Ticking Off Jobs Under The Waterline | Wildling Sailing

[@alansmollen]

Backing tune really swings!!!!

[@sailhavasu]

When you’re using that thickened epoxy… make sure to paint the surfaces with “unthickened” epoxy right before. The unthickened will absorb into the substrate and allow a much better bond for the thickened epoxy if you apply the thickened immediately following and before the unthickened cures :-). Great work! Keep the videos coming. You’re making great progress!! Enjoying the vids!

[@mckenziekeith7434]

Yes, otherwise the epoxy will migrate out of the filler into the wood grain and possibly create a resin starved joint.

[@martinhoflich6150]

thank you for this advice. l wanted to write the same but you did it better . maybee Marc finds out that there are better spatuls than this wooden mixing piece ✌️

[@theyard6958]

That's what I was about to say. I was also going to say that he should treat the rot with thinned penetrating epoxy, and then coat it all with regular (non-tinned or thickened) epoxy, and lastly fill with thickened. One other tip is, being that its a part that is constantly moving, I would recommend using a low density filler like West Systems 407, it will give the coating a little more flexibility and should be less prone to cracking from vibrations or lite impacts.

[@The_Dark_Shark]

I came here to say the same

[@landyboy7]

I came to say the same… pour plain epoxy into the void first, then fill with thickened. Great work though admire your pace.

[@sal_e._mander5151]

Nothing dodgy! This is your dream boat, do they best job possible!

[@edgarmuller6652]

Good music, great work.

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

👍👌👏 This episode reminded me of your last rudder fixing video. But, although two rudders, these ones are definitely in better shape and you fixed them well and fast. 2) Please kindly allow me to tell and suggest something: Absolutely anything is better than working on the ground in the dirt (Pakistani truck style for instance 😁). Bending over will wear you out, even if you will only realise it 20 years later (but then it's too late of course). So please kindly allow me to suggest to build yourself an inexpensive workbench or table in the shade. Respectively at least use your folding workbench. Put an inexpensive white tarp over the structure between the two hulls to create a dry and shady work space. Thanks a lot for making teaching explaining recording editing uploading and sharing. Best regards, luck and health in particular.

[@kylep292]

good on you. protect the leading edge, the other will keep you up but the leading edge takes the most abuse. good on you!

[@kylep292]

rudders or bow, still the leading edge

[@Fairplayer43]

Thank you for the video señor!!!❤😊

[@Neilhuny]

Looked down the comments in hope of finding that someone had already said this ... that scene from 9:20 where you are exhausted looks to me like you have discovered a lot of what Amsterdam is famous for - lager etc Lovely to see that chap introduce himself at about 17 mins - though lots of people said 'hello' - marvellous!

[@theplinkerslodge6361]

Very fulfilling work - hold steady, man, hold steady. She'll get there, and then Yee Haw.

[@chris_e940]

I like it that “Granny” is donating weekly 😂

[@christiangodin5147]

Great work, thank you for your nice videos.

[@farmerjimbob67]

Mark build a bench from scrap pallets and whatever you can find. Working at the right height and in the shade will make the work way easier, scrabbling around on the ground soon gets demoralising. Looking grand keep going.👍

[@nickcain1508]

Sorry Mark but seeing the out of the packet fibreglass cloth laid out in the dirt was sloppy! Also wouldn't it be cheaper to buy the fibreglass cloth in bulk given how much you are going to be using?

[@haydo8373]

I was thinking the same, it'll save mark a sore neck and sore back which he can't afford at this stage. Look after yourself Mark, it's a marathon mate :) Great job btw

[@pearl-pf6xz]

Going to comment the same. A bench and clamps are prerogative. an ex tradie.

[@Zero.0ne.]

Great advice. Bending over plus sunburn saps major energy. Also, putting the suit on/off is a pain, but totally worth it on glass work.

[@morganhill9642]

even a plastic folding table

[@raymondfolsom5859]

I liked the jazz background...good work as usual!

[@briantobin7289]

Rhubard and custard guns, Mark!!! 😂 Keep up the great work. This is fantastic progress, videos are super

[@andrewmarch5052]

Nice one man

[@jackbarnes694]

Please wear a mask when mixing the powdered epoxy filler so you don’t give yourself silicosis or something nasty. Love the videos, have been watching for years. Keep up the awesome work.

[@18-242]

Your content is very important for my week

[@migueldelaguardia]

Best background music of any sailing channel

[@NZ.Garner]

There is something very satisfying having a cup of coffee Saturday morning (NZ time) and watching Mark work. I feel I have done a days work too and can now relax for the rest of the day, LOL. The guys below are spot on, thin epoxy first it will seal much better.

[@suzettecalleja3122]

Wonderful job. It's always good to do your best, that way it won't come back and bite you later. Love that music.

