red light means you can still see when navigating tight channels at night, they won't affect your night vision - just make sure you remember to dim the plotter! A slight non essential, but after all your work on that paint job think about a small, or big, fender blanket, it'll save those smiley faces in your paintwork when your being blown onto the pontoon... We have the semi rigid polyurethane access ladder instead of the inflatable one you have, they are all so useful when moving items on and off the boat. Enjoy your stay in Gosport, we've not been there but the facilities look great. I mean the pub of course!

[@pyrrhical3423]

So so cool that Suhaili is moored there, what a beautiful boat. Knox Johnston only had her refitted a few years ago and took her to Falmouth! (The original start of the Sunday times GG race). An interview with him would be something special

[@johannestejder4469]

I love this channel! Especially the DIY-part! Many channels excuse themselves and assume that viewers dont like the DIY-part. You have gotten it all right in that sense. Thank you for the episode and im looking forward to an awesome DIY-winter with the both of you. Cheers

[@kennethzielinski6233]

The fender step is genius!

[@HammerRocks]

Great tour by Ava. Now you're really getting into sailing mode. It's good to see these places. Up to now, even when you guys were sailing, you were still in DIY mode when editing your videos. You seem to be skipping a lot of the interesting sailing parts. Keep up Ava's tours of places you visit and don't forget to show navigating in and out of the marinas. and share hints and tips on these places. 👍

[@richardsiddon610]

Cheers guys. And welcome to England!

[@JimRobb44]

"downnnnn the ramp...." love it!

[@MrEdgargravel]

Just a small correction on the first person to circumnavigate the globe. It was Joshua Slocum from Nova Scotia, Canada in 1895 to 1898. In 1894/5, in Fairhaven, Massachusetts, he rebuilt the 36 ft 9 in (11.20 m) gaff rigged sloop oyster boat named Spray and set sail from Boston on 24 April 1895. More than three years later, on June 27, 1898, he returned to Newport, Rhode Island, having circumnavigated the world, a distance of more than 46,000 miles (74,000 km). He wrote of his travels in his book: "Sailing Alone."

[@deniseclark1349]

I love how Ava gives Athena just a touch of Halloweenie fun

[@beginnersboatyard]

Sorry for the thumbs down. but i really DONT like this. Its funny but not my thing.

[@jetblast1212]

More gadgets, I love it. You're going to have the coolest sub-forty foot boat ever. It's really nice that you have so many essential amenities so close to your slip, that will make for a nice few months stay. Good luck, we all look forward to seeing what comes next.

[@SvdaddysWreck]

Cute couple! You two are something! Boat is looking amazing!!

[@rogerdavis3794]

Hello Mads and Ava, welcome to Gosport!!,my home town, Both my Girlfriend and i have followed your channel since the beginning aboard our Sigma 41 where we lived in Haslar Marina last Winter, currently moored on a swing mooring just up from Premier. Just wanted to firstly welcome you to Gosport and secondly offer you any assistance you may need whilst here in the UK.Dont hesitste to get in touch!.All the best Roger and Veronica.

[@michaelbarton2328]

Mads and Ava, I am finally caught up with you, I've been binge watching every video from the beginning and it feels lake the videos are so far apart now. Love, Love, Love your DIY stuff and it has inspired me to do a little epoxy work on my 27 Sun Yacht, 1978 sloop rigged fiberglass coastal crusier. I love your slang sayings. And I must say You boat looks "Pretty Dang Spiffy".

[@PaulHarold]

geez, Mads, I am sure you look at the electrical complexity as a challenge, but way beyond my skill set. Loved Ava's diabolical Haooloween laugh.

[@urlkrueger]

One little key-fob, Two little key-fobs, Three How many key-fobs does it take to run a sailboat? Someday when Mads and Ava upgrade to a bigger boat and the new owner of Athena asks about an owner's manual Mads will plunk down a 3000 page tome and say "Right here!"

[@papounet4842]

Agreed ! There's less fancy stuff on Sven Yrvind's boats but they are oceanproof anyway ;-)

[@bentaylor4570]

Glad to hear you are going to get back into DIY mode. By the way cooking videos always do well. If you happen to catch fish then cook them those are my favorite. I will refer to them as catch and cook. By the way you could add on some rod holders and fishing gear. Just a thought

[@timfiggins7764]

Nice work Mads. Digital switching is super cool

[@WreckDiver99]

9K more and Mads and Ava get their Silver YT Play Button. COME ON!!!! They deserve it!!! Nice stuff here you two!! I'm shocked that Mads didn't claim they entered yet another new country. LOL

[@gregsage1605]

I'm glad you like all of the electronics. I'd hate it the first time something went wrong ...

[@paulhearn2857]

Wow, some great features in that switch gear!! X

[@Bobg425]

Good video,I was doubtful about what Ava would contribute but this was good.

[@bobcat2222]

I am thrilled to watch your series. I have been refitting a large aluminum cutter for the past three years including replacing the entire electrical system moving all to 24V. I also chose CZone and quite a few of your other choices. Different BMS. Would be fun to share tips and advice with like minded people.

[@phillipmetcalf9404]

Woot, Another great Sunday afternoon with you two.

[@robertbeck4762]

High-High tech. looks great and the lighting is impressive. I envision that soon you will be able to wake up in bed, plot a course,have the electronics start the engine to get out of a slip, raise the sails while the coffee is being made, all automatic, all while still in bed. Hope you don't lose any of those fobs!! Great job.

[@danateel]

You are absolutely a tech wizard!

[@richardmorholt1175]

Ava is a delight!

[@REALVIBESTV]

I have watched a few boat videos like this on KZbin, I must say this one here the inside of the boat are very clean nice and simple the best so far, I always look for Sunday to see your video the only thing they are too short the content is so nice

[@patrickradcliffe3837]

There is a disturbance in the Force. Mads more excited about electronics, then O Glorious Sanding.

[@FlightEagle]

Love Ava's tour. What is story behind the (tourist/walk) sign labelled "Explosion!" next to the Castle Tavern?

[@AndyUK-Corrival]

There is a museum of explosions….

[@junkbarny6958]

It’s the Museum of Naval Firepower.

[@AndyUK-Corrival]

@@junkbarny6958 yes, explosions…

[@sailingyachtrocknroll8402]

Enjoyed the last couple of videos very much as I live in Shoreham-By-Sea, just down from Brighton. We kept our Boat in Southsea marina, also owned by premier, and often stayed in Gosport. Looking forward to a meet up and seeing you guys in person.

[@AlisonFort]

Nice to see you both having a great time😀

[@alejandrovanags4948]

Great video. Loved the tour by Ava!

[@lipa90]

Thank you have a great weekend :)

[@rgarizonahomestead2729]

Looks great have a great time there. See you guys next Sunday