Yes ! You could make videos full time. You are a natural at it. I can see you having 250,000 subscribers in less than two more years. I'll never stop watching them. Plus I love your wonky humour . Cheers !
Mads, the quality of your filming and story telling has grown in leaps and bounds over the last couple of years. Thanks for everything you've shared with us, I look forward to watching everything you put out in 2018.
Mads, I know of course you are done with the hatches and already underway with Eva. But just in case you need to screw something with wood screws or sheet metal screws. I've been working with the same principle of securing wood from rott with EP and wooden screws. Works really fine. Another variation is using threaded inserts in EP with machine screws. No need to use nuts and washers. Threaded inserts have a higher pull out force than the bolt thread has and I do use those from Ensat. There are also some out there named Helicoil, but these are made from spring wires and not suitable for GRP or Wood. Also in metal solid ones are preferred in the super yacht industry. EP works also great as an electric barrier between metals to prevent galvanic corrosion. And not hardened EP can be removed with white spirit or alcohol, also you can wipe down the surface with these to prepare for EP. No need to use Acetone. And definitely no need to sand it when hardened.
Put a stick across the hatch opening against the underside of the deck. Then tie your strings around that. The wind wouldn’t be able to move the cover then.
Hi, two tips: don't hang power tools from their cables, use for example the base plate of the jigsaw. And tread yourself with some velcro cable ties (5€ for a 10 pack at the stage audio supply). With these you can coil the cables faster and you avoid sharp angles. Cheers, Andi
The hatch opening forward lets more air into the boat at anchor more than opening facing rearward. More air or less air, those are the options. Cheers!
Mads; (Not trying to be Capt Obvious but you didn't mention it while explaining the drill/fill/drill method) don't forget to add a light countersink to each bolt hole before you fasten down the hatch. This method makes the sealant squish into a gasket around the bolt. That is step 2 after epoxy filling the oversized holes, many people call it 'epoxy potting'.
I guess im randomly asking but does anyone know of a method to get back into an instagram account..? I was stupid lost my account password. I would love any help you can offer me.
@Thatcher Amari i really appreciate your reply. I found the site on google and im waiting for the hacking stuff now. Looks like it's gonna take quite some time so I will get back to you later with my results.
Drill two small holes about 10cm apart approx central to your temporary hatch covers and thread some string or cord through leaving a loop down below and leave a knot on both ends topside. Take a length of scrap wood slightly longer than the hatch dimension and pass through the loop and twist until tight enough to hold down the boxes - sort of Spanish windlass method. Quick and easy to tighten and undo. Have a great holiday and keep up the great job through 2018.
Mads, Merry Christmas to you. I don't comment often but have been watching your channel since almost the beginning. Keep up the great work, your channel is great and your tenacity and dedication to our dream is an example to all.
Merry Christmas and prosperous new year that next year is equal or even better than this ... from Venezuela a big hug and all the blessings for all yours
From Holland I'm following your jobs all year. Interesting to see you set aside a lot for this beuatifull yacht. Hope you get enough viewers soon to make these videos for a living. Mary Christmas to all viewers !!
Merry Christmas Mads. I'm happy for you that your YT channel is doing so well - but it's not just luck. You do a really nice job. I''d like to know where you studied English that you know about words like "nads". Your English is better than most people I know here in the US. Good luck with wrapping up those hatches this coming week. Ron
Merry Christmas ! And thank YOU for all the great thought provoking info, DIY demos and last but not least, the laughs. "Mother Nature always there to kick you in the nads!" My new go to weather phrase ;)
Merry Christmas!!! It’s such a treat to watch your posts. I too have refitted a sailboat. It took two years. It was lots of fun. It will all be worth it in the end. I really love my boat. Refitting her was just a joy.
You need a motorized screwdriver. Will save tons of time. Make sure you get one with an adjustable clutch so it doesn't strip out the delicate screw holes.
Mads, I got some cool sail life swag from my brother for christmas (we both watch every week). I now that I have the proper attire I guess I now need to start refurbishing my own sailboat.