[@graememercer1653]

Remember to watch ur mental health mate this is a lot to take on but you will have a beautiful boat and it will be you that done this and keep thinking of the open sea when it all done 😊

[@Ray-ic7cr]

You doing amazing job ..after all its ur home

[@djmjr77]

Agreed, seal the holes below the waterline, unless you need cooling of some sort..

[@anthonyelam2257]

THE RUDDERS LOOK GOOD... and the repair in the well for the rudder came out good ... 😊😊😊

[@kevinktthomas8916]

Way the best music on any of the sailing channels I watch, thank you! Perhaps your subtitle should be ‘Adventures of a Young Sea Dog’, as Barry’s is the only other channel whose music I like!

[@mk500]

I really like when you show your visitors. The sailing community is so awesome. And that yard seems wonderful.

[@dancarter482]

Toughing it _OUT_ ! Looks like laboring on a construction site - sure it feels like it too. Just remember _why_ you're there and what you're gonna get out of it. You could be just grafting away to pay rent on somewhere to lie down and the fuel to get to the job that's slowly killing your will to live .. ... . Huge difference! Good call on the through-hull through-holes; they were just _asking_ for trouble! _SOLID_ !

[@townbeach3604]

Metal fiberglass roller!!! Smooth out son! Great job!

[@alexandro446]

Good show old boy.

[@nathansnow]

Rhubarb and custard guns 😂 You're an absolute legend mate

[@johnmeier270]

A couple sets of saw horses will make your hard day a little easier. And hopefully keep you off your hands and knees. Your doing a great job love your youtubes

[@philipwoods6317]

South African box wine! Just put an ice cube in it and it will go down better. I am an Englishman living in SA and have ice with everything now. As to practical advice, just one thing. Get some pallets so you can build a quick, cheap bench. As others have said, it will keep your work away from the nasty gravel and help your aches and pains. Keep going mate. Well done

[@amooseish]

Think I would use a plastic bag with corner off to inject filler into cavities to ensure whole space is filled.

[@epcode5121]

Agree. Sailing Yaba...just used same type, cake decorating filler bags..

[@georgehaines9386]

That's the way mark..! Stay determined.. Focused.. and happy in your work.. 🥴😂😂DON'T KILL YOURSELF take each day as it comes but afford yourself time off.. Break the routine if you have too.. Make sure you have a rest each day and get some scoff down ya mate.. Fuel the body 😋 and a beer too ( AFTER THE EVENT) 🍻.. It all looks tedious work PREP BEING THE KEY but what I can see its looking good .. till your next vlog 🙏👍👏👏👏💯🇬🇧 ps beans on toast with brown sauce..! Pilchards on toast with brown sauce..!! Spam with fried egg on toast with red sauce.!!! Salt and copious amounts of black pepper quick foods to lift ya SPIRIT MY FRIEND 👍

[@usefulplum]

Slow but sure,your winning.don’t forget to have a day off,it focuses your mind.keep it real 😊

[@ryangilmore1540]

As a boatbuilder myself, a little tip! Applying epoxy, or polyester resin, is so much easier with a foam roller than using a paintbrush! You can often consolidate the epoxy at the same time as applying the epoxy. I love your videos, and keep up the great work.

[@justinwienand9351]

It's coming along great.....

[@Wrong-Way-Round]

Hi Mark, one thing I missed you doing was going over all the added fibreglass with a metal roller to get out all the air bubbles that get trapped underneath, just putting more epoxy on with a brush doesn't do it, also overlaps will be smoother and won't need so much sanding for a good finish. You're welcome 😉. Good idea to finish the hulls first, the rest if need be, done in the water. Crack on young man 🤗

[@jasonlockhart4647]

I'll admit I was one to sit there and say ur crazy for buying that boat. But I tell you what I love watching your boat repair videos. Keep up the good work man. Hello from South Florida USA

[@Boatdog_Traveller]

Everyone's an expert on youshite. Keep plodding on my friend. Your doing a grand job 👍.

[@Tankie225]

Brilliant - keep at it! You’ll be in the South Pacific in no time!!! 🌞 🏝️ ⛵️

[@latitudeash]

Bleeding for the work. You have put your dna into it now 🤓

[@pironiero]

I really like the changes you've made, video production and narration

[@michaelpierne]

HAPPY EXHAUSTION FROM A JOB WELL DONE IS A GOOD THING! gREAT joB, KEEP GOING!

[@marklapierre5629]

You're doing a bang up job there.

[@LouisBackover]

Dude, great choice of background music! 👌

[@craig-syabeona6910]

Good work Mark 👍

[@billmcdonald9933]

Nice work, I don’t have a single opinion other than that!

[@VidsWotIMade]

Yeah, nice jazz too!

