This SAILBOAT's CABINS NEVER felt THIS BIG - S03E12 - Catamaran Restoration | Building Wilda

In this episode we are sanding and spot filling the cabins to prepare the surfaces for top coat. Then we enjoy looking at the beautiful result!
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[@buildingwilda]

Hope you enjoy this episode guys!

[@knutarneaakra6013]

We do,we love it😊 greatings from Norway !

[@buildingwilda]

@@knutarneaakra6013 Great to hear! Thanks so much! Greetings to you!

[@axelSixtySix]

Remarkable undertaking, my friend. Embarking on such an extensive project with the boat is no small feat. I can't help but express my concern for your exposure to potentially harmful fumes and dust throughout this renovation. It's abundantly clear that those modest paper masks fall woefully short in providing adequate protection. With only two lungs for the duration of a lifetime, it would be advisable not to wait for a serious incident before investing in proper respiratory masks.

[@buildingwilda]

Thanks 🙏 You are absolutely right... Most of the time we wear the right thing, but sometimes we get complacent I guess... We really shouldn't... Thanks again

[@normanboyes4983]

In review, the fit and finish of the boat interior is very much worth getting to the best standard you can absolutely bear achieving. The logic of that is that once you are living onboard - you can always improve the appearance of the exterior without impact on your quality of life (much) whereas you really do not want to be breaking out the sander to the interior. You are a great team and producing great results.😀👍⛵️

[@buildingwilda]

Thanks 🙏 Looks like There will always be something to sand.

[@anthonyrondolino8148]

Cant believe there are not more subs…great work guys.

[@buildingwilda]

Much appreciated! We'd love to have a bigger following 🤣 Maybe when we start moving.... Or even during fit out ..

[@philkakid5617]

It was GREAT to hear you say, “… or we’ll never be in the water.” Good enough is good enough. Perfection is the enemy of good.

[@buildingwilda]

There really has to be a point where good is good enough! For the most part, we are there.

[@crprovost]

It looks great with a coat of paint. I know you’re proud of all that hard work. Loved the music in the edit.

[@buildingwilda]

Thanks! Glad you liked it! It is indeed a LOT of work

[@craigmartin8326]

All I can say is wow its looking great.

[@buildingwilda]

Thanks! We are very happy with the results too! It's been a lot of work! See you next Sunday!

[@kevinmartin3859]

You have a very big boat which when you finish will look great and be worth all the hard work that you have put into Wilda see you next time

[@buildingwilda]

It does feel like a big boat now, we have a feeling she might "shrink" when we get in the water :) Sure, see you next week and thanks a lot for the comment!

[@latitudeash]

Its looking good every time I see a vid. Both of you have a sanding addition. I live how the inside is turning out.

[@buildingwilda]

Thanks 🙏 we're doing what we can. Getting there one sanding disc at a time 🤣

[@edwardhaigh4249]

Looking sharp guys,all the sanding will come to an end trust me,cheers😊

[@buildingwilda]

Thanks! Sure, it has to! Hope to see you next Sunday!

[@rolandtb3]

Enjoyed the music. Great cabin resonance when describing upcoming changes. Willing to live with imperfections. Hopefully trim, accessories and cabinetry will mask most. All that fairing, sanding and painting will serve the process well. Making progress.

[@buildingwilda]

Thanks! As usual, very nice summary of the video!

[@garygrissom1031]

Looking good friends keep up the great work its looking amazing

[@buildingwilda]

Thank you! Will do!

[@michaelp1258]

Loved the music COOL

[@buildingwilda]

Thanks 🙏

[@sailingjano]

Nobody and nothing is perfect, but your efforts and sanding work looks "almost " perfect🤪🤪🤪🤪👍👍👍👍again congrats for the beautiful work you did both 🙌🫶🙌🫶🙌

[@buildingwilda]

Thank you for such a nice feedback! We are happy about it too! Hope to go sailing sooooooon! But still, a bit of work ahead of us....

[@DVolvoguy777-x7o]

As Mads from Sail life says: “Oh glorious sanding…..” Wilda looking excellent! Accent lights installed under the steps and kick boards?

[@buildingwilda]

Yes, the lights under the steps! That sounds sooo good! Getting there! 😍💪🏻

[@robertweikert1641]

How far from the water is the boat

[@buildingwilda]

Haha, a few meters :) and a few months, maybe? We don't have the answers to all the questions either, we have a plan but working all the details out as we go. A few variables.... considering we have to leave Australia due to visa break and some personal matters. But we just started working on the electric motors setup, we have to make her waterproof, so, yeah, a bit more work to do, but getting there! Thanks for the comment! See you next Sunday!

[@robertlaird6746]

It's coming together nicely. How much more time do you think it will take before your ready to go sailing?

[@buildingwilda]

It is! Thanks! Hard to tell now when we'll be ready to go sailing! As soon as possible, hopefully! we're working on the motors installation, we're also trying to make her waterproof with windows and hatches. Then we might need to take a leave from Australia and return home. A few other variables.... but soon! :)

[@robertlaird6746]

@@buildingwilda How many months can you stay in Australia at a time before you have to leave and then how long do you have to stay out of the country before you can go back? Did you rent a house to stay in or do you stay at hotel's? I'll have to do the same thing when I build my boat because I'm thinking that I might build it in the Philippians. Not sure how that will go with visas and accommodations but I think the accommodations will be much more affordable than they are in Australia.

[@buildingwilda]

@@robertlaird6746 3 months, on the visas we have. No defined amount of time out of the country. Multiple entry visa. Yeah, Phillipines likely to be more affordable. My limited experience of the PH would indicate some red tape, lots of it, but absolutely doable. A place i am looking forward to returning to.

[@robertlaird6746]

@@buildingwilda I haven't traveled outside of the USA much since I was in school. It's been a long time and I've only taken one international flight in my life. Seeing all of these different sailing videos and growing up in the junior sailing/ racing program really makes me want to travel by boat and see the world.

[@buildingwilda]

There is certainly a lot of world to see! Eye opening! We both love travelling, both near and far.

[@robertlaird6746]

I wonder what the dry weight will end up being before you add fuel, water, food and your personal belongings. Pounds not metric.

[@buildingwilda]

Just around 9000 pounds

[@buildingwilda]

13500 fully loaded

[@robertlaird6746]

@@buildingwilda I hear that the Cyber 48 is 6.1 tones empty. The internet says that 1 ton is equal to 2204.62 pounds. 6.1 times 2204.62 equals 13,448.182. Hmm, that doesn't seem right because several people have said that the Cyber 48 is the lightest weight boat of it's size and weighs way less than 10,000 pounds. I don't really know how much a ton is equal to in pounds.

[@buildingwilda]

Size matters. Wilda is under 45 feet. It may not sound like much, but 3 feet longer is a big difference and usually also implies greater width at the waterline and draft. It all adds up quickly. The Mumby 48 is about a meter longer (more), each hull 10 cm wider and 10 cm deeper draft. A bigger and heavier boat with similar ish performance. One of my favourite boats is the spirited 480. A 48 foot balsa core cat. Have a look at surf sail roam for a great example of the model. Amazing boat! 8 tons fully loaded. 17640 pounds. 2.2 tons of that is payload. Fast boat. And comfortable.

[@buildingwilda]

The Mumby 48 is 6100 dry. 7400 design for cruising and 8700 max.. I'm guessing the latter slows her down a bit... Not sure. I really like the Mumby design. It's a great boat!

[@RoseTabone]

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