Panties up in a bunch, love it...classic. In the UK we say knickers in a twist but liking the bunch idea... Have a good one Mads and here's to a wonderful 2018. Andy
I'm very pleasantly surprised to see a video from you today. Merry Christmas! Give your furry friend a good scratch behind the ears for us and have a great night. 😎
Happy Christmas to you and Jökull. As a single liveaboard who depends on RUclips as a TV replacement, you are definitely one of the highlights of the week :)
Another great video. holy cats a thousand dollars for a hatch, I been in wrong business. That is totally unreal. 10 bucks worth of aluminum and 20 bucks worth of plastic and 100 bucks of poly. Well Merry Christmas to hatchmakers.
Another "drill & fill" method I like to do that saves a few steps is to use a Forstner bit to drill the oversized hole down to, but not through the bottom skin. Fill with epoxy, let cure, then drill the final bolt hole, and drill a taper in the top skin for better sealant adhesion. No double drilling for the oversized hole, no taping bottom hole, and the epoxy bonds to the bottom skin as well as the core. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Merry Christmas! Love your channel! After doing our own refit on our Cheoy Lee it’s fun to watch someone else fulfill their dream. The end result is well worth the effort and you will know your boat so well she will feel like a part of you.
Merry Christmas Mads! Congratulations on the success of your channel, your refit progress and your personal life in 2017. We can't wait to see what happens with 2018. On s/v SYRAH we had to replace the forward hatch, which was mounted opening aft (hinges forward), but we chose to mount the new Lewmar one opening forward to scoop wind when at anchor and cool the boat down on our future tropical voyages. Cheers from Victoria BC Canada!
Merry Xmas !! You could ask Santa to put some weight on top of Athena‘s hatch boxes. Suppose a plate with cookies and a glas of Whiskey should settle the deal.
Merry Christmas Mads! Thanks for the interesting and informative vids!! Funny, now you’re cursing the wind but, when you’re under sail, you’ll be begging for it!!!
Hej og gladelige jul! Never seen a channel that up to date - so cool. More wind coming: 40 kts in forecast. I’m doing an Elan 40 myself which quite badly hit a rock, located near you in northern Germany. ‘Like your quality 👍🏼 of videos.
Merry Christmas Mads, and wishing you an even better 2018 than the pretty dang spiffy 2017 you have just had. You really do seem to be on the up and up in life on all accounts. Like all I too am looking forward to the continue refit of Athena. Cheers from Tasmania
Merry Christmas Mads! Thanks for sharing about filling the drilled holes with epoxy. Personally, I like your ideas on the refit. The benifits will payoff with years of service. 🎄🎄🎄🎄😊⛵⛵⛵⛵⛵😍👍👍👍👍👍
Happy Christmas (belatedly) your attention to detail never fails to amaze me, I hope that some of it rubs off as I have work to do on my boat when the temp gets above 5c . Best wishes for 2018 Wilf
Have yourself a Merry Christmas, and happy New Year, the refit is coming along fantastic and looking forward to getting out there in Jan 2019 myself. A sundowner is on the list for you when we cross paths
Your raised hatch mounts is an the blue water boats. Have some fitted covers made with grommets. These keep sideways water from getting inder the seal. Boats dont have to be leaky....thats for lazy sailors.
If you had just set your hatch frame into the hole, the ridge above deck would have made your wood hatch covers stay over the hatch opening unless the wind flipped them up. The hanging tools would and did look after that possibility. This is just another suggestion from one of those armchair quarterbacks you get from time to time. Merry Xmas and I enjoy your videos.
Merry Christmas and a happy new year from the Lake Starnberg near Munich, Germany. And thank for the best videos in the World about refitting sailboats.
Fröh Weihnachten! Im normally in the sf bay area but am currently outside of Frankfurt. I would sure love to come help! My wife and I love your channel! Keep up the excellent work! ps love the Ave references! You both rock!
I hope you enjoy the Vetus's but I'm thinking you'd be happier just making your own. Doesn't have to metal. Nice wood frames (I'd paint them), a piece of fancy plastic or glass, some hinges and dogs, a rubber bottom seal - and you're good! OK, you will need a nice raised "shelf" inside the hatch tops, but that's doable, right? (I'll make a photo of an example if you want.) Also, make the hatches open facing forward - you'll be glad at anchor. Also - no washing machine!
Ha ha! My favourite new quote: “Ahh Mother Nature… always there to kick you in the nads”. Priceless Mads.