[@ss-ip6wg]

Well done, 👍

[@MaryFandStevieG]

As always,,,soo freaking proud of you Mark! In My humble opinion & as a result of your very tight time line is, for the soo many generous offers of help,,,,,to be specific, focussed & productive! ,,,& before you know it,,,it'll be splash time - yehhhhhhh👏⛵️👏 Love, as always,,🌈🌻Momma🌻🌈 i hope that all made sense!!!🫢

[@boyddubard4197]

Congrats, that is a great looking 4JH. We were the Yanmar dealer in Cadiz. We re-engined quite a few boats from Perkins to Yanmar. Never had a disappointed customer. Too bad you can’t use the gearbox, hope you get top dollar for it.

[@StreetTruckinTitan]

Its great youre still in contact with Hanneka as she is a wealth of information. She can steer you in the right direction in creating your engine boxes and might even have plans.

[@robinwells8879]

Jaz goes well with the ever growing facial hair! Good solid progress occurring. I thought you were mad with your choice of vessel but I have a growing feeling that you are going to make me eat my words. Go well!

[@johnhunter7541]

Just keep plugging away, you will get it done. I can't wait to see you get her on the water and in the wind 😊

[@DonFarmer-hq5sw]

Great Music 🎶 and jobs well done on Mahi ❤ Remember the words “pretty good” when the Filipina 👯 👯‍♀️ twins 👯‍♂️ are sailing ⛵️ around the world 🌍 with you ❤

[@KM-oh3kw]

looks good! as an old tradesman, wear kmee pads and get some work horses etc to work at waist height as much as posssible.

[@davebridges688]

When applying glass, I find it a lot easier to wet the glass out first then apply it - especially with difficult to access areas. Also same for taping. When going round a radius such as the corner of the rudders, cut wedges/lines out/in to allow better adaption and finish. And when dispensing resin/catalyst by pump, keep the containers vertical!! Looking good and taking shape nicely!

[@aussienomaddestinations]

Those rudders came up a treat,

[@Boysonholiday]

Thanks!can't wait for the end product.

[@Dr.Gunsmith]

I bet your mother is like……oh Mark don’t be picking ya nose on camera 🙈 lol.

[@MaryFandStevieG]

😂😂😂😂Yehhh buddy!!!🫢

[@wallywombat164]

Oh oh oh. I can't wait for the next enthralling episode. ❤❤❤

[@MuscatZulu]

To save heaps of sanding I’ve taken to laying out the “cut to size” glass mat on a flat board with a film of glad wrap on it. Then wetting it out with epoxy is a breeze and you can pick the glad wrap and saturated mat up as one and put it in place “sticky” side down. A bit of smoothing with a roller or scraper and leave to cure. Once cured, the glad wrap peels off easily for better finish and a lot less mess.😁Cheers& Beers from Down Under🍻

[@markthomasson5077]

Some good comments, especially putting a plastic bag over and smoothing it down, saves work later. Also trim before it has gone hard. My big concern is that the ply you are fully encapsulating has dried out sufficiently. Epoxy is great for keeping water out….similarly it keeps it in! I have a cheap moisture meter to check. Ok it is not particularly accurate, but does give a good indication.

[@flower2289]

This KZbin channel is a great example of what can be accomplished. He bought a boat that had a lot of problems that he did not have the skills to repair or the money to buy the materials to make the repairs. But with persistence he acquired those skills he needed and he acquired the materials he needed. If you want to accomplish something in your life, intelligence is important, and a good work ethic is important, but nothing equals persistence in importance. Persistence will break down every barrier.

[@thomascooley2749]

Lol glad to see I'm not the only one people flock to right after mixing something time sensitive

[@robinvoice2420]

Always finish a glass job with a layer of peel ply as it helps get a good finish and avoids a lot of sanding between coats. RV

[@Kinematographer]

I thought you were drinking West system for a second, was going to say, Mark…it’s not THAT bad!

[@bmunday]

reminds of so many days in the yard!!!!

[@jadams3427]

AHOY from Sweden ! Nice jazz. Very good work on the rudders. You are doing all I would do. Extending the glassing would be pointless. Sanding off glass is best restricted, in favour of adding filler to fair the edge. You are competently finishing a great job done by the original builder. Well done Mark !

[@KymHammond]

My thoughts as well on the Jazz.

[@Tom-ne4pw]

omg jada ''''are you crazy ? the work i saww done was so bad

[@russellthomson5571]

Yard work is hard work. Always feel the time pressure.

[@latitudeash]

Looks like hard work. You will soon loess that dad bod…😂🤣. Really good progress 👍🏼

[@timhardman4764]

Looking good, lot's of progress, keep moving forward one step at a time and before long, the list of accomplishments will be long. Loving the Jazz!

[@ButterflyMatt]

Look at the guns on that Wildling!

[@MrLeifBeaver]

A couple or more cheap trestle tables would probably help a bunch too. Rather than working on the ground :)

[@Seafariireland]

It is the best job in the world especially when it’s all done and you can stand back and admire your handy-work when she is all painted up, rigged and ready for sea miles. Keep the faith, the reward is coming! SkipRay, Kerry the Kingdom.

[@Ron-jf1xz]

when mixing thickened epoxy, I have found that it is easier to do on a paper plate, with a bondo spreader, than in a cup. plus, it is spread out more, so it doesnt get hot so fast as it does in a cup. make sure the plates are not wax coated. mix epoxy in cheap disposable plastic cup, then pour onto plate and mix in with the spreader. I never use marked mixing cups with West System.

[@relaxingmacman2988]

Welldone Mark, keep at it 🤙

[@tertiustheron5933]

Well done, keep going...

[@MS-ug8iu]

If I might share a tip with respect to spreading the filler and forcing it into the cracks: Further to the wet-out point raised above, I have found that using a flexible metal "decorator's knife" - or a plastic spatula for that matter - makes it easier to smooth the thickened epoxy and force it in - you want something with as little surface friction as possible (it's the same deal for plastering: please don't ask me how I found this out!) :D Good work fella.

[@MrSychnant]

Force it in is the way..

[@johnsm100]

Totally agree, you definitely need a flexible and slippery spatula /knife and apply much more force to push the filler right it, you do seem to be "patting" it into place rather than getting it into the repair area. And def wet the surface with epoxy first for a better join. Great to see the progress though, thanks for sharing the videos 👍🙂

[@mr.powers1901]

You can make your own spreaders using discarded plastic milk cartons. Cut the thin plastic container into shapes with a scissor. Tongue depressors are also a cheap tool for stirring and spreading.

[@marandam6019]

This video is so relatable. I am in the process of starting to renovate my parents house......Holy Shit is the mental total exhausting!!!!!!! Not to mention the physical side of it all

[@thebrokenbiker869]

Looking good mark. Keep hydrated and crack on.

[@StreetTruckinTitan]

exactly stay off the sugary drinks. They cause a blood sugar crash. Drink salty water or electrolytes.

[@dustoff1472]

Yes, great idea to seal up the boat. Best of luck. Enjoying the channel. Tks for sharing.

[@keithh3463]

Amazing progress! Great Job.

[@nickcain1508]

Please think about buying a few key tools Mark. It will save you time, energy and money. The old penknife doesn't seem to cut the mustard. And please knock up a proper work bench 🙏🏽

[@olives4887]

I use little 50 mL plastic ramakins to mix small batches of epoxy, less plastic water that way.

[@timothyallbritton1961]

Congratulations! You are starting to get the old gruff sea dog look about yourself ;) Great video!

[@MikeBanks2003]

When sanding exterior fibreglass, I use air0-friven tools and water mixed with Agral LN wetting agent and sray it on the surface as I go. No itch, no electric shocks. Hire 'em as you need 'em. Air tools are light and easy to use--just that bloody air hose one keeps having to hoist over one's shoulder. Air tools are highly efficient and you get a lot done in a short time--and a CLEAN surface left behind that just needs a rinse then a dry off using a hot air blower--and you can pretty much re-paint same day.

[@richb313]

Rudder work and completing the first panel install not bad.

[@kimphilley621]

Excellent work Mark. Take the od half day off. Your mind needs a break now and again. The quality of your work will be that much better. Your doing great. Nice content. She's going to be a beauty.

[@buddylady0987]

We absolutely love watching you sand and fibreglass your Mahi instead of cleaning her!😂

[@TheTom1905]

You need to feather the edges of the ply (scarf) then butter all edges with thickened epoxy.. having wetted them first.

[@seekthetruthuk]

Mate I've been watching you for along time good job. My dad has a heavenly twin 26 in South end you've given me the inspiration to work on her and get her sea worthy. You are an inspiration and if you ever need a deck hand please let me know. CALLUM

[@KiwiRednek666]

Nah mate you've gone down the sides far enough. Doing great job so far. Also comparing what I see now compared to minke you've gained a lot of experience and skill. Keep it up mate.

[@crriding5859]

Great progress and glad to see all those 'fumes' are not going straight to your head too much😂

[@jackofalltrades1182]

You are doing great...im excited for you!!

[@brianlambert4685]

Mark, for small areas of epoxy filling you will achieve a stronger and smoother bond if you seal the surface of the repair with plastic film or electrical repair tape while it cures.

[@aquious953]

I find a dremel tool is crucial for opening up cracks in the glass, so you can fill them easily. $100.00. Million uses on a boat...

[@briancuthbert4508]

Your looking good Mark. In great shape!!😉

[@j.saavedra1502]

I've done a lot of boatwork, grinding, glassing, and sanding. You're doing a great job. Stay stocked up on coffee and you'll be sailing away soon enough. Cheers!