Yes ! You could make videos full time. You are a natural at it. I can see you having 250,000 subscribers in less than two more years. I'll never stop watching them. Plus I love your wonky humour . Cheers !
Mads, the quality of your filming and story telling has grown in leaps and bounds over the last couple of years.
Thanks for everything you've shared with us, I look forward to watching everything you put out in 2018.
Mads, I know of course you are done with the hatches and already underway with Eva. But just in case you need to screw something with wood screws or sheet metal screws. I've been working with the same principle of securing wood from rott with EP and wooden screws. Works really fine. Another variation is using threaded inserts in EP with machine screws. No need to use nuts and washers. Threaded inserts have a higher pull out force than the bolt thread has and I do use those from Ensat. There are also some out there named Helicoil, but these are made from spring wires and not suitable for GRP or Wood. Also in metal solid ones are preferred in the super yacht industry. EP works also great as an electric barrier between metals to prevent galvanic corrosion. And not hardened EP can be removed with white spirit or alcohol, also you can wipe down the surface with these to prepare for EP. No need to use Acetone. And definitely no need to sand it when hardened.
10:25 for cleanup while the epoxy hasn't yet cured, use white vinegar
One of the most underrated channels on RUclips. Great vids thanks
Your enthusiasm is encouraging. Thank you!
Merry Christmas from the Wife and I. May your leaky bits get dry, and your dry bits never become leaky!
Put a stick across the hatch opening against the underside of the deck. Then tie your strings around that. The wind wouldn’t be able to move the cover then.
Hi, two tips: don't hang power tools from their cables, use for example the base plate of the jigsaw. And tread yourself with some velcro cable ties (5€ for a 10 pack at the stage audio supply). With these you can coil the cables faster and you avoid sharp angles. Cheers, Andi
As far as I am concerned you are absolutely correct with the direction of the fore hatch.
The hatch opening forward lets more air into the boat at anchor more than opening facing rearward. More air or less air, those are the options.
Cheers!
Mads; (Not trying to be Capt Obvious but you didn't mention it while explaining the drill/fill/drill method) don't forget to add a light countersink to each bolt hole before you fasten down the hatch. This method makes the sealant squish into a gasket around the bolt. That is step 2 after epoxy filling the oversized holes, many people call it 'epoxy potting'.
thanks for the tip!
I guess im randomly asking but does anyone know of a method to get back into an instagram account..?
I was stupid lost my account password. I would love any help you can offer me.
@Zain Lucian Instablaster ;)
@Thatcher Amari i really appreciate your reply. I found the site on google and im waiting for the hacking stuff now.
Looks like it's gonna take quite some time so I will get back to you later with my results.
@Thatcher Amari It worked and I actually got access to my account again. Im so happy:D
Thank you so much you really help me out :D
Happy Festivus!
Drill two small holes about 10cm apart approx central to your temporary hatch covers and thread some string or cord through leaving a loop down below and leave a knot on both ends topside. Take a length of scrap wood slightly longer than the hatch dimension and pass through the loop and twist until tight enough to hold down the boxes - sort of Spanish windlass method. Quick and easy to tighten and undo. Have a great holiday and keep up the great job through 2018.
Here at work on Christmas, but glad to get to watch another episode from you while not getting to work on my boat.
Mads, Merry Christmas to you. I don't comment often but have been watching your channel since almost the beginning. Keep up the great work, your channel is great and your tenacity and dedication to our dream is an example to all.
Merry Christmas and prosperous new year that next year is equal or even better than this ... from Venezuela a big hug and all the blessings for all yours
From Holland I'm following your jobs all year. Interesting to see you set aside a lot for this beuatifull yacht.
Hope you get enough viewers soon to make these videos for a living.
Mary Christmas to all viewers !!
Thank you too. You're giving me the courage to find my project and giving me a lot of ideas on how to fix it up.
Merry Christmas Mads. I'm happy for you that your YT channel is doing so well - but it's not just luck. You do a really nice job. I''d like to know where you studied English that you know about words like "nads". Your English is better than most people I know here in the US. Good luck with wrapping up those hatches this coming week.
Ron
"it's a bit like peeing into the wind" and the voice of experience speaks !..........take note lesser mortals :)
Merry Christmas ! And thank YOU for all the great thought provoking info, DIY demos and last but not least, the laughs. "Mother Nature always there to kick you in the nads!" My new go to weather phrase ;)
if you use box to cover openings, maybe use a counter list to keep the covers instead of weight thingies.
Merry Christmas to you too Mads.
Interesting, drill-fill-drill. I will remember that easy!
Merry Christmas!!! It’s such a treat to watch your posts. I too have refitted a sailboat. It took two years. It was lots of fun. It will all be worth it in the end. I really love my boat. Refitting her was just a joy.
Every Sail Life-sunday is like x-mas! Love it!
Good old Mother Nature kicking you in the nads.! Made me laugh. Merry Christmas 🎄
You need a motorized screwdriver. Will save tons of time. Make sure you get one with an adjustable clutch so it doesn't strip out the delicate screw holes.
Mads, I got some cool sail life swag from my brother for christmas (we both watch every week). I now that I have the proper attire I guess I now need to start refurbishing my own sailboat.
Panties up in a bunch, love it...classic. In the UK we say knickers in a twist but liking the bunch idea... Have a good one Mads and here's to a wonderful 2018. Andy
Merry Christmas from Canada ...See you next year Mads
I'm very pleasantly surprised to see a video from you today. Merry Christmas! Give your furry friend a good scratch behind the ears for us and have a great night. 😎
Merry Christmas to you too!
Happy Christmas to you and Jökull. As a single liveaboard who depends on RUclips as a TV replacement, you are definitely one of the highlights of the week :)
Another great video. holy cats a thousand dollars for a hatch, I been in wrong business. That is totally unreal. 10 bucks worth of aluminum and 20 bucks worth of plastic and 100 bucks of poly. Well Merry Christmas to hatchmakers.
Sand bags on the boxes.
Working on Athena on Xmas day! Woah dedication 👍👍
To late for wishing a merry christmas Not to late for wishing a good 2018.
That Paint job on-deck Realy looks good!! Well done old Chap!!
It’s Sanding Claus!
Merry Christmas Mads. Got my shirts and mug in the mail. Very nice. Here's hoping 2018 is better than 2017.
13:00 Aaaah! Don't do that to your tools Mads! As you experienced as well, the Achilles heel of those wired tools is, well, the cord itself.
awesome episode Mads, I hope Santa found you and Yukel (?). HAve a nice holiday break, Cheers from PEI Canada, Bryan
Zalig kerstmis & Gelukkig Nieuwjaar!
Happy Christmas from the warm, dry state of Arizona, USA. I am glad that I discovered your channel this year!
Another "drill & fill" method I like to do that saves a few steps is to use a Forstner bit to drill the oversized hole down to, but not through the bottom skin. Fill with epoxy, let cure, then drill the final bolt hole, and drill a taper in the top skin for better sealant adhesion. No double drilling for the oversized hole, no taping bottom hole, and the epoxy bonds to the bottom skin as well as the core.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Merry Christmas! Love your channel! After doing our own refit on our Cheoy Lee it’s fun to watch someone else fulfill their dream. The end result is well worth the effort and you will know your boat so well she will feel like a part of you.
Merry Christmas Mads! Congratulations on the success of your channel, your refit progress and your personal life in 2017. We can't wait to see what happens with 2018. On s/v SYRAH we had to replace the forward hatch, which was mounted opening aft (hinges forward), but we chose to mount the new Lewmar one opening forward to scoop wind when at anchor and cool the boat down on our future tropical voyages. Cheers from Victoria BC Canada!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and all yours.
Merry Christmas Mads from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. I do a lot of work on my own sailboat and I just love your videos!
Thanks for spending part of your Christmas with us! Merry Christmas
Wishing Jokull, Mads, and Ava a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
I see there are lots of free or almost free sailbats for sale and thise videos help to see what to look for on used boats.
Mads, thanks for the tips on the drill/fill/drill!
MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM ACROSS THE POND
God Jul och Gott nytt År
Merry Xmas !! You could ask Santa to put some weight on top of Athena‘s hatch boxes. Suppose a plate with cookies and a glas of Whiskey should settle the deal.
Merry Christmas Mads! Thanks for the interesting and informative vids!!
Funny, now you’re cursing the wind but, when you’re under sail, you’ll be begging for it!!!
Hej og gladelige jul! Never seen a channel that up to date - so cool. More wind coming: 40 kts in forecast. I’m doing an Elan 40 myself which quite badly hit a rock, located near you in northern Germany. ‘Like your quality 👍🏼 of videos.
What a nice Christmas present. A new video from Mads. Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas Mads, and wishing you an even better 2018 than the pretty dang spiffy 2017 you have just had. You really do seem to be on the up and up in life on all accounts. Like all I too am looking forward to the continue refit of Athena. Cheers from Tasmania
Merry Christmas Mads - and a Joyous New Year
Merry Christmas Mads! Thanks for sharing about filling the drilled holes with epoxy. Personally, I like your ideas on the refit. The benifits will payoff with years of service.
🎄🎄🎄🎄😊⛵⛵⛵⛵⛵😍👍👍👍👍👍
Merry Christmas, God Jul, Mads!!!!!!
Merry Christmas Mads. I like the through-bolt choice.
Happy Christmas (belatedly) your attention to detail never fails to amaze me, I hope that some of it rubs off as I have work to do on my boat when the temp gets above 5c . Best wishes for 2018 Wilf
Merry Christmas and happy New year. Be blessed and prospered.
Have yourself a Merry Christmas, and happy New Year, the refit is coming along fantastic and looking forward to getting out there in Jan 2019 myself. A sundowner is on the list for you when we cross paths
drill in some wood screws in to the inside corners of the boxes to keep them from moving around
Your raised hatch mounts is an the blue water boats. Have some fitted covers made with grommets. These keep sideways water from getting inder the seal. Boats dont have to be leaky....thats for lazy sailors.
If you had just set your hatch frame into the hole, the ridge above deck would have made your wood hatch covers stay over the hatch opening unless the wind flipped them up. The hanging tools would and did look after that possibility. This is just another suggestion from one of those armchair quarterbacks you get from time to time. Merry Xmas and I enjoy your videos.
Best Christmas present ever!!! Thought no vid this weekend!
Marry Christmas 🎄
Merry Christmas :D
Sail Life Happy festivus😊
Merry Christmas Mads and the dog.
For that price I would build my own hatches.... with ventilation, and walk on glass!!
Merry Christmas from Australia! Thanks for sharing.
Merry Christmas Mads and thanks for taking us along on your journey!
Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! from norther Alberta Canada.
You could just screw some wood to the boxes to keep them centered over the openings
Merry Christmas to you and your loved one, Mads..
Merry Christmas and a happy new year from the Lake Starnberg near Munich, Germany.
And thank for the best videos in the World about refitting sailboats.
Marry Christmas from Seattle Washington
Mele Kalikimaka, a me hauʻoli lā hānau! Merry Christmas, and happy new year!
..and, yeah,.. stupid wind!
Aloha nui a nā mahalo īa ʻoe! :) 🤙
God Jul och Gott Nytt År!
Fröh Weihnachten! Im normally in the sf bay area but am currently outside of Frankfurt. I would sure love to come help! My wife and I love your channel! Keep up the excellent work! ps love the Ave references! You both rock!
"Ah yes, Mother nature; always there to kick you in the nads!" Too funny!
Thanks have a great new years
Haha! always there to kick you in the nads!
Merry Christmas and a happy and successful New Year!
Merry Xmas Mads. Hope you had a good one! Here is to a whole lot more DIY and some sailing in 2018!
Very nicely done. Merry Christmas to you too.
I hope you enjoy the Vetus's but I'm thinking you'd be happier just making your own. Doesn't have to metal. Nice wood frames (I'd paint them), a piece of fancy plastic or glass, some hinges and dogs, a rubber bottom seal - and you're good! OK, you will need a nice raised "shelf" inside the hatch tops, but that's doable, right? (I'll make a photo of an example if you want.)
Also, make the hatches open facing forward - you'll be glad at anchor.
Also - no washing machine!
Merry Christmas Mads. You did a great job this year and I am curious about the next year.
Merry Christmas all...
Marry Christmas
Marry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Merry Christmas.
Thanks Mads, Merry Christmas may you and AVA be blessed in the new year..
Merry Christmas from San Diego it's been totally awesome watching the progress of Athena ,